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Buy Their Presents In A Real Shop The new phenomenon of Internet shopping is fast becoming a major threat to retail sales across the North County in the approach to Christmas. Consumers nationwide are expected to shell out a whopping €257 million in the run up to Christmas. These startling figures clearly demonstrate an emerging change in shopping trends and must be viewed as a wake up call to retailers here in the North County.

By Patrick Finnegan This news has sparked a very spirited response from Chambers of Commerce throughout the North County, who are determined to win back supporters of “virtual shopping.” The County Leader spoke to the North County’s Chambers and they were all of the same opinion - Internet shopping is no substitute for the real thing. To reinforce this belief, some very interesting views and ideas were aired in an effort to get people back into local shops. Everyone accepted that something needs to be done urgently to keep shoppers in their locality. Louise O’Loughlin, Chairperson of Rush Chamber was aware of the threat and outlined some interesting proposals. “People will lose their sense of community and will become unaware of what local shops have to offer. Many times I’ve heard people say that they didn’t know that certain shops stocked particular items and that great deals were available. That’s what happens when you don’t browse your local shops,” she said. She also said that shop owners need to keep ahead of the game and to be aware of the various deals that are available to ‘on line’ shoppers. “This way, we can compete and offer better value. The

benefits of ‘Retail Therapy’ cannot be replicated by the click of a mouse. Shops need to be loyal to their customers by having discount days and supplying loyalty cards. In this way, they will get loyalty back in spades,” she said. Anthony Murphy, from the Retail Committee at Balbriggan Chamber spoke about the coldness and impersonal nature of internet shopping. “The internet is good for certain things, but what happens if an item you purchase doesn’t fit.? If you bought it in a shop and are unhappy, you can return it and get something else. Owner run and managed shops have a greater degree of personal service, which shoppers should expect. Internet shopping has a generic approach towards returns, which may not always turn out satisfactorily. “Money should not be the overriding factor and internet sales are not always the cheapest.” He also emphasised another advantage to shopping in your local shop. “Shop owners are at liberty to discount items as they please and accept bartering from customers. This adds to the unique atmosphere of local shopping - something the internet cannot replicate,” he said. President of Malahide Chamber, Al Ryan was in agreement with these sentiments when he said, “Local businesses in our town recognise the challenge of the internet and other competition. We have to communicate the message that nothing beats the personal service our members offer. Supporting local businesses

develops relationships. Our retailers get to know you and your needs, so that they can cater to you as an individual.” He went on to mention the effect that internet shopping will have on local jobs. “If you have any reason to be unhappy with your choices, the person you need to speak with is just down the road, not in a remote call centre. Shopping locally is convenient and offers customers the human interaction that is an essential and fun part of the shopping experience.” “I think everyone knows at this stage that shopping locally is also crucial to maintaining jobs, services and a vibrant commercial centre in our community,” he said. Meanwhile, Skerries already had an initiative in place through their Super Christmas Bonanza Week, which encouraged locals to avail of the many great bargains in the town. President of Skerries Chamber, Martin Scully was definite about what needs to be done. “This is a festive town and every shop is competing on price, with discounts and loyalty cards. We need to keep business going and if people do as much shopping as possible locally, then we can regenerate the town. We need locals to stay local,” he said. CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert was also supportive of local shopping when he said, “On line shopping is useful for people with very busy lifestyles, but there’s nothing to beat going into your local shop to purchase goods and services face to face and receiving great local service.”

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By Roxana Neag Balbriggan Meals on Wheels held their annual Christmas Fair at their base on Hampton Street in Balbriggan recently. Dozens of residents dropped in to buy some Christmas decorations and gifts, most of them handmade by the volunteers. Festive decorations including Christmas balls, tinsel and Christmas lights, logs, candlestick decorations and more could bought on the day at great prices all while supporting a good cause. There was a raffle on the day, with the prizes being some handmade knitted ‘Jedward’ dolls! Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is a nutritional and social service which

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There is was a great feeling of excitement in Rush as Tesco opened it’s doors to the public for the very first time on the 28th of November last, creating a total of 90 jobs in the process.

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Green School Action Day In Balbriggan Children, parents and staff of Bracken Educate Together school in Balbriggan, spent a whole day dressed in green, while others opted to create costumes made entirely of recycled materials. The school community celebrated this way their first ever ‘Green Day’ recently. The modern and multicultural school, located in Castlelands on the outskirts of

Charity Race Night For Brave Little Grace A charity night was held in the Lord Mayors recently by the Baker family for little Grace Roberts from Swords, who suffers from Hyperinsulinism. The charity night also helped to raise awareness of the condition and helped to assist her parents, Al and Georgina with the expenses incurred in getting treatment for Grace. Hyperinsulinism is an above normal level of insulin in the blood and it affects nine month old Grace. The money will help to fund Al and Georgina’s trips and stay while Grace is in Great Ormond Street in London. The couple have been going to London for four months. Georgina said, “The HSE fund the medical expenses and the travel costs of the child with one parent. However, the family have to pay

Balbriggan, is applying to get its first Green Flag for improved management of litter and waste. A spirited effort was made by all concerned to celebrate and kick-start this initiative. The children busied themselves pot planting spring flowers such as daffodils and tulips. The school assembly also adopted a Green theme. The teachers organised

litter picking expeditions in the school surroundings to promote cleanliness and tidiness among the school community. Bracken has set up a Green-School’s committee to examine how the school deals with litter. The committee itself consists of 27 students from 2nd to 6th class, supported by a number of teachers and parents’ representa-

for all other costs.” Grace was initially in Temple Street Hospital but, as the facilities to perform her operation were not available, the HSE sent her to London. Georgina managed to come home for the event while her husband, Al was by Grace’s bedside. Grace has so far had two surgeries and is being assessed for a third. A raffle was also held on the night, with spot prizes generously donated by local businesses, to help raise funds. Georgina said that “friends, family and neighbours have been very supportive.” Some organised coffee mornings, non-uniform days and a neighbour even ran the recent Dublin City Marathon. Pictured at the event are: David Baker, Ross Baker, Gigi Baker, Grace Roberts and David Baker. Pic: PK

tives. “We have been extraordinarily busy conducting an environmental review of waste management. We devised an action plan which involves all school members working together as a team to recycle more and reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill” explained Grace O’Donnell, one of the project’s supporters.

Snippet Concert In Rolestown A Christmas Concert featuring the Enchiriadis Choir from Malahide will take place in St. Brigid’s Church on December 11th from 3pm-5pm. Tickets cost €5 and are available at Rolestown Church. All are welcome to attend.

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Swords Lady’s Winning Streak Windfall Well known Swords woman, Deirdre King has Christmas all wrapped up. Deirdre, who is the Advertising and Promotions Manager at

the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords, won a whopping €43,100 on the popular Winning Streak TV programme recently. Deirdre told the County

Leader about the chain of events that led her to getting on the TV show. “My mother bought the ticket and put my name on it. One of my work

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colleagues rang me to tell me my name had been pulled out to appear next week. I thought he was pulling my leg, until the phone started ringing and everyone was congratulating me. I couldn’t believe it,” she said. The Lotto people were great and they filmed a piece in my home, as well as in the Pavilions, where I work. They then brought all the contestants to dinner in RTE and we got

to know each other. Marty Whelan and Geri Maye, the presenters were great and really professional. They made everyone feel at ease immediately.” When asked about what she plans to do with the money, she said: “I will split it three ways, with my mother, Sheila Long and sister, Mary Fitzsimons. We always do the lotto every week and we divide any winnings. At least I don’t have to worry about the credit card for the time being,” said a thrilled Deirdre.

Tesco Opens In Rush By Garreth Flynn There is was a great feeling of excitement in Rush as Tesco opened it’s doors to the public for the very first time on the 28th of November last. It is the first supermarket of it’s kind to come to the town, creating a total of 90 jobs in the process. Curious locals wandered through the aisles in search of their favourite brands. The opening ceremony was performed by County Mayor, Gerry McGuire amid great fanfare. Customers were treated to special offers in the morning time to celebrate the opening of the new supermarket. The people of

Deirdre King, Advertising and Promotions Manager at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords had the perfect Christmas present recently when she won‚ €43,100 on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show held in RTE. Pictured at the presentations of the winning cheques are host Marty Whelan, Deirdre King, Dermot Griffin, Chief Executive, National Lottery and co-host, Geri Maye.

Rush hope that the store will attract more people to their town, and from other towns in the area, while increasing jobs and helping out with the other local stores. The store has a state of the art lighting system, which ensures that the same light level is maintained in the shop at all times, no matter what the weather is like outside. Other features include CO2 cooled fridges and freezers, which help towards the store’s carbon footprint. Tesco is well known for buying from local producers, which will help support the community of Rush further. People flooded the store on the opening day all the way into the evening, many shopping for great deals, others just checking out the store, which includes everything from food, drink, clothes, books, DVDs and games. Tesco is expected to generate a lot of income from Rush and the neighbouring towns.

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Chamber’s Busy Christmas Schedule Fingal Dublin Chamber has a busy schedule in the build up to Christmas. Their Business Breakfast Presentation in association with McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants will take place on Thursday morning, 8th December and is expected to provide a great boost to new and start up businesses, as they prepare to face the hurdles ahead. It will also provide an excellent opportunity for networking with other business people in the area. This is a free event and is titled 'Where To Now? - A Time To Plan' and will be held in Movies@Swords at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, commencing at 7.30am and finishing at 9.30am Then on Friday 16th December, they will host their Annual Christmas Lunch at the Clarion Hotel, Dublin Airport, starting at 12.30pm, with a wine reception, followed by lunch. The special guest will be Fingal Business Person of the Year and winner of the JC Savage Excellence Award, Michael Hoey from Country Crest. He is one of the country’s highest regarded food industry experts. He will speak with his unique and inspiring passion about the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in the short and medium term. To book your place at either event, contact Freda at 018900977 or Freda@fingaldublinchamber.ie.

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Thomas O' Grady held his 21st birthday party in Schroeders in Lusk recently. Pictured at the party are Darren O' Grady, Carol O' Grady, Thomas O' Grady, PK Catherine O' Grady, Melissa O' Grady and Shane Garry.

Ciara Savage (2nd from left) celebrated her 21st birthday at the Strand Bar in Rush recently. Pictured enjoying the night are Jane Bermingham, Ciara Savage, Ciara O' Brien, Aviva Byrne and Denise Wade. PK

Pictured enjoying a quiet night out in Ollie's Bar in Skerries are Joanne Grimes, Susan Fagan and PK Brendan Fagan.

Janice Meehan pictured with her husband, Gerard Meehan recently when she celebrated her 30th birthday in the Old Boro in Swords. DM

Pictured at a Friends Night Out in the Harp Bar in Swords are Ausra Valuckyte, Sarunas Pocius and Aurelija Kazokaityte. PK

David Carty, Nadia Power, Stephen McGuinness and Roisín Shanahan are pictured enjoying a friends night out in the PK Strand Bar in Rush recently.

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Local Student Makes Charity CD Local student, Carl O’Dowd from Portmarnock has gotten into the festive spirit and created a Christmas CD as part of his Transition Year project. Carl and a group of his friends who attend Cistercian College, Roscrea had the opportunity to set up a TY ‘Mini Company’ and came up with the idea of creating a Christmas CD. Proceeds from the sales will go to the Aware charity. “The CD consists of a wide range of Christmas classics, both carols and more popular Christmas songs. The

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songs on the CD were performed by our school choir and orchestra as well as soloists who are all of a very high standard,” Carl told the County Leader. “For every CD sold we are giving a donation to Aware, a charity that helps people who suffer from depression. We chose Aware as we felt that, though Christmas is one of the happiest times of year, many people suffer from this so we decided we wanted to help fight the cause in an uplifting way,” he continued. The students have set up an online store: http://ccrcarols.myshopify.com/ which you can visit for more information on the CD and the project.

Grading Success for Rush And Lusk Karate Club Members of the Rush and Lusk Karate Club recently had an opportunity to train with SKIF Chief Instructor Kancho Kanazawa (10th Dan) and his son Fumitoshi Sensei (5th Dan). Fumitoshi Sensei was 2006 World Champion and seven times All-Japan championship. Following a training session, the club members took part in a grading where their abilities were

Where To Now? Business Seminar This Thursday @ 7.30am The much anticipated McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants End of Year Business briefing is nearly upon us. This free, early morning event takes place on Thursday, 8th December and is being held in conjunction with Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce, with North County Leader Newspaper as the media partner. It is highly recommended that new and start up businesses in the area should make every effort to attend

Swords Cycling Club Awards Night Swords Cycling club finished up another successful year by holding their presentation of awards in Swords recently. There was a great atmosphere on the night as the

tested at basics, partner work and Kata (routines of movements). The students impressed the examiners and passed their grading and moved on to their next belts. The Rush and Lusk Karate Club is open to new members, kids can start from 8 years old and adults of all ages are also welcome, it’s never too late to start. The club trains in the Rush FC Clubhouse, Skerries Road every Monday and Wednesday evening from 8pm until 9pm. Pictured here is Ryan Weldon from the Rush and Lusk Karate Club at a recent special training session.

winners of the various awards were honoured for their efforts. There was a host of award winners on the night. Among them, Alan Kavanagh and Evelyn Doyle were named best male and best female in the TMG Touring League. Swords Cycling Club boasts an impressive 100 members from all over the North County involving all levels from beginners to the more advanced cyclists. Although the club has active mountain bikers and touring sections, the main focus is road racing. The club league is run on Wednesday evenings from April to September and has helped many young riders and those new to the sport make the transition to racing.

this very valuable seminar. It is sure to develop and grow their businesses. He provide an excellent opportunity for is a keen advocate of using technology networking with other business people in to drive efficiencies within operations. the area. The event is titled ‘Where To Now? He is originally from Portmarnock and - A Time To Plan’ and will be held in currently lives in Celbridge with his Movies@Swords at the Pavilions Shopping wife and three children and is also a Centre, commencing at 7.30am and Board Member of Fingal Dublin finishing at 9.30am. One of the speakers Chamber of Commerce. He is will be Neal Morrison FCA AIT QFA. who is a passionate about working with busifellow of the Institute of Chartered ness owners and helping them identify Neal Morrison Accountants in Ireland. He is also an assoopportunities to add value. ciate of the Irish Taxation Institute (AITI). He also holds This business briefing is open to all businesses in the a Diploma is Corporate Finance and is an Accredited North County area, but booking is essential. To book Business Facilitator. your place, contact Freda at 01-8900977 or Neal works with business owners in helping them to Freda@fingaldublinchamber.ie.

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communities where the proposed sites for this project are, that there is massive public anger over this project. “The fact that this project does not require approval from a full council meeting or from elected representatives is unjust. North County Dublin has taken enough of the ecologically damaging projects, it is time that we said no to this one,” he concluded.

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It was Sharon Mongey's 40th birthday at the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured at the event are Janet Cleary, Trish Madden, Sharon Mongey and Lisa Mongey. Pic: PK

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06.12.2011 On Friday, February 10th next, a total of fourteen volunteers from the Community College will travel to Uganda for two weeks to undertake various volunteer projects. The volunteers are ten 5th year students and four teachers. There have been many successful fundraising By Jennifer McShane events held over the past six months for the In July last year, Ms. Claire Scanlon from Fingal Volunteer Programme, including an Easter Community College in Swords travelled to Raffle, Comedy Night and most recently a Trolley Uganda to work as a volunteer for A-Z Children’s Dash at JCs Supermarket. The amount raised to date is over an amazing €11,000 which will cover the cost of flights and transport. However, money is still required to fund the volunteer projects in Uganda such as materials for building a house. If a member of the public wishes to donate to the volunteer Fingal Community College student volunteers are pictured with local Swords girl, Jovia fund they can do so Kate Burke who was recently adopted by Teri and Tony Burke from Sanyu Babies online. Any amount is Home in Kampala, Uganda. appreciated, even €5 Charity. She worked on school and community will go a long way to help the community in outreach projects that provide support and Uganda where the volunteers will be working. donate, go directly to education for vulnerable children and worked in To an orphanage. On her return, she decided to http://www.mycharity.ie/event/fccugandavolunestablish a Uganda Volunteer Programme for the teerprogram/ All of the online money raised will students of Fingal Community College in go directly to the charity to fund the volunteer projects. conjunction with Nurture Africa.

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Donabate Choir Seeks Members Local group, the Lambay Singers are a well-established popular secular choir based in Donabate and Portrane with members from all parts of the North County. The choir will help kick-start the festive season when they sing at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Donabate village on Saturday

10th December at 4.30pm. The Lambay Singers will then take to the stage in St. Patrick’s Hall in Donabate for “Tidings of Joy”, two Christmas concerts on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December at 8pm and they will also sing on Tuesday December 20th in Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport,

to welcome home returning emigrants and all other visitors travelling into Ireland for Christmas. They are always on the lookout for new members to swell their ranks. They meet for rehearsal on Thursday nights in the Waterside Hotel in Donabate, so If you like to sing and enjoy good choral music, the Lambay Singers would love to hear from you.

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Lusk Parents Visit Donabate College Supporting its campaign for patronage of the proposed new Lusk Community College, County Dublin VEC hosted Lusk parents at an information evening in the brand new

Pictured is Swords lady, Sinéad Sullivan who recently graduated from the University of Worcester, England with an Advanced Certificate of Higher Education. Her work involved working with people with a visual impairment.

Donabate Community College, where County Dublin VEC is patron. Chief Executive, Dr. Marie Griffin told Lusk parents who visited Donabate that a similar, multidenominational school, with a community based ethos of inclusivity and the highest educational standards, would be built in Lusk, if County Dublin VEC is appointed as patron. She urged parents to express their interest in the proposed Lusk Community College so that these views can be made known to the Department of Education and Skills. The Department of Education and Skills said recently that Lusk is a priority area for a new second-level school to open in 2013.

Louise McClean, Director of Sales at CityNorth Hotel recently held a successful corporate events evening for clients. She is pictured here (right) with Margaret McGillivray and Leo Pic: DM Morgan both from Balbriggan.

Parental choice in the type of school to be established will be among the factors that the Department will consider in deciding who will be patron of the new school. Parents need to express interest by the end of December.

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Senior Citizens Dinner In Donabate The Donabate/P ortrane Senior Citizens committee is holding its Christmas dinner at the Waterside Hotel in Donabate on Sunday December 11th.

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Dinner will be served at 6pm and will be followed by music and dancing. As usual there will be a visit from Santa with gifts for everyone and the

Malahide Hockey Club Seeks New Members Training for Malahide Fingal Hockey Club takes place every Monday and Thursday from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Broomfield all-weather training facility (opposite Malahide Community School). The club plans to field four teams this season in the Leinster League and welcomes all new members. If you have any queries email malahidefingalhc@gmail.com

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Christmas raffle will also take place during the evening. Raffle tickets will be available on the night. Those wishing to attend should contact any committee member as soon as possible. The cost of the dinner for senior citizens is €10 which must be paid when booking and includes a return bus trip leaving from the Burrow Portrane at 4.45pm, stopping at Seaview Park at 4.50pm, Beaverstown at 5pm and Donabate church gates at 5.15pm. All interested should contact 0862567042 and are welcome to come along and join in the festive fun.

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All the local businesses and shops around Swords will be getting their usual festive make over this season so you’ll truly feel that Christmas cheer as you nibble those mince pies and stroll around looking for that perfect Contd. on page 14

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Swords has everything you need this Christmas. The town will be buzzing with an excited atmosphere as we count down the days until Christmas and the array of facilities

have yummy festive specials on in the run up to Christmas so keep an eye out for those offers, but make sure you don’t spoil your Christmas dinner!

Sight Seeing Swords is filled with an array of landmarks that can be enjoyed

by visitors during the festive season. From the Historical Society to Swords Castle, the area has a rich history which was recently celebrated during Heritage week. You can be sure they’ll all be aptly decorated and really add an air of festivity around Swords.

available to all combined with the warmth and friendliness of the locals, means your Christmas experience in Swords will be quite unlike any other.

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Indonesian Film Night In Skerries

The Rockabill Film Society and parents of Educate Together put on an Indonesian film night at Skerries Sailing Club. An enthusiastic crowd gathered last Wednesday evening, to watch a Riri Riza film about friendship. It was held as part of the One World Festival.

North County Living by Caroline Heffernan

By Peter Kearney This Festival, which started as a result of the 26 nationalities in Educate Together Skerries, holds events throughout the year. The main event is in May where you can participate in multicultural music, dancing and eating. It’s aims to celebrate world culture and promote cultural awareness. Recently they held events such as Batik and Origami workshops. Origami proved popular with children and parents alike. The next event they plan to hold should be a French Night in February next year. The Rockabill Film Society got involved for the love of creating a community spirit around film. They have done so for the last 11 years and show Arthouse films throughout the year. A wonderful Pictured here are L-R: Angela Murphy, Yuki Fragariani and night’s entertainment and a great way to know Aisling O’ Connell at the recent film night in Skerries. Pic: PK more about other cultures.

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Caring And Sharing When I arrive to meet with Mary Fox at the CASA Her thirst for life has not diminished, despite the (Caring and Sharing Association) breakhouse in limitations enforced on her by her illness. “I go Malahide, I am welcomed by Claris, Mary's out a lot. I go swimming every Monday and I carer. Claris opens the door to me with her visit my family in Tullamore, including my beaming smile and ushers me down the corridor brother Anthony, who was diagnosed with MS chatting away before bringing me in to Mary, about seven years ago. He's married with three who is sitting in her bright airy room. Lots of children and is in a lot of pain, while I'm not,” family photographs adorn the walls and an she says obviously distraught for him. Mary has abundance of thank you cards grace her dresser. visited Lourdes with CASA many times and this Mary's room overlooks the back garden with the year Claris accompanied her. “I love it. We have cherry blossom tree planted in 1990 in celebra- our own doctors, nurses and helpers who travel tion of the first group of visitors who came to with us and we do everything together, it's a stay at the house, which opened its doors in very uplifting experience.” There's very much a spiritual ethos within the September 1989. Mary began working for CASA at this time. The CASA house and Mary organises mass when Caring and Sharing Association is a registered groups of disabled people come to stay. This is charity that provides respite care, home visits, often followed by lunch and a disco for the visioutings and friendship to people with disability. tors who enjoy lots of fun activities in addition “The house was opening up in Malahide and I to helping the volunteers in the house with applied for the position of administrator. My normal daily chores. nursing days were at an end,” she states “Our volunteers are mostly from abroad now,” stoically. “The CASA Board knew I had MS but she explains. CASA has two breakhouses, one they still took me on,” she continues, underesti- in Ard na Mara in Malahide and another at Glen mating the fact that CASA were lucky to have her Ellen Park in Swords, which opened in 1999 to provide respite for teenagers and young adults. at the helm of their fledgling venture. “We visited hospitals and spoke to social CASA volunteers visit members at home or in hospital, or bring them out on workers to establish who day trips building friendships. would come to stay with us for “Mary is the mainstay Volunteers may also be a few days respite.” The breakinvolved in raising vital funds house provides respite for of the CASA house. to maintain the service and people with disability, She attracts people to there is a strong local engageenabling them enjoy time her and is their ment and commitment in away from home with one to one attention and lots of fun. confidante. With her towns and villages across Ireland, where CASA has a The house can accommodate five to six visitors staying for a heart- warming smile, presence. Mary believes that without the wonderful local period of four days at a time. she is wonderful support from people in Having been afflicted with the company and exudes Malahide and beyond, it debilitating disease, Multiple a sense of serenity” would not survive. Sclerosis, which affects the In August this year, a group of brain and spinal cord, Mary found that after 10 years running the house, her pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago in MS accelerated and she became wheelchair Spain to raise funds for the association and bound. “Now I can do nothing, I can't even feed Mary wears a bracelet commemorating this. myself,” she says. “But my brain is perfect, it's Long- time volunteer, Margaret Kelly describes as healthy as ever and it's always working. Mary as 'the mainstay of the CASA house' and Claris gives out to me that I'm always thinking. I comments that “she attracts people to her and wrote to Pope Benedict last year asking him to is their confidante for their problems and ordain women, it's not fair on priests, there's issues in life.” With her youthful skin and not enough of them now. I never heard back heart- warming smile, she is wonderful company and exudes a sense of serenity. from him, not that I expected to,” she smiles. Professed a Mercy Sister in the 1970s, I ask CASA has a network of charity shops dotted Mary if she's ever cross with God. “Sometimes,” around the country and are always grateful to she replies. “I was very cross with him this year receive donations of clothes, phones, books, or when I went to Poland for treatment and it didn't unwanted gifts that they may be able to sell. work out. 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Congratulations Movies@Giving’s First Semi-Finalists Congratulations to Niamh Tansey from Ridgewood in Swords and Liezel Orenia from Drogheda who were the first two semi-finalists chosen in the Movies@Giving - The Gift of Christmas promotion by Movies@Swords which commenced on the 1st December last and will close on the 20th of December at midnight. See our next edition when we will give the names of the next lucky semi-finalists.

Balbriggan Group Enjoy Midterm Trip The Remember Us gang from Balbriggan took part in this year’s Remember Us Mid-Term Family Respite Trip. Over 150 Remember Us members descended on Galway recently for three days of fun and games! The activities that the group enjoyed during their trip included a shopping trip to Athlone, a family table quiz, a fancy dress Halloween party and fashion show. The members also had the choice of spending time in the hotel’s beauty salon or gymnasium. There was also plenty of music and dancing into the night. Remember Us are now gearing up for their Christmas season and are looking forward to the Christmas Experience at Causey Farm, the Panto ‘Aladdin’ in the Helix as well as the annual Cool Kids, Cool Dudes and Cool Gang Christmas Parties.

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Top Tips For Relieving Christmas Stress To many it is the most wonderful time of the year, yet Christmas can also be a catalyst for stress and angst. Stress is a serious issue. It can lead to lethargy, depression, problems with the immune system and infections. Here are some tips for our County Leader readers on how to manage stress this Christmas. Everyday stress busters: Studies show that people are happiest when they are socialising, spending time with friends and family and exercising. December is an ideal time to do this. Why not try out healthy activities together such

The County Council recently met with Dublin Bus to prepare for possible difficult weather conditions again this winter. The treacherous ice and weather conditions may return in December and January and Dublin Bus' Severe Weather Group has put together plans to help take its North County customers across Dublin safely. Dublin Bus has agreed priority routes with the local authorities for inclusion in their Winter Salting Programme. The council confirmed be stored at a number key junctions and that a number of steps of facilities at different points in the network have been taken to geographical locations last year, defrosting prepare for the around the County to and unblocking points upcoming winter ensure it can be distrib- affected by ice and season. 2,200 tonnes uted as quickly as snow. This programme of salt have been possible when required. will continue in difficult assigned for use on A plan on ticket validity ice conditions, train national roads, and is amongst other means stations will also be supplemented with an of public transport has prioritised by the additional 3,200 tonnes also been agreed in council. for use on non national such weather condiroads throughout the tions. Staff were County. Road salt will deployed to focus on

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BRIAN DUFFY 10th December Brian Duffy originally of 101 Plunkett Road, Finglas West, later of 24 Ashley Avenue, Swords. Still very much missed by his wife Phylis, his eight children, his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren. Three years, that’s how long it’s been Gathered sibling with your gene Him upstairs took you, that was sad Many times now you’re a great granddad We invite you to join us on Xmas day For fun and merriment, music and play It is different when you’re not on the floor, drinking Guinness, singing songs galore A glass will be raised, as we always do To the fond memories we have of you Mum sends a kiss and a message of love Aware you’re always watching from above.

Last Weeks published deaths from the North County CROWE (Swords) Philip; darling husband of Aileen and devoted father to Seán, Darragh, Cara, Adrian and Rachel, very sadly missed by his loving family, daughterin-law Elaine, grandson Andrew, sister Eileen, father-in-law, brother-inlaw, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. DAVIS (Garristown) Brian; now joining his beloved wife Phyllis; sadly missed by his sons Alan, Stephen, Colm and Keith, grandchildren, brother and sisters, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council I Derek Davis, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site, Borranstown, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a new single storey dwelling, waste water treatment plant, percolation area and alterations to the existing entrance, including all associated site works at the above site. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council 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) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for the demolition of existing shed, the construction of a proposed new 4 bedroom, one and a half storey dwelling house, a waste water treatment system including percolation area, new vehicular entrance and access road and associated site works to the side and rear of existing house at Naul Road, Garristown, Co. Dublin for Mr. Robert Quinn. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation 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, Joseph William Mooneyintend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 9 Meakstown Cottages, Dubber Cross, St. Margarets, Dublin 11. The development will consist / consists of: To demolish substandard extension at rear and build new rear extension with 3 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and dining; new front porch, 2 bay windows and new driveway and parking at front. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation 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 Application for full Planning Permission for two storey extension to side of existing house at 20, The Heights, Melrose Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. Signed Oisin Fagan This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application.

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Fingal County Council Jakobi Properties Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission on lands at Drogheda Road, Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 4 no. two storey three bedroom semi detached houses accessed from Drogheda Road, associated car parking spaces, private rear gardens, all associated boundary treatments, ancillary site development works and connection to foul sewage system using some of the capacity available from a previously permitted development for 998 no. units under Reg. Ref. F07A/1249, of which 6 no. three bedroom units i.e. 1 no. Type 27 apartment building located within the ‘Hampton Court’ sector, shall not be occupied until capacity becomes available within the Balbriggan Foul Sewer Network. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Avril Durnan, intend to apply for permission for a development at Killougher, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a storey and a half dwelling with a detached garage and the installation of a proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system and percolation area, to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Julie McManus, intend to apply for permission for a development at Baldwinstown, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a dormer bungalow dwelling with a detached garage and the installation of a proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system and percolation area, to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co.

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Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for construction of new detached dwelling house, and associated site works at Barnageeragh, Skerries, Co. Dublin. signed David Carroll & Rebecca McIvor 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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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for New Two-Bedroom Townhouse with vehicular access to existing roadway and all associated siteworks. At:- Rear of No.89, Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Eoin Grimes This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a residential development for 4 no. detached dwellings with detached garages, the proposed dwellings will be 2.5 storey with attic accommodation, the site is located at Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The proposed development forms part of the Broomfield Local Area Plan. Planning Permission is also sought for a new vehicular access road and footpath from Kinsealy Lane, associated site development works, landscaping and boundary treatments. The development will also be served by a new proposed foul sewer to link the site to the Swords Road, Malahide as follows: 2.2kms of (110mm diameter rising main) sewer from Connolly Avenue pumping station to Back Road, to Malahide Road (R107) and onto Swords Road (R106). Applicants: C & M. Crawford, C. Crawford, G. Crawford and L. Crawford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for (i) single storey extension (with storage under) to the front of existing dwelling @ upper ground floor level & (ii) 1st floor extension to rear of existing dwelling @ Monavea, Rogerstown, Rush, Co. Dublin for Tim Murphy. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for retention of elevational changes to existing dwellinghouse (permitted under reg. ref. no.F00A/0835). Changes include new front porch, revised location and dormer windows design to front elevation and new dormer window to rear elevation. At:- Newtown, Ringcommons, , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Karen Domigan This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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