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7th February 2012 • Volume 19, Issue 04 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200

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Champion skier, Rebecca Power (11) from Swords is determined to compete in the Winter Olympics for Ireland someday.

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New Bishop’s Curate In Balbriggan

By Peter Kearney The United Dioceses of Dublin and Glendalough introduced Reverend Anthony Kelly as Bishop’s Curate of Holmpatrick and Kenure with Balbriggan and Balrothery. The ceremony was held at St. George’s Church Balbriggan, on St. Brigid’s Day Wednesday 1st February last.

A native of Clontarf, Reverend Anthony Kelly spent last summer in the Clonenagh group of Parishes in Co. Laois prior to beginning this new role in the North County. He also spent time training in Africa for the position. It is a very important role with a wide geographical area to cover. He said he is “looking forward to the challenge”.

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Pictured here with Trever Sergent is Reverend Anthony Kelly who was newly appointed as Bishop’s Curate of Holmpatrick and Kenure with Balbriggan and Balrothery.

Among those present was former elected representative for Dublin North, Trevor Sargent. Trevor was there in his capacity as People’s Church Warden for the church of St. George.

A large crowd, in excess of 220, also attended the ceremony and to wish the new curate well.

The main churches in

the North County were represented as were many local elected dignitaries and business people also attended.

It was a cross community event in St. George’s Church as was the reception in the Sunshine House afterwards.

Full credit to all involved in organising the evening and in welcoming the new curate to the North County. We all look forward to meeting him.

On Monday, 13th February, the 2011 Dublin Rose of Tralee Escort, Darragh McGrath from Malahide will travel to Belarus to volunteer in the Adi Roche aided Vesnova Children’s Mental Asylum.

Darragh will be accompanied by Tara Talbot, the 2011 Rose of Tralee and 12 other Roses and Escorts from last year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival.

The Chernobyl Children International (CCI), brings aid and medical assistance to hundreds of children in Belarus that were affected by the Nuclear Tragedy in Chernobyl 25 years ago.

Darragh told the County Leader: “I’m really looking forward to the trip. Through the Rose of Tralee festival, I’ve made great friends and it’s not everyday a group of friends get the opportunity to go to Chernobyl together. I’m looking forward to giving these kids some friendship and help them enjoy the precious one to one human contact that they are so deprived of.”

Adi Roche, CEO, CCI will accompany the Roses and Escorts on the trip, “The group of Roses and Escorts travelling to Chernobyl are an inspirational group of young people. Through their generosity, many children will benefit. Chernobyl has not gone away and its enduring legacy is that almost 2 million children and adults continue to live in a contaminated and forgotten land. Please remember them by supporting the Roses and Escorts at their events.’’

The Roses and Escorts will make the long journey out on Monday, 13th February and will return five days later. While there, they will attend the official opening of a new home built by Irish Volunteers for older girls.

The group have been busy fundraising for the trip with many events held in each of the participating countries. They hope to raise over €20,000 which will go directly to assist the children.

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By Roxana Neag The event was initiated by Peter White and John Moore, who led the charity. A cheque of over €1500 was handed over to Meals on Wheels. They have to raise the majority of funding themselves, so the amount received has been more than welcome. “We would like to thank everyone who participated on the day. All the support is greatly

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Swords residents were recently invited to have their say over proposals for a new state-of-the-art sports and community hall in Kinsealy. Plans for the Liam Rodgers Centre – named after a late local resident who spent years campaigning for the facility – have been put on display by the County Council and work is expected to begin on the project in the autumn.

Located to the rear of the new Scoil an Duinninigh building on Feltrim Road, the centre will be built beside the Swords Baptist Church complex, which is currently under construction.

A multipurpose sports hall is planned, containing four badminton courts and a basketball court, changing rooms, showers, an umpire room, meeting rooms, toilets, a reception desk and more are also planned across two floors, with an outdoor football pitch earmarked on a site alongside the building. The plans are currently on public display at the County Hall and River Valley Community Centre and submissions were taken from residents up until last week. All going to schedule, the project should be given the go-ahead by the local authority in this coming spring, with works expected to begin by the end of the summer.

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07.02.2012 S.O.S. fundraising day. Skerries RNLI are delighted to announce that they now have a new fundraising committee.

They would like to extend their sincere thanks and a warm welcome to all those that have volunteered their time and effort to what is a vital role. You too can join in the RNLI’s fundraising day to A fundraising effort in aid of the RNLI show your support for the volunteer Local Lifeboat Volunteers took place the lifeboat crews and lifeguards. “Whether 27th of January in Skerries. Many volunyou raise money at school, at work or teers were out in different locations anywhere else, your donations will around the local area selling RNLI pins enable us to carry on our vital lifesaving for €2 and all proceeds went in aid of work,” said a member of the fundraising committee.

The RNLI is an independent charity, funded by voluntary donations.

“We could not save lives at sea without your support.”

Skerries Lifeboat is currently seeking a main sponsor for their very popular website and they are also seeking some sideline sponsors. Anyone would like to get involved in this worthwhile charity is more than welcome to contact Pictured here are George Sweetman and Berry Kavanagh RNLI Skerries.

Pic: RN selling pins for the Skerries RNLI.

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Swords School ‘F-Factor’ Contest Fingal Community College held their annual talent competition the ‘FFactor’ recently. There was a multitude of talent on display for the day as the students sang their hearts out in hopes to become the winner.

After some stiff competition, student Jodie Morris, sang her way to the top prize. Jodie is also a very talented dancer and in addition to the F Factor she starred at the interval of the school’s Fashion Show Pictured here is Fingal Community College student Jodie last year. The F Factor top Morris with principal Sharon McGrath after she won first place in their 'F-Factor' contest recently. prize is called the Tony Keeling Award. This trophy is an acknowledgement of the commitment to the College of its former principal, Mr. Tony Keeling.

The talent contest marks another successful event for the community college, who in addition to holding many other similar events, faired very well in the recent ‘ BT Young Scientist’ competition. Well done to the school and all involved.

New Initiative For Balbriggan Charity Shop The Saint Vincent de Paul charity shop in Balbriggan have come up with a new initiative to improve their customer service. The charity shop staff had the fantastic idea to create a Customer Book where all clients can request the products they’d like to see and buy in the shop and can give feedback also. “We have introduced the new Customer Book to help our customers save money and get them the products they want. If you are looking for a particular item such as pram or baby car seat, give us your details and as soon comes into our shop, we’ll keep it aside for you,” said Breda Murray, who has been the shop supervisor for over 15 years. “We would like to say a huge Thank You to all people in Balbriggan for their huge generosity and let them know that we are always in need of donations throughout the year. We’re very appreciative of all the support we receive,” she concluded.

Pictured are, from L-R, staff and volunteers working in Saint Vincent de Paul charity shop in Balbriggan: Serge Ntone, Anita Carley, Kristi Mark (back row) Teri Byrne. Breda Murray, Louise Costello, Andrea Flatherty, Therese Coscoran and Njoy Masudi (front row). Pic: RN

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Retirement Of Popular Swords Teacher St Cronan’s Junior National School in had requested a non-uniform day for the Brackenstown, Swords has been dealt a children and he hosted a Coffee Morning blow on Friday last, 3rd for staff and parents, both February, with the retirepast and present. All monies ment of one of it’s most on the day were donated to popular teachers, Ciaran a cause very close to his McAuliffe after 36 years heart, Pieta House. service in the school.

Tributes flowed for the A large crowd gathered in popular teacher, and he the school library on received prolonged Thursday, 2nd February to applause from the large bid farewell to Ciaran, and gathering. An emotional representatives of the Board Ciaran McAuliffe Ciaran spoke about the of Management, the Parents’ changes he has encountered Association, the local community Gardai since joining the school in 1976. He said and children all paid tribute to him. He that the introduction of Special Needs

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Assistants was a tremendous boost for the school. “At last, children from St Michael’s House could be accommodated here, which was wonderful. I also enjoyed the arrival of children of foreign extraction and children from the Travelling community, which shows how far we have come as an inclusive school.”

A keen golfer and member of Balcarrick Golf Club, Ciaran expects to get his handicap down in the coming months. Ciaran was noted for his dry wit and he finished by saying: “I wish to pay a special thanks to all the mothers over the years who used to blow kisses at me and pretended they were for the children,” he said to rapturous applause and laughter. It is clear that we will be sorely missed around St Cronan’s JNS.

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Red Kites Must Be Protected

HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

Keep in mind that this week’s developments are only the beginning of a cycle of change, and you’ll feel less impatient. Instead, you’ll allow others to consider their options while you think about your own future.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

A week to tackle awkward issues. In some cases, you’ve already raised these, in others guilt or worry have prevented you from acting. Now you can address them, but circumstances are likely to acquire a tough stance.

ARIES The discovery of a ninth dead red kite from illegal poisoning in Co Wicklow recently, has caused anxiety in the North County that the recently released kites may be in danger of being poisoned. The breeding female bird, which had been nesting on a farm near Redcross, Co Wicklow, was found near Brittas Bay recently.

Dr Marc Ruddock, Red Kite project manager, told the County Leader that it was “a demoralising loss.” He explained: “These birds are specialist scavengers, that’s why they are finding these food sources which are sadly poisoned. They are designed to clean up the countryside. These illegal actions jeopardise local biodiversity.”

Dr Ruddock called for anyone with information on poisonings to contact local National Parks and Wildlife Service rangers and gardaí to help identify and confront individuals repeatedly and illegally poisoning wildlife. Penalties for illegally poisoning birds of prey can be up to €5,000 or 12 years in prison.

Meanwhile, in the Lusk area, the National Parks and Wildlife Services is dealing with a spate of secondary poisonings of red kites caused by the legal control or rats and mice with chemical poison. Seven birds have already died after eating legally poisoned rodents.

Pop Up Museum In Balbriggan On Thursday, 9th February in the Bracken Court Hotel, there will be a unique pop up museum on display in Balbriggan.

For the first time, a window on the past will open, with a display of cannon balls, fishing nets, whale bones and artefacts found by trawlers from Balbriggan in their nets down the years.

This display is free for the public to visit. This pop-up museum also marks the 250th anniversary of work commencing on Balbriggan Harbour in the spring of 1762, under the instruction of Baron George Hamilton.

The museum will be visited by all the schools in the area as well as the Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Mr. Jimmy Deenihan TD, who will be welcomed by Balbriggan Town Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Gráinne Maguire.

Later on that day, a meeting of elected and community representatives, including Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce will gather at the Museum to see what needs to be done so that Balbriggan can develop a more permanent Maritime Museum. For more information, please contact: Trevor Sargent 087 2547836.

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Rush National School is once again running a monster funfair this St. Patrick’s Day, as a great day out for families from Rush and surrounding towns, and as a fundraiser for the school and parents’ association. This has been a very successful venture in the past and is well worth supporting.

Mar 21 - Apr 20

While this week’s dramas stimulate your courageous streak, others are rattled by sudden changes in arrangements involving business.

You will have to deal with swift changes, while soothing numerous upsets.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

There’s little you can do to halt the quibbles over finances or decision-making triggered this week. What you can do, however, is to take advantage of the resulting forthright mood to address these - and other issues.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

Until you examine the facts in the cold light of day, it is only then that you accept that you can’t do everything this week, and focus on the relevant and important activities - and leave for another day all the remaining ones.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

While you can’t entirely avoid the bickering over issues that really aren’t your responsibility, as indicated by adverse planetary activity this week, you can state your positions clearly - and leave others to it.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

Your instinct this week is to fight all changes.

However, you’ll soon realise that behind even ham-fisted offers lie opportunities to end one long and troublesome cycle and begin a far easier one - whatever about the changes.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Only you are easily able to untangle the morass of misunderatandings indicated by adverse planetary activity. Your duty will be to guide others gently into facing facts about the issues in question - and deal with them.

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22

The facts are simple: if you don’t make up your mind about certain matters over which you’ve been justifably indecisive, others will do it for you. Actually, this may not be a bad thing - and in your best interests.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

The trick to dealing with the numerous conflicts during the week is to assess the issues in question carefully before becoming involved. You will find that in many cases, things can - and should - be left to others.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

When you look back on this week, you’ll recognise it as a time of new beginnings. But while you’re dealing with the changes - many of which will be out of your hands, things may not look quite so rosy.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

Recently you’ve been examining elements of your life, focusing not on the practicalities that are usually on your mind, but on creative and emotionally rewarding activities. If confused?

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Thank ‘Yew’ from Balbriggan Tidy Towns Spring is knocking on our doors at last, so the season of planting has begun in Balbriggan. On Saturday, 28th January, Balbriggan Tidy Towns Association acquired the help of 22 volunteers, and proceeded to plant 500 yew hedge bushes around the perimeter wall of the local garda station.

Pictured at the planting of 500 yew bush hedging at Balbriggan Garda Station are Balbriggan Tidy Towns members, Terry O'Reilly, Alex McCullagh and Ciaran Pic: RN Wiseman.

Balbriggan Charity Run With A Twist This year, St Patrick’s Day in Balbriggan will see more than floats snaking their way through the town’s streets, as a local charity plans a women’s mini-marathon race with a twist for the national holiday.

The twist is that men can participate too as long as they show up wearing blue or pink.

Balbriggan Cancer Support Group are behind the plans to stage a 20k race in the town on March 17th.

The Balbriggan Cancer Support Group has gone from strength to strength since it began its important work last year, quickly finding a beautiful permanent home for itself in the town. The group has already won for itself widespread support and respect from the local community and has netted an award in the Balbriggan Town Council Community Awards.

Support centres throughout the country such as Balbriggan Cancer Support Group have been providing this service and are mostly run by volunteers. A fun run such as this is always in need of support and it’s all for a good cause. if you are interested in taking part it is time to get in training and wait for further details from the organisers which will be announced in the coming days and weeks.

Designer Sale In Malahide Due to popular demand the St Vincent de Paul shop in Malahide will be holding more frequent Designer Sales during 2012. The next one will take place on Saturday, February 10th from 12 noon. All are welcome to come along and find those designer bargains.

New Year For Swords Writers Swords Writers Group reconvenes after its winter break and is eager to hear from new members.

The group is open to all those who have a thirst for knowledge, who would like to meet likeminded writers and who would like a time and space to share their work. Beginners or advanced writers, those who write for fun, or those who are developing a novel or finishing a poetry manuscript are all welcome to join and meetings are held in Fingallians GAA Club boardroom at 7.30pm every second Wednesday, running for 90 minutes, where members Wacky World discuss, critique and write.

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They were joined by Scouts from the 34th/161st Troop, members of the Martello Residents Association, members of the local Green Party from Balbriggan, Donabate and Skerries and a number of volunteers.

When work started at 11am, it seemed like a daunting task, but once they began, the team soon got into a rhythm, planting approximately 100 plants an hour. The last plant was put in place by Joe Troy, chairman of Balbriggan Tidy Towns.

“The bland wall is now greatly enhanced by the dark green hedge plants which will develop over the next few years to soften the look of the wall

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and metal railings making the main R132 road into Balbriggan a more pleasant route. In addition, this type of hedging is very suitable for wildlife and will provide shelter and nesting sites for a variety of native birds,” said Zoe Nelson, a member of the hard working Balbriggan team.

The plants were generously donated by Balbriggan Town Council who actively continues to support the Tidy Towns team in enhancing the natural Balbriggan environment. Balbriggan Tidy Towns Association will continue their green actions by more hedge planting for the next two Saturdays.

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Specsavers Opens New Store In Balbriggan A new Specsavers store has opened in The Millfield Shopping Centre Balbriggan, creating 15 full and part time jobs for the area.

The opening marks a significant milestone for the company, as the 40th Specsavers store to open in Ireland since 1991. It is one of two to open in the country this month. Specsavers currently employs 850 people nationwide and most of the 71 store directors, who own and run the businesses, are Irish.

Situated in a prime location within the Millfield Shopping Centre, the new Balbriggan store covers 1,600 square feet and includes an on-site lab, to provide a quick turn around on prescription glasses.

Speaking at the opening, Store Director, Kerril Hickey commented: “As Ireland’s favourite optician, Specsavers is passionate about providing fashionable and affordable eyecare for everyone. This new

store at the Millfield Shopping Centre is fully equipped to deliver the best in eye test technology to our customers. We look forward to welcoming everyone into the store to see for themselves the great ranges of glasses available, as well as availing of onsite testing facilities,” he said.

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rooms are overseen by optometrist, Kerril Hickey and Gerard Donnelly, with eight optical assistants on hand to ensure a high level of service.

Customers can avail of state of the art eye testing facilities, including digital retinal photography. This sophisticated process uses a camera to produce detailed

Top model, Pippa O’Connor is pictured with Specsavers Balbriggan Store Directors, Kerril Hickey (left) and Brian Brodigan (right), cutting the ribbon at the opening of the 40th Specsavers store in Ireland at The Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan.

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Ridgewood Pitches to be Allocated In Summer Five new playing pitches recently purchased in Ridgewood by the County Council are to be allocated to their beneficiary clubs this summer, it has emerged.

The Council confirmed the allocation following a motion brought by local councillor Darragh Butler (FF) during a Balbriggan/Swords Area Committee meeting.

When asked when the pitches, and the provision of a dressing room facility, would be handed over to Rivervalley Rangers FC and St Finian’s GAA, the Council said that the Deeds of Dedication for the new pitches west of Ridgewood had now been transferred to the Council with the management remit resting with the Operations Division.

“A building agreement for the changing facilities has been entered into between MKN Properties Ltd /Rathingle Holdings Ltd and the County Council which conditions the afore-mentioned to complete the facility within twelve months of the signing of the agreement on 25th November 2011,” a spokesperson for the council said.

“Thereafter this facility will be available for allocation.”

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Downhill All The Way For Swords Girl ebecca Power from Swords is an athlete with a very unusual hobby. She is a champion skier, with definite plans for Winter Olympics glory some day. Eleven year old Rebecca, who is a student at St Cronan’s Senior National School in Brackenstown, caught the skiing bug, three years ago on a family skiing holiday in St Johann in Austria.

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ski club of Ireland at Kilternan and they asked me to join the children’s race squad.

I was delighted,” she said. She has participated in many events,

including the Irish Open and the Snow Dome races in E n g la n d , whe r e s he performed exceptionally well. She was victorious in the International Irish Open for the past few years.

She now races for Ireland in the Children 1 category and has just returned from the Trofen Borrufa, which is the Children’s World

Championships. “I was delighted with my performance, as this was my first international race,” said a clearly delighted Rebecca.

She specialises in the Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G disciplines. Her parents, Fionnuala and Eugene are delighted at Rebecca’s progress in the sport and are very supportive of her.

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Major Tourism Boost For Malahide County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire and Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar T.D. officially marked the start of the new € 10 million Malahide Castle and Gardens Redevelopment Project, with a stone plaque unveiling and tree planting ceremony.

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The new-look Malahide Castle and Gardens will be re-opened to the public in June this year, and visitors may look forward to enhanced tourist facilities, including a new Castle Tour, the unique Walled Talbot Botanical Gardens, Extensive Parkland and more.

County Mayor, Gerry McGuire said “The new Malahide Castle and Gardens will cater for in excess of a quarter of a million visitors to the

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Chairman of BDHS, Brian Howley said: “Michael Portillo (the presenter) seemed very much at ease and enjoyed himself immensely, never more so than when he was engaging with the local people.

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He was full of praise for the efforts of the town “This decision makes no sense at all and it will to showcase it’s many fine qualities, through festivals, which have given a new impetus to the town. Chamber president, Joe English was particularly proud of the the food festival, which attracted so many visitors to the town and is now being copied by neighbouring Drogheda.

O’Brien spoke about a n o m a l i e s surrounding the granting of contracts Pictured at the recent Balbriggan and District Chamber of Commerce Network evening for infrastructural at Chamber headquarters in Quay St are Zoe Nelson, Joe English (President of projects in the county. Balbriggan Chamber) and Senator Darragh O'Brien.

He was responding to a question from the floor, which noted the have a detrimental effect on the morale of the amount of tenders that were granted to compa- town. We need a strong voice to champion our nies from Northern Ireland and wondered if cause,” he said. they could have been granted to companies There was a lively debate and a healthy from this area, which would create much exchange of opinions, but the overall needed local employment. He agreed that this consensus was that Balbriggan is on the right track and that it has the resources and the was something that needed to be examined.

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Malahide’s Gavin Set For Golfing Glory

Champion golfer, Gavin Moynihan from Malahide is off to Texas to compete in the World Junior finals. Gavin is pictured outside his school, Pobal Scoil Iosa in Malahide.

Malahide lad, Gavin Moynihan seems destined for a glittering golfing career.

Gavin, aged 17 is a student at Pobal Scoil Íosa in Malahide, and is heading off to Texas to play in the World Junior Golf Championship.

Gavin is a member of the Island Golf Club, having previously played at Donabate Golf Club and plays

off an incredible plus two handicap. He is very excited about his upcoming trip to Texas. He told the County Leader: “This competition is by invitation only and I am the only European invited to play. I played in Sawgrass in Florida last September and finished in third place, which resulted in me being invited back again by the

American Junior Golfing Association.”

The three day event will take place between 18th and 20th of February, but that is not all of Gavin’s exotic travels for the year. “A few weeks later, I will travel to China to take part in the World final of the Nick Faldo Series at Mission Hills Golf Club. My ambition is to go professional and

Feargal Quinn Visits Swords School Senator Feargal Quinn paid a visit to Coláiste Choilm in Swords on Friday, 3rd February last. The senator and successful businessman was invited to the school on behalf of the fifth years by Mr. Ciaran Fogerty.

The senator’s first visit to the school was in 1991 when he presented academic awards for excellence in the Leaving Certificate. Since then, he has regularly been invited back by Ms. Sheils, the head of the Business Department to speak to students on the benefits of entrepreneurial skills and good business acumen.

The senator’s jovial and convivial disposition has inspired numerous students in Coláiste Choilm, many of whom partake in the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme which is run each year in the school.

Approximately 90 per cent of Leaving Certificate students in the school study either Accounting, Economics or Business for their terminal exam. They identify Senator Quinn as a great role model and the school is very proud to say that a role model of such note and distinction came and has inspired another generation of students. There is no

there are a number of tournaments in the pipeline.” Gavin practises every weekend and after school on

Wednesdays. He is very aware of the task facing him in Texas. “I will be up against some of the best Juniors in the world and my aim is

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The Fingal County Enterprise Board is hosting the Fingal Business Network meeting on February 7th, to help small businesses learn how to get publicity for their products or services through social media. This meeting is open to all SME owners and managers from throughout the local region. This free event aims to help local business owners get the most from their social media marketing tools.

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Exclusive Wedding Fair In The Heart Of Dublin The right location is a major decision when planning a wedding; some of the most wonderful locations in Ireland are also the most surprising.

On Sunday, 19th February, the exclusive Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club will be hosting a wedding fair, featuring the Club and a range of luxury brands and wedding specialists.

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Make sure to try and get organised as early as possible so as to get the outfit you want for the day.

Catering For All The communion reception can be a simple family party or a lavish affair but it always centres on the person or child who has taken communion for the first time. It’s always a special occasion which brings the whole family

together for either a party or a special meal. A first communion party, should you decide to go for that option, may range anywhere from a casual family gettogether, to a lavish open house where loved ones and relatives, friends and neighbours drop by to congratulate the child.

Your Confirmation party can be as fancy as you want.

It can be held at a reception hall, complete with DJ and dancing - or as simple as a backyard barbecue. Tween and teen party themes are also very popular.

Whether you decide to opt for a celebratory party or a special meal, many hotels and restaurants around the North County will offer special packages to ensure you get the best deal possible and that all your needs are taken care of on the big day.

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Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport Celebrates 40th Birthday During the month One and its crew, of February, the the Clarion has Clarion Hotel played host to Dublin Airport many famous and celebrates its high profile indi40th birthday. v i d u a l s . ” Hotel Manager, Currently, Lynn Lynn Cawley and her team look spoke of the many forward to the c h a n g e s E u r o p e a n throughout the Championships decades that have and wish Mr occurred and Trapattoni and his fondly remem- Manager, Lynn Cawley team every bered past guests success in the and celebrities who “From Jack Charlton Euros. Lynn is keen have passed along with his green to point out that the army to Air Force Irish soccer team through the hotel.

‘Charley’s Aunt’ Flounces Into Skerries Skerries Theatre Group will put on a hilarious comedy called Charley’s Aunt, which will run in the Little Theatre, Skerries from 8th – 18th February (Wed to Sat) at 8pm. The play is set in Oxford in 1890. Two students, Charley and Jack, want to propose marriage to two lovely young women. But old Spettigue – their uncle and guardian – won’t let them anywhere near the boys. Even when the uncle leaves town, the proper young ladies won’t visit the young men without a chaperone.

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have enjoyed great success under Mr Trapattoni’s reign, but also attributes some of their

success to the hotel’s Executive Head Chef, David Steele. David looked after the team requirements for many years at the hotel, and was then invited to travel with the senior squad to consult on catering facilities and nutritional matters.

The hotel also boasts a great team of their own, which is it’s long serving team of loyal staff who have

looked after all the hotels’ regular guests over the years. Many have worked in the hotel for over a quarter of a decade and instantly recognise the return patrons.

Great friendships and loyalty have resulted over the past 40 years, with many couples in the area getting married in the hotel and have since returned for their children’s chris-

tenings, communions and even 21st birthday parties.

Lynn Cawley went on to explain how the hotel is currently in the process of organising a reunion for all couples who got married over the past 40 years in the hotel to meet up with the team members, who looked after them on their special day.

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can contact the hotel directly. Many other celebrations will be taking place, details of which will be available on the hotels website and in the North County Leader.

For more information, please contact Andrea Molloy, Sales & Marketing Manager at amolloy@clarionhoteldublinairport.co m or by calling 01 80 80 589.

the way from Brazil – “where the nuts come from.” When she doesn’t show, the boys have to do some quick thinking.

Enter their rascally friend and fellow student, Fancourt, who just happens to be trying on an old lady’s costume for the ‘varsity play. They blackmail him into posing as Charley’s aunt.

This ruse sets in motion a series of events that includes Fancourt being courted by both Spettigue and Jack’s father. And then, just when you thought things couldn’t get anymore complicated, Charley’s real aunt, Donna Lucia D’Alvadorez, shows up.

Hilarity ensues.

Tickets cost €12/€10 from Skerries Bookshop and the proceeds of the opening night’s performance will go to Holmpatrick School.

Big Times Ahead For Swords Band Popular Swords band, The Cast of Cheers, recently played the prestigious Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Holland, which is

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Big things are expected for brothers Conor and Neil Adams, bassist John Higgins and drummer Kevin Curran, who have quickly become one of the country’s most hotly-tipped bands.

They released their debut album ‘Chariot’ as a free online offering in 2010, which was downloaded more than 150,000 times, and relocated to London to finish the follow-up.

“We’re really excited to be playing our first UK tour ever,” the band said.

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True with Maureen Nolan, of the world-renowned pop group ‘THE NOLAN SISTERS’ reprising her role as the tragic Mrs. Johnstone.

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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County McCARTHY (Portmarnock) Sr. Cathleen D.M.J.; deeply regretted by her sister Máirín Cusack, The Community of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph worldwide, sisters-in-law Eilish and Alyse, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, New Addington parish community, relatives and friends.

O’MEARA (nee O’Connell) (St. Columba’s Rise, Swords) Margaret (Peg) beloved wife of the late John and dear mother of Mary and John; deeply regretted by her son-in-law Tony, brother Tommy, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

ROONEY (Skidoo, Ballyboughal) Willie, beloved husband of the late Lil and father of the late baby Michael and James; deeply regretted by his sisters Peggy and Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

GRANT, Patricia (Stamullen) Wife of the late Desmond; sadly missed by her loving sons Desmond, Terry and John, daughters Mary and Olivia, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

WILLIAMS (Skerries) Ted (Edward); sadly missed by his loving family, best friend and wife Eileen, sons Derek, Robert, John and Stephen, brothers, sister, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

MAXWEEL (Rush) Sr Bernadette (FMM); deeply regretted by her religious family, sister Teresa, niece Mary, nephews Kevin and Michael, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and large circle of friends.

DUNNE (nee Kiernan) (Chapel Street, Balbriggan) Shiela, wife of the late John (Tony) Dunne; deeply regretted by her loving children Anne, Carmel, Josie, Pauline, Noel, Gerry and Kathleen, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

CLEARY (Malahide) Enda, late of Arnotts, beloved husband of Sally; deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughter Ann, sister Hilda, brother-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council I, Sharon Caffrey Intend to apply for Planning Permission for Retention of A.single storey self contained mobile home B.all associated site works to rear of No. 4 Killalane, 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 offices of Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. 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 a perscribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of reciept 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 We, Sean & Dorothy Kelly seek permission to convert existing attic space for domestic use by removing roof hip, constructing a side gable wall @ attic level and extending roof over, extending stairwell to attic floor, constructing a new window @ attic level to side gable wall, installing 3 rooflights to rear roof and all ancillary works to 83 Downside Park, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

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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 Carina Archbald intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 3 The Old Stables, East Commons, Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey extension to the side of the existing house, and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation 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 Permission is sought to construct a new 11⁄2 storey house complete with secondary treatment system, reusing and altering the existing agricultural entrance at Killougher, Naul for Sandra White.

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, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, 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

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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 for single-storey extensions to (east) side and rear of existing 2-storey dwelling and for all associated alterations and siteworks to provide a new family-flat at ‘Westwind’, The Harbour, Loughshinny, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: B. & S. Delves.

This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council 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 We Robbie and Caroline Kehoe seek Planning Permission at 101 Pine Ridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for a 19m2 extension to the rear of an existing dwellinghouse.

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 Planning Permission sought for revisions to approved development Reg Ref:F05A/0468/E1 on site known as 1A, St Margaret’s Pk., Malahide, Co. Dublin.

Revisions to consist of revised and reduced housetype and site. Applicant: C.Gilson.

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 Planning Permission sought for new apex roof and window to replace existing hipped roof to provide storage area to existing dwelling at No.32, Abbywell, Chapel Rd., Kinsealy, Co.Dublin. Applicant: S. Devergie.

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 Planning Permission sought for revisions to part of approved development Reg Ref:F10A/0267 at Extravision Premises, The Mall/Main St., Malahide, Co.Dublin.

Revisions to consist of Change of Use from existing retail use at ground floor level to use as cafe, restaurant and takeaway.

Planning permission also sought for new shopfront and modifications to internal layout. Applicant: R. & J. Beshoff Fresh Fish Ltd. 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 Planning Permission consequent on the grant of outline planning permission (reg. ref. no. – F08A/1212) is requested for a new dormer-style split level dwellinghouse, detached garage and all associated siteworks including previously approved wastewater treatment system. At:- Hedgestown, Jordanstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. ,.. Signed:Claire McAuley 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

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Fully Registered Company Covering all of North County Dublin

Tel: Dominic

8417129 Mobile:

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Please Phone

8085925/

or 087 9920160

Covering all of North County Dublin For a Fast, Friendly Service

Contact Noel:

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Phone: 086-8146641 For all your TV & Satellite Needs

Thomas Behan

audio visual

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Hire & Sales

Specialist Lighting for All Events

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085 1424306 In the business for over 20 years FULLY INSURED

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THE SIDE GATE MAN Serving North Dublin 7 Day Fitting Service

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N Fuse board replacements N Lighting upgrades N Cooker installation N Extra Points N Outdoor Lighting N Electrical Showers N Attic Conversions & Electrical Inspections N 24 Hour Emergency call outs N Rewiring & Energy Saving Advice Fully Insured and Registered A Reliable and Affordable Service Call Brendan Today for a free Quotation on

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North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper

sale WINTER

Quality For Less

ENDS SATURDAY

Our Low e Ever Pri st ces

3+2 Suite from

€

499

HAVANA 5-PIECE DINING SET

5’ Oak bedstead

€

599

Was €1,495

Wogan Interiors is a local family owned business. €

699

Australian Competitor price this week: €1459

SHOP STREET, DROGHEDA Tel: 041 98 39620

We employ local, long term staff, with a massive knowledge of our area and its people.

Our prices cannot be beaten.

Only 20 minutes from Swords