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Then, last Saturday, to coincide with the

final Open Day of the process, a huge crowd gathered outside County Hall in Swords to demonstrate the depth of revulsion felt towards the building of the Super Sewage Plant. This meeting was attended by people from all sectors of the community and left the Council in no doubt about their feelings.

Local councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab) called the meeting in Lusk and was “staggered at the turnout.” He told the County Leader, “I called the meeting because there is grave concern that the northern half of the county is being turned into a complete dump.

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Privatisation Of Bin Collection Criticised Deputy Clare Daly (SP) has hit out at the recent awarding of the region’s household and commercial waste collection service contract to Panda Waste Ltd. Daly was

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competitors. She criticised the decision, highlighting the ‘de facto’ hold that the monopoly will now have over the market which will, she said, “push prices up significantly”. Speaking to the County Leader, Daly, a former anti bin charge campaigner said: “This is a coming to pass of what we warned when bin charges were introduced.

Once they brought in a charge and changed a public service to a commodity, it was inevitable that it would lead in this privatisation.”

Panda will replace the Council in the collection of black and brown bins around the North County.

This will be followed by green bin collections from 1st January, the date on which the current outsourced service provider’s contract runs out. Panda has promised to maintain current prices for existing North County customers until at least 2013. They have also assured Council customers that they will honour their annual service fees up until the year’s end. Workers look set to be redeployed within the Council, a feature which also resulted in the Swords park ranger division being shifted out of the town.

“It’s a disgrace the way the workers are being treated and redeployed to areas they’ve never worked in. Some have been working the same route for 20 years,” she concluded.

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Balbriggan alto, Elizabeth O’Hagan is to join the cast of renowned Rathmines and Rathgar Musical Society in their upcoming production of The Pirates of Penzance. The classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta takes place in The National Concert Hall for six performances from Tuesday 15th to Saturday, 19th November.

Elizabeth was a finalist in this year’s Dublin Rose of Tralee festival, has been attending singing lessons with Catherine Smith of Stamullen and teaches and conducts the Balscadden choir. “My audition for the R&R was nerve wracking. I heard the people before me and thought that I had no chance. I had to sing in front of a panel of four and I sang “On My Own” from Les Miserables and when I got the call I was delighted,” she said.

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Back Street hip-hop dancers, Paige Smith, Kayleigh Dent and Saoirse Dissanayaka are pictured performing at the Pavilions Shopping Centre during the recent Pic: DM Halloween Festival.

Skerries Group Visits Bio Show Skerries Town Twinning’s group recently celebrated all things ecological with a trip to the 20th ‘Salon Ille et Bio’ show in Guichen, Brittany. The trip led by Máire Moloney, Secretary of Skerries Town Twinning, consisted of members from Sustainable Skerries and Skerries Community Assocation.

The five day itinerary was packed with visits to all things Bio and Eco. The event started with a visit to EME, School of Environmental Management and Engineering. Other visits during the trip included Solar Panel, Wind Turbine and Wave Energy sites, a visit to the Salon Ille et Bio’ show and a meal in an

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This will be screened in the Strand Bar in Rush on Thursday, 24th November at 8pm sharp. All are welcome to attend.

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‘organic farm’ farmhouse. A day out to visit Mont St Michel completed the very busy but informative and enjoyable schedule.

Speaking to the County

Leader, Secretary Maire Moloney said the trip was a highlight for the group: “Everyone really enjoyed themselves. We don’t plan many trips so we made sure to fit as

much as we could into our five days.”

After thoroughly enjoying their trip, the group are already planning their next one which will be a return visit to France on St Patricks weekend next year.

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Special Night For Rush And Lusk Karate Club Recently members of the Lusk Youth Club paid a visit to the Rush and Lusk Karate Club for a special demonstration night .

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Public Meeting To Support New School A public meeting has been organised for parents and guardians to support the new Irish-Medium Secondary School, Coláiste Ghlór Na Mara, opening in Balbriggan in 2014.

The meeting is at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on Tuesday, 15th November.

Full report on page 8 > The SVP Charity S h o p , Vincent’s in Castle Shopping Centre in Swords is having its official launch on Thursday, 17 November next at 12 noon. The launch is to declare the newly extended and refurbished shop open.

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Launch Of New St. Vincent’s Shop

Portmarnock Scouts Go Back To Basics A group of almost thirty scouts and leaders from Portmarnock spent a fantastic traditional ‘back to basics’ camp near Athboy during the Halloween break.

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months each summer, it was here he met his current partner, Sarah Newson who was also a business partner in ‘Italian.’ One thing led to another and now Ennis has revamped the original restaurant with a view to serving “simple, really tasty food for everyone at a decent price” and serves as head chef there.

By Jennifer McShane His proud mother Teresa, who recently Portmarnock chef, William Ennis is went to visit William in Australia, certainly making waves across the world contacted the County Leader to relay the with the good news: “I opening of his think its new restaurant wonderful, the ‘Italian At The whole family are Pacific’ in Byron obviously Bay in Australia. delighted that The local man is he’s doing so proving to be a well,” she said. great success in The restaurant his new career. serves an array He knows a of delicious thing or two food, desserts about food; he and cocktails p r e v i o u s l y Pictured here is top chef Willam Ennis with his and though worked in the mother Teresa on a recent visit to Australia. The we’re too far Portmarnock man has recently opened his own two Michelin- restaurant in Byron Bay in Australia. away to sample star restaurant the delights, Patrick Gauilbaund’s here in Dublin. we’re sure his tasty venture will be a Having left Ireland to work for a Saudi great success.

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Launch Of New Swords Karate Facility ‘Self control, personal conduct and devotion’ was the message delivered at the recent official launch of Swords Karate Club’s new, purpose built, state of the art facility. The new building is located at Unit 8, Seatown Business Park, Swords.

The launch, described

by Sensei Dermot O’Keeffe as the culmination of his karate endeavours, was well attended by members of the public, karate enthusiasts and special guests. The dojo was officially opened by County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire, with fellow

By Kieran Dunne local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) also in attendance.

Also present at the launch was one of the men responsible for bringing Karate to the masses in Ireland, Sensei Tommy McGrane, who at 84 years-old is still instructing classes on a regular basis.

Speaking to the County Leader, Sensei O’Keeffe described his great pride in the new dojo and highlighted Karate’s rise in Ireland since he first took to the sport some 32 years ago: “I started back in 1979, right in

the middle of another recession.

There weren’t many amenities at that time, but the appeal was Bruce Lee and all of his films.”

“Since then Karate has become much more mainstream with people from all walks of life taking up the sport. I think now people can see the philosophical side of it and how it is actually an art-form. It also shows young people how to conduct themselves properly. It teaches focus; and if you can control your body, you can control your mind,” he concluded.

Pictured at the launch of the new dojo for Swords Karate Club are Sensei Tommy McGrane, Cllr Darragh Butler (with son Adam), County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire, and Sensei Dermot O'Keeffe, Swords Karate instructor and World Champion. Pic: KD

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Volunteers Needed For Skerries Rás For the seventh year in a row, Skerries expect to host the finish of the An Post Rás. To make the 2012 finish a success, the committee urgently need volunteers. The final day of the Rás is a great day of fun. Fun for those who take part in the Street Party and fun for those who simply watch the Rás. The key element of any event is the committee and this year some of the members are stepping down so replacements are needed. Street Party and Administration volunteers are required.

If you would like to join the team or know more, contact Jane Landy on 086-6064283.

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Hertz held a staff party at the Old Boro in Swords recently.

Pictured are Dillon Hatton, Paul Higgins, Konrad Perka, Leah Reinkle, Eimear Judge, Marina Reilly, Gita Raj and Ciara Farrell.

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Pictured at Ciaran Kennedy's 30th birthday party at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords are Gillian Conkey, PK Ciaran Kennedy and Rosaleen Kennedy.

It was Emma Brown-Keating's birthday party at the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords recently. Pictured are Paula Brown, Emma Brown-Keating and Derek Keating. PK

Pictured at Rachel Linnane's 21st birthday party at the Lord Mayors in Swords are Judith Linnane, Caoimhe Dowd, Rachel Linnane, Jade O' Kelly, Aisling Keady and Sabrina O'Neill. PK Pictured at Audrey Wisley's 40th birthday party at the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords are (sitting) Ann Mulvaney, Audrey Wisley and Mick Kavanagh. Back (L-R) Jennifer Wisley, John Wisley, Pamela Wisley, Maura Wisley and John Wisley. PK

Lynn Kiely's 21st birthday party was held in the Harp Bar, Swords. Pictured are Roisin Cunningham, James Dickinson and birthday girl Lynn Kiely.

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Christine White and Eilidh McNab held a Going away party at the Old School House in Swords recently. Pictured are Carmel Crawford, Irene Mc Nally, Eilidh McNab, Steven McClean, Christine White, Deirdre PK Donnelly and Kelly-Marie Kennedy.

Pictured at Grainne Cuddy's Christening party at the Old Boro, Swords are Grainne Cuddy (2nd right (back), Damien Francis, Laura Francis, Dave Rafferty, Deborah Clancy, Sharon Kelly and Neal Lenihan.

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Pictured at Carolyn Bell 21st birthday party at the Old Schoolhouse in Swords are Carolyn Bell (centre), Susan Bell, David Bell, Gill Byrne, Victoria Boyle, Niamh Hickey and Jessica Ryan.

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Yvonne Corcoran's 40th Birthday party took place at the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords recently. Pictured at the event are Yvonne Corcoran front right, Elaine Kinnear, Jane Nolan, Sandra PK Bolton, Aine Mc Gowan and Yvonne Myles.

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Speaking to the County Leader, distraught parent, Ita White said: “I think I Recently members of speak for all the the Lusk Youth Club parents when I say paid a visit to the Rush techniques. we’re absolutely and Lusk Karate Club Kata forms one devastated.

The for a special demonof main basis of crèche was like a stration night . While

By Kieran Dunne Karate training, home away from all physical activities allowing students to The parents of children planning bungle.’ home, where the kids improves feelings of practice attack and attending a Donabate New Beginnings were really happy well-being, Traditional defence against crèche to be closed, Crèche Donabate, and as a result the Karate places special numerous opponents have hit out at the located in The parents were also emphasis on building attacking from multiple property developer Gallery apartment happy.” character, and focuses directions. A great and planning officials complex, is to close The crèche effec- on increasing selfevening was had by all behind the eviction. its doors for the tively closes in three confidence, awareness, and the students They maintain that final time on Friday days time and plans and perseverance learned some great young children, their 11th November, are afoot to target through physical and new skills. families and a small turning away over the County Council mental exercises. The The Rush and Lusk business are the 30 children and with the view to class began with a Karate Club is open to victims of what has eight staff due to taking enforcement warm-up which tested new members, kids can been described as ‘a this avoidable action to ensure that both the fitness and start from 8 years old closure.

The a crèche is built on balance of the and adults of all ages Wacky World announcement has the peninsula - a students. are also welcome. The caused widespread community which is Towards the end of the ENGLAND club trains in the Rush outrage around the without session the students Ita White, with her little girl, already FC Clubhouse, Skerries the North County Saoirse Brennan sufficient childcare were guided through Marathon Road every Monday with hundreds of places and workers Runner Hopped locals supporting the following the filling of without jobs on the some Kata practice, and Wednesday which is a set of Karate evening from 8pm until ‘Save New Beginnings 100 apartments.

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Crèche Donabate’ A marathon runner has Facebook page. been stripped of his County Mayor and medal after catching a Donabate resident, bus to the finish line.

The SVP Charity Shop, Vincent’s in Castle Shopping Centre in Swords is Gerry McGuire (Lab), Rob Sloan claimed having its official launch on Thursday, 17 November next at 12 noon. The has also lent his third place in the launch is to declare the newly extended and refurbished shop open. Light support; attending a Marathon after refreshments will be served on the day and there will be lots of excellent number of parent completing the 26.2 bargains and new fashion for sale on the day. meetings and mile course in an The Swords Mummers will provide theatrical and musical entertainment at enquiring about alterimpressive time of the launch. Shop manager, Damian Bridges told the County Leader: “all 2:51:00. But suspicions native arrangements are welcome and we promise that there will be great fun on the day. You were raised by fellow around the area. won’t beat Vincent’s for value,” he said. runners that they had The crèche had been Shop manager, Damian Bridges is pictured outside the new look Vincent's Charity Shop in not seen Mr Sloan pass operating out of an Castle Shopping Centre, Swords. them during the race. apartment on a

Parent Fury At Donabate Crèche Eviction

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Pictured here is Matthew Wade as he enjoys the recent demonstration night held by the Rush and Lusk Karate Club.

Residents in Rush should see a marked improvments in their water system by next summer after a contract to upgrade the system was signed. The council has awarded the second contract in the scheme to update infrastructure in Portrane, Donabate, Rush and Lusk.

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Malahide Man Returns From Seattle For Marathon Malahide man, David O'Farrell, was home from Seattle USA to run for Neurofibromatosis (NF) in the Dublin City Marathon. NF is a genetic disorder condition affecting young Hayden Lynch, who is the school friend of his son Cian, aged 11.

Selfless David decided to raise awareness of Hayden’s condition.

In training for four and a half months, David said that running the marathon is “very good for the head”. While the going is tough, it is worth it when you notice others are also “running their own race”.

This was his second Dublin City marathon, which he ran in 5 hours 15 minutes. It is slightly slower than before, but very respectable considering the conditions.

The past pupil of Coláiste Choilm, Swords and ex member of Malahide Golf Club would like to run next year.

Whether he does so or not, he will do all he can to raise awareness for young Hayden and NF.

New Venue For Balbriggan Cancer Group

Malahide man, David O'Farrell who returned from Seattle to run in the recent Dublin City Marathon in order to raise awareness of the condition of young Hayden Lynch. Pic: PK

Balbriggan Cancer Support Group have finally got their own home in Balbriggan Industrial Estate on Harry Reynolds Road.

The official opening took place recently and was opened by John O'Leary, former Dublin Captain.

St.Peter & Paul’s Brass and Reed Band were also there to ring in the opening. The premises were generously donated to the group by McLaughlins Oil People. “They deserve more than words can say.

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Contact: Guy Douglas Doherty miavi Members of Swords Youth Service, who are taking part in the Swords to Santiago walk in order to promote mental health awareness are pictured as they depart from Swords on their way to the famous Camino de Compastello in Spain. They plan to walk the final 110 kilometres of the course in five days. They include tour guide, Gelder Pinedaaguirre, Chris Barker, Daryl Keogh, Joanna Cleary, Hannah Reel, Ger Robertson, Jason McCarthy, Thomas McDonagh, Melissa Monks, Amy Reel, Leanna Hunt, Caroline Quinn and Pic: KD Christopher Murray.

A group of almost thirty scouts and leaders from Portmarnock spent a fantastic traditional ‘back to basics’ camp near Athboy during the Halloween break.

Among the activities for the 12 to 15 year olds was fire lighting using striker flints in place of matches, cooking whole chickens on a spit over embers and also had the challenging task of building a fire which should burn for at least five minutes over an open stream. The following morning, the scouts had to hunt

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for their breakfast using made up ‘spears.’ They had to throw their spears and hit the target and then climb a tree to reach the sausages. You certainly wouldn’t get that at McDonalds!

Great fun and enjoyment was had by all and of course no Halloween trip could be complete without a good old spooky Ghost story, and the scouts were certainly not disappointed. The memorable trip was thoroughly enjoyed and everyone is already looking forward to the next outing.

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Public Meeting To Support New School

Following discussions during recent months between well known Malahide resident, Eric Crampton, a member of Beaverstown Golf Club. and Cormac MacMullan and James Walsh from Ardglass Golf Club in Co Down, it was agreed to play golf matches between Ardglass and an Eric Crampton Selection in Autumn 2011 and Spring 2012. The Fingal selection was comprised of two golfers each from Balcarrick, Beaverstown, Hollywood Lakes, Howth and The Island.

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A public meeting has been organised for parents and guardians to support the new Irish-Medium Secondary School, Coláiste Ghlór Na Mara, opening in Balbriggan in 2014.

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One particularly angry objector at the meeting described the County Manager, David O’Connor as being “like a headmaster who immediately puts up his hand to volunteer our area as a place where you can dump anything you want, without considering the consequences of his actions.” The Lusk meeting was attended

by Charlie Weston from the Fairshare Action Group group in Donabate, whose magnificent resistance to the proposed siting of the Super Sewage Plant on the Donabate/Portrane peninsula, is widely regarded as having saved the area from housing the plant. He demonstrated community solidarity by pledging the assistance and expertise of

The scene at the recent protest meeting in Rush, as Cllr Ken Farrell addresses the crowd.

Fairshare to any community who felt they needed their experience.

Last Wednesday’s public meeting in Rush was attended by practically all of the elected representatives of the area, which in itself clearly demonstrates the huge level of public anger over the issue. As well as Ken Farrell, the meeting was attended by local TD’s Brendan Ryan and Clare Daly, along with senator Darragh O’Brien (FF) and councillor Tom O’Leary (FG). All vehemently opposed the building of the plant.

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Expansion At A Later Date All of the elected representatives were supportive of smaller units which treat the local waste being upgraded as the way forward. Darragh O’Brien then proceed to provide some startling statistics about the capacity of the Super Sewage Plant. “Should the proposed plant get the go ahead, it will process a staggering 1,000 litres of sewage per second. More than forty, 40 foot containers will be required to haul away treated sewage per hour. This plant will cost over €2.7 million to build. In my view this is a dangerous, illthought out proposal which will impact negatively on our environment and our quality of life,” he said. He was also adamant that “the only reason that the Council are so eager to apply to host this plant is for financial gain.” All of the proposed sites are greater in size than the 20 hectares required and senator O’Brien is convinced that this is a ploy to ‘future proof’ the sites

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would be outraged at the cost of such a venture.” Deputy Clare Daly also supported this view when she said: “Why spend this kind of money, while there are people lying on hospital trolleys all over the country.

Remember that seven local authorities have already signed up for this project and the decision is to be made by management and has been taken out of the hands of councillors. He who shouts the loudest will decide where this Super Sewage Plant will be located, just like in

Donabate and Portrane,” she said.

Tom O’Leary called for cross party support and for people to lobby government ministers and said there are question marks about whether this plant is necessary at all. He also pledged the support of local resident and Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly.

Similarly Brendan Ryan urged the gathering to get themselves organised and he promised, when pressurised from the floor, “to oppose the Sewage Plant in the Dail.”

for expansion at a later date. “What will this plant do for the reputation of North County Dublin as the Market Garden of Ireland?. The reason the Council put their hand up for this project is to make money. In a few years time, we will be getting the sewage from all of Dublin,” said O’Brien.

Ken Farrell told the County Leader that he “expects the chairpersons of Lusk Community Council and Rush Community Council, Brian Arnold and Anne McCrudden respectively, to spearhead a community alliance of all communities of North Fingal and they will be calling for an open forum meeting for all concerned parties against consistent attacks against this region.”

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A fancy dress night, in aid of Breast Cancer research, was held in Peacock’s River Valley recently. Organised as part of Breast Cancer Awareness, close to 300 staff and customers took part. Legs were waxed, heads shaven and exercise bikes cycled in aid of a good cause. There were a variety of costumes on the night too with guests and staff of Peacock’s getting in the spirit. There were complicated costumes and simple costumes, with some just about managing to cover the bare essentials. It was all good fun though and all in aid of charity. There were also plenty of spot prizes to be won on the night which were sponsored by local businesses. Pictured at the event are Kelly Morris, Maebh Power, Mark Leavey, Carol Cruise and Michael Pic: PK Coates.

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The Dublin Regional Awards of the Tidy Towns Competition 2011 took place recently.

Lusk Tidy Towns Association were third prize winners in the Fingal Region, and were presented with a framed Certificate and a cheque for €500. Leo Varadkar, T.D. Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport presented Lusk Tidy Towns with the awards and they in return made a Special Presentation to Minister Varadkar of books and DVDs on Lusk.

Pictured at the presentation are: Teresa Kilmurray, Minister Leo Varadkar, Pat Kelly and John Flynn.

A Fun Music Night in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny will take place in Skerries Sailing Club on Saturday, 19th November at 8.00pm The musical evening will feature rock and roll, jazz, traditional and other types of music to suit all tastes. For further information, contact Anne Carroll at 0868630554. Over the past 10 years, this event has raised in excess of €41,000 for the hospice.

The night will include an auction and monster raffle and great prizes to be won. Hopefully this year it will continue to raise much needed funds for the hospice and at the same time, provide a very enjoyable evening’s entertainment for all.

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Swords based fireman, Tom McLoughlin was born and bred in Malahide. “My father Jim worked on a stud farm at the Grange, near Scoil Iosa in Malahide and we lived in the gate lodge where I was born.” Sadly Tom's dad died when he was just two and he moved with his mother Kathleen, older brother James and younger sister Catherine who was only eight months old at the time to Inbhir Ide, where Tom has lived ever since.

He left school after third year. “I didn't want to leave but because dad had died, I needed to get work and bring money into the home. I was employed by Vincent Jones the market gardener in Kinsealy.” Following a bad season for Vincent, Tom was let go and began working as a security guard in Ballymun Shopping Centre.

In 1988 Tom decided he needed a change. “I got a job in the security department of Quinnsworth, where I was part of the close protection team for its Chief Executive, Don Tidey. At the same time, aged 23, I was accepted into the retained (part time) fire station in Malahide. It was one of four retained fire stations across the North County, the others being Balbriggan, Swords and Skerries. Having completed his training, Tom was given a pager which meant he was always on call. “I loved every minute of it but it was a huge draw on my life,” he explains. “My social life was affected by it, my family life was affected by it. If Tina my wife wanted to go for a walk, I'd ask her would she be long, it was quite a drag on her too.”

Tom decided to leave Quinnsworth in 1999 when it became Tesco, and began working as a prison officer in Mountjoy. “I was there for four years, while working as a retained fire fighter at the same time and it was extremely awkward.” In 2003, following negotiations between SIPTU and Dublin City Council to bring part-time workers into the full time service, Tom was successful in his application and became full time staff.

“We did six months training dealing with all types of fires and car crashes and we also completed a paramedic course in the Royal College of Surgeons preparing us for working on the ambulance. I always had an interest in the medical side of work and so I went on and became an advanced paramedic, following a two year post-graduate programme in Emergency Medical Science at UCD. Prior to that I completed a Masters degree in DCU. Going back to education was a priority for me.”

Tom is happy to be assigned to either the fire brigade or the ambulance and the roster changes daily. There is one ambulance and one fire tender operating out of Swords and the recent controversy regarding the removal of the ambulance seems to have abated and the service is still available across the North County. I ask Tom what he enjoys about his job, “well anything you can do to get rid of someone's pain or make them more comfortable is great. A few years back, myself and Aidan McGrath were making our way from

Balbriggan to the Rotunda with a heavily pregnant woman and got as far as Whitehall when we had to pull in to a bus stop where we delivered a healthy baby girl,” Tom laughs.

Being called out to a person having a heart attack or an accident scene doesn't upset him, except when children are involved. “If we go to an incident involving kids, there's always a bit of banter on the way out but if the outcome is bad on the way back it's always quiet.

When we return to the station we sit around the table talking about the case, wondering if we could have done something differently and in a way it's a kind of counselling.

He describes fire fighters as having three vital components, 'training, knowledge and experience.' “You don't go into a fire unless you have to. If there's nobody in the building we do what we can from the outside and make our way in gently but if there's someone missing or trapped inside, we do take some risk.”

Tom and some of his colleagues, including Paul McEvoy and Fergus Byrne teach CPR, occupational first aid, and the use of defibrillators in schools and clubs across the North County. His hope is that defibrillators which cost about €1,400 will 'soon be as common as fire extinguishers.' Along with other members from Swords fire station, he recently provided defibrillator training at Skerries Town football club where Derek Earley tragically died in September this year.

“Derek's dad, Kevin donated the defibrillator in his memory and we were delighted to do it.”

Life as a fireman has enabled Tom indulge his passion for music. “I joined the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band in 1993 and started playing the drums. We regularly play at charity events and have made appearances at Croke Park, the Rose of Tralee and the Impac literary awards. We have built up great friendships with pipe bands from fire departments across the globe, including those from New York, Chicago and Washington.

To mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Fire Brigade Pipe Band played a number of concerts in Dublin, with members of the NYFD in attendance, including one in the RDS and another at the Basketball Arena in Tallaght where they were joined by the Garda Band and the Tallaght Youth Band.

His other passion is his camper van. “I bought it in 2007, something I'd always fancied doing, but couldn't when I was in the retained service in Malahide. Tina and the kids Claire, Kim and Tom absolutely love it and every summer we travelled to France. It's fantastic.

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Tom's enthusiasm for his career as a fireman is evident throughout our conversation. Despite the difficulties of constantly carrying a pager during his time in the retained service, he describes himself as 'a lifelong fireman.' “I was never going to leave. It became a passion, I would have done it for free.”

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St Ita's Special School in Drogheda is a mixed school for children aged 5 to 18 years who have mild general learning needs. Many of the students come from the North County. Next May, a 'Run of the Country' charity motorcycle will take place to raise funds for speech therapy at the school. This will be the third running of the event, the previous two were hugely successful. The launch of the event took place recently at the school. Pictured at the launch are: biker Liam O'Keeffe, organiser Michael McCormick, Cameron Greene from Balbriggan, School principal Micéal Moley, Aaron Keane from Swords, Ashling Halpin from Swords, Lauren Hanratty from Rush, Jordan Gallagher (in background), Aoife Fager from Balbriggan and bikers, Jim Kennedy, Sam Maguire and Martin Caffrey.

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River Valley Creche held a sponsored toddle waddle in aid of the Meningitis Trust recently. The creche managed to raise €600 last year and the hope is that they can at least match that this year. Since 2002, they have raised €5,500 for the charity. Pictured are creche owner, Michelle Corrigan and Geraldine Leonard, with "waddlers" Bobby Collins, Jessica Kettle, Brian Donnelly, Conor Doyle, Scott McKinney, Hannah Edwards, Adam Edwards, Niall Leonard Palacios, David Collins, Archie Williams, Amelia Williams, Heather Conyard, Isobel McGregor, Olivia Kettle and Darryl Corrigan.

Charity Tractor Run In Lusk The second annual 'Tractor Run', in aid of Chernobyl, took place in Man O' War in Lusk recently. Organised by Barney Greene, the 'Tractor Run' is in its 6th year. The run went from Man O' War to Balcullin, Lusk, Blake's Cross, and Donabate before returning to the starting point. After which participants headed to the local pub for the raffle, spot prizes and entertainment. Barney and his team were putting the final touches together from 8 that morning.

However, this was only possible after “3 weeks of organising” by a voluntary and devoted committee. Every member has their role and plays their part “without the need for dictation”. It is this commitment that allows it to run smoothly and without panic.

Money for the charity was raised through a €10 entrance fee and the raffle. Barney thanks the committee and everyone involved for their hard work.

Pictured before setting out are: Barney Greene, Adam Greene, Jim Gaffney, Barney Pic: PK Grimes and Matt Beggs.

Malahide Choir To Perform For Charity Malahide’s Enchiriadis Choir will present a concert on November 13th in Seabury Church from 3.00pm. It is in aid of the ISPCC. and representatives of the charity will accept voluntary donations after the concert. Chairperson, Gerry Fitzsimons says that choir members feel privileged to support the ISPCC: “This is the only organisation that’s there 24 hours every

day for children. Even on Christmas Day, the ISPCC volunteers will be out on duty for the children. These are children who don’t have any love or care in their lives, children of parents whose own lives are broken and hurt for all sorts of reasons,” he said. To continue their work, they rely on volunteers and on donations as they receive no government funding. So come along and enjoy an afternoon of music and donate what you can afford towards keeping ISPCC services available to children and young people in need.

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Fashion Charity Night In Balbriggan A night of fashion and glamour saw €2,000 raised for the Irish Cancer Society in Balbriggan. Held in The Bracken Court Hotel, Tesco Extra held the fashion night all in aid of The Irish Cancer Society who they chose as their Charity Of The Year.

The night was the new store's first charity event and was professionally organised from start to finish. It took three months to put together with staff adding final touches from 10 that morning. Entertainment was

provided by The Swords Youth Gospel Choir and 'Proud Mary' the Tina Turner impersonator. The night was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and plenty of fun was had all while raising funds for charity.

The €10 entrance fee and raffle proceeds all went towards the Irish Cancer Society. Spot prizes were provided by local businesses, so well done to everyone involved for all their hard work which ensured the event was a great success.

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By Kieran Dunne The website, goldenplec.com, was founded nine years ago by Swords native, Aidan

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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 is sought for structure to provide an indoor equestrian training facility replacing existing outdoor facility at Forrest Equestrian, Forrest Great, Cloghran, Co.Dublin.

Applicants: D & L Behan.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought for amendments to condition 2 of Development Granted under reg. ref F10B/0107 for 2 storey extension to side of house to include study, lounge and canopy roof at ground floor level, with 2 bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level at 2 Ormond Drive, Swords Manor, Swords, Co. Dublin for P. Pavel.

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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.

Fingal County Council Stephen Archer seeks planning permission for storey and half dwelling with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area and access road from enlarged existing access serving applicants brothers home onto public road on site to the rear of existing farmstead adjoining existing family home and to the rear of applicants brothers home at Milverton, Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin .

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the planning authority Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application .

Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Louise Bathe to expand the original extension at the rear of the property with a single story structure. To remove existing flat roof over previously extended kitchen area and incorporate pitched roof containing 4 No. skylights tied in at right angle to existing, at 98 Seaview, Portrane, Nth Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Application for full Planning Permission new first floor dormer extension to rear at 49, Forrest Court, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Signed Edmond and Caroline Bartley 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.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for construction of 2no. new detached dwelling houses, and associated site works at 'Brookfield', Healys Lane, Portrane, Co. Dublin. signed Lorraine & Bill Field 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 is sought for construction of new detached dwelling house, and associated site works at Crescent Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Kevin Herbert 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 is sought by Ian Donnelly for Development at existing site at Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. The Development will consist of the construction of 1 no. 293 sq.m. one and a half storey dormer dwelling, including new vehicular entrance off the R122, new septic tank and percolation area and all associated site works.

The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the Application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by P. O’Brien for alterations and extension to existing two storey house and change of use of part of ground floor to office at Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Permission for new detached 2-storey house and all associated access and siteworks at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: Elaine Sweetman.

This application can 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. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Permission sought for demolition of existing single storey extensions to side and rear and construction of a new single storey extension to the side and rear of 6 The Burrows, Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. For David & Marie Glass. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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