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20th December 2011 • Volume 18, Issue 38 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200

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he news that the County Council has decided not to proceed with the Nevitt Super Dump has been greeted with universal relief in the North County. It is the latest in a list of projects planned for the North County to be abandoned. This great news, however, is tempered by an appalling waste of public money in the process. The total amount of public money wasted on three local projects, namely Thornton Hall, which was earmarked to replace Mountjoy Prison, Metro North and Nevitt Super Dump is a staggering €231.7 million. The breakdown of the costs are included in the attached information box. This waste of taxpayers’ money comes at the height of the deepest recession in living memory. Just earlier this year, Special Needs assistants were withdrawn from schools in the North County, due to lack of funding. This has left the most vulnerable citizens in our society without the necessary tools to provide for their further education. Would €231.7 million have made a difference here?

By Patrick Finnegan As we travel across the North County, we see schools with old prefabs dotted around the landscape. At this time of year, these outdated add on’s are poorly heated, many with leaking roofs and utterly inadequately equipped for the purposes of top class education. Similarly, as we reported recently, the hospitals surrounding the North County all have unacceptable numbers of patients waiting on trolleys in overcrowded conditions, which many believe to be potentially life threatening. Would €231.7 million have made a difference here? Minister for Health and local resident, Dr James Reilly spoke about the possibility of Swords having it’s own world class health facility during his term of office. In all areas of the North County, communities are struggling to provide community centres and facilities for recreation to improve quality of life, but yet again, funding is not available. We cannot turn on our television sets without hearing about another nursing home that has to be closed down, again due of the lack of funding. People have

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contacted us about the state of many of our so called health centres, which are in bad need of upgrading. Our hard pressed citizens have just been handed a Christmas present in the form of a property levy of €100 per household - all happening in the same area that the sickening amount of €231.7 million was squandered. A spokesperson for the local authority has confirmed to the County Leader that the “total spend to date on the Nevitt Landfill project is €32.7 million. County Mayor, Gerry McGuire summed up the general relief at the decision to cancel the Nevitt project when he stated: “People from the area are very relieved that the super dump is not going ahead. On top of the €32.7 million spent, it would have required a further €45 million to complete it,” he said. Many local residents, who are opposed to the proposed Monster Sewage Plant being located in the North County have expressed a fear that the same mistake will be repeated here and that a further astronomical amount of public money will be wasted on another project that may unravel.

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Santa Visits Balbriggan Cancer Support Group After his long journey from the North Pole, Santa Claus had to take a breather, so he stopped at the new premises of Balbriggan Cancer Support

By Roxana Neag Group (BCSG) recently. The members of the group greeted him in a wonderful festive grotto, decorated in style. Santa took time out of his busy schedule to visit the very excited children in Balbriggan, who made sure to tell him all the toys on their ‘wish lists.’ The event, organised by Balbriggan Cancer Support Group was a great and memorable success and only one from the long list of Christmas events organised by the group. The group also had their Christmas raffle in Supervalu recently, were first prize was a trolley dash in the shop. “We just want to remind people that the Harvest and Milestone pubs are doing a Christmas hams draw and all proceeds are going to the centre, they have a list of 20 fabulous prizes so everyone is welcome to

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Charity Fight Night In Rush Paul Cowzer and his team organised a charity fight night in St. Maur's GAA in Rush recently. Paul helped organised the night, in aid of children with special needs, as his

Review Of Swords/ Balbriggan Bus Services Bus services across the Balbriggan and Swords electoral areas will be reviewed next month when officials from Dublin Bus will visit local councillors. Cllr Tom Kelleher (Lab) has asked for a full review of services in the area with particular emphasis on providing better access to third level institutions such as Dublin City Universality and Blanchardstown Institute of Technology. The members of Dublin Bus will attend the January meeting of the Balbriggan/Swords Area Committee to discuss a range of issues relating to the services it provides to the Swords and Balbriggan areas.

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Inside the issue Artful Triumph For Malahide Student

A painting by 11years old Malahide student has been chosen to illustrate the contents page of the 2012 Texaco Children’s Art Competition calendar. See page 5 >

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Portmarnock School’s African Initiative Gains Momentum By Patrick Finnegan Following the conclusion of a very successful five year project in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa, a project instigated by Portmarnock Community School has gained momentum. It has resulted in the development of a number of community based projects, including health, education and cultural projects. In 2012, the organising steering committee is to focus it’s attention on the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. They hope to utilise the organisation’s energy and enthusiasm to embark on a range of educational, health care and agricultural projects.

Niall Fitzgerald, a teacher from Portmarnock Community School is Chairman of Ireland Action Lesotho and Swords based architect, Fran Whelan from WCA Architects is CEO of the organisation. Whelan told the County Leader: “There will be a total of 65 travelling to Lesotho, with 32 from the school, five from the medical team, six from construction, four from Dublin Fire Brigade and the balance made up of parents.” A delegation from Action Ireland Trust visited Lesotho last February and held meetings with senior officials within the Lesotho Government and agreed to partner with Hlalele School, Roma Nursing Training College, St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Teacher Training College in the capital,

A huge protest march against the proposed Monster Sewage Plant being located in the North County, took place in Swords on Monday, 12th November last.

Great Success For Swords Lions Club Appeal Swords Lions Club received a record 46 trolley loads of foodstuff during this year's Annual Christmas Food Appeal. See details on page 8 >

Balbriggan School Gives To Charity Pupils from St.Molaga's National School, Balbriggan generously donated to the toy appeal in St. Vincent de Paul Charity (SVP) Shop in Balbriggan. See page 13 >

Maseru. The country has deficiencies in the Fire and Ambulance Service and Dublin Fire Brigade have agreed to assist in a programme of training, skills exchange and provision of equipment to enhance this badly needed services. It is hoped to twin Portmarnock Community School with Hlalele High School and local firm, Country Crest will provide expertise for a horticulture project and will teach students how to plan, grow and produce sustainable crops. Whelan continued: ”DHL have kindly sponsored two containers to go to Africa, with drugs, medical equipment and the cargo will also include an ambulance. Maurice Meade, CEO of DHL has been very helpful in assisting the group in the past number of years,” concluded Whelan. Lesotho has very high levels of HIV Aids, T.B., Mother and Child mortality at birth, due to the remote village locations, lack of manned clinics and services.

Ladies Celebrate Captain’s Dinner In Donabate

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Pictured last Monday at the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal lunch were; Eva West, with her guide dog Parker, Ian Hunter (Pavilions Shopping Centre), Club President Greg Langan, Tom O’Neill (Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind) and Breege O’Neill with her guide dog Unice. Greg Langan hands over a cheque for €3,000 to Tom O’Neill. This money was the proceeds of a Rotary collection which was facilitated by The Pavilions Shopping Centre.

Following the very successful Captain’s Dinner recently, Donabate Golf Club held its annual Lady Captain’s dinner in its Clubhouse function room on Saturday 10th December. It was a full house of Donabate committee members as well as visiting Captains and Vice Captains from neighbouring golf clubs. Founded in 1925, with its first female captain in 1928, some of its male members still made their presence felt. While quite busy at this time of year greeting the children of the North County, Santa still found time to greet the 130 female guests on the night and the evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Captain of the Ladies Club, Pauline Byrne would like to thank everybody at the club for their efforts during the year and to wish all a very Happy Christmas. The club will resume its activities in the new year and look forward to more successful nights in the future.

Snippet Swords Fashion Show Sam Maguire found himself moving in some very fashionable circles last recently when the cup was guest of honour at St Finian’s GAA Club annual fashion show. Some very well known sporting heroes also took to the catwalk, as Dublin hurlers Liam Ryan, Peader Carton and Michael Carton made an appearance with the League Cup too.

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Donabate Switches On Christmas Lights Special guest and North County author, Derek Landy, switched on the Christmas lights in Donabate on Saturday, 10th December last. A large crowd of all ages, turned out at the Church grounds for the festive occasion and to celebrate Donabate. Jointly organised by Donabate Community Council and the Lambay Singers, there was something laid on for everyone. There was merry singing, treats for the kids, seasonal mulled wine as well as the traditional minced pie, for those who braved the elements. Derek even took the time to chat with and sign autographs for his many fans. There was another very special guest, in his traditional red and white to great the boys and girls of Donabate. Indeed Santa even stopped to have his photo taken with one or two of them. A wondrous night filled with good cheer and laughter is sure to make this Christmas a memorable time for all in Donabate. Santa is pictured with young James Leonard and Rachael Whearty at the turning on Pic: PK of the Christmas lights in Donabate.

Festive Fun In River Valley Festive fun and Christmas cheer was the order of the day for St Finian’s GAA Club in River Valley, as the club hosted a successful Christmas Fair recently. The event, which was well attended by dozens of locals, included a visit from Santa who arrived along with some community officers from Swords in a rather unorthodox, but well received replacement of Rudolph and Co. He was assisted by club helpers, Alison Halpin and Grace Murray, who helped distribute goody bags to those fortunate enough to meet Santa in his grotto. Also available at the fair was an array of festivities such as cake stands, book and craft stalls, a whole host of jewellery and a coffee shop. A Christmas cake raffle was held, with the eventual winner being one of the stallholders, also described as a club volunteer. Following on from the Christmas Fair, the club held its annual Christmas night on Thursday last, 15th December, where one lucky punter scooped an €1,000 first place prize in the Bumper Christmas Draw. A very Happy Christmas indeed!

Since Tesco Mobile launched their new Pay Monthly service in October, 300 customers per day have been joining up. Tesco Mobile now has over 130,000 customers and is the fastest growing and best value network in Ireland. To keep up with demand in Balbriggan, the network provider has, this week, embarked on a largescale ‘pop-up shop‚’ programme that will run for the coming months, opening 29 pop-up shops in areas that do not currently have an option to buy a Tesco Mobile phone in-store, including North County Dublin. With free calls and texts to all on Tesco Mobile, it makes sense to encourage family and friends to join Tesco Mobile and the group can benefit from the mobile cost savings. Pictured is staff member, Aine McDermott at the new Tesco Pay Monthly pop up in their Santry Store.

Artful Triumph For Malahide Student By Jennifer McShane A painting by 11-year old Malahide student Stephen Delaney is set to brighten up thousands of homes across the North County next year. His work, entitled ‘Just Keep Swimming’ has been chosen to illustrate the contents page of the 2012 Texaco Children’s Art Competition calendar. Stephen is in fifth class and is a pupil at St. Oliver Plunkett National School in Malahide. He received a Merit Award for his piece and he also did a design for a CD cover for his school. Speaking to the County Leader, Stephen’s mother Angela, says he was delighted to get a merit and have his piece Wacky World published in the USA calander: “There were around 30,000 entries Pilot Trapped In in ther contest overall so to have done so well Toilet Sparks is really wonderful,” Scare she said. Art clearly A pilot created a runs in the family. hijacking scare when he Angela is an Art teacher got stuck in the lavatory and Stephen’s sister during a flight in the US. Shona received a merit The captain of the Delta in last year’s competi- flight accidentally locked himself in the tion. Stephen is the only bathroom during the student from the North flight from Asheville to County area and one of New York.The co-pilot only thirty young became alarmed and notified air-traffic artists whose work control after a have been chosen to passenger tried to alert illustrate the calendar the cockpit of the which is quite an problem. achievement.

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Pictured her is Stephen Delany with his sister Shona. Stephen was awarded a merit in the 2012 Texaco Children's Art Competition and Shona was awarded one last year.

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Major New Extension At Kilbrew Nursing Home Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care has just completed a major extension to it’s existing facility at Curragha, outside Ashbourne. It is now a 74 bed nursing home, an increase of 14 beds. Director, Fran Whelan told the County Leader: “The new extension incorporates new design philosophies in terms of resident care, particularly those suffering with dementia. This new innovative design also incorporates a

new sensory garden.” The nursing care team at Kilbrew is led by Director of Nursing, Helena Moore, who has extensive knowledge in the provision of care for recuperating patients and long term residents. “There are now great benefits attached to the new facility in terms of wellbeing for the residents. It is a state of the art facility. Our 12 quality apartments adjoining Kilbrew House provide secure, inde-

pendent living for our residents,” said Whelan. The new rooms are expected to be available by Christmas. The entire nursing home has been designed by WCA Architects from Swords.

Skerries Badminton Club’s Christmas Night Skerries Maritime women's badminton club held their Christmas party in Isabella's Italian Restaurant in Skerries on Wednesday 14 December. With 2012 their silver jubilee year, Chairperson Deirdre O'Neill, is happy to report a very successful 2011 for the club. This year three of the Maritime teams reached the Leinster finals in May. They also competed very strongly in the North County Leagues, between January and May, which is their busiest time of the season. As well as playing competitively, and for fun, the club hold several social events throughout the year. Deirdre said that “all new members are welcome and that those interested would play every Monday morning between 10am and midday in the Skerries Community Centre.” Those interested in joining can contact the Community Centre.

Pictured at the Skerries Badminton Club’s Christmas party are, Michelle Fennell, Liz Rehmann and Jennifer Pic: PK Clarke.

Christmas In The Air In Balbriggan Huge crowds took to the lively town centre in Balbriggan as the town council hosted a very successful Christmas Festival recently. After three attempts, Balbriggan town was aglow thanks to the beautiful Christmas lights which only added to the already festive atmosphere. The town centre was full of life and fun as crowds were kept entertained with the help of some fabulous fire-eaters, jugglers and clowns. St Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band and a local school choir provided the night’s musical entertainment, performing plenty of festive tunes for the audience. The local Farmers’ Market were also on hand offering free mulled wine to keep locals warm. The highlight of the festival came when a certain Mr Claus (complete with that eye catching red suit) rolled into town on his sleigh. A huge well done to everyone who helped put the event together and to all who came and supported this magical community event.

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A new library was opened at Donabate/Portrane Educate Together National School recently. The much needed library will bring hours of enjoyment to the pupils of the school. Pictured cutting the ribbon at the opening are pupils, Hugo Fitzgerald and Malena Flynn, with principal, Maeve Corish and teacher, Geraldine Roche.

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A huge protest march against the proposed Monster Sewage Plant being located in the North County, took place in Swords on Monday, 12th November last. The march, which was organised by the Reclaim Fingal Alliance, brought the town to a virtual standstill, as protesters marched the length of the town as far as County Hall. A total of up to 1,000 people braved the wind and rain and were led by piper, Darragh Bollard, with a garda escort through the town. They came from all corners of the county and included schoolchildren from Corduff National School, which is beside one of the proposed sites at Newtowncorduff. Elected representatives from every party were united in their opposition to the plant, which is widely regarded as a money making exercise by the local authority. Marchers, upon reaching County Hall, were cheered by a large crowd who were already at County Hall. The protest was held to coincide with the final full Council meeting of the year. A letter of protest was handed in by Brian Hosford of the Reclaim Fingal Alliance. A total of 10,000 letters of submission have already been received by the local authority up to this point. Loud whistles and jeering were clearly audible in the council chambers, as a reminder of the hurt and pain that this decision is causing to many residents of the North County. Anne Skelly from Lusk summed up the mood of the meeting when she told the County Leader, “We’ve put up with 40 years of being dumped on, with Balleally dump, a detention centrewe won’t take any more,” she said.

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Great Success For Swords Lions Club Appeal Swords Lions Club received a record 46 trolley loads of foodstuff during this year’s Annual Christmas Food Appeal, at local supermarkets JCs, Superquinn and Dunnes Stores over the first two weekends of the month. This represents an increase of 35 per cent over the 34 trolley loads collected last year, itself a record at the time. “When you consider the increasingly difficult

Pictured here are L-R: Swords Lions Club members Maurice Kealy and John Boylan in action last week in the Pavilions Shopping Centre.

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Thank You From Balbriggan Guide Dogs Balbriggan/North County Dublin Branch of Irish Guide dogs would like to thank all who bought at their stand during their two days of selling Christmas cards and calendars plus a wide range of merchandise inside of Supervalu Balbriggan recently. A whopping €2515 was raised! The branch had a lovely hamper to raffle and the lucky winner was Sindy Hughes from Balbriggan. The branch also wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped sell the merchandise and to all the staff of Supervalu Balbriggan for their wonderful cooperation throughout the two days and for all the years gone by that they have supported them. Should anybody wish to volunteer or become involved in anyway with the branch just send an email to info@balbrigganbranchofguidedogs.org. The branch wishes everybody the best for the upcoming season.

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Sapphire Chinese restaurant in Rush hosted the annual Rush Foróige Christmas dinner on Thursday 8th December last. The evening was organised by Foróige club leaders for their members, aged 12 18, in the junior and senior committees. Club leaders, Sharon Hewitt and Brenda McEntee, said that it was a fitting end to a great year. They had a very successful year with many events and days away. On the days away, you can meet members of other Foróige clubs from all around Ireland. The club also organises discos, quiz nights, music and sport. Members can also go on to become secre-

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Stephanie Garcia (Radisson Blu Hotel), Ann Marie Murray (Radisson Blu Hotel) and Eileen Timmons (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood)

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Michael Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance), Fergal Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance), Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber), Gerry Fitzmaurice (North County Leader) and Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders)

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Pat Cussen (Radisson Blu Hotel), Adam Heffernan (ARI Retail) and Brendan Daly (DAA)

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Donabate has exploded from a sleepy rural village into a vibrant and bustling town at the heart of the North County and is the perfect place to spend your Christmas. Donabate has much to be proud of as they recently achieved a prominent position in this year’s Tidy Towns competition and hope to do just as well next year. Donabate /Portrane really has something to offer everyone this Christmas, whether you are looking for those Christmas gifts or some leisurely time out from the festive madness, you need go no further. For those looking to get those all important

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scenic areas of the North County, which is perfect for this time of year. The walk along the cliffs to Portrane offers great views out to Lambay Island, Howth Head and the Dublin Mountains and will offer spectacular views this Christmas time. Martello Towers, can also be seen en route. The beach at Donabate is one of the region’s most popular

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TGI Fridays Opens in Airside Swords diners have a new restaurant to enjoy this Christmas when TGI Fridays finally opened it’s doors at Airside on Friday, 16th December last. There was a wonderful atmosphere in the restaurant, with diners from all over the locality enjoying the wonderful food. Part of the South Quarter development and located beside The Wright Venue, TGI Fridays is set to add greatly to the atmosphere of area and a very bright future is predicted. It is located as part of the Wright Group’s complex, which was completed in July 2009. TGI Fridays has over 1,000 restaurants in more than 50 countries and first opened in Ireland in February 2000.

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Balbriggan School Gives To Charity Pupils from St.Molaga’s National School generously donated to the toy appeal in St. Vincent de Paul Charity (SVP) Shop in Balbriggan recently. 22 children from the school bought and donated a selection of toys and money raised from a non uniform day to the charity. Altogether they raised an impressive €760 which was given to the shop. “We are thrilled with the money we made and donated for a good cause. The lady in the shop told us our school raised the most any school has donated this year! We hope all the children have a safe and happy Christmas,” said a representative from the school. “We are currently in huge need of more donations and volunteers, especially at our busiest time of year. For Christmas we have beautiful SVP Christmas cards and SVP Gift of Hope vouchers. There are great Christmas gift ideas for everyone to choose from and all the proceeds go towards a great cause. We have something to suit everybody’s budget.“ added Breda Murray, supervisor of Balbriggan shop.

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MARY GOUGH 1Oth Anniversary Birthday Rememberance 22nd December

JACK GREENE Christmas Remembrance of our Dear Parents and Brother Jack, late of Sherlock Park, Skerries, Co. Dublin. As we prepare for Christmas, our thoughts will be of you. You always made our Christmas, the happiest we ever knew. We’ll try our best to celebrate, the birth of Christ our King. But in our hearts we realise, we’ve lost our everything.

It doesn't take a special day To bring you to my mind, For days without a thought of you, Are very hard to find. Loved and sadly missed from Dave, Ashley, Ciaran and Aaron

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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County GRIFFIN (Skerries) Agnes, wife of the late Michael; sadly missed by her loving family Colin, Stephen and Ciara, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. SWAINE (Portmarnock) Kathleen (Kay), predeceased by her loving husband Patrick of Portmarnock in the loving care of the staff of St. Clare’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by her loving son John, sisters Mary and Margeret and Brother Jackie, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, rela-

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HENNESEY (Malahide) Mary sister of the late Ethna, David, Andy, Tess, Josephine, Jack, Edward, Sr. Eileen and aunt of the late Katie Kelleher; deeply regretted by her nieces Bernadette and Patsy, nephews Dan, Conor, Niall, John and Liam, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. SHIELDS (Sutton) Sean, beloved husband of Eithne; deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters Bronwyn, Daragh and Jennifer, brother, sisters, son-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

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Fingal County Council I, Michael and Laura Housley Intend to apply for Planning Permission for A.two storey extension to side B.all associated site works to side of No 66A The Chantries, Balbriggan,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. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a residential development for 4 no. detached dwellings with detached garages, the proposed dwellings will be 2.5 storey with attic accommodation, the site is located at Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The proposed development forms part of the Broomfield Local Area Plan. Planning Permission is also sought for a new vehicular access road and footpath from Kinsealy Lane, associated site development works, landscaping and boundary treatments. The development will also be served by a new proposed foul sewer to link the site to the Swords Road, Malahide as follows: 2.2kms of (110mm diameter rising main) sewer from Connolly Avenue pumping station to Back Road, to Malahide Road (R107) and onto Swords Road (R106). Applicants: C & M. Crawford, C. Crawford, G. Crawford and L. Crawford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject

to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, C. Cash intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: Khufu, Ballykea, Loughshinny, Co.Dublin.The development will consist of the construction of new pitched tiled roof on existing single storey flat roof dwelling .The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at : Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords,Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submission 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 McEnaney Construction Ltd (in Receivership) intend to apply for Permission for development at this site at No. 3 Drogheda Street & No. 2 Mill Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of modifications to already approved retail unit under Reg. Ref. F06A/1434 as follows; replace previously approved entrance door at junction of Drogheda Street & Mill Street with fixed window, the sole entrance to the subject retail unit will be from the existing entrance at No.2 Mill Street 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (EUR 20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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