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Heartwarming Generosity Of North County Residents In the aftermath of Budget 2013, and the consequent hardship it will bring to many people, it is indeed heartening to be in a position to report on the extraordinary generosity of residents of the North County. Some charitable agencies in the local area have spoken to the County Leader, praising the selflessness of our citizens. Christmas is a time that brings the best out in people and according to local charity activists, a definite change is evident in the kind of donations made to people in need. Denis Barry, who is President of St Finian’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul and his wife Phyllis who is Secretary of the Conference, from River Valley in Swords spoke to the County Leader about the ‘astounding generosity’ of local people, as well as the vital contribution made by schools in the area. Denis said, “Unfortunately, there is more demand for our services than ever before. Last year was up by 38 per cent on the previous year, and we’re up a further 20 per cent this year alone. Indeed, many of our former contributors are now recipients of the service, where both jobs have been lost.” Phyllis, spoke about the humanity and kindness of people. “In recessionary times, people who have money are inclined to think of the less fortunate. Locals are now inclined to concentrate on home based charities rather than overseas ones. The generosity of people knows no bounds. Without this, it couldn’t work,” she said.

By Patrick Finnegan They spoke about a discernible change in the type of food being collected in recent times. “The quality of food has increased dramatically. We are now getting more than just tins of beans. There’s a more luxurious type of food, with tins of biscuits, tins of sweets and little treats. There is also an increase in the amount of breakfast cereals and tea bags, which are essential for people with children,” said Phyllis. They showed me the food collection for one night only, which filled an entire room in their house - such was the generosity of the local community. Many shops contribute to the cause and Denis spoke about the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal who have been amazed at the generous monetary contributions from locals. Their collection buckets have been very well supported at JC’s Supermarket in Swords. President of the Rotary Club, Dave Murray said “we are very happy with how well our collection was received by the shoppers at JC’s, people really dug deep for this very worthwile cause.” A similar situation was reported from Balbriggan, where President of St Peter and Paul Conference of St Vincent de Paul, Dermot Murray thanked the people of the area for their exceptional generosity. “I wish to thank the people of Balbriggan, the scouts and girl guides, as well as schoolchildren and their teachers, all of whom have been marvellous. It’s so encouraging to see the amount of food contributed by the schools,” he said. Other

Denis and Phyllis Barry are pictured with the exceptional food donations for one night's collection for St Vincent de Paul

local charities, including Supervalu in Boroimhe, which is the drop off point for the 2FM Toy Appeal, has been very successful. Lions Clubs throughout the North County collect the food, which is then distributed by St Vincent de Paul. “This makes a huge difference,” said Denis “Denis Barry spoke about the highlights of being involved with his charity. “What gives us the greatest satisfaction is when we deliver hampers at night and the door is answered by the father or mother. Suddenly, four little faces at varying heights appear and focus on the hamper. That’s what brings it home to us and makes it all worthwhile, to see the little faces filled with delight and wonder,” he concluded.

Free Parking To Bring Festive Cheer To Shoppers There was great news for hard pressed shoppers in the North County, with the news that free parking will be available in Swords, Malahide, Balbriggan, Skerries and Rush in the lead up to Christmas. The County Council’s Pay and Display areas will be available free of charge on Saturday 15th and Saturday 22nd December. This initiative was introduced in a bid to encourage residents to shop local and support local retailers in the lead up to Christmas.

County Manager, The news was also David O’Connor said welcomed by local “The Council are keen councillors, Darragh to support local busiButler, and Tom nesses and to O’Leary. Butler said, encourage people to “This should help do their Christmas encourage shoppers shopping in their to shop local and locality, supporting should benefit town jobs and local main streets and retailers. We work County Manager, David town centres that O’Connor closely with local find it difficult to Chambers of Commerce and are compete against large out of delighted to offer this pilot free town retail centres. Pay and Display initiative in the O’Brien went on to state that he lead up to Christmas.” had been working on these

proposals with the Malahide Chamber of Commerce and local Malahide businesses and he was delighted to see the local authority agree to these measures. Butler stated that he believed this was really positive news for Swords Main Street and once again encouraged shoppers to buy Irish and shop local and support our town centres. O’Leary said, This is a very welcome move by the County Council to assist local business and shoppers in the lead up to Christmas.”

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Sargent Comes To The Rescue In Uganda By Jennifer McShane

Pictured here is Trevor Sargant with the the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Tress Bucyanayandi M.P and other members of the Agricultural department in Uganda, discussing the project.

An Irish charity, which works with communities in Uganda, the Children’s Educational Development Fund (CEDF), asked well known local horticulturist, Trevor Sargent to lead an organic farming project team in the African country. The project aimed to turn a half acre field beside a piggery into a productive and instructive organic kitchen garden. A half dozen volunteers from around the North County joined with some Ugandan women to build and plant this organic garden. Sargent’s expertise came in very handy here due to the fact that he was former Minister for Food and has written many books on Organic Gardening. A three bay composting system was constructed in order to make the

soil adequate for the planting of the vegetables. Speaking exclusively to the County Leader, he said the entire experience was a real eye opener, which greatly added to his own knowledge: “It was a tremendous experience as I got to see and work in a part of the world that not many would get an opportunity to see. The week was very intense as we had to transform a plot of land into a fully working garden.” The work of Trevor and the volunteers included training the local people, so they would be able to maintain the garden once they left. On the last day of the trip, the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Tress Bucyanayandi M.P. officially opened this new Organic Kitchen Garden as a training ground for the community and a source of healthy food and additional income. Trevor said that he was delighted to have been involved in the project and commended the CEDF charity and all the volunteers for all their hard work.

Golden Wedding Anniversary For Lusk Couple Nina and John Flynn from Lusk celebrated 50 years of marriage in the “Hot Spot” Restaurant, Post Office Road, Lusk on Saturday 1st December last. Mass was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. by family friend and Lusk native, Fr. Dick Rooney, who is home from his missionary work in Brazil for a few weeks and will be returning after Christmas. Readings and music was provided by family and friends. A delicious buffet was enjoyed by all and some hot snacks were provided later in the night. Nina and John’s daughter, Dervala Moule said a few words and recalled some events over the past 50 years and how much they have involved themselves in activities in Lusk through various local and national organisations. They are well known members of Lusk Tidy Towns Association. Nina and John said they were delighted to see so many friends and relatives present, some having Pictured are Nina and John Flynn from Lusk, travelled long distances to join in who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently the happy celebrations.

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Balrothery Singing Sensation Wins Competition Young Sarah Hawkshaw of St. Oliver Plunkett's NS in Balrothery gave an amazing performance to win the Coca-Cola Primary Schools Stars 2012 competition, held at the TLT Drogheda on Tuesday 4th December last. See page 6

Concern Expressed Over Policing In North County The latest cost cutting measures revealed in Budget 2013 has included the closure of 100 garda stations nationwide. Local Fianna Fail senator, Darragh O'Brien was highly critical about the Government's policy in relation to the closure of Garda stations and expressed concerns about security in the North County.

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Swords Student In Discussion On Multiethnic Ireland Veena Kumar, a student in St. Finian's Community College, Swords, was invited to take part in an Irish Times Round Table Discussion recently. The discussion centred around the experience of growing up in multiethnic Ireland, and what it means to be Irish.

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Balbriggan Street Gets A Revamp Railway Street, Balbriggan was a hive of activity recently for the Railway Street - A New Beginning project. The Balbriggan Public Realm Implementation Group worked with the residents, traders and stakeholders from Railway Street to improve the appearance of this historic street. See page 8

Malahide Sea Scouts Sell Christmas Trees Christmas is just around the corner and with this in mind, the 9th Port Malahide Sea Scouts have 300 Christmas Trees of various sizes, on sale now! The trees range in height from 5ft up to over 8ft. They have the biggest selection in Malahide. All proceeds from the sale of Christmas Trees will go towards funding new equipment for scouts for the coming year. Trees are available for sale now, at Malahide Sea Scout Den, St. James Terrace. All trees under 8ft are €55 or less. The opening hours are: Monday Friday 6pm - 9.30pm and Saturday and Sundays 10am - 7pm. They also provide a netting service, to help bring your tree home easily. Please come along and support your local scout group, who cater for 400 young people of Malahide every week. Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a tree.

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Christmas Art Exhibition In Malahide Anne Harnett and Yvonne Moran are opening their Christmas Art Exhibition with wine and mince pies in Malahide Library on Saturday December 15th from 3pm - 5pm. The exhibition will run until December 21st and is the perfect event to get you feeling festive. All are welcome.

The Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal were out in force last week at JC's Supermarket in Swords. They were collecting for St Vincent de Paul and CRC and were astounded at the generosity of the people there. The Rotary Club wishes to extend it's thanks to Michael Savage for the use of JC's for this vital fundraising exercise. Pictured are Michael Savage, Managing Director, JC Supermarket, Niall Savage, with Rotary Club members, Andrea Molloy, Colm Kilgallon and Bill Kee.

Swords Student In Discussion On Multiethnic Ireland Veena Kumar, a student in St. Finian’s Community College, Swords, was invited to take part in an Irish Times Round Table Discussion recently. The discussion centred around the experience of growing up in multiethnic Ireland, and what it means to be Irish. Veena was the youngest partici- Veena Kumar pant of six taking part in the discussion. All the participants were children of immigrants who had settled in Ireland. The conversation ranged from a number of topics, such as education,

By Celine Quinn language, religion, experiences of racism, national identity and intercultural relations. Veena made many valuable contributions to the discussion. Speaking to the County Leader, Veena Kumar said “I was really happy to take part. I was nominated by my teachers to attend the event. We got to know more about all the different cultures in Ireland. The discussion took place over two and a half hours. I was the only secondary school student there. The others were older,

up to the age of 25, from all different areas around Ireland. I learned about the experiences of racism that the other participants had. I was surprised, I never faced racism in Ireland. I knew it existed, but I didn’t know it can be so extreme.” “I’ve been in Ireland eight or nine years. I’m originally from India and I go back every two years to visit my relations and friends, and keep in touch regularly. I speak Malayam at home and English at school. In my school there are loads of different nationalities and everyone gets along.” Veena also praised the “Intercultural Programme” at St. Finian’s, which takes place over six weeks each year. It is co-ordinated by James Kavanagh in the School Completion Programme, and runs in conjunction with Fingal Travellers’ Association.

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Balrothery Singing Sensation Wins Competition Young Sarah Hawkshaw of St. Oliver Plunkett’s NS in Balrothery gave an amazing performance to win the Coca-Cola Primary Schools Stars 2012 competition, held at the TLT Drogheda on Tuesday 4th December last. The schools versus schools talent competition, now in its third year, received 3000

By Celine Quinn entries from primary and secondary schools in counties Dublin, Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Monaghan and Down. From this huge number of entries that took part in the first live audition in September, the acts were whittled down to just 23 in the primary school final and 22 in the upcoming

secondary school final 11th December. The competition was founded by singer-songwriter and teacher Stewart Agnew and Pat Leddy of TLT theatre, as a non-for-profit competition to highlight and foster local musical talent. The event is run similarly to Britain’s Got Talent, with a variety of talent acts, both individ-

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each. The finals feature guest judge, X-Factor’s Louis Walsh. Speaking to the County Leader, Sarah said “I sang ‘When I Look At You’ by Miley Cyrus - I love the song, I feel like I can really get into it. The final was great fun and a great experience. I met Louis Walsh, he seems nice, he said I should go for X-Factor! I want to thank Pat Leddy and Stuart Agnew and everyone who supported me, especially my sister Hannah, she’s a singer too, I couldn’t have done it without her - she’s my idol!” Speaking to the County Leader, organiser Stuart Agnew said, “There was such an atmosphere at the primary schools final. It was wonderful to have the famous Louis Walsh at a local event. It was great for the kids. Sarah was amazing - the vote was unanimous for her to win!” Sarah and the other finalists will also make their television debut shortly. The School Stars 2012 primary and secondary school competition finals are being filmed by Sky Television as part of the Sky Showcase programmes which will air in January.

Christmas Market In Stamullen Stamullen Football Club is hosting the first ever Christmas Market to take place on Sunday December 16th in the Parish Hall and Carpark in Stamullen from 2-7pm. They are running this market as a fundraising event for the club, and are hoping for the whole community to get together on the day. This will be a very exciting day with lots of festive stands run by local business people. They are encouraging the local community

to support and shop local this Christmas. This is more than just a craft fair, this authentic Christmas Market creates the perfect atmosphere to mix and mingle with friends and family. The first of its kind in the village, and the perfect way to get you in the festive mood. Discover terrific food and drink and a wonderful array of Christmas gifts from local suppliers. Enjoy seasonal music and a great entertainment programme for the kids, including a visit from Santa and his Superheroes and the turning on of the village Christmas lights.

Christmas Concert In Ballyboughal The children from Bualadh Bos Montessori in Ballyboughal will be presenting their Christmas concert at 11:30am on Tuesday, 18th December in the school. It’s now become an annual tradition that has rooted itself in the Bualadh Bos Montessori Christmas celebrations for parents, grandparents and friends who come along to support and celebrate the Christmas festivities with the kids. The kids and staff have been very busy picking their Christmas songs which they will sing on the day. The kids will also be playing musical

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By Celine Quinn The boxes will be distributed by local volunteers in Ukraine and Africa to children in orphanages. It has been a busy

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YOURVIEW With reporters Celine Quinn and Pierre Vandevelde This week at the County Leader, we took to the streets of the North County to ask another burning question. We interviewed local residents about the topical RTE crime drama ‘Love/Hate’, which is now in its third series. We asked:

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Laura Erasmus, Navan “When I saw your man with the head on the barrel, I went ‘oh my God!’. It’s a bit gruesome I think. I had to turn it off. It opens your eyes to see what’s really going on out there. I love it, but sometimes I just have to switch it off! The Government should take it on board to start doing something about crime.”

Laura McAllister, River Valley “It’s real life. I like CSI and Criminal Minds and all of those types of programmes. I like Criminal Minds because you don’t actually see what’s happening, you just get the gist of it rather than seeing the violence.”

Simon Donney, Swords “I don’t really know too much about the show. Personally I think people can choose to watch it if they want. I don’t watch much TV, and I prefer to watch comedies!”

Damien Duggan, Ashbourne “Not at all. Sure it’s what goes on. I’m sure its a bit dramatised for the screen but it’s what goes on, it’s realistic. At the end of the day, you see worse things in the news, and kids are seeing worse things in schools and on the streets. I love it though, have the DVD and I’m watching the new series now.”

James Fay, Navan “I don’t watch it myself. But sure nobody is putting a gun to your head and saying ‘Watch it!’, if you like it, watch it, if you don’t, you don’t. So I’ve no problem with it. It’s a good venture for RTE because a lot of the other stuff that’s on is rubbish. It’s something that people seem to enjoy and want to see. I’ll have to look into watching it!”

Jim Bailey, Rolestown “Yes, I think it only encourages people to think it’s real - what goes on in it. You know, younger people that watch it especially. I think it’s a bit too close to home. If it was an American based show, I’d probably watch it, but this one seems a bit too close for comfort. I think it’s exaggerated, it glamourises crime. I wouldn’t be rushing home to see it. I prefer watching shows that solve crimes rather than just shows them.”

Ann Gleeson, Swords “Too graphic. It is a bad influence on the younger people I would think. I don’t like watching crime dramas, I prefer love stories!”

Lyndsey Kelly, Belfast “No, I think it’s really good. We live up in Belfast and my sister and everyone emailing me ‘have you seen the new Love/Hate?’, everyone loves it. My granny thinks it’s a bit violent - she doesn’t like it. But my mam and sister love it! I’ve the DVD of the last series. I think it’s a real representation of crime in Ireland.”

Mary Holmes, Swords “The other week, the episode with the attack on the girl, I didn’t like it at all. I thought it was too much and I turned it off. I don’t like violent programmes anyway, but I’d looked at Love/Hate a few times and I didn’t think it was too bad, until that one. I think the coverage of crime in it is giving us a bad name and I think it’s adding to crime in Ireland. That episode frightened the heart out of me. And then there was a real attack on a girl in Dublin reported in the media a couple of days later, it’s frightening. I won’t look at it again.”

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from the very start, told the County Leader the day couldn’t have gone better: “The day went famously,” he said. “Both residents from Balbriggan and those who came in from other towns all agreed that the day was a tremendous success and there is talk of repeating it next year.” “A vital element of the transformation was the active participation of the people who live, work, play and pass through the street - the gateway to Balbriggan,” he continued. “The consultation process included listening to the various stake-

Railway Street, Balbriggan was a hive of activity recently for the Railway Street - A New Beginning project. The Balbriggan Public Realm Implementation Group worked with the residents, traders and stakeholders from Railway Street on a public consultation led design strategy to improve the appearance of this historic street in the heart of Balbriggan Town Centre. In order to showcase the potential of Railway Street to become a significant centre of activity within the core of the town, an event ‘Railway Street - a New Beginning’ Ciara O'Connor and Anne Cullen are pictured serving Laurie and Brian Kinnane at the was held for the whole Railway Street market in Balbriggan recently, as part of the Railway Street - A New community to enjoy. With Beginning project. stalls full of artwork, crafts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, and gifts, holders, involving local students in the project, residents and visitors alike had time to stop for a developing proposals and producing a strategy for chat and a glass of mulled wine or hot cup of tea. Railway Street, which all went very well,” he The group worked tirelessly to get the street rejuve- continued. “The local committee put in a lot of work nated in time for the festive season, and event and pulled out all the stops on the day, and it really organiser Sean Corrigan, who was involved right showed. Everybody had a great day.”

Great Demand For New Celtic Jewellery Range The new O’Murchú Design Jewellery range, which was launched just four weeks ago, has attracted attention from all across the North County and beyond. The new range, which is a Celtic themed jewellery range, is based on the Book of Durrow, which pre-dates the Book of Kells and is a very important manuscript in Celtic history. The new design is the brainchild of well known Balbriggan goldsmith, Tony Murphy, who is delighted with the new designs, which are handcrafted in Balbriggan and are hallmarked in Dublin Castle. Murphy said, “I’ve had tremendous interest in the product locally, since it’s launch in the County Leader on 13th November last. At the moment, we’re working very hard to maintain the level of supply for the product in Trinity College, as it is handmade,” he said.

interest from a party in Canada, who want to test the Canadian market for the product. Notwithstanding the busy Christmas season, Murphy is guaranteeing that his handmade silver jewellery will be available for sale for Christmas in his shop in Balbriggan. “The range will be developed with new pieces added on a continuing basis and the new images will be available to see

Trinity College were looking for someone to produce jewellery, depicting images from the Book of Durrow, which is on display in the College. They are currently promoting the Book of Durrow and expanding their range of high-end merchandise based on the Book. However, the interest in the new jewellery range is not limited to these shores. “We’ve had

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on our new website which is under construction at present,” he said. There is no doubt that Celtic themed jewellery, with it’s rich mythology is much sought after, and Murphy has certainly tapped into a rare source of imagery as depicted in the renowned Book of Durrow. For anyone struggling to search for a unique Christmas gift, you could look no further than O’Murchú Design, which is creating quite a stir in Balbriggan and further afield.

John Hackett, Coolock “I’ve never seen it. I wouldn’t think it’s too much for Irish people. I’d say we can handle it. But if it’s too close to home it could glamourise crime all right.”

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Christmas Concert

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Kate and Mark Stillman

Trevor Sargent, with his parents, Mildred and Harry Sargent

May and Anne Stillman

Rachel Hughes, Tara Rose O'Brien and Rebekah O'Brien

Sr. Maureen Thornton and Sr. Pat Heron, both from Loreto Balbriggan

Mags and David Power

Fingal Chamber Choir in Haydn’s ‘St. Nicholas Mass’ & Christmas Choral Favourites In Aid Of St. George’s Restoration Fund & St. Vincent de Paul Society

Daniella O'Brien, Teresa Hughes, Dora Ikiseh and Stephen Cashell

Concert organist, Andrew Johnstone

June Morgan and Petria MacRaghnaill

June and Lorcan O'Toole

Joe Hoare, Ann Hoare and Therese McCormack

Grainne Maguire and Gerry Fitzmaurice

Daphne and Colm Murphy

John Gallen, with his children, Cleo and James Gallen

Vincent Dunne and Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Larry Dunne

Derek Keeling, Phil Keeling, Rita Brophy and Pauline O'Neill

Mary Cassin, Barry Cassin and Trevor Sargent

Sue Griffiths and Kathrina Fitzmaurice

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In what has become an annual event in Rush, a sponsored swim, in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, will take place on Christmas Day at 11.30am at Rush Sailing Club. This is the perfect opportunity to start your Christmas Day off with a splash, and all for a good cause too. Speaking to the County Leader, event organiser Jacqui McCrum said the event, which is now in its fourth year, is always well received by residents in the area. “The swim is a real social occasion,” she said. “Everyone involved is extraordinarily generous and we always get a great turn out. The weather does affect things of course, but generally people brave it for the day that’s in it!” She went on to say that they chose the Irish Cancer Society this year, as it is something that, at one time or another, most are affected by. “It has a personal resonance for me as I lost a friend to it not long ago. It’s such a fun day and all the proceeds will go to the society, so I’d encourage anyone interested to brave it with the rest of us and come along.” If you would like to participate and want a sponsorship card or alternatively want to consider a donation, contact Jacqui on 0868542220.

Fundraising Christmas Cards In Balbriggan Foróige Balbriggan Youth Service have Christmas cards for sale to raise money for the centre. All proceeds go directly to the Youth Service to help fund its various clubs and activities that they facilitate for the young people of Balbriggan. All artwork was especially created for Christmas cards by the young people (10 to 12 year olds) who attend Balbriggan Youth Service Art Club. They are sold in packs of 6 for €5 or €1 per card. The cards are now available from the Balbriggan Youth Service centre.

Skerries RNLI Christmas Cards Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Christmas cards will be on sale from 10am to 5pm at the entrance to Malahide Shopping Centre, outside SuperValu. There is a great selection of cards, and they’re super value. By purchasing these cards you can help the brave volunteers to save lives at sea as 100 per cent of the profit on the cards goes to the RNLI service around the North County.

Busy Times For Loughshinny Pupils The pupils from St Brendan’s National School in Loughshinny have been as busy as ever lately. The school has held an array of events in which the pupils got to show off their skill set and have fun too. For starters, the school held their annual Science Fair display that takes place at the end of Science week. Children from junior infants to sixth class had the opportunity to display and demonstrate experiments to the other classes in the school. They then

held a Fire Safety day, where the school had two of the Fire Brigade’s paramedic team visit the school to increase the children’s awareness of fire safety and to give them and insight into their fantastic work. The pupils really enjoyed this and learned some very valuable lessons on fire safety too. As if all these events weren’t enough, there was also a Lego day for second class, which was a huge success and a fantastic practical day for the children. The day was expertly organised by a parent in the school Niamh Byrne, who along with Aoife Creamer and Cindy Halpin made it a very enjoyable and productive day. The school will no doubt enjoy their Christmas break after this hive of activity, and will have plenty going on in the New Year.

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This is a week when it would be better to do something than suffer from uncertainty. Once you take action, all changes; as all the indications are that before the week is out you’ll be wondering what all the worry was about.

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Feb 19 - Mar 20

In the process of satisfying others’ concerns, will you resolve a few of your own. However straightforward things seem, only after exciting developments around Friday will the picture - and your future - be clear.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20

The highlight is on business. Tiresome as this is, particularly during the week’s first half, you’ll soon be thankful for what you’ve learned. In fact, you’ll be calling on facts that, only recently, were boring numbers.

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May 21 - Jun 20

With a business or financial matter you’ll want to study all the facts. But others are facing facts, too. Enough that, by next week, they’re likely to have changed their restrictive attitudes for a far more flexible approach.

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In all matters this week, ask tough questions and you should get the right answers. And if you don’t, next Monday’s potent aspect to the planet truth, Pluto, should force any remaining vital facts out into the open.

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The accent this week is on life’s loves and pleasures; and your bubbly attitude will spark the entusiasm of others, who then join you into turning previously dull activities into something more exciting and enjoyable.

Virgo

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You finally concentrate on what’s important. This, you’ll find, is easier than you expected. So much so, that you’ll be discussing ideas that, only a few days previously, simply wouldn’t have been possible.

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22

You worry about hurting others; if not causing a rift. The irony is that discussion of issues engenders the reverse. Suddenly those you’d thought simply wouldn’t listen are being both more communicative and more considerate.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

Your initial reaction to ideas or offers is unlikely to be positive. However, reject nothing now. Ideally, you’ll make no decisions until next Monday’s powerful planetary change, when things suddenly fall into place.

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Nov 23 - Dec 21

You begin to be more assertive in all aspects of your life. Your timings good, too, as others will be delighted with your new clarity. You’re going to be standing up for a lot: your ideas, for others and, most of all, for yourself.

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In all matters recently you’ve been cautious perhaps overly so. However, you now question your approach and develop a more inventive outlook, which introduces ideas as stimulating as they could be disruptive.

On Wednesday 12th December, the Heritage Council will run a ‘Fingal Heritage Workshop’ at Malahide Castle, as part of its ‘Heritage as an Engine of Economic Growth’ series. Heritage practitioners, local business people, entrepreneurs and State agencies will attend to explore the potential of the heritage sector as a driver of

economic growth and development in the North County. This free event is the final workshop in a highly successful pilot series, run throughout the country. The programme of enterprise speakers has been specially selected to showcase the diversity and vibrancy of the North County’s unique heritage sector. Speakers include County Mayor Cian O’Callaghan; Professor Gabriel Cooney, The Heritage Council; David O’Connor, County Manager, and Ray Hunt of Skerries Mills. The heritage workshop will be held on Wednesday 12th December from 9.00am – 1.00pm in Malahide Castle. The workshop is free but places are limited and therefore booking is essential.

Holy Family National School, Swords Girls team, won the Cumann na mBunscoil title in Croke Park recently. Pictured are members of the team, with the trophy in St Finian's GAA Club, River Valley. Included are Emma Campbell, Katie Cooley, Sophie O'Brien, Ciara Gribbon, Paris Osaghae, Hannah Dunne and Emma Murphy.

SEAT Dealership To Create Six New Jobs Six jobs will be created in the North County by 2014 with the opening of a new SEAT dealership at Michael Barrable Motors Limited, Airside Swords. The opening of the SEAT business took place on Thursday 29th November last, where Simon Elliott, Group CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland and President of Fingal Chamber, Siobhan Moore, addressed the assembled crowd, which included Dublin GAA star and Barrable Brand Ambassador,

Ger Brennan who was presented with the keys of his new SEAT Toledo. Simon Elliott is delighted with the appointment of Barrables as their new dealership. “SEAT is an exciting brand and we are delighted that Michael Barrable and his team will be representing us in this hugely important area.” Michael Barrable said, “We are committed to the area and the SEAT brand is very important to our plans for the future. Within the next two years, we will

add six new positions to dealership through the addition of SEAT and this is certainly good news for the area.” SEAT’s new Toledo was launched on the night and this, along with the new Leon model which comes in February 2013 will form the backbone of a new model offensive. Michael Barrable Motors Limited is a family owned dealership and has been in business since 1987. Michael is joined in the business by his wife Linda and sons Robert and Peter.

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Holy Family National School, River Valley Boys football team recently won the Cumann na mBunscoil title, with victory over Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin. A reception was held for them at St Finian's GAA club. Pictured with the cup are, Kyle Grace, Josh Croft, Matthew O'Toole, Moweya Adekon, Adam Gilroy, Michael Harris and Harry Maher

Probus Club Meetings In Swords Clan Fingal Probus Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Probus Clubs are specifically designed for retired professional and business people. However, membership is not restricted to these two groups, it also embraces any person who has had some measure of responsibility in any field of endeavour. The main objective is to provide a regular meeting point for those who would appre-

ciate and value increased social contracts in their retirement and the opportunity of meeting others in similar circumstances. Clan Fingal Probus Club is strictly non-political and non-sectarian and includes members of both sexes. It provides facilities for members to meet, discuss and, if they wish to debate the subject under discussion. A typical year’s programme involves talks on specialised subjects or matters of current interest, also visits to places of scenic and/or historical interest and social functions. If you are interested, just come along to their next meeting.

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Concern Expressed Over Policing In North County The latest cost cutting measures revealed in Budget 2013 have included the closure of 100 garda stations nationwide. Thankfully, the North County has been spared any closures and the only impact here, is the reduction in opening hours at Dublin Airport Garda Station, which will close at night, from it’s 24 hour a day station. The new opening hours are now in operation at both Lusk and

By Patrick Finnegan Skerries Garda Stations. Local Fianna Fail senator, Darragh O’Brien was highly critical about the Government’s policy in relation to the closure of Garda stations. He told the County Leader, “I was surprised to see local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell defending the closure and downgrading of Garda stations across the country. I’m sure the people of Rush will be

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complaints from Rush and Malahide concerning the plight of their Garda stations. Deputy Farrell said that reductions in Garda hours in Malahide would lead to more gardai on the beat. However, the Chief Superintendent in Swords told me at a joint Policing meeting that Gardai are not being freed up.” In a further swipe at the Government’s policy, O’Brien said, “Since the present Government came to power two years ago, Malahide Garda Station has been reduced

Text Alert Project For Garristown Following a spate of robberies and intrusions by unwanted visitors in the area, Garristown Community Council have appointed a Committee to devise and implement an effective “Text Alert system” for the neighbourhood. The six person committee met earlier in this year to discuss the project , and in cooperation with An Garda Siochana. Fingal County Council, Muinter Na Tire and the LEADER Project plan, the finished product will be rolled out on December 12th in the Garristown Community Centre at 8pm. Superintendent Noel Carolan of Balbriggan has met with the Committee and assured them of his complete support for, and commitment to the project. Distinctive signs will be erected throughout

from 44 gardai to 35 - a drop of 9 gardai, who have not been replaced, further emphasising that policing across the North County is under resourced by this Government,” he concluded. Lusk station will now be open Mondays to Saturdays from 8am to 10am and 5pm to 7pm and from 9am to 11am on Sundays. Skerries will be open Mondays to Saturdays from 10 am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. It will be open from 11am to 1pm on Sundays. The opening hours are also posted on the doors of each station.

the area, and the alert phone will be manned 24/7 by a panel of volunteers. The possibility of including a rapid alert system for elderly residents perhaps threatened or incapacitated has also been looked at. “It is the intention that Garristown will become known to would-be burglars as a ‘no go area’ for them, the risk of being apprehended will be too high, and the rewards too low,” Committee Chairman, Roger Croninn told the County Leader. At the “roll-out” on December 12th, residents who have not signed up and paid their fee may do so. All will then be given the text phone number, a receipt, a door sticker, and an individual membership number. Given that the potential membership is between 300-400, a large attendance is expected. “Garristown, united against a common threat will prevail,” he concluded.

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The Swords Youth Service which provides support to young people all over the North County, has moved to a new premises. The organisation, a joint project of Catholic Youth Care and Co Dublin VEC, is now based at 17 Main Street. Forster’s Way, behind the Star pub and opposite the senior citizens centre. The service, which seeks to provide opportunities for young people in and out of school, is based in a newly furnished youth friendly building, perfect for its attending young people. The Youth Service provides support, information and guidance for young people, as well as providing training programmes for youth leaders and young people. It also supports youth clubs and summer projects and provides activities for youth people at every level in the community. The group ran very successful events this year, including the Alcohol Misuse and Knife-Crime programme. As part of the fundraising efforts, Christopher Barker organised a night in aid of youth mental health in Swords in the Star pub, raising a whopping €1,500 and local men, Thomas McDonagh and Stephen Barker did a parachute jump. “All the staff are excited to be in this new building and are looking forward to working directly with all the young people they are involved with our service,” said Melissa Monks from the service. We would like to thank all our volunteers for their hard work and dedication over the 12 months. We wish everyone connected to the Youth Service, our fellow colleagues and volunteers and all the young people a lovely and wonderful New Year.”

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Local councillor, Ciaran Byrne (Lab), called upon the local authority to outline what new community infrastructures and facilities are planned for the growing population of young people in Balbriggan, and whether or not these will include a skateboard park. Byrne told the County Leader that the issue of community amenities (or lack of them), was brought to his attention by a number of local residents, who feel this issue must be addressed. The Council responded by saying that a number of measures were currently being put in place to enhance the town’s existing facilities. “Under the North County schools model, three shared facilities of varying sizes will come on stream in the Balbriggan area over the next couple of years. A shared facility Pictured at the DBASS Chartered Accountants Budget Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza, comprising a range of Blanchardstown are, Alan Spain (S&S Office Supplies), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin meetings rooms, dance Chamber), Cllr Kiernan Dennison, Michael Byrne (DBASS), Dermot Brennan (DBASS) and Gerry Keenan (Irish Life Investment Managers) studios and a multi purpose hall at Flemington is due to be handed over to the Council shortly. it is hoped to have it open to the public in early 2013.” Byrne said that while he was happy that progress was being made for the young people of Balbriggan, he also said that priori- Mary Blake (centre), celebrated her 60th birthday with a party in the Clarion Hotel Dublin ties should be made for Airport recently. Mary is pictured here with her sisters, Therese Curran and Bernie Dixon.

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‘Christmas Carol’ In Millbank The Magic Carpet Theatre Group are delighted to announce that their original production of Charles Dickens’ Christmas tale ‘A Christmas Carol’ will be staged at the Millbank Theatre, Rush, from 13th to 16th December in celebration of the author’s Bicentenary.

Malahide Society Wraps Up Festive Season The wonderfully talented members of Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society have just wrapped up for Christmas, and are looking forward to performing again after the new year. Following their award winning production of ‘Sweeney Todd’ last year, the group performed its winter

Director, Anne Stack, told the County Leader: “Dickens wrote it as a gothic ghost story and we want to go back to the essential original drama of the novel. We have assembled a strong and experienced cast who have put in an incredible amount of work in rehearsals, over the last few months.” The classic production is sure to get all in a very festive mood. To book tickets or for more information, contact the Millbank Theatre.

show ‘For One Night Only’ in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre (P.S.L.C.) on Sunday, December 2nd last. The production featured a variety of well known songs from the musicals, films, some Christmas favourites, dance and more. The show was a great success, so well done to all involved.

The society has also announced that it will be staging ‘Crazy For You’ featuring the music of George Gershwin and familiar songs such as ‘I’ve Got Rhythm and Someone to Watch Over Me.’ The show will take place during the February mid term break 2013.They are

Santa Comes to Rush Rush switched on their Christmas lights with a very special guest last Saturday evening outside the Community Centre. Straight from the North Pole, just for the boys and girls of Rush, came Santa Claus himself. Sound asleep, he was transported up the main street and escorted by the Mounted Garda Unit. Outside the Community Centre he was woken by the cheers of the on looking children. There was great excitement as he got out of his bed to greet the delighted children in the area. Alongside this, last Sunday was the Rush Chamber of Commerce’s festive Fun Run. Participants braved the cold weather and truly embraced the spirit of good cheer around the town. Two races in one were held, a 5k and a 10k. All sorts participated in the event from serious runners, to family groups, to those doing it for personal reasons and just for fun. There was a big crowd and they were all in festive cheer with Santa hats and Christmas costumes a plenty. Needless to say, the young boys and girls, and parents too by the looks of things, were still buzzing from Santa’s special visit to Rush the evening before. And word has it that he will still be around to see as many boys and girls in Rush as he can before the big day.

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Swords Educate Together School Makes History By Celine Quinn The Senior Gaelic football team of Swords Educate Together NS produced a super display to lift the Sciath Ó Donnchú in Croke Park recently. The team were thrilled to have won the Cumann na mBunscol tournament and to have made history in becoming the first Educate Together School to win the trophy. The team players included; Tesleem Babalola (Captain), Kacper Piorkowski (Vice Captain),

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walk into Malahide Village. Lavin put forward a motion to the Area Committee Meeting at County Hall, Swords, on Wednesday 5th December. The council have decided to issue a By Celine Quinn letter to Dublin Bus requesting a Councillor Anthony Lavin (FG) is formal response as to why the route calling for the county council to had been changed. engage with Dublin Bus to reinstate Speaking to the County Leader, Lavin the full route of the 42 Bus. The bus said, “A number of route and timetable had served Robswall, Biscayne, changes a month ago means there Seapark on the Coast Road in isn’t as much coverage Malahide, but the in these areas. I have route was changed requested that the from Sunday 18th county council engage November last. in meaningful discusLavin advised he sion with Dublin Bus has received early in the new year. I complaints from a hope that a representanumber of residents tive will attend an Area with relation to the Committee Meeting to bus service in the consult with local counarea. cillors on the issue. I While he acknowl- Councillor Anthony Lavin at the believe that Dublin Bus edges that the former number 42 bus stop on the could also provide more number 32 bus Coast Road, Malahide, waiting on information to residents compensates for the infrequent number 32 bus with on the number 32 local resident John Steel. the removed service in the area.” number 42 bus in some areas, he Speaking to the County Leader, local advises that many locals are finding resident of Robswall, John Steele said, accessibility to public transport more “This part of the Coast Road really difficult. Lavin cites the residents on has half the service now. And the 32 parts of the Dublin Road as being at a bus isn’t frequent, averaging one bus disadvantage, and that residents of per hour.” Robswall and Biscayne have a long

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Brackenstown Parents Association are holding their annual Christmas Novelty Bingo on Friday,14th December in St. Cronan’s School, Brackenstown at 7.00pm. This has always proven to be a great evening for all the family and this year’s event is expected to be one of the best yet. Everyone is welcome to attend, so come along and have a night to remember.

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The new ‘Malahide Public Realm Strategy’ was announced at the Area Committee meeting on Wednesday 5th December, in a presentation by Hazel Craigie, Senior Executive Planner with the County Council. The first phase of the new initiative, a public survey, took place on Friday 7th December in Malahide Village. Members from the county council asked local residents and visitors five questions about the village and how it can be improved. The questionnaire also provided the opportunity for members of the public to write down any general comments on Councillor Anthony Lavin, Colin Ring (Malahide Chamber of Commerce, local restaurateur La the village. Sirena), his daughter Mila Ring, Eoin Moloney (Planning Executive, Fingal County Council), Speaking to the at the Malahide Public Realm Strategy survey in the Village on Friday 7th December. County Leader, Hazel Craigie said “We want to investigate opinion on to Malahide Castle, to increase tourism potenissues such as the look of the village, parking, tial and footfall in the Village. signage, street trees, road safety, etc. Locals Speaking to the County Leader, Councillor were very interested in the initiative and helpful Anthony Lavin (FG) said “It gives an opportunity on giving their thoughts to us. Suggestions for residents and visitors to engage with and surrounding availability of parking, increased inform Malahide Village planning. We really pedestrian space and the introduction of bike need to rejuvenate the village. We are hoping lanes were some of the main points raised.” that on the back of this survey, plans will kickThe next stage of the strategy will consist of start early in the new year.”

National School in Rush and St. Brendan’s National School in Loughshinny, are requested to collect and return a completed Parish Application Form to any of the parish schools between Monday January 7th to Friday 18th of January 2013. All applications must be accompanied by an original Long Form Birth Certificate/ Adoption Certificate, a Roman Catholic Baptismal Certificate (if applicable) and two current Utility Bills. The school of first choice should be clearly indicated on the form. All valid returned applications will be placed on a list of applicants to enrol and offers of places will be issued within 21 days of closing date.

Pictured at the official opening of Armstrong Machinery in Lusk on Wednesday, 5th December last are, Teresa Hutcheson, Kate Hutcheson, Minister Shane McEntee, Charles Hutcheson, James Hutcheson and Alex Hutcheson.

Table Quiz Held In Aid Of Balbriggan Church A table quiz in aid of St George’s Church Restoration campaign took place in Balbriggan recently. Parish Treasurer Robert Cashell said that the church had recently completed paying for the work done on the Spire and he extended a big thank you to all in the community who supported the various fundraising events for the Spire. The next project being tackled is the installation of toilet facilities in the Church. ‘2012 is the bi-centennial of the laying of the foundation stone of the church and after 200 years, I feel that it is about time such facilities were added to the building,” he said.

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Recent published deaths from the North County MURPHY (neee Brennan) (Skerries, Co. Dublin, late of Clontarf) – Nov. 30, 2012, Irene (peacefully) in the care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin ; much loved and dearly missed by her loving husband Seamus, children Mary (Cauldwell), Peter and his partner Wendy, Anne and her partner Richard and Clare, son-in-law John, sister Barbara, brother Bob, grandchildren James, Michael and Robert, relatives and her many friends.. May she rest in peace. DUFF (Skerries, Co. Dublin) – Dec. 4, 2012 (peacefully) in the dedicated care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital, Sean, husband of the late Bernie (Canning) ; deeply regretted by his relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KANE (Seatown Terrace, Swords) - Dec. 1, 2012, (peacefully), at Ronald (late of Des Kelly’s) ; deeply regretted by his loving mother Sinead, brothers, sister, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, relatives and friends. R.I.P

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Fingal County Council Application for full Planning Permission for revised plan for previously approved single storey extension to rear of existing Montessori for use as buggy store and additional new adult WC all ancillary to existing use at Oaklands Montessori & Creche, Chaple Lane Swords, Co. Dublin. Signed Yvonne Donnelly 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 We, Patrick & Louise Goodman, intend to apply for planning permission for the proposed construction of a new porch (3.8 sqm) to the front entrance (North East Elevation) of our existing dwelling at 13 Sandford Wood, Swords Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by S & A Francis for retention of alterations to house granted planning permission under reg. ref. F08A/1309 on a site at The Mooring’s, Balbriggan Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Retention of alterations include: a) 6m2 of additional floor area at first floor level. b) minor internal alterations. c) alterations to fenestrations. d) external finishes. e) boundary alterations. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We, Paul and Karen Smyth, intend to apply retention of a development at Moonlone Lane, Hynestown, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the retention of a bungalow dwelling with a detached garage, septic tank and percolation area, to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the

prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council We, T & J Fagan, intend to seek planning permission for removing existing side garage, part of extension at rear and lowering side embankment down to level of side public footpath and building a 3 bedroom end of terrace dwellinghouse with one part fronting onto Seaview Park as 2 storey roof converted extension to the terrace of houses up to 1 metre from public footpath at side and the other part facing onto R0126 as lower 2 storey and 1 storey stepped return incorporating the house's side entrance and built up to the public footpath at side; associated building works include adjustments to the retained existing end of terrace house, widening existing Seaview Park vehicular access to 4.00 metre and shared use of front drive, rebuilt garden walls fronting onto corner & along side road 0126 and including pedestrian gate to new house's rear garden and new boundary walls to new & remodelled rear gardens at the corner no 1 Seaview Park, R0126, Portrane, 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 observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We Kerrigan’s Factory Shop Ltd., intend to apply for Retention Permission for development at this site at Unit 7, Malahide Shopping Centre, Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin which is within an Architectural Conservation Area. The development consists of material alterations which involve the replacement of the existing shop front with a proposed new shop front and associated works. The planning application maybe 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 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.

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North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper are happy to announce that we are now accepting Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock Adverts must be supplied by email to

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Fingal County Council Paul Arthurs intends to apply for Planning Permission to replace existing conservatory (24 sq.m) to the side of house to create a single storey extension (40sq.m). Minor alterations to the ground floor south kitchen window and a new balcony at first floor level south elevation, at Clareville Woods, Streamstown, Malahide. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Robert Savage Ltd for 4 no. free standing advertising signs and for all ancillary engineering/structural works necessary to facilitate the development at the junction of Rathbeale Road and Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.3016.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Fingal County Council – Planning Permission is requested for a new single-storey Dwellinghouse (140sq/m) along with new Biocycle wastewater treatment system and all associated siteworks. At:- Racecourse Commons, Lusk, , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Mark Dennis. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Fingal County Council – Planning Permission is requested for a new single-storey extension to side & rear of existing Dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks. At:- 22 Curran Park, Balbriggan , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Doris Rooney This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Fingal County Council – Planning Permission is requested for a new single-storey extension to accommodate a ‘Family Flat’ (Area -60sq/m) to the west side of existing Dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks. At:- Killougher, Naul , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Ciaran Delahan. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for the demolition of existing lean-to extension & the construction of a replacement single storey extension with pitched roof to side of existing dwelling, single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling & the removal of existing chimney @ 18 Ard Na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin for L. Kavanagh. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

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