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here was widespread relief in the North County at the news that the bodies of the two missing fishermen, Ronan Browne and David Gilsenan were recovered after exhaustive searches by hundreds of volunteers. The moment the two men failed to return to Skerries after their boat, The Lady Linda overturned in bad weather, a huge search operation was put in place. Whilst this is a tragedy of huge proportions, the fact that the two bodies were recovered at the same time will be of great consolation to the families and friends, who were able to give their loved ones a Christian burial. David Gilsenan (41), a father of two children was buried in Whitestown cemetery in Rush on Monday, while Ronan Browne (26), who was only married last October, was laid to rest today (Tuesday) in Ardla cemetery in Skerries. The last week or so has gone a long way to restoring one’s faith in humanity and, particularly the undying community spirit of North County residents. The reaction of people of all ages was to spring into action in whatever way they could. This appalling tragedy prompted a display of compassion, empathy and

solidarity, and brought out the very best in people. Groups responded by combing inlets and coves all along the coast in an effort to locate the unfortunate men. This tragedy touched the hearts of everyone and volunteer groups set out in pleasure crafts up and down the coastline. Families identified with the heartbreak of the fishermen’s families left no stone unturned, as they explored clifftops in an attempt to spot something which could provide a vital piece of information. This never say die spirit is typical of residents of the North County and comes as no surprise. This unbeatable spirit was most evident when an appeal for fuel was sent out. This triggered a series of impromptu fundraisers, coffee mornings and non uniform days, by concerned people from all areas of the North County. A total in excess of €80,000 was raised for fuel and it is safe to assume that the response of local residents, in rallying to this call, played a huge part in the recovery of the bodies. This outpouring of support and solidarity from all quarters of the North County will, hopefully, prove to be a pillar of strength for the distraught families as they attempt to come to terms with their terrible loss.

Local Fundraisers Many local fundraising events have taken place over the past few days to help to supply fuel for trawler men in their heroic efforts to locate the two men. Thousands of people took part in a Walk of Solidarity in Skerries on Wednesday, 6th April last in a huge outpouring of

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support for the families of the two fishermen. The crowd was estimated to be between 5,000 and 8,000 in size. It started at Red Island and continued through the town, past the harbour and back again, a distance of about five kilometres. Pupils from Rush National

School who raised an incredible €4,175 in one day to support the fuel fund. Principal, Margaret Dobbinson told the County Leader about how the collection started. “I was approached by one of the pupils to hold a raffle. It was then decided to hold a non-uniform day instead

Pictured are the students from Rush National School, who managed to collect a staggering €4,175 in one day for fuel to help local fishermen continue their search for Ronan Browne and David Gilsenan. From left, Tadhg Hegarty, Aoife Smith Harford, Principal Margaret Dogginson, Shauna Dobbinson and Alex Benson.

and the children went around the classrooms with buckets and some had to return for new buckets, such was the response,” she said. “This is typical of the generosity of the parents who have always been very responsive to any call for assistance. The money was immediately sent to the fishermen’s families. In another local fundraiser, Rush resident, Anne McCloone held a Coffee Morning in her home and managed to collect a staggering €5,000 for the fund. Another heart-warming fundraiser came from the staff of Geo Operations in Google, Ireland, where Ronan’s wife, Linda is employed. They felt that as an office and as a community, they needed to help as much as possible in support for their friend and colleague, Linda. They have donated a total of €1,043.90 to the fuel fund.

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Top Class Community Facility For Thornleigh By Patrick Finnegan There was great news for the community of Thornleigh in Swords last week, with the announcement that a new multi-purpose facility for the area has been given the green light. The local authority and the Department of Education have sanctioned the new facility, which is part of Phase Two extension to Thornleigh Educate Together National School. The new extension is 595 square metres in size and will be as big as the existing school. It will house an 11 a-side soccer pitch, as well as a dance studio, creche facility, servery and offices. The new facility will be available to

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the local community after school hours, which will be a tremendous boost for the Thornleigh and Applewood areas. School principal, Paula Carolan was delighted with the news and told the County Leader, “We will have 184 pupils, up to 3rd class in the school for next September, with a total of 300 expected to be catered for when the new extension is complete. It will include 10 more classrooms, a library and resource area. The work is expected to begin in early 2012 and the 32 week build is expected to be completed in September 2012.” “This will be great for the community and will help to solve the problem of anti-social behaviour in the area, as the youngsters will now have full use of this magnificent community facility,” said Ms. Carolan. The facility will also include a new landscaped area to add further to this much needed project.

Tremendous Success For Portrane Hockey Club

Pictured with the plans for the new extension for Thornleigh Educate Together National School are Principal Paula Carolan, Secretary Veronica O'Reilly, with pupils Tyler Melia and Callum Dunne.

The success of Portrane Hockey Club has brought praise from local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab). He said, “I would like to pass on my congratulations to Portrane Hockey Club on their resounding win in the Irish Challenge Cup Final, beating Kilkenny 6-2. The success of Adrian Henchy and his team, bringing the Challenge Cup to Portrane for the first time in the club’s history, is a wonderful achievement for the club. He continued, “With a new playing facility under construction in Donabate, the future looks very bright for Portrane Hockey Club. I wish the management, players and supporters every success as they move the club forward and I’m sure the Challenge Cup win will act as a springboard for the club to return to the upper echelons of Leinster Hockey.”

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Council Slammed For Ignoring Balbriggan Eyesore

Donabate Student’s Selfless Trek For Charity By Julie Murphy

By Noel Greene The appalling condition of Bremore Castle in Balbriggan is causing concern among local residents, who believe that the local authority is ignoring their calls for improvement works to be carried out. Chairman of Cardy Rock Residents Association, Garrett Mullen has spoken out about Chairman of Cardy Rock Residents Association, Garrett Mullan is pictured at Bremore Castle, Balbriggan which is causing safety concerns for local residents. Pic: NG the amount of time it has taken to restore the castle. The Residents Association believe that the local authority are of this amenity. “Many people bought their homes close to the putting projects in Malahide ahead of ones in Balbriggan. castle, as it was earmarked as an attraction and investment in the “Bremore Castle is in need of an investment, far more than town of Balbriggan. The town is seriously lacking in amenities.” Malahide Castle, which has just been given money for upgrade There are over 40 different nationalities living in Cardy Rock works,” he said. “We have stopped asking the council for things, and Garrett sees the huge opportunity which is being lost to the because we were told there was no money available. We were area. “Visiting family members, friends and relatives would furious when we heard that Malahide Castle had been given a love to visit the castle and would use the grounds as a place huge investment, which, quite frankly we find insulting,” he said. where their kids could let off steam and have family picnics etc. “This once beautiful castle and its neglected grounds are now an We have no real sport centre or swimming pool for children. We eyesore and a safety hazard for local youths who hang out would love to have the castle grounds as a picnic area, but not in there,” said Garrett. He went on to explain the initial attraction its present state,” he said.

Fourth Green Flag For Balrothery School The pupils and staff of St. Oliver Plunkett’s NS in Balrothery were extremely proud to receive their fourth Green Flag at a recent Awards Ceremony in Croke Park recently. The school received the flag for exploring the theme of Travel in relation to the environment. A Travel Green School’s Committee was set up in the school, with representatives from 3rd-6th class. The children, with the aid of the staff and a representative from An Taisce, brainstormed and came up with lots of exciting new ideas to implement

in the school. The main aim was to make everyone aware of the environmentally friendly methods of travelling, like walking, cycling, bus, parking and striding and car pooling. The target was to tackle the amount of cars coming to the school every day. As some of the children live quite a substantial distance from the school, practical allowances had to be made for this. The park and stride option was a brilliant idea to get these students and parents out of their cars for at least a percentage of their journey. Some of the

other activities and initiatives in the school include: WOW (Walk on Wednesday) and COW (Cycle on Wednesday) Days, a brand new bike shed to keep bikes safe and dry, a visit from a local ‘bike-doctor’, travel-themed workshops from an Taisce, Cycling Training in the School Yard, a Green Schools Rap/Art Competition and much much more. Both pupils and staff were very excited and enthusiastic about undertaking the Travel theme and it was all hands on deck in achieving it! There will be a special flag-raising ceremony later in the school year to mark the momentous occasion.

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Piers Ryan, a Transition year student from Donabate will travel to Tanzania in June to tackle one of the world’s highest mountains, Mount Kilimanjaro. Piers is a former pupil of St Patrick’s Boys National School in Donabate and the school recently held a “Cash for Clothes” event in order to raise much needed funds for this expedition. All money raised by Piers Piers Ryan and his fellow team mates from Belvedere College will go to the Oncology unit at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin. Piers and the 12 boys taking part in this challenge visited some of the children at the

3 hospital a few weeks ago and Piers is hoping that the people in his local community will see this trek as worthwhile and will support the charity in any way they can. All costs of the trip will be covered by Piers and his family in order to allow all money raised to benefit the children in Our Lady’s Hospital. The team of 13 boys and three mentors will leave Dublin for Africa on June 12th and it is estimated that the trek to the summit can take seven to ten days. Altitude sickness and harsh weather conditions, as the group near the summit, will present difficulties for many, but the boys have been in training at weekends and to date, have been away climbing Croagh Patrick, training in the Wicklow Mountains and most recently, climbing Slieve Foy in Carlingford. Over the Easter break they will be climbing Carrantuohill in Co. Kerry.

Pictured at the presentation of the fourth Green Flag for St Oliver Plunkett's School, Balrothery are L-R, Lousie Cassidy (Nestle), Diarmuid Kennedy, (Wrigley), Lauren Murphy (6th Class student), Adele Mc Hale (teacher), Moses Lubanzadio (5th Class student), Edwina Dunford (County Council) and Sandra Flavin (An Taisce).

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children are less aware of living things around them. In fact, very few can name ten birds or five common mammals nowadays. OWLS stands for Outdoor Wildlife Learning Survival and is a children’s nature education and awareness organisation that is focused on raising environmental awareness in young children and their families. OWLS is about giving the children of today the opportunity to learn and enjoy the outdoors in a supportive environment whilst providing a unique learning experience in and with nature. Over the next few weeks, different schools in the North County will also take part in this great initiative. Pictured are 4th class students of St Colmcille’s Girls’ National School, Swords are pictured at Swords Castle on a day out, as a part of the OWLS initiative.

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Local Authority Responds To Sporting Fingal Claims In response to our article last week about the council’s decision to grant contracts to Sporting Fingal players a mere week before the club folded, has provoked the following response from the local authority. “Sporting Fingal F C Ltd is the vehicle whereby the football club Sporting Fingal administered its affairs. That club ceased trading and commenced wind-down proceedings in mid-January 2011. It is understood that these proceedings are continuing and that those with claims for outstanding or overdue payments may make them to that company as is normal in such situations. Fingal County Council has no responsibility for matters that properly belong wholly with Sporting Fingal FC. Deputy (at that point Councillor) Daly did submit questions and motions as described, the most recent during the Budget 2011 meeting in November 2010 where she was advised again that Fingal County Council had not contributed funding to Sporting Fingal FC as to do so from the Rates levied on business would have been wholly inappropriate. In response to a question at an Area Committee around the same time as to any outstanding debt to the Council in respect of Sporting Fingal she was advised that there was a debt in the region of €6,000 in respect of the use of Morton Stadium but that it was understood that the club would be in funds by year-end sufficient to discharge that debt. The circumstances that may cause the former players to have monetary claims on Sporting Fingal FC Ltd were and remain completely outside the remit or responsibility of Fingal County Council. No such claims have been made to the Council to date and, were they to be so made, the Council will vigourously contest such claims for which it has no legal responsibility. The Council very much regrets the demise of the initiative to establish and develop the Sporting Fingal entity that held such promise in the use of sport to develop and consolidate communities as only sport can. The economic circumstances that beset the country are the sole and primary reason that made it impossible that the venture could continue,” it concluded.

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New Businesses To Open In Swords A number of jobs could be created shortly with the news that a number of new businesses are set to open in a well known Swords building. Up to seven companies will begin trading at the former Swords Hardware store on Main Street when it’s subdivided into four retail units and three offices. Among the businesses taking up residence are a restaurant, clothing store and insurance brokers and talks are continuing with other established businesses. The local authority granted planning permission for the subdivision of the existing unit in February and fit-out works are scheduled to commence in the coming days. The premises has been unoccupied since Swords Hardware ceased trading in November 2008 and was Well known Swords Hardware store which originally on the market for €8m . However, it’s understood the units has been given the go ahead to house a are set to be leased with interest high in what is a prime retail locanumber of new businesses. tion. Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert, told the County Leader, “The Chamber welcomes this development on this site on the Main Street in Swords. It was a thriving business site for many years and will be again the creator of new jobs. New jobs are always very welcome but in this instance it will create more business activity that will benefit all. This is really tremendous news and the chamber very much welcomes this project going ahead.” he said.

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Writes Siobhán Kinsella We regularly talk about the preparation that is needed to get you that elusive job. Today we will focus on those still in employment that have gone through significant change. Most organisations at this point have reduced headcount and changed work practices. In times of recession merger and acquisition activity significantly increases. Sometimes the owning company cannot trade through even though the business is viable. Companies’ ability to source injections of capital from traditional sources such as the banks are rare at present. Companies often enter acquisition mode to benefit from economies of scale from the acquisition of complementary businesses. What effect does

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this have on you the remaining employee? Team members can help with stability in times of transition. Firstly your role was retained because it is of value to the company. It is vitally important that you remember that change is not always bad. If your team or company is to grow into something sustainable and enjoyable it needs your positive input. This is important regardless of your role. Focus on the positives; it rubs off on your colleagues. Communicate, this helps fight the feelings of worry and isolation. Effective positive communication is one of the greatest gifts you can give your colleagues and your employer. Remember to enjoy your work and your team environment. Retain the competition element of your interaction. Sales, productivity and effectiveness is the best protection of your role. Those remaining in the company should remember that an investment was made so that the company has a

future. You have as much of a responsibility to make your current situation work as your current or new employer. Positive attitudes are empowering in addition to giving you energy and a desire to get out of bed and make the best of the day ahead. Siobhan Kinsella is Manager of CPL and Flexsource Solutions with responsibility for the Fingal area. She is a Director of Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce & Drinan Enterprise centre. Siobhan is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal

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Huge Holiday Entitlements Of Top Council Staff Senior staff in the County Council are enjoying 34 days annual leave with one privilege day at Easter. This figure of 35 days does not include the normal

public holidays, amounting to a further nine days off per year. This equates to almost twice the annual entitlement of people in the private sector, who are enti-

tled to 20 days annual leave. There is now huge pressure on the Department of the Environment to ensure that all local authorities leave is

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standardised in light of the IMF directive that public service pay and entitlements are reformed. The local council’s annual leave entitlements are not the highest in the country, but they are fairly generous on a national scale. The Department of the Environment said that entitlements were arranged by the respective County Managers at a local level over the years. Talk about reform of the public sector has been on the agenda for many years and is an area where movement is very slow. Should the IMF crack the whip, the officials at the County Council will be forced to accept more realistic leave entitlements, w h i c h will bring them more in line with everyone else.

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O’Brien Slams Varadkar Over Metro North Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF) has expressed his anger and disappointment at the decision of the Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar not to approve the enabling works for Metro North. It is now included in a review of transport projects already planned, delaying critical infrastructure investment and job creation. There are three transport projects for Dublin, including Metro North and local Minister Varadkar said it is impossible for them all to be sanctioned. The genuine fear now is that Metro North will be shelved, despite the project costing €135 million to date. A decision is expected to be made in September. O’Brien blasted Fine Gael for their hesitation in sanctioning Metro North and said, ‘This is worrying, particularly for Swords and it looks like they are reneging on their pre election promises. James Reilly promised that the project would get the go ahead if they got to power. They need to live up to their election promises. Fianna Fail brought it to this level,

now the government needs to complete it. North is the most crucial infrastructural Minister Varadkar has simply made the project for Dublin city and North County wrong call here. The North County needs area. The job creation potential during Metro North and it should be construction and afterwards is built. He’s missing the point unrivalled anywhere in the entirely, as a lack of commitcountry. It is vital that the key ment and certainty from the new decision makers realise the Government to this project benefits accruing from the could bring that exact scenario project. The Chamber fully about.” endorses the project and looks In emphasising the concerns forward to engaging with the from a business point of view, Government to ensure its O’Brien said, “Many businesses delivery," he said. in the North County have O’Brien concluded by saying, expressed their doubts to me Senator Darragh O’Brien “This is the fastest growing about the commitment of Fine county in Ireland and its Gael and Labour to this imporpopulation is set to double tant piece of infrastructure. Now the two over the next two decades to almost half a parties have thrown the project into serious million people. Building Metro North doubt. Far from committing to it, Metro is makes sense and Minister Varadkar should ‘under review.” be providing certainty around this project and Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert not fuelling doubt and uncertainty,” he supported the project when he said, Metro concluded.

North County Boys Bound For Europe Three young bowlers from the North County have qualified to represent Ireland in the European Youth Tenpin Bowling Championships in Munich, from the 15th to 25th of April. Kieran Grice from Swords, Matthew Kestell from Balrothery and Aidan Byrne from Portmarnock have been working towards representing their country for the last year and have had to participate in six domestic competi-

tions to achieve the necessary averages needed to take part. The team is completed by a fourth player, Taylor Nally from Raheny. They play on specially oiled lane conditions which bring more challenge into the game and they need to be familiar with many oil patterns on the lanes which can totally change the reaction of the ball bringing in a much greater level of skill needed. The range of

Pictured are the members of the Irish 10 Pin Bowling team to compete in the upcoming European Youth Team Championships in Munich. L-R, Matthew Kestell (Balrothery), Kieran Grice (Swords), Taylor Nally and Aidan Byrne (Malahide).

difficulty levels run from leisure, to sport to competitive conditions. They have all come through the ranks of the ALSAA bowling club situated at Dublin

Airport. This is a wonderful achievement for the club and demonstrates the standards that can be achieved within our locality. Here's hoping that

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all their work will produce great results and they will benefit from an experience on the international stage no matter what.

Art Exhibition By Balbriggan Students By Jennifer Ryan Fifth Year Art students from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan hosted an excellent art exhibition entitled “The Looking Glass.” The exhibition featured contemporary self portraits created by fifth year art students. These are based on the students visit to IMMA earlier in the year. The exhibit curators were students, Niamh Conway, Lesley Goulding, F a b i e n n e Renaudin and Laura Fitzpatrick. On entrance to the exhibition, the public were invited to "look closer" via a projection, situated on the side of the Loreto School. The message could only be read by viewing it from one particular angle. F a b i e n n e Renaudin focused her project on the

difference between herself and her twin who she is frequently mixed up with - their teeth! A i s l i n g McGloughlin used

her self portrait to show the inadequacies of language by projecting 54 d i f f e r e n t languages onto a plaster cast of her body, showing how body language can portray emotions when words cannot.

Pictured is Fabienne Renaudin, with her Art teacher, Luke Kilgarriff at the Art Exhibition at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan recently. Pic: JR

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Evan Batt is pictured after making his Confirmation recently. Also pictured are his mother Trish Batt, brother, Alan Batt and father Stuart.

Jordan Lynch from St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. She is pictured here with her parents, Karen and Declan.

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Rebecca Fitzgerald made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. She is pictured here with her father Michael and mother Jackie.

Laura Phelan is pictured here with her uncles John Farrell and John Phelan, on left, her father Jim Phelan, her mother, Linda, sister, Ella and grandmother, Betty Farrell.

Simona Ausraite from St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. She is pictured here with her mother Ausra Ausriene, her father Zydzunas Ausra, Luga Ivanuaskiene and Raminta Ausraite.

Brothers, Declan Cullen and Dean Cullen made their Confirmations at St Cronan's Church recently. They are pictured here with their father, James and mother, Christine.

Ryan Kennedy made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. He is pictured here with his father Robert and mother Maria.

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Pictured is Aaron Gibson who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church. He is pictured here with his mother, Sharon, dad Derek and sponsor, Damien Chalkey.

Rachel Dalton and Shauna Daly recently made their Confirmations at St Cronan's Church. Pictured from left are, Anne Martin, Rachel's grandmother, Rachel Dalton, Shauna Daly and Linda Dalton.

It was Roisin Murray's Confirmation day at St Cronan's Church recently. She is pictured here with her father, Francis Murray, mother Breda and brother, Michael.

It was Gavin Scanlon's Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. He is pictured here with his father Keith and mother Lisa Scanlon.

Pictured are Chloe Hayden, Katie Noctor and Reece O'Hanlon who made their Confirmations at St Cronan's Church.

Pictured is Kelly Oglesby who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church. She is pictured here with her mum, Jackie.

Sam Power made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. He is pictured here with his father, Tony and mother Donna.

Kate Breen recently made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church. She is pictured here with her parents, Colm and Deirdre

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Pictured is Dara Callaghan who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church recently. She is pictured here with her mother, Siobhan Callaghan.

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Well remember the saying, “If you wish hard enough for something, you just might get it”. Putting all your efforts into making your dream a reality can pay off once you have everything covered. The County Leader has put a guide together to assist you if you’re planning on setting up your own business.

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The Nitty Gritty Unlike a house, a business isn’t static. We often make the mistake of thinking of a business plan as a single, static document that you just put together when you’re first starting out and then set aside. In actuality, the business plan for any business will change over time as the business develops, and any particular business may have multiple business plans as its objectives change. Unless you have been lucky enough to have a windfall, or been left some money, you’re going to have to come up with the money to back your business at the start. There are grants available and your local chamber and the Fingal Enterprise Board can help you find out more about this. A business loan from a bank is a very clean way of financing your

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riving out the Coast Road in Malahide on a bright spring day to meet Richard Collins, ornithologist, zoologist and philosopher, the location of his bright, light filled home seems entirely appropriate. It has magnificent views over the sea as far as Lambay Island and Ireland's Eye. Richard describes pulling back his bedroom blinds in the morning and listening to the 'sea roaring in, and the massive waves in winter.' Richard's mellow voice is instantly recognisable from Friday afternoon's Mooney Show on RTE Radio. Residents of Malahide and its environs may not realise that this is the voice of the white haired man, often seen striding along the Coast Road towards his home or with binoculars draped around his neck as he surveys the swans inhabiting the Broadmeadow Estuary.

Malahide resident, Richard Collins who has been sharing his vast knowledge of wildlife with radio listeners for many years.

For the past 16 years, Richard has joined Derek Mooney and a panel of experts to chat and inform listeners on various aspects of nature. Richard describes the Mooney team as, "having a netting attitude and keeping their minds wide open for interesting things." They prepare topics that may be in the news, but because the show is live, it can "wander into all kinds of quirky things," keeping the listener entertained. Among the contributors is the indomitable botanist Eanna Ni Lamhna, who listeners will know frequently disagrees with Richard. In reality, their friendship can be traced back 35 years and they have run nature courses together for school teachers for more than two decades. Richard has also spent the last 20 years lecturing on Irish birds as part of UCD's part-time adult education programme. Born in Limerick on 19th April 1944, Richard's obsession with the natural world began at a young age. "I collected bird's eggs as a child. I was very careful and took the egg out with a spoon, and only if I didn't have that particular species." He debunks the long held belief that if you touched a bird's nest the bird would desert. "It was an old wives' tale really, but that was the belief, so I was very careful and would never take more than one egg for my collection," he said. It bothered Richard even taking that one egg and he never swapped eggs with other boys as was the norm. Richard eventually built a big container with glass on top to display and label the eggs and laughs that he "probably got some of them wrong, but it's where I started." Richard describes the world of the '40s and '50s in which he grew up as 'closed in and dark.' While attracted to studying philosophy at college, it was a time of economic austerity and therefore he undertook an engineering degree in UCD. However, working as an engineer in the Department of Posts and Telegraphs for 30 years was satisfying and challenging and provided Richard with valuable

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Heffernan opportunities to travel across Europe and pursue his many other interests. At a later date he completed an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and English. "I loved philosophy, it always interested me and I did it as entertainment. The philosophical spirit produces a kind of desire to commitment, a desire to change the world!" In addition to studying, Richard became honorary secretary of Bird Watch Ireland in the '60s. "I'd an enormous amount of work to do…but it was very interesting." He also trained for many years to achieve a bird ringing licence and travelled around Ireland on bird catching expeditions with his wife, Barbara and their three sons. Richard recalls happy family times 'going out to islands, staying in tents, catching sea birds and putting rings on their legs.' They survived living out of tins and eating pasta. During one family trip, Richard decided to track the vast swan population of Malahide, as he was intrigued to learn more about their movements. He attached 'coloured rings with engraved characters' to the swan's legs to enable them to be tracked through a telescope.' Having ringed 1,500 swans, Richard needed to get word out to the public that anyone finding a dead swan should contact the British museum to enable data to be recorded. He contacted another bird aficionado with access to the national airwaves, Brenda Moran, a researcher with RTE. She gave Richard the opportunity to discuss the history of swans in Ireland and explain his project on The Rodney Rice Show. Richard believes he was 'nervous and inept' in the broadcast, but a flood of postcards and phone calls following his appearance and the ensuing 16 years broadcasting on The Mooney Show suggest otherwise. While proximity to the Broadmeadow Estuary and the coast line were prime considerations for Richard and Barbara in choosing a home, 40 years ago, they were also influenced by Malahide's accessibility to the city. "I love the city as well as the country. I love museums and art galleries, concerts and music.' Richard and Barbara's home is an oasis, the entire back wall built of glass looks out on their west facing garden, where Richard points to a 'mist nest' which looks remarkably like a hammock. He explains that the nest is for catching swans and even when his sons were eight or nine, they were catching swans. "They had them in the garden here, sick ones and injured ones and they were in and out feeding them." He assures me there is nothing to be afraid of around swans. "The swan can't see very well up to its bill and as it grasps bread, it can grasp a child's hand but it isn't biting them. A swan will only attack you if you go near its nest and there are no nests at the Broadmeadow Estuary." As if he isn't busy enough, he has written a weekly column for The Examiner for the past eight years. His articles are informative, but irreverent making them totally engaging. He also reviews books on topics such as science, astronomy and ornithology and is currently reading The History of Ornithology, a 500 word tome. He believes in reading a book closely to be fair to the author who has toiled over it and to the reader who may buy it on his recommendation. With regard to retirement, Richard believes "you should go on while you can." He gets enormous pleasure from his five grandchildren aged between one and eight. "I'm old now and life could get very empty and pointless very easily, but the grandchildren change all that. They exhaust me but I love it.' It is impossible to envisage Richard losing engagement with life; he believes it is 'all about learning.' Hopefully listeners to The Mooney Show can look forward to learning much more about the natural world, as they listen to his dulcet voice and wry humour for many years to come.

Lusk lovely, Amie Doyle is looking forward to the experience of being a Rose. The twenty three year old attended Lusk National School, and Skerries Secondary. Amie had many interests while she was in school and took part in Irish dancing classes, horse riding classes and filled a lot of her time with arts and crafts. Amie told the County Leader, “I was the type of child that hadn’t much interest in dolls. I loved to paint and draw. I always looked forward to Fridays because it was arts and crafts day”. This would explain the road Amie followed when she finished at secondary school, as she went straight into college with Galligan Beauty Group. This led her onto a job in a beauty salon, however she was still hungry for more education in her chosen field and attended Portobello Institute, where she studed make-up artistry. This covered fashion, theatre and media. Amie then went on to work for a well known make-up brand in Brown Thomas department store. However, she has recently become the manager of newly opened Bella ‘B’ Nail And Beauty Bar in Rush. Amie’s dad John is a local builder and is also her sponsor, through his business Amble Storage, he has been a great support to her all her life and she looks up to him. Amie is the eldest of two girls and her sister, Grace is studying for her Leaving Certificate. Amie’s mum Carmel and nana Josie have always enjoyed watching the Rose of Tralee every year with the two girls and Carmel decided it was Amie’s time to enter as she knew she always wanted to go for it. She has a big passion for animals and has ran the women’s mini marathon several times choosing DSPCA and Crumlin Children’s Hospital as her charities. She will be doing a sky dive this summer in aid of 3t, (Turn the tide of suicide) and plans to raise money by having a shaveaton and a face painting day for children. “I have always wanted to do a sky dive and this is a great way to fulfil the dream and also to raise funds for 3t, as suicide is becoming more common unfortunately. I’m so excited about my entry into the festival and my mum did the right thing by entering me. I am looking forward to making new friends and having the well known experience. I want to make my family and friends proud, especially my nana whom has been a huge inspiration to me and also to help out with the festival’s choosen charities.” Amie’s motto is, Life is to short so live it to the full, get out there and do the things that make you happy.

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a valuable resource for pupils, staff and parents at the school. The new website will keep everyone who is interested abreast of all the school’s activities and will be regularly updated with a page from every class at the school and a space for the parents’ association who have supported the enterprise. The school is encouraging parents to check the site out at www.sspeterandpauljns and keep up to date with all the fantastic work going on at the school.

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Thornton Hall Prison Review Group In line with the commitment in the Government Programme for National Recovery the Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence Alan Shatter, T.D., has announced the establishment of a committee to review the Thornton Hall Prison Project. The role of the committee is to examine the need to build a new prison at Thornton Hall and consider alternatives, if any. The full terms of reference for the committee are available on the Department of Justice and Equality website at www.justice.ie.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Application to Fingal County Council to remove single glazed sitting room window and replace with a bay window for Eamonn Gargan, 6 Drynam Road, Swords, Co.Dublin. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon to Fri between 9.30 - 15.30(through lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I,Anthony Reilly, intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission for development within the boundaries of No. 46 Chapel Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.This development consists of a two story end of terrace, dwelling ( and Permission is also sought for a proposed new front entrance, gable annexe, with w.c., and partially raising side boundary wall to 1.8 m. high )Previous App. Reg. Ref. No. F10A/0484. Date of decision 20 Jan. 2011 This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application, may be made in writing to Fingal County Council, on payment of the prescribed fee, within the period of five weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council County Dublin Vocational Educational Committee are applying for permission for development on a site C0.416 Hectares located at Moylaragh, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin The development will consist of: The construction of a new temporary Primary School with 5no. general classrooms; support teaching spaces; administration areas and ancillary accommodation with a total combined floor area of c.540m2. The site works to the school grounds will consist of the provision of 10no. car parking spaces, 1no. ball court and junior play area. 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 in relation to the application may be made to the 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 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:- Graeme 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 Permission to demolish existing 2 no.dwellings and for construction of 2 no. replacement 2-storey 2-bed detached dwellings and all associated siteworks at “Beechcrest”, Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed M & F Kelly. This application can be

inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Mr Noel Hayes to demolish existing shed and construct a Single storey cottage style dwelling with attic storage, also vehicular entrance, 2No car parking spaces, and ancillary site works in garden area associated with and opposite his existing cottage at No25 The Bawn, Malahide, 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 (Swords) 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 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for agricultural shed (area 860m2) on lands at Forrest Great, Cloghran, Co.Dublin. Applicants: D. & L. Behan. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Significant planning Data in respect to further information Planning Ref : F10A/ 0538 relating to current planning application a planning permission for a 2 no. detached 2 storey houses on infill site located to rear of existing dwelling “Greengates”, Sea Road, Malahide and for permission for a vehicular access from The Cove, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicants Anne & Fiona Maguire. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for Montessori/child Care Unit to rear of no: 12 Danes Court. The Village, Lusk, Co.Dublin. ''For continued Operation''. Previous Planning Permission Raf:F09A/0332 As Child Care/Montessori Facility at Rear of existing Lounge area of which comprises of additional space of 15.98 sqm.Partial change of use of lounge area to child care/Montessori Facility(20.74 sqm). A side Lobby to Entrance and additional door entrance to side of dwelling at no:12 Danes Court, The Village, Lusk, Co.Dublin for Mrs.Celine Powell. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the office of the Planning Authority during the Public Opening Hours of: 9:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday at the Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co.Dublin.

North County Leader 12th April 2011 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 euro within the period of 5 weeks, beginning the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Richard & Amanda Donnelly for 2 storey house and waste water treatment system at Mainscourt, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Martina Rooney for alterations and extension to dwelling and for waste water treatment system at Barnageeragh, Skerries, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Mary Corr to construct a single storey one bedroom granny flat to rear of existing dwelling at Newhaggard, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for continued use as crèche to facilitate existing Sessional Services, (Monday-Friday, 08:30-13:00 & 13:00-17:30) at 2 Colman Crescent, Lusk, Lusk Village, Co. Dublin, for Claudia Fitzpatrick. Planning permission was previously ‘Granted’ by F.C.C. for a period of 2years as per condition no. 8 Reg Ref: F08a/1076. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. During it’s opening hours, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Ronan, Terrance & Mark Snow, trading as “Drynam Park Golf Centre” intend to apply for permission for a development at Pinnock Hill, Old Airport Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the erection of a 6m2 advertising sign 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, Planning Section, County Hall, Swords Co. Dublin between 9:30am and 15:30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for renovation of, and extension to existing dwelling

The Biggest Circulation Of house to include new single storey extension to front to accommodate new kitchen, dining and living room, and associated site works at Rolestown, Co. Dublin. Signed Roger Bell The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for continued use as crèche to facilitate existing Sessional Services, (Monday-Friday, 08:30-13:00 & 13:00-17:30) at 2 Colman Crescent, Lusk Village, Lusk, Co. Dublin, for Claudia Fitzpatrick. Planning permission was previously ‘Granted’ by F.C.C. for a period of 2years as per condition no. 8 Reg Ref: F08a/1076. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. During it’s opening hours, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Station Road Apartments Limited intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site address: The Links, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development consists of new entrance gates at the existing entrances and exits to the estate, a revised traffic flow system within the estate, 15 new designated visitor car parking spaces and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 15.30 monday to 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. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for agricultural shed (area 860m2) on lands at Forrest Great, Cloghran, Co.Dublin. Applicants: D. & L. Behan. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Significant planning Data in respect to further information Planning Ref : F10A/ 0538 relating to current planning application a planning permission for a 2 no. detached 2 storey houses on infill site located to rear of existing dwelling “Greengates”, Sea Road, Malahide and for permission for a vehicular access from The Cove, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicants Anne & Fiona Maguire. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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