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n extraordinarily generous gesture by a young Swords girl has captured the hearts of many people. Ten year old Emma Wren, who has never had her hair cut, has decided to finally have it cut off and donated to a wig company for use by children affected by cancer. In an exclusive interview with the County Leader, Emma, from Bride’s Glen in Swords, spoke about how the idea came about in the first place. “I go to school at Swords Educate Together National School, and we have a ‘Run for the Cure’ event for cancer every year. I began to understand about the effects of cancer and what it can do.” Then her grand-uncle died from cancer and her nana lost her hair through chemotherapy. “When I saw my nana without her hair, I was very sorry and sad for her. Then I saw a young girl on facebook without any hair, who was suffering from cancer, just like my nana and I felt really sad,” she said. It was then that big hearted Emma decided that she wanted to donate her hair, so that it could

By Patrick Finnegan be used as a wig for children suffering from cancer, who need it. Her mother, Helen advised her to wait a while, as Emma was only ten years old and her hair had never been cut before. Her beautiful long hair is her pride and joy, but her resolve was strong. “After a few weeks, Emma had not changed her mind, so her father, Karl and I agreed to let her go ahead. We then looked into the Rapunzel Foundation and found out how to proceed. A child’s hair is perfect for a child’s wig, as the texture is perfect, unlike adult hair, which is much coarser,” said Helen. Emma will have her hair cut specially by a hairdresser in Raheny. It takes 15 to 20 full pony tails to make a wig for a girl. The cutting will take place in the next few weeks and the hair will be sent to the Rapunzel Foundation in Wexford. This is a charitable organisation, where people commit to growing their hair to help make much needed wigs to improve the lives of those living with the hair loss.

Lusk Residents Still Suffering Last year, an apparent stand-off between the County Council and a property developer caused huge concern for residents in a Lusk estate. Hundreds of residents in the Dun Emer estate were hugely upset that their grass had not been cut for months. Now, almost a year later, the situation remains virtually the same. According to residents the situation has become a matter of “huge frustration” and locals are at their wits end. In July last year, when this matter was originally brought to the County Leader’s attention, Property developer O’Dwyer Nolan was given a list of snags, which when we contacted them, were told they would be taken

care of “as a matter of priority.” However, an email from a very concerned resident informs us that these matters are no nearer to being solved than they were all those months ago. Part of the condition of the council taking over the estate, is that the grass is cut and maintained, and a Deed of Dedication is signed between the council and the developer. This involves the legal transfer of maps from the developer to the local authority and also ensures that there will never be any development on the open spaces. Local man, Gavin Dunleavy says that he thinks O’Dwyer Nolan is purposely blocking this process as they are now

By Jennifer McShane in NAMA and the substantial bond that he would have received from the Council upon completing the take over of the estate will go to NAMA, not him. “I have been told by the local authority that they are awaiting maps from the developer and as soon

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as they receive these maps, the taking in charge process will be

From there, the hair will be transported to New Zealand to be made into the precious wigs, which are really expensive to make, as they don’t come off. In the meantime, Emma is involved with fundraising for cancer through the ‘Run for the Cure’ and “Bun for the Cure’ initiatives. She also has a sponsorship card drawn up for her hair donation and has already collected €500 to be donated to various cancer charities. Emma is understandably Young Emma Wren shows off her beautiful long hair in the company of her apprehensive about it. “I feel mother, Helen. very excited, yet nervous, but I know my hair will be going to a great cause and will help some child who needs it more than me,” said a caring Emma. Her parents, Karl and Helen and her family and friends are rightly very proud of this kind hearted young girl, whose only thoughts are for those worse off than herself. complete. The situation is so frustrating.” Local councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab), who set out to get this matter resolved last year, fully agrees that this delay tactic seems entirely plausible. “This would explain the developer’s delay in allowing the Council to take over the estate and meanwhile it is still the residents who suffer. The Council are more than happy to take

over the public maintenance of the estate, but the deed must be signed by the developer first.” “The grass was cut once last year, but hasn’t been cut or maintained at all in the meantime, which is just unacceptable and such a threat to health and safety,” Farrell continued. “It’s not right that Lusk residents should be the ones to suffer because the developer will not act.”

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Balbriggan Maritime Museum has opened a new public display in Balbriggan Tourist Office on Quay Street near the Harbour. On show is a Whale and Dolphin Exhibition, bones, models and general information to celebrate the biodiversity of sea mammals off the coast. This follows the previously popular ‘Cannon Balls exhibition.’ The group are marking ‘World Biodiversity in Water Day,’ which falls on Wednesday, 22nd May with their Whale and Dolphin exhibition. Balbriggan Maritime Museum volun-

teers have assembled bones from many sea animals, such as a vertebra from a fin whale, the second largest whale in the world growing to 88 ft in length. This humpback whale model on display is about half the length of a Fin Whale and weighs 40 tonnes. Smaller skulls from common dolphin, pilot whale and grey seal, as well as a minke whale jawbone can also be examined during throughout this month when this Whale and Dolphin exhibition will be on display from Tuesday to Sunday each week, when the Balbriggan Tourist Office is open. The volunteers are working very hard to to establish an official maritime museum in Balbriggan to showcase the wealth of heritage along the coast, and they hope to have their own location and premises for this in the future.

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Malahide GAA Club Announces New Campaign Last weekend, St Sylvester’s GAA club in Malahide proudly announced the official sod turning of their much-anticipated new ball wall at the playing pitches in Broomfield. With actual construction starting on May 20th, the club also launched its Buy-a-Brick campaign to help raise funds and kick-start development of the club’s playing facilities. Supported by The National Lottery, the County Council, private donations and fundraising by club members, the wall, when built, will be 30 metres wide, five metres high and will be complimented by a 60 metre floodlit playing area. The late Tim Stack and his love of hurling have provided the inspiration for the wall that will be dedicated in his honour. Tim, originally from Limerick settled in Malahide and was instrumental in introducing

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hurling to St Sylvester’s GAA. He journeyed far and wide collecting players to field teams in the early years. His other great love, his family, will honour him and his contribution to the local community and the sport he loved by dedicating the wall to him. Launched in tandem with the ball wall was the club’s “Buy-a-brick” campaign to help fund the wall and upgrade facilities. Patrons can, for as little as €20, essentially “buy a brick” for the wall and help invest in the future of the club. A ‘virtualwall’ will be created on the club website naming each patron by way of gratitude. Mel McIntyre, Club Chairman told the County Leader: “We are very excited about this new ball wall. Funds raised will go towards providing sports facilities for our community, our children and future generations. This facility will be a major addition to the club’s facilities for both football and hurling. It will be especially important for the development of skills in our juvenile players.”

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Balbriggan Schools Tidy Up The Balbriggan Tidy Towns team have once again enhanced their secondary schools ‘Contact’ project. Last week, various classes in Ardgillan College undertook daily clean-ups in the residential areas surrounding their school. The Tidy Towns team helped by providing gloves, litter pickers and high visibility jackets. Late last month, Loreto School hosted a

In Brief Plant Sale In Malahide The Parents Association of Malahide Community School are holding their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, 18th May from 10am to 4pm and on Sunday, 19th May 12pm to 4pm. There will be great value on hanging baskets, bedding plants, window boxes, perennials and much more! Tea are coffee are also available. All are welcome to attend.

Swords’ Ladies’ Club The Swords Ladies club members meet every Tuesday upstairs in the Senior Citizens Centre at 8.30pm. New members always welcome for a cup of tea and a chat.

Folk Group In Swords The folk group now sing at the 6.30pm Vigil Mass at St Colmcille’s Church in Swords on Saturday evenings. They urgently require new members. If you can sing or play an instrument they would be delighted to hear from you. Please phone Zita at 087 6240608.

Youth Group In Rush St. Catherine’s Youth Group in Rush runs every Friday in St. Catherine’s National School from 6.15pm - 8pm. All new members welcome, and the group caters for ages 4 to11. For more information about the group, call: 0862320553.

Donabate Needle Crafters A Knit ‘n’ Natter group meet every Tuesday in the Donabate Portrane Community Centre from 10 am to 12 noon. A fee of €5 is charged to cover costs. Everyone welcome to knit and have a natter!

Probus Meeting In Swords The Probus Club for retired professional and business people meets at the Carnegie Court Hotel, North St., Swords on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. This is a great opporunity to meet like minded people. All are welcome to attend.

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Balbriggan Community College Reunion Balbriggan Community College Class of 1993 20th reunion will take place in The Lounge (O’Shea’s) Balbriggan on 21st June. The organisers are finding it difficult to contact some of their classmates as many of them have moved on over the years.

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member of the Tidy Towns team, Zoe Nelson, who gave a class on volunteering and stewardship. The previous week, the sixth years from Balbriggan Community College, who have now helped with a number of outdoor projects, undertook a beach clean up under the supervision of volunteers Terry O’Reilly and Alex McCullagh. Joe Troy, Chairman of Balbriggan Tidy Towns told the County Leader: “When we started this secondary schools ‘Contact’ project late last year, we never thought we would have so much ongoing positive activity involving all three secondary schools in Balbriggan. We just want to say well done to all the teachers and students.”

Swords School Showcases It’s Musical Abilities In recent weeks the students of St. Finian’s Community College in Swords have been showcasing their musical abilities. Back in March, the students took part in the VEC’s Annual ‘Festival of Music where VEC schools from the County Dublin Educational Committee performed at the National Concert Hall. St. Finian’s Community College’s wonderful choir performed “Give Me Love” by Ed Sheeran. The performance was a huge success and received great praise. Soon afterwards, the school hosted it’s version of ‘St.

Finian’s Got Talent’ complete with a three person judging panel, with a Simon Cowell impersonator (Materials Technology teacher Mr. Brendan Callaghan). The acts ranged from groups of singers, individual singers, trumpet solos and a technical loop pedal performance from 3rd year, Gavin Cunningham. The most lively act of the night was a rapping performance of Eminem’s “Not Afraid” led by 6th year students, Albert Okolo and Sultan Sulaimon. The winner was a solo performance from 2nd year student Monica Rizalda, who sang and played guitar to the One Direction song “Little Things.” The judging panel found it very hard to pick one winner, so they awarded a second and third place to the 6th year act, and 2nd year singers Lydia Shields and Emma Kavanagh.

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Councillors Anxious For Swords Castle Works To Begin The people of Swords c o m m u n i t y prestigious long to see events events, and we castle that isn’t being held in the all want to see being used.” grounds of Swords events in the Councillor Castle and are growing castle, certainly Devitt was impatient at the delays by next St speaking after Cllr. Butler Patrick’s Day.” in completing the Tom Hussey, restoration of the site. According to Councillor the County Council This is the view of local Anne Devitt (NP), Executive Parks councillors, many of public access to the Superintendent, told whom spoke at last castle has been the meeting that any restricted since further works required week’s County Council 1996. “The at the castle would meeting. “The castle is part of need a ministerial people of the fabric of order. “The conservaSwords want to Swords life and tion plan for the castle see progress,” we need to start is now complete and said Councillor using it,” she work to stabilise the Darragh Butler said. “There is front (FF). “The Cllr. Devitt entrance castle will be a no other country in archway is ongoing,” fantastic facility for Europe with such a he said. While this

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was good news, Councillors expressed concern that now the barbershop issue had been resolved, buildings blocking the castle front would also need to be demol-

ished, and no progress was being made on this front. “We’re all anxious for the work to begin on the castle, and will continue to press this issue,” Cllr Butler concluded.

O’Leary Wants Answers On Rush Sewage Problem At the recent Swords/Balbriggan area meeting on Thursday 9th May last, Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG) called for a suspension to discuss the sewage crisis in Rush, which has hit national media recently. He is deeply unhappy with the current situation. Senior council officials attended the meeting, and for the first time outlined frankly what the scale of this problem is. “The situation is getting absolutely ridiculous. It existed all through the boom years when thousands of houses were built in Rush, and it was not addressed by the last Fianna Fail/Green government despite having “buckets of our money to fix it,” and also having a green agenda, with the green party in Government. Shame on them, Cllr. O’Leary “O’Leary said furiously. As a result of this meeting, the County Council has issued a detailed plan to address the issue. “There are three separate contacts for works and pumping stations that need to be progressed, and the price tag on those contracts is a substantial amount of €7 million. Even if money was approved, it would take four to five years to cease pumping raw sewage into the sea off Rush.” “The Department of Environment must prioritise Rush. We cannot have the town hitting the national headlines as one of only four locations out of 136 nationwide that failed the mandatory Environmental Protection Agency standards on Quality of Bathing Water in Ireland, this is a serious public health issue.” “I commend members of Rush Community Council who continue to raise this issue with me, and I will lobby to get funding released for this as a priority,” he concluded.

County Mayor Launches Gum Awareness Campaign Year two of the renewed three-year Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) campaign was launched recently by County Mayor, Cllr Cian O’Callaghan. Last year the GLT campaign achieved a 28 per cent reduction in gum litter nationally. A nationwide on-street attitudes and awareness survey also showed there was a significant improvement in public perception, with gum that is irresponsibly disposed, clearly viewed as ‘litter’ by those surveyed. The campaign aims to reduce gum litter by raising awareness amongst the public that dropping gum on the ground is littering and carries a €150 fine. The GLT campaign encourages the public to dispose of their used gum responsibly. Speaking at the launch, Councillor O Callaghan Wacky World told the County Leader: “It is heartAMERICA ening to see local authorities, industry Dolphin asks diver and the general public for help with hook working together to Scuba instructor Keller make a tangible differ- Laos tended to a e n c e t o t h e N o r t h stricken mammal's County’s streets and injured dorsal fin in an other towns. For this eight-minute rescue off year’s launch we will the Hawaiian coast. A have the GLT Eco Cabs dolphin swam towards a n d G L T A d - T o w e r him after it had let out a present to promote the cry that had been campaign messages. audible to Mr Laros. W e a l s o h a v e l o c a l "The way he came right l i t t e r w a r d e n s a n d up and pushed himself members of Fingal’s into me there was no question this dolphin Environmental was there for help," the A w a r e n e s s T e a m . ” instructor explained. The theme of the 2012- The dolphin waited 2014 a d v e r t i s i n g patiently ss Mr Laros c a m p a i g n i s “ B i n I t helped to untangle it Your Way”. from the fishing line.

Rotary Clubs across the island of Ireland called on members of the public to donate any old currency Irish, British or foreign (coin and notes) they may have had during the month of October last year. The Special Olympics ‘Currency Campaign’ encouraged people to gather up this old and foreign money and drop it into their local Ulster Bank, in unique Special Olympics bags. Rotary Clubs invited community groups, schools and clubs to collect the money. District Governor, Jack Cunningham said “Rotary International in Ireland is delighted to support the Special Olympics Ireland Currency Collection. Our Rotary Clubs all over Ireland made a huge effort to ensure it was a great success for Special Olympics, an organisation that is truly worthy of our support.” Pictured here are: Matt English, CEO Special Olympics Ireland, and athlete Brian Keogh accepting a cheque from Martin Mackey, left, Branch manager Ulster Bank, Swords, Jack Cunningham, District Governer Rotary International Ireland and Rotarian Declan Tyner, right, City North Hotel, Gormanston.

Preparations Underway For Balbriggan Summerfest This year’s Balbriggan Summerfest for has ever seen. We want to bring the 2013 will take place from Friday 29th people of Balbriggan back to their local May to Sunday 3rd June and promises community.” In order to make the to be a weekend not to be missed. The festival a success and to keep the cost Balbriggan Summerfest was formed to of events to a minimum, the committee create a community spirit and bring the will be running various fund raising people of Balbriggan events throughout the next together for a weekend of few months and they will family entertainment, fun greatly appreciate lots of and laughs. support. “This is a great It caters for all ages within opportunity to meet up and the town with numerous share in memories that will events from sand castle become the history of the competitions for the young, future. We look forward to and young at heart, music seeing you at the many events performances that showcase Cllr. Maguire we have planned, and are the many talented musicians always looking for more volunthat the town has to offer. Speaking to teers to help out,” she continued. “We the County Leader about the festival, are appealing for all groups to get in Cllr Gráinne Maguire (NP), who is a touch, so that they can get involved on Summerfest committee member said: the night and put on a display to show“Our goal is to make the 2013 festival case what their group or organisation the biggest and best that Balbriggan is all about.”

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Rush Students Send Letters Of Protest To Council By Jennifer McShane Following the recent announcement by the County Council that they would be slashing the opening hours of Rush library, concerned parents and pupils and staff from two schools in the area have written many letters of protest and personally delivered them to the County Council offices in Swords. Concerned Rush resident, Ruth Kilgarriff attended a recent protest meeting held in the area and offered to liaise with the different schools in Rush. “One of the ideas which came from that meeting was to start a letter writing campaign among school pupils and library users,” she told the County Leader. “I said I would contact St. Catherine’s N.S. where my children go, and St. Joseph’s Secondary School, where I went myself.” Both schools responded enthusiastically with almost all of the pupils and staff in St. Joseph’s signing typed letters and all of the senior classes in St. Catherine’s school, (around 100 pupils) writing their own letters. “There is a real pride in Rush about our library. It’s open more than two years, but as we were waiting for it for so long, it still feels very new,” she continued. “It’s a shock and a shame that it’s being targeted for cuts. The young in particular will lose out. Many go there to do their homework or for a quiet place to study. As a town we’ve spent so long with just the mobile library, now that we have such a fantastic facility, why should it’s hours be reduced? We’ve lost our garda station and bank recently, what next?” Ruth hopes that all the protests will mean the Council will revert their decision. “After all our town has lost recently, I just think that Rush in particular is being unfairly targeted and it isn’t right,” she concluded.

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New Tourism Project In Malahide

said. “My daughters Mia and Erin were really the main inspiration behind the idea.” After researching different train models, Michael pushed forward with his idea and said he received great support from Irish Rail and local community groups. Cllr. O’ Brien He says he hopes to officially launch the train on the weekend of May 24th. At the road trial was Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), who says he looks forward to seeing the train up and running. “There’s a lot of traffic going into the castle and Avoca and it would really help link up the castle to the village. There would be huge benefits for the business and tourism in Malahide village itself,” he added. The train will have two carriages with 18 seats in each, including one with wheelchair access. The route will take its passengers from Malahide Castle, through Malahide Village and back to the castle and will operate from 9.30am to 4.30pm midweek, and 9am to 6pm at weekends.

A new tourism project has shown it’s on the right track after a successful trial was held recently in Malahide. The Malahide Road Train is a brand new concept that will take visitors from Malahide Castle and through the local village The train will be run by an experienced transport Pictured here are children from schools in Rush wih operator and guide, Michael Place, who says he personally delivering their letters of protest against the hopes the new tourism initiative will benefit the Rush Library cuts to the County Council. whole community. “This is encouraging tourists to have a look at Malahide once more. I want people to come and have a look, we’re going to extraordinary Traffic problems that are currently By Patrick Finnegan lengths to make affecting hard pressed motorists at the mains are being laid. This work is likely Malahide even more northern end of Swords, has been highto continue for a few weeks to come. special than it is,” he lighted by a local community activist. Traffic coming from the southern end of Joe Newman told the County Leader the town has been diverted away from that he has been contacted by Dublin Road and has to follow divermotorists who are enduring traffic jams sions, which is having a huge effect. However, what rankles with Newman is the lack of forward thinking by the local authority. “The Council do not have a proper traffic management plan in place to cover this eventuality and to cope with the situation Community activist, Joe Newman is pictured at that has developed, as a Famous author, Oisin McGann paid a visit to Skerries last week, where he met with Fingallians Roundabout, where he claims traffic gridlock result of this work. It’s students and teachers. He is pictured here with students Daniel Downing, Ella Ni Chuin is being caused by faulty traffic light sequencing. and Megan de Beek. forcing motorists to break the law by stopping on a roundabout, particularly between the Fingallians and Balbriggan Rugby Football Club to ‘Take Me Out’ In Balbriggan thus causing complete gridlock,” said Roundabout and the Fire Station at raise funds, the event was sold out in Newman. peak traffic times. He said, “The The Bracken Court Hotel was the place record time! The room was packed to The Council should have thought about problem is caused by the sequencing of to be last week when 21 ladies and capacity with supporters for the contesthe implications of such a huge project traffic lights in the area, which need to eight lads took to the stage for tants and the fun started the minute better than they have and they need to be regulated. The problem is further Balbriggan’s ‘Take Me Out’. A joint they walked in the door. Well done to review their traffic light sequencing,” he compounded by the roadworks on venture between O’Dwyers GAA Club all involved for a brilliant night. concluded. Dublin Road in the town, where water

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Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords is Ben Richardson.

Pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Zach Campbell, with Brian Campbell.

Shauna Farrell is pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, Swords.

Pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Dillon O'Brady, with Sarah and Leo Delaney.

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords is Joshua Murtagh, with Marcella McGeogh and his mum, Christina Murtagh.

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords is Katie O'Brien with her teacher, Mary McNally.

Pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Alex O'Connor, with Paul O'Connor.

Pictured after making their Confirmations in St Maur's Church, Rush are Aaron Maguire and Jack Fay.

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, Swords is Amie Swift, with Emma Welding.

Pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Thibaut Pejus, with Berenice Pejus.

Maya Dunne made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords. Maya is pictured here with her parents, Patrick and Edel Dunne.

Pictured is Abraham Ogbemudia after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, Swords.

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, Swords is Rebecca Brit with her grandmother, Peakin Brit.

Sean Maughan is pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush.

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, Swords is Padraig Darcy.

Pictured after making her Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Roisin Sherry, with Lorraine Sherry.

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords is Finn McGlade and his father, Eamon McGlade.

Pictured after making her Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Cassandra Abass, with family members, Shade Abass, Ruth Olukoga, Rachel Badejo and Tomisin Abass.

Pictured after making their Holy Communions at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords are, Sam Lennon and Jamie Baker, with their family members, John Daly, Daniele Daly, Antoinette Daly, Nicky Daly, Mark Baker and Keith Baker.

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords is Robert Maher, with Claire, Conor, Emily and Emmett Maher.

Pictured after making his Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Ryan Smith, with Ed Leonard.

Pictured after making her Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Lauren O'Hara, with her teacher, Lorraine O'Neill.

Glory Rajo made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords. She is pictured here with her family.

Pictured after making her Confirmation in St Maur's Church, Rush is Tara Byrne with Maura Byrne.

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O’Leary Calls For All Weather Pitch In Balbriggan

New Traffic Wardens For Local Schools By Jennifer McShane There was some good news for schools in Swords and Balbriggan last week, following the announcement that the County Council received approval to proceed with the appointment of school wardens for the Holywell Educate Together National School, Swords Educate Together National School, Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe and Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín in Balbriggan. Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), was delighted to receive the news as he had been campaigning for plans to hire new wardens for some time, for the Swords area in particular. He told the County Leader: “This is very welcome news and I am particularly delighted for the two additional badly needed wardens being allocated to Swords that we have been campaigning for since late last year, it is brilliant to get such a positive result.” “I met the Swords schools with Senator Darragh O’Brien and Councillor Eoghan O’Brien (FF) and it is important that we thank the County Council Operations Department for their support and

Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured at the entrance to Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe and Swords Educate Together National Schools.

endeavours in this regard. It will be fantastic for the schools and will obviously enhance the safety of pupils attending all the schools.” Martin Sweeney, from the County Council Operations Department, confirmed the hiring process was underway. “The recruitment process will commence shortly and the precise location of the crossing points will be agreed during the summer months in consultation with the schools in question,” he said. He is hopeful that the wardens will be in place in time for the new school year in September. “I am very confident that the new warden will be in situ in time for the start of the new school year in September.”

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Local Councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) is calling for the the provision of a substantial all weather pitch for dual use by the local GAA Club, O’Dwyers, the local soccer club Balbriggan FC and other community sports groups, at lands at Bremore Balbriggan. O’Leary has said previously that due to the large population, and indeed large amount of parents with young families in the area, Balbriggan needs enhanced facilities, such as the all weather pitch. “With its profile of families with young children, Balbriggan needs major investment in this and other local sports facilities to cater for future and current demand, and I am actively pursuing this all weather pitch, as well as other major sporting facilities such as a swimming pool with the Council,” he said.

He recently met with officials concerning the project and is anxious to get things underway: “Following my recent meeting with the sports officer for the County Council, the manager has informed me he will issue a report on what progress is being made on this project,” he

Castle and Balbriggan FC, but are also very accessible to the nearby O’Dwyers GAA Club as well.”

“I will support council officials in seeking a funding package combining contributions from National Sports

organisations, the Council and the relevant Government department to ensure this project gets underway as soon as possible,” O’Leary concluded.

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The focal point of the wedding for the majority of women (aside from the ceremony of course!) will be the dress. Luckily, you’re spoilt for choice here in the North County. Whether you want something traditional or not-so-tradi-

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fantastic impact on the local community, so there’s no way it can’t go ahead this year. I have been told that the festival will get the go ahead, although this year it will be rebranded as the ‘Harbour Festival.’ I’ll have more information on this in the coming weeks.” By Jennifer McShane “Equally, The Skerries Community Garden project is an Local councillor Tom O’Leary (FG), is anxious to let excellent project driven by the community and residents know that he is hard at work trying to ensure supported by the Chamber of Commerce in Skerries. It that funding is available for two community needs a considerable amount of funding and I projects, namely the very successful “Flavour will be pushing for this also,” he continued. “I of Fingal Food Festival” in Newbridge will continue to press for funding for both of Desmesne and the very positive “Town Centre these projects. I have made direct contact with Garden Project” in Skerries. Speaking to the the Minister for Environments office on the County Leader, O’Leary said that some posifunding issue, on foot of a recent statement tive progress has been made so far, in that Cllr. O’Leary releasing LEADER funding for community one of the projects is expected to go as projects. I expect to know the status of both projects in planned under a new heading: I’m happy to report that the next week or two.” “Both projects will be greatly I’m pressing for funding for both projects, which really beneficial to the local community into the summer must go ahead. In particular, last year’s Fingal Food months, so I’ll be doing everything in my power to Festival attracted thousands of visitors, which had a ensure they go ahead,” he concluded.

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A Youthful Outlook On Life For this week’s County Living, we sat down to chat with Melissa Monks from Rush. Melissa’s life very much revolves around considering the needs of other people. She has worked with the Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service for 13 years and right from when we meet, it’s obvious that she wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. “The group is just fantastic. I’ve been involved for many years with the Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service and I still love it just as much now, as I did when I started. All the volunteers, participants and everyone involved really do amazing work.” Melissa, who is now assistant manager, started out as a volunteer with the group, so she knows all about the hard work, time and dedication that each of the volunteers give up to be fully involved with the young participants. “My role lets me work directly with the young people and as well as coordinating youth clubs, organising summer projects and other things, I’m also here to train and support each of the volunteers, so I get to see directly the wonderful work they put in. They’re giving up there own free time and it’s really inspiring to see young people do that.” The local lady has always been involved with the community in some form or another and has been volunteering since she was young. “I started out by volunteering with them for a drama group 16 years ago. I met a friend of mine when I was doing some volunteer work for the Millbank Theatre in Rush and she asked me to come along to the Swords Youth Service and help out with a drama group that was on and that was it. I loved it.” Melissa has an extremely active life and loves anything creative. She is an advocate of the performing arts, and thinks they are the perfect way in which young people can express themselves. “I’ve always loved the performing arts and in particular, I think they are a fantastic way for young people to express their creative side.” In line with this, Melissa has also been involved in the organisation of a local drama festival entitled ‘Do You Wanna Perform.’ This yearly festival runs in the Millbank towards the end of May and the beginning of June. Though she is very modest about her time devoted to the youth in the area, it’s really quite something for Melissa and all the other staff members of the group, to have been working for over a decade with young people when they are at a very important time in their lives. “It’s a total team effort from everyone involved in the group; we all play our individual parts to ensure the group is a success, and of course the young people make the group what it is. We wouldn’t have one in the first place without them. The whole premise of the group is to be there and support the young people in what-

ever way we can." She says communication plays a key role in the group’s success. "It’s all about communicating and listening to one another. ” In the North County alone, there are around 14 different youth groups from Balscadden down to Howth, Oldtown, Rivermeade, Kinsealy and Swords. “In each of those groups there are volunteers who are trained, garda vetted and are working within their local community with the young people, and it’s just brilliant to see,” Melissa continued. The extremely active Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service, like all the youth groups around the North County, runs a wide variety of various activities, all catered for the young people in the area including: After School Groups, Youth Arts, a Drug Education Programme and a Summer Programme. “We always have something going on and we also have a ‘drop in centre,’ which is open every Tuesday night from 7pm to 9pm. It’s a great way for young people to interact with each other after school.” She says there are a lot of fantastic moments that go along with being involved in the youth service, but she says a highlight is seeing the young people’s lives develop and take different directions. “It’s the little moments that really make it worthwhile. For example, some of the kids come back as volunteers when they are older, as a result of their own enjoyable experiences within the group, and that’s really amazing. They want to give something back, and that really starts with community involvement." She says the fantastic work that young people do within their communities isn't highlighted enough. "The group really highlights the brilliant work that's done by the young people, which is what we want. The youth really don't get enough credit for all the good they do." She also praises all the different community bodies that would work with the youth service on a regular basis: "I really can't praise the different organisations enough such as the community gardai, who do amazing work with all the participants." In the little spare time she has, Melissa loves spending time with her family, travelling and doing lots of creative things such as reading, writing (so much so, that she set up a very successful Swords Young Writers group with her friend Alison Barker, a creative writing teacher), attending the theatre and comedy gigs. "I definitely like to keep busy!" She finishes off by saying that the Swords / Baldoyle Youth Service are always looking for new volunteers and members to welcome, and anyone with even a small interest is encouraged to come down for a look and join in. "There's definitely something for everyone as we cater for the programmes based on what our participants want to be involved in."

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THORNTON (Skerries, Co. Dublin) – May 6, 2013 (peacefully) at Sunhill Nursing Home, Key (Kathleen) ; sadly missed by her nieces Mary and Eithne, nephews Peter and Brian and many friends. Rest in Peace. PURCELL (Hampton Cove, Balbriggan and formerly Fethard, Co. Tipperary) May 8, 2013, (peacefully) at home, Charles ; sadly missed by his beloved wife Myra, sons Tony, Paul and Derek, daughters Valerie and Anne Marie, grandchildren Aaron, Rory, Emma, Aisling, Jessie, and Louis, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, friends, neighbours amd his ex Army colleagues. Rest in Peace. ADAMS (nee O’Callaghan), (Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) – May 8, 2013, (peacefully) at the Mater Private Hospital, Ellen Rita ; deeply missed by her loving husband Robert, children Robert, Alan, Gemma, Gillian, Gráinne and Aisling, grandchildren Isaac, Daniel-James and Finn, sisters Brenda, Therese, Josephine, Caitriona and Laura, brothers Timmy, Eugene, Georgie, Sammy (Michael), Nicky and Collie, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. BEARY (nee Daly) (Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin) – May 7, 2013, (suddenly), at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Una, beloved wife of the late Brig. Gen. James ; deeply regretted by her loving children Brian, Maura, Anne, Michael and Philomena, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. COX, Dr. Michael Joseph (Joe) (Swords) – May 7, 2013 (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at the Mater Private Cardiac Unit, surrounded by his loving family , beloved husband of Marguerita, much loved father of Marcus, John and Nicky ; deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Kathleen and Margaret, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) O Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succour me in this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee (say three times). Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands(three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then publish it and it will be granted. AK

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Jesus and place it in your broken Heart where your father sees it and then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favours will be granted. Never known to fail. Thank you. (JB)

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought to demolish two semidetached cottages at Ballymastone, Donabate for Brian Gallagher. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Darren Byrne to construct a bungalow with connection to existing mains water and wastewater services, utilising existing vehicular access at Strifeland, The Hills, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. 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 I, Ivan Eustace Intend to apply for Permission for development at this site address: 142 Drumnigh Wood, Drumnigh Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a new single storey conservatory to the side and front of the existing house, a new two storey extension to the rear, and associated site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I Donagh Higgins intend to apply for permission and retention permission for development at this site address: 65 Boroimhe Laurels, Swords, Co Dublin. The development consists of a new car

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