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Landowner Blasts Council The fallout from the building of the proposed new Super Sewage Plant in the North County showed its human face, when one of the landowners involved spoke to the County Leader about the resultant stress he and his family are enduring.

By Patrick Finnegan Nicholas Jones farms land at Newtowncorduff and part of his holding is one of the designated sites where the Super Sewage Plant may be located. He has worked this farm for the past 59 years and is utterly distressed at the news that 14 acres of his

land is likely to be taken from him. “What I object to is that we were told that the plant will cater for a population of 700,000 plus. It does not, however cater for the sewage needs of this area. We don’t want everyone else’s sewage,” he said.

The proposed site is directly behind Nicholas’s home, between the M1 motorway and the old N1 and he maintains that the prevailing

wind blows from the new site to his home. He said, “This means that the inevitable stink will engulf our home, Corduff National School, as well as Dun Emer housing estate in Lusk.” Jones’s daughter, Fionnuala Girvin was adamant that this will pose a genuine health hazard, especially to the school children at Corduff School,” she said. Nicholas told this newspaper that he can smell the tyres and petrol fumes

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mile in the distance and reminded me that Balleally landfill is another mile or so in the opposite direction. The Naul proposed site for the Toxic Ash plant is also visible from his house. “I received a registered letter in the post telling me that my land was to be considered as suitable for the Super Sewage Plant. They told me it would be alright,” he said. His daughter Fionnuala was less convinces and said: “but all Fingal County Council sewage plants smell.”

Jones was told when he contacted Peter O’Reilly, the chief engineer for the project about mobile sewage, that he did not rule it out to my satisfaction. This could potentially mean that sewage may be transported from all over the country to the new plant,” he said worriedly. Nicholas is adamant that the fact that seven of the parcels of land are so close together is a clever ploy by the council to divide and conquer. It is designed to get people fighting amongst themselves.

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Speaking to the County Leader, Swords Tidy Towns chairman, Des Becton, highlighted the need for the area’s renovation, attributing the walkway’s decline, in part, to the heavy vehicles which back out on to it from local businesses. “This is something we’ve been talking to the County Council about since 1998. It has gotten to the stage were the walkway has become neglected and as a result is one of the litter black spots in Swords,” he said. “We’re looking, in the immediate

future, to have the whole area tidied up. We’re hoping to draw up a plan whereby we’d have public lighting introduced to the walkway. At the moment, the area lends itself to anti-social behaviour in the evenings…and we’d be looking for something to be done soon, so that when the plan is drawn up by the Council, that it wouldn’t take a number of years to introduce,” he concluded. The walkway stretches from Swords Castle down behind Swords Main St and out into the Ward Rivervalley Regional Park at the Old Schoolhouse pub. It is hoped that the work will be carried out on the walkways with the view to enhancing the river and its surrounding areas’ appeal. A clean up of the river itself is also being considered.

More Good News For Dublin Airport Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has welcomed the announcement that United Airlines will operate a new daily direct Dublin-Washington D.C. service from next June. United will fly from Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport to Washington’s Dulles International Airport, which is one of its East Coast hubs, and to more than 80 onward connecting destinations. Dublin Airport will now offer passengers 10 direct scheduled destinations in North America with services to Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte,

Chicago, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Toronto and Washington DC. “We are delighted that United is adding a Washington-Dublin service to its schedule and look forward to working with the airline to help promote this excellent new service on both sides of the Atlantic,” said DAA’s

Director of Strategy, Vincent Harrison. “This new year-round daily service will make Ireland an even more accessible destination for business and leisure travellers from the east coast of the United States and also adds a new direct US destination from Dublin,” according to Mr Harrison. “Direct air access stimulates business between cities and economies and we are confident that this new route will bring significant benefits,” he added.

Book Launch In Ardgillan Castle The official launch of ‘First Kill’ by local author, P.J. Callahan will take place in Ardgillan Castle this Saturday at 2pm. PJ is well known locally and is a former pilot. All are welcome to attend.

Donabate Portrane Dramatic Society Anniversary Donabate Portrane Dramatic Society is celebrating its 75th year and is currently in rehearsals for their autumn production which consists of two one-act plays. The first play is ‘Albert’ by Richard Harris, “Albert” is like your average EU summit; a Finn, an Italian and an Irishman bypass the language barrier and manage to misunderstand each other perfectly, with, like most EU summits, disastrous results! The cast includes Paul Keogh, Dagmar Baar, Aengus Gordon and is directed by Paul Keogh. In the second play, ‘Last

Tango in Donabate’ by David Tristram. Donabate and District Amateur Dramatic Society is in trouble. The membership has dwindled to four - the audiences aren’t much bigger - and if they don’t come up with some rent money soon, they’re going to be thrown out. “There’s only one thing that sells tickets these days” argues Gordon, the Chairman, - “Sex!” Thus begins the chaotic and hilarious build-up to an evening of extraordinary homegrown drama - an evening the locals would never forget! The cast includes Liz Walsh, Brian O’Hanlon, Lisa Buckley, Cathal Fitzgerald and is directed by Noelle Corcoran. The plays will be staged in Keelings Little Theatre (Donabate) on November 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25 and 27 at 8:30 pm.

Donabate/Portrane Group Need You The Transistion Towns Donabate Portrane Group (TTDP) are looking for your help in a bid to win national recognition for their efforts in bringing the community together to build a better life for all. The TTDP has recently entered a national competition called: ‘Better Together’ which aims to shine a light on how communities can acheive great results when they work

together. The group is currently busy with all kinds if innovative projects locally and are planning a meeting later this month to invite suggestions from local residents for projects they would like to see off the ground. “We want to encourage and support the growing number of creative local groups and projects in Donabate and we need all kinds of innovative people and projects as we work together towards a postive future in Donabate and Portrane,” a spokesperson for the group said. You can go to: www.bettertogether.ie to vote and there will also be an opportunity to donate to the cause if you wish to do so.

Anthony Rogan, owner of the Clay Cottage in Lusk, was the overall winner of the Best Garden and and Business Premises at this year’s Lusk Tidy Towns Association awards. Anthony’s cottage is a well known landmark and is always kept in great shape. The competition has been running for the past 20 years. Secretary of the Lusk Tidy Towns committee Pat Kelly said, “We wish to thank everyone for their beautiful gardens and hanging baskets and for keeping Lusk so pretty.” The award was presented to Anthony by County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire. Pictured at the presentation are Secretary of Lusk Tidy Towns, Pat Kelly, Danny Dunne, County Mayor, Gerry McGuire, winner, Anthony Rogan and Nina Flynn.

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President Visits Knockamann Centre resident Mary McAleese visited the Knockamann Development, at St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service, Portrane last week, where she met with clients and staff. It was one of her last engagements as president.

Important Upcoming Business Briefing There is an upcoming event which is sure to be of great interest to new business owners, which will be held in Movies@Swords at the Pavilions Shopping Centre. This free, early morning event take place on Thursday, 8th December and is sure to provide an excellent opportunity for networking with other business people in the area. Read more on page 4 >

Communities Galvanised Against Super Sewage Plant The massive protest against the proposed new Super Sewage Plant, which took place outside Council offices in Swords recently, appears to have galvanised the entire community and appears to be gaining an unstoppable momentum. See details on page 9 >

Skerries Tidy Towns Recognises Helpers Skerries Tidy Towns held its local awards on Wednesday last, 9th November in Joe May’s pub on the harbour. As usual, this event attracted a large gathering and marked the end of a long, successful season for the Tidy Towns committee. See story on page 11 >

By Patrick Finnegan Caroline Coakley, Service Manager said “this was a wonderful occasion for the clients and staff of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service who have been looking forward to this momentous occasion. It is a great honour to have the President visit the President Mary McAleese visited Knockamann Development in service during her last week in Office. We Portrane last week and officially opened the Knockamann Kafé. were delighted to have the opportunity to Pictured are Sheila Dowling, Ciaran Leanne, Bimpe Bola, President show the President around the McAleese, Teresa Lennon, Gerry Clail and Anna Clancy. Knockamann development.”

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It is a state of the art, customised residential development, comprising 10 bungalows, each with six individual bedrooms and a comprehensive Day Resource Centre. It was commissioned in late 2010 and 55 clients are now happily settled in their new homes and experiencing a much improved quality of life. It offers a range of services and facilities to cater for the educational, vocational and leisure needs of the clients and services. These include Arts and Crafts, Training and Development, Recreational Therapy, Multi-Sensory Therapy, Physical Education, Vocational Therapy, Horticulture, formal teaching using the Montessori method and the Life Long Learning Skills Programme. President McAleese formally opened Knockamann Kafé (KK) which is an extension of this therapy and an integral part of the Day Resource Programme.

Swords Author Launches New Novel

Girls Night Out For Charity In Malahide

Local author from Swords, Evelyn Walsh launched The Herons Flood 'is a poignant exploration of the her new book 'The Herons Flood' on Wednesday intricacies of human relationships. It is a study of night last in the foyer of the County Council life loss and above all love in all its guises. building in Swords.

The second annual Girls Just Want To Have Fun Night in aid of St Michaels House is taking place on Monday, 28th November at 7.30pm in Silks Chinese Restaurant, Malahide for the ladies only. Tickets are just €50 per person which includes dinner, wine, goody bag and spot prizes and all proceeds go towards the charity. Contact Aideen on 087 0515576.

Evelyn's passion for writing began when she joined a Creative Writing class in the Brackenstown Adult Scene of Education (B.A.S.E). “I was very lucky in that the facilitator, Marie Bashford-Synot was very passionate about what she did and under her careful nurturing I quickly discovered that writing was for me,” said Evelyn speaking to the County Leader. Once the writing bug truly took hold, Evelyn began to enter writing competitions, and each competition she entered she was either long listed, shortlisted or got an honourable mention. This affirmation confirmed for Evelyn that, as she said herself: “I was doing something right and this gave me the persistence to keep striving forward to reach my goal.” Evelyn's new novel

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Swords author Evelyn Walsh pictured at the launch with her husband Jim, Dearbháile Mulrooney and Catherine Pic: DM McGonagle from Swords.

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Sense Of Isolation In Wake Of Metro North Decision The demise of Metro North has come as a massive blow to residents and businesses in the North County and beyond. Local Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar finally turned off the life support machine to the project last week, amidst cries of anger from local representatives and leaders of the business community in the area. Metro North was widely regarded as a genuine job creation project, which would have brought much needed employment and confidence to the greater North County area. The decision, along with the postponement of plans for Thornton Hall Prison, another employment opportunity for highly paid jobs, not to

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CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert said, “The government’s decision to allow the commencement of linking the two Luas lines is to be welcomed, it is only part of the jigsaw. Metro North is also a key element. Whilst

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containing an international airport and world leading companies does not have a rapid rail system. The perceived ‘nasties’ like Nevitt Super Dump, the Toxic Ash facility in Naul and now the Super Sewage Plant are queuing up to find homes in the North County, but not Metro North. The irony of the situation was not lost on local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), whose tweet can be viewed here. The short straw appears to be continuously picked by this region when it comes to beneficial projects and the feeling of anger and rejection is palpable everywhere. County councillors and local activists maintain that the decision is ‘particularly galling’ when one considers that three senior cabinet ministers represent the area that would benefit the most from Metro North, without a word from any of them. Deputy Clare Daly (SP) told the County Leader: “This is a very shortsighted action by the government. Metro North is not a vanity project; it is a key piece of public transport infrastructure. Thousands of people from Swords and beyond are sitting in traffic every day, costing the economy money. Metro North would have put people back to work. It’s a shame when you think that useless projects like the Super Sewage Plant, which will cost a staggering €2.7 billion are proceeding,” an angry Daly said.

money is not available, we will push for Metro North to proceed when money becomes available. The long term strategy for public transport in the greater Dublin region must look at fast rail systems that can connect people and businesses throughout the region. Metro North is probably the best researched and strategically planned public transport project ever in the history of the state. In its time it will deliver economic development on a scale suitable to the region,” he said. Alan Farrell TD (FG) was optimistic that Metro North will have a future. “I am committed to ensuring that Metro North will be delivered to the people of Dublin, connecting the city centre to the airport and signifying our commitment to this worthwhile investment. The Government will review Metro North in 2015, by which time I hope the government have succeeded in getting on with the job of bringing back economic stability to this country. Greater Dublin Area strategic planning has identified a significant transport deficit on the north side of the city. Through the work of local authorities over the past number of years, large tracts of land in the vicinity of Swords and the airport have been earmarked for job creation. I believe that when Metro North is delivered it will be a significant driver in job creation.”

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Where To Now? Business Business Seminar Seminar

In this time of great difficulty and uncertainty for many new and established businesses, it is vital that every opportunity to gain a crucial edge in the market is grasped. This applies particularly to small and new start up companies as they strive to grow in the marketplace. There is an upcoming event which is sure to be of great interest to many business owners, which will be held in Movies@Swords at the Pavilions Shopping Centre. This free, early morning event take place on Thursday, 8th December and is sure to provide an excellent opportunity for networking with other business people in the area. McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants will hold this, their third Annual End of Year Business Briefing in conjunction with Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce, with North County Leader Newspaper as the media partner. The event is titled ‘Where To Now? - A Time To Plan.’ They have decided on Movies@Swords as a venue in order to cater for the expected larger numbers. The event will commence at 7.30am and will finish at 9.30am. Gerry McInerney, from McInerney Saunders said: “We will examine the key issues arising from the budget and how they will affect us all. Different businesses will be affected in different ways. We will look at tax and other incentives that will be still available to us. We will also look at what businessmen and women can and should do to generate growth, profit and positive cash flow in their businesses. Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert said: “We are inviting our members and businesses from throughout the area to join us for this vital assessment of the budget and how it can work for your business. The upcoming budget will introduce a further level of austerity and it is vital that business people have an opportunity to hear from experts and to express their views on how best to grow their businesses. The excellent speakers will be outlining how business people can succeed in their businesses in the coming year. Gerry Fitzmaurice, Managing Editor of North County Leader expressed his delight that North County Leader is the media partner for the event. “We have always taken a very keen interest in local businesses and have championed their cause at every opportunity. We have always had an excellent relationship with the Chamber and are very happy to be associated with this event.” This business briefing is open to all businesses in the North County area, but booking is essential. To book your place, contact Freda at 018900977 or freda@fingaldublinchamber.ie Pictured at the announcement of the details of the upcoming End of Year Business Briefing on Thursday, 8th December are L-R, Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders), Owen Sheehy (McInerney Saunders) and Gerry Fitzmaurice (North County Leader).

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on throughout the day. Over 400 young people attended the festival and according to Youth Festival organiser, Derval Cumiskey, “there The youth committee of the was absolutely no alcohol or drugs Balbriggan Youth Service have taken by any young person on the been awarded a prize for their day. The theme of the festival was youth citizen project completed to promote positive mental health earlier this year. They were short among young people and groups listed from 150 projects from like mental health Ireland attended across Ireland and as a result were to promote this message on the featured in the programme on TV3 day. it was a great success for all involved.” This project was the idea of the youth committee and they were involved in every aspect of its planning and organisation. As a result Pictured here are L-R: Ineta Montecille, Yulia Kremenicera, Kieran they were selected Dowling, Discel Augusto, Rachel Nuggent, Keyleigh Halpin, Lara as one of the top McGrath and Michelle Dawney from Balbriggan Youth Service at ten finalists for the the recent Top Teen award ceremony in the Helix. TV3 programme for Ireland’s Top Teens. The project ‘Ireland’s Top Teen and received carried out by the youth committee their award at the recent live final was the Nitrogen Music festival in the Helix.’ This was a wonderful which took place at the end of June. achievement from our youth This festival was headlined by the in Balbriggan and we wish Coronas and hundreds of excited them similar success with their teenagers enjoyed various bands future projects.

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the ‘Best Licensed Premises Excellence Award said, “We were delighted to receive such a prestigious award. We have a fantastic team of people working in Kudos Bar and it is great to see them recognised at this level. The Kudos Team appreciate each and every customer and this is evident in the service they deliver and in the inviting atmosphere they create.” Eileen Timmons, Director of Sales and Marketing Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood was also enthused with the result. “We are honoured to have received the award for

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our commitment to growth across the network from our constant improvements in delivery standards to our new services to meet customer demands, all at very competitive prices. Our main aim is to delight the customer at the door”. The final award of the night was the JC Savage Fingal Business Person of the Year Award. This is a particularly prestigious award in memory of JC Savage, one of the region’s best known and most popular businessmen who sadly

passed away last year. This year’s winner was Michael Hoey from Country Crest in Lusk. A delighted Michael said: “Winning the award was a total surprise and one of the best things to ever happen to me. I really don’t know how I managed to win! It really gives the company and everyone involved a lift and I hope it encourages others on the business ladder to keep pushing forward even though times are difficult. I’d really like to say a sincere thanks once again to the Chamber for the honour.”

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Communities Galvanised Against Super Sewage Plant only at both meetings. Charlie Weston and David Moore from the Fairshare Action Group attended the meetings and spoke about the struggle that Fairshare had in ensuring that Donabate and Portrane were not chosen as the preferred site. Weston said, “When Portrane was initially targeted, we made submissions about the environmental issues and that Portrane was surrounded by estuaries like Rogerstown and other sensitive areas close to the proposed site. This cut no ice with the authorities. However, we stuck to our plan and focused on our objective. We gave the Council a bloody nose, such was our organised resistance. Eventually, they A section of the very large gathering that assembled in Loughshinny in opposition to the accepted that there proposed Super Sewage Plant. may be environmental was held in Loughshinny, followed by one in issues and Portrane was taken off the list. What Ballyboughal the following night. Both meetings has happened in the six years.? Rogerstown is were extremely well attended by both local resi- still there. They withdrew because we showed dents and public representatives of all persua- them that we would not roll over for them. The sions. Indeed, many of the same residents turned County Council are cowards and need to be up at both meetings in a great show of solidarity confronted. What the County Manager is doing is towards each other. There was standing room scandalous,” he said. The impressive protest against the proposed new Super Sewage Plant, which took place outside Council offices in Swords recently, appears to have galvanised the entire community and looks to be gaining an unstoppable momentum. Following on from this protest, a series of meetings were arranged for different locations in the specific areas. On Wednesday last, a meeting

enough for this region. Local Ballyboughal resident, Pat McDonagh said, “The local authority tell us they are broke: that’s why they can’t repair our potholed roads, open our recycling centres more that a few days a week, or continue to collect our domestic bins.” “But they seem to think A section of the large crowd who turned out at Ballyboughal National School last they have the billions of Thursday to protest against the proposed Super Sewage Plant. euros required to Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF) was among the develop a massive Sewage Plant to cater for the elected representatives who attended both meet- sewage of 700,000 people from Dublin, Kildare, ings, He said, “This is the biggest single threat to Meath and Wicklow and put it in the green, our quality of life, particularly to our reputation fertile fields, of either Rush, Lusk, or as the horticultural capital of Ireland and an area Ballyboughal. They haven’t decided yet, they are rich in fisheries. This is a €2.7 billion project. It asking us to participate in their new Public cannot happen - the country cannot afford it. “Consultation “ Opportunity. That just means we Councillor Tom O’Leary (FG) called it a ‘cuck- tell them what we think and they ignore us and ooland project’. There’s no money for it. I will proceed with the plans they have already use my influence to lobby against this project. I decided on,” he said. have regular access to government ministers and I intend to use it, particularly with Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan,” he said. Deputy Clare Daly said, “It is sickening that they call Metro North a vanity project and at the same time, proceed with this outrageous plan. We need to make as much noise as possible, just like Portrane, which miraculously became deAll Types of properties required selected. to rent in all areas of North Dublin Councillor David O’Connor (NP) chaired the Ballyboughal meeting and said, “This is a joint community effort. We have to say that enough is

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the other mentors Greg Skelton and Amy Brennan. The team also recently enjoyed a very memorable trip to Waterford and they hope to have many more trips in the future.

Legion Of Mary Exhibition The Legion of Mary is celebrating 90 years since its foundation. By way of marking the event, an exhibition of photographs and other items of interest will be held in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords on Sunday, 27th November from 3pm until 6pm. The special guest speaker on the day will be Dr. Finola Kennedy, author of the recently published “Frank Duff - A Life Story”. All are welcome to attend.

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A big congratulations is to be given to the girls under nine and ten camogie team from Naomh Mearnóg who recently received a new set of jerseys from Brian Falvey as a result of all the hard work the girls put in to the team. Speaking to the County Leader, Ann Brennan who is a club mentor said the new jerseys were a fantastic way to commemorate the team’s hard work: “All 20 of the girls got a new jersey which was fantastic,” she said. “It’s really nice as they

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Chayce Sherwin's Christening Party took place at the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured are: Damien Sherwin, Carlie Leggeat, Hayley Fitzgerald and Thomas Reilly. PK Jackie Colgan's 50th birthday party was celebrated at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords recently. Pictured are: Clare Colgan, Jackie Colgan and Lisa Colgan. PK

Robert O'Rourke held his 30th birthday party with a bash in the Slaughtered Lamb, Swords at Halloween. Pictured enjoying themselves are: Andrea Sheridan, Shelley Gaffney, Robert O'Rourke and Natasha Sheridan. PK

Niall Moore's 18th birthday party was held in the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured are: Niall Moore, Dave Keane, Rick Byrne, Danny McGowan, Niall Worth, Thomas Short, Ross Begg and Eoin Convery. PK

Pictured at the Skerries Sailing Club to celebrate the christening of MJ McDermott are: Garry and Lena Traynor (grandparents), with Michael McDermott and Geninne Kealy (parents). DM

Deborah Wiseman (3rd from left), celebrated her 40th birthday with a party in the Blue Bar in Skerries recently. Helping her to celebrate the occasion are, Berengere Hanley, Evelyn O'Rourke and Orla Martin. DM Pictured enjoying a night out at Skerries Sailing Club recently are: Samantha Weir, Denise Byrne and Siobhan Roy, DM

A Going Away party was held for Jana Watkin at the Old Boro in Swords recently. Pictured at the event are: Dillon Hatton, Paul Higgins, Konrad Perka, Leah Reinkle, Eimear Judge, Marina Reilly, Gita Raj and Ciara Farrell. PK

It was Amy Campbell's 30th birthday party at the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured at the event are: Tracey Campbell-Devery, LisaNicole Dunne, Amy Campbell and Julie Walsh. PK

Swords Golf Club held their annual Halloween party at the Lord Mayors in Swords recently. Pictured enjoyng the night are: Michelle O' Shea, Barry O' Shea, Eileen Foran, Philis Shanley, Maura Madigan (Lady's Captain) Brenda, Captain Andrew McLoughlin, Ger Everson, Willie Greene, Lorraine and John Greene. PK

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Skerries Tidy Towns Recognises Helpers

Winner of the Best Presented Business in Skerries at the recent awards ceremony was The Frock Exchange. Louise Hanley (in centre) is pictured receiving her award from committee members, Anne Doyle and Maeve McGann.

Donabate Through To G-Day Final By Kieran Dunne A North County voluntary organisation was celebrating this week following news that their town is to take part in the finals of a new series, to be aired on TG4, where non-Gaeltacht community’s will compete for a €40,000 prize to promote their own area. Transition Towns Donabate Portrane (TTDP) is to feature in a new ten part series, the G-Team, where non-Irish speaking communities from all over Ireland are being challenged to begin using their native tongue in their daily routines. The town of Donabate was picked, much to the delight of TTDP and the group then had four weeks to plan and

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organise a G-Day (Gaeilge Day) in which camera crew from TG4 arrived to film the process. The day itself involved local businesses, residents and organisers engaging with ‘a cupla focal’. All local businesses got a sheet asking that they learn a bit of Irish, change their signs to Irish, and to run an event or offer that coincided with the day. Speaking to the County Leader, Trish Carey, from TTDP, described the wonderful day of cultural festivity: “I remember going in to Cates Cafe for breakfast and hearing a man who was with his young daughter and he started counting out sugar packets in Irish to her. it was lovely. The events were packed all day, and the businesses really got into the swing of it.” The preliminary rounds are to air on TG4 in January and February while a live final is to take place in March of next year.

New Home For Lusk Utd. Lusk United Football Club are moving from their clubhouse in the centre of Lusk to a new development on the north of the village. They will have two full size pitches with one floodlit and a brand new clubhouse with state of the art changing and social facilities for all the members to enjoy. The ‘Turning of the Sod’ ceremony at the new development took place recently. Former County Mayor and local resident Cllr Ken Farrell who is currently a trustee of Lusk United as well as

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being a former player performed the duties. Many of the original committee members attended along with the current committee. On behalf of Chairman

Skerries Tidy Towns held its local awards on Wednesday last, 9th November in Joe May’s pub on the harbour. As usual, this event attracted a large gathering and marked the end of a long, successful season for the Tidy Towns committee. A total of six awards were presented on the night. Chairperson of the committee, Anne Doyle told the County Leader: “Presenting our town to its full

potential was never more important than now. We need to attract visitors and we need a town that keeps the residents’ spirits high. Over 800 towns and villages entered the National competition this year and Skerries is up there, a mere seven points behind the overall winner. She had nothing but praise for the people who volunteer their help to the tidy town cause each year. “However hard our

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Light It Up Come Christmas time, its safe to say that we can all afford to go a little overboard when it comes to adding lights around our home. With this in mind, its all about the strategic placing of lighting to make your proposed look work. If for example, your Christmas tree is the centre piece in your room, you may only need some soft lighting scattered around the rest of the room to enhance things. The right lighting will give your home the perfect cosy look this Christmas and should you wish to purchase new lights (festive or otherwise), we have an array of shops located here in the North County that will help make your choice easier.

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Three local Lions Clubs in Malahide, Howth/Sutton and Portmarnock recently came together to organise a concert in the Grand Hotel in Malahide. The concert was held to raise vital funds for brave pupil Aoife Williamson from St. Michael’s House Special National School, Baldoyle. She is clever and bright, always cheerful and is the life and soul of the class but because she has cerebral palsy she cannot speak and often has difficulty in communicating her needs. However, thanks to her new ‘MyTobii’ Speech Generating Device she will soon be able to communicate with everyone. ‘My Tobii’ is essentially a computer which she can operate by using her gaze on the screen instead of her fingers on a mouse or keyboard. Thanks to the incredible support from the local community, who gave generous personal donations, organised a cake sale, had whip-arounds, organised sponsored walks and ran a bridge evening, a magnificent €23,000 was raised

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Family Carers Meetings In Balbriggan Despite a very busy life, Marcella McGeough always helps children understand their feelings and express makes time to chat. Sitting at her kitchen table in them in a safe confidential environment. The chilRiver Valley with the mouth-watering aroma of the dren learn that it's ok to be angry about their situafamily dinner cooking away, she tells me about her tion and they know that what's said in the room life as mother of five adult children, grandmother to stays in the room. Every year we have about 30 chilfive, playgroup owner for 24 years and volunteer dren, split into groups of six with two facilitators. Miriam Kearney co-ordinates the programme and with Rainbows Ireland. Rainbows provides support to primary school chil- Mary Tobin trains the facilitators. dren who have suffered bereavement or marriage Children who start on the programme in third class breakdown in their family. “I suppose I'm like my usually stay on it until sixth class. It's not a once off, mother, also called Marcella, she was always busy. it's there for them the whole way through school. I Even though there were 14 of us there was always worked with a young girl who's 18 now, lives in dinner on the table when we came in from school,” England and writes to me regularly. Recently, a little Marcella explains. “I grew up on a farm just outside boy who took part in the programme knocked on my Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. I've ten brothers and door and said 'I wouldn't be on the right road now if am the second eldest and I suppose that's where you hadn't listened to me,' and that feels great.” Marcella's experience with Rainbows has led to her my love of children came from.” This love of children led to Marcella opening a play becoming part of the funeral team in the Holy Family group at her home back in 1983. “Before the exten- Church. Her sunny disposition undoubtedly brings sion was built there was a muck pile to the side of comfort to people in times of turmoil. “Well, I've the house where children gravitated. When we built dealt with a lot of grief and can relate to it. Over the on the room, my friend Anne Ryan suggested I open years five children who attended my playschool a play group. To be honest I started with very little have died and sadly some of my friends have lost knowledge of what a play group was all about, but I their husbands.” To relax, Marcella enjoys table knew the children and I knew the “Recently, a little quizzes, reading and walking. value of play.” At this time, play groups weren't boy who took part in With children never far from her heart, every year in June she as tightly monitored as they are the programme walks the mini-marathon with her today and Marcella opened her doors on a Monday and started knocked on my door friend, Phyllis Barry to raise funds for the ‘Share a Dream doing a childcare course on the Thursday. “I nearly lost my life,” and said, “I wouldn't Foundation’ which is based in she laughs. “I decided I'd give be on the right road Limerick and makes wishes come for terminally ill children. myself until Christmas that year now if you hadn't true Marcella has recently begun a to see how it was working out but by then I was hooked.” listened to me,' and creative writing course in B.A.S.E. the tutelage of Alison In 1999 Marcella took her qualifithat feels great.” under Barker. “It's something cations a step further and along completely different and I find it's with 20 other women completed a FETAC Level 5 Childcare Course in Marino Institute a great break for me. I write about my childhood a on Griffith Avenue. “We were the first students of lot but I'm beginning to write more up to date stuff the course that still runs today. It was like going too.” No doubt, the many children who have back to school but I thoroughly enjoyed it and made attended Marcella's play group over the years also provide her with rich material. “I love cocking my ear some great friends.” Recently she began working in Tracey McCarthy's and listening to their conversations,” Marcella says. Kidscare play group over in B.A.S.E. (Brackenstown “They're brilliant, children will never change.” Adult Scene of Education) in Swords. “I love She plans to capture her mother's memories too. working with the children and it's great not to have “She has fantastic stories from way back. She's 86 the responsibility of the paper work,” she laughs. and grows her own vegetables still. She loves This allows her more time for her work as a volun- having all the children come to visit especially her teer facilitator with the Rainbows team at the Holy great-grandchildren.” Marcella has followed in her Family National School. Rainbows Ireland is a regis- footsteps and as I leave her to bring her grandson, tered charity that provides support to people of all Josh to his swimming lessons, she comments: “I ages who have suffered loss either through bereave- love having my grandchildren around with all their ment or separation and Marcella describes it as a toys. A lived in house is far more important than a perfect one.” 'fantastic programme.' “It was brought to Ireland in 1988 by Anne Marcella is living proof that it you want something Patterson, the then Principal of Holy Family National done you should ask a busy person and the commuSchool, when her husband died suddenly and there nity in Swords have benefited from her boundless was no help or support for her children. 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Pictured here with Aoife Williamson is RTE broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan. She recently visited Aoife when the North County Lions Clubs launched their new magazine (in which Aoife was featured) to see how she was getting on with her new speech device.

which purchased the device. So thanks to the generosity of the people and much to the delight of her family, Aoife has better mobility and her own voice. Aoife’s wonderful story was also featured just last week in the launch of the new ‘Lions Clubs of Ireland’ national magazine. Speaking at the event, RTE broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan said “she couldn’t offer enough praise” to the Lions Clubs and supporters who raised the funds for Aoife’s device.

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Hayden and his dad, Alan Pepper from Lusk and Ryan and dad, Mark Murphy also from Lusk with one of Santa's helpers.

Julie Astratoea and Diana Bartuss from Swords and Natasha Matvegchuk from Malahide, with some of the performers at the Pavilions during Santa's visit.

Katie Benthan enjoys the atmosphere as she awaits the arrival of Santa.

Sisters, Aoife, Rachel and Megan Appleyard from Swords. Baby Melina Roach from Malahide with her mum.

Sam and Josh Cummins enjoyed the occasion

Friends, Eveline Poriete and Emma Turcan from Swords eagerly await the arrival of Santa.

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North County Shoebox Appeal The Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal is well underway in the North County and volunteers are hopeful that this will significantly increase the number of gift-filled shoeboxes it sends to needy children around the world this Christmas. The Team Hope ‘Cup of Hope’ will be

presented as a ‘Thank You’ to the county with the biggest increase in shoeboxes collected this year. Speaking to the County Leader about the Appeal, Philip Denner said, “We are experiencing a really good response from the people in the North County. We are hopeful that we can really increase the numbers of boxes this year and bring home the Cup of Hope to our county. The gifts can be things like copy books, crayons and small toys. Every

single Christmas shoebox counts.” Shoeboxes should be wrapped in Christmas paper (the lid separately) and it’s up to the donor to choose who they’d like to receive the gift and the age group it is suited for. All the information about how to pack the box, suggestions as to suitable items, a sticker to mark the box and an envelope for the €3 is in a leaflet which is available from local co-ordinators via the website www.teamhope.ie.

AGM In Rush The 37th Annual General Meeting of the Rush Community Council will be held on Wednesday 23rd November in the Rush Community Centre at 8.30pm. The community council are expecting a large turnout of interested citizens at the meeting as there are many issues of importance to the future of Rush to be discussed. All residents of Rush and

locally elected public representatives are invited to the A.G.M. as much of the business conducted by the Community Council and its sub-committees directly affects and touches upon the daily lives of all residents. Also, if you are interested in becoming a member of the Rush Community Council Committee you may obtain a proposal form from the secretary, Kevin Thorp by calling: 8438346.

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Pictured here are front row L-R: Frank O'Donoghue from Dublin Lions Club and Programme Organiser, Maurice Kealy from Swords Lions Club, Larry Clarke Parent Loreto College, Sean Sandford District Governor Lions Ireland and Farid Assouad President of Dublin Lions Club with Students from Loreto College at the recent prize giving in Mansion House.

Pictured here are front row L-R: Frank O'Donoghue Dublin Lions Club and Programme Organiser, Sean Sandford District Governor Lions Ireland, Maurice Kealy Swords Lions Club, Mary O'Keeffe Teacher Colaiste Choilm and Farid Assouad President Dublin Lions Club with Students from Colaiste Choilm Swords at the recent prize giving.

Swords Students Receive Awards Swords students from Colaiste Choilm and Loreto College who took part in the Swords Lions Club sponsored Peer Education Alcohol Awareness Programme last year (Transition Year - TY) were each awarded a certificate of achievement. The presentation was made by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Andrew Montague, at an event organised by Dublin Lions Club in the Mansion House recently. The programme is now in its seventh year with the two Swords colleges involved for the past three years.

By Jennifer McShane Initially, the teachers are trained in the programme and provided with teaching materials. The transition year students are then trained over 8/10 sessions. On completion of their training they work in teams teaching either 1st Year or 2nd Year classes about the illeffects of alcohol. They use the materials supplied and material from their own research to address the issue of alcohol abuse. While the TY students run these classes there is always a teacher present.

Maurice Kealy from Swords Lions Club explains that the costs of training and materials, and attendance at the awards ceremony is borne by Swords Lions Club. “We are very proud of the success of the project and the enthusiasm with which the teachers and students alike approach the programme each year,” he said.

A majority of secondary schools in the North County have backed recent changes regarding the Junior Certificate. It is to be overhauled and replaced with a new system geared towards providing greater

By Kieran Dunne ‘creativity and innovation’ amongst students. The response comes following Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, announcing a ‘radical’ new system which hopes to address the

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North County school highlighted the need for more clarity on the issue. The new format, proposed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), calls for reform in the Junior Cycle of education in secondary schools around our region and nationwide. Speaking to the County Leader, Balbriggan Community College principal, Pat Halpin, backed the implementing of the proposed changes stating that: “My attitude would be that it is always worth looking at change. Anything that results in an improvement in terms of positively engaging kids, and that would make studies

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Barry Mooney and his daughter, Hannah from Balscadden are pictured at the Millfield Shopping Centre Society of St Vincent de Paul's 2011 'Giving Tree' at the Centre last Saturday.

Graduation Day For Swords National Learning Students Johnny McCaffrey, Dublin Senior Hurling captain, recently presented a group of graduates from National Learning Network in Swords and satellite centres in Balbriggan and Coolock, with certificates marking their achievements. The ceremony took place in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. A total of 95 people received certificates accredited by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), FÁS and the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). Figures show that in 2010 and 2011, 86 per cent of learners who completed

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Thornleigh Educate Together National School in Swords held a Halloween Fancy Dress day for its pupils. The pupils dressed up in the costumes of their Super Heroes. The purpose of the day was to celebrate the inclusive ethos of Educate Together schools and to raise funs for the National Offices Voluntary School Support programme. Pictured with teacher, Antoinette Collins are Egor Terentjev, Michal Fiszt-Podsiadlo, Sophie Lyons, Robert White, Mitis Runjis and Ekaterina Poznak.

Running from 16th November to 10th December, comedy Happy Birthday Dear Alice by Bernard Farrell focuses on the efforts of a dispersed, dysfunctional suburban family to commit their ageing, gentle, yet resilient mother to the uncertain fate of a nursing home. Recently widowed Alice has another birthday thrust upon her and with it the annual visit of the children and their spouses. Despite attempted interventions, the person in charge is Alice who commands and controls the events despite all the efforts of the others. The play takes place from Wednesday to Saturday inclusive at 8.30pm in the Milbank Theatre in Rush.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is being sought by Maurice O’Brien for the construction of a single bedroom apartment, over three carparking spaces and reception, with movement of existing entrance from rear to side, all at Rear of 6 Castle Terrace, Malahide, Co.Dublin. The proposal improves footpath layout and traffic safety. This application may be inspected or purchased during office hours 9.30am to 15.30pm,Monday to Friday at the offices of Fingal County Council,Fingal County Hall,Main Street,Swords,Co.Dublin. Submissions or observations in relation to the Application (which must be accompanied by a fee of €20) may be made in writing, to the Planning Authority within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Philip Tyrrell hereby apply for planning permission for retention of alterations to Plot 4, Streamstown Wood, Streamstown Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The alteration consisted of the removal of a first floor window on the East elevation and the inclusion of an equally sized window on the first floor South (rear) elevation. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30-16.30 Monday 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 is sought for retention for change of use of existing crab processing factory (light industrial) to motor vehicle maintenance and repair facility(light industrial) at existing premises at Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Denis O'Reilly The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council K.& S. Grant intend to apply for Planning Permission At the east side of Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. To construct one two storey detached four bedroom house with vehicular entrance and associated site works. This 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 the public opening hours 9-30am 1530pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of ¤20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Igor Soltrari intends to apply for permission for development at 9 Hastings Avenue, Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of (i) converting the attic space for non habitable/ study use with stair access from the upper floor landing of the house (ii) building a flat roof dormer window to the rear roof plane and (iii) all internal, site and drainage works. This planning applica-

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tion 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 of 9.30 to 15.30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €30 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 Karen O’Connor to construct a single storey cottage style dwelling with vehicular entrance, 2No car parking spaces, and ancillary site works in garden area associated with and opposite his existing cottage at No29 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, 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 Permission is sought for the erection of ball stop netting around the existing pitch area; height to vary from 5m to 8m and associated site works @ Skerries Town Football Club, Park Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Skerries Town Football Club. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council We, Drynam Park Golf Centre intend to apply for retention of a development consisting of an advertising sign to include all associated site works. The sign consists of an advertising sign measuring 15m x 1.2m attached to the rear of the covered driving bays facing the car park at Drynam Park Golf Centre, Kettles Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Planning Section, County Hall, Swords

Co. Dublin during its' public opening hours. A submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Mark Stapleton Intend to apply for Planning Retention for a. two storey extension to side and rear b. attic conversion incorporating dormer window to rear c. new bay window and porch extension with canopy over to front d. single storey domestic shed to rear garden e. all associated site works to No. 5 St. Catherine's View, Rush, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy,at the offices of Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a perscribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of reciept by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission to demolish existing 2 no. dwellings and for construction of 1 no. part 2-storey, part single-storey dwelling in lieu and all associated siteworks at Beechcrest, Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed M. 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 Outline Permission for (i) relocated agricultural field access and (ii) 2 no. dormer-type dwellings, associated accesses and wastewater treatment units and all associated siteworks on lands zoned with Local Objective No.88 at Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: N. Murphy, Chairman, Skerries Harps GAA and Camogie Club. 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.

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