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A Wheelie Good Time For Skerries The upcoming An Post Rás, which concludes in Skerries on 27th May next, once again represents a wonderful opportunity for the town to showcase it’s many attractions. This will be the seventh consecutive year that the Rás wheels into the seaside town for its final climactic stage. The local committee are hard at work arranging the town’s biggest ever street party to welcome the Rás back to what is now it’s spiritual home. The golden opportunity afforded to the town, as a result of hosting the final day has not been lost on local Chamber President, Martin Scully. He told the County Leader, “From a chamber point of view, the likes of the annual motorcycle races and the staging of the final day of the Rás, have resulted in much welcomed business to the town. It is an ideal way to introduce new people and potential tourists and it also succeeds in keeping the profile of Skerries high,” he said. The fact that the event will be screened on TV is another reason to welcome the Rás. An upbeat Scully said, “The high profile of a small town like Skerries is of immense importance, particularly as we are in the teeth of a recession. Events like the motorcycle races, the Rás and the fact that Skerries was voted “Community of the Year” last year, has catapulted the town to national prominence. Our Tidy Towns committee ensure that we are table toppers every year and we look forward to winning the overall prize soon. The Rás attracts people from all over and what better way to showcase our beautiful restaurants, shops, bars, coffee shops and the natural beauty of our town,” he said. A massive street party will kick off the day at 12.30pm with a range of activities for all ages including street

By Patrick Finnegan games, funfair, farmers’ market stalls, with homemade goodies and crafts, music and dance, facepainting and magic shows. At around 3pm, the crowd on Strand Street will experience the thrills and excitement of the Rás and cheer, as the cyclists race through the town three times, battling it out for the coveted yellow jersey. Over 50 community and volunteer groups and schools will be involved and it is hoped that thousands will once again line the streets for a stirring end to this gruelling round-Ireland race. Visitors are especially welcome to make a real President of Skerries day of it and discover the Chamber of Commerce, charm of this beautiful town. Scully also spoke Martin Scully enthusiastically of plans for a Community Garden in the town. “The Chamber are taking the leasehold of a plot of land from the Council and developing it into a community garden. We are really looking forward to that, which will add greatly to the community spirit of the town.” If the street party this year is as good as in previous years, then Skerries is set for a bonanza in terms of exposure and the sort of positive publicity you can only dream of. As Martin Scully said, “This is an opportunity not to be missed.”

Landmark Premises For Balbriggan Business McNally’s Funeral Home, the well known Balbriggan business has officially opened their new premises on Drogheda Street in the town. The location of the business is on the site of the iconic National Irish Bank in the centre of Balbriggan and is certain to be a boost for businesses in the immediate area. McNally’s have been operating in the town for close on 140 years and the opening of the Sharon Tolan, Willie Kenny and Vincent Donnelly are pictured at the official new, expanded business is opening of McNally's Funeral Home on the site of the landmark National viewed as a vote of confidence Irish Bank building on Drogheda Street in Balbriggan. in Balbriggan as a place to set See our report on pages 16 to 18. progressive company, where nothing is left to up business, Despite the recession, proprietors Patrick and chance and the attention to detail has the client Monica Hickey showed their confidence in the firmly in mind. The sensitive renovation has town and chose the landmark building as the ensured that many of the original features of the ideal location for their new venture. The building building have been retained. The Hickeys are has been completely renovated to facilitate the determined to ensure that McNally’s Funeral expanded range of services provided by this Home will be around for many years to come.

Pictured are members of the Malahide Chess team who secured a place at the HSE Community Games National Finals in Athlone in May. Malahide faced Ratoath (Meath) in the U12 Chess semi final and overcame them 4-1, before going on to defeat Carlow 3-2 in the final. The local heroes are Ben Moriarty, David Deneher, Killian Burke, Andrew Coyle, David Kearney and Alessio Roselli.

Fury At Closure Of Local Clinics Local TD, Clare Daly (SP), has reacted angrily to the decision of the Department of Social Protection to shut the doors of the Community Welfare offices in Malahide and Donabate. An angry Daly, in calling on the Minister to rescind the decision, told the County Leader, Clare Daly TD “Axing the community welfare officer services from Malahide and Donabate, at a time when more people than ever need to

avail of it, is a severe blow to families and individuals in the area and cannot be allowed to proceed. People from Donabate now have to travel to Swords, which does not have the resources to handle the extra workload, while Malahide people will have to go to Kilbarrack to access a service that will only be open for an hour and a half, three mornings a week, is scandalous,” she said. “The state has decided in it’s

wisdom to withdraw these services, when they should be increasing them, There has never been a time when people in these communities needed this service more than now,” she said. She continued: “These Community Welfare services have been in operation for many years and this is a huge blow to residents living in both areas. At a time when unfortunately more people than ever need to access social welfare services, forcing people who have very little income to travel is horrendous.” “This is part of a wider problem of inadequate Social Welfare services across the North County. Forcing people who are unemployed to spend their limited resources on bus and train fares, or petrol going into Swords or the city centre is just not on,” she concluded.

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Big Hearted Sarah Inspires RNLI Generous Skerries girl, Sarah Byrne has proven to be a source of inspiration for Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Station. Last year, 12 year old Sarah made her confirmation and she donated a large portion of the monetary presents she got to the RNLI. The local team didn’t want to take it, given that she is young and this was her special day, but she insisted. The volunteer crew were so taken by her kindness and generosity, they invited her and her family to visit the station. RNLI spokesperson, Mary

Pictured here are the Skerries RNLI Volunteer Crew Sarah Byrne, Emma Wilson, Eoin Grimes and Philip Ferguson.

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Help Sought To Tidy Up Rush The Rush Tidy Towns committee are gearing up for the Tidy Towns competition and are starting to have weekly clean ups around the town to ensure the town looks its very best for this year’s contest. If you can spare a couple of hours to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. All tools are provided, just bring a pair of gloves and a friend! The team meets at St. Maur’s Parish car park at 9.30 am. Go on, get that cleaning gear out!

was 20 people in different teams, who had six different stations to complete, each being different by way of strength and team work, all the while blindfolding one member of their team from station to station. The challenge was enjoyed by all who took part or cheered on and everyone worked as part of a team to achieve their goal. Local girl, Claire Hawkins and her partner also came out to chat to the competitors. They have benefited personally from the charity by receiving their assistant dog, Gandon due to their son been autistic. Gandon was well behaved with and barked everyone through the event! All in all, a great day was has with much needed funds going towards this fantastic charity. Well done to all involved.

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than smaller units. A catastrophe in a plant of the size proposed would cause untold damage to the coastline." A furious Farrell continued, "If I could afford it, I would produce experts who would take a contrary opinion to the council's one and tear their argument to shreds," he concluded. The controversial report was made after a meeting of the Elected Members of the County Council on Tuesday, 10th April last, saying By Patrick Finnegan “Both the Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study (GDSDS) in A report by the Council's Project Engineer for Greater Dublin 2005 and the Strategic Environment Assessment in 2008 confirm Drainage, Peter O'Reilly, is set to cause outrage among many that the local rivers and streams in North County Dublin are too county councillors and anti Super Sewage Plant small to be able to absorb treated water from a activists. The report claims that "one regional number of smaller plants. One regional plant will wastewater treatment plant will have a lesser have a lesser impact on the environment than a impact on the environment than a number of number of smaller plants,” it was claimed. smaller plants in the area." Already, former County O’Reilly, who is Project Engineer for the Greater Mayor, Ken Farrell (Lab) has come out strongly in Dublin Drainage project, which is required to identify opposition to the report in a strongly worded statea suitable location in North County Dublin for a new ment to the County Leader. regional wastewater treatment works, a marine Farrell, who has been very vocal in his opposition to outfall and an orbital sewer, told the Elected the proposed Super Sewage Plant said, "A stateMembers that the Technical Consultants are still ment like this is absolutely crazy and makes no considering the more than 10,000 submissions sense whatsoever. Although I'm not from a technical Cllr. Ken Farrell received from the public or scientific background, you don't need to be a during the most recent, organic growing opporgenius to figure out that a Super Sewage Plant that has the pre-Christmas non-statutory public tunities that could be capacity to cater for two million people, would do more damage consultation. beneficial at each stage. ever land they have and Sargent is now a patron become more self-suffi- of the SEED network of organic educational cient. By Sorcha Jowitt He offers advice on centres and plays a big Former local TD, Trevor many topics, from part in the Grow It Sargent is still actively building your own Yourself initiative in and pursuing Green initia- garden shed to crop Balbriggan tives as he released his rotation and bases his Balbriggan’s Fish and first book, ‘Trevor’s advice on his own expe- Farmers’ Market. Kitchen Garden’ rience of growing recently. All of the organic food in his book’s royalties will garden in Balbriggan. fund SEED, a charity While he is the author which teaches courses of the book, he is joined and holds demonstra- in parts by 24 other including tions on how people writers, can grow their own former President Mary McAleese and Darina food. The book is a guide for people who Allen.The book has a chapter for each week Pictured here is former local TD, Trevor Sargent. He has want to grow their own recently launched his first book entitled 'Trevor's Kitchen organic food on whatof the year and the

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Inside the issue New Falconry Opens At Courtlough

Earlier this month, saw the opening of a new Falconry at Courtlough Shooting Grounds, just outside Balbriggan. See page 6

Balbriggan Chamber Welcomes New Representative New North County Leader sales representative for the Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk areas, James Carvin, has been given an enthusiastic welcome by Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce. See page 10

Eighty Not Out For Barney Well known local charity fundraiser, Barney Greene recently celebrated his 80th birthday. A party was held recently to mark the occasion at the Man O War pub. See story on page 5

Plans For Children’s Hospital For North County By Patrick Finnegan Following a recent front page article in the County Leader, calling for the new Children’s Hospital to be located in the North County, it seems that our proposal may soon become a reality. Broadmeadow Healthcare Group have submitted a proposal to locate the National Paediatric Hospital on a site of 20.2 ha ( 50 acres ) at Lissenhall, Swords. The submission was headed up by Francis Whelan, CEO, Broadmeadow Healthcare Group, who as team leaders, have co-ordinated the Clinical, Planning and conceptual design for this very significant site. Whelan, who is an architect and leading healthcare practitioner hopes to bring the plan to reality. Whelan spoke to the County Leader about the plans for the project. “The key advantages are that it Fran Whelan will be a greenfield site of 50 acres within 600 acres of land highlighted for future development by the County Council, with a vision for a hospital. There will be no need for 15 to 17 storey high rise hospital design. The Lissenhall site proposes 5 to 7 storeys,” he said. He spoke passionately about the need to plan for our children’s healthcare needs for the foreseeable future and in fact, the next 100 years and the great advantages of locating in the North County. The proposed site will be within easy access to the excellent motorway network, 900 metres off M1, with stress free access from all parts of Ireland, with no congested city centre traffic, with no difficult navigation and adequate parking, with over 2000 spaces planned. There will also be an opportunity for a Maternity Hospital with High Risk Maternity unit and adult teaching. It will be well served and accessible to the public transport system with over 10 bus services available and the site adjoins the planned Metro North, creating excellent links to Dublin Airport and City. Perhaps it is time now for Dr Reilly to step up to the mark and give his backing to the location of the hospital in the North County.

Fair Wind In Malahide Following on from its hosting of the 420 Class Leinster Championships, Malahide Yacht Club’s Dinghy Sailing Centre was the scene for a highly successful Early Bird Regatta recently. The event attracted 60 boats in four classes from Dun Laoghaire, Howth, Sutton, Rush, Skerries and Malahide. It had three races for each class, sailed in moderate northerly winds on Olympic courses set by Race Officer, Neil Murphy. The Laser Radial division was dominated by Malahide Yacht Club sailors, with Derek Sheehan, Ciaran Costello and Darren Griffin heading the rankings.

The outstanding performance on the day was Howth’s Ronan Cull who topped the Laser class with three wins to finish 1st overall ahead of Daragh Peelo and Daragh Sheridan. Malahide Yacht Club’s next open event on is the Topaz National Championships in late June, while this month, introductory sailing courses will be provided for the three local primary schools and an Open Day for those interested in joining the club will be held on Saturday 21st April. Pictured above, in action is Thomas Natin from Malahide Yacht Club during the Laser Radial Division of the Early Bird Regatta.

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Malahide Pupils Put Best Feet Forward St. Sylvester’s Infant School, Malahide showed that they know how to travel Green by launching their very first Feet First Friday recently. The pupils, parents and teachers walked en masse to school on the day, with hundreds of school-goers taking to their feet instead of taking the private car on the school journey. The school’s Feet First Friday initiative, will become a weekly event and is part of St.

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Rory McIlroy's golf coach, Michael Bannon (5th from left) paid a visit to Roganstown Golf and Country Club last Friday, 13th April. He spent the day giving very valuable golf lessons to some very enthusiastic lady members. Pictured at the day long clinic are Kellie McGuinness, Megan McGuinness, Mary Breen, Geoff Loughrey (Club professional, Roganstown), Michael Bannon, Deirdre Campbell, Irene Kavanagh, Catherine Gleeson, Jane O'Shea, Aine Derham, Orla McGuinness, Cathy McGuigan, Elizabeth Ryan, Jackie Flynn and Sandra Thackaberry.

In recent years Barney became a member of the Fingal Vintage Society and bought two vintage tractors, a 1953 Ferguson 20 TVO and a 1962 Fordson Dexta, to bring him back to his Well known local charity fundraiser, youth. Five years ago he came up with Barney Greene recently celebrated his the idea to organise a tractor run to 80th birthday. A party was held recently give something back to the commuto mark the occasion at the Man O War nity, deciding to give all proceeds to St. pub. Barney spent most of Francis’ Hospice, a very his life in the quiet townworthy cause for the great land of Man O War, only a care they provide for stone’s throw from Lusk, cancer patients. For the Skerries and Balbriggan. past five years the tractor Barney started to work on run has been held on the the land when he was first Sunday of eleven years January, and this year old. In 1962 Barney over €7500 was raised, married a local girl named with 103 tractors taking Agatha Farrell and they Barney Greene part in the run. Thanks to had a family of five; his dedication and the Brenda, Gerard, Philomena, Maria and generous support of the local commuMark. Barney also has four grandsons nity, Barney has raised over €40,000 in to keep him young at heart. This year the past five years. We wish him many will be a special one, as Barney celemore years raising much needed brates both his 80th birthday and his funds. Well done Barney, and keep up 50th wedding anniversary with Agatha. the good work.

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Mary Whelan's birthday was celebrated in the Harp Bar in Swords. Mary (on left) is pictured with Gerard and Breda Hickey.

It was Gemma Dalton's hen night recently at the Harp Bar in Swords. Gemma (in centre) is pictured with Ann-Marie Perry and Lorna Dalton.

It was Girls Night Out at the Old Boro in Swords recently. Pictured enjoying the night are Samantha Whelan, Linda Kennedy, Catherine Mulcahy and Nicola Gaolbraith.

Lorraine Callan's 60th birthday was celebrated with a party at the Harp Bar in Swords. Lorraine is pictured here with Patrick Callan. Pictured celebrating Katie Connor's 22nd birthday at Wright's in Malahide are Sarah, Patricia, Katie and Martin Connor, with Shane Kenny and Patrick McCartin.

Marie O'Rourke's 30th birthday party was held at the Old School House in Swords. Pictured are Michelle, Elaine, Marie and Sinead O'Rourke.

Gareth McDonnell (3rd from left) held his 35th birthday party in Fowlers, Malahide recently. He is pictured with Avril Davis, Clare Reeves, Michelle Lawson, John Davis, Andrew Boyle, Gary, Stephen and Grahem Reeves.

Justine Laidlaw's 40th birthday was celebrated in style at the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured are Pamela Buckley, Natalie Buckley, Michelle McCarthy, Justine Laidlaw and Liz Laidlaw. Anto Carroll's 40th birthday party was held at the Old Boro in Swords recently. Pictured having a ball are Anita and Brian McKeating, Lavinia and Anto Carroll and Nicola and David Higgins.

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At this year’s 58th Texaco Children’s Art Competition, a number of North County students excelled and were presented with awards for their efforts. In Category D (9-11 years), first prize was won by 11-year old Alex Jones, a student at The Art Academy in Rush for his painting entitled ‘Enjoying the View’. He Snippet received €250. Other winners from the Youth Club In area, all of whom won Special Merit Awards, Malahide Foróige were Caoimhe Ryan (14), Malahide Amber McCann (12) Joshua Youth Club, meets Joran (9) and Maia McCann every Thursday, 8 to (8) all from The Art 9.30pm at Malahide Academy Rush; Nathan Tennis Club. Foróige Joyce (15), Katie Jones (8) provides a safe social and Gráinne O’Reilly (8) all space for young from Skerries Art School; people (age 12 and Matthew Kavanagh (14) over), to meet their and Paulina Kondracka friends and get (15) both from Malahide involved in a variety of Community School activities and games. and Ruth Morris (16) It’s a great way to from Loreto Secondary make new friends and Alex Jones, a student at The Art Academy in Rush, is a winner in this year's 58th Texaco School Balbriggan. Well have fun so come along and join in. Children's Art Competition. He is pictured holding his prize-winning painting entitled ‚ done to all.

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Rush Musical Society have been caroling in the Pavilions Shopping Centre for many years. Each year they nominate a number of beneficiaries, and this year they chose the Diabetes Federation. Pictured at the handover of a cheque for €300 are Ciaran Payne, Peter O'Brien and Ciara Ni Chonaill of Rush Musical Society and Ian Hunter, Pavilions Centre Director.

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Balbriggan Chamber Welcomes New Representative New North County Leader sales representative provided me with the perfect platform for for the Balbriggan, Skerries and Rush area, meeting the public and members of the James Carvin, has been given an enthusiastic community and I want to work the best I can to welcome by Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce. ensure that they get a great service.” Anthony Murphy from the Chamber said: “We He is in the process of completing a Customer are delighted to welcome James as a new representative for the Balbriggan community. We’re looking forward to working with him and the County Leader for our mutual benefit,” he said. James, who just started working with the newspaper, is looking forward to bringing the best possible service to the businesses and residents of Balbriggan. “I have strong family ties in Balbriggan, as my parents’ families are from here and I have many friends here too. President of Balbriggan and District Chamber, Kevin Tolan is pictured greeting new I feel that I can bring North County Leader sales representative, James Carvin in the presence of fellow Chamber members, Anthony Murphy and Luke Moriarty. professionalism and great customer service to the area I know so Service FETAC Level 6 course, such is the well. I am really looking forward to working importance he places in the role. “When dealing with the public, for me, it’s all about with the chamber.” He has a background in Account Management the best service I can offer them. Working with and says he wanted to go into the sales field, the County Leader means that the community as he loves dealing and interacting with will get this week in, week out and this will people. “Working with people is the best hopefully aid Balbriggan’s fight against the aspect about this job. The County Leader recession,” he concluded enthusiastically.

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Young Blood In Oldtown There could be a new literal translation, but ‘macra’ when I learned Irish meant ‘sons’ and ‘na feirme’ meant ‘farms’, so the collective idea of the organisation’s name meant ‘young farmers’. Happily, although the farming community of North County Dublin may have undergone radical change, its most vibrant social club is thriving again. Since 2009 the North County club has been revitalised with new membership and it has become a focal point for people from 17-35 years of age who share a love of country living. The County Leader caught up with Clodagh Barnwall, an officer of the fledgling club to find out what the 21st century Macra is about. “Macra was only recently reestablished in the North County, so we’re a new little club made up mostly of people from Swords,” she says. “There’s about 20-25 of us who’d meet regularly and there’s something on practically every weekend. The 20-year-old is the club’s current Public Relations Officer, which means she’s keeping not just the current North County members up-to-date on upcoming events, but plays a large role in publicising them to encourage other like-minded people to join in. She organises posters, from designing them to distributing them, gets the word out to local papers and radio stations, updates the club’s facebook page and all that’s just for starters. She’s part of the team that won the Dublin leg of the volleyball competition, is studying for a bachelor’s degree at Maynooth, and works part-time at Kettle’s Country House Hotel in Rolestown. As her degree course is in Music and Geography, she hopes eventually to become a secondary school teacher. She also practises teaching music to hopeful piano-players. “We could be training for a volleyball competition, or rowing in on whatever project we’re focusing on as a club.” She goes on to explain that there are half a dozen other elements to the organisation apart from the expected “agriculture” department. “Not all of our members are from a rural or farming background, some of them are from Dublin city suburbs, some are from the country and came to live here,” she says, adding that the key element of why the club’s growing is that it’s great fun. It’s aims for it’s members are to provide opportunities in projects such as sports, public speaking, performing arts, community involvement and personal development. “Travel’s high on our agenda,” she says of the trips they make within Ireland and abroad, from the European Rally, to the Spring and Autumn seminars. There have been exchanges with similar groups in Canada, Austria and Scotland. Group outings could be just into town (where they recently won the Dublin Volleyball competition), to Kilkenny cheering on Ian Lavery from Treble R (the biggest Dublin club) in April’s Mr Personality festival, to Athboy for the June bank holiday festival where Eilish O’Sullivan’s taking part in the Miss Blue Jeans pageant. In August, Clodagh herself is representing Dublin in Tipperary town’s fiveday Miss Macra festival.

Her enthusiasm for Macra is infectious and you couldn’t help but be impressed at the dynamism of the national network. The clubs in Dublin – Treble Rs, Dublin Mountains, University College Dublin and Dublin Institute of Technology – could field all-Dublin teams for some of the national competitions. Or you could get an ad-hoc scattering of support from across the various Dublin districts if anyone gets a figary to attend the welding competition, the senior debating showdown, or try their luck at what sounds like the ploughing championship for beginners: the Macra farm skills competition. “The farm skills competition is being hosted by Dublin Mountains this year, teams of three could hang a gate, drive a tractor and move bales of hay, that sort of thing, and it’s open to women,” she says. Although raised on a farm herself and is no slouch behind the wheel of a tractor, it’s the self-development and friendship aspect of Macra that attracted her to the club. “I heard about a new club being set up, so I dragged a few friends along as it’s a great way to get to know people.” She was already vaguely familiar with the club, as her parents, Martina and Gerard had been active members in its North County heyday when there were individual clubs in Lusk, Rush and Balbriggan too. Within the first year she had competed in the allIreland bowling. But she surprised herself in other ways too, thanks to the club. “I met new friends, my confidence was boosted, for instance you’d get up and speak in front of people, there’s a lot that’s already organised, the structure’s there for you to focus on what you’re good at.” There are talent competitions in different categories, such as the musical one that had its finale in the National Concert Hall: “Macra’s about supporting you when you face that fear,” she says with a grin, “building up your confidence and channelling it into one or other of the categories of upcoming social events.” The performing arts strand of competitions includes Capers, where entrants perform for 15 minutes, the amateur dramatic competition and straightforward public speaking like the debating contest mentioned earlier. The big drive for fundraising this year was the Be Green, Be Seen in aid of Irish Autism and it raised a whopping €2,000. “We were delighted with the support we got from the sponsors, we couldn’t have done it without them. We’ve done other types of fundraisers before, like we organised the tractor run for the past few years for the Central Remedial Clinic or Irish Guide Dogs – the route around North County Dublin would go up as far as Bellewstown and I’ve even driven a tractor myself on the run – and we’re hoping to create a different fund-raiser in its place.” But for now, Clodagh’s on a mission to invite County Leader readers under 35 years to come down to the Harp Bar in Swords’ Carnegie Court Hotel on the first Thursday of every month to see for themselves what the Macra (and na hIníonigh!) are up to.

“Not all of our members are from a rural or farming background, some of them are from Dublin city suburbs, some are from the country and came to live here.”

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A Clean Sweep By Balbriggan Youth The Junior Committee of Balbriggan Youth Service took to the streets recently for their Spring Clean project. The Committee wanted to get more involved in their community and saw the National Spring Clean campaign as the perfect way to work as a team to make their community a brighter, cleaner place to live. The day was a great success. They wanted to show how young people could make a difference in the area and worked really hard cleaning the beach, harbour and main street in an effort to involve themselves more in their community and keep things clean. In particular the group would like to say a big thank you to Ray from the County Council, who was a great help throughout the day and they would also like to encourage members of the community to help maintain the upkeep of the seaside town.

An English teacher has quit school for a hip-hop career after beating one of his students in a rap battle. He started by using rap in class to try to get his pupils interested in poetry. Mark Grist is now in a group called Dead Poets, which fuses rap music with poetry and performs at venues nationwide. He still works as a supply teacher when not on tour.

Low Funds For Low Rock The long running saga of Low Rock in Malahide continues, with the news that no provision has been made in the current budget to improve the facilities at the popular swimming area. This was confirmed by the County Council. The local authority did state that repair works of a maintenance nature would be carried out as part of the area engineer’s programme.

As was previously published in a past issue of the County Leader, on an average day as many as forty to fifty people visit Low Rock to swim and, despite the popularity of the swimming point, it’s still not recognised as a official swimming beach. The locals who formed the Low Rock Beach Committee, have been appealing to the council to get adequate funding to make much needed

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Cha Cha Cha For Chernobyl Four hundred spectators, nine local couples, the judges, costumes, make-up and wigs were all the components needed for a fantastic night of fundraising in Kettles Country Hotel recently. The night was held to raise funds which will help children from Belarus as part of Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International. The North Dublin Outreach group are bringing 20 very

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Monday, 2nd April was Autism Day and to mark the day, Irish Autism Action held a fundraising event at the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords. Keith Duffy, Patron of Irish Autism Action is pictured here with Fiona Moore and Sally Ann Shaw from Irish Autism Action and Deirdre King, Advertising and Promotions Manager, Pavilions Shopping Centre.

Lusk Tidy Towns launced their annual postcard entitled‚ ‘The Four Seasons of Lusk' on St Patrick’s Day. The launch was performed by Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF). Pictured at the launch are, Damien Heaney, Danny Dunne, Pat Kelly, Senator Darragh O'Brien, Nina Flynn, Angela Ball, Julie Griffin and Caitriona Dunne.

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We have everything you need for your home improvements, extensions, home energy, interior design, room make-overs, gardens, patios, lifestyle and so much more. Some of what you can expect at the Ideal Home's Spring Show in 2012 • Ideal Woman Zone • Ideal Dinner Parties Zone, • Extend, Retrofit & FREE Architects • Extension Advice Centre in association with The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland • DIY & Home Accessories • Furniture & Décor • Dulux FREE Interior Design Advice Centre - bring photos of your home, to avail of free advisory consultations with leading Interior Designers from the Institute of Designers in Ireland • ECO Expo – The Home Energy Show • Kitchens & Bathrooms The B&Q Ideal Home Show is more than a show, it’s an experience! Opening hours for the duration of the show are: Friday, 20th April: 2pm to 9.30pm Saturday, 21st April: 10.30am to 6pm Sunday, 22nd April: 10.30am to 6pm Check out www.idealhome.ie for all the latest information.

We are often asked: “What’s the best way of finding out whether a Doctor of Chiropractic can help my problem?” We believe the answer can be found in a complete Consultation and Examination, including sEMG scan, if appropriate. Procedures that could normally cost €100 or more.

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N A private consultation with the Doctor N sEMG scan, if necessary N A thorough spinal examination including orthopaedic and neurological tests N A confidential Report of our findings N An explanation of our treatment procedure if we determine Chiropractic can help you N A referral to the appropriate specialist if we determine Chiropractic cannot help you

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These symptoms are some of the Danger Signals:

• HEADACHES • LOWER BACK PAIN • NECK PAIN • WHIPLASH • SCOLIOSIS

• NUMBNESS OR PAIN IN LEGS • NUMBNESS IN ARMS AND HANDS • PAIN BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES

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A Comforting Hand At A Sensitive Time There is no doubt that the most stressful time we encounter in our lives is the death of a loved one. Be it a parent, a child, a family member or a close friend, this encounter with death is unavoidable. When we face the death of someone we love, we face an unspeakable loss. A future is mapped out for us where there will always be a large absence in our lives. In an attempt to minimise the impact of death, it is imperative to employ the service of an experienced and caring funeral director, who will not only provide the basic funeral requirements, but in many cases can provide much needed advice and information on

various counselling and bereavement supports. We need to feel that our great loss is understood and that there is someone capable of understanding and interpreting our precise needs. At this stressful and vulnerable time, McNally’s Funeral and Memorial Services in Balbriggan are ideally positioned to help to relieve you of this onerous burden and give you the complete and comprehensive service your loved one deserves. This non-denominational funeral home ticks all the

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are always welcome. It gives them great comfort and we are delighted to provide this service. They know we have helped them in their hour of need and they obviously feel comfortable with us,” he said. As the historic building was in a fairly dilapidated condition when Patrick and Monica took it over last year, it needed major refurbishment and redesign. This was done with great precision and imagination and it now caters for the needs of all. It is capable of holding 100 people in the main funeral room, where the coffin is located. There is also air conditioning and it is fitted with a sound system for both surround sound and microphones for service narration. The funeral room lends itself well to both religious

Patrick and Monica Hickey, with some of their funeral cars at the rear of the building.

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the old National Irish Bank premises. This iconic building, situated in the heart of Balbriggan, is an ideal location and has given the area a very welcome boost in the process, providing a convenient town centre location for this excellent company. What makes McNally’s Funeral and Memorial Services so different to any other funeral directors.? For starters, they are one of the longest established Funeral Directors in the entire country. They were founded in 1878 by Joseph Sweetman, until his death in 1894. The business was then taken over by James McNally until 1940, and was carried on by his wife, Mary until 1950. Her son, Sean then took over for the next 51 years, until 2001, when he retired. It was then that Patrick Hickey, a native of Balrothery purchased the business and has managed the firm as McNally’s ever since. Patrick, along with his wife, Monica have established a new branch to the business, having opened a Monumental and Memorials side to McNally’s. Their former premises on Market Green served the community of Balbriggan for 11 years. As a curious aside, the historic building on Drogheda Street, now occupied by McNally’s was

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built 13 years after the company was established, more than 130 years ago. Patrick and Monica are now celebrating their 11th year in charge of McNally’s. From a staff of two in the beginning, there are now seven employed, five full time and two part time. McNally’s are very particular about their staff. “We only employ staff of the highest calibre. Here we have a very simple motto when employing staff members. If they are not prepared to carry out a service for others, like it was for their own family, then they should not be working for McNally’s. We have caring staff who do the work required, but more importantly, are there before and after for advice and a listening ear. We work as a family for your family,” said Patrick. Staff members include Willie Kenny, Desmond Flynn, Sharon Tolan, Noel Tolan and Desmond Flynn Snr.

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Patrick spoke sensitively and caringly about how the company is developing. “ Throughout all these changes, the focus has always been on providing the very best service to the bereaved and the preparation of their deceased loved ones in a caring and professional way. We have also employed the most caring and helpful staff to assist you at ever y turn,” he said. He also emphasised the company’s commitment to being available after the funeral for further help and advice. “Many people drop in for a chat and they

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McNally Funeral Directors Mamma Mia Comes To Balbriggan Contact: Phone & Fax: 01-8416799 Mobile: 086 8291947 Evenings: 01-8413169 services or even humanitarian type services. That being, a funeral service which does not include religious building or structure of service. Made up of either music, poetry or speeches from family or friends, basically whatever the family decide is appropriate to their needs. The entire refurbishment has been done with nothing left to chance. The male and female toilet areas are suitable for people with disabilities and there are baby changing facilities in both. This attention to detail is something that places the client at the heart of the additional inscriptions to existing stones. The shop operation and is typical of what can be expected at supplies a large amount of grave accessories, from granite pieces such as hearts, scrolls, teddies, vases, McNally’s. The company also supplies and erects headstones, solar lights to statues, silk flowers and candles. with a showroom on site. They also restore old head- McNally’s will also take care of insertions to local and stones and grave surrounds. they can also provide national newspapers and radio stations for death notices and month’s minds. Also included in their wide range are memorial cards, including Thank You cards, book markers, wallet cards and key rings. Silk flowers can also be provided. McNally’s will assist families to pick a funeral plan to suit their budgets and give advice on grants, such as bereavement grants, death benefit and exceptional needs payments. Patrick insisted on using only local trades people in the refurbishment of the old building. Local companies involved included Larry Kiernan Plant Hire, Martin Weldon Painters, Noel Gibbs Electrical. “Joe Curtis provided most of the beautiful black and white images, which were mounted by Alan Crilly,” said Patrick. Other local companies which provided services included, Marian Flynn from Liberty Interiors, Alo Gildea of Balbriggan Aluminium. Kelly Doors, Rafters who provided the carpets. The hardware was provided by EEC Hardware and Corrs Hardware, while Kevin Prout put in the security system. Matt Dwyer was the roofer, and Martin Delahan provided the welding services. It will be of great comfort and consolation to know that a company that has the wealth of experience, knowledge and caring approach of McNally’s, will now be looking after your loved one. Their professional staff are expertly trained to ensure that every minute detail is not overlooked. The last thing you need to worry about now are the time consuming and onerous details that accompany a funeral. All this is handled with the greatest sensitivity by McNally’s highly professional staff. Knowing that you have nothing to plan is a source of great consolation at a time when your focus needs to be elsewhere.

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Balbriggan Community College presents the popular musical, Mamma Mia in the Bracken Court Hotel tonight, Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th April at 8pm Here’s your opportunity for a good old sing song and a boogie in your seat, whilst you’re at it - audience participation is encouraged. The amazing, dedicated and energetic students of Balbriggan Community College, utilising their unique and infectious musical stylings, are delighted to bring to you this world famous musical. The students have really enjoyed working together and have been praised by their teachers Ciara Grant, Orlagh O’Neill, Sarah Guilfoyle and Barbara

The cast, crew and teachers of Balbriggan Community College are pictured taking a break from rehearsals for their upcoming musical, Mamma Mia in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan.

Healy for their commitment and enthusiasm. Rehearsals have been in full swing during the Easter holidays and despite the short preparation time and limited budget an

upbeat, feel good night’s entertainment will once again be enjoyed by lucky audiences. Tickets can be purchased by ringing 089 4297435 or on the

door each night. Adult tickets cost €10 Euro, student/OAP €7, while children under 12 are five euro, with a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 costing €25.

“Dial M For Murder” At Millbank Theatre

Edel Clarke (left) was out in Wrights in Malahide recently to celebrate her return home from New York. She is pictured here with Louise Doyle.

The Millbank Theatre, Rush, presents “Dial M for Murder”, opening on 25th April and running until 19th May inclusive at 8.30pm. Dial M for Murder was a hit on the stage and a successful film, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The plot surrounds British tennis pro, Tony Wendice who suspects that his wealthy wife, Margot is fooling around with handsome American, Max. Tony blackmails a disgraced former army comrade, Captain Lesgate into murdering Margot and making it look like the work of a burglar. But Tony’s carefully mapped-out scheme does not take into account the notion that Margot might fight back and kill her assailant. When Inspector Hubbard investigates, Tony improvises quickly, subtly planting the suggestion that his wife has committed first-degree murder. Make sure you don’t miss out on this gripping drama. It promises to be a deadly night’s entertainment for all.

Unwanted Clothes Required For Local Charity Friends of Autism and ADHD, is a charity shop, with branches located on Clonard Street, Balbriggan and Thomas Hand Street, Skerries. Proceeds from the shops have been used to fund 20 assessments which

Snippet Balbriggan Book Club The Balbriggan and Surrounding Area Book Club meet on the First Tuesday of every Month in the Bracken Court Hotel at 7pm. All ages are welcome. If you would like to get more information on the group and meetings you can join the Meetup Group (which is free of charge ) on www.meetup.com/bal briggan-book-club.

took place during March. Proceeds from the shops go towards the cost of funding an Advocacy worker, who will support all people in the community with a disability. Without the support of the Advocacy worker, many people

and their families within the community can feel isolated. The Advocacy worker offers not only support and advice. but also a friendly voice on the other end of the phone. They will gladly accept any unwanted clothes, shoes, books, or bric a brac and furniture that you don’t need any more. Contact the shops for further information.

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Skerries Towns innovative ‘Adopt-a-patch’ scheme is going well in its second year of operation.The Tidy Towns committee is very pleased with the response to the second year of the scheme and it has a commitment from most of its volunteers to take on their ‘patches’ again this year. Patches still in need of minders are along the bus route by the re-cycling bins and down past Kelly’s Bay. Extra help is also needed for areas within Kelly’s Bay and Townspark and for lanes off Hillside. Details of the scheme can be found on the flyer available in Supervalu, or contact the committee directly by phoning Frances Owens on 087241 7017.

Council bosses are trying to stop teenagers hanging around street corners - by using special lights that show up their spots. The special acne lights being used in Cardiff give off a pink glow that exaggerates any spots or blemishes on people's faces. Officials hope the lamps will slash the numbers of youths loitering in an area blighted by antisocial behaviour.

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A Hair-Raising Day For Donabate School The pupils and teachers from Donabate/Portrane Educate Together were all overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm for their recent Shave or Dye event. The event was a fantastic success, around 485 of the school’s pupils arrived for school with crazy hair and their school yard was filled with every colour and style imaginable. Elaine Gillespie from the irish Cancer Society came out to visit and enjoy the festivities and the school

was also featured live on the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show. The school’s voluntary ‘victims’ had their hair transformed and if this wasn’t enough the staffroom became a hair salon for the day and the remaining staff (and some of their children!) got sprayed, teased and back combed to perfection. All parents and children embraced the idea so the schoolyard was a vision to behold with over 500 crazy hair dos! They also celebrated with a Crazy Hair Shake and Wake which went down a treat. As well as that, two brave dads agreed to be shaved in front of their sons’ classes. All in all, it was a very hair-raising experience for the school!

Charity Designer Sale In Malahide Vincent’s Charity shop in Malahide will have a designer sale on Thursday April 19th from 12 noon. Make sure you get there, as there are always bargains available.

Cameras At The Ready The Portmarnock Camera Club has arrived! The group will be meeting in the PSLC every second Wednesday and all are welcome! From beginners to experts, anyone who has an interest in taking photographs will find the group very enjoyable. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Stepping Out’s Zumba Fitness This month, Ireland’s largest dance fitness company, Stepping Out are launching the course which is designed to lead you into the summer in great shape. And as you expect from the people who brought you Salsa Slims the emphasis is very much on making fitness fun but still getting you the results you want. Stepping Out founder, Sharon Tinkler tells us: “In Stepping Out, we are very attuned to what our customers want and we have devised all our courses to meet those expectations. They do want results but

it has to be enjoyable. We see so many people making a huge difference to their lives through the Stepping Out courses. People who felt they had tried everything and nothing else had worked for them. Weight loss, improved fitness, increased energy levels, changing body shape are all great but the classes are such a laugh it really improves your mood and helps you to get away from your stresses. For details of your local classes call 016205030 or log on to www.steppingout.ie

Pictured here are the Second Year CSPE class from Fingal Community College during a recent visit to Leinster House as part of their action project for CSPE. During the visit students watched a debate on education taking place in the Dail chamber with Education Minister Ruairi Quinn and experienced a vote taking place in the Seanad. Students had a question and answer session with Minister for Health James Reilly, Clare Daly, Brendan Ryan and Alan Farrell and topical issues such as bin charges and household charges were discussed. The students had a memorable day and some have indicated that they would like to become involved in politics through Dail na Nog since their visit.

Innovative Talk For Balbriggan Society Local man Michael McMahon recently represented the Balbriggan and District Historical Society at the Dublin City Library and Archive Local History Society Day in the Gilbert Library. Michael presented a reprise of his talk ‘Sinead De Valera – Balbriggan’s Daughter of Destiny’ and received a tremendous reception from the assembled audience of historians and interested parties. Michael also revealed a totally new insight into the woman behind the man who played such a key role in the events in and around the 1916 Rising. Michael was encouraged and cheered on by a number of members of the Balbriggan & District Historical Society including Chairman Brian Howley who commented: “We were delighted to have nominated Michael for this prestigious event and would like to thank him on behalf of all of the members of the Society for representing us and Balbriggan.”

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Jan 20 - Feb 18

The trick to dealing with perplexing situations is to act swiftly and decisively, yet to expect little in the way of response. By all indications take careful note of this advice - and act on it - for what takes place this week.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

You frequently spoil those you care about and often find it difficult to be tough with them. But as events transpire this week, certain issues simply cannot be ignored. Also, in all matters, the faster you act the better.

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Portmarnock School Wins Credit Union Quiz A palpable air of tension and excitement hung over the main hall of the RDS on 1st April last, as 100 teams of four schoolchildren from across the country battled it out in the grand final of the 21st All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz. Under the watchful eye of Marty Whelan,

quiz master for the day, St Helen’s Primary School from Portmarnock emerged joint winners in the Competition A (up to 11 years age category). Over the past six months, 25,000 children from all over Ireland took part in knock out stages at local and regional level in an effort to win a chance at competing at the national finals. That 25,000 was eventually whittled down to the 400 (100 teams of 4) who competed in the RDS. President of the ILCU, Jimmy Johnstone said: “A big congratulations to St Helen’s Primary School, who fought hard to become joint winners in Competition A. We are delighted to be here marking the 21st year of the quiz which has been our biggest yet.”

Mar 21 - Apr 20

As the week begins and you face unpleasant and in some cases unfair - power struggles, you become dispirited about getting issues resolved. In every case, persistance, combined with patience, wins the day.

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However time-consuming difficulties with others are, you must explore your options. Initially, this provides intriguing insights, but towards the end of the week you will be putting into practise what you learnt in the past.

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Jun 21 - Jul 22

Difficult as it may be, try not to take personally whatever happens earlier in the week. This will enable you to focus on the far more intriguing developments that are indicated in your signs as the week comes to an end.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

You’ve known for some time that you were going to have to confront certain individuals or situations, but the time never seemed right. Now, not only is it ideal, but your hand will be forced as the week progresses.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

If you come to feel this is a week to tidy up matters from the past, then you won’t mind dealing with the issues you face. In fact, you’ll be revealed once circumstances force you to confront certain situations.

Libra

Oct 23 - Nov 22

You’ve been cornered into making decisions that really aren’t your responsibility. And, whatever you do this week, someone will object. That being the case, the solution lies in being tough, and call it as you see it.

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HERCO FIXINGS LIMITED No April Fools Here. Pictured at the grand finals of the All Ireland Credit Union Schools Quiz at the RDS were (left to right) Jimmy Johnstone, President, Irish League of Credit Unions, team members (Christopher McFadden, Jamie O'Connor, Robert Richmond and Sean Carroll) from St Helen’s Primary School, Portmarnock and Marty Whelan.

Swords School Top Battery Recyclers Swords Educate Together has been named as the top participating North County school in the recent Go Recycle and Win Competition. The competition was run by ERP, Ireland’s only pan-European compliance scheme for electrical and electronic waste and waste battery recycling. The competition set the challenge to primary schools around the country to collect over one million batteries, with each school given a target based on the number of students in the school. Swords Educate Together had the highest collection rate in Fingal with each

student collecting an average of 1.8kg – the equivalent of over 100 AA batteries each! Almost 11,000 batteries were collected in total by the school which contributed to the collection target of one million batteries being exceeded by the participating schools around the country. In fact, enough batteries were collected to stretch from Swords to Bray! As the winning local school, Swords Educate Together were presented with a trophy and €250 book voucher by County Mayor, Cllr. Gerry McGuire. School principal, Fiona Rushe, said “The Go Recycle and Win competition was an effective and engaging way of educating our students about the importance of recycling, and they had great fun participating. We are delighted to be named local winners of the competition!”

Wacky World

Sep 23 - Oct 22

For weeks now you’ve been trying to get close ties or associates to agree to certain plans, but you’ve been frustrated. Try to be patient, indications are that events later in the week will play right into your hands.

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Nov 23 - Dec 21

You’ve been ignoring all doubts or anxieties for some time. Initially, you hoped you could sidestep them. But evasion becomes increasingly difficult when faced with developments as the week takes hold.

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Few things are more frustrating than having to deal with unfairly rigid circumstances or inflexible individuals. But you soon begin to see that change could help you take advantage of as yet undiscovered possibilities.

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Mary Fitzgerald- Swords Mary Fitzgerald from Swords is next up, hoping to take home the Dublin Rose of Tralee title. The lovely 20 year old is feeling a little nervous as she sits down to chat about the competition as her nomination was a total surprise. “My dad put me forward and I hadn’t a clue so I was a bit shocked when I got the call,” she told the County Leader. Mary lives at home with her parents and has three brothers, one sister and is

the baby in the family. She went to Holy Family and then onto Fingal Community College here in Swords, and is currently taking some time out from college, where she is studying Drama to focus on working and enjoy the Rose of Tralee festivities. “I’ve always loved acting and the whole business so it seemed a natural thing to focus on in college.” Mary has immersed herself in various acting groups; she attended the Gaiety School of Acting in Malahide and is currently an Assistant Stage

Manager with the Milbank Theatre in Rush. “I really enjoy the whole production side of things. I’m also planning to do a course in Theatrical Makeup which should be brilliant as well. I think it’s great to get a handle on all sides of the industry as I’m definitely looking to persue a career in the field in the future.” Mary has been involved in drama and performing from an early age. She attended Billy Barry Stage School and when she was seven years old, got a role in a Swedish movie, which was shot here in Dublin. “It was an absolutely fantastic experience, but as I was so young I didn’t appreciate it at the time. I had to wear this really heavy costume and shoot scenes with three boys, which I hated doing at the time,” she says laughing. “I had other offers afterwards but I was too young and didn’t want to persue things further until I was older.” Acting

seems to run in the family as Mary’s brother has also been involved in a few projects, most notably the hit series, ‘The Tudors.’ Mary and her mother Maureen are heavily involved in the Chernobyl charity. “I did a lot of work with my mother, who has been working with the charity for years. I would get involved in all the charity events and balls that they have, particularly when I was younger. They’re a great charity to work with.” Mary says that even though she was slightly taken aback by the surprise nomination, it would be amazing to be crowned the Dublin Rose: “It would really be brilliant to be crowned,” she said. “It would be something completely different and I’d get to meet lots of new people as well. It would be brilliant to have the experience to travel. I’m just going to enjoy being involved in the competition regardless of the outcome though,” she concluded.

Amie Doyle- Lusk Twenty four year old Amie Doyle from Lusk is next up for the Dublin Rose of Tralee. As she sits down to chat with us, it’s obvious that Aime is hugely excited to be involved with the festival this year. “It’s my second time around,” she says smiling. “I was nominated by my family last

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year but I couldn’t attend all the selection nights because of my job. So this time around, I want to be able to fully enjoy the festival and all the selection nights.” Amie attended Lusk Primary school and went onto Skerries Community College before attending college. After school, she went to a college on Grafton Street and did the Beauty Therapy course and following this, went on to do a course in Fashion Theatre and Media Make Up. "I always loved the creative aspect of school. Art, Speech and Drama, anything creative I wanted to do it. The transition to doing the beauty therapy was really natural for me as it's also creative and I've a l w a y s wanted to do it." Amie's one of four in the family and has a dog called Pepper. Her sister Grace also loves the R o s e festival.

Rosie Nixon - Rush Rosie Nixon from Rush is our next entry for the Dublin Rose of Tralee. The lovely 23 year old is thoroughly looking forward to entering the Rose festivities this year after her mother convinced her it would be a good thing to do: “We talked it over and I thought it would be a great festival to get involved with,” she said. “So I’ve just decided to go for it and enjoy the competition.” Rosie is the youngest of four siblings; she has two brothers and one sister and lives in Rush with her parents. She attended Rush National School and then went on to Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan. It was here that she was able to express her creative side which led her to taking up a Photography course in DIT afterward. “I’ve always been interested in the artistic side of things,” she told the County Leader. “I loved Art in school and I was always interested in things like singing. I was involved in the school musicals and the choir too. Then I did a couple of Art Portfolio courses before attending college. Photography always interested me so I decided to give it a go.” Though she is currently taking a gap year to focus on working, Rosie said the college course gave her a good idea of what to expect in the industry. “I

enjoyed it at first, though it was a lot more restrictive then I originally thought it would be. I wanted to have more freedom in terms of what I could create so I decided to take the year out to really see which area I wanted to focus on.” Rosie currently works at Rush Credit Union, who are also sponsoring her for the festival this year. “I’ve been working there for quite a few years, it’s a great place to work. It would be lovely to represent them at the festival as they really serve the community of Rush.” An upbeat Rosie eagerly goes on to say how she is participating in this year’s Mini Marathon, something she’s never attempted before. “I’ve always wanted to do it and just thought I would finally give it a go this year. I’ve started my ‘training’ for it already but reckon I’ll be walking, not running on the day!” Rosie is doing the marathon all in aid of Cystic Fibrosis and be very appreciative of any support. You can log onto: www.mycharity.ie/event/ roise_nixon_minimarathon/ if you’d like to sponsor her. The rose hopeful enjoys some traditional pastimes as hobbies. “I love baking and am currently learning how to knit,” she says, laughing.

"I think she'd definitely love to do the festival in the future." The bright Lusk lady has just ventured out and recently opened her own business, a beauty salon called 'Álainn' (meaning 'beautiful' in Irish) in Rush, which she is feeling very positive about. "I decided to take the plunge three months ago and just get things up and running," she said. "It's early days yet, but its going very well. I'm just enjoying everything and trying to get as many contacts established as possible." Amie has always been interested in persuing beauty therapy for her career and loves having her own business. "I've been doing this for six years and opening my own salon is always something I wanted to do, I

just wasn't sure when I'd have the opportunity. So when the chance came up, I just took it straight away." It's a fantastic achievement, especially as Amie is as young as she is. Amie will be using Álainn as her sponsor for this year’s Rose. "I wasn't going to use the company initially, but as I'm just starting out, I think it would be a great way to get people familiar with the salon. All the products used are 100 per cent organic and I cover a range of treatments from Tan to Make Up, Nails, Facials and Waxing. " Amie does a lot of work with the charity Console, which focuses on Suicide Prevention. "I did a sky dive for them last year which raised €3,000. It was great fun, though I

“My mother has always been doing it, so I got some tips off her. It’s just something that I really enjoy doing.” Speaking about the Rose competition, Rosie said just to have the experience of doing it would be brilliant: “I’m just planning to really enjoy myself and have fun. It would be incredible to be crowned the Dublin Rose, but what I’m really hoping is that the contest will give me a firmer direction of where I want to go.” She finishes off by saying that her motto in life is to just be yourself: “To be yourself and just be happy is the best advice you can give to someone I think. So that’s exactly what I plan to do for the Rose; just be myself and have fun.” was terrified at the time," she says, laughing. "I also would love to go and volunteer in Africa with some of the Roses next year." Amie is even more excited to be involved in the Rose festivities this year and says that her reasons for entering the contest are still the same: "I've always wanted to be involved in the Rose, since I was very young. It's a big tradition in my house and we watch it every year. I had a ball last year and made great friends so I'm looking forward to really giving it my all this year. It would mean the world to me to be crowned the Dublin Rose but first off, it's all about getting involved and having fun so that's what I plan to do."

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Hope For Return Of Fry Model Railway Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) and Malahide councillor Anthony Lavin remain hopeful that the Fry Model Railway Museum will return to Malahide. Following the most recent discussions with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar TD, Farrell said that, “Cllr Lavin and I have engaged fully with the minister on this issue, to ensure that he is completely aware of dual benefit to housing the Fry Model Railway Museum in the historical Casino building. “We have gone to great lengths at every level to ensure that those

responsible for the future of the museum understand the unique options available to them to protect the future of both the museum and the Casino, thanks to the vision and generosity of a local donor, the late Michéal Gaffney. Lavin addressed the frustration of the situation, both as a councillor and a resident of Malahide, and said, “The Casino is an ideal location for the Railway Museum, and I believe its proximity to the DART station will encourage visitors of Malahide Castle to come towards the village for the benefit of local business and retailers. Farrell concluded by saying, “I hope that the board of Fáilte Ireland and CIE will review this truly unique situation and allow the display to come home to Malahide.”

Skerries Group Goes From Strength To Strength The hugely successful Community Harvest Group in Skerries is moving into its second year and looking to recruit new members for a successful 2012 growing season. Supporting locally and sustainably grown food, the Community Harvest Group started as a Sustainable Skerries project in 2010. Speaking to the County Leader, a group spokesperson said: “When it comes to sustainability and food, we feel it is all about having access to local sources of sustainable

food. As consumers, it is about us knowing where and how our food has been grown and that it is grown in a way that supports a healthy future for our families.” The Community Harvest Group is a community supporting agriculture initiative. When you join the group, every week during the growing season, May to December 2012, members receive a box of organic, locally grown, seasonal produce at the Skerries Farmers Market. As a member, you will pay a

monthly fee in advance so that the farmer has a secure market for his food. You will know where and how your food is grown, who grows it, and have the opportunity to visit the farm on member days. If you so wish, you can even help with the harvest and give you and your family an opportunity to take part in the growing process. A newsletter will be sent regularly keeping you involved in the happenings on the farm, sharing recipes, information on the vegetables and so on.

Make Your Town A ‘Cleaner Community’ The County Council is delighted to announce the launch of the Cleaner Communities Awards for 2012. Fingal Cleaner Communities is a countywide competition aiming to make our county a cleaner, greener place to live. The Awards reward residents, community groups and businesses for their efforts in maintaining a litter-free and well presented community or place of business. The council is now inviting entries to the Rosaleen de Jong (centre of back row) celebrated her 80th birthday with a party in the Cleaner Communities Awards for 2012 and Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on Easter Sunday, 8th April. Pictured enjoying the would particularly welcome further new entries party are, front row: Rachael McBride, Sarah-Rose de Jong, Ryan Pardeick and Grace Mc to the competition. Local businesses are Bride. Back row: Mark McBride, Lorraine de Jong, Gilbert de Jong, Adam de Jong, encouraged to enter. There is a broad range of Rosaleen de Jong, Laddie de Jong, Claire de Jong, Eimear McBride, Andrew de Jong and categories, so you can enter your home, your Pat Mc Bride. business, your housing estate or indeed even just part of your estate. The competition has been a great success since it started over thirty years ago and it is hoped that this year will be even better. The closing date for applications is Friday 25th May. For further information and full details of the competiPictured are the combined Malahide and Drogheda Indoor Bowls teams who played their annual Friendship fixture in St. tion, please contact Andrew's Parish Centre, Malahide recently. The fixture is played in alternate years at Malahide and Drogheda and was the council offices in started to mark the close ties and friendship that have historically existed between the communities in the two historic Swords. east coast towns. This year marks the 36th year of Indoor Bowling in Malahide.

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Tourism App Wins Competition Tourism app Discover Fingal was voted the winner of the County Council’s Apps4Fingal competition recently. The contest aimed to help the council show how using public data generates business and improvess access to local government. The Apps4Fingal competition run by the County Council invited developers to build mobile or online apps using public data. The aim was to create economic opportunities, making useful apps for the public to use. A tourism app, Discover Fingal, that helps visitors navigate local attrac-

tions picking up loyalty points along the way, has been voted the overall winner of the competition at a ceremony in Swords, hosted by County Mayor, Gerry McGuire. Other winners of a combined prize fund of €11,500 include a traffic app (Fingal Traffic View) combining live traffic cameras, traffic tweets, parking info and speed trap locations, an app that shows detailed planning applications (mypp.ie) on an interactive map and an app that plans a day out (Fingal Day Tripper) for visitors to the area The ideas award was given to an idea for an app (Fingal Deals app) that listed all deals available from local businesses in any part of the County. All winning apps can be broadened for national use.

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Inaugural Meeting Of Labour’s Malahide Branch The Labour Party’s new Malahide branch formally convened recently with the newly elected Chairperson, Susan Lohan declaring that “we are truly excited that Malahide now has a Labour branch of its own”. The new branch has been officially announced not long after the recent meeting of over 100 Labour Party supporters in the Grand Hotel, Malahide. It was addressed by Tánaiste and Party Leader, Eamon Gilmore. Lohan explains,

“Originally, Labour Party members from Malahide and Portmarnock shared both a constituency and branch. But when Portmarnock’s ‘Jack Clarke’ branch was changed to the Dublin North East constituency, it was decided that the interests of the communities would be better served by two separate branches”. The Malahide branch looks forward to liaising with the community and local representatives, Brendan Ryan TD, Cllr Peter Coyle and Cllr Cian O’Callaghan to address local issues such as the relocation of the Fry Model Railway and the after-hours closing of Malahide Garda Station, while at the same time promoting Labour policies of a national level.

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Rangers Celebrate 30 years River Valley Rangers Football Club will celebrate their 30th anniversary on April 28th at the River Valley Community Centre. Tickets are are €14 and for this you will get a roast dinner with entertainment provided by Eddie Marr. All are welcome to attend what will surely be a great night. For tickets and more information contact Terry on: 0872581342.

Pictured here at the recent DAA Cake and Book Sale are L-R: Kate Lawless, Nicola Radford and Maura Cassidy, who also organised the whole event.

Young Goalkeeper Needed It was a Family Night Out at the Old Schoolhouse in Swords recently for Pauline O'Connor, Gay Nolan and Lynn Rubbathan.

Holiday For Balbriggan Senior Citizens The Balbriggan Senior Citizens annual holiday away will take place to Westport, Co Mayo (The Castle Court Hotel) from Sunday, April 22nd to 26th (Four nights and five days). The cost, which covers transportation, accommodation and meals, is €350 per person - where required an additional single supplement will apply. A deposit of €50 is required as soon as possible to secure a place. For further informa-

tion please contact the group headquarters. The Balbriggan group invite all senior citizens over the age of 60 to drop-in to the Senior Citizens Hall, High Street, any weekday morning from 10.00 a.m. - 12 noon for a chat, cup of tea, read the papers, watch television or enjoy any of the activities taking place in the centre. The weekly bingo sessions also take place on Tuesdays in the Senior Citizens Hall at 8.30 p.m. You do not have to be a senior citizen to attend the bingo. Remember to please get in touch as soon as possible if you wish to go on the trip.

Malahide United’s Under 9A team is looking for a goalkeeper. The child must be born in 2003. This is a great opportunity for your child to get active, make new friends and have fun. Phone 087-2667371 for more information.

Join The Choir Pictured here at the launch of the IPPA Happy Faces Day campaign in support of the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation are L-R: Jonathan Irwin, Jack and Jill Founder, Miriam O’Callaghan and Tanya Crosbie.

Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt Club The Easter competition, which was kindly sponsored by Gerrardstown Stud produced a first time Club major winner and runner up. Easter Major winner, Frank Hughes

Debs Fair In Balbriggan A Debs Fair will be held in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on Tuesday, 24th April from 7.00pm to 9.30pm. This event is designed to benefit and offer local businesses a unique advertising opportunity that will feature some of their exceptional services directly to customers. The aim of this event is to generate business, for local businesses in the area, bringing you and

scored a net 42, with runner up, Martin Cullen on net 48. Top lady was Irene Parkinson and congratulations to Nick Savage with a hole in one on the 18th. Members are reminded that membership renewals are now due and new members welcome. Closing date is 30th June.

your company face to face with new and old clients at this event. Event organiser, Noel Greene is a photographer, specialising in Events and Portraits for the last 15 years. He has decided to put on an event night and has teamed up with the Bracken Court Hotel and together, they have planned this Debs Fair, Throughout this event, each business will have the opportunity to set up their own stand, displaying their latest products, giving new and older clients as much information about your business skills and talents. Further information is available by calling 086 1654693

Volunteers are required to assist with the opening of a Foróige Club for young people in the Drynam/Kinsealy area. Foróige is the largest youth development organisation in the country. There are currently 75 Foróige Clubs in Dublin. Foróige clubs provide a social outlet for young people aged 12 and over. Activities are based on the members’ interests and needs. Club members get to learn and

develop a variety of new skills and talents. Clubs are very much rooted in the local community. Without the support and help of adults from the area, the club cannot open. Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and have an interest in helping young people achieve for themselves and reach their potential. Volunteering with Foróige is a great way of getting involved in your local area and doing something positive with your spare time. Please contact Bryan Gavin, Regional Youth Officer on 086-8519639 for further details.

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Second Police Forum Meeting In Balbriggan The Balbriggan Community Policing Forum second public meeting for 2012 will be brought forward and will be held one month earlier than scheduled on Monday 23rd April from 8pm to 9.30pm in the Town Hall in Balbriggan. Many residents of Balbriggan are very concerned over the increase in break-ins to both private and residential properties in the area in particular over the past few weeks. On the 23rd March, Balbriggan Community Policing Forum relayed an important message to all residents from the Balbriggan Garda Station

which stated that they are fully aware of the increase in Burglaries in particular over the past number of weeks.The next public meeting will give the residents of Balbriggan and Balrothery an opportunity to come along and bring their issues of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour to the appropriate authorities. Public meetings are attended by An Garda Siochana, and action is taken on the issues that are brought up at the meetings and feedback is given by the County Council at the follow on meeting.

Fun Run At Malahide Castle There will be a 4k Fun Run at Malahide Castle on April 28th, starting at 1pm in front of the Castle. The event is in aid of two local charities, The Laura Brennan Charitable Trust and The Ross Nugent Foundation. Participants will complete a lap of the

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Recent published deaths from the North County KENNA (nee Kearns) (Flemington, Balscadden) – Alice; wife of the late James Kenna; deeply regretted by her loving son Jimmy, daughters Mary, Josephine and Nuala, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sonsin-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephews, relatives and friends. O’CONNOR (nee Keegan) (Balbriggan) – May; in her 95th year, (peacefully), at Hamilton Park Nursing Home, surrounded by her family and friends, beloved wife of the late Jack O’Connor; May will be sadly missed by her daughter Jean (Scanlan), granddaughters Jenny and Daire, grandson Jack, sister Doie, cousins Dink, Sheila, Maureen and Reggie, sister-in-law Eileen and freat friend Rita. O’CONNOR (Balrothery) – Rose; deeply regretted by her loving sisters Celine and Marie, niece Anne and family Paddy, Alan, John and Nichola, Lily and Senan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. BOHAN (Swords and Kilbeggan) – Celia; deeply regretted by her loving nieces, nephews, grandnephews, relatives and friends. BROSNAN (Balbriggan Co. Dublin and Goulin, Lispole, Co. Kerry) – Joseph (Paddy Joe); sadly missed by his brothers Micheal, Tony, Maitin, and Seamus, his sisters Eileen and Marian, sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends. LEVINS (nee Grimes of Skerries) (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin – Teresa; wife of the late Johnny Levins; deeply regretted by her loving daughter Ann (Terri Jones), sons Patrick, Donal and Aidan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren. NEARY (nee Kelly) (Lusk, Co. Dublin) – Bridget (Bree), loving wife of the late Leo (Snr) and mother of the late Ciaran; sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, motherin-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. McCARTHY (Swords) – Dr Frank; cherished husband of Mary and wonderful dad to Deirdre-Ann, Bairbre and Una; sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Michael, Gary and James,

his precious grandchildren Alice, Isabelle, Lucy, Nell, Gordon, Rosie, Amelia, David, Lilly, Dan and Toby, sisters, brothers, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives friends and patients. O’DONOGHUE (nee Tronson) (St Margaret’s) – Eileen; beloved wife of the late Jackie; deeply regretted by her loving children, John, Joe, Geraldine, Eugene, Vincent, Brendan and Colm, sisters Sadie and Kifty, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. KEOGH (Skerries) – Miriam Jude; sadly missed by her parents Jean and Patrick, partner Stephen, grandmother Jenny, extended family nad large circle of friends. D’ARCY (Skerries) – John (Sean); sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, children, children, grandchildren, extended family and large circle of friends. O’GORMAN (Portmarnock) –William; Beloved husband of the late Clare; very sadly; missed by his daughters Suzanne, Linda and Paula, sons-in-law Joe, Shane, Damian and grandchildren Conor, Karl, Sean and Shane, brother Pat, sisters Margaret, Maroe, Chrissie and Colette, sisterin-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends FERGUSON (Donacarney, Co Meath and formerly of Skerries) Willie, Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Conor, Ailish and Emmet; deeply regretted by his wife and family, his Brothers Tom and Peter, sisters Rose and Marie, his mother-in-law Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews nieces, relatives and friends. CLUSKEY (nee McDonnell) (Nevinstown, Swords) Mary, Beloved Wife of the late James; sadly missed by her loving children Ann, Kevin, Patrick, Rose, Catherine, Olive and Frances, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers, sisters, relatives and wide circle of friends. MCGRANE Patrick (Paddy) (late of Mooretown, Swords) Sadly missed by his neighbours and members of ALONE, Homemaker Service and Home Help.

Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask you for this very special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication. Never known to fail, L.K

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for Change Of Use from existing retail premises to use as restaurant/café and fast food Outlet/takeaway together with internal modifications, provision of extract flue to the rear and revised shopfront signage with external illumination, the proposal being part of the approved redevelopment (Planning Reference F10A/0267) to the Xtravsion Store, The Mall/Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicants: R. & J. Beshoff Fresh Fish Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for detached dwelling and associated site works on site to rear of existing dwelling at ‘Oak View’, Dublin Rd., Balbriggan, Co.Dublin with access via existing proposed upgraded entrance from existing cul de sac, with access road to side of existing house. Applicant: Michael Kenny. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I Paul Duke Intend to apply for Planning Permission for A. attic conversion incorporating dormer extension to side of existing hip end roof profile B. all associated site works at No. 68 Beverton Green, Donabate, 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 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 prescribed fee (20 euro) 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.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought for dormer type dwelling with biocycle waste water treatment unit and percolation area, with vehicular access from existing entrance which serves family home, together with all site ancillary at Magillstown, Swords, Co. Dublin for J. Dwyer. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of The Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We William and Carole O' Brien intend to apply for Planning Permission to enclose existing porch (circa. 2.5sq.m) and the provision of a concrete tiled pitched/hipped roof over existing flat roof to front and side of 81 Sonesta , 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 the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by the trustees of Malahide Cricket Club to erect an electronic scoreboard on the grounds of Malahide Cricket Club, Dublin Road, 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 I, David Browne intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at 23 Newhaven Bay, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the conversion of existing garage to habitable space, with new front window, brick façade, roof lights 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We, Edward & Elizabeth Fleming, have submitted “Additional Information” to the above named authority in relation to planning application Ref: F11B/0201 for proposed extensions to existing dwelling at Saucerstown House, Saucerstown, Swords, Co Dublin. The additional information relates to the upgrade of wastewater treatment system and amendments to elevations of proposed extensions and all ancillary works. The additional information and revised plans 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 normal opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the additional information may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of ¤20, within the period of 2 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this notice. Fingal County Council Planning permission is requested for a new single-storey extension to the front of existing two-storey dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks including resurfacing of driveway. at :- No. 4, Fancourt, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin . Signed:- Kilian & Mary Harford This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I Sharon Harris intend to apply for Planning Permission for Attic Conversion with Dormer Window to side and 2 No. Velux rooflights to the rear of existing dwelling at 58 Brides Glen Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application

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