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North and TD for much of Swords, Leo Varadkar said, “The Government has not made a decision about any of the major rail projects proposed for Dublin, including Metro North. Major transport projects are being assessed on their potential to stimulate the economy, create jobs, and provide important transport links. But the most important criterion will be affordability.

He continued, “Iarnród Éireann recently presented another alternative project to link Dublin city with the airport via a DART extension beyond Clongriffin. This is not a new proposal and has been raised before in a variety of forms. I have asked Iarnród Éireann to prepare a detailed business case for this project. No decisions will be taken before the review concludes in September,” he concluded.

Socialist TD, Clare Daly took a totally different view and was particularly dismissive of the proposed new DART extension to the airport.

“The idea of extending the DART line instead of building the Metro is a red herring. Such an extension would require major disruption to the DART service, but would not deliver the link between the city centre, Swords and the airport that Metro would.”

She said that the decision is likely to be made soon after the government’s jobs initiative and this ‘shovel ready’ project is set to create the very jobs the government is trying to create. Its a shame on the government ministers representing the area if Metro North does not go ahead.” Daly called for cross community support and said, “There needs to be major pressure put on from all sections of the community, business and residential alike to deliver a proper public transport link to the North County. Government TDs, including Minister for Health, James Reilly claim to be supportive of Metro North. Reilly said, “the project is terribly important in terms of the Continued on page 10

worrying surge of uncertainty continues to surround the delivery of the Metro North project, which is widely viewed locally as crucial to the economic recovery of the North County area. At present, there are three infrastructural projects in the pipeline for the city, one of which is Metro North, with only one likely to be given the go-ahead. The two others are a DART underground system and a link connecting the two Luas lines.

By Patrick Finnegan However, a fourth option has come to light in the shape of a DART link to the airport, which is seen as an attempt to pacify supporters of Metro North. The County Leader set about getting the feelings of the local representatives in the area about the possibility that Metro North may not go ahead. The results showed ‘concern’ and ‘support’ from government representatives without the passion which was displayed prior to the General Election. The case for Metro North is particularly compelling when one considers that it is the only project that has planning permission secured and money already spent on it. The cost benefit analysis shows it to be a most cost effective project, returning €2 for every €1 spent on it.

Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber was very forthright in his views when he told the County Leader, “Metro North is the only public transport proposal with a clear economic plan attached to it. What is needed now is courageous leadership to give the Dublin City region an interconnected public transport plan that will service the people of the area for the next 30 years and beyond. The Government must make the right decision for the right reasons. The Chamber calls on the Government to be daring and be bold in your decisions and history will prove you right,” he said.

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Local Communities Receive Grants From EirGrid Energy company Eirgrid has had a controversial year in the North County, as works continue to lay new pipelines to ensure a constant electricity supply to the area. Now those pipelines are almost ready, the company has made charitable donations to community groups spread across the area totalling €125,000.

By Bob McKenzie Speaking to the County Leader, Sean Meagher, Eirgrid Project manager said “ We are delighted to be able to financially benefit the community in this way. We ran a competition with the County Council for groups to apply for funding and this is part of our strategy of giving something back to the

safety equipment which will get plenty of use over the next few years.”

Foroige Youth service also received a grant of €4,000 and that will be used to set up a youth café in Rush.

Derval Cumiskey says “it is a long overdue windfall for the area’s youth. We have been waiting a long time to get this going and it is great news. We have the

Graduation Of New Counsellors A total of 13 new counsellors have successfully graduated from a three and half year long course at B.A.S.E, in Brackenstown, Swords. The 13 graduates of the Humanistic Counselling Diploma now bring the total number of graduate counsellors working for community based, Fingal Counselling Service to 31. The Counselling Service provides confidential counselling to couples and individuals in a safe environment, where clients are supported and helped while they are working through their difficulties.

Fingal Counselling Service was set up by B.A.S.E back in 1996 in response to tragic losses to the local community involving suicide and bereavement. The need for this service is greater now than ever before. A core group of the most experienced counsellors have also completed a Diploma course in Suicideology in order to meet the vital need for specialised counselling for individuals and families affected by suicide. The Service works closely with Fingal Bereaved by Suicide Support Service.

The Counselling Service can be contacted at B.A.S.E Resource Centre, Brackenstown, Swords on 8902596, Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.

Pictured at the Graduation Ceremony for Fingal Counselling Service are L-R, Marie Bryce, Treasurer of BASE and Fingal Counselling Service and far right is Trish Curtis Chairperson of Fingal Counselling Service with the new graduates. Back Row L-R, Breffni Smith, Lorraine Kearns, June Walsh, Lynn McGlynn, Dionne Kaffrey, Karen Murphy and Linda Dwyer. Front Row L-R, Colette Gough, Catriona Pic: JR O'Leary, Rosemary Branagan, Rita Nannery and Ann Murphy.

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Pictured at the awarding of community grants bt Eirgrid at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan recently are L-R, Eirgrid Project Director, John Fitzgerald, County Mayor Ken Farrell and Eirgrid Manager Sean Meagher.

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The grants were presented

by EirGrid Project Director, John Fitzgerald and County Mayor, Ken Farrell at a reception in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan.

The event, hosted by EirGrid, was attended by over 70 people. The evening was very enjoyable, with great excitement about the projects that will now be possible as a result of the funding from EirGrid.

communities where we are building a long term sustainable business.”

Among the recipients were the 34th Dublin Scouting Group in Ballyboughal.

Eilis O’Friel said that “they were spending their €2,000 on equipment which would get plenty of use in the future while also teaching the kids very valuable lessons. “We are running a water skills and water safety course and will be investing in kayaks and

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A Tractor Run is being held in aid of Balscadden Church Refurbishment Fund on Sunday 29th May, departing at 12 noon.

Assembly will be in Halligan’s Field from 11am onwards. This is a very popular event which attracted 120 tractors last year. The route this year is Balscadden, Clonard Cross, Balbriggan, Julianstown,

Bellewstown, where there will be a refreshments stop, on to Stamullen and then finish with further refreshments in Halligan’s Field, Balscadden. There will be entertainment in the field during the Tractor Run, including Irish dancing and a cake stall.

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Blessing Of The Boats In Rush

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reinforced our understanding of how unpredictable and dangerous the sea can be. St Maur’s Pipe Band were out in force and provided very pleasant musical entertainment for the large gathering. Rush Sailing Club is thriving and caters for 60 juniors who meet every Tuesday and Thursday, with three or four classes each night. One of their members, Aine Carroll won the Instructor of the Year award by the Irish Sailing Association this year. This thriving club was established in 1954 and was built by members through volunteerism and is a wonderful example of community spirit in the area.

The annual Blessing of the Boats took place at Rush Sailing Club on Sunday 8th May last. The ceremony was conducted by local priest, Fr Kieran Coughlan PP, Rush on a particularly blustery day. Normally the priest would visit the boats to administer the blessings, but weather conditions dictated that the blessing took place nearer to the sanctuary of the clubhouse. It was a particularly poignant ceremony in light of the recent tragedy in Skerries and Father Coughlan remembered the lost fishermen, Ronan Browne and David Gilsenan. The blustery wind was a reminder that people use Pictured at the Blessing of the Boats at Rush Sailing Club on Sunday 8th May last the sea as a livelihood, as are L-R, Aine Carroll, Maurice McCrum, Ronan Duff, Pat Kennelly, Eoin Gormley, well as for pleasure and Fergus de Faoite and club secretary, Jacqui McCrum.

Plans Submitted For Kinsealy Baptist Church A new church could be coming closer to fruition after details of a planned complex were submitted to the Council. The trustees of Swords Baptist Church are seeking planning permission for a new 1,636 sqm, two level church development and car park on Feltrim Road. The Council were the former owners of the 0.78 hectare site before it was sold to the church. The site is located beside Scoil an Duinninigh, where a new two storey building is under construction at present. The design

By Leslie Murphy of the church provides for a large central auditorium in the form of an octagon, which includes 366 seating spaces. Upstairs will have meeting rooms, a youth room, kitchen areas, counselling rooms, administration offices and toilets. There are 10 parking spaces planned at the site and a further 129 to be provided by the council. The site is zoned ‘green belt’, although places of worship are permissible once they are near local

towns or villages. The Council requested additional information in January, seeking clarification over a number of areas, which have since been lodged. The Council has received information regarding sewer connections, flooding concerns, storm water management systems, surface drainage scheme and also details of a planned rainwater harvesting system. A crèche and play school may also be housed in the building and particulars of this are also sought, along with a revised site layout plan regarding a query over parking layout and paving in the area.

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Butler Slams Council Over Ridgewood Pitches Delay

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he County Council has requested additional information with regard to the proposed dressing room facility at Ridgewood. This, according to local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), “is holding up our attempts to get St. Finian’s GAA Club, River Valley in there, playing on the new full size and junior pitches as soon as possible.”

Butler continued, “This is very frustrating as the original application was lodged back in February and now it could be the middle of June before they finally get the go ahead to start building the dressing rooms. Cllr Anne Devitt and I have requested the council to reconsider their decision and take the pitches in charge, even though the dressing rooms are not built yet, thus enabling St Finian’s to use the big pitch at least. I will continue to press for this,” he said.

As the local authority has unfortunately linked the completion of the dressing rooms to the taking in charge of the new pitches, this is not helping to push this project along. He continued, “In my opinion they should take the pitches in charge now and do everything they can to speed up the planning permission

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being given for the dressing rooms. The council have confirmed that the pitches are ready for use and it is frus-

3 to allow St. Finian’s make use of the pitches before they are taken into the charge of the council, but unfortunately this is not an option that can be considered for security and insurance reasons.”

Public liability insurance would also be an issue. MKN have confirmed that if the local authority wants to take the pitches in charge prior to the dressing rooms being built, then this can be easily facilitated and once the permission comes through for the dressing rooms and the necessary services are in place, that they would then build the dressing rooms under licence from the

Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) is pictured beside the locked gates to the new Ridgewood pitches.

trating that St. Finian’s look like they have to wait until the autumn before they can be used. “I asked the developers, MKN if it was possible

Council. “I will continue to raise this issue and to do my best to get these pitches taken in charge as soon as possible,” concluded Butler.

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He showed great talent and determination.

Exploding from the National Aquatic blocks, he got stronger Centre recently. Sean, as each race progressed. from the Aer Lingus Swim Club, achieved qualifying times in both the 200m and 400m individual medleys for the event which will take place in Turkey.

He completes an elite group of seven Irish swimmers travelling to the competition in July.

This is no mean feat for the 15 year old who lives in Donabate. Sean has been swimming with the Aer Lingus team since he was eight years old.

He’s currently a transition year student at Sean O'Brien P o r t m a r n o c k Combining tempo and Community School. speed, he displayed a Sean has overcome a dedication to the sport series of injuries during that his younger team the season making his mates seek to emulate. achievements even

Daly Condemns Appalling Water Service In Naul

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ocialist Party TD Clare Daly has condemned the ongoing disruption to the water supply in parts of north county Dublin, particularly around Naul.

Clare Daly said “The By Patrick Finnegan total abandonment of the community in families and rural and around Naul in businesses this is a relation to the disaster. ongoing disruption Clearly a case has to to the water supply be made for emeris absolutely unac- gency works to be to ceptable and would undertaken not be tolerated address the probanywhere else. This lems with the resercommunity is being voir. Much play was left in almost third made during the world conditions, election about voting without a regular for a Minister in and uninterrupted Dublin North, well, water supply. now we have one.

Almost every other Residents cannot day now the supply keep dealing with nightmare. is down. For homes, this Enough is really here. This Great Pitch And Putt In Ballyboughal enough community has Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt Club held a very successful outing on Sunday 8th May last. The day was perfect for pitch and putt, with glorious sunshine and strong winds. This was great challenging weather which attracted an excellent turn out of 43 players. The competition over the day produced some very close scores. The Charlie Mulvaney Memorial Cup was kindly sponsored by the Mulvaney family. The winner was Nick Savage with a nett 47. The runner up was Ann Ryan. Nearest the pin with a hole in one on the 18th was also Nick Savage. Can’t get much closer than that!

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taken more than they ever should and the issues must be addressed as a priority.”

A furious Daly continued, “With the experiences that people had last Christmas and the

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frequency of water outages over the past two years, residents are experiencing serious inse-

curity of access to the water that they need, which has to be addressed.”

She continued, “Emergency action has to be taken. If these problems are to be solved on a long term basis, the government must provide funding.

Instead of wasting millions on a programme to install water meters in households, resources have to be provided for the repair of the archaic network in our areas that desperately need it. The idea that people cannot rely on an uninterrupted water supply is an absolute scandal, which must end,” she concluded.

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Jeff Nwodo, second from the left, made his Holy Communion in Donabate recently. He is pictured here with his family, Christopher Mtshali (father), Chinonye Nwodo (mother) and brothers Stanley and Kingsley. CL

Chloe Fox is pictured with her parents, Richard and Paula Fox and brothers Dylan and Conor Fox after making her Holy Communion in St Maur's Church, Rush.

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It was Ellie Clarke's First Holy Communion at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan recently. She is pictured here with grandmother Maureen Brady, and parents, Maria and Garry Clarke.

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Lee Farrell, who made his Holy Communion in Donabate recently is pictured with his mother, Sabrina CL Farrell and sister, Nicole.

Michael Lawrence is pictured with his parents, Michael and Lisa Lawrence and brothers, Jonathan and Tom on his Holy Communion JR Day at St.Maurs Church in Rush.

Jade Clarke with her parents Amanda and Bernard Clarke, brother Corey and little sister Haley at her Holy Communion at St.Maurs Church in Rush. JR

Sean O'Neill from St. Patrick’s Boys’ National School, Donabate made his Holy Communion recently. He is pictured here with his mother, Pauline ONeill. his grandmother, Nan O'Neill and sister Lorna.

CL Tiarnan O'Conghcile from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe in Swords is pictured with his parents, Uinsion ó Conghcile and Cronagh Conghcile and sister Muireann Ní Conghcile at his First Holy Communion recently.

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Cliona Cathcart made her First Holy Communion at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan recently. She is pictured here with her family, father Jeff, mother Emily and brothers, Rian and Odhran.

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Aoife Farrell is pictured with her parents, Edel and David Farrell and brother and sister, Oran and Rebecca after making her First Holy Communion recently. JR

Chloe Gilmartin pictured at her Holy Communion in Rush with her teacher, Mr Kevin Sheehy from St.Catherines National School.

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Ava Poppy Moore is pictured with her parents, Ian Moore and Nicky Grendon at her Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe Holy Communion Day in St Cronan's Church, Brackenstown.

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Ciaran McCabe is pictured with his parents, Sheena and Derek McCabe and sisters, Aoife and Aisling McCabe at his First Communion Day in Brackenstown Church in Swords. JR

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Laura Kane made her First Holy Communion at St Cronan's Church, Brackenstown recently. She is pictured here with her parents, Siobhan and Michael Kane and her sister, Clodagh Kane. JR

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Gerry Keogh, Chief Fire Officer said, “We are confident in the knowledge that we can now provide an Emergency ambulance and Paramedic service second to none, of which we are very proud.”

The Dublin Airport Fire Service, from as far back as the 1940’s, has provided an ambulance service, which over the years has provided essential care for those who required it within the Airport campus.

This included passengers, crew, airport employees and ancillary services that required assistance whether it is

medical or traumatic.

In recent years the need for a highly trained professional medical response has become a necessity at the Airport.

In the early days, training for ambulance crews was limited to first aid training, advanced ambulance and later emergency first response training.

As an ambulance service the Dublin Airport Fire Service are now governed by the Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC).

This organisation oversees the training and educational standards of all pre hospital emergency care professionals. To this end, management at Dublin Airport Fire Service embarked on an

Clothing Collection Fundraiser In River Valley St Finian’s GAA Club in River Valley has decided to hold a clothing collection.

Following the success of their last collection, another date has been fixed for Saturday June 11th.

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a m b i t i o u s programme to train a m b u l a n c e personnel to the state required standards or Paramedic standard.

Successful candidates were required to enter a two year i n t e r n s h i p p r o g r a m m e .

Students were required to complete a comprehensive portfolio, which included an academic and practical phase. On completion, candidates were required to sit and be successful in an examination that allowed them to continue with the training.

On completion of all aspects of training, students sat their final exams and those who were successful were then placed on the official paramedic register.

your clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, old duvets, pillows, towels, including bags, shoes belts and soft toys.

Clothes can be dropped off to clubhouse from Tuesday 7th June until Friday 10th June from 7.30pm to 9 pm and Saturday 11th June from 10.30 am until 12:30 pm. All bags will be collected at 1.30. This is a great fundraiser with minimum input and your support would be very welcome.

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Love Story In Drogheda To celebrate their second anniversary, Gael Force Dance will be running at the TLT Concert Hall, Drogheda from the 19th to 25th of September, with matinee shows on the 23rd and 25th. The show is a love story which will certainly hold the attention of the audience.

Cuan had always felt content with life on his farm and was well respected by all who knew him. His marriage to his childhood sweetheart made his life complete. Aisling knew she would end up marrying Cuan.

She had often imagined herself with Lorcan. She loved his wild-

ness and free spirit, but he had never shown any interest in her.

Lorcan couldn’t have been more different from his brother Cuan.

He was a dreamer. Rhiannon, the dark and mysterious beauty who had returned with Lorcan from his last trip abroad. She loved Lorcan with a jealous obsession and was determined to team him to marriage.

Only after the ultimate tragedy are the brothers reunited once more.

Tickets €25 each plus booking fee. If you book before June 15th you can avail of a special offer ticket price of only €20 each plus booking fee. Tickets are now on sale from the TLT box office on 041 9878560 or online at www.theTLT.ie

Pictured at the opening night of Mangan’s pub in Church Street in Skerries are entertainer Sonny Knowles, who performed on the night, proprietor Steven Mangan and Liam Littlewood.

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Balbriggan Seeks Triathlon Contenders Do you fancy entering into the Balbriggan Summerfest Triathlon?

Well now is your chance. Registration is now underway and Fingal Tri, in cooperation with Balbriggan Summerfest and the Town Council host this great event. A sprint distance triathlon will take place on Saturday May 28th, starting at 11am on the beachfront in Balbriggan. Competitors will have to complete a 750m open water swim, a 20 km cycle and a 5 km run. Places are limited so don’t delay, log onto www.balbriggansummerfest.com and get involved in this great competition.

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Success For Balbriggan TaeKwon-Do Academy

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the club’s pursuit of All jewellery repaired excellence that none of in-house by Anthony. the competitors ~~ returned empty handed, Why not have your particularly excelling in engagement and wedding rings patterns. Hopefully this designed uniquely for you success will be emulated in the upcoming IUTF Cork Jewellers Open Championships, Goldsmith, 30 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan being held mid-May. Anthony Murphy Tel: 8413670 The club ended the first four months of the year To Advertise In North County Dublin’s with an extremely No.1 Local Newspaper successful grading, with 25 students graded on Pictured are members of Balbriggan TaeKwon-Do Academy who received their Grading certificates recently.

Call: 01-8•400•200 the day and all were the senior students, this successful, which was a truly entailed them breaking remarkable achievement. boards using a variety of The students were asked to strikes. The students were perform their designated then presented with their patterns as well as demoncertificate of competence by strate their knowledge of the Mr Faulkner and Mr Paul strikes and blocks used Carroll, 2nd Degree Black within TaeKwon-Do. There belt. was also an impressive demonstration of power by ON ALL GUTTERS & FASCIA INSTALLATIONS 7.00 pm. As much support as possible is needed and Do your gutters or fascia no time is too short. The The Tidy Towns to get Rush back looking The Committee are committee are doing great need to be replaced? committee in Rush are it’s best. The big clean up appealing for helpers over work but there is a lot of If so, now is the time to avail of this special offer to enhance determined to make this kicked off last Saturday the coming months. There work to do and they want the appearance and value of your home. year a special one for the week, 7th May with will be a Tidy Towns Rush looking it’s best for seaside town and they are approximately 30 people clean up every second the year ahead.

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McLoughlin, Kay Fox and Noel Fox. Pic: EMcQ It has certainly been a busy year for the Balbriggan TaeKwon-Do Academy so far. The club started the year with the procurement of a new dedicated training hall. The new academy hall is located over Trax Cafe, on Station Street just in front of the train station. There are now classes for tots, prep, junior and seniors, plus new Ladies Kickboxing Boot camp classes, every Monday and Thursday.

The club have acquired the services of 5th Degree Black belt, James Faulkner, a very experienced, and successful, international coach and umpire.

April saw the addition of some new medals to the Club’s trophy cabinet courtesy of the Leinster Championships held recently in Athlone. It is testament to

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development of Dublin North and indeed the city, with its potential for jobs in construction and the possibility of over 30,000 jobs. The business case is irrefutable – for every euro spent, two euros will be made. I have been expressing those views and will continue to do so at Cabinet as well.”

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urge all those interested in delivering Metro North to continue making representations to the Minister on this matter”.

Fianna Fail senator, Darragh O’Brien was equally outspoken in favour of the project. “The cost of infrastructure and construction has come down significantly. This is the time to build and invest in critical infrastructure that will deliver a real economic and employment return. The irony is the government is

launching a jobs initiative this week and at the same time is refusing to proceed with this job creation project. This will not be lost on the businesses who have located in North Dublin in anticipation of this investment and some businesses which have already been levied to take account of their location along the proposed Metro line. Minister Varadkar has refused to sign-off on the enabling works which would immediately create 260 jobs. Indeed the County Council has invested heavily in the Metro project and is fully committed to it. The deputy leader of Fine Gael, Dr. James Reilly, is a senior member of the Cabinet. I am calling on Minister Reilly to ensure there is no further delay to Metro North, or as most people now fear, that it is not scrapped,” concluded O’Brien.

With such a ground swell of positivity surrounding the benefits of Metro North and an excellent cost benefit analysis outcome, it will be difficult to face the electorate, should Metro North fall by the wayside.

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Skerries RNLI Are All Systems Go Skerries RNLI Lifeboat crew are getting ready for the season ahead. Though the Volunteer crew have not been called out very often over the winter, they have been busy. A number of new volunteer crew have been welcomed into the station, including locals David Shankey, Emma Wilson, Laura Boylan, Ruairi Grimes and Stephen Crowley.

Wesley Hanratty has come onboard as shore helper and those crew who retired in 2011, including helm, David Courtney will, it is hoped, keep up their involvement with the station, though they won't be going to sea on any call outs.

Training has been at the forefront in the winter months and volunteer Lifeboat Training co-ordinators, Liam McMahon and Ronnie Horan, have been putting the new crew through their paces, with training at the station and out on the water, regardless of the weather. Crewman, Joe May was recently signed off as helm with other crewmen lined up for Helm training in the coming months.

Older, more experienced members of the RNLI work alongside the new trainee crew and in this way experience can be passed on to those who will be entrusted with the responsibility of saving lives at sea around our coastline in the years to come.

As ever, the RNLI committee and Volunteer RNLI crew at Skerries will always be grateful to all those who fundraise on their behalf.

Without this tremendous support, the crew would not be able to support the Lifeboat Station at Skerries. The Frosties, those hardy Skerries swimmers, who swim daily at Skerries, recently raised funds for the station. Local man, Leonard McLoughlin, gave a talk in Blue Bar, Skerries on 'Growing up in Skerries'. The Annual 2K swim at Rogerstown Estuary, Rush, took place recently and proved to be a great success. The people at Rush Sailing Club provided hot showers, soup and sandwiches for those participating in the event.

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EVERYTHING MUST GO The annual 2k swim in aid of Skerries Lifeboat was held in Rush Estuary recently. It realised a whopping €3,500 which is a further testiment to the generosity of North County resident in tough economic times. Some swimmers even braved the cold waters in their swimming trunks. Hot showers and soup and sandwiches were presented in Rush Sailing Club house afterwards. Many thanks to all who donated and helped with this event.

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Planning for Growth

Seminar at The Grand Hotel, Malahide

Tommy Keogh (BDO), Tom Miniter (AIB), Brendan Martin and Barry Gregg, (both from Gregg Martin Crash Repairs) and Ernie Brenner (Grand Hotel Malahide).

David Clancy (Colorman Ireland), John O'Boyle (AIB) and Anthony Gaynor (Diamond Shipping)

Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders) and Maura Kelly (AIB Swords).

Padraic Cafferty (Northwood Technology), Kathy Peele (Howlin and O'Rourke Accountants), Frank Furlong (AIB Airside) and Conor O'Shea (Mila).

John McNamara (McNamara Pharmacies), Martin Heffron (Fairco) and Gerry Kearns (Nike Team).

AIB Airside Business Centre recently hosted a 'Planning for Growth' seminar at the Grand Hotel in Malahide. John O'Callaghan, partner at BDO gave insights and practical advice on preparing for the future, so that businesses are ready to grow. Fergal Keogh from Simtech Aviation and AIB customer shared his story with the audience. Frank Pierce, Head of the AIB Business Centre shared the results of a recent customer survey and outlined committments to customers.

Pictured at the seminar are L-R, Fergal Keogh (Simtech Aviation), Frank Pierce (Head of AIB Business Centre) and John O'Callaghan (BDO).

Paul Murphy (Avcom), Jane Nolan (AIB) and John O'Connor (Deep Insight).

Alan Makim (AIB), Karl Heffernan (General Manager, AIB Business Banking) and speaker John O'Callaghan (BDO)

Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders), Noel Smith (Fresh Opportunities) and Ray Molloy (AIB).

Ciaran Rooney (First Ireland Risk Management) and Deirdre Merrigan (AIB).

Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Donal O'Ciobhain (SuperValu, Boroimhe).

Gerard McCauley (Jack Murphy Outdoors) and Jim Duggan (Prosper Fingal).

Stephen Burke and Al Ryan, both from the Grand Hotel, Malahide.

Frank Pierce (Head of AIB Business Centre) and Tony Brew (Ellenfield Contractors)

Laura Mongan (AIB) with Amy Gillen (Avco).

Pat McGonagle (Pat McGonagle Solicitors, Swords), John McNamara (McNamara Pharmacies) and Donal O'Ciobhain (SuperValu, Boroimhe).

Damien Bracken (H-Line Kitchens) and Paul Moorehead (Reliable Security).

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Charity Zumba Class In Skerries

To celebrate the arrival of the summer clothing collection to Tesco Extra Balbriggan, a number of in-store fashion shows took place at the store on Saturday, 7th May last, showcasing the new ranges. Pictured taking part in the fashion shows are Tesco Extra Balbriggan staff members, Mark Bernie and Bernie Connolly

A Zumba class on a large scale will be held in Skerries Community Centre’s Main Hall on Thursday May 19th to raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland. Zumba is the biggest craze in fitness in recent years and Ireland has now embraced the phenomenon with open arms. With an infusion of Latin rhythms and dance moves this easy to follow calorie burning and exciting way to exercise is perfect for those who love the dance floor, but not a dance class. Kevin Woods, local instructor who has been teaching Zumba since January has joined up with two sisters Antonia and Victoria Armitage who are coaches for Special Olympics Clubs in North County Dublin

and who are actively fundraising for this great cause. Participants should arrive no later than 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start and the class will run for an hour. This event is for everyone to attend from 11 years and upwards and is perfect for those who already love Zumba and those who have yet to try it. So whether you come alone or decide to come with friends or family, it will be a fun event for everyone to be involved in and all proceeds will go directly to Special Olympics Ireland. The cost of the event is €10 to be paid upon arrival.

If you are attending, text 0877415252 to register so an idea of numbers can be achieved prior to the event.

On Christmas Day last, a total of 26 people hardy swimmers participated is a swim to raise money for the Balbriggan Cancer Group in a fundraising effort that raised €3,942. Pictured at the cheque handover are, Richard Collins, Linda Collins, Marie Dunne, Esther Collins, Cora Nealls, Peggy Quinlan and Finbar Collins.

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Volunteers Needed In Balbriggan If you live in Balbriggan or surrounding area and can spare two hours per week, then a local organisation in Balbriggan is seeking volunteers to assist new residents of the town to learn English in an informal setting. The local branch of the organisation, Failte Isteach, is looking for a handful of volunteers who can give up two hours a week on Wednesday mornings or Wednesday evenings. A spokesperson for the group said, “Basically we assist new residents of the area with their English in informal classes and we have a gathering every Wednesday at the Old St George’s School on Hampton Street where tutors and students get together in small groups to practice, teach and learn.”

Getting Ready For Action. Malahide Tidy Towns committee got the ball rolling on Saturday, 7th May last in their attempt to go one better than last year in the Tidy Towns competition. They are pictured at Malahide Train Station, ready to tackle litter and maintain their wonderful record in the competition, Pictured are, L-R, Jimmy Doyle, Niamh O' Keeffe, Hazel Bolton, Cormac Delaney, Heidi Badell, Cllr. Anthony Lavin, Gerry Rafferty, Mark Healy Hutchinson, Susan Kelly, Lousia Moreira, Susan and Deirdre of The Irish College of English and Dermot Rochford.

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The community of Balruddery Woods in Balrothery came out in support of two local lads, Juvan Maritz and Christivan Maritz, who came up with an idea to form “Tree Cops” after they found that trees were being damaged in the area and there were not enough trees. The two yonugsters applied for a grant for planting trees and were successful. The residents got behind the idea and to mark this occasion, they had a tree planting ceremony where the local children got involved with the tree planting.

On hand to help were two Balbriggan Community Gardai, Kate Brennan and Gráinne Ní Fhatharta. After a short speech, an outdoor BBQ was held for all. The Balbriggan Community Gardai said the lads were “an inspiration and a great example to everyone.” Pictured are Juvan and Christivan Maritz with Balbriggan Pic: NG Community Gardai, Kate Brennan and Gráinne Ní Fhatharta.

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Counselling Course Available Teaching English As A Career Northside Counselling Service (NCS) is based in Coolock and provides a quality accessible and low cost professional counselling service that meets the ongoing needs of the local community.

One to one counselling is provided to clients on a voluntary donation basis and clients are not required to pay in order to receive counselling. NCS has an established professional training school for counsellors. The NCS Diploma in Counselling Course is a recognised Course of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

The main aim of the course is to train participants to become competent professional counsellors.

The Centre is open from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9.30 a.m to 12.00 p.m. Friday. In the evening, it is open from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday.

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Whether you are looking for a new career direction in Ireland or thinking of working abroad, teaching English is for you. Now is the perfect time to get an TEFL certificate from Edgewater College in Drogheda. The Certificate of English Language Teaching (CELT), delivered at Edgewater College’s Drogheda branch, is fully accredited by the Department of Education and Skills and provides participants with all the knowledge and skills they need for their new career. The CELT is now open to all applicants, regardless of their qualifications, having traditionally only been available to degree holders. Having a CELT opens so many doors in Ireland and also the possibility of earning money while you travel. It is recognised by institutions throughout the world, including the British Council, the world’s largest English language teaching organisation. For more information on the CELT visit www.edgewater.ie or call 041 9846500

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Kelliher's Electrical, which is based in Turvey Business Park in Donabate held an Open Day on Wednesday, 11th May last. Pictured getting ready to face the customers are staff members, L-R, Barry Dunne (Branch Manager), Alfie Brockleland, Tony Ring, Paul Brockleland and Susan Gangel.

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Memorable Spanish Exchange For Rush Students St Joseph’s School in Rush recognises the importance of exchanges and 24 lucky Transition Year students from the school took part in a Spanish exchange again this year with three schools near Barcelona.

This Creative Engagement Collaboration is sponsored by the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) and is funded though the the Department

after lots of hugs and gleeful greetings, they went on a fantastic cycle around the area, taking in many beautiful sights including the local beach. After lunch their host parents collected them and brought them to what would be their home for the week. The students got to see what life is like in Spanish schools and made some wonderful collages about their exchange. They later partici-

Students from St Joseph's School in Rush are pictured here with their Spanish counterparts during their successful student exchange in Spain recently.

of Art, Sports and Tourism. The exchange is organised as part of a twinning with the County Council.

The Spanish students brought the sunshine with them for their week in Ireland in March and wrote and recorded some fantastic songs and came up with a new language from it all-Spanglish!

When the students of St Joseph’s arrived bright and early in Spain, they were greeted by the Spanish teachers, the local councillor and their exchange partners. They were all delighted to be reunited again and

pated in athletics and there was great competition among the students.

They spent a sunny day in Sitges, an old seaside town, where they did orienteering and had a lovely afternoon on the beach and shopping in the old town. They spent their final day with their exchange partners in Barcelona before they flew home after many tearful farewells and promises to stay in touch. An exhibition of the exchange is planned for the new academic year and the experience will stay with these students for many, many years.

Lambay Singers To Perform In Donabate

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The programme for “Airs and Places” will include an eclectic mix of some well-known and well-loved favourites, together with some more unique vocal arrangements, one of which has never been performed in a live performance anywhere before. The programme, while following a vague travel theme, promises something for all musical tastes to enjoy.

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The Lambay Singers are a well-established secular choir, based in Donabate and Portrane, but the group boasts members from all parts of north County Dublin, with members from as far afield as Portmarnock and Ballyboughal.

Under the baton of new musical director, George Rice, the choir are endeavouring to build on many successful performances in the past.

The choir typically stage two performances each year, one at Christmas time and one in early summer, while also being involved in charity fund-raisers and community events.

The group numbers about 24 singers, but are always on the lookout for new members to swell their ranks. They meet for rehearsal on Thursday nights in the Waterside Hotel in Donabate, and while they work hard at rehearsal in search of the perfect harmony, there is always time for a relaxing drink in the bar afterwards.

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The North County Leader Dublin North Regional Semi-Final at the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport The Dublin stint of the Rose Of Tralee competition is well and truly hotting up as these final seventeen girls battle it out for the chance to represent Dublin in the world famous International Rose of Tralee competition. Seven of these girls will go forward to the Dublin Final at Citywest on Saturday 25th June. The judges will have a very difficult decision to make as each of the ladies takes to the stage to give it their best shot!

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Amie Doyle Twenty three year old Lusk lovely, Amie Doyle attended Lusk National School and Skerries Secondary. While she was in school she took part in Irish dancing classes, horse riding classes and filled a lot of her time with arts and crafts.

When she finished at secondary school, she went straight into college with Galligan Beauty Group. Amie has recently become the manager of a new beauty salon in Rush. She has a big passion for animals and has run the women's mini marathon several times choosing DSPCA and Crumlin Children's Hospital as her charities.

Twenty two year old Alexandra Corr is currently in her final year studying at St Patrick's College, DCU. She decided that she wants to become a primary school teacher. Alex had been involved in lots of fundraising for different charities and was a regular visitor to the Gaeltacht when in school. She danced with the Moran School of Irish Dancing for eight years and performed in the Olympia Theatre and many venues in Ireland and America. Alex have been working part time in Bewely's of Grafton Street who are also her sponsors.

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Aoíbhe Devlin Twenty year old Aoíbhe Devlin from Balbriggan works for Yves Saint Laurent in Dublin Airport and is also studying for a BA in Marketing with Event Management Honours Degree. She has a great interest in helping people and is working towards going on a project this July to Thailand, to a little remote village called Chumpton.

She will be helping to teach orphans English. Aoíbhe wanted to enter the Dublin Rose for a long time and feels she is mature enough and ready for this challenge.

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Twenty two year old Amanda hails from Portmarnock and comes from a family of seven children. She has completed various courses since leaving school, including IT courses and recently graduated from Colaiste Dhulaigh with a qualification in fashion and design. Amanda has decided that she wants to work with make-up as she finds it really interesting and loves the creativity of it. She is hoping to attend Portobello Institute in September to study for a degree in Make up Artistry and can’t wait.

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Paula Clare Twenty three year old Paula Clare from Lusk lives at home with her mother, Bride and father, Seán. She is the youngest of six children and has been working at Xtreme 45, in Donabate for the past five years. She also works at Mondello at the weekends as a 'Grid Girl'. Paula has been to race meetings all over Ireland and the Isle Of Man. She helps out locally in her community along with her dad Seán in the local parish.

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An energetic and fun loving 27 year old Aishling Gargan hails from Rolestown. This lovely young girl has qualifications in marketing, multi media and event management and is currently studying to become an Irish Dancing Teacher. She has danced all over the world and volunteers through CRN with féiseanna throughout Ireland. Aishling is also assistant manager at McCabe’s Pharmacy in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Aishling is always perceived as quite and is embracing this chance to show the other side of herself and make her family and friends proud.

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Twenty one year old, Nicole Nolan from Malahide is the second eldest of four children. Nicole is a keen gaelgóir and attended the Gaeltacht four times while she was in secondary school. She works in IKEA when she’s not in college and is head of the charity committee. Last Easter, she was dressed up as an Easter Bunny in order to raise funds for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Nicole is currently in her final year at DCU where she is studying Commerce, specialising in Marketing.

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Katie Connor lives at home in Portmarnock and attended St Mary’s Secondary, Baldoyle. She is currently in her final year at Coláiste Mhuire, Marino, where she is studying for a B Ed Degree to become a primary school teacher. While at school, talented Katie played the party of Rizo in Grease and Sarah Browne in the musical ‘Guys and Doll’s’. She is a member of the Portmarnock Musical Society and has fundraised in the past for Temple Street Children's hospital and wants to do more to help out others.

Twenty year old Fay-Mercedes Moran from Portmarnock is the youngest of three children and lives at home with her mum and brother. She attended St Marnock's National School and then to Portmarnock Community School. She started a degree in Education and Training in UCD and is now in her final year. She also appeared on TV in a show called ‘Take Me Out’, where girls can be one of the lucky ones to be picked to go on a date with a guy they like.

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Sinéad O’Callaghan Sinead O’Callaghan, 24, has recently graduated with her Masters in Law from the University of Limerick. Sinead is currently working as a Receptionist for a financial services company on the beautiful and historic Raglan Road. Sinead’s motto in life is to reach for the stars and you might reach the chimney tops! She is sponsored by Lu La Belle, a woman’s boutique in Malahide. Sinéad told the County Leader, “The owner of Lu La Belle suggested to me a while back that I enter for the Rose of Tralee. I didn’t give it much thought until the next time I was in Lu La Belle and I met Sinead Boyle, the 1989 Rose of Tralee. I left the boutique that day with my sponsor confirmed!”

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Megan Montgomery Nineteen year old Megan Montgomery from Skerries lives at home with her mum and dad and brother Peter.

Megan attended Réalt Na Mara Gaelscoil and went on to Loreto Balbriggan. She is currently studying at Drogheda Institute Of Further Education, studying nursing. Megan has a passion for helping people and wants to go on to do geriatric nursing in order to help the elderly. As a part of her training, she does work experience in Rush Nursing Home every week. She is currently a volunteer with Prosper Fingal Skerries for almost three years now.

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Lisa McIntyre Lovely Lisa McIntyre 21, from Malahide is currently in her final year studying Quantity Surveying. Lisa is currently the goalkeeper with St Sylvester's GAA club. She has been playing since she was six and was on the Dublin u16 team and also currently in training with the Dublin Juniors and on the college team who recently won the Lynch Shield. Lisa got involved in sport while she was in San Francisco and joined Clanna na Gael. They had the luck of the Irish with Lisa on their side and they won the San Francisco championships. Lisa’s motto in life is keep pushing and it will eventually happen.

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Cathy McAndrew 20 year old Cathy is a second year Law and Politics student in UCD. Cathy hopes to further her studies in Human Rights and would like to use her qualifications to work towards alleviating social injustice at both national and international levels.

Cathy decided to enter the event as she has many joyous memories of watching the festival with her grandmother.

Cathy told the County Leader, “I always admired the Roses and viewed them as role models. It is a privilege to be involved with the festival even at this early stage. My motto in life is carpe diem, seize the day and make your life extraordinary and have respect for those you encounter along life’s journey.”

Nóirín Early Nóirín Early is a 24 year old who hails from Raheny, where she lives with her parents. She is a primary school teacher in Edenmore and has a huge interest in music. She plays the fiddle and piano and is also a keen gealgóir. She loves to visit the Gaeltacht and hope to return there this year. Among her hobbies is travelling and she set out three years ago to travel the world. She regarded Ecuador as her favourite country, where the highlight was a visit to the Galapagos Islands.

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Elizabeth O’Hagan Elizabeth O’Hagan from Balscadden attended the local national school and went on to Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan. She then went on to study at the Royal College of Surgeons and qualified as a pharmacist. She lives at home with her mother and father and works in McNamaras Pharmacy in Swords. She plays the piano and flute, she also performs at weddings. Elizabeth is very passionate about sports and is a keen hockey player and plays with Skerries Hockey Team.

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Emma Ray Twenty one year old Emma Ray is currently in her third year at DIT, studying for a degree in fine arts. She is also a qualified sailing instructor and teaches in Summer time here in the North County with several local schools. She has won numerous competitions over the years for her art and one of the greatest achievements is, when she won The National Museums art competition, her painting was put into their brochure. She has just recently raised funds through her college work for City Wise. Emma decided this year was the year she was going to take the plunge and enter the festival. Emma’s motto in life is to treat others how you would like them to treat you.

Ellie Delaney 20 year old Ellie is and independant lady with great ambition and drive in her career. Ellie who hails from Drogheda enjoys badminton, running and yoga, she also likes to spend time with her boyfriend Gary who is from Naul. She attended St Oliver Plunkett's College in the town, where she still lives with her parents and big brother, she is the baby of the family. Ellie works in Vero Moda fashion shop, as an asistant manager in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Her ambition is to be successful in her career

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ooking lean, lithe and remarkably fresh the day after Dublin's great victory over Meath the previous Saturday, star Dublin GAA forward and St. Sylvester's, Malahide player, Sinéad Aherne laughed and conceded that the team had 'let their hair down the previous night!'

Having been relegated last year to Division Two of the National Football League, it eased the Dub's pain to know that by qualifying for the League Final they were back in Division One and emerging victorious over arch rivals Meath by scoring 3-15 to their 2-9, made it all the sweeter.

She managed to clock up a vital nine points by the time the final whistle blew. The teams now have to face each other again in the Leinster semi-final on 3rd July and Sinéad is looking forward to that battle and hopefully another victory.

The woman who lines out in the number 14 shirt for her county was first called to the Dublin panel while still a fifth year student in Scoil Iosa, Malahide. At that time she also played hockey and basketball but 'didn't really have time to keep up the other sports, so GAA won out.' She had been introduced to Gaelic football by her older brother, Eoin and joined St. Sylvester's back in the mid '90's to play in the ever popular mini-leagues.

When Mick Stewart set up the first under 12 girls team in 1995 when Sinéad was 10, there was no holding her back.

In her 25 years she has togged out for Scoil Iosa, DIT and of course St. Sylvester's, but undoubtedly one of Sinéad's proudest days on the pitch was 26th September 2010 when Dublin secured their first All Ireland victory over a strong Tyrone team. Sinéad was particularly pleased for members of the team who had battled to win the coveted cup for many years. "It was really great for people who had played on the team and stuck it out for 10 years without having won an All Ireland to eventually be rewarded."

Sinéad describes her teammates as "a great bunch of girls, some of my best friends for life are on the team and when you're struggling a bit, there's always someone there to pick you up and keep you going."

During the match Sinéad was described as being 'on fire' by Micheal O'Muircheartaigh in his vivid radio commentary.

Her name was constantly on his lips as she scored a staggering 2-7, with 2-4 of that coming from play. Along with Dubs captain and Naomh Mearnog player, Denise Masterson, Sinéad inspired and ignited a sense of determination among her team mates, ensuring the victory which had been denied them in the 2009 final by an experienced Cork team. Sinéad describes losing by a single point in the dying moments of that game as 'heartbreak.'

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She describes the week after the All Ireland victory as 'a blur.' 'It was such a great feeling you'd have a smile on your face all the time.' She describes the Brendan Martin Cup as being 'the most travelled cup in Ireland.' He was brought to clubs all over the place and it got to the stage where you'd be asking 'where's Brendan today?' In late October, Sinéad and fellow Syl's and Dubs player, Niamh McEvoy paraded 'Brendan' through Malahide Village followed by a stream of fans, both young and old to a

Malahide resident and All-Ireland medallist, Sinead Aherne.

night of great celebrations in St. Sylvester's Club.

Following Dublin's victory, Sinéad deservedly won many plaudits including the Ladies County Board 'Senior Player of the Year' and also Paudí O'Shea's 'Player of the Year'.

Paudí was 'mesmerised watching the skill she displayed in the All-Ireland final against Tyrone.' While obviously delighted to be awarded her second All Star award in 2010, Sinéad was particularly pleased that nine of the team who'd worked so hard were nominated. Her first All Star awarded for the 2009 season was bitter sweet and 'while it was a nice recognition, I definitely would have swapped it for the All Ireland!'

Winning an All Star gave Sinéad the opportunity to travel to San Francisco last year. While managing to fit in a visit to Alcatraz, the All Stars also visited a newly established GAA Club, The Fog Harps, who play on Treasure Island. Sinéad has always taken her training regime in her stride and

despite her tough schedule has successfully completed a Business degree and Masters in Accounting at DIT, and is currently on a three year accountancy contract.

During the season she trains Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with Dublin, with additional Syl's training on Mondays. "The inter-county manager meets the clubs at the start of the season and sets out the schedule. There's give and take between club and county which works in everyone's favour. With the Club Championships currently underway, we're not doing any county training now." Highly respected former Dublin player and DCU coach, Angie McNally has also come on board and Sinéad believes 'it's good to have a fresh voice coming in during the season and highlighting things we might have missed."

Commenting on levels of support at games Sinéad says, "It's great to get a good crowd at matches but the women's game doesn't attract the level of support the men's game does." At the same time Sinéad appreciates the anonymity the women's game provides. "The men are under a lot of pressure, the defeats must be harder to take when everyone knows their faces."

Sinéad avidly follows the men's game and describes the recent victory of the hurlers over the much fancied Kilkenny, 'as really great!'

Her family are among her most ardent supporters and her parents Redmond and Angela travel to all the matches. "They're brilliant!

They go to the matches, even when I'm not playing. My sister Fiona often says we wouldn't know what to talk about at the dinner table if we weren't analysing a match," Sinéad laughs.

With Dublin facing the Royal County once again in July, we know that Sinéad and all the Dubs, including Naomh Mearnog's ace goalkeeper Cliodhna O'Connor will play their hearts out with determination and commitment and hopefully leave Croke Park in late September with 'Brendan' in their hands.

Certainly all the team and Sinéad in particular continue to make their clubs, their towns and their county proud.

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house& home The Bedroom Your bedroom is a place for you to relax and unwind, not a place to store all the washing, post, papers etc. Sometimes we bring work into our bedroom in order to work in bed, this doesn’t work out all

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from now to September plus an overall grand prize of a Professional Digital SLR Camera!

Terms & Conditions: You must “like” North County Leader’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/northcountyleader and post your picture on our wall. You must email your picture with the name of the location to info@northcountyleader.ie. Winners must be willing to be photographed receiving their prize. North County Leader reserve the right to publish your picture in the Newspaper, online or in ancillary publications.

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To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic weekly prize all you have to do is 1. Take a picture of your favourite place in North County Dublin, 2. Post it on our Facebook wall (www.facebook.com/northcountyleader) 3. Email us the original of the picture to info@northcountyleader.ie with your contact telephone number and the location of your picture.

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Lisdeel Fostering provides a range of foster care to children of all ages, from babies up to teens. We are currently looking for foster carers for long term, short term, respite care and friendship families. If you would like to be part of building positive futures for children we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Moira at 01 8625195. We welcome enquiries from families, couples, and single people with or without children.

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David is a 12 year old boy who enjoys computer games, model making, arts & crafts, athletics and loves the outdoors. He is an energetic and active boy with an avid curiosity for life. Contact with his family is very important to him.

David will need active, energised, patient foster carers; good communicators who are very flexible and have experience looking after other peoples children. He should be the youngest child. A spare bedroom is essential. vÊÞ ÕÊÜ Õ `Ê iÊ ÀiÊ v À >Ì ]Ê« i>ÃiÊ contact Patrick on 01 8625195 or 086 0452990.

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prices will not be beaten. They are open from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday (closed Sundays).

Hatton Goldsmiths Open New Balbriggan Store Malahide Motors Tesco’s First Clubcard Voucher Exchange was launched at Tesco in Clare Hall on the Malahide Road. Picture shows Kidward, better known as twins Aaron and Robert Lynch aged 9 with model, Ruth Griffin at a photocall to launch the Clubcard Voucher Exchange Promotion. The initiative allows customers exchange their Clubcard vouchers for double their value and use them to purchase products.

Clubcard Exchange runs from 9th of May until the 5th of June and will see up to €10 million given back to customers in rewards.

His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho paid a call to the offices of Fingal Dublin Chamber recently. He was greeted by Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert and President, Siobhan Moore. Pictured are from left, Ambassador Paramente Phamotse, Phakiso Ralepoma, Counsellor of the Lesotho Embassy, Chamber CEO Tony Lambert. and Chamber President Siobhan Moore.

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Hatton Goldsmiths of Donaghmede Shopping Centre has recently opened a shop in 23a Drogheda Street in Balbriggan which is managed by Paul Maguire from Portmarnock. There is a great base of satisfied customers and business is good.

The shops provide a free professional evaluation to any person who wants their old, broken or unwanted jewellery valued. A cash offer is then immediately available, provided that the customer has photographic identification. All evaluations are discreet and there is no obligation for the customer to sell

SNIPPET Lusk Foroige Back In Harness The Lusk Foroige Youth Group is back. The much anticipated return is happening every Wednesday at 7:30pm until 9pm. So if you are aged between 12 and 18 and want to get involved and have some fun, then come along and join in.

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• Used & New Car Sales • Servicing • Crash Repairs • NCT Pre-test • Tyres • Diagnostics 08 Ford Focus H/B.....................1.4 Blue .............49300mls .........€9650 08 Opel Zafira 7 seater.............1.6 Silver ...........51600mls .........€10950 08 Ford Fiesta Steel ..................1.2 Black ...........43000mls .........€7945 08 Nissan Quashqai .................1.6 Silver ...........43500mls .........€14000 07 Nissan Micra ........................1.2 Silver ...........307300mls .......€5950 07 Honda Civic..........................1.4 Silver ...........43500mls .........€9850 07 Nissan Xtrail Diesel Com .....2.0 Silver ...........75640mls .........€8950 07 Chevrolet Matiz ...................1.0 Blue .............43631mls .........€4800 07 Nissan Tiida H/B 5dr ...........1.6 Black ...........26230mls .........€6900 07 Mazda 3 Touring..................1.4 Grey.............63240mls .........€7750 06 Seat Toledo..........................1.6 Black ...........61200mls .........€5950 06 Nissan Almera H/B ..............1.5 Champayne .41700mls .........€6300 05 Merc CLK200 auto ...............1.8 Silver ...........7000mls ...........€13950 05 Citroen C3 ............................1.1 Black ...........80000mls .........€3950 03 Ford Focus H/B.....................1.4 Grey.............82400mls .........€3950 03 Suburu Impreza ...................1.6 Silver ...........90500mls .........€4950 02 Skoda Fabia.........................1.4 Yellow..........64200mls .........€2850 02 Citroen Xsara .......................1.4 Wine............110000mls .......€1850 01 Lexus IS200 auto..................2.0 Silver ...........115200mls .......€3700 00 Ford Fiesta ...........................1.25 Silver .........97550mls .........€1500

WARRANTY WITH ALL CARS USED CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME UP TO €1500 OFF Dublin Road, Lusk • Tel: 843 7276 www.kellyslusk.ie

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail.

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Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal Dublin 15. (to inspect Planning Applications on all lands west of the N2) A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to 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 on Application Date of erection of site notice 12th May 2011 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to construct a new first floor extension to the rear of 1 Convent Lane, Skerries which is in an ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA for Oonagh Ward This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s 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 Planning Permission is sought to change use of existing commercial unit from a funeral parlour to a tapas bar with auxiliary takeaway and delivery service and to construct extract duct exiting on courtyard to rear of unit 1, 26 Church St, Skerries which is in an ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA for Gerard Boylan and Simona Mascarucci This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s 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 Planning Permission is sought to demolish existing two storey extension and to replace with larger two storey extension to the rear of 76 Strand St, Skerries which is in an ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA for Siobhain Boylan This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s 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 Planning permission is sought for construction of new agricultural building containing 5 stables and tack room & associated site works at Launfield, Rogerstown Lane, Lusk, Co. Dublin. signed Laura Carrick 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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Fingal County Council Planning permission is before 5.30pm every Thursday, in order for the application to sought for retention of appear in the following issue of North County Leader. existing porch extension to front, and existing A receipt will be issued when your planning notice is received. conservatory extension to rear and associated Please retain this receipt as proof of submission. site works all to existing dwelling at 3 Congress the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 Gardens, Bawn Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. , Fingal County Council weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the signed Noel & Catherine McGuinness Planning Permission is requested for a new first planning authority of this application .

The planning application may be inspected or floor extension to rear of existing two-storey purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable Dwellinghouse (to east side of existing first Fingal County Council cost of making a copy at the offices of the planfloor extension)and all associated siteworks.

Planning Permission is sought to retain intening authority during its public opening hours At:- 31 Rosepark, Balrothery , Co. Dublin.. grated garage conversion to habitable room and and a submission or observation may be made Signed:- M. Sweeney. to retain garage constructed to the side of 8 The to the authority in writing on payment of the This planning application may be inspected or Avenue, Orlynn Park, Lusk for Ernie Tiedt prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable This application may be inspected or purchased weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of authority of this application.

County Council, County Hall, Main Street, making a copy at the offices of the planning Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of authority during it’s public opening hours and a Fingal County Council 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submissubmission or Permission is sought by Dr E & M Shanahan sion or observation in relation to the application observation may be made to the authority in for Partial Change of Use to residential property may be made in writing to Fingal County writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) to accommodate 'Doctor in Residence' surgery, Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the construction of 12.6 M/sq surgery extension to period of five weeks beginning on the date of date of receipt by the authority of this applicarear of existing property & construction of 20.7 receipt of the application by Fingal County tion.

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Planning Permission is sought to replace associated signage. at Cnoc Beag, Rahillon, I Mr.Neil Boyle intend to apply for Planning existing garage with habitable room to the side Donabate, Co Dublin.

Permission at No. 23 Inbhir Ide Drive, and to reinstate window to the rear of "Port a The planning application may be inspected or Malahide, Co. Dublin. To extend sitting and Chee", Piercetown, Skerries for Eddie Davis purchased at a fee not exceeding the porch attached to front and side of house with This application may be inspected or purchased reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices pitched and hipped roof finish and hall door at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of of the planning authority during its public entrance relocated to side of extension. making a copy at the offices of the planning opening hours and a submission or observation This application may be inspected or purchased authority during it’s public opening hours and a may be made to the authority in writing on at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of submission or observation may be made to the payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within making a copy at the offices of Fingal County authority in writing on payment of the the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 receipt by the authority of this application Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am weeks beginning on the 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or date of receipt by the authority of this applicaFingal County Council observation in relation to the application may be tion.

A.Caffrey seeks planning permission for a made to the planning authority in writing on storey and a half dwelling with on site waste payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of Fingal County Council. water treatment unit and percolation area and 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by We Leo & Anita Finlay request planning access from existing private road access serving Fingal County Council of the application. permission for a single-storey extension and all existing farmstead and existing homestead onto associated site works to the north facing side of public road on site on existing farmstead to the Fingal County Council 4 Torcaill Court, Blackwood Lane, rear of existing family homestead, Balcunnin, Planning Permission is sought for 2no. two Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The planning applicaSkerries,Co. Dublin storey semi-detached dwellings with 2no new tion may be inspected or purchased at a fee not The planning application may be inspected or vehicular entrances from Estuary Road at the exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable corner of Estuary Walk/Estuary Road at at the offices of Fingal County Council, County cost of making a copy at the planning authority, “Woodbine”, Estuary Road, Yellow Walls, Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin between the Fingal county council, Fingal county hall ,Main Malahide, Co Dublin for Mr.Conor Dignam. hours of 9:30am - 15:30pm Monday - Friday. A st,Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening The Planning application may be inspected, or submission or observation in relation to the hours and a submission or observation may be purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable application may be made to the authority in made in writing on payment of the prescribed cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal writing on payment of the prescribed fee County Council during its public open hours fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginwithing the period of 5 weeks beginning on the and a submission or observation in relation to ning on the date of receipt by the planning date of receipt by the authority of the applicathe application may be made to the Planning authority of this application tion.

Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks Fingal County Council Fingal County Council beginning on the date of receipt by the authority Holmpatrick School Management seeks retenPlanning Permission is requested for a new of the application. tion of planning permission for retention of single-storey Dwellinghouse (140sq/m) along temporary development previously granted with new Biocycle wastewater treatment system Fingal County Council under planning permission ref F06A/0893 for and all associated siteworks. At:- Racecourse Planning Permission is sought by Mary Corr to detached single storey prefabricated portacabin Commons, Lusk, , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Mark construct a single storey one bedroom granny located in front corner of school yard for use as Dennis. flat to rear of existing dwelling and for waste school classrooms ancillary to existing primary This planning application may be inspected or water treatment system at Newhaggard, Lusk, school at Holmpatrick School,Convent Lane, purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable Co. Dublin. This planning application may be Skerries, Co.Dublin. cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding The planning application maybe inspected or County Council, County Hall, Main Street, the reasonable cost of making a copy at the purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of offices of the planning authority during its cost of making a copy at the planning 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submispublic opening hours and a submission or obserauthority,Fingal County Council ,Fingal County sion or observation in relation to the application vation may be made to the authority in writing Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. D ublin during its may be made in writing to Fingal County on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within public opening hours and a submission or obserCouncil on payment of a fee of €20 within the the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of vation may be made in writing on payment of period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Planning Permission consequent on grant of outline permission Reg. Ref. No. F06A/1424 for dwelling and waste water treatment system is sought by Tom Corless at Site No. 6, Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to extend kitchen/dinning and bedroom on ground floor.Two bedrooms with ensuites at attic level in pitched roof with `velux` roof lights, over existing kitchen/dinning area to the rear of 27 Baskin cottages, baskin lane, Cloghran, Co. Dublin.For Anthony & Kathleen Langan. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council I, Terry Hughes, am applying for Planning Permission for the construction of a new single storey entrance porch extension (circa 3.4sq/m), with full width pitched canopy roof to the front (north-facing) elevation of existing dwelling at No.12 Strandmill Avenue, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, during its public opening hours, and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council I, Eugene Prunty, am applying for Planning Permission for the construction of a new single storey entrance porch extension (circa 3.4sq/m), with full width pitched canopy roof to the front (north-facing) elevation of existing dwelling at No.5 Strandmill Park, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, during its public opening hours, and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council I, Judy Early seek permission for development at Mooretown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin, For alterations to existing two-storey dwelling, to include the construction of a single storey granny flat extension to the side and rear of the existing dwelling. Also for the construction of a single storey extension to main dwelling at first floor level, with all associated site works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council I, Athur McLoughlin intend to apply for planning permission for a development at 73 Tara Court, Balbriggan, County Dublin. The Development will consist of the construction of a two-storey extension to side and a single storey family flat extension to side and rear of dwelling and all site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9:30 - 15:30 Monday - Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County 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 I, Lisa Cannon, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site, Balscadden Village, Naul, Co. Dublin.

The development will consist of : The construction of a new two storey dormer style dwelling, waste water treatment plant, percolation area, new entrance including all associated site works at the above site.

The planning application maybe 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 and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council I, Desmond Cannon, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site, 2 Bath Road, Lambeecher Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

The development will consist of the sub-division of the existing single story dwelling known as 2 Bath Road, Lambeecher Court, in order to provide 2 no. separate dwellings, including part demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new two storey dormer style rear extension, alterations to existing entrance and all associated site services.

The planning application maybe 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 and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Fingal Sporting Club (a non-commercial, notfor-profit community organisation and a member of the National Association of Regional Game Councils) seek permission for upgraded and reorganised existing community sports facilities on lands at Hollywood Great, Naul, Co. Dublin to include: (a) removal of existing portacabin and replacement with single storey clubhouse; (b) full bore range (with 2 no. 600 mm ground baffles, and 15m sound damper at firing point for noise mitigation; (c) subsonic (negligible noise) rifle range; (d) indoor archery/pistol/air rifle (negligible noise) range; (e) firing points; (f) covered in shooting area (with soundproofing parallels/panelling); (g) covered walkway (to access range from clubhouse area); (h) shooting and archery stands (with soundproof timber panelling); (i) trap houses; (j) significant supplementary planting (for noise mitigation and screening) to boundaries including to existing planted perimeter berm (c. 4.75m in height which mitigates noise) on north, west and east boundaries, reorganised parking and access/circulation layout which currently accommodates 25 no. vehicles in haphazard manner to provide 32 no. organised spaces, waste water treatment unit and all ancillary engineering site development works necessary to facilitate the development, on approved, landscaped site (to include proposed extended grounds) and accessed via existing entrance.

Operating hours will be strictly controlled by the club: (a) Saturday 10am-7pm; (b) Sunday 10am-2pm (and until 6pm for ‘non-noise activities’ only, such as archery/sub-sonic range); (c) Wednesdays 4pm-8pm (AprilSeptember only); (d) on bank holidays (10am7pm) for ‘non-noise’ activities only; and, (e) 6 no. open days (fund-raiser events) annually.

Typical attendance will be 5-20 persons, and occasional peak (weekend/open day) period will have c. 40-90 attendees.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (9.30-3.30 Monday to Friday).

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the construction of a new single storey extension to the rear with parapet and flat roof, dormer window to

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rear at first floor level and modifications to previously approved detached garage (reg ref : F99A/0974) to raise existing ridge of garage to provide accomodation at first floor level and all associated works at Inch Townland, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. For MR & MRS C. HAND. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to retain integrated garage conversion to habitable room and to retain garage constructed to the side of 8 The Avenue, Orlynn Park, Lusk for Ernie Tiedt This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s 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.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission for dwelling and waste water treatment system is sought by Tom Corless at Site No. 6 Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to replace existing garage with habitable room to the side and to reinstate window to the rear of "Port a Chee", Piercetown, Skerries for Eddie Davis This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s 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.

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