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Originally, Donabate/Portrane had been earmarked as the likely location for the plant. However, a very vigourous and determined protest campaign by members of the community, including current Mayor, Gerry McGuire, ultimately meant that Donabate was removed from the local authority’s radar for the site. This was a tremendous victory for people power. Many believe the residents of Donabate need to be congratulated for steadfastly resisting attempts to locate the proposed sewage plant on the peninsula. It appears odd that a location that was once deemed suitable, was suddenly discarded in favour of somewhere else. What a victory for People Power! The campaign group Fairshare, which has battled for six years against plans to dump a “Super Sewage Plant” on Donabate/Portrane, has expressed relief that the peninsula is not to County Council.” The campaign group also said be the location for this facility. But the group it would seek to ensure that the marine outfall said, “it was saddened that other locations in pipe for the “Super Sewage Plant” is not the North County are to be saddled with a located at sensitive areas of the North County massive, “Super Sewage Plant” and a huge coastline. orbital sewer. Fairshare has consistently argued County Mayor, Gerry McGuire, a resident of against the concept of one large sewage treat- Donabate was equally stringent in his views ment plant, even taking this argument to the EU when he told the County Leader, “I am opposed to super plants in any location and it makes no Parliament.”. Spokesman, Charlie Weston told the County sense to pump sewage to super dumps. The Leader, “Fairshare has never raised any objec- authorities underestimated the resistance of tion to the smaller plant being built at the the people of Donabate and Portrane and there was a collective sigh of moment in Portrane to relief from the service Donabate, “We object in the strongest Fairshare group in the Portrane, Rush and when Lusk. Every community way to importing sewage from community should treat its own other areas. You’ll be dumped Donabate was taken off the list. To give an waste. But no commuon unless you stand up to the idea of scale, the new nity should be plant will be four times local authority” expected to bear the the size of the existing burden of treating the waste of the population of the entire east coast one in Portrane. I think the entire project could of the country. The name Fairshare comes from have been done in a smaller plant.” everyone doing their fair share. “We object in As a result of this successful campaign, the strongest way to importing sewage from Ballyboughal, Rush and Lusk are now firmly in other areas. You’ll be dumped on unless you the local authority’s firing line. This is certain to stand up to the local authority and the purpose have a massive impact on the local of the campaign was to put backbone into the environment, as sludge which will be treated and ultimately be used for agricultural use has community,” he said. He went on to show his solidarity with areas to be transported elsewhere. Heavy trucks that may now be affected. “Fairshare will aid require large roads, which alone will have a any community that seeks its support to be rid significant impact of this outrageous imposition from Fingal Continued on page 12
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Lusk School Raises Money For Charity The children of Lusk National School raised over €2,000 for two very worthy causes. Through their summer concert, non-uniform day and cake sales. The money was raised by the 6th class student council, some of whom are now in secondary school. The beneficiaries of the money were Crumlin Hospital and Special Olympics Ireland.
By Peter Kearney Crumlin Hospital was chosen as past pupil, Declan Smyth, was looked after by the hospital until he passed away in April of this year. His father Declan came to the presentation last Wednesday. Sinead Hickey, who is a teacher at the school, said that Crumlin Hospital was chosen
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Sports Day In Skerries The first weekend of October began with kids sports days in Skerries. The two most notable of these took part at the Skerries Harps GAA Club and the Skerries Community Centre. The Skerries Community Centre hosted an indoor soccer tournament organised by the Scoil Réalt na Mara Parents’ Council. It was the second such day that they have organised and they now hope to make it an annual event. Complete with face-painting and
refreshments for all, the day was held as a fundraiser for the resurfacing of the rear playground. The front playground was resurfaced after last year’s sports day. 150 excited kids took part with their parents willing them on from the sidelines. Undeterred by the weather Skerries Harps GAA club hosted Creachmhaoil hurling club from outdoors. It was a wonderful afternoon of hurling with several under 8 hurling teams taking part and also notable was the number of parents and families involved in the day making it the success it was. Pictured here is mentor Keith Gibney with the Skerries Hurling Club at the recent Sports Day in Skerries. Pic: PK
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All year round swimmers at Portmarnock’s Velvet Strand have called for a small changing room facility in the seafront area. The matter was brought before Howth-Malahide Area Committee meeting recently by local Labour Councillor, Peter Coyle. It was considered that a facility could easily be constructed adjacent to the main steps going down to the beach. There is already existing walls on two sides and a concrete seating arrangement. Coyle brought the situation up at a recent Council meeting and was told, “The Council is aware of the request by local swimmers for changing facilities beside the steps at Portmarnock beach. While the Council is disposed towards providing such a facility,
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Portmarnock Lighting Vandalised Low level coastal lighting has been vandalised in Portmarnock. See story on page 9 >
Patronage For New Lusk School To Be Decided Next Year The Minister for Education and Science, Ruairí Quinn, wrote to the council to confirm that a site has been acquired for the Secondary School. See story on page 6 >
Special Recognition For Balbriggan Student A student from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan was one of the big winners at the National Career Skills competition held recently. See story on page 12 >
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it is estimated that the work required to include block work, roof and door would cost in the region of €10,000 for which no financial provision has been made”. There is a hardcore of around 25 swimmers, mainly women, who swim here all year round. Swimmer and Portmarnock resident, Betty Ennis told the County Leader, “We are coming here for the last 30 years and have nowhere to change and leave our clothes in a safe place. All we are looking for is a secure changing area. Hopefully the council will look favourably on our request,” she said. During the discussion, Coyle queried where the cost figure came from, as there was no breakdown provided. He asked that the Council’s Architect’s Department look at the project and bring forward an appropriate design. The construction and source of funding could be sought at that stage. This was agreed at the meeting. Pictured are Marie Ryan, Berne Hynes, Betty Ennis and Catherine McMahon, members of the determined Portmarnock lady swimmers, who are looking for the County Council to provide them with a shelter at the steps on Portmarnock beach.
has 62 volunteers with 10 volunteers with 20 years or more service. Nationwide there are 1,175 volunteers Volunteers of the Fingal Citizens service to their respective centres. The working. This is one of a number of Information Service who have given over Fingal Citizens Information Service now events due to take place around the country to mark the contri20 years of service to their bution of volunteers to the community have been Citizens Information Service. honoured at a special cereAndrew McCann, mony recently. Each volunDevelopment Manager of teer received a certificate and the Fingal service noted “I a commemorative bowl at am delighted with the recogthe event which was hosted nition of the extensive by the Citizens Information commitment volunteers Board (CIB). The occasion have given to their local was marked by the attencentre. This is the second dance of Minister of State for year of the national volunEuropean Affairs, Lucinda teer awards programme, in Creighton T.D. addition to our local Marie Roche (Skerries), programme, that recognises Maureen Hickey (Swords) and Eileen Allman (Malahide) Pictured at the Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony are, Maureen Hickey from volunteers who have been all celebrated their awards Swords, Minister Lucinda Creighton and Marie Roche from Skerries. Eileen Allman with the service for 5 years or more.” and recognition of their from Malahide was another local winner, but is absent from the photo.
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Leading The Way For ICS As reported in last week’s edition of the County Leader, River Valley resident, Margaret Harris organised her fifth successful Valley Walk in aid of cancer research. There was a turnout of 68 people despite torrential rain. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness week across Ireland, North County Living felt it was an ideal time to meet Margaret and learn some more about her and the annual event she’s so passionate about. In 2003 aged 49, Margaret decided to go for a health check at the Mater Hospital. “I wasn’t feeling sick or anything I just went along. A lump was found on my breast that needed further investigation and a fortnight later I was told it was cancerous. I was in work that night nursing in St. Brendan’s Hospital, Grangegorman and couldn’t bring myself to tell anyone. I had to get my own head around it first.” Ironically, a few days later, Margaret flew on a preplanned trip to Cyprus on her first walk with the Irish Cancer Society to raise funds for research. Her father was extremely ill at the time and she describes the entire period as ‘horrendous.’ “When I came back from Cyprus I had my surgery, which was followed with chemo and radium, the whole lot!” Margaret’s treatment lasted a year and at the end of it she decided to go on the Irish Cancer Society’s walk in Portugal. “I felt it was closure. I got strength from some place, because I completed the walk. The medical staff in the support jeep would say ‘jump in anytime you want’ and I’d tell them if I had to crawl I was finishing every inch of the 100km,” Margaret laughs. In 2006 she decided to organise a local walk in River Valley to raise funds for breast cancer research. “I’m particularly interested in cancer research. When I had my chemo and radium, a new tablet had just come along called Arimidex and I was really lucky because Tamoxifen, the drug that had been used up to then wouldn’t have suited me.” “People come from as far away as Wicklow Town and Co. Meath to take part in the walk, and we’ve been building on our numbers every year. Despite the torrential rain, we’d close to seventy walkers on 1st October, which was absolutely amazing. The route is short and safe taking just over an hour, but there’s a great sense of occasion. We begin in Peacock’s car park and walk through the valley, which gave River Valley its name and it’s really beautiful.” Walkers of all ages take part and Margaret tells me her granddaughter, Isabelle, who’s almost three, had her wellies on and jumped in every puddle along the way. “Kathleen Hanley, my friend who’s 93 had a sore leg and couldn’t do it this year, but still had a sponsorship card for us. People are amazingly generous, those who couldn’t make it sent money anyway. The generosity of young children of the area is
particularly striking. Luke and Lucy Murphy donated their pocket money, instead of spending it on treats as did their friend P.J. Harris. Two other children, Adam and Sam Linehan also put their own money into the fund and Sam turned down a party invitation to come on the walk instead.” “My own granddaughters, Lauren, Chloe and Isabelle love helping too. Chloe has a whistle and starts off the walk and this year they also helped with the raffle and called the prizes out over the microphone.” Margaret is overwhelmed by the generosity of local businesses. “You wouldn’t want to be coming on the walk hoping to lose weight, as lots of food is donated to sustain us,” she says. “Last year we’d forty raffle prizes provided by local businesses and when I announced in Peacocks they were for sale, two queues formed stretching right across the dance floor to buy them from myself and my husband, Dominick. We’d an amazing response!” After the event, Fiona Peacock provides tea, coffee, cocktail sausages and sandwiches for all the walkers which go down a treat. Margaret credits the great team around her with the success of the occasion. “Kathleen and Anne register walkers on the day and this year, Ellen and John Madden from Drogheda came on board. My neighbour Paul provided a speaker system and Peter Brennan donated facial products for all the walkers. We have other fundraising events too like table quizzes and bucket collections and are planning a Golf Classic for next year. People are so generous,” she exclaims. Margaret is shortly travelling to Beijing with Dominick and thirty other volunteers from across Ireland to take part in the Irish Cancer Society’s Trek4Life walk in aid of their cancer research programme. “We’ve done lots of training and have been up many mountains and hills including the Sugarloaf, the Spink in Glendalough and the hills of Howth. We do the difficult ones, there’s no point doing the easy ones, that’s not training! On our first day in China we walk for seven hours, the second day for six, on day three, it’s five before going back to seven… I didn’t really look after that, I’m in denial,’ she laughs. The 32 walkers have come together through the shared negative experience of cancer, but through adversity have raised vital funds, had fun and met new people. “In 2009, the walkers of Ireland raised close to a quarter of a million euro for cancer research. Research to improve treatment is so important,” she concludes. Margaret will be organising her Valley Walk again next October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and urges anybody interested in getting involved to keep an eye in the local papers or contact her at wicklowmag@yahoo.co.uk or (087) 2213605
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Balbriggan Town Council Annual Awards At the Bracken Court Hotel
The Cathaoirleach's Special Award went to "Balbriggan Town Centre Commercial and Retail Chamber Sub Committee"
Balbriggan Brass and Reed Band were presented with a Certificate in recognition of their contribution to the town.
Balbriggan Town Council "Special Awards" went to The Reach Group pictured here with Ray Nugent and Cathaoirleach, Grainne Maguire.
Winners of the Sports Persons of The Year, Aoife Curran and Francesca Balsio are pictured with County Mayor, Gerry McGuire and Cllr's, Peadar O'Kelly and Grainne Maguire.
Community Awards winners, Balbriggan Cancer Support Group.
Pictured are Best Presented Large Housing Estate contenders, 2nd place, Joe Kelly of The Chantries, winners Tom and Peg Fletcher of Tara Court and Anthony Murphy of Flemington Park in 3rd place, with Cllrs. Grainne Maguire and Terry Kelleher.
Mairead McEvoy of "Maireads" winner of "Best Presented Retail Outlet" with Cllr Grainne Maguire at the Balbriggan Town Council Annual Awards.
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The Balbriggan Formula Fun Committee received an award at the Balbriggan Town Council Annual Awards.
The Community Award for Bravery went to Jesse Cunningham pictured here with Monica Harford.
Íde de Bairtiséil (Balbriggan Town Manager) and Brian Murray (Balbriggan Town Clerk).
Art and Culture Achievement Awards Winners were Balbriggan Community Show Choir, pictured here with Cathaoirleach, Grainne Maguire and Cllr Grainne Kilmurry.
The Franny Hogan Memorial Youth Sport Award went to Adam Foley pictured here with Mayor Gerry McGuire, Eamonn Hogan and Cllr Peadar O'Kelly and Cathaoirleach, Grainne Maguire.
Pictured are Best Presented New Housing Developments winners, Castlelands Court represented by Zoe Nelson, also Jennifer Peters, Liam Deering, Haley Johnson, Paul McGuinness of Clonuske, Chloe Dunne and Cllr. Terry Kelleher.
Maureen McGrady of "McGrady Sweeney Solicitors", winners of "Best Presented Commercial Premises" with Joe Costello and Cll. Grainne Maguire.
Best Presented Small Housing Estate Winner, Chapel Crescent represented by Melissa Sweeney and 2nd place, Market Green represented by Al Fanning.
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A Tidy Towns Presentation was made by Joe Troy to the Drama Department of Balbriggan Community College.
Amy McGovern of "Wishes Gifts" winner of The Best Presented Traditional Outlet, presented by Sean Crosson.
Joe English is pictured receiving the award on behalf of AIB, winners of "Best Presented Public Building" from Cllr Larry Dunne at the Balbriggan Town Council Annual Awards.
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Portmarnock Coastal Lighting Vandalised
Snippet Knitting Balbriggan Have you ever wanted to master the skills of knitting and crochet. If so, then help may be at hand. Adult knitting and crochet class are being held every Tuesday at Balbriggan Library at 7.30pm.
Cllr. Peter Coyle is pictured with one of the many lights that have been vandalised.
The low-level bollard lights on the popular Coastal Walk between Portmarnock and Malahide were extensively damaged by vandals, according to Cllr Peter Coyle (Lab). He raised the matter at a Council meeting and asked
By Jennifer McShane what action was being taken to restore and improve the lighting. Speaking to the County Leader, Coyle said that for safety reasons the lighting needs to be repaired
as soon as possible: “The lighting needs to be repaired, especially as we are coming into winter. Any walkers who may be out in the dark early mornings will need adequate lighting, its not safe without it,” he said. Lighting along the walkway behind the Martello Tower in Portmarnock needs to be repaired, as street
lighting fails to light up this area. The local authority has instructed its contractor to order and fit new light heads on the unlit bollards on both sections of walkway, but according to Coyle, the lighting should have been fixed long before now. “I first brought
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the matter to the council’s attention in June and I expected the works to be completed by now. This walkway is extensively used both day and night and I can’t understand the reason for the delay. I will continue to press this matter with the council,” he concluded.
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Special Recognition For Balbriggan Student A student from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan was one of the big winners at the National Career Skills
competition held recently. Deirdre Harford won a prize in the Transition
Year category at the awards which recognised students for career inves-
tigations and displaying clear progress in the identification of careers skills.
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Student Deirdre Harford from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan is pictured here with Alison Hodgson, Junior Minister for Education and Skills Ciaran Cannon TD and Eimear Sinnott, Careers Portal, at the Department of Education. Deirdre received her award at the recent National Career Skills Competition.
Update For Swords And Balbriggan Welfare Offices New information has been announced regarding the issue of the planned full local Social Welfare offices for Swords and Balbriggan. Speaking to the County Leader, Cllr Brendan Ryan (LAB) said: “The requirement for space for a full social welfare office in Balbriggan has increased. This means the Department
and the OPW are seeking a new site in Balbriggan and once a new site is identified the process should take a further 12-18 months to complete. With regard to Swords, the Department have told me that the selection of a suitable site is being held up as the Developer has missed several deadlines. Should the Developer withdraw interest in devel-
oping the site, the Department will look for alternative premises in Swords.” “I have been assured by the Department that Balbriggan and Swords are national priorities for the provision of full social welfare offices. I will continue to work on behalf of the many people in the North County who desperately need adequate social welfare services to be provided locally,” he concluded.
Triumph For People Power Continued from page 1 on the rural aspect of the North County. This will just add to the already large volume of trucks rumbling along North County roads on their way to places like Nevitt, Tesco and now to the “Super Sewage Plant”. Mayor McGuire continued, “Already I have received irate messages from people in Ballyboughal, who are firmly against the building of the super plant there. Many are from farming backgrounds and their families have been farming for generations, who don’t want pipelines running through their land. There is definitely a momentum gathering against the plant in Ballyboughal,” he said. Meanwhile, Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG) who represents the Balbriggan Electoral Ward area, where three of the proposed sites are located said, “People from Rush and Lusk will need to
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make their views known forcefully. The Department of the Environment, who will fund the project, have no money in the kitty and there must be a more cost
effective way to solve this problem. I don’t welcome the possibility of the plant being located particularly adjacent to either Rush or Lusk,” he said. Ballyboughal based coun-
Deirdre won for her project, using resources supplied on www.careersportal.ie, into nutrition. Speaking to the County Leader, Eimear Sinnott from careersportal said: “Entry levels for the National Career Skills Awards rise year on year and the quality of entrants this year from across the North County and beyond has been of a very high standard. They have dedicated themselves to improving the transferable skills sought after by employers.” Careers Portal also announced the development of a ‘National Work Experience Portal’ which will facilitate students,
cillor, David O’Connor said he sees no sense in the sewage plant being located in the northern part of the county. He told the County Leader, “It should be located
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Pictured here are Claire Lawless and Thomas McShane, both from Swords as they set out to attend their debs.
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Snippet Choir Seeks Members If you are from Ballyboughal or surronding area and you can sing or play an instrument, the Ballyboughal Church Choir could so with your services. The choir are resuming rehearsals in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal. New members are very welcome, both singers and musicians.
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Malahide Man Wins Photography Contest Twenty year old James Leahy, a native of Malahide and a student at the DIT, has won 3rd prize in a prestigious international photography competition to
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ested in design and photography. Since I was diagnosed with epilepsy at 13, it has helped me to express my feeling when I am angry or upset about having epilepsy”. “When I found out about the photo competition through Brainwave – The Irish Epilepsy Association, I knew that I had to enter. “I didn’t expect to win of course, so when I heard that I
had finished third, I was overjoyed,” said James. James’s photo was recently displayed at the International Epilepsy Congress in Rome, an event attended by over 4,500 doctors and epilepsy advocates from around the world. He now plans to continue with his studies in visual communications at DIT and hopes to become seizure free.
Calls For Brackenstown Centre Rejected By Kieran Dunne
Renewed calls to have a community centre facility delivered to the people in the Brackenstown area of Swords have gone unanswered with the Council highlighting the major obstacle of funding as the primary reason for its failure. Swords Manor R e s i d e n t s Association (SMRA), along with local Cllr
Darragh Butler (FF), had attempted to reinvigorate the failed 2009 proposal following the recent earmarking of funds for similar projects in Applewood and Kinsealy. According to the Council, the provision of a community centre for the Brackenstown area remains a priority project of the Community, Culture
and Sports Division despite the lack of funds. Speaking to the County Leader, SMRA chairperson, Joanne Mahon said: “It’s a real shame. It just seems so unfair that other areas seem to be receiving funds to go ahead. The youth in the area would benefit greatly from the centre, with it giving them something to do and focus on.” Local representatives and residents have highlighted their intention to monitor the situation on a continued basis.
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Awards Ceremony At Youthreach Balbriggan Youthreach Balbriggan held their first awards evening recently in the Bracken Court Hotel to recognise the achievements of their students. The students received certificates for
By Jennifer McShane courses they completed in FETAC, First Aid and with support agencies including Co. Dublin VEC’s Psychological Support Service, the Balbriggan Community Guards and Songschool. There was a great atmosphere on the night as 14 students accompanied by family and friends, fellow
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attendance at the celebratory event was Dr. Dermot Stokes, National Co-ordinator of the Youthreach programme who spoke about the value of Youthreach and the impact it can have on changing young peoples’ lives. The Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Cllr Grainne Maguire also spoke at the event and warmly congratulated the students and their families and wished them well on their continuation in Youthreach. The students receiving awards at Pictured here are Back Row L-R: Andrew Bentley, Daniel Cudden, Walter the event will continue to attend Badurri, Richie Cunningham, Tyrone Mooney, Megan Kelly, Tahar Youthreach Balbriggan for a Ouchelouche, Christopher Lawrence, Shauna Marry, Marissa Byrne and second year where they will Stephen Lawrence. Front Row L-R: Glen Guildea, Imran Shabir and David progress on to studying for Mooney who all attended the Youthreach Balbriggan Awards recently. FETAC level 4 certification.
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It’s that time of year again and the office party is looming. But how do you make sure that one night letting loose with your work colleagues doesn’t mean disaster on the career front afterwards? Regardless of the fact that its a night that we can all let our hair down, the Christmas party is still a business event and we still have to watch our business manners. Follow our tips to make sure your the talk of the office for all the right reasons!
Make Sure You Show Up Many people dread the office party but Remember though it’s just one night and not turning up without a very good reason could have you labelled as uncommunicative and not a team player – certainly something you want to avoid being seen as and not too good for the office banter either.
Mind The Dress Code Make sure that you dress appropriately. The office party is not the time to wear an outrageous outfit – unless of course it is fancy dress. You don’t want to risk your professional reputation by your colleagues and bosses talking about what you didn’t wear!
Know The Format Some Christmas parties are also the time to mark key achievements in the year and you might even find there are speeches made and presentations given. Make sure that you are aware of this before the party so that if you are one of the people to be honoured, you have a brief thank you speech ready but remember to keep it brief as your colleagues will want to get back to partying.
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Pictured are the students from Loreto College in Swords who produced outstanding Junior Certificate results. Back row, Principal, Veronica McDermott, Aisling Dignam, Louise Byrne, Chloe Twyford, Caroline Gaul and Vice Principal, Michael Behan. Front row, Gemma O'Rourke, Chloe Quinn, Rebecca Hanlon and Cindy Lou.
Patronage For New Lusk School Patronage for the new secondary school in Lusk will be decided sometime next year, says Brian Arnold of the Lusk Community Council. The Minister for Education and Science, Ruairí Quinn, wrote to the council to confirm that a site has
been acquired for the Secondary School. A date for design and construction has yet to be confirmed but the target date of September 2013 has been set. Brian Arnold, Chairperson of the Lusk Community School, said he was absolutely delighted with the news: “it’s the best bit of news that the Lusk Community Council have receive sinced Lusk was first identified as a Secondary school area in 2006.” Brian Arnold has said that whoever the new
patrons will be, they need to serve the needs of all the parents and children of Lusk. Over the years parents have had to send their children elsewhere for secondary school education. He urged all parents in the area to use their voice in deciding the patronage of the new school. The voice and needs of the parents in the local area will play a significant role when the Minister for Education and Science decides the matter next year.
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The Tesco Pumpkin Harvest is now in full swing and this Halloween, Tesco expects to sell over 73,000 Irish pumpkins in its stores around Ireland, all of which have been grown near Dundalk by Van Dijk Nurseries. The Irish are becoming fonder of pumpkin soup, as almost half of the pumpkins Tesco sell will be culinary pumpkins! Pictured giving Bruce Bentley, from Van Dijk Nurseries, a helping hand at the annual Tesco pumpkin harvest are Danielle Evans (6) and Josh Holden (6).
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Jan 20 - Feb 18
Problems relating to a financial issue or arrangement will surface early in the week, and you would be wise to let the matter simmer for a while longer before deciding what to do. Professional advice might be a good move.
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If criticism arises, view it as constructive and you will be in a stronger position to influence and impress later in the week. You are held in high regard, so do nothing rash to jeopardise your reputation.
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Come see the Mums and Dads of Malahide strut their stuff on the catwalk! There will be a Girls Night Out with Giggles and Smiles Photography on Wednesday 19th October, from 8-10:30pm in The Grand Hotel in Malahide. There will be an exciting evening of fashion shows, mini treatments and demonstrations on how to look and feel absolutely fabulous! The event will raise funds for the
schools of Malahide. All profits from the event will be donated to their school of choice. Following the success of last year’s event, which raised over €4000 for local schools, Tanya Crosbie of Giggles and Smiles Photography said “After seeing the funds put to such immediate benefit for the students in the schools I am delighted to host the event again this year.”
Diabetes/Kidney Disease Volunteers Required A company called Human Care Systems is looking to conduct interviews with patients all over the North County and beyond who have Type 2 diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease during the first week of November. They are looking to find more
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With confrontation focusing on relationships you must avoid antagonising allies, rivals and opponents in the weeks ahead. The winds of change are blowing, but it is up to you to ensure they blow in your favour.
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SCOTLAND Curry Contest Puts Diners In Hospital A chilli eating challenge landed two people in hospital after competitors started writhing on the floor, vomiting and fainting. Emergency services had to be called to the curry-eating challenge at Edinburgh's Kismot Restaurant. One participant had to be taken by ambulance to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary twice in a matter of hours.
Apr 21 - May 20
Don’t waste time on complex business plans, when the chances are that they will be overtaken by events shortly. Better to concentrate your energy on something less demanding but more immediately rewarding.
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May 21 - Jun 20
A business associate or loved one could suggest that you are failing to live up to their own high standards this week. It is more likely to be their unrealistic expectations which are to blame.
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Jun 21 - Jul 22
Given that certain people are relying on you to provide material, emotional or moral support, and that this is the perfect moment to provide it, do so now and you will feel better about having fun later.
Leo
Jul 23 - Aug 23
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Virgo
Aug 24 - Sep 22
Relatives and loved ones are liable to be unforthcoming and uncooperative, and your natural reaction will be to give them short shrift. It would be a mistake to say anything which could bring regrets or recriminations.
Libra
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Suddenly, your confidence will soar, and you will take in your stride even those things which seemed impossible a short while ago. However, you must be careful not to undermine the efforts of those around you.
Scorpio
Oct 23 - Nov 22
Before you start sharpening your claws this week, spare a thought for someone who is still trying to come to terms with a recent disappointment or loss. A week to show some compassion to one in particular.
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Members of Rush Senior Citizens are pictured before they set off on their trip to Galway recently. The Kandy Kabin, newly opened shop provided bags of sweets to each of the group travelling on the bus before they left for Galway.
Dec 22 - Jan 19
It would be a mistake to take anything at face value this week - especially on the home front. It is what others do rather that what they say which will provide clues to their motives and intentions.
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A charity weight loss competition was launched recently in Ring Commons Sports in Balbriggan. Over 50 people came along to support the Balbriggan Cancer Support Group. The competition was organised by Richard Finnegan, the manager of the football team in Ring Commons Sports. All funds raised on the night and from the overall competition will go to Balbriggan Cancer Support Group. The first weigh took place on the
Pictured here from L-R are: Robert Gorman from ProFitness Gym Balbriggan, Marie Dunne, Sandra Cannon, Carol Reilly, Ann Bissett and Tina Kelly who are taking part in the event to raise funds for Balbriggan Pic: RN Cancer Support.
night and the organisers will keep the record of the combined weight of each team during the
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GRAY David Brian Gray Eldest son of Brian and Janet Gray (nee Bain) formerly of Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland currently Donabate and Patricia Veronica Gray (nee Keena) youngest daughter of Patrick and Maureen Keena (nee Weir) formerly of Clonshaugh. A daughter born on 22nd September, 2011 at the National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street, Dublin, Named ISLA CEITIDH KEENA GRAY.
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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County ADAMS (Lusk) Ans (Ann); dearly beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Nicole, Stephanie and Claire; remembered with love by her family and her beloved grandchildren Aaron and Amy, sons-in-law, family circle and many friends. MAYOCK (Lusk) Mary (Mollie); beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paddy) and dearest mother to Breda, Kathleen and the late Molly and Margaret, she will be very sadly missed by her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. WALL (Sutton) Kevin; beloved husband of Betty and treasured father of Lisa, Ken and Kathy and adored grandfather of Ryan, Zara, Lauren, Jack, Ella, Kian and Max; he will be sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law Brian and Justin, daughter-in-law Suzie, his nieces, nephews, extended family and a huge circle of friends.
competition. For the next 10 weeks, a weekly weigh will be organised every Thursday. Individual and team weight loss will be recorded and percentages weight loss will be calculated as well. The participants will receive nutritional advice and will also be trained by specialists. “It is a great opportunity to lose some weight for Christmas with the support of your team while making some much needed money for a wonderful local charity.” said the organiser Richard Finnegan. The team with the highest percentage of overall weight loss will win. The winning team will be announced on December 15th.
CURRAN (Balbriggan) Sean; husband of the late Veronica; deeply regretted by his loving son Roland, daughter Belinda, brother Jimmy, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. KELLY (Rush) Frances; beloved wife of Jackie, loving mother of Roma, Pat, Sean and Martin and devoted nana to Stephen, Neil, Rachel, David, Robbie, Ned and Ali; deeply regretted by her loving family, sisters Rose and Agnes, daughters-inlaw, son-in-law, partners, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
You who solved our problems light all rose for that I can attain my goals. You who give me the devine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and in all incidents of my life you are with me. I want in the short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you. In spite of all material illusions, I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This novena must be published after third day. Never fails. M.D
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Norma Hogan at the Grange, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a two storey four bedroom dwelling, vehicular entrance, bio-cycle waste-water treatment unit and percolation area, landscaping and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 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 I Philip Tyrrell intend to make an application for planning permission for alterations to the previously approved parent permission F06A/1576 & subsequent permissions F08A/0313 & F11A/0206. The alteration consisted of the removal of a first floor window on the East elevation and the inclusion of an equally sized window on the first floor South (rear) elevation all on a 0.06 Ha site at Plot 4, Streamstown Wood, Streamstown Lane, 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 off the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Jakobi Properties Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission on lands at Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 4 no. two storey three bedroom semi detached houses, associated car parking spaces, new vehicular entrances from Drogheda Street, private rear gardens, all associated boundary treatments and ancillary site development 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 (20 Euros) 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 to demolish existing single storey lean-to (utility room) to side comprising 26.1msq, and to build new single storey extension to side comprising 40.7msq with tiled roof over, 1 No. velux rooflight to front, 3 No. velux rooflights to side, and 1 No. velux rooflight to rear. Permission is also sought to extend existing hip roof over existing single storey to northern side of existing dwelling together with new timber shed (non-permanent structure) for storage to the front of the site, at Medino, North Beach, Rush, Co. Dublin for Dermot & Eithne Coakley. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. During it’s opening hours, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Louise Bathe to expand the original extension at the rear of the property with a c21 sq mtr single story structure. To remove existing flat roof over previously extended kitchen area and incorporate pitched roof containing 4 No. skylights tied in at right angle to existing, at 98 Seaview, Portrane, Nth 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
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payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permision is being sought for new signage at 4 Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Malahide Credit Union. The 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 to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Gillian Coleman at 22 Hoar Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin to raise the existing ridge height and construct a first floor extension to the rear. 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Michael and Mary Whelan for alterations and extensions to side and rear of dwelling to include one and a half storey granny flat extension, and for waste water treatment system to replace septic tank at Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by P. O’Brien for alterations and extension to existing two storey house and change of use of part of ground floor to office at Main Street, Rush, 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 We V & M Keating intend to apply for planning permission at Site 3, Long Acre, Church Road, Malahide, Co Dublin for 1 no. dormer/ 2 storey 4/5 bedroom house with detached garage located to rere/ east of Church Cottages with shared access from 1 Church Cottages, Church Road, Malahide. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council Planning, Fingal County Hall, Main Street Swords (opening hours Monday to Friday, 9.30am 16.30pm - through lunch) and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for retention of elevational changes to existing dwellinghouse (permitted under reg. ref. no.F00A/0835). Changes include new front porch, revised location and dormer windows design to front elevation and new dormer window to rear elevation. At:- Newtown, Ringcommons, , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Karen Domigan 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.
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