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Christmas Magic Fills The Air Over Ardgillan

Last week in the County Leader, we received many excited phone calls from local residents who spotted what looked like strange, exotic animals at Ardgillan Demesne outside Skerries. Some said that they looked like Highland Cattle, whilst others were adamant they were deer. Naturally, we were very intrigued by this and sent our reporter, Patrick out to investigate further.

By Jennifer McShane When he arrived, it was very difficult to see anything, such was the dense fog that surrounded the area. It was dusk and he knew it wouldn’t be too long before the darkness made it impossible to see anything. He was numb with the cold and was just about to give up, when suddenly, he saw a bright red light seemingly floating through the fog. As he strained his eyes and walked closer to get a better look, he suddenly realised that this ‘red light’ was in fact a large nose and that it belonged to Santa Claus’s beloved reindeer, Rudolph! As he looked on in awe and disbelief, the six other reindeer slowly emerged from the fading light. Nibbling on carrots and frolicking to and fro, they seemed at ease and there was no doubt of the magic that filled the air around them.

“It is well and truly Christmas time,” he thought happily. Our very wise reporter knew that this could only mean one thing: surely Santa himself had to be very close by. After all, the North County is not famous for its reindeer, so they must surely have

been there for the sole reason of assisting Santa on Christmas Eve. Patrick frantically called us here in our offices in Swords and asked us to do more research on this.

We know that Santa has many helpers that assist him around the North County, so we wanted to be sure if the jolly man himself was here or was it possibly one of his helpers? We couldn’t be certain, so it was time to make a special phone call. After a few attempts, we managed to get in touch with our contact in the North Pole, who confirmed that yes, it was Santa himself! We were told that Santa was doing his rounds before setting off on Christmas Eve, and checking on the behaviour of all the boys and girls around the North County.

All the children will be thrilled to know that Santa was delighted with all of them; he knew that they have been on their best behaviour all year, and will be in for a surprise or two on Christmas morning. We were also left with very specific instructions to pass on to all the good boys and girls in the North County: he wants you to be in bed nice and early on Christmas Eve and continue to be on your best behaviour right up to Christmas Day. He has received all your letters, and is currently looking over all the lists. Mrs Claus and all the elves are very busy, working to make all the toys and placing all the presents into his special sack. He also reminded us that his reindeer love carrots, and if they can have one or two throughout the night, it keeps them wide

awake and full of energy. Back at Ardgillan, Patrick was eager to try and get a glimpse of the white bearded man in the famous red suit, and after taking a quick snap of his Reindeer helpers, he set about looking for Santa’s sleigh. After searching, without any luck, he figured that Santa had cleverly hidden it away so as to keep it safe - he simply couldn’t be without it on Christmas Eve! He was just about to give up and go home, when he noticed something he hadn’t seen before. On the door of the castle, there was a message written especially for the children of the North County from Santa himself! Here’s what it said: “Ho Ho Ho! I just wanted to write a little message to all the wonderful children in the North County, before I set off on my trip around the world to deliver all the presents. Myself and all my talented elves have been preparing all year for the special night and are busy putting the final touches to all the toys. My lists have

been checked twice and I hope you are all going to continue to be on your best behaviour for your parents. All you have to do is go to bed early and I would be so happy if something tasty was left out as the reindeers and I love treats! Merry Christmas!! Ho Ho Ho” .... Love Santa.

As our intrepid reporter left the castle grounds, he heard some distant bells and turned around only to see Santa’s sleigh silhouetted in the night sky. What a sight it was, as the reindeer danced through the dark sky bringing Santa back to the North Pole, to get the presents ready for all of our well behaved children.

Here in the County Leader, we were thrilled to pass on Santa’s message to all our readers and wish you all a very Happy Christmas. And remember children: Santa has his eyes and ears open and will be watching all over Christmas. Be sure to be on your best behaviour and be in bed early on Christmas Eve.

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Warren And Chris Overcome Major Obstacle The ongoing love affair between Warren and his beloved Chris took a huge step forward last week, with the meeting of both families for a traditional Christmas lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel at Dublin Airport.

Chris looked radiant in a new fur jacket and a fashionable white beret, which drooped provocatively on the side of her lovely head.

She went all out to impress her future inlaws, showing off her demure figure.

Both felt apprehensive about how the day would go. This potentially explosive

By Patrick Finnegan encounter turned out to be a triumph for all, much to the relief of the happy couple.

However, for brief moment, it looked like it was about to descend into a fracas between the long time hostile families, as both fathers are known to be hot heads. The six sat down to a sumptuous meal and shared stories about when Warren and Chris were young. Warren was terrified that Chris’s father Paddy would lose the run of himself, especially when he had a few

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Paddy never thought that Warren was good enough for Chris, whom he called his ‘angel’. He became misty eyed when he recalled the youthful innocence of his daughter and how she would come crying to him every time bold boys called her names or loosened her plaits.

“It is very difficult to let her go. Nobody is good enough for my daughter,” he blurped out, only to be restrained by his wife, Brigid.

Well Warren’s father, also called Paddy started to squirm in his seat. At this stage it seemed that the fragile peace was about to be shattered. Sensing the

Warren and Chris are pictured celebrating with their parents, as they prepare to have a Christmas dinner at the Radisson Blu Hotel at Dublin Airport

impending danger, Warren jumped up and grabbed Chris and proceeded to serenade her with that famous love song, ‘When A Man Loves A Woman.”

He had one eye firmly fixed on Chris and the other one on Paddy.

Chris collapsed into his arms with the emotion of the occasion and

Paddy ended up in floods of tears. “Job done,” thought Warren.

Now that his fearsome nemesis, Paddy was finally tamed, it was time to relax and enjoy the evening. It looked like both families managed to put their bad history behind them and the road to

their marriage was clear at last.

Warren and Chris have decided to spend Christmas with their families and have also pledged to visit their relations across the country to spread their good news. Read more about our glamorous couple in our edition of 15th January.

Donabate Switches On Christmas Lights The Christmas lights were switched on in Donabate on Saturday, 8th December last.

Despite the chill in the air, a large crowd of all ages, turned out at the Church grounds for the festive occasion and to celebrate Donabate.

There was something laid on for everyone on this festive evening. There was merry singing, treats for the kids, seasonal mulled wine as well as the traditional minced pie, for those who braved the elements. Guests were also treated to a truly festive array of Christmas Carols, courtesy of

renowned local choir, the Lambay Singers. There was another very special guest, in his traditional red and white to great the boys and girls of Donabate. Indeed Santa even stopped to have his photo taken with one or two of them. A wondrous night filled with good cheer and laughter is sure to make this Christmas a memorable time for all in Donabate.

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Inside the issue Further Awards For Portmarnock Scouts

At a ceremony at Trinity College on Thursday, 13th December last, Portmarnock Scout members Conor Dillon and Conor Nolan were recipients of the coveted Silver Gaisce Presidents Award.

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Malahide Student Models On London Red Carpet Balrothery girl Bebhinn Sheridan stormed the red carpet at the Royal Première of "The Hobbit", in London’s Leicester Square recently wearing an eco-friendly dress designed by classmates at Malahide Community College See page 7

Call For Resolution To Swords Traffic Problem A Swords political activist has highlighted a traffic problem that is affecting motorists in River Valley, particularly in the morning rush hour.

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Paralympian Catherine Is Honoured By Council County Mayor, Cllr. Cian O’Callaghan formally granted a Civic Honour to local lady, Catherine Walsh, who was a heroine at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The event took place on Tuesday, 11th December at County Hall, Swords.

The award was made in recognition of Catherine’s wonderful achievements at the Paralympic Games earlier this year, where she won a silver and a bronze medal in the cycling events.

Mayor Cian O’Callaghan said, “The Paralympic Games only come around once every four years, and

By Patrick Finnegan the drive, dedication and success of the Irish Paralympic squad at this year’s Summer Games is a source of inspiration to us all. As Mayor, I’m delighted to have the honour to make this Civic Award to Catherine Walsh, and to congratulate her for her medal winning achievements.”

Catherine, who has represented Ireland at the Paralympic Games since 1992, was accompanied by members of her family and was delighted to be recognised in this way. “This award is very special to me and I thank the Council for this

Paralympic Cycling Silver and Bronze medallist, Catherine Walsh from Swords, was recognised by the County Council for her outstanding achievements at this year's Paralympic Games in London. She is pictured receiving her award from County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan, in the presence of County Manager, David O'Connor.

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Margaret Hands Over Valley Walk Cheque On 13th October last, the Valley Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society took place in River Valley. This is now an annual fixture on the calendar and is gaining more support as the years go by. This year’s walk was blessed with fine weather, which was a contributory factor in the large turnout.

Organiser, Margaret Harris, who is a tireless campaigner for the Irish Cancer Society, was delighted with the large numbers who participated, and with the outstanding support from locals for this very worthwhile cause.

On Wednesday last, 12th December, Margaret and one of the organisers, Kathleen Corby were delighted to be in a position to present a cheque for €3,810 to the Irish Cancer Society at Peacock’s in River Valley. Liz Logan from the Irish Cancer Society told the County Leader, “We’re delighted with the huge amount raised by Margaret,

support they’ve given throughout the years.”

Pictured at the handover of the cheque were, Liz Logan (Irish Cancer Society), Margaret Harris and Kathleen Corby. The cheque was the result of the annual Valley Walk last October, which was organised by Margaret Harris, with help from Kathleen Corby.

Kathleen and all the contributors and volunteers, who made this possible. All of the money goes towards vital cancer services,” she said.

Margaret was thrilled with the efforts of everyone on the day and said, “I wish to thank everyone for their continuing support and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event.”

Local group, the Lambay Singers are a well-established popular secular choir based in Donabate and Portrane which attracts members from all parts of the North County.

The choir have already helped kick-start the festive season, when they sang at the switching-on of the Christmas Lights in Donabate village recently. To wrap up the busy festive season, the singers will perform at the Service of 9 Lessons in the Church of Ireland Church in Donabate on Sunday 23rd December at 10am. It is sure to be very festive and all are welcome to attend.

The choir are always on the lookout for new singers to swell their ranks. The group meet on Thursday nights in the Educate Together National School in Donabate.

Members do not need to be able to read music, all that is required is a love of singing good music well. The group will be resuming their weekly meet ups after the New Year, and look forward to welcoming new members then.

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By Jennifer McShane

Leading The Way Local man Seamus Hughes from Malahide is a man on a mission. A horse racing mission, to be exact. He has recently formed the Fingal Galloper club, a unique outlet for athletes with special needs, who wish to train in Equestrian sports.

Originally from Wicklow, he came to Dublin with his wife, Marian in 1974 and has been happily settled in Malahide for the past number of years.

He sat down with the County Leader to tell us a little more about himself, his love of horses and exactly why he wants to help athletes around the area.

Right from the very start of our interview, Seamus is very reluctant to talk about himself at all. He is both humble and modest, and only wishes to speak of the tremendous achievements and hard work that the athletes have put into their training. But Seamus has equally contributed to their success and, along with all the organisers and volunteers, has given them a fantastic opportunity. The club is the first of its kind here in the North County, and is based in Broadmeadows Equestrian Centre outside Swords.

Speaking about his motivation for setting up the group, it’s easy to see that Seamus is the ideal man to get things up and running. “I’ve had a love of show jumping and horses from an early age," he said. “It started out as something of a sideline activity, and I’ve been lucky enough to have been able to keep it up for all these years.” He says he felt the group was something that was very much needed in the area, and he wanted to try and make it happen: “I really just saw the need for it. I was approached by a number of different people and it’s only when I started to get things organised, that I saw just how many would benefit from a group of our nature that was so local.”

The group, which has been open since February of this year, is a great success - they have athletes from all over the North County wanting to train there - and much of this is due to Seamus (who is founder and Chairman), and also all of the hard work and dedication of it’s organisers, members and volunteers, who selflessly devote much of their time in order to better the capabilities of their athletes. “The most rewarding and fantastic thing about working with the group is being able to witness, first hand the improvements that each individual makes,” he says. “It’s incredible. I have a much better understanding of the commitment and effort that each person makes, thanks to this. People don’t realise how lucky they are. I feel privileged to work with all the athletes and people that I do and I really

admire them for all their hard work.” Seamus went on to explain a little more about the group and also the complex way each participant must be assessed: “Our umbrella company is Special Olympics Ireland and we had been trying for quite a number of years to get a similar group organised for the North County area specifically,” he continued. “At the moment, we have six athletes training and, depending on their capabilities, some need what we call a Side Walker and a Lead each. So, the Side Walker looks after the individual and the Lead takes care of the horse.” He says everyone who comes in must be assessed in this way, and this is why more volunteers are needed and indeed, always welcome to join the group.

What cannot be overlooked in all of this is his love for horses, which was the catalyst for the foundations of everything. “I knew I wanted to do something horse orientated and I thought it would be a very different way of getting involved with the sport. I was a member of various local riding clubs when I was young and, as I got older I started taking care of my own horses. I love working with the animals and think it’s wonderful that I get to pass on what knowledge I have to those who can benefit from it. I’m very much an outdoor type of person and I find that working with the horses and the group really gives me something to look forward to.”

It is more than evident that Seamus is as passionate about the horses and Equestrian sport as he ever was. He has travelled a great deal around Ireland to participate in many competitions and showing classes. “I’ve always enjoyed participating at a local level,” he says. “I’ve been lucky enough to win a few ribbons and I still compete every now and then. I’ve had various jobs throughout the years and have been fortunate enough to still be able to continue to work with the horses alongside these. ” In terms of other hobbies outside of his horses, Seamus says he has little time for much else, but says he particularly enjoys table tennis and in terms of the future, would just like to be there to see his athletes progress and succeed.

He would like to give a particularly special mention to his wife, Miriam, who he says has greatly supported him over the years. He also mentions his son, Keith who lives in the USA with his wife, Shannon.

I’d just like to say a huge thank you to everyone and all involved in the group for supporting us over this busy period. It’s really a team effort and it’s the athletes and their determination that make our job so wonderful,” he concluded.

“I feel privileged to work with all the athletes and persons that I do and I really admire them for all their hard work."

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The County Council has claimed it has taken significant measures to improve safety at St Sylvester’s Infant School in Malahide and will consider further measures, including traffic lights next year.

At a recent meeting, Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG) asked the County Council to provide a further set of traffic Cllr. Anthony Lavin lights to control traffic at the school located at the busy Dublin road and Yellow Walls road junction in Malahide.

The local Councillor said that, though he appreciated the measures that has been taken, he felt more would certainly need to be done in the

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new year. He told the County Leader: “Given the heavy amount of traffic that flows between the busy road and Yellow Walls junction, more precaution needs to be taken,” he said. “It’s a very dangerous area. An accident occurred there not so long ago, which must have been frightening for the young children. We mustn’t forget that this is an infant school, so the safety of its pupils should be of primary concern. A set of traffic lights on the main junction would certainly help matters.”

The local authority responded by outlining the work it had done already in the area, saying: “Recently the existing pedestrian crossing at St. Sylvester’s Infant School was upgraded.

This has resulted in improved visibility of the signal heads and has improved safety at the crossing point. The full signalisation of this junction will be included for consideration in the schemes being submitted for funding to the NRA for next year.”

Lavin acknowledged that a new set of traffic lights on the main junction would not be cheap, but overall would aid the greater safety of the school’s pupils. “A set of traffic lights need to be considered considered as soon as possible.

It’s the safety of schoolchildren and pedestrians that really matters,” he concluded.

Calls For United Front Against Monster Sewage Plant At the request of Lusk Waste Watch, three members of the group met with the County Council and Greater Dublin Drainage recently, to discuss the latest developments regarding the Monster Sewage Plant.

Lorcan O’Toole from Lusk Waste Watchers, told the County Leader about some of the latest developments: “The bad news is that the Council are still as determined as ever that the plant will be built. They see absolutely no reason for cancelling, or even modifying the plan. To them, it is only a matter of where, not if.”

Spokespersons, Damian O’Toole, Gary Browne and Lorcan O’Toole, raised the issue of community burden.

“Lusk has had to accept Dublin’s waste for decades and is now in line fo more huge sewage treatment works.”

“While we argue that Lusk has had more than its fair share of other people’s waste, the Council do not accept that this is relevant,” he continued. “To Snippet them, the issue of community burden only comes Please Feed into question after the final Swords Swans! site is selected! This is a Swords resident, clear betrayal of the Veronica Cryan, from people of the area and is St. Columbus Estate, an issue that we will has contacted the continue to pursue,” they County Leader to urge said. members of the public The Waste Watch group to feed the swans at are appealing to as many Broadmeadow Estuary. residents as possible to Veronica has called voice their concerns to the attention to the food Council on this urgent scarity for swans matter. “It is only by during the winter massive resistance that we season, and is encourwill persuade the Council aging locals to bring to leave Lusk alone. Make bread to feed the your voice count!” hungry birds. concluded O’Toole.

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Further Awards For Portmarnock Scouts At a ceremony at Trinity College on Thursday, 13th December last, Portmarnock Scout members, Conor Dillon and Conor Nolan were recipients of the coveted Silver Gaisce Presidents Award.

Both Conors have already achieved the Bronze Award and have already begun working on their Gold Awards, such is their dedication. These Venture Scouts add to the growing list of Bronze, Silver and Gold recipients of Portmarnock Scout Group.

This is no small achievement for the boys, as a huge

amount of work has to be done before a recipient is awarded. The award requires participants to achieve recognised standards in community work, physical achievement, learn a new skill and participate on an adventure journey.

They chose to participate in a variety of activities in order to get their awards, such as: learning to play guitar, life saving, boxing and GAA coaching.

Speaking to the County Leader about the boys’ great accomp l i s h m e n t s , Portmarnock Scout Leader, Peter O’Kelly said: “ It is really

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that both Conor Dillon and Conor Nolan take their place amongst those who went before them, as great ambassadors for the younger

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Congratulations to these young men who are proud to be members of Portmarnock Scout Group.”

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Brendan Ryan TD Phone: 6183421 Email: brendan.ryan@oir.ie @BrendanRyanTD Pictured here is Portmarnock Scout Group leader Peter O'Kelly, congratulating Conor Dillon (left) and Conor Nolan (right) at the presentation ceremony after they both received Silver Gaisce Presidents Awards.

Local Lady Takes On Kilimanjaro Climb Balbriggan lady, Aoibhe Devlin has set herself a huge challenge and decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro early next year. The former Miss Fingal had wanted to take on the task for some years, and after much deliberation, she decided that 2013 would be the year to do it. Speaking to the County Leader, Aoibhe said that she always knew she wanted to participate in the climb for charity, but it was a matter of choosing the right one. “After a lot of research, I finally decided that I would do it all in aid of Focus

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“I had gone to an information evening and been so moved by all the efforts of the charity and everyone affected. We watched interviews of people who go to Focus Ireland on a daily basis and how much the charity has changed their lives. Focus Ireland estimates that there are up to 5,000 people who are homeless in Ireland at any one time. It was then I knew I was 100 per cent determined to raise as much as I could for them,” she continued.

Aoibhe’s target for the climb is €4,800, and so far she has raised a staggering €3,125. She will be continuing her fundraising efforts in the new year and is so appreciative of all the help and sponsorship she has received so far.

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Fingal Dublin Chamber Christmas Lunch at The Clarion Airport Hotel

Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Ian Talbot (CEO Chambers Ireland), Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber), County Mayor, Cllr Cian O'Callaghan and Caroline Keeling guest speaker and JC Savage Award winner.

Former Swords Bank of Ireland Manager, Paddy Lonergan was presented with an award by the Chamber to mark his recent retirement. He is pictured here with Chamber President, Siobhan Moore.

Ciaran Moore (DAA) and Pat Cusson (Radisson Blu, Dublin Airport)

Hugo Byrne and Eugene Haines (Haines Fleet)

Michael Barrable (Michael Barrable Motors), Cathal Moore (Cathal Moore Insurance) and Lynn Cawley (Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport)

County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan and Ian Talbot (Chambers Ireland)

Gerry Fitzmaurice (Managing Editor, North County Leader) and Alan Spain (S & S Office Interiors)

Ian Hunter (Centre Director, Pavilions Shopping Centre), Maurice Cregan (Cregan Accountants) and Martina Hilliard (O2 Swords)

Siobhan Moore (President, Fingal Dublin Chamber), Deirdre King (Pavilions Shopping Centre), Jennifer McKenna (Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown) and Maura Cassidy (DAA)

Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Geraldine Hoey, Michael Hoey (Country Crest) and Dave Donnelly (Bank of Ireland)

County Manager, David O'Connor and Fran Whelan (Broadmeadows Healthcare)

Glen Redmond (Rohan Holdings) and Seamus Ryan (Rohan Project Management)

Chris Harmon (Country Crest), Tony Doyle (Country Crest), Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast), Julie Curtin (Country Crest) and Robert Mullen ( RM Motors)

Jock Jordan (One 4 All), Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders), Paddy Lonergan (retired Manager, Bank of Ireland, Swords) and Bryan Hourigan (Manager Bank of Ireland, Swords)

Sue Griffiths (Advertising Sales Manager, North County Leader), with Andrea Molloy (Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport)

Don Earley and David Pyne (both from Web Cloud ICT)

Teresa Long and Jenny Grogan (both from Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords)

Michael Dawson (Gift Voucher Shop), Caroline Keeling (Keelings) and David Keeling (Keelings)

Sarah McCabe (Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown) with Joanne Moody (Crowne Plaza Northwood)

Conor Loughran, Sheila Byrne and Sarah Daly (all from Nifast)

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Lusk Business Advertising For Charity Local family-run business, Fingal Engineering, are piloting a new enterprise to raise money for St. Francis Hospice through an online social media campaign. The company, based in Lusk, are ongoing supporters of St. Francis Hospice, which has two facilities in Raheny and Blanchardstown.

The electric gate company currently have 100 ‘likes’ on their Facebook page, and aim to increase this number fivefold. They are asking social media users to ‘like’ their page, and for every new ‘like’ they receive, €1 will be donated to St. Francis Hospice. It is hoped they will reach their target of 500 likes and gift the money to the very worthy foundation over Christmas.

Fingal Engineering have raised in excess of €115,000 for St. Francis Hospice over the last five years through their Golf Classic events held in August. Speaking

Christmas Day Swim In Portmarnock If you’ve nothing to do on Christmas morning and want to start the day off with a seasonal splash, why not pop down to Portmarnock for a Christmas swim. Ten years ago, the Jesson family of Onward Walk, Portmarnock, were devastated when their dad, Billy died from a rare brain tumour. They felt compelled to do something in his memory and thought it was important give something back

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By Celine Quinn to the County Leader, owner Des Connolly explained: “We used to do a lot of fundraising events for a number of Irish charities and about five years ago, we nominated St. Francis Hospice.

When we paid a visit to their facility, we were so impressed by the work that they do, and upset at the inadequate funding they receive, we wanted to continue to fundraise for them.”

Connolly continued: “While we could advertise directly with social media companies for advertising space, we thought this would be a unique way of both giving back to the community and increasing our own online business presence. We are trying something new here, and if it works, we hope it will be an excellent example to other (and

to St Francis’s Hospice in Raheny, for all the care and support they received.

The first Billy Jesson Christmas Swim took place the year he died in 2002 and over the past ten years, over 60,000 euro has been raised for the hospice. This year, some of the money raised will go towards the Laura Lynn House- the first purpose built hospice for children with long term illnesses.

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For winning the award in April of this year, the girls were offered the chance to send a model to showcase their creation to the star-studded London premiere. The young designers asked fellow classmate Bebhinn Sheridan,

By Celine Quinn who had also been a finalist in the competition for her own dress Balrothery girl Bebhinn Sheridan ‘“Conducted”, to model their creation. stormed the red carpet at the Royal Speaking to the County Leader, Première of “The Hobbit”, in London’s Bebhinn said: “I was Leicester Square on delighted the girls asked Thursday 13th December, me to wear their dress. It’s wearing an eco-friendly called “Paper Pillon”, a dress designed by her play on the French word classmates at Malahide for “butterfly”. The skirt Community College. and the bodice were made The winning creation of from recycled magazine the ‘Glamour Prize paper, and the structure Award’ at the 2012 Junk from chicken wire - it was Kouture Recycled a huge task to get it into Fashion Competition was place and keep it there. designed by then-transiThey did an amazing job. I tion year art students was surprised how Tanyanat Tipprasert, comfortable it was!”

Sinead O’Rourke and Joy Bebhinn remarked: Butdeekham, with the “Attending the premiere guidance of their art Bebhinn Sheridan was amazing.

I’ve never teacher Johanna Smyth. modelled before, so it was Junk Kouture is a fashion and art such a great experience to walk on the competition for creative secondary red carpet, with celebrities and school students across Europe, giving paparazzi everywhere!” young designers an international platThe 2013 competition is currently open form to showcase their work. This to all second level students, and the competition is supported by the closing date for entries is 31st January European Recycling Platform (ERP), and 2013. promotes environmental sustainability.

Des Connolly of Fingal Engineering

larger) companies.” Bernadette Gillis, Events/Community Co-ordinator for St. Francis Hospice, said: “We are deeply grateful to Fingal Engineering for their fundraising endeavours. We are all facing challenging times in the current financial climate and to receive such generous support is very welcome indeed.”

When the County Leader went to press they had 101 likes. To make a free donation to St. Francis Hospice, visit the Fingal Engineering page on Facebook.com.

Why not join in for a swim, or just come down and soak up the atmosphere; the swim is at 11.00am and it’s a great start to Christmas morning. For more information or a sponsorship card, call 086-888-5285.

Times have changed and it is more difficult to raise money, but the Portmarnock community is a generous one and last Christmas Day, more than 60 locals braved the elements of the Irish Sea. The co-ordinators of the event hope that this year the swim will be bigger and better then ever to mark the 10th year of it running.

Bereavement Support Swords Parish Bethany Bereavement Support meets on the second and last Monday of every month in the Parish Office at 42 North Street, Swords, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. If you are suffering the pain of loss through bereavement, you are most welcome to attend the meetings. This is a free and confidential service.

Carol Service In Ballyboughal The 2012 Christmas Carol service featuring the Mass Choirs of Ballyboughal and Damatown will take place in the Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal on Wednesday, 19th December starting at 8pm sharp. The concert will comprise traditional Christmas hymns blended with modern songs from Cliff Richard, Enya, Wizard and many more. Also a presentation of the Nativity on the night. The performance to be followed with a cup of tea and some Christmas fare in the Junior National School. All are welcome.

Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Peaceful New Year

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By Patrick Finnegan A Swords political activist has highlighted a traffic problem that is affecting motorists in River Valley, particularly in the morning rush hour.

Joe Newman, who is a resident in the area, is calling for the reinstatement of a yellow junction box at the entrance to Cherry Park from Rathingle Road, which would allow motorists from Cherry Park to exit on to Rathingle Road. A junction box had been in place here, but for some reason it is no longer there. Newman is also calling for a similar junction box at the entrance to neighbouring Cherry Avenue.

He told the County Leader, “I have received many complaints from local residents regarding delays that occur, due to heavy traffic at the Rathingle end of River Valley. I am calling on the Council to

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Siobhan McStay, Meath “’It’s a Wonderful Life’. I like it from the time I was a child

Jack Hill, Donabate “’Calamity Jane’! Or Bing Crosby in ‘Holiday Inn’ is another one!”

Daniel Bennett, Blanchardstown “’Home Alone’. All the films. I’ve just liked them since I was a kid.”

James Carroll, Swords “’Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’!”

Denis Mark, Swords “’National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’, it’s such a laugh.

Paul Loughran, Kinsealy “’Die Hard’!!”

Karen Steele, Swords “’Back To The Future’. I just always watched it at Christmas as a kid. It’s not really Christmassy though. Another one would be the Gremlins or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!”

Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has congratulated Man O’War GAA Club on its €300,000 Sports Capital Grant allocation to build a new clubhouse facility.

Earlier this year, Man O’War GFC applied for a Sports Capital Grant in order to assist the building of a clubhouse, which will provide facilities for changing rooms, indoor training, a social hall, meeting rooms, store rooms and bathroom facilities.

The funding will allow the club to provide a new amenity for the greater Lusk, Rush, Balrothery and Balbriggan area and will be of real benefit to nearby schools in Milverton and Hedgestown, as well as local organisations and senior citizen groups.

Farrell said, “I am delighted this significant investment of €300,000 will allow the third phase of its development to take place, following the upgrading of the pitch and the development of a new all-weather pitch.

“Overall, local clubs have received over €1 million in Sports Capital Grants in 2012 and I am pleased that there has been such a strong investment this year in local sporting facilities that will benefit communities

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restore the yellow junction box at the entrance to Cherry Park and to provide one at the entrance to Cherry Avenue, thus allowing traffic to move more smoothly.”

He continued, “Residents Associations have made previous representations to the Council on this matter, but to no avail. This is a primary route to local schools, which accounts for the heavy traffic, particularly in the morning,” he concluded.

Cllr. Peter

This week at the County Leader, we are getting into the festive spirit! With Christmas just around the corner, we’re celebrating some of the things that make this time of year so special; books, films and songs. I asked local residents.....

“What’s your favourite Christmas film?”

Joe Newman is pictured at the busy junction of Cherry Park and Rathingle Road, where he sees the need for the yellow junction box to be re-introduced.

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Pictured here are L-R: Liam and Aishling Smith with Chairman of the local Snowflakes group, Robert Brown at the recent black tie ‘Snowball’ event.

Fundraising ‘Snowball’ For Local Group Recently, local group, Snowflakes Autism support held its inaugural fundraising blacktie ball, the 2012 Snowball. Around 270 guests were treated to a fantastic night’s entertainment, with a mulled wine reception on arrival, a five course meal and music until the early hours, as well

as a whole host of surprises throughout the night.

The evening was hosted by TV3’s Martin King who was in fine form entertaining the guests before and after the meal. The aim of the night, as Martin put it, was to put the “fun” into “fundraising” and this goal was definitely

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The evening was particularly special for one couple, when Derek Bosonnett got down on bended knee and proposed to his shocked girlfriend, Michelle Robinson.

Thankfully for Derek, Michelle said yes! Like so many that were there that evening, Michelle and Derek will always remember the Inaugural Snowball, 2012.

“The evening was yet another remarkable achievement for Snowflakes Autism support, who have only been in existence since January,” said group chairman, Robert Brown.

“During this time, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a 10strong committee, who give up their free time to help others, they have brought much needed hope and positivity to families affected by autism. The money raised from the 2012 Snowball will enable Snowflakes autism support to further improve the lives of their member families throughout 2013 and beyond.”

Successful Table Quiz For Cara There was a Table Quiz in The Hamlet Pub in Balbriggan on Saturday, 8th December last in aid of Cara’s Wish to Walk.

Cara’s parents need to raise €60,000 so Cara can have surgery called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy in USA. The fundraising is going extremely well with the help of family and friends and Laura and Pauric hope to be able to bring Cara to the USA sooner rather than later. They wish to thank everyone for their tremendous support.

A group of 11 Balbriggan Community College students and teachers recently travelled to Germany as part of the EU funded International project, the theme of which was humour.

Balbriggan Town Council set the pattern in motion when it instigated a partnership arrangement with St. Wendel in Saarland.

The invitation to join the Comenius project was offered by the W e n d a l i n u m Gymnasium, one of the schools Balbriggan is partnered with, giving the students this exciting opportunity.

The whole idea behind this special project was the result of a common theme: to find unity through forms of humour.

As well as Irish students and teachers taking part, Finnish, German and Italian students also came together for the project. They participated in a variety of fun activities during their trip, including a particularly enjoyable day of presentations, where each group of students

Pictured here are Leanne Whyte, Aine Mooney and Dean Fox from Balbriggan Community College on their German trip.

had to make a presentation about their own country.

The Balbriggan students

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had a chance to spend some time with their German hosts and took a tour of a Steelworks factory in Germany and

paid a visit to the French town of Metz.

The Balbriggan group then had the opportunity to work on their

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The project work was presented to all the host families and various persons involved at a special dinner the following night. All in all the trip was a fantastic success and the Balbriggan students thoroughly enjoyed learning about different cultures.

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Garristown Project Launch A Great Success

HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

With so much working in your favour, you can impress those involved with a new endeavour.

You can also make it plain who is running the show - and how lucky others are to be part of what is going on.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

You will know instinctively how to handle a financial issue this week. However, if business associates or loved ones seem overexacting, it is only because they want to make sure that nothing is left to chance.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20

To suggest that the world is your oyster is an understatement this week. With so many cosmic influences working with you there is nothing you cannot do, no one you cannot impress and no where you cannot get to.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

You will want to be by yourself this week, but don’t feel guilty. There is nothing wrong with wanting to spend time on your own, and, at times, it is vital when it comes to renewing your stamina and resources.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

Love, laughter, fun and friendship feature in your solar chart this week, leaving you with the pleasant task of deciding where you want to go, what you want to do, and with whom you want to do it with. That’s it.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

Although you seem to have very definite ideas about the direction you should be taking just now, it is well worth listening to other’s viewpoints, especially if they come from a professional background.

Leo

AIB, Swords are hosting a festive market, which runs from 17th until 21st December in their branch on Main Street, in order to encourage bank customers to shop local and purchase their Christmas gifts from local SME's. Each day, five local businesses showcase their goods in the bank. Pictured are, Elena Caffrey (Book Haven), Eimear Coulter (La Boulangerie Francaise), Lucia O'Riordan (AIB Swords Bank Manager), Claire Twomey (Divine Boutique), Sarah Whiteacre (White House) and Paul Hurst (SME Relationship Manager, AIB Swords)

Beautiful Christmas Crafts

By Balbriggan Students

By Celine Quinn A first year crafts project at Balbriggan Community College amounted to a beautiful display at the school this week.

Thirty art students undertook their first craft project of the year in early December and spent three weeks making unique Christmas decorations.

The young students used their imagination to cleverly recycle ordinary, everyday items to use as materials for their artwork. The crafts were made using polystyrene cups, coffee filters, wrapping paper, cardboard, wire, and natural sources such as leaves, branches, and pine cones. In this way, the very successful art project also functioned to educate students on becoming

more environmentally aware of the importance of reusing and recycling.

Each student hand-crafted a table or wall decoration such as a festive centrepiece or a Christmas wreath. The project will remain on display at the Balbriggan Community College this week, and then students will be encouraged to take their piece home for Christmas. Speaking to the County Leader, first year art student Megan Carson, said: “I loved designing my door wreath, deciding on how to decorate my work, and changing my piece many times from the original design to improve it. It really taught me a lot about 3D artwork. It was fun working with my classmates, and I can’t wait to put my decoration on my door at home!”

Art teacher Grainne Rossiter, commented: “The students worked really hard on the project, they are a wonderful group. We also did special research for the project on lovely Victorian-style Christmas street decorations called ‘pomanders’. In the new year, we’ll be working on glassmaking and sculpture projects.”

Pupils from St Cronan's JNS, Brackenstown in Swords were invited to visit Santa at the Pavilions Shopping Centre on Monday last, 17th December. The delighted children are pictured here with teacher, Miss Power and Deirdre King and Ger Clarke from the Pavilions Shopping Centre.

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Jul 23 - Aug 23

By Tuesday there should be nothing to stop you altering course in midstream. Before you do so, however, make sure that you have done your sums, and have the moral and material backing you need.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

This week, you will be in a strong position to impress those in positions of influence, especially if work related. A major problem of a few weeks ago will now start to take on a more positive perspective.

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22

As the standard rebel, you don’t take kindly to being told what to do. And with so much cosmic emphasis on humanitarian issues, your thoughts this week will be on a different plane to those of your conventional peers.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

Some unfinished business will have to be dealt with before you can ease into what should be a relaxing period. Whether it is or not depends more upon your state of mind than any external influences.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

If you are dissatisfied with your current status you will be in a position to do something about it after Wednesday. Until then you should simply keep your grievances to yourself and make the best of the situation.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

By Thursday you will come to realise that you have both the skills and support necessary to achieve a current goal - and on your own terms.

Gone will be the need to conform to others’ expectations, when yours are better.

Following months of planning and preparation, Garristown’s new “Text Alert system” to put a stop to neighbourhood crime, was successfully launched at Garristown Community Centre recently. They appointed a special committee, specifically in charge of devising and implementing the project.

Committee Chairman, Roger Croninn told the County Leader that the launch night went swimmingly, and despite the fact that the project was in its early stages, things were going to plan so far: “We had around 65 people attend the night and even more wanting to be involved, so all in all, we were very happy with the evening,” he said.

“We’ve had plenty of help along the way, which we’re very grateful for.” He gave a particular mention to his fellow committee members for all their hard work and Superintendent Noel Carolan of

Balbriggan, who attended the evening, spoke to the residents and assured them of his complete support and commitment to the project. The database system for these text alerts is all up and running and the alert phone will be manned 24/7 by a panel of volunteers. This is all being done in tandem with the Balbriggan Gardai. “The way we looked at it is, doing nothing is not an option, and we want any perpetrators to see Garristown as a ‘no go area’ for them, knowing that they will be apprehended, should any crime be committed,” he continued.

Distinctive signs will now be placed throughout the area, and more meetings and so on are currently being planned for the New Year. “There was terrific community spirit on the night and we’re hoping that, by all working together we can get rid of crime in our area.” Naul and Balscadden are hoping to follow suit and implement a similar system of their own in the coming months.

North County Students Compete In Enterprise Awards Over 2000 budding teenage entrepreneurs are participating in the Fingal Student Enterprise Programme this year, with entries from primary and secondary schools all around the North County. The countdown to the County Final was officially launched in Swords, on Monday 10th December, attended by the County Mayor Cian O’Callaghan and students from Balbriggan Educate Together and Skerries Community College. The event, now in its 12th year, runs between September and May and is co-ordinated by the County Enterprise Board. A record number of students will be researching, starting up and running their own enterprises, with support from business mentors.

The young entrepreneurs will gain invaluable skills and experience, which will give them a head start in the smallbusiness world.

Students from twenty secondary and nine primary schools in the area will compete to reach the County Finals on March 12th next year. The winners will then advance to the National Student Enterprise Awards. Speaking to the

County Leader, Niamh Clarke, a transition year student from Skerries Community College said, “Our enterprise is the ‘Bored Box’. It is a small box full of little ideas of things to do on a rainy day. We’re making them for primary school students. We are really hoping to make it to the final.”

Speaking to the County Leader, Oisín Geoghegan, CEO Fingal County Enterprise Board, said, “The North County runs the largest student enterprise programme in Ireland with a record-breaking number of students participating this year, each of whom are developing their own real-life business with assistance from our mentoring programme”.

Pictured on Monday 10th December at the official launch of the countdown to the County Final in the National Student Enterprise Awards are Martin MacEntee (County Dublin VEC), County Mayor Cian O’Callaghan, Tara O'Flaherty and Niamh Clarke (Skerries Community College), Oisin Geoghegan (CEO, County Enterprise Board), and George Pitkevics and Olamikun Alabi (Balbriggan Educate Together).

Have you ever wanted to join the choir? Well now you can!

The Portmarnock Singers Mixed Choir meet in St Anne’s Parish Centre on Monday evenings from 7.50pm to 8.50pm and they are looking for new members. Why not come and join in? Singing in a choir offers the opportunity to make new friends and you will get the chance to enjoy annual social trips too. All are welcome.

Freda Farrell is pictured telling Santa what a good girl she has been all year, when she met him at St Finian's GAA Club's Christmas Fair.

Human Rights Day For Rush Pupils Recently, children in fifth and sixth class from St Catherine’s National School in Rush had a Human Rights Day, where they wrote letters and cards to Malala Yousafzai, the young girl in Pakistan who was shot and injured while returning home from school in November of this year. The children learned about Malala in class and decided to send letters and cards of support to her and her friends as part of the day. The children wrote touching messages of support to Malala.

One of the pupils, Louis wrote in his letter: “Your courage is absolutely amazing.”

They were taught about some of the differences in the education systems in other countries, and also learnt that in some countries, getting an education is not a right

as it is here in Ireland. Speaking to the County Leader about the day, Fidelma Carroll said: “Learning about and putting human rights into practice is very important for all the children in St Catherine’s.

There is even a student council where the children can say what they think about school life. At lunchtime, the sixth class organise games for children to play and there is a mentor system to help younger children play together, all to emphasise how seriously we take the issue in our school.”

This successful day follows on from a similar day in September, where pupils in sixth class wrote letters of support to Johan Teterissa, a school teacher imprisoned in Indonesia. “The children know that they can make a difference. They can do something to ensure human rights are protected,” concluded Fidelma.

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Balbriggan Tidy Towns Get A Helping Hand The Balbriggan Tidy Towns team were joined by students from the local Community College to plant trees around the Garda station on Thursday, the 13th of December last. The students and team also planted 500 daffodil bulbs at the roundabout between Ashfield estate and the Harry Reynolds Road junction.

Although it was a cold day, the students were very enthusiastic and listened carefully to Terry O’Reilly, the lead Tidy Towns volunteer, who demonstrated how to plant the trees successfully. Thirty

five Prunus A m a n o g a w a (Ornamental Cherry) trees were planted at each pillar of the Garda station wall.

The trees will bloom next spring with delicate pink flowers. As well as being visually

attractive, the trees will provide an excellent habitat for native birds and insects and the students who planted trees said that “they would enjoy showing the trees to their families for many years to come.”

The planting team were joined by teachers from the school and Tidy Towns volunteers Terry O’Reilly, Diarmuid Fenton, Teresa Fitzpatrick, Trevor Sargent, Alex McCullagh and Zoe Nelson. This event is part of a Tidy Towns initiative to work with local second level schools to give the students an appreciation of stewardship and volunteering in conjunction with their Community Social and Political (CSPE) studies. Ardgillan

College are also involved in the project.

In January 2013, both schools will be host to a Tidy Towns volunteer who will go into the class room to give a presentation on the value of protecting our local environment and the exceptional contribution made by the Tidy Towns organisations across the North County.

The Balbriggan Tidy Towns team are very excited about the involvement of young people in their activities in the coming weeks.

Pictured here are L-R Dolores Kennedy, Bernie Davis, Moira Hodge and Pam Cullen from Balbriggan Meals on Wheels at their Christmas fair.

Christmas Business Fayre In Malahide Pictured here are members of Balbriggan Tidy Towns planting Cherry trees outside the Garda station in Balbriggan, with the help of students from Balbriggan Community College.

Pictured here is Clionadh Lynders Twomey at her Christmas themed Sweet Treat Company stand at the recent Fingal Women in Business event in Malahide.

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LAVIN Councillor

Serving the Howth Malahide Electoral Area

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR Address: 28 Chalfont Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin Email: anthony.lavin@fingalcoco.ie Tel: 087-9931329

Cllr. Tom

Kelleher Wishing Happy Christmas to all my Constituents

If I can be of any assistance I can be contacted at:

I 087 283 7165

Hundreds of people attended a Christmas Showcase and Fayre at the elegant and magical newly re-opened Malahide Castle and Gardens recently. The event, organised by Fingal County Enterprise Board, offered seasonal surprises and family entertainment as well as tasty festive treats and gift ideas.

Thirty local women entrepreneurs from all around the North County were involved in the Fayre, which provided Christmas gift ideas for all pockets and tastes in one location. Eve Bulman,

Dublin Airport Ready For Christmas Rush Dublin Airport is now officially in Christmas mode with dozens of festive trees appearing around the Airport. The airport officials want to make sure both terminals are looking as festive as possible for their visitors. With this in mind, Christmas trees are in place throughout the two terminals and the Airport prepares to warmly welcome home its Christmas visitors.

Terminal 1 has almost 60 trees this year in traditional green – many carrying almost 500 lights apiece, while Terminal 2 has opted for a more contemporary look with the emphasis on glitter and spectacle. The festive season is set to be as busy as ever for the airport, which will see thousands of visitors passing through during Christmas and the New Year. If you’re travelling with your young children, don’t forget there’s something special for everyone in Santa’s sack at The Loop Dublin Airport.

RNLI Christmas Cards Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Christmas cards will be on sale from 10am to 5pm at the entrance to Malahide Shopping Centre, outside SuperValu.

There is a great selection of cards, and they’re super value. By purchasing these cards you can help the brave volunteers to save lives at sea as 100 per cent of the profit on the cards goes to the RNLI service around the North County.

Skerries Rowing Club A number of Skerries locals are trying to set up a Rowing Club in the area. If you would like to try something new or maybe just get involved with the club and help out at this early stage please come along. If you are interested, send an email to Adam at ‘superman963@gmail.com’ and they will keep you updated with developments. All are welcome.

Network Manager with Fingal Women in Business Network, told the County Leader: “It was wonderful to see so many visitors to our Showcase and Fayre, all supporting local businesswomen.

We received a really positive reaction from everyone who came along, with strong sales and interest reported by our exhibitors.

People do try and support local enter-

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prises as much as possible this Christmas season.”

The event marks the end of a very successful year for the group, who are looking forward to starting up again in the New Year. The next Fingal Women in Business event will take place on Wednesday, February 6th in the Clarion Airport Hotel and new and prospective members are welcome to attend.

Wishing Everybody A very happy Christmas & peaceful New Year

County Mayor Cian O’Callaghan Tel 086 2866631 Email cian.ocallaghan@fingalcoco.ie

Councillor

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Nifti Brings Beechtree Residents To See City Lights

New Documentary To Revive Memories In North County As the North County and the entire east coast area has a rich sea fishing tradition, a new documentary, called ‘Submarine Highway’ is set to be of great interest to many.

‘Submarine Highway’ which airs on Newstalk 106-108 fm on Saturday morning, December 22nd from 7am to 8am, tells the story of the County Louth based, Sharelga fishing trawler, which was sunk by a British submarine in 1982.

During this period of the Cold War and Falklands War, the Irish Sea was nicknamed ‘Submarine Highway’. Many fishermen lost their lives due to submarines getting caught in their nets. In many cases the submarines did not surface to save those on the trawlers, but continued to dive, so as not to reveal their position. This is what happened in the case of The Sharelga. The crew which consisted of skipper Raymond McAvoy, his brother Billy McAvoy, his Uncle Noel Kirwin, brother-in-law Micky Kelly and non-family member, Gabriel Hesnan set off to fish for prawns in April 1982. Their boat suddenly stalled and was dragged backwards.

Within 15 minutes the boat had capsized and the men almost drowned.

Only that the incident occurred during the day, the sea was calm and there were other boats in the area at the time, the men believe they would have lost their lives.

Luckily, all five crew members survived the incident and it was for that reason the illegal activities of submarines in the Irish Sea was highlighted. They were rescued by other boats in the vicinity, but had lost their livelihood in a matter of minutes.

The documentary will open people’s eyes about what was going on beneath the Irish Sea during this period and is sure to bring back memories to many seafarers in the North County.

buses travel into the city, meet up with a Garda escort at the GPO in O’Connell Street, and travel the length of Henry Street and then Grafton Street taking in the wonderful sights of the lighting and decorations along Dublin’s busiest thorOn Monday, 10th December last, Nifti oughfare at this time of year. provided their annual outing from the Preparation started early in the day Beechtree Nursing Home, near under the watchful eye of the Nifti Ballyboughal, to the Christmas lights on Dispatcher, Mick Kavanagh. All available Henry Street and Grafton Street in staff lend a hand to prepare the buses Dublin’s city centre. with cleaning and seat removal. The Nifti has provided this service on an usual daily safety checks are carried out annual basis over the last number of with fluid and diesel levels topped up. The lead driver for this annual event is Michael McLoughlin, who looks forward each year to ensuring the passenger are accommodated in a professional and attentive manner. Eric Bentley, General Manager commented, “There’s always a buzz about the Local transport service Nifti, recently provided their day in the Nifti offices. It is annual outing from the Beechtree Nursing Home, near one of many annual one off Ballyboughal to the Christmas lights on Henry Street and Christmas trips provided Grafton Street. They have provided this service on an by Nifti to senior citizens in annual basis over the past number of years. the North Fingal area. Nifti are delighted to be able to years. They provided two fully accessible provide these once off services, but vehicles for the outing which accommofunding reductions next year may force date five wheelchairs and a number of restrictions for 2013.” he concluded. mobility impaired passengers. The

Woodie’s DIY staff members, Paulina Slota, Kevin Martin and Karen Hanna are pictured lighting up the wards of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital with Christmas decorations, donated by Woodie’s DIY. The decorations will help provide much needed Christmas spirit, for those children who cannot make it home this Christmas. Annette Small, Fundraising and Events Manager, Temple Street Children's University Hospital, said: Many children will find themselves inside the walls of Temple Street this festive season battling for life. Woodie’s DIY have made a real difference by helping to raise spirits and morale at this special time of year."

New Venture For Local Clubs A new and exciting venture has recently got underway in ALSAA sports complex between Prosper Fingal, Swords Basketball club and Special Olympics Eastern Region. Prosper Fingal provides services to adults with intellectual disability in the greater North County area and they have teamed up with Swords basketball and Special Olympics to create a new Special Olympics basketball team for the North County. As part of club set up, volunteers are required to run club training and be part of the club management team. So if you have some basketball coaching experience, or would like to be a general volunteer for this new Special Olympics club, please contact Robbie Corr, sports coordinator for Prosper Fingal, at 087 6299433. Training takes place on Tuesday nights from 7pm to 8.30pm in ALSAA at Dublin Airport.

Cherrill O'Connell (centre) celebrated her 70th birthday with a party in the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport. She is pictured here with family members, Roisin O'Hanlon, Eilish O'Connell, Mairead Fell and Katrina O'Connell

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Wool Shop In Swords

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OPEN: Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm • Sat: 9am - 6pm • Sun: 11am - 5pm Our final Christmas Gift Guide winner was Maura Gaffney from Lusk. Maura is pictured receiving her cash prize from Sue Griffiths, Advertising Sales Manager, North County Leader

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Give Your Car A Gift This Christmas Full paint correction & body buff

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MOVING CRIB AT ST. MARTIN APOSTOLATE, 42 PARNELL SQUARE, D.1 Tel: 874 5465 • 873 0147 Open Hours: Weekdays: 2-6pm Sat & Sun: 11-6pm Open Inclusive 26th Nov 2012 – 6th Jan 2013 Closed: 24th December, 25th December, 26th December, New Years Day, 1st January 2013

ADMISSION IS FREE • Families are especially welcome • Schools and Groups by Appointment Possibly the only one of it’s kind in the world

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50% OFF EVERYTHING Byrne & Company Solicitors

Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to Everyone

Call in and see our range of Christmas gifts for dogs, cats & small animals.

See our website for some great offers on starter kits for fish, small animals & reptiles

Ringo’s FASHION BOUTIQUE

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Dresses for all age groups Assorted labels, Day & Evening wear Evening bags

Full Range of Seed & Feeders for garden birds in stock

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Tyrone Mooney, Sarah Dobbyn, John Reid.

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Amy McDonald & Jordan Russell Hannah Gibney & Roselinda Ellen

Lesley Goulding, Susan Byrne, Emily Osborne

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GIBNEYS CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING FESTIVAL 2012

Sandra O'Dea and Terri Byrne are pictured in the newly opened St Vincent de Paul Charity Shop in Rush

WINTER WARMER BREAK Simply Spend €100 on Food & Beverage in our McLoughlins Restaurant and stay for FREE! Terms & conditions apply, subject to availability

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THE GIBNEY FAMILY & STAFF WISH ALL THEIR CUSTOMERS A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT NEW YEAR

Vigilance Urged From Swords Group Although Christmas time is usually the perfect time of year to enjoy the spirit of giving and generous natures of others within our local communities, sadly this can also be a time when persons may take advantage of this.

Local residents are urged to be extra vigilant, as the Swords Senior Citizens’ Club has been in touch with the County Leader and informed us that an unknown person has been soliciting funds on their behalf. The group would like to make it clear, that on no account have they ever given permission for such fundraising, and that any person who may be approached and asked for contributions for the centre should report this to the Gardai immediately.

The Ultimate Italian Takeaway Has Arrived Opening Thursday 20th December Fabios offer an excellent takeaway and delivery service of fantastic pizzas & pasta, we have a complete menu of pasta and poultry dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients.

Opening Hours Mon-Thurs 5pm-11pm Fri-Sun 5-12pm Open for lunch Mon-Fri 12-2pm • Seating available • Free Parking

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Christmas Cards In Balbriggan Foróige Balbriggan Youth Service have Christmas cards for sale to raise money for the centre. All proceeds go directly to the Youth Service to help fund its various clubs and activities that they facilitate for the young people of Balbriggan. All artwork was especially created for Christmas cards by the young people who attend Balbriggan Youth Service Art Club.

Restaurant Quality Thai Food For Delivery Or Collection CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Sanuk Thai wqant to thank all our customers for their support throughout our first year.

We wish you a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New year

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Pictured at the Irish Air Cargo Institute Christmas lunch at the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport are, Isobel Roche, Dawn Melia and Linda Hanley.

Pictured at the Superquinn Swords Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel are, Phyll Foran, Gareth Lougheed and Theresa Byrne.

Betty Humphries, Teresa O'Shea and Michaela Lawlor are pictured at the Superquinn Swords Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel

Pictured at the Irish Air Cargo Institute Christmas lunch at the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport are, Institute President Pat Nolan, Sean Sandford and Matt Hanaphy.

Pictured at the Superquinn Swords Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel are, Vivienne Stafford, Cyril Butler and Laura McKnight

Ronan Walsh from Swords celebrated his 40th birthday with a party in Indie Spice on Saturday, 8th December last. He is pictured here with Louise Walsh.

Pictured at the LK Bennett Ltd Christmas party at the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport are, Joanne Moore, Karen Grehan and Kim O'Donnell

Pictured at the Superquinn Swords Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel are, Angela Kelly, Mary Forbes and Catherine O'Sullivan

Pictured are Stephen Naughton, Paul Maskell, Rob Byrne and Aidan Caffrey at the Curry's Airside Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords.

Pictured enjoying a night out at Indie Spice in Swords are Deirdre Kearney, Lisa Mellor and Kenny Mellor

Pictured at the LK Bennett Ltd Christmas party at the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport are, Mary Murray, Carolann Kinsella and Orla Hopkins

Pictured at the Penney's Christmas party at Indie Spice, Swords are Jane Kelly and Kristen Finegan

Rush Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night

Pictured at the Superquinn Swords Christmas party at the Carnegie Court Hotel are, Paul Dunne and Kevin Fitzpatrick

Pictured at the Penney's Christmas party at Indie Spice, Swords are Declan Lynn and Cathal O'Bradáin

Pictured at the Penney's Christmas party at Indie Spice, Swords are Laura O'Bradáin, Sharon Murtagh and Amanda Sabbatini

Pictured at the Rush Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night at St Maur's GAA Club are, Mairead Sweetman, Marion Fynes and Sharon Flynn.

Pictured at the Rush Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night at St Maur's GAA Club are, Jason Doherty, Anne McCrudden and Des McCrudden.

Pictured at the Rush Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night at St Maur's GAA Club are, Angela Byrne, Jock Jordan, Aideen Jordan, Patricia Duff, Rita Price and Paula Flynn.

Pictured at the Rush Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night at St Maur's GAA Club are, Bill Price and Dick Flynn

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Santa’s Secret

Thank You From Balbriggan Guide Dogs Balbriggan\North County Branch of Irish Guide dogs would like to thank all who bought at their stand during their two days of selling Christmas cards and calendars plus a wide range of merchandise inside of Supervalu Balbriggan recently. Some of the items for sale included: pencils, school rulers, biros, wallets and a number

of different sizes of toy dogs. All proceeds from the two days will go towards much needed funds for the organisation. The branch also wishes to thank all the volunteers who helped sell the merchandise and to all the staff of Supervalu Balbriggan for their wonderful cooperation throughout the two days and for all the years gone by

Special Visitor For Balbriggan Group

North County Classifieds Motors 04 SKODA Fabia Hatchback Comfort 1.4. 5 door automatic (red). Fully serviced 82,000 miles. NCT 3/14. Taxed. Reversing sensors. Very clean in good condtion. €3700.

Phone: 085 7710826.

For Sale LARGE terrarium with heating mat, lamps and the heating rock, cost €200, sell for €70 euro. Phone: Zofia 087 9376843.

Property 3 bedroom house in Tara Cove, Balbriggan

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Downstairs toilet.

Contact: Marie 087 9611972.

PERMANENT house swap, 5 bedroom house in immaculate condition in the west of Ireland for a 3 bed Dublin northside.

Phone: Verone 087 9698599.

Lost & Found FOUND - Gold locket.

Last Saturday between the estuary and the bridge in Swords.

Tel: 0860801976

ways to place your FREE private Classified

1. Email your advertisement to us at classifieds@northcountyleader.ie 2. Fax your advertisement to us at (01) 8400 550 3. Just pop into our office on North Street, Swords with your advertisement.

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Silk and lace lingerie is the perfect gift to give your female partner.

That’s according to a new Tesco survey.

Seventy per cent of men surveyed who buy lingerie as a gift for their partner for Christmas would buy silk or lace matching sets, so this is excellent news for all who love lingerie!

The survey results were announced as Tesco revealed its stunning F&F Winter lingerie range, which features bold prints, feminine detailing beautiful colours and quality structuring as well as sensational shapewear.

Tesco’s shapewear range is sure to delight ladies throughout the North County as it offers light control and a smooth streamline d shape under this season’s party dresses.

The range is also very appealing to the eye pretty featuring detailing of lace and silk.

The Balbriggan Cancer Support Group had a visit from a very special guest recently.

He dropped into their premises on the 8th of December last. The members of the group were wonderful hosts and they greeted Santa in a wonderful, festive grotto.

Santa’s grotto was beautifully decorated, surrounded by bright reindeers and snowmen and an eyecatching Christmas tree. Santa Claus was in no hurry and made sure to see all the excited children who came to visit him. He listened to the long list of wishes from the boys and girls and they eagerly told Santa how good they had been throughout the year. He then searched his bottomless bag for a preseant for each child.

The event organised

by Balbriggan Cancer Support Group, was a great success that was thoroughly ejoyed by all who attended. “We are

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delighted that so many people came along today to support us and we hope that all of them will go home with happy memories from their meeting with Santa Claus,” said the group representatives.

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that they have supported them.

Should anybody reading this wish to volunteer or become

involved in anyway with the branch just send an email to info@balbrigganbranchofguidedogs.org.

They also wish to thank everyone in the

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area who support them so well in all their fundraising events and wish everybody the best for the upcoming season.

Christmas Opening Hours: Sat 22nd – Wed 28th Dec.............Closed Thur 27th & Fri 28th Dec..............9am – 5pm Sat 29t Dec – Jan 1st 2013 ...........Closed Jan 2nd..........................................open as normal Drop in for your free 5 point winter check

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In Loving Memory of

MIRACLE PRAYER

BILL HOWARTH

JOHN GREENE

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 mercyful eyes it will become you favor and not mine.

AMEN M.H.

MARGARET GREENE

Who Left Us On 26th November 2011 May He Rest In Peace

JACK GREENE Christmas Remembrance of our Dear Parents and Brother Jack, late of Sherlock Park, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

As we prepare for Christmas, our thoughts will be of you.

You always made our Christmas, the happiest we ever knew.

We’ll try our best to celebrate, the birth of Christ our King.

But in our hearts we realise, we’ve lost our everything.

Loved and missed always from Anne, Helen, Mary, Christopher & Patrick and their families, especially the grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Recent published deaths from the North County BLANCHE (Clonard Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) – Dec, 10, 2012 (suddenly) at his home, Patrick Edwin (Paddy) ; deeply regretted by his large circle of friends and neighbours. R.I.P. BRODERICK (nee Daly) (Swords and late of Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny) – December 9, 2012 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Nora ; beloved wife of the late John ; deeply regretted by her loving daughter Ann-Marie, grandsons Stephen and Justin, sister Kitty, brother Gerard, relatives and friends.

KIELY, Michael Senior (Mick) cattle dealer (‘Seapines’, Bremore, Balbriggan) – Dec. 13th 2012 (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital ; deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen, children Bill, Sandra and Dolres, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

CALLAN (Skerries, Co. Dublin) – Dec. 8, 2012, in her 99th year, (peacefully), in the loving care of Hamilton Park Nursing ome, Carmel ; sadly missed by her nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace.

GALVIN, Patrick (Paddy) (late of Malahide Co. Dublin and Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry and formerly of Aer Lingus) – Dec. 12, 2012, (peacefully) surrounded by his lovely family in the wonderful care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross ; he will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, sons Keith, and David, daughter Kerrie-Anne, his sisters Anne, Maud and Stephanie, his brothers Gary, John and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, caring companion Maeve, nieces and nephews, relatives, colleagues in Aer Lingus and many friends. Rest in Peace.

MARTIN (nee Gregan) (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - Dec 14, 2012, (peacefully) in the loving care of Hamilton Park Care Facilities, Balrothery; sadly missed by her loving sons Liam and Andrew, daughters-in-law Maura and Carmel, grandchildren John, Susan, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

STAPLETON (Malahide and formerly of Howth) - Dec 15, 2012, (peacefully) at Swords Nursing Home, Michael (Mick), recently predeceased by his beloved wife Brigid; sadly missed by his loving daughter Ruth, son Mark, son-in-law Richard, daughter-in-law Dolores, grandchildren Ava, Karl, Hannah and Daniel, relatives and friends.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by J. Farrell for the erection of two agricultural sheds (558m2 each), an infill lean-to shed (143m2) attached to existing shed, hard surfaced yard and all associated site developments works at Whitestown Road, Rush, Co. Dublin, West of St. Maurs Church and Grave Yard. The development will also include the relocation of a proposed house, garage and waste water treatment system granted permission under Reg. Ref. F07A/0501 and F09A/0150.

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

Fingal County Council I, Stephen Cahill, am applying for Planning Permission for the construction of a new first floor extension (circa 23.9sq/m), with all associated elevational changes, including the provision of a new velux roof light at attic level, all to the side (east-facing) elevation of existing dwelling at No.2 Ashdale Close, Kinsealy, 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 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 The Health Service Executive intends to apply for planning permission for the construction of a new residential Childcare Secure Care Unit for 4 residents within the existing High Support complex known as “Crannóg Nua” at Portrane Avenue, Portrane, Co Dublin. The new unit will be single storey with maintenance access to the roofspace over and includes staff, clinical and education facilities together with ancillary accommodation for residents and associated staff. New associated siteworks and boundary treatments, including security fencing, are proposed together with the construction of a new wall and gate to the existing staff carpark for security purposes and an external maintenance & refuse store. The units will have a brick wall finish and metal roof finish.

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 Couny Council 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.

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15TH JANUARY 2013 DEADLINE for submission of advertisements is 11th January Fingal County Council Hugh Mangan and Aisling Davey intend to apply for permission for development at 284A Limetree Avenue, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing single storey bungalow and the construction of a replacement part one and two storey dwelling with rear first floor roof terrace and 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 in relation to the application 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 the application.

Fingal County Council We Kerrigan’s Factory Shop Ltd., intend to apply for Retention Permission for development at this site at Unit 7, Malahide Shopping Centre, Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin which is within an Architectural Conservation Area.

The development consists of material alterations which involved the replacement of the previous shop front with the existing glazed shop front and associated works.

The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal Co. Dublin.

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Fingal County Council Adrian, Aaron and Brian Fowler intend to apply for permission for development at No. 5 Mountgorry, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the refurbishment and rear extension of the existing two storey dwelling and the construction of 2 no. new semi-detached part two and three storey dwellings with enclosed roof terraces to rear at second

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Fingal County Council Muhammad Mahboob intends to apply for permission to extend the hours of opening of existing takeaway from between 10.00 and 24.00 (condition no 6 of F08A/0940) to between 10.00 and 04.00 at FLC Takeaway, 8 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Balrothery Lifecare Ltd intends to apply for permission to construct single storey infill extensions (totaling 208sqm) to existing nursing home at Hamilton Park Care Facility, Blackhall-Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Application for full Planning new detached storey and a half house and ancillaries at Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

Signed David Condron This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, mondayfriday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for renovation and extension of existing dwelling to accommodate wheelchair user to include construction of new single storey extension to rear, and alteration of existing public footpath to front of dwelling to accommodate new disabled access ramp, and associated site works at 4 Drynam Glen, Drynam Hall, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin. signed Karel & Alicia Liebenberg 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, James Reilly, intend to apply for permission for retention of a two story domestic extension ( total 34.42 sq.m.) to the rear of 21 Dublin Street, 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 the public opening hours 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.

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North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper National School, intend to apply for permission for a development at Naul National School, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the provision of new parking facility/set down area to the front of Naul National School with relocated front boundary wall, to include 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 Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought by ESB Telecoms Ltd of 27 Lower Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2 for the continuance of use of the existing 20 metre high, free standing communication structure carrying antennae and communication dishes, with associated ground mounted equipment cabinets, shared with third party operators, within an existing 2.4 metre high palisade fenced compound, previously granted under parent permission LA ref: F07A/1465 and for permission for to attach further dishes and antennae for possible future co-location at ESB’s Swords Switching Station, Balheary Road, Swords. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council We, T & J Fagan, intend to seek planning permission for removing existing side garage, part of extension at rear and lowering side embankment down to level of side public footpath and building a 3 bedroom end of terrace dwellinghouse with one part fronting onto Seaview Park as 2 storey roof converted extension to the terrace of houses up to 1 metre from public footpath at side and the other part facing onto R0126 as lower 2 storey and 1 storey stepped return incorporating the house's side entrance and built up to the public footpath at side; associated building works include adjustments, to the retained existing end of terrace house, widening existing Seaview Park vehicular access to 4.00 metre and shared use of front drive, rebuilt garden walls fronting onto corner & along side road 0126 and including pedestrian gate to new house's rear garden and new boundary walls to new & remodelled rear gardens at the corner no 1 Seaview Park, R0126, Portrane, 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 observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of 20 euro 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 new attic conversion with new dormer extension & window to rear. Permission is also sought for new single storey extension to front with tiled roof over at 22 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co. Dublin for Mr. Matthew Fitzimons.

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.

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