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Companies Queuing To Invest In Swords The widely held belief that Swords and the North County region is now generally regarded as one of the most desirable places to set up business, has been given a major boost. The recent flurry of activity by foreign companies to invest here has provided a very welcome boost for the local economy. Michael Greene, Commercial Director with local estate agents, Shane Redmond, confirmed to the County Leader, that there was a lot of interest among large multi national companies in locating in Swords. “Tesco have a planning application for a supermarket and retail outlets, as well as a medical centre, cafe and restaurant over two floors.” This will be located on the Holywell Relief Road. The floor space covers 5,309 sq metres, with car parking space for 299 cars. This news has generated a welter of excitement and is certain to inject much needed life into that part of the town. “The employment
By Patrick Finnegan potential in building such a project, will ensure that many skilled, but unemployed trades people in the region will, at last, be able to ply their skills locally,” said Greene. Another project that is generating excitement in the town is the proposed building of a new Applegreen Service Station on North Street. The expected throughput of traffic here, is viewed by many as a vital injection of life to this end of the town. Much needed footfall here will be very welcomed by businesses, who may have felt isolated from the hustle and bustle of Main Street. The imminent opening of Lidl on Rathbeale Road in the next few weeks, has been followed by news that German retail giants, Aldi are considering moving to Swords. According to Greene, “Aldi are looking at several sites in Swords. This is all good news for the town and environs and the creation of construction and long terms jobs is to be
welcomed. The more businesses that are attracted to Swords, the more appealing the town is for residents and visitors alike,” he concluded. The prospect of these vital projects coming to fruition will remind many of the Celtic Tiger era, with the welcome return of the ‘Breakfast Roll Man’ in his high viz vest and hard hat. It will also go a long way to stopping the hateful haemorrhage of local workers making the short trip to Dublin Airport, in search of work in the four corners of the globe. It would appear that the excellent road network in the area and the proximity of Swords to vital centres, such as city and Dublin Airport are, at last, bearing fruit. The desirability of Swords and the North County area in general, as a place to set up business, has never been in doubt. This just copper fastens this belief. Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert gave a guarded welcome to the news. He
said,” Swords is obviously an attractive place for investment and is a magnet for various retail groups, who want to locate in the area. The Chamber welcomes any investment that provides commercial facilities and creates jobs.” However, he issued a note of caution when he spoke about proper planning being in place. “What we don’t want to happen is that by overdevelopment, the retailing fabric of the area is damaged. We read about these everyday in the newspapers. Drogheda is a particular case in point here,” he said. The fact that large multi national companies are prepared to invest vast sums of money into our area, is true testament that the North County region is, indeed, open for business. Many believe that the advent of these projects is destined to provide a trigger point in reviving the local economy, which has already seen modest growth in the past few months and hopefully will spark the flame of the greater, national recovery.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Rince Naomh Brid, Swords, performed a very special St Patrick's Day routine at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Pictured here are: Aoife O'Reilly, Aine Fagan, Rachel Bohan, Claire Connell, Kate Fagan, Tara Sherlock and Ciara McAteer.
Young Anna Knowles from Balbriggan had her face painted by Carly Moffitt for St Patrick's Day at Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan.
See our photographic display of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the North County in next week’s edition!
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New Facility Opened At Malahide Yacht Club The official opening celebration of the newly redeveloped Dinghy Sailing Centre at Malahide Yacht Club took place on the 11th March last. See report on page 10
Be An Escort At The Rose Of Tralee A challenge has been laid down to the young men from all around the North County to come forward and prove if they are man enough to be an Escort at the 2012 Rose of Tralee International Festival. See full details on page 13
Tesco Aims To Beat The Blues
Rush Garda Station will close on April 29th, but the Rush community had a chance to have their questions answered on the closure at a meeting in St. Maur’s GAA Club last week. Gardai from Rush, Lusk and Balbriggan and local deputy, Brendan Ryan (Lab) attended the meeting too, along with local residents, the Rush Community Council and Rush Scout group.
By Sorcha J0witt Ryan acknowledged that cuts have to be made but that the closure was regrettable: “The loss of a station is a bad development and we wish it wasn’t happening,” he said. Inspector Declan Yates from Balbriggan Garda Station said the closure was non negotiable, but reassured the community of Rush that there will be “no loss of service to the people of
Rush.” All of the Rush Gardai will be re-allocated to other stations in the district and Inspector Yates said his preference would be to send them to Lusk or Skerries. Some wanted an explanation as to why Rush was one of the chosen stations. “Rush needs more policing after hours, not less,” concluded Eamonn Price from Rush Community Council.”
Pictured here are L-R: Sargeant Brendan Walsh, Inspector Declan Yates, Inspector Kieran Houlihan and Karl McManus at the recent meeting regarding the closure of Rush Garda Station.
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Two friends have raised around €1,000 for the Irish Cancer Society following a hugely successful Charity Ball held in Swords recently. The event, held in the Swords Manor Inn, was organised by locals, Thomas Boveridge and Grace McGrath, who put a great deal of work in to ensure the night ran as smoothly as possible. The well attended Ball turned out to be a great night with a charitable raffle raising further funds. The pair were extremely grateful to all in attendance, thanking the Star pub for providing food, the Manor Inn for hosting the night, and Dave Reynolds for providing the music. They also acknowledged the generosity of friends and family for their donations. ”We’d just like to thank everyone for coming out and for generously donating to such a great cause,” they said. All proceeds from the evening will go towards improving the lives of those affected by cancer.
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Jake Rossiter recently celebrated his 21st Birthday in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords. He is pictured here with his friend Liam Whelan.
Pictured here, enjoying some 31st Birthday celebrations in Duffy's in Malahide recently are L-R: Eva Campion, James O’Dowd, Enda Dowling, Ciaran Hanley (Birthday Boy), Suzy Fynes and Aine Stokes.
Mary Maguire (second right) had a fantastic night recently when she celebrated her 50th Birthday in Duffy's in Malahide. She is joined here with Niamh Murphy, Liz Lalor, Miriam Byrne and Ger Conroy.
Pictured here enjoying some 30th Birthday celebrations in the Old Boro in Swords are L-R: Luicasz Sowinski, Claire Dwyer, Sarah Allen, Gerry Moloney and Joanna Blazckak (Birthday girl).
Sandra Craven (second right) was joined by her friends Mary-Ann May, Laura Mc Donnell, and Maria Nugent for her Birthday celebrations in the Old Boro in Swords recently.
Pictured here enjoying a Girls Night Out in Wrights in Malahide are L-R: Jacky Gray and Denise Boyle.
Gerry Pimlott (right) recently had his Retirnment Party in the Old Schoolhouse in Swords. He was joined by his family L-R: Danielle, Graham, Tracey and Sandra Pimlott who all made sure he had a fantastic night.
Darren Jackson (right) turned 30 recently and went to the Old Boro in Swords to mark the occasion. He is pictured here with Laura Jackson and Deirdre and Dermot O’Neill.
Twins Sonya (left) and Gillian Timmons (right) were out in Fowlers in Malahide recently to mark their 30th Birthday. They are pictured here with Yvonne Mc Govern.
Jennifer Reid had a special Birthday celebration in the Old Schoolhouse in Swords recently as she turned 21. She is pictured here with her friends and family from L-R: Roisin and Bridget Connelly, Gerard, Margaret and Jennifer Reid (Birthday girl) and Fionnuala and Sinead Heaney.
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Love Irish At The Pavilions There was a distinctly ‘green feel’ to the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords, last Thursday and Friday, 15th and 16th March. The enterprising shopping centre provided the venue for a Support Irish Food promotion, where local firms displayed their produce and provided free samples to customers, in the run up to St Patrick’s Day. Love Irish Food is a very worthwhile exercise and goes a long way in promoting the
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world golf. Their contribution to successful Ryder Cup teams has been immeasurable. Enter a certain Irishman, Rory McIlroy and now you have a completely different scenario. The new World Number 1 has given golf the impetus it so badly needed. This affable 22 year old was about to send golf into orbit. Now, young boys and girls regard it as sexy to play golf and to be seen to play. Young girls
see him as a pin-up and young boys view him as a role model to be copied. Similarly the young Cavan twins, Lisa and Leona Maguire have added glamour to the game, particularly for young girls. To cater for this new demand for golf, we are extremely fortunate here in the North County, to have an abundance of excellent golf courses, ranging from the finest links and parkland courses to be found anywhere. Moreover, golf has now become highly affordable, with clubs vying for new members,
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members. Bob Sugrue, the Club Commodore told the County Leader: “All work was done by volunteers and I would like to thank everyone for their efforts. We want to share this place with others. Malahide Yacht Club is actively seeking people to go to sea with us,” he concluded.
New Facility Opened At Malahide Yacht Club The official opening celebration of the newly redeveloped Dinghy Sailing Centre at Malahide Yacht Club took place on the 11th March last. The event was attended by County Mayor, Cllr. Gerry McGuire, the President of the Irish Sailing Association, Niamh McCutcheon and the Club’s 1980
By Roxana Neag Olympic silver medallist, David Wilkins, who travelled from the UK specially for the occasion. The distinctive splitlevel ultra-modern facility on the Sea Road, built at a cost of €450,000, features a general purpose area/classroom, changing rooms and showers on the
ground floor, while on the new first-floor level, there is a large lounge/viewing area, a committee room and storage room. The project, which took six months to complete, was funded by club savings, a bank loan and
Pictured at he official opening of the newly redeveloped Dinghy Sailing Centre at Malahide Yacht Club are: Bob Sugrue (Commodore Malahide Yacht Club) County Mayor, Gerry McGuire and Graham Smith (ViceCommodore Malahide Yacht Club).
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Old Maps Of Balbriggan Brought To Life Balbriggan and District Historical Society have announced the details of the first in their forthcoming schedule of historical talks. This first talk is also a celebration of a local man and long-time society member. Frank
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Fingal County Council I Aoife Murphy am applying for partial removal of side, rear boundary wall. Construction of ground floor side and rear extension with 2No. velux roof lights over. Proposed new pedestrian gate in side boundary wall to rear garden. Proposed build up of hip in roof at attic level to dutch hip with window in wall at attic level also 1 velux roof light in front slope of roof and dormer roof and window in rear slope of roof all to create attic room at 25 Holywell Villas, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application 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 Permission is sought by David Wrigley & Dr Carol Mooney-Wrigley to 1) demolish existing single storey extension to rear (16.7sqm) and replace with a new single storey extension (33.6sqm), 2) demolish roof over existing garage and construct new flat roof over new ramped passageway to parish centre car park (granted under reg ref: 09A/0374) located to rear of the site, & 3) carry out modifications to the front entrance for improved accessibility, all of the above together with all other associated site works at No1 Railway Avenue, Malahide, Co Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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 for the construction of a single storey extension to the south of the existing Garden Centre to accommodate a new Coffee Shop, Kitchen, Toilets, Display Area and associated site works at Jone's Garden Centre, Hearse Rd. Donabate, Co. Dublin for Carl and John Jones. 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 (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the existing 16 bedroom, Bed and Breakfast in 2 blocks, to a 12 bedroom high support residential care unit and independent living unit with associated facilities, the demolition of the existing kitchen, swimming pool and storage shed to the north and west of the existing building, the fitting of new wastewater treatment plant and percolation area and all internal alterations and associated site works at Carriage House, Lusk, Co. Dublin for The Health Service Executive. 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 (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). 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
cation ref: F11A/0337. The development will consist of the demolition of an existing two storey dwelling and outbuilding, the construction of a new two storey detached replacement dwelling, the demolition and replacement of the existing entrance walls to increase the width of the entrance and the provision of all associated site works. The significant further information and revised plans as furnished to the Planning Authority are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during office hours. A submission or observation in relation to the significant further information and revised plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of two weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the newspaper notice and site notice. Fingal County Council Permission is sought the trustees of St Sylvesters GAA Club to construct a new hurling wall together with associated lighting, fencing, and surfacing, and all other associated site works all at a site located to the rear of existing hockey pitch at Broomfield, Malahide, Co Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for a. Change of use from office/workshop to purpose built crèche/Montessori facility. b. Widening of existing access gates & provision of new vehicular access to south eastern boundary. c. Fingal County Council Fingal County Council Associated set down parking area to We, William & Lorraine Mullen, have Planning Permission is sought by R. front & staff parking to rear. d. 2 No. submitted “Additional Information” in Carroll for a one and a half storey new advertising signs to front & all relation to a planning application for dormer style dwelling at Blackhills, associated site works at premises development at Beaverstown Road, Balbriggan Co. Dublin. This planning known as Tech, House, Main Street, Donabate, Co. Dublin, planning appliBallyboughal, Co. Dublin for Luke & Fiona O’Reilly. Attention Home Owners, Architects & Builders The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper weeks beginning on the date are happy to announce that we are now accepting of receipt by the authority of Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: the application and such Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, submissions or observations Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, will be considered by the Malahide and Portmarnock planning authority in making Adverts must be supplied by email to a decision on the application. planning@northcountyleader.ie The planning authority may or by visiting: grant permission subject to or www.northcountyleader.ie/planning without conditions, you can also post your advert on a disk to or may refuse to grant North County Leader, permission.
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* grants available
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8417129 Mobile:
086 2345954
ALCO SKIPS LTD
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• Exterior
20% Discount on all exterior work done by end of March
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Tel: Dominic
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• Fully Insured
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• No Job too Big or small
3 Roller Blinds for €180 3 Wooden Venetians for €270 3 Verticals for €180 3 Roman blinds for €375
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• Interior
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8085925/
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or 087 9920160
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Specialist in:
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Office 8404993
NO JOB TOO SMALL!
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Call Ross: 086 846 8322 Tony: 086 6670597
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Torch on Felt Specialist Roof Repairs Slating Tiling & Flashing Chimney Flashing &Valleys UPVC Fascia & Soffit Gutters Gutter Repairs & Cleaning Velux Windows Fitted All Insurance Work undertaken
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Phone: 01 8492615
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€59+vat
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Colm: 086 2706064 086 8073260 Tel : 849 5231
THE SIDE GATE MAN Serving North Dublin 7 Day Fitting Service
We specialise in pressure treated gates which are resistant to: Dry Rot,Woodworm, and Expansion. (on average a pressure treated gate will last up to two times longer than non-pressurised)
Get your gates from just €10 a week
FINANCE AVAILABLE Supplied & Fitted from €199 8.30am to 8pm • 7 days a week
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www.thesidegateman.com sales@thesidegateman.com
Swords Building Contractors Ltd KEEP THE
WINTER OUT! SPECIAL OFFER ON PORCHES
We will pay your VAT on extensions* • Extensions 10x20 - €22,000 +VAT 10x12 - €14,000 +VAT • Renovations • Sunrooms • One Off Housing • Garage Conversions • Conservatory Conversions • Full Architectural Service • Planning Applications * Terms and conditions apply
Member of the National Guild of Master Craftsmen
Contact Peter on: 086 8486273 • 01 4423459
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