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Furore Over Malahide Garda Station A war of words has broken out between North County politicians in a dispute over the significance of the government’s downgrading of services provided by Malahide Garda Station.

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emergency calls.” Daly has rebuffed this response, describing it as the packaging Local TD Clare Daly (SP) has Brendan Ryan (Lab). In of government spin. “The point called on the North County’s responding to O’Brien’s criti- is that this public office (in three government TDs to cism, Farrell, who is based in Malahide), that was available ‘intervene and force a review’ Malahide said: “I before all this, will with regard to cutbacks to reiterate my now provide a lesser public opening hours and surprise that service to the services at the station. The Senator O’Brien has community.” appeal comes, following the appeared to have Deputy Brendan government’s outlining of the forgotten his role Ryan (Lab) stated services redeployment which and the role of his that: “The Gardaí means that, from March, the party in the failed will continue to station’s public office will management of our patrol Malahide and be closed between 10pm public services and the surrounding and 6am. therefore should Clare Daly TD areas between the Speaking to the County direct criticism a bit hours of 10pm and Leader, Daly hit out at the closer to home. I have engaged 6am. In essence, the only fully with the difference will be that the downgrade, stating Minister for Justice garda deployed on desk duties that: “The Minister and Sergeant Cox from 10pm to 6am will be redeis claiming that the from Malahide ployed on active patrolling to decision to cut the Garda Station and I augment the current policing opening hours in can confirm on their of the Malahide sub-district,” the station is not behalf that this he said. about cost savings, measure will not He continued, “It is the but rather about result in the reduc- responsibility of all public improving the tion of manpower or representatives to ensure the deployment of Garda services to message gets out that the garda resources. Alan Farrell TD Malahide.” This is nonsense. Gardaí will continue to patrol She went on to In a letter obtained by the Malahide. I have allege,”Everyone knows that County Leader, found some of the there are less gardai on the Sergeant in Charge, quotes attributed streets than ever before.” Austin Cox highto some public It is the latest broadside to be lights that representatives aimed at the North County’s manpower allocaquite reckless, three government TDs, tion will not be insofar as they infer following recent criticism from affected, while that Malahide will Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF) - services will remain be without any who claimed that “the silence the same. However, Garda service whatfrom Fine Gael and Labour on the letter continues soever during these this issue is extraordinary.” that “in addition, Brendan Ryan TD hours. This is not Following up on this, the the non-emergency the case,” he County Leader contacted our phone lines at Malahide will be concluded. region’s three government diverted to Coolock Garda Minister Reilly was unavailable representatives - Alan Farrell Station who will dispatch for comment at the time of (FG), Minister James Reilly and Malahide Garda Units to non- publication.

Pictured at the announcement of the upcoming Dublin and International Employment and Advice Fair are: Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber), Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Joe Gavin (Manager, Blanchardstown Centre).

Great News For Local Jobseekers By Patrick Finnegan Good news may be on the horizon for unemployed people in the North County, who felt they were destined to seek employment in far flung places like Australia and Canada. This news comes about as a result of an Employment and Advice Fair that is taking place in Blanchardstown Centre on Thursday, 1st March and Friday, 2nd March next. The fair is in association with the Blanchardstown Centre and Fingal Dublin Chamber. Participants will include Irish, EU and International employers, who will be able to provide job information and advice on careers, both at home and abroad. An example of the types of jobs on offer will include a company from Norway who are looking for car and truck mechanics, plumbers and pipe fitters. Companies like Symantec, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Penneys, the Carlton Hotel Group and other key companies will be represented at the fair. Nifast will provide training opportunities and Flexsource Solutions will also have jobs on offer. Typical job opportunities will be for Joe Corr from Rush who received a Master of Science in Spatial Planning from Dublin Institute of Technology at the conferring ceremony in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Pictured with Joe are the Head of the Environment and Planning Department, Conor Skehan (left) and Head of the School of Spatial Planning, Henk Van der Kamp (right).

teachers, engineers, technical support etc. Over 50 stands have already been taken and will include information stands offering employment opportunities, training and advice. A total of 17 countries from across Europe will have jobs on offer to suit the local workforce. Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert said: “The Chamber is delighted to support this major Employment and Advice Fair. It is imperative in the current economic climate to provide job seekers and employers the opportunity to come together for their mutual benefit. One of the main aims of the Chamber is to create an economic climate, where everyone benefits. We are delighted to be involved in this exciting project,” he concluded. Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton said: “Our partners in this local, national and international Jobs Fair are the Fingal Dublin Chamber and the Blanchardstown Centre and I very much appreciate their support with this venture. Information about all of the services of the Department of Social Protection will be available to jobseekers and former FÁS staff, who are now part of my Department, will be there to help in any way they can. A CV clinic will be conducted throughout the event which will help people develop their CV’s to the standard which is demanded by employers.”

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The Laura Brennan Trust held a Gala Dinner in the Grand Hotel Malahide on Saturday 11th February last. See page 5 >

Pension Trustees Must Be Fully Trained Many workers are not clear about how their pensions are working for them, and how they can access information regarding their performance. See report on page 9 >

Swords Lady Is World Champion Swords lady, Catherine Walsh has become the first Irish person to win the UCI Paracycling Track World Championships in the women’s tandem competition over 3 kilometres. Seestory on page 5 >

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The Variety Club of Ireland, the children's charity, held fundraising days at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords on St Valentine's Day and the following day. Their campaign was called "Have a Heart" and was supported by TV personality, Brian Ormond. They sold hearts to the public. All funds went to help sick, disabled and disadvantaged children. Deirdre King, Advertising and Promotions Manager at the Pavilions said that the Centre was delighted to be associated with he charity. Pictured are: Sally Ann Shaw (Variety Club), Karl Bowe, Deirdre King (Pavilions Shopping Centre), Ian Hunter (Centre Director, Pavilions Shopping Centre), Brian Ormond and Karen Murtagh (Variety Club).

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serious risk to users of the road and the community centre, credit union building and adjoining housing development. The statement continued: “The trees are vulnerable to winds from the north or east. Also the removal of high proportion of the roots has left the trees unable to access adequate water and resulted in the trees being more prone to die back and limb loss.” The statement also confirmed that Donabate residents will be kept fully up to date with any future tree planting in the area, “Senior staff from the Council’s Parks Department have already begun discussions with the local Tidy Towns group and members of

The decision by the County Council to remove 60 poplar trees from the Portrane Road in Donabate has been met with concern by some local residents. They fear that they will have no say in what is planted in their place. The tall trees, which were located along the Portrane Road, outside the Community Centre, provided a promenade aspect to that part of the village and residents that this newspaper spoke to said they were particularly attractive. The sight of council workers removing them caused a stir among some residents. Locals, Marais Roux and Hubert Higgins were disappointed to see them taken away, but accepted that they had to go, due to health and safety reasons. Both men were concerned that there would not be a public consultation Pictured at the site where up to 60 trees are in the process of being cut down on the Portrane Road in Donabate are process, where locals Hubert Higgins (Donabate and Portrane Community could have an input into Council) and resident, Marais Roux. This photo is taken replacements for the right outside St Michael's House. felled trees. the Community Council about the However, a spokesperson for the replanting of appropriate species in line County Council explained why the trees with the Council’s Tree Strategy.” Tidy had to go. “The trees in question were Towns Chairperson, Blaithin O’Donnell assessed by Fergus O’Carroll, Parks told the County Leader that they are Superintendent, a highly qualified and “happy with the council’s commitment experienced arboriculturist last year, and have a good working relationship following a serious incident where one with the Parks Department and look of the trees fell on a car, the occupants forward to working with them on the of which were a mother and her two replacement trees. Safety is our top young children. The trees were found to priority,” she explained. be in a condition that presented a

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Swords Lady Is World Champion Swords lady, Catherine Walsh has cycling. “I had a long history of become the first Irish person to running, and after the birth of my win the UCI Paracycling Track second child, I took up cycling, with World Championships in the a view to competing in triathlons. women’s tandem competition Then in 2007, I started cycling on over 3 kilometres. She won the tandem and got really hooked on it. Pursuit event in Los Angeles on I’m with Fran now for the past two February 9th last. years and we have a great underCatherine, who is partially sighted, standing.” Catherine works as a won the coveted title with her physiotherapist in Lusk Community pilot, Francine (Fran) Meehan from Unit, and said that she trains up to Tullamore. In an exclusive interseven days a week. “We train in the view with the County Leader, gym and on the road and the Catherine was overwhelmed by her commitment is huge.” She knows victory. “I’m really thrilled about that this level of commitment is the win and it’s only sinking in required if she is to take the gold now,” she said. Catherine won World champion Paracyclist, medal back to Swords. “Great silver two years ago and bronze Catherine Walsh proudly displays Britain and New Zealand are exceplast year. “I knew we were good, the world championship gold tionally strong at this event, and medal and the bronze she won for having had podium finishes in the the women's tandem sprint. have a long history of success, past two years. “This event was particularly as they can train in the final qualifying event for the London velodromes. We have to travel to Majorca to avail of Paralympics. “For good measure, she also won similar training facilities. We spent 10 days there bronze in the tandem sprint race. prior to the World Championship and it seems to In the tandem event, a visually impaired athlete have paid off,” she said. Catherine, who has lived partners a fully sighted rider, (the pilot). Tandem all of her life in Swords is married to Wally and has racing is fast and furious, given the double power two children, Alison (8) and Conor (5), both of output, and is an exciting spectator sport. The whom attend St Colmcille’s National School. They Pursuit is a 3km race against the clock, with the were very excited for me,” she said proudly. “Before qualifying test being all important, as only the top 4 the world championship, I would not have been too riders get to race for medals - the top two race for confident of Olympic success, but now as world the gold medal. Catherine and Fran achieved a time champion, anything can happen. It’s all on the day,” of 3.37. She spoke of how she became involved in said a confident Catherine.

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The local pharmacy has greatly changed over the past number of years. It has gone from a place simply where over the counter and prescription medicines are dispensed, to offering a wide range of services to the consumer. Services can range from health checks, medicinal advice to beauty treatments and products from qualified practitioners. The pharmacy has a very important role in assisting with the healthcare needs of the local community. They are often the first point of contact for patients with minor health inquiries. You don’t need an appointment to see a pharmacist and can consult them in confidence – so there’s no need to queue at your GP if you need advice about your health. People now know that they can come in without an appointment and have a free consultation with a pharmacist on any health topic. Many pharmacies often have a private consulting area for this purpose.

Why Visit Your Pharmacy? As well as taking care of all your medicinal needs, your pharmacy offers a number of

other services. There will usually always be a range of beauty products and toiletries on sale. Many of these will also be on special offer. Most pharmacies around the North

County will have a photo bar and a nail technician. They usually also have a qualified beauty therapist on hand to give you any beauty advice you may need or alternatively

offer you a range of treatments. Pharmacists will of course be there to give you expert health advice. They are able to offer advice about minor ailments, such as coughs, colds, cold sores and general aches and pains and are also well trained to offer advice and support on other health issues – such as weight loss, giving up smoking and emergency contraceptive.

Prescriptions Your local pharmacy is the place to go to get

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Malahide Bridge Club Celebrates 25 Years

President of Malahide Regional Bridge Club, Catherine Byrne is pictured with Past Presidents and members who gathered at the clubhouse to celebrate the club's 25th anniversary.

Trustees Must Be Fully Trained Many workers are not clear about how their pensions are working for them, and how they can access information regarding their performance. Likewise, some employers who generally act as Trustees for the company pension scheme may not be aware of the new regulations imposed on them by the Pensions Board. The Pensions Act makes it obligatory now for employers to inform employees about what’s happening in Pension schemes and to provide professional training every two years for the persons acting as Trustees of the pension scheme. Swords based Insurance Broker, Michael Kennedy, has warned local local employers, “The Pensions Board can call into any company and demand to see pension records and confirm, for example, that money that has been deducted from

Malahide Bridge Club celebrated 25 years in existence in their purpose built bridge clubhouse in Broomfield Malahide on Friday, 10th February last. The occasion was celebrated with a champagne reception and, of course, some bridge. All 14 past Presidents were there, as well as current President, Catherine Byrne. Mary Kelly-Rogers, the President of the Irish Bridge Union, opened the celebrations and presided over the prize giving. Successes over the years include the hosting of the All-Ireland pairs championships, the Moylan Cup. This tournament hosts

teams from all over the North County and the island of Ireland. Malahide also proudly boasts the biggest bridge

By Peter Kearney club in Ireland with over 500 members. These members will be greatly appreciated when Ireland hosts the European Bridge champi-

onships in Citywest in June this year. Their current success is thanks to a lot of hard work by their members over the years. In particular, past President Willie Kehoe played a huge role in securing a permanent home for the club. Not only did his work serve the club, it has also served Malahide.

Mary encouraged new people to take up the sport saying “Bridge is therapeutic, inexpensive, peaceful and scientifically proven to help prevent Alzheimer’s.” Catherine would like to thank all the members for their commitment and hard work over the years. We wish them all the best for the next 25 years.

members wages has been paid over to an policy should be taken out for people acting insurance company. If there are any irreguas trustees. “Because trustees are carrying larities, an on the spot fine can be imposed out legal functions, they have legal responsiby the Pensions Board. A number of high bilities and should take advise about availprofile court cases have been taken by the able insurance coverage against legal Pensions Board already.” Every company expenses, that could be incurred, if they are pension policy must have trustees, who are sued by employees etc. This can happen responsible for the management of the because of non-compliance with the rules scheme and to oversee that things are done and regulations.” Pension trustees should properly. It is now the law that all employers provide a yearly update on the investment must provide training for people strategies and keep in organisations who are employees fully informed. trustees. In many companies, This obligation is now put in this will be the directors who legislation. The new regulahave a legal responsibility to get tions came into force on 1st trained up every two years. In February this year The training the past, enforcement of the is provided by specialist firms rules was at times lax and or can be done on-line, by accountability was questioncompleting the E Learning able. However, this has all Course from the Pensions Michael Kennedy changed under the new Board. The importance of this Pensions Act, where trustees are now under is that all trustees will now understand their very stringent regulations. Kennedy believes legal obligations and this will benefit that a special legal expenses insurance employee and employer alike.

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Laura Brennan Gala Evening In Malahide

by Patrick Finnegan

By Peter Kearney

Addicted To Life There are times in our lives when a particular incident or event can have such an effect on us, that it changes our lives forever. If we are lucky, the lessons we learn will stay with us and we can learn from them. Darren Cummins, from Swords, is a young man with an extraordinary story to tell. A bizarre incident involving his mother, had such a profound affect on him that he decided to utterly change his life. His story will resonate with parents who have children locked into the despair of drug addiction, as well as drug users, who will identify with his story. Twenty six year old Darren, from Forest Court spent most of his teenage years in a haze of hash and cocaine addiction, oblivious to most of what was going on around him. Two years ago, at Christmas time, in the depth of the most severe winter in decades, his life was about to change. Darren and his friends were in the middle of a drug fuelled party in his house, when his mother, Lorraine, slipped and fell on the ice outside her house and was badly injured. Her cries for help were answered by one of Darren’s friends. Darren takes up the story here. "I heard one of my mates calling me that my mother was injured and needed help. I rushed out to try and pick her up, but I was so spaced out that I had no recollection of the event." The full truth of what happened dawned on him in the morning. "I woke up and my clothes were covered in blood. I thought I had been attacked or been in a fight," he said. When I realised that it was my mother''s blood on my clothes, I was horrified. She could have been dying and I was in no state to help her. I immediately went into her room to speak to her." This had such a profound effect on him and he immediately set out to change his life forever. “I told my mother that I’m 25 years old now and need to turn my life around, or it will go belly up on me. My ma introduced me to some lads who were fundraising for Lifeline, a drug rehabilitation centre in Drogheda. They said they would try for a bed for me. I was there within a week and stayed there for a total of five and a half weeks. I partook in all the chores and hard work, determined to get myself on the right road. This was when my life turned around,” said Darren. He became acutely aware of his situation. He is one of the lucky ones, who can identify the

warning signs and act on them. “The moment I left Lifeline, I joined a gym in Airside in Swords. The feeling of horror that I felt initially at not being able to help my mother never waned and stayed with me. It became my focus. A light was switched on in me and it stayed on." He had never previously been involved in sport to any degree, and decided to take up the rapidly growing sport of kick boxing. He decided to focus on getting his health back, so much so that he dedicated much of his spare time to his new pastime. “I was doing Muay Thai kick boxing in Swords, and am now performing Primal Kick boxing in a gym in Kilbarrack. “I hope to go on and get into K1, which is the professional end of Muay Thai, which merges the two disciplines together.” Darren won the ISKA Kick Boxing Belt in the 64 Kg weight category. "I was Irish champion at after only two fights. It was a vacant title and Chris Boyle and Damien Crowther, my coaches put me forward when they saw the amount of effort I was putting in and I was lucky enough to win.” His mother, Lorraine is immensely proud of her son and how he has been so loyal to his word. "The day we had the conversation, I said he will have to do it himself, and I'm so proud of him. Both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles, brother and sister are all behind him and are thrilled with his progress," she said. He now wants to work with kids who have gone down the road of drug addiction, but he needs Garda clearance to do this. "The relevant files have been sent away to enable this to happen," said Lorraine. Darren is very active with the Community Games, and helps out at the National finals in Athlone and the Dublin finals in Santry every year. This prestigious belt now entitles Darren to go forward for the European title. "Hopefully, I can bring back the European title to Swords." Darren is due to fight in a charity event in Swords on 16th March, and should he win, his winnings will go to Lifeline in Drogheda. His actions since that fateful night in the snow, two years ago, is set to provide inspiration to other drug abusers and also to parents, who can only hope and pray that their loved ones can summon up the courage and fortitude to surmount the high hurdle of drug abuse in a fashion similar to Darren.

“I heard one of my mates calling me that my mother was injured and needed help. I was so spaced out that I had no recollection of the event.”

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Darren Cummins Swords An inspirational young man who decided to turn his back on the scourge of drug addiction

The Laura Brennan Trust held a Gala Dinner in the Grand Hotel Malahide on Saturday 11th February last. Established in memory of Malahide girl Laura Brennan, the Trust financially supports local children suffering with serious and life threatening or life limiting illnesses. The Trust provides funding for therapy, transport costs, overseas consultants visits, medical equipment and day-to-day expenses. Pat and Nuala Brennan met families on the night who are receiving funding, and saw the difference it makes to their lives. Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter hosted the evening in a packed Grand Hotel. She was a tireless host posing for photographs, modelling items for the auction and meeting all the

Pictured here are L-R: Denise Alford, Nuala Brennan, Holly Carpenter (Miss Ireland), Pat Brennan and Derek Alford at the recent Laura Brennan Trust Gala Dinner in Malahide.

young dancers who performed for the crowd. Charity administrator and event coordinator Denise Alford was delighted with the event and said “the atmosphere was amazing and everyone had a brilliant night.” She would like to say a special thank you to those who support the Gala year after year and “ to thank all of the local businesses who give so generously to us.” The

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ered 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 to demolish existing 2 no. dwellings and for construction of 1 no. part 2-storey, part single-storey dwelling in lieu and all associated siteworks at ‘Beechcrest’, Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed F. Kelly. This application can 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. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and 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 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for New Two-Bedroom Townhouse with vehicular access to existing roadway and all associated siteworks. At:- Rear of No.89, Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Eoin Grimes This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for New Two-Bedroom Townhouse with vehicular access to existing roadway and all associated siteworks. At:- Rear of No.81, Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.. Signed:Hugh Cumisky This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Robbie & Erica Masterson seeks planning permission to redevelop existing dwelling and add new storey and half extension to roadside gable to form new front of dwelling fronting onto existing vehicular access and public road at Common lane ,Great Common, Lusk , Co Dublin . The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 euros) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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