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he County Council’s granting of planning permission for a nursing home and medical facility with independent living units attached has been given a warm welcome and is set to be a major boost for Swords town centre.

The Ardrium Partnership has been granted planning permission for a 65 bed nursing home with roof garden, 15,000 sq. ft. medical facilities, 20 independent

By Leslie Murphy living units, retail, restaurant/café and pharmacy units with 101 underground car spaces.

The development will also provide a

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linear park to complete the public river walk along the Ward River in the area. It will also involve the demolition of four existing dwellings at Bridge Street and the provision of a revised junction layout at Bridge Street/Church Road and all associated drainage and ancillary works.

Fran Whelan from the Ardrium Partnership said, “This will be a unique development and the first of its kind in the country with all the facilities housed within the one complex. When completed, it will create 180 new jobs with nearly 200 jobs created during the construction phase.”

Fingal Dublin Chamber is particularly delighted with this type of development which will be a

Children from St Cronan's JNS, Brackenstown, Swords, entertained the crowd wih some beautiful carol singing at the Le Cheile Christmas Market in Swords Town Park last Friday. The picture shows some of the children with principal, Ms Manton and teacher, Ms. Holohan

major boost for the centre of Swords.

“This nursing home and the attached medical facilities will bring new life to the centre of

Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber

Swords. It will provide a sustainable community for people who wish or need to be in a nursing home environment, while still being in the centre

Lusk Company Expands Its Range Lusk based company, Country Crest has announced that it has acquired a substantial share in premium dessert specialists, Couverture Desserts. This adds to the growing list of good news stories for companies operating here in the North County.

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of a busy town. The additional retail units will increase the viability of the centre and make it a place where people will have all the facilities they need close to hand. The completion of the River Walk along the Ward River is also a major plus for the town,” said Chamber Chief Executive, Tony Lambert.

The project has also been welcomed by Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) who told the County Leader, “It’s a great initiative that will give it’s residents independent living in a town, rather

than being isolated.

The project will create many welcome jobs in the area and should be complete in 18 months and is another endorsement of Swords as a great place to do business. I would

have been involved in this project. It will also rejuvenate this part of the town. It’s a very robust business plan and bringing this project this far, has

been great teamwork by people who have backed this project. It’s great for Swords and is a great vote of confidence in the town,” he concluded

Fran Whelan, Ardrium Partnership

like to congratulate the Council, contracting assistant and all who

The company’s forte is in foodservice, with Couverture supplying many of the Ireland’s top hotels with their dessert range. Couverture’s 2011 plans include the launch of patisserie desserts into the retail market and working with Country Crest on joint collaborations. Country Crest is one Ireland’s premier food companies, supplying quality potatoes, vegetable accompaniments and ready meals. The company is based in Lusk, and farms over 2,000 acres. It is owned and operated by brothers, Michael and Gabriel Hoey.

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Fingal Dublin Chamber has warmly welcomed the major new garden centre

Pictured in the new centre at Jones Garden Centre are, L-R, Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Vinnie Convery, Whelan Corcoran Smith, Fran Whelan, Whelan Corcoran Smith, Andrew O'Neill, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Carl Jones and John Jones from Jones Garden Centre.

development now underway by Jones Garden Centre on Swords Road, Donabate.

Jones Garden Centre is a family-run business started by John and Eileen Jones in the fifties and now run by their son, Carl. The Garden Centre was opened in 1995, having originally started as a home grown produce centre in the seventies.

A major new multimillion euro construction of a landmark building, designed by local architects, Whelan Corcoran Smith is now nearing completion and will be open

to the public in Spring 2011.

“We are delighted with our new spacious and climate controlled garden centre and look forward to opening it for business early next year,” says Carl Jones “The upgraded garden centre will create many new and much needed local jobs and provide major new facilities and extensive displays for the many customers of Jones Garden Centre Santa and two of his elves paid a visit to Moriarty's as well as providing SuperValu in Skerries recently. They are pictured here gardening enthusi- with two lucky Skerries girls, Sophie and Isobel asts with an enlarged range of products and services,” said Chamber President The Central Statistics Office will be Andrew O’Neill. recruiting over 5,000 Census Enumerators on their website from January 2011 for positions all over the country. Anybody interested in these positions can now Pre-Register and be sent a text or email on the opening day of recruitment. Recruitment begins on January 4th 2011 until January 11th 2011. The

By David Laird competition will close once the number of applications reaches 15,000, and this may face of adversity.” The occur before January 11th. You can register passion Margaret felt for her by going to www.cso.ie, clicking on the cause during many years of ‘CENSUS’ link at the top of the homepage confrontation with the St. and following on to the ‘CENSUS 2011 JOBS’ Maur’s Parish clergy was clear page. Information for registration will be when she repeatedly spoke of displayed here. These positions are on a 10 week contract basis from 8th March 2011 her “beloved St. Maur’s until 13th May 2011. This work will be on a flexible basis, with a minimum of 22 hours per week mainly at evenings and weekends.

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Local historian, Margaret Moore McCann launched her new book, “St. Maur’s Chapel’’ at the impressive new public library in Rush on Wednesday last, December 15th. The book contains a photo journal history of the chapel, dating back hundreds of years. Margaret expressed her gratitude to a large group of supporters. including the St Maur’s Restoration Group, her family and friends. “It is a victory of love and we should all be mighty proud,” boasted Margaret in her speech at the launch.

Both Margaret and County Mayor, Ken Farrell, referred to the bitter struggle by the people of Rush to save their “beloved chapel”. “After the hard struggle, common Pictured at the launch of her new book, "St sense and justice Maur's Chapel" at Rush Library are prevailed,” she recalled in author, Margaret McCann Moore and DL describing the long battle County Mayor, Ken Farrell. to preserve the chapel. In Chapel.” The book is a praising the St. Maur’s fantastic read and is a must Restoration Group and Rush on every coffee table in Rush inhabitants, Margaret said we homes and the homes of had to “admire their faith, families and friends at home courage and tenacity in the and abroad.

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The iconic cast iron footbridge at Donabate Railway station will soon be a thing of the past, as far as the station is concerned. As part of the station’s redevelopment, the bridge is to be removed to accommodate a bridge which

By Patrick Finnegan will provide greater accessibility. The old bridge will be dismantled and sent to Kilrush, Co Clare to be part of the West Clare Railway, where old steam trains and railway memorabilia and old equipment are preserved. This may well be Kilrush’s gain, but is certainly Donabate’s loss according to angry local resident, Caoimhghin O’Croidheain. He contacted the County Leader to express his anger and disappointment. He said, “I believe that removing the old bridge will destroy the Victorian character of the station and I cannot see any reason to deny the co-existence of the two bridges. In other towns, heritage artefacts and buildings are proudly preserved and add character to local villages (which the state loves to use to promote tourism) so I cannot understand how this bridge in Donabate is not considered in the same way.

In reference to an article published in the County Leader last week, he said, “In Malahide recently, Senator Brendan Ryan made representations to the Council to have the Casino protected, following complaints from local residents which resulted in the County Manager approving the initiation of prosecution, under the Planning Acts, against the owner. Why such disparate policies for different towns? Or will the locals have to complain to change this decision too?” he concluded.

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Protection Of Free Pre-School Year Welcomed Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), has welcomed the Government’s commitment to protect in full, the free pre-school year with funding of €326 million in 2011.

He said, “This is an extremely important development as it reflects the aim of protecting to the greatest possible extent, the level of service currently provided for children and young people next year. Around 65,000 children will be able to avail of pre-school care and education each year. I know there are many children here in my own constituency who are benefiting from this initiative and it is proving to be very successful. Children are eligible for the scheme when

they are aged between 3 years 3 months and 4 years 6 months on 1st September of the relevant year.”

He continued, “There have been really difficult choices to make in the Budget for next year. The introduction of the free pre-school year was very positive and it is providing a great start for young children as they prepare for their school years. I am proud to support this initiative and I also want to thank the Minister for Children Barry Andrews who has confirmed that capital funding of €10 million has also been allocated next year to complete capital grant commitments,” he concluded.

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Christmas Day Swim For Charity In Portmarnock The Jesson family from Onward Walk in Portmarnock are great supporters of St. Francis Hospice.

Each year they organise a Christmas Day swim at Portmarnock beach for the charity. This relationship developed when their father, Billy died from a rare brain tumour in 2002. The family felt that their father should be remembered in a special way at Christmas time each year. St Francis Hospice in Raheny gave Billy all the care he needed and the family decided that they would be the beneficiaries of any fundraising efforts. The first Billy Jesson Christmas Day Swim took place in 2002 and has continued every year since and is gaining momentum.

An impressive €60,000 has been collected for the Hospice over the years. The co-ordinator of the event is

Pictured is Christmas Day Swim organiser, Karen O'Mara with Karen Reid with St Francis Hospice collection buckets at the ready.

Karen O’Mara and she is confident that, despite the current bitterly cold weather, that the swim will be bigger and better than ever. “Last Christmas Day more than 70 locals braved the elements of the Irish Sea, raising over €7,500,” said Karen O’Mara, and

this year we hope the swim will be bigger and better than ever.”

This year, the swim will commence at 11.00am on Christmas morning and everyone is encouraged to join in, get a sponsorship card and help a wonderful cause.

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Local Firms Urged To File Accounts Electronically North County firms will be able to save as much as €200 on average by filing their annual accounts online this year, according to Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF). He was speaking

following the introduction of new measures which should save companies around the country up to €29 million.

Firms are required to file an annual return to the

C o m p a n i e s Registration Office (CRO) with a set of accounts attached which are signed by two directors. Up to now only hard copy accounts could be filed, but the new arrangements will

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allow electronic annual returns to be filed online.

O’Brien is urging North County companies to consider filing their returns electronically. “In these difficult times companies are often looking at ways of making savings and the new measures that will allow companies to make electronic annual returns should help achieve that goal.

All a company will have to do is prepare a PDF set of accounts which can now be appended in a way that is as simple as adding an attachment to an email. It completely

removes paper from the process and will help the company make savings on the whole process.”

“This is a small step that could help reduce the paperwork costs facing local businesses in North County Dublin and I would encourage any company who has the right facilities available to them to submit their returns electronically this year.

This is another step towards reducing the costs of red tape and in that sense is a very positive move,” he concluded.

The current cost of filing a hard copy annual return was

Damian Bridges is the new manager of the Saint Vincent de Paul Charity Shop, Vincent's in the Castle Shopping Centre, Swords. The shop is stocked by and large from the generous donations of the local community. This stock consists of a range of ladies’, gent’s and children's clothes, household, handbags, shoes, bric a brac, DVDS, CDS, videos and lots more. Damian says that people can have a perception of charity shops, but says he would encourage everybody to to pop inthey'll be surprised what's on offer. His aim is to give back to the community with bargains and value. All proceeds go to St Vincent de Paul. Picture shows Damian outside the shop in Castle Shopping Centre in Swords.

approximately €247 per firm and the change to the online system will reduce the average cost to €45, saving companies approximately €200 per filing.

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The Second Years in St. Mary's Secondary School, Baldoyle, organised twelve hampers for St. Vincent De Paul as part of their SPHE Programme. The hampers were handed over to Ray Doherty and Paul Hussey, two volunteers from St. Vincent De Paul. During the handover, Ray and Paul described the great work and operation of the St. Vincent De Paul throughout the country. They were overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of the students. It was a great learning experience for everyone involved. Many thanks to their SPHE Teacher, Ms. Keane, for organising the event. Pictured are, Back row, Claire Mahood, Orlaigh Kelly, Emily Accardi, Nicole, Manning. Middle row: Lauren Cuthbert, Rachel Currivan, Claire O'Dowd, Jemma O'Connor. Back row: Niamh Doyle, Laragh Kavanagh, Kirsten Nagle, Carla Wyckham, Ciara Murray

Senator Brendan Ryan has been making representations on behalf of Balbriggan residents in support of efforts to improve the vital Balbriggan town bus service. Ryan told the County Leader, “I again raised the issue with the County Manager, David O’Connor, as part of a recent scheduled meeting between

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O’Connor responded to a number of issues Ryan raised with him, including the one way system for Chapel Street, the new Pedestrian traffic lights in the town, the provision of the new bus stops and road lining, and the need for the Council to support Bus Éireann’s submission to the Department.

A trial date for the introduction of a one way system on Chapel Street is yet to be decided, in his opinion, if it is to happen at all, as discussions are ongoing with local residents and businesses.

The opening of the new Tesco store will have a significant impact on traffic flow in the area and this impact will be assessed during early 2011. O’Connor further responded that the

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Council plans to have the new signals at the square operational this month and that there are still outstanding works being carried out to allow the signals to be switched on. He clarified that Bus Eireann will be responsible for the provision of bus stops along the route.

Ryan continued, “I was also glad to be informed that Bus Eireann has very recently confirmed that, following discussions with the local community, a revised route for the 100 service has been substantially agreed. As one who has long campaigned for the extension of the service, I was especially happy to hear that the bus will continue to serve the railway station and will extend to the Castleland area in addition to an improved service in the north west of the town,” he concluded.

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Kelleher Added To Labour Ticket Absolutely Committed To Metro North

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Rotary Club Dublin Fingal present a cheque of €6,500 to Hartstown / Huntstown community drug team. The money is to be used to fund specialist computer software for the organisation. Pictured are rotarian Andrew O'Loughlin who instigated the Rotary project, Tony Robertson and Elaine Moore fro the Community Drug Team and president elect Greg Langan who oversaw the project and brought it to a successful conclusion.

Community Spirit Project At Balbriggan Crèche Joe English, President of Balbriggan and District Chamber of Commerce presented students of Balbriggan Community

College with flowers for their ‘Community Spirit Project’ in Garden design for Balbriggan Community Crèche at Tankarville

House. The project, led by teacher, Mairead Doyle allows students to use their creative skills while helping the community.

Pictured at the presentation of flowers and wooden painted replicas to Balbriggan Community College for their 'Community Spirit Project' in Garden design for Balbriggan Community Crèche. From left, David Stana, Mairead Doyle, Nathan Jenkinson, Sylvester Geally, Chamber President Joe English, Sean Graham and Sean Pic: Tony Healy Carter.

Joe English said, “It is great to see this kind of project in action. The students have done fantastic work, which will greatly enhance Tankarville Crèche.

Balbriggan Community Crèche is a not for profit Child Care service. The Balbriggan based charity services the childcare needs of people seeking to return to education and who can’t afford private childcare services. The charity is funded under the Government NCIP Programme. The Students presented Chairperson of Balbriggan Childcare Group, Sylvester Greally with wooden painted replicas of animals for the children’s play area.

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The selection of Councillor Tom Kelleher to contest the General Election on behalf of the Labour Party in the Dublin North constituency has been given a broad welcome.

Kelleher has been added to the Labour ticket to run with colleague, Senator Brendan Ryan.

Tom Kelleher is a very well known public representative, having represented his community since 1991 as a councillor, initially on Dublin City Council, and more recently on the local County Council. He also served as County Mayor in 1996. To date his successes include playing a role in the Labour Group changing the nature of Planning and Development in the region since 2003.

Transparency and Public Involvement is now the accepted way of working. Early childhood education provided by the State is now Labour Party policy and he has promoted and lobbied for this at Conference for twenty years. He Cllr. Tom Kelleher is currently principal of Rolestown National School.

He told the County Leader about his hopes and aspirations for the North County, particularly in regard to the Metro North project, “I’m absolutely committed to the Metro project and have worked so hard on this project with the County Council. The Metro has huge advantages in terms of transport, creating jobs and economically to the North County. There are thousands of reasons I’m

behind this project and it will not only provide the North County with a great transport system but create many jobs too.”

He went on to say, “Labour have become a strong party and are proud of the fundamental differences they have made to how the Council works. The needs of residents and businesses are very important and also the people who create jobs in the area. I feel very responsible for the young people as well as everybody else and Labour’s policy is to deliver the best of life for the people we serve.” As a teacher, it came as no surprise that education was high on the agenda for him. “Education is a primary focus means for young people and I believe it should be free.

Finance should not stop young people having access to third level education. Ireland is an island and we need to educate our people from a young age, in order to be able to compete for huge resources. Every child should have the best possible education,” he concluded.

Cllr. Ciaran Byrne has welcomed Kelleher’s selection. He told the County Leader, “There was a unanimous decision by members of Labour’s Dublin North constituency organisation to add a second candidate, following the selection of Senator Brendan Ryan at the convention in the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan last week. The party’s organisation committee agreed to add councillor Tom Kelleher, who polled well in the vote on the previous Sunday. So the outcome has reflected the democratic wishes of the party members.” Byrne had argued strongly for the selection of a second Labour candidate during the debate, citing missed opportunities in the past when the party had fielded only a single candidate. “While everyone knows that a week is a long time in politics, the opinion polls consistently support the view that Labour has a very real chance of taking two seats in Dail Eireann in the Spring. I fully expect Fianna Fail to lose its two seats in the constituency, as both TDs have fully supported Brian Cowen’s disastrous economic policies during his terms as Minister of Finance and Taoiseach,” concluded Byrne.

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Weather Has Been Good To Balbriggan Traders The recent extreme weather in the North County brought an unexpected boost for Balbriggan business, as local traders reported increased revenue. People opted to buy their shopping in the seaside town instead of braving the elements to buy at the shopping centres and mega stores which ring the town. It was a small piece of positive news during the cold snap which cheered the President of the Balbriggan Chamber Of Commerce.

Speaking exclusively to the County Leader, Joe English told us that it

By Bob McKenzie was a surprise. “It’s very good news for Balbriggan and we as a chamber always advocate that people shop locally in their own towns. I would urge the Council to try and be more pro active by making sure that not only roads, but pedestrian areas are also gritted or salted so that people can get out and about to do what they need to do”. Mr English also suggested a novel twist on the suggestion, “I would ask that the

Hamper Giveaway

By Donabate Hotel The Waterside Hotel in Donabate and its sister hotel, The Station House in Kilmessan, Co Meath are giving hampers away in the run up to Christmas. The

owners, Chris and Thelma Slattery generously decided to do something charitable for Christmas. They had the idea of hampers, as Christmas can be

such an expensive time for people and especially this year the way things are.

They just wanted to do something that may help people out.

There will be 10 hampers, five from each hotel and each hamper will feed a family of 10 people.

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military personnel at Gormanston aid the local authorities in clearing the streets to make them safer for pedestrians and drivers alike”.

Early next year the town will see the opening of the biggest Tesco Superstore in the country as the Millfield shopping centre opens it’s doors, which will give the town it’s own hub for some of the biggest retailers. It’s expected that the new facility will be extremely popular given that it would keep shoppers in the town rather than them going to the big retail parks which ring the area in Swords, Santry, Coolock, Drogheda and Dundalk.

will give away a hamper a day, which started on 14th December and runs for 10 days. (a hamper a day). They will be given away on the Drive Time show with Tommy Greene from 4pm to 7pm. The hampers will include starters, with a selection of Smoked salmon,

Prawns with Marie rose sauce, homemade breads and chutney. The main course is Turkey Crown and stuffing, Ham and cranberry sauce. The dessert comprises Mince pies, Christmas pudding with brandy cream and a bottle of red and bottle of white wine.

Congratulations go to the members of Swords Karate club (Hokubu Dojo) on their success at the recent Japan Karate Shotorenmei European Karate Championships.

This year’s competition was held in Ramat Gan City Israel. Club Chief Instructor, Dermot O’Keeffe travelled with three members of our club, Jennifer O'Keeffe, Creona Kealy and Amy McFadden. These students were picked to represent Ireland in this prestigious tournament, which is held every two years . The competition was very well attended, with a high standard of competition in all events.

All three fought extremely well, with Jennifer narrowly missing out on a medal, however her club mates won gold through Amy McFadden and silver by Creona Kealy. Dermot said, “I was very proud of all the girls. They competed at the highest level and did Ireland proud. We can now look forward to the World Championships next year in Scotland. Hopefully we will do even better next year. Anyone interested in classes can find information at www.hokubudojo.org

Non-Payment Of Bonuses Welcomed

Malahide Senior Citizens held their Christmas Dinner in the Grand Hotel, Malahide on Sunday, 12th December last. It coincided with their 45th year in existence and the occasion was a great success, with many of the original committee present. Santa also dropped in and had a present for everyone. Pictured are, Paddy McEvoy (Chairman). Stephanie Doyle, Marie Langton, Valerie O'Meara, Patricia Cooney, Santa, Ann Nugent, Doreen Caffrey, Frank Molloy, Marian Tully, Peg Rothwell, Ena Dunne and Anne Molloy

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Deputy Darragh O'Brien (FF), has welcomed the announcement that no bonuses will be paid to staff at AIB. Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan has written to the Board of AIB outlining that the payment of the required financial support for the bank will be conditional on the non-payment of bonuses awarded, no matter when they may have been earned. As a result the board of the bank has decided not to pay the bonus payments.

O'Brien said: "I think this is a very important development; the Government and

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the Minister have taken a tough line with the bank and we have the desired result for the public. It was wrong from the outset that such bonuses would be paid for work done in 2008 when we know now that in 2008, AIB was far from in a strong position and is now dependent on the support of the taxpayer for its very survival."

He continued, “The Government is implementing a tough budgetary strategy that is asking a lot of our people at this difficult time and there's simply no way we can ask ordinary people on middle incomes to accept this strategy while senior staff in banks cash-in. Many members of my committee have rightly been expressing their outrage that this was even possible,” he concluded.

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Deputy Trevor Sargent (GP) has drawn the attention of the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport and the County Council to the problems created by unsightly graffiti. This has come

tourism, that a strategy to keep the sensitive main routes clear of graffiti be reviewed and improved'.

Sargent also welcomed the €1 million in grant

funding provided by Minister John Gormley to local authorities in 2010 to help in the fight against graffiti and litter at local level.

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following representations from constituents and particularly people working in the tourism business.

Sargent said, '”The initial impression created when visitors arrive at Dublin Airport tends to colour the overall impression they have of Ireland. I have asked the County Council and the Minister for Tourism and Sport to ensure that, in the interests of the importance business created by

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Reassurance For Welfare Exciting Sponsorship Recipients During Bad Weather Opportunity For

Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), receive their payments by has reassured local people in cheque, as many postal delivthe North County, in receipt of eries have been adversely social welfare payments, who affected. This includes those in are not able to reach their local receipt of Illness Benefit, basic Post Office during the bad Supplementary Welfare weather.

Allowance, Rent Supplement, He said, “For those older people Mortgage Interest Supplement, not able to reach their Post Disability Allowance, Family Office to collect their State Income Supplement and a small Pension, they can collect their number of Jobseekers and One payment at any time Parent Family during the following Payments. These 60 days,” he said. cheques can be Those in receipt of collected from the J o b s e e k e r s local An Post Allowance should be Delivery Office after aware that, while in 2pm. Proof of identifithe normal course of cation and residences events, payments will be required to expire on the collect the cheque.”

Tuesday after “Jobseekers who need payment day, provito sign on at their Michael Kennedy TD sion has now been local office but cannot made to collect the payment up reach it because of the weather to a week later. This arrange- should know that the ment will only apply to this Department of Social Protection week’s payments but the will allow them to sign on the Department will keep the following week.” weather conditions under He went on to explain, “I was review. Recipients of One also happy to hear that utility Parent Family allowance companies have also confirmed through their Post Office have that they will not disconnect an extra 20 days to collect their anyone in arrears with their payment and Child Benefit bills during the extreme cold Payment which was due to be spell. I would urge anyone who paid on the 7th of December can is having difficulties paying their gas or electricity, to be collected for up to 90 days.

He continued, “The Department contact their provider and come of Social Protection has also to some payment arrangement made provision for those who as soon as possible.”

Balbriggan School B a l b r i g g a n Community College and local company, Eva-Tech Ltd have announced a new exciting sponsorship agreement for the forthcoming three years. The sponsorship agreement is based on Balbriggan C o m m u n i t y College’s successful run in The Young S c i e n t i s t Competition. The

sponsorship has flourished in the past years and resulted in a number of wins and special awards for the students in the school.

This year, Balbriggan CC have six students taking part in the exhibition. The projects range from ‘Open sense-me’ by Herbert Innocent

Pictured at the announcement of the sponsorship deal between Balbriggan Community College and Eva-Rech, Balbriggan are L-R, teacher, Emmett Sheridan, Debola Shomoye, Deola Shomoye, Ali Aydin, Thomas Moore, Luke McLeod, Mary English, Eva Tech Director, Herbert Innocent, Damien English and teacher Kevin Curran.

and Ali Aydin, to ‘A scientific investigation into the concentration levels of distracted and undistracted drivers’ by Luke McLeod and

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Thomas Moore and ‘A scientific study into the correlation between physical activity and academic performance’ by sisters Deola Shomoye and Debola Shomoye.

Eva-Tech Ltd and their directors Joe and Mary English, got involved with the school in 2007 when their child, Craig won 3rd place for his project ‘Natures Glue a Safer Alternative’ in the Young Scientist Competition. Since then the school have gone on to win numerous awards and special merits.

Eva-Tech Ltd continues to support B a l b r i g g a n Community College Young Scientist Programme despite

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SWORDS APPOINTED STANDS (STREET SERVICE VEHICLES) BYE-LAWS, 2010 Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 and S.I. No. 598 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2002 Fingal County Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 and S.I. No. 598 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order 2002 hereby gives notice of its intention to make Appointed Stands (Street Service Vehicles) Bye-Laws in respect of the town of Swords.

The Draft Swords Appointed Stands (Street Service Vehicles) Bye-Laws 2010 are available free of charge and may be inspected from Tuesday, 21st December, 2010 to Friday, 28th January, 2011 between 9.00a.m. and 4.30p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding the period 24th December, 2010 to 3rd January, 2011) at the following locations:Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.

The Draft Bye-Laws can also be viewed on-line on Fingal County Council’s website www.fingalcoco.ie/roads.

Representations in relation to the Draft Swords Appointed Stands (Street Service Vehicles) Bye-Laws 2010 may be made in writing to Mary Egan, Administrative Officer, Transportation Department, Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 or by email to mary.egan@fingalcoco.ie to arrive no later than 4.30pm on Friday, 11th February, 2011.

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the downturn in the economy. Financial Director, Mary English said, “Resources are scarce for everyone right now, so it is very important that we support our young people and get them involved in sciences. We are impressed by the extra effort B a l b r i g g a n Community College make to get students involved.”

Based in Balbriggan, EvaTech Ltd currently have a staff of eight and regularly take work experience candidates and is very proud to sponsor The Young Scientist Projects in B a l b r i g g a n Community College.

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Garristown and Naul Water Pipes Need Repairing Senator Brendan Ryan (Lab) has been making ongoing representations on behalf of the people of Garristown, Naul and surrounding areas in relation to water shortages and outages that have been plaguing residents in recent years.

Ryan raised the issue again with the County Manager as

By Kevin Hammond part of a scheduled meeting recently between Oireachtas members and the Council. Ryan said that many of the problems in the area were due to the condition and age of the pipes in these areas. Once one pipe bursts, it weakens others and causes

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more burst pipes and a shortage of water supplies.

As a result of all these bursts, the Council Design Section developed the Ward Water Supply Scheme which sets out, amongst other things, to assess the storage and distribution requirements of the Ward Water Supply Area for the next 25 years. This programme of works is designed to reduce the number of burst pipes in the North

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Works have already begun on the replacing of piping in the Glebe/Coolquay area and the Council have included the Garristown and Naul areas in the works programme for 2011, subject to the availability of funding. “The people of Garristown and Naul however, deserve better and I call on the Council to prioritise these works in 2011 as the residents of Garristown and Naul have waited long enough,” concluded Ryan.

A Fustal prizegiving ceremony took place in Rivervalley Community Centre recently. This initiative is run by Rivervalley Rangers for 13-17 year olds in association with Swords Community Gardai and the FAI. Pictured from left to right are: Peter Fijolek, Gary Forde, Andrew Donnelly, Aoife O'Sullivan, Garda Rebecca McGowan, Alan O'Sullivan, Garda Tom Doherty, Conor Schnell, Alan Murphy, Yvonne O'Sullivan and Mick Pender.

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Allen Clarke, Restaurant and Banqueting Manager at the Clarion Hotel, Dublin Airport presents Greg Langan, president elect of Fingal Dublin Rotary Club with a voucher for a meal for two and a bottle of wine at the hotel restaurant.

The Clarion Hotel sponsor a monthly draw for the Rotary Club Dublin Fingal

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The McDonald’s ‘Little Athletics Agility Challenge’, took place in Lusk National School last week.

50 enthusiastic and energetic kids from Lusk Athletics Club enjoyed a fun evening out. Little Athletics is a programme designed to address the specific physical requirements of children in the five to ten year old age bracket. The Agility Challenge focuses on fun ways for children to try three different types of events including the Speed Bounce, Balance Beam, and Standing Long Jump, which are based on the fundamentals of Agility, Balance and Co-ordination.

Bart Rogers, of Athletics Ireland told the County Leader, “It is fantastic to see such a great turn

out. We focus on making athletics fun and interesting for the children in this age group as it’s identified as the most fundamental stage in longer term physical development in children.”

Proprietor of McDonald’s Swords, Morgan McStay, told the County Leader, “The McDonald’s Little Athletics programme provides much needed opportunities for local children and clubs to get involved, get active, and most importantly to enjoy themselves.

At McDonald’s we are committed to promoting active lifestyles and do this through our support of Little Athletics and balanced menu options available, an active lifestyle and balanced diet go hand in hand.”

Laura Tracey, second from the left, celebrated her 21st birthday party in The Harp Lounge, Swords on Saturday, 4th December last. She is pictured here with Colm Tracey, Cormac Lynch and Jacqueline Tracey.

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Sargent Introduces ‘Economic Treason’ Bill The Green Party has introduced a Bill, which seeks to amend the definition of treason in the Constitution to include economic treason.

Deputy Trevor Sargent moved the legislation in the Dáil recently, said, “The Green Party believes an

offence of 'economic treason' should be introduced and applied to defined individuals working in financial institutions licensed by the State.

Convictions would be on foot of any decision made knowingly that result in reputational damage for

the country, an unacceptable economic loss, or a loss of economic sovereignty and carry mandatory sentences and large fines.

Sargent said, “the Irish people were j u s t i f i a b l y confused and

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angry as to why nobody has been held responsible to date for the financial mistakes that have led us to

where we are today.

We urgently need laws to prosecute white collar crime and fraud. The inability to bring to justice those whose self interest and greed so undermined our national wellbeing, is something that must end - and end soon,” he said.

AIB are the proud sponsors of the GAA Club Championships. Recently they presented training equipment to representatives from each of the Hurling and Football clubs who won the 2010 AIB GAA Dublin Club Championships. Pictured left to right are Fingallians (Junior Hurling Champions) representatives Paddy Kelly, Paul Carney, Dan Davren, Colm Crowley with, in centre, Liam O'Carroll, Assistant Manager, Business Banking AIB.

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World Vision Ireland, a charity which works with children and families in the developing world, is appealing to North County shoppers to choose from over 30 life changing ‘super’ gifts this Christmas. Liz Hartigan from Balbriggan, a long term supporter of the charity, recently bought a ‘super’ goat from the World Vision gift catalogue. These gifts are really needed and a great way to show the true meaning of Christmas. This special breed provides double the meat, milk and offspring of local goats. What a super gift to give someone this Christmas - truly a life changing gift.

Each gift comes with a card for your friend or family member describing the gift you’ve chosen and how it will be used. All the gifts are bought locally so as to make sure the animals are suitable to the climate and diet. Pictured from left are, Liz's husband, Robert Glick, Liz Hartigan, her son, Sean Hartigan and parents, Bernie and John Hartigan.

Funding For Older People Welcomed Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), has secured funding of over €17,000 for two North County groups under the Seniors Alert Scheme.

He said, “I’m delighted to confirm that Fingal Home Care Ltd has been approved for funding of €14,068.50 and Malahide Active R e t i r e m e n t Association has been

granted €3,303.50.”

This funding has been approved under the Seniors Alert Scheme

by Pat Carey, Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs. The equipment funded under the scheme will enable older people to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence

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The funds go towards the purchase of safety and security equipment, including personal monitored

GOAL Mile Venues Across North County North County people of all ages and fitness levels are gearing up for the return of the GOAL Mile this Christmas, as venues across the county play host to the popular annual fundraiser over the festive period.

The GOAL Mile is held in villages, towns and cities all over Ireland every Christmas and is one of the country’s biggest and longest-running annual fundraising events. The concept is simple: people run or walk a mile and contribute whatever they can afford to GOAL on the day. Mile runs will be held alert systems.

Grant support is provided through community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations registered with the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Grant support is available to persons who are aged 65 years or

on Christmas Day at Malahide Castle (main car park, rear entrance) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will also be a GOAL Mile held in Lusk on St Stephen's Day starting at Lusk Athletic club at 12.30 pm. Oldtown will also have a run, also on St Stephen's Day at Wild Geese GAA pitch at 12 pm.

The Skerries GOAL Mile will take place on January 1st at Skerries Rugby Club at 12.30 pm. What better way to get rid of the festive cobwebs and help a great charity at the same time, so come along and sign up straight away.

older, of limited means and living alone or with other eligible persons.

Kennedy added, “This funding is extremely important to ensure older people have peace of mind and are able to live independently. I’m proud of the Government’s record in supporting

these efforts and I want to thank the local organisations, including Fingal Home Care Ltd, Malahide Active R e t i r e m e n t Association and others for their ongoing work in promoting and fostering community activity at a local level,” he concluded.

Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), is pictured today with members of the Irish Countrywomen's Association during their visit to the Dáil. The ICA made a presentation to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism, Culture, Sport, Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs on the 100 anniversary of the ICA.

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New Nostalgic Balbriggan DVDs Released

Pictured are some characters from yesteryear in Balbriggan who feature in this years DVD "PJ Cullen's Balbriggan 2. Do you recognise any of the boys in this photo?. They are Mark Grant, Paddy Clarke, David Russell, Murt Walsh and David Brady.

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EirGrid Announces Details Of Community Funding EirGrid has announced details of the community funding it is making available to community groups in Rush and Ballyboughal and Community groups now invited to apply for funding.

East West Interconnector Project Director, John Fitzgerald told the County Leader,“We appreciate that the installation of the Interconnector is causing temporary disruption and we are

delighted to make available a grant of €100,000 to community groups in the area”. The grant funding scheme will be administered through the Funding & Information Unit of the County Council. All voluntary and community groups working in the Rush and Ballyboughal areas are welcome to apply for funding between €1,000 and €8,000.

Application forms and criteria are

Balbriggan.net, Ireland’s most popular community website, has released two further collections of memorabilia about this vibrant town.

The first, “The Collection”, builds on the huge success of last year’s compilation. Owners Joe Curtis and Jack Benton discuss newly-released images from their vast hoard of treasures dating back 50, 60, 70 years and more. As Jack Benton died just three days after recording, we are fortunate indeed to have this last, insightful look at their combined

available from the EirGrid Information Centre in Rush.

Groups can also request a copy by contacting Rowena Dunne, County Council or by post to Community, Culture and Sports Department, Fingal County Council, Main Street, Swords. The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 31st January 2011. The East West Interconnector will connect the Irish electricity grid to the national grid in Wales, enhancing security of energy supply, facilitating growth of renewable energy and bringing more competition to the electricity market of Ireland.

Pictured at the announcement of the joint collaboration between Country Crest and Couverture are, L-R, Celine Hayes English, Marketing Manager, Couverture; Gabriel Hoey, Director, Country Crest; Geraldine O’Connor, Director, Couverture; Michael Hoey, Managing Director, Country Crest; Margaret Lynch, Director, Couverture and Tony Doyle, Commercial Manager, Country Crest.

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knowledge of times gone by. P.J. Cullen, the local photographer throughout the 70s and 80s, has many thousands of photographs around and about Balbriggan. The previous DVD brought a small selection and the second compilation. A new DVD called “PJ Cullen’s Balbriggan 2” expands on this with P.J’s narration of each of these completely new pictures. Also included is a 1942 aerial photograph, taken when fears of German invasion were at their height. This shows incredible detail of Balbriggan as it was in those dark days, very different to modern day Balbriggan. Both DVDs are available at locations around the town, and are priced at €20 each

Swords School Has WOW Factor

By Leslie Murphy A week-long sustainable travel campaign was held in November and December at St. Colmcille’s Girls’ National School, Swords. A big effort has been made by pupils and staff to achieve their forth green flag for the theme of sustainable travel from An Taisce. Talks, assemblies and workshops were ongoing over the last few weeks. The focus was on emphasising the importance of alternatives to the use of the private car on the school run. Each Wednesday the school promotes ‘WOW’ day.

The main aim of the Green Schools’ Travel Programme is for students, parents and teachers to walk, cycle, ‘park and stride’ and car pool, rather than using private car on the school run.

Ms.O’Connell (Green School Co-ordinator), told the County Leader, “I would like to thank all the girls for their enthusiasm and commitment in the effort to win a fourth flag.

Despite all the snow and bad weather we had a great result. The girls were saying ‘park and slide’ as oppose to ‘park and stride’.”

This is a great way to promote health and fitness in the school and to reduce the carbon footprint. The school has earned three green flags for work on litter and waste, energy conservation and water conservation.

Hopefully they have done enough good work and get the result they deserve.

Drifters Show At CityNorth Hotel The American Drifters Show will come to CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston, Co Meath on Monday 27th December at 8.00pm. This promises to be a great occasion and early booking is well advised. The show costs €15, while Supper and Show will cost €29. To top off a great night, you can avail of Supper, Show and Overnight for the great price of €59 pps. Don’t miss out on this great offer, which would be an ideal Christmas gift for someone you know.

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Skerries Adult Dance Classes If your at a loose end on Monday evenings, the LIttle Theatre in Skerries is the place to go. Moore School of Performing Arts have started new adult dance and keep fit classes on Monday evenings with emphasis on fun and keeping fit. For those who are interested, they are encouraged to bring a friend or two along to join in the fun.

Hospice Tractor Run The effervescent Barney Greene is at it again. The 4th Annual Tractor Run in aid of St Francis Hospice will take place on Sunday, 9th January at 11.30am. The Tractor Run will start at the Man O’War pub and proceed through Ballough, Blakes Cross, Ballyboughal, Naul,

Balbriggan, Balrothery and finally returning to Man O’War. Tea and coffee will be served beforehand and refreshments will be available afterwards. There will also be a raffle and auction and Barney extends his gratitude to the Man O’War pub for their cooperation each year in this very worthwhile cause. This is always a very popular event and an entry fee of €20 applies, so make sure not to miss out.

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Here Come The Girls In Malahide Malahide lady, Ann Mulhair has raised an amazing €9,126 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland. Ann organised an event for women only called, ‘Girls Night Out’ recently in Malahide.

There was a total of 150 women in attendance, all showing huge support for the cause, Ann’s daughter, Aoife told the County Leader, “We raised this amount through generous donations from the people who came to support us on the night and local businesses that kindly donated raffle prizes on the night.

By Leslie Murphy Dave McKernan from Java Republic was MC for the night and provided goody bags for everyone. He also organised some of the most sought-after auction prizes, such as dinner for eight in the famous Chapter One restaurant, and for a private chef from Malahide’s Kajal Restaurant to cook for six people in the comfort of their own home, showcasing the finest fashion for the coming season.

The night proved to be a huge success.

Ann set up the event and hopes to make it an annual one. Last year was the first

year she undertook to organise the event and it proved to be a great success. Ann managed to raise €6,500 which provided a mini bus to take Alzheimer’s patients to the day care facility in Raheny.

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Swords Ambulance Service Must Be Retained

Ann Mulhair is pictured with Orla Lloyd from the Alzeimers Association of Ireland presenting her with a cheque for €9196.00. Ann ran a fundraiser recently and managed to raise this fantastic sum of money for the charity.

Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia specific

service provider, with services in communities all over the

country.

Today, 44,000 people and 50,000 carers in Ireland are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia.

Ann told the County Leader, “I’m very happy we managed to raise so much money in these difficult economic times and it goes to show the continuing generosity of the people of the North County.”

Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) has told the chief executive of the HSE that the Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance Service in Swords can and must be retained for the safety of the growing population.

He said, “Senior officials from the HSE, including its chief executive officer, Cathal Magee, attended a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee. I took the opportunity to raise the important issue of the retention of the fire brigade ambulance service in Swords. I have been heavily involved in the campaign to have this very important service protected for the residents of the area, which as we all know is growing in population. I expressed to Mr. Magee my concerns about the service and the need for the HSE to prioritise frontline services. I am very firmly of the view that the HSE has the funding to secure this service and it should be retained.” He went on to say, “Following my contribution, Mr. Magee gave me his assurance that he would look into this matter and come back to me on the issue shortly. In my view this issue can be resolved between the HSE and Dublin City Council if there is the will there to reach an agreement. I have given a commitment to my constituents to work as hard as I can to ensure this service is retained for the community and I am determined to continue to do that.

On average this crucial service responds to 4,500 calls per year in Swords, Malahide and surrounding areas. I have received many representations from constituents on this issue and I have also met the crew in the fire station on a number of occasions and remain in contact with them on a regular basis.” He concluded by saying, “This service is important for people of Swords, Malahide and surrounding communities. I think it was important to raise it directly with the chief executive of the HSE and I look forward to hearing from Mr. Magee very shortly.”

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Many students from the North County region, aged between 11 and 18, are ‘getting down to business’ as part of the countdown to the Fingal Student Enterprise Awards final in March.

Aimed at budding entrepreneurs from both primary and secondary schools, the Fingal County Enterprise Board programme runs from September to May every year, encouraging students to set up and run their own student enterprise, with support from business mentors.

The most innovative enterprises from each school competes at the County Final on March 16th, with the category winners taking their place at the National Student Enterprise Awards in Croke Park. Last year, over 15,000 students from around the country competed in the National Programme.

The local programme includes primary and secondary schools from the region, which is supported by County Dublin V.E.C. The countdown to the Fingal County Final in March was officially launched today by Oisin Geoghegan, C.E.O. of Fingal County Enterprise Board. Thanks to

the support of the County Council, the senior category winners at the Final will enjoy an educational trip to Barcelona. Award winning students from four participating schools took part in the official countdown, including representatives from Loreto College Swords, Colaiste Choilm and Skerries Community College. The primary schools participating in the programme are, St. Cronan’s NS (Swords), Balbriggan Educate Together, Scoil Realt Na Mara (Skerries), St. Catherine’s National School (Rush) Donabate Portrane Educate Together, Oliver Plunkett National School, Malahide.

St. Nicholas of Myra, Kinsealy, Scoil Phadraic Na Cailini (Donabate) and St. George’s Primary School (Balbriggan). The Secondary Schools included, Loreto Swords, Loreto Balbriggan, Skerries Community College, Colaiste Choilm (Swords) Ardgillen Community College, St. Joseph’s Rush, St. Mary’s Secondary School Baldoyle, Malahide Community School, Portmarnock Community School and Donabate Community College.

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Awards Night For Balbriggan Youth Services

By Bob McKenzie Such work in communities across the country is vital to give kids some focus on their future and couldn’t happen without funding. The Friends Of Autism group in Balbriggan also handed over a whopping great cheque for over €4,000 which will, no doubt, be put to good use in 2011. Senior Youth Officer, Derval Cumiskey told the County Leader, “It’s

been a fantastic year for the service and it wouldn’t have been so magical were it not for the amazing volunteers and staff who help us keep these kids off the streets. What we do is hugely important, particularly for the kids themselves, who benefit and learn new skills along the way.”

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Breakdown of distribution and sales figures of Local newspapers in North County Dublin Gerry McInerney, managing partner at McInerney Saunders, just returned from India, attended a lunch held by the Ireland India Business Association. The Indian ambassador was the guest of honour.

McInerney mentioned that his firm is actively involved in providing practical and professional assistance to foreign inward investors from India and elsewhere when setting up business in Ireland.

The company has close relationships with firms throughout the world and actively promotes Ireland as a base for businesses seeking to avail of Ireland's skilled, industrious and entrepreneurial workforce.

Gerry McInerney welcomed the government's recent decision, announced in the budget, to lower the rate of airport charges as a means of attracting greater leisure tourism to Ireland. Gerry McInerney had argued for this at a recent conference focussed upon the golf industry in Ireland. Pictured at the lunch are His Excellency, the Indian Ambassador to Ireland Mr. P.S. Raghavan with Gerry McInerney.

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and those who received certificates for passing some of the courses available to them. The kids also performed a micro pantomime which featured typing cows and ducks demanding electric blankets as they got the better of the farmer by going on strike. It was inventive and entertaining stuff and produced a good few giggles, as the kids then finished with a few Christmas songs.

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Balbriggan Youth Services held a special Christmas Recognition awards night on Thursday night last, 16th December. Music, drama, dance, video and rap were all on the menu as the Balbriggan Youth Service showcased a busy 2010. The service, run by Foroige, keeps children and teenagers from 10 years old upwards busy a few evenings a week and organises healthy activities for the them.

This year has seen the kids do some fairly diverse stuff, ranging from painting a brilliant mural on the back of the town’s Boxing Club, to making their own short movies or to winning their Gaisce awards by completing the arduous 26 mile trot round the Wicklow mountains.

The service has been run in conjunction with Foroige for the last two years and helps youngsters to play an active and creative part in their own development and helps them to contribute to society.

The awards on the night saw several youngsters recognised, some for making movies, others for their participation in community projects

Lusk Schoolchildren Take To The Ice

By David Laird It was all pencils down and school out for the day, as Mr. Hickey’s 5th class from Lusk National School took to the ice at the O2 Arena, Dublin. Following their educational history visit to the National Museum in Collins Barracks for their Christmas outing, a coach loaded with school boys and girls left Lusk and exchanged their copybooks for ice skates. Slips, bumps

and falls as 33 school children tried their best to stay standing. By the end of the day, all the kids managed to whiz around the rink like professional ice skaters and there was no stopping them. Even their teacher, Mr. Hickey, didn’t manage to stay dry himself, as he took a tumble to the ground, “I’m getting too old for this,” he said as he got back up on his feet after being knocked over by one of his pupils - not naming anyone.

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Geraldine Brennan celebrated her 30th birthday party in the Old Boro, Swords recently.

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It was Adam Foley's 21th birthday in the North County Cricket Club In Balrothery on 11th December last. Pictured enjoying the night are, from left, Robert Foley, Alan Foley, Ciaran Foley, Adam Foley. Doris Foley and her grandson Dylan. EMcQ

Peacock's, River Valley was the venue for the 21st birthday party of Adrian Campbell. Pictured enjoying themselves are, Charlotte McGill, Loran Fitzgerald, Conor Daly, Nichola Routledge, Alex Markey, Ryan Marray, Keith Ward, Adrian Campbell (21), David Byrne, Lucy Gi, Brian Lawlor and Massimo DeCarlos. EMcQ

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The 21st birthday party of Erica Green took place in The Lord Mayor's, Swords. Pictured at the celebrations are, Bridget McGee, Aine Bisset, Claire Ward, Erica Green, Niki Rooney and Jenny McCormack EMcQ

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Stephanie Reilly celebrated her 21st birthday party in The Harp Lounge, Swords. Pictured enjoying the night are, Brini Reilly, John Reilly, Christopher Reilly, Brendan Stone, Stephanie Reilly, Francis Reilly, Kevin McGrane, Ciaran Reilly, Phillip Reilly and Selina Reilly EMcQ

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Linda Ryan celebrated her 21st birthday in Peacock's, River Valley recently. Pictured at her party are, Charlene Fitzpatrik, Lucy Gill, Olivia Foley, Linda Ryan, Lorraine Tiernan, Saoirse Iny, Charlotte Gill, Louise Harvey, Clara Gill and Claire McCallion. EMcQ

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Pictured at the launch of Zumba are Sharon Tinkler, Stepping Out Founder and Hermann Melo the Frenchbased Zumba Education Specialist

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We’ve only just launched our course and classes are already fully booked in many of our venues. We’re trying to secure more time slots to cope with the demand. So many people know us from our Salsa Slims course that they know what to expect from Stepping Out. But for those who don’t know us, we’ve introduced a RiskFree Guarantee.

We’re so confident that people will love our Zumba classes that if after the first night of their class they don’t love it, we’ll refund the remaining nine weeks. That’s the Stepping Out Zumba promise,” she said.

North County Leader’s Weekly Helpful Guide For Jobseekers

So what is your New Year’s resolution?

Writes Siobhán Kinsella This time of year amid the madness of preparing for Christmas it is difficult to focus on finding a role. You will have noticed that there is huge demand for temporary retail, distribution and manufacturing roles. The third quarter is particularly busy for this sector. In Fingal, we are particularly lucky that we have a concentration of retail distribution and manufacturing companies with this demand.

January and September are traditionally the most active months for Recruitment.

Considering the period of uncertainty the last month has brought this should be the case more so this January.

Spend in most sectors of the economy goes up in the last

quarter of the year, that money has to be collected! If you are experienced in credit control, make sure you have chosen your agencies or have updated the automatic alert functions on the job boards to notify you daily of new vacancies.

Most companies now run on a January – December financial year meaning that any increased activity should lead to revised budgets for the New Year. This should, in theory lead to additional vacancies. Check out the job boards as a barometer of this, recruitment companies only hire staff when business is good – there are a substantial number of vacancies in recruitment at present.

We are repeatedly told domestic demand is weak, so look to food production or distribution companies, demand here is definite and consistent. We have also seen that our exports are strong but service demand is weak. When researching your target companies, look to their target market! Is it targets to the domestic service market or internationally traded services. If the market is international it may offer you more stability – if the

commentators are right!

The most important point I would like to make is: business is happening in Fingal. People are finding jobs and people are opening new businesses.

Enjoy your Christmas and look to the New Year with a positive attitude. We have all survived the last year and the New Year will bring new opportunities.

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For the last 16 years North County Leader Newspaper has proven itself to be the leading newspaper in the region. With the continued growth of our region your No. 1 local newspaper has responded by increasing its circulation from 18,000 papers to an impressive 40,000 newspapers and achieving a readership in excess of 160,000 residents in our area. This success is driven by the quality and commitment of our team.

We are now in a position to appoint freelance reporters & photographers to our news team. The ideal candidates should have their own transport and be willing to work outside of normal business hours.

If you feel that this opportunity was made for you please send a detailed CV to: Patrick Finnegan, North County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords Tel: 8•400•200 or email: careers@northcountyleader.ie or log onto www.northcountyleader.ie/careers.htm

An attractive salary, together with a rewarding commission structure, and where relevant, a car allowance is on offer.

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The smell of freshly baked bread or cakes can lift the mood of any home.

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If you use candles in your home at Christmas that’s great, but make sure you don’t use paraffin candles as they are made from petroleum residues which aren’t good for the environment.

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Councillor Alan Farrell (FG), and his wife Emma Doyle are inviting people to take part in the 4th Annual Goal Mile at Malahide Castle on Christmas Day at 11 am. Alan and Emma have raised almost €15,000 since they set it up in Malahide in 2007 and are hoping to raise more for Goal. Alan told the County Leader, “ People have been extraordinarily generous with their time and money. Myself and Emma used to do the Goal Mile in Raheny and decided to set it up here in Malahide. The Council have been kind enough to allow us the use of the park on Christmas day”. Last Christmas day 220 people attended in Malahide and the couple are hopeful the numbers will be as great this year.

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The Pavilions Shopping Centre ran a campaign which lasted for 12 weeks in total. It ran from August 26th to November 11th last.

This involved 12 fashion retailers and each Thursday and Saturday the relevant store gave away €500 (10 x €50 vouchers) each day to random shoppers.

In conjunction with this, each week they also gave away 12 luxury break weekends.

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Oliver deeply regretted by his partner Dermot, brothers Frank, John and Fr. Joe, sisters Phyllis and Ann.

Delemere (nee Lynam) – Maureen Skerries, Co. Dublin.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS (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 We, Ladbrokes Ireland ltd. are applying for permission for change of use of existing ground floor Licensed Bookmakers Office to a Restaurant with ancillary Take-away food facility, with all internal alterations and modifications including revised signage & re-decoration to shop front and all associated site works all at No. 8 Main Street, 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 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 Planning Permission is sought to construct a new 2 storey house with secondary treatment system, utilising new entrance granted under Reg. Ref: F10A/0020, with ancillary works at Westown, Naul, Co. Dublin for James Whyte This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it’s public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council The Good Food Company Ltd seeks planning permission for alteration to opening hours of previously approved (Reg. Ref. F08A/0098) restaurant with auxiliary takeaway and delivery service at Unit G, Balbriggan Retail Centre, Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Proposed alteration is as follows from 12 pm to 12 am Monday to Sunday (as per F08A/0098) to 12 pm to 12 am Sunday to Thursday and from 12 pm to 4 am on Friday and Saturday only. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (9.30-3.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by The Trustees of Malahide Golf Club to construct 2.no single storey toilet blocks (4.3 Sqm each) to facilitate golfers, one located to the north of the 6th green on the yellow course, and one located to the west of the 5th tee box on the blue course, each complete with proprietary waste treatment plant and polishing filters together with all ancillary site works all at Malahide Golf Club, Beechwood, The Grange, 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.

Fingal County Council Permission for single and 2 storey extensions to the rear (east) and a new single storey extension to the side (south) and all associated alterations & siteworks including a new garden shed at No.1 Heather Gardens, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Signed S & N Fitzpatrick. 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 9.3015.30 (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 I Colin O’Carroll intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site address: 31 Castle Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the demolition of the existing shed in the rear garden, ground floor and first floor extensions to the rear and side of the existing house, alterations to the existing west elevation including new fenestration and a new canopy roof, alterations to the roof including rooflights on the west and south elevations, a new garage in the rear garden, a new vehicular entrance to the garage from Castle Lawns and associated site works. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 15.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a 2 no. detached 2 storey houses on infill site located to rear of existing dwelling “Greengates”, Sea Road, Malahide and for permission for a vehicular access from The Cove, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

Applicants Anne & Fiona Maguire.

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 in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a 2 no. detached 2 storey houses on infill site located to rear of existing dwelling “Greengates”, Sea Road, Malahide and for permission for a vehicular access from The Cove, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

Applicants Anne & Fiona Maguire.

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 in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council, Notice is hereby given that Worldwide Flight Services (Irl) intend to apply for planning permission for development at Cargo Terminal 3, Corballis Park, Cloghran, Dublin Airport, Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a 162 sqm extension to the existing facility. Extension to be for warehousing use. 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 that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginningon the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Brendan Kinsella intends to apply for retention planning permission for a trellis fence (with a maximum height of 2.26m) erected on the existing rear and side boundary walls to rear of dwelling at No. 26 The Spires, Donabate, Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on 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

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