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he National College of Health Care Education (NCHE) held it’s first awards ceremony at the Clarion Hotel, Dublin Airport last week. The ceremony saw trainees from the local area, being presented with certificates of achievement. Nursing home students from Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, FIngal House and Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care Ltd. were amongst the recipients of 54 awards.
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Pictured is award winner, Adam Vaughan, aged 10 from St Cronan's Senior National School in Brackenstown, with his teacher, Ms Somers.
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Swords schoolboy is set to have his names literally in lights, when he won a European competition to have a satellite named after him. Adam Vaughan, a 10 year student at St Cronan’s Senior National School in Brackenstown, has just won the Irish leg of the European Galileo drawing contest, defeating 176 other entries from across the country. His satellite, named By Patrick Finnegan Commission to coinAdam Ireland, is due to be launched into 2019. The competis p a c e s o m e t i m e tion was organised between now and by the European
cide with the creation of the EU’s ‘Galileo’ satellite navigation system.
Adam’s satellite is one of the 30 being put into orbit, as part of the Galileo Satellite Programme. Galileo is a European replacement for the existing GPS satellite positioning system and will see a network of
satellites put into orbit for an expected 30 years. Children in all of the 27 EU countries were invited to enter the competition based on the theme, “Space and Aeronautics”. Adam’s entry, The Solar System , captured the Irish prize and he will now have a very personal interest in at least one of the satellites. Adam was absolutely thrilled with his achievement when he told the County Leader: “I’m really excited with all the attention. Hopefully when I’m old, I’ll look at the sky and be able to see my satellite. My friends are all delighted for me and my mam and dad are “over the moon” about it,” he said. School principal, Loreto Desmond was thrilled with Adam’s achievement, when she spoke to the County Leader: “The 4th class students were studying planets as part of their geography class. Teacher, Ms Somers was very impressed with the
Pictured at the NCHE Awards ceremony at the Clarion Hotel, Dublin Airport last week are, Ambassador Paramente from Lesotho, Helena Moore (Director of Nursing, Kilbrew Nursing Home), Fran Whelan (Managing Director, Kilbrew Nursing Home), Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber).
NCHE is based at Broadmeadow Hall, Applewood in Swords. Established in 2009 and led by Helena Moore, it is a Fetac accredited facility providing a wide range of Health Care Education Programmes. NCHE chose Swords and the North County initially because of the young and highly educated population. On the other hand, the demands for elderly nursing care are going to increase dramatically over the coming years as a result of our ageing population, thereby giving great career opportunities in the fields of Nursing Home and private care. NCHE were delighted that Ambassador Paramente, the Lesotho Ambassador to Ireland attended the awards ceremony. The Lesotho Government, through Ambassador Paramente has been in discussions with NCHE to provide ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes in Leostho and to develop quality of the work produced that she decided to enter the class for the Astronomy Ireland Art competition. The winning child would have a satellite called after them and Ms Somers thought that this would tie in very well with what they were studying and there was jubilation when Adam won,” she said. “This is a great achievement for the school to win such a prestigious prize and special thanks is due to Ms Somers for her interest, dedication and foresight. It’s a great example of bringing interest and excitement to classroom learning,” she concluded.
courses to up skill and develop competency based training modules for the nursing profession in Leostho. Ambassador Paramente was head of the Lesotho Teacher Training College and is very aware of the great advantages and the importance of training in providing an escape from extreme poverty in Africa and to offer career pathways, social achievements and life style change. Fran Whelan, Director of NCHE is also a Director of Action Ireland Trust, who are also working closely with Ambassador Paramente and Portmarnock Community School who, together with 30 transition year students and 30 adult volunteers travel on the February 10th to Lesotho to work on projects in education, health and training programmes and the renovation of a nurse training college and Roma hospital.
Barretstown Is DAA Charity Of The Year Barretstown has been chosen as the Dublin Airport Authority’s Charity of the Year for 2012. Staff from Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports all cast a vote to choose a charity to fundraise for each year. Last year the 3T’s - Turning the tide of Suicide was the chosen charity and a cheque for the grand total raised will be presented in February. Barretstown is a charity dedicated to rebuilding the lives of those affected by childhood cancer, through a specially-designed camp that provides therapeutic recreation programmes for the children and their families. All of the children and families who visit Barretstown do so free of charge, with accommodation, food, medical assistance and airfares provided at no cost. Barretstown depends on the donations and fundraising efforts of individuals, groups and corporate supporters such as the DAA. The DAA Charity Committee and Staff are now hard at work planning many fundraising events for the coming year including a Sky Dive and White Collar Boxing Night.
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permanent location to have a viable Maritime Museum. This museum will be a not for profit tourism and heritage amenity serving the coastal communities of Balbriggan, Skerries and the wider North County area. Trevor Sargent, Chairman of the Balbriggan Maritime Museum, spoke to the County Leader about the exhibition: “There is a huge amount of tourism potential for Balbriggan as a coastal town and we want the museum to emphasise this to non-residents and residents of the area.” The exhibition will also show the history of the Balbriggan harbour and the lighthouse. The working history of the harbour, which continues to this day, will also be on display with a display of fishing nets and a trawler model. There will be all this plus much much more. This exhibition is sure to generate great excitement and interest locally.
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Malahide Lions Club Table Quiz in aid of the continue their great run Children’s Sunshine of charity events with a Home / Laura Lynn House and other Lions Charitable causes. The Lions will host a Table Quiz in support of The Children’s Sunshine Home which supports children with life limiting conditions and their families by providing high quality transitional care, home support, respite, crisis and end-of-life care. The Children’s Sunshine Home services are available to children with high medical and nursing needs from birth to 18. Their Vision: “All children who need us, can access us.” The Quiz will take place in Opening the 29th January 2012 at 8am The Grand Hotel, for stallholders - Open at 9am to the Public Malahide on Thursday 9th February starting at 7.30pm. The Entry Fee is €32 for a table of four. All support is greatly appriciated for this worthwhile charity. The Lions are also
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Popular Malahide Principal Retires On January 15th last, “The Quiet Man”, as he has been dubbed by parents, pupils and colleagues, hung up his boots, gave back the chalk and headed away into the sunset. Former principal
By Patrick Finnegan at St. Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide, Tony Healy decided to take early retirement from his post, to begin a new chapter in an illustrious career after 40 years
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Exciting New Initiative By Movies@Swords Movies@Swords announce the launch of their new Special Needs Screenings which are sure to provide an all inclusive cinema going experience for all. See page 15 >
Donabate Students Make The Grade A unique prize-giving ceremony took place at Donabate Community College on January 17th last, when six transition year students received their certification upon completion of the Sage@School programme. See page 10 >
Malahide Credit Union Opens New Premises After a period of over 40 years and much deliberation, Malahide Credit Union has moved from Railway Avenue to new premises on Main Street, and officially opened for business on Wednesday 18th January last. See page 6>
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service to the children of the school. He was involvement in many areas of public life, including The Parish, Credit Union, Malahide Tidy Towns, MSRA, St. Sylvester’s GAA club, as well as every facet of life in the school including five Green Flags, numerous sports achievements and having one of the top academic schools in the country. He was a great believer in open door policy always telling parents “don’t talk about us, talk to us” and “don’t read our policies, come in and see for yourself”. He believed that education should use the holistic
Ballyboughal Seeks Community Games Expansion The Community Games movement in Ballyboughal is looking to expand its participation in the event this year and add new competitions in its repertoire. Last year the local Community Games group successfully participated in the Dublin heats in Basketball, Swimming and Athletics and now hopes to add Art and Cycling to the mix. Currently a new committee is
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being set up to help with the administration of the club, organising training and overseeing the competitive events. Also in other athletics news in the area, Ballyboughal Athletics Club is about to start its first full year in existence after being set in September 2011. There has been a huge response from children in the area, with almost 70 members registered for the first term of training at the club. There are nine coaches currently who are all willing volunteers from the area. The club is open to all children aged 5-12 years old.
Set Dancing In Lusk Set dancing classes organised by Lusk I.C.A have resumed and now take place on Tuesdays at 9.15pm in the scout den. A fee of €5 for members and €6 for non-members is payable each night.
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approach and that all children from the community should be in school together regardless of religious belief, ethnicity, colour or ability/disability and welcomed many SEN children who had been refused by other schools. Tony, a native of Ballycumber, Co Offaly regrets having to leave his beloved job. He told the County Leader, “This has been a fantastic place to work and the last 40 years have been the fastest ever. I’ll be in and out of the school on a regular basis. I’m just worried about the next 40 years,” he joked. We wish him well in his retirement.
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There was some very disappointing ments were provided by local news for Swords last week with the suppliers.” announcement that Jacksons Dry This news is a real blow to the morale Cleaning and Laundry Company has of the town and comes hot on the ceased trading. The company, which heels of the great news that Swords is located on Main Street, appeared to had performed exceptionally well in be a busy outlet, which provided a very useful service for the people of Swords since 2009, employing three people. It is believed that high rent was the principal reason for the closure. Staff members were given a half hour notice about the shock closure and devastated staff Jacksons Dry Cleaning and Laundry Company on Main Street in members told the Swords, which ceased trading on Wednesday, 18th January last. County Leader: “This is a real shock to us at a time the IBAL Litter League and seemed to when jobs are so difficult come by. be turning the corner. The Main This news will have a knock-on effect Street, which is the showcase of the in the town. Even though there were town, has been hit with shops and only three of us, we supported local businesses closing down and the shops and services. For example, we sight of another boarded up shop on went to Centra for our lunch and our Main Street is something that the stationery and hardware require- town could well do without.
Concert In Balrothery Tom Russell will be in Concert at The Heritage Centre Balrothery on Sunday 29th January. Tickets cost €22 with concessions at €20 and bookings can be made on 087 7618282 and tickets are on sale at the Balrothery Inn beside the venue. It promises to be a fantastic concert so come along and enjoy the show.
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Laura Hennessy and Jessica Williamson are pictured having a night out at the Harp PK Bar in Swords recently.
Friends, Stephen Mulhall, Lauren Howley, Gráinne Kane and Dara Wogan are pictured having a night out at Schroeder's in Lusk recently. PK
Nicola Carrick is leaving to work in Dubai shortly. To mark the occasion, a party was held in the Old Boro, Swords. Pictured are: Sarah McAviney, Dearbhla McCumiskey, Paula O'Reilly, PK Nicola Carrick, Aileen Zamboglou, Hamdi Gasmi and Alexus Zamboglou.
Tara Healy (on right) celebratred her birthday at the Old Schoolhouse in Swords. She is pictured here with Marie Kennedy. PK
Pictured enjoying a night out at Ollies in Skerries are Paul Shanley, Naomi Ryan and Gary O' Rourke. PK
It was Couples Night Out recently at the Waterside Hotel in Donabate. Pictured enjoying the night are Debra O'Reilly and Khanya Mabija. PK
Sinead Hennessy (2nd from left) held her 30th birthday party in the Harp Bar in Swords recently. Pictured at the party are: Stephen Hennessy, birthday girl, Sinead, Raymond Hennessy, Richie Murphy, PK Niamh Grogan and Ronan Grogan.
Benji Newcomen's 50th birthday party was celebrated at the Harbour Bar in Rush. Pictured at the party are: Maureen Bollard, Benji Newcomen, Doreen Gorman and Yvonne Butterly. PK
Bob Nolan's 40th birthday party was held in the Harp Bar PK in Swords. Bob is pictured here with Denise Nolan.
Amanda Clarke held her 21st birthday party at the Old Boro in Swords recently. Pictured are: Dean Elston, Jessica Kelly, Amanda PK Clarke, Craig O'Brien and Stephen McDonnell.
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Balbriggan Group Looks Ahead To 2012 Balbriggan group ‘Remember Us’ had a very successful year in 2011 and are looking ahead this year to being just as successful. Firstly, the group would like to express their sincere gratitude to all the people, organisations and businesses in the north county who supported their various fundraising events and those who made donations last year. it was greatly appreciated by all involved, especially by the members who benefited greatly by the activities
By Jennifer McShane that were organised by the money raised. The group are organising a number of upcoming events and fundraisers for the coming year including: a trip to the TLT in Drogheda to see Beauty and the Beast, a family respite break to the Carlton Milrace Hotel and up coming activities for February will include , fit for fun, music workshops, cookery and much more. the first fundraising event will be a sale of
work and cake sale and it will take place on Saturday 11th February in St. Teresa's School. 1pm to 5pm. they would be extremely grateful of your support. Remember Us is a local based community group providing an integrated social outlet for young people/adults with special needs, their families and friends. They take in members aged four and upwards. the club caters for members from the north county and surrounding areas.
Anger At Downgrading Of Malahide Garda Station Malahide Garda Station will be downgraded in just over six weeks time. From March, the station will be closed from 10pm to 6am. Local senator, Darragh O’Brien (FF) has said he is extremely disappointed by the lack of response from Fine Gael and Labour Oireachtas members in Dublin North to the announcement. O’Brien said: “The silence from Fine Gael and Labour on this issue is extraordinary. The Government has decided that Malahide Garda Station will be closed from 10pm to 6am from March. On top of that, the nonemergency phone lines will actually divert to Coolock Garda station during Senator Darragh O’Brien these hours so people simply won’t be able to contact Malahide gardai. It means that 50,000 people in the Howth-Malahide local electoral area will be without a full-time Garda station for the first time. “This is a major shock to the community. I raised this issue on the number of occasions when concerns were being voiced locally but the Government refused to give any assurance to residents of Malahide, Portmarnock and Kinsealy and proceeded with the cut. “As a public representative, the only thing I was involved in helping close was the Headshop in Malahide. The community-led campaign in that regard ensured this came about and demonstrates that a community campaign in Malahide, Kinsealy and Portmarnock can be successful in reversing this downgrade. “I will continue to campaign against this major cut to community services. Hundreds of people have already contacted my office to voice their concern and I will be meeting with community groups and representatives in the campaign against the downgrading of Malahide Garda Station,” he concluded.
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St Colmcille's Girls' National School in Swords held an Open Day for parents of prospective pupils on Wednesday, 18th January last. Pictured at the Open Day are L-R, teacher Miriam Cody, Ann Louise Keogh and her daughter Isobel, Sylvia Kazlas and her daughter Meda and Katrin McKernan.
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Malahide Credit Union Opens New Premises
Charity Fashion Show In Malahide There will be a charity fashion show in the Grand Hotel in Malahide on January 26th. The event is to raise funds for
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IV soft tissue sarcoma. He went to a clinic in Houston, Texas, the only clinic in the world that could treat this rare form of cancer. He is now back in Dublin, but will have to return to Houston in the future to monitor his condition. Marty Whelan has kindly agreed to host the evening. A charity auction is also planned , which includes many great items ranging from a three night stay in New York with flights and tickets paid for, two tickets to Westlife’s farewell concert at Croke Park and much more. A raffle will conclude the evening. It is hoped as many people as possible will attend to help raise money for a truly great cause. Tickets can be bought at the door and cost €20. Please come along and support this wonderful cause.
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Balbriggan School Holds Internet Safety Workshops Balbriggan Educate Together will hold a series of internet workshops for parents on the 7th February at 7:30pm. The workshops, hosted by National Parents Council, will help parents get Webwise for Safer Internet Day which takes place on Febuary 7th. As part of Safer Internet Day, which is global initiative to promote a safer Internet for all users, especially young people, the National Parents Council (NPC) Primary will deliver internet safety workshops for local parents at the Balbriggan Educate Together School. The workshops focus on strategies for improving communication between parents and children and negotiating boundaries to their internet use. Parents will get to speak to young people about how they use the internet, why it is attractive to them and get an insight into children’s main worries when online, such as cyber bullying. Parents will be introduced to strategies to help their children be responsible, effective and safer internet users.
Hollywood Lakes Golf Club held it’s Captains Day 2012 on Sunday 15th January last. The two captains, Mick Brew and Mary Courtney certainly entered into the spirit of the event. The theme chosen was rugby based, with the Captain and Lady Captain donning Munster and Leinster jerseys respectively. The day was very well and enthusiastically supported, with a scramble competition for members before the main Drive In event. Hollywood Lakes continues to go from strength to strength with several major marketing initiatives running, promotions and competitions for visitors and members alike. With two very motivated and dynamic Captains in Mick and Mary, 2012 looks like being another great year in the club’s 20 year history. Maccullin Skelly, a 2nd year student at Fingal Community College, Swords was highly commended for his project "Clash of the Ash" at this year’s BT young Scientist competition. His project featured in the Junior Technology Individual Section. He tested various hurleys and sliotars from around the country to see which gave the best performance and designed a hurley based on his findings. Maccullin is pictured with with Mrs McGrath, Principal and Ms Scanlon, Science teacher.
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them through the recession and we firmly believe that this move will play a key role in supporting this. Our view is that to continue the success we have enjoyed in the past, we need to build on it together for our future. We have the significant benefit of being part of a strong Credit Union movement. The investment in our new premises has positioned us well to deal with the ongoing economic situation and the increasing challenges of members’ needs. We look forward to welcoming more people through our new doors over the coming months.”
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Malahide Credit Union opened its doors to a new premises on Main Street, Malahide on Wednesday, 18th January. The official opening was performed by County Mayor, Gerry McGuire in the presence of a very harmonious Barber shop quartet, who entertained everyone in fine style. Pictured at the opening are, manager Vivienne Keavey, Mary McGrath, who was the first customer at the new premises, County Mayor, Gerry McGuire and staff member Lucia Kane.
After a period of over 40 years and much deliberation, Malahide Credit Union has moved from Railway Avenue to new premises on Main Street, and officially opened for business on Wednesday 18th January last. Over the years, Malahide Credit Union has played an integral part in serving its members and the community at large. In moving to Main Street, the Credit Union will now
operate from one of the key buildings in the heart of Malahide Village. The Credit Union’s professional staff, who work tirelessly to provide services and products to members, is comprised of Manager, Vivienne Keavey, Lucia Kane, Kathleen Jennings, Aileen Lawlor, Caroline McDonnell and Helen Daffy. Speaking to the County Leader, Manager Vivienne Keavey said: “We are now in a time when every community needs a strong Credit Union to help
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The Remember Us group, based in Balbriggan are urgently looking for volunteers to assist at their various club nights. If you have a few hours a weeks to spare and would like to volunteer please contact Nora at 0860457003. All support is greatly appreciated.
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Skerries Community College will be enrolling for people to avail of their Adult Education courses on the 24th and 26th of January. They offer a wide range to suit everyone, from language courses for beginners and improvers to computer, hobby and even leisure courses. So, whether you are looking to brush up on your Irish, learn a new language, like French or Spanish, start a new career, look no further. They also offer classes in Hairdressing, Make Up and even Interior Design. So, if you are looking to find a new hobby, Skerries Community College offers it all. Classes start on the 30th January and 1st of February. Enrolment is available online at www.codubvec.ie and follow the link to night classes or come along on the 24th and 31st January between 7.00pm and 9pm. For further information, call 018490011.
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An opportunity for change. By the week’s close, both you and those around you realise that much of what you’ve viewed as reassuring, was really keeping you from exploring certain thrilling, if intimidating, offers.
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Pictured here is Eamon Hennelly McCarthy from Skerries Community College. He won 2nd prize in his category for his Biometrics projects at the recent BT Young Scientist awards.
It was another successful year for Skerries Community College at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BT Young Scientist Awards. Transition Year student, Eamon Deanney McCarthy won second place in his category for his Biometrics project. Eamon has participated in the competition two years previously with his projects like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Biggest Prime Number Ever.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eamon was â&#x20AC;&#x153;thrilled with the winâ&#x20AC;? and will no doubt do just as well in future competitions. A number of other students also participated in the competition. Tom McDonald entered with his project Shifting Sands on Skerries Beach which generated great public interest. GrĂĄinne Jones and Megan Doyle carried out an interesting experiment involving upscaling seaweed to manufacturing level and finally, Caragh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hanlon and Claire O'Brien submitted their project entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Enhancement of Athletics Performance using Music.â&#x20AC;? A big congratulations are due for all the students in Skerries Community College who successfully participated in the competition.
Loreto Girls' School in River Valley, Swords is still waiting for an extension to be built, despite having originally applied for one in 2003. The school gets more and more applicants each year and, as a result of the lack of space, has to turn many away as they just havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t got the space. Speaking to the County Leader, Deputy Principal, Michael Behan says that the school is at the top of the list, but has yet to hear of any development on the issue: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a shame that we are still waiting as the issue isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over crowding as such, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more the fact that we have to turn students
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respective categories. Fifth years, Deirdre Harford and Colleen Kelly won the group runner-up prize in the senior section of Biological and hree secondary schools in Balbriggan the judging panel. First characteristics. The Ecological Sciences students worked with Pauline have come up trumps in this year's Young years, category. The project over 100 students and was entitled ‘A Search Scientist Awards. Ardgillan College, a n a l y s e d for Genes Associated Balbriggan Community College and Loreto with Drought Balbriggan all submitted various top quality Resistance in projects to the competition. the Potato.’ Both Frank McLoughlin and By Jennifer McShane agreed it had Ruaidhri Kennedy, two “been a pleasure first year students from January last, the boys to work on the highly Ardgillan Community were project.” Also College, participated in commended for their under the glare of BT Young Scientist with project. Projects from the media spott h e i r light were project speedgun-wielding 'To invesTransition Year tigate the students Lily-Mai effectiveH a n d , ness of Pictured here is Aideen McNally , Lily-Mai A i d e e n homemade Hand and Niamh Kavanagh from Loreto M c N a l l y detergents Secondary School in Balbriggan who were and Niamh 2nd in the Biological and Ecological to manuKavanagh. Intermediate Group category for their project factured "Does augmented feedback result in motor The girls detergents skills learning?"at the BT Young Scientist & expressed and hence Technology Exhibition 2012. the “utter reduce our shock and carbon foottheir handwriting and complete surprise” print'. They the they felt when it was Pictured here are Frank McLoughlin and Ruaidhri Kennedy documented discovered from Ardgillan Community College showing their project 'to results. Second years, unveiled that they from their investigate the effectiveness of homemade detergents to Deola Shomoye and came intermediate manufactured detergents and hence reduce our carbon footproject that Hazel McAleer's group runner-up in the print' to Peter Morris and Conall McDevitt, MLA at the 48th homemade project, 'Does Gender Biological and detergents containing BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2012. affect colour prefer- Ecological Sciences lemon juice and Sobierjska, Dammy ence?, saw them collate category for their vinegar were better Balbriggan Community Olaniyi and Pelumi and analyse data project ‘Does and more effective at College also took part Daramola's project was relating to the colour augmented feedback cleaning oil and in this year's competi- entitled, 'How you grip preferences of students result in motor limescale than three of tion. Seven students a pen dictates your grip in the school. Loreto learning.’ Well done to the leading commer- were involved and they on life.' The project Balbriggan was well all participants who cially manufactured entered a range of took an exciting look at represented on the day made their schools cleaning products on different projects, how handwriting, and with two of the entries extremely proud on the the Irish market. At the which they hoped the grip you have on a scooping highly day. final on Friday 13th would catch the eye of pen, can dictate certain coveted prizes in their
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Secondary School Innovation Challenge The Agri Aware Green Dragon Secondary School Innovation Challenge is back to once again entice our young innovators around the North County to develop and implement original and ground breaking ideas for the Agriculture, Food, Environment and Health and Safety sectors. North County Students are encouraged to develop their concept for a new product or service within these four sectors. The ultimate goal is to impress the Green Dragon panel and take the students’ idea to the marketplace. A total of 25 finalists will battle it out at the National Final in March for the highly coveted prize of a development fund of €7,000, in addition to a number of runners up prizes for students, teachers and their schools. Speaking on the importance of the Green Dragon Innovation Challenge, Agri Aware Chairman Bernard Donohue told the County Leader: “Students are full of talent and potential. This provides them with an opportunity to realise this in a fun, innovative way while giving them valuable life experience and skills they can take with them and build on wherever they go in life.”
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keeping to that of a highly computerised career. The students have learned a new skill and have earned a recognised qualification,” she explained. The students also found the course beneficial and Gavin O’Reilly, who was quick to see the potential of the course said: “With this Sage accreditation I can get work experience in an accounting firm and I feel confident that I will be able to use other accounting systems.”
Six transition year students from Donabate Community College were presented with awards upon completion of the Sage@School programme. Pictured from left are: Wesleigh O'Hagan (Business teacher), Roksana Nowich, Andrew Ennis, Gavin O'Reilly, Odhran Kealy, Tommi Oseini, Aaron Canty, Olive Laffoy (principal) and Tom Clancy (Sage).
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From Making Pints To Making Peace Brendan Butler, Chairperson of Malahide Justice and Peace Group and retired vice principal of Loreto Convent, Swords, has long been an advocate of justice and peace, locally, nationally and internationally. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Justice and Peace Group in Malahide in November 2008 in conjunction with Fr. Gerry Tanham and Fr. Paul Thornton, priests in the combined parishes of St. Sylvester's and Yellow Walls, at the time. The aim of the Justice and Peace Group is to 'recognise the existence of injustice and have the vision and the courage to respond.' “Justice is indivisible,” Brendan states. “You can't say you're for justice 'here' without being for justice 'there'.” I ask him if he recalls when he first felt the importance of justice and fairness. “Maybe it was honed when I worked at the Guinness Brewery,” he laughs. “I grew up in Kilmainham and began working for Guinness when I was 14. I didn't want to leave school, but my mother said I couldn't turn down a job in Guinness. It was well paid with many employee benefits, but there was a terrible chasm between the English educated brewers who came over and the rest of us,” Brendan explains. “I remember one particular day when a young lad called Alan spat on the cobblestones in the yard. There was uproar. He was ordered by the head brewer to find the stone he spat on and wash it with carbolic acid. We were all looking out the window and I remember feeling it was so unjust and humiliating for Alan.” Since the establishment of the Justice and Peace Group, one of their significant local achievements was the closure of the 'head shop' in Malahide in 2010. “We spearheaded that campaign by picketing the shop on a regular basis,” he says. The closure was warmly welcomed by local parents Brendan believes strongly in the value of education and the Justice and Peace Group's involvement with the New Life Centre in the neighbouring parish of Darndale reflects this. I had six Junior Cert students last year and taught English and History,” he explains. “The whole purpose of third year in the New Life Centre, is to get students through the Junior Cert in the hope they will move on to Leaving Cert when they are less likely to drop out of the education system.” Brendan's life as a teacher began when he left Guinness at the age of 22 having completed a degree in Sociology. “I taught English, History and Religion in Loreto Convent, North Great George’s Street before its move to River Valley in 1984,” he explains. Close to the school was the Adult Education Institute in Mountjoy Square. With its ethos of providing second chance education to adults, Brendan soon began teaching Business Ethics and Sociology at night. “I taught every Thursday night for years and enjoyed it no end. I first met Fr. Gerry there and he was terrific. We'd a priest from South America who taught Liberation Theology and how the gospel could be reflected in our community. Perceived as having the
potential to be revolutionary, Archbishop Desmond Connell closed us down. He closed the whole place,” Brendan exclaims, still incredulous at this drastic decision that he believes may have been directed from Rome. Through the Justice and Peace group, Brendan has lobbied for the use of Fair Trade products which has local, national and international benefits. “Malahide is a Fair Trade Parish and we use Fair Trade tea, coffee and biscuits at every event we organise. We visited every restaurant in the village advocating the use of Fair Trade products and were delighted that most of them already were. Fiona Droney, a member of the group and a teacher in Pope John Paul II N.S. has done fantastic work teaching the children at school the value of supporting fair trade products and they in turn have educated their parents,” says Brendan . Brendan can trace his own personal engagement with injustices throughout the wider world back to 1976. “I have a brother-in-law who worked in El Salvador at the time and through him I learnt that basic human rights in the country were dreadful. I contacted Trocaire, Amnesty and Pax Christie and in 1979 we formed the Irish El Salvador Support Committee. When Archbishop Romero of El Salvador was murdered in 1980, we organised a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Northumberland Road and 3,000 people took part. We may have had some impact,” Brendan comments modestly, “as it was the only time at the United Nations that the Irish Government voted against the United States.” A practising Catholic, he concludes that “if there is injustice in the church you must speak out about that too.” To this end Brendan recently joined a group called 'We are Church.' It was established in Austria in 1995 by a radical group of Catholics and has since spread across Europe and the United States. 'We are Church' believe in agitating for reform of the Catholic Church from within. As Brendan points out the 'ordinary' members of the Church are what make it. As spokesperson for 'We are Church' in Ireland Brendan is liaising with the Association of Catholic Priests in achieving the aims of the group which include democracy for all members, the removal of compulsory celibacy and the ordination of women. Brendan's energy and enthusiasm for what he believes is boundless. His engagement with the world around him locally, nationally and internationally has led to him being an active advocate in the search of justice and peace. His regular letters in a personal capacity to national newspapers and his appearance on national television ensure his message is heard. Anyone interested in joining the Justice and Peace Group can contact Brendan at 086 4054984 and they are particularly keen to hear from younger people in the area.
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following year. This is the perfect time to bring cheery, vital flowering bulbs and other juicy living greens into our homes. Even a bunch Freshen Your Things of leeks or parsley set into a pretty vase or Periodically fluffing jug can bring a sense small cushions and of vitality to a room. throwing rugs in the Think Colourfully drier is a good idea: it helps to get rid of dust. And when you Winter colours tend to have a sunny day, you be dark, heavy, and can place items more saturated, while outdoors to soak up spring colours have a sun and fresh air. You refreshing lightness will smell the differ- and invigorating ence when you bring freshness. There are them back inside! many inexpensive ways to bring airy Bring Blossoms In pastel colours into your home: it just A bright batch of takes a little imaginaflowers will add an tion. A robin’s egginstant spring feeling coloured plate, a to your home and add buttercup yellow tosscolour to your room pillow, or a vibrant too. Keep them moist yellow-green scatter and watch them rug can all brighten flower, then plant up your space and them outdoors once the weather has truly warmed. Many bulbs, for example, will bloom again the still too cold to put away the heavy drapes, consider using mirrors or small, pretty lamps to add illumination.
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Use Spring Imagery Most of us associate birds, nests, and eggs with spring, and it is great fun to fill our homes with reminders of these lively icons: you can find some great realistic looking, inexpensive bird nests at craft stores to fill with egg shaped candies, soaps, or stones. And if you don’t already have a bird feeder outside your window, consider making or purchasing one in time to host the C C H T ON EX AN O S I G A E ST E R S V IN U A G N T R O O R O Y M
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Exciting New Initiative By Movies@Swords Movies@Swords are delighted to announce the launch of their new screenings available to customers. Their new Special Needs Screenings are a great development and are sure to provide an all inclusive cinema going experience for all. Janice Lawlor, Manager of Movies@Swords told the County Leader: “These screenings allow our customers to benefit from subtle alterations to the cinema environment and to attend newly released films with friends and family. Films are screened with the lights turned up, the volume turned down and with the trailers and adverts removed. People can feel free to move around the cinema or make any noise.” “Similarly, with Subtitled Screening, there will be two screenings per week in Movies@ Swords.
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These screenings allow our customer to follow the dialogue who may be deaf or hard of h e a r i n g . ” Movies@Swords have been very proactive in bringing diversity to the cinema going public. Their innovative screening of live concerts has been particularly successful Janice Lawlor, and popular, and this Movies @ Swords. latest initiative is set to bring a whole new cinematic experience to people who were not previously in a position to enjoy such pleasure. The next scheduled subtitled screenings in Movies@Swords is W.E on Tuesday, 24th January at 3:00pm and J. Edgar on Wednesday, 25th January at 8:20pm The next Special Needs Screenings is The Sitter on Wednesday, 25th January at 10:45am.
Charity Darts Fundraiser In Malahide A Charity Darts Fundraiser is taking place in St. Sylvester’s GAA Club in Malahide on January 28th at 8.30pm to raise funds in aid of Laura Lynn House and St. John’s Oncology Ward Crumlin. Tickets are €10. There will be a band and DJ playing on the night and there’s a raffle with lots of great prizes on offer. Organisers Katie Doyle, Keith and Tracey Dunne and
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and/or guest outfits. One could come up with a unique colour pattern for both the bridesmaids and the groomsmen. Guests could also come up with creative, tasteful outfits perfect for that spring wedding.
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Now that our evenings are becoming a little longer and brighter, it’s a sure sign that Spring is well and truly on the way. This makes it an ideal time of year for those of you who are planning a spring wedding. Your wedding is one of the most exciting days of your life which can also be very stressful thanks to the 101 details that needs to be organised. Follow some of tips below to ensure you have a Spring wedding to remember and a stress free day.
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One of the first steps in setting the mood for a spring wedding is sending out spring themed wedding invitations. Typically, wedding invitations with a spring influence have spring flowers or spring scenery on them. Many newlyweds are opting to send pocket invitations these days. There are a ton of different wedding invitations with beautiful flowers on them and the North County has an array of shops that will be able to make you pick the perfect invites. Alternatively, some couples might choose to get the less expensive, more affordable wedding invitations. This way, they can have more money to spend on the spring wedding decorations!
The Wedding Dress Part of the reason why spring weddings are so popular is because of the wonderful weather! Of course this depends on where you live, but generally speaking, spring weather is very pleasant and fresh. Because the temperatures are typically not too hot and not too cold, there are a lot of options for the wedding dress. It is best to choose a more versatile dress that can suit you in both warm and cold weather. (Maybe try to find a dress that is light but that can be paired with a wrap.) Spring weddings also allow room for adding an elegant touch of colour to the wedding dress. Today, many brides choose to have a sash or embroidery of a different colour on their dresses. There are certainly quite a few unique and stylish spring colours to choose from. The North County has an choice of stunning dresses for you to choose from.
Wedding Party And Guest Attire Today's weddings are becoming more and more colourful. You are free to let your imagination run wild and pick some bright and cheerful colours for your bridesmaid
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You can save a lot of money on your wedding by purchasing in season flowers. In fact, you can save even more money if you can manage to work out a
deal to use the church's flowers (if getting married in a church). Typically churches have lots of flowers for special Sunday services such as Easter Sunday. Many shops here in the North County will give you a special deal on your floral arrangements and have a great and varied selection too.
there are a number of spring wedding decorations out there. Try purchasing decorations that are pastel blue, pink or lavender. You could also put seasonal flowers up as centrepieces at the reception tables. Instead of having wedding guests throw rice or bird seed, you could have them throw rose petals. When it comes to having a Spring Wedding spring themed Decorations wedding, you are Just like with only limited by your wedding favours, imagination!
Menu Ideas The icing on the cake for a spring themed wedding could be your menu. Try serving fresh young vegetables such as sugar snap peas, baby carrots, baby asparagus or potatoes. You could even serve fresh carrot cake, yummy! Fresh fruits would also be quite festive. Consider serving strawberries, mangoes, apricots or pomegranates. Get out there and have a unique, spring wedding using some of these ideas! Remember, you are only limited by your imagination, so think of creative ways to make your wedding special and different from the rest! Have a spring wedding!
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PATRICIA “LAURIE” HOGAN Late of 27 Curran Park 4th Anniversary occurs 22nd January
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There is a star in heaven That shines so very bright It’s our mother Laurie Sending down her guiding light. We had a mother in a million That we never would deny It broke our hearts the day she left We did not want to say goodbye. We are so proud to call you mother We know we have been blessed To have a mam like you were To us you’ll always be the “best”. So Father up in heaven above Hold this wonderful mam we love Enfold her in your loving care Until we can all be with her there. Love & miss you always until we meet again Your sons & daughters, grand-children great-grand-children & all who love you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Last Weeks published deaths from the North County HARFORD (Seatown Villas, Swords) In his 99th year, Peter, beloved husband of Muriel and father of the late Kevin; sadly missed by his sons VIncent, Derek and Bernard, daughters Muriel (Florence), Nora, Gertie, Linda, Violet and Dolores, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. O’BRIEN (Skerries and late of Milltown Road) Seán, father of the late Orláith; sadly missed by his family, wife Mary, daughter Sinéad, sister Vera, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. BYRNE (Malahide) Julia (Sheila); deeply regretted by her loving brother Michael, sisters ELizabeth (Bessie), Maureen, Joan and Kathleen, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, her dear friend Maura, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, friends and neighbours.
O’BRIEN (Lispopple Cross, Swords) John (Johnnie), beloved husband of Joan (Mulvaney) and dear father of Declan and loving dad of Carmel Fortune; sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Trudy, son-in-law Jim, grandchildren Kiera, Niamh, Lorcan, Aisling and Niamh, great-grandson Ciaran, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. McDONOUGH (Skerries, Co. Dublin) Noel, husband of the late Mary; sadly missed by his loving family, sons Laurence and Liam, daughters Marie, Frances and Noeleen, brother Joe, sister Anna, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. HANNON (Clinstown, Stamullen, Co. Meath) Mary; deeply regretted by her loving nieces Anita, Dee, Brenda and Imelda, nephew Brian, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends
Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. P O’B
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Designer Sales In Malahide Due to popular demand, Vincent’s Charity Shop in Malahide will be having more frequent Designer Sales during 2012. The next one will take place on Saturday 4th of February from 12 noon. So make sure to support this very worthwhile charity, and maybe pick up a bargain at the same time.
Swords Writing Group Are you interested in writing prose, poetry or memoirs? A group of like-minded people meets on alternative Wednesdays in Swords at Fingallians GAA Club. New members are always welcome. Contact Fiona at: swordswriters@gmail.com.
THE KIA SPORTAGE. QUALITY COMES AS STANDARD. DESIGNED TO HAVE HEAD-TURNING GOOD LOOKS AND A TRULY ENGAGING DRIVING EXPERIENCE. ENGINEERED IN THE MOST ADVANCED PLANT IN EUROPE TO MEET THE MOST EXACTING QUALITY STANDARDS. SUPPLIEDWITH KIA’S PIONEERING 7-YEAR WARRANTY AND AVAILABLE FROM AN AFFORDABLE €26,000. THE SPORTAGE IS NOW IN MICHAEL BARRABLE MOTORS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MBMOTORS.IE THE KIA SPORTAGE. QUALITY COMES AS STANDARD.
This week’s pairs winners were Tommy McCann and Ann McDonnell with a Net 40 Runners up were Anthony Parkinson and Mary Terry, also on Net 40. Nearest the pin on the 3rd was Ronnie Delaney. The club wishes to remind all members that 2012 memberships now available and should be paid as soon as possible. Call 0851743748 for more details.
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From a few hours a day to 24/7 live-in care, we can provide help and assistance with all aspects of the Activities of Daily Living, seven days per week. Candidates will have experience or training in the field of senior care. FETAC 5 major award an advantage, Own transport also an advantage. If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please email your C.V. with a brief cover letter to:
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Carpenters and Plasterers Are required to fit Replacement Windows and Doors in the Leinster Area Candidates must be qualified Carpenters/Plasterers with relevant experience. Full training will be provided along with company transport. It is essential that successful candidates possess the following: • C1 Driving Licence • Safe Pass Card Preference will be given to applicants who hold a current Tax Clearance Certificate. If you are interested in applying for the above positions, please telephone 064-7751751 for an application form or email CV to personnel@munsterjoinery.ie Closing date for receipt of applications: 3rd February 2012 Please note: interviews for selected candidates will be held in Dublin. Ph: 064-7751751 for an application form or email CV to personnel@munsterjoinery.ie
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Fingal County Council Application for Full Planning Permission for conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with consequential alterations to existing hip roof to accommodate attic stairs at 35, The Priory, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Signed Geraldine & Vincent Oliver This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Alexander & Christine Smart seek permission for development at Unit 1 on the ground floor of Block 2, Ballisk Court, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The permission being sought is for a change of use of a ground floor office unit from permitted commercial use into retail use, in accordance with the definition of Class 1, Part 4 of Schedule 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2011. This application also proposes the erection of non-illuminated signage on the eastern elevation of Block 2, Ballisk Court. 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday – Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for New TwoBedroom 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 TwoBedroom 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 I, Sharon Caffrey Intend to apply for Planning Permission for A. single storey self contained mobile home B. all associated site works to rear of No. 4 Killalane, Skerries, 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, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a perscribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of reciept by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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