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he eagerly awaited annual Tidy Towns competition is now in full swing, with the imminent arrival of the judging panels. This competition has traditionally brought glory to our towns and villages, many of whom have performed at the highest level and hopefully, one of them can claim the ultimate prize of ‘Overall Winner’.
These are the eight North Dublin girls who were selected from the North County Leader, Dublin North Regional Semi-Final of the Rose of Tralee in the Carlton Hotel last Sunday evening, they go forward to the Dublin Final in Citywest on June 25th with the hope of representing Dublin at the International Rose of Tralee Festival in Kerry. Pictured are: Elizabeth O'Hagan, Kim Connick, Joanne McKiernan, Róisín Brophy, Áine McCarthy, Doireann Ní Chaomhánaigh, Valarie Haugh, Cathy McAndrew.
By Patrick Finnegan Tidy Towns committee members around the county are making an appeal to all visitors and residents alike to be extra vigilant in disposing of litter, which drain much needed points from the great work of the hard working local committees. People who carelessly discard cigarette ends from parked cars undermine this great work. Anne Doyle from Skerries Tidy Towns committee is particularly concerned about this habit. “People who discard cigarette ends in this fashion are a particular concern,” she said. She also praised the great work of the volunteers and the success of their “Adopt an Area” scheme, which is based on the successful model where groups adopted a beach with great success. Unfortunately the hard working and enthusiastic Tidy Towns committee in Balbriggan were dealt a huge blow recently with a break in at their storage facility, where all the petrol driven tools – three grass mowers, two strimmers, and a leaf blower were stolen, leaving the Tidy Towns with only the basic equipment. This is now a great opportunity for the community spirited people of Balbriggan to rally around their committee and give as much support as they can. They are unlikely to be found wanting in this regard. Zoe Nelson, Balbriggan Tidy Towns Biodiversity Officer said, “The volunteers are devastated but they are a determined bunch and they won’t let this setback keep them from making Balbriggan a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Work will continue by hand, but it will be much harder work and take much longer to complete the chores around the town. Our 2011 entry for the Tidy Towns National competition was submitted, so we are even
more keen to show the thieves that despite their efforts to thwart our cause, we will still ensure all the residents of Balbriggan can be proud of the 2011 competition results.” She also appealed for anyone with a secure location to house equipment to contact committee members. Rush is making its welcome re-entry to the competition after many years absence. The committee have been in action for the past number of weeks and Louise O’Loughlin said that the Council are now finally repairing the unsightly speed ramps which were proving an obstacle in their efforts to impress the judges. Their close neighbours in Lusk have also been very active in their efforts to improve on last year’s excellent result. Secretary Pat Kelly was full of praise for the work undertaken by the volunteers. “The committee have done trojan work around the village, sweeping, digging and planting and I want to say a big thank you to our friends in Lusk Neighbourhood Watch who have joined in and given us great support, also thanks to sponsor SuperValu for donating gifts of a shovel, spades, bags, gloves and poppy.” Donabate has had its challenges this year with the problems due to the ongoing water piping roadworks and the building of two new schools and a water pumping station within 200 metres of each other. Blaithin O’Donnell told
the County Leader of a unique plan to make the work interesting, “We are putting in extra work with a wetlands project near St. Ita’s with funding from LEADER, which we hope will increase our points yet again in the biodiversity category. As part of TG4’s G Day on 13th June, Donabate Tidy Towns will be organising a “bailiú bruscar” the previous day, where the traditional clean up will be done as Gaeilge. Regular high achievers Malahide, has also been busy. Chairman of the committee, Gerry Rafferty said, “Its a team effort. Rubbish is rubbish and everyone is really pulling together , so that we can make the absolute best of the town for the competition,” he said. The situation in Swords is one of disappointment that their recruitment drive for volunteers fell somewhat short of expectations. Secretary, Des Becton said, “We have submitted our entry and are still hopeful that our call for volunteers will be answered in time for us to make an impression in the competition,” he said. At a time when house prices have plummeted and the demand for housing has dropped, the local Tidy Towns committees are doing their utmost to generate interest in their areas, thus enhancing the profile of their districts and to make the North County a desirable place to live. Let’s get behind them and do our bit to contribute in a positive way.
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tually the fountain was completely redundant. It has been decided by the Committee that the fountain will be replaced with a flower bed complete with its own irrigation system. Thanks to this irrigation system, the flower bed will be completely self sufficient. Speaking to the County Leader,
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Metro Meeting Scheduled For Swords There will be a public meeting about the future of Metro North on Thursday May 26th at 8pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords. It is organised by local Socialist Party TD, Clare Daly. The meeting is open to Clare Daly TD all residents interested in ensuring that the planned Metro project so vital for Swords, is delivered as promised.
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A total of 185 riders from home and abroad will soon line up for the 59th edition of An Rás, and a host of exciting events taking place in Skerries around the final stage finish have been announced. The ‘Skerries Street Party’ will create a carnival atmosphere in the town with a range of activities planned in the lead up to the race, which finishes on Sunday May 29th in the town. Strand Street will come alive at 12.30pm when the party begins with bouncing castles, face painting, street games, funfair stalls and a
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The Meningitis Research Foundation launched their “Boogie Fit with Pete and Marvin” children’s exercise DVD and “101 Fun things to do with your kids” book in The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords recently. The MRF raises funds to research prevention for meningitis and septicaemia and to improve survival rates and results. The Foundation also promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability and give support to those affected. All proceeds and money raised from the selling of the “Boogie Fit” DVD and “Fun Things” book go towards the Meningitis Research Foundation. Pictured at the launch with Marvin the mascot is Nanami Ando-Sweeney and Eltsia Mahur. Pic: JR
Sponsored Cycle In Aid Of St Francis Hospice A sponsored cycle in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny will take place on the 28th May. The cycle is 160km and will start in Swords and end in Mullingar. St Francis Hospice provides care and support to those with advanced cancer and those who are terminally ill. They are partially funded by other organisations, but most of their funding comes through
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Speaking about the project, Daly said, “Metro is vital for Swords and for jobs, it is the best placed of all the transport projects to go ahead, given that it has gone through the planning stages and the amount that has been spent and raised for it so far. Statements from Minister Varadkar and the ESRI indicate that this project may be axed. People in Swords from commuters, to the community and local businesses, cannot allow a U-turn.” “I am urging everyone to attend this meeting, which will be addressed by Paul Hansard from SIPTU, formerly from the construction sector, who will deal with the important impact that this project can have on putting people back to work in the area,” she said.
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support for their families and enables the terminally ill to live their lives as comfortably as possible. Event organiser, Anita Fitzachary said that, “St Francis Hospice is a great place that does so much for people. We think this is a great opportunity to give something back to them for all the hard work they do”. As there is no cost to the patients or the patient’s family to receive this care, St Francis relies on charitable donations and fundraising from volunteers. The hospice is under the care of The Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. If you would like to take part in the sponsored cycle or make a donation to the event you can do so by contacting Anita Fitzachary at 0860456722
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wide range of street party food to tempt the crowd’s taste-buds. There will also be a play area for toddlers and the Skerries Craft Market will display an array of goods made by local craftspeople. Entertainment and plenty of freebies will be provided ahead of the riders reaching the town around 2.30pm. The race is Ireland’s number one cycling event, presenting a gruelling challenge for the country’s best amateurs who’ll pit themselves against domestic and international professionals. The final stage finish promises to be one of Ireland’s premier sporting events providing something for everyone, avid cycling fans and families alike.
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Sponsorship Required For Skerries Fundraiser A Skerries fundraising event is taking place on July 8th and sponsorship and golf teams are wanted to participate in the day. The fundraiser is a sponsored Golf Classic in Skerries and is in aid of Crumlin Cancer Research. Maurice Harnett and his daughter Jennifer are from Skerries and have been involved with the fundraiser for the past 10 years. Maurice started to raise money for Crumlin Cancer fundraiser when two members of his family passed
Research. “My father won the award for all his wonderful fundraising and we are looking for sponsors and lots of participants so By Jennifer McShane that we can continue the success of the fundraiser this away from the disease. year,” said Jennifer. Jennifer nominated him for All golfing fans and the County anyone interested Leader’s Person in sponsoring the of the Month event are encouraward in April aged to partake in 2008, which he what is sure to be a won, thanks to fun-filled day out of all his for a great cause. fundraising It’s €200 for a team efforts. So of four and if you far over have any other €100,000 has queries you can been raised for contact Jennifer on: Crumlin Cancer Maurice Hartnett 0866047669.
Funday For Down Syndrome In Balbriggan Television presenter, Emma O’Driscoll will be launching a special Ice Cream Funday party
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not interested in providing at least proper viewing areas, like grandstands and we are left to endure standing on dangerous grassy slopes on busy side roads.” Perhaps this is a golden opportunity for the DAA and Fingal Tourism to provide proper facilities for these enthusiasts, which will attract more overseas visitors to the North County and to capitalise on the obvious tourist potential of this revenue
Over 20,000 Portuguese fans travelled through Dublin Airport on May 18th last on what was the busiest day in the Airport’s history from an operational point of view. They were in Dublin for the Europa League final between Porto and Braga, two Portuguese teams. There were up to 100 extra charter flights bringing the fans into Dublin. The County Leader decided to a view proceedings from the perimeter of the airport and we were immediately taken aback by the large amount of plane spotters who travelled from all over the UK and Europe to view the visiting planes on the tarmac. It proved to be a bumper day for hundreds of plane spotters who travelled to view proceedings. There were groups from Germany, Switzerland, Holland as well as Britain. A group from Manchester and another from Glasgow spoke of their great interest in plane spotting and were delighted with the large number of planes on view. However, they were unanimous in their disappointment at the lack of facilities available for them to pursue
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After a period of almost 40 years, Malahide & District Credit Union Limited is moving from Railway Avenue to new premises on Main Street, Malahide. With the move, the Credit Union aims to provide higher visibility, more efficient operations, enhanced services and also facilitate their growing membership. Commenting on the move, Chairperson Bryan O’Flaherty said: “It is one of the functions of the Board to protect and enhance services to members and in doing so; we try to anticipate how these needs change over time
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modelling and of course, plenty of ice cream! Celebrating its ninth anniversary this year, the Ice Cream Fundays campaign has, to date, raised over €2 million for a wide range of supports and services to ensure people with Down Syndrome, young and old, reach their full potential. Ann O’Brien, Community Champion Tesco Extra, Balbriggan, said, “ We are delighted to be supporting Down Syndrome Ireland in this campaign and our Ice Cream Funday party is going to be a great free, fun event for all the family.”
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and how the environment that we operate in is also changing. The continued success of Malahide Credit Union relies on the support of members. We truly appreciate that support and our goal is to continue earning loyalty through outstanding service and product development. We look forward to growing membership and welcoming new members through our doors.” The manager of the Credit Union said: “We will continue to operate from our current offices at Railway Avenue until the official launch of the new premises later in the year and we look forward to seeing you on Main Street very soon!”
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ravelling around North County Dublin there are many wonderful examples of local man Michael Killen's sculptures. One of his most imposing sculptures is the oak crucifix suspended from the ceiling in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Seabury, Malahide. In Swords Castle, Michael carved the Chandelier made by Cathal Murray and Larry Gaffney of the County Council, which hangs in the Constable's Tower and sculpted life style busts of 13th century workers which are housed in the chapel of the castle. The bronze low relief located at the 13th tee of the Island Golf Club was commissioned to commemorate the ferry service that operated in the past between Malahide and the Club.
I asked Michael if he ever feels self conscious The hours were long but never arduous and, of his work once it's in the public domain, and while gaining experience in many forms of he laughs replying “constantly! You have to art, by second year Michael realised his forte let it go though or you'll keep working on it.” was sculpture. On graduating he received a Born and reared in Malahide where he still scholarship to the Academy of Fine Arts in lives with his wife Mary Florence. and daughter Maeve, “I loved my time in Italy Michael completed his and learnt so much both secondary education in in the Academy in Chanel College, Coolock, Florence and in the as there was no boy's stonemason's yard in secondary school in Pietra Santa, a marble Malahide at that time. It carving area near Pisa, was here an inspiring where I subsequently priest called Fr. McArdle worked in a family workintroduced art to the shop. In Florence the school and indeed to academy opened at eight Michael, a fifth year and closed at one, very student at the time. different to the workshop Never considering 'art' as orientated discipline of a possible career, upon Dun Laoghaire.” Michael leaving school Michael made use of his spare began an ill fated career time in Florence. “I'd in Accountancy followed head off to galleries with by a year in the Bank Malahide sculptor, Michael Killen relaxing at a sketch book and draw his home. which Michael laughs the decorations on the “wasn't a great experience for either the bank buildings. I knew when I came back to or for me.” Finally, in 1969 he received a Ireland I needed to have a variety of skills,” scholarship to the Crawford in Cork to Michael explains. become a woodwork teacher, but opted He believes it is important to have the ability instead to enroll in a Fine Art course in the to work using a variety of materials and fledgling Dun Laoghaire School of Art and credits his former teacher in Dun Laoghaire, immediately “knew he was doing the right Peter Dowd with giving his students a good thing.” grounding in wood carving, stone carving and
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Heffernan bronze casting. “You'll find going back to the time of the Renaissance that sculptures were in all forms of material.” Having a small workshop at his home means that Michael mainly works in timber and bronze as the dust from stone can affect the timber. Michael returned to Ireland in 1976 and worked with Imogen Stuart, possibly the most famous sculptor in the country. He assisted her in a number of commissions, including Pangur Bán, which is now on display in the grounds of UCD. He has great respect for artists and craftsmen, both past and present and describes walking around Dublin looking up at the detailed work carried out by craftsmen as “going back to the turn of the last century and even before that, when a lot of work was hand cut.” Much of his work is commissioned through word of mouth while some has been secured through the EU 'percent' scheme where one per cent of budget for public construction must be dedicated to art work. These commissions are awarded through open
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competition where the artist's name does not appear on the work to ensure fairness. Michael's work has inevitably been influenced by his life and his travels. He believes he is learning all the time. “You draw on what you see around you and your own life. You may also get inspiration from literature or from a poem.” His work is fluid, constantly changing in terms of the materials he uses and the sculptures he creates both classical and contemporary. He mentions that in the last few years a lot of the work he has done has been 'contemplative and quiet' but recently he has found himself moving away from that and becoming 'more lively.' In 2009 he created a sculpture in bronze which depicts the action of the 'greasy pole' fun event held in West Cork at its annual regatta. In his spare time, Michael jogs and swims and is an active member of Malahide Camera Club. He teaches woodcarving at night time in Malahide Community School, a pastime he first enjoyed back in the '70s. While his brother Peter is the renowned Antarctic sailor, Michael gave up sailing many years ago. As with many people who enjoy and find their jobs rewarding and fulfilling, the notion of retirement is not on his agenda and Michael describes 'every day as a first day.' Following some initial impact from the recession, he says “work has really improved with a steady flow of commissions coming in.” He is looking forward to his forthcoming exhibition in The Irish Embassy in Berlin in 2012, as well as continuing to exhibit in The Doorway Gallery in Dublin and Kenny's of Galway. Having sold work abroad, Michael is happy to see the demand for his work in Europe increase and is considering establishing a part time base in Berlin. While wishing him well with this venture we know that his sculptures will undoubtedly continue to give hours of pleasure to innumerable people in North County Dublin and across Ireland for many years to come.
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It was Aoife Conville's 21st birthday party in The Harp Lounge recently. Pictured at the party are, from left David 'G Man' Gavin, Ciara Conville, Seán Conville, Sineád Arthurs (back row), Cillian Conville, Aoife Conville (21), Kevin Counihan (front row). EMcQ
Picture shows Leoni Hanratty (centre) with her sisters, Nina Farrell and Tanya Farrell at Leoni's 30th birthday party in The Old Boro in Swords. JR
A extra special party took place in The Harp Bar, Swords recently, when twins, Paul and Shay Dillon celebrated their joint 50th birthday. Pictured on left is Paul Dillon with his son, Shane and on right Shay Dillon with his daughter, Sinead. JR
Brian Collier recently celebrated his 40th birthday in The Old Boro in Swords. He is pictured here with friends, Ronan McCarthy and Matt Reynolds. JR
It was Bon Voyage in The Old Boro, Swords for Lorraine Cusack as she starts a new life in Barcelona. Pictured at the leaving party are, Nigel Mulligan, Tanya Sereti, Aoibreann O'Reilly, Lorraine EMcQ Cusack, Emer O'Hara, Sylvie Byrne and Brenda Murphy.
The 30th birthday party for Lorraine Kavanagh was held in The Old Schoolhouse, Swords recently. Pictured enjoying the night are, Anna Savage, Joanne Daly, Gary Lawlor, Lorraine Kavanagh, Sinead Cullen, EMcQ Cerenna Killoran and Claire Hughes.
Jennifer Nolan (centre) pictured celebrating her 28th birthday in The Old Boro, Swords with her friends Rebecca O'Sullivan, Andrea Reilly, Linda Meyler, Eileen McGlynn, Eleana Clancy and Michelle Walsh. JR
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Pictured L - R are Angie Bennett, Pamela Cleary, Angela McArthur, Liam Sherwin and Amy Langan celebrating Angela's 24th birthday in The Old Boro in Swords. JR
There was a joint 21st birthday party in Skerries Sailing Club recently for Deborah Joyce and Bryan Moore. Pictured enjoying the celebrations are, L-R Vicky Moore, Deborah Joyce, Bryan Moore, Richard Moore, Elizabeth MMcI Plummer and Sarah Moore. Pictured in the Old Boro in Swords is Connor Leen with his new fiancé, Karen Bernard at their engagement party. JR
Sandra Brady who is getting married on the 11th of June in Glasgow is pictured here at her hen party with her mam, Joan Brady and sister Samantha Brady in The Harp Bar in Swords. JR
Pictured are husband and wife, Eugene and Valerie Jackson who celebrated their joint 40th birthday with their friends and family in The Old Schoolhouse in JR Swords recently.
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and 50. Robbie, from Donabate, who plays out of the Malahide tennis club, was selected to play for the men’s over 50 team. Inge, who is from Holland, and Local tennis players, Robbie who now lives and coaches Harrold and Inge tennis in Skerries, Commissaris took was selected for the part in the recent Irish over 35 Welsh National women’s team. Tennis Centre in Overall Ireland Cardiff. The event achieved a very credwas part of the four itable third place. Nations veterans’ However, in the tennis tournament separate categories which took place Ireland won the over over the May Bank 45 women’s event Holiday weekend. and came second in Both players from the women’s over 35 the North County event. Inge performed very well Pictured are local tennis contributed hugely in this keenly players, Robbie Harrold to the success of the contested interna- and Inge Commissaris. over 35 team with tional event. stunning wins in the singles This is a bi-annual tournament against both Wales and for men’s and women’s teams England. Her wins contributed from England, Scotland, Wales to victories against both these and Ireland aged over 35, 45 nations.
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Clothing Collection Fundraiser In River Valley St Finian’s GAA Club in River Valley has decided to hold a clothing collection. Following the success of their last collection, another date has been fixed for Saturday June 11th. They need you to donate your clean unwanted clothes, bed linen, old duvets, pillows, towels, including bags, shoes belts and soft toys. Clothes can be dropped off to clubhouse from Tuesday 7th June until Friday 10th June from 7.30pm to 9 pm and Saturday 11th June from 10.30 am until 12:30 pm. All bags will be collected at 1.30. This is a great fundraiser with minimum input and your support would be very welcome.
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Dispute Halts Work At Donabate-Portrane Scheme Local Socialist TD Clare Daly fully supports the recent protest carried out by Conneely Construction workers at Portrane Waste Qater Plant. She has called on the County Council to force SIAC Construction to pay the workers for their work done on the site. A big local clean up took place in Holywell, in Swords recently. The Holywell Residents Committee in association with An Taisce organised the clean up, with over 30 bags of rubbish collected on the day. Over 20 local residents took part in the clean up. This was the 3rd successful clean up to take place in the area. Pictured are Residents Committee members, Christian Welters and Maurice Cunningham and local resident, Noel Cusack who participated in the clean up. Pic: JR
Ballyboughal’s Cian The Real Clean Hero Ballyboughal man, Cian Delaney was the winner of a silver medal in his age category in the European Duathlon Championships held in Limerick recently. Cian was up against 600 athletes and finished second in the 25 to 29 years category. He is now in training for the world championships in Gijon in Spain in September. Cian is very ambitious and said, “With confidence and ambition growing in the event, I am hoping to eventually leave the age category behind and compete alongside the elite athletes in the sport.” A duathlon is basically a triathlon without the swimming part in it.
Cian works as an airport fire officer and his work helps him keep fit. This type of job requires the fire officers to keep fit and there are gym facilities available to them at the Airport which help Cian, not only to do his job, but compete at his challenging hobby. He entered the airport fire service two years ago after first working in the Airport Search Unit (ASU). ‘I just entered an internal competition for it and I was lucky enough to get it. I love the job,’ he said. At his job, he is always alert and ready to respond quickly to any emergency and this shows his sharpness has a knock on effect to the duathlon event which requires him to complete a 10km run followed by a 40km cycle and another 5km run to the finish.
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According to Clare Daly, "SIAC, the main contractor on the Donabate-Portrane Water Scheme, were paid in full by the County Council, after which SIAC employed Conneely Construction to carry out the remaining work, but now SIAC are refusing to pay the workers the
Historial Talk In Balbriggan A very interesting Balbriggan and District Historical Society talk will take place in the Town Hall in Balbriggan on Wednesday the 25th of May at 8pm. The talk is entitled: ‘’Mill Races and Water Power in Balbriggan’ and will be presented by Rory McKenna. It promises to be a very enjoyable evening and all are welcome.
remaining €56,000 that they owe them, despite having signed a contract with the subcontractors." The dispute has resulted in work being brought to a halt on the site. Daly continued: “I have visited the protest to show my support to the workers of Conneely Construction whose contract was abruptly terminated by SIAC last week despite another three months of work remaining at the plant. Despite what SIAC say, the reason for terminating the contract was because Conneely Construction were pursuing them for outstanding monies owed for work performed.” Daly is calling on the County Council to inter-
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Danil Shvarikov from Swords is pictured here with his caricature from artist Dan Young at the Pavilions 10th birthday party.
Balloon modeller, Claire O'Neill is pictured here with young Jessie Kelly.
Sisters Ruby and Daisy Pereira from Skerries are happy to be photographed with their caricatures from artist Dan Young at the Pavilions 10th birthday party.
Pictured at the Pavilions 10th birthday celebrations is stilt walker Myles High with Ciara Hanley, Niamh Rocks and Heather Doherty.
Sisters Fianna and Ruby Magnier from Kinsealy are pictured here in Movies@Swords with staff members, Jamie Bollard and Diarmuid Gilbride.
The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords recently celebrated its 10th birthday. The weekend of the 14th and 15th May last was a scene of celebration and joy, as shoppers and staff members joined in the festivities. Pictured getting ready to cut the cake is Centre Director, Ian Hunter, second from the right, with baker Gary Rogers and Derek Yeates along with Ann O'Sullivan, who has worked in the Pavilions since it opened its doors in 2001.
Karl Geiran from Pix Savers is pictured with Ross and Garath McNally celebrate with ice creams.
Leanna and Lauder Casey are pictured with magician, Pat Fallon.
Sean Lynch from Crilly Shoe Repairs pictured with Leah and Ella Keyes at the Pavilions 10th birthday party. Assistant manager, Frances Smyth from Change is pictured here with Líadh, Éabha, Árón and Keelagh Gargan at the Pavilions 10th birthday celebrations.
Seanan McDonnell pictured with his son, Peter in the Sony Centre Store at the Pavilions 10th birthday celebrations.
Jenny Lavelle and Summer Lavelle pictured with Tuthills workers Louise McDonald and Iwona Franczak. Pictured are Myles High stilt walker and little Mollie Finnegan.
Tara Kelly from Imaginarium and Aoibheann Ross are pictured celebrating the Pavilions 10th birthday.
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family furniture, paintings and a curiosity museum are great features of this Georgian gem. The cobblestone courtyard includes all the original farm buildings and a trip to the petting farm is always a must for any family. The town is also a haven for the avid golfer boasting five impressive courses, Donabate Golf Club, Balcarrick Golf Club, Turvey Golf Club, Beaverstown Golf Club and Corballis Golf Links which is open to the general public. Golfers come from all over the country and beyond to play on these courses, which offer stunning scenery and views of the picturesque surroundings. Other areas of interest locally include Rogerstown Estuary to the north which is accessible via the Beaverstown or Burrow Roads. It is an internationally renowned wildlife sanctuary, popular with bird watchers and walkers.
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Donabate is also home to Newbridge House which was built for the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop Cobbe in 1736. Original
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Alana Glynn made her First Holy Communion in River Valley recently. She is pictured with her parents, Christy and Jackie Glynn and brother and sister Nathan and Donna Glynn. JR Nicole De Vries from St Patrick's Girls National School, Donabate recently made her Holy Communion. She is pictured here with her mother and father, Noelia and Tjeesd De Vries and her sister Natalie. CL
Emma Troley made her First Holy Communion at Balscadden Church recently. She is pictured here with her mother Norma and NG father Mark.
Jordan Mooney made his Holy Communion at Balscadden Church recently. He is pictured here with his father, Sean and mother Geraldine. NG Erica Draper is pictured at her First Holy Communion with her parents Colin and Sharon Draper from Holy Family National School, River Valley. JR
James Lyons is pictured at his Holy Communion in River Valley with his parents, JR Mark Lyons and Eileen Murray.
Laura Masterson from St Patrick's Girls National School, Donabate made her First Holy Communion in Donabate Church recently. She is pictured here with her father, Brian, mother Joanne and sister Susan. CL Tristan Browne is pictured with his mum, Gita Browne and dad, Garrett Mullarkey at his Communion in JR River Valley.
Nathan Besagni and Jason O'Reilly pictured on their Communion Day in River Valley, Swords. JR
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Sally Duff, with her parents Frances and John Duff and brother Sam Duff at her Communion in River Valley. JR
Isabella Nolan is pictured after making her Holy Communion in Donabate Church with her grandfather George Skelton, grandmother Phil Skelton and CL sister Ava Nolan.
Mabel Diya with her father, Dr. Abel Diya and brother, Ajeola Diya at her School Communion in St.Finian's Church, River Valley, Swords. JR
Linnety Maburine is pictured with her parents, Darlington Maburine and Desline Toruvanda and sisters Salom Maburine and Darleen Toruvanda at her communion in River Valley. JR
Pictured are L-R, Aoife Whelan, Emma Fowler, Alison Halpin and Grace Murray from Holy Family National School at their First Communions in St. Finian's Church, River Valley. JR
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Pictured are Yvonne Harris (mum), Andy Harris(dad) with Hayley Harris after her First Holy Communion in CL Donabate recently.
Sean Clifford pictured with his parents, Jason and Deirdre Clifford and brother Eoin Clifford at his Communion in St.Finian's Church, Swords. JR
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Charity Car Boot Sale In Swords There will be a car boot sale in Old Borough National School in aid of St. Columba’s Church on Saturday May 28th from 11am until 2pm. This is the ideal time to declutter the house and empty those shelves. So fill up those cars and head down to the Old Borough National school on May 28th. Everyone is welcome and all support is greatly appricated. The gates will be open for sellers at 10am. Come along and turn that clutter into cash!
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Tesco Extra Balbriggan’s staff members, Jennifer Boylan and Jonathan Brennan, have made it to the nationwide semi-final of the Face of Tesco staff modelling competition. The contest aims to find three staff members to model in the company’s Autumn Winter Clothing Campaign in Ireland this year. Jennifer Boylan and Jonathan Brennan from Balbriggan were chosen as two of 14 semifinalists from hundreds of entries from Tesco stores nationwide by an expert panel of judges including model agency boss Rebecca Morgan andFashion Editor Bairbre Power. Tesco staff members will now get to choose their top six from the semi-final 14 who will then take part in the Grand Final in June to become the Face of Tesco. The overall prize winners will receive a prize chest including taking part in a professional photo shoot for the Autumn Winter Clothing launch, professional hair & make-up consultations and much more. Winners will be announced in June.
Multicultural Day At Skerries School community currently has pupils from 22 different nationalities with many showcasing their homelands on the day. So if you want to play petanque, a French
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hard to collect all the cut grass? But that explained to me why nobody was sitting on the grass and all the papers and rubbish lying around doesn’t make Swords Town Park a very nice place to be. But coming back to the children. Nowadays it is absolutely necessary that they get an access to nature. Therefore, it would be lovely for children if they would get access to the “My name is Sascha river running Schlichtinger (20) and I’m Swords from Germany. Having through passed my final exams Town Park. But last summer and having because of bushes done community service, and weeds, it`s I work for a German impossible for them. While it is good to see that the County Council have taken positive action in newspaper. To improve Germany however response to our article on the uncut grass in Swords Park, it appears, as the picture my English and getting suggests, that they are leaving the grass to rot and become an unsightly mess where working skills, I`m doing solved that problem park users cannot use this great amenity. It's a pity that the Queen of England was an internship at the by starting projects not scheduled to visit Swords, then perhaps the local authority would have sprung North County Leader for to immigrate into action and completed the job. the next six weeks”. streams into the landscape. During my stay at the Park I found one positive point in comparison to my home. Swords installed dog cleanup stations, which would be absolutely useful in Scoil on Duinninigh will hold an Irish Summer camp from 4th until 8th July. The camp, which takes place Germany.
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in the school, is for all primary children up to 12 years of age.You don’t have to be attending the school to go to the camps. The summer camps, which are all done through Irish, are run each year by the school to give young children the chance to experience a Gaeltacht environment. This year, they have a wide range of activities for children to enjoy such as: cooking classes, sports, computers, a trip to the National Aquatic Center and much more. The camp has been running for the past 10 years and has been a huge success and this year promises to be no exception. It’s a great way to get children speaking the language and lots of fun for them too.
Increased Beach Patrols Planned
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The County Council are planning to increase the number of patrols of the Fingal beaches during the summer months. The new plan is being formed in order to enforce litter laws and to make sure the public obey them. As more will no doubt flock to our beaches to enjoy some Summer festivities, this plan will ensure that our beaches stay clean and so that everyone can enjoy them.
Skerries Educate Together is the place to be. Irish culture is represented with displays of traditional Irish dancing and an opportunity to learn to play the bodhran and if you fancy trying out a different set of drums then you can take up African dancing and drumming. The parents behind the event say
they are very clear about the motivation for the festival: “This is about families having a great time together, it’s about people getting to know each other and about building a stronger community.” So you don’t have to buy a round the world plane ticket or be Phineas Fogg, to indulge in
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On Friday 3rd June next, Remember Us Special Needs group will link the community together in a world record attempt to handcuff a record breaking number of people together in Balbriggan. The purpose of the event is to raise vital funds for the group. A total of 800 people are needed to make it a world record, so make sure to support this wonderful cause. The venue will be Quay Street Car Park at 8pm. The cost is €5 per person for everyone, which includes registration, t-shirt and certificate of participation. 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 upwards. The club caters for members from the northern part of the county and surrounding areas. The club provides an invaluable service to over 150 families at present.
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Kettles Country House Hotel in Rolestown recently held a successful Wedding Fair. Many top exhibitors had exhibition stands to showcase their their works and wedding services, including, of course Kettles Country House Hotel themselves. Guests of the fair were treated to free glasses of bubbly and finger food, as well as a wedding fashion show. The Kettles weekend bouncy castle helped keep the little ones entertained. Pictured are bride-to-be, Margret Cawley who is getting married on the 6th of September, with her sister, Pic: JR Martina McDonald at the Wedding Fair.
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Charity Motorcycle Run A charity motorcycle run will take place in Gormanston at 11am on May 28th to raise vital funds for Cystic Fibrosis. The whole event is organised as a memorial tribute to Declan ‘Richie’ Richardson from Balbriggan who passed away 16 months ago. “He was a huge motorcycle fan so that’s why we decided to do a motorcycle run,” said his wife Nancy. The event takes place in Gormanston as Richie was based there while he was in the Defence Force’s and all his friends from up there help organise the entire day. “I wish I could take the credit for the organising but its really all his friends that do everything. They organise the run and all the food for the evening and it’s really a great team on behalf of all his family and friends,” she says. The fundraiser is in its second year running. Last year the event was a huge success and €4,500 was raised will all the funds going to Spina Bifida and it’s hoped that this years event will be just as successful. Anyone who would like more information about the day or would like to make a donation to this great cause should contact Nancy on 0851604382.
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ence of a lifetime will visit Swords, playing in Carnegie Court Hotel, from June 2nd to June 4th, as part of the nationwide tour. The well known characters, snobbish manic Basil, his domineering wife, Sybil and their hopeless language-challenged waiter, Manuel will take charge in Carnegie Court Hotel for one night to serve dinner and a feast of comic delights. Everything that can wrong does in an evening of beautifully controlled chaos. This is a terrific night out. Tickets are available from the hotel at 01 8404384 or www.carnegiecourt.com.
Hilarious Comedy In Skerries The Little Theatre in Skerries presents ‘No Dinner for Sinners’ by Edward Taylor. This hilarious comedy will run until next Saturday 28th of May at 8pm. ‘No Dinner for Sinners’ charts a hectic Saturday in the life of a young advertising executive, Jim Watt (Colm Reid), Dublin manager for a big international company. Tonight Bill McGregor (Ray McCarthy), the American head of his firm is coming with his wife Nancy (Helen McNamara) to dinner in Jim’s smart flat. McGregor is an intolerant puritan and expects all his staff to be respectably
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Fingal County Council We, Mr. & Mrs. D Wearen seek planning permission for a new sunroom to the side of Czardas, Ballykea, Loughshinny, 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 by Maree & Jack Baker for the development of a new single storey, two bedroom mews house in the rear garden of Dooneen House, Station Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development will include solar panels, rooflights and alterations to the front entrance for access to the proposed mews house at the rear of the existing house. 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 normal public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday - Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority 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 Gerard Shearman 278 Briar Walk, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin intends to apply for planning permission - “continued use of previously granted planning permission as Montessori teaching room - Final Grant Order no. 2598 – Date 28.07.2006”. The planning application can be inspected or purchased at the FINGAL Co. Co. planning offices Swords and submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of 20 Euro within period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.” Fingal County Council We, Mr & Mrs Raymond Sutton intend to apply for Planning Permission for a first floor extension to existing dwelling. The development will consist of 2 no. bedrooms and an extended kitchen above existing function room, along with all associated site works at the rear of The Fox Inn, Ballymadun, County 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 of 9.30 – 15.30 Monday Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for
storey and half storey dormer dwelling , and associated site works to the rear of 20 Bun An Cnoic , Naul Village, Co. Dublin. Signed; L. Reilly. 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 normal public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday - Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority 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 Permission to demolish existing 2 no. dwellings and for construction of 2 no. replacement 2-storey 2-bed detached dwellings and all associated siteworks at ‘Beechcrest’, Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed M & F Kelly. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission for new 1and a half storey house, detached garage, wastewater treatment system and all associated siteworks at North Hill, Rush Demesne, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: P & C Jones. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for Single-Storey Extensions to the front and to the rear of existing two-storey dwellinghouse and all associated siteworks. At:No.7, Fulham Street, Balbriggan , Co. Dublin.. Signed:- Rachel Davis. 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.
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