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ormer local Fianna Fail TD, Michael Kennedy believes that the decision of party leader, Micheál Martin not to run a party candidate in the upcoming Presidential election will play right into the hands of Sinn Fein and cause the demotion of Fianna Fail from being the main opposition party. He told the County Leader, “Micheál Martin set up a Fianna Fail sub committee to consider the party’s position on the Presidential election in the knowledge that Brian Crowley had expressed a wish to be selected as a candidate.” Crowley is Ireland’s longest serving MEP and has served on the Council of State, which advises the President on issues of state. In spite of this, Martin approached a reluctant and hesitant, Gay Byrne with the offer of Fianna Fail signatures to ensure he would be a candidate. A furious Kennedy maintains that this was a wrong move by the party leader. “This is bad for party morale, when the leader can dismiss one of his own members without allowing the subcommittee or Parliamentary party to consider the issue. Brian Crowley is an articulate man and a proven poll topper and would do very well in the upcoming election ” he said. The action taken by Martin against Senator Labhrás O Murchú, which forced the senator to withdraw from the race is another bone of contention for Kennedy. “Are the 33 TDs and Senators not entitled to to voice an opinion which is contrary to the party leader without it being cited as an affront to the leader?,” he asks. Kennedy feels that Martin’s role in the whole affair is helping to promote Sinn Fein as the main opposition party. “Despite Sinn Fein having a lower percentage than Fianna Fail in the last general election, they have decided to run Martin McGuinness, a former IRA member as a candidate. If Fianna Fail considers itself to be a national party, it must act as one by contesting elections. Kennedy is disappointed that Fianna Fail does not see contesting this presidential election as important, bearing in mind that the new president will preside over the 100th anniversary of the 1916 rising.
It is quite possible that Sinn Fein could win this election by gaining the support of the traditional nationalist Fianna Fail voters and Micheál Martin must in that event, take responsibility for the demotion of Fianna Fail to fourth behind Sinn Fein. If Fianna Fail are running a candidate in the Dublin West by-election, despite poor opinion polls, then why not contest the Presidency?” asks Kennedy. “The view held by many members of the general public and other candidates, is that David Norris and Dana Rosemary Scallon should be given the opportunity to become candidates and is one Michael Kennedy that I personally support. I am equally disappointed that Micheál Martin denied Fianna Fail TDs and Senators a free vote to nominate other candidates, particularly when he was allowing his Councillors to back outside Continued on page 21
Cullen’s Rugby Move Will Not Affect GAA Having made history by becoming the first Dublin skipper in 16 years to lift Sam Maguire, Bryan Cullen’s next big tasks will be to help deliver success for Leinster rugby. The Dublin County Board has confirmed that Leinster Rugby has appointed Cullen as one of its new coaches. The Skerries Harps man answered
an advertisement some time ago and his wish was granted. The 27-year old will begin work with the European champions as a strength and conditioning coach with their academy in the coming weeks. The County Leader asked him about his future career with the Dublin team, and his answer will be sweet Continued on page 21
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By Jennifer McShane involved with an upand-coming walk in Thailand as part of MS
cause in aid of raising million a year needed funds towards the €5 for MS Ireland to retain vital services for sufferers of multiple sclerosis, the most common disabling neurological condition in Ireland. The group consisted of 21 hard working volunteers who th0roughly enjoyed the trip. Speaking to the County Leader following her recent return, walk leader, Lorraine said: “The Pictured here during their recent trip to Thailand for the MS walk are L-R: Jean Maguire, trip went very well. Betty Tuite, Linda O'Connell and Lorainne Rooney who was the MS walk co-ordinator. The walks provide
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Swords Residents Urged To Be Vigilant Swords Manor Resident’s Association (SMRA) are calling on local residents to remain vigilant, following an increase of the number of burglaries in the area
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some of the much needed funds for MS Ireland. I got involved with my first walk in 1992 as a personal challenge and found the camaraderie and bonding with other walkers to be just great,” said the dedicated volunteer. The second walk, in Nothern Thailand, will take place between November 5th and 17th.To sign up for the next walk please contact Elle on: 01 678 1600.
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Doubts Over Malahide Shuttle There are renewed doubts about the prospects of the Malahide Shuttle bus service going ahead. Mark Hely Hutchinson of Malahide Shuttle Project Group told the County Leader, “We last contacted you about the Malahide Shuttle at the beginning of June, when we had to report to you that our licence application had been turned down, on appeal, by the National Transport Authority (NTA). We said then that we were considering our options.” The NTA analysis showed that there was very little requirement for the proposed new service. “We made contact with the NTA and had a meeting with them. While the meeting itself was not at all encouraging,
Skerries Duo ‘Run For A Life’ RTE journalists Vivienne Traynor and Justin Treacy from Skerries are encouraging residents from around the North County to take part in this year’s Irish Kidney Association’s ‘Run for a Life’ to highlight organ donor awareness on Sunday, October 23rd. They met athletes from the Irish Transplant Team at the ALSAA Sports Centre in Dublin Airport recently, where Justin hoped to pick up a few tips on training for the Run. Speaking to the County Leader about the event, Race organiser Colin White from Balbriggan, said, “the ‘Run for a Life’ is about celebrating organ donation, showcasing the success of transplantation and encouraging the public to play their part by carrying an organ
donor card. I would encourage everyone to join in making a commitment to make a difference.” To register and for further details log on to: www.runforalife.ie. All proceeds raised from this event will go to the Irish Kidney Association, the patients’ organisation charged with the promotion and distribution of the organ donor card in Ireland. Pictured here promoting ‘Run For A Life’ are members of Irish Transplant Team with RTE’s Vivienne Traynor and husband Justin Treacy from Skerries. LR: Lenny Ryan, Peter Heffernan, Ben Gaughran, Owen Kelleher, Vivienne Traynor and Justin Treacy, Race Organiser Colin White, Harry Ward, John Moran and Allsun Henderson.
Volunteers cycled from Edinburgh to Dublin via Belfast in aid of the Meningitis Research Foundation. On their way to Dublin, they stopped off in Swords and called in to the offices of the County Leader. Pictured are cyclists, Michael Boynton, Stepen Boakes, Clodagh Hegarty from Portmarnock (Meningitis Research Foundation, Gardiner St), William Campbell, Denise Bustany, Malcolm White and Chris Wilson.
Balbriggan Woman Continues Helpful Tradition
The service, founded in 1976, urgently need more volunteers to help them either one hour a week or whenever they can. They are looking for volunteer drivers to do the deliveries and to help in the kitchen. All support will be much appreciated. Sheila continued: “I’ve seen two people passing away since I started working with the organisation , so I consider it a part of my life, rather than a job.”
Week by week, Sheila Scanlan takes a few hours of her free time deliver some food to people who, for one reason or another, are unable to cook for themselves. Sheila continues what is a family tradition. “My mother used to cook here a long time ago. She passed away and I carry on, in a different way, her work and the tradition she started,” said Sheila Her mother, Una Scanlan, cooked the meals for Balbriggan Meals on Wheels for over seven years. “By working here and helping out, my mother felt that she was giving something back to the community and its the same for me. It is a small thing I’m giving back Pictured here is Sheila Scanlan, a volunteer driver to the community.” Pic: RN for Balbriggan Meals on Wheels.
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they subsequently sent us details of the computer modelling exercise that they had carried out while examining our application. Their computer model showed that the Shuttle would win very few new travellers to public transport, since most of its passengers would be transfers from the Dublin Bus 102 service.” “This conclusion seemed to be totally at variance with our perceptions of the likely market for the Malahide Shuttle, so we have since been involved in an exchange of views about the way their computer model assessed our case. We are trying to understand how their model could reach the finding it did, and we will try to persuade them to look at Malahide Shuttle in a different way. This process is quite slow, and could go on for a few months yet. It is encouraging that the NTA is willing to take part in a dialogue in this way, but it is too early to say whether our approach will be successful,” he concluded.
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who said :“I am honoured to be here tonight, to be part of Balbriggan Community Safety Week. Thank you to everyone for your generosity.” The event was run in conjunction with the National Garda Safety Week and its purpose is to involve, inform and promote the awareness of services in Balbriggan which assist in making communities safer.
A charity quiz night in aid of By Roxana Neag Skerries RNLI Lifeboat took place in O’Dwyers GAA Club in €260 was handed over by Balbriggan recently. The Louise Butler from Balbriggan fundraising event was organ- Policing Forum to Maureen the Community ised by Balbriggan Community Gill, Fundraising Manager of RNLI, Policing Forum. Over 50 residents came along to support the worthwhile cause. Each player had to pay a €5 fee for admission going towards Skerries RNLI. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes were donated by Tesco Extra Balbriggan and each of the lucky winners got a hamper to take home with them. All the funds raised from the admission fee to the Quiz Night went Pictured here L-R are: Louise Butler from Balbriggan Policing Forum handing over a to Skerries RNLI cheque to Maureen Gill, the Community Fundraising Manager of RNLI, funds were raised Pic: RN Lifeboat. A cheque of for the RNLI at the recent quiz night in Balbriggan.
Rush Youthreach Celebrates 20th Year Rush Youthreach had every reason for celebrating as they recently marked their 20th year in existence. Past and current students, along with other members of the community all came together to acknowledge the organisations’ achievement. Since RushYouthreach was established in 1991, it has developed a reputation for its
By Jennifer McShane innovative approach to the provision of education and training opportunities for early school leavers. For the past two decades, the organisation has been working to improve the quality and availability of education to early school leavers. Speaking to the County Leader, Deirdre Kinsella from
Launch Of Balbriggan Public Realm Plan
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he long awaited Balbriggan Public Realm Plan is due to be officially launched on Monday, 3rd October at 6.30 pm in Balbriggan Town Hall. The launch will be performed by local resident and Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly.
This is one of the most eagerly anticipated events for many years in the town and is set to provide a massive boost to Balbriggan. One of its principal objectives was to try to enliven and reinvigorate the historic core town centre, which had suffered much over the preceding decade. This group reached out and joined forces with Balbriggan Town Council, the County Council and the Heritage Council. The Public Realm highlights the use of really successful.” she outdoor areas and concluded.
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Hockey Season In Malahide Malahide Fingal Hockey Club has started training for the new season. It takes place every Monday and Thursday from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Broomfield all-weather training facility (opposite Malahide Community School). The club plans to field four teams this season in the Leinster League and welcomes all new members. If you have any queries email malahidefingalhc@gmail.com.
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the vibrancy and vitality of the town centre and also to developing community spirit. A public tendering process followed and resulted in excess of 30 expressions of interest from parties with regard to writing the plan. This reaction ensured that, though funding was not extensive, the town was going to get significant value for money. Ultimately a team headed by Loci was appointed. The team set about writing the public realm plan for Balbriggan, which
Swords Lions Club will launch its “Message in a Bottle” Project on Monday 3rd October at 7.30pm in the County Council Offices in Swords. Swords Lions Club is being assisted with this by Swords Community Gardai, the Fire and Ambulance Services and the county council. Approaches are being made to the local HSE, Doctors, Chemists, Senior Citizens Centres and others to support the project. Message in a Bottle is an Emergency Information Scheme. It Pictured here at the 20th celebration of Rush Youthreach is past student Amy Duffy wearing her Special Olympics Silver Medal with teacher Therese Connolly.
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spaces that are accessible to the public. This includes many familiar types of places. such as streetscapes, squares, parks, car parks and beaches, as well as the physical and visual connections between them and also the built environment. People choose to spend more time in high quality public spaces and streets, stopping to linger. The intention is that people will utilise streets and spaces, not just as thoroughfares, thereby contributing to both
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Rush Youthreach said: “We really had a fabulous day. We’d been planning it since June so we were delighted to see such a great turnout. It was lovely to look back on the old memories.” Deirdre says the whole community got involved in the event: “It was a real community effort and thanks to everyone’s hard work the day was
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Balbriggan Photographic Club are holding an exhibition in Balbriggan Library from now until September 30th. The photographs on display will be a selection from different members in the club and the exhibition will be on the ground floor in the Library. All are invited to drop in and view the photographs during the running weeks and admission is free.
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included a Town Centre Health Check, Pedestrian Flow Analysis, Traffic Flow Monitoring, Public Workshops, stakeholders meetings etc. They also recognised the imperative to have feedback from younger people and though their budget was constrained in this regard, Aoife Banim (local architect) undertook to assist with the process and has engaged with all schools in the area and is feeding this information back to Loci. Aoife was subsequently co-opted onto the Council of the Chamber of Commerce. Talk of the plan has invigorated many people and projects, such as a painting scheme to tidy up the existing shopfronts in the town centre has already been evident.
simply directs the emergency services to information stored in a plastic bottle which is kept in the fridge. Ideally for vulnerable people or those with a medical condition, they simply enter their details on the form inside the bottle. It will include a photograph, health details and much more which will assist the Emergency Services. This scheme is free to the user. Swords Lions Club provides the bottles. As a minimum it will save the Emergency Services valuable time identifying you and your emergency contacts. It is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to users and their friends and families. All interested are welcome to attend the launch.
Al-Anon Meeting In Balbriggan The devastating impact of alcoholism on the life of the alcoholic is obvious, however less known are the serious effects the disease has on friends and families. Al-anon is a mutual support group for people affected by the behaviour of their alcoholic loved ones. There are meetings held throughout the North County in Malahide, Swords and Balbriggan The Balbriggan Al-anon family group is holding an open public meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday 12th October from 8-9pm. The aim of the meeting is to provide information on how Al-anon works. There will be Alanon speakers plus a Q&A session afterwards. Al-anon follows a twelve step programme and is non-religious, anonymous and self-supporting. Members use first names only at meetings and personal sharing is held in confidence. All are welcome to attend.
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Mark Garbutt (third from left) celebrated his 30th birthday with Tracie and Sharon Garbutt, Michael McGrath, Kevin and Sarah Brogan in the Old Schoolhouse, Swords. ER
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Balbriggan Safety Week Launched Balbriggan Community Safety Week was officially launched by Superintendent Paul Moran. Community Safety Week had its first event on Thursday 22 September with a quiz night in O’ Dwyers GAA Club, and was officially launched in the main square on Friday 23rd. It was a fantastic community day with food and crafts on display, the Garda Band as well as singing from the pupils
By Peter Kearney from St. George’s Primary School Choir. Louise Butler, who is a Development Worker with Balbriggan Community Policing Forum, told the County Leader: “The week is all about bringing people closer to An Gardaí and the County Council and is run in conjunction with the National Garda Safety Week. We hope it will inform and promote
the awareness of services in Balbriggan who assist in making it a safer place to live.” Events over the week included a football league tournament , a Garda Family Open Day at Balbriggan Garda Station, Dublin Civil Defence displays and Dublin Fire Brigade rescue enactments. So as well as a great week and message on safety, there was plenty of fun for everybody of all ages. It is hoped that it will be a yearly event and that all local residents will become involved.
Pictured here from L-R are: Jeanne Deegan, Noreen Colgan, Louise Butler and Brian Pic: PK Murray at the launch of Balbriggan Safety Week.
Lusk Volunteers Raise Funds For Community The success of the Lusk Community Day last month was really brought home when the money raised was handed over to the two nominated community groups. These groups were the Lusk
Community Unit and Lusk Tidy Towns, bothreceiving just over €200 each. The Tidy Towns will be putting the money back into the village to maintain current high standards of tidiness, recently
recognised in the Tidy Towns competition. The Lusk Community Unit will use the funds to go towards the provision of entertainment and outings as well as other extra life comforts for the residents of the unit. The day itself was hosted by the Round Towers GAA club and
Pictured here with the cheque after the Community Fun Day in Lusk are L-R: Anthony Pic: PK Mason, Pat Kelly, Caroline Keane and Fergal Doran.
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River Island Opens In Pavilions River Island opened its 24th store in Ireland in The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords to great excitement on Friday last, 23rd of September. This is an exciting step for River Island as it is the first newly designed concept store to open in Ireland. The store will stock women's, men's and kidswear clothing and accessories as well as the fantastic footwear range all within a contemporary fashion environment. Commenting on the new store, Ian Hunter, Centre Director told the
County Leader, “We are delighted about the arrival of River Island which brings an added dimension to the wide choice of fashion and other stores available to the consumer at Swords Pavilions. River Island is a strong retailer which consistently delivers the latest trends in fashion, great service and standards, and is constantly evolving its offer and look at the market place changes” With this opening, River Island has demonstrated its confidence in the Swords Pavilions location. A number of jobs have been
Advertising and Promotions Manager of the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Deirdre King is pictured outside the new River Island shop in the Pavilions.
created by River Island and this will add to the 100 new jobs already created in the last year within the centre. Swords Pavilions has
organised by Anthony Mason, the chairperson of Lusk Village Neighbourhood Watch. The day itself was made possible through the hard work and dedication of the volunteers who put it together and the Round Towers GAA club who hosted the event for the second year running. A big thank you must also go to the local businesses in Lusk who supported the day. The day was a massive success for the Lusk community in terms of developing a community spirit and raising money for local community groups. These days demonstrate the valuable contribution that volunteers make in a community and also what can be achieved when people work together, acting as positive role models for the whole community.
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As hundreds of children around the county return to school after the summer break some timely advice to parents is being offered to help keep their children healthy in the new school year. Thankfully, some sound advice is being offered up this year with hygiene and extra caution being encouraged amongst North County parents.
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A number of preventative measures such as covering your cough are being encouraged. Teach children to cover their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze. Another important message is that of hygiene. Washing your hands after toilet use and before breaks is essential. Other
methods being encouraged are the teaching of germ spreading prevention such as keeping hands and utensils away from their ears, nose and mouths so that they don’t help germs to get into their bodies. Finally, parents are advised to keep their children home from school if they are unwell to help prevent the spread of illness.
Pictured are members of Junior Chamber International at their beach clean up that took place on Saturday, 17th September in the Burrow Beach in Sutton as part of JCI Ireland Active Citizenship Week. JCI Fingal is a leadership development organisation for people in their 20s and 30s and meet every month in The Grand Hotel Malahide. Pictured are Back row: Katie Ryan, Aideen O' Rourke, Cormac Spencer, Eoghan Dockrell, Sinead Behan and Brian Smyth. Front row: Jessica Ferguson, Philip Farmer, Joanna Michalski (President), Lizanne Kelly and John Sheridan.
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Garda Band Comes To Rush National School There was great excitement at Rush National School last Wednesday morning when The Garda band were in town. They were entertaining the young pupils of the school, as well as their teachers, with music from their favourite songs and TV shows. Not content with music the Gardaí also brought along the Mounted Unit where all the pupils of the school got a chance
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Are you passionate about drama and dance? If so, these upcoming workshops are perfect for you! Rush Musical Society present a series of six workshops in drama, dance and voice at St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush from 8pm – 10.30 p.m. on the 28th September and 5th and 12th October. For further details contact secretary@ rushmusicalsociety.com. All are welcome to attend.
By Peter Kearney to see, touch and get really really close to the Garda horses. Speaking to the County Leader, School Principal Margaret Dobinson said: “It was amazing for the children to see something they don’t see everyday.” The Garda band also helps to ‘enhance their music curriculum’ at the school. Conductor of the Garda
Lusk Parents Rally For New School A group of parents from Lusk have formed the Educate Together Second Level Lusk committee to advocate for
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an Educate Together second level school in the town. The group has launched an information letter and expression of interest form which they are encouraging local parents to complete. In August, Minister Ruairí Quinn, Department of Education and Science, announced that Lusk will finally have a second-level school opening in 2013.’ A start-up
Students Warned About Meningitis Students in the North County have been given a stark warning regarding meningitis. National charity, the Meningitis Trust, is warning of the symptoms of meningitis as they start their new year at university. Students are an at risk group, with 30 percent of them carrying the
most common bacteria which causes meningitis, compared to 10 percent of the population as a whole. University students can be more vulnerable due to living in more cramped housing or halls of residence. In many cases young people come together from all over the country - and indeed world - to
live in one place and can be exposed to bacteria and viruses their bodies have not met before. As the early symptoms of meningitis can disguise themselves as other things, such as ‘fresher’s flu’, or maybe a hangover, it’s easy to mistake meningitis for something else.
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group of parents have established the ET2LL (Educate Together Second-Level, Lusk) committee to campaign for an Educate Together second-level school for all of the children of Lusk. ET2LL have put together an information letter and expression of Interest form. Filling out the form gives parents in Lusk a chance for their views to be heard about what kind of second-level school they would like for their children. No decision on patronage will be made until parents have been consulted about what they want for their area. Speaking to the County Leader, Dr. John McKenna, chairperson of the group, said: “We’re looking forward to hearing your views and to working together to shape the kind of second-level school we want for all of our children here in Lusk,” he said.
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Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fingal Dublin Chamber and D15 Chamber in association with Nifast
Ciaran Murphy (CPL) and Michael Kearney (CEO, Carlton Hotel Group),
Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber), Martin Rankin (Quick Fit) and Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast)
Joe McPartlan (QBE Insurance), Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast), Kevin McDermott (Nifast) and Kevin Roche (MD, Flexsource Solutions)
ingal Dublin Chamber and D15 Chamber in association with Nifast Health and Safety Training and Consultancy, held a special Breakfast Briefing last Tuesday, 20th September. The briefing, called ‘Keep Your Business Moving This Winter’ was held at the Carlton Dublin Airport Hotel and was well attended by business people from all over the region. Following severe weather over the past two winters, attendees were given first hand expert advice on such topics as aquaplaning, skids and measures to prevent vehicle breakdown in such conditions. The briefing also outlined the up-to-date electronic safety features fitted to many modern vehicles, explaining their benefits and demonstrated the systems in operation. The briefing also addressed employers’ legal obligations and provided practical information and cost effective control measures on how employers and employees can continue to operate safely through the harsh winter ahead.
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Kevin McDermott (Nifast), Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast), Siobhan Moore (President, Fingal Dublin Chamber), Tony Lambert (CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber) and David Donnelly (D15 Chamber).
Lynn Cawley and Ena Richardson, both from Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport.
Cathal Boland (North County Leader), Martin Rankin (Quick Fit), Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast) and John Ruddy (Quick Fit)
Conor Loughran and Derek Donoghoe, both from Nifast.
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Stephanie Garcia and Ann Marie Murray (Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport), and Joe McPartlan (QBE Insurance)
John Twomey (Flexsource) and Jason Coyle (DHL).
Cathal Boland (North County Leader), Tony Lambert (CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber) and David Marshall (Respicare)
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ublin’s All-Ireland football success story has taken the entire North County by storm and has generated a wave of enthusiasm that is most welcome and, hopefully will sweep all before it. It provides a welcome diversion from mundane and depressing news items and gives a lift to all of our drooping spirits. The fact that four of our own North County heroes played such a crucial part in this victory is all the more special. Captain fantastic, Bryan Cullen is a proud member of Skerries Harps, while Paul Flynn is from Fingallians in Swords. Darren Daly who is part of the squad is from Fingal Ravens in Rolestown and Micheál McCarthy from St Sylvester’s in
Malahide is another squad member. The old adage that a successful team is only as good as the back up it has and Darren and Michéal can consider themselves unlucky not to have seen action on All-Ireland day. All four North County warriors played vital roles in the team’s success. Bryan has been rightly lauded for his leadership and organisational skills, as well as his
ability to score vital points when required, like the match winner against Donegal in the semi-final. Paul played a vital part and proved what a valuable player he is, with consistently top class performances all year. Indeed there was a collective sigh of relief when he was passed fit to play in the final, after an earlier injury scare. The Fingallians man has the ability to
win ‘dirty ball’, which he has done all year to set up crucial scores for the rest of the forwards, as well as contributing vital scores himself. It was truly heartening to see all of our towns and villages decked o u t i n blue a n d navy and the sense of carnival was everywhere to be found. After a famine of 16 years, a sense of tension and nervous anxiety was all about. We all remember the great scenes of 1995, when another great North County man,
John O’Leary from famed O’Dwyer’s In Balbriggan led the sky blues to the promised land. What is it about the North County that produces giants of sport, be it Bryan Cullen,
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are truly blessed and privileged to have them in our midst and call them our own. Much of the success of the foot-
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Sam Maguire Cup The most famous trophy in Irish sport, the Sam Maguire Cup was first played for in 1928, with the first winners, Kildare beating Cavan in the final. Bill ‘Squires’ Gannon, captain of Kildare was the first man to hold it aloft . This year’s defeated finalists, Kerry have won it on the most occasions, 29 times in total, while Dublin’s victory marked their 9th time to hoist the trophy. Sam Maguire was from Dunmanway in West Cork and went to live in London, where he was a prominent member of the GAA there. Shortly after his death in 1927, a number of his former comrades and friends came together to decide how best his memory could be perpetuated. The Sam Maguire Cup was commissioned to the design of the Ardagh Chalice. The first Ulster County to win it was Cavan in 1933. Galway won it for Connacht in 1934. It was not until 1960 that Down became the first county to bring Sam across the border and create history in doing so. Kerry has the enviable record of winning the “Sam” on the most number of occasions. The GAA. authorities recalled the old trophy to Croke Park and replaced it with an identical replica in 1987. The last winners of the old cup were Meath, who by winning again in 1988, they became the first winners of the new Sam. The original trophy is on permanent display in the GAA Museum in Croke Park
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Rob O'Hanrahan, Katie Markham, Emma Hagan and Kevin O'Hanrahan celebrate outside the Skerries Harps GAA club after Skerries man Bryan Cullen leads the Dubs to victory in the All-Ireland Final.
and the North County will be inspired by the achievements of Bryan, Paul, Darren, Micheál and the lads. Both Bryan and Paul started their footballing careers with their
respective clubs as underage players. They worked their way up through the age levels and soon came to the attention of the county minor and under 21 selectors. Speaking to the County Leader, Brendan Cullen, Bryan’s father said that gaelic football was always the number one sport for the young Cullen. “He was always a talented sportsman and tried
his hand at them all, and was particularly good at tennis, but remained loyal to the GAA. To be made captain is a great honour, particularly after losing his place on the team
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ambassador for the club and for young people everywhere,” said McGee. A huge crowd turned out for what was an emotional homecoming in Skerries on Monday last. Bryan brought Sam Maguire home and we were reminded that the last time Dublin won Sam, in 1995, it was brought back by another North County hero, goalkeeper John O’ Leary. The night started off as a mild evening just before 8pm, when the crowds starting arriving and slowly building. And build they did when every few minutes word came in that the team bus had left Merrion Square and was ‘on its way’. Soon afterwards, we heard that they were ‘almost here’ followed by ‘just 5 minutes away’ and
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Julia O’Connor. “Postmasters and post- As he drives me around I am in awe of his mistresses were an elite group of people and power of recall. “Basically you have to have a had their own set ideas; everything had to be good memory as a postman. I remember the done right. They actually gave us a great roads, the names and in the past I rememgrounding and great training but you didn’t bered the faces. That’s impossible now with dare step over the line,” Ned laughs. He the vastness of the area.” Indeed, I am struck describes working with his father Paddy as by the number of houses and apartments in “an honour because he was a gentleman, but Balbriggan but there are refreshingly few difficult at times for both of us. I wouldn’t be unfinished developments. Ned points out fine the most patient with authority, not like my green areas at Moylaragh and Ashfield where father’s generation where they just agreed children can play. While he feels Balbriggan with everything.” ‘was chopped up like a cake’, he believes you Ned’s reluctance to accept change for its own have to have progress and change. He is sake led to him becoming the CWU delighted to have his daughter Caitriona living (Communication in Mount Workers Union) Rochford, representative for across the An Post staff in road from Balbriggan. “No where he and one minds his wife change when it’s Brenda have constructive, but lived for 36 An Post didn’t go years in the down to the fella field he played on the ground to football in as a see what changes child. were needed, To cover the even to get an increase in input,” he says. population, He believes the there are now biggest mistake 45 postal made by An Post workers on the was the closure ground, in of many rural addition to post offices office staff and although he three or four accepts ‘there night staff. Ned Pyne, delivering the post for the past 39 years in Balbriggan. was a cost factor Ned’s son, Neil and some had to go which was fine.’ has spent the summer months delivering post The sorting office in Balbriggan now distrib- in the Balbriggan area but will shortly return utes post to Garristown, Oldtown, to college in Luton. It’s undoubtedly in the Ballyboughal, Naul, Stamullen, Gormanston, blood as Ned’s brother, Tony delivers in Lusk Rush, Lusk and Skerries in addition to and his cousin, George is due to retire shortly Balbriggan. Ned rues the fact that older from the route he serves in Bayside and people have to travel to the centre to collect Sutton. Postmen have an early start and Ned parcels that Ned and his staff are only allowed arrives at the ‘state of the art’ sorting office keep for three days before returning to where he describes the working conditions as sender. “To an extent we’ve lost the personal first class, at 6am and finishes up at 2.30pm. touch, the social contact the postman had “It’s never a problem apart from my day off with people. Years ago you could go into the when my body clock doesn’t allow me a lie country and a person might say, “Ned I won’t in,” he says. Ned is a fascinating tour guide be here tomorrow, if you have a parcel please and raconteur. His pleasure in his job as a put it in the shed or leave it at the door” but postman is palpable as is his admiration and you wouldn’t dream of doing that now.” frustration with An Post who have employed At that time, life was lived at a slower pace him for 39 years. “I enjoy the job, in fact I love and Ned reminisces calling to Mrs Sweetman it. It’s not about letters, it’s about people.” up at Knock Cross “who’d have a big mug of His deep connection with Balbriggan where he tea ready for me, and lots of brown bread. I’d has lived all his life is obvious and he has be falling asleep after she’d fed me,” he always fully engaged in local issues, being laughs. At that time, Ned travelled his route forthright in his opinions and ideas as Labour on a Honda 50 provided by An Post, but in the Councillor for 15 years and long- time Union early days he describes ‘flying around on a Representative for An Post staff in Balbriggan bike.’ and outlying areas, in addition to developing A bike alone would be impossible nowadays community facilities, such as Balscadden with Ireland’s burgeoning population and Ned Blues Soccer Club, Ned shows no desire to praises the practical initiative of An Post intro- slow down or retire any time soon ‘sure what ducing ‘drop off boxes’ to enable postmen would I do?’ he concludes. deliver ever increasing volumes of mail effi-
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Kennedy Slams Martin Continued from page 1 persons. This decision is short sighted and contrary to his own decision to back Gay Byrne,” said a clearly angry Kennedy. Kennedy, who was a poll topper in the previous general election in
Dublin North is considered to have played a role in the election of Micheál Martin as party leader, prior to the last general election. He feels Martin is not the man that he helped get elected and is disappointed at his decision making. He is asking Micheál Martin in future to allow elected representatives to discuss policy matters in an open fashion in the interests of maintaining party morale. Kennedy was widely regarded as a hard working, honest politician who, along with others, lost his seat and considers that he and other backbenchers should have been more vocal at party meetings and is calling on Micheál Martin to change his Pictured here enjoying the fun with the help of a furry friend are L-R: Rose Lennon and Cliona Byrne at the attitude if Fianna Fail is Seeds of Advancment summer camp in Stamullen. Pic: RN to survive.
Cullen’s Rugby Move Will Not Affect GAA Contd. from page 1 music to the ears of thousands of supporters. “Of course I will be available to play for Dublin. This is only a job and does not affect my playing career in any way,” he said. The Skerries native will be overseeing the fitness programme of the province’s next generation of stars when he starts his new job as the sub-academy
fitness coach in the coming weeks. He is in the process of completing a PhD in exercise physiology at DCU where he has studied under sports science expert, Niall Moyna. He is believed to be keen to develop his skills in a fully professional environment. The job was advertised as an “exciting and challenging position,” and Cullen was required to
have an IRFU conditioning certificate, strength and fitness coaching experience, his educational qualifications and organisation and communication skills. Gaelic football is sure to have helped his cause, and it will be regarded as a notable coup for rugby to appoint such a high-profile GAA star. We wish him well in his new position.
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Commenting on the unveiling of the 2011 short-lists David Fitzsimons, Chief Executive, Retail Excellence Ireland told the County Leader, “This year’s finalists are the cream of the crop when it comes to Irish retailing. They are retail businesses that have responded to the challenges that they are currently facing by upping their game significantly. We were pleasantly surprised at the level of investment that retailers and their employees are putting into their businesses. The quality of this year’s finalists shows that, in spite of the unprecedented challenges facing Ireland’s retail industry, it is in good hands. “ The award winners will be announced at the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards on 5th November at the Radisson Hotel, Galway.
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Drama Group Present Malahide’s Got Talent The X Factor may not be rolling into town any time soon but the Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society (M.M.D.S.) are convinced there is still a lot of talent in the area. Have you got what it takes to be Malahide’s next big thing? M.M.D.S. are delighted to announce that this November they will be holding a “Malahide’s Got Talent” competition. Any act over the age of 8 can participate. So whether its singing or dancing, baton twirling or juggling the society want to hear from you. The competition will comprise of three
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Swords couple, Tracie Carey and James Kearney were married at St.Cronan's Church recently. The couple have been together for 14 years and have two children, Ben aged four years old and Sam who’s eight years old. Tracie and James met after James' Best Man, Kris Keogh set them up on a blind date. “She blew my mind,” says James Kearney. From Coolock originally, husband and wife now live in Swords. Best Man, Kris who owns Keoghs Irish Pub in Spain flew over for the wedding. The reception were held in the Castle Suite in the Carnegie Court Hotel. We wish Tracie and James health and happiness in Pic: JR their future together.
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Swords resident and aspiring entrepreneur Rob Sullivan, who founded Gaffjam, organised a Tunes for Charity gig to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Association in Ireland, which took place in The Slaughtered Lamb pub recently. All proceeds from the night will go towards Breast Cancer Ireland. The line up included bands such as Black Water Mist, Machine Gun Baby, Jones Apollo, Val Normal, Jones Apollo and musician Philip Ahern. “I wanted to create a night of fun, for a good cause,” says Rob, the organiser. “The Slaughtered Lamb in Swords is a great place for local gigs and the staff are very supportive.” Pictured here L-R are: organisers Rob Sullivan and Dave White, and members of the headlining band Val Normal; Watchy, Dara Walsh and Peter Lodge. Pic: JR
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For those of you who want to learn or brush up on your Material Art skills, now is your chance. Their will be a Dynamic Defence seminar on Monday, October 17th from 7.30-9.30pm in Tigin Montessori School in Swords and is open to everyone, regardless of rank and style. Highly respected material arts instructor Marc Moore will be teaching and conducting the Seminar. Having began his study of Martial arts in 1965, he has been training ever since and formed Budo Warrior Schools in June 2000 after he worked as a personal bodyguard to one of the world’s wealthiest men and has also worked alongside and trained the special forces personnel and members of the royal protection squad. For more information contact: Alfred Reid at alfredreid288@eircom.net. It's an event not to be missed!
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Lusk Foróige Club has reopened for the new term and new members are welcome to join the club. The club is for all young people aged 12 and over from the area. They meets on Wednesdays from 7.30 - 9.00pm in Lusk National School Hall and provide a social space for young people to meet with their peers and get involved in a variety of activities. Anyone interested in volunteering to help run the club are also encouraged to come along. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community and to help young people in the area to develop their skills and talents. For further information please contact Bryan Gavin, Foróige Regional Youth Officer on 0868519630.
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Music And Storytelling Returns To Ballyboughal The Fingal Folk club will resume their very popular music sessions after the summer break. They return on Friday night in St Patrick's Hall, Ballyboughal. The Fingal Folk Club was established to promote the talents of songwriters, musicians, singers and story tellers across all age, gender and nationality in the North County, ‘The Morning Dew’ one of the area’s finest ballad and folk song duos will host the sessions and extend an open invitation to musicians and singers to join them in the performances. Performers are invited to contact Ronnie 085-
1743748 or Ted 086-6992440 for more info. A feature spot will include a group, singer, and or songwriter storyteller from the North County area to give a performance of their favourite pieces of work. Performers and groups for the features must book in advance with details. Performances will commence at 8pm and will finish at approx 10pm on the night. Performers are requested to be at the venue for 7.30pm for preparation and tuning. Admission for adults is €5, musicians optional and children free. There will be a complementary mineral bar.
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Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt To Remember George This year, the Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt club have an additional competition to their calendar of events, which will become known as the George McDonnell memorial Cup. The McDonnell family, natives of Skidoo, Ballyboughal have been been members of the Pitch and Putt club for
over 35 years. Ann McDonnell who is a current member wanted to sponsor a tournament in memory of her brother, the late George. Having lived most of their lives in Swords, George was a huge supporter of gaelic football, the Dublin county team and Fingallians GAA club. Ann has specially commis-
sioned a fantastic Cup which will be contested over four games. Starting on Saturday 1st October in Ballyboughal, it will continue on 8th October in Laytown, then on to Trim on 15th October and the final game on 22nd October in Ring Commons Sports Centre. This will be a truly great competition for the members of Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt club to contest and will bring a great sense of community in remembering their friend, George.
Malahide Cricket Club Batting For Charity Malahide Cricket Club have just confirmed the designer line up for the fashion show element of their “Batting for Charity” lunch extravaganza, to be held on 30th September in Cruzzo's restaurant, Malahide Marina. This “fizz, fashion and fun” event is in aid of the Marie Keating Foundation and the cricket club's youth development fund. See the new season ranges up close and personal from top Irish designers, Eilis Boyle,
Pictured here L-R: Suzanne O’Toole and Nicola Ricourt from Beauty Acadamy in Drogheda.
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Fingal Probus Club Seeks Members The Probus Club, is a club specifically designed for retired professional and business people. The club are always keen to have new members join and all you have to do is come along to the meetings on the first or third Wednesday of the month to the Harp Lounge in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords at 11am. The club are very actively involved in
charity work for St Francis Hospice in Raheny and at their last coffee morning raised over €1000. A typical year’s programme involves talks on specialised subjects or matters of current interests and also visits to places of scenic and/or historic interest. The club provides the ideal platform for those who would appreciate and value
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LATHAM (Portmarnock) Kathleen (Kay); beloved wife of the late Christopher, a loving mother to her sons Gerard, Kevin, Tommy, Terry, Frank, Gabriel and Norman, daughters Fionnula and Pauline, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sisters, brother-in-law and Anthony.
Enda McGuinness of Sherlock Park, Skerries 4th Anniversary on 29th September Time may have passed on But the ache is still the same They say that time is a helaler but this i do not believe Untill we meet again then i willl believe Love you always from your loving wife Sheila ~~~~~~~~ Our Father kept a garden, A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream: Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Fathers garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Dad we love you. In my thoughts every day. Miss you loads. Stephen and Deirdre, Wendy & Shaun ~~~~~~~~ The memories of you dad are still as vivid as ever You’re singing, banter and laughter Dad the pain has eased, As people say it does Because I know you walk with me everyday Loved & Remembered Always Marie & Family ~~~~~~~~ We soldiered on, The road was long Now that you are gone, I sing our song Now that the time has come All my love Don ~~~~~~~~ Life is tough without you Dad, I miss you everyday, But I know we’ll be together again, When we fly where eagles soar Stephen, Linda and Family ~~~~~~~~ Our years have passed since you went back home Resting in the arms of the father above, We miss you dad and we always will as you look down on us now and protect us still. our hearts were broke when you went away, when we meet again it will be a special day, Love and miss you always Stephanie, Brendan, Paul Alan and Brenda ~~~~~~~~ One of life’s true gentlemen Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so dear. Pascal, Sharon and kids
ADAMS (Raheny) Lucy; beloved wife of the late Pearse and loving mother of Mary, Therese, Anne, Lucy, Ruth, Pearse and the late James, Patrick and Deirdre; sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law Michael, Dave, Mick and Garry, daughter-in-law Karen, her beloved grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, sister-inlaw Kitty, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. HARTIN (Portmarnock) Philomena; beloved wife of PJ, greatly loved mother of Michelle and Gráinne and sister of Eamon; daughter of the late Packie and Peggie; sadly missed by her mother-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law, sistersin-law, cousins, relatives and wide circle of friends.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS 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 39, The Priory, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Signed Pat O Keefe This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am3.30pm, 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 Application for full Planning Permission for alterations to previously approved F09A/0245, alterations to one of the house types to reduce existing two storey 4 bedroom house type to single storey 3 bedroom house with no changes proposed to site layout or ancillaries at Bettyville, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin Signed Daniel Grogan This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am3.30pm, 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 We Mr. & Mrs. Jameson intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission at No. 68 Blackberry Rise Portmarnock Co. Dublin Retention Permission of garage converted to television room and shower room with pitched and hipped roof finish replacing flat roof to front of house and sun room attached to rear of house at ground floor level with pitched and hipped roof finish and sky lights in roof. This 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 St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 1530pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application
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Fingal County Council Starbucks Coffee Company Ireland is applying for permission for the erection of a new awning at Unit 2, The Green, Malahide, 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 for the demolition of existing shed to rear (approx. 2m2) and the construction of a single storey extension to rear (approx. 17m2) with roof terrace at first floor level and all associated site works at 53 Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin for Brian and Arlene Carpenter. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing 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 consequent on the grant of outline planning permission (Reg. Ref. No. F09A/0583) is being sought on site ‘A’ of said permission for the construction of a single storey dwelling house with on-site biocycle waste water treatment unit and percolation area, vehicular entrance, landscaping and all associated site works at Baldwinstown, Garristown, County Dublin for H. Stafford. 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 (County Hall, Main Street Swords) during it’s public opening hours 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday – Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application maybe made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I, Richard Cronin, am applying for Planning Permission for the demolition of an existing domestic garage & utility and for the construction of a new two storey extension with single storey porch entrance all to the side (northfacing) elevation of existing dwelling, with all associated elevational changes and siteworks, all at St. Anthonys, Racecourse Commons, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, during its public opening hours, and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Donal O’Flynn at Blackwood Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a Part M compliant disabled friendly 3 no. bedroom single storey dwelling (including disabled toilet and hallway), waste-water treatment system, vehicular access from Blackwood Lane, landscaping and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or
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purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.3016.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Norma Hogan at the Grange, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a two storey four bedroom dwelling, vehicular entrance, bio-cycle waste-water treatment unit and percolation area, landscaping and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission for new (hard & soft) landscaping works to the front of the existing Community Centre building including 3no. new flagpoles, new trees in planters, new access ramps, new steps and guarding rails, new paving to the existing forecourt area and all associated siteworks at Upper Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: A. McCrudden (Chair.) Rush Community Centre. 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 2-storey dwelling (to replace existing mobile home and former single-storey dwelling) and detached garage and all associated siteworks at The Harbour, Loughshinny, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: Hugo Gill. 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 sought for the modification to previously approved register reference F11B/0109 to include for terrace area over ground floor extension to rear with new handrails and access door to replace dormer window at first floor level, all to the rear at Inch Townland, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. For MR & MRS C. HAND. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation 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.
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Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought for new illuminated signage erected on the Northern & Southern facades of the existing structure at Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin by Organon Ireland Ltd. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation 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 Application Adverts are
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