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Rush Community Outraged By “Mindless” Robberies The consequences of the closing down of Rush Garda Station have By Jennifer McShane now been realised. In the past week, a series of robberies and a fire took place in St. Maur’s Church, causing some damage and resulting in community. Speaking to the County Leader, Chairperson of Rush its closure. This has caused outrage in the local community. Many resi- Senior Citizens, Kathleen O’Brien said the incident involving the dents in Rush now feel that, without the presence of a Garda Station, robberies and fire at the church was very hard on everyone, but that the town is wide open and that a ‘green light’ has been given to this the elderly were really feeling the after effects of it. “We are just kind of criminal activity. Many also believe that this pattern of destruc- devastated that this has happened,” she said. “Just recently the whole issue of the Senior Alert Scheme cuts (which were subsetion will spread out to other areas where similar cutbacks quently reversed), was very worrying and this is another have been made. blow to the local community. I have been inundated with Local business woman, Mairead Sweetman spoke to the requests from senior citizens now wanting the alarm County Leader about the impact this has had on the local system in place, because they don’t know what to do community. She couldn’t stress enough how important next.” Kathleen echoed Mairead’s sentiments on the the role of the Garda Station was to the town and the local matter, saying that the absence of the Garda Station people. “This whole incident is a new low. The Garda played a major part in the robberies. “If the Garda Station building alone is a physiological and physical deterrent to had remained in place, incidents of robberies and vandals. Without one, we’re sending the wrong signal out vandalism would be less likely to occur. Is it any wonder to the robbers.” Resident Betty Kerrigan also spoke of events such as this can so easily happen when we have no another woman who was recently robbed in Kenure and Pictured is Rush Parish Garda policing the area? ” who is afraid to venture outside her home since the Priest, Fr Kieran Coghlan Local Parish Priest, Fr. Kieran Coghlan said that the impact attack. “It is absolutely disgraceful. The residents are sick of the church closure was felt by everyone: “We’re all deeply upset that with worry that this will happen again, and it’s just not right.” These incidents have particularly affected the elderly members of the this wanton, mindless destruction has occurred at our church.”

Book of Condolence Opened At Swords Garda Station By Patrick Finnegan

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A Book of Condolence has been opened at Swords Garda Station as a mark of respect for Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was brutally murdered last Friday evening. This callous murder has been widely condemned by all and is regarded as a new low in criminal activity. Garda Donohoe was shot dead by a gang as they robbed the Lordship Credit Union outside Dundalk. The gang stole €4,000 in cash before escaping from the scene. Garda Donohoe’s brother, Colm is also a Garda and is stationed In Swords. President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Moore, who signed the Book of Condolence at Swords Garda Station, spoke of the revulsion that the murder has caused. She told the County Leader, “On behalf of the business community of Fingal, I would like to express

our heartfelt sorrow at the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. A brave man doing his job. Families don’t expect that their loved ones not to return home after a day’s work. It’s truly shocking,” she said. Meanwhile, further President of Fingal Dublin criminal activity Chamber, Siobhan Moore is visited the North pictured signing the Book of County over the Condolence. weekend, when two raiders made off with money and cigarettes on Sunday evening last, when they held up Carey’s Foodstore in Portmarnock. One of the raiders used a firearm to threaten the teenage son of the owner, who was behind the counter at the time. The raiders made their escape and gardai at Malahide are investigating the robbery. Thankfully, no shots were fired and nobody was injured in the raid.

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Local councillor Ken Farrell (Lab), said he was also appalled by the desecration of the church. “Unfortunately, these horrendous acts tell us a great deal about today’s society. To vandalise such a sacred building shows an utter lack of respect and it is just appalling,” he said. “The Garda Station was a deterrent to potential vandals which is no longer there, and now the community is suffering as a result of this being taken away.” Kathleen O’Brien finishes off by saying that the one thing that is certain is that something must be done to prevent this happening again in the future: “We need some sort of alternate system in place, now that our Garda Station has been closed down. Locals can’t be going around worrying about what might happen, something must be done,” she concluded.

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An Evenful Day At The Gym With their wedding day only a few weeks away, it was time for Warren and Chris to start getting into shape for the big day. They had a regime of going out for a run twice or three times a week to keep in shape, but they needed something extra to ensure they looked their best on the big day. With this in mind, the happy pair took them-

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selves off to the gym at Swords Fitness in Seatown Business Campus. “This will be the icing on the cake”, they thought, little knowing the threat to their relationship that lay ahead. After getting into suitable gym attire, they decided to hit the treadmill and bike circuit. It was then on to the weights to tone up those all important muscles. Warren took to the weights like a duck to water, and he took particular delight in showing off his impressive pecks to Chris. However, Chris was distracted by the presence of hunky gym instructor, Brian, who seemed to be paying a lot of attention to her. It was clear that smooth Brian is the kind of guy that is well used to dealing with beautiful women, and as Chris

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Gardaí from the Balbriggan District, who will take on a team of local Balbriggan legends. Gardaí based in the Balbriggan District from the uniformed, detective, drugs and community policing units, will play a team of representatives from local business, teachers, sports and community groups from Balbriggan town.

Angling Club AGM Gormanston and District Anglers club AGM will be held at 9 pm on Tuesday, 5th February in the Heritage Centre in Balrothery Village. All members are invited. Stephen Keely was the winner of their first competition on the Wavin Lake for 2013. The next competition for members in the winter league is on 3rd February on the Wavin Lake.

All proceeds from the match and players’ sponsorship will go to the Tania McCabe Foundation. Adam, the surviving twin spent three months in the care of the Special Care Baby Unit in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda and at Holles Street Maternity Hospital in Dublin. The funds raised will go towards buying equipment for these units as a “Thank You” for helping Adam and other premature babies. With the money

donated to date, the McCabe family recently purchased two Giraffe OmniBed incubators and presented one to both or Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Unit 8 Holles St Maternity Hospital. The community are all invited on the day to support all players in the match. Donations can be made throughout the match or individual players can be sponsored. This event is for a wonderful cause, so please come and show your support on the day.

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The Ballyboughal Church Choir rehearse every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal and they are looking for new members to join. The choir sings at the Sunday vigil mass, which is held on Saturdays at 7pm. Additional singers, both ladies and gents are encouraged to come along and can contact Ronnie 085-1743748 for more details.

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Outrage Over Proposed Skerries Taxi Rank

discarding beer cans and cigarette butts here, as well as using it as a urinal.” Eithne said that the local undertaker has also lodged a complaint, as he will have great difficulty in parking hearses and funeral The proposal to locate a taxi By Patrick Finnegan cars adjacent to the Church. rank opposite St Patrick’s Church on Strand Street in cause considerable inconve- Local councillor, Tom O’Leary Skerries is causing outrage nience for them.” continued (FG) was also very vocal in his objection to the siting of the among residents of the imme- Eithne. taxi rank here. He said, diate area. “There is considerable Already a total of 283 concern in Skerries about letters of objection have the proposed location of been sent to the Council this taxi stand. There is a and the hope is that these need for such a facility in submissions will be taken Skerries, but this location into account. Local resident does not seem to have and Church representative, public support in Skerries. Eithne Larkin spoke to the I await with interest the County Leader about the submissions from the problems that a taxi rank, public. From my enquiries with space for four taxis so far, the proposed locaacross from the Church will tion is getting a negative pose. “Residents in the reaction, which as a local immediate local area are up Skerries councillor, I will in arms about this plan. take into account when this We’re afraid of the added anti-social behaviour and Councillor Tom O'Leary is pictured with Strand matter comes before an area committee of Fingal noise that a taxi rank will Street, Skerries resident, Eithne Larkin. County Council. There will attract late at night. We have enough disturbances Another problem relates to be a vote by Councillors on without this,” she said. the proximity of the Church to this proposal. “Elderly people, who rely on the taxi rank. “In rainy Representations can be made this area for parking close to weather, the Church porch is on the proposal up until 2013 to the Church, will now have to the only shelter available, 12th February find other spaces, which will which will attract people mary.egan@fingalcoco.ie

Church Selling Pews To Raise Funds A unique opportunity to purchase some very unusual furniture has come up in Malahide with the local church selling off its pews. St. Sylvester’s Church is selling its pews to raise money for the church’s redevelopment project. The pews are pine and original pews from St. Sylvester’s Church in Malahide. There are 25,

171 inch-long pews available for €170 each, while the nine, 147 inch-long pews are €130 a piece. Also, there are three pews measuring 159 inches-long available at €150 each, along with one kneeler at just €50. The church however is open to all reasonable offers and all proceeds made will go towards the redevelopment project. If you’re interested, please contact the parish office for more information or to purchase a pew. Remember, it’s all for a good cause!

Parkinson’s Group In Portmarnock Within the past few months this group has established itself as a useful forum to help those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and their carers and families. It is open to anyone in the wider area who are in any way affected by this condition. The Autumn season has commenced and meetings take place on Mondays at 8.00pm in Naomh Mearnóg Clubhouse. The main topics will be to outline the calendar for the following months. If interested, please contact Jim at 086 244 7005 for further information.

Sponsor Found For Balbriggan FC Earlier this month we reported that Balbriggan FC were looking for a sponsor for their U10’s football team. The team needed a new set of jerseys and some footballs. We are

glad to report that they have now found a sponser. Cuddles Petstore have come on board as the new sponsor for the team. Niall Sheridan coach of the Under 10’s team visited Jim from the petstore recently to show him the teams new jerseys and present him with one of the kits. Well done to all involved!

Adult Scrabble Club In Rush The Adult Scrabble club has come back after its holiday break. The club meet every second Tuesday and the next meet up is Tuesday, Feburary 1st at 7pm in Rush Library. All welcome!

Snippet Come Diving At ALSAA

Pictured prior to participating in the Operation Transformation Walk at Newbridge House, Donabate on Saturday, 19th January last are County Mayor Cian O'Callaghan, Councillor Tom Kelleher, contestant Gavin Walker, presenter Kathryn Thomas(RTE Operation Transformation) and Councillor Darragh Butler.

Aer Lingus Divers, who are based in ALSAA Dublin Airport are having an Open Night on Thursday 31st January. Anyone who would like to try a dive or snorkel are welcome to come along. They are a diving and snorkel club and dive or snorkel in Dublin and along the west coast. New members are welcome to come along and see what they do and give it a go.

Rush Students Open Own Bank

The school ran other promotional days in an attempt to persuade students to join AIB through the school, such as a pizza day and numerous raffles with sweets and other confectionery as prizes. Colm Cooper agreed to come along to the school to have a football training session for those who availed of the Internet Banking service provided by AIB through the school. Firstly, he went through the students’ business plan, which is to be presented to judges at the

On Thursday, 24th of January last, students from St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush launched their own School Bank. This is a programme run by AIB for Transition Year students throughout the country, where students are handed the responsibility of setting up a bank within their school. The launch was attended by Kerry footballer Colm “Gooch” Cooper, who is a Youth Ambassador with AIB. Students within the school can now set up accounts with AIB and lodge money within the school. The bank is run by six Transition Year Pictured at the launch of the Build a Bank project at St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush students, and each has are, Alan Penrose, Richard McDyer, AIB Youth Ambassador Colm Cooper, Shane Daly, a different role, Sean Kelly, Caoimhe Leonard and Luke Hosford. including, Bank Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales and Dublin finals. He then proceeded with the Marketing Executive, two Tellers, and an Auditor. training session with the students who signed This is the first year that this programme is up for the Internet Banking. running in St. Joseph’s, and they are taking part Cooper told the County Leader, “This initiative in the Dublin finals on the 6th of March, where for Transition Year students gives students an schools compete for prizes, including €250 for opportunity to understand the operation of daily banking and key money management skills.” their school and €150 each.

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disappointment with this and said that both the Council and town residents would have to work together to see the bottle bank improved. Speaking to the County Leader about the issue, Cllr. Butler said that there was some positive news on the Local Councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), horizon, in that progress was being has called on the County Council to made regarding the bottle bank. clean up the area around River Valley “The issue was that the bottle banks Bottle Bank and repair the damaged, at River Valley are on part of a uneven ground around the bank, private car park owned by the which can be particularly hazardous Swords Scout Den,” he said. “So in wet weather due to meetings would have the deep pot holes. had to take place before The current state of the any action was taken. bottle bank has been Just recently, this brought to the Council’s meeting did take place attention numerous between the scout times. Local community group and the local activist, Joe Newman was authority, and residents also in contact with the will be relived to know County Leader recently, plans have been made pointing out the state to move the bottle bank the area was in. Joe closer to the car park Newman had also been Cllr. Darragh Butler and away from the in touch with the Council damaged ground.” regarding the matter and was “The Council have said they will delighted to see the issue being empty any overflowing bins within taken one step further with the help 24 hours, but I would also urge of Cllr Butler. those who use the bank to be particThe bottle bank was regarded as one ularly careful and not leave any of the major blackspots for Swords in rubbish behind which may add to a this years Irish Business Against build up.” “It’s great to see some Litter (IBAL) survey, and cited as one real progress being made on this of the reasons that there was a drop issue and we’re hoping to get the in points. Chairman of Swords Tidy bottle bank moved in the next Towns, Des Becton expressed his number of weeks,” Butler concluded.

Skerries Artists Join Progress Made On River Valley Easter Egg Hunt Black Spot

Pictured here is artist Karen Wilson from Skerries.

Pictured here is Skerries artist Paul D’Arcy.

Meals On Wheels Drivers Needed Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to deliver meals in the Swords area around mid-day. This is a particuraly valuble service during this cold time of year. It would take up no more than an hour of your time and can be done on a fortnightly basis. All help is greatly appreciated. Please call Joan on: 0876963813 for more information, if you can help with this invaluable service to the community.

February and March this year will see the North County, and indeed the rest of Ireland, become a collective host for an Easter Adventure, with the biggest and most interactive Egg Hunt ever. Beginning on Tuesday, February 12th for 40 days and 40 nights at Easter, a collection of 100 exquisitely painted fiberglass egg sculptures will be located around our streets to form the egg hunt. After the hunt, each of the egg sculptures will be auctioned off, with all the funds going to the Jack & Jill Foundation. Two local artists from Skerries are doing their bit to help as they have each been asked to design an egg for the hunt. Artist, Karen Wilson lives in Skerries with her husband and two children, and was asked to design an egg when she was approached after one of her many exhibitions. She painted a series of beautiful flowers against a coloured backdrop for her egg design and told the County Leader how she got on. “I was a bit worried about whether my idea would transfer to the egg

By Jennifer McShane okay, as the egg shape had its challenges,” she said. I am pleased with the finished egg and I like the way the colours and textures worked together and made sure to include a bit of gold and blue to try to give it the ‘faberge’ look.” Local artist, Paul D’Arcy was also chosen to paint an egg. “My composition is called ‘The Celestial Waltz’ and consists of actor Brendan Gleeson (who posed for me) observing a baby floating simultaneously in space and water. A famous photo taken by the Hubble space craft in 1995 titled ‘pillars of creation’ is the setting to the painting,” he told the County Leader. Those taking part in the egg hunt will be given a book containing pictures of the eggs, as well as clues and maps to find them. After discovering 20 egg numbers they can enter for a grand prize. These include diamond pendant earrings and a chocolate factory visit for kids with lots of chocolate goodies.

Sixty Two Temporary Jobs For Balbriggan Local deputy, Brendan Ryan (Lab) has commended the work of the Local Employment Services from the Department of Social Protection in recruiting 62 local people from the live register for temporary work in the Balbriggan Passport Office. Last December, the Employment Services Employment Engagement Officer in Balbriggan secured agreement from Department of Foreign Affairs for Employment Services to undertake a large recruitment campaign for temporary staff for

the passport office. The entire Employment Services Team in the office in LinnComm House in Balbriggan then assisted with the campaign, including with enquiry, assessment and interview referral processes. Ultimately, this led to 62 local people gaining employment for a minimum of five months. Ryan told the County Leader, “This highlights the potential for successful local linkages between unemployed people, their local employment agencies and employers to create and fill

jobs, locally. This highlights to local employers the value in using local employment services to fill these jobs. I hope delete employers take notice of this success and will engage more extensively with local employment organisations to fill Brendan Ryan TD any vacancies. This announcement bodes well for the future and future job prospects in North County Dublin.”

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YOURVIEW With reporter Celine Quinn

This week at the County Leader, we’re feeling very positive about our Emerald Isle at the beginning of 2013. As many of our North County residents have family and friends living overseas, relatives who are part of a large number of the scattered Irish diaspora across the globe, I was interested to find out:

you think ‘The Gathering’ is a Q: “Do good idea?”

Rush Scout Den To Get Surveillance System By Jennifer McShane

Celine Quinn

Alan Kane, Swords “No. It’s a waste of money. It’s a scam, it’s just the government trying to get money into the country from emigrants. People come back when they want to, they don’t need the Government to tell us to come home this year.”

Mark Crowley, Rush “I don’t know really. I suppose it is. Anything to get people back to try and spend their money and get the economy going, it has to be good. I don’t think it will result in a big boost for tourism. I mean, there’s a recession everywhere, people don’t have the money. If they do come, they won’t spend a lot. No, I’m not organising an event myself at the moment, sure every Friday night with your friends is a gathering!”

Denise Cahill, Swords “Yes. It encourages people to come home who haven’t been in a few years. I have a sister in New York, I think she’s due home in June. We might organise a ‘gathering’ event ourselves! I think it will boost tourism and the economy, there’s been so much advertising behind it. It’s a desperate measure to get people to come home, but in a positive way! Bring your own home and let them see what’s here, and people might think about coming home for good.”

Shauna O’Farrell, Donabate “I don’t think it will work, because no one has money to come back, that’s why they left, to get jobs elsewhere. I think people who live in America and have an Irish Granny or whatever, who always wanted to visit Ireland should come. But I think the people who were born here and lived here all their lives, but moved away for a job, shouldn’t come back to spend their money here.”

Margaret Duffy, Malahide “Yes definitely. I’m hoping to organise events this year, I have a son in Canada and a nephew in New Zealand, one due to come home in July and the other in December. So we’ll be having some big shin-digs!”

Ceppi Ennis, Swords “They government have to come up with some ideas to make money. It’s a bit exploitative, but sure then again we are the land of hundred thousand welcomes and we’ve always been promoting ourselves. It’s just another way of doing it. I don’t see anything wrong with saying, ‘we’re open for business, come on in!’. As long there’s something on here when people do come, and they don’t get ripped off by prices, and they’re not eating horsey-burgers!”

Local Councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab), has once again brought the issue of Rush Scout Den up with the Local Authority. Back in November, Cllr Farrell and members of the Scout Group told the County Council that anti-social behaviour around the area had increased and that the den was frequently subjected to attacks from vandals. The issue has been an ongoing problem since then and just last week, a Cllr. Ken Farrell meeting took place between Farrell, Rush Scout Group and a member of the County Council to discuss what steps could be taken to protect the building, which is one of the only buildings in Kenure

Demense still standing. Farrell got in touch with the County Leader to tell us how things were progressing: “The meeting went very well,” he said. “Firstly, we did reach an agreement about the fencing. While I had originally thought that this might be the best protective measure, it was thought by all parties that the fencing might in fact encourage more anti-social behaviour, rather then prevent it, so instead it was decided that we will use a surveillance system. This system will be way out of reach and will ensure that we can keep an eye on the den and hopefully keep the vandals well away from it.” “We’re hoping that all these steps taken will help to resolve the issue,” he continued. “It really is a sad reflection on our local society that we should have to take these measures in the first place, but the Scout Den is a valuable amenity in Rush, and we want to protect it, so that it can continue to be used by its members and indeed, the rest of the community.” Farrell also said that all parties were also in talks with the local Tidy Towns group, who requested that new lighting be put at the entrance to Kenure. Farrell says that this too will help with the problem. “We’re making great progress with the issue and hopefully, we should be able to get things started in the coming weeks,” he concluded.

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Michael May, Swords “It’s a great idea to get everyone together. It should have been done years ago. I watched a programme about it there the other night. No I’ve no event planned, I’ve only one family member over in England, John, but sure he might come back!”

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Welcome For Road Projects Funding There has been a warm welcome for the news that funding of over €5.5 million from the National Road Authority to projects in the North County will reduce traffic congestion and increase safety for drivers in the region. Local deputy, Alan Alan Farrell TD Farrell (FG) told the County Leader, “The National Roads Authority have allocated €5 million toward the widening of the of the road between Drynam and Lissenhall. This project will reduce traffic congestion, particularly at peak hours, meaning reduced commuter times between this part of Swords and the city centre. Facilities for cyclists and pedestrians will also be improved.” “A further €600,000 has been allocated toward various projects, including a design phase for further schemes and maintenance projects that will ensure the safety of our roads.” he said. Farrell was keenly aware of the advantages that

will accrue to motorists, who use this busy road. “This allocation will greatly improve driving conditions in Swords/Malahide by increasing capacity for the growing number of commuters that travel on this road to and from work each day.” Meanwhile, Brendan Ryan (Lab), has also welcomed the allocation of a further €5,071,965 to Fingal County Council by the Department of Transport. He said, “This is good news for the North County and comes on the back of the announcement this week of €5 million to widen the M1 from Drynam to Lissenhall in Swords, a noted bottleneck for thousands of North County commuters. The local and regional funding is of specific benefit to the rural parts of North County Dublin, with €750,000 allocated for improvements on the Naul Road and €50,000 allocated for work on the Gerrardstown Bridge on the Naul to Ballyboughal Road. Of this funding, €3,272,186 is allocated for unspecified other improvements and safety measures. In Brendan Ryan TD addition, low cost safety improvements will take place at the Martello Tower in Malahide, Loughshinny Cross Roads, Whitestown Road - Healy’s Lane junction in Rush among other areas.”

Join Balrothery Twinning Association The Balrothery Twinning Association is appealing for new members to join and experience the culture, cuisine and music of France. Balrothery is twinned with Landéan in the Breton region of France and the friendship between the two towns has

grown year on year since the link was first established in 1995. In those 17 years there has been all kinds of cultural exchanges between the two towns to the benefit of both and it is hoped that the strong bonds established between Balrothery and Landean

will continue far into the future. All that depends on the great work of the twinning committee and this is your opportunity to join in. Another committee AGM is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks. New members are always welcome so why not go along and find out what it is all about and take the opportunity to immerse yourself in French culture and make some new international friends.

Skerries RNLI Group Continues To Save Lives Figures just released from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) tell us, that once again, the organisation on a local and national level, continues to excel as they saved the lives of over 1,000 people last year alone. According to the figures, RNLI boats were launched 939 times last year bringing 1,041 people to safety. Locally, the Skerries RNLI boats were launched 17 times this year (as opposed to 28 times the year before), and a total of 17 lives were saved, which is up two from last year’s numbers. The local group is made up of many volunteers who fundraise, train and work tirelessly everyday to help those who get into distress at sea. Speaking to the County Leader about the Skerries numbers, PRO Niamh Stephenson, said that figures vary every year, but one thing that is very prominent from the figures is that there is a constant need for the service: “You can never really tell which way

Skerries Chess Club For Community Games Skerries Chess Club have taken on the task of organising a team to play in the chess section of the Community Games. This is open to all members, as well as juniors, and anyone interested in playing and getting involved, should contact the club’s junior officer, Enda Joyce at: 086160050. As usual, all members are also required to attend the club nights in Joe May’s every Tuesday at 7pm.

Pictured here are members of the Skerries RNLI crew in action.

the figures are going to go each year,” she said. “What we do see is that there is always a constant need for the RNLI to be there.” She goes on to say that the RNLI boats can be

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into difficulties, this could be a reason for a boat launch. But other factors such as the weather conditions, engine failure or even persons who run into problems ashore can mean that a boat is called.” Niamh urges the local community to never be embarrassed about calling the RNLI, even if its just for a minor issue: “We’re here to help in whatever way we can so please call anytime you feel you need help,” she continued. “Conditions can change very quickly and we never mind launching. The main thing is to make sure people are safe.”

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Malahide Yacht Club Host Dinner For Howth RNLI Over 60 members of Malahide Yacht Club, including Commodore Bob Sugrue, gathered on Friday evening last for a fundraising dinner in aid of Howth RNLI. The event turned out to be a great success and guests feasted on Caesar salad or Carrot and Coriander soup to start with and Atlantic salmon or sirloin of beef for the main course. Those with a sweet-tooth had pear and almond tart or pistachio and strawberry bakewell to tempt their taste-buds for dessert. Sally-Ann Luykx of Lennox Bistro catered for the event. Malahide Yacht Club members are keen supporters of the RNLI, many of them devote much of their time and

Commodore of Malahide Yacht Club, Bob Sugrue is pictured with his wife, Marinda at the dinner in aid of Howth RNLI.

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Nineteen Lives Saved At Dublin Airport

North County Living by Patrick Finnegan

In the decade since defibrillation was introduced at Dublin Airport, the Dublin Airport Police and Fire Service have saved the lives of 19 people, who were suffering cardiac arrest at the Airport. One such person is 85 year old, Jack Healy, who was only too happy to return to the Airport to say thank you to the crew involved in his incident. Last year, Mr Healy suffered a severe cardiac arrest outside Terminal 2. Within two minutes, members of the Airport Police / Fire Service were on the scene to attend to him. The team quickly assessed that Mr Healy had no pulse and administered the AED (automatic external defibrillation), resuscitating him. The Airport Fire Service ambulance then transported him to Beaumont Hospital where he spent six weeks recovering from the event. Mr Healy, who is now thankfully back to full health, was accompanied by his family to the Airport Fire

Come Fly With Me Community Affairs Manager at Dublin Airport Authority (DAA), Maura Cassidy is celebrating 35 years working for the company. She reached this landmark on 16th January last and has enjoyed every minute of her time at the airport. She told the County Leader about how it all came about. “I come from south County Galway, near Gort and, as children, we would travel to Shannon Airport for the day. It was a real treat for us and it was here that I developed a fascination for airports.” It comes as no surprise to find out that her first job was at Shannon Airport in 1978. She worked there for five years and then transferred to Dublin Airport in 1983, the same year that she married her husband, Barney. At that time, the Dublin Airport Authority was known as Aer Rianta and she quickly settled into her new position at the airport. These days, Maura is responsible for the interaction between the local communities and Dublin Airport. “As Community Affairs Manager, I deal with all of the surrounding communities in Swords, Portmarnock, Malahide, St Margaret’s and Santry. These are the areas most impacted by the airport. They’re located on flight paths and have problems associated with noise and traffic trying to access the airport.” The DAA are very hands-on when dealing with local problems and they could not have chosen a better ambassador than genial Maura to represent them. “I deal with Residents’ Associations and listen to their concerns. We do a lot with the local schools and with businesses through the local Fingal Dublin Chamber. We also work very closely with St Margaret’s Parish Council and we recently had their Parish Hall painted. This helps our relationships within the area, and we’ve got to know these people personally over the past 10 years. They feel free to lift the phone at any time to let us know of any problems that arise. It’s a really good relationship to have,” she said. Maura also spoke of the significant local sponsorship programme, which the DAA is engaged in. “We sponsor local GAA clubs in the area, including Naomh Mearnóg in Portmarnock, St Margaret’s, St Sylvester's, Fingallians and the juvenile section of St Finian’s. Our sponsorship programme is very geared towards youth, and we find that, through the clubs, that we can reach large numbers of youths in the area. We want them to realise that this is their airport, for their

use. They’re our future customers and our future staff,” she said. The company’s sponsorship doesn’t just apply to sport. From day one, they’ve been the main sponsor of Swords and Malahide Young Musician of the Year. The company has an extensive programme with local schools, including the junior achievement, which is a dedicated programme designed by Junior Achievement Ireland. “We’re twinned with St Finian’s Community College in Swords through ‘Business in the Community Ireland’ This involves working with 5th years over a two year period and includes a CV workshop and a day in the life of a staff member. I manage that entire programme,” said an enthusiastic Maura. It is hard to believe that such a busy person as Maura could have any time for outside activities or interests. Nothing could be further from the truth. This energetic lady, who is domiciled in Clonsilla, is a past President of Blanchardstown Chamber. She is also a member of the governing body of the Institute of Technology in Blanchardstown. This involves meeting people at all levels about various activities at the airport and informing them about upcoming projects. I have also just been elected as treasurer of Fingal Dublin Chamber,” she said. Her hobbies and interests outside of work also include being active. “I have four children, with not a lot of spare time. I love to cook and our house is almost always full. We have a sort of ‘Open House’ policy. I love the outdoors and I’m a keen walker and we like to go camping, mainly to pursue our interest in walking. We try to travel as much as possible and like to keep off the beaten track, where possible. We hope to visit Sark, one of the Channel Islands this year. They have no cars there and that suits us just fine,” said an energetic Maura. She and her husband Barney, along with two others, are in the process of visiting the islands off Ireland. “We started this project about eight years ago and we’re now working our way around the coast and we hope to visit all of the islands around Ireland,” she said. This year is a very special one for Maura, as she celebrates 30 years of marriage to Barney. Last year, they spent a camping holiday in Slovenia and they were enthralled by the beauty of the place. For the moment though, Maura will continue to be the friendly face of DAA and continue the great work she started 35 years ago.

“Our sponsorship programme is very geared towards youth. We want them to realise that this is their airport, for their use. They’re our future customers and our future staff”

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Pictured here is Keith Pedreschi, a member of the Dublin Airport Police and Fire Service who, along with other members of his team, assisted 85 year old passenger Jack Healy when he suffered a severe cardiac arrest outside Terminal 2 last year.

Brown, and I received a call that a passenger had collapsed in Terminal 2. We immediately examined the man, administered CPR and ultimately used AED, which succeeded in getting a pulse. The Airport Fire Service ambulance then transported him to Beaumont Hospital.” One week later, a woman collapsed in the baggage hall of Terminal 2. Airport Police officer, Trevor Giltrap and Stephen Morris attended to the lady, who also required Pictured is Jack Healy, with the members of the Airport Police and Fire Service crew who defibrillation before being saved his life, Tony Shannon, Keith Pedreschi, Ciaran Curran and Bart Cunningham. transported to hospital. Missing from the photo is Dave Renehan, who also attended to Mr Healy. Dublin Airport has been designated a Heartsafe Station to make a presentation to the crew, who were Airport by the Irish Heart Foundation. This accolade involved in his rescue. The family expressed their was conferred to members of the Dublin Airport gratitude to the crew for saving their father’s life. Police and Fire service (APFS) some years back in Last year, three lives were saved through the use of recognition of their success rate in saving victims of defibrillation at Dublin Airport. Brendan Lavin, cardiac arrest at the Airport, with the use of Public Airport Police Fire Officer said, “My colleague, Ken Access Defibrillation.

Swords Kick Starts Mental Health Awareness Swords was chosen as the venue for a very special one-day festival held recently to highlight the issue of youth mental health. Swords Youth Services and the Fingal Film Festival organisation hosted the event at Fingal Community College and the aim was not only to raise awareness of the

issue but also to raise cash to support weekend counselling services for young people in the North County area. “When we talk to young people about the issues that are most important to them, the first and foremost of concern is mental health issues,’ said Ger Robertson from

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a great starting point, to build on this into the future,” she added. The Youth Mental Awareness Festival sparked huge interest within a number of local organisations, communities and individuals all of which feel passionately about aiming to reach that €20,000 goal. With the event headed by Fingal Film Festival (who will be officially launching their own festival in May this year), it was decided that through both organisations’ networks, it would be possible to kick-start an annual Festival of animation & Film Screenings , Live bands and kid’s entertainment. This event was a huge success and raised much needed funds for a regular Mental Health Counselling service that is desperately needed here in the North County. Another local group, Jigsaw North Fingal are also actively promoting the issue and are holding free evening information sessions at 7.15pm on Wednesday, 30th January in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords and Thursday, 31st January at 7.15pm in the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan.

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Free Parenting Course Fingal Leader Partnership are running a free parenting plus course for parents of children up to the age of seven. The Parent Plus Early Years Programme is a seven

Donabate School Takes Part In Fit Factor Competition Scoil Phadraic Cailíní in Donabate, is celebrating after being chosen as a regional winner of the Fit Factor contest, a fun competition designed to promote healthy eating and physical activity, developed in conjunction with the Irish Heart Foundation. The school now joins four other primary schools from across Ireland to go head to head and compete for the top prize of €5,000 worth of sports equipment

vouchers and the honour of being crowned ‘Fit Factor Champions’. Fantastic runners up prizes are also at stake with 2nd place receiving €3,000; and 3rd place €2,000 worth of sports equipment vouchers. Over 20,000 3rd and 4th class pupils took part which was designed to help teach aspects of the SPHE curriculum in a fun and enjoyable manner. Already Scoil Phadraic Cailíní has won a bonus of €500 worth of sports equipment vouchers and €500 worth of vouchers just by being chosen as a regional winner. Ms. Corrigan at Scoil Phadraic Cailíní spoke to the County Leader about the

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project:: “The 3rd class girls put an amazing amount of effort into this creative project and engaged in many different activities. I think the activity the girls enjoyed most was taking over the PE lessons and becoming the teacher! We would love to win the sports equipment for our school. We need online votes so please support us by logging on, viewing our project and voting for Scoil Phadraic Cailíní.” All you have to do to help is log onto www.fitfactor.ie to register your vote. Voting finishes on Friday 22nd February at 5pm. The school greatly appreciates your support.

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Temporary Closure Of Malahide Church

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For the next 11 weeks, St. Sylvester’s Church in Malahide, will be closed from Monday to Saturday for to allow for refurbishment. The Church will be open for the usual Masses on Sundays during this time. The Church will also be open for Baptisms on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

A group of ten trainee pilots from Air Libya have graduated from their flight simulation training in the North County. Simtech Aviation, which runs the Aviation Centre of Excellence near Dublin Airport at St. Margaret’s, won the contract with the Middle Eastern airline to deliver Jet Orientation Course (JOC) training to the group of aspiring pilots. Under the guidance of Captain John Flanagan, the group of trainee pilots received their training certifi-

Senator Darragh O'Brien and Sé Pardy from Simtech Aviation are pictured with students and officials from Air Libya at their graduation ceremony in St. Margaret's recently.

North County Groups Get ‘Gathering’ Funding Local community groups from around the North County have been selected by the Gathering project to receive support from the IPB Gathering Ireland Fund. The first major event to get funding was the popular 2013 Fingal Film Festival, which will take place from May 8th to 10th. Following this, a host of other local community organisations and groups also received funding including: St. Sylvester’s Infant School in Malahide, Malahide & District Pipe Band, Rush Community Council, Garristown Community Council, Balbriggan

Chamber of Commerce and the Balbriggan Maritime Committee, Fingal 10k Road race and more. Several sporting events in the North County are also being supported, including the Skerries Rás on May 26th, the Skerries Triathlon on June 23rd, and an international cricket match in Malahide in September. The two events selected by IPB Insurance to be ‘flagship’ Gathering festivals for the North County are: the St Patrick’s Day Festival in Swords; The Summer Solstice Session in the Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre in Naul in June. TD and Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar commented, saying: “It’s great to see so many community Gatherings being organised around the North County. It promises to be a great year in local communities for the Gathering. I want to wish each of these Gatherings every success.”

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SEARS, Stephen (Steve) (Portmarnock and late of Taunton, Somerset) - Jan 22, 2013 (peacefully), at his home; deeply regretted by his beloved wife Una, daughters Caitriona and Caoimhe, granddaughter Clodagh, brother Andrew (Andy), father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, Joan, friends and neighbours. Rest In Peace.

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McGUIRK (nee Owens) (Swords) - Jan, 24, 2013, (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, Barbara; deeply regretted by her loving husband paddy, daughter Anna Maria, sons Patrick and Eoin, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. R.I.P.

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KENNY, (nee Marry) (Pinewood Green Avenue, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) - Jan 20, 2013, (peacefully) at her home, Patricia (Pat), wife of the late Bernard Kenny; deeply regretted by her loving children Angela, Kate, Andrew and Sue, grandchildren, Emma and Noah, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. SEXTON (St. Margaret’s) - Jan 20, 2013, (peacefully), at home Peter; deeply regretted by his loving wife Susan, sons Tony, Hugh, Peter and Olan, daughter Susanne, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, relatives and friends. R.I.P.

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Fingal County Council Philip and Pamela Christie seek planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of a replacement two storey detached dwelling using existing services and entrance onto Church street, Skerries at 34A, Church Street, Skerries, County Dublin in the architectural conservation area of Skerries . 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 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall,Main St. Swords, Co. Dublin. 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 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a single storey extension to the side of existing dwelling @ 6 The Ospreys, Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Billy Mc Nally. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and 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 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Aoife Murphy for a dormer window on south elevation at 25 Holywell Villas, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or

observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, Cormac Bowers, am applying for Planning Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey extension (circa 17.44sq/m), to the rear (south-east facing) elevation and for the construction of a new single storey and 2 storey extension (circa 128.81sq/m), to the front (north-west facing), rear (southeast facing) and side (south-west facing) elevations, including all associated elevational changes and site development works, all to existing dwelling at No.66 St. Marnocks Avenue, Portmarnock, 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 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 Michael Halligan intends to apply for permission to construct a mews dwelling to the rear of 24 Harbour Road, Skerries, Co Dublin. The mews will be single storey to the laneway to the rear and two storeys to the rear garden. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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29.01.2013 Fingal County Council Permission is sought for dormer type dwelling house with new vehicular access form existing agricultural access, Oakstown waste water treatment unit and polishing filter with all site ancillary works, landscaping at westown, Naul County Dublin for S. Guildea.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, County hall, Main Street Swords County 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 We, Andrew and Sandra Byrne intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: adjacent to 26a & 27 Rivervalley Grove, Swords, Co Dublin. The development will consist of 2no. two storey detached three bedroom houses, two new vehicular entrances to Rivervalley Grove, and associated site works. 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 Permission is sought for retention of temporary car park to rere of 83-85 Main Street Swords County Dublin for W.McGrane.The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main street,Swords,County Dublin.A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of 20 Euro the prescribed fee within a period of five weeks,beginning on the date of receipt by the Fingal County Council of the application,and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions,or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new two-storey extension to the rear of

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existing two-storey dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks at 20 Barnwall Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed:- Evin & Selene Conway. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I, Tommy Brady, intend to apply for retention of a development at Balbriggan Road, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development consists of a sunroom to the side of the existing bungalow dwelling, to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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