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Vegetable Growers Slam Council

safety,” said Mark McCann, National Vice Chairman of IFA Field Vegetables and Protected Crops. Both Foley and McCann have reassured local growers that the IFA will demand a full and independent risk and impact assessRush man Matt Foley, National ment for all agriChairman of the IFA Field culture, to be Vegetable and Protected Crops paid for by the he continuing resistance County, any mishap would lead to food short- County Council. They have also said they will By Patrick Finnegan to the proposed new ages in the rest of the country.” The worried support the wishes of their members in any plant in such a highly Super Sewage Plant growers have really genuine fears about any way they possibly can. Foley ended by sensitive area. “With being located in the heart of saying: “This is mishaps that the growth of global Ireland’s Market Garden is the Market could lead them population, the siting of “This is the Market Garden of Ireland, spreading like wildfire Garden of to disaster. They this plant without throughout the North County with the lowest rainfall and most fertile Ireland, with the also expressed considering food secuarea. lowest rainfall their concerns soil. Why on earth build such a super rity would constitute The Irish Farmers Association and most fertile that the many gross negligence.” has now entered the ring and plant here? It makes no sense at all” soil. Why on kilometres of He then delivered a stark is throwing its considerable Support the earth build such pipe laying residents of No warning to those responrth County weight and muscle behind Dublin in their efforts would bring massive disruption and possible a super plant here? It makes no sense at all,” in sto pp sible for this sewage ing the 'Super Sewage local vegetable and protected Plant', go to environmental damage, which, they claim, he concluded. plant when he declared: crop growers. They believe www.facebook.com/nos would need due consideration. ewageplant “Due to the scale of food Please like & share that locating the Super A vital element in the production of vegetathis page with you r friends production in the North Sewage Plant in this region bles is the access to clean, non polluted right up your street presents a real threat to future water, which is paramount for horticultural production in the horticulture production. area. The County Leader met Everything here is irrigated up with some very anxious and and in summertime, all crops angry vegetable growers in require irrigation. Growers are Rush last week, who were very audited by an Bórd Bia and forthright in their views about they must ensure that the the sewage plant. One of the water is of the highest quality. nine proposed sites, Rathartan, If there is any trace of e-coli or which encompasses a total of contamination of water, you 41 hectares is visible less than cannot use the Bórd Bia certifia mile away. cation. “Without this certificaMatt Foley, National Chairman tion, supermarkets will not of the IFA Field Vegetable and take your products and your NOW TAKING Protected Crops, who is a Rush business is finished ; it is for BOOKINGS FOR resident, specialising in consumer safety. The presence are vegetable and protected crops growers from Rush who are all opposed to the growing tomatoes, was in no Pictured building of the proposed new Super Sewage Plant. 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On Saturday, December 10th at 4.30pm, Donabate village will resound to the sound of music and entertainment, when local choir the Lambay Singers will join celebrity guests and local residents to turn on the Christmas lights in Donabate village. This event, now in its fourth year, has been a huge community success in past years, with seasonal entertainment and refreshments for everyone. Last year a huge crowd of local residents braved the sub-zero temperatures to join local celebrity Stephen Rea who flicked the switch and got the festive season in Donabate off to a flying start. The organisers are remaining tight-lipped this year about who the celebrity guest will be, but they promise a real treat for junior book-worms. There will be seasonal refreshments for everyone so why not come along on Saturday December 10th to help kick-start the festive season in Donabate!

Tractor Run Makes Big Difference The Chernobyl Children’s Fund received a cheque for a hugely impressive €3,756 from Barney Greene. The money was raised by the recent Tractor Run, raffles and donations in the Man O’ War and Lusk areas. The money, which was

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Suicide Support Group Launched In Swords

Officer. Swords and the surrounding areas are experiencing a continuous increase in the A new community voluntary By Derry-Ann Morgan numbers bereaved by suicide. In service set up by various local agencies in response to the suicide, Paul Kelly from Console, response to this growing need for GP Dr Niall Moore and Roisin support, Fingal Leader Partnership, increasing demand for H.S.E Mental Health support for individuals Promotion and and families bereaved Suicide Prevention by suicide was Officer, Fingal launched in Swords Counselling recently. Service, CYC Youth The Fingal Bereaved Service and local by Suicide Support Gardai came Service (FBSS) was together recently officially launched in and held a number the BASE Resource of meetings Centre on the Brackenstown Road in Pictured here at the recent launch of the Fingal Bereaved by Suicide resulting in the Swords recently by Support Service in the B.A.S.E. Centre, Brackenstown Swords are L- setting up of this support Mayor of Fingal, Cllr R: Nuala Casey, Ellen O'Brien, County Mayor Cllr Gerry McGuire, new service. If you have Gerry McGuire. A Roísin Lowry, Dr Niall Moore G.P.,Jamie Hagan. been bereaved by number of speakers attended the launch including a Lowry, HSE Mental Health suicide contact 086 7347353 for mother who lost her child through Promotion and Suicide Prevention further information and support.

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Inside the issue Charity Fundraiser In Malahide

Mother and daughter Anne and Aoife Mulhair from Malahide proudly presented Joanne Brennan Services Manager of the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland with a cheque for over €5000 in Malahide recently. Full report on page 10 >

CASA Celebrates 30 Years CASA, the Caring and Sharing Association, recently celebrated it's 30th anniversary and is hopeful that they can continue to provide much needed services for many years to come. See details on page 12 >

Swords Man Crowned Mr. World Swords resident, Enda Wright has made history by being crowned Mr World. He is the first Irishman to hold the coveted crown. See story on page 11 >

Rush Cricket Club Celebrates 80 Years By Derry-Ann Morgan Members of the Rush Cricket Club gathered recently to celebrate the club’s 80th Anniversary. Speaking to the County Leader, club member Siobhan McBennett said, “The first mention of cricket in the North County is from the diaries of Margaret Taylor in 1830, when the Taylors of Ardgillan played the Palmers of Rush. The roots of cricket in the area stem from the matches between the big estates - the Talbots in Malahide, Taylors in Ardgillan, Cobbs in Newbridge and Palmers in

The Rush Cricket Club celebrated 80 years recently. Pictured at the celebration in the Rush Cricket Club are Back Row: L-R Eoghan Conway (Ist Team Captain), John Forde, Alan Butterly, Eoin Sheehan (Hon Secretary), Niall Mullen,Matt Sheridan (Past President). Front Row: Anne Forde, Ann Harford (President), Siobhan McBennett and Pic: DM Jimmy Carthy.

Rush. Teams were made up from the families, staff and tenant farmers,” she said.

Hall Of Fame Award For Swords Man By Patrick Finnegan Well known Swords resident, Ed Lee was recently enrolled in the GAA Handball Hall of Fame at their All Stars Award night at Croke Park on 19th November last. Ed is a familiar face around Swords and is best known as the ‘Pest Control Man’ from Fingal Pest Control. He spoke to the County Leader about his lifelong passion for the sport. “I was born in the shadow of Hill 16 and have been playing handball since I was four years of age. I was always playing in the handball alley in Croke Park and would spend hours there. I attended O’Connell School and played for Dublin from under 10, right up to senior. In that time, I won an All Ireland Colleges title and went on to win four Dublin Senior

According to history records, Rush Cricket Club is attributed as being formally founded and registered with

the Leinster Cricket Union in 1931 and was the first Fingal club so registered. They very quickly won their first trophy, the Junior Cup in 1933 under the captaincy of Simon Hoare. Rush were the first local team to win a Leinster Trophy and went on to win the cup in 1937, 38 and 39. The Leinster Women’s cricket Union was founded in 1938 and Rush was one of the founder members. Actress, Marie Keane and Mildred Carrick were players at the time. The club reached many milestones during its 80 years in existence; one is the opening of the new pavilion in September 1980. The club ran on the good nature of a volunteer force that committed to its success. There is no doubt that the success and survival of the Rush Cricket Club is a credit to everyone involved down through the years and up to the present day.

titles, the first at 19 years of age,” he said. He has been that they decided to honour him. “They contacted me living in Swords for the past 30 years. and told me I was to be enrolled in the Handball Hall of He is still playing top class handball at 52 years of age. Fame. It was a great honour to be recognised in this “Five years ago, I bought a lovely home in Leitrim and way. GAA legends, DJ Carey and Peter Canavan decided to join the local handball club, Fenagh, where presented the award to me,” said a chuffed Ed. he imparts his love and knowledge of the game to the local youngsters. I have just won two Senior Singles titles and two Doubles titles and I am due to play in another Senior Singles final in two weeks time against one of my protégés. I think I may have trained him too well, but I’m still confident,” said Ed. The GAA got wind of the fact that Ed was still competing competitively at 52 and doing a great job training the young members along the way, Family Affair. Handball Hall of Fame winner, Swords man Ed Lee is pictured at the recent awards ceremony at Croke Park with his wife Angie, daughter Jessica and son Andrew.

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Live from Teatro alla Scalla December 7th, 2011@5.00pm.. In Mozart’s opera, the eternal myth that is Don Giovanni champions Eros as a driving force for freedom, fighting for his own ideals to the point of defying fate. In keeping with this idea, Robert Carsen’s staging of Don Giovanni pays tribute to La Scala, in his first production specifically for the opera house.

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Swords Solidarity Against Sewage Plant The ever expanding campaign against the proposed ‘Super Sewage Plant’ for the North County continued to gain further momentum recently, with Swords hosting the sixth in a series of meet-

ings at St Colmcille’s GAA club recently. While none of the region’s three Government Ministers were present, an issue which evoked intense debate, the meeting was relatively well

By Kieran Dunne attended by a cross section of politicians, anxious residents and campaign supporters. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Clare Daly and organised by Cllr

Eugene Coppinger (SP), focused on building a co-ordinated response to the nine site proposals across the County with the view to tackling the Council’s hope of ‘pitting the different communities’ against one another. Amongst the issues on the agenda was the site located in Saucerstown, an area within close proximity of Swords. One such resident from Suacerstown, Eddie Fleming, highlighted that he lived approximately 300 metres from the huge parcel of land and feared that the stench and possibility of

a major disaster was incredibly worrying. “It’s the concern that things could go wrong, and that the Council doesn’t manage it properly resulting in some sort of environmental disaster. That would be a primary concern,” he said.

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Tesco opened their newest store in Rush on Monday last, 28th November. The opening ceremony was performed by County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire. Pictured cutting the ribbon is Mayor McGuire with Store manager, James McNamara. See our full report on the opening of the new store in next week's edition.

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New Scrabble Club In Rush Rush has a new Scrabble Club and members met for the first time on Thursday, 8th November last in Rush Library. A total of

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The Rush Chamber of Commerce and Community Council are in full swing organising the Christmas Festival. The weekend kicks off with the Chamber dance and business awards which will take place on Friday 2nd December in St. Maur’s GAA Club. On Saturday 3rd December, Santa will greet the children and turn on the Christmas lights. Sunday will be an action packed day starting with the 10k and 5k fun run at 12.00, all runners are welcome. There will be a Christmas market, Wheel of Fortune and Santa will be in his grotto from 1.00pm. For information please contact Rush Community Centre.

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Pictured at Gillian Gough's 30th birthday party at the Old Schoolhouse, Swords are Lisa Clooney, Gillian Gough and Ger Gough. PK

Pictured at a friends outing at the Old Schoolhouse, Swords are Canice Carroll and Sharon Wade. PK

Pictured at Rodney Faulkner's surprise 50th birthday party at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan are Adam, Kyle, Fiona, Rodney and Jessica Faulkner. PK

Darren Kane, in the centre held his 30th birthday party in the Old Schoolhouse in Swords recently. Pictured with Darren are Gary Stuttard, Andy Adams, Jason Cole and Derek Canavan. PK

Attending the recent Standard Bred Hose Racing Ieland Dinner and Awards night which were held in Kettles Hotel, Rolestown are: Nicola Joyce, Clair Henderson, Mary DM Joyce, Teresa Joyce and Shellie Roche. Christine Keegan on left celebrated her 40th birthday at the Harp Bar, Swords. She is pictured here with Mary Connolly. PK Lorraine Ward and Clare Spellacey held a joint 30th birthday in the Old Boro, Swords recently. Pictured enjoying the party are Karl Joyce, Lorraine Ward, Clare Spellacey and Graham Spellacey. PK

Carl Murphy (3rd from the right), held his 20th birthday bash in the Strand Bar in Rush. Pictured having a ball are Ruth Colmet, Janine Flood, Emma Brady, Nadine Ryan, David Richardson, Sean Mulhall, Carl Murphy, Megan Rothwell and Nicky Kenny. PK

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Swords Lights Up For Christmas Swords Christmas lights will be turned on on at 5 pm. on Thursday 1st December at County Hall. All local townspeople and their children are invited to come along to join in the celebrations when County Mayor Cllr. Gerry McGuire turns on the lights. Following the turning on ceremony there will be a reception in County Hall with light refreshments. Swords Le Chéile is calling on local restaurants, bars and businesses to get into the festive spirit and come along to the big Switch On. “Bringing people who live and/or work in Swords together is the main aim of Swords le Chéile and we want to generate a renewed sense of community for the many thousands of men, women and children in the town,” says CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber Tony Lambert.

A public meeting was held on Tuesday 15th November last to support the new Irish medium Secondary School, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara, opening in Balbriggan in 2014. The meeting, which was held in the Bracken Court Hotel, attracted a large gathering. Pictured are two speakers who addressed the meeting, Tadhg ÓTuathaigh, Chairman of the Committee of Coláiste Ghlór na Mara and Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, Árd Rúnaí, An Foras Pátrúnachta.

engineers to have big schemes. I have given the Senator an undertaking that I will have the matter reviewed.” O’Brien said: “I am pleased that the Minister has given this public commitment to review this scheme. I and thousands of people in north County Dublin are completely opposed to this plan, which is totally unnecessary. I am now calling on the County Council and the Greater Dublin Drainage Project

Team to suspend all planning and administrative work on this scheme immediately pending the completion of this review.” “This proposal is the greatest threat to the quality of life and environment of North County Dublin. I am calling on the Government now to reject this proposal and for the people of North Dublin to continue to lobby their Government representatives in the Oireachtas and the County Council,” he concluded.

said Nelson. The Chamber wants to grow the town in a professional, targeted and strategic manner to make Balbriggan the best place

to work and live. The Chamber are specifically aware of the talents and experiences that those who have grown up in other areas of the world

Review Commitment On Super Sewage Plant Local senator, Darragh O’Brien has secured a major commitment from the Minister for Public Expenditure to review the proposed Super Sewage Plant which is planned for North County Dublin. Speaking in a special Seanad debate recently on capital expenditure, O’Brien said: “Under the greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Scheme, it is envisaged that a super sewage treatment plant will be

constructed in North County Dublin, which is not required, at a cost of between €2.3 billion and €2.7 billion. I urge the Minister to re-evaluate that project, which does not stack up in terms of value for money. Localised plants are the way forward rather than a massive Ringsend II.” Minister Brendan Howlin responded: “I am giving an undertaking now to the Senator that I will have

Opening Of New Balbriggan Chamber Office Thursday 17th November last was a momentous day for the Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, as they officially opened their new office at No 1 Quay Street. Approximately 40 Chamber members attended the opening ceremony, which was conducted by Cathaoirleach, Cllr Grannie Maguire along with the Chamber President, Joe English. “This is an extremely proud moment for all of

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come to Balbriggan to discuss potential business opportunities in the area. A new office manager, Zoe Nelson has been appointed to facilitate and coordinate the office activities and joining her in the office will be Lauretta Igbosonu, who will help with the administration of the office and associated activities. “This is a very practical example of a community helping itself through the very difficult economic times in which we find ourselves, every town needs a bit of good luck but the Balbriggan Chamber intend to ensure there is more to local success than luck,”

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Doing The Lion’s Share With its motto ‘we serve’, the 116 Lions Clubs dotted who attends St. Michael’s House in Baldoyle, communiaround the island of Ireland work tirelessly to serve cate with the aid of her computer ‘My Tobii.’ Aoife’s individuals and local communities nationally and inter- computer, which has transformed her life, cost €20,000 nationally. In July this year, Swords Lion Seán Sandford and the funds were raised by Malahide, Portmarnock was appointed District Governor of 105-I which encom- and Howth/Sutton Lions Clubs working together and passes the island of Ireland. Seán is ultimately respon- hosting the fantastic Graffiti Classics concert. sible for co-ordinating all Lions activities across the The practice of various Lions Clubs grouping together land. and organising ‘zone projects’ or ‘inter-club projects’ is Semi-retired from his highly successful haulage common and is evident every year in the hugely company Sandford Freight, Seán maintains that it successful Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal held would not be possible for him to travel around the across the country in December. “Swords Lions Club country as District Governor if he was working full time. collects food outside various local supermarkets over “I’m away from home two or three nights a week. I two weekends and any cash that is donated is could be visiting a club up in Antrim or down in converted into food from the supermarket we’re based Skibbereen but I enjoy it, I like meeting people.” at. It’s estimated that last year the Lions Club Christmas Seán joined Swords Lions Club in 1995 and loves the Food Appeal raised two million euro worth of food for camaraderie within Lions. “I’ve made friends for life, not people across the country. A lot of clubs liaise with only across Ireland but also across the world in coun- their local St. Vincent de Paul to identify families in tries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada.” need and we have a great relationship with the various Lions Clubs’ first and foremost commitment is to the Conferences in Swords.” community in which they are based. “It’s not only a With the focus on supporting local communities, Seán question of fundraising to serve our communities and explains that 90 per cent of funds collected by Lions the vulnerable in society, it’s also a question of Clubs across Ireland stay in Ireland. “We donate 10 per providing services,” Seán explains. “Some clubs across cent of monies raised to international causes to allethe country visit senior citizens living in nursing homes. viate suffering, following a major disaster such as the On their birthday, they’ll present them with a cake and floods two years ago in Pakistan. The great thing about card. It doesn’t cost money, it’s very simple but it the Lions is that 100 per cent of the money collected makes a big difference to people to know they’re not goes to the cause, there are no administration fees forgotten.” deducted. In the case of Pakistan, Many Lions Clubs across the North “As he prepares to head the Lions of Ireland purchased County host an annual Senior off to meet Lions Club water treatment tablets and Citizen’s Christmas Party and Seán them directly to the Lions members in Kilkenny, shipped describes it as ‘great fun.’ A larger Club in Karachi, who subsequently project involving Lions Clubs from his enthusiasm for his distributed them to areas of need.” across Ireland brings a group of is currently involved in develrole is palpable, “it's Seán 900 senior citizens to Trabolgan in oping two new projects within the great to feel we're Cork for a week’s holiday every Lions Club. “We would like to year. “Swords Lions Club has carers across the country making a difference provide about 15 senior citizens travelling with a respite weekend. The second in people's lives and we have a ball. We have lots of project involves the planting of activities organised including 10,000 native trees across the and achieving dance competitions, cookery country. “With the encouragement something tangible.” demonstrations, First Aid courses of current International President, and walks and it’s fantastic to see Dr. Wing-Kun Tam, the Lions Club the difference it makes to people to get away for a are planting trees across the world in the spirit of our week.” motto ‘to serve’ to benefit both our communities and Another project that Swords Lions Club has recently the environment. A couple of hectares of land on the become involved with in conjunction with the emer- edge of Swords have gency services is called ‘Message in a Bottle.’ been donated to us to create a woodland and we Launched recently by Health Minister, Dr. James Reilly, are currently working with the County Council to Seán explains that “it involves providing free plastic progress this.” bottles to senior citizens into which they put a form Seán’s commitment to his role as District Governor and containing all their basic health information, such as his tireless traversing of the country, visiting Lions their GP’s details and a list of their medication. They Clubs, maintaining existing projects and encouraging stick a photograph of themselves on the front of the the development of new ideas is evident. He concedes bottle and put it in the fridge. A green cross sticker is that when his term of office expires next June, his wife, placed inside the front and back door of the person’s Patricia and he may need a long holiday! In the meanhome and another on the outside of the fridge alerting time, as he prepares to head off to meet Lions Club emergency services who may be called upon, that there members in Kilkenny, his enthusiasm for his role is is basic medical information available. It’s a simple idea palpable, “it’s great to feel we’re making a difference in that has saved lives,” says Seán. people’s lives and achieving something tangible.” Lion Club volunteers regularly organise fundraisers Swords Lions Club is always seeking new members as such as golf outings and table quizzes to provide funds demands on their services increase. Anybody interto improve the lives of young people in our communi- ested in finding out more can contact Michael Clince at ties. 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t’s a secret that had to get out sometime, though perhaps Skerries would quite happily have kept it to themselves. A scenic seaside town where some of the best pubs, restaurants, cafés and delicatessens in the country nestle cosily around a bustling shopping community of three historic streets, where the person behind every counter is familiar, a friend. But a year of national awards has thrown Skerries into the limelight as a very special place, unique in fact to the country’s eastern seaboard, not least for the 65 clubs and associations that mark this cluster of islands on Dublin’s north east shoulder as a place where over 8,000 happily thrive. Having already trounced the regional Tidy Towns awards with medal upon medal and enjoyed national media attention for a multi-award winning Adopt-A-Beach initiative that has kept banners of excellence fluttering over 6km of scenic strands where St Patrick himself once strolled, a series of extraordinary events unfurled this year. First Skerries came together in their thousands to walk shoulder to shoulder in solidarity for two lost fishermen, a show of unity that so deeply moved the entire country that Community of the Year was bestowed on the town on national television - and out of tragedy came tears again, of pride.. Then local man Bryan Cullen captained the Dubs to victory and thousands poured onto the streets of Skerries once again, this time in boundless joy, in celebration, to welcome the Sam Maguire cup through the streets. All eyes once again turned to Skerries from the furthest corner of the country – for the second time in months it was the little town that could, that did and does. And the genuine warmth and unity of these recent times, this friendly pride, has since filtered into the very soul of the town. You can feel it in the air today as daylight fades and Skerries’ Christmas lights sparkle in the dusk, permeating every warm shop window with a magic light. So it is that in the spirit of that genuine warmth and with no small degree of pride, the very Skerries shops now heaping windows full of Christmas lights and goodies at the end of this extraordinary year wish to extend the invitation to experience the secret of this place where so many have come to love to live. It’s a Christmas celebration, an invitation to come and see for yourself, away from the grueling slog of city centre festive shopping, what a unique pleasure it is to stroll comfortable among real people, from shop to glittering, bountiful shop - or to sit and sip warm drinks on heated street-side patios of so many eateries bedecked with foodie plaques and medals that attest to a joy in food and fun and friends. In a year for sparkling seaside Skerries that has spanned an entire spectrum of emotion, that has changed the way a town looks at each other and is seen by the rest of the country, the town is lighting up like a Christmas Kinsale of the north east – and giving something back. All week you can wander the town all day and into the blissful and gentle early evening, soaking up the atmosphere and partaking of a veritable bonanza of unique discounts, offers and gifts at the till. It’s just Skerries’ way of saying thank you for supporting local business and once more standing up for the small man when big business would seek to suck away the seasonal shopper into hellish malls of lino floors and canned Christmas musaque. The secret’s out alright. It’s out on Skerries streets and in the more than 80 intimate shops, stores and markets; the boutiques and delis, the pubs and restaurants all tucked between tiny streets of cottages where the air is crisp with sea salt, turf smoke and delicious cooking. We can’t keep it to ourselves any longer. Come down and join us and feel the warmth.

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cheque presentation Anne said, “Aoife and I are want to help raise awareness about the disease. We want to help get this important message out into the public arena to help others to find crucial help and advice early.” Aoife and Anne Mulhair would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone including family, friends and sponsors for their continued support with their fundraising efforts.

Mother and daughter Anne and Aoife Mulhair from Malahide proudly presented Joanne Brennan Services Manager of the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland with a cheque in the amount of €5,791.50 in Malahide recently. This is the third year that Anne and Aoife Mulhair have organised events in an effort to raise money for the cause which is very dear to their hearts. In October of this year the energetic ladies ran their third ‘Forget Me Not Girls Night Out’ in the Siam Thai restaurant in Malahide. Anne and Aoife emphasised that their fundraising initiatives are not only to help raise much needed funds for the Alzheimers Society of Ireland, but to help them to continue carrying out the fantastic work the charity does through-out the county Pictured here are: Aoife and Anne Mulhair from Malahide presenting a cheque and country. for €5,791.50 to Joanne Brennan Services Manager of the Alzheimers Society Pic: DM Speaking to the County Leader at the of Ireland.

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McDonald’s Restaurant officially opened its new restaurant in Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, creating 70 jobs. The delivery of the new jobs brings to 300 the number of jobs created by McDonald’s in Ireland this year. The opening ceremony was performed by All Ireland winning Dublin Captain, Bryan Cullen. Located in Millfield Shopping Centre, the restaurant has a capacity for 100 customers, with the vast majority of employees coming from the local area. Business Manager at

McDonald’s, Balbriggan, Aisling McNamara commented “The first few weeks at Millfield

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Pictured at the official opening of McDonald's at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan last Friday are Dublin captain, Bryan Cullen, with Adrian Crean, Managing Director of McDonalds Balbriggan and members of staff Pic: RN of the restaurant, with the Sam Maguire Cup.

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FleetConnect, a local based based provider of wireless communication products and services, clinched the award for Best New Business at the 15th Annual National

Enterprise Awards last Thursday, November 24th. Organised by the County and City Enterprise Boards to recognise the achievements of Ireland’s

micro enterprises, the awards were announced by Mr. John Perry, T.D. Minister of State for Small Business at the event in Dublin Castle. FleetConnect was established by Patrick Cotter in 2008 to specialise in the supply and installation of in-vehicle systems for broadband. Employing five people full-time, the company has installed broadband systems for Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Translink in addition to other transport providers. The company is supported by Fingal County Enterprise Board and has recently established an office in Birmingham with plans to expand into the UK and European markets. Oisin Geoghegan, CEO of Fingal County Enterprise Board was the first to congratulate the company saying, “FleetConnect, in a relatively short time, has become a market leader in wireless communication. FleetConnect is an excellent representative of Irish enterprise and I am delighted that tonight it received recognition for its achievements.”

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Where To Now? Business Seminar Speakers McInerney Saunders Chartered tice in 1980 that has grown to a six Accountants will be hosting the partner firm, providing a broad range upcoming End of Year Business of compliance and advisory services briefing. It should prove invaluable to owner managed business in for new start up businesses in the Leinster. He has in excess of 30 region, as well as more established years experience working with enterprises. This free, early morning clients and during his professional career, Gerry has built event takes place on up a reputation as a Thursday, 8th December trusted adviser. He is the in Movies@Swords at firm’s managing partner the Pavilions Shopping and is involved in the Centre, commencing at delivery of the firm’s 7.30am and finishing at advisory and insolvency 9.30am. services. It is titled ‘Where To He is currently on the Now?- A Time To Plan’ board of IAPA and is being held in International and is conjunction with Fingal chairman of its memberDublin Chamber, with ship committee ensuring North County Leader Gerry McInerney that member firms have Newspaper as the media partner. It is sure to provide acceptable quality standards. an excellent opportunity for This business briefing is open to all networking with other business businesses in the North County area, but booking is essential. To book people in the area. As the event title suggests, a key your place, contact Freda at 01part of the briefing will be devoted 8900977 or Freda@fingaldublintowards planning. One of the key chamber.ie. Next week we will profile some of the other speakers speakers will be Gerry McInerney. Gerry, a fellow of Chartered who will make contributions to this Accountants Ireland, set up the prac- seminar.

Indonesian Film In Skerries Pictured at the launch of the Lusk Tidy Towns Christmas Card and Calendar at Murray's Top Shop in Lusk are Front row L-R: Nina Flynn, County Mayor, Gerry McGuire, Pat Kelly and Senator Darragh O' Brien. Back row L-R Mary Hennessy, John Flynn, Caroline Keane, Anthony Mason, Albert Cruise, Laura Duffy, Susan Robinson, Jason Burke and Teresa Pic: DM Kilmurray.

An international film comes to Skerries on Wednesday 30th of November. As part of the One World Festival, the Skerries Rockabill Film Society is bringing the Indonesian movie Laskar Pelangi to the Sailing Club. Set in the 1970s, at an elementary school in Indonesia, the movie traces the development and relationships of students with their teachers.There will be complementary Indonesian refreshments served on the night. More information can be found by phoning 086 8345970.

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Swords Man Crowned Mr World Swords resident, Enda Wright has made history by being crowned Mr World. This is a first for anyone in Ireland to win this prestigious title. Enda, who trains and instructs at Image Health and Fitness Studio in Swords is very proud of his achievement. Image Health and Fitness Studio, located in Castle Shopping Centre in Swords are no strangers when it comes to success, as the owner John O’Toole has recently won the RIBBF over 40s national championship held at the Helix in DCU. Only two weeks prior to this, Thomas Callery won the first place trophy for newcomers to the sport. Thomas has been training alongside Enda for the past year at the

The new Mr World, Swords man, Enda Wright is pictured with the owner of Image Gym and Fitness Studio, John O'Toole

popular Swords studio. At the same competition, Niall Kinsella took second place in class 3 as seen in Baz’s Extreme World, shown recently on RTE. Previously to all this success, Image Health and Fitness studio has also held the Mr. Ireland trophy two years in succession The ‘09 Mr. Ireland champion, Ralf Ibrzoska won the same title that was won in ‘08 by Enda, the present Mr. World. To cap off a great night for the studio, the Best Gym of 2011 was won by Image Health and Fitness Studio. The array of trophies on display is a testament to the success of this very progressive gym.

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The trick to dealing with perplexing situations is to act swiftly and decisively, yet to expect little in the way of response. By all indications take careful note of this advice - and act on it - for what takes place this week.

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You frequently spoil those you care about and often find it difficult to be tough with them. But as events transpire this week, certain issues simply cannot be ignored. Also, in all matters, the faster you act the better.

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Classes In Balbriggan Balbriggan Branch of Cómhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann weekly Childrens’ Tin whistle classes take place on Wednesdays from 7pm 8pm with Adult Classes from 8pm - 8.30 p.m. and Set dancing classes from 8.30 - 10pm in Glebe North FC Clubhouse in Balbriggan. Everyone is welcome to come and learn.

Christmas Vigilance Encouraged by Swords Forum By Kieran Dunne An antisocial behaviour and community safety public meeting, hosted by Swords Community Policy Forum, has highlighted the need for Swords residents to be extra vigilant in the lead up to Christmas. The meeting, which took place in BASE resource centre, Brackenstown, Wednesday last, and was attended by local North West Swords residents, identified the need for proper security arrange-

As the week begins and you face unpleasant and in some cases unfair - power struggles, you become dispirited about getting issues resolved. In every case, persistance, combined with patience, wins the day.

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Pictured here are, Sinead and Sebastian who celebrated their big day in the Waterside House Hotel in Donabate after winning the prize of their dreams! Back in May this year, the Waterside House Hotel hosted their bi-annual Wedding Open Day where couples were invited to come and view the hotel as a potential venue for their wedding. Little did Sinead Malone and Sebastian Kraszkiewicz know what this day was going to bring. Throughout the day all couples who attended were entered into a draw to win their very own free wedding and the lucky couple here emerged triumphant and celebrated their wedding almost two years earlier than they had planned!

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However time-consuming difficulties with others are, you must explore your options. Initially, this provides intriguing insights, but towards the end of the week you will be putting into practise what you learnt in the past.

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You’ve been cornered into making decisions that really aren’t your responsibility. And, whatever you do this week, someone will object. That being the case, the solution lies in being tough, and call it as you see it.

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Pictured here at the recent Swords Community Policing Forum meeting is Sergeant Kevin Toner and community development liaison officer, Caroline Mills.

CASA Celebrates 30 Years CASA, the Caring and Sharing Association, recently celebrated it’s 30th anniversary and is hopeful that they can continue to provide much needed services for many years to come. CASA, however does not want to rest on its laurels and is hopeful that it can extend services in 2012. But to help achieve this they need help. CASA is a voluntary organisation whose goal is to develop friendships and social outlets for people with disabilities through a

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ments to be put in place within the home. Speaking at the public meeting, Sergeant Kevin Toner, of the community policing unit in Swords, told those attending of the seasonal opportunism often deployed by burglars during the festive period. He pointed to practical solutions such as setting your alarm and being wary of bogus visitors. Also present at the meeting was Task Community Care’s national TeleCare co-ordinator, Gemma McDonnell, who explained the benefits of a Seniors Alert Scheme initiative in which over 65’s can avail of free security systems and installations through a means test grant assistance programme.

Pictured at the 30th anniversary of CASA are Luke Byrne from Swords and Caitriona O' Neill.

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New Community Centre In Swords County Mayor, Cllr. Gerry McGuire, officially handed over the keys of the Applewood Community Centre to the local community recently. The Applewood Community Centre is part of a new ‘shared facility’ involving the Gaelscoil Bhrian Boróimhe, Swords Educate Together National County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire is pictured handing over the School and the Community keys of the new Applewood Community Centre to Séamus Centre. Speaking to the County Seaghach, Chairperson of the Shared Facility Executive. Leader at the handover event,

County Mayor, Cllr. Gerry McGuire, said: “The Council is proud of its role that allows the delivery of facilities through the Fingal Schools Model. This innovative initiative continues to provide greatly needed facilities to communities across the North County.” The Applewood Community Centre comprises meeting rooms, a dance studio, a children’s activity room and a kitchen facility. Also included is a large multi-purpose Sports Hall, which the schools utilise during school hours and after which the community has access.

Milestone For Balbriggan Brass Band St. Patricks Brass and Reed Band celebrated their 35th anniversary with a Gala concert in the Bracken Court Hotel recently. With special guests, The Blanchardstown Brass Band, The Steadfast Shoes Brass Band and Guest Conductor Jack Reegan, the bands put on a very special performance. Previous members of the band showed up for the night with one person even travelling all the way from Cork for the event. A fantastic night was had by all 200 guests who attended and the evening was a great way to commemorate the band’s 35th year. Member of 35 years Alfie Cooney was presented with an award for his faultless years of services to the band, as was conductor Larry Dunn which

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GAA Club Says Thanks O’Dwyers GAA club in Balbriggan would like to congratulate all the participants, who represented the Club, in solo singing and set dancing in Scór na nóg in Portmarnock recently. Well done to all who participated in the event.

acknowledged his continuous and hard work over the years. The concert was recorded and the band is in process of producing a DVD, which will be available in the comings weeks. The band was established in 1883 and presently is the only Brass Band in the North County. In 2002, the band was awarded the use of the Balbriggan Town Crest for it’s long service to the community. Come along to the band room any Wednesday, 7pm to 8pm to practise and new members are always very welcome (with or without previous experience). Pictured here are the members of St. Patricks Brass and Reed Band at their 35th Gala celebration in Balbriggan recently. Pic: Balbriggan.info

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Baby Katie Donnery from Rush certainly caused a stir when she was born three weeks ago. Beautiful little Katie was born in the toilet at Topaz Service Station in Lissenhall, as her parents, Amy Balfe and Thomas Donnery were on the way to deliver Katie at the Rotunda Hospital. Last week, she was the centre of attention as national television and press camera men and journalists jockeyed for position to get a photo of the new born. Little did she know that she was the most famous baby in the North County, for a little while at least. She and her parents were the special guests of Topaz, when Katie was presented with a bracelet, with topaz stones. Katie was as cool as a cucumber, took it all in her stride and slept soundly throughout the entire event. Oh, the bother of fame!

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President Michael D. Higgins made his first trip to the North County as President, when he visited the Waterside Hotel in Donabate last Saturday at the request of Dublin Inner City Old Folks, who had their Christmas party there. Pictured are: Tony Dunleavy (Co-ordinator Dublin's Inner City Old Folks Club), Chris Slattery (Proprietor of the Waterside Hotel, Donabate), President Higgins, Mrs Higgins and Thelma Slattery (Waterside Hotel). Pic: DM.

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By Roxana Neag have to send their kids outside Balbriggan and there is a lot of interest in having more choices here.” said Lavinia McLean, one of the campaign's organisers. Educate Together is a school patron body, an independent educational charity and the fastest growing provider of primary school education in Ireland

today. Set up in the 1970s, it now operates 60 primary schools, including two in Balbriggan. The Educate Together Second Level Scool in Balbriggan will be open to all families in the area and will allow children to explore different ways of learning and encourage them to find their own best way to learn and provide a safe and secure environment . They have already gathered over 800 people supporting this project in Balbriggan and the interest campaigns will continue over the coming weeks.

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Pictured here are from L-R, back to front: Ronan Michael, Sharon Griffin, Niamh Saleh, Bob Dowling, Suzanne Reeves, Cormac McLean, Adam Saleh, Layla Saleh, Griffin Dunne, Kate McLean, Isabel Dunne, Conor Farrell and Noah Makris at the recent rally for a new Pic: RN Balbriggan School.

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Malahide Charity Needs Your Support Malahide United F.C. member Brian Kenny has put in place a plan where both Malahide Businesses and Malahide residents can support the 2011 Christmas Appeal for childrens toys, and Games Donations which will be distributed by St. Vincent de Paul to needy children in the

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A student had to be cut free by firefighters after she got her head trapped inside a clothes horse. Danielle Morgan admits she was "mucking about" in her flatmate's bedroom when the accident happened. Friends and staff at her hall of residence tried to free her before calling the fire service.

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Balbriggan Choir Wins Top Prize The North Dublin Community Gospel Choir, based in Balbriggan recently took home first prize at the Sligo

International Choral Festival. Facing stiff competition from international choirs in the Ladies Competition, the ladies of the North Dublin choir took the highly acclaimed first prize with a winning rendition of a folk classic. Later that day, joined by the male section, the choir also claimed the top prize in the

Mai O’Connor Trophy for Gospel Choirs Programme. In both competitions the choir won a bespoke trophy and a cash prize. Commenting on the win, Musical Director Jonathan Davies Wright said: “I am so proud of the choir. In the two short years since the choir formed, their hard work and dedication has paid off.”

Swords Lions Club Food Appeal Swords Lions Club will be holding their Annual Christmas Food Appeal in local supermarkets over the coming two weeks. Each year they are a familiar sight in the run up to Christmas collecting non-perishable food items for the needy in the Swords area. This year the collection points will be in JCs Supermarket from Thursday 1st December to Saturday, 3rd December, and in the Pavilions at Superquinn and Dunnes Stores from Thursday 8th December to Saturday 10th December. In the past years, the generosity of the local community to this very worthy cause has been outstanding. For example last year, a total of 34 laden trolley loads were collected. Lions Club President, Michael Clince appeals to shoppers to give as generously as possible. “Your little bit of help will go a long way towards making Christmas a happier occasion for the more needy in our community.”

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Swords Toastmasters Do you need help with your public speaking? If so, Swords Toastmasters meet at the Carnegie Hotel, Swords, at 8pm on the second and fourth Monday of the month. New members are always welcome.

Volunteer Of The Year In Balbriggan Theresa Coscoran has recently won the Volunteer of the Year Award for her hard work in the St Vincent De Paul shop in Balbriggan. “She is an amazing lady and a very valued member of staff . Theresa always goes the extra mile for SVP. We would be lost without her and all our shop volunteers as they are amazing and all of them work so hard.” Theresa has been working in the charity shop for the past six years. She lives in Lusk, but comes every week to work as a volunteer in Balbriggan. She knows that customers need to be pleased in order to come back again next time, so she puts a lot of effort to offer them the best quality service. “I love doing volunteer work here. I feel I am doing something good, something helpful for the elderly and for the young people as well. It gives me the sense of achievement. “ says Theresa. Pictured here is Theresa Coscoran, Volunteer of the Year in St. Vincent de Paul charity shop in Balbriggan. Pic: RN

Celebrity Bainisteoir in Lusk Lusk National School is celebrating another GAA victory for the North County. Fifth class teacher, Arnold Mahon played a key role in Killeshin from Laois winning the recent Celebrity Bainisteoir GAA reality series. Starting in defence and finishing in attack, the local schoolteacher scored a total of 1-5 in the series. Three of these came in the final, which was won after a thrilling extra time. Saying the final “was the toughest game by

far” Arnold feels they benefitted from having Tony Cascarino on side. He said the lads bonded very well with the former soccer ace and everybody “got on very well”. The reaction from staff, students and parents has been great also. The local received “lots of encouragement” with the kids and staff. The 26 year old teacher is in his first year in Lusk National School. Now very much involved in the community, Arnold wishes his Junior and Senior teams all the best in Cumann na mBunscol. Celebrity Bainisteoir teacher, Arnold Mahon is pictured 3rd from right (middle row) with pupils from 5th class at Lusk National School.

Malahide Comhaltas Hold Lively Seisiún Dog Training & Kennelling Well known writer, Oisin McGann paid a visit to Skerries Community College recently and entertained the students with ideas and techniques he uses when writing novels. This is part of an exciting initiative employed by this progressive school, which encourages reading and writing among its students. Pictured at the visit are: Siobhan Duane, Daniel Condren, Michael Halpin, Ross Kelly, teacher Fiona Spellman and writer Oisin McGann.

Donabate Christmas Market Donabate’s inaugural Christmas market will take place on Saturday December 10th from 3pm-6pm in St. Patrick’s Parish hall on Main Street. Traders from the regular Saturday market will be in attendance as well as a host of extra stallholders. There will be an array of goods available on the day including: craft, jewellery, photography, knitting, fruit and vegetables,

eggs, meats and cheeses, candles, cakes, relishes, jams and chutneys, Christmas breads and cordials and seafood. There will also be music and entertainment provided. The market ties in nicely with the Christmas lighting up ceremony which starts at 4.30pm across the road in the church grounds, so bring all of the family to the village on 10th December for a truly wonderful Donabate Christmas.

The Malahide branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí na hÉireann held a lively seisiún in The Grand Hotel on Sunday 13th of November last. The seisiún was a huge success with many of the branches’ aspiring young musicians taking part. Also in attendance were members from the neighbouring Comhaltas branch in Kinsealy. The seisiún allowed students to showcase their talents and build confidence by playing with their peers in a noncompetitive and encouraging environment. Younger musicians played in the first hour, then some of the more

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Successful Fundraising In Swords Localise, a group of teenagers from Swords recently organised a variety of charity events to raise funds for the homestart programme in Swords. This programme helps young families in crisis around the area. The group organised a cake sale among other events to raise the fund. An impressive total of €585 was raised overall and the group will be organising other fundraising activities over the coming weeks. Localise is a community based outreach programme and the group are now in are in their forth year in Swords. Localise is an experimetal learning programme which seeks to promote

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'Doodle' For Google Children across the North County are reminded to get doodling for a chance to win the Doodle 4 Google national art competition. Google is making a final call to all North County entries for its annual Doodle 4 Google creative art and design competition. The deadline for entries is fast approaching and children have until the 9th of December to submit their doodles. Students from Dublin are encouraged to create a doodle around the Google logo based on this year’s theme ‘I wish...’. The winning doodle will be seen by millions of Internet users when it appears on the Google Ireland homepage in March 2012. The winning student and their teacher will both receive personal laptops, and their school will win a €10,000 technology grant. Entries are accepted from junior Infants right up to 6th year pupils The five most popular doodles will be presented to the official Google team of doodlers, who will select the overall winner. Schools can enter the competition by logging onto: http://www.google.ie/ doodle4google/.

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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County ATHLEY (Loughshinny) Patrick (Paddy); loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Betty) and loving father of Susan, Ruth and Mark; sadly missed by his family, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends. DELAHOYDE (Balbriggan) Sinéad; deeply regretted by her loving daughters Katrina, Nadine, Amy and Murika, grandson Brogan, sisters Fiona and Síobhan, extended family and friends. DROMEY (Portmarnock) Marie; deeply regretted by her partner Jim, sisters Therese and Edel, brothers John, Seamus, Kieran, Brian and Daragh, sister-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. KANE (Malahide) Geraldine; loving wife of Eamonn, will be very sadly missed by her loving children Lisa, Marc, Alan and Paul,

grandson Daniel, sisters Sr. Estelle and Miriam (Kearny), brother Frank, son-in-law, daughters-inlaw, relatives and friends. KELSH (Malahide) Theresa; beloved daughter of the late Richard and Ellen, deeply regretted by her loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. MAGUIRE (Bayside) Thomas (Tom), (suddenly), beloved husband of Nuala and loving father of daughter Linda Jand and son Colin Thomas, very sadly missed by his loving family, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. WADE (Balbriggan) Joe; deeply regretted by his loving wife Teresa, sons John and Jospeh, daughter Rachel, daughter-in-law Alison, grandchildren Gavin, Lauren, Dylan and Emilia, sister Ena, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to extend the existing single storey dwelling to the rear and to the north and to alter the internal layout and location of external openings and add a front porch and velux rooflight to Rockery Gardens, Skerries Rd, Lusk for Stephen Allen This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planningauthority during it’s public opening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of theprescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on thedate of receipt by the authority of this application.Regards Fingal County Council Permission sought for new sign over shopfront at 4 Main Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Malahide Credit Union. The 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 during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application 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 Planning Authority of the application. Fingal County Council We Eoghan & Maureen Gleeson intend to apply for Planning Permission for a development at this site; 32 Portmarnock Drive, Portmarnock , Co. Dublin . The development will consist of: Planning permission is sought for first floor extension over existing single storey extension to front side and rear of dwelling consisting of bedroom with dormer window front and ensuite to rear,also canopy along entire front of dwelling over front door and lower ground windows and sunroom to rear and 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 the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday – Friday at: ,Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin (to inspect Planning Applications on all lands except those lands to the west of the N2) Fingal County Council, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Fingal, Dublin 15. (to inspect Planning Applications on all lands west of the N2) A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to ,the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Louise Bathe to expand the original extension at the rear of the property with a single story structure. To remove existing flat roof ,over previously

extended kitchen area and incorporate pitched roof containing 4 No. skylights tied in at right angle to existing, at 98 Seaview Park, Portrane, Nth Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for alterations to existing dwelling & the construction of a detached dormer dwelling (4 bedroom) on site to side (south) of existing dwelling, new vehicular entrance & associated site works @ Pine Lodge, Convent Lane, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin for Aoife Bermingham. 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 is sought by S. Devitt for a first floor extension over the existing garage, internal alterations and for all associated site development works at 41 Abington, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of ,making a copy at the offices of 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 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, Paul Meade intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Four Seasons, Balleally, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of change of use from existing garage to Montessori school and an extension of same, opening hours from 9:30am to 12:30pm, and 1pm to 4pm Monday to Friday catering for a total of 14 no. children, with provision of additional car parking, 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.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for revisions to approved planning permission for 2 no. houses at Robswall Cottage, Coast Road, Malahide Co. Dublin planning Reference F08A/1407, the revisions include the rectification of southern boundary to Site A and the relocation of the approved vehicular access serving Site A. Applicants K & F Flannigan. 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. 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, 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 sought for renovations and remodeling of existing dwelling “Tanglewood”, Broomfield, Malahide, Co. Dublin, the proposed works include a new raised pitched dormer roof providing a first floor with habitable accommodation, dormer windows, external and internal renovations, revisions to fenestration and upgrading of the existing vehicular access. Applicants: Joan Henry & Tim Mulcahy. 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. 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, 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 Jakobi Properties Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission on lands at Drogheda Road, Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 4 no. two storey three bedroom semi detached houses accessed from Drogheda Road, associated car parking spaces, private rear gardens, all associated boundary treatments, ancillary site development works and connection to foul sewage system using some of the capacity available from a previously permitted development for 998 no. units under Reg. Ref. F07A/1249, of which 6 no. three bedroom units i.e. 1 no. Type 27 apartment building located within the ‘Hampton Court’ sector, shall not be occupied until capacity becomes available within the Balbriggan Foul Sewer Network. 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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