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Council In Bind Over Malahide Land A proposal to lease land at Wheatfield in Malahide By Patrick Finnegan to Naomh Mearnog GAA Club and a proposed allotment is to be revisited by local councillors. The plan is for some 1.81 hectares for playing Instead of asking the council to rubber-stamp the fields for the club to be leased from the council to decision, the local area committee requested the Portmarnock club. There is also a proposal to set some of the large tract of land as an allotment. another opportunity to discuss the plan. Coyle had earlier Cllr Peter Coyle (Lab) welcomed the deal as intervened on behalf of well as Cllr Anthony the Malahide/Howth Lavin (FG), who said he Area Committee at a was “delighted that the meeting of the full Council were making council where that this arrangement with committee’s earlier the club.” Further decision to lease the details on this developland was to be rubberment will be announced stamped. But Coyle in the coming weeks. asked that the matter The field is on the be sent back to the local Drumnigh Road, close area committee for further discussion Local councillor, Peter Coyle is pictured at the possible to it’s junction with entrance to the allotment and playing field at Blackwood Lane. The before it was approved new Wheatfield, Malahide. major problem is by the full council.

Local Craft Workers’ American Trade Opportunity Local craft-workers are being invited to participate in an export trade mission being organised by the The County Enterprise Board. Flying under the Fingal’s Finest banner, the aim is to create new export sales opportunities, which in turn will help the participating businesses to create new jobs. The Ireland Show is one of the biggest ‘Irish’ trade shows in the U.S. and takes place in New Jersey from 21st to 24th April next. Hundreds of buyers from Irish and Celtic Stores from across the USA and Canada will visit the trade show, where North County craft-workers will showcase their products, opening doors to the massive US ‘ethnic Irish’ giftware market. In 2011, the Enterprise Board helped dozens of local small businesses to grow their export sales by organising trade missions and grant-aiding businesses with export potential. In 2012, it intends to expand the export capabilities of many more small busi-

nesses. Applications are currently being invited from North County based craft workers to participate in the forthcoming trade mission, which is the first in a series of export initiatives planned for 2012. The six small businesses selected will have to demonstrate that they have potential to export to the US gift market. Speaking at the announcement of the initiative, Oisin Geoghegan CEO of the Fingal Enterprise Board commented: “The world is getting smaller and with domestic sales declining, we have to look to market opportunities that have not yet been fully exploited. The costs of engaging in an export trade mission to the US for a small business as a solo run are extremely high. By collaborating together, and with the support of the Enterprise Board, our craft-workers are now able to benefit from economies of scale so that they can exploit foreign opportunities and punch well above their weight, reaching global markets,” he concluded.

Stephen Barrett (centre) held his 21st birthday party in the Sailing Club in Skerries. Pictured with Stephen are Joe Pic: PK Grimes, Eoin McCann, Eoin Savage and Kevin Tanner.

getting access to the field, as it’s position is very close to a dangerous bend in the road, which is likely to have safety implications. The only entrance at present is opposite Galtrim Grange housing estate, but this leads into a field owned by a developer. Coyle told the County Leader: “The area committee wished to discuss access to both the proposed pitches and the adjacent allotments for both short term development and long term safety. There is great demand at present for allotments in the area and many residents have enquired about the possibility of them being deliv-

ered. They would prove a great amenity for the people of both Malahide and Portmarnock,” he said. He also stressed that “having an integrated approach to the development of playing pitches and the allotments is highly desirable.”

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Ten students from Fingal Community College are set to embark on a two week trip to Uganda next month, a part of Uganda Volunteer Programme. Pictured are volunteers, Rebecca Cooney, Claire Fox, Andy Savage, Calon Dooney, Scott Gaughran, JJ McCormack, Saroja Bhondari, Michael Hayden and Eddie McLoughlin. Missing from the photo is Ciara Masterson.

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Ten Swords students are leading the way for charitable causes this year with the volunteers edging ever closer to the target needed to embark on a two week trip of a lifetime to Uganda next month. The generous fifth-year-students from Fingal Community College - have raised an impressive €15,000 for the Uganda Volunteer Programme set up by school teacher Ms Claire

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The many talents of the pupils of St Colmcille’s Boys National School, Swords were again on display at the X-Factor competition which was held in the school recently. See page 5 >

Chinese New Year Kicks Off In Style The County Council, in partnership with the Chinese Irish Cultural Academy, celebrated a Dragon Dance, with an Irish touch to mark the Chinese New Year at Newbridge Demesne. See page 6 >

Hypnosis: Why It Can Work For You Hypnosis is a state of awareness characterised by the mind’s deep relaxation and effortless ability to concentrate. It is not a magic wand, but a very powerful natural tool should you choose to use it. See page 12 >

Sadness At Closure Of Iconic Swords Shop The news that well known Swords fashion and hairdressing shop, Joan van den Maagdenberg has closed it’s doors for the last time, has been greeted with great sadness.

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Scanlon in conjunction with Nurture Africa and will set off for the African nation on Friday, 10 February. The trip is expected to include a number of different tasks with the culmination of the fortnight’s volunteering to come from the building of a house for a Ugandan family. Speaking to the County Leader, she highlighted the value of the work carried out by charities such as Nurture Africa with a best practice specialist Paediatric HIV and Primary Health Centre having being recently opened in Uganda. “Nurture Africa’s new centre has the capacity to provide life-saving primary health and HIV

services to 20,000 of the most vulnerable AIDS orphans and HIV infected children in Uganda,” she said. There will be a church gate collection, in aid of the trip, at St. Finian’s Church, Rivervalley, on Sunday, 5th February.

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Black Belt Triumph For Portmarnock Student

ortmarnock Kenpo Karate Club student, Zoe O'Byrne recently received her junior black belt at the recent Irish Kenpo Karate Union grading. The exam was intensive and was two hours in duration. It was attended by member clubs from all over Ireland. Students are expected to display their understanding and technical ability in respect of both the belt they are grading for, in

Pictured here is Portmarnock Kenpo Karate Club student Zoe O'Byrne. She recently received her junior black belt at the recent Irish Kenpo Karate Union grading.

Plans For Malahide Allotment To Proceed Plans for allotments at Broomfield in Malahide will go out for public consultation this year, according to the County Council. Answering a question on the subject from Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG) at a recent meeting of the Malahide/howth Area Committee, the council said: "The scheme will go on public display during 2012 and it is envisaged that it will be developed on foot of approval from this committee." Currently, the County Council provides no allotments in the Howth/ Malahide area. However, the council proposes to develop a new allotment scheme at Broomfield, Malahide. This scheme will go on public display during 2012 and it is envisaged that the scheme will be developed on foot of approval from this committee. This is good news for Malahide, who will follow in the footsteps of Balbriggan, who currently have their own allotment scheme.

Thank You From Balbriggan Tidy Towns Balbriggan Tidy Towns (BTT) would like to thank all volunteers who recently helped out with their significant tree planting project. The project, which started last weekend, came about after the Coucil donated a large number of Yew Trees for planting in the currently very barren area as you enter Balbriggan from the Northern side. BTT would like to thank all who volunteered and made the area of Balbriggan look even better.

Handmade Cards For Sale A student group currently studying business with Fingal Adult Education in Balbriggan will be selling their own hand-made greeting cards in Balbriggan. As part of their Business Development module they are creating the cards to sell on behalf of Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin. There will be a variety of hand-made greeting cards for sale such as Birthdays, weddings, anniversarys and so on. They will be sold as single cards and in packs of five. The cards will be out on the 8th of Feburary in Supervalue in Balbriggan. Please help support this charitable cause.

and hard work she gives to her training. She was delighted to receive her black addition to course work for the preceding belt,” Stephanie said. Well done to Zoe for g r a d e s . Z o e w a s b e i n g t e s t e d o n h e r her fantastic achievement. knowledge of years of course work, given Portmarnock Kenpo Karate Club are celeshe was grading for such a high level belt. brating their 30th anniversary this year. S p e a k i n g t o t h e C o u n t y L e a d e r , C l u b Classes are held in the Portmarnock Sports instructor, Stephanie O'Connell said she and Leisure Centre. If you are interested in was was very proud of Zoe on the day: trying Karate contact 087-252 4732. They “Zoe is a hard worker and has achieved welcome students of all ages and fitness her black belt as a result of the dedication abilities.

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Pictured enjoying a Night Out at Keelings in Donabate are Ross Hunt and Ciara Byrne. PK

Pictured enjoying a Girls Night Out in Ollies in Skerries recently are Nicoal Hickey, Michelle Carr and Roisín Farren. PK

It was Girls Night Out recently at Blu Bar in Skerries. Enjoying the night were: Avril Briscoe, Louise Martin, Siobhan Campbell, Sarah Leonard, Tonya Jackson and Sarah-Jane Plunkett. PK

Lorna Murray's 21st birthday party was held in the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords recently. Pictured at the event are Kathleen Murray, Lisa Killian, Lorna Murray, Pat O' Connor, Alice Keane and Marie PK Hanrahan.

Niall Hudson's 30th birthday party was held at the Old Schoolhouse in Swords. He is pictured here with his girlfriend, Catriona O' Dea. PK

Pictured at a School Reunion Night at the Old Schoolhouse in Swords are Ann Prendeville, Dorothy Shaw and Deirdre Mangan. PK

Visitors from England, Dianne Hilliard, Susan Kennedy and Lisa Brewis are pictured enjoying a night out at the Blu Bar in Skerries. PK

Jason McGill's 40th birthday party was held in the Harp Bar in Swords recently. Jason is PK pictured here with Audrey McGill.

Jenny McNeill (on left), celebrated her birthday at Blu Bar in Skerries. Helping her to enjoy the party are Sinead PK Compton, Susan Sweetman and Melanie Kelly.

Pictured enjoying a friends night out in Ollies in Skerries are Fiona Moore, Georgia O'Sullivan and James Lonergan. PK

Tomo Dennis (in centre) held his 20th birthday party in Ollies Bar in PK Skerries. Pictured with Tomo are Kyle Reid and Reece Bailey.

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Swords School Has The X-Factor The many talents of the pupils of St Colmcille’s Boys National School, Swords were again on display at the X-Factor competition which was held in the school recently. This event which is organised by Ms Audrey Harte, Ms Lisa Hoey and Mr Oliver Fitzmaurice is considered one of the highlights of the school year for all members of the school community. After an exhaustive (and exhausting!) series of auditions, ten acts were selected to appear before a judging panel. Each act was allocated three minutes in which to impress,

Ethan Willmount who won the recent X-Factor contest.

and the judges and audience were enthralled by tremendous displays of enthusiasm, singing and dancing. James Doyle and Jack Ryan who had sung Jessie J were awarded 3rd Place. In second place were Timmy Ojeaga, Ryan Rooney, Eoghan Leahy and Sean Lawlor who sang One Direction’s, That’s what makes you beautiful. The winner of the XFactor, was Ethan Willmount who sang Rihanna’s, We found love. At the conclusion, Ms Audrey Harte congratulated the various participants and thanked all who helped to make this venture such a success. The school community will now turn its thoughts to preparations for the series of concerts which are due to be held in June, 2012 and will provide further opportunities to enjoy the acting, singing and dancing talents of the pupils of St Colmcille’s BNS, Swords.

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Artist, Jacinta Eydan, had much to celebrate recently, as she successfully launched her first ever Cubism art exhibition in Malahide recently. The exhibition which finished last week, featured 14 of the artist’s own paintings which she worked on in the months leading up to the exhibition. Jacinta who currently resides in Malahide, excitedly told the

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The recent Tractor Run in aid of St Francis Hospice was a resounding success. A total of €7,661 was raised and it was presented to Gene Murphy, a volunteer with St. Francis Hospice. Pictured at the presentation of the cheque at Man O'War pub are, L-R Johnny O'Sullivan, Martin McNulty, Barney Greene, Maria Greene and Gene Murphy (St Francis Pic: PK Hospice), in the presence of many wellwishers.

taking classes in Ballyboughal. It was a fantastic experience as we were all really encouraged and just told to paint however we felt we should.” ‘Currently I use a mixture of acrylic paint and oils in my painting but I love experimenting with anything and everything to get the right picture. I want to continue painting well into the future as I just love it,” she concluded.

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for four other Swords schools, with Ciara Carroll of St Finian’s Community College taking gold in the under-57kg category and bronze at under-63kg level. Two silver medals went to pupils of Holy Family Swords Judo Club National School River swept the boards at the Valley, where Sanda All-Ireland School Rusu and Aoife Kearns Championships finished second in the recently, proudly under-33kgs and underbringing home a total 36kgs sections respecof nine medals to the tively. Also, Ivan Sidorv North County. Seven of Educate Together Swords players Applewood took a finished on the podium bronze in the underat the National Dojo in 31kg category and Finglas, where Eddie another bronze went to McLoughlin was particularly outstanding. Pictured here is Eddie McLoughlin from Swords Judo Club Philip Young from Heart The Fingal Community who won the under-55kg Gold Junior Medal as well as a Sacred College student won Silver Medal at cadet level at the recent All Ireland Ballyboughal, who took the under-55kg gold Championships. He is pictured with his Coach Neil bronze in the underMacBradaigh. 25kg section, while junior medal, winning all of his fights by ‘Ipon’ total Eddie also earned 100 points Alexi Sidorv finished fifth in the towards his national ranking under-35kg competition. A knock-out, as well as a silver at cadet level. A member of the and is certainly one to watch in huge congratulations to all who participated and took Irish national cadet and junior the future. squads for the last 18 months, Elsewhere, there were medals home a medal.

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Pictured at the community information sharing evening for Prosper Fingal at the Marine Hotel, Sutton last Wednesday, 25th January are, Anne Mulligan (County Council), Geraldine Doyle (Operations Manager, Prosper Fingal), Pat Reen (Director of Services, Prosper Fingal) and Stuart Garland (Fingal Volunteer Centre).

disabilities in the greater Howth/Sutton region. With the support of the local people and agencies, we hope to create a very inclusive community development model that brings people with disabilities into the centre of new opportunities.” Prosper Fingal, which is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, has services in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush, Swords, Malahide and

Portmarnock from which it supports 254 adults with intellectual disability and their families. The aim of this new project is to provide individuals with the supports they need to access and connect with their local community. This is in keeping with the organisation’s core purpose to “support each individual to live the life they choose, in the same way and same places as everybody else”.

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Improved Signage Needed In Skerries An improvement in signage for emergencies like traffic light failure is badly needed in Skerries. From Saturday 21 to Tuesday 24 January, the traffic lights in Skerries were out and emergency signage used by the County Council was inadequate, according to Jane Landy. Jane, Chairperson of the Skerries C o m m u n i t y

By Peter Kearney Association, said the Council need to “improve signage”. She said the signage used to alert people to the faults was not always sufficient and could have been a “safety issue.” This was particularly so around the Balbriggan Street junction, which is the busiest junction in the town. There are two national schools

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and one secondary school in the area which results in a lot of traffic and families coming and going. The Council confirmed the lights failed as a result of a power surge which caused the signals to catch fire. Fortunately there were no incidents to report as a result of the lights failure. Jane hoped that “signage would improve in future”.

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Prosper Fingal has been supporting adults with intellectual disability and their families since 1978. Last year, the organisation decided to further expand its provision to the most southern part of the region. In preparation for this planned development in 2012, it took an innovative approach to connecting with the

Chinese New Year Kicks Off In Style The County Council, in partnership with the events to celebrate and highlight Chinese Chinese Irish Cultural Academy, celebrated a culture. These events will introduce the Dragon Dance, with an Irish touch to mark the Chinese artefacts already held in the Chinese New Year at Newbridge Demesne on Demesne museum, along with a photography Saturday, 21st January last. A programme of exhibition and display of 80 magnificent Chinese themed events was also launched. Dragon dance is a form of traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture and the event, attended by County Mayor, Gerry McGuire, featured a specially commissioned dragon recently arrived from China in the colours of the Irish tricolour and carried by 13 people in full festival Pictured at the celebration of the Chinese New Year at Newsbridge House last week are costume. Chinese New Year is County Mayor, Gerry McGuire and Councillor Tom O’Leary, with his wife, My Xiaoling and members of the Chinese community in the North County. the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar, lanterns. Over the coming year, dedicated officially beginning this year on 23rd January days will showcase Chinese writing and literaand 2012 is the year of the Dragon. ture, dancing, music and food. Special cross Recognising the strengthening cultural and cultural events will also bring together economic links between Ireland and China, Chinese and Irish musicians in particular to Newbridge Demesne is hosting a year of share and compare their musical heritage.

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years. “Even in the snow last year, they still came to shop here,” she said. She maintains that the way business is conducted nowadays is much different from when she started. “We used to sit in the adjoining park and have our lunch when I started first, but then there were no bin charges or water charges to worry about. The advent of large shopping centres has had a great effect on main street shopping in particular. They have taken away the village

The news that well known Swords fashion and hairdressing shop, Joan van den Maagdenberg has closed it’s doors for the last time, has been greeted with great sadness. The shop, which closed on Tuesday, 31st January was one of the most instantly identifiable retail outlets in the town. Proprietor, Joan van den Maagdenberg was very philosophical Well known Swords fashion shop, when she told the Joan van den Maagdenberg, County Leader: “I which closed it's doors for the last started in Swords 28 time on Tuesday, 31st January. years ago and am 25 years in the aspect of the present shop. Initially I started town,” she work with four people and said. progressed to 16 only five years Joan, who is ago. I had to cut back on staff and married to a it was particularly difficult to get Dutchman, is Joan van den Maagdenberg. staff to stay in the past year. The a very proud overheads are very hard to deal Swords lady and raised her family with, but there are still great here. She was overwhelmed by opportunities for young people the amount of well wishers and starting out now,” she said. customers of old, bringing in Joan was full of praise for the flowers and cards. “I am very people of Swords and thanked her grateful and I feel very blessed to loyal customers who have have worked in Swords,” she supported her down through the concluded.

Irish Paralympic Awards Launched The OCS Irish Paralympic Awards were formally launched on Friday last, 27th January at OCS headquarters at Airways Industrial Estate by Minister of State for `Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD. The inaugural awards will take place on December 7th, following the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The OCS Irish Paralympic Awards will be the first of it’s kind in Irish Paralympic Sport, honouring the achievements, successes and contributions of the Irish Paralympic team and it’s support network over the London cycle. Minister Michael Ring TD said, “I am delighted

Pictured at the official launch of the OCS Irish Paralympic Awards at Airways Industrial Estate are, Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders), Steven Whelan (Aviation Director, OCS), Cecil Ryan (MD,OCS Euro), Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD and Denise Molloy (Sales and Marketing Director OCS).

to launch these awards which provide a great opportunity to recog-

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success at the London Paralympic Games later this year. Cecil Ryan, Regional Managing Director OCS Europe, said: “OCS are delighted to be associated with the Irish Paralympic Team in the lead up to the Paralympic Games. The athletes are a great source of inspiration for all of us and we are pleased to support and be associated with them.” Mr James Gradwell, President Paralympics Ireland, also stated: “It is highly appropriate that we honour and celebrate the success our elite athletes bring to Ireland. We look forward to a wonderful night of celebration with OSC and the Irish Paralympic family.”

Successful Meeting For Skerries Group Launched in 2011, the Community Harvest Group Skerries was recruiting new members in a meeting in the sailing Club on Thursday 26th January last. The group is a community sponsored agricultural project that ensures organic products for local customers and a secure market for local farmers. Members pay a set monthly fee and receive a weekly box of local organic food from farmer, Paddy Byrne from May to December. Its beauty is its simplicity and benefit to the local community. Paddy has been farming organically in Skerries for over ten years. He keeps chickens and grows vegetables, fruit, chutneys and jams and, as a member, you can visit Paddy’s farm on Members Day. Annual membership is just €10 plus a monthly fee of either €15 for a large or €10 for a small box of produce. You receive your produce weekly. More information on the group and joining can Pictured here at the recent Community Harvest Skerries meeting are L-R: be found by calling Rosaleen on 086-7341764. It’s a win-win project Susanne Kennedy , Ger Nee, Rosaleen Mc Menamin, Bronagh Ní Dhuíll and Pic: PK Paddy Byrne. for the local community.

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A notable feature of the course is the quality of the greens, which will test even the most skilful golfers. Because of its elevated location, it offers spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, right as far as the Dublin mountains. This landscape also ensures that the slopes and contours will provide a stern, but fair test for golfers of all standards. Each hole at Hollywood Lakes is designed to test golfers of all abilities. The course cleverly uses water features to great effect, which forces the golfer to consider taking on the

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and on Thursdays, the club The Hollywood Lakes Seniors Open takes place every Tuesday, all year round, very important in showcasing the holds an 18 hole Open competition, which has been a huge success and is club to their visitors. includes golf with a buggy or curry An example of the brilliant value on offer is the club's February deal, which you opt for golf, a buggy and curry afterwards for two people for the amazing price of €45 for the two. Should to Friday for the entire month for two people, it is available for €55 for two. This offer is available from Monday of February and is unlikely to be matched anywhere in the country.

you are immediately on the golf course. The new, imposing clubhouse, which was opened in 2008 by Christy O’Connor Jnr, comes into view and you know straight away that your day is going to be memorable. Ample car parking is provided and the well stocked pro shop is your first port of call. Professional, Krishna Padayachee is the friendly, welcoming face, who will provide you with your requirements for the day, as well as top class tuition, if required. There is an expert repair service available and Krishna and his staff are ready and willing to impart their expertise to help you to enhance your enjoyment of the game. Krishna brings a wealth

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praise on the new marketing committee, who have plans in place for a very active and productive 2012. He also feels that new captains, Mick Brew and Mary Courtney will bring new momentum and a beneficial dimension to the club. Some of the excellent membership packages available include full membership, including golf and GUI sub for a very competitive €1,375, which equates to only €3.77 per day. There is also a 5 day membership available at €847 per annum as an all in price. “We also have very special deals and packages available

closely with the organisers of charity days, big and small, such as Willows Cancer Care and Naul Friends of St Francis Hospice as well as GAA, Soccer and Rugby clubs. Mary Kiely Of Naul Friends of St Francis Hospice commented: “The enormous help we receive from Hollywood Lakes Golf Club every year has been instrumental in our raising over € 100,000 for St Francis Hospice in the last four years and we look forward to this years event on 10th August.” The club also runs a very popular and successful Loyalty Card

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said "I'm really proud of Pentecost and everyone's work on it. I hope that the nomination will create new opportunities for all involved. It is great that the film has connected at such a universal level." Producer Eimear O'Kane added: "It's such exciting news for us, we're absolutely thrilled. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all who were involved and supported us to make the film

Find A Rewarding Career In Montessori Teaching The Montessori Teaching The early childhood years are the most important development stage for a child as the experiences he/she has in the first few years set the foundations for relationships and learning throughout their lives. Portobello Institute, Ireland’s leading educator in childcare has been delivering part-time and full time Montessori Teaching courses for over 25 years and for Spring 2012 it will deliver courses from its main campus in the city centre, with further courses being delivered in Swords. Throughout the course you will learn to develop your skills in Educational Philosophy, Sensorial Development, Practical Life, Mathematics, Culture and Language.

Diploma, which is Fetac Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualification, provides an ideal platform for those seeking a career in this area of teaching for 3-6 years old. Many of our past graduates have gone on to enjoy a fruitful career in Montessori teaching. Please come along to the Open Evening on 2nd and 16th February, 5.30 to 7.30pm. For further information please call 01-892 0000 or see www.portobelloinstitute.i e

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Programmes & Courses at Emmaus for February 2012 12th February - EMOTIONAL TRANSFORMATION - One Day Workshop Facilitators. Aisling Kilronon & Ray Manning Cost: €65.00 Light Lunch Included 13th February - AN INTRODUCTION TO CENTERING PRAYER - Five Monday Evenings Facilitator: Denis Gleeson - Cost: €50.00 in total 15th February - HEALING OUR FAMILY TREE - One Day Workshop Facilitator: Father Jim Cogley Cost €55.00 Light Lunch Included 18th & 19th February - The ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - Two day Programme Facilitators: Richard Brennan - Cost: €190 Residential or €130 Non Residential 21st February - A DAY OF REFLECTION WITH REV DR. RUTH PATTERSON Facilitators. Rev Dr Ruth Patterson Cost: €50.00 Light Lunch Included 25th February - A ONE DAY MASTER CLASS ON GROWING VEGETABLES AT HOME Facilitators. Michael Fox Cost: €50.00 Light Lunch and materials Included in cost

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the North County in attendance. Included in this group were Local TD’s Alan Farrell (FG) and Brendan Ryan (Lab), who will vote on whether to pass the cuts at a motion to be tabled by the Opposition in the oireacthas tomorrow, Wednesday 1st February. A parent, Laura Jones, whom also has a son availing of learning support within the school By Jennifer McShane spoke on how she had gained self confidence The parents of pupils attending a small Swords and self belief. “My appeal to you (local politiprimary school have called on their local politi- cians) is to help maintain the investment in our cians to lobby for the children,” she reversal of the decicontinued. “The Old sion to cut learning Borough has done my support teaching son proud, he’s hours. thriving; and I hope it A well attended public lasts.” The Old meeting Thursday last, Borough has just four 26 January, was held permanent teachers by Old Borough NS, and has also recently with distraught lost out on English parents appealing to language support reverse the cuts which teaching. will impact the 105 Meanwhile, school prinpupils attending the cipal, Anne-Marie school. The cuts mean Woods was equally that, if passed at the Pictured here following the public meeting are Old annoyed at the deciNS Principal, Anne Marie Woods and Pauline end of this month, the Borough sion, when she told the O'Shea, Principal of St George's NS in Balbriggan. school will lose out on County Leader, “I feel the full-time learning support teacher that they this budget has targeted small schools in particcurrently have, resulting in 25 of their pupils ular with cuts.The loss of a permanent teacher losing out on the full-time support needed. is a devastating blow to us – not just the fine The meeting was organised by School Principal, teacher we are losing but the reduction in staff Anne Marie Woods, with a cross-section of support for all our pupils.” representatives from all political parties within

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Special Meeting Of Local Chambers A special meeting of the boards of the Fingal Dublin Chamber and D15 Chamber was held last week to discuss the proposed changes to the structures of the Chamber. It is hoped that it will help to make them fit for purpose in their new role representing the Fingal Region. A new Board/Council structure is being rolled out at the upcoming AGM and the Chamber will be developing new strategies and policies to improve the value of the Chamber to members. There will also be an increased and improved level of services including more frequent networking events in different locations throughout the larger Chamber area. Speaking at the meeting, Siobhan Moore, President of the enlarged Chamber said: “This is a great day for the members of both Chambers who have come together to ensure the members receive a quality level of service and a commitment to grow the Chamber in the year ahead.” Pictured at the meeting are back row: David Donnelly, Maura Cassidy, Bernadette O'Connell, Col O'Maolmhuire, Terry McCoy, Ian Hunter, Andrew O'Neill, Paddy Lonergan, Siobhan Kinsella, Martina Hilliard, Sarah Bohan, Jock Jordan, Joe Gavin. Front row: Tony Lambert, Siobhan Moore and Freda Farrell.

Communions 2012 To of the most important days in your child’s life are the celebrations of their Communions and Confirmations. These are landmark days for both the children and families involved as they represent a significant step in your child’s journey into adulthood. As well as celebrating the religious significance of the day, it will generate great excitement, particularly for the children involved. There is a lot to think of before the Communions and Confirmations begin. Here we have the list of essentials that will make the day special for both family and child.

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Exciting Acting Classes In Swords Aspiring actors in the Swords/Malahide area who dream of acting on the big screen have a chance to gain invaluable advice at the Acting for Film and Television course to be held in the Carnegie Court Hotel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the 22nd, 23rd and 24th February. It is being hosted by The Irish Film Actors Workshop

Hilarious Comedy In Rush The Memory of Water, a play by Shelagh Stephenson will be staged by the Millbank Theatre in Rush until 18th February, Wednesday to Saturday inclusive at 8.30pm. The play focuses on three sisters who come together before their mother’s funeral, each haunted by their own demons. Each sister has different memories of the same

events, causing constant bickering about whose memories are true. Teresa is an unhappy housewife, who runs a health food store with her husband, Frank and who feels she has kept the family together for years. Mary is a doctor whose five-year affair with Mike, a married man, is the cause of stress in her life. She is also obsessed

It’s coming closer to Valentine’s Day and the signs are everywhere. Balloons and displays of pink love hearts are in many shop windows throughout the North County. Cupid is floating around and you just don’t know if his arrow will land in your heart. Love is all around and everybody loves to be in love, so grab all opportunities to have some romance this Valentine’s Day. This is the perfect time to propose to that special lady if you have been together a while. Or if you’re already engaged maybe surprise your loved one by setting a date for the big day.

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Launch Of Local Film Festival Fingal Film Festival has set a date for the first ever festival in 2012. It kicks off on the 21st March and entries are currently still open for all you aspiring film makers out there. Over the festival’s three days there will be a schedule of screenings taking place. There will also be workshops in Acting, Directing, Music composing and Film Producing by some of the world’s leading names in the Industry. Speaking to the County Leader, Creative Director, Dave Byrne says that the North County needs to

harness the emerging talent in the area and give young filmmakers, actors, musicians and writers a voice. He says it is important that this festival is not elitist and the opportunity to showcase his or her work is afforded to everyone. Filmmakers who wish to submit material to the festival can do so now. The closing date for submissions will be Friday 10th February by 5pm. Details of where to submit can be found at www.fingalfilmfest.com. The announcement of the successful submissions will be published on the website and the selected filmmakers will be contacted directly prior to the announcements being made public.

‘Sweeney Todd’ In Malahide

Following from their award winning show ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ last year, Malahide Musical & Dramatic Society are pleased to invite you to their latest production ‘Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’. Directed by Lynda Thompson, musically directed by Andrew J Linnie and choreographed by Michelle O’Hara, the show will take place from Tuesday 14th February to Saturday 18th February at 8pm each night in Scoil Iosa Hall in Malahide Community School. Tickets cost €15, contact them via malahidebookings@gmail.com. If you would like to become a patron of Malahide Musical and Dramatic , it’s €50 for the year and this covers two tickets to every production in the coming months, your name will be printed in the programmme, special patron’s night and reception and so on. Please contact them more details Parents of very young children should note that this show does contain a theme of murder community and if you nothing too graphic don’t worry, after all it is have any issues they a musical! It promises to be a fantastic producwill help you in any tion so come along and “Attend the Tale of way they can. Sweeney Todd.”

Paula Christie held her birthday party recently in Ollies Bar in Skerries. Pictured having a whale Pic: PK of a time are Paula Christie, Jenny Snook, Philomena Christie and Ann-Marie Ennis.

Malahide Chamber Annual Awards Pending Each year, Malahide Chamber organises its Annual Awards. They start by asking local businesses around the area for their opinions and nominations. The Awards to consider are: Service Excellence Award, Best Developing Business Award, Best Shop Front Award, Best Presented Business Award, ‘Malahide Has It’ Award and finally Person/Organisation of the Year. Email your

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Swords Toastmasters’ Regular Meetings Does the thought of speaking in public or making a presentation fill you with anxiety? If so, then help is at hand. Public speaking, presentation and leadership skills are especially important, particularly in the current economic climate for job interviews, business meetings or as a part of a voluntary group.

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Fingal County Council We, Tim & Adrienne Shattock, intend to apply for Planning Permission at 10 Castleview Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the installation of rooflights to the front & side elevations & a dormer window to the rear elevation. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a three bed dormer bungalow with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area, access provided from existing vehicular entrance serving family home together with all associated site works and landscaping at Surgalstown South, Swords for E. Kilgallon. 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 Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (09-30 – 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 Church of Ireland seeks planning permission for temporary placement and use of a portacabin as sunday school and ancillary church use on site to west side of protected structure the existing church at Holmpatrick Churchyard, Millers Lane, Skerries, County Dublin the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours 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 Planning permission sought for two storey

detached dwelling adjoining no 24 Longstone Park Portrane Co Dublin for Barry Murphy and Claire Melling 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 during normal working 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 of 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of this application Signed Thomas J Finn Fingal County Council To construct a new 11⁄2 storey house complete with secondary treatment system, reusing and altering the existing agricultural entrance. 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 I Sheelagh Behan intend to apply for permission for development at 48 Carrickhill Rise, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Consisting of Conversion of existing garage to study/office with first floor extension over and a pitched roof single storey extension to front elevation. 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, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation may be made to Fingal County Council in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for detached dormer dwelling, detached garage, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works @ Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Marie Claire O’ Rafferty. 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

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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 Seamus & Anne Grimes seeks planning permission for single storey garage and shed building to front corner of site adjacent to roadside of existing house using existing vehicular entrance at Lambay Stud, Milverton, Skerries, County Dublin. the planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours 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 alterations to approved plans (Ref. F11A/0328). Alterations consist of (i) Roof pitch changed from 25 degrees to 31 degrees (ii) new porch to front of each dwelling (iii) minor internal alterations & (iv) minor elevational changes (window configurations) to approved 2 No. 2 storey detached dwellings @ Burrow Road, Portrane, Co. Dublin for Yvonne & Eoin O’ Brien. 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 Seeking permission to have a Micro Wind Energy System installed on the house at the back of the property. Silent in operation. Being installed to reduce electrical costs. Chris Maguire, Kinsealy, Malahide Road, 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 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.

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