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30th April 2013 • Volume 20, Issue 16 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie Dr. Murray confirmed that the HSE asked the landlord why he was willing to waste his money on such a project. “It appears they were willing to let the lease run it’s course until 2015, while paying for a vacant building. “Why could they not have left us there until then, at least,” pleaded a bemused Dr Murray. He continued, “We have nurses treating patients here in Swords, who worked in Curam and are now based in Balbriggan, so a nurse who County Leader is doing a home visit in Swords now has to drive By Patrick Finnegan from Balbriggan. The staff Centre, we had a day hospital where patients could go no longer have offices where in the daytime. They are part of the same team, but are they can see a patient for two separate elements to the service. This arrangement counselling or therapy. Now worked very well. Now everyone is shoe horned into they have to look for rooms one smaller location. I just can’t make any sense of it,” and there simply isn’t enough he said. Worst of all, the HSE did not have the decency space to complete our work to inform patients of the closure of Curam. “Many of as before.” Local senator them found out from a shopkeeper in the area, who was Darragh O’Brien (FF) was able to tell them of the closure. This is no way to treat horrified at the way the HSE is the most vulnerable people in our society.” treating it’s patients. He told A spokesperson for the HSE told the County Leader, the County Leader, that he “Patients were not notified in advance because this was has demanded a special Dr Declan Murray an unplanned closure.” Dr. Murray thought he had debate in the Seanad on a developing crisis in adult found a solution to the problem. “While I was on my mental health services across north Dublin. “The situaway to a meeting in St Ita’s, I got a call from the landlord tion in north Dublin is at crisis point. I have met Dr. to say that he would pay for the fire upgrade. To me, Declan Murray and his team at Curam twice. They are that would have solved the problem once and for all. providing essential services to more than 500 patients The HSE manager washed his hands of the problem and in the north Dublin area, but they are not being given said it was a matter for HSE Estates, who manage the the tools to do their job.” buildings.”

HSE Slammed The decision by the Health Service Executive (HSE) to move Curam Adult Mental Health Clinic from it’s base at Town Mall in Swords to the nearby Health Centre on Bridge Street in the town, has mystified and angered staff. Curam, which catered for the adult mental health requirements for Swords, has now been relocated to what has been descibed as “a vastly inferior facility in Swords Health Centre.” The reason given by the HSE for the closure was that the Town Mall premises constituted a fire hazard. However, when the landlord offered to fix the problem free of charge, the HSE would have nothing to do with it. Speaking exclusively to the County Leader, Curam’s consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Declan Murray, was outraged at the decision, which he claims has seriously impacted on him and his team being able to provide a proper service for people with mental health issues. “There is no way we can provide for the needs of our clients in the same way as before. We cater for a catchment area of 78,000 people, the largest in the country, by far.” “At Curam clinic, we had regular out-patients and a home care team who would go and visit people in their homes and in Swords Health

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Coyle To Retire After 19 Years Serving Community After 19 years serving the local By Jennifer McShane community, local councillor Peter else have a go.” Cllr Coyle, who Coyle (Lab), has told the County was co-opted to the County Leader that he will not be running Council in 1994, has a vast and in next year’s local elections. extremely varied political career: in The well known local representa1999, he was elected as a tive, who currently serves member of the Council the Malahide/Howth after topping the poll in Ward says that there was the Malahide Ward, from no particular reason that 2002 to 2003 he was he is choosing to retire Chairperson for the from his council duties Malahide/Howth Area other than his feeling that Committee, then in June it was simply time to 2004 to June 2005 he was move on and “let others Cathaoirleach of the have a go.” Cllr. Peter Coyle Council (something he He said: “There’s always describes as a career highlight), a time to move on and I just felt and in June 2010 he was elected that now was right. I don’t have Leas Cathaoirleach. any health issues or anything like Coyle is keen to emphasise that he that, I just thought that after 19 will still be available to the public years, it was best to let someone

with any queries they may have, once his current term in office is finished. “There’s been a lot of many great moments through the years and one thing that still stands is that I’ve always loved helping people, so I’ll still be there after my term if anyone has any personal queries.” “I’ve never thought it wise to linger too long in politics,” he continued. “I’ll be kept going as I’ve three grandchildren to keep me busy and I’ll still be purusing many other activities.” After 19 years serving the local community, Cllr Coyle will no doubt be missed, but it will comfort local residents to know that he is still as active as ever and will continue to serve his area until May 2014, at the very least.

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The Health Centre in Swords, where staff from Curam are crammed into a small section.

He continued, “There is insufficient space to hold a day-care centre. I raised this directly with the Health Minister in the Seanad as an example of what is happening to our adult mental health services under his leadership,” he said. “If this Government is serious about tackling mental health, we should not only fund our adult mental health services appropriately, but ensure that our patients, such as those served by Curam, have the proper facilities to be treated with dignity and respect. These are specific examples which, five months ago, Minister Reilly stated he would look into, but there has been no response from him. His silence on this is not acceptable,” he concluded. Sen. O’Brien

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signage, no matter how welcome, will not slow traffic down. Buses and cars just fly past the traffic calming areas, without reducing speed. They’re a joke,” he said. They’re too narrow and have no impact on traffic. They simply don’t have the desired effect of slowing traffic down and something needs to be done,” he concluded.

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Local River Valley community activist, Joe Newman has welcomed new signage, which has become evident on the River Valley/Rathingle Road in the area, but is concerned that speed ramps, where the signs are located, are ineffective. These new signs replace broken ones in the area. Newman told the County Leader, “I’m happy that eventually, some measures have been taken to replace damaged signage and it is certainly an improvement on what was there originally.” Newman, however feels that this will not solve the age old problem of speeding in the estate. “As the traffic calming measures in the estate are totally ineffective, upgrading of

Pictured at the first meeting of the new Foroige Youth Club at the Little Theatre in Skerries are volunteers, Peter Carroll, Rebecca O'Reilly, with Foroige members, Emma Cruise, Kate Murphy, Eimear Kenneely, Sam Jones, James Mullen, Sean Hoffman, Eimhin O'Connor, Ava Markham, Jamie O'Reilly, Leah Coleman and Kaylagh Bailey.

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A new Foróige club for young people in Skerries opened its doors on Wednesday, 24th April last. This club (one of over 600 Foróige clubs throughout the North County), will serve as a fantastic amenity for the youth in the area. Youth Development officer Bryan Gavin, told the County Leader that there was great demand for the club in the area. “It has gotten off to a great start, which we’re thrilled about. We had about 30 youngsters attend the opening who are all full of energy and enthusiasm.” “The club is specifically aimed at young people, so we want those

involved in the group to take the lead in terms of the activities planned,” he continued. “Foróige clubs enable young people to experience a fun environment and we wanted the youth in Skerries to be able to participate in this.” He went on to praise the tremendous efforts of all the volunteers involved: “Without our local volunteers, there would essentially be no club at all, so we really can’t praise them enough for their efforts.” Anyone who wishes to be a volunteer can get in touch with the club. The club will be held every Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.00pm in Skerries Little Theatre. It is aimed at boys and girls aged 12 and over. The club will provide young people in the area with a safe place to socialise, meet their friends and get involved in lots of different activities.

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the young people forming new friendships. Plans are now underway for part two of the exchange, set to take place in October in Belfast. This project was fully organised by the Swords young people along with assistance from two youth workers, Shona Whelan and Aisling Farrelly. The project is part funded by Leargas, the Colin Development, Swords Baldoyle Youth Service and through the fundraising efforts of all the young people involved. Christopher Murray, Youth Leader with Swords Baldoyle Youth Service told the County Leader: “As the week progressed, right before my eyes I saw young people connecting with each other and working together, which was fantastic. ”

A group of eleven teenagers aged between 15 and 17 from Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service, took part in a youth exchange with a group from West Belfast recently. Ten teens of a similar age from the ‘Colin Development’ in West Belfast travelled to Dublin to meet the youths. Both groups together visited a number of sights in the city centre including a guided tour of Áras an Uachtaráin, a trip to Trinity College, bowling, and an evening of dinner and entertainment in the Swords Baldoyle Youth Service. The following day, both groups travelled to the Petersburg outdoor adventure centre in Galway, for three days of outdoor activities including rock climbing, gorge walking, abseiling and obstacle courses. The exchange proved to be extremely Pictured here are members of Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service with a group from West successful, with many of Belfast having fun on their youth exchange recently.

O’Leary Calls For Tourism Initiative For North County Local councillor, Tom O’Leary cycle and walking route from (FG) wants Failte Ireland to turn Westport to Belmullet, costing its attention to the east coast approx €7m, was praised. It and in particular to produced €7m in the North County to local revenue in its produce a new first year in 2011 and cohesive touring in 2012, it produced plan/ tourism double that at ¤14m. package for counHe told the County ties along the east Leader, “We have to coast. invest in tourism in O’Leary makes his the North County. It call after attending will pay for and a National Tourism Cllr. Tom O’Leary bring jobs and conference in Clare revenue into our recently, where the Western local communites, like Skerries, Way, which is a 43 km off-road Rush, Balbriggan, Swords,

Malahide and our rural villages.” “The North County has an abundance of cultural and historical heritage. We are not marketing it strongly enough to the tourists and tour operators. Its our best kept secret, but its also our opportunity to grasp now in these difficult economic times.” O’Leary has contacted the County Manager, who he says “is proactive on this issue. He is assessing our natural amenity assets to see how we can make better use of them, like castles and demesnes at Ardgillan, Newbridge House, Malahide Castle, Bremore Castle and Swords Castle could be marketed to the tourist as a package,” he concluded.

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Ballyboughal sisters, Amy and Lara McEvoy are pictured with their gold medals at the Dublin Community Games Swimming Finals. Amy won gold in the U8 Freestyle, while Lara took gold in the U12 Freestyle.

Golf Classic In Malahide The fundraising committee for the new Malahide Parish Centre are hosting a Golf Classic on Friday, 10th of May in Malahide Golf Club. There is a 9am and 2pm shotgun start, a morning 4 ball €240, and an afternoon 4 ball €300. There will be food, prizes and music at 7.30pm. If you’re interested, please contact Tom Larkin on 086 2587711.

A group of determined mothers in the Swords Manor and Applewood areas of Swords who are lobbying to get two funds together for two playgrounds in the area, are having great success with their fundraising campaign. Spokesperson for the Swords Needs Playgrounds group, Marica Killi, who lives in Lioscian got back in touch with the County Leader to give us an update on their progress: “We need two playgrounds, one at Broadmeadow Linear Park in Thornleigh and the other on waste ground, opposite Swords Manor Shopping Centre. The local authority initially said they had no funds available for such projects, but we were given great news recently when they came back to us and said that they could commit to paying 25 per cent of the funding, so we’re starting a big push to get the other 75 per cent.” The total amount needed is €300,000 for both playgrounds and the all weather pitch, but the committee, who have raised over €1,000 in the last month alone, are already planning more and looking at different fundraising options too (they hope to get help from the National Lottery among others). “We’ve made great progress so far,” she continued. “Next up we’re looking for all the community support we can as we hold a ‘clean out’ event. If you can fill a large refuse sack with old clothes, shoes or bags, please bring them along to Swords Manor Car Park, next to the pub on Friday 3rd May between 2.30pm – 3pm. We have a clothing company coming to collect each bag and all money made is going towards our playground campaign.” The group have many other activities planned over the coming months and are thoroughly grateful for all the community support they have received so far. “We’re getting there bit by bit. It will be a happy day when we can sit on the swings in the new playgrounds,” Marcia concluded.

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Pregnancy yoga classes are starting again in Malahide Tennis Club, on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm; Baby Massage and Baby Yoga classes are starting on Saturday mornings St. Andrews Parish Centre. Visit www.mumandbaby.ie for further details, and to book your place.

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Doing It For The Kids Fiona Broderick has wanted to teach and help children since she was four years old. The 23 year old who currently teaches at Balbriggan Community College, says that this is no joke: “My most vivid memory of first wanting to teach is when I was around four and I would play make believe with my brother. I would always be the teacher, and a very strict one at that!” she says, laughing. Fiona, who is originally from Galway, moved to Skerries in 2011 and got her post as a Home Economics teacher in Balbriggan Community College soon after. Fiona embodies all of the ideal characteristics of a teacher: she is bright, bubbly and loves meeting and interacting with people. “I just think my job is fantastic. I know I’m so lucky to have a job doing what I love the most.” She trained in Home Economics and Religion (she says she would have always had a very strong faith, which grew stronger after her granny’s death), but currently just teaches Home Economics. “I had a brilliant Home Economics teacher when I was in school, who inspired me to want to teach that subject.” She says it's the little things that she finds most rewarding every day, and loves to see her students embrace their creative side. “It can be the smallest things such as one of the students saying ‘thank you’ to watching them prepare a three course meal by themselves - it’s very rewarding. Students would even come up to me from time to time and tell me that I inspire them in some way, which as a teacher is exactly what you love to here.” As we’re speaking about her job (which she clearly adores), it’s then that she brings up her recent life changing trip volunteering in Uganda. “It was something that I knew I always wanted to do. I went for 10 days and assisted in the building of a new healthcare centre as well as teaching the local children English and practical things like how to give first aid. It was really incredible, most of the children had never seen any practical aspects of a subject, (they were unable to make the connection between theory and practical) so to see them become so fascinated by something as small as a first aid kit for example, and know you were teaching something new was just brilliant.” She says she knew straight off the mark that

things were going to be tough, but she says, despite her positive mentality she had no idea how difficult it would be when her group visited the local orphanage. “I’m lucky enough to have quite a strong and positive mentality, but very little prepared me for how tough I was going to find it. It was both wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time to play with the babies - they were fascinated by everything, even my shoelaces! - but then at the end of it you knew you were going to have to leave them behind. It was difficult for everyone, no one said a word on the bus journey home.” She says a particular highlight (asides from working with the children), was having the local workmen compliment her on her building skills. "My dad works on the farm at home and taught me a thing or two, so I knew I'd be well able for the building side of things, but the workmen were really surprised and said I was really strong, which was a great compliment to receive!" Fiona returned home with a fresh perspective on her life and was thrilled with what she had achieved on her trip. She is eager to thank and praise the school and the local community for their support as she worked to get the €1,500 raised before she left for Uganda. "It would not have been possible for me to go in the first place without the amazing support of the staff, students, my family and the local community; everyone was just fantastic and I got a true sense of what it was like to see the community group together for a good cause. Everyone's enthusiasm and support really inspired me to go over and give it 100 per cent." Fiona describes herself as a social butterfly and enthusiastically chats to me about how much she loves Dublin and all aspects of the city, and indeed community life. "I definitely love to go out and be sociable." She is very close to her family; her mam, dad and two brothers and is a keen jet setter. "I've always loved travelling (she has recently returned from Asia) and I love to meet new people from different cultures and cities." In terms of her future plans she is about to start preparation for a Masters degree and is eyeing more travel on the horizon. "I really love my life at the moment, and as long as I get to teach and see more of the world, I'll be very happy," she concluded.

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Pictured at last weekend's Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis at the RDS are local councillors, David McGuinness and Darragh Butler.

MYC Executive Committee felt it was needed if it was to properly fulfill its commitment to open the sport up to a wider audience around the North County. Commodore Bob Sugrue told the County Leader: “Brian’s experience, his vision for the future and his enthusiasm marked him out as the right person for the task and we are pleased to have him on board as we go forward.”

Malahide Yacht Club recently announced the appointment of Brian McDowell as Sailing Development Manager for the club. This newly created position will be a critical element in an ambitious development strategy for the club to make sailing more accessible to North County residents, to better utilise its modern Dinghy Sailing Centre facilities, and provide more sail training courses. Among his responsibilities will be the organisation of junior and adult dinghy sailing and training on the Broadmeadows, and keelboat sailing from the Lower Estuary. A highly experienced sailor and longtime member of the club, Brian was Pictured here is Malahide also the Project Manager in the Yacht Club Commodore Bob construction of the new Dinghy Sugrue congratulating Sailing Centre, opened a year ago. Brian McDowell on his This post of Sailing Development appointment as the club's Manager is an unusual step for a new Sailing Development club the size of Malahide, but the Manager.

O’Brien Aims To Bring Bus Service Back To Garristown Local Green Party representative Joe O’Brien has vowed to do everything

he can to bring a Bus Eireann service back to the village of Garristown.

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Wednesday May 1st, O’Brien told the County Leader: “Last year after I was selected as Green Party representative for the Balbriggan Ward, I wanted to see what could be done to improve local communities. It was clear that the people of Garristown need a better public transport connection with Ashbourne and Dublin city.” He continued: “I then contacted Bus Eireann and the County Council to see what could be done. After some negotiations, I am glad to report that both parties are interested in bringing back a Bus Eireann service to Garristown. In the public meeting on Wednesday, I will be making a continued effort to build local momentum on this, as there are still some issues to be worked through in order to make this a reality.”

Red Cross In Malahide The Malahide branch of the Red Cross meets every Thursday at 8pm in St Sylvester’s GAA Club, Church Street, Malahide, for first aid training. This is a fantastic, life saving skill to have. If you’re interested in attending or learning more, please contact 0862372906.

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Gerry McInerney holds the Wanamaker Trophy at Hollywood Golf Club and David Galvin holds a replica of the US Open Trophy. Hollywood is the home course of Rory McIlroy, who is the present holder of the Wanamaker trophy after his victory in the US PGA Championship last year.

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Family Day At Balbriggan Cricket Club Balbriggan Cricket Club recently unveiled a memorial plaque in honour of Jack Harper and to raise money for the club. The Balbriggan Town Council kindly sponsored the Cricket Club and presented them with a memorial plaque in honour of Jack Harper, who established the Balbriggan Cricket Club over 50 years ago. All Jack’s hard work was completely voluntary and for the good of Balbriggan

Pictured having a great day out at the Balbriggan Cricket Club Fun Day are, Ciaran Guildea, Alan Harper, Laura Guildea, Susan Tolan, Amy Tolan and Carla Harper.

Town. The club is still successfully run by members of the Harper family today and the cricket grounds were inaugurated in memory of Jack. The Fun Day featured a variety of events throughout the day, including the local

Malahide Choir To Perform At Riasc Centre Enchiriadis Treis, the acclaimed community choir based in Malahide, will perform Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Vivaldi’s Gloria, with orchestral and solo accompaniment at The Riasc Centre, Swords on Saturday May 11th at 8pm. Soloists for the evening are Mary Callen Clarke (soprano), Eoin Conway (alto), Eoin Murphy (tenor) and Brian Kelly (bass) The Choir, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year, has performed many other well known works in The National Concert Hall, The Helix at DCU and The National Convention Centre, as

Garda Pipe Band who opened the event, a match between Balbriggan Cricket Club and Dublin Fire Brigade, facepainting, balloonmaking and other fun activities. Attendees on the day also got to enjoy a BBQ, various games and a raffle.

Even the sun made a brief appearance! The day was enjoyed by all. On behalf of Balbriggan Cricket Club, the organisers and members would like to thank everyone who came out and supported them on the day.

well as in various venues in Europe. They are especially pleased to be coming home and can’t wait to perform major choral works for local audiences. Tickets are €20 and are available by phoning 085-8498442. The 100 plus members of the choir, under musical director Cathal Clinch, are looking forward to performing at The Riasc Centre the new home of the Baptist Community in Swords Enterprise Park. They are hugely impressed with the 400 seat auditorium and other facilities on offer there for themselves and patrons. This concert is an unique opportunity for people in the North County to experience choral music at its very best in a beautiful setting and should prove a memorable night for all present.

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There has been a wide welcome have already been approved that funding for Fingal LEADER nationwide. The remainder will be Partnership can now be accessed allocated to programmes, such as for rural economic development via the Fingal LEADER over the next a €90 million fund, announced by two years in order to continue to Minister for the Environment Phil fund local enterprise in rural communities. Local counHogan. cillor, Tom O’Leary was Local deputy, Alan Farrell also full of praise for the (FG) told the County news. He said, “I recently Leader, “I am delighted raised the issue of LEADER that the result of this funding on foot of two review has led to a representations I received centralised significant from community organisafund of €90 million for Cllr. Tom O’Leary tions, who are anxious to LEADER programmes, of have their applications for which Fingal LEADER will community projects processed as now be able to access in order to continue its role in community soon as possible.” “The Skerries Community group economic development.” “There have been many worthy promoting the new community projects waiting in the pipeline garden on a site known as Floraville and are anxious that had been approved as to the have their applicapart of this programme tion processed so that but unable to get off the they can complete this ground due to a freeze in community project which funding after a decision by has great support from the the European Commission people of Skerries. “Also, to change co-funding the Flavour of Fingal policy which resulted in a Festival held annually in nationwide review of the Alan Farrell TD Newbridge Desmesne entire structure,” he said. Outlining the plan for the 90 Donabate might have had to be million fund, Deputy Farrell stated cancelled if their funding applicathat almost half of this 90 million tion from LEADER was not forthfund is earmarked for projects that coming,” he said.

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Malahide Pupils ‘Green’ Efforts Pay Off An Taisce, in partnership with the Department of Transport and the National Transport Authority, were delighted to host this year’s Green-Schools Travel Competition Awards Ceremony recently, and to award the winning schools in its national travel competition. St. Sylvester’s Infant School in Malahide were runners up thanks to their efforts in sustainable school travel. At a special awards ceremony, prizes trophies and certificates of achievement were presented to the students of St. Sylvester’s in the An Taisce Green-Schools Travel competition. Congratulating St. Sylvester’s, Green-Schools Travel officer Sandra Flavin told the County Leader: “St Sylvester’s Infant School in Malahide has been a great example of sustainable travel in their local community and has managed to decrease car usage at the school by more than 20 per cent over the past two years working on the Travel theme. The school’s greatest success has been to instil the Green Travel message in its very young school population.” She explained the different events the local school organised so that they could make their school travel more sustainable: “The school’s very successful ‘Feet First Fridays’ have had a real impact on traffic at the school gate and have

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encouraged a shift away from the private car on an everyday basis. Pupils have particularly enjoyed taking home the Green-Schools mascot ‘Coady the Dinosaur’ every weekend and recording his adventures in his travel diary. Well done St. Sylvester’s Infant School!” There were seven category winners and seven runners-up in this year’s competition with awards presented to schools for their outstanding work promoting particular modes of transport including: walking, cycling, park ‘n’ stride, carpooling and a combination of modes.

Daly Plans Gathering At Rush Library Following a lively and determined meeting of Rush residents on Thursday, April 25th last convened by local TD Clare Daly, residents have resolved to campaign to save their library hours from being cut. Residents and other local councillors alike have spoken to the County Leader over the past few weeks, protesting the cuts to this valuable community amenity. Daly told the County Leader: “the range of groups and individuals who attended the meeting and explained what the library means to them was truly striking. We had school students, members of chess clubs, art clubs, Irish classes and many others outlining the range of activities that are now under threat as a result of County Council’s decision to slash library hours.” “Residents in Rush fought so hard for this facility and it was of such use in the area that there was no way they were going to sit back and allow this to happen.” A committee was set up and residents have decided to organise a Novel Gathering at Rush Library for Saturday, May 11th at 2pm. “We are calling on all clubs, societies, community groups, school students and others to come along with an outline of what the library means to them,” she continued. We will also be protesting outside the next council meeting and intend to link up with the other communities affected in order to have this cut reversed. I would ask all local residents to come out and ensure that this cutback is stopped.”

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Marie Cummins Rolestown Marie Cummins from Rolestown is next up as a Dublin Rose of Tralee candidate. The 26 year old has overcome huge hurdles in her life to get to where she is today. Marie discovered she had a very serious tumour in her ear and after battling for two years with the illness, she was finally given the all clear just over a year ago. Marie says despite the struggles she went through, she came out the other side with a renewed optimism and appreciation for life which not only influenced her career, but restored her religious faith as well. “It was a scary time,” she told the County Leader. “There was a 50/50 chance that I would live or die, so when I recovered, I made a conscious decision to never take things for granted again and made a ‘bucket list’ of everything I wanted to achieve. Participating in the Rose of Tralee was one of those goals. I’ve ticked about five or six boxes off the list so far, which isn’t bad.” Marie is a secondary school teacher in Drogheda a n d teaches a

variety of different subjects including: English, Film Studies and History. “I absolutely love teaching and the school has a very holistic approach to education with a terrific atmosphere, so I’m lucky to be there.” Before her teaching started Marie was involved with various charities which centred bringing a religious message to the youth in our communities, one of which was Pure In Heart. “I worked with Pure In Heart for quite a few months. It’s a Catholic charity, so we would go around various schools and teach them about things like relationships, self image and modesty.” Marie says her faith is very important to her, and it plays a huge part in her life. I’m very passionate about my faith and teachings. I come from a very Catholic family (my brother is studying to become a seminarian). I had turned away from my faith but came back to it after my illness as I’m certain that God was the reason I recovered.” Marie is sponsoring herself, but will be raising awareness for Trocaire through the Rose festivities. “I just think they’re an incredible charity and I’m happy to offer them my support.” She says that having recovered from her illness gave her a more positive mentality and taught her to take every day as a gift. “It was a very personal journey for me and I’m so glad I’m over the other side.” She is extremely close to her family and in her spare time she loves to keep fit and stay active. She is about to take part in the Samsung Night Run, which she has been busy training for. “I was always very into sport and fitness and would play a lot of hockey and other sports in school.” Marie is also into some calmer activities such as knitting. She finishes off by saying it would be incredibly special to be crowned the Dublin Rose and if she were crowned she would hope to inspire others to be the best they can be, simply by being themselves. “I really believe that every person is unique and special in their own way and through the Rose I want to convey that message to all the girls that are taking part or thinking of taking part in the future,” she concluded.

Friends In Low Places Rodeo Tour 13 The Ultimate Garth Brooks Experience The Story & Music Of Garth Brooks 4th May €24 For the first time ever, live on stage, The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Dora the Explorer, Boots the Monkey and Peppa Pig, live on stage in an unforgettable celebration of the Magic that is Disney. Mickey Mouse hosts the show and with participation from the audience and help from Mickey’s friends on stage, everyone joins in a sing song with all the gang.

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John Rocha style, the timeless collection features beautiful colours, textures and wonderful temple embellishments. John said, “I’m very excited about designing glasses. Eyewear is now a desirable fashion accessory, rather than just a necessity and so I felt it was really important to create a collection which was wearable yet stylish. I usually tend to favour the more muted colours of black, ecru and charcoal but last year I spent some time working in the south of France and I suppose the light and colour there made me appreciate and consider colour more.” He continued, “I’ve

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Fun Times Ahead For Malahide Musical Society Following on from their great success of this year’s musical ‘Crazy For You’ next up for Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society is a fun table quiz, followed by a karaoke night. This will take place at 8pm in St. Sylvester’s GAA club in Malahide on Friday 3rd May. All are welcome. Teams of four, with bonus points if your team are prepared to sing some karaoke tunes! Sounds like a great night’s fun. The group are also delighted to confirm that their next production will be Neil Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple’( the female version). Directed by Lynda O’ Neill , this will take place in the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club at 8pm on 5th, 6th, 7th June. This hilarious comedy tells the tale of the neat and uptight Florence and her room mate the slovenly , easygoing Olive. Tickets cost €12 and are available by emailing malahidebookings@gmail.com.

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Busy Month Ahead At Emmaus The month of May will see an exciting range of programmes and workshops taking place at the Emmaus Retreat Centre, Swords. The month begins with a one day workshop on 12th May, entitled DeStress Your Heart and Soul with Emotional Freedom Technique. On 18th and 19th May, there will be a weekend programme entitled A Down to Earth Introduction to Dreams. On 18th May, John Doherty will present a one day workshop entitled Sacred Stillness, part of the Art of stillness programme. This course looks at the practices of a six fold path in the context of mindfulness, meditation and contemplation, while on 19th May, Maria Lynch will facilitate a one day workshop,

entitled Confidence and Assertiveness. At the end of May, from 24th to 26th, there will be another weekend programme facilitated by Carmel Wynne. It is entitled Find your Super-Vision; Unlock Your Potential and is available on a residential and non residential basis. Finally on Saturday 24th May, they have a programme entitled ‘A Day For You - A Day Of Reflection And Meditation. “Give Your Mind a Break” This one day offers you a chance to take time out for yourself. The cost of all of the one day workshops includes a lovely lunch, as well as tea/coffee breaks. If you wish to book a place on one of the programmes, call Emmaus on 018700050.

Swords Pupils Stage New Musical Holy Family Senior National School in Rivervalley Swords will be staging their brand new musical production “The Best Finds A Lamp,” until Thursday, May 2nd in their school hall. This incredible musical is a combination of Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, and it was written and produced by one of the school teachers, Ms. Louise Halpin. It is a big production; over 100 students are taking part and filling the various roles, and are performing each night.

Auditions for the show took place back in September last year, and rehearsals have been going strong ever since. A number of teachers have been involved in preparing the students in song and dance, and various set design activities. There has been a great spirit of enthusiasm by students and teachers alike. The school are delighted to be able to share the fruits of all their hard work and labour with the local community, so do go along and see this wonderful performance.

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The senior rugby team from Balbriggan Community College made history when they beat St Kevin's to win the Fingal County Council North Dublin Cup for the first time ever. The victorious team are pictured with the trophy after the game.

Historic Win For Balbriggan Community College The senior rugby team from Balbriggan Community College made history when they beat St Kevin’s, Finglas to win the Fingal County Council North Dublin Cup for the first time ever. This made it a double, with their junior schoolmates winning the Junior North Dublin Cup four weeks ago. Balbriggan controlled the game in terms of territory and possession and dominated the game for long periods. Scorers on the day included, Padraig Hickey, with two

tries, with tries also from Essie Bodurri, Tosin Toki, Jamou Akamtoye and Victor Alkmin, but it was a team effort that won the day. In the end, they ran out 32-0 winners, thus making history as the school’s first senior team to win a Leinster Branch competition. Despite an outstanding display from all 21 squad members, man of the match would have to go to Stephen O’Byrne whose tackling and tenacity at the breakdown was a major factor in this win for the Balbriggan boys.

Leader, “I will be supporting the manager’s motion to have a specific objective in the Rolestown plan for a new filling station and village shop. The Local councillor, Tom O’Leary has closure of Terry’s stores and filling station in Rolestown a given his support to the number of years ago and recent submission to the more recently, Garrigan’s County Council for a new garage on the Rathbeale village shop and petrol Road in Swords (now Lidl) station in Rolestown as makes the case for new part of the Local Area filling station and shop in Plan. The plan is due to Rolestown and I will be come before the councilCllr. O’Leary voting positively for the lors for approval on 13th proposal,” concluded O’Leary. of May. He told the County

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Malahide Yacht Club (MYC) is offering newcomers to sailing two opportunities to sample life afloat, with a small boat / dinghy sailing experience on the inshore Broadmeadows Estuary on May 4th. This will be followed a week later with the chance for those wishing to try larger keelboat sailing in the open sea. The Club is hosting a free Open Day on Saturday 4th May from 2pm to 5pm at its Dinghy Sailing Centre at the Broadmeadows. All ages are welcome and club members will be on hand to provide information and advice. Experienced sailors will

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The play, ‘Are There More of You?’ written and performed by Alison Skilbeck, opened at the Draíocht Theatre in Blanchardstown last week to a sell out audience. Now this brilliant play is coming to the Millbank Theatre, Rush on 5th May at 8.30pm for one night only. This is not to be missed. Make sure you book your place by contacting the theatre.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council We Winsac Limited, Intend to apply for Planning Permission on a site comprising Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries, Co.Dublin. The Development will consist of : Modifications to House type ( House Type D only ) and associated number of dwellings ( 26 No. House Type D ) contained within Sectors Two and Three of the Residential Development “Barnageeragh Cove” granted planning permission under Reg. Ref. No. F12A/0245 and previously granted planning permission under Reg. Ref. No. F11A/0264. The Dwelling as approved under Reg. Ref. No. F12A/0245 comprised of: (i) 26 no. House Type D, four bedroom three storey to front and two storey to rear detached houses @ 154sq.m each. The Dwelling proposed comprises of : (ii) 26 no. House Type D, four bedroom three storey to front and two storey to rear detached houses with two storey bay window to front @ 155sq.m each. Modifications include: Bay Window increased in size, Extra Living space on first floor, New Attic storage space and Internal layout amendments through-out. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for construction of new detached garage to side of existing dwelling at Featherbed Lane, Ballykea, Lusk, Co. Dublin, for Mark Costigan. 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 I Melissa Kiernan, intend to apply for Retention and Completion Permission for development at this address: Grougha, Ringcommons, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development consists of: Retention and completion permission is sought for the partly complete two storey detached dwelling, on-site treatment plant and percolation area, new entrance and all associated site works as previously approved under F06A/1609 and Appeal PL06F.221605 and for retention and completion of the partly complete new separate two storey garage and stores. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not

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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 County Council 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, 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 previously approved dormer bungalow on approved site (Planning Ref: F11A/0343) located to rear of No.1 Feltrim Road, Streamstown, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Retention Planning permission is sought for temporary use of mobile home located on site at rear of No.1 Feltrim Road, Streamstown, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not

exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for revised planning (F11A/0432) for single storey extensions to side and rear, including external and internal alterations at Tanglewood, Broomfield, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicants: J. Henry & T.Mulcahy This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for previously approved dormer bungalow on approved site (Planning Ref: F11A/0343) located to rear of No.1 Feltrim Road, Streamstown, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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