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Local Schools Back Decision On Book Costs School principals around the North County have welcomed the decision by school book publishers to hold off on publishing revised textbooks for a four year period. This is a move which will surely ease ‘back to school’ costs for already hard pressed parents across the region in the years to come. This news has been confirmed to the County Leader by a spokesperson for the Department of Education and Science. The welcome news comes following a hugely successful Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) petition, backed heavily by schools across our region, and meetings held between Education Minister, Ruairi Quinn, and the Irish Educational Publishers Association (IEPA) a number of weeks ago.
By Kieran Dunne Speaking to the County Leader, principal of St Finian’s Community College Swords, Ms Denise Kelly backed the plan saying, “We are also delighted that this commitment has been made. We run a very successful book rental programme in our school in order to ease the burden on parents and it is very popular, even though our Co-ordinator, Ms Jane Farrell, spends a lot of time on it, we feel the work is worth it in these difficult economic times.” Eddie Fynes, principal of Loreto Girls’ School in Balbriggan, Sharon McGrath, principal of Fingal Community College in Swords and Miriam Dowdall, principal of St
Helen’s JNS, Portmarnock, were of the same opinion. Ms McDowell said, “It is something we would definitely back, we have introduced our own system on a smaller scale where we would recycle books back into it yearly. Anything that cuts down costs for parents is most welcome,” she said. Mr Fynes added, “I’m totally supportive of this and we feel that there is no need for book companies to bring out revised editions, unless it is totally necessary. We are very conscious of handing down books from child to child. Similarly, Ms McGrath, welcomed the decision. “This agreement is just great and benefits everyone from students’ parents to teachers and staff. We have our own very successful book rental scheme, but this now means an improvement will be made both logistically and practically with the same books being made available over a four-year period,” she said. Denis Barry, President of St Vincent de Paul in River Valley told the County Leader, “We made strong representation to have the entire school book scheme reviewed. At last, the minister is seeing the light and putting pressure on the publishers to rethink,” he said. It now means that books can be passed on to younger siblings providing families across the County, with publishers agreeing not to produce any revisions to books within four-years of publication. Continued on page 12
Funds Donated To Kinsealy Centre By Jennifer McShane A long awaited community centre for the Kinsealy/Melrose area will be given some funding from the Swords Baptist Church as a thank you to the residents of the area. This comes as wonderful news as locals have spent more than 20 years campaigning for the project to go ahead. In June, the county council confirmed finance would be ring-fenced for the project. Through the local
The residents in Garristown Village recently enjoyed a free Summer Festival that was plenty of fun for all the family. Balloon modelers and face painters were on hand to entertain the kids and everyone throughly enjoyed the day. Pictured here enjoying the Garristown Village Summer Festival is Jack White (aged two), Dylan White (aged five) and Tommy White (aged seven) all from Garristown.
authority, a total of €1 million was donated by the Baptist Church and in return the church were given some land in Kinsealy to build a new complex of their own. The new community centre will inject life and vibrancy into the area and from a practical perspective, this will hugely benefit the youth of Kinsealy, which is growing in size all the time. They will now have their own facility to enjoy various activities and will no longer have to travel to Swords or Malahide to use other community centres. Speaking about the imminent project, a delighted Jim Keely, Chairman of the Melrose/Kinsealy Residents Association told the County Leader: “It’s wonderful that our residents will at last have their own centre. There really is a great need for this facility, particularly for our young people. We recently held a festival and for the second year running over 200 children signed up, so the demand for a centre has always been very apparent.” Continued on page 21
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games such as throwing the wellie, an environmentally friendly dunking chair, DJs, the Martin Finnegan supporters club as well as a bit of good weather. Locals were also entertained by Alyson Redmond’s school of Irish dancing, and enthralled by the awesome display of the Coastguard helicopter. Main organiser of the day, Anthony Mason, would like to thank the Round Towers GAA club fund raising committee for being wonderful hosts, as well as all the local businesses who assisted and the civil defence rescue service for first aid cover and
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Pictured here is well known Lusk resident Anthony Mason gettting 'dunked' as part of the recent Fun Day in Lusk. Pic: PK
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A charity Dog Walk in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind took place in the grounds of Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan on Sunday 21st August last. The event was the second one held this year by Balbriggan North County Dublin Branch of Guide Dogs. 59 dogs were registered on the day including Guide Dogs - Sarge, Unice, Gill and Parker, Assistance Dog - Bonnie, Puppy in Training - Tilly and Fundraising Dog - Delta. “It was a great success and a lovely atmosphere. If you like dogs it’s so funny to see so many dogs together, so many shapes and sizes, from small Eva West and her dog, Parker. puppies to huge dogs. It was such a great experience.” said Eva West, one of the participants. At the finish line, all dogs were rewarded with a certificate of completion. “We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone that supported the event or gave a donation, all of which helped to raise a total of €1,095.30. We would also like to thank all the volunteers that helped out and the local businesses who donated the raffle prizes,” said the organisers. To date the branch has a database of over 300 volunteers who support the organisation by promotion and fundraising throughout the year.
Pictured cutting the ribbon at TK Maxx in the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords are Nadia Ford, with Deputy Manager, Barry Govern, Assistant Manager, Jennifer O'Donnell and Manager. Gemma McGuirk. Pic: JR
was made over with a new tills and queue system, new lighting and décor, upgraded fitting rooms and rearranged departments. The excitement grew as 10 o’clock approached, with eager shoppers forming a queue outside, ready to start grabbing bargains. Stylist, Courtney Smith was ready to give style advice to the shoppers and make up artists from Make Up Forever were on hand to style customers with the latest make up trends and give free make up advice. One of the major new features in the Swords store is the introduction of the ‘Gold Label’ collection. This collection features couture and high end labels with almost 70 per cent off their RRP. This collection was not previously available in Swords. Commenting on
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Pictured here are L-R: Suzanna Donaghty, Val Van Veen, Mark Geraghty, Orla Walsh, Suzie Dunne and Judy Gillicuddy at the recent Rainbow Quiz charity night in Lusk. Pic:PK
team names included ‘Single white Male’ ‘Lusk Mummies’ ‘Credit Hopefuls. ’It was a very successful night with just over
€4,000 raised for the charity. It was made a success by the huge support from local businesses and residents with donations
of prizes including gift vouchers and hampers. A big huge thank you to all who participated in the night.
Rush Charity Swim A sponsored sea swim in aid of Kidney Research at Beaumont Hospital took place on the 21st of August last. The swim was from Lambay Island to Rush Harbour. The event was organised by John and Josephine Evers, from Gormanston who had a very
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A generous cheque of €950 was handed over recently, in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin at the Platinum Gym in Balbriggan. Marie Killeen, a member of the gym, has been fundraising the same Pictured here are L-R: Tom Hickley, Sinead Walsh, Brendan Prior, Dearbhla Behan and worthwhile cause for 13 Marie Killeen with the cheque which will be donated to Our Lady's Hospital in Crumlin Pic: RN years. Marie explains how thanks to their recent Step-a-thon in Balbriggan. she got involved in fundraising: “At Christmas in ‘98 I was out with the hospital. Almost 20 people took part in the friends and we were discussing what to give up for event and the funds donated will go towards a very the New Year. I decided that I would do something special cause, the Bone Marrow transplant unit that for someone else instead. I researched and decided costs €1.4 million. “The funds raised go towards Our Lady’s Children’s hospital was the one for me. I one of our most urgent and life saving projects - to had made up my mind to devote a year to the upgrade the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit . It’s an hospital and here I am 13 years later still intensive, challenging treatment, and the child’s fundraising!” she said. Marie was supported by young life hangs in the balance. Together, we will Sinead Walsh and Dearbhla Behan from Balbriggan, achieve this goal!” said Tom Hickley, Events who had the idea of organising a step-athon in aid of Manager at the hospital.
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By Roxana Neag special reason to support the Kidney Research Beaumont Hospital. “Josephine donated her kidney to me in January 2010,” said John. Eleven brave swimmers came along to join John and Josephine and their son to support this worthwhile cause. The distance between Lambay Island and Rush Harbour is 4.3 km, but the swimmers could not follow a straight line so most of them swam about 6 km or even more. It was extremely hard for them as the weather was not at all in their favour. John’s consultant, Joseph Walsh from Beaumont Hospital was waiting for them at the shore to make sure his patient was feeling well. I was very impressed with the effort. “The sponsored swim was a great success!”
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Fun Quiz Night For Charity In Lusk With over 200 people present, it was a full house for the Rainbow Arch Charity Quiz in Murrays of Lusk recently. One of the star attractions on the night was the fantastic hostess with the mostess, and her big Fro, ‘Susie Q.’ First prize on the night went to ‘eleventy4’, after a very close tie with ‘Robert Maxwell Swim Club’ who came in second and ‘the sisters’ coming in third. Some of the other
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Pictured after completing their charity swim from Lambay Island to Rush Harbour are, John and Josephine Evers, with John's consultant, Joseph Walsh. The swim was in aid of Beaumont Hospital Kidney Research Unit. Pic: RN
he said, adding “We have made 130 transplants this year and another 450 people are waiting for donations.” Kidney Research Beaumont Hospital is a Charity set up to help fund research into Kidney and renal problems in Beaumont Hospital.
A voluntary group based in Malahide area serving the senior citizens of Malahide, Old Kinsealy, and The Baskin for over thirty years. They provide a little social and cultural entertainment for the senior citizens free of charge, followed by dinner and entertainment, inter-area nights at home and in surrounding areas with refreshments and entertainment. To raise money for the above activities the committee runs Bingos, raffles, and have an annual Church gate
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collection. They would like support from local talent willing to provide light entertainment, support from drivers to transport senior citizens to and from the Christmas dinner. They would appreciate invitations for senior citizens to local functions, donations of prizes etc. for Bingo or raffles would be very welcome. Contact Pat McEvoy, Chairman on 8451924 if you want to lend a hand. All support is greatly appreciated.
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Ballyboughal local Jess Butler (centre) recently celebrated her 21st birthday in The Pound and The Slaughtered Lamb in Swords. She is pictured with local musician Philip Aherne and friend Sarah Donnelly. JR
Aimee King recently celebrated her 21st birthday in The Castle Suite in the Carnegie Court Hotel. She is pictured here with David Manton. JR
Siobhan McGuirk (centre) is pictured at her 21st birthday celebrations recently with Gráinne Dennis, Tisha Duffy, Shelly JR McGuirk and Shannon Lim.
John Eustace is pictured here at his 50th birthday celebrations in the Harp Bar with his family Phyl Eustace, Marie Eustace and JR friend Aidan Flynn.
Brendan Healy (centre) who celebrated his 70th birthday recently is pictured here at his party in The Old Schoolhouse with his family Declan, Niamh, Tara, Olivia, Brendan and Kevin Healy. JR
Ciara Butler (centre) celebrated her 21st birthday in the Lord Mayors, Swords, recently. Pictured here are (l-r): Tony McNamee, Jennifer McNamee, Claire Dwyer, Niamh Ni Ghlaisne, Andrew Morgan, Anne Butler, Emma McCroy and Nicole O'Shea. KD
Pictured here enjoying his 21st birthday in the Old Boro, Swords is Darren Stafford (centre) with friends (L-R) Brian Clarke, Greg Kelly, Carla Smithers, Jamie Harford, Kelly KD Moran and Martina Cawley.
Pictured in the centre is Paula Kelly enjoying her 22nd birthday in the Old Boro, Swords with friends (L-R): Carla Fitzsimmon, Sinead Rafferty, Luke Maxwell, Rochell KD Toolan and Cait Levingston.
Reggie Harrison (third from left) pictured enjoying his 21st birthday at the Old Boro, Swords with the lads recently. (L-R) Vinnie May, Podge Noble, Simon Fox, Alan Curtis, Paul Monaghan, Anthony Gallagher, Niall Giblin and Neville Gill. KD
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Balbriggan Group Goes Streetwise Remember Us Special Needs Group ‘Cool Gang’ visited Balbriggan Garda Station recently, where they completed the final section of the Garda Streetwise Programme. The young people were also presented with their Certificates of Merit for completing the programme. The course was delivered to the Cool Gang, who are aged 14 years plus, by Garda Dave Sheeran and Garda Kate Daly Ní Bhroin. The programme consisted of an exploration of the role of the Garda Siochana in Irish society and how to identify a Garda, how to exercise greater vigilance in terms of their own safety at home and out in the community and to be effective in accessing emergency services as appropriate as well as an overview of the prosecution process among other things. The course was interactive and gave the young people the opportunity to contribute to discussions and ask questions. The Cool Gang were also fortunate enough to visit the , the Fingerprint Unit and Balbriggan Garda Station to gain practical experience
Snippet Camogie Players St Finian’s GAA club in Swords are seeking adult camogie players. Training takes place in the club on Thursdays at 7.30pm with matches on Tuesdays. Some level of skill would be very welcome. If you feel you gave up camogie too soon, now is the perfect time to take it up again. Contact Toni on: 0872370117 for more information. So go on, dig out that hurl!
relating to what they had learned during the Streetwise Programme. Remember Us wish to extend their sincere gratitude Garda Dave Sheeran and Garda Kate Daly Ní Bhroin for this great experience which was enjoyed by all.
Pictured here are Julie Donnelly and Heather Berger from the Remember Us Cool Street Gang at a recent outing to Balbriggan Garda Station.
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Wacky Hats For Charity In Rush Sunday 21st August last saw some rare sights in the town of Rush and it was all for a very good cause. Irene Lowry and her team organised this event to raise money for Nurture - Post Natal Depression Support Services - the charity that offers help to anyone affected by Post Natal Depression. A good crowd turned out and they were dressed up in hats of all shapes and sizes, colours and codes. It was a very successful day and Irene would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended and
Skerries Twin Town Visit Skerries Town Twinning Association is organising a trip to their twin area of Guichen, in Brittany in early October. The invitation from the French association is to all those interested in organic growing and alternative energy sources. They have also invited their twin town in Poland, so it will be a great opportunity to hear what is going on in both France and Poland. There are visits planned to organic growers and producers, a meal in an organic restaurant, visits to both a wind-energy and wave-energy project near Mont St. Michel, a gala dinner and many more exciting events. As usual, as part of the spirit of twinning, there are no costs, other than the fare to France. Accommodation and entertainment is provided by host families. The dates are Thursday 6th to Monday 8th October. Don’t worry if you don’t speak French, there will be translators there for you and half the fun is trying to communicate with each other. Further details are available by calling 8490613 or 8490343 as soon as possible.
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By Peter Kearney contributed to such a wonderful fun Wacky Hat Day! The weather was absolutely beautiful
and it was great fun on a Sunday afternoon in
Pictured all dressed up in their wacky hats for charity in Rush are L-R, Dolores Logan, Pic: PK Teresa Long, Sheila Nolan, Irene Lowry and Lilian McGowan.
Golden Anniversary For Thomas And Teresa By Jennifer Ryan
Pictured are happy couple, Thomas and Teresa Fulham from Swords, who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with family and friends in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords on Thursday last, 24th August. Pic: JR
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Rush. It is the charity’s first year in existence and their first fundraising event. There are, however, more events on the way such as the Glitzy Funky Girls Night Out in Portmarnock on Friday 14 October.
Thomas and Teresa Fulham from Glassmore Park in Swords celebrated their milestone 50th wedding anniversary with their friends and family in the Carnegie Court. They first met in the Malahide Grand Hotel at a ballroom dance. Tom said once he saw Teresa it was love at first sight.
Tom asked her to dance and the rest, as they say, is history. “I was stuck” says Tom. “Like glue,” Teresa adds in. They married in 1961 in St Colmcille’s Church in Swords and have six children, Grace, Jean, Brian, Barbara, Judy and Liam and 10 grandchildren. Tom originally lived in Lusk and moved to Swords when they married, where Teresa lived all her life. He worked for Aer Lingus for over 25 years, being part of their tug-of-war team. The wonderful couple are as cheerful together now as they were when they first met in that ballroom and we wish them continued health and happiness.
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The Inaugural North East Connemara Pony Breeders Show took place recently in Newbridge Demense. The show was the first Connemara Pony show to take place in Newbridge House and Farm and was supported by the Fingal Leader Partnership and the County Council, which the North East Connemara Pony Breeders Association are very grateful for. County Mayor Gerry McGuire was in attendance to present the Junior and Supreme Championships. He is pictured here presenting the first place trophy to Anthony and Janice Linden, winners Registered Connemara Mare 6 to 9 year old class with Pic: JR their pony Blackwoodland Silver Beam.
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3D Aquathon In Skerries The 3rd Annual 3D Aquathon in aid of the RNLI took place recently on the South Strand Skerries. With almost 150 athletes ready to swim and run for the
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RNLI it was a great spectacle. The Skerries air was palpable with adrenaline. The event comprised of three distances being raced; a 750mt swim, a 5k run and a 1500mt swim with a 10k run. There was also a third race held for those finalists who had taken part in similar events around the county in aid of the RNLI. The sun shone for most of the event though there was quite a downpour as the athletes kicked off the event and started into the sea. However, even this did not dampen the spirits of the competitors. The RNLI would like to thank all those who took part made this event such a great success. The RNLI would like to give a special mention to the organisers of the event, their sponsors and to those who volunteered to help out on the day. Their support, and the support of all the local community who, is vital to the RNLI at Skerries.
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Kevin was born in the border region of Heath, the head fella in the accountants sent for Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone in 1940 and following me and said ‘Kevin, all you do all day is talk. Talk, World War II, moved with his mother and siblings talk, talk! I’ll give you three months to find a job to Manchester while his British father was still where they pay you for talking.’ It was the best away on active duty in mainland Europe. Leaving advice I had in my whole life! Within six weeks I Aughnacloy was a massive wrench for the five had been accepted at de la Salle Training College year old. “During the war, the American army in Midleton, near Manchester and I loved it.” were stationed in a huge camp nearby and for two His first teaching position was in a huge compreyears the town was buzzing. It was like Las hensive school in Farnworth, Manchester where Vegas, we had neon lights, a soda fountain and a he taught Geography and History before cinema,” Kevin explains. “Instead of dying and becoming the Special Needs teacher for the wanting to go to heaven, I wanted to die and go to school. This move proved fortuitous, as his expeAmerica,” he laughs. Unfortunately in 1944 all rience in special education eventually enabled this changed. “The Americans disappeared one him secure a teaching post in Ireland without the day. We didn’t know it at the time, but they were prerequisite knowledge of Irish. Initially, Kevin taught in Oberstown before moving to Finglas and the D Day eventually invaders and had settling in Holy left for Trinity School in Normandy. Donaghmede. While initially still “When I went to quite prosperous, Donaghmede it the town was like I’d gone quietened down to heaven,” Kevin considerably and l a u g h s . by the time the Unfortunately he war was over it had to take early was completely retirement a few dead. There was years later having nothing.” suffered a serious In 1945 Kevin had heart attack, to leave behind selling the publiall he had ever cation he edited known, including called Rush his grandfather Community News, John’s farm on 13th April where he’d 1986. “I decided whiled away his as I was given the days. “I watched last rites that I a green lorry wasn’t going to collecting whatdie, and woke up ever bits of furni- Editor of Rush Community News and local historian, Kevin Thorp. to see a fella with ture we had to head for Belfast and travel across the Irish Sea. a beard beside me saying “I’m the new doctor Not knowing what lay ahead I was so excited,” he here and you’re my first patient’. It was of course, says. “In that one day I saw my first train, my first Dr. James Reilly, our Minister for Health,” Kevin double decker bus, my first tram and my first ship. laughs. Despite the seriousness of his condition, on the way to the hospital, Kevin asked the ambuI can still see its huge big yellow funnel.” He describes living in ‘an Irish bubble’ in lance man to stop at his house to collect pyjamas Manchester where the family listened to Joe and a book to read, “so I wouldn’t die of Linnane on Radio Eireann broadcasting from boredom,” he explains. Athlone. “I was a foreigner in England, the kids in Kevin’s book shelves are crammed with interschool couldn’t understand me when I spoke. esting and eclectic volumes, including his late One day I said to my mother, “I want to go back. I father’s painting and decorating encyclopaedias. don’t want to stay here,” but of course that wasn’t “I can’t even go to the toilet without something to possible. It led to me developing two ambitions read,” he laughs. Nearly all the books I have are in life. One was to live to be 70 which I have now, reference books, the only novel I ever read was and the other was to get back to Ireland, an ambi- The Good Earth by Pearl Buck and that was given to me when I had my coronary and I’d nothing else tion I finally realised on 16th August 1974.” Originally buying a home in Delvin, Co. to read. I have an insatiable curiosity for knowlWestmeath, Kevin moved to Rush a few months edge and at the same time an incredible urge to later when he secured a teaching post in Scoil Ard spread that knowledge and the danger is at what Mhuire, next door to Trinity House. “Rush is the point do you become boring?” he laughs. friendliest place I’ve been in all my life,” he says. His role as editor of Rush Community News, “I’m 37 years here and Elizabeth Hughes, the first enables him to indulge his curiosity and thirst for person who spoke to me when I arrived said, knowledge. “Having been editor of the ‘welcome to Rush.’ Since that day I have never Community News before my heart attack in 1986, I took on the role again four or five years ago not felt welcome.” He is immersed in the life of his adopted home thinking it would be nice and easy …of course if and among his many hobbies, he teaches French wasn’t! It takes me two solid weeks work every as an extra-curricular course in St. Catherine’s month,” Kevin comments obviously relishing the primary school on Wednesday afternoons ‘to have challenge. “If I were ever to be divorced, my wife someone to speak French to.’ “I love France and Mary would cite the Community News as coeverything about it, well except the bureaucracy,” respondent. It’s my whole ‘raison d’etre,’ Kevin laughs. He welcomes articles and submissions he laughs. Kevin’s teaching career began by accident from people in the Rush and Skerries area for the following a short-lived, unsuccessful spell training monthly publication and they can be emailed to to be an accountant in Manchester. “One day, Mr. him at thorp@ireland.com.
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By Kieran Dunne responding to a Department of Education proposal set to feature in the next budget, which will mean a greater pupil to teacher ratio and less teaching posts across the North County. The proposal for the increase is
expected to feature within the next budget and will not affect this term’s class sizes. However, it is thought that the increase could be implemented from as early as September 2012. Speaking to the County Leader, Kelleher condemned the move,
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secondary school class sizes would rise from the national average of 19 to 20 pupils.
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Kelli-Marie Carvin, Emma Casey, Kelly and Jordan Hamilton from Loreto College in Balbriggan after receiving their Pic: RN Leaving Cert results. From Loreto College in Balbriggan are Carlota Pic: RN Morgan Diez and Alexa Donnelly.
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A New Career At Dundalk IT The provision of continuing education courses at Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Lifelong Learning Centre has been a feature of their educational mission since its establishment in 1970. It has enjoyed significant growth in recent times and new business courses on offer this year include the Certificate in First Line Management and the Certificate in Workplace Coaching. September 2011 also sees the Institute offering a range Single Semester Accredited Certificates in Employment Law, Social Care, Company Law and Operations Management
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“Little Monsters” Open Day In Rush The Open Day of ”Little Monsters” Preschool and Montessori was held recently in Rush. The open day invited all parents who were interested in enrolling their children in September, a chance to get familiar with the school. Speaking to the County Joanna O'Loughlin
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Pastoral Care • Full range of support available to help our students, throughout their time in St. Mary’s, to cope with any problems that may arise or in their adjustment to their new school. • Includes an Orientation Programme, Big Sister Programme, Student Council, “Cool Schools” Programme, Counsellor, Chaplain, Learning Support, Form Teachers, Year Heads and Care Teams.
Getting to St. Mary’s • Easily accessible by Dart and Buses – 31, 32, 32A and 102 (from Swords)
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Anne Curtis from Francis Burke is pictured with Anna Auler and the Roscommon Rose Roísin Guihen.
Tina Buckley and Kiera Grafton from Decleor Skincare.
Jacques Conradie from the Carlton Hotel Group and John and Audrey McDonald from AerLingus.
Emma Nolan from Farmhand and Michael Walsh.
Marie Gilbert and Eilish McClean from Ingersoll Rand.
Christina Tyrell and Donna King from DHL.
Chief Executive of the Fingal Dublin Chamber Tony Lambert, President of the Fingal Dublin Chamber and External Communications Manager of the DAA Siobhan Moore and CEO of the Carlton Hotel Group Michael Kearney.
Freddy O’Melia, Mary O’Melia, Mairead Delany from the Carlton Hotel Group, Michelle Kearney and Stephen Hughes.
Gerry Fitzmaurice Managing Editor of the North County Leader with the Dublin Rose Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh, the New York Rose Erin Loughran, the Texas Rose Danielle Ybarra, President of the Fingal Dublin Chamber and External Communications Manager of the DAA Siobhan Moore, Chief Executive of the Fingal Dublin Chamber Tony Lambert and Declan Meagher, Manager of the Carlton Hoten in Dublin Airport.
Jean O’Brien with the Laois Rose Sinead Fennell.
The Cork Rose Catherine Brennan is pictured here with Audrey McDonald from AerLingus.
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Donegal Rose Maria McCole with Councillor Kieran Dennison.
Cathal Feeney from Kingston Technology is pictured here with Sinead Feeney and Alison Reilly from the Carlton Hotel Group.
Robert Phelan from the Kerry Group with Judith Murphy.
Karen Quinn from Castle Mechanical is pictured here with Anthony Woodward from T&T Tiling.
Kathrina Fitzmaurice of North County Leader with the South Australian Rose Susan Gellard, Maureen Lambert and Nicola Radford of the DAA at the opening of the Carlton Hotel in Tyrrelstown.
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Pictured is Gerry Fitzmaurice Managing Editor of the North County Leader with the Dublin Rose Pic Tim Ralph Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh.
Denise Nolan and Naomi Harford from Dimpco.
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17 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin Leader has always been the only ‘value for money’ publication capable of bringing our advertisers’ messages to every corner of the county. The role of local newspapers in the community cannot be underestimated. The County Leader provides a vehicle for delivering news, be it social events or serving to highlight the various business communities across the county. The news team prides itself on its reporting of local community based stories and events. In its 17 years, it has s t e a d f a s t l y published local news and has championed the causes of
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Congratulations to Gerry and the team at the North County Leader for providing an excellent local newspaper over the past 17 years. Local newspapers are vital for the economic and social development of local communities and the North County Leader has been to the fore in leading commentary and awareness on all the key issues in the North County. A lot has happened in the area since the North County Leader was launched in 1994 with massive growth in population numbers and development activity followed by the economic slowdown of the past few years. During all these years the North County Leader newspaper has kept us informed and up to date on all community and business events. I look forward to the continued coverage in the North County Leader of future events and issues in the North County as they unfold in what will be an important time for the economic recovery of our country.
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Malahide Has It! We congratulate the North County Leader on 17 years of service to the community.
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I have been advertising with North County Leader on several occasions and always got great response. I would have no hesitation to advise anybody in business to advertise with North County Leader.
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LUSK MOTOR GROUP Lusk Motor Group has used North County Leader for over four years. We need to place advertise ments on a weekly basis in the Motoring section and this can be last minute ideas. North County Leader has always produced professional ads and are always at the other end of the telephone for last minute changes. The staff are friendly and very co-operative.
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Just a quick note to say Thanks for all help throughout the years of our advertising to North County Leader. Since we began to advertise with North County Leader we have been busier than ever before!
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I would like thank North Country Leader for their valued support in advertising. We have noticed that our weddings enquires have increased since advertising with this market leader.
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The acquisition of this invaluable ISO accreditation in 2006 has been the culmination of some very determined and hard work by all of the dedicated staff. This provides a great sense of assurance for our valued clients who can be assured that their message is reaching their valued targets. Whilst news is instant nowadays, with up to the minute details of events happening all over the world immediately available via a range of media, local news still retains its importance in the community. Local issues, either hatched out in council headquarters or in Dail Eireann which have an effect on the North County, are diligently reported and
What the community say… Al Ryan Malahide Chamber Of Commerce
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What our advertisers say about us… Sharon Byrne
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I have been advertising with the North County Leader now for over five years. We always found it very effective as we could see the difference in the restaurant and take away getting busier after the advert came out.
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them in contact with the local market. More and more businesses now realise that the County Leader, through its penetration of the target area, presents the best, most cost effective means of getting their message through. Our professional sales staff are always at the ready to give the best, most detailed information regarding the type of advertising best suited to your needs. On top of that, our production team are willing to supply top class design advice to our clients, who are very welcome to come in and share ideas and suggestions to ensure the best advertisement is produced.
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As a local paper, North County Leader recognises the wonderful work and positive contribution being made by the numerous voluntary organisations in the North County and captures that with photographs which are much appreciated by those involved. It brings the experiences of the various groupings into the public domain and generates an enthusiasm for others to emulate. The paper is inclusive, covering the major issues and blends that quite successfully with business/trade advertising, sporting events and community achievements (and it is free). May I wish North County Leader continued success into the future.
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What our advertisers say about us… Dennis Barry
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When trying to reach our market in North County Dublin we have always used the North County Leader to deliver our message. By choosing the North County Leader we know that our message will be delivered in a publicatio n that is respected and well read across its distributio n area. We have always found their customer service to be efficient and helpful. Marian in their sales department is pro active in her approach to our requirements and inventive with new ways to advertise our brand
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I have been advertising with North County Leader for the last ten years and always have had a great response. Great value for money.
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17 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin We deliver In trying economic times, it is very reassuring to advertisers to know that adverts placed with the County Leader are far more likely to be read than in any other rival media. Another huge advantage we have over rivals is that we are the only newspaper that is based locally, with local staff. This gives the County Leader a distinct advantage in having their ‘finger on the pulse’ where local issues are concerned. The County Leader is always willing and ready to report on community spirit and endeavour. Indeed, there is no shortage of this in our area. A point in case was our coverage of the
Baby Jack campaign, which many of our readers will remember. This campaign gained t r e m e n d o u s momentum over many months and, thankfully, it had a happy outcome. We were very proud of our involvement in this very worthwhile cause. The willingness of everyone to pull together has been a hallmark of the North County and is a credit to all concerned. We have witnessed the arrival and demise of the ‘Celtic Tiger’ and have seen the wonderful road infrastructure that accrued at that time. The development of the Port Tunnel and the M1 Motorway have all opened up access to new markets. We
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population of the area. Indeed the recent census figures have shown that the North County has grown by as much as 16 per cent on the previous census in 2006. This marked increase has been reflected in all of
our towns and villages. The consequences for our advertisers is that it is now more important than ever to use the publication with the highest circulation, which has kept pace with the expanding market place.
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Zoe Nelson - Balbriggan Tidy Towns We always find the editorial staff very interested in our progress and projects and they are great at ensuring our latest news is communicated in a creative manner and they are always happy to include photographs of our work and volunteers.
Anne Doyle - Skerries Tidy Towns North County Leader has always been a great supporter of Tidy Towns committees throughout the North County. It is the means by which we all know about our neighbours successes and problems, as we all work for the town we all love so well.
Think smart. Work smart. Our approach is to partner with you. Continued success to North County Leader McInerney Saunders 38 Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin
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Gerry Rafferty - Malahide Tidy Towns Malahide Tidy Towns Group wishes to acknowledge the excellent service that the North County Leader weekly newspaper provides free to the Malahide Community and the Greater North County Area throughout the year.
Des Becton - Swords Tidy Towns North County Leader is an excellent informative newspaper. I personally like its positive attitude as seeing the glass half full in the presentation of its good news stories, along with championing the rights of the general public.
Congratulations to North County Leader on your 17th year in business! Unit 2 Seatown Business Campus, Seatown Road, Swords, Co Dublin Phone: 01 8075797 • email: info@nationalsupport.ie • www.nationalsupport.ie
Your Cleaning & Hygiene Services Partner Pat Kelly - Lusk Tidy Town Association Since 1994, the North County Leader newspaper has given our group activities, Lusk Tidy Towns, Lusk Photo Group and Lusk Heritage Group, full coverage. Gerry Fitzmaurice, MD has also sponsored many of our educational DVDs and competitions over the years. The staff have always been most pleasant to deal with.
are proud to have been to the forefront in promoting the benefits and advantages of the North County as a place to do business. The recession has changed the outlook for many businesses, but the County Leader is
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The much anticipated Swords Heritage Week is upon us at last. It all kicked off on Thursday last, 25th August and will continue until Saturday, 3rd September. This year marks the 25th year of celebrating the Heritage, Art and Culture of Swords. This annual celebration has continued since the very first one in 1987, when the first Swords Heritage Festival began as the former Dublin County Council’s project for the European Year of the Environment. From these humble beginnings, a voluntary
committee was set up and has continued over the years to present a programme of events, which is hoped will encourage an interest in the cultural and historical aspects of Swords and environs. The current economic downturn has provided an opportunity for artists, writers, story tellers and musicians to display their hidden talents. The committee decided to focus on giving them a forum to display their talents. The festival started on Thursday, 25th August last with a ‘Tell A Tale Day’ which is the theme for this year’s festival. Many stories from around the North County were regaled, all in the shadow of St Columba’s Round Tower and in the presence of County Mayor, Cllr. Gerry McGuire. Saturday was
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Kinsealy’s day, with a walk around the area, which was expertly conducted by Mick Kelly and gave people an opportunity to meet and develop friendships along the way.
courtesy of the Star. Thursday, 1st September will see the launch of the annual Art Exhibition by deputy Brendan Ryan at St Columba’s Church, starting at 8.30pm and will include musical
an ideal opportunity for newer residents to familiarise themselves with the area where they live. Many dedicated volunteers offer their precious time to ensure that as much information as
Dillon Corbett, Paul Casey, and Craig Cahill threaten Viking Ragnor Olafson at the Swords Heritage Festival last year.
On Sunday last, 28th August, there was a walk around Historic Swords, which started at St. Colmcille’s Well, around St Columba’s Towers, taking in the graveyard with its interesting headstones, which revealed much about the turbulent past of the town. Today, Tuesday, 30th August will see the launch of Swords Heritage Week by County Mayor, Gerry McGuire. A presentation of awards in Short Story competition, Poet of Fingal and What Swords Means To Me will take place at 8.30 pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, with a reception afterwards courtesy of David and Mary Grant. The ever popular Swords Voices will be launched by Michael Kennedy on Wednesday, 31st August at 8.30pm in Taylor’s Star pub on Main Street. This is the 18th in the series of memories of old Swords, told by those who helped to make it happen. It will be followed by a reception,
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revealed a true sense of history about the town, which had been well hidden up to now. Similarly, the Church of St Columba with its impressive Round Towers and ancient graveyard provide us with a true sense of our colourful and sometimes, turbulent past. The Swords Heritage Week would not be possible without the support and interest of the County Council, local businesses and all the support from the residents and has something to offer everyone and all who participate in at least some of the events, will be enriched with a precious knowledge of our cultural and historical past. Each year the Heritage Week is deemed a great success and there is no reason to believe that this year will be any different. So come along and soak up some culture.
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St Vincent de Paul Need Volunteers The St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is one of the most recognisable charity organisations in the country and like all charities, is in need of extra volunteers. Denis Barry is President of St Vincent de Paul in River Valley and he explained the workings of the organisation. “Our prime function is as a visitation conference and we visit our clientele in their homes. It is a very privileged position to be invited to a person’s home,” he said. “People think that we only give money, but we also hand out materially, like objects that are required by a client and we work closely with other agencies in respect of referrals,” he said. Denis was keen to promote the new image of the organisation. “Years ago, people saw us as the last resort and in the gutter. We emphasise that nobody should be embarrassed to approach us for help. Our image today is much different and 100 per cent confidentiality is assured. The cornerstone of our actions is respect and dignity of the person,” he said. The Dublin North County conference runs from Swords to the Meath border, both north and west. Dublin North has 75 members and about 2,500 clients and still growing. In Swords alone, there are 28 members and a clientele of around 500, so the need for volunteers is obvious. “Our call rate in Swords is up by 38 per cent since last year,” said Denis. To become a member, simply ring SVD Headquarters in Sean McDermott Street at 01-8550022 and mention your desire to become a volunteer. The next meeting will be held there on 8th September at 6.30pm. Everything collected locally is distributed locally, without exception, which also benefits the local economy as well.
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Funds Donated To Kinsealy Centre Continued from page 1 The association are currently waiting for the plans to be drawn up and are hopeful that work will start on the centre as soon as possible. It will form part of a ‘community campus’ in what will be another boost for the area following the construction of a new
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A large crowd turned out for the Balbriggan Food Festival recently, to sample the finest food Balbriggan has to offer. Live bands and a brass and reed band entertained the crowds, while the public sampled over 20 different food stalls, watched live cooking demonstrations with professional chef, Stephen Grimes and enjoyed the great atmosphere. The mobile petting farm was a big hit with the children, who also got their faces painted and partook in arts and crafts. The event was organised by a sub committee of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce. Speaking to the County Leader, Manager of the Bracken Court Hotel George O'Gara said, “The event is a great success, our sea food chowder made by our hotel chef has been flying out the door.” Pictured at the event is Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Grainne Maguire with Amanda Madden from Country Crest, based in Lusk who produce ready meals. Pic: JR
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HOGAN Gerald Late of 15 Fullam Tce Balbriggan 6th Anniversary Occurs 28th August 2011 In loving memory of our wonderful brother Ger You came one Sunday morning You gently touched his face You told him up in heaven Ger For you I have a place So enjoy your time in heaven Ger You earned your eternal rest For when you were upon this earth You were the very best Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain We would not wake you to suffer again God took your hand we had to part We’re all down here with broken hearts All those who have a brother Love him as you may Because we wish with all our hearts That Ger was here today Nothing more that we can say Missing you more with each passing day. To the best big brother in the world. Love and miss you always until we meet again Your sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and all who love and miss you. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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One august morning Gerry you heard a gentle call. You took the hand of Jesus and quickly left us all. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Seen unheard, always near, still loved and missed, still very dear. Always remembered by ma, da, brothers and sisters. Also remembering Enda, who died on Corpus Christi 1954 aged 3 years and 4 months. Always loved and missed. Always loved and missed.
Thanks Giving Thank you, Father, for having created us and given us to each other in the human family. Thank you for being with us in all our joys and sorrows, for your comfort in our sadness, your companionship in our loneliness. Thank you for yesterday, today, tomorrow and for the whole of our lives. Thank you for friends, for health and for grace. May we live this and every day conscious of all that has been given to us also thanks to our lady, St. oliver, St. Jude, Angel Gabriel angel Uriel. C.M
McARDLE (Skerries) Nora; surrounded by her loving family, husband Harry, daughters Maria and Fiona, twin sister Margaret, brothers Billy, Joe and Jimmy, six granddaughters and two grandsons, brother-in-law Tommy McArdle, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. GLYNN (Swords) Mary; predeceased by her sister Agnes and her brothers Johnny and Paddy, much loved sister of Theresa, Josie and Nellie; sadly missed by her sisters, sister-in-law Phil, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family and friends. JENKINSON (Lusk) Mary; wife of the late Thomas and mother of the late Elizabeth, sadly missed by her children Margaret, Philip, Ann, Rosalie, Tom, Rhona, Willie and Gina, her sister Sheila (Cleary), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends REIDY (Malahide) Robert; will be greatly missed by his daughters Joan, Melanie and Gabrielle, their partners, his grandsons Marc, Liam,
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Fingal County Council We Keith and Andria Ryan wish to apply for full permission for development at 57 Rivervalley Drive, Swords, Co Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of two storey extension to side ,front and rear of dwelling including all associated siteworks. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the modification to previously approved register reference F11B/0109 to include for terrace area over ground floor extension to rear with new handrails and access door to replace dormer window at first floor level, all to the rear at Inch Townland, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. For MR & MRS C. HAND. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of
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Swords Cricket club recently hosted a month long softball cricket tournament in Newbridge House in Donabate. The tournament attracted large number of cricket lovers from far and wide as they cheared the players. The tournament also attracted a large participation of teams around Dublin. Beaumount Cricket team defeated Finglas eleven in a thrilling final. Pictured is Tariq Sallahudin of Indie Spice Restaurant, Swords handed over the trophy to Beaumount Cricket captain, Bobby Thomas.
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