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Residents Expected To Endure Appalling Conditions The long awaited Pyrite Panel Report has been given a broad welcome by pyrite sufferers throughout the North County area. Work has been progressing in many estates and the hope is that normal life will resume for many people. This, however, is not the case for residents of Talbot House Apartments in Drynam Estate, Kinsealy, who are being driven to dementia by the noise of the diggers and heavy machinery being used to repair the pyrite problem in their apartment block. The repair works are taking place in the lower floor of the block, and the residents here have been relocated. The residents of the upper floors, however, have not been offered relocation by the developer, Menolly Homes and this has caused them huge distress and anger.

By Patrick Finnegan One of the residents, Oonagh Sheehan contacted the County Leader and invited us to see, at first hand, the devastation caused to residents in the apartment block. When this reporter arrived at Ms Sheehan’s apartment, the interview had to be carried on outside, due to the relentless, deafening noise level. She said that many attempts to contact Menolly Homes had been ignored. “We only discovered that Menolly’s contractors, Showglade were commencing remedial works on Talbot House on Monday 23 July last, through speaking with one of our neighbours on the ground floor. The last communication I received from Menolly was in September 2011 telling us that the works were scheduled to commence on 12 November 2012,” she said. “After numerous attempts to contact them when we found out they were coming on site, they repeatedly ignored emails and phone calls and eventually, one week before commencement, they sent two representatives to meet with us to discuss the works.” She continued: “At the end of this meeting, it was agreed that we would have a follow up meeting and we also sent documentation to Menolly listing our concerns and requirements and again, to date, despite numerous attempts to contact both representatives and Menolly, they have declined to have the meeting, answer a single phone call and refused to respond to voicemails or emails,” she said. She is fully in support of the remedial works being carried out, but is angry at the lack of consideration shown by Menolly Homes. “We

Pictured are distraught Drynam residents: Andy Butler, Oonagh Sheehan and Emma Reid.

patio door, through our apartment block was spoken to by an their apartment and assessor in relation to Health and Safety, so into the lift lobby). Menolly have no information pertaining to the Oonagh continued: health of any of the residents in Talbot House Part of the machinery, which is the source of the noise at Talbot Hall, Drynam Estate. “We raised concerns (i.e. asthmatics, disabilities, young children, about our safety in the allergies, injuries that may prevent any resident fully embrace the works, and of course want the event of fire, as the lift will shut down and we from using the stairs, etc). works to happen, but Menolly have shown a will have no way to exit the building. We asked The County Leader contacted Menolly Homes to complete lack of respect or concern for us as for a copy of the risk assessment that was get their side of the story, but no reply was owner occupiers. We have grave concerns carried out and have yet to receive it. Nobody in received from them. regarding our health and safety during the works. They are scheduled to take 6 weeks and we asked to be relocated for the initial stage of the works, which would have been a maximum of two weeks (i.e. the heavy duty drilling and digging), claims Oonagh. We were told that we were overreacting and were being laughed at. We have cooperated with the contractors to date With the Olympic Games well Weymouth, where he will be Malahide Yacht Club has an and truly underway, all eyes part of the biggest ever Irish incredible record in Olympic and respect that they have a job to do.” Of the residents, who are expected to live on this in the North County will be on Sailing team. Also at Games participation. Scott building site, 90 per cent are owner occupiers, M a l a h i d e becomes the ranging from Gardaí, a mother with young chil- sailors, Scott s e v e n t h dren, people who work shift work and some who Flanigan and M a l a h i d e work from home and are expected to live and D a v i d S a i l i n g work there, while the remediation work takes Burrows, as Olympian, along place. The residents also have grave concerns they attempt with Robin regarding the Health and Safety implications, to bring glory Hennessy, David including the fire alarm which does not work, as to Malahide, Wilkins, Robert it’s clogged up with dust and the stench of the and Peter Dix, North diesel all around the complex. Ciara Peelo and County and One of the residents said: “I’m on shift work and indeed the David Burrows need to sleep during the day, but cannot while entire country. himself. With work continues here. I get home at 3am and Nineteen-year the exception of drilling starts at 8am, while the trucks rumble in old Malahide 1984, the club an hour earlier at 7am,” he said. has been represailor, Scott Scott Flanigan David Burrows Access to the apartments is currently via the Flanigan, will sented at every main entrance and stairwell. Access to the lift compete in the International Weymouth will be David Olympic Regatta since 1972. has been taken away until approximately week 470 Class, crewing for Ger Burrows, who will be We wish Scott and David three of the works, when they will move to remecompeting in his fourth every success and look Owens from Dun Laoghaire. diate the main entrance of the block, taking He will be one of the Games, this time crewing for forward to greeting them away access to our stairwell. It is at this stage youngest competitors at the Peter O’Leary of Cork in the home as heroes. that residents will access their apartments, via Regatta in Star Class. their neighbours apartment (i.e. through their Olympic

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Gerry Curran from the Court Service Office played the role of the Judge in the case based on an assault at a football match. The prosecution and defence made their case to the jury who deliberated and gave a verdict of guilty The Youthreach group who participated in this module gained valuable experience in how a court functions in an interactive way. Pictured are Balbriggan Community Gardai, Kate Daly Ní Bhroin and Dave Sheeran in Balbriggan Court, with a group from the local Youthreach group, where they completed a Criminal Justice and Court Services education module called ''Lets Look at the Law''.

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Big Hearted Nifti Drivers Support Chernobyl Children It’s very refreshing and satisfying to be able to report on an event that restores your faith in humanity. This came about last week, when the generosity of Nifti and it’s bus drivers came to light. Community based transport organisation, Nifti, which will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary later in the year, has proven to be a tower of strength for the Chernobyl Children’s International Group (CCI). The company has provided free transport for the children to events during their stay in Swords and surrounding areas. Big hearted Nifti drivers have provided their time and services free of charge to the organisation, who need regular

fundraising to continue their great work. The drivers were only too happy to oblige the kids. Drivers, Mick Kavanagh and Mick McDonagh spoke of their pleasure at being able to contribute to this wonderful cause. They told the County Leader: “We collected them at Shannon Airport and brought them back there for their return flight. We were delighted to be able to do so. We also brought them to Fort Lucan Adventure area, Finglas Fire Station, Clontarf to visit a circus and Tayto Park in Ashbourne, where they really had a ball.” Teina Gilchriest, North Dublin CCI Group Leader was full of praise for Nifti and it’s big hearted drivers. “The drivers have been brilliant and we don’t know ourselves, due to their generosity. Their contribution has been outstanding. We want to thank Nifti and the drivers for all the support they have shown CCI. This is an outstanding example of community spirit at it’s brilliant best, where people haven’t lost sight of what’s important in life. Well done to all.

Malahide Cricket Club held it's annual Summer Camp last week. A total of 170 kids enjoyed the free coaching and instructions from the experts. Luckily the weather held out and a great time was had by all. Pictured are potential future international cricketers: Finn Doran, Rian Doran, Daniel Doran, Jack Grant, Mitchel Grant, Matthew Clarke, Sarah Brophy, Katie Brophy, Sean Condron, Noah Tyrell, Luke Tyrell, James Martin and Daniel Crampton.

Prestigious Sailing Event Held In Skerries Skerries recently hosted the prestigious Millfield Shopping Centre sponsored Irish

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Launch Of Balbriggan Street Olympics The Balbriggan Street Olympics event was launched recently by Olympic Gold Medal winner, Michael Carruth, It is part of a Community Gardaí initiative to stem antisocial behaviour in the area. See page 4

Great News For Lusk And Balbriggan The news that the proposed new Secondary School in Lusk is to be run by the County Dublin VEC and the announcement that Balbriggan is to have its first Gaelcholaiste to be run by An Forás Pátrunachta, have been widely welcomed. See page 5

Portmarnock Scouts Complete Explorer Belt Expedition Two Rover scouts from Portmarnock, Conor Dillon and Eoghan Clarke successfully competed in the annual Explorer Belt expedition. The annual event is organised by Scouting Ireland and this year's was held in Brittany, France. See page 8

Swords Lady Could Be Macra Queen Swords based Macra will have an interest in this year's International Miss Macra 2012 festival, when their girl, Clodagh Barnwall represents the organisation in the competition over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Tipperary. See page 13

Skerries man, Anthony Horrigan was beaten into second place in a tie break, with Clontarf sailor Pat O’Neill taking the honours. Third place went to fellow Skerries sailor, Paul Hick. Richard Peel from Skerries took fourth place with his boat ‘L’E-jit’. Wind and sea conditions severely tested both organisers and competitors over the course of the three days. Race Officer, Liam Dinneen ran a very professional series of six races, over both Olympic and offset courses. Skerries Sailing Club extended its thanks to Millfield Shopping Centre’s Peter Carey for sponsoring the event.

Fun Run In Balbriggan Tesco in Millfield Shopping Centre are holding a Fun Run in aid of Aware on Sunday, 5th August. The run will set off from the Blue Car Park at Millfield and head off down the town. Balbriggan Gardai have been very helpful in this respect. Registration fee is €20. Further details are available from Lisa McEvoy at 086-8754024. Refreshments will be served back in Millfield at the end of the run. Sounds like a great way to support a great cause.

Pictured prior to their departure for Tayto Park in Ashbourne are happy and excited Chernobyl kids, with Nifti drivers, Mick Kavanagh and Mick McDonagh and Teina Gilchriest (North Dublin CCI Group Leader)

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Launch Of Balbriggan Street Olympics A new sporting event is coming to Balbriggan as part of a Community Gardaí initiative to stem antisocial behaviour in the area. The Balbriggan Street Olympics event was launched recently by Olympic Gold Medal winner, Michael Carruth in the Bracken Boxing Club. Street Olympics is being brought to Balbriggan as part of an initiative undertaken by Community Gardaí Dave Sheeran and Kate Daly Ní Bhrion and proudly supported by Balbriggan Town Council and the County Council. The initiative has been successfully rolled out by Dublin City Council so Balbriggan Community Gardaí Dave and Kate decided to bring it to the North County, where Balbriggan is the first town to

host Street Olympics. The event will be held on the 6th of August next in Balbriggan Town Park from 12 noon to 3pm. It will include Olympic sports such as Athletics, Archery, Shot Putt, Soccer, Boxing and also some sports played on a Wii game console. Speaking at the launch Garda Dave Sheeran said: “We are running this event to bring the young people of the town together in an effort to make them aware that there are alternatives to participating in antisocial behaviour and also to promote the facilities and amenities available to the youth in Balbriggan.” Fingal County Scouts are supporting the event by bringing in 30 scout leaders from around the

County to help chaperone teams participating in the sporting activities on the day. Scouts from Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Swords will be guiding the teams and supervising the activities, which will ensure things run smoothly for all involved. It promises to be a great day for participants and prizes will be presented on the day.

Sisters Lauren and Robyn McGreevy from Donabate enjoying a fun day out recently at the Donabate Summer Food Festival.

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Temporary Closure Of Hannah’s Lane The County Council have given notice of the temporary closure of Hannah’s Avenue, Lusk, to facilitate the permanent reinstatement of this road on behalf of Volkerinfra Ltd. The road will be closed between Wednesday 8th and Friday 10th August inclusive to facilitate these works.

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North County Cyclists Needed To Aid Charity A chance to help the Jack and Jill Foundation and get fit at the same time awaits cyclists in the North County. “Get on yer Bike” this autumn for the Jack and Jill Dublin to Kilkenny Cycle on Saturday 15th September. Join the team for a great fun event, while at the same time supporting this great cause and help to provide home nursing care to children under 4 throughout

There was a widespread welcome for the news that Swords Sewage Treatment Plant is to be given a €23 million upgrade. Local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab) has welcomed the approval from the Department of Environment for funding to allow the County Council to award a contract for the upgrade. This news comes hot o n t h e h e e l s of the proposal to build a Monster Sewage Plant in the North County, with Lusk being home to two of the three locations. Locals have maintained all along that the new plant will not service a single home north of Dublin Airport. The upgrade of the Swords plant would appear to give

Ireland who suffer from brain damage. Contact www.jackandjill.ie for further information. There will be refreshments along the way, as well as a stop for lunch. Dinner will be provided in Kilkenny and overnight accommodation will be in a 4 star hotel in Kilkenny. The registration fee is €155 to include cycle, dinner and overnight accommodation and €115 for the cycle and dinner only.

credence to this belief. The upgrade will increase the existing capacity of the Swords Waste Water Treatment Plant from 60,000 population equivalent (p.e) to 90,000 (p.e.). Once completed, this contract will allow for the lifting of restrictions on development in the Swords area, currently hindered due to inadequate drainage infrastructure. It will also ensure compliance with the anticipated effluent license standards and Water Framework Directive objectives for the Broadmeadow Estuary, a vital natural resource for migratory birds. Ryan said: “I call on the Council to award the contract for these works as soon as possible and for the

Cultivation Of GM Potatoes Opposed News that genetically modified potatoes are to be grown experimentally in Ireland is not good news and has been condemned by local Green Party representative, Lorcan O’Toole. He said: “Ireland has a well deserved and enviable reputation as a green, clean, rich foodgrowing country. In part, that is because we have so far avoided growing genetically modified crops. The North County, in particular, has a very valuable reputation to protect. With most of the country’s vegetable production coming from this area, any possibility of the region’s image being tarnished must be avoided. With farming and horticulture showing tentative signs of recovery and a strong food export business, we must do everything we can to help this sector. GM is not the answer. It is another problem, not a solution“, said O’Toole. He continued, “This decision is short-sighted, regretful and ill-advised. The government is selling us down the river and once we set off, there is no turning back.” GM is a technology that offers great hope in combating serious plant diseases but there are very serious drawbacks. The plan to grow potatoes, genetically modified to resist potato blight may seem attractive to some people, but we need to understand the consequences and dangers before we welcome such developments.” “There are real and justified concerns among opponents of GM that such artificially engineered organisms (GMO’s) will escape into the wild and upset the balance of nature. These specially created crops will have an advantage over their unmodified equivalents and could potentially destroy native species. Another concern is that nobody knows the long-term harm that GM foods may do to the food chain and, ultimately, human health. work to proceed with a minimum of delay.” Local deputy Alan Farrell (FG) said: This investment bodes very well for the Swords area as there will be a huge potential for job creation, as well as alleviating pressure on local infrastructure. “On completion, this will bring Swords back to the forefront of business, and will allow us to consolidate our existing community. I welcome Minister Hogan’s stated intention to

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ensure that the County Council can press ahead to construction at the earliest possible date.” Minister James Reilly also welcomed the news and said: “This is a very important investment in Swords future and paves the way for a large multi national employer to consider Swords as a location for investment and significant jobs.”

Jenny Conway, Monica Flynn, Orla McGuinness and Alison Farnham are pictured at the Roganstown Golf Captain's Day.

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Fears For Future Of Food Extravaganza Lusk Waste Watch group, who are active campaigners against the proposed new Monster Sewage plant being built in Lusk, have commented on the irony of the council staging the ‘Flavours of Fingal’ festival on 21st and 22nd July last. Local campaigner, Lorcan O’Toole commented: “It’s ironic that at the same time the council is plotting to build a huge sewage plant in the heart of horticultural North County Dublin, they have also promoted Fingal food. It’s great to see a

proposal. They have so far ignored the very real and justifiable concerns of the very people they are meant to serve. They have admitted that they have not even given any consideration to the issue of the burden on the community. They don’t seem to be listening and seem hell-bent on imposing this horror on a village that has done more than its fair share already. If the final selected site is in Lusk, there will be a very serious response from the people. We simply cannot accept our village being sacrificed like this.” Many residents believe that the siting of a Monster Sewage Plant in the heart of this rural community, and the staging of the highly successful Flavours of Fingal festival are incompatible.

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promotion like “Flavours of Fingal” and just what the council should be doing. In a few years time, it may not be so easy to stage such an event; the image of Fingal will be radically affected by the location of sewage plant in its heart.” Regarding the plans for Lorcan O’Toole the campaign, O’Toole added “The County Council will have to answer to the people of Lusk and the North County, if they persist in their plan to go ahead with this insane

Pictured is Lorna Sullivan from River Valley in Swords, who recently graduated with distinction in Childcare from Whitehall College, Dublin.

The news that the proposed (Lab) and his new Secondary School in colleague, Lusk Lusk is to be run by the based Cllr Ken are County Dublin VEC, has been Farrell widely welcomed. This delighted with secondary school will be the the news. Ryan first second level school in said: “We have the village of Lusk, a village worked extremely which has seen its population hard to bring a much needed more than double since 2000. The announcement that secondary school Cllr. Ken Farrell Balbriggan is to have its first to the town of Gaelcholaiste to be run by An Lusk. Cllr Ken Farrell has lobbied for years Forás Pátrunachta for a second level in conjunction school in Lusk to with local meet the growing parents, who needs of the town. have been Lusk received a lobbying for an secondary school Irish language it deserves and secondary school most desperately for years has also needs. For too been welcomed. long, Lusk chilLocal politicians, Brendan Ryan TD dren have been Brendan Ryan TD

scattered four sheets to the wind to attend secondary school in Rush, Skerries, S w o r d s , Balbriggan and beyond,” he said Farrell said: “It was obvious over the past year that the majority of opinion in the town of Lusk favoured a school run by the County Dublin VEC. Whilst I understand the disappointment of those who may have favoured other patron bodies, I am pleased that the decision reflects the majority view of the town.” “Today is good news for the communities of Lusk and Balbriggan,” concluded Ryan.

Captain Shay Keller’s Prize was held in Rush Golf Club on Saturday 21st July last. The competition which was held over two legs was won by Thomas Fay. Shay was joined by his wife Irene, family and club members for the presentation. A cheque was also presented on the night to the Club by Con and Philip Martin following a special event held in the Club to mark the contribution of family members Con Martin Snr and Mick Martin who uniquely captained the Irish International soccer team. Rush Golf Club as a links, offers all year round golf and welcomes new members. New captain, Shay is pictured here, enjoying the evening.

Annual Horticultural Show In Swords The annual Fingal Horticultural Show will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th August, in St. Columba’s Parish Centre (Old Borough National School), Church Road, Swords. It includes competition classes in Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Pot Plants, Flower Arranging, Fruit, Vegetables, Baking, Jams, Homemade Wine, Photography, Handcrafts, Paintings and special Childrens classes. There are also Best Garden, Best Allotment, and Best Pub Frontage competitions. It promises to be a great day out for all the family.

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A Voice For The New Irish Woman Adaku Ezeudo is a tonic, you come away from a meeting with her feeling energised and ready to take on the world. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, she’s been here since 2000 and has gradually come to think of Ireland as home. She is the leader of North County Women Migrant Workers group and is working to ensure that women in local areas can have their grievances aired. “I came in search of a better life for myself and my family, that was the key thing that brought me here,” she tells County Leader. She had trained as an accountant and had been working in a stockbroking and investment firm. Adaku and her husband, who is a medical doctor, were blessed with the births of their daughters Nicole, Gabrielle and Michelle. So far she has lived in Navan, Kilcormack (Co Offaly) and Portlaoise before settling in North County Dublin. “I couldn’t even think about getting back to a career, rather than odd jobs, until about 2005, and by then all I could get was a FÁS course in insurance. I enjoyed it though. It was an eight-month course with eight weeks’ work experience.” As the job opportunities for either of them became scarce, Adaku and her husband had to face hard decisions. “I moved to Dublin, he was still trying to get a position here, but finding suitable work commensurate with his experience wasn’t straightforward. I was happy to stay here, but he went back to Nigeria. It was stressful, it was very confusing for the kids, but we managed.” She joined the Dublin branch of the New Communities Partnership, first by attending workshops and courses it ran. “It was NCP that first spotted the gap in its own services,” she says, of her newest ‘baby’ – chairing a support group for women. “When this role in Women’s Space came up, they felt I was the right person to take it on and I’ve been the chair of the committee since January this year. “It’s an information-sharing group for migrant women that meets on the first Friday morning of each month to air the concerns, take practical steps to help those women who need it and so far has attracted ladies not just from Africa, but EU nationals too. “Some of the issues would be talking about grants and citizenship, some of the women are lone parents and need advice on how the new laws will affect them. And then more need to simply meet other women with the same challenges they’re facing and are providing mentorship to newer arrivals in Ireland,” she said. The educational background of Adaku’s group varies from highly qualified academics (lawyers, those holding doctorates) to business-savvy women who successfully ran their own businesses at home and are keen to do the same thing here. Some are mums who work outside the home, others are women whose relationships with partners or children who are thriving here mean that they’ve to find new ways to achieve their personal goals. “Women’s Space offers moral support as well as prac-

tical,” says Adaku. “A lot of non-Irish women would still lack the confidence to network, many of us still feel that we can’t achieve as much as similar Irish women because we’re outside of what we know. So Women’s Space gathers these migrant women together to find out how we can help each other.” One of the first challenges Adaku’s group had to sort out was finding the issues that are common to all new immigrants. “Our parent group NCP can provide citizen application support, while we’re more focused on more immediate opportunities that are available, such as courses and training. “If some of them have small businesses we can help them find “incubating new business” avenues where they can get supports for that. If it’s the first time a woman’s ventured outside of her immediate family needs and wants to learn or improve her English we find them language teachers. “NCP has been very involved in advocacy issues; it could be asylum issues, residency issues, NCP can represent them even at the highest levels. “But our Women’s Space workshops are smaller, it’s amazing what someone from Poland for instance can share with a Nigerian, and we take it from there. It’s the little things that help people bond and connect, she says. One quick example she offered is the shared sense of exasperation for foreign women seeing the ‘help the third world’ television campaigns that can oversimplify or even ignore their own world view. “We’re resilient, we’re strong, we’re dynamic providers for our families, we’re used to being resourceful and being seen as resourceful, so it can be a relief for us to study with and befriend other women who share the same feelings and experience. She says: “It’s a very fluid organisation, it’s adaptable – things may be heading in one direction today and tomorrow takes off in a different direction – we’re here to help negotiate that change.” In May, Adaku was chosen to represent NCP in Athens at a conference promoting positive integration processes. “Even though Greece and Ireland share similar economic woes and a bleak budget situation Ireland continues to focus on integration with the introduction of a Ministerial Council of Integration in 2010, unlike Greece whose government does not recognise integration at all,” she reports. “Due to the current economic downturn most migrants have lost their jobs and are left to live from hand to mouth as social welfare is barely existent. Most women find themselves in vulnerable situations and without any chance of professional development.” The conference touched her in unexpected ways, she says. “The gloomy faces, tired eyes and tears of some of the participants told the whole story of their journey. It was quite an emotional day for everyone but at the end of it all I returned to Ireland more motivated to continue to support women empowerment initiatives.” “Personally, I’d like to take Women’s Space a little step forward, I’d like to create a sort of buddy-system for them, and give anyone with problems someone to call afterwards to follow up. Sort of a sisterhood.”

“Things may be heading in one direction today and tomorrow takes off in a different direction – we’re here to help negotiate that change.”

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Launch of 1912 Olympics Memorabilia Portmarnock Scouts “They don’t make ‘em like that anymore” could have been the theme for an event at the County Council’s Local Studies and Archives in Swords recently. The occasion was the launch of an exhibition on the Irish competitors at the 1912 Olympics. Sports historian, Paul Harris gave a talk on Ireland’s Olympic heroes and guest of honour was Mr. Harry Boland, who represented Ireland at the last London Olympics in 1948, as part of the basketball team.

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Pictured at the unveiling are: Colm McQuinn (County Council archivist), Harry Boland (displaying his Olympic medal), Paul Harris and County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan.

To the delight of a very enthusiastic audience, the lively 84-year old Olympian recounted his memories of the games in a London

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devastated by World War II. He brought with him his Medal of Honour, one of only 11 given to the surviving members of the Irish 1948 Olympic team at a state function in Farmleigh recently. Descendants of some of the nine individual athletes who competed at Stockholm in 1912, along with an Irish cycling team, under the flags of the United

Kingdom, the USA, and South Africa, travelled from a variety of counties to attend the launch of the exhibition. County Mayor, Cian O’Callaghan officially launched the exhibition, which will remain on display for the duration of the Olympic Games period at Clonmel House, which is open to the public 10-1.00 and 2-5 everyday.

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which are Adventurous, Social, Skills, Environmental and Service. The second involve each Rover Scout taking on a number of personal challenges. The expedition begins with teams being dropped off at an unknown location. Each team is handed a sealed envelope which contains their project instructions, budget money, mobile phone, base camp location and maps. After this they

Two Rover scouts from ipants. The Belt is a 10 day Portmarnock, Conor Dillon and expedition that takes place in Eoghan Clarke successfully July of each year in continental competed in the annual Europe. They must survive on a Explorer Belt expedition. The tiny budget, which requires annual event is organised by Scouting Ireland and this year’s was held in Brittany, France Teams of two spent 10 days hiking across Brittany, with only what they could carry and eight euros a day between them to live on. The group of 11 teams arrived in Brest and were bussed across Brittany to Renne. From there they had to travel on Two Rover scouts from Portmarnock, Conor Dillon (left) and Eoghan Clarke (right) are foot 200 kilometres met by Group leader, Peter O’Kelly on arrival home at Dublin Airport after their hugely back to home base successful Explorer Belt expedition. outside Vannes. The Explorer Belt is the ulti- them to rely on the generosity are left on their own and they mate National Event for Rover of people they meet en route. have to work out a plan to get Scouts and no other prize is There are two types of projects them to the base camp location regarded as highly as the to be completed. The first are while completing all the simple brown leather belt, that based around the major areas required projects along the is awarded to successful partic- of the Rover Scout programme way.

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Pictured is Jamie O’Brien from Ballyboughal, who won the Boys Under 8 Freestyle at the Dublin Community Games recently.

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County Swimming Finals which were held in Tallaght Sports Complex. There were swimmers from Ballyboughal this year - their first time entering the swimming competition. With swimmers aged from 6-16 years, some taking part in their first ever competition, each participant represented their local area with pride. The heats, semifinals and finals of the Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly events were hotly contested with nothing but a touch of the wall between placings. Gold medal winners will now represent Dublin at the HSE Community Games National finals in August. North County winners included : Jamie O’Brien from Ballyboughal in the Boys Under 8 Freestyle, Eoghan McDonald (Skerries) in the Under 12 Breaststroke and Hannah McMenamin (Skerries) in the Girls Under 16 Freestyle. We wish them well in August. The best overall area prize went to St. Judes who narrowly finished ahead of Skerries.

On 10th July last, 22 employees from McDonald’s restaurants in North Dublin were awarded their City & Guilds qualifications, including Balbriggan. McDonald’s currently has over 400 staff members who have had their workplace training accredited by City & Guilds which is equivalent to a level 4 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. Pictured at the awards ceremony are: Mike Dowe (Group Board Director, International City & Guilds), Brid Healy (Regional Manager Europe City & Guilds), Alison Hodgson (HR Director McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland), Alicija Wolf (McDonald’s Balbriggan), Amy Rooney (McDonald’s Balbriggan), Glen Kendellan (McDonald’s Balbriggan), Aisling McNamara (Business Manager, McDonald’s Balbriggan) and Adrian Crean (MD McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland).

Rising Stars At Fingallians Fingallians GAA Club is delighted to announce the “Fingallians Gaelic Football Festival” for juvenile girls teams on August 18th from 11am 4pm. This celebration of Gaelic football for Under 10 girls will take place at Lawless Memorial Park in Swords, involving teams from across Leinster, with 150 children taking part along with their mentors, parents and families. This annual event was last held in Fingallians in the 1980’s and with its revival it promises to be a very enjoyable and successful day of sport. Ladies Gaelic Football is the fastest growing participation sport in Ireland, and one at which Fingallians have been very successful at in all age levels in recent years. They currently have three players on the senior Dublin Ladies team. The Fingallians Gaelic Football Festival has been organised by the club to foster and develop the juvenile teams by inviting “Under 10” teams

from around Leinster to participate in a day-long event. Two teams from Fingallians will take part with a further nine teams from four counties taking part, including Wicklow, Meath and Louth. As well as football, there will be a number of other activities organised during the day, including coaching sessions for participating teams from some of Fingallians’ own Senior Dublin ladies footballers.

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Lusk Garden and Business Premises Awards took place on Wednesday last, 25th July. This annual competition is organised by Lusk Tidy Towns and is keenly contested every year. This year's winner was the Top Shop, whose proprietors are Conrad and Elizabeth Murray and their family. The award was presented by County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan. Pictured at the ceremony are: Caroline Keane, Fr Paul Hampson, Danny Dunne, Juliet Griffin, Conrad Murray, his son John Murray, County Mayor Cian O"Callaghan, Nina Flynn, Teresa English, Pat Kelly and Teresa Kilmurray.

Pilot Health Route Extended To Swords Dr James Reilly TD, Minister for Health, has welcomed the announcement by the County Council, that the Pilot Health Route will be extended to cover the Swords area. The Pilot Health Route collects registered clients from their homes and brings them to their hospital appointments. The commencement of this project has been facilitated by the Department of Health National Lottery Discretionary Fund. The pilot scheme, which commenced earlier this

year in areas of Baldoyle, Sutton, Portmarnock, Howth and areas east of the M1 from Balbriggan to Kinsealy was established by the collaborative efforts of Fingal Senior Citizens Forum and the County Council and is operated by Vantastic Ltd. Further information will be available from health care providers, pharmacies and various outlets throughout the North County. Reilly said: “I am delighted that residents of Swords will be able to avail of this door to door service. Travel to and from health care appointments can be a grave concern to people during a time of illness and this amenity will undoubtedly help to alleviate such worries.”

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Two Dublin nurseries exhibited at GLAS, the national trade event for Amenity Horticulture, which took place in CityWest recently. GLAS showcased the best of Irish horticulture, attracting quality trade buyers to a key event in the industry calendar. Tully Nurseries of Ballyboughal won a Gold Award in the New Plant Category for the Hebe ‘Rhubarb & Custard'. Pictured at the presentation of the award are: Niamh and Padraig Tully (Tully Nurseries), Shane McEntee TD, (Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) and Martin Tully (Tully Nurseries).

Malahide School’s 30 Year Reunion The class of ‘82 Scoil Iosa, Malahide will hold their 30

year reunion in Malahide Yacht Club, St. James’s Terrace on Friday 14th September from eight till late. The night will provide a fantastic opportunity to catch up with friends and faces from the past while dancing to the sounds of the ‘80s! Teachers are welcome of

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Ring Commons Annual Field Day There was a fantastic turnout at the Ring Commons Sports Centre Annual Field Day recently The sun was shining and there was so much for everyone to do, from horse back riding, crazy golf, bouncy castles, go-karting, tug of war to name but a few. The dunk tank proved to be a real hit with volunteers queuing to take the hot seat. It was a fantastic, well organised family day and a great chance for friends and neighbours to come together.

Pictured at the presentation of the Michael Toft Memorial Cup at Swords Celtic FC last week are 1st team manager Larry Clare, lifelong member Frankie Monaghan, Michael Toft, who presented the cup on behalf of his late son, Michael and Chairman of Swords Celtic FC, Ray Kelly. The trophy will be played for on 4th August next in a match between Swords Celtic and Shelbourne. The match kicks off at 3pm in Balheary and all proceeds will go to Shelbourne player, Conan Byrne's Zambian Missions charity. Entry fee is only €5 for this very worthwhile cause. Come along. You never know, maybe Celtic could down the mighty Shels.

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With another disappointing summer weatherwise upon us, the County Leader sent our intern from Germany, Hanna Groh to catch the mood of the public in Swords, to see how the weather has affected their plans.

Dorota Cackowska, from Poland and lives in Swords “This kind of weather is usual for me. I don’t think that it is too bad. I actually think it’s really warm.”

Dermot Weldon, Swords “The weather is like absolutely rubbish like the whole weather in Europe. It’s always raining. You can’t go anywhere, you can’t bring the children anywhere like to the park. It is a really poor summer.”

Antoni Kiser, from Poland and works in Swords “I am surprised about the weather, because it was very rainy lately. I love it now, it’s warm and nice.”

Ciara Keating, Swords “I got away on holidays. So coming home it wasn’t a big shock. I suppose it does affect my mood, but I’ve grown up here, so I’m completely used to it. This is actually perfect weather, this is what we’ve got used to.”

Suzanne Horan, Malahide Road “I don’t feel very good about the weather. I’d rather it to be cold. It feels too hot all the time, it’s too gloomy.“

Sara Fernandez, from Spain is working here as an Au Pair “The weather is really bad. I am a little sad about it because in Spain, the weather is always sunny and warm in summer.”

Dermot Smyth, Swords Suzanne Marron, Malahide Road “The weather changes, but what’s to do?”

Premila Grabarczyk, Swords “It was raining a lot so I couldn’t bring my children outside. I have a two year old son, he wants to go outside all the time and I have to tell him no. I’d rather go to Spain and spend my summer holidays there.”

Gavin O’Reilly, Donabate “It’s been unpredictable so you can’t really plan what you want to do.”

Victoria Morozova, Castleknock “Because of the weather, I couldn’t go outside like to the park. But next week we’re going to Ukraine for our summer holidays and spend our time at the sea while enjoying the sun.”

“The weather has been really bad and it has affected the people. They’re actually unsure about where to go or what to do. They are staying in more. So basically this is not going to help the people who own shops, or people who want to go to caravan sites, go fishing, play tennis or other kind of things.”

Kylie Chong, Swords “It’s really nice weather. It’s really fantastic because it was bad the last couple of days. So I do feel great about the weather now.”

Justyna Kozanecka, Applewood - Swords “The weather wasn’t really good this summer, so we had to stay mostly at home. But now we are going to Poland for our holidays, hopefully the weather will be better there.”

Lukasz Matysiak, Swords “The weather is great and sunny. I can spend the whole time outside with the kids and play. I really enjoy it. I’m happy that the sun came out and that the rain stopped.”

Ashlee Rocliffe, Swords “Well, now and again it has lovely bright weather, but the next day it just starts lashing rain. So it’s on and off. It’s hot weather one day, bad weather the other day. But we kind of get used to it. We don’t know what to expect. I still try to enjoy myself in any kind of weather.”

Samantha Gibbons, Swords “I think it’s really warm at the moment, even though it’s not sunny and like it’s too hot to sleep at night time. I just got back from my holidays for two weeks in Orlando, so I’m still on my summer holidays, so it’s not bothering me too much.”

Lisa Miller, Swords “As it has been so wet, it has been very difficult with the children, because we couldn’t go outside a lot. But as soon as it’s dry we leave the house and get out there and do something.”

Stephen Agbaje, Swords “I am enjoying the sun now. The weather is brilliant, so I can come out and can take a walk through the park.”

John Hales, Swords “The weather hasn’t really affected my summer. It’s like every year, it hasn’t changed since I was a child. I’ve gotten used to it and you can still bring your kids to indoor places rather than to the park or beaches.”

Angela de Barra, Dublin “I am living in Frankfurt at the moment and it rained a lot recently. I’ve only arrived in Ireland yesterday, so I am really glad to see that the sun is shining.”

Dana Kairish, Swords “I think the summer has been quite good. As soon as it’s sunny nearly everyday and if you get up early enough it’s always sunny. The summer was and is still good.”

Shay Byrne, Swords “The weather has been atrocious. Everyone is more or less depressed. But it’s very nice this week. When the sun comes out it’s much better.”

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Swords Lady Could Be Macra Queen Swords based Macra will have an interest in this year’s International Miss Macra 2012 festival, when Clodagh Barnwall represents the organisation. The event is taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Tipperary and the club

is looking for anyone interested to go down and support Clodagh during the fun-filled five-day festival. It is running from 2nd August to 6th between the parish of Clonoulty and Rossmore and Dundrum House Hotel in Tipperary. It kicks

off on the Thursday with a meet and greet with the community. The following day is ‘First Time Friday’ for the contestants with the festival’s first-ever glow in the dark disco that evening. On Saturday, the event teams up with Waterford Rally Committee for a day of fun, fun, fun with a rally taster day.

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dark secrets and display their many talents followed by music and a DJ. Sunday is the annual sports day this year with a blast from the past Macra Field Day vibe and Sunday night is the gala banquet and a night of dancing to Arkadia and DJ, culminating with the crowning of the 2012 International Miss Macra. Best of luck to Clodagh from all in Dublin Macra.

area who are in any way affected by this condition. The Autumn season will commence on Monday, September 17 at 8:00p.m. in Naomh Mearnóg GAA Clubhouse. Contact 086 244 7005 for further information. The main topic will be reports from the conference held in June and to outline the calendar for the following months.

Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Swords on Sunday last, as Swords hosted the Fingal 10k Road Race recently. The race generated great excitement locally and runners from all areas of the North County supported the race. Pictured are a group of Irish Air Corps who took part in the run.

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Swords Cricket Summer Camp For most kids, school is closed for a couple of months. For parents, that means it’s time to begin looking at how their kid will spend all that free time. This year, Swords Cricket Club will be hosting a summer camp for all the budding stars to develop their crick-

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Exciting Concert At Millbank Theatre Millbank Theatre Rush presents Declan O’Rourke in concert on 10th August at 8.00pm. Tickets are €21 and bookings can be made at bookings@millbanktheatre.com Declan O’Rourke came to Dublin in his midtwenties and soon found himself trading songs with the likes of Paddy Casey, Gemma Hayes, Damian Rice as

well as other top Irish singer-songwriters. Today, his songs have been covered by many artists including Josh Groban, and performed by Paul Weller (The Jam). Declan joined a stellar line up of artists in 2011 that included Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas and Amos Lee for the BBC’s Transatlantic Sessions Series 5.

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Design Team For New Mental Hospital Appointed The County Council ramped up it's activity in it’s “Bin it your way” campaign in the high-profile national Gum Litter Taskforce awareness campaign. County Mayor Cian O’Callaghan highlighted the need for the people of the North County to continue and increase the level of awareness of gum litter and it’s responsible disposal. They distributed gum wraps and other campaign materials to visitors to the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Pictured are County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan, with Ian Hunter (Pavilions Centre Director), Deirdre King (Advertising and Promotions Manager, Pavilions), PJ Howell (County Council), and members of Swords Tidy Towns committee.

Minister for Health, James Reilly TD has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of a design team for a new Central Mental Hospital in Portrane. The facility is to include a state of the art National Forensic Hospital, a Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, a Forensic Mental Health Intellectual Disability Unit and an Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit. The Hospital will provide low, medium and high secure mental health care. Construction works are expected to commence in 2014 and will take two years to complete. He said: “This major capital project is a welcome development in Dublin North. The building of a new Central Mental Hospital is a vital alignment with the HSE’s national policy, “A Vision for Change”, that sets out the direction for mental health services in Ireland. The advancement of mental health services is a major priority for both myself and for this government.”

Airport Launches Electric Car Charging Points

Pictured enjoying the Agricultural Machinery section at the Flavours of Fingal Show at Newbridge Demesne on Saturday, 21st July are Colum and James MacQuale from Donabate.

Drivers of electric cars will now be able to power up at Dublin Airport following the installation of five new charging points. Three electric car parking spaces with

charging units are located in the T2 multistorey car park. A further two spaces have been provided in the Executive Car Park at Level 1, T2 multi-storey car park. The new

facility means that motorists can top up while meeting or seeing off passengers in the terminal, or they can fully recharge their vehicles if staying longer. The initiative is a joint venture between Dublin Airport and the ESB to encourage a greater use of electric cars and to promote environmental sustainability. The T2 units are located on Level 1 of the multistorey car park. Fully recharging an electric car from zero typically takes between four and five hours.

Laytown’s First Festival For 20 Years The seaside village of Laytown, County Meath, is the setting for a festival on Sunday, August 5th next. The day will begin with a parade at 12.30pm. In the main car park, beside the railway and the River Nanny, a main stage will provide live performances from 1.30pm to 8pm. Among the artists performing are The Carolan Brothers, Rapscallion, Dubstepvibrations and Juicer. Children’s games will take place

on the beach throughout the afternoon, beginning at 1.40pm. A Farmer’s Market and Craft Stall will operate in the car parks of The Alverno House and The Coast Tavern from 1.30pm to 6pm. A rubber duck race is scheduled to take place on the Nanny at 4pm. Throughout the evening, there will be live music in all the pubs, until closing time. This is the first community festival in Laytown in over 20 years. The day’s proceeds will go to the Living Links charity, which provides bereavement counselling and other activities to those affected by suicide. Everyone is welcome and the people of Laytown look forward to entertaining their neighbours from North County Dublin.

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Recent published deaths from the North County GALLEN (Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) - July 17, 2012 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Sarah; sadly missed by her loving parents Gerald and Ann (nee Bouchier-Hayes), her sisters Ruth and Rachel, her brother Gerald, aunts, uncles and cousins, her Godsons John and Harry and her wide circle of friends. R.I.P. GEOGHEGAN (nee Mahon) (Athlone and Malahide) - July 17, 2012, (peacefully) Agnes, in the tender loving care of the staff of Stella Maris Nursing Home, predeceased by her husband Thomas; deeply regretted by her sons, sister, sister-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. BRANNIGAN (nee Moynihan) (Balbriggan and formerly of Lismore, Co. Waterford) - July 24, 2012 (peacefully) at Swords nursing home, Phyilis, wife of the late Brendan; deeply regretted by her loving daughter Siobhan, sons Padraig, Sean and Conor, brother, sisters, daughter-inlaw, grandchildren, relatives and friends. R.I.P. FENNELLY (Portmarnock) - July 22, 2012, at Beaumont Hospital, James (Brush); deeply regretted by his loving brothers David, Edward, Peter and Richard, sister Patricia, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. HYNES (nee O’Neill) Margaret (Peg) (Tara Cove, Balbriggan formerly of Westpalstown) - July 16, 2012, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital in her 93rd year, wife of the late Owen; deeply regretted by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. McCONNEL (nee Stanbridge) (Sutton, Dublin 13) - July 16, 2012, (peacefully) in the loving care of St. Gabriel’s Nursing Home, Raheny, in her 94th year Maura, beloved wife of the late Sylvester (Syl) and loving mother of Sandra and Jean very sadly missed by her loving daughters, grandchildren Philip, Louise, Mark, Kate, Eve and Alexandra, brothers Vincent and Jimmy, sister Clare, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. R.I.P. DOORTY, (Skerries, Co. Dublin, late of Kilfenora, Co. Clare) (Ex Garda Siochana) - July 23, 3023, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by family, Jim (James), loving husband of the late Dolores; sadly missed by his loving family, partner Margaret, daughters Theresa, Mary, Helen, Dolores, Grainne and Kevina, sonin-law, 8 adored grandchildren, extended family and friends. R.I.P. LEYDEN (Swords) - July 23, 2012, (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, Pat (late of Team Aer Lingus), beloved husband of Ann; deeply regretted by his loving wife, brother Terry, sister Dympna, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. KENNEDY (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - July 13, 2012, (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, Susan, daughter of the late Ethel and Patrick, sister of the late PK (Peter); sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Sinead, Roisin, sisters Marian and Lucille, brother John, sister-in-law Helen, brother-in-law Bert, friend Paul, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. DOYLE (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly Cranny, Co. Clare) - July 25, 2012, (peacefully), in the wonderful and loving care of the staff of the Mater Private Hospital, Seamus (Jim); deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughter Siobhan, sons Brendan and Raymond, sisters Una, Sr. Angela Mary, and Sr. Nuala, son-in-law Paul, daughters-in-law Rachel and Clare, grandchildren Grace, Niamh, Liam, Anna, Lilian, Ruth, Ellen, Louis and John, extended family and many friends. R.I.P. BUTLER (Sutton and ex Dublin Gas Company) - July 26, 2012 (peacefully) Jack, beloved husband of the late Frances and dear father of Denis, Greg and John; sadly missed by his loving sons, sister Nuala (Cunningham), his twelve grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. FITZSIMONS (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Hendron Bros) - July, 28, 2012, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Philip, loving husband of Patricia; Sadly missed by his loving wife, sons Philip, Joseph, Colm, and Eddie, daughters Margaret, Patricia-Mary, Bernadette and Audrey, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. R.I.P. GAFFNEY (Rolestown, Co. Dublin and forerly of Malahide, Clondalkin, Iona Road and Galtymore Road, Dublin) - July 28, 2012, Phyllis (Augusta); sadly missed by her sisters Maureen, Aine and Eibhlin, brother Tom, Fr. Denis Delaney, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P.

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Never known to fail...O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottem of my heart to succour me in this my necesity (make request). Thereare none that withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (thretimes). Holy Mary i place this cause in your hands (three times) Thank You for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three consecutive days. After the third day the request will be granted, and the prayer must be published. J Malahide.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Permission is sought for the construction of a storey and a half dwelling with separate garage together with the installation of a proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system, percolation area, site entrance and associated site works at Annsbrook, Ballyboughal, County Dublin by William Cooney. 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 We, chris maguire and Michael Maguire of Kinsealy, Malahide Road, Dublin17 are applying for planning permission for a building mounted micro wind energy system to be mounted on the back of the house. The system is being installed to reduce electricity costs. The system is silent in operation. 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 Nico Nechifor intend to apply for retention permission for development at no. 38 Cherry Avenue, Swords, County Dublin. The development consists of change of use of rear detached single storey shed from utility and storage room to granny flat. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 monday – friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, co. Dublin.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 by L. Kilgarriff for alterations and extension to dwelling to include one and a half storey extension to rear of dwelling and alterations to front boundary at Station Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We, the Board of Management of Naul National School, intend to apply for permission for a development at Naul National School, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a single storey detached school extension containing 3 no. classrooms and amenities, to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission for new single-storey extension to rear of existing detached 2-storey dwelling and for all associated alterations and siteworks at ‘1A’ Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: J. Murray. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment 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

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Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission Consequent on a Grant of Outline Permission Reg. Ref. F11A/0420 is sought for a relocated agricultural field access, construction of the associated vehicular entry-splay and including the removal of the roadside hedgerow (fronting sites 1 and 2) to provide the required traffic sightlines, piping of the roadside ditch and all associated siteworks on lands zoned with Local Objective No.88 at Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: N. Murphy, Chairman, Skerries Harps GAA and Camogie Club. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Victor Gaye & Anne O’Connor intend to apply for Planning, Permission to Fingal County Council for development at 25 Forest Park, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a 2 storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling with roof to match existing roof, with 1 new rooflight to front and 1 new rooflight to side, comprising of new dining room to ground floor and new bedroom to first floor. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal. Co. Dublin. 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 by Carroll Estates Ltd. for a change of house type from Type D (2 storey three bedroom house), granted under Reg. Ref. F11A/0037, to Type D1 (2 _ storey four bedroom house) - house numbers 33 to 42 inclusive at a residential development at “Sea Brook”, Brook Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. Permission is also sought for alterations to car parking and boundary treatment to house numbers 17, 21 & 32. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council D. Curran intends to apply for permission for development at 16 Berwick Place, Swords, Co. Dublin consisting of (i) converting the attic space to a home office/study area with ensuite bathroom and new stair access from the existing upper floor landing, (ii) building a flat-roof dormer window extension to the rear of the dwelling, (iii) a new window in the gable wall and (iv) all associated internal, site and drainage works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. 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 We Ms. A. Kane & Ms. A. Gillhooley intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission at Lynfar Lodge, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide Co. Dublin. Retention permission for Dormer Bungalow as constructed with attic converted to storage area and sky lights on front side and rear elevations of roof total floor area 231.57 sq. meters and garage as constructed with sky lights on front and side elevation of roof total floor area 37.80 sq. meters. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for Construction of 2no.new single storey extensions to rear of existing dwellings to include new velux rooflights and associated site works all to existing dwellings at 47 & 48 Waterside Court, Malahide, Co. Dublin. signed Denis Thomas, Kam Hay Sin & Nyuk Cho Lee 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 to construct a new bungalow with secondary treatment system and new site access with ancillary works at Collinstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin for Vivienne Hughes This 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 it’s public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) 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 dwelling house, and associated site works at 'Brookfield', Healys Lane, Portrane, Co. Dublin. signed Lorraine & Bill Field 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 by Elizabeth McAuley for the change of use of existing first floor level flat roof to private terrace at 47-48 Quay Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours (9.3015.30 Monday-Friday) and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for demolition of existing 2 storey extension to side of existing dwelling, and replacement with construction of new two storey extension to side of existing dwelling and associated site works at No. 8 Hands Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Paul & Anne Doyle 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, Michael and Laura Housely. Intend to apply for Planning Permission for, A.two storey extension to side. B.all associated site works at No 66A The Chantries,Balbriggan Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council ,Fingal Co Hall,Main Street,Swords Co Dublin,during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the

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

Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9.30 to 16.30 Monday - Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street , Swords, Fingal, Co.Dublin and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council I William Kinsella intend to apply for planning permission at W.Kinsella Haulage and Storage, Main Street, Garristown, Co.Dublin for an extension to existing warehouse to the front, West facing elevation The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9.30 to 16.30 Monday Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street , Swords, Fingal, Co.Dublin and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission / Retention Planning Permission is sought by Cathy Crinigan for development at the existing Coach House located within the curtilage and adjacent to the protected structure known as Lusk House, to include the following; Retention of the use of the existing Coach House as a crèche (c.132sqm); Retention of the existing single storey entrance lobby extension (c.7.8sqm) to side of the existing building; Permission for a new single storey porch (c.3.5sqm) to the front elevation of the existing building; Permission for associated ancillary works which includes widening the existing entrance, provision of pedestrian access areas and connections to existing drainage facilities; all at the Coach House, Lusk House, Station Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We Winsac Limited, Intend to apply for Planning Permission on a site comprising Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries, Co.Dublin. The Development will consist of : Change of 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. F11A/0264. The Dwelling as approved under Reg. Ref. No. F11A/0264 comprised of: (i) 26 no. House Type D, four bedroom three storey to front and two storey to rear detached houses @ 150.5 sq.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 @ 154sq.m each. 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

Fingal County Council We D. & S. Higgins Construction Ltd intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: lands between the M1 Airport Interchange and Stockhole Lane, Cloghran, Co Dublin. The development will consist of alterations to the nursing home previously approved under application register reference F09A/0618 to include: a) 29 additional ensuite bedrooms, b) alterations to the elevations, fenestration, materials and the roof profile, c) provision of eight additional car parking spaces and bicycle parking, d) removal of the previously proposed waste water treatment plant and associated percolation area and the provision of a direct connection to the Cloghran Drainage Scheme, e) alterations to the previously proposed surface water drainage system and SUDS devices, f) re-location and redesign of the previously approved single storey plant and storage building, and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Higgins Construction intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: lands between the M1 Airport Interchange and Stockhole Lane, Cloghran, Co Dublin. The development will consist of alterations to the nursing home previously approved under application register reference F09A/0618 to include: a) 29 additional ensuite bedrooms, b) alterations to the elevations, fenestration, materials and the roof profile, c) provision of eight additional car parking spaces and bicycle parking, d) removal of the previously proposed waste water treatment plant and associated percolation area and the provision of a direct connection to the Cloghran Drainage Scheme, e) alterations to the previously proposed surface water drainage system and SUDS devices, f) re-location and re-design of the previously approved single storey plant and storage building, and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I Glen Millar intend to apply for planning permission for development at O' Briens Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a one and a half storey four bedroom detached dwelling, new wastewater treatment plant & percolation area, upgrading of existing site entrance and access road, detached garage and all associated site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday – Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. 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.

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