North County Leader 8th Feb 2011 by sean fitzmaurice

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Reilly Determined To Tackle Cancer Vaccine Scandal Deputy James Reilly TD, Fine Gael spokesperson on Health, has vowed to rid the North County of the scourge of Cervical

Cancer, if he is returned to the next Dail. In an exclusive interview with your No 1 local newspaper, the County Leader, he

outlined his disgust that a vaccine that is readily available, has not been used. “I am appalled that we would not use this

The Dublin Community Games county finals kicked off when the Chess finals were held recently. The U12 competition saw five teams vying for a place in the next round, the Leinster finals. A number of close games went to the wire with the time limit, but a strong Portmarnock team secured the Gold medals. Five teams also contested the U16 competition which saw bronze going to Portmarnock. The victorious Portmarnock U12 team is pictured here with their gold medals and trophy. L-R: Evan Murray, Robert Richmond, Gabor Major, Adam O'Brien, Eoin Meskell.

vaccine to protect our children into the future against this disease, which causes such pain and distress, often leading to hysterectomy and the loss of the ability to bear children. We have a vaccine, but would not use it because it would cost €3 million per annum. Cervical cancer kills between 80 and 84 women every year. The use of the vaccine could prevent up to 55 deaths per annum, which would be a great help. This is an issue I feel strongly about and it was a dream of mine as a medical student and a young doctor, that such a vaccine could be created for this particular cancer.” Between 250 and 300 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, resulting in between 70 and

By Patrick Finnegan festo for the upcoming 100 deaths nationally. “Whilst no figures are available for the North County, it is safe to assume, based on the national figures, that up to five women will die in this

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area every year, which could be prevented now if this vaccine were to be used immediately,” he said. A determined Reilly confirmed that he has ensured that this is now part of the Fine Gael mani-

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election and that it will be delivered upon. This will mean that secondary schoolgirls will now be able to avail of the vaccine. It was already offered to 6th class girls in Rush, Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan. This has been as a result of the efforts of Dr Reilly and the voluntary group of which he was a part. He felt so passionately about the fact that the vaccine was not used, that he ploughed €20,000 of his own personal money to start the programme. He was ably assisted by some hard working volunteers, including local GP’s, practice nurses and other medical and nursing staff, who generously gave their time and services, free of charge. “Even in these stringent economic times, we must have our priorities right by protecting our children against the scourge of cervical cancer. This has to be top of this priority list,” he said. A total of 6,026 females between the ages of 11 and 18 live in the North County area. Some have been vaccinated, but a large amount have not. This frightening statistic is sure to be addressed should Dr Reilly be returned to the next Dail and assume the Health Ministry, as is widely expected.

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New Faces On Posters In North County The decision of the Constituency Boundary Commission to redraw the constituency boundaries in North Dublin presents a real challenge for local politicians in both Dublin West and Dublin North. It also is set to cause much confusion in parts of Swords, now part of the Dublin West constituency. The 12,000 people living in south-western side of Swords will now be added to the constituency. The Swords areas of Forest Road, River Valley, Brookdale, Ridgewood, Boroimhe, Highfields, Knocksedan have been included in the Dublin West constituency in the forthcoming General Election. This is due to the decision made by the Independent Boundary Commission, deciding to add an extra seat to Dublin West to make it a four seat constituency, which was expected. A lot of voters here are still not aware of this and will be very surprised when they see posters for a totally new group of candidates appearing over the coming weeks. Also, voters in Portmarnock will be confronted with strange faces on their election posters, as the vast majority of the area is no longer in Dublin North, but in Dublin North East. Malahide and Portmarnock, which usually go together have now been separated. Dublin North, which had been expected to gain a seat, will remain a four-seater having lost this section of Swords along with the majority of Portmarnock. The decision is bad news for the North County, as it results in the division of Swords and also splits the county between three Dail constituencies.

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Gormanston And District Anglers AGM A very well attended Gormanston and District Anglers AGM was held recently in The Balrothery Heritage Centre. Ray Mooney club chairman addressed the meeting and reported that, “the club had an excellent year with our lake fishing extremely well and number of our juniors getting International recognition and senior male and female anglers doing well in provincial and national competitions. However, the membership of the club was down on previous years. The club was no different than every other club and organisation in Ireland and were presently suffering because of the economic downturn and emigration. It

was decided not to increase the 2011 renewal fees and to introduce a new family membership which allows one senior and as many juniors for a set fee of €160.00 per year. Also due to falling membership arising from emigration and the downturn in the economy, that an amnesty for lapsed senior members would be introduced. This amnesty would be available until the 31st March. This basically allows lapsed members to rejoin the club, regardless of how many years they had not renewed their senior membership fees. Lapsed members would be reinstated as full members with a once off payment of €30.00, plus this year’s renewal fee of €100.00. This does not apply to juniors/disabled and OAP, who only have to pay the present renewal fee. The AGM also decided to reduce the new membership fee by €55.00 to encourage more uptake.

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their first letter to another member of the class and the second to a relative or friend. School teacher, Naomi Davis told the County Leader, “All the pupils are very enthusiastic and are looking forward to receiving their letters. We want to share our experience with the community. It’s a great way to get the children interested in letter writing and has an effect on lots of subjects enhancing their writing skills.” Brian contacted An Post outlining the idea, and the school received a beautiful, replica post box in which to post the letters. The project has been generously sponsored by the DAA and as a result, the senior class in the school will be visiting the recently opened Terminal 2 at the airport later this month.

By Leslie Murphy The first to sixth class pupils of the Old Borough School, Swords, are involved in a letter writing project this term. The project is the brainchild of Brian Gilmore, a former cricket coach in the school. The aim is to introduce the children to the art of letter writing, which is becoming a forgotten skill in this age of technology, and to experience the pleasure of receiving a letter in the post. Each child has been given an attractive letter writing pack, Amber Coyle, Aaorn Browne, Chloe Bowbrick-Lynch, comprising a small lined pad, Adam Kennedy, Marcu Evans and Ava Brady are some envelopes and instructions pictured with the replica post box at the Old Borough for laying out and writing the School. letters. The pupils are writing

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the judging panel, Professor Luke Clancy, commented, “Clodagh’s project is a great example of how a committed healthcare team, creativity and insightful research can change tomorrow.” According to Patricia Kelly, General Manager of Astellas Pharma Inc: “The Meningitis Research Foundation undertook this initiative as the foundation found, from a national survey of

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Great Joy At Opening Of Rolestown School

Rolestown's brand-new state of the art school was offi- the first time. After the ceremony, all were given a tour cially opened on Tuesday last, 1st of February. The of the new school and classrooms. The ceremony itself Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) projects in Dublin, would be school is named after its benefactor, local man Pat was enhanced by the performances of the students, with McDonagh and was unveiled by Mr has expressed his deep put on the back-burner.” McDonagh himself. Present at the ceremony concerns about the delivery of A clearly concerned Kennedy were Brian Lenihan TD, County Mayor, Ken Metro North in the event of a continued, “This less than Farrell and the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. coalition government, convincing commitment to the Diarmaid Martin. including Enda Kenny and vital new transport link A proud School Principal and Labour Party Eamon Gilmore. He has called between Swords and Dublin candidate, Tom Kelleher told the crowd “for a firm commitment from City Centre is enormously gathered in the assembly that it was a momentous occasion for the parish. “Today the Fine Gael and worrying for local represents an investment in the future of Labour leaders to commuters. It also the children in the area,” he said. the construction of jeopardises the real The school is dedicated to St. Brigid, hence Metro North.” jobs dividend that the date chosen for the opening. Pat He said, “The reality this project will McDonagh spoke of the link between his is that, despite what bring, both during family and Rolestown National School, and the importance his parents placed on the Fine Gael’s James construction and education of their children, citing this as a Reilly and Labour’s afterwards. The big reason in why he decided to go ahead Brendan Ryan may construction of with the project. “I attended this school, as say, nothing less Michael Kennedy Metro North will did my children, and my grandchildren. My Pictured at the official opening of Rolestown Primary School are, from left, benethan an explicit commitment create over 6,000 jobs, while family moved here from Co. Clare when factor, Pat McDonagh, Cllr Ken Farrell and School principal, Tom Kelleher. SW to this vital project by Kenny an independent report has I was four years old, because my parents felt that the access to education in Clare was an issue at the the school choir singing the opening hymns. This was and Gilmore will suffice. The concluded that over 30,000 time.” Mr. Lenihan spoke of the importance of primary followed by the school orchestra, whose abilities was frightening reality is that jobs can be created along a level education, and spoke of how, in the drafting of the duly noted. Their performance was brilliant, and there neither man has been new ‘Metro North economic Plan for National Recovery, he desperately wanted to is very obvious signs of great talent in these youngsters. convincing on this matter in corridor’.” To round the performances off, the Mummers maintain class sizes, and funding for primary schools. the past.” “On their visits to Swords The ceremony, conducted by Archbishop Martin, was showed up. Their performance was colourful and “Last year, Eamon Gilmore during the election campaign, attended by many ex-pupils and teachers, many of humorous, and had everyone in the crowd laughing whom were seeing the interior of the new building for and applauding. clearly stated on national nothing less than full support radio that if he was in power, for this project from Kenny contact be aged 18 or over Please ‘Metro North would be shot and Gilmore will suffice. For Gavin, and have an interest Bryan back.’ To compound this, his our part, Fianna Fáil in Youth in helping young Regional prospective partner in Government is committed to on people achieve for Officer Government, Enda Kenny told this project and I have Lusk Foróige Youth aged 12 and over to volunteers to assist themselves. The club 0868519639 and with running the Club provides a safe meet and socialise the Irish Times in 2009 that passionately campaigned for it is a great way to remember, everyone and fun environment with their friends. club. Volunteers are give something back has something to ‘some projects, like the Metro progression,” he concluded. for young people The club relies on required and should to the community. offer.

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Lily Kellett's 50th birthday party in The Harp Bar was enjoyed by Eugene and Lily Kellett. JG

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Harris Ashmore celebrated his 21st birthday at the The Harp recently. Pictured are, from left, Graham O'Sullivan, Harris Ashmore, Ian Hanley and Alan Lindsey. JG

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I have represented Dublin North at local government level for the past twenty years and am now seeking to represent the constituency in the Dáil. In so doing, I aim to ensure that Dublin North will not only meet but rise to the challenges of the years ahead. Through my work as a County Councillor and a Primary School Principal, I am familiar with the needs of local workers, local businesses and local families and, if elected, I will advance these needs by every means possible. The key to economic recovery is getting people back to work. In order to stem the tide of emigration and provide hope for our young people and those who are now out of work, my first priority, if elected, will be to safeguard existing jobs in Dublin North, while seeking to generate new employment in the constituency. As Chairman of the Fingal County Development Board, I

have striven to make Fingal an attractive place to do business. In November 2010, I spearheaded the Fingal Development Board conference in Ardgillan Castle in Skerries, at which forty senior executives from some of the most successful companies in Leinster came together to discuss how best to support businesses in Fingal, while also bringing new indigenous and multinational companies to the area. Labour will scrap upward only rent reviews for businesses and give businesses a PRSI break. We believe that income tax should be as low as possible. Labour has a fair approach to tax, which is to start at the top, with those most able to pay. Labour's pushed for the closure of property-related tax loopholes. We are against water charges.

Dublin North Needs Metro I have fought, and will continue to fight, to secure the future of Metro North. The project will rejuvenate our local economy by improving our infrastructure and creating jobs in a multitude of areas, from construction and industry to services such as shops and schools. A recent study by the Rail Procurement Agency has demonstrated that for every €1 spent on Metro North there will be a €2 return for the Irish economy. It is vital that the project goes ahead.

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Education is the key to restoring growth to the Irish economy. Labour is the only party committed to protecting education, reforming teaching, learning and school management and the provision of quality school buildings to improve education performance. There should be no more prefabs - school renovation will provide jobs for construction workers on the dole and get our children out of third rate school accommodation.

The highly skilled workforce produced in Ireland brought growth to our industrial sector and attracted multinational companies to our shores. Yet, in recent years, the OECD ranking of Irish students in literacy has dropped from 5th place to 17th place, the sharpest decline among 39 countries surveyed. If elected, I will ensure that education remains firmly on both the local and the national agendas.

The next government will face many social and economic challenges over the coming years. In order that the country be brought from its current state of insecurity into a more stable, prosperous future, it is vital that we have responsible leadership. Never again can we afford to have an administration which prioritises bankers above taxpayers; developers above hospital patients; vested interests above the general good of the people. In my role as group leader of the Labour Party in Fingal County Council, I have helped to create a local government that functions in an efficient and transparent manner – in the area of planning and development, for example, Fingal has been shown to be the only local authority where vast sums have not been wasted on unwanted housing.

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Cllr. Peter Coyle was delighted to note Cllr. Kelleher’s decision to run for the Dáil “we have worked closely together on community and planning issues and I am sure that his drive and integrity will shine through when he represents us in the Dáil.”

A Message From Eamon Gilmore Ireland is a great country. We can get beyond this economic crisis and rebuild our economy. Not for the developers and bankers to ruin once again, but for our children so they can get the education they deserve, for the men and women now out of work who would give anything for a job, for those that are experiencing wage reductions in the Public and Private sectors, for the innovators and entrepreneurs that are looking to create new businesses and for our communities that are breaking under the strain of cuts and more cuts. What we need is a change of Government, a change of direction and a change in leadership for our country.

Tom Kelleher is a person you can trust. His reputation as a teacher is a testament to his qualities. By sending him to Dáil Éireann as part of my team, they will represent Dublin North to the benefit of everyone. We need his ideas and energy to tackle issues such as education, the jobs crisis, and health so that Labour can make the reforms we need. You, the voters of Dublin North, can create this vision by voting Labour in the General Election.

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neys bought with redundancy money by newly unemployed people who think hackney driving is a reasonable earner. Sadly this has flooded the market and he would be lucky to

take in €300 gross in a week. This means working 7 days a week, out early and back late, or more often than not waiting around for the rare jobs coming his way now. He continued, “the Regulator has increased the five year license fee from €3 to €250. The banks are refusing to release funding to buy a younger vehicle and at 56 years of age, my friend is not sure how else he can earn a living. I appeal to the Regulator to hear these cries of desperation, and act quickly to restore confidence of the industry in her office. I await the Regulator's reply and I look forward to discussing these matters with her as soon as possible,” he concluded.

As part of its SOS (Save Our Service) campaign, the Jack & Jill Foundation recently launched a nationwide competition for schools to collect old mobile phones in exchange for interactive whiteboards. The two schools collecting the most phones win an opportunity to meet Jedward in June 2011. Recycled mobile phones are a real currency for Irish children’s charity Jack & Jill who provide home nursing care and respite for 300 children nationwide with brain damage. Picture at the launch are Jedward, with Louis Bebbington (age 6) from Rolestown National School, Swords

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Local Supporters Club Assists Ardgillan College Balbriggan Liverpool Supporters Club displayed true sportsmanship recently. They generously came to the assistance of local school, Ardgillan College, and donated a full Soccer Sports kit. The college, now in its second year, had been using just one set of jerseys for all sports and was finding it difficult to finance a much needed new kit for its

boys and girls soccer panels. It was now that the local Liverpool Supporters Club stepped in and covered the full cost of new jerseys, socks and shorts. The kit was presented to the college on Monday, January 17th by the Chairperson, Mr Tony McCormack, accompanied by club members. Michael O'Leary, Principal of Ardgillan

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College, thanked the Liverpool Supporters Club for their generosity. Pupils at the college have a great interest in soccer and there are many Liverpool supporters. He promised to encourage and promote soccer at the college and to maintain close links with the local Liverpool Supporters Club. He looks forward to organising a trip to Anfield to support the reds in the near future. Ardgillan College, sporting their new jerseys, went on to defeat O'Carolan College, Co. Meath, in the Leinster Cup 5-2 on the same afternoon. They now go through to the final.

Pictured at the presentation of jerseys to Ardgillan College by members of Balbriggan Liverpool Supporters Club are, from left to right, Committee members Tony Pyne, Mona Guidea, Principal Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, Team captain Brian Smyth, Treasurer Adrian McCann, Chairman Tony McCormack and Rex Guildea.

New Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Social Club In River Valley The Alzheimer Society in North Dublin, has introduced a new Social Club in Swords for people with dementia and their carer or family member. The new club is based at River Valley Community Centre, Swords and meets on Mondays

from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The Social Club provides an informal, flexible and fun opportunity to meet with other carers, in a supported environment. The Club is a social gathering for a few hours, once a week, where people can

drop in to chat, access information and support, and exchange ideas and experiences. The Club eventually plans to organise activities and outings. Dedicated members of society, staff and volunteers support each club meeting and facilitate the needs of the group. There is no charge to attend and tea and coffee are available.

Are you interested in fostering? Fostering means caring for and sharing your home with a child whose parents are unable to care for them. This can be for reasons such as neglect, abuse, illness and addiction. The HSE in Dublin North is seeking people who enjoy being with and caring for children and can provide the time, energy and space in their lives to help them grow and develop. We need foster carers for children of all ages on both a short term and long term basis. We have an immediate need for families for older children (aged 8 to 15). We will assist you in becoming a foster care. A social worker will meet you to discuss your interest and suitability. Following an assessment, we provide training, advice, support and financial assistance to help you provide the best of care to the child. We welcome enquiries from both couples and single applicants. Dublin North comprises of Swords, Balrothery, Oldtown, Lusk, Portrane, Donabate, Malahide, Raheny, Kinsealy, Portmarnock, Sutton, Coolock, Balgriffin, Artane, Killester, Darndale, Donaghmeade, Howth, Cloghran, Garristown, Naul, Rush, Skerries and Balbriggan. We welcome informal enquiries. Please contact the Social Work Department in Swords, Co. Dublin tel: 01-8708000 or 087 9049250 email: fosteringnorthdublin@hse.ie

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Emmaus Wins Prestigious Accommodation Award The Emmaus Centre in Swords, was the host venue for the International Primates’ Meeting for the Anglican Church. The meeting was chaired by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams and was followed by a global congregation from the four corners of the world, via the international news media and internet. The centre won the prestigious Supreme Winner Accommodation award for Conference Centres.

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Swords Toastmasters’ St Patrick’s Parade Returns To Swords Regular Meetings By Leslie Murphy

Does the thought of speaking in public or making a presentation fill you with anxiety? If so, then help is at hand. Public speaking, presentation and leadership skills are especially important, particularly in the current economic climate for job interviews, business meetings or as a part of a voluntary group. There are many situations in life which can cause panic and fill us with trepidation. Perhaps you will be required to speak at a wedding, or something similar. Toastmaster offers you an opportunity to improve your public speaking, presentation and leadership skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Swords Toastmasters Club meets on alternate Mondays at 8 o’clock in the Carnegie Court Hotel in North Street, Swords. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Just turn up on the night.

A support group is being set up by Fingal Leader Partnership for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT), community in the North County. The aim is to create a safe, supportive space for new people and have an informal chat. for more information call Helen on 8020484, discretion and complete confidentiality is guaranteed. McGuirk. “We want people to get into the habit of walking, make it a social thing, and hopefully hold an event like this every year.” County Mayor and avid walker himself, Cllr. Ken Farrell, was all wrapped up and ready to By Patrick Finnegan battle the conditions. Speaking about the Despite the wind and the rain, there was a event, he said that “the intention is to expand, great turn out for Skerries 4km “Slí na and get people out walking regularly.” There Sláinte” walk recently. The walk was a part of was a great buzz amongst the crowd, and the Operation Transformation, a health and fun was evident on the participants’ faces. fitness programme. The event was organised Niall McGuirk, who is nothing if not considby the County Council’s Senior Sports erate, ensured the crowd had their suntan Development Officer, Niall McGuirk. As part lotion and sunglasses with them “for when we of Operation Transformation, there was a get to the beach.”The walk set off from Red walk held in every county on that day. “What Island Car Park, and trained IHF walking we’re hoping for is that this is not just a single leaders were there on the day. event, there should be a knock on effect,” said

Great news has finally broken for Swords and the whole North County, with the return of a St Patrick’s Day Parade. Representatives from the County Council, local Chamber of Commerce, Swords Community Council, Swords Tidy Towns Committee, DAA and the Pavilions Shopping Centre have been planning a series of events in the town centre to bring this plan to fruition. Le Chéile is a group of people representing key organisations in Swords and came together to look at ways of involving the local community in more activities based around the town centre. The initiative started last Summer with their ‘Sounds Of Summer’ festival, which was a great success and saw bands

playing all over Swords, with clowns and face painters entertaining people. Le Chéile’s success has been ongoing with the recent success of their ‘Christmas Family Fair’. Chairman of Swords Le Chéile, Joe Harford, told the County Leader, “Bringing people who live and work in Swords together is our aim and we want to generate a renewed sense of community for the many thousands of men, women and children in the town. Our next venture is to have a St Patrick’s Day Parade to celebrate the many sporting, social and community groups who are so active in the area. Together with the participation of many commercial organisations and businesses, it is hoped to have a revival of St Patrick’s Day as a great family day. Swords Le Chéile is calling on local restaurants, bars and businesses to get into the festive spirit and organise a great day for March 17th”.

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Pictured enjoying the RNLI SOS fundraiser in the Harbour Bar, Rush are Mary Courtney PRO, Niall McGrotty (Operations Manager), Ann Moran, Gerry Brennan Pic: RO’H (organiser) and Jim Doyne (organiser).

Successful Fundraiser For RNLI In Rush The RNLI in Skerries took a welcome break from a hard winter period in the Harbour Bar in Rush on Friday 28th January last. However, hard work was still on their agenda, as the wine-tasting evening was part of the “SOS” fundraising programme for the RNLI. PR Officer for the section, Mary Courtney explained to the County Leader how “each area is encouraged to hold a fundraiser under the letters SOS. So we decided to have a wine-tasting evening with the title ‘Sip Our Shiraz’. The seaside pub was awash with local supporters, volunteers and well-wishers all enjoying an evening of fine wining and dining. Organised by Gerry Brennan and Jim Doyne, the evening was a rousing success and raised much-needed funds for the vital service the RNLI provide.

Outstanding Performances By Swords Swimmers Loreto College, Swords swimming team performed heroics in the recent All Ireland Schools Swimming Competition, which was held in Salthill on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January last. They managed to bring home a haul of medals despite some very tough competition, with 157 schools from all over Ireland competing. The girls gave a fantastic display winning bronze in the team medley relay and silver in the 100 free team relay. Ali Berry won gold in both the 400 free and 200 Individual Medley and bronze in the 100 free. Ali will be representing Loreto, Swords and Ireland in the WISE (Wales, Ireland, Scotland and England) International Schools Competition being held in the National Aquatics Centre in Blanchardstown on the 26th March next - a truly remarkable achievement by this fine athlete. Pictured are Loreto, Swords swimmers who performed so well in the recent All-Ireland Schools Swimming competition, from left to right, Ann-Marie Torsney, Ali Berry, Caitriona Finlay and Emma Cunningham. They are all members of Aer Lingus swimming club.

Sporting Fingal Appoint New Commercial Manager Sporting Fingal have confirmed the appointment of Philip Nolan to the position of new Commercial Manager to succeed Joe Corr. Nolan joins the club having worked for St. Patrick's Athletic FC during the previous seven years in a number of roles, which included responsibility for Commercial and Club Licensing management. "I’m looking forward to the challenge at Sporting Fingal,” he said.“Sporting represents a vast community of 250,000 people in North County Dublin and I look forward to working with all the population of the area to help make them a foot-

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This is a really great time for people who are thinking about buying a house or an apartment. Unfortunately for some, the price of their home may have gone down in recent times, but for the first time buyer it's good news. The County Leader will run a special to assist first time buyers in the coming weeks. This is a big time for many people who are going to go through the process of buying their own home. It’s such a thrilling thing to do in one’s life. A place to call ‘your’ own, is one of the greatest feelings in the world. The start of a new beginning for many and such an exciting time. Looking around the areas where you think you would like to live and looking at what’s on offer in your price range is such a thrilling feeling. So if your thinking about buying that dream pad and feel it’s impossible, think again because there are ways and means to suit every dream and pocket. Although there is plenty of information on the internet where homes can be viewed, it’s sometimes best to have the personal touch. There are many excellent solicitors in the North County who will help you on your road to that front door you can call your own. It may seem like there is so much involved in buying a home, but once you start the process, it will become clear to you what's what and you find yourself doing all things that are essential with the help of your solicitor, who will then take you step by step through the legalities. With this expert advice take it bit by bit and owning your own home comes to fruition. Seeking advice of friends and family can be good too. However, depending on how long it is since they have bought a property, their advise may not be as up-to-date as you need. There are lots of things that are involved so it’s good advice to put a plan in place. In this plan include all the things you know you need, and when you visit the professionals add to the list of things you may have overlooked.

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Stafford’s Funeral Directors New Portmarnock Premises STAFFORD’S of Portmarnock was officially opened in October 2010. Funeral services commenced there almost immediately, which gave good early indications of how Portmarnock would fit in with Stafford’s well established Undertaking service to the people of North Dublin city and county. To describe this spacious premises as the ideal location for a Flagship Funeral Home sounds like a contradiction in terms, but as one woman remarked to Jonathan Stafford when she attended a service for an elderly neighbour who passed away – ‘I know when my time comes, I’ll be beyond caring about the Funeral Home, but it’s lovely to know that my family and friends have the option of gathering to remember me in such a deeply special space.’ It’s easy to see what she means. This imaginatively designed building makes the most of the coastal light and the stunning location on Portmarnock Estuary. Stafford’s new Funeral Home incorporates many stunning reception rooms along with four large Chapels of Repose, which can all be seamlessly integrated for a very large Funeral Service, either religious or humanist. The décor is tasteful and contemporary – good harmony created between the architecture and the professional interior design. As one of Ireland’s leading Funeral Directors, Jonathan Stafford invested a great deal of research into the benefits of building a new state-of-the art funeral home in Portmarnock. Funeral costs were his first priority. ‘This lovely building has an air of space and elegance, but it’s a building for families and their loved ones – and deciding to hold a funeral here will not cost a family one euro more than a more regular venue. I cannot stress that enough. In fact, our costing procedure involves the bereaved family at a deep level, because we offer so many budgetary options that the family has a major input into deciding how much a funeral will cost. This development in Portmarnock is unique for many reasons, promising a new level of high standards to the profession. Accessible from all Dublin areas, a journey of only 15-20 minutes from citycentre chaos can bring a body to this peaceful location. There is a soothing sense of space, and the broad sweep of wetlands with acres of soft rushy foliage lends a very natural unique stillness to the atmosphere.

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O’Brien Selected For Key Front Bench Position By Patrick Finnegan Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) has been selected by party leader, Micheál Martin to form part of his front bench team as Spokesperson on Sport. North County Dublin is an area which has a wonderful sporting tradition, with all sports represented here, so there will be plenty of opportunity for him to showcase his talents here. Commenting on the appointment, O’Brien said: “I am delighted to have been asked by Darragh O’Brien Micheál to be part of his team. There is a very strong balance of experience and youth on the front bench and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the weeks ahead.” He enthused, “Micheál has shown he is determined to move away from the usual political games. We’re presenting a credible plan for economic recovery and sustainable job creation. As a 36 year old man with a young family, I am deeply aware of the difficulties facing families in Dublin North and beyond and I’ll be bringing those matters to the fore in this campaign.” “There has been much talk of a generational shift in politics and Fianna Fáil cannot escape that. We must ensure younger candidates with new ideas form part of the next Dáil and drive the change that people want to see in the political system.” O’Brien was very forthright about his achievements to date. “I believe I’ve proven in the last couple of years in the Dáil that I can effectively represent the people of Dublin North and will do what’s necessary to protect the investments we’ve made in the economy through the years, particularly in education,” he concluded.

Skerries Harvest Group Ready to Go Sustainable Skerries’ Community Harvest Group recently held its second public meeting in the Local Sailing Club. The Community Harvest Group (CHG) is a partnership between a local organic farmer and a couple of dozen families from Skerries. The idea is that the participating families get a weekly veg box of organic, seasonal and local food. No food miles, just healthy, delicious, sustainable fruit and veg with a few organic eggs thrown in. The meeting was well attended with over 20 families signing up for CHG membership. There are still have a couple of places available. CHG were also delighted to have a representative from the Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association, who was impressed with the partnership between the organic farmer and the CHG member families. The group are all looking forward to their first veg box in April.

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nesses in general. There are a number of ideas around on how this would be best achieved and we will press for their implementation. The spokesperson continued, “The Following a meeting between expansion by the end of this year of Malahide Chamber of Commerce the Malahide reservoir at Seamount and the local authority recently, the will help, but is not a total solution. water situation in Malahide is being We should all continue to actively monitored on a regular basis. A plan ahead to see how we can spokesperson for the Chamber said, minimise disruption to our busi“Our priority at the moment is to nesses from water supply problems liase with the Council and work in future.” with them to improve communica- All water for Malahide is treated in tion with the Chamber and busi- Leixlip and pumped to a reservoir at Seamount that holds 2,270 cubic metres. However, New Members Sought For a burst main can reduce the Balbriggan Brass Band level of water in the reservoir St. Patrick’s Brass and Reed Band are looking for to a critical level within a new members, from people who are experienced matter of hours and there is players and who may be living in the town or no alternative but to shut surrounding areas. The band want to encourage down supply to users until people all of ages who would be interested in such time as the reservoir learning to play a Brass or Reed instrument from scratch. The starting age limit is nine years and upwards. The band meets every Wednesday night in Saint Georges School Hall Hampton Place. For more details contact Larry Dunne on 01- 414356.

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Ryan Calls For Action On Portrane Roadworks By Patrick Finnegan Labour Party election candidate, Brendan Ryan, has called for the speedy completion of paralysing roadworks between Donabate and Portrane. In an exclusive interview with the County Leader, Ryan said, “The people of Portrane and Donabate are becoming more and more angry with the disruption caused by engineering works along Portrane Road, which is being carried out in respect of the new 65,000 p.e. sewage treatment plant at Ballymastone. “While the people acknowledge that this work has to be carried out, it is very difficult for them to accept the damage being caused to their vehicles. This arises from the potholes and delays which can be up to half an hour at any time.” An angry motorist, Elaine Matthews from The Burrow, Portrane complained to Ryan about the damage done to her car by uneven roads and

potholes. “The position is made worse given that the work is coming close to the vicinity of the school and the local neighbourhood centre,” he said. Given that these road works will continue into next year, it is vital that the whole traffic management arrangements would be revised as a matter of urgency. Ryan continued, “I have made direct contact with the County Council in this regard. There are safety measures needed along the footpath for school-going children. Ryan continued, “I have made direct contact with The County Council urging them to set up an urgent meeting with the contractors, Aecom and SIAC, to review the operation of the scheme. I have also written to Donabate Portrane Community Council who I know have been in constant contact with the Council on these issues, and I have suggested that the Council involve them directly on this important matter, he concluded”

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recovers. There were major variations in water supply throughout Malahide; some areas suffered greatly, while others seemed to be hardly affected. The Water Services Department explained that when water supply is turned on at the reservoir, consumers in lower areas will feel the results first, whereas consumers in higher areas distant from the reservoir will be the last to have their supply restored. However, some houses at higher levels and closer to the reservoir will be less affected than others. When electricity supply is cut it happens instantaneously and is restored just as quickly. However, when water supply is cut, the effects can take several hours to be felt and full restoration can take just as long. It can all depend on where you live in relation to the reservoir.

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Cllr Clare Daly, has criticised SIPTU for recommending its members to vote for Labour. “The trade union movement formed the Labour Party almost 100 years ago. The reality is that Labour do not fight for the working class, but instead their vision does not extend beyond carving up ministerial positions and managing crisis ridden capitalism. SIPTU’s financial and political support for Labour is a Cllr. Clare Daly relic of a past age when Labour was a party of the working class.” She continued, “The time is long overdue for this support to end and for the trade union movement to support candidates and parties that give unconditional support to workers in struggle, like Larkin and whose politics corresponds with the revolutionary socialism of James Connolly. The Socialist Party and the United Left Alliance aspire to play that role in the next Dáil and in the workplaces where our members are active in their unions,” she concluded.

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fundraising for the Mary Aikenhead Open Community School in Lusaka, Zambia and has raised over €10,000 so far by organising various fundraising events, including carol singing, cake sales non uniform days, fun bingo, Baldoyle Church Collection, running in the Women’s Mini Marathon, Halloween Fancy Dress day, talent contest and a Christmas Variety Show. The fundraising for this cause will continue this coming year and will culminate in a visit to this school in Zambia by a group of students and teachers. An international European, World and Environmental Quiz was held in all form classes during the week preceding the action day and prizes were given out to the winners in each year group. The winners were, Ciara Barron, Laragh Kavanagh, Niamh Whelan, Laura Mooney, Eimer Kelly and Michelle Dempsey. St. Mary’s has been involved in green schools since 1998 and has won many environmental awards over the years.

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Change To Malahide Bus Service Bus users in Malahide are set to experience major change to their service, as Dublin Bus is proposing a big change in the Number 42 bus route. In future they propose that Route 42 will operate all trips from Sands Hotel via Portmarnock and The Hill to Malahide Village, then via Seabury to the City Centre. This means that the service will no longer operate via the Coast Road. Malahide Chamber of Commerce have confirmed directly with Dublin Bus that this means there will be no longer a 42 bus running on the Coast Road serving Robswall, Biscayne, Seapark and other estates along the route. Dublin Bus says that this is because they have identified a greater demand on the new route. This would effectively mean Coast Road users will need to get the Number 102 to the Village to connect with the Number 42 service to the City Centre. A spokesperson for Malahide Chamber told the County Leader, “This change is another argument for a local bus service that is currently being opposed by Dublin Bus.” This news comes, ironically, in the week when a licence has been granted to a local service in Portmarnock.

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Rugby Blitz In Balbriggan Balbriggan RFC played host to the County 7’s Secondary School Blitz for first and second year players recently. Six schools were involved in the event with Ardgillan College, Balbriggan and Malahide Community College participating from the North County. All the schools present are currently playing rugby at Leinster Development Cup level or have aspirations to reach that level. The day was made a great success with approximately 128 players taking part with

North County Leader 8th February 2011 the overall aim of developing the players and schools that struggle to field 15 a-side teams at that age group, but have players that need to be catered for. The local club community rugby officers were on hand to help out with the running of the tournament and did a great job refereeing on the day also. Leinster Rugby and the County Council will be running another blitz in March. Should your school wish to enter please contact, Community Rugby Officer Christian Stemmet on 087-9118642.

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How Are You Perceived? Writes Siobhán Kinsella The manner in which people gain employment has changed fundamentally. The type of jobs now being advertised on job boards and with agencies are specialist type roles. Up until 2008 jobs such as Reception/ administration / junior accounts were accessible through agencies and job boards. As business activity increases or the strain on headcount increases these type roles are surely required. However you will find that where you could previously have accessed these roles both temporary and permanent through job boards and agencies, it’s as if they no longer exist. Most companies have tightened their belts and their

associated headcounts. Companies now turn to “someone they or their staff knows”. Previously these roles were filled through paying an agency to get a temporary candidate or sifting through responses to job advertisements. How often have you heard someone say “I’d say they knew someone?” Who do you know? Do the people you know even know what you can do or that you are looking for work? Easy exercise; list each of your family members and their spouses. Do you know where each of them work and what they do? Next part of the exercise; what is their impression of you? When you meet these people or in fact anyone you see when you are out and about, are you a moan or do you brighten their day? That’s not a nice question to ask yourself. Think though, if I met you on the street and asked “how are you?” What would you say? “The country is in an awful state, the economy is dead, there is nothing out there? “ or “I’m great, ready for my next challenge, 2011 is about getting on

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Tom Fanning celebrated his 80th birthday with a party in Ring Commons Social Club recently. To mark the occasion, Tom is pictured here being presented with a photograph of Ring Commons Cricket team of the 1960's, by John Hamilton. Tom was a member of that team.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council I, A. McKenna seeks full Planning Permission for a storey and a half domestic extension to rear and associated site works at 16 High Street, 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 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, Padraig and Valerie Kelly wish to apply for Planning permission at 3 The Cove, Hand Park, Rush, Co Dublin for change of use of domestic ground floor area to sessional Montessori pre-school. 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 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, Emma Brophy and Anthony McDonald, intend to apply for permission for development at, 27 Brackenstown Village, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of modifications to the proposals comprised in planning register reference F10B/0206, granted permission on the 27th October, 2010. Modifications include changes to both the front and rear plans and elevations as outlined on the drawings to be submitted. 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 – 15.30 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 to the Authority in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council I Joan Cassidy ‘The Phoenix’ Sandy Hills, Rush, County, Dublin. Intend to apply for Planning Permission for a Garden Shed 37 sq, metres in size. Incorporating a studio, utility area, toilet and store. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased during the public opening hours 9.30 15.30 Monday - Friday at:Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of â‚¬20. Within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Signed Joan Cassidy. Fingal County Council I, Seamus Mulholland, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at The Surgery, 7 Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a storage shed to the rear of existing surgery. 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 – 15:30 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 to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

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