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2nd September 2014 • Volume 21, Issue 31 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie

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Brave Molly Tackles Gruelling Chemo Trial With Gusto The fundraising campaign for brave little Molly McNally continues unabated, with people from all over the North County and beyond pledging their support for the plucky little Balbriggan girl. Molly, who has just turned six, suffers from the rare childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma, and is in the process of receiving ongoing treatment for her condition. Her father, Gerry McNally told the County Leader about Molly’s progress to date. “She is now undergoing a new chemotherapy trial, which involves five days of chemo, followed by 21 days of rest. This cycle is repeated six times - effectively 30 sessions of chemotherapy. It’s called the Beacon Trial, and Molly is one of only two people in Ireland having this trial. In fact, there are only 17 people in all of Europe on this trial,” he explained. Molly started the first of the chemo trials on 5th August last, and started her second session yesterday, Monday 1st September. “I don’t know where she gets the strength from. Her attitude is just fantastic, and she just keeps on smiling,” said Gerry. The plan thereafter is that Molly will go for specialised radiation treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, which is being organised by Crumlin Hospital. Meanwhile, the Gibson Hotel in Dublin was the venue for the latest fundraiser for Molly on Saturday, 23rd August last. A Race Night was organised by the Hill 16 Gang of Dublin GAA supporters. There were over 300 people at the event, and a staggering €10,000 was raised on the night. The event was attended by RTE Gaelic Games correspondent, Marty Morrissey and former Dubs stars, Ciaran Whelan, Senan Connell and Paul Clarke. Dublin manager, Jim Gavin presented a signed Dublin jersey, which fetched €500 at auction.

Other items for auction included jerseys from the Dublin hurlers, the Dublin ladies team and a vase from the camogie team. Glasgow Celtic also came on board, through Liz McKenna from Swords, who is a friend of former manager, Neil Lennon. Gerry was overwhelmed by the great response. “Everyone did a fantastic job, especially Liz McKenna, Daz and Barry Fennell, who put the whole thing together. It’s a great tribute to Molly, and these supporters who organised the night have become great friends of ours, and we meet up after Dublin matches. Molly also goes to all of the matches and she’s an avid supporter,” said a proud Gerry. Meanwhile, another large fundraiser for Molly will be held in Lusk on 11th October, when Natasha Farren is organising a Barn Dance in Round Towers GAA clubhouse. This promises to be another great event, and the organisers are hoping for as much support on the night as possible, in a bid to secure the much needed treatment for little Molly. Last Saturday, the management of Millfield Shopping Centre, along with shop managers and volunteers from the Molly McNally Miracle Trust, braved the cool weather, when they volunteered to be drenched with cold water, in order to raise much needed funds for Molly. They huddled together, as a fire hydrant was turned on them. It generated great interest and was all good fun for a great cause. See pictures on page 4

some cases, accommodation, where courses are only available in provincial colleges. In many cases, we have found that students have had to quit courses, simply because they could not afford the costs. That, in my mind, is a shame.” By Patrick Finnegan Barry then went on to explain For example, it’s €100 for a how people panic and search child under 10 and €200 for out the services of money children under 11 to under 22. lenders, who will charge exorThat doesn’t help at all, bitant interest rates. “This is a slippery slope because if and a vicious you’re on social circle, and is one welfare, you get to be avoided at the full amount, all costs,” he but if you’re said. Another working you problem for don’t get any, parents is the and these are supposed volunthe families that tary contribuare really tion, which is hurting now,” required from he said. “A new hard pressed development is the emergence Pictured is President of St families. He had of iPads in Finian's Conference of St some very defimany of our Vincent de Paul, Denis Barry, nite views on schools, which who is concerned that local these contribuare suffering, due to tions, when he can cost up to families the back to school costs said, “The volun€750, adding tary aspect has gone out of it further to the problem.” He went on to speak about the and it’s a compulsory charge, plight of families that have a which puts people under child in third level education. severe pressure, with “Now you’re really crucified, Christmas only a little over because you have the fees, three months away. My advice which average around €2,700. is to engage with the schools If that’s not enough, you need and explain your situation and to think about books and in come up with a payment

It is almost impossible to read a newspaper, or turn on the radio or TV, without learning about how the recession has disappeared and that things are on the up again. This is true in many instances, but is far from reality for many locals, who are saddled with enormous bills at this time of the year This is the assertion of the local St Vincent de Paul organisation, who claim that the costs associated with children returning to school, or going to college, on top of property tax and imminent water charges, are proving too much for many families. Denis Barry, President of the St Finian’s Conference of St Vincent de Paul in Swords, sees a definite trend, where local families are under severe financial pressure. He told the County Leader, “This burden is not only hitting people on social welfare, it is also affecting people that are working. We’re finding that people on social welfare are better able to get by, and there are many people working, who are on low wages, who have no respite. They are hit with everything, and cannot avail of waivers or other reliefs. They don’t qualify, as many are only a few euros short of qualifying for some sort of relief. These families are particularly at risk,” he said. The back to school allowances are small from social welfare.

scheme, maybe spread it out over the year, that you can afford,” he said. “On top of this, we have property tax and water charges, which are really putting families to the pin of their collars. Some politicians, who encouraged people not to pay these charges, have now disappeared over the horizon, and have left a trail of destruction behind them, with revenue hot on the heels of householders,” he said angrily. September is traditionally the most expensive time of the year, and Denis Barry is convinced that the recession is only beginning to bite for many people. Many people survived the initial years and put some money away to get by, but the well is now dry after years of struggle, and these extra taxes are now beginning to have a real impact,” he warned. St Vincent de Paul operates an Education Bursary scheme to help send some pupils to third level courses, but they are limited in what they can do. “We need funding urgently, and the people of the North County have always been very generous in helping us to help others, and we appeal to them for their vital help, so that we can continue to help families in need,” he concluded.

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to this, plans for a Traffic Calming Scheme on Ridgewood Avenue (from the entrance roundabout up to the dents, the County Council playing pitches) are now on have confirmed that two solar display.” The full details for these panelled speed proposed new traffic reader signs have calming measures are been ordered and available to view in the will be installed County Council Offices along Ridgewood in Swords, or on the Avenue in the very County Council website, near future. This is and the deadline for very welcome news and will hopefully Cllr. Butler making a submission help reduce regarding this is speeding in the area,” he said. 4.30pm on Friday, 5th Butler continued: “In addition September.

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02.09.2014 Donabate/Portrane group gave an insightful talk on ‘The mystery of Luffrey’s College solved.’ The Swords Historical Society was represented by local historian Bernadette Marks, who brought a very personal aspect to the evening, as she spoke about a photograph of her own mother as a baby, which A unique event showcasing the North sented the Rolestown/Oldtown Historical was taken in Skerries in 1906. Roger Greene County’s vast and rich heritage was showSociety, and spoke about the History of the (on behalf on the Malahide society), then cased last week in Malahide. A group of Battle of Kilsallaghan 1642 and the Irish used a ‘Tabloid’ travel kit in the Gents people from the local historical societies, peasant soldier. Then, Peader Bates from the Bedroom (from 1909) in armed with various artethe castle to speak about facts that represents the old medicines. Pat Kelly history of various towns from the Lusk group was across the region, gathup next, and she ered in the Micheál presented some beautiful Gaffney Centre in drawings of Lusk Malahide to give short Thatched Cottages from presentations to a packed the village in 1943 with a crowd. The event was short write up. Finally, organised by the Fingal there was a talk on ‘The Heritage Network. The Fingal Heritage Network presented Fingal in 10 Items on Wednesday evening in St. Tulip fields of Rush’ with The Skerries group got the Sylvester's, Malahide, as part of Heritage Week 2014. Each member society presented an evening off to a great start, item that illustrates the history of Fingal. Left to right: Jim Monks (Lusk Heritage Group), some special bulb when speaker Oona Oona Roycroft (Skerries Historical Society), Roger Greene (Malahide Historical Society), planting tools from Martin from the Roycroft brought along a Peadar Bates (Donabate Historical Society), Gregor Ruigrok (Rush), Jim Lacey Ruigrok Rush Neolithic hand axe and (Blanchardstown/Castleknock Historical Society), Una O'Brien (Rolestown/Oldtown Loughshinny/ some other flint Historical Association), Pat Kelly (Lusk Heritage Group), Martin Ruigrok (Rush), Geraldine group. All in all, it was a tools/arrowheads. Next McGovern (Cloghran Historical Society), Bernadette Marks (Swords Historical Society), wonderfully informative evening, enjoyed by all. up, Una O’Brien repre- Gerry Clabby (Fingal County Heritage Officer).

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Pictured at Swords Credit Union, when approval for the merger was finally received, are Fiona Cunningham (CEO Member First Credit Union), John Matthews (Chairperson Member First), Joan Barker (Vice Chairperson Member First) and Bobby McVeigh (Chairman Rebo)

The emergence of a newly rebranded Credit Union in Swords, is set to provide customers with a new, enhanced service, where the customer is king. Member First Credit Union, is the result of a merger between Swords and District Credit Union and Coolock/Artane Credit Union, and the newly re-branded credit union opened for business today, Tuesday, 2nd September, with a day to

remember for members and their families, as well as staff. Manager of Swords Credit Union, Fiona Cunningham has been appointed as CEO of Member First Credit Union and she told the County Leader about how customers of the former Swords Credit Union will experience a newly enhanced service. She said, “Swords and Coolock/Artane Credit Unions have been in negotiations about

merging two very progressive credit unions and wanting to ensure that we have a credit union which will endure for many years to come. There’s been massive increase in regulation and compliance and there has been a change in Central Bank emphasis, where credit unions are concerned. Rebo, the Credit Union restructuring body, put a restructuring programme in place, which required a huge amount of work by all concerned,,” she said. The naming of the

Medal Glory For Local Transplant Athletes Local athletes who participated in the recent 8th European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships in Poland emerged victorious, as they arrived back home sporting medals. A total of 34 inspirational athletes including participants from Balbriggan and Skerries, returned with an impressive medals tally of 18 Gold, 18 Silver and 31 Bronze medals, Transplant Team Ireland was ranked in the top three position on the medals table, and received a rapturous welcome home at Dublin airport from family and supporters festooned with flags and banners. Balbriggan man and Transplant Team Ireland Manager Colin White, who is also the newly elected Secretary of the Presidential Committee of the European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Federation told the County Leader, “It’s fantastic to be placed in the top three on the medals table out of 24 countries. Each and every member of Transplant Team Ireland proved to be great ambassadors for organ donanewly rebranded credit union is no accident and Fiona stressed that the ethos has always been about putting members first. Indeed Swords is the only credit union, where the members decided whether a merger would happen, unlike in other institu-

Pictured is Irish team manager, Colin White from Balbriggan, with his wife and team member, Chikoyo, who won a gold medal at the Games

tion both on and off the competitive field.” Colin has extra reason to be proud, as his wife Chikoyo White from Balbriggan secured her first Gold medal in the ladies Petanque events dialysis category. “I’m so excited to have won gold. I thoroughly enjoyed my Games experience,” she said. Her teammate, Linda Waters was placed second in the same event winning a Silver medal. Chikoyo and Linda went head to head in the final and both performed exceptionally well. Skerries was also represented in the games by Peter Heffernan.

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Millfield Soaks For Molly Significant Upgrade Work At Millfield Shopping Centre Manager, Peter Carey, joined shop managers at the centre, who agreed to get a drenching, in order to fundraise for little Molly McNally on Saturday last, 30th August. The hardy team were joined by members of the Molly McNally Miracle Tust, and are pictured just before being hosed.

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Airport Hotel The Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport is currently under- market at the airport. Lynn Cawley said, “If it’s a one going a major upgrade, which is set to provide it’s night stay, guests are most likely coming in late and leaving early. The bedrooms have a customers with an experience as fresh new look, with the lighting, never before. The hotel, which was colour and furnishing all designed formerly known as the Clarion, is in with the customer in mind. Our the process of upgrading it’s entire priority is always to put our guests’ 251 bedrooms. All of this work is comfort first. It now has the feeling being accomplished in a seamless manner, which has not impacted on it’s guests in of a brand new hotel,” she said. All 251 bedrooms will be completed by the end of any significant way. Hotel General Manager, Lynn Cawley spoke to the October and the rest of the work finished by the end County Leader about the exciting new developments at the popular Airport hotel. She said, “So far, we have upgraded 130 bedrooms, with little or no disruption to our guests. Even as we sit here in the hotel, there is no indication that major renovation works are underway. At present, we are working on a further 30 bedroooms, and we hope to have them fully completed by Hotel General Manager Lynn Cawley is pictured here with Sales and Marketing Manager the second week in Andrea Molloy in one of the newly renovated bedrooms at the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport October,” she said. Conference rooms will then be tackled, followed by of November, in time for the Christmas season. This the lobby, the bar and finally, the restaurant. Sales will include a new bar, a new restaurant and new and Marketing Manager, Andrea Molloy said, “The conference rooms. There will also be a dedicated great thing is that many of our clients have already airport area, which will have a complimentary sampled the new product, and the feedback has boarding pass print station, weighing scales and onbeen outstanding. It means we are attracting a lot line check in. This is set to ensure that guests have a more new business and with repeat clientele. We stress-free stay with us,” she concluded. see a huge lift in our trip adviser,” she said. The upgrade to the bathrooms has included taking out the baths and putting in walk in power showers, which suits the

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Family Care Support Meeting In Skerries A support group for family carers meets monthly in Skerries Mills at 11.15am on the second Friday of every month. The next meeting will be held on Friday, 12th September. Family Carer Support Officer, Jacqueline Millman said, “Family carers are a largely unrecognised section of society, who make a massive contribution to the care of their family members in the community. Our group has been meeting in Skerries since February this year and we have regular speakers. Some of the group have attended our quarterly national conferences,” she said.

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Pictured on his first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords is Alex Norton

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Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Conor Brady and Ryan Kenny

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Zoe Murphy, Stephen Coakley, Addison Cahill and Luke Murtagh

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Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Tom O'Brien and Sam Ormsby

Swords Bethany Bereavement Support Group Swords Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group meetings are held in St. Colmcille’s Parish Office at Parochial House, Seatown Road, Swords, from the new time of 7.30 pm – 8.30 p.m. on the second and last Monday of every month. If you are suffering the pain of loss through bereavement, you are most welcome to attend the meetings. The grieving process is often long and very painful. Bethany members are trained to listen and help people understand and come to terms with their loss. Meetings are informal. Group support or discussion on a one-to one basis is available. This is a free and confidential service and is available to all North County residents.

It was Caoimhe Lynn's first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords. Caoimhe is pictured here with her parents, Kevin and Alison Lynn

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Eividas Povilionis and Shay Fahy

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Killian Hughes and Erin Dunne

Maintenance Day For Swords GAA Club Fingallians GAA Club in Swords will hold their Club Maintenance Day this Saturday, 6th September. The club have targeted a number of areas for upgrade works on this day. They are looking to recruit members and former members to help out. If you have a trade or skill that you feel might be of benefit, please let them know - they are looking for painters, electricians, gardeners, roofers, builders, plumbers, welders, I.T. technicians, carpenters, handymen, and so on. Please contact Liam Ó Culbaird at liamoculbaird@gmail.com if you are available or require further information.

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Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are Zoe Croft and Josh Copeland

Portmarnock Musical Society Hosts Table Quiz Portmarnock Musical and Dramatic Society are holding a fundraising table quiz in order to raise funds towards the group’s upcoming productions. The quiz will be held in the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre (PSLC), on Friday, September 5th at 8.30pm. The cost is €10 per person, and there must be four participants per table. All are welcome to attend what promises to be a great evening of fun.

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, River Valley, Swords are David Morawski and Julia Dziedzic

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Start Your Dance Career At The Irish Ballet School An Information Meeting for students beginning in First Year in September 2015 will be held on the following dates:

Monday 8th September: Surname A – L Tuesday 9th September: Surname: M – Z at 7.30 p.m. in the School Hall. An application pack will be distributed at these meetings. The school will be open from 6.15pm for a tour of the facilities. Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin • Phone: 841 1594

The Irish Ballet School was established in the 1960’s by Marie Cole A.R.A.D, providing dance training to professional level and many of her students are now accomplished teachers worldwide. When she retired in 2000, former students, Sara and Emma Gannon took over as school directors.

Emma studied and qualified at the prestigious Royal Ballet School, London and Sara qualified as an RAD Teacher. They both danced professionally and have directed schools abroad for many years before returning home. The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s largest dance organisations and it provides a

Further Your Education At Killester College Killester College of Further Education offers full and part time Fetac/QQI Courses, and they are are still enrolling for some courses. They welcome students of all ages, nationalities and abilities. The friendly, supportive and welcoming atmosphere in Killester College will ensure that your time

solid foundation in dance through an extensive and imaginative syllabus. Teachers of the school are fully qualified and registered with the RAD. Classes are held in the following locations: Airside, H o l y w e l l , A p p l e w o o d , Rivervalley, Marino, Glasnevin and Beaumont. So whether dancing for

with them will be both enjoyable and fulfilling. Many students from last year are now progressing onto Third level and are taking places in UCD, Mater Dei, St. Pat’s Drumcondra, and so on. The college also has a full time Guidance Counsellor, Disability and Learning Support Officers should you require these services. If you are unable to call in please email your query to guidanceoffice@killestercollege. See their website: www.killestercollege.ie for further details.

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Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, is Sinead Corbally, with her mother Liz and dad Sean.

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recycling collection rotas in each area. Great work was also done in installing and keeping up-to-date a communications board, monthly litter quizzes and appointing litters wardens from each area,” he said. After the event, the celebrations continued with a concert provided by the Garda band.

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Lusk Tidy Towns Business Premises Awards

Proud Day As Ed Receives Licence Last Tuesday, 26th August was a red letter day for well-known North County businessman, Ed Lee. Ed, who is the proprietor of Fingal Pest Control, was presented with a Professional Pest Technician licence at JC’s Supermarket, Swords in recognition of his dedication and commitment to his profession. The award was made by Brendan Ryan, who is Director of the Irish Pest Control Association (IPCA), who told the County Leader, “Much of Ed Lee’s knowledge and expertise has come from his full participation in the aims and objectives of IPCA. His company has been audited regularly, to ensure that he is fully compliant, and has always secured a clean bill of health. This ensures that his company is always up to speed on new products, new techniques and any other changes that emerge in the industry, including legislative changes,” he said. A delighted Ed said, “This is a great honour to be one of the first people to receive this licence from the IPCA. It’s a proud day for me and I hope to continue my top class service to my many customers here in the North County,” he said.

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We are only about 18 months away from stringent new legislation, which will see the government set new regulations for pest control. This is seen as necessary, particularly in the light of the disturbing numbers of red kites and other rare birds of prey, that have fallen foul to secondary poisoning on farms across the region. One of Fingal Pest Control customers, Michael Savage, Managing Director of JC’s said, “We have dealt with Ed and his company for many years, and his service and diligence is second to none. He richly deserves this recognition,” he said.

Lusk Tidy Towns Association recently held their annual competition for the Best Business premises. Once again, the spirit of community endeavour was to the fore, with all the local businesses going the extra mile, in an effort to win the coveted prize. The competition was very keen, as always, and the eventual winner was Murray’s Bottom Shop. The award was presented to a delighted Cora and Elizabeth Murray. Second prize was kept in the Murray family, as the always well presented Murray’s Top Shop claimed the prize,

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The County Council have placed a prohibition notice on Rush North beach as they received samples that failed to meet minimum water quality requirements. “We are monitoring the situation,” said a spokesperson for the County Council. “Investigations as to the cause are ongoing.” However, according to reports, preliminary results from the Council’s scheduled Bathing Water sampling, taken last week, indicate sewage contamination of the bathing waters at Rush North Beach, hence the swimming ban now in place. Although Rush North Beach is not a designated bathing beach, the Council are nonetheless advising against swimming at this beach due to poor water quality. The local authority also wish to inform the public that Official Bathing Season has come to an end. The lifeguard service for the following beaches: Balbriggan, Loughshinny, Rush South, Malahide, Sutton and Howth is now finished. They advise bathers to only swim between the flags where a lifeguard is on duty and a yellow and red flag is flying. It is also worth noting that Lifeguards will be on duty for the first two weekends in September at the four Blue Flag Beaches (Portmarnock, Donabate, Portrane and Skerries). Finally, the Council are asking all bathers to please continue to beware of Lions Mane Jellyfish which have been spotted in the water and on the beaches along the North County coast recently.

which was awarded to John Murray. The overall award went to Anthony Rogan’s Clay Cottage on Dublin Road. Secretary of Lusk

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various business premises. It is very encouraging to see this effort, which encourages our group to continue with our voluntary work,” she said.

Lisk Tidy Towns held their Annual Awards ceremony at Murray's Bottom Shop on Thursday last, 28th August. Pictured are Danny Dunne, Julie Griffin, Pat kelly, Nina Flynn, John Flynn, (who is congratulating winner, Cora Murray), Liam Fitzgerald, Cora Murray, Elizabeth Murray, Anthony Rogan, Albert Cruise and John Murray.

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Over the past number of weeks, the County Leader has been giving you some top tips to help you out on your big day, and this week, we’re moving onto how to get yourself as organised as possible on the morning of your wedding. The trick to making the hustle and bustle more exciting than stressful is to make out a short time table (and keep to it!) You don’t have to get into incredible details but it’s handy to have a notebook with approximate arrival times of your local suppliers (also have a contact number jotted down for each so that anyone can give a call while you’re working away yourself), timing for hair and make-up etc to be finished and the last possible minute you can get into your dress.

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Pictured are Lorraine O'Connor and John Groves, with their son, Sean, who were married on Thursday 14th August last in St Nicholas of Myra Church, Kinsealy. The reception was held in Cabra Castle, Kingscourt.

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Get Some Dress Help This is an obvious tip, but one which is often forgotten; make sure somebody knows how to get you in and out of your dress! Assign someone to this task and make sure you do a quick dress rehearsal the week of the wedding so that your dresser is comfortable to take charge on the day.

Create An ‘Emergency Bag’ Your emergency kit is your saviour for the day and will hold everything you need for any nasty little situation. Start by making a list of all the things you might need throughout your wedding day, from the moment you wake up to when you go to bed. A good emergency kit will prepare you for anything the day throws at you, from dress stains (pack some chalk!) to headaches and more.

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British chain pub operator, JD Wetherspoon has purchased the Old Boro pub in Swords (above), which is it's third pub in Dublin, The company confirmed that the purchase is part of it's rapid expansion in Ireland. The Old Boro s the first pub north of the Liffey, to be acquired by the company. The redevelopment of the pub is in it's very early stages, but it is understood that the project will create around 40 jobs for the local area. A spokesperson for the company said, "Wetherspoon is delighted to have completed the purchase of the Old Boro, in Swords."

Over 100 boys and girls attended the Street Skillz fun day on Tuesday last, 26th August. The event, which took place in the overflow car park at the Pavilions Shopping Centre was a great success. It was held in association with Fingal County Council Sports Office, the FAI and Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre. The skillz programme aims to introduce boys and girls to street games, which adults would have played years ago, such as head and volleys, three and in and World Cup. This finale day was the culmination of a regional skillz programme that took place in Swords, Naul, Skerries, Lusk and Balbriggan. Ten lucky participants from each of the regionals were invited to attend and test their skills in events, such as shoot balls in skips or off shopping baskets, the closeline “crossbar challenge and the shopping trolley dash. It was open to boys and girls born in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Pictured at the Street Skillz Finale Fun Day held at Swords Pavilions on Tuesday, 26th August last are Katie Lovely and Ciana Down, both aged 11 and from Lusk, with Ian Hunter, Centre Director, Swords Pavilions

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Pictured at the Kellogg's Cúl Camp, which was held at Fingallians GAA Club, Swords last week, is the winner of the Senior Personality of the Camp, Michael Rock

Pictured are the winner of the Senior Footballer of the Camp, Darragh Mooney, with Senior Hurler of the Camp, Killian Murphy

Pictured are twins, Sophie and Lauren Greene, who were voted joint winners of the Personality of the Kellogg's Cúl Camp at Fingallians GAA Club

Pictured at the Kellogg's Cúl Camp, which was held at Fingallians GAA Club, Swords last week, are winner of the Junior Hurler of the Camp, Niamh Donaghue and Junior Football winner, Eoin Lewis

EZ Living Furniture Ice Bucket Challenge EZ Living Furniture has launched their very own ice bucket challenge, to raise more funding for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Currently, the charity has received over a million euro in donations from the online craze in Ireland. It’s easy! Simply buy any EZ Living product from their extensive range of accessories or furniture, post up your ice bucket challenge video on their Facebook or Twitter page, and the company will donate 5 per cent of the value of the item you purchased. The challenge will end on 14th of September, so join in and help them raise money and awareness for Motor Neuron Disease.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT Applications are invited for suitably qualified person for part-time position. Classroom Assistant required for 15 hours per week. Please submit Curriculum Vitae, references, qualifications and SAE to: The Chairperson Board of Management St. Teresa’s Primary School Hampton Balbriggan Closing date for applications is 09/09/2014

Naomh Mearnog Under 15 footballers won the Division Two league and were presented with the cup by Andy Kettle, Chairman of the County Board, at the clubhouse on Thursday last, 28th August. Pictured are, Back row L-R: Mick Hobin (mentor), Conor Kavanagh (Club chairman and mentor), Jack O'Brien, Graham O'Neill, Andrew O'Dowd, Sean Hawkshaw, Callum Byrne, Daragh Bolger, Fintan O'Connor, Cian Keaveney, Joe Hayes, Carl Stanley, Gavin Nangle and Dara O'Boyle. Front row L-R: Kilian Foran, Adam Gaynor, Robert Byrne, Jack Skelton, Josh Hobin, Karl Bissett-Lynch, Alex Boylan, Adam McRory, Adam Ryan, Shane Kavanagh, Sean Meehan, John O'Boyle (mentor). Pictured Right: Naomh Mearnog U15 captain Karl Bissett-Lynch being presented with the trophy by Dublin County Board Chairman, Andy Kettle

Locals Encouraged To Enter Charity Cycle The 3rd Annual Frances Tobin Give It ‘Socks’ Cycle takes place on Saturday,13th September, starting in Monaghan and ending in Portmarnock. This charity cycle is organised by the Tobin Family in memory of Frances who lost her life to Ovarian Cancer in 2011. The family across the organisation SOCK (Supporting Ovarian Cancer Knowledge and Research) and this proved to be the ideal cause and hence became their chosen charity. The cycle has continued to gain momentum over the years. Initially, some 40 participants took on the challenge of cycling from Monaghan with a further 40 joining in Balrothery for the final stage. In the second year, 60 cyclists went to the starting line with again around 40 joining in Balrothery. The cycle is broken into three stages: stage one starts at Sean McDermott’s GAA Clubhouse in Three-Mile-House to St Mary’s GAA

Club in Ardee with both clubs providing tea/coffee, sandwiches and cakes. Following this, stage two is the cycle from Ardee to Balrothery, with the final stage of the cycle being from Balrothery to Naomh Mearnog GAA Club in Portmarnock. The cycle is supported by a lead car, break down van, first aid, motor cycle outriders and traffic stewards at various junctions along the route. When the cycle has finished for the day, that evening there will be a Gala event held in the Portmarnock clubhouse comprising of a barbecue, an auction, raffle and more. Everybody is welcome to attend and to support this fundraising charity event. Amongst the items for auction is a Dublin jersey signed by the current All Ireland Senior Football Champions. All funds raised through cyclist sponsorship, donations and at the Gala night go direct to SOCK Ireland.

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Annual Church Gate Collection For Balbriggan Group The North County branch of the Irish guide Dogs for the Blind (Based in Balbriggan), are holding their annual church gate collection on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th September outside of all churches throughout the North County. They would greatly appreciate all support. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is dedicated to enriching the lives of blind and visually impaired people, and children with autism, by providing them with the freedom to

travel safely, thereby assuring greater independence, dignity and new horizons of opportunity with their loyal dogs at their side. The group continues to supply guide dogs, assistance dogs and long cane (white stick) mobility training, free to the blind and autistic community around the locality and beyond, but must continue their vital fundraising in order to be able to continue to do so. It costs about €7,000 to train a dog, but it is estimated to cost in the region of around €38,000 to rear and support a working dog for its lifetime. Their working life lasts about ten years and then they must be replaced.

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Christine Dunne is the lucky first winner of Millfield Shopping Centre's €50 Tesco Voucher Giveaway. Pictured above are Peter Carey, Centre manager, Christine and Tadgh Dunne from Pinewood in Balbriggan with Lisa McEvoy of Tesco Balbriggan

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Dubs star, Eoghan O'Gara visited the St Finian's Swords GAA Club Summer Camp on Thursday last, 21st August, He is pictured here with Liam Fennetty and Ethan Noonan

Horse And Carriage Drive At Ring Commons A 20 kilometre Horse and Carriage Charity Drive will take place in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital on Saturday, 13th September. The event will start at 1pm from Ring Commons Sports Club, near Balrothery and is expected to attract a great turnout.

The drive, which leaves at 1pm, is expected to return at 4pm and is open to anyone with a horse and carriage. The cost of entry is €25 per horse and carriage. Afterwards, there will be family fun at the centre, with a barbecue, face painting and bouncy castles for the kids. The entertainment will continue into the evening with a raffle and live traditional music, followed by a disco. It all sounds like a great day out and all for a great cause.

Annual Art Exhibition In Malahide The Catherine Lawlor School of Art 12th Annual Exhibition, at which students are given a wonderful opportunity to display the art they have worked on over the past year, will take place over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September in Malahide Tennis Club from 11am to 6pm. All are welcome. At the exhibition this year, there will be a huge variety of paintings ranging from figurative and still life to local scenes and many more. The artists have approximately 130 professionally framed oil, watercolour, acrylic and mixed media paintings. Over the course of the year, they have also had lots of encouragement and instruction at their artist demonstration days by local artists Una Sealy and Richard Hearns.

Teddy Bear Sleepover In Balbriggan Library Balbriggan Library hosted their very first Teddy Bear Sleepover recently. Over fifty children brought their teddy bears to the library, read stories to them and tucked them in for the night. The staff had hidden cameras set up all over the library to photograph the bears’ adventures so the children could see what their teddies had got up

to overnight! The children and their furry friends explored the library, getting up to all sorts of fun antics. They watched movies and played games, before finally reading some bedtime stories before they all went to sleep, exhausted after all their adventures! The next day the staff put all the photos on display in the library for all the teddy bear owners to see when they came back to pick up their bears. The photos of all the Teddy Bear antics are now on display in Balbriggan library.

Park Run In Ardgillan Ardgillan Park Run is a free, 5km, timed run held every Saturday morning, and people of every ability are encouraged to take part; from juniors to those with more experience. So, if you fancy a free run or walk in beautiful Ardgillan in Balbriggan, on any Saturday morning, all you have to do is register at www.parkun.ie, print your barcode and bring it along.

Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are proud to announce they will be performing the musical ‘Oliver’ this year. The group are holding an information night on Wednesday, 3rd September in the Parish Centre, Malahide. Those who wish to take part will get the chance to meet the production team, the committee and other society members and can find out details about the show, rehearsals and auditions. There will be two information sessions held on the night. Children and their Parents/Guardians are invited to attend at 7.30pm Adults are invited to attend at 8.15pm. All children must be aged ten by 31st

Annual Flower Show In Naul The Naul Gardening and Flower club are having their Annual Flower Show on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th September in the GAA Hall in Naul. The show will take place from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Entries can be exhibited on the Friday night or Saturday morning before 11 am. All are welcome.

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Art Exhibition In Ardgillan There will be an Art Exhibition by local artist, Irene Delaney in Ardgillan Castle Tea Rooms, which will run until 5th September. Admission is free, and all are welcome to come along.

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Australian guitarist, Peter Miller will be visiting the Fingal Folk Club in Ballyboughal on Friday, 5th September on his European tour. Peter has toured Ireland and Europe on numerous occasions, where he has shared the stage with legendary song writer, John Spillane, piper Eoin Duignan, slide player, Clive Barnes, Stephen Housden (LRB), Gerry O’Beirne and much more. In his home country of Australia, he has played numerous festivals, including Cygnet Folk Festival, Australian and National Celtic Festivals and Melbourne Guitar Makers Festival to name a few. His live performances are a mixture of solo and (sometimes) layered guitar pieces using a loop-station (JamMan). Most of his playing style is of a Celtic and folk mix that will complement his visit to the Fingal Folk Club. The concert starts at 8pm, when all the musicians will join in a round the house session, that Peter will also join in with. Adults cost €5 and children are free, but must be accompanied, light refreshments are available.

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Problems relating to a financial issue or arrangement will surface early in the week, and you would be wise to let the matter simmer for a while longer before deciding what to do. Professional advice might be a good move.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

If criticism arises, view it as constructive and you will be in a stronger position to influence and impress later in the week. You are held in high regard, so do nothing rash to jeopardise your reputation.

ARIES

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With confrontation focusing on relationships you must avoid antagonising allies, rivals and opponents in the weeks ahead. The winds of change are blowing, but it is up to you to ensure they blow in your favour.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

Don’t waste time on complex business plans, when the chances are that they will be overtaken by events shortly. Better to concentrate your energy on something less demanding but more immediately rewarding.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

A business associate or loved one could suggest that you are failing to live up to their own high standards this week. It is more likely to be their unrealistic expectations which are to blame.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

Given that certain people are relying on you to provide material, emotional or moral support, and that this is the perfect moment to provide it, do so now and you will feel better about having fun later.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

You will be tempted to share a secret with someone you believe you can trust. Whether the confidence is your own or someone else’s is immaterial: the fact is that once it is aired it is likely to become public knowledge.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

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Sep 23 - Oct 22

Suddenly, your confidence will soar, and you will take in your stride even those things which seemed impossible a short while ago. However, you must be careful not to undermine the efforts of those around you.

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Before you start sharpening your claws this week, spare a thought for someone who is still trying to come to terms with a recent disappointment or loss. A week to show some compassion to one in particular.

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Although you are constantly on the go, your backlog appears to be growing, and with it your feelings of frustration and guilt. However, with a little patience you should be able to come to grips with most of your tasks.

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Donabate Marathon A Breakthrough For Cancer Research The Donabate Marathon took place through the grounds of Newbridge House and Farm in Donabate on Saturday 23rd August to raise much needed funds for Breakthrough Cancer Research. The run was part of an all-Ireland fundraising challenge called Endurance Challenge that aims to raise €500,000 for new cancer treatments for currently incurable

cancers. Sean Buckley and James Colbert, joined by members of the public from all over the country, ran in four consecutive marathons, one in each province, cycled through every county on the island of Ireland, and swam 120km of the River Shannon, 2268km in just 22 days. This event was the first ever triathlon to take place in Ireland, and all for a worthy cause. If you wish to support the fundraising efforts and help the charity reach their €500,000 goal to develop new treatments for cancers that are currently not responsive to conventional therapies, you can donate to Breakthrough Cancer Research.

Local Youth Projects Make A Real Difference Over the past two months, some 4000 people in the North County have had their lives affected by one way or another by a wide variety of summer projects, administered through Swords Baldoyle Youth Service (SBYS) in conjunction with Crosscare. Over 250 volunteer leaders have been Garda vetted, received training in child protection and leadership, and received advice and support from SBYS in operating 14 summer

projects in locations from Balrothery and Rush to Lusk and Howth. These volunteers have made the summer a more exciting time for some 1600 young people, and a less stressful time for their parents. Melissa Monks, coordinator of summer projects Swords/ Baldoyle Youth Service, is absolutely delighted with the results of this year’s summer projects programme: “The volunteers who gave their time to undertake this work are

Females Needed For Malahide Basketball Club Malahide Basketball Club are looking for Ladies Senior players for the 2014-2015 season. The club have lost several players for the new season due to family and educational commitments. Anyone that is interested can contact Eric Westphal at 086157-7866. The group won two Dublin cups last year with their

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amazing,” she said. “They had to do two weeks intensive training before starting their projects, and then get down to the real work. Every one of them deserves a vote of thanks from the whole community. We couldn’t do this work without them. They are, in a word, fantastic!” A major element in all of the summer projects has been a drive to collect food donations for the Crosscare Food Bank project. Last year, Crosscare’s Food Bank collected and redistributed over 600 tons of surplus food and grocery products from manufacturers, retailers and distributors. In these tough times, demand on Crosscare has increased steadily, as more and more people turn to charities for help and support.

Pictured here at the launch of Bedwetting Tracker App is Niamh O'Reilly, Irish Supernanny with Kiki Deegan Hughes aged 6 and Jake Church, from Malahide aged 7.

Welcome For Funding For Local Housing Adaptations Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), has welcomed the allocation of over €490,000 to the North County, for the adaptation of local authority housing to meet the needs of tenants with disabilities. “I am pleased to see over €490,000 being allocated to the North County region to allow for the necessary adaptations to be made to local authority housing in order to meet the needs to tenants with disabilities,” Farrell told the County Leader. “Thousands of people are living in local authority housing in the constituency and many of these people have disabilities. We need

to ensure that the people of the locality are living in homes that are fit for purpose and this funding will go a long way towards making the improvements required,” he explained. “Where new houses can’t be identified for tenants with disabilities, we must do everything we can to ensure that their houses are made more suitable for them to live in and that is what this funding is intended to do.” “It is important that we continue to work to make the North County a better place for people to live. Funding such as this is essential in raising the standard of living for all people in the community. I am confident that this funding will make a big difference to many people in the North County,” Farrell concluded.

Local Dog Owners Urged To ‘Chip’ Their Pets Did you know September is ‘National Chipping Month’? Dog owners from all around the North County can avail of free or reduced-price microchipping as part of a nationwide campaign and those with pets already chipped, can check that all contact details are up to date and correctly registered free of charge. Thousands of lost and stray dogs are destroyed in Irish pounds every year. A simple microchip, no bigger than a grain of rice, can effect a successful reunification without delay and implantation is painless. One in three dogs in Ireland is currently ‘chipped’ but microchipping will be compulsory under the new Animal Health and Welfare Act by 2016. National Chipping Month is being promoted by local veterinary practices, animal welfare organisations, re-homing centres, local authority pounds, pet retail outlets and charities around the country with tens of thousands of offers of free or subsidised microchipping. Those with chipped pets are also urged to take the time to check their contact details, such as their mobile numbers are correct on the microchipping database.

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New Badminton Season Mill Hill Lady’s Badminton Club in Skerries will reopen their new season with two open nights on Tuesday 2nd and Tuesday 9th of September from 8pm to 10pm. All ladies welcome. Some rackets will be available. All welcome.

Red Cross In Malahide The Malahide Branch of the Red Cross meets every Thursday at 8pm in St Sylvester’s GAA Club, Church Street, Malahide, for first aid training. For more information, pop down to the club on any Thursday at 8pm.

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Road Safety Campaign Should “Target Drivers, Not Pedestrians” The Green Party has called on the Road Safety Authority to rethink their ‘Back to School Campaign’ due to a message which identifies children as the road safety problem. The campaign, which,

according to the party, implies that pedestrians are to blame and does not address the role of driver behaviour in improving safety, threatens to undermine efforts to get more people out walking. Ciarán Cuffe,

chair of Dublin City’s Transportation Committee, told the County Leader: “The RSA should be encouraging more children to walk and play outside, instead of scaremongering about their safety.

Local children are the victims not the culprits, and this campaign should be about encouraging drivers to slow down and look out for them; they should also be encouraging local authorities to reduce speed limits outside schools and in residential areas,” he said. “They need to tackle driver behaviour such as s p e e d i n g , alcohol/drugs impairment fatigue and unsafe behaviour

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Recent published deaths from the North County DAVIDSON (nee Keleghan) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) Hilary, died peacefully 27th August 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Alan; devoted mother of Gail and Alexina and grandmother of Esme. Sadly missed by her sister Gabrielle, brother Kenneth, son-in-law, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law together with her many cousins, nieces, nephews, the extended family and friends. Heartfelt thanks to the exceptional and sensitive care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin in her final few days. Rest in peace. HOGAN (Swords and formerly of Ballybough, Dublin) - August 26th 2014 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital after a short illness. Anne, she will be very sadly missed by her loving Peggy, brothers-in-law Jimmy and Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. FAGAN, Thomas - August 25th, 2014, (Streamstown, Feltrim), (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, (Late of C.I.E.), beloved husband of the late Annie; deeply regretted by his loving daughter Carmel, son-in-law Brian, grandsons John, Andrew, Daniel and Ronan, sister, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. BROWNE (Dermotstown, Rin Commons, Naul, Dublin) Thomas, peacefully at The Matre Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons Louis and Julian, daughter-in-law Kym, grandchildren Luke and Millie, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. CARTON (Nee Carthy) (Donabate), August 25th. 2014 (peacefully), at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, Mary (Maisie), beloved wife of the late John and mother of the late Anne, Jimmy and Pat; deeply regretted by her loving sons John, Brendan, Gerard and Brian, daughter Miriam, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace. DONNELLY (Nee Kelly) (River Valley, Swords) August 25th, 2014 (suddenly) Sinead, beloved wife of Paul and dear mother of Catherine, Paul and Fionnuala; deeply regretted by her loving husband, children, mother Peggy, brothers, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KANE (Donabate and formerly of Charlestown, Co. Mayo) - August 25th, 2014 (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, Patrick; deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen, son Gerard, daughters Anne and Siobhan, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Megan, Jessica and Caitlin, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. SHORTALL (Donabate, and formerly Cooleen, Moate, Co. Westmeath) August 24th, 2014, (peacefully) at Lusk Community Unit, Andrew, beloved husband of the late Teresa, and father of the late Marie; deeply regretted by his loving daughters Geraldine and Ann, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council I Una Gillespie intend to apply for planning permission for (1) to build a first floor extension to the front (circa. 9 sq.m.) (2) alterations to the existing front porch and all associated site works at 2 Inbhir Ide, Malahide, 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 that a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application Fingal County Council I, Willem Roode intend to apply for planning permission for a development at 12 Castlefarm, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the conversion of existing attic space to storage space with alterations to existing hip roof 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 its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Maeve Chapman and Eoghan Caden for an extension to an existing Granny Flat at St. Margaret’s, Dublin Road, Skerries, 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for retention of existing garden shed to the rear & existing porch/sunroom to the west side of existing dormer bungalow at No.1 Haven Bank, Palmer Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: T. & M. Rowley. 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 Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for: Construction of new storey and a half dwelling house and associated site works to rear of existing family home at

Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Dara Harford The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for: Demolition of existing outhouses, and construction of new storey and a half dwelling house and associated site works to rear of existing dwelling at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Richard Lawson 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, Elma Cole, am applying for Planning Permission for the construction of a new single storey extension (circa 10.1sq/m), to provide new entrance Porch/Sunroom, all to the front (southfacing) elevation of existing dwelling at No.16 Strandmill Avenue, Portmarnock, 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Aengus O’Hanlon, am applying for Planning Permission for the construction of a new single storey extension (circa 10.1sq/m), to provide new entrance Porch & extended Living Room, all to the front (south-facing) elevation of existing dwelling at No.15 Strandmill Avenue, Portmarnock, 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for new dwelling house together with new access with oakstown waste water treatment unit and polishing filter,with all site ancillary works and landscaping at Killeen, Oldtown for P. Stafford. 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 county hall Main Street, Swords, Do Dublin, during its public opening hours (9.30 to

15.30 monday to friday) a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on the payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of the application. Fingal County Council Retention Permission is sought for the following (1) Wider kitchen window in 1 bed apartment at ground floor level to match windows above. (2) Aligned external wall, windows and door screen at first floor level on the south east elevation. (3) Glass block wall on the south east elevation. (4) 3 no. Velux roof lights to the existing roof which was previously granted under planning reference F03A/1166 all located at Junction of Old Street & Railway Avenue, Malahide, Co Dublin which is within an architectural conservation area and is within curtilage of an existing protected structure for Mr. Ken McAllister. 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 the prescribed 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 Permission is sought for a 4 bed detached dormer bungalow with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area,together with all site ancillary site works and landscaping at Ballymadun, Garristown, Co Dublin for A. Mc Grath. 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 durning its public opening hours (9.30 TO 15.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on the payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission for removal of existing garage/store and construction of (A) new bedroom for existing bungalow & (B) new family flat all within a new single storey extension to the side and all associated siteworks at ‘Lambay View’, Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed A. O’Reilly. 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

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02.09.2014 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 requested for retention of steel & timber structure used as an outside seating area / beer garden - area -35sq/m & height above ground level-1.8m.located to the rear of existing public house. at :- The White Hart Inn, 13 Dublin Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.. Signed:- The White Hart Inns ltd. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Outline planning permission is sought for dormer bungalow on infill site adjoining San Antoine, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide , Co. Dublin. Applicants: D. & P. Kennedy. 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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, 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 Robert Hoare seeks planning permission for a storey and half dwelling with waste water treatment system and percolation area and for new vehicular

entrance and access onto public road adjoining the existing site entrance on site to the rear of existing family home at Collinstown, Skerries, County Dublin . The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin. a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Mr. Shane Riordan at Ballymadrough, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a single storey detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system, landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. 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 planning 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 Ciara Garvan applies for Retention permission for alterations to previously granted permission F12A/0063 at "Apple tree house, Ard na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin", formerly described as "Rear of Rosslea, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The alteration consists of the addition of a single story ca 9m2 covered area for bicycle storage within the front garden behind the boundary wall, not higher than the boundary wall and not visible from the road. 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

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