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Skerries Special School Sidelined

A group of parents from Skerries are up in arms about the state of St Michael’s Special School in Hacketstown, Skerries where children, who have moderate disabilities attend. By Patrick Finnegan

One of the parents, Sara Rock spoke to the County Leader about what she describes as the utterly inadequate facilities at the school, which she and others maintain are not fit for purpose. She said, “My nine year-old son Matthew attends the school and this is his second year there. It’s an old building that was very generously donated by a local landowner 33 years ago as a temporary measure, until a new premises was built for them. Now here we are 33 years later and still no nearer getting a site,” she said. “We have been going back and forth between the Department of Education and the County Council during that time in which they identified a number of sites, but something always cropped up. What we’re wondering is why have there been umpteen Educate Together National Schools built, with extensions to other schools and here we are, pretty well ignored?” “They have built on some prefabs over the years, but that’s not good enough for these children. They need more. Our children are in a

“We need to get someone to push our needs forward and to let the Government and the Department of Education, in particular know that we need a new school urgently.” Sara continued, “We have been on the last two 5 year building lists for schools. We were promised a school by 2011, but that came and went. This promise was put off until this year (2016) and we have Pictured outside St Michael's Special School at Hacketstown, Skerries are parents, Sara just received a letter Rock, Emer Hynes and Yvonne Bissett, who are demanding a new school for the 30 saying that we won’t pupils who attend there be part of this building classroom with other children with moderate plan, but will be included for the one in 2018. disabilities, with two Special Needs Assistants Other parents, Yvonne Bissett and Emer and a teacher in a prefab that is 13 feet wide Hynes, whose son Fionn attends St Michael’s by 15 feet long. Anyone with any sense knows that these children need movement, breaks and freedom to get up and move about. They are cramped in a room that’s not fit for purpose. The teachers are doing an exceptional job, but why should they be forced to work in such conditions,” she said.

Call For Balbriggan To Be Poster-Free posters in the town. A former Balbriggan She was very critical Town councillor has of a new level of intercalled for Balbriggan ference and defacing to be declared an of posters which is a election poster-free ‘new phenomenon’. town for the next She said, “People General Election. were clearly seen Former Cathaoirleach, interfering with Monica Harford posters and cutting contacted the County Monica Harford the cable ties holding Leader about what she terms as “vandalism” that them up on the top part of was evident around election lamp posts, which were left

hanging down in a dangerous way.” “These presented a clear hazard to people with disabilities as they tried to make their way into the town. I know of some disabled people who felt unsafe because of them. The last few days were very windy and these posters, which are quite substantial, could easily blow down and cause serious injury,” she said. Ms Harford said that when she was on Balbriggan Town Council that St George’s Square was always a posterfree area, and she is calling for this to be extended to the whole town.

were in full agreement. Emer said, “We are constantly being knocked back and ignored and we’re just sick of it. The children deserve to be treated better than this, where they don’t have a proper sensory room and the PE room is utterly inadequate. When speech and language therapists come in, there’s not enough rooms for them and they’re fighting to get rooms for their meetings. It’s just a joke. We have been on to all the politicians, but nothing has come of it. Our children are just forgotten,” she said. “As parents we’ve had to start our own lobby group in an effort to be heard. The one point I would like to make is that the PE hall in the school is a converted chicken shed, which was initially attached to the house. There is a strange smell in the place and some of the children are six feet in height and they have to crouch to get about. It’s just so degrading for these children, the most vulnerable in our society, to have to endure such facilities, and nobody seems to care,” the parents said.

Pictured enjoying the Cake Sale and Fun Day at Holy Family National School, River Valley are pupils from 2nd class, with some of the fun characters as they display some of the lovely cakes in the school hall on Friday last. See story on page 3

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Local Scouts To Camp Out For Peace The Fingal County of Scouting Ireland are organising a Message of Peace commemoration at Newbridge House to celebrate the 1916 Rising and to remember the 40 children who lost their lives in the Rising. The event, a camp out, will take place on 19th and 20th March and will included many scout

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groups from all across Fingal. Chairperson Of Fingal Scout County, David Clarke told the County Leader, “We will be laying a wreath in conjunction with the County Council and also Fingal Scout County. We will have approximately 500 youth members from scouting groups from

all over Fingal, as well as some adult members of Scouting Ireland from the locality. We are very fortunate to have the defence forces in the parade at sunrise on the morning of Sunday, 20th March, when each scout group will be presented with a National Flag on

behalf of the State,” he said. The Chief Scout of Ireland, Christy McCann, who is a resident of Donabate will be in attendance for this Message of Peace programme in relation to creating a better world through scouting and a better awareness of peace throughout the island of Ireland. Scouting Ireland is an all-inclusive organisa-

tion. “We would like to thank Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid for supporting this event and agreeing to open up Newbridge Demesne for this. Bernie Reddy from Skerries worked with me in organising this event, and she also worked closely with the Council to make this happen. Thanks is also due to Coilin O’Reilly and Shay

view to seeing Barker from how they the County c o u l d Council for commemorate their assisthe 1916 tance,” said Rising. I was David. v e r y He also impressed thanked Cllr with the Joe Newman Cllr. Newman suggestion for driving this forward and helping us that they wanted to in their dealings with hold a Peace Event to the Council. Joe is a remember the children member of the 1916 who lost their lives in C o m m e m o r a t i o n the 1916 Rising. They will be receiving the group,” he said. Cllr Joe Newman said, National Flag from the “About a month ago, I army. I was delighted was contacted by to be in position to put David Clarke with a them in contact with

the people in the Council, who were very supportive of this venture. This is like the re-imagining part of the 1916 Commemoration, with a peace element to it. This is the first of many scouting events that will grow and encourage other scouting organisations into the North County area, which can only be good news for tourism in the area. I’m really delighted to be associated with it,” he concluded.

Cake Sale Fundraiser At Swords School Friday last, 4th March was a day of great excitement at Holy Family School in River Valley, Swords, when a fundraising cake sale and fun day was held at the school. Pupils brought in cakes, which parents were able to purchase, which lead to a very successful fundraising day. Nina Johnson of Holy Family Parents’ Association told the County Leader. “We decided that we would have two fundraising events in the year and this is our ‘Welcome to Spring’ event. It’s all about having all the treats for Mother’s Day, Easter gifts and St Patrick’s Day gifts. The idea is to put the ‘fun’ back in fundraising and that everyone goes away with a little gift at the end of the day. We are very grateful to all of our kind sponsors, without whom this would not be possible. We invited all of the Mass goers in for a cup of tea and some cake, so it’s all about community,” said Nina. “All of the money will go towards providing educational resources for the kids and they just love the buzz around the school on days like this. This is a great day for the children as everyone goes home with something. We built this up or the kids and there were poster competitions, so that everyone felt involved. The parents also gave up their time as well and the event finished off with a raffle,” she said. Pictured at the recent Cake Sale at Holy Family School in River Valley, Swords are Parents' Association members, Lynne McGlynn and Elaine Temple

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Pictured (top) at the recent Cake Sale at Holy Family School in River Valley, Swords are Katie, Sam and Poppy O'Brien

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Roganstown Captains Drive In

Pictured at the Captains Drive-in at Roganstown Golf Club on Saturday, 27th February are Brian Gleeson (Junior Captain), Phil Keane (Lady Captain) and Brian Hand (Mens Captain)

Rush Daffodil Day Eagerly Awaited As sure as the spring daffodils burst into bloom, we are reminded that it’s time once again for National Daffodil Day, which this year falls on Friday 11th March. The Daffodil, a symbol of hope, is the emblem which Irish Cancer Society has adopted for its national fund raising. Since the campaign began in Rush 28 years ago a total of €738,000 has been raised through your generosity. On Friday March 11th Rush volunteers will be out on the street whatever the weather selling silks/pins and fresh daffodils. The annual coffee morning will be on from 9am - 1pm in the Millbank Theatre on the

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Local Volunteers Attend Foróige Conference

Pictured are Foróige Volunteers from the North County, Des Culleton (Donabate / Portrane), Niall Lynch (Swords), Maureen Keeling (Balbriggan), Fran Bentley (Balbriggan) and Dani Duffy (Donabate / Portrane) with Foróige Regional Youth Officer Bryan Gavin at the 46th annual Foróige Volunteers Conference which took place recently

North County volunteers were among 27 volunteers representing Dublin, who attended the 46th National Volunteers’ Conference of Foróige, Ireland’s leading youth organisation, which took place recently. They were amongst the more than 220 Foróige volunteers from all over the country who took part in the conference, themed ‘Young People in 2016 – Shaping Ireland’s Future’, which was held in Hotel Westport in Co Mayo last weekend.

Speaking at the conference, Chairperson of Foróige Michael Lynskey paid tribute to the Foróige volunteers across the country who give their time to help improve the lives of young people. “Last year, over 400,000 hours were given freely by volunteers in Foróige – it’s a staggering amount of time, energy and commitment. Our volunteers help equip young people with the skills, knowledge and attributes they need to lead the best lives that they possibly can and we are truly grateful.” Foróige now works with 54,000 young people and 5,500 volunteers each year through a network of 600 clubs, 150 projects and national programmes such as Entrepreneurship, Citizenship and Leadership.

O’Reilly Welcomes New Swords Jobs Newly elected TD for Dublin Fingal, Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly has welcomed new news that eighteen news jobs are on the way to City Jet’s campus in Swords. O’Reilly said: “Any new employment is welcomed Louise O’Reilly TD and the news that City Jet will have a new team of eighteen customer service employees at their customer contact centre is very welcome. “I welcome the fact that previously outsourced jobs will be coming to the local area, which is very important,” she said.

O’Brien Hails Performance Of Greens Local Green Party candidate at the recent General Election, Joe O’Brien has thanked his supporters across Dublin Fingal, following a strong performance by the first time General Election candidate. The Skerries resident polled eighth in first preferences. He said, “This has been a successful election for the Green Party with two TDs back in Dáil Éireann. The first big step of our rebuilding exercise in Dublin Fingal has gone very well. It would have been nice to be closer to getting a seat, but we were up against some big money electoral machines of the big parties and its always difficult in that context.” “In terms of small party performances in the North County though, the Green Party has very much punched above its own weight. That is down to the Joe O’Brien huge team of volunteers we had working across the constituency for a long time before there was any election called. I want to thank all those volunteers and supporters and the people of the area who voted for me. I‘m not sure the public realise the commitment and amount of work that was put in by supporters of a party that lost all its government funding five years ago. This is a testament to our commitment, but also the importance of what we stand for,” he said. O’Brien is unsure that the election signalled any great change on the electoral landscape, when he said, “I have to say also that I don’t feel the seismic shift in politics that some commentators are referring to and I think Fingal is a testament to that, where there has been a more of a rearranging of the deck chairs rather than any dramatic change. “Whether there is another election in five months or five years, I will certainly feel a responsibility to offer the people of Dublin Fingal a competent and positive alternative at the next election,” he concluded.

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Opening Of Revamped Mortuary At Beaumont Hospital Staff at Beaumont Hospital officially opened their new mortuary on Tuesday 1st March. The mortuary was refurbished through a €300,000 grant from the Design and Dignity Grant Scheme of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) and Health Services Executive (HSE). The scheme aims to transform the way hospital spaces are designed for people at end of life. Beaumont’s mortuary was originally opened in 1987. Approximately 900 deceased patients pass through the mortuary annually, and the old facility no longer adequately served the needs of the deceased and their bereaved families. Works included a total upgrade of the main mortuary area creating a large multi/non-denominational space, the provision of a family room with kitchenette and a smaller viewing room with facilities for ritual washing.

The Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal celebrated International Women's Day with a lunch, which was held at the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport on Monday, 7th March. Pictured at the event are, Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Michael Kennedy (President Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal), Guest speaker, Carol Brill, Andrea Molloy (Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport) and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council). See more pictures in next week's edition

River Valley Folkgroup River Valley Folkgroup was established in September 1998. It came about when two of its existing members, who had been in folk groups throughout their teenage years, decided that River Valley could do with a folk group. And there it began. It started with 5 members on the first night. Fr. John Hassett was working in River Valley at the time and helped them get off the ground. The group averages at around 18 people. They have a keyboard, guitars and various percussion instruments. They love the harmonies! They practice on a Wednesday from 8.45 to around 10pm. Look them up on Facebook, River Valley Folkgroup and ‘Like’ them. They are always looking for new members.They sing every second Saturday at The River Valley Vigil Mass (6.30pm).

Lusk Tidy Towns launched their annual St Patrick's Card at Murray's Top Shop, Lusk recently. The card is presently on sale in retail outlets in Lusk. Pictured at the launch are Pat Kelly, Chairperson Lusk Tidy Towns, Senator Darragh O'Brien and Cllr Brian Dennehy.

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marginal reduction is welcome the figures confirm we continue to face a deep crisis with regard to ED overcrowding.” He went on to say; “The INMO continues to implement the recent agreement, brokered by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), which includes a system wide escalation policy and the requirement to recruit additional staff.” “The INMO has convened a further national meeting of its representatives in Emergency Departments across the country, for Wednesday, 9th March 2016, to review the local implementation of the recent agreement,” he added. He concluded by saying; “In the context of these figures at this review, the INMO will be requiring swifter implementation, of all aspects of the agreement, in the interests of patient care and our members working in the frontline.”

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Donabate Senior Citizens Meet The Donabate / Portrane Senior Citizens Social Club and Day Centre is open to all people of the parish over the age of 50. They open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM – 1 PM in the Parish Hall. They regularly hold events and have at least one outing a month. All are welcome. If you need transport to the Day Centre, please phone Mary on : 087 230 0496.

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It's here at last. The much anticipated Fingal Local Enterprise Week started yesterday, Monday 7th March and will continue until 13th March. It will feature a number of excellent mentoring and networking events. Last year's Enterprise Week saw more than 1,600 owner/managers attend business events, ranging from a 'Start Your Own Business' bootcamp to a Dublin-wide 'women in business' networking event. Pictured at the launch of Enterprise Week are Bobby Kerr of Dragons Den fame and Insomnia coffee shops; Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council and Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Fingal

In June 2007, a study in accordance with the Fingal Development Plan 2005-2011 in relation to Local Objective no. 211 for lands at the Old Golf Links, the Carmelite Monastery and Seamount House, Malahide, was carried out by the Planning Department. Local Objective 211 states, ‘To undertake a study of these lands to examine the future use including leisure, access arrangements, and limited residential uses whilst minimising visual impact’. The Planning Department at the time was actively seeking to obtain lands zoned for open space at the Old Golf Links to development a new public park and lands zoned ‘GB’ around Seamount House and to the south towards

Portmarnock to retain the greenbelt at this location. The Department was also seeking to provide for pedestrian links between all the public open space areas from the coast to Malahide Demesne and from the north to the lands at Broomfield/ Wheatfield, in this regard achieving access through the subject lands including the Carmelite Monastery was considered strategic. The Local Objective for improved pedestrian linkages is incorporated into the overall access arrangements. The current Development Plan 2011-2017 has a Local Objective to ‘Facilitate provision of pedestrian linkages from east-west from The Hill to Robswall and north-south along

Local Rural Homes Set For High Speed Broadband There was great news for rural communities in the North County, as they are among 100,000 homes and businesses across 200 communities in all 26 counties, who will be able to access the fastest broadband speeds in Ireland. eir (formerly Eircom) has announced details of its deployment of high speed broadband in rural Ireland that will offer speeds of up to 1,000 Mb/s. In the next twelve months. Out of the 100,000 homes, all of County Dublin has been allocated 3,630 homes, of which 2,740 are located in the North County. This figure is made up of Swords (490), Rush (210), Skerries (170), Malahide

(440), Portmarnock (300), Ballyboughal (580). Oldtown (230) and Balbriggan (320). Work is expected to be completed by March 2017. Preparation work is already underway in some areas with tree trimming now complete in a number of locations, clearing the way for spans of new fibre cables to be installed alongside the existing roadside telecommunications infrastructure. Local councillor Anne Devitt (NP) told the County Leader “I welcome any additional roll-out of broadband to our rural areas. The amount of houses included in the Fingal area shows how

much we have been neglected for so long. What concerns me, however, is the fact that St Margaret’s has been excluded from the list. This is particularly worrying, given that St Margaret’s is beside the airport, with the most advanced infrastructure in the country, yet it still doe not have the most fundamental and important piece of technology necessary for businesses to survive. The areas mentioned are part of the eir programme and those not included, like St Margaret’s, will have to wait for the Government roll-out programme for poor return areas that are difficult to access,” she said.

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Centenary Celebrations Across Fingal The Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme has been devised in response to ideas and suggestions arising from public consultation meetings in 2015. These meetings were attended by relatives of those involved from Fingal in the 1916 Rising, members of the Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society, historical societies, community groups, artists and the wider public. The Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme aims to deliver a diverse and rich range of events to honour the legacy of the men and women in Fingal who contributed to the fight for Irish Freedom during Easter Week 1916. Piecing the story together and presenting it through a variety of media, and from differing perspectives will allow us to secure its place in the memory of future generations, as well as allowing our diverse community today to engage meaningfully with the complex events of this period.

SKERRIES

March 8th

Fingal 1916 Lecture Series Skerries Women of Cumann na mBan Keanes’s Bus bar, 98 Strand Street Tuesday 8th March 2016 - 8.15 pm Marie Bashford Synnott, from the Skerries Historical Society will present a paper on ‘Skerries Women of Cumann na mBan’. For many reasons the role of the brave and determined women of this important organisation has not been researched in any great detail in the past, but in recent years historians such as Margaret Ward, in her book Unmanageable Revolutionaries have done much fine work in this area. Marie’s paper will demonstrate the part that the women of Skerries in particular took in this revolutionary group.

Newspaper photograph dating from October 29, 1952 of the unveiling of the monument in Holmpatrick cemetery, Skerries, to Volunteers Thomas Hand, Jack McGowan and Terry Sherlock, all from the town of Skerries who fought and died for Irish freedom in the period 1916 - 22. The caption on this photograph read: 'The official dedication ceremony of the Skerries Republican Martyrs Memorial with the comrades of the Fingal Brigade Irish Republican Army standing proud.'

HUNTSTOWN

A Family Memorabilia Day for the 1916 Centenary was held at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on Sunday last, 6th March. Members of the public were invited to bring along items of interest such as letters, medals and photos that tell the story of their family connections to the 1916 Rising and beyond to 1923. The purpose of the Family Memorabilia Day was to give families with a connection to Fingal an opportunity to bring their precious items and memories related to the revolutionary period 1915 -1923 to be catalogued and digitised in order to unearth and make available the hidden histories relating to this pivotal period in Irish history. Pictured are members of the Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society, Kevin Tolan, Orla Dalton, Sean Mac Plilibin, Peter O'Connell, Tommy Clarke, Noel McAllister and Cathal Boland, with County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor and staff of Fingal County Council, who catalogued and digitised items of interest

HUNTSTOWN

March 9th

Huntstown Community Centre 1916 Centenary Programme Wednesday 9th March 2016 - 11.00 am. 11.30-12.30

Family History Research Drop in Session - Hibernia Roots Genealogy Services 12:00 Reading of Proclamation 12.15 Refreshments 16:00 Irish Story Telling – All Ages – Aideen McBride - Poetry Ireland's Writer 18.30-19:30 Family History Research Drop In Session - Hibernia Roots Genealogy Services 19:30 ‘Fractures’ performed by Uncut Diamonds Drama Group Throughout the three days our Art Exhibition will be open for viewing along with an Exhibition Room where there will be a power point presentation / film running– compiled by Hibernia Roots Genealogy Services local resident Noreen Maher MGSI. Plus an Exhibition on the Blanchardstown Brass Band. PLEASE CONTACT Bernie@huntstowncc.org or phone 8220847 for full details.

SWORDS

March 10th

Fingal 1916 Lecture Series: The Role of the Church in the Revolution 1916-1918 Fingal Local Studies and Archives, Fingal County Archives Service, 2nd Floor, Clonmel House, Forster Way, Swords Thursday 10th March 2016 - 7.30 pm Lecture given by Declan F. Brady. This talk will examine the role of the Catholic Church in the highly critical, formative, but uncertain period between the Easter Rising and the general election of 1918 positioned between the seminal violent events of Easter 1916 and the opening shots of the War of Independence. It will examine how the Catholic hierarchy responded to the events of 1916 playing an important leadership role through to the Sinn Fein landslide election result in 1918, in the process securing for itself a future influential role in the anticipated independent Ireland. The roles of Archbishop Walsh of Dublin and Bishop O'Dwyer of Limerick in particular are reviewed with insights provided by their respective secretaries corresponding with colleagues at the Irish College in Rome. Booking online: http://www.fingal.ie

March 10th

Huntstown Community Centre 1916 Centenary Programme Thursday 10th March 2016 - 11.00 am 12:00 – 15:00 Pop Up Gigs – Variety of entertainment Music, Drama, Dance, and Song 15:00 - 16:00 Children’s Irish Craft Workshop 19:30 - 21:30 Musical Evening – Blanchardstown Brass Band Tickets €3 Available from Reception Throughout the three days our Art Exhibition will be open for viewing along with an Exhibition Room where there will be a power point presentation / film running– compiled by Hibernia Roots Genealogy Services local resident Noreen Maher MGSI. Plus an Exhibition on the Blanchardstown Brass Band. PLEASE CONTACT Bernie@huntstowncc.org or phone 8220847 for full details.

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March 11th

Huntstown Community Centre 1916 Centenary Programme Friday 11th March 2016 - 11.00 am 15:00 Pop Up Gigs – Variety of entertainment Music, Drama, Dance, Song 15:30-16:30 Short Film 19:30 - 21:30 Performance by East Wall P.E.G Drama & Variety Group Irish Family Céili Evening – Tickets €3 Available from Reception Throughout the three days our Art Exhibition will be open for viewing along with an Exhibition Room where there will be a power point presentation / film running– compiled by Hibernia Roots Genealogy Services local resident Noreen Maher MGSI. Plus an Exhibition on the Blanchardstown Brass Band. PLEASE CONTACT Bernie@huntstowncc.org or phone 8220847 for full details.

MALAHIDE

March 12th

Seven Trees for the Seven Signatories Malahide Castle Saturday 12th March 2016 - 2.00 pm "Seven Trees for the Seven Signatories" is a Tidy Towns Initiative, announced at the 2015 National Ploughing Championships by Mr. Alan Kelly T.D. Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government in collaboration with Minister Heather Humphries, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht. The National Trees Council of Ireland is gifting seven Oak trees to each winner of the Tidy Towns since the competition began in 1958. Malahide was the overall winner in 1990. The Tree Planting Ceremony will be during National Tree week (6th - 13th March) The Seven Tress for the Seven Signatories Tree Planting Ceremony will take place on Saturday 12th March at 2.00 p.m. in Malahide Castle. For further details or register your interest contact Janette Scott 8905097 email : janette.scott@fingal.ie

BALDOYLE

March 15th

Fingal 2016 Centenary Lecture Series Baldoyle Library Peig Sayers and Easter Week Peig Sayers agus Seachtain na Casca Tuesday 15th March 2016 - 6.30 pm Seosamh O Maolai will give a bi-lingual talk on Peig Sayers and her memories of Thomas Ashe and Alexander " Baby " Gray and the Battle of Ashbourne. Please book in advance at library desk, by phone to 8906793

BLANCHARDSTOWN

March 15th

Teanga Na Gaeilge - 1916 Blanchardstown Centre Tuesday 15th March 2016 - 7.00 pm Pobal Gaeilge Cúig Déag will be hosting a night to commemorate 1916. The integral role the Irish Language played in the events of the 1916 Rising will be presented by a panel of expert speakers and historians. There will be music on the night from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. This event will be presented in Irish with simultaneous translation provided in English on the night. Beidh Pobal Gaeilge Cúig Déag ag óstáil oíche le 1916 a chomhóradh. Beidh an ról lárnach a bhí ag an Ghaeilge le linn Éirí Amach 1916 curtha i láthair ag saineolaithe teanga agus staire. Beidh ceol ar an oíche ón Chraobh Áitiúil de Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann. Beidh an imeacht seo curtha i láthair i nGaeilge le haistriúchán comhuaineach ar fáil i mBéarla ar an oíche. For more information see http://www.draiocht.ie/

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March 18th

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An Teanga Bheo: Comhghuaillithe Na Reabhlóide / Allies of the Revolution Swords Library Friday 18th March - 6.30pm

Skerries Men and Women of 1916 Exhibition Skerries Mills, Skerries 18th April 2016 - 1st May 2016

Pádraig Ó Snodaigh was born in Carlow in 1935. An activist for the Irish Language, he is a poet, writer and publisher.

Photographic exhibition looking at the local people and events of the 1916 Easter Rising and it’s aftermath,and their impact on the town of Skerries at the time. Skerries Historical Society

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March 24th

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Rebel Rebel Blanchardstown Centre Thursday 24th March 2016 - 8:00 pm

Fallen by Lia Mills - a remarkable story amid the ruins of the First World War and the Easter Rising. Baldoyle Library Tuesday 19th April 2016 - 6.30pm

Dublin, 24th April 1916 - Dropping their costumes in the dressing room, two of Ireland's leading actors abandon their matinee of Yeats’ Cathleen Ni Houlihan, the play which more than any other in the Abbey’s repertoire symbolised the link between the cultural revival and the Irish revolution. Instead, they take their revolvers and march to Dublin Castle. Inciting each other all the way, they fire the first shots of the rebellion changing the course of Irish history. Created by LIR graduates Aisling O'Mara and Robbie O'Connor and Directed by Louise Lowe for Show in a Bag 2015, Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival, the critically acclaimed REBEL REBEL played to sold-out houses for the duration of the run and was nominated for the Bewley's Little Gem Award (Most Exciting Production under 60 mins). This historical play (derived from real-life testimonies) chronicles the eventful first hour of the 1916 Easter Rebellion when two Abbey actors, Helena Molony and Sean Connolly take over Dublin Castle, leading to him being fatally shot in her arms on the roof of City Hall.

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April 19th

“Fallen” has been chosen for the Dublin: One City One Book festival in 2016. “Fallen” is Mills’ third novel. Through the experiences of its central character Katie Crilly, the novel explores the challenges of living in a conflict situation. It vividly depicts the various and conflicting allegiances faced by Irish soldiers in the First World War and those supporting the cause of the Rebellion.

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Fingal 1916 Lecture Series: Forgotten Soldiers: Ireland's Great War Veterans in the War of Independence Balbriggan Library, George’s Square, Tuesday 29th March 2016 - 6.30pm This lecture is given by Dr Steven O’Connor, who is a noted historian who specialises in British-Irish military connections. He currently holds a Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Centre for Contemporary Irish History, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. He previously held a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship at the Centre for War Studies, University College Dublin, Ireland where he completed his PhD in 2012.

DONABATE

April 9th

1916 Bus Tour Donabate Church Saturday 9th April 2016 - 11.00 am 1916 Bus Tour of Historic Sites of the Rising with Talk and Rising Tea in the new Butlers Pantry in Newbridge on Saturday 9th April. The Bus Departs at 11.00 from Donabate Church and returns approximately 16.00. There will be a guided tour, talk and booklet. THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT to put you name on the waiting list contact Breda Dockrell email breda.dockrell@gmail.com

April 28-30

Maloney's Dream / Branar Téatar do Phaísti Blanchardstown Centre Thursday, 28 April – 10am and 12 noon Friday, 29 April - 10am and 12noon Saturday, 30 April – 2:00 pm

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This flagship event will take place at Swords Castle and will include a parade, re-enactments, marching bands, dance, a food court, an exhibition, fireworks, reading of the Proclamation, flag raising and the launch of the public arts commission. A highlight of the event will be RothaÍocht na mBan, a cycle by a group of women in period costume, to commemorate the contribution of women in Fingal to the events of 1916. This event will mark the culmination of all of the consultation and collaboration between the Council, Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society, the relatives and the wider Fingal community in marking the Fingal Centenary.

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When one man's dream of a new beginning collided with the birth of a nation... To mark the centenary celebrations of the 1916 Rising, Branar have created a new show for audiences of all ages called Maloney’s Dream. Maloney's Dream is a theatre show which is set against the background of Easter week 1916. Thaddeus Maloney has a dream to open a new hotel on Sackville St (now O’Connell Street) on the Easter Monday. With a fantastically talented ensemble cast, set design by Maeve Clancy, original score by Michael Chang and puppets by Suse Reibeisch this will be a treat of a show for all ages. It’s a bilingual show that is jam packed with live music, physical theatre and puppetry. For more information see http://www.draiocht.ie/

National Wreath-Laying day Rathcross, Ashbourne Monday 28th March - 11:00 am / 1:15 pm As part of the national programme’s synchronised wreath-laying, Fingal County Council in partnership with relatives of those who contributed and the Old IRA, will take a full, active role in the wreath-laying ceremony of the Battle of Ashbourne. The ceremony will begin at 11.am at Rathcross in Ashbourne and opens with a reenactment of the Battle of Ashbourne and is followed by a formal State Ceremonial commemoration of the centenary of the Battle of Ashbourne. The wreathlaying ceremony will take place at 1.15 pm, which is synchronised with the other wreath-laying ceremonies taking place that day.

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1916 Centenary Commemorative Day Swords Castle Sunday, 24th April 2016 – all day

Pictured are members of Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society. Back row: Kevin Tolan, Cathal Boland, Patsy Kenny, Brian Lally, Margaret Burtenshaw, Eimear Fitzgerald. Front row: Graham Blessing and Tommy Clarke

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1916 Balbriggan and Beyond Balbriggan Town Hall Saturday 28th May 2016. 10am – 4pm

April 29th

The Courtmarshals and executions following the Rising Blanchardstown Library, The Civic Centre Saturday 9th April 2016 - 2:00pm This talk hosted by Pat Quigley will cover details of The Courtmarshals and executions following the Rising including material relating to Judge Wilie who lived in Clonsilla House. Book online http://www.fingal.ie or by contacting the library on 8905563/8905565.

SKERRIES

April 12th

Easter Week 1916 and its Aftermath: As it affected Skerries town and those in it Keane’s Bus Bar, Skerries Tuesday 12th April 2016 - 8.15pm Frank Whearity tries to put a human face on the Rising as it played out in Skerries. His research was first published in his MA thesis entitled “The Irish Volunteers in north County Dublin 1913-1917” now held by Maynooth University Library, and also by the Fingal Library and Local History Archives, Swords. He is also the author of “The Easter Rising of 1916 in North County Dublin: a Skerries Perspective”, published in 2013 by the Four Courts Press. Free admission.

NAUL

April 23rd

The 1916 Song Project Concert Seamus Ennis Arts Centre, Naul Saturday 23rd April 2016 - 6:30 pm Fingal County Council is supporting this national research, composition and performance project. A series of concerts will be presented nationwide during Easter 2016. As part of the national 1916 Song Project, Thérèse McIntyre, presenter of the RTE Radio 1 Series 'Herosongs', will present a talk entitled Who Fears to Sing of 1916? - A Search for the Songs of the Rising. The talk will examine the dichotomy between the 1798 Rebellion and the 1916 Rising, and why one is more sing-able than the other, explore common themes and focus on Dublin composers from the time of the Easter Rising. Book online: http://www.tseac.ie/events/e/1907 The 1916 song will also be performed as part of the 1916 Centenary Commemorative Day at Swords Castle on Sunday, 24 April 2016

May 28th

With four local historians and guest historian, this day long series of talks will include a bilingual talk on Sinéad de Valera.

SKERRIES

June 14th

Rising to the Challenge: Researching 1916 Keane’s Bus Bar, Skerries Tuesday 14th June 2016 - 8.15pm Morgan Llywelyn has written more than 20 internationally published novels. “Lion of Ireland” 1980 was her first best seller and established her reputation. In 1993 she was Ireland’s nominee for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Published in 1998, her novel “1916” was the first of a five volume series on Ireland in the 20th. century.Skerries Historical Society Free admission.

VARIOUS DATES IN MAY Commemorative Tree planting Various sites in Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Malahide, Howth, Swords and Balbriggan Local residents, young people, relatives, the Old IRA and other interested parties will participate in commemorative tree planting ceremonies. A number of ceremonies will take place across Fingal at sites in Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Malahide, Howth, Swords and Balbriggan. The events will feature a flag-raising ceremony and a reading of the Proclamation in Irish and English. These events will also focus on involving young people from Fingal’s new and diverse communities.

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Celebrate Their New Home The long-awaited home for Remember Us, the Balbriggan based Special Needs group has become a reality, when they received the keys to their magnificent new base at Number 5, Balbriggan Retail Park after years of fundraising and hard work by the hard working committee. After paying for the premises, as well as all the legal fees, they have €150,000 left out of the total of €410,000 to go towards the fit-out of the premises. It will take about €500,000 to complete the fit-out, meaning that there is still have another €350,000 to make up. A jubilant Remember Us committee held a special evening last week to give their patrons, sponsors and all who helped over the years, a glimpse of their new premises. Remember Us founder, Nora Roban said, “We are hoping to do a wish list and go to businesses and ask them to sponsor specifics, like a sensory room called

after the particular business, and to get the entire community involved like sponsoring a hand print with your name on it. This will give the community a sense of

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belonging, as we are now part of the community.” “The new building is in a great location as you enter Balbriggan, with lovely neighbours with whom we have already developed good relations. There is a sense of community here in Balbriggan Retail Park, where people with special needs can support the other businesses by using their facilities,” she said. “A great advantage to having our new home here, is that we can do our fundraising events here. We hope to extend our youth café, which is not to be

confused with a coffee shop, but a place where people who use our services can come in a little earlier and play pool, make a cup of tea and plan their activities for the day.” One of our members here volunteered to wash the windows, while another committed to keeping the floor clean. They were starting to take ownership already and the potential for them to do so much is so encouraging. We hope to set up a parent and toddler group, or a support group for parents of newly diagnosed people with special needs. We can now do parents’ talks, classes

and information sessions, such is the potential here,” said a very excited Nora. There is also the opportunity of hiring out the place to other groups, which will be a great income stream for us. These are just some of the plans we have. Having things under the one roof does away with all the pulling and hauling of things here, there and everywhere. Prior to securing the spanking new premises at Balbriggan Retail Park, Remember Us operated from St Teresa’s School for the past number of years, as well as Fingallians GAA Club in Swords

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and Flemington Community Centre. Nora stresses that she is very grateful to these centres, but says that they were restricted in what they could do activity wise. We now have a kitchen here where parents can come here and have a cup of tea and share information. Our adult group is bursting at the seams and they were stuck in one room, whereas here they can be split into groups, where half of them can do organised activities like sport, while the other half can chill out in the games room. The building as it is at the moment is just a shell, with no heating, lighting or plumbing.

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Union, the premier patrons of Remember Us said, “To see this day coming to fruition is wonderful and we are delighted to be involved and to see this magnificent facility first hand is very heartening. This will make a great difference to the whole community here in Balbriggan and we are delighted to be associated with it,” he said.

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Congratulations to Remember Us on a fantastic achievement Be assured of my support in the future and I would encourage the community as a whole to support Remember Us with the new challenges they face .

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The migrant issue continues to be the cause of real concern across the EU and mainland Europe. The EU held a summit meeting to review the crisis and to try and find common ground in an effort to reduce the impact of these large numbers coming into Europe. Under pressure is the Schengen Agreement which allows the free movement of people across most of the EU and other mainland European countries. This long-standing agreement is deemed to contribute 0.2 per cent of GDP within the group. Due to the influx of migrants some states’ border controls are already tightened and the economic effects of this are seen in countries such as Austria which is suffering from a drop in German tourists taking skiing weekends. Hoteliers in the region are expressing real concern for their industry. An EU Commission report suggest that reinstating the full border controls could see the loss of up to 13 million bed nights in the tourism sector and an additional cost to commuters of €4.5billion annually. Last week in Brussels the Commission presented a plan to save the agreement. This calls for a strengthened border and coastal guard services and greater co-operation across the sector along with continued funding to the Turks to stop the flow route from there. The problem is compounded by a number of countries now with caretaker government or ones which face

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VW Emissions Scandal Update Legal Writs issued against Volkswagen Shannons Solicitors of Swords are pleased to tell readers that they have issued and served Circuit Court proceedings against VW Germany and VW Ireland claiming damages for people who have bought diesel VW, Skoda, Audi and Seat cars. Vincent Shannon, solicitor has confirmed the action is for breach of contract, misrepresentation and fraud seeking a refund of the amount paid for the

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Dublin Airport Supports Seachtain Na Gaeilge Dublin Airport is supporting Seachtain Na Gaeilge by encouraging all staff to engage with passengers by speaking a cúpla focal as gaeilge. Speaking to the County Leader, Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said; “We are delighted to support Seachtain Na Gaeilge and we’re encouraging our customers and

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Na Gaeilge gives an opportunity to everyone to enjoy Irish, whether you are a fluent speaker, learner or have a cúpla focal, with a calendar of entertaining and fun events for every type of interest and every age group. Seachtain na Gaeilge, which continues until March 17, is one of the biggest celebrations of Irish language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries. Irish is for everyone, Seachtain na Gaeilge is for everyone.

Have Your Say! The County Council has launched a public consultation on a new Draft Development Plan for its administrative area. The Council is seeking the views of members of the public and community groups by 29th April in order to ensure the plan is reflective of the wishes of the broader community. Drafting of the Development Plan has taken place in recent months under the direction of Ann Marie Farrelly, the Director of Planning and S t r a t e g i c Infrastructure, along with all elected members of the council and staff from various council departments. Due to come into effect next year, the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 will be the primary planning policy document, against which all forms of proposed development in the County will be assessed by the Council and An Bord

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FRANCIS HOGAN

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Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

Paddy (Papa) BRODERICK Anthony (Tony) (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 3rd March 2016, in the compassionate care of the Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Mark, Paul, Andrea, Mary and Aoife. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Sadly missed by his sister Kathleen, brother Martin, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Founding member of Skerries Athletic Club. May Tony Rest In Peace PLANT, (Balcunnin Skerries Co. Dublin) March 3rd 2016 (Unexpectedly) Rhona, dearly loved daughter of Valerie and the late John (Johnny), adored sister of Karen, Linda, Deirdre, Rachel and Isla, sadly missed by her Mother, sisters brothers-in-law Steven and Liam, nieces, nephews, grand-niece, uncle Geroge, auntie Margaret, relatives and a large circle of friends. Peace perfect peace. CURRIVAN (late of Rush Co. Dublin and Spain) Feb 23, 2016 (suddenly) Daniel (Dan); deeply missed by Mike, Emma and Kate (McLoone), extended family and a wide circle of friends. May Dan Rest In Peace. DRUMM John (St. Catherine's way, Rush, Dublin, formerly of Garvary, Derrylin, Co. Fermanagh). Passed away March 3rd at Beaumount hospital, Dublin after a short illness. Rest in peace. TWOMEY, Tom – (Swords and late of Grange Park) March 2nd 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, husband of Bridget and devoted father of Claire and Veronica, very sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Aled and Tom, grandchildren Danielle, Sorcha, Josh, Ethan, Andrew, Lauren and Kayla, sister Noreen, extended family, relatives, and friends. May he Rest in Peace GORRY Bernadette (Swords, Co. Dublin) March 2nd 2016. Suddenly, surrounded by her loving family in the kind care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, beloved daughter of Teresa and the late Larry and loving sister of Patrick & Jennifer. Sadly missed by her loving mother, brother, sister, sister-in-law Karen, brother-in-law David, nieces Melissa, Rachael, Brónagh, nephew Oran, aunts especially Aunty Áine, uncles, cousins especially Annmarie, extended family and her many friends especially her best pals Angela & Jacqueline and her kind neighbour Patricia. May she rest in peace. MOUNTAINE Ciarán (Mount Rochford Ave, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (Peacefully) at home after a short illness surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving parents Gerard and Jennifer, sister Sophie, brother Conor, grandparents Catherine and Peter McKenna, Anne and Liam Mountaine, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace. House strictly private by request RICKARD, William (Billy) (Glasmore Park, Swords, Co. Dublin) - March 1, 2016 (peacefully), at Rush Nursing Home, beloved husband of the late Mena and father of the late Mary and Eithne; sadly missed by his loving children Ann, Liam, Frances, Tony, Geraldine, Declan and Conor, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace COSTELLO, Damien (Swords, Co. Dublin) 29th February 2016 (peacefully) after a long illness. Beloved and loving husband of Jenny (Andrews) and eldest son of Brendan and the late Kathleen. Damien will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son Charlie, father, brothers Colum and Paul, sister Celine, Brendan's partner Kathy, mother-in-law Olive, fatherin-law Paul, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MOLONEY, Paula (Donabate, Co. Dublin) - Feb. 29, 2016 (peacefully) at home; sadly missed by her loving partner Mark, son Dylan, daughters Gemma, Caitlin and Teagan, father Tom, siblings Liz, Declan, Denis, Sharon, Marie and Emma, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MCLOUGHLIN (née Kavanagh) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) 25th of February 2016, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at the Tara Winthrop Clinic, surrounded by her loving family. Esther, beloved wife of Joseph, loving mother of Caroline, Linda, Larry, Aisling, Alan and the late Joseph. Sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Rest in Peace

Swords, Co. Dublin FIRST BIRTHDAY AWAY FROM HOME, which occurs on the 13th of March, age 93. DAD. It isn't yet a year DAD, since you passed away, And every day we think of you, In such a special way, Today it is your birthday, A day we always shared, A special day for you alone, To show how much we cared, But this year there'll be no cake, No gift, no gathering together, No birthday kiss, no warm embrace, Those things can't last forever, But what we'll always have DAD, Is the love within our hearts, That special love that’s just for you, And which death can never part, Happy Birthday Dad! Love Peter, Gerry and Caroline. Papa. We are sending a dove up to heaven, With a present on its wings, Be careful when you open it PAPA, Because it's full of beautiful things, Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love, Loving you is easy PAPA, We do it everyday, But there is an ache within our hearts, That will never go away, Happy Birthday Papa, Love Caoimhe and Garrett. Dad. They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way I feel, For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind my smile, No one knows how many times, I've broken down and cried, I want to tell you something Dad, So there won't be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to live without, Happy Birthday Dad, Love Ann and Fergus. Papa. You were the kind of person, Who leaves lovely memories behind, And special days like your birthday, Bring many fond memories to mind, And memories are possessions, That time can never destroy, For it is Happy Birthday remembrance, The heart finds its greatest joy, Happy Birthday Papa. Love Pamela, Michelle, Katelyn, Lilly and Tom. Dad. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too, We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have is memories, And a picture in a frame, Your memory is our keepsake, With which we'll never part, God had you in his keeping, We have you in our heart, Happy Birthday Dad. Love Claire and Paul. Papa. We miss his smile, his kindly ways, With him we spent some happy days, We'll miss him when we need a friend, On him we always could depend, If only he were here today, Then this to him we could say, Happy Birthday Papa. Love Colm and Darren.

Birthday Rememberance of Francis Hogan Late of 27 Curran Park Balbriggan 21st birthday away from home occurs on 12th March 2016 Remembering our wonderful brother Franny You came one Sunday evening You gently touched his face You told him up in heaven Franny For you I have a place So enjoy your time in heaven Franny You earned your eternal rest For when you were upon this Earth You were the very best Wrap your arms around him Lord Don’t let him be alone Today is Franny’s birthday His 21st away from home Hold him gently in your arms As we send him all our love We know he is always near us As he waits for us above All those who have a brother Love him as you may Because we wish with all our hearts That Franny was here today. Happy birthday Franny Love and miss you always Until we meet again

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Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. N.P

Your Brothers, Sisters, Nieces & Nephews Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mass celebrated on Sunday 13th March at 9-30 SS Peter & Paul’s Church

Novena To Saint Jude Most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honours and invokes you universally as the patron of hope. Please intercede on my behalf. Make use of that particular privilege given to you to bring hope, comfort, and help where they are needed most. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven as I work with my challenges. I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favour, to always honour you as my special and powerful patron and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen

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Superior Windows.ie SAVE 30 – 40% Fingal County Council Permission is sought by ESB Telecoms Ltd of 27 Lower Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2 for the continued use of the existing 20m high, free standing wooden pole communication structure, carrying antennae and communication dishes with associated ground-mounted equipment cabinets, within an existing 2.4m high palisade compound previously granted time limited consent LPA Ref F10A/0389 at ESB Telecoms Ltd telecommunication compound, Mountgorry 38kV substation, Chapel Lane, Swords, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the perio d 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 I, Mark Curran, hereby apply for planning permission for the construction of a dormer style dwelling, effluent treatment system and associated site works at Luttrells Cross, Killeek, Co Dublin This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application 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 sought for proposed development to consist of: (i) sun room extension and extension to kitchen at rear and side of existing dwelling (ii) new ground floor window and wood burner flue on eastern (gable) elevation (iii) 2 no. rooflights to existing roof over front entrance porch on northern elevation (iv) 3 No rooflights to main roof and ground floor window to replace existing kitchen door all on western (gable ) elevation (iv) external tile cladding to upper half of gable (both) and rear wall elevations or alternatively upgrade existing rendering (iv) in addition to internal alterations and (v) minor modifications to existing site all at No 64 The Chantries, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co Dublin for Mrs Susan Mc Nulty and Mr Michael Mc Nulty 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 I Leo Neary, intend to apply for Permission for development at this address: Post Office Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will consist of: Change of use of the existing ground floor Coffee-shop to provide a new self-contained three bedroom apartment (103mÂ”) including alterations to the north elevation by the removal of the existing entrance door, including all associated works and site works. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 -16.30 Monday Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for Dormer Bungalow with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area with access provided from existing vehicular entrance to family home together with all associated site works and landscaping at Wyestown, Oldtown, County Dublin for Claire Conaty. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16 .30 Monday Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, County 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 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the planning

application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for the removal of the existing hipped roof and construction of new flat roof, together with all necessary ancillary works to form an attic storage room all to the rear of 64 Tayleurs Point, Quay Road, Rush, County Dublin. Signed Deirdre & Patrick Goold. 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 is sought for the construction of one single storey extension to the rear and visible from the front comprising new kitchen and extended room at at 30 Moylaragh Road, Balbriggan, County Dublin K32 YR12 by Orla Hennelly & Valentine Beasley. 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, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Organon Ireland Ltd seek retention planning permission for alterations from the original planning permission register reference F14a/0514 for the omission of the cladded panels to that of a plasticoated timber panel finish, all to the detached security structure serving the southern site entrance off the Holywell Link Road on lands at Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Retention is sought for 3 No. velux windows in the front roof space at “Long Beach”, South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Mairead Halpin. 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 and 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 Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Organon Ireland Ltd seek retention planning permission for 2 No. car parks with 92 (52 and 40) car parking spaces on lands to the South of the site at Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Organon Ireland Ltd seek retention planning permission for single storey detached 26sqm dispensing booth structure located to the north of the existing warehouse at Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Organon Ireland Ltd seek planning permission for steel access stairs from ground level to roof over laboratories for escape and maintenance purposes to the east of the building at Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its

public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Karl and Sharon Symes seek retention planning permission for the omission of the attic conversion and dormer window to the side from the previously approved register reference F14B/0305 to 30 Chalfont Ave, 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 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 Karl and Sharon Symes seek planning permission for amendments to the previously approved register reference F14B/0305 for the omission of the attic conversion and dormer window to the side 30 Chalfont Ave, 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 a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by J and A Whelan for dwelling and waste water treatment system at Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for works to a protected structure consisting of a change of use from an existing ground floor sessional preschool & 2 storey, 3 bedroom dwelling, to an extended sessional pre-school and a 1 bedroom first floor apartment at No.78 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin by Jackie Keane and William Boylan. 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 Rachael Reid intend to make a planning application to Fingal County Council for the addition of three rooflights to an existing roof at No. 17 Westbrook Rise, Balbriggan. 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 itâ•˙s public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Thomas Smith to construct a new 2 storey extension to the side of 7 New Haven Close, Balbriggan, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing 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 Planning permission is sought by Thomas Smith to construct a new 2 storey extension to the side of 7 New Haven Close, Balbriggan, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing 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.

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