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30th August 2016 • Volume 23, Issue 29 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

Pyrite Victims Need A Break!

Local Sinn Féin TD, Louise O’Reilly has called on the By Patrick Finnegan Minister for Finance to intervene in the cases of a number of households who have been told they must now retro- “We have a situation, where Revenue are making these spectively pay local property tax, despite having been in families, who had suffered extreme problems because of the presence of pyrite in their homes, feel like tax receipt of the exemption up until 2016. Speaking to the County Leader, O’Reilly said: “A number cheats, despite having complied with Revenue at the of frustrated households have been in touch with me in time. This is unacceptable,” said O’Reilly. the area over correspondence from Revenue, looking for The County Leader met residents, Brent and Hilary Hearne who live in Tayleur’s the retrospective payment of Point in Rush, an estate that the property tax, despite having was badly affected by pyrite. been in receipt of the exempHilary said, “The only thing I tion up until 2016. These are know for a fact is that someone households who submitted all advised us to register for propthe necessary documents to erty tax by the deadline, which I Revenue at the time, who were did on line. We was given one of aware of the time sensitive the reasons for exemption and nature of the exemption and that was pyrite. I hit the button who were willing to pay once it for ‘exemption’ and as far as I ran out. “They have been was concerned, we were landed with a bill for the past Pictured are Tayleur's Point, Rush residents, Brent exempt from local property tax. three years and have been Hearne and Hilary Hearne outide their home, with We heard no more until the given 22 days days to pay and I local TD, Louise O'Reilly. letters about the property tax think that this is grossly unfair. It’s not their fault that their house has pyrite. They sent in and we got billed for it. Paying property tax for the years all their documentation to Revenue, thinking they were 2012, 2013 and 2014 is a bit of a joke, considering our homes were non-existent as they were down to the exempt from LPT.

New Beginnings In Balbriggan

Pictured at the opening of the new Bremore Educate Together Secondary School on Naul Road in Balbriggan on Monday, 29th August are students, Gordon Tuffour, Molly Knowles Rodino, Jakub Porzega, Laura King McDonnell and Maurice Offor, with school principal, Kathy Jones. Bremore Educate Together Secondary School is the first second level Educate Together School to open in North County Dublin

foundations and the property was worthless. It was impossible to sell your house, and with property tax being based on the value of your home, why would you pay property tax on a house you couldn’t sell,?” she said. The Hearnes were hit on the double, as they missed out on the Government Remediation scheme that was introduced,. Brent said, “We also had to pay about ¤3,000 to have our house tested, and a further €700 to have it re-tested, whereas all the ones being done by the Government don’t have to pay anything. We got no rebate for this, as our house was repaired before the Remediation scheme was introduced and now we have to pay. We’re already out of pocket to the tune of almost €4,000. It’s a double whammy,” he said.

‘Council Must Respect Residents’ Submissions’ The controversial plan to build modular homes close to Pinewood estate in Balbriggan has generated massive interest locally, with over 700 submissions already sent into the County Council. While residents recognise the need for extra housing and have no problem with plans to build 24 rapid build home adjacent to their estate, they have a major problem with access to the proposed development This is the main bone of contention in more than 700 submissions received by the local authority. The County Leader spoke to Pinewood estate Residents Association members, Sheena O’Reilly (secretary), Joe McArdle (chairperson) and Erin Kelly (treasurer), along with Cllr Tony Murphy and all were adamant that a new access point was essential for this project to proceed.

Joe McArdle said, “This will mean far too much traffic on one road that is congested every day. We don’t mind the houses, it’s all about the new link road being used to access the new houses and not to use this estate as a rat run, as they come through Derham Park, Craoibhin Park and up through Pinewood. We have enough on our plate at the moment. The new Haul Road is the answer to the problem, which will provide access to the modular homes,” he said. Cllr Tony Murphy (NP) said that there are some major issues in the Pinewood area. Even in the first proposal to put in a housing development without having a dedicated road into it is problematic. Pinewood has matured nicely as an estate over the years and it needs to stand alone, particularly with the principle that has been

offered from the Department on the modular housing project. “I’m very much on the side of the residents of Pinewood. I think if this housing development has to go ahead, then we need to make sure that it doesn’t impact on the residents in close proximity to Pinewood and we need to make sure that it has a dedicated road into and out of the development,” he concluded.

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Pictured are Cllr Tony Murphy, with angry Pinewood estate, Balbriggan residents, Sheena O'Reilly, Erin Kelly and Joe McArdle at the wall in Pinewood estate, which they are adamant must not be knocked down to create an access point for the new modular housing development

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O’Reilly concluded by saying, “These residents didn’t get the benefit of the remediation scheme, or the exemption, and they need to be treated in a fair manner. These people have acted in good faith and need to be listened to. The Minister must now intervene with Revenue to clarify the situation surrounding these households. I have contacted his office and Revenue, looking for a resolution to this issue. If the issue rests with the legislation or its interpretation in terms of its objectives, it is up to the Minister to work with Revenue. These families have suffered enough with their homes, without this additional pressure being brought to bear on them,” fumed O’Reilly.

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With just a few days to go to the Malahide Marching Bands Classic, it’s a case of all hands on deck, as final preparations are underway for this free event in the beautiful grounds of Malahide Castle and Gardens on Thursday, 1st September. Hosted by the County Council, two of the USA’s finest College Marching Bands, Boston College’s Screaming Eagles and Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets will play alongside a number of local bands including the Crumlin Community Youth Band, Dublin All Stars Marching Band, Vikings Drum Corps and more, at this free event. Both US bands are in Dublin as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2016 taking place in the

Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 3rd September and Thursday night’s event provides an opportunity to see them go through their paces in this very special atmosphere, as the majestic Malahide Castle is transformed into a marching band extravaganza. This is a FREE event and tickets do not need to be booked in advance. There are 2,000 seats available and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council said “We look forward to welcoming visitors and locals alike to Malahide Castle and Gardens for Malahide’s Marching Band Classic. In addition to the event itself, we hope that those attending will also enjoy all that

Pictured ahead of the Marching Bands Extravaganza at Malahide Castle, are Amy O‚Hanlon, Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Caitlin Sweeney. Amy and Caitlin are both from Balbriggan and are members of the Dublin All Stars Marching Band.

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sula will receive a visit on Friday from internationally renowned storyteller, Niall de Burca. The festival’s Gala Concert takes place on Friday evening at 8.15pm in St. Patrick’s RC Church. This year’s concert features The Blanchardstown Brass Band, The Lambay Singers, harpist Gráinne Meyer, The Young Dublin Symphonia String Quartet and many other performers. Saturday offers a variety of workshops, concerts and events. Local historian, Peadar Bates and young guide in the making Liam Grogan will lead the tour of Newbridge House. Mol an Óige - a concert showcasing the talented young people of the peninsula with dancers, singers and musicians, will take place in the Community Centre at 2.45pm. Trad and Chips with the Cois Farraige Ceili Band and the Donabate Ceili Club will take to the floor at Pipers Diner in Portrane at 4.00pm. Saturday night concert Mise Éire 2016, is a musical reflection on the multicultural society that is Ireland today, with musicians and singers

from Ireland, Ukraine, South Africa, The Philippines, Romania and India. This concert takes place in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Donabate at 7.30pm. September Miscellany with the ChinkWell Writers and musicians and singers starts Sunday’s events. A Craft Exhibition with an Art Exhibition and Photography Exhibition will be in the Parish Hall from 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Donabate and Portrane Camera Club are mounting an exhibition “Then and Now” showing photographs of Donabate and Portrane in years gone by and the same places today. This year’s historical talk will be led by Peadar Bates and will involve a bus tour of the peninsula. The Open Mic Session in Smyth’s Pub for 16+ years, has been a firm favourite with musicians from the North County. The festival finishes with a session in Keelings hosted by The Tower Singing Circle. Admission to all events is free but there are limited numbers for some events and they have to be booked.

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Brilliant Kate Is A True Champion Twelve-year-old Kate Smart from Portrane is a truly remarkable young girl. She has just landed the Lucy Crosbie Shield at the Malahide Horticultural Show in the Under 13 section of the show. The extraordinary thing about this triumph is that it is the seventh year in a row that Kate has captured this award. This time, she was joined by her school pal at Donabate/Portrane Educate Together NS, Daniel Fahy, also aged 12 from Donabate, who was also a winner at the show. Kate was also a winner at the Fingal Horticultural Show which was held at St Columba’s Parish Centre in Swords on 13th August last. Kate won a cup for highest points and another cup for Best Exhibit at the Fingal Show. This was for a skirt made by her using a sewing machine. Remarkably she was the overall winner at both shows. Kate told the County Leader, “This is my seventh time to win the Malahide Award and it’s a great privilege to win. I won the shield for the most points overall from 11 categories. Later this year, Kate will attend Donabate/Portrane Community College, along with her friend and fellow winner, Daniel. I was really excited to see if I could win the Lucy Crosbie Shield again and I was really happy with the results, because this year I entered 11 categories and won 10 first prizes and one second prize,” she said. The Lucy Crosbie Shield is presented for Children’s Arts and Crafts and is open to children of all ages. The competition included displaying various skills like Hand Craft, Drawing, making something out of flowers and leaves, funny picture, small garden, baking and

Pictured are award winners, Kate Smart with the Lucy Miller Shield for her win at the Malahide Horticutural Show and Daniel Fahy with his trophy. The cup that Kate won at the Fingal Show is in the background

something grown in the garden. “I really hope to keep on doing this,” said a proud Kate. Kate’s favourite is the shirt she made, as well as the baking, while Daniel’s favourite was the waistcoat he made. He attends sewing classes at Donabate/Portrane Community Centre. He made the waistcoat from material he cut out and started sewing. He then put on the buttons and he received help from his fashion teacher. He hopes to be a fashion designer in years to come. Both Kate and Daniel plan to continue entering the shows next year and to win further honours.

Pictured are Dublin senior footballer stars, Denis Bastick (centre front row), John Small (back row far left), Cormac Costello (front row far right) and Dublin GAA high performance manager and 2011 All-Ireland winning captain, Bryan Cullen (back row right) as they joined U14s from Fingal Ravens GAA Club for a training session organised by Aer Lingus, the official airline to Dublin GAA. Fingal Ravens GAA Club were given the opportunity to train with their heroes after being selected as the winner of an Aer Lingus staff competition where employees had the chance to nominate their local GAA club

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bring the Cycle Against Suicide message, “It’s OK not to feel OK; and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help”, back to their schools and communities. The student leaders actively participate in all Cycle Against Suicide The annual Cycle Against Building, Presentation Skills activities throughout the year. Suicide Student Leader ambas- and Leadership Training. As well as participating in worksadors’ retreat took place in The aim of the Student Leader shops and presentations, Kippure Estate, Co. students also collaboWicklow on Thursday rated to develop a and Friday, August theme for this year’s 18th and 19th last. Student Leaders’ The retreat, now in its Congress, which will third year, recognises take place in University students for their of Limerick on January exceptional contribu19th next. tion to the area of Link teacher, Aine Duffy mental health. Among said, ‘It is a huge the group of excephonour for St. Joseph’s tional students, nomiSecondary School to nated by their schools have a student selected and selected from for such a prestigious hundreds of appliand worthwhile cants, was Tom programme at a Groome of St. Joseph’s national level. We are Secondary School, Pictured is St Joseph's Secondary School student, Tom immensely proud of Rush. Tom and his Groome (right) being presented with his certificate after Tom’s achievement’. fellow Student Leader being his selection as a Student Leader Ambassador for Among the inspiring ambassadors from all Cycle Against Suicide guests presenting at over the island of this year’s retreat were Ireland gathered to participate ambassador programme is to Jim Breen, Founder of Cycle in the wide range of work- harness the immense leader- Against Suicide, and shops, including Media Skills, ship potential of these young Ombudsman for Children, Niall Outdoor Pursuits, Team adults, and empower them to Muldoon.

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Sean White from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 505 points in his Leaving Cert exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville

30th August 2016

Pictured are Skerries Community College students, Kathy Breen (480 points), Sinead McQueirns (510 points), Veronica Fay-Watt (570 points) and Sorcha Donnelly (485 points)

Pictured are Loreto College, Swords students Rachel Dalton (585 points), Louise Lynch (615 points) and Ciara O'Neill (530 points), with vice-principal, Sharon Gunn (left) and school principal, Peter McNamara (right)

Pictured are Skerries Community College students, Aoimhe Downey (480 points), Sarah Enright (550 points) and Robert Black (485 points)

Sadhbh Price from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 520 points in her Leaving Cert. She is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured is Donabate Community College student, Harry Dillon who achieved 535 points in his Leaving Cert exam.

Saoirse Nolan from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 485 points in her Leaving Cert. She is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Kim Murray, Helen Sweetman, Julie O'Connor, Cliodhna Redmond, Sabhín O'Sullivan and Róisín Doyle Bakare

Cillian Bissett from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 570 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Aisling Creighton (535 points), Meadhbh Corrigan (520 points) and Naoise Guninan(515 points)

Pictured are Loreto College, Swords students, Aoife Sheehan (530 points), Isobel Dunne (515 points) and Ailise Duffy (540 points), with vice-principal, Sharon Gunn (left) and school principal, Peter McNamara (right)

Pictured are Skerries Community College students, Cillian Moore (540 points), Michael O'Hara (470 points), Philip O'Kelly (605 points), Cian Nugent McGealy (495 points) and Daniel Shortt (490 points)

Laura Monks from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 570 points in her Leaving Cert. She is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured is Donabate Community College student, Jack Kelly who achieved 495 points in his Leaving Cert.

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Niamh Darling(555 points), Niamh Rothwell (530 points) and Sam Brillantes (545 points)

Pictured is Donabate Community College student, Sean Kerr who achieved 505 points in his Leaving Cert

Denise Bentley from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 475 points in her Leaving Cert. She is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Matthew Ng from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 520 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, David Neville

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Morina Killmurry (495 points), Catherine Kelly (545 points) and Sabrina Grigore(510 points)

Patrick Kavanagh from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 520 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, David Neville

Garrett Jones from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 515 points in his Leaving Cert.

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Portmarnock Bridge Closure To Cause Chaos Local Fianna Fáil senator, Lorraine Clifford-Lee has called on the County Council to rethink its plan to close the main access bridge into Portmarnock. The local authority is proposing to close the bridge for at least two weeks to facilitate repair works, with many residents and business owners warning that significant disruption will be caused should the closure take place. Clifford-Lee said, “The council are proposing to close the entire bridge from 12th September to facilitate repair works. This will cause serious disruption as the bridge is essentially the only viable access route into Portmarnock, which has a population of 10,000 people.” “Residents will be forced to take a long detour to access their homes and people will be unable to reach local businesses. The closure will also make the Dart station virtually inaccessible for most Portmarnock residents who rely on the station to commute to work. The closure of the bridge will make it difficult for emergency

services to access the village. Parents will also face serious disruption in bringing their children to school in the village,” she said. “The repair works will last at least two weeks, but warnings have been given that the refurbishment could take up to four weeks to complete. It is simply unacceptable for the main access road into the village to remain closed for such a long period of time without an adequate alternative route being provided. “Bridge repair works in other areas have been carried out without having to cause as much disruption to local traffic. For example, it is standard practice to close one lane on a bridge at a time to facilitate works or if this cannot be achieved then a temporary access bridge is put in place. “The consequences of this disruption will be felt far beyond Portmarnock, especially considering bus services between Swords and the city centre will be forced to use a much slower route. Large vehicles will also be forced to take a long detour as the local road diversion being proposed cannot facilitate heavy vehicles. “I’m calling on Fingal County Council to engage with local residents and businesses to identify an alternative to the proposed schedule of works. The possibility of widening the bridge or installing a temporary bridge should be explored,” she concluded.

Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt Sunday game winner was Noel Dunne with a net 46, with the runner-up, Jimmy Browne with a net 49. Ladies Pearl Cup 3 ball scramble winners were Sue Browne, Bridget Murray and Trish Cox with a gross 49. Runners-up were Mary Kennedy, Bernie O’Driscoll and Bridget Ing. Nearest the pin on 3rd was Joan Homan. Wednesday pairs scramble winners were Liam O’Rourke and Mary Kennedy with a net 38, Runners-up were up were Martin Cullen and Christy Penrose with a net 40. Congratulations to Ronnie Delaney with a hole in one on 6th.

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County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and local councillors and a GUI/CGI representative met the Officers of Malahide Golf Club to learn of the Club’s development plans, which include major course works under the direction of course architect, Martin Hawtree, and the setting up a junior golf academy. The club was founded in 1892 and is one of the oldest Golf Clubs in Ireland. Next year will be the club’s 125th anniversary. Pictured at Malahide Golf Club are, Joan Webster (Lady Captain), Sean Cormican (President Malahide Golf Club) County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Michael O'Connor (Malahide Club Captain)

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Calling all pooches in Lusk to join a Dog walk in support of Friends of Lusk Community Unit on Sunday, 11th September between 3.00pm and 4.00pm. This is a very valuable fundraiser for the Unit and your support is badly needed. Entry fee is €5.00. Residents of the unit look forward to your visit and joining them for some light refreshments following the walk. There’s even a chance to win a Spot Prize.

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30th August 2016

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Emily Martin (550 points), Emma Worthington (500 points), Amy Kearns, Lorna Mooney, Aoife Kettle (520 points) and Anne Marie McDonagh, with school principal Eddie Fynes

Eamonn Mackey from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 550 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured is Donabate Community College student, Killian Kirsch who achieved 520 points in his Leaving Cert exam.

Pictured are Skerries Community College students, Michael Halpin (495 points), Paul Kennedy (515 points), Jack Canavan (460 points) and Eoghan Byrne (535 points)

Pictured is Fingal Community College Swords student, Valeryia Akulava who achieved 560 points in her Leaving Cert, with school principal, Sharon McGrath

Craig Vaughan from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 455 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Christian Rosca from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 495 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, David Neville

Pictured are Fingal Community College Swords students, Ciaran Butterly (500 points), Teodora Traljic (470 points) and Brian Walsh (460 points), with school principal, Sharon McGrath

Adam Ryan from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 535 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Paul Whelan from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 515 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, David Neville

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Meg Mitchell(505 points), Tilly Butterly (505 points), Christine Farrelly (525 points), Sinead O'Keeffe (555 points), Eimear Conway (535 points) and Sorcha Carson with school principal, Edward Fynes

Eoin Cooke from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush achieved 530 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, Patricia Hayden

Pictured are Loreto College, Swords students Kathryn Anderson (520 points), Emma O'Neill (515 points) and Lauren Murray (500 points), with vice-principal, Sharon Gunn (left) and school principal, Peter McNamara (right)

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Eva Price, Gráinne Murphy and Hannah Morrison

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Anne Marie McDonagh, Gráinne Murphy, Catherine Kelly, Morina Killmurry, Sabhín O'Sullivan, and Sabrina Grigore

Eoghan Murphy from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 535 points in his Leaving Cert exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students, Hannah Tobin Jones (530 points), school principal, Edward Fynes, Jennifer Fitzpatrick(585 points), Naomi Clare (585 points), Naoise Saleh (550 points) and Nichola Thorne (505points)

Pictured are Skerries Community College students, Colm Cunneen (455 points), Conor Morgan (485 points), Naoise Malone (530 points) and Michael O'Connor (505 points)

Pictured is Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan student, Rose Lattimore(515 points) in her Leaving Cert exams.

Jithin James from Colaiste Choilm, Swords achieved 590 points in his Leaving Cert. He is pictured with school principal, David Neville

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30th August 2016

Smith Welcomes Bus Works At Knocksedan

Work commences on a turnaround for Dublin Bus and School Bus services in the Knocksedan Estate, Swords

Local councillor, Duncan Smith (Lab) has given a broad welcome to the commencement of works at Knocksedan in Swords, which will facilitate the arrival of a new bus service for the area. Smith, who has been a long time advocate of a bus link being provided for Knocksedan said, “It is great to see work beginning to provide a turnaround for Dublin

Local Credit Unions Urged To Join Credit Scheme Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG) has welcomed the nationwide extension of the Personal Micro Credit Scheme by Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar. Reilly is urging all local credit unions to sign up, saying it will help local people to avoid money lenders.

“The Personal the Household Micro Credit Budgeting Scheme ensures Scheme. access to small He continued, loans at reason“This represents able interest real practical help rates from the for families and credit union, with individuals strugSenator Reilly the option for gling on low social welfare recipients incomes. Many of the who are paid by cash to participants may struggle repay the money through to get credit elsewhere,

Bus and School Bus services in the Knocksedan Estate. I was delighted to organise the meeting between Dublin Bus, in which Dublin Bus committed to providing an off peak service on the proviso that a turn in point was provided inside the estate.” He continued, “Since then, the resident directors and the builder worked to submit a planning

permission and now works are beginning. This is a great credit to those involved.” Smith, while welcoming the move, criticised wasted dialogue in the past. “For too long, politicians argued for solutions which did not comply with good or safe planning or solutions which were unworkable for Dublin Bus. I am glad to have played a small role in bringing this issue

and may not have a bank account or savings. So when the unexpected bill arrives for home or car repairs, a new fridge or a family occasion, some turn to legal and sometimes illegal money lenders.” “Since summer 2016, social welfare recipients who receive payment electronically into an account in a financial institution can now also avail of the scheme, provided the loan repayments are made by direct debit or by standing order. “The pilot scheme, which has been running since last November, has been hugely successful and the scheme is now being offered to all credit unions. There is clearly a demand for this type of scheme and the pilot shows it is providing a real alternative to highcost moneylenders by offering a convenient, low-cost personal loan scheme. It also gives borrowers an opportunity to improve their creditworthiness by showing a commitment to repay a loan.” This extension of the

scheme fulfils the Programme for Partnership Government commitment. It is supported by the Irish League of Credit Unions and the Credit Union D e v e l o p m e n t Association and individual credit unions around the country are being encouraged to participate.

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Glamour & Local News

30th August 2016

Statistical Court Case

When Urban Decay launched their superexclusive Vice Ltd palette last year, beauty junkies everywhere went NUTS. Now they’re upping the ante with the ultimate sequel to celebrate their twentieth anniversary. Urban Decay launches UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded. This ultra limited-edition collection features 20 addictive shades of eyeshadow that span their entire 20 year history. From vintage shades that go WAY back (like Gash, Acid Rain and UV-B) to must-haves from thr current collection, it’s all here.They even included a few new shades and several cult favorites from past palettes. Need to apply on the run?The

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The controversy regarding the manipulation by ELSTAT, the Greek Statistical Data agency has been reignited. The State decided to reopen a court case, first launched in 2013, against the agency’s former chief. It is alleged that he inflated the budget deficit in 2009 to assist the state’s foreign creditors resulting in the need and extent of the Bail Out of the Country. The EU Commissioner responsible for Eurostat has called on the Greek Government to “actively and publicly challenge the false impression that data was manipulated during 2010-2015 period and to protect ELSTAT and its staff from such unfounded claims”. It is quite unprecedented to see the Commission get involved in what is an internal matter for a member state. The EU is very cautious of past Greek systems which they see as having used dubious accounting methods in the past. There is a growing realisation, both within the UK and the EU institutions, that there is a need to slow down the Brexit process. Smith, the Labour challenger, while unlikely to win against Corbyn, continues to insist that a further referendum on the issue is required. Corbyn dismisses the notion as “devious and undemocratic.” The Party Conference season commences in the coming weeks and it will

be very interesting to see how the factions within each party address this complex and dangerous minefield. Talking of minefields, Turkey has stepped up its involvement in the Syrian war and President Erdogan took to social media, texting mobile phones updating the Turkish By Cathal Boland people of the Government’s impending military intervention to take a border town occupied by ISIS. Has he learnt a lesson from the failed coup? Can he become a leader in the reinvention of democracy through direct informed engagement? A little far fetched in his case I know. Many deep thinkers on both side of the Atlantic now ponder how to re-engage the people in the responsible exercise of the democratic franchise. The rise of candidates, like Trump and Le Pen along with many others across a lot of countries hold views on either extreme of political philosophy. This has caused concern that democracy may yet again allow and perhaps assist, dangerous and evil people come to power. In France, Sarkozy the former president, also took to social media to launch his bid to contest next year’s election for the presidency. It seems certain that the current incumbent will not succeed in retaining his position, but Sarkozy may have a hard battle to be the one to replace him. But we can expect a “twitter” of a campaign to develop over the coming months.

Striking Differences Between Hong Kong And Ireland

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with retro inspired track looks, chevron striping, mesh, racing stripes and sporty cuts. This season coordinating head-to-toe looks make a strong sporty statement while pared back with simple trainers and handy backpacks.

Living in Hong Kong, a city with complete distinction, Ireland seems very fascinating to me. Extensive rural lakelands, magnificent harbours and cliffs, what else can the locals ask for? Ireland truly has it all. In Hong Kong, where the population is almost twice as large and the space is many times smaller, we’re always affected by issues related to lack of space. Everywhere is packed with people and noises, so it’s hard to enjoy some quiet time alone outside. But here in Ireland, this is never the case. Massive parks with lush grasslands are

everywhere, and a 30-60 minutes bus trip can take you to the breathtaking ocean and beautiful harbour views. What we find in Hong Kong is readily accessible here. A simple greeting starts the day, and the way people interact varies explicitly. The Irish are well known for their warm hospitality, which is assured with smiles on every passersby face. If you are confused with all the routes and maps, then don’t worry, there’s always somebody to help you. Does it apply the same in Hong Kong? People will assist if you ask, but the rushing lifestyle we have somehow

By Kwok Yi blocks communication between people and we are not used to talking to people we don’t know, which might in turn lead to an impression of a lack of friendliness. Speaking of lifestyle, I can tell the huge differences working as an intern here. Hong Kong people don’t have many holidays, and during holidays, we still work. Really, Ireland and Hong Kong are very different in all aspects.

‘Council Must Respect Residents’ Submissions’ Following the successful launch of BulletproofTM Coffee to the Irish market, the high performance brand introduces Bulletproof Collagen Protein, they say it is a powerful food supplement designed to revitalize skin, speed up recovery and support flexibility and mobility. Bulletproof TM say that

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Continued from page 1 “The residents have made their submissions and they just want the local authority to be respectful of their wishes,” he concluded. Erin Kelly said, “Our submissions have come from all over the town of Balbriggan and my main concern, being mindful of the current housing problems, is that there are currently two access points for the primary school in Pinewood and the idea of opening up the cul de sac to access the houses is a real problem. There are plans to build a further 1100 houses and the fear is that the new development will link with the modular houses, thus leaving Pinewood more susceptible to anti-social behaviour. Opening

this road will make it a main thoroughfare with obvious danger for our children,” she said. Sheena O’Reilly added, “We’re not against the new houses and access is our main concern. Indeed we have suggested that a planned community centre should be converted to a house, thus bringing the total number of homes to 25. As this is already the busiest road in the surrounding area, we asked the Council for traffic calming measures because of our concerns. The safety concerns are very real, including access for emergency services, and while we recognise that we are in the middle of a housing crisis, Pinewood must be closed off from this,” she said.

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Advertising Feature

30th August 2016

Our favourite festive time of year is a while away yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start preparing for that Christmas party. Remember, the party season is meant to be a time of fun, so follow our tips below to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Remember the essentials; Venue, Food, Entertainment and that all important party dress. If you have at least these sorted out, you’ll be set for a night of fun.

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GO ALL OUT Christmas is the time of year that you need no excuse to get all dolled up. There will be the season’s hottest festive trends in the shops around the North County, all encouraging you to get as glamourous as possible! Take full advantage of this: go shopping for a new dress, get a

THE CHOICE IS YOURS We are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to party venues around the North County. There is an Aladdin’s Cave of festively decorated venues, nightlife and transport options, so

you need look no further for the perfect location for your party. There are plenty of local venues here in the North County, that are sure to serve all your party

venue needs and plenty of them will have good Christmas deals on too. If you have a large group to book, make sure you give your venue of choice plenty of notice

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BE ENTERTAINED Some hotels offer a great value packages such as ‘Dinner & Show’ or ‘B&B, Dinner & Show’. These packages can be a lovely way to spend your party an entire evening of fun, food and entertainment, along with a relaxing overnight stay in a hotel. Another option is to add some excitement is planning a themed night. Your choices are limitless from 60s/70s/80s themes, Winter Wonderland, Black and White Ball, Casino Night, live comedy or some interactive entertainment. If your venue does not have in-house entertainment, consider

Christmas is a time to be spent with family, friends and loved ones and the Carnegie Court Hotel is the perfect venue. Every December we transform the hotel with scented garlands, twinkling fairy lights and brightly coloured baubles to create a welcoming and Winter Wonderland. You can look forward to a feast of grown up festive fun at our Christmas Party nights where you’ll be greeted with mulled wine followed by a traditional 4-course meal & later kick your heals up with the live band Marvin & The Grooves. The award-wining Courtyard Restaurant have a selection of Swing and Elvis tribute acts throughout December that’ll have everyone looking forward to a holly, jolly Christmas. Treat the family to a relaxing Christmas Eve in the Courtyard Restaurant with Christmas Carols from Brian Carey. So whether you’re catching up with old friends in The Harp Bar, enjoying a fun filled night out with colleagues or relaxing before the big day the Carnegie Court Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate with your loved ones this December and to ring in New Years Eve at the Courtyard Restaurant.

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beauty treatment and brave those heals, even if your feet won’t thank you for it the next day! Christmas is only once a year, so why not make the most of it?

DON’T FORGET THE FOOD There are many options when it comes to food. If you’re planning on having a sit down meal, then do not hesitate to book a table, especially

for larger parties. Also, it is always worth enquiring whether there are group discounts or seasonal offers available. You’re spoilt for choice here in the North County, as there are so many wonderful venues right outside your doorstep. If you’re making the food yourself, plan it as much as possible in advance and take advantage of the fantastic offers that will be on in your local supermarket.

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Picture Special & Local News

30th August 2016

Balbriggan Summer Reading Stars Receive Medals

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results are Portmarnock Community School students Cillian Brady, Daemon Macklin, Adam Taaffe and Eóin Holton

Aoife Sheehan and Isobel Dunne pictured after collecting their results from Loreto Swords

Pictured is Philip O'Kelly from Skerries Community College who achieved 605 points in his Leaving Cert exam

Delighted Colaiste Choilm Swords students Andrew Shehw, Justin Gilligan and Mathew Ng are pictured after collecting their results

Acting County Mayor, Cllr Tony Murphy paid a visit to Balbriggan Library on Wednesday, 24th August last for the Closing Ceremony of the Summer Stars Reading Programme. The event was also attended by Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid. The Summer Stars Reading Challenge has been taking place in public libraries throughout the county this Summer. Children collected a Summer Stars Reading Card in their local library and received a Star Stamp on their card for every book read over the summer holidays. Summer Stars has been a huge success throughout Fingal Libraries and especially in Balbriggan Library with over 300 completed reading cards returned already and 1,800 extra books read as part of the programme. Every child who took part received a Summer Stars Goody Bag and entered a draw for a

host of spot prizes. Balbriggan schools have been a great supporter of the programme by offering a homework pass to students who participated - this proved an added incentive to even the most reluctant readers. There was great excitement, as all the children who took part received their Reading Champion Medal and Certificate of Achievement.

Pictured with his certificate at the awards ceremony to mark the end of the Summer Reading Challenge at Balbriggan Library is Conor Collins (8) from Balscadden National School, with Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council) and Acting County Mayor, Cllr Tony Murphy

Pictured with their certificates at the awards ceremony to mark the end of the Summer Reading Challenge at Balbriggan Library are sisters, Sophia, Isabella and Alexandra Ní Athairne, with Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), Betty Boardman (County Librarian), Acting County Mayor, Cllr Tony Murphy and Assumpta Hickey (Balbriggan Librarian)

Keelings Shortlisted In Food And Drink Awards Local company Keelings, Ireland’s leading producer and supplier of fresh produce, has been shortlisted for the finals of the

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results at St. Finian's Community College, Swords are Steven Sting, Craig Moore, Amy Carroll and Aleasha Slaney.

Pictured are Georgia Gaynor and Colm Devaney after receiving their results at Malahide Community School

prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, taking place on 8th September at the Mansion House in Dublin.

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Northern Ireland, all of which underwent three weeks of tough judging at the Dublin Institute of Technology’s School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology. Keelings, which recently celebrated 90 years of growing, is now in with a chance to win one of these highly regarded awards in a ceremony hosted by Irish celebrity chef and cookery author, Rachel Allen. David Keeling of Keelings said, “We’re very happy to have our delicious Keelings Sweet Irish Strawberries shortlisted in the Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards from so many other products from across the country. It is quite an achievement for us considering these awards are open to all food and drink retailers, producers and manufacturers in the whole of Ireland.” “It comes at an exciting time for us as we are celebrating 90 years of growing and also recently launched our new Farm Shop. We are very much looking forward to attending the awards in September.” The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards, now in their fourth year, set out to recognise excellence in food and drink product development from a wide variety of companies across Ireland.

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Advertising Feature

30th August 2016

The eagerly awaited Fingal Dublin Business Excellence and Corporate Responsibility Awards are just around the corner, as local businesses strive to be recognised in their area of expertise. The prestigious black-tie Gala Awards Presentation Evening, now in its 14th year will take place on Friday, 11th November at the

Crowne Plaza Dublin Northwood Hotel in Santry. The awards, which are organised annually by Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce recognise and reward outstanding and innovative initiatives of companies in promoting excellence in the quality of their products, service and customer care. Continued on page 12

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Pictured at the launch of the Fingal Dublin Business Excellence and CSR Awards 2016, are CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert and Chamber President, Guy Thompson

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Advertising Feature

30th August 2016

The Awards create awareness of, and highlight business excellence across all the business sectors, private, public and charity. Entry to the Awards is free and is open to all businesses/organisations, both small and large whether in retail, manufacturing, service or in the tourism/hospitality sectors. This year, there will be 23 awards to be won. The Awards appeal to business men and women who feel that they are working smarter than their competitors to create a business edge, by promoting excellence in the quality of their products, services and customer care. The Awards provide an opportunity for the local business community to come together and showcase themselves and their staff by entering the various award categories. There are also five Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) awards on the night. Compére Marty Whelan The purpose of the CSR awards is to highlight the many community, environmental and charitable projects supported by the business community locally,

nationally and internationally. These awards are a celebration of Corporate Responsibility in action in the local area and also highlights the need to foster sustainable development in the local community, in the environment, in our workplaces and in the marketplace. As normal, the Awards Night will be hosted by the unflappable Marty Whelan, who has been captivating corporate audiences at these awards, with his original brand of charisma, wit and professionalism for many years. Spotcheck, the mystery shopping and business measurement services company will carry out the independent measurement and adjudication of the Fingal Dublin Business Excellence and CSR Awards on behalf of the Chamber. A number of key performance indicators have been created for each award and these will be measured using a combination of mystery shopping visits, mystery telephone calls and judging panels of independent experts. CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert said, “Fingal Dublin Chamber invites businesses to consider entering these awards. The awards are free to enter and open to all

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Tom Keogh from Keogh Crisps won the JC Savage Fingal Business Person of the Year 2015 award. Tom (2nd from left) is pictured with the award which was presented by Joe Savage (left)

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Classes & Courses

30th August 2016

Forty Years Of Adult Education In Malahide For 40 years, Malahide Community School has introduced, maintained and promoted Adult Education in the community of

Malahide. The benefits of Adult Education in the Community include: • People have an opportunity to continu-

ally learn and develop their skills and capacities. • Creativity and imagination is nurtured. • It helps people to live

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Adult Education programme in the school is testimony to a genuine communal spirit that has embraced the school management, tutors, caretakers, secretarial staff and the all-important public. Forty years

of that spirit has given them the energy and confidence to ensure that Adult Education will continue to have an important and enduring role in their community. The Autumn Term brochure is now available.

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Classes & Courses

30th August 2016

Excellent Courses At BEaT Balbriggan Are you ready to start your own business? Become your own boss? Or a change of career? Look no further! Balbriggan Enterprise and Training Centre (BEaT) is here to provide you with support and advise to help you achieve your goal. They have over sixteen years of experience in supporting, nurturing and promoting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of North Fingal. BEaT is home to several training companies providing a wide range of courses. Whether you wish to change career, upskill or start you own business, BEaT can point you in the right direction. In house training companies include: BEDG specialising in: Computerised and Manual Accounts, Computerised and Manual Payroll, Customer Service, Communications, Work Experience, ECDL. Contact : BEDG 01 8020417 , info@bedg, www.bedg.ie Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results at St BAP SICAP - Career Bootcamp: Mary’s Seconary School, Baldoyle are Lana May Fleming and Rachel Morrissey Future Options, English Language, Start Your Own Business Course Contact 189010018, info@bap.ie , www.bap.ie FX Beauty Academy ITEC Certificate in Makeup Artistry, ITEC Diploma in Fashion Theatre and Make-up Contact FX Beauty on 085 7841494 National Learning Network offer courses for people with special requirements to help them re-enter the workforce. Pictured after receiving his Leaving Cert results at Ardgillan College, Balbriggan is Daniel Contact 01 80 20 487. Roban, with Year Head, Theresa Gannon and his parents, Pat and Nora

Malahide Community School Adult Education Programme - September 2016 Celebrating 40 Years of Adult Education in the Community • Getting Started with iPad • Meditation • Bridge • Pottery • Spanish for Beginners • Italian for Beginners • Ballroom Dancing • Irish Conversation • Intermediate Computing • Yoga • French for Beginners • Adult Literacy • Digital Camera/Smart Phone • Cookery for Men • Cooking for Family and Friends • Furniture Up-Cycling & Restoration • Astronomy

• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann • Ipad for Improvers • Art • A Healthier You from Inside Out • Enchiriadis Choir • Yoga for Men • Design Your Own Garden • Irish Genealogy • An Introduction to the Legal System • Event Management • Fibre Arts and Crafts • Pop Pilates • Pilates • Excel for Business • Basic First Aid / Cardiac First Response

• Colour & Creativity for Well Being and Personal Development • Creative Writing • How to Have a Better, Happier Life • Golf • Corus Choir • Yoga for Teens • Fashion Design • Jewellery Making • Italian for Improvers • Mindfulness for Life, Love, Wealth and Happiness • Irish Conversation • Internet Course for Beginners • Internet Course for Improvers

Further details are available in our new brochure which can be obtained, free of charge, in Malahide, Raheny and Swords libraries and from local supermarkets and newsagents from 17-8-16 Enrolment can be completed in any one of the following ways: 1. At enrolment night on 19-9-16 in the school from 8.00 to 9.00p.m. 2. By post with the postal form which is on the inside cover of the brochure 3. Online enrolment at www. malahidecs.ie and click the “Enrol Here” button from 22-8-16 4. Go to the dedicated adult education website at www.malahideadulted.ie where you can enrol by clicking on the green Easy Payments Plus button

For enquiries please phone 8460949 from 29-8-16 or e-mail adulted@malahidecs.ie Director of Adult Education: Robbie Harrold Also adult education information on school website at www.malahidecs.ie

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30th August 2016

Programme For Over 55s To Start Own Business Fingal Local Enterprise Office has announced details of a specially tailored programme for over 55s interested in starting their own business. Fingal Local Enterprise Office and The Ireland Smart Ageing Exchange (ISAX) announced that they are partnering to offer a specially tailored Start Your Own Business Programme called “Ingenuity” aimed at people over 50 who want to establish both lifestyle and fast-growth businesses. The Ingenuity Programme is aimed at people coming up to retirement, or who have recently retired. It is of particular interest to those who want to ‘be their own boss’ and who believe that their accumulated life experience, together with expertise in particular industries make them well positioned to take on the challenge of starting their own business. This Start Your Own Business Programme will be run over 16 sessions for 8 weeks (2 nights a week) at the Riasc Centre in Swords starting on Monday, 10th October 2016. The programme is funded by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office so the cost to participants is just €250.

Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid welcomed the initiative, saying: “It’s important that we recognise the range of valuable skills and life experience that seasoned entrepreneurs offer when starting a business. By supporting initiatives such as “Ingenuity” we offer these individuals a chance to combine their experience with the latest set of business skills, turning their dream of having their own business into a reality”. The Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan, explained how the programme works: “Those attending will be taken through the key stages of developing and validating their business idea, testing it with their target market, prototyping, costings, marketing, and sales, testing with potential investors and preparing a pitch deck. The programme will culminate with a live pitch to a relevant panel of business experts and potential investors.” Those interested in attending should visit the Fingal Local Enterprise Office website www.localenterprise.ie/fingal.

Pictured at the annoucement by Fingal Local Enterprise Office of details of a specially tailored programme for over 55s interested in starting their own business were Jane Howlett (Enterprise Programme Manager), Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise in Fingal) and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council)

Call For Halt To Woodland Fires In Malahide

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The County Council has called on people using Malahide Castle and Demesne not to light fires in the woodlands. Several incidents of anti-social behaviour in recent weeks saw fires being lit and substantial damage caused to a number of trees within the woodlands. Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks Superintendent explained, “Over the last couple of weeks, our operations staff have had to extinguish a number of fires in the woodland which were caused by anti-social behaviour.” “In any area of woodland, particularly dense woodland with low levels of light at ground level, a certain amount of trees, especially young trees growing below the main canopy of the woodland will die. In addition, the lower branches of some trees which cannot reach the light will die. This deadwood will become dry even though it may be standing upright in the wood-

land or attached to living trees,” he said. “This material, because it is so dry and conveniently available, is often used illegally to light fires in the woodland. These

fires are regularly lit under or even up against other healthy trees thus causing serious damage to these trees and often pose significant health and safety hazards for people using the woodland.” Mr Halpenny added that, contrary to local reports, the

work currently being carried out by Council staff is not related to the proposed Forest Adventure Park at Malahide Castle and Demesne. “The current work is about woodland management and minimising the opportunity for those involved in anti-social behaviour to light fires and cause serious damage to the woodland,” he said. “The recent antisocial behaviour within the woodland is extremely disappointing, but one of the major benefits of the proposed Forest Adventure Park is that it will lead to a better appreciation of the woodland,” added Mr Halpenny. Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid has agreed to meet a local campaign group to discuss the proposed Forest Adventure Park. The Council currently looks after 70,000 trees and 1,000 acres of woodland and urban forestry and its staff have tremendous expertise in the management of woodland areas.

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FAGAN, Thomas, (Donabate, Co. Dublin) - 25th August 2016 (peacefully),at home (late of C.I.E.); sadly missed by his loving sisters Margaret, Eileen and Gertie, brothers Sean and Brendan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MARLBOROUGH, Alan, (Malahide, Co. Dublin) - 25th August 2016 (peacefully). Predeceased by his late wife Caroline. Alan will be deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, his daughters Karen, Tara and Aishling, his sisters Deirdre and Anne, his stepsons John and Mark and their wives Andrea and Adriana, sons in-law Steve, Joseph and Rod, brothers in-law and much loved grandchildren Sean, Sophia, Isaac, Kalia, Leila-May, Luca, Matteo, Robyn, Marcus, Ella-Jean, Coen and Toby, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace BURNS (née Grace), Alice, (Swords, Dublin) - 23rd August 2016 (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, beloved wife of the late Larry (Lorenzo); sadly missed by her heartbroken children Marcella, Eileen, John, Lorenzo and Paul, sons-inlaw Pat and Des, daughters-in-law Elke and Natalie, brother Jim, her adored grandchildren Laura, Anna, Grace, Matthew, Emmet, Sophia, Patrick, Claudia and Sean, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace BISSETT, Michael (Mick), (England and formerly of Skerries, Dublin) - 23rd August 2016 Peacefully but unexpectedly in England. Father of Paul, Sandra, Nicola and Grandfather of Ryan, Emma, Darcy, Finn, Fiachra and Keelan. Sadly missed by all his family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace FINNEGAN, Peter, (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Portmarnock) - (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Peter will be deeply missed by his sons Thomas, Colm, Mark and Peter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, his brother and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.Rest in Peace FITZPATRICK, Phil, (Swords and formerly of Shankill) 23rd August 2016 (2016 (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown; sadly missed by his loving wife Kate, children Emma, Mark, Barry, Kim, Aideen, Ellie and Sean, parents Jack and Ethna, brothers Jimmy and Noel, sister Paula, son-in-law Johnny, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace JACOBS, Bernard (Benny), (Swords, Co. Dublin) - 22nd August 2016 (peacefully), at Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, beloved husband of the late Laudonia; sadly missed by his loving children Imelda, Palma and Joseph, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Marissa, Donna, Glenn and Ryen, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace RUSHE, James, ((formerly of Templeboy, Cloghans, Ballina and Portmarnock) - 22nd August 2016, peacefully at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin surrounded by his loving family. Much loved husband of Joan (nee Killeen) and treasured dad of Declan, Siobhan, Seamus and Farnan. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his wife and family, his sister Peggy (Ferbane),his nine grandchildren Jennifer, Dylan, Megan, Christin, Daire, Nicole, Nadine, Sara and Emma,son-in-law, daughters-in-law, extended family and his many dear friends.Rest in Peace O'CONNOR (née Brady), Sadie , (Donabate and formerly of Tolka Road)- 21st August 2016 in the loving care of all the staff of Sycamore, Blanchardstown, beloved wife of the late Liam. Sadly missed by her loving sister Maura, brothers Michael, Br. Laurence O.F.M. and Eamonn, niece Suzanne and her husband Derek, niece Paula and her husband Gerry, grandnephews, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace BRACKEN (née Collinge), Patricia (Patty), (Portmarnock, Dublin)- 21st August 2016, (peacefully) in Tara Winthrop Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Patricia (Patty) beloved wife of the late Dermot (Dermy), loving Mother of David, Frankie and Dermot. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law Audrey, Ann and Sandra, sister-in-law Nellie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace KELLY, Oliver J, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - 19th August 2016 (peacefully) after a brief stay in Beaumont Hospital. Oliver will be sadly missed by his loving wife Rita, son John, daughters Helen and Jean, grandchildren Megan, Jenny and Matthew, son-in-law Conor, sisters-in-law Deirdre and Anne, brothers-in-law Dermot and John, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.Rest in Peace

In loving memory of Andrew Late of Dun Saithne, Flemington Lane, Balbriggan First Anniversary away from home (6th of September) We thought of you today But that was nothing new, We thought of you yesterday and the day before that too, We will think of you tomorrow, As we will our whole lives through, for the day we fail to think of you is the day God calls us too Sadly Missed By Loving Mam Angela, and Family & Friends Dolores and Derek, Sandra, Grace and Family xxxx

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Young Swords Golfers Excel In International Competition Two young golfers from Swords have just won a very prestigious international golf competition in the past week. Kyle Honer (14) has been crowned overall Champion of the American Golf Junior Championship after beating qualifiers from all over the U.K. and Ireland in the 10 to 18 age category. This was in the same week that he won the Munster Championship, capping an incredible week for him. Sean Keeling (9), also from Swords, had a

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hope to take up golf as a career when they finish school. Perhaps we have unearthed two shining stars of the future. A very proud Director of Golf at Roganstown Golf Club, Ciaran Flaherty told the County Leader, “American Golf host an event at Gainsboro Golf Club in London, which is the headquarters of Ping every year. There are qualifying events held in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales and these were held in Roganstown last year.

The qualifiers from this event went to London to compete in an event which was transmitted on Sky Sports. “There was an under 9s event for up and coming young talent, which Sean Keeling won. The other one was from ages 10 to 18 featuring some of the top golfing talent in these islands. Kyle Honer won this event with an astonishing 49 points. Indeed Eva Kenny, a member of Roganstown won this event last year which was a great boost for the club,” he said.

Annual Flower Show In Balbriggan Balbriggan and District Horticultural Society Annual Flower Show will take place on Sunday, 4th September. Exhibits will be staged before 11.30am. The show will be open to the public from 2. 30pm to 5pm in Balbriggan Community College, Drogheda Street Balbriggan. Admission is €3.

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Holywell Badminton Club will hold an Open Evening on 7th September for anyone wishing to take up the sport. The evening will run from 8pm until 10pm. Plese contact holywellbc@gmail.com for further information.

Historical Society Talk Balbriggan Historical Society are back with their August talk on Wednesday 31st of August in the Town Hall Balbriggan at 8pm. The speaker is Paddy Boyle with a talk called “The Irish Volunteers Balbriggan 1913 -1922. This will include the story of local Volunteers, including Jack Gaynor and also the infamous Sack of Balbriggan by the Black and Tans in 1920. If you saw the excellent play by Paddy “Michael Collins’ Messenger” which was performed by Balbriggan Dramatic Society last year, you will know you will enjoy this talk.

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