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05th May 2015 • Volume 22, Issue 15 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie

‘Star Wars’ Accused Cleared Of Murder In Swords A father-of-four has been cleared of murdering another man with a baseball bat on Main Street in Swords on 10th October 2013. An eye-witness in court described the fight, as something akin to a scene from Star Wars, when the accused, Jooda Akanbi (39) from Ashton Avenue, Applewood, Swords hit his fellow Nigerian, Taiwo Jamani (45) with a baseball bat in broad daylight. A two-week trial at the Central Criminal Court heard that a fight had broken out between the two men with baseball bats on Swords Main Street. The trial heard that the two men had fallen out the previous year, and no longer saw each other. However, on 10th October 2013 their paths crossed with tragic consequences. The court heard that Mr Akanbi drove his car down Main Street, passing Mr Jamani along the way. Mr

Akanbi pulled into the nearest car parking space and proceeded to open the boot of his car. He testified that we went to the boot of the car to get documents he needed for a meeting. Mr Jamani then crossed the road to the accused, where a shouting match took place between the two, and each man took a baseball bat out of the boot of the car. Mr Akanbi testified that the deceased was the first to raise his hand, punching the accused on the jaw, before grabbing a bat. Mr Akanbi said that it was only then that he took the bat out of the car. Mr Jamani suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries on 13th November. A jury of five women and seven men found Mr Akanbi not guilty

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Local councillor, By Patrick Finnegan Duncan Smith (Lab) is up in arms with the Council over the amount of redundant poles that are dotted around Swords and Donabate and is calling on the local authority to have them removed as a matter of urgency. These are poles that were used once, but they have nothing on them and are no longer in use. Smith spoke to the County Leader about how these ‘unsightly’ poles are having an adverse various fundraising which deals with effect on the local Tidy Towns groups in the A Swords man, whose activities for CF. Last research and it goes area, who are working tirelessly to make sure girlfriend of eight June, we took part in towards Elaine's team the locality is spic and span for the upcoming years sadly passed the 'Hell and Back' that were looking after competition. He said, “I put a motion down away as a result of cross country run her at Beaumont, Cystic Fibrosis (CF), asking for the removal of just one pole per outside Bray, which is where has embarked upon a Professor 12 kilometre obstacle McElvanney is one of week for the duration of this council term, in social media course. I got 40 people the top experts on CF order to get rid of these superfluous poles, fundraising campaign to join me and we in Ireland. We donated which served a purpose at one stage, but not to fund research into raised about the deadly disease. the money to him and any more. The Council returned saying that €12.500." Keith O'Neill, a native Keith O'Neill his team," said they would try to get rid of the poles, but they stopped short of committing to one per of River Valley, but Galwey suffered from "We used that Keith. week,” said Smith. now living in Cystic Fibrosis and she money to donate Contd. on page 2 “We agreed to this in good faith and it is now Applewood told the passed away in April to Cystic Fibrosis up to me to send them a list of all the derelict County Leader about of last year at the age Help Source, poles in Swords and I have the new'fund raising of 31 Since then, her family and I have initiative. He said, "My engaged the services of the local been active with girlfriend. Elaine Tidy Towns and residents’ organisations for this purpose. I have counted 62 myself predominantly in Swords and Donabate, but there are more figures coming in from the rural areas of Rolestown and St Margaret’s as well. While this is not a huge issue, it is important that if the poles are redundant, the Council needs to use them or lose them.” “It’s our job as Scoil Moibhi at Milverton in Skerries is one of seven schools in the pleased that Milverton NS was chosen, as it has a particular place councillors to make North County to benefit from the Summer Works Scheme. This close to his heart. The Minister paid a visit to the school on Friday scheme will improve a number of school buildings across the North last, where he met with pupils from 3rd and 4th classes and their sure that our areas Dublin area. Scoil Moibhi, Milverton, Skerries is set to receive teacher, deputy principal, Ms Whitty. He took time to speak to 3rd are kept as clean as funding for a classroom and a learning support room which is great and 4th class pupils at the school and he explained to them that possible, and I have news for the development of the education system in the North Milverton is a very special school, because it was the only school in just sent in my first County. the area that list, the progress of Local man and Minister for Children, Dr James Reilly was particularly Continued on page 6 which I will be monitoring closely,” he Minister for Children, Dr James Reilly is pictured giving the thumbs up with 3rd and 4th class students from Scoil Moibhí, Milverton in Skerries during his visit to the school on Friday last concluded.

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Excitement Ahead Of Silicon Valley Technology Summit The County Council, Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin City University and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, will host the 7th annual Irish Technology Leadership Group (ITLG) Silicon Valley Global Technology Summit on the 25th and 26th May. Ethna Felten, The County Council’s Director of Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Services, commented

that “The County Council is committed to supporting business and the County’s proven track record of success continues to attract foreign direct investment and domestic investment alike. The North County has all the requirements for business success and has a world-class telecommunications network and the County has a young, highly educated, well trained workforce,” she said.

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Local Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly recently welcomed the news that the number of young people on the live register has dropped by 20.1 per cent since March 2014. “This is very encouraging and as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs it is great to see that our country is moving in the right direction and opportunities are opening up for our young people around the North County and beyond,” Reilly said. “The Live Register has dropped to 10 per cent from a high of 15.1 per cent,” he explained. “The government is committed to creating 40,000 new jobs in 2015 and to achieving full employment by 2018. This, I believe will give hope to families around the locality who have had to deal with emigration due to employment needs over the past number of years,” Reilly added.

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The Fingal area will be the focus of a global technology spotlight, while delegates from the global tech sector, including Intel, DELL, Arvato and Disney, among others are attending events throughout the county. The event will be moderated by Forbes journalist and technology analyst,

Paul Noglows, and the agenda will focus on key tech trends such as Big Data and Cloud, the ‘Internet of Things’ and wearable technology, the AgTech revolution as well as looking to the critical ingredients of the technology boom – education, investment and entrepreneurship. Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council said, “The County Council is delighted to partner with the ITLG and others to welcome the Silicon Valley delegation of global business and technology leaders to Fingal this year and we look forward to working closely with ITLG leaders to promote this region in both Ireland and the USA.”

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Ten ambitious professionals, including Shane Hamill from Malahide were appointed as Origin Green Ambassadors in 2013 and have since completed placements with more than 20 global industry leaders. Over the past 18 months, the 10 Origin Green Ambassadors have developed an expertise in food sustainability through industry placements in international companies. Shane Hamill from Malahide is currently on placement at the World Bank where he has been impressed with the recognition Ireland is getting amongst global thought leaders on climate change and agriculture. “The World Bank believes that improving agricultural performance is an indispensable tool for ending global poverty and hunger as well as boosting shared prosperity. Juergen Voegele, senior director of the World Bank’s Agriculture Global Practice recently spoke about the challenge of feeding up to 9 billion people by 2050, noting that “Ireland has shown us one way it can be done,” he said.

Swords Man's Social Media Campaign For Charity Continued from page 1 The great news is that Professor McElvanney has decided to set up a scholarship under Elaine's name, which has pleased Keith no end. "We didn't know what they were going to do with the money, but it was brilliant to know that he was setting up this scholarship under her name, "The Elaine Galwey Scholarship." Keith has decided to continue with the gruelling 'Hell and Back' run this year, and Elaine sister, Suzanne came up with this social media campaign, similar to the Ice Bucket challenge, which caught the imagination of people all over the world last year. "It's called 'Slurp for CF' which involves getting a drink, any kind, be it tea. water or beer. The idea is that you take a big loud slurp from your drink and then you nominate as many people to take the slurp and then text Slurp to 50300, which donates €2 to Cystic Fibrosis Hope Source. We're hoping to raise as much awareness and funds as possible." said Keith.

Contrasting Fortunes Of Aer Lingus And It’s Bidder The Government’s decision to sell it’s stake in Aer Lingus to IAG may be weeks away, according to Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohoe. This comes as the airline reported a loss of €48 million during the first three month of this year. In the meantime, Aer Lingus’ bidder, IAG reported a quarterly profit for the first time, helped by lower fuel costs and an improvement in performance across it’s three airlines. IAG , which is in the process of acquiring Aer Lingus, reported an underlying operating profit of €25 for the year ended on 31st March. This compares with a loss of €150 million made last year and an analyst forecast loss of €3 million. Fuel costs were down by 11 per cent, which IAG claim was helped by more efficient aircraft. Meanwhile Aer Lingus chief, Stephen Kavanagh reiterated the airline’s support for for the IAG takeover, saying that it would deliver “significant benefits for all Aer Lingus stakeholders,” he said. The airline reported that it’s revenue rose by 7.9 per cent to €280 million in the first three months o this year, spurred on by a strong performance in it’s long-haul business, whereas it’s short-haul business remains challenging. Kavanagh also revealed that he’ll unveil new cost-cutting measures later this year.

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Fingal Community College in Swords held their second annual Duck Race, run by the school’s Parents Council, which is hoped will provide much-needed funds for sporting equipment for the school. The duck race, which was attended by the entire school, took place on the Ward River at Balheary Park, where the ducks were set afloat by County Mayor, Cllr Mags Murray Pictured at the Duck Race at Balheary Park, Swords in aid of Fingal Community College sports fund are School principal, Sharon McGrath, County and Chairperson of the Parents’ Mayor, Cllr Mags Murray and Caroline McFadden, Chairperson of the Parents' Council, Caroline McFadden. School Council principal, Sharon McGrath told the County Leader about the benefits that the duck the hope is that approximately €3,000 will be race brings to the school. “The entire school raised which would make a significant difference community comes together for this vital to the school. The first ten ducks from each heat fundraising initiative, which will provide much- went into the final and there were three spot needed sports facilities. It involves the entire prizes in each heat. Finally, with excitement school community, including teachers, staff and reaching fever pitch, the ducks were set off, students, and as we expand, the need for more some going backwards, until a clear winner facilities becomes greater. Local businesses in emerged. A total of more than 500 ducks were the area have been very generous in providing sold, with pupil, Sean Ralph being presented spot prizes,” she said. Ducks cost €5 each and with a voucher for selling the most ducks.

Fly Fishing For A Good Cause It was a great day at the Wavin Lake recently as the Gormanston & District Anglers held a fly fishing competition for members and non-members in aid of Friends of Autism and ADHD. Friends of Autism and ADHD is an organisation started by parents and carers of children and their primary aim is to provide information support and training to families of those who may need it and arrange assessments for children with Autism and ADHD. There was some great fishing and fantastic conditions on the day, with lots of prizes given out.

Swords Students Crowned Bond Trader Champions

Pictured are the Loreto College Swords team, which won the recent Bond Trader competition with the trophy. Included are, Aimée O'Toole, Laura Sludds, Nicola Kelly, Kathryn Anderson and Sarah Gerrard, with their teacher, Ms O'Reilly

Students from Loreto Secondary School in Swords recently scooped the top prize in a major banking competition. They fended off stiff competition from 200 students from across Leinster to claim first place in the Bank of Ireland Bond Trader challenge. Held in the Aviva Stadium, students in teams of five took part in the Bond Trader Challenge, responding to real market scenarios and making decisions on how to manage their own bond portfolio. The Loreto team of Aimée O’Toole, Laura Sludds, Nicola Kelly, Kathryn Anderson and Sarah Gerrard swept all before them, winning the Bond Trader evening. The Loreto students took home a selection of prizes, including the Bond Trader Winners Trophy, a signed Leinster jersey for the school, iPads and Leinster jerseys for the team. Teacher, Aoife O’Reilly a past pupil herself, told the County Leader that it was a very tough competition and the girls were brilliant in how they coped with each question, which related to a real-life situation,” she said.

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The students were given a different scenario to deal with and some were very tough. When challenged to predict how markets would react to a surprise cut in the European Central Bank interest rates, the girls from Loreto Swords correctly predicted that the price of long-dated bonds would increase and stock markets would receive a boost. In another difficult scenario, the teams were challenged to place shares after news that violent protests had erupted in Saudi Arabia, with the government putting tanks on the streets. Once again, the Loreto girls did well by fleeing to safety and dumped shares in favour of long-dated bonds, seen as a refuge in economic turmoil. School principal, Peter McNamara was very proud of the girls, saying they were a credit to their families and to the school. “They came from nowhere to win the event, having been placed fourth at one stage, but they came out with a tremendous last round to win the day,” he said.

Following last week’s front page article on the regeneration of Swords town, more positive news has emerged on this front. In what should help with the County Council’s efforts to inject a new lease of life into our local towns and villages, a package of measures aimed at doing just this is set to be announced by the Government shortly. Campaigners and retailers have claimed over recent years that many towns across the North County are “dying on their feet” due to a combination of high commercial rates, parking charges and out-oftown retail parks. An €80 million

fund for urban renewal projects being finalised by the Department of the Environment will seek to tackle the problem by supporting targeted developments likely to boost the economy of towns and cities. In addition, new legislation – the Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill – will include a longpromised vacant sites levy to incentivise property owners to develop under-utilised sites. A third element of the package involves the removal of obstacles to a “living city” tax incentive scheme for the renovation of buildings constructed 100 or more years ago. This announcement

comes at an apt time, particularly for Swords as the local authority continue to press ahead with their plans to develop a Cultural Quarter around the main street and castle in the town. When contacted, the County Council said they said they would be applying for the scheme, if they were eligible to: “If any of the identified projects in the Swords Cultural Quarter Masterplan are eligible and if Swords is a designated town, application will be made by Fingal County Council to the department for funding under the scheme,” the local authority said.

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David Diaz (centre front row) is pictured with members of his family, after he made his Confirmation at St McCullins Church, Lusk

Aidan Gaffney (4th from left) from Lusk NS made his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. He is pictured here with Brendan Gaffney, Katie Halpin, Ciara Gaffney, Liam Halpin and Geraldine Halpin

Pictured after making their Confirmations at St McCullin's Church, Lusk are Aoife Fee and Amber Peters

Pictured after making her Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk is Aisling Sharkey (front right), with her parents, Sinead and John Sharkey and her brother, Eoin Sharkey

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Zoe Lawlor from Lusk NS is pictured with Matthew Lawlor and Shauna Lawlor, after making her Confirmation at St McCullins Church, Lusk

Joseph McCormack (centre) from Lusk NS made his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. He is pictured here with his parents, Aoife and Michael McCormack

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk is Josh Carroll (right), with his father, Warren Carroll

Adam Fee (at front) from Lusk NS made his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. He is pictured here with Paula Fee, Stephen Fee, Alan Fee, baby Sadie Fee, Sarah Fee and Sascha Fee

Sorcha Cuevas (centre) from Lusk NS made her Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. She is pictured here with her grandmother, Cernie Dunne and her mother, Aoibhe Cuevas

Pictured after making their Confirmations at St McCullin's Church, Lusk are Sean McBride, Yann Botena, Ciaran O'Toole and Sean Uduehi, from Lusk NS

Jamie Preston (centre) is pictured with his parents, Debbie and David Preston after he made his Confirmation at St McCullins Church, Lusk

Mark Hanratty (centre) from Lusk NS made his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. He is pictured here with Colin Lynch and Philip Hanratty

Jaia Kavanagh (left) made her Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. She is pictured here with her sister Jaz and father, Peter Kavanagh

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk is Yaroslav Hrabas, with his mother Oksana Hrabas

Georgia McMahon (second left) is pictured after making her Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. She is pictured with her mother, Donna McMahon, her father Kevin McMahon, Betty McMahon and her sister, Megan McMahon (front)

Pictured after making their Confirmations at St McCullin's Church, Lusk are Robbie Weldon, Jamie Preston and Reece Byrne

Pictured after making their Confirmations at St McCullin's Church, Lusk are Kate Cronin and Holly McCarney

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Karli Nolan from Lusk NS made her Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. She is pictured here with her father, Sean Nolan

Reece Byrne (at front) from Lusk NS made his Confirmation at St McCullin's Church, Lusk. He is pictured here with his mother, Seijel Byrne, sister Tegan Byrne and father, Pat Byrne

Ciana Down from Lusk NS is pictured with her teacher, Colin Lynch after making her Confirmation at St McCullins Church, Lusk

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Local Students Honoured At Conference Teenage campaigners from a number of local global citizens mapping the future project. secondary schools joined students from The Minister for Development and Trade, Sean across the country at a conference of young Sherlock presented the awards, as part of an campaigners for a better world last week. The representatives, from Portmarnock Community School and Lusk Community College, joined students from more than 20 Irish postprimaries, and received the first ever ‘Global and Citizen Passports’ in recognition of their work. The presentations were made at the annual schools conference ‘The World We Want’, which took place at The Aviva Stadium. Three hundred campaigning students gathered at the event, which provided them with a platform to spell out their hopes and Pictured here is Portmarnock student Colin McAndrew and teacher Niall Fitzgerald with dreams for a better their award presented by Minister for Trade and Development, Sean Sherlock. world. The students in Lusk received their award for initiative by WorldWise Global Schools to work they had undertaken on climate change. recognise the work of schools in development In Portmarnock the students undertook a education and global justice.

Work Underway To Improve Water Quality At Rush Beach Following last week’s article in the County Leader detailing that Rush failed to meet the water standards of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), work is said to be underway to address the water problems. These have been caused by historic under investment at Waste Water Treatment facilities in Rush. Major works are said to be planned for a

new system which will collect and transfer the flows to the new Wastewater Treatment Plant at Portrane. The scheme involves extensive pipelines and new pumping stations. This news will come as a relief to local residents and visiting tourists, who are eager to see the water quality restored. Despite the water’s poor quality, it does not mean the water is

unsafe to swim in. Should the water be deemed unfit for use by the public, the County Counciol will be required to make this known. These works are at an early stage yet, with work commencing on the overall design. Construction is expected to take place in 2016. The project to improve Rush’s water quality should hopefully mean it can be restored to its

‘blue flag’ status, a title which has been awarded to many of our North County beaches over the years.

Balbriggan Summerfest On The Way B a l b r i g g a n Summerfest is taking place again this year from Saturday, 23rd May to Sunday, 31st May. This will be the sixth annual Summerfest and organisers are hoping, with public support, to build on the fantastic success of the last five years to collectively make it the biggest and best one yet. The committee would like to invite you to get involved this year in whatever capacity you can.

Help Needed By Balbriggan Tidy Towns If you’d like to see improvements around Balbriggan, the local Tidy Towns group meets every Saturday at 11am on the beach and are always looking for volunteers. Bags, gloves, tools, litterpickers are available should you wish to help this hardworking group. Everyone is welcome to come along and help out so don’t be shy, get involved for the good of the town.

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Pictured here is David Finnegan from Swords with his girlfriend, Valerie Saunders. David was comissioned into the Air Corps on 24th April and received his wings that day also.

Information Evening On Centenary Celebration In Swords The County Council will host two Information sessions for people interested in the Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme and in how to get involved in the development and delivery of commemorative events at a local level. The sessions will be held from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday, 7th May in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords Ireland 2016 is a yearlong programme of activity, in which everyone is invited to participate, to commemorate the events of the

lies here in North County Dublin, which has the youngest population in the entire country and it’s a great vote of confidence for the area,” he concluded.

1916 Rising, to reflect on our achievements as a democratic state over the last 100 years and to look towards Ireland’s future. Speaking at the announcement of the local meetings, Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the County Council said, “I am delighted for the Council to take the lead in developing a comprehensive Centenary Programme. The people of the North County played a unique and significant role in the 1916 Rising and it is important that we highlight and commemorate

No Time To Waste By Cathal Boland It seems that the Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis really upset his Eurozone colleagues as he continued to express his anger at their lack of flexibility and his general dismissal of the austerity solutions, promoted by those “bailing out” his country. In response, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras began calling EU leaders personally and moved the negotiations lead from Varoufakis to Deputy Foreign Minister Euclid Tsakalotosin, in an apparent move to ease tensions as his country desperately struggles to survive the crisis. His Foreign Minister suggested that Germany seems to wish to “make an example” of a Left Wing Government, which is not following the establishment line. He went so far as to warn that if a solution is not found, the extreme Right in the form of Golden

these events in our locality in 2016.” He continued “I would like to invite all interested groups and individuals to join us in developing this programme. There is a wealth of imagination, energy and vision available to us in Fingal and I want to encourage everyone to get involved in their own way so we can make Fingal 2016 a truly memorable event.” Following a short presentation on the Fingal 2016 Centenary Programme, participants will be invited to partake in workshops to share ideas, projects and initiatives of local interest. People interested in participating should email 1916Centenary@fingal.ie

Dawn is waiting in the wings. It seems that while the Government still has the support of the Greek people who have shown in opinion polls that they want a solution found with the bond holders. The view on the street seems to be “stay in but get a deal”. It will be difficult for Tsipras to achieve this as he appears bound by his election promises. The question now asked is: has the ECB begun preparing for a Greek exit from the Euro and EU? All sources say no, the EU and ECB would never resort to such indirect blackmail. Notwithstanding, it must be disturbing for Greeks that the Italian daily La Stampa report that Plan B is under discussion by the ECB and Germany. Under this plan, Tsipras Government would be replaced by a technocratic cabinet which would allow Greece to default without leaving the Eurozone. EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici told El País, “With or without Varoufakis, Greece’s problem remains the same: Athens must present a conclusive list of reforms, and quickly. There’s no time to waste.”

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Pavilions Hands Over Cheque To Jack & Jill Foundation A cheque for a whopping €28,620 was presented to Jack & Jill Foundation on behalf of the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords last week. Jack & Jill was one of the shopping centre’s main charities for the past year, and CEO and founder, Jonathan Irwin was present at the Pavilions last week, to collect the cheque from Centre Director, Ian Hunter. Presenting the cheque on behalf of Swords Pavilions, Ian Hunter said, “We got linked in with Jack & Jill Foundation because one of our security guards at the time had a

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child who used the respite support from Jack & Jill. Unfortunately the child passed away, but we felt it Picture is Jonathan Irwin (left), CEO and founder of Jack & Jill was such a Foundation as he receives a cheque for €28,620.11 from Ian Hunter, worthy cause Centre Manager, Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. and we could see the part of making a differ- in the events. I have 293 benefits locally. The ence to the charity,” he children under my wing team here have done a said. at the moment all over tremendous job in Speaking to the County Ireland, and this cheque terms of organising Leader, Jonathan Irwin provides an additional White Collar boxing, was clearly moved by 1,800 hours of nursing, which raised €8,000, the size of the cheque which is hugely signifiStrictly Come Dancing and the generosity of cant. I have to raise €3 which raised over everyone at the centre, million every year and €10,000 and other who participated in this is an enormous fundraising events have various events over the contribution from just brought the total to just past year. He said, one group and it is over €28,000 and we “What an effort by much appreciated,” he are delighted to be a everyone who took part said.

Forum, would have been extended to allow a Donabate Portrane Community Policing Forum be set up. The Community Policing Forum staff had been working on this when it was wound up, due to lack of funds.” “I am now calling Swords councillor, Paul Mulville (NP) has called on Minister for Justice and Equality, for the Swords Community Policing Forum to be Frances Fitzgerald, TD, to put in place reinstated. Mulville stated, “I’ve received many Cllr. Mulville funding to allow the Swords and representations regarding policing issues in the Balbriggan Community Policing be reSwords, Portrane and Donabate areas. The local established, and the Donabate Portrane Community community policing forum was a good start in Policing Forum to be set up,” he concluded. building links between the local community and An Garda Síochána, and in helping to address local St Sylvester’s GAA Club have opened a new ‘Sylvester’s Market policing issues.” Malahide’ in their clubhouse on Church Road. All funds generated from He continued, “Before the community the stallholders go directly to supporting the activities of the club, so policing forum was scrapped, it held a they are asking all to come along every Saturday from 1.30 to 6pm. number of useful public meetings There are lots of stalls selling a range of merchandise to choose from, around Swords. Indeed it was hoped starting with clothes, accessories, crafts, cakes and confectionery and that the scheme, which included the hand-made sauces, relishes, jams and oils. All are welcome. Balbriggan Community Policing

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Poetry Collection Published In Aid Of RNLI The RNLI have published a poetry anthology to raise funds for the organi-

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Higgins. President Higgins is joined by well known poets Fred Johnston, Seamus Cashman, Patrick Deeley, Elaine Feeney, Knute Skinner, Eleanor Hooker, John Mee, George Harding, Breda Wall Ryan, Gene Barry, Terry McDonagh, Liz Quirke, and many more. Complied by Steve Moore, the theme of the sea is expertly dissected and explored. Each poet expresses themselves with their unique style based on the sea theme. The poetry collection also contains some stunning photographs of our beautiful coastline and of the brave crews of The RNLI. All proceeds from The Sea anthology will go directly to The RNLI, and it will be available for purchase this month at a price of €10.

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many challenges to face and to defeat,” Ryan told the County Leader. “Many people are still struggling to make ends meet and these are the people I have been representing in my time as a public representative. One of the major challenges is the housing crisis and I have been working as Chair of the Labour Committee on Housing, working to provide soluLocal TD Brendan Ryan tions to this crisis. We was selected last week are starting to see as the Labour Party’s houses being built and General Election candiregulations regarding date for Dublin Fingal. discrimination in the In a selection convention rental market change in Skerries Harps new and this is because of clubhouse, Ryan was Labour. I want to proposed by Cllr Duncan continue that work,” he Smith and seconded by added. Labour Fingal Chair Local Labour councillor, Geoff McEvoy. He was Duncan Smith, who will selected unopposed to be Ryan’s Director of contest the seat he first Elections said: “It has won in 2011. been an honour to work “I am looking forward to with Brendan since he the next year and became TD and see at making my case to the first hand his dedication people of the North to he people of the North County. I have always Pictured here is local councillor Duncan Smith and TD County. No other public canvassed regularly and Brendan Ryan representative works as I can see the tide beginning to turn. As the economic recovery takes hold, hard to find real solutions for ordinary people. I am people are beginning to look forward with looking forward to taking the campaign to the improved confidence. That said, there are still doors with our Labour activists over the next year.”

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Glamour guide Last week saw the second anniversary of Vila at Swords Pavilions. Pictured at Vila Fashion Shop's second anniversary celebration evening at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords are model Jo Archbold, fashion blogger Deborah Wheeler and model Laura Scanlon. More pictures on page 12.

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Seventeen year old Balbriggan girl, Hannah Hawkshaw, will be flying the flag for Ireland next weekend, Saturday May 9th, in the Final of the Gibraltar International Song Festival competition. Over 700 songs were entered and Hannah will be performing her own song called ‘Efron Style’, which was produced by

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Ryanair Has Israel In Its Sights Ryanair is in the process of resuming talks in Israel to operate flights between European airports and Tel Aviv. The company plans to offer round-trip tickets for as little as €140. Ryanair’s deputy director of route development said, “We want our flag in the state of Israel and we will offer new destinations and new opportunities. The low cost airline dropped a previous plan to fly to Israel last year.

Residents Urged To Check Passports Local Minister James Reilly, would like to urge residents of the North County, who are travelling abroad this summer to check their passports prior to their departure dates. “It is important to ensure that your passport is not past the date of expiry. This is a busy time of year for the passport office so it is important to allow time for your passport to be processed,” he explained. “Using the Passport Express Service is the quickest way of getting a new passport, with processing times currently at ten to fifteen working days.” Those applying for a new passport can obtain application forms from their local post office.

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ally end up with somebody in the care of the HSE as a result of the construction process itself. In response to Farrell’s concerns, Minister Varadkar said: “I can very much understand the concerns about HGVs in the village and the impact on the bridge during what is a very Local TD Alan Farrell (FG) raised his opposition substantial construction period. Obviously I to construction vehicles using the bridge into, can’t interfere with the planning process now and out of Donabate for the construction of the that it is before An Bord Pleanála, but I have National Forensic Mental Hospital on the discussed the matter with the Chief grounds of St. Ita’s Hospital in Portrane Executive of the County Council and I with the Minister for Health, Leo certainly will discuss it further with the Varadkar in Dáil Éireann. HSE once the decision is made by An “I am strongly opposed to construction Bord Pleanála, so the impact on residents vehicles using the bridge into, and out of in Donabate can be minimised and any Donabate village. Should these vehicles safety concerns allayed.” be allowed to use this route, they will Farrell continued “I have urged Minister pass nearby schools, residential areas, Alan Farrell TD Varadkar to impress upon the HSE the and sports centres and clubs. I believe concerns of local residents, both in terms that this proposal may inadvertently put the of safety and the potential damage to road infrasafety of local residents and children at risk,” structure in the area. I am pleased that Minister Farrell explained. Varadkar has taken these concerns on board, Farrell pointed out the irony that the route the especially given that the HSE did not allow HSE construction project is proposed to take, these concerns to inform their plans during the could, through increasing risk to residents, actu- consultation process,” Farrell added.

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Tel: 8080580 Last weekend, Lusk Twinning Association entertained a group of twenty visitors from their twin town of ThorignéFouillard in Brittany, France. One of the events which took place during the visit was the unveiling of a plaque at Lusk Parish Centre, where an ornamental Sycamore tree was planted in 2013 to mark the 20th anniversary of the twinning. This photograph was taken just after the unveiling and shows a group of Lusk people with their French guests. The Lusk committee entertained their guests with a weekend of cultural and social events.

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eight day race and Rás organiser Tony Campbell is confident he will see similar crowds this year. “It’s the ten year anniversary for Skerries as host of the final stage and it’s a real credit to the town and their committee to be able to host Ireland’s only UCI ranked race for that long - and do it so well every year. The reception the riders get here every year is nothing short of spectacular,” he said. “I always have foreign riders come up to me

every year and say that in their career it’s the best finish they’ve ever experienced, anywhere in the world.” “It’s always a thrilling finale in Skerries. Despite a lot of tired legs, riders will be giving everything to get that yellow jersey come Sunday. The Swords Cycling Club, the Skerries Community Association, the Chamber of Commerce and others always put in amazing work each year to ensure a wonderful end to the race so the riders can expect an incredible reception as they make their way in to the town,” he added. The eight day International cycling road race takes place from May 17th, and will finish in Skerries on the 24th.

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Tennis clubs around the North County recently ran a Spring and Autumn team tournament called the Stars and Stripes for U12s and U14s. The U12s Cup and Shield final was held last week. The U12 Shield and Cup semi finals and finals for Northside Stars and Stripes tennis tournament took place on Saturday, 18th April in Portmarnock and Castleknock. Portmarnock and Malahide teams had a very exciting Shield semi final that ended in a draw. To decide on the winner, Malahide (Cian Hurst and Romy Clyne) played against Portmarnock (Cian Madden and Ciara Whyte) in a championship tie break. Malahide won 10 to 8 and went on to play Sutton in the final. A very good Sutton team won the Shield.

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Families and fans of classic and vintage cars around the North County will be in for a real treat on 17th May. Around 100 cars will be on display in the Malahide Classic and Vintage Motor Show, now an annual fixture in the classic and vintage calendar. The Show is a charity fundraiser organised by Malahide Lions Club and will take place at the Grand Hotel in Malahide on Sunday, 17th May

opening to the public at noon. This is the fourth running of the event which now attracts car lovers and families from across the locality Entrance to the event will cost €5 per adult or €10 for the entire family with all proceeds going to St. Francis Hospice in Raheny and other charitable causes. There will be motoring nostalgia and music for mum and dad. For the kids there’s a magic show and play area. It promises to be a great event for families and motor enthusiasts alike and all in a good cause.

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YOURVIEW Q: With reporter Miriam Fritsch

This week we asked “If you or a family member fell ill at home how confident would you be about getting a hospital bed?”

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Marie Kenny, Swords Well, from what I hear on the television and with the waiting lists I wouldn't imagine it would be great.

Miriam Dowdall, Donabate Yes. For two reasons: I have private health insurance and also under the public system I would be quite confident about getting a bed depending on what the illness was, whether it requires diagnoses and waiting lists. Basically once you have private insurance I would be quite confident.

Audrey Reilly, Swords I don't think I would because all hospitals are full.

Philip Cunningham, Swords No not really. I was in hospital recently and they sent me home then because there was no hope of getting a bed.

Pat Behan, Swords Well, the way things are at the moment I wouldn't say so. It is really gone very bad. So no, I wouldn’t be confident.

Betty Burns, Swords I would not be confident. The hospitals are so packed. There are no beds for everybody. It is a bad situation. I am quite elderly myself now and I am just keeping my fingers crossed that I can keep going.

Pat Dempsey, Beaumont I imagine I would get a trolley first. I wouldn’t think you would walk straight into a bed. I wouldn’t feel that confident about getting a bed.

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DCU Moves Up The Excellent Fayre At XL Global Rankings Dublin City University (DCU) has jumped to 75th place, up 17 places, in the global top 100 list of third-level colleges, that are less than 50 years old. DCU, which is the youngest third-level college in Dublin, is the university of choice for large numbers of students from North County Dublin who pursue degree courses, has moved up from 92nd place, in a rankings of new generation colleges, with the potential to challenge centuries-old institutions. DCU is one of two colleges in the Republic to make it into the UKbased Times Higher Education (THE) Top 100 Under 50 2015. The other is Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), which is ranked 94th. Rankings editor, Phil Baty attributed DCU’s improved placing to how it was viewed internationally and how well it was rated by employers. DCU president, Professor Brian MacCraith was delighted with the new list and said their performance “reflected a sustained commitment to teaching excellence, focussing research on pressing world problems and engagement with community and industry, both nationally and globally.”

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John Kilbride , Swords No, I wouldn’t. My wife is sick on a regular basis. We have been there in the emergency room for at least two days on a chair before we even got a trolley. I have no confidence in getting a bed at all.

Sean Quigley Swords I would be very confident. I have gone through the medical system myself. I got good treatment. I have private insurance as well. Once you get into the system they look after you very well.

Martina Petrickova, Swords I never had experience with Irish hospitals. I pay my private insurance. I think I would be okay

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Fingal Dublin Chamber President, Siobhan Kinsella is pictured congratulating Stephen Trimble from XL Delicatessen on Main Street, Swords on the success of his business, Also pictured is CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert (left)

XL Delicatessen, which is located on Main Street in Swords is making a real difference to people visiting the area who are looking for quality food to consume on the premises or to take away. The shop, which opened in November 2012 is operated by Christy Trimble and his son, Stephen. The County Leader spoke to Stephen about the progress made by the company and plans for the future. He said, “We set up two years ago last November. Our number one seller is our chicken fillet roll which is proving to be very popular. With the two schools in the immediate vicinity, we are targeting wholesome, decent and affordable food for children, as well as other businesses in the area. We recently renovated the place and we had a look at what was selling and we came to the conclusion that the food was our number one seller. We noticed at lunchtime that all our seating was taken and we needed to provide extra seating,” said Stephen. He sees exciting times ahead for XL and there will be four seater booths coming on-stream, and he is targeting early morning

passers-by for special breakfast deals. “Between 6.30am and 8.30am you can have your sausage roll and coffee, or coffee and a sandwich for people looking for something to grab and go before work. We provide a daily lunch consisting of chicken and bacon, with our home-made stuffing, potatoes and vegetables. We also serve roast beef, roast ham and a full cafe menu with steak sandwiches and burgers is taking off and doing well. All our food is very reasonably priced and is of the highest quality. We’re trying to ger the word out that we are not just a sandwich bar or a takeaway, but that you can also get good wholesome food at an affordable price. We also do pasta specials, which are proving to be very popular with many of our customers,” he said. CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert was full of praise for XL when he said, “The Chamber is delighted to support SMEs who run their own businesses in these difficult times. XL are to be applauded for opening up a convenience shop and for providing a quality service for people visiting Swords Main Street,” he said.

Fundraiser In Malahide Malahide Lions Club are having a fundraiser on Thursday, 14th of May in the rugby club in Malahide in aid of Balbriggan group Remember Us. The Garda Band will be playing and the supporting act on the night will be the choir from Oliver Plunkett’s School who will entertain guests at the interval. All funds raised will go towards the Balbriggan group. The cost of the tickets are €15 each or €30 for a family ticket. All support is greatly appreciated.

ICA Meetings In Lusk The Lusk ICA group are always keen to welcome new members. Their meeting will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.30pm in Lusk Scout Den.

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Presentation To Local Guide Dogs Group The pupils of Lusk Community College recently raised funds to donate to the Balbriggan Guide Dogs group. Tom O’Neill of Balbriggan Guide Dogs explained how this came about. “We are often asked to do school talks and we are always happy to do them. However, recently we were contacted by Lusk Community School to see if we could come and collect a cheque for guide dogs,” he

Community Survey To Be Launched In Donabate On Saturday 9th of May, at 2pm in the Donabate Portrane Community Centre (DPCC), a new local needs analysis of the communities of Donabate, Portrane and Corballis will be launched by County Mayor, Mags Murray. Funded by the County Council and guided by a local, community research steering group, the survey is the result of work completed in the local community by Community Works, a Galway based independent research team specialising in community development research. Commissioned in August 2014, Community Works conducted surveys and interviews with focus groups, residents and community groups to create a detailed profile of the Peninsula community. It was done to list the changes it has undergone and to suggest the directions the community might take in the future. Chairperson of the Steering Group, and local resident Ray O’Rourke said: “This analysis originally began with the idea of researching the local community’s perception of the Donabate Portrane Community and Leisure Centre.”

said. The CSPE (Civic, Social Environmental and Protection) class with the support of their teacher Eimear Joyce chose Irish guide dogs as their charity of the year, and raised just over €231 for the local group. “When we were approached to collect the cheque, we also went up and did a 40 minute talk with the students. They were really a lovely bunch of lads and girls, and it was a most enjoyable visit. Thanks all

for the cheque,” he added. The local guide dogs group also took part in National Guide Dog Day on Friday last and Tesco in Rush and Balbriggan got behind the group and allowed volunteers to sell their National Emblem badge on the day. Pictured here are pupils from the The C.S.P.E. class in Lusk Community School with their teacher Eimear Joyce, presenting a cheque to Tom O'Neill of Balbriggan Guide Dogs.

“Amongst other findings, ‘Forming the Future’ identifies specific deficits within the areas of youth facilities, especially of a nonsporting nature; sports facilities, with reference to the All Weather Pitch; and cultural and entertainment facilities to include a dedicated space for art and drama. Residents also felt that a security strategy for the area needs to be devised and implemented. It was felt issues of isolation and transport for local senior citizens need to recognised and addressed,” he explained. “To help implement the recommendations of Forming the Future, the County Council have graciously agreed to fund a small grants scheme open to all local groups, details of which will be announced at the launch day. I would encourage one or two representatives from all local groups, no matter how small, to attend the launch and obtain application details for this grant scheme,” he added. “On behalf of the Steering Group, I would like to thank Fingal County Council especially local Community Officers Sinead Wiley and Ann Mulligan for their tireless efforts, Jacinta Lowndes, General Manager, DPCC and of course, residents of the local community.”

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Recent published deaths from the North County O’KEEFFE, Brendan (Drynam Raod, Swords) - April 29th, 2015 (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital after a long illness. Sadly missed by his loving sister Florrie, brothers Des, Raymond and Tommy, sisters-inlaw Mary and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace KELLETT, Kenneth (Ken) (late of Hampton Cove, Balbriggan and Bailieborough, Co. Cavan) April 28th 2015, (suddenly) Kenneth (Ken) loving husband of Olive and loving dad of Muriel. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, sonin-law Mick, grandchildren Gemma, Darragh and Ava, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Ken Rest in Peace GARLAND (née Moran), Bernadette, Tonlegee Road and late of Little Forest, Swords, April 29th 2015, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Bernadette (Bernie), beloved wife and best friend of Michael and loving mother of Martin and Mary, very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Ann, grandchildren Hannah, David, and Matthew, brother Brendan, sisters Peg (Kay) and Alice, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace CARROLL, Jimmy (Philip James) (Rathcoole and late of Portrane) April 29th 2015, (suddenly and peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, beloved husband for 60 years of Nuala. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son Seamus, daughters Monica, Aine and Nuala, niece Delrea, daughter-in-law, sons-inlaw, grandchildren, friend joy, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace ROCHE, Agnes (née Moore) (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Inchicore) 24th April 2015 (suddenly) at home after a long illness. Loving wife of the late Tony and mother of the late Gerard. Agnes will be very sadly missed by her daughter Caroline, sons Tony and Fergus, son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters Mona, Pat and Rita, brothers Seán and Billy, nieces and nephews, extended family and her dear friend Rita. Rest in Peace Walshe, Maura (nee O’Reilly) Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, 27th April 2015 at home. Maura will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, sons Michael, Tom and John, daughters Criona and Anne Marie, sons-inlaw David and Kevin, daughters-inlaw Sheree and Bernie, grandchildren John, Declan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace MCKINLEY, Simon, Naul, Co. Dublin and late of Rush. Tragically passed away while pursuing his passion. April 25th 2015. Loving

husband of Deirde and father of 11 month old Rory. will be sasly missed by his family, parents Peter and Margaret, sister Chloe, extended family, relatives, motor sport family and friends. Rest in Peace Hughes (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Balheary, Swords and Technicon) April 26th 2015, (peacefully) Tony, Sadly missed by his loving wife Julie, children Deirde, Ken and Paul, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Maitiú, Hannah, Daniel and Odhran, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. May Tony rest in peace GAFFNEY, Francis (The Gulf) (Hamilton Terrace, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his partner Bernie, sons Francis and Ross, daughters Mary, Teresa and Sarah, brother Vincent, sister Rena, nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-grandnephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace DEMPSEY, Brendan (Rush, Co. Dublin) April 27th, 2015 (peacefully) Brendan loving husband of Monica, sadly missed by his loving wife, sons Tony, Mark, Peter, Thomas and Bernard, daughtersin-law Laura and Orla, grandchildren Killian, Liam, Bonnie, Chloe and Alanna, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. May Brendan Rest in Peace GUILDEA, Jack (Patrick), Skerries Co. Dublin and late of the Grange, 23rd of april 2015, peacefully in the wounderful care of the staff at Hamilton Park Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. Jack (Patrick), sadly missed by his loving family, wife, Catherine, daughters, Suzanne, Thelma, Vivianne, Stephanie, Catherine and Audrey, grandchildren, Josh, Jayke, Megan, Jack, Maisie, Hermione, Matilda and Billy, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace WESTON, Mary (Portrane) - April 30th, 2015 (peacefully), at Raheny Nursing Home, sadly missed by her loving sister Thomasena, sisters-in-law Bridie and Gladys, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace O’CALLAGHAN, Robert (Robbie) (peacefully) (Bremore, Balbriggan, Dublin and Ballymoe, Galway) in Renmore Hospice surrounded by his loving friends and family. Predeceased by his perants Breffini and Esther Callaghan. Sadly missed by his dear friends Carmel and Bernie, his brothers and sisters Declan, Collette, Paddy, Angela, John, Chris, Denise, Cecilia and Sinéad, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace

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New Maritime Safety Strategy Launched Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, TD, has launched a new Maritime Safety Strategy 2015 – 2019, the theme of which is ‘Make Time for Maritime Safety.’ The new strategy was developed and aims to assist our coastal communities in reducing the number of fatalities at sea. With a great seafaring tradition in the North County, this news will be warmly welcomed here. “Although the average annual number of marine incident-related fatalities, at 11, is low, lives continue to be lost on the water, despite regulation, inspections and training. Perhaps not surprisingly, most incidents happen in the fishing and recreational sectors. What is striking, however, is the fact that 99 per cent of maritime fatalities are male, with an average age of 44, and that fatalities in the maritime sector are potentially avoidable,” said the Minister. He continued, “There is broad agreement in the sector that to reduce fatalities, the focus needs to be on changing culture and personal behaviour rather than on more regulation. While this Strategy

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Fingal County Council We, Swords Promotional Leisure Activities Intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a temporary marquee structure for use as a family entertainment centre, ancillary signage and associated site works for a period of 4 months commencing on 01st October 2015. 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, Brendan Harpur intend to apply for Permission for Retention at 4 Brookfield Park, Rush, Co.Dublin. The development consists of front entrance door, front & side windows, brick walls & sills all to pre-existing single storey open porch, to form an enclosed porch at front of existing two storey dwelling. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission for a new detached pitched roof garage to the north side of existing dormer dwelling and associated site works at ‘The Oaks’, Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: N. & J. Duggan. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Dermot McEvoy intend to apply for full planning permission for Extension to front and side of existing dwelling house at Loughshinny, Fingal, Co. Dublin. Extension to include minor internal alterations and all associated site development works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Thomas Ashe to construct a single storey house, new wastewater treatment system, percolation area and associated works within the curtilage of Hampton Hall a Protected Structure, at Hampton Demesne, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new two-storey extension to the rear of existing dwellinghouse along with internal alterations & associated siteworks at no.48, Rosepark, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Gary & Joanne Arnold This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new two-storey extension to the rear of existing dwellinghouse along with internal alterations & associated siteworks at no.26, Westbrook Lawn, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Philip & Jacqui Rooney This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new indoor training facility / 'Futsol' court' to be located to southeast of existing clubhouse along with all associated siteworks at : Martello Fields, Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. signed:- The Executive Commitee of Balbriggan Football Club This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a) retention of site entrance & partially constructed dwellinghouse (upto and including ground floor slab -previously permitted under reg. ref. no. F05A/0821) b)permission for completion of two-storey dwellinghouse & siteworks including previously approved biocycle wastewater treatment system @ Drummans, Tobersool, Co. Dublin. Signed:- Alan Hanlon This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council We, Flexilis Power Limited, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for Planning Permission at a site in Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a Small Scale Embedded Generation facility, in Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Fingal, County Dublin. The proposed development will comprise of the installation of three (3) low carbon engine generating sets, four (4) battery storage units, a hardstanding area, fuel storage tanks, an electrical control building of approximately 14 m length, 6 m breadth and height of 5 m, associated site roads and site works. The site is approximately 40m x 80m (0.3ha). The planning application is accompanied by an Environmental Report(ER). The Planning Application and ER may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Department Fingal County Council, P.O.174, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A Submission or Observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Valerie Booker, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for permission for development at 56, St. Margaret’s Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the renovation and extension of the existing dwelling home to provide for a 4-bedroom family home. 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.

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