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Anger At Protesters’ Behaviour Anti-Water charges protesters blocked local county councillors and council staff in the local authority car park in Swords last week, in a move which came as a complete shock to all. A group of approximately 10-15 protesters prevented councillors and staff from leaving the car park, by blocking the car park exit, after the monthly meeting of the Council. The blockade lasted for approximately 90 minutes, in which time the gardai were summoned to secure the release of the elected representatives. The group of protesters shouted chants loudly through microphones, criticising councillors for their stance on Irish Water and steadfastly refusing to let anyone leave. County Mayor, Mags Murray was due to visit her seriously ill daughter in hospital, directly after the meeting, but was refused permission to undertake her urgent journey. One of the protesters was clearly heard telling the Mayor, “If your daughter was that ill, why were you at the meeting in the first place?” Eventually, she was allowed to leave. Among those trapped in the car park was Chief Executive of the County Council, Paul Reid, who confirmed that staff safety is his first priority. “Although I don’t want to make specific comments in relation to the incident that took place at the staff car park, I want to reassure my staff that their personal safety is my priority at all times,” he said. “Council staff had already put in a long day in preparation, and in support of our monthly Council meeting. The fact that they were then blocked in the car park for a period of time, as

“The actions of Socialist councillors, Eugene Coppinger and Matt Waine was deplorable. They played a pivotal role in who was allowed to leave.” - Councillor Keith Redmond they left their place of work was completely unacceptable,” he continued. “I think great credit is due to Council staff who, as always, managed themselves in a very dignified manner, until they were allowed to leave the car park. I will continue to put the security and wellbeing of staff to the forefront of our plans. It is disappointing that our

By Patrick Finnegan focus on staff safety may need to be increased at future council meeting, but if this is required it will be put in place,” he told the County Leader. Councillor Darragh Butler told this newspaper that the whole thing erupted as a result of Cllr Jimmy Guerin’s motion that, “While recognising

“I want to reassure my staff that their personal safety is my priority at all times.” - Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council people’s right to peacefully protest, condemns outright the intimidation, bullying and in some instances, violence against Irish Water workers, and all those involved in the installation of water meters, and calls on all those involved in this activity to respect these workers and protest peacefully within the law.” Butler has expressed surprise that Socialist Party councillors would vote against a motion that, whilst recognising people’s right to protest, condemned intimidation and violence. “What sort of world are we living in, when elected members won’t condemn violence and intimidation? They weren’t alone, with some Independents and Sinn Fein members also refusing to support the motion,” he said. “The infantile blocking of the Council car park was like a sketch from Monty Python. Firstly, you had the Socialist Party claiming they were not involved in the protest, yet they were the ones who advised who could leave and who could not leave,” he claimed. “Then you had Sinn Fein who stood to the side of the protest, neither fully with the protest, nor against it, desperately trying to play for both sides at the same time as per usual. Then they were on Twitter claiming they were standing with the protesters, when quite clearly they weren’t. Just to clarify, there were nine protesters blocking the car park, not 25/30 as claimed by others,” he added. He also went on to say that there were reported burglaries in the Swords area on the night in

Last Friday was a very special day for the pupils of Old Boro National School in Swords, when they held a fundraiser in aid of the school. Each child had to bring in a treat for themselves, using any kind of sweets, chocolate or lollipops. They donated €2 when they brought in the goodies, and they were allowed to have them as a Valentine's Treat. Pictured showing off their gorgeous creations are junior and senior infants, Amy Wembridge, Sophie Bowbrick Fox, Alex Evans, Rose Browne and Andrea Ciobanu

question, and that the gardai deployed to the council car park, could have been more gainfully employed in tackling burglaries, which are on the increase. Now security personnel have to be employed to ensure the safety of elected representatives and council staff. This means we will have less money for playgrounds and other necessary facilities in the area. Councillors have no decision making power over Irish Water, so why are we being targeted?” he concluded. A furious Cllr Keith Redmond (FG) went even further in his criticism of the protesters. He told

the County Leader, “This was outrageous behaviour by the protesters, deciding who could leave and who could not. The actions of Socialist councillors, Eugene Coppinger and Matt Waine was deplorable. They played a pivotal role in who was allowed to leave. They pointed out who were councillors and who were council staff. I was also very disappointed in the role played by the gardai on the night. There were 10 to 12 of them there, and they could have sorted the problem out sooner. Nobody has the right to imprison people like that,” he concluded.

Claims Of Electioneering From Both Sides A motion by local councillor, Keith Redmond (FG), seeking to remove the 15 per cent limit on Local Property Tax reductions, so that larger reductions can be applied, has been criticised as a political stroke aimed at garnering votes in the general election. The motion was rejected by six councillors, at the full Council meeting held last week. Redmond’s motion reads: “It is expected that the valuation on property prices mandated to occur in 2016, is expected to reveal that valuations have increased far above 15 per cent, and as a result, local councillors will be powerless to prevent what may be an unnecessary imposition of higher property taxes.’ Three of those opposing the motion, Cllr Joe Newman (NP),

Pictured are local councillors, Joe Newman, Justin Sinnott and Duncan Smith, who voted against the motion submitted by Cllr Keith Redmond, asking for the removal of the 15 per cent limit on Local Property Tax reductions

Cllr Justin Sinnott (NP) and Cllr Duncan Smith (Lab), outlined to the County Leader why they opposed the motion. Newman said, “I think it’s an unworkable proposition that wasn’t well worked out I’m opposed to the local property tax in it’s present format and it

needs to be adjusted in a manner that is acceptable to the community. In it’s present format, it is not acceptable. Cllr Redmond’s motion to increase the percentage discount to more than 15 per cent, left loose ends, in as Continued on page 10

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Quinn Criticises Lack Of Public Bins Local councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF) has had several enquiries from dog owners in the Balbriggan area, regarding the lack of dog foul bins. He told the County Leader, “If you either own, or are responsible for a place to which the public has access, for example, a school campus, public park, train or bus station or the precincts of a shopping centre, you are obliged by law to keep the place litter-free, regardless of how the litter got there.” “Also Cllr. Quinn by law, dog owners must remove their pets’ waste from public places and dispose of it in a proper manner. However, responsible dog owners are finding it difficult to adhere to the law, due to the lack of these bins,” he said. Quinn went on to say, “The littering issue is not going away. In fact, there are dog foul notices

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Patrick Ryan celebrated his 80th birthday with a party at the Carnegie Hotel, Swords last week. Patrick's wife Agnes also celebrated her birthay on the same day. Patrick and Agnes are pictured with their daughter, Jacqui Payne from Rush and their son, Brian Ryan from Lusk

Rush Society Receives Keys To New Home Members of Rush Musical Society (RMS) are celebrating receiving the keys to their new home, the former Garda Station in Rush. This is a great milestone for the society in their 27th year entertaining audiences in the North County. For RMS, the building is ideally located close to the Millbank theatre where the society stages their annual productions. The group wasted no time in putting the building to use, as members raised the roof

with choruses from their upcoming production of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ heard by passers-by on Wednesday last. The building will also accommodate Rush Tidy Towns, allowing them to continue the wonderful work they carry out in the community. Spokesperson for the RMS, Barry Kavanagh said. “We are thrilled to finally have a place to call home and want to thank the OPW for their assistance in making this

possible. This will help strengthen the society which has a growing membership and allow us to expand our range of activities.” “We have had wonderful support from the local community and businesses over the years and we hope they will come on board to support our ‘Friends and Sponsors’ drive, in order to fund the renovation of the former Garda Station to make it more adaptable as a living part of the society and the broader community,” he

added. Plans for the development of the society will be announced in March during performances of ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ in the Millbank. Rehearsals are now in full swing for the Broadway Musical made famous on screen by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. The show, which offers, foot tapping tunes, fancy women, high octane routines, comedy and a collection of melting ballads, will be staged for nine nights in the Milbank Theatre, Rush from March 19th-28th.

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home is he making an impact, but he has recently been appointed a substitute member of the Parliament’s new Special Tax Committee. Speaking after his appointment, Brian explained that this committee has a short 6 month term of office. The committee will explore how the Member States apply the tax treaty rules and look at aggressive tax planning issues. He says, “Importantly, the Committee will have the power to make any recommendations that it deems necessary, however, it should be noted that such recommendations will be non-binding.” He points out that the focus of this committee is not directed in Ireland or other small countries, and he is seeking an early determination by the Commission, as it looks at how State Aid rules on tax are applied in Ireland. From his time in finance, he has a lot of experience to draw on, so let’s hope he’s right to be optimistic.

Continued from page 1 much as it could be reduced to 100 per cent, which doesn’t make any sense at all. I think it’s an unworkable motion.” “He did not specify an amount, which left it in such a way that you could create a situation where people in the council may want to reduce it by 50 per cent right up to 100 per cent. It’s unworkable and in my opinion, it is a cynical ploy by Cllr Redmond to garner votes for the upcoming election. Fine Gael are the party that introduced the property tax and this is a motion that was not well thought out,” he said. Cllr. Sinnott opposed the motion on the grounds that such a move would place other services provided by the local authority in doubt. “Bringing such a motion to the Council, when the power to make such a change lies with his own party, is nonsensical. I found it to be somewhat disingenuous, as we are now coming into an election season. It may have been a bit of showboating on his behalf. I think that local property tax, based upon a notional value of property is no way to fund local services. We had the decision to reduce the property tax by up to 15 per cent, because we knew that the finances were strong and even with the 15 per cent cut, there was still a surplus.” Duncan Smith was one of four Labour councillors who voted against the motion. He said, “When we agreed the reduction in the property tax, we, The Labour Party, proposed a reduction of 10 per cent in order to save up to €2 million. We are aware that there is a housing shortage and my concern with this motion, particularly coming from a very right wing Fine Gael agenda is that it is purely to reduce taxes, to such a degree,

that it would put in danger the funding of our local authority, at a time when we are just bedding down in a new funding model for the property tax. I just think it’s a provocative motion and is aimed with the general election in mind, and at this stage I’m not prepared to risk further funding reductions to vital services, which must be protected. I don’t agree with the ideology behind the motion,” he said. Meanwhile, Cllr Redmond responded to the criticism by telling the County Leader, “I’m not running in the General Election. My critics are trying to deflect people from what is actually at issue. The Labour Party councillors and left independents voted against the motion, because they are afraid of being accountable to their electorate for their spending and taxing. There will be an automatic, uncontrollable Local Property tax rise, if properties are revalued in 2016, at 15 per cent more than their 2013 valuations.” “North County properties have increased by 25-30 per cent in that period. Labour and left Independents know that will happen and want that extra revenue to spend on new pet projects. They don’t want councillors to have the ability to match those price increases by reducing the local property tax. They want to be able to blame central government for the tax rises, so they can buy votes with the extra cash. They are actually electioneering here, not me. This is classic tax and spend leftism. Ultimately, they are opposed to local politicians being accountable to voters for their taxing and their spending. They’re actually against local democracy. They’re afraid of it,” he concluded.

European Fund for Strategic Investments, more commonly known as the “Junker Plan”. Speaking in Strasbourg, Liadh Ní Riada stated that the plan is far from the “cure all” it is presented as being. She said, “We already know that the level of investment proposed in this plan falls way short of what is needed. However, the proposed framework through which the fund is to be administered, is full of fundamental problems that are deeply concerning”. She went on “The Commission are saying that SMEs are going to benefit hugely from this plan. However, public bodies will not be able to apply solely for these funds, and we therefore have

Smith Voices Concern About Local Crime

have seen a real spike in burglaries,” Smith said. “I have written to the Superintendent requesting further Garda patrols at night and in the mornings. I am asking people to remain vigilant and make sure they keep doors and Local councillor Duncan Smith windows locked. This recent spike (Lab), has voiced his concern over in crime is more reason why we the recent spate of burglaries in need a new Community Policing the Swords area. Smith is one of Forum for Swords,” he added. many local representatives Smith had recently put a motion to concerned over burglaries in the the County Council stressing the North County. “I have received Cllr. Smith need for a community policing numerous reports in the past forum for Swords, but the request week of burglaries and break-ins in North was denied, which Smith said he was West Swords. There has been a number of “disappointed” about. “The Gardaí do a opportunistic crimes such as people’s cars great job with limited resources, but we being stolen in the morning as they de-ice need the Council to support the the car by turning the engine on. People in Community too. I will be raising this matter estates off the Glen Ellan Road in Swords in the Council Chamber again,” Smith said.

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Blaze Destroys Lusk Launderette Residents of Lusk were shocked, when a launderette and DVD shop were destroyed by fire on Friday last. Fire fighters tackled the blaze in the rented commercial premises, called Life2Short. The alarm was raised by a female member of staff shortly after 9am, minutes after she opened the premises. Fire crews from Swords, Skerries and Balbriggan, and a tender from Phibsborough, with specialist rescue equipment, attended the scene. Sandra Hickey, who owns the shop said, “W are devastated by the loss of our lovely little shop, but we hope to be back in business soon,” she said.

New CEO For Aer Lingus Announced Aer Lingus has College Dublin, and announced that has had a number of Stephen Kavanagh is roles in Aer Lingus’ to be its new chief operations and executive. He has commercial departworked at the airline ments, before being since 1988, most appointed an execurecently as Chief tive in 2006. He also Strategy and worked on the Planning Officer. airline’s stock He will take over from market flotation. Christoph Mueller, Stephen Kavanagh He has been chief who is leaving at the commercial officer end of the month to become from 2009, where he led CEO at Malaysia Airlines. improvements in retail and He is a graduate of University revenue management, partner

and network development. Aer Lingus chairman Colm Barrington said: “Stephen has worked in Aer Lingus for over 26 years in a range of increasingly challenging roles and he has a commanding knowledge of both the company and the industry. I am particularly pleased that it has been possible and appropriate for an internal Aer Lingus executive to succeed to the position of chief executive.” He concluded by saying, Stephen has been a key member of the executive team that, over the last five years, has transformed Aer Lingus into a strong, profitable airline with a resilient business model and an improved cost base.”

North County Hero Sinks West Indies Ireland shocked the cricketing world, when they sensationally defeated the West Indies by four wickets in their opening Pool B World Cup match in New Zealand. The winning runs were struck by Balrothery man, John Mooney, just as he did against England four years ago. The West Indies, put into bat, totalled 304 for seven from 50 overs, with a 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket between Lendl Simmons (102) and Darren Sammy (89) the highlight of their innings. However, Paul Stirling (92), Ed Joyce (84) and Niall O’Brien (79 not out) impressed with the bat to ensure victory for Ireland, who wobbled as they neared their target, but got over the line with 25 balls to spare. Mooney’s stature as a cricketing hero has been ratcheted up a few notches with this display, and many pundits are quietly confident that Ireland can cause further shocks in this competition. Next up for Ireland is a match against United Arab Emirates in Brisbane on 25th February, where all eyes will be firmly on our local North County hero.

Local man, John Mooney, snaps a selfie with some of his Ireland Cricket team mates before heading off to defeat the West Indies in the Cricket World Cup.

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Uplifting News As Live Register Figures Fall Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has said that the fact that live register figures are continuing to fall is encouraging and it shows that our economic growth is strengthening. He told the County Leader, “We are now ahead of target for the 100,000 jobs that we promised to create nationally from the beginning of 2012 to the end of this Dail period. I am acutely aware that there are many families in the North County, who have not felt a huge lift as this economy starts it’s recovery. The good news from a local point of view, is that we are seeing the fastest rate of jobs growth in the country, here in Swords, which is an extraordinary feat for this community and it’s surrounding towns,” he said. “The Swords Social Welfare office has seen a 17 per cent improvement in the number of people

By Patrick Finnegan working in this community. Indeed, as of January’s figures, Swords was the best performing town in the entire country. This is great news for local families, where the new pay checks are bringing money to relieve financial pressures through mortgage repayments and other commitments,” he said. This is good news all round, as the state saves around €20,000 per person no longer on the live register, which could be put towards helping people, who are renting in private accommodation, as rents are increasing,” he said. The good news was not just confined to Swords and surrounds, as Balbriggan also experienced encouraging new live register figures. Farrell

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AIB Swords will hold an After Hours mortgage advice evening at their Main Street, Swords branch on Wednesday, 25th February. Branch manager, Lucia O’Riordan said, “This will be on open evening, especially for people who are interested in buying a property or trading up, especially with the new Central Bank regula- AIB Swords Branch tions. We’re here to Manager, Lucia O'Riordan play a part in helping people with any problems they may have and to support them,” she said. The event will take place from 6pm until 8pm, and there will be mortgage advisor present to help people on a one-to-one basis. Local solicitor, Pat McGonagle will be there to help people with whatever legal concerns they may have. Richard Kelly from Irish Life will also be there to discuss life cover and other issues. A valuer and estate agent is also expected to be there on the night.

explained, “The jobs figures in Balbriggan improved by seven per cent last year, which is a very significant improvement, given that Balbriggan suffered disproportionately to the rest of the region, due in the main to it’s geographical location at the top end of the county. I’m really hopeful that the improvement in the jobs growth, along with a couple of vacant industrial units, which are in the process of being taken over, is good news for the town This is good for all the surrounding towns and villages as well and is very uplifting,” said Farrell. “I will continue to actively engage with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD as we work to generate greater levels of job creation in the North County. The economy is not improved, it is improving and we have a lot of work to do,” he concluded.

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Hope For Drogheda Hospital? Pupils Spellbound By Dragons Pupils of Holywell Educate Together National School, and St Mary's National School Garristown, had very exciting visits from dragons, as part of the Junior Entrepreneur Programme last week. The Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) is a nationwide entrepreneurial education programme for primary school pupils. The North County Dublin business partner for the programme is One4All, the Swords based Gift Voucher company, which is headed up by Pictured are the Holywell Educate Together National School 6th class Michael Dawson, a native of North pupils, Sebastian Peter Pluta, Daniel Oladimasi and Cameron Reid County Dublin, who is an award Masterson, with their winning project 'Juice Bar'. Also pictured are winning entrepreneur. North County dragons, Maria Boyne (School Principal), Michael Neary, Kevin Neary and Leader, the No 1 local newspaper is Carolyn Barnes media sponsor for the events in North County Dublin. The pupils of 5th and 6th classes at Holywell Educate Together National School gave some business people serious food for thought, when they held their 'Meeting the Dragons' session as part of the Junior Entrepreneur Programme onsite at the school on Tuesday 10th February last. There was a mixture of excitement and nervousness in the air, prior to the children presenting their ideas to the dragons. The illustrious members on the panel included, Pictured are the Holywell Educate Together National School 5th class pupils, Eleanor McCaffrey, Sofia Joyce, Nadya Haidar and Adam Cox Ellis Maria Boyne (School Principal), with their winning project 'Potty Presents'. Also pictured are dragons, Maria Carolyn Barnes (Holywell Board of Boyne (School Principal), Michael Neary, Kevin Neary and Carolyn Barnes Management), Michael Neary and selves and worked hard and within weeks of having Kevin Neary. Kevin Neary’s presence, in particular, opened the first dedicated shop in the centre of intensified the atmosphere, because Kevin is the coDublin they knew from the soaring sales that the founder (with Michael Finucane) of GameStop business would be a success. The company grew to Group, a name well-known and recognised by the 60 shops in Ireland and U.K., and in 2003, it was majority of the pupils. There was a very definite sold to GameStop, the largest US retailer of video response in the affirmative from his young audience, games. Since then it has continued to increase its when Kevin asked had anyone heard of GameStop – market share and is seen as a mecca for gamers. hands shot up into the air as confirmation Success in business, as in life, is not about getting The pupils of each class presented their business the top scores in school, but, yes, it does involve ideas to the dragon panellists, with the Holywell hard work.” Juice Bar and the Potty Presents (producing personMeanwhile, Sean Mitchell, Senior Vice President alised plant pots) emerging as the business ideas to and Chief Operating Officer of Movidius, visited St. be pursued by the 6th Class and 5th Class respecMary’s National School in Garristown on Friday, 6th tively. The dragons were impressed at the profesFebruary to chat with the 5th class pupils about sionalism of the pitches made by each of the teams. Movidius, the company he co-founded with David and at the level of market research completed by the Moloney in 2005. The company produces vision students. Although they confirmed that they had processors for electronic devices, which brings found it difficult to choose from the potential busihuman-type vision to mobile devices. Their ness ideas, the dragons based their final decision second generation chip has been tuned for power upon the likelihood that each business would be management allowing it to greatly improve techeasy to set up and operate. nology companies ability to deliver mobile camera After the teams had presented their product ideas to technology, augmented reality, 3D scanning, the panel of dragons, Kevin Neary spoke with the indoor positioning and object recognition. The pupils. He was very impressed with the level of company said its new chip could be used by knowledge that 5th and 6th class pupils in Holywell Google, as well as other large technology compaexhibited. nies. Movidius was nominated as a finalist in the He spoke about his own experience of setting up his emerging category in the EY Entrepreneur of the business when he said “Everyone applied themYear awards 2014. The children were very excited to be in the presence of such a technological guru. If the pupils were excited before Sean’s visit, then that was doubly true by the end of the session. He took them outside to show them a drone in action, as an example of the technology that the company is developing. The drone took an aerial video of the school and of the children. The pupils were in awe of this hiPictured is Sean Mitchell, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer tech wizardry, and rooted to the of Movidius, who visited St. Mary’s National School, Garristown on Friday, spot when Sean sent the drone 6th February last. He is pictured her with some pupils from the school, and into the air. 5th class teacher, Aoife Kirwan

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, which for many local residents in the northern part of the North County is their first port of call, has been given some hopeful news to aid their severe overcrowding issue. The Irish Nurses and Midwives Association (INMO) confirmed this week that the hospital would receive 88 extra nursing posts and 65 more beds (along with a number of other initiatives) be brought on stream to deal with the overcrowding crisis. “The INMO welcomes the commitment to recruit extra nurses and the provision of additional bed capacity. This is a positive outcome for

By Jennifer McShane our members who have continued to struggle with unmanageable workloads on a daily basis due to persistent overcrowding and understaffing,” said INMO Industrial Relations Officer, Tony Fitzpatrick. “We will continue to engage at local level to progress the proposals and to ensure that nurses are recruited and beds opened as a matter of priority,” he said. This new develpment comes on the back of what has been a tough week for the hospital and its staff, as they experienced the worst overcrowding in the

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wards and 13 in the Medical Assessment Unit on Monday last alone. However, the INMO remained positive about the news, adding: “The INMO welcomes the commitment to recruit extra nurses in Drogheda and the provision of additional bed capacity. This is a positive outcome for our members who have continued to struggle with unmanageable workloads on a daily basis due to persistent overcrowding and understaffing.” The Organisation also welcomes the commitment that no patient will have to suffer the indignity of being on a trolley on a corridor, as per HIQA recommendations, by October 1, 2015. We must never see our sick and elderly having to endure these conditions again. Every effort must now be made to bring additional beds on stream as a matter of urgency.”

Awards Night In Balbriggan Fingal Adult Education Service are holding their annual Graduation Awards ceremony on Thursday, 26th February in The Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan at 7pm. Students will be receiving FETAC Awards from levels 2 to 6 on the night, in a range of subject areas.

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Castle Theatre Group Showcase Their Wares A group of local artists have come together in Swords, in an effort to gain recognition and a base where they can collaborate together in their pursuits. Castle Theatre was formed by local artists, and they held an information evening, which featured some outstanding art work, crated by it’s members at Empire in Swords on Wednesday last. The event was attended by a large gathering of invited guests, including some local county councillors, as well as Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid. Co-founder of Castle Theatre, Sean Farrell spoke to the County Leader about the aims and aspira-

tions of the group. He said, “The aim of Castle Theatre is to eventually get a theatre established in Swords, where artists can collaborate, along with film makers, musicians and others. We want to have everyone represented,,” he said. “Tonight is the launch of a campaign to get our voices heard and this event is all about awareness and getting our message out there. Eventually, funding will be required, so hopefully the Council will be kind to us. We are looking for a venue, perhaps the old library on North Street, near the Castle. At the moment we’re in negotiations with the Council, with a view to getting such a location,” he said. The group recently created a large mural over a piece of graffiti, close to St Colmcille’s GNS in Swords, which was featured in a video which was shown on the night. It drew much praise from those in attendance, who were very impressed by the creativity shown by the group. See our pictures of the event on page 12

Malahide Man Gets Top Job In Irish Ferries Irish Continental Group (ICG) has appointed Andrew Sheen to the position of Managing Director of its Irish Ferries division. He will assume his new role with effect from the beginning of April. A resident of Malahide, Sheen has been involved in shipping for over twenty-six years, ten of them with Irish Ferries, during which time he has held a number of positions - first as a sea-going Chief Engineer and, since 2010, in shore-based operations roles. He has been Operations Director since 2012,

Performance Manager with managerial responpositions with the UK sibility for technical and Maritime & Coastguard operational matters at Agency. the ferry company. Wishing Andrew every A Chartered Engineer success in his future and Fellow of the role, ICG Chief Institute of Marine Executive, Eamonn. Engineers, he holds a Rothwell said BEng (Hons) degree in “Andrew has impressed Mechanical and Marine us all with his strong Engineering and an MSc Andrew Sheen skills in the ship operain Marine and Offshore tional area along with his Engineering. Previous appointments include undoubted drive and enthuroles in marine consultancy and siasm in developing Irish Engineer Surveyor and Technical Ferries.”

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the North County, but for the whole country,” O’Brien told the County Leader. “Dublin Airport is one of busiest airports in Europe in terms of transatlantic travel and it doesn’t have a rail link to the city centre. Metro North would be a huge asset to the city. The proposed rail line would run from Pádraig Ó Ríordáin, the incoming DAA Swords to the city through the Dublin Chairman, appeared before the Joint Airport site.” “Metro North could Oireachtas Committee on Transport create 6,000 construction jobs and last week to discuss his nomination open up an economic corridor from for the post and priorities for his term the North County through to the city in the role. centre. The benefits for the North Local senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), County from this project are signifihas welcomed the firm endorsement cant and well tested,” O’Brien added. of Dublin Airport Authority Chairman“The fact that Dublin Airport Designate, of the Metro North rail Pádraig Ó Ríordáin, Authority’s new Chairman has given a project. the incoming DAA strong endorsement of Metro North, I “I welcome the strong endorsement Chairman am urging the Government to heed from the new head of DAA Pádraig Ó the views expressed by myself, my party, the Ríordáin for Metro North. This is critical piece business community and the County Council of infrastructure and should be progressed as it about the importance of investing in this vital will add huge value to the economy not just in piece of infrastructure,” he concluded.

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Generous Cheque Presentation From Swords Lions Swords and District Lions Club presented Fingal Counselling Service (FCS), in Brackenstown Swords, with a cheque for €1500 towards the cost of training 14 counsellors in suicide prevention and suicide ‘post vention’ skills. This took place in FCS in BASE, Brackenstown, Swords recently. Lions President Daragh Sandford congratulated the group, explaining that suicide prevention programmes are a Pictured at the cheque presentation to FCS are is Celia Kennedy (FCS), Josephine Murphy Mary Forde (FCS), Lions President Daragh Sandford, Trish Curtis (FCS) and major service project for (CourseTutor), Colette Gough (FCS). Lions Clubs all over Ireland. He said that the club supporting FCS over many therefore this specific suicide were delighted to be years. Mary Forde, on behalf of prevention training – this is the supporting this local project. FCS, explained that the primary second such course of this He outlined how the club aim of FCS is to meet the coun- nature,” she said. recently provided stickers in all selling needs of people in the She thanked the Lions Club for local licensed premises greater North County area. “We their generous donation and showing helpline phone are increasingly aware of the expressed her gratitude to the numbers, and added that that number of individuals and club for their support over local Lions Club have been families affected by suicide and many years.

Volunteers Needed In Malahide Malahide Bethany Bereavement Support Group are looking for new volunteers. The Bethany team provides support and assistance to families to prepare the funeral liturgy. They also facilitate monthly and weekly support group meetings for the bereaved in the parish centre. New members are required to attend a 10 weektraining session. The next training session commences on Tuesday, 17th February. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Alan on 087 7587511.

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Farrell Keen For Improvements In Lusk Local councillor Ken this section of footFarrell (Lab), has path will be examined recently asked the should funding allow. County Council to The path has been improve various areas swept in the last around Lusk. He firstly week,” the Council asked the Chief said. Executive to make Farrell then asked the arrangements to have local authority to make the footpath at arrangements to have Bridestree, Lusk, double yellow lines placed outside (Newhaggard to alleviate the to Lusk Road) traffic problems cleaned up as that exist at 13 it had become Dun Emer a danger for Place, Lusk. pedestrians to However, the walk along?” C o u n c i l The Council responded by responded by Cllr. Farrell saying that this saying they would examine the would be difficult to area, provided they do. “The provision of could get suitable double yellow lines in funding. “The location residential areas often referred to is a low prove difficult to area on the footpath enforce and can result which collects water in displacing the after a heavy shower parking problem,” and leaves residue they explained. “While behind when the water the situation will be monitored, it is soaks away. opinion of This replacement of the

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Gardening Talk In Balbriggan Balbriggan and District Horticultural society are hosting a Gardening Talk on Herb Growing by Dominica McKevitt on Thursday, February 19th in Scouts Den (beside Lidl Balbriggan) at 8.30pm. Admission is €3 and all are welcome to attend.

Medical ‘Fitness To Drive The Road Safety Authority (RSA), together with the National Programme Office for Traffic Medicine, a joint initiative between the RSA and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, launched a public consultation process for Medical Fitness to Drive (MFTD) OffRoad and On-Road Assessment Guidelines. A MFTD assessment generally arises when a doctor wants further information on the ability of a person to drive, usually after the person has had a sudden illness, e.g. stroke or heart attack, or an existing condition has worsened. Typically in such a case, the doctor will look for a report from an Occupational Therapist or from an on-road driver assessor who will provide information on whether the illness has affected the person’s ability to drive. The consultation

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hope that there are plans to upgrade and finish this area to a high standard,” he added. The Council responded positively to the requests, saying that the areas would be assessed as we come into springtime. “It is proposed that the damaged areas of wall to the front Local Fianna Fail councillor, Adrian of Newbridge Demesne would be Henchy has asked the County repaired by the operations departCouncil to follow on a number of ment’s construction crew on a areas where the wall in rolling programme as schedNewbridge House in ules allow. This work will Donabate is badly commence with the damaged damaged, most likely from area nearest the Kilcrea junccar accidents over the tion,” the local authority years. said. “The clearance works He also asked that “a proviat the entrance to the sion is made for the repair Demesne were necessary to and reinstatement of this Cllr. Henchy provide appropriate sightbeautiful wall and to ensure lines for those exiting the park. into the future that this wall is a There is very limited scope for focal point of Newbridge replanting at the entrance without Demesne.” impacting on the sightlines, “The recent works also saw a however, the look of the area will significant clearance at both sides improve in spring as the vegetation of the main entrance to the park, comes into leaf. The area will be which greatly improves driver and assessed at that time,” they pedestrian visibility, and I would concluded.

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Ryan Calls For School Capacity Review Local TD Brendan Ryan (Lab), has called for a review of the classification for local schools with a view to expanding the DEIS scheme. The DEIS scheme provides additional supports for schools with above average levels of economic hardship and deprivation. “Unfortunately we are not able to deliver the opportunity for a child to reach his or her full potential at this time as currently there is no capacity to expand the DEIS programme,” Ryan told the County Leader. “There are eight DEIS schools in the North County, and I believe

that a reclassification should take place of the DEIS scheme, so that further schools in the North County can qualify,” he said. He added: “I asked the Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan to consider different criteria than was used in 2005 when the scheme first began. I said that criteria, such as the prevalence of families in receipt of Rent Supplement for example should be included. The top priority is to ensure that the disadvantaged are identified and adequately resourced in terms of education as we move into real recovery.” “I am encouraged that Minister O’Sullivan wants to ensure that as the economy recovers, the most disadvantaged in our education system will not be left behind.”

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New Initiative For Dublin Airport Dublin Airport has teamed up with Coindrum, a new facility that offers passengers the opportunity to convert their unwanted euros into shopping vouchers for The Loop. Coindrum is simple to use - customers deposit their euros into the machine which converts the cash into a shopping voucher to spend exclusively in Dublin Airport’s shopping area, The Loop. Ten per cent credit is then is added to the final sum calculated (completely free), giving shoppers a real incentive to get rid of their unwanted euros. The initiative is particularly suited for departing passengers at Dublin Airport who are leaving the Eurozone. Commenting on the new initiative, Dublin Airport’s Director of Retail, Paul Neeson said: “We are constantly looking at ways to improve the customer experience and drive sales through our shopping area. Coindrum is a novel idea that not only encourages passengers to off load their unwanted euros, it also rewards them with an added incentive to shop before flying.”

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YOURVIEW With reporters Eva Breitwieser & Des Cooke

We asked “What is the most romantic thing you received for St Valentine’s Day.”

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Marion Sutton, Swords We are not very romantic, rather practical. Lots of children, but no red roses. He takes good care of me and that is important. This year we are married for 60 years.

Rose Prendergast, Swords He asked me to marry him. That was so romantic and it's quite hard to beat!

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Health insurance Must Be Affordable For All - Farrell Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has said that VHI’s decision to cut premiums on seven of its plans and freeze the prices across the rest of its policies, is a positive development in terms of making private health insurance more affordable across the North County. “Over the last number of years, due to a combination of economic conditions and rising health insurance premiums, private health insurance became unobtainable for many local people. This is simply unacceptable as health insurance is not a ‘luxury’ but is an important resource which must be affordable for all,” Farrell told the County Leader. “Last November, Minister Varadkar introduced the Private

Health Insurance Package which largely focused on implementing measures to allow for a reduction in the cost of health insurance and, following this, a number of policies have become more affordable. However, this is an issue which we must continue to monitor and address,” he continued. “With the youngest population demographic in the State, it is essential that young people in the North County can obtain and afford health insurance cover. On May 1st this year, the Lifetime Community Rating will come into effect. This is a modification of the community rating system and it will encourage people to take out health insurance cover at a younger age.”

Public lighting has finally been installed along the foot- Skerries Choir Seek New Members path to the all weather training pitch in Rivervalley. This The Skerries Sea Sharps choir, formed in 2010, are recruiting new was confirmed by the County Council, who said: “These members. All welcome! They meet each Wednesday at 8.00pm upstairs new public lights at the Rivervalley Park have been operain Joe May’s in Skerries, and would love to see some new members. tional since 27th January.” The move was welcomed by Contact Paula at 087 9698849 for further information. delighted local councillor, Joe Newman (NP), who had long been campaigning to have lighting installed at the pitch. Newman told the County Leader: “I am Landscaping and delighted following • PAVING • DECKING & FRAMES • FENCING • NATURAL STONE WALLS • PLANTING my representation to Maintenance • GRASS CUTTING • SPRAYING • PRUNING • POWER WASHING • GARDEN CLEAN UP the Council that the lights are installed and working.” These lights will Contact Virgoe McEnery Landscaping Fairways, Balheary, Swords provide extra security T/F: 01 840 7674 to people who are accessing this superb M: 087 687 6143 football training LANDSCAPING www.vmce.ie AWARD WINNER facility,” he added.

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Well, for me Valentine’s Day is a commercial day. That is the reason why my boyfriend and I wont take part in that day.

Peter Gorgon, Swords I have to think about that. Nothing particular, I would have to say one year when I was given a card.

Carmel Bourke, Coolock I think it was a very nice box of chocolate and a huge bouquet of flowers. It was a great day!

Sinéad Flynn, Donabate It was last year. He brought me to a restaurant and then we lit a firework on the beach. Then we went to a local nightclub afterwards. It was a really lovely day!

Danielle Fitzgerald, Swords I can’t think of any special Valentine’s Day. But getting the flowers is very romantic and every woman loves it.

Barbara Delaney, Swords Oh I think it is more than 10 years ago. He brought me to Paris for a weekend. That was very nice and romantic, we enjoyed the time there.

Connie Walton, Swords When I first started going out with my boyfriend, he brought a card over and we were just hanging out. That was our first official date.

Joan O’Brien, Swords It was a very long time ago. The most romantic thing for me was when we went out for a nice meal.

Corina Mooney, Howth Not much I’m afraid. I don’t think Irishmen are very romantic!

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Launch Of Daffodil Day The Irish Cancer Society and Dell launched Daffodil Day 2015 last week. Daffodil Day will take place on Friday, 27th March. This year marks the 28th Daffodil Day, Ireland’s longest running and biggest fundraising day. The Society announced a growth in cancer incidence that is sure to have a direct impact on its services increasing the need for the people in the North County and the greater Dublin area, to support Daffodil Day, so they can reach their fundraising target of €3.5 million for 2015. Funds raised on Daffodil Day by volunteers across the North County go directly to fund the work of the Society across support, p r e v e n t i o n , research and advocacy. Night Nursing is one service funded by Daffodil Day. Last year the Society was able to fulfil 96 per cent of requests for a night nurse. Seventy five percent of cancer patients wish to die at home surrounded by family, yet only 25 per cent get to do so. The Irish Cancer Society provides the only night time care service for cancer patients in their own homes. In 2014 the Society’s nurses provided 1,242 nights of care to 381 patients in Dublin and this service is fully funded by the people of Dublin, who consistently support the work of the Society. It’s vital that Daffodil Day reaches its ambitious fundraising target of €3.5 million in order to continue to provide and expand this service and others. The Society are calling on the public to help support the campaign on Friday 27th March and ask people to volunteer, organise or donate on CallSave 1850 60 60 60 or visit.

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Volunteers from Garristown and Swords, are pictured with GAA commentator Marty Morrissey at the national launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 28th Daffodil Day. Included are, Linda Sexton, Sinead Sexton, Carmel Mitchell and Sue Butler

Volunteer from Skerries, Paula O’Neill is pictured with GAA commentator, Marty Morrissey at the national launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 28th Daffodil Day 2015

Volunteers from Lusk and Rush, Jackie Austin and Rachael Mariam are pictured with GAA commentator, Marty Morrissey at the national launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s 28th Daffodil Day 2015

New Tourism Enhancements For Swords Swords is to get a number of additions, in order to enhance the tourism prospects in the area, according to the County Council. Fianna Fail councillor, Darragh Butler originally asked the Council about the possibility of a Heritage Trail (cycle and walkway through the Ward Valley Park) from Swords Castle to Knocksedan including Swords Castle, St. Columba’s Church and Towers, St. Colmcille’s Well, Knocksedan Bridge and the old Mill, at a recent Council meeting.

The local authority responded by saying that, although they would be happy to engage with local communities that wish to establish local heritage trails, they were not aware of any proposal that has come forward from the Swords community for a heritage trail. They then said they had commissioned a new feature to elevate the tourism potential of the area, complement a heritage trail should one be developed in the future. “The County Council have commissioned

Abarta Audio Guides to produce an audio guide to the main architectural heritage sites within the historic core of Swords, which includes Swords Castle and St. Colmcille’s Well,” they said. Swords Historical Society was consulted in relation to the guide, which will be launched in the near future. Although the audio guide is not a heritage trail, it would complement a heritage trail should one be developed in the future,” they added. The Council also reaffirmed: “The promo-

tion and distribution of information on Swords Castle and the area around it is currently being examined as part of the Swords Castle Cultural Quarter Master Plan. A Fingal Tourism Strategy 20152018 is also in the process of being formulated. In addition, a separate tender has been issued for the establishment of standardised branding and signage templates for Walking and Cycling routes in the North County. The insertion at this time of new heritage/tourism signage would therefore be premature,” the Council concluded.

Malahide Musical Society Presents ‘Oliver’ Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are excited to announce they will be performing Lionel Bart’s spectacular show ‘Oliver’. Oliver is a show for all the family, full of comedy and excitement. They have a very strong cast with a very talented group of local children cast to play the Orphans and Fagin’s Gang. Oliver will be running from Tuesday 17th February until Saturday the 21st of February, with shows nightly beginning at 7.30pm. Tickets are €16 for adults and €10 for children, a family ticket for two adults and two children is €40. There will also be a matinee performance on Saturday at 2.00pm. Tickets are €12 for adults and €8 for children. Tickets can be booked by emailing malahidebookings@gm ail.com.

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Siobhan McGrath from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her grandad, Willie Hempenstall, sponsor Sinead Roberts, Leah Roberts, Sean Hempenstall, Samantha Hempenstall, Karen Roberts, Joan McGrath and Nicola McGrath

Fionn O'Doherty from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his parents, Eoin and Elaine O'Doherty

Alicia Curran from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe, is pictured with her parents, Gavin and Genevieve Curran after making her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords

Alex Ă&#x201C;'Liongsigh from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his mother Orla

Caoimhe Dixon from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her mother Catriona Dixon, Father Stephen Dixon, sponsor Clare Daly and grandmother Peggy Daly

Ellie Harmon from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with Sandra Harmon, Ann Hogan, Gerry Harmon and Jamie Harmon

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords is Luke Maguire from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe, with Mary Breen, Ciaran Breen, his mother, Grainne Maguire and father, Gerard Maguire

Adam Hennessy from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his parents, Sandra and John

James Doran from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his mother Nicola Doran and his brother, Tadhg Doran

Ava McGuinness from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her mother, Pamela and father, Terry

Ross Fitzpatrick from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his sponsor and brother, Cian Fitzpatrick

Eoin Hannon from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his father, Paul Hannon, cousin Amy Mooney and his mother, Louise Hannon

Lucy O'Brien from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her parents, Leslie and Olivia and her brother, Tom

Callum Monaghan from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his family, Saoirse Maguire, Maggie Clune, Darragh Monaghan, grandfather Flan Clune and father Brian Monaghan

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Alex Cronin from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his father, Aidan Cronin

Ciaran McCabe from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. He is pictured here with his mother, Sheena McCabe and father, Derek McCabe

Colaoise McGee from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with Lydia McGee, Lewis McGee, John McGee, Rian McGee and Karen McGee

Aoibhe Moore from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her mother, Nicola, father Ian, sponsor Julie Cahill and grandfather, Lar

Erin O'Brien from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe made her Confirmation at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with Carol O'Brien and her godparents, Paul and Toni Oragano

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Twenty Swords Homes For Sale In Single Lot An exciting property development opportunity has come on stream in Swords, with 20 adjoining houses in a prime Swords Town Centre location up for sale. All are three and four bedroom semidetached on large sites in a location off Main Street. The houses are on Seatown Road and St Colmcille’s estate, with large gardens backing onto the County Council’s head office on Main Street. All are zoned “MCto protect and improve Town Centre Facilities” under the Fingal Development Plan 2011-2017. This represents a huge potential for redevelopment or refurbishment. and 15 of the 20 houses are currently rented. Guiding price is €4.3 million. Agent, Enda Hanrahan of Chartered Assets told the County Leader, “We expect interest from Investors and Property Developers, seeking a prime refurbishment or redevelopment opportunity. The portfolio has huge potential for value enhancement.”

Ryan Welcomes Lift Of Housing Embargo Local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab), has strongly welcomed the approval given by Minister for Environment Alan Kelly, for 200 extra housing staff to be hired by local authorities. “The lifting of the recruitment moratorium for local authorities to hire 200 new staff

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Permission Sought For Kinsealy Housing Scheme A new face has emerged on the local property scene, with the news that property developer, Greg Kavanagh is set to apply for planning permission for a substantial housing scheme in Kinsealy. Kavanagh (29), who is a newcomer on the property scene describes himself modestly as the ‘Ronaldo and Messi’ of the property world, is to apply for planning permission for the development, close to Charlie Haughey’s former home at Abbeville. His company, Generation Homes had splurged over €100 million on residential land banks around Dublin, and he is now capitalising on rising house prices in the North

members for individual housing sections is a welcome move from Minister Kelly,” Ryan told the County Leader. “Over half of these appointments - 114 in total - will be Ryan TD deployed in the four Dublin local authorities, including 28 in the local authority area of the North County.

Increasing the internal resources of local authorities is key to tackling the housing crisis and for public representatives like myself, it was clear that local authorities have been acting with stretched resources in this time of crisis,” he added. “Hopefully these positions can be filled quickly and will be to the benefit of the many people on the housing list and for those in emergency accommodation,” he concluded.

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Recent published deaths from the North County KAVANAGH, Gabrielle (Gay) (Bath Road, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husban John. Sadly missed by her daughter and son Joanne and John, sonin-law Garath, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren Alex and Gabby, sisters Kathleen and Cepta, brothers Billy, JH, Paddy, Sean and Sly, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, best friend Monica, neices, nephews, relatives, and very good neighbours May she rest in peace MC GILLIVAY, Oliver (Market Green, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully in St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his grandson Ben, Sadly missed by his loving wife Eilish, son and daughters John, Sandra and Donna, daughters-in-law Triona, sons-in-law Dave and Vincent, grandchildren Nicole, Adam, Killian, Chloe, Daniel and Sophia, his brother Ronnie, sister Rita, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Rest in peace KELLY, Bridget (Ardlamon, Ballykisteen, Tipperary town, Tipperary / Ballyboughal, Dublin and more recently Clondalkin, Dublin) Peacefully on February 10th, 2015, at her daughter’s residence, Grance Dieu, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin predeceased by her husban patrick. Deeply regretted by her loving family Catherine (Fox), Breda, Joan (stobie), Mary (O’Dwyer), Eileen (Barlow) Freda, Pat and Eamon, her sister Mary Mcgrath, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace GERAGHTY, Christopher (Christy) (Clonard St , Balbriggan, Dublin) (exFás/Solas) Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary and his daughter Una. Sadly missed by his children Christopher, Myra, Marian, Siobhán, Tommy, Brenda, Barry, Fidelma, Sinéad, Fionnuala and Aideen, Daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his 24 Grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Christy would his celebrated his 90th birthday on 12th February and on that day we will celebrate his life. May he rest in peace BUCKLY, Loretta - Feb. 9th, 2015 (Portmarnock) (peacefully) at Fingal House Nursing Home, Swords, Beloved wife of the late Brendan (Bud) deeply regretted by her loving son Dermot, daughters Mary, Brid, Loretta and Fionnuala, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace RICHARDSON, John (Johnny) Peacefully. Reposing at McNally’s Funural Home, Balbriggan today, Monday, from 6pm to 8pm. Removal tomorrow, Tuesday, to S.S. Peter and Paul’s Church arriving for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in S.S. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery. May he rest in peace WALSH, Charlotte (Swords, Co. Dublin) - Feb. 7th, 2015 (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital, deeply regretted by her loving husband Pat, Jordan, brothers, sister, Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace WOODS, Peter (Piercetown, Garristown, Dublin) Loving husband of Mary and dear father of Fiona and Rachael. Sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Scot, grandson Kilian, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many dear friends. Rest in peace FITZSIMONS, Damian, Clontarf Dublin. 6th February 2015 in Rathoath Manor Nursing Home. Beloved son of the late Matthew and Marion. Sadly missed by his sister Terry, brothers Gerry and Joe, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. May he rest in peace

Miracle Prayer Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I've asked for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one, take it dear heart of Jesus and place it with your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say for 3 days promise publication. Never known to fail.

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KENNY, Robert - Feb 7th, 2015 , (Swords and formerly of Finglas) (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny(late of Dublin Fire Brigade), sadly missed by Bridget, son Robert, daughter Jenifer, grandchildren Jack and Micheal, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace LENNOX, Ann (Nano) Skerries Co. Dublin ( Ex Aer Lingus) February 7th 2015, Peacefully in the Wonuderful care of the staff of Rush Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, daughter of the late William and Ann lennox, sadly missed y her loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and friends. Rest in peace DARCY, William, (Rush, Dublin) born November 5th 1943, passed away Preacefully, February 5th 2015, at Beaumont Hospital. Devoted husband to his late wife Mairéad Darcy and loving father to his children, David, Hilary, Sarah and Deirdre. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-in-law Yeda, grandchildren Mateo and Emily, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace FINNEGAN, Gerard (Gerry), Malahide, Dublin 6th Feb. 2015 Peacefully in Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Patricia, father of Stephen, Peter and Clare. Very sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace MAYPOTTER, Owen (Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) 7th February 2015, (peacefully) Owen Beloved husband of the late Angela, Sadly missed by his loving children Elizabeth, Teresa, Kevin, John, Collette, Phyllis, Noel and Wendy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Kathleen, sister-in-law Biddy, nephews, nieces, Extended family and friends. May he rest in peace

Fingal County Council I, Kieran Lawlor intend to apply for planning permission for development at Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin The development will consist of the construction of 2 no. single storey blocks of 6 no. & 4 no. starter workshop units (10 no. in total) and associated site works The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application. Dublin City Council Planning permission is being sought at 50 Ardlea Road, Artane, Dublin 5 by Elaine Osborne for the demolition of wall in front garden and removal of lawn. This is to create off road parking/ driveway by paving of this area. The planning applicatioin may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Dublin CIty Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authroity of the applicant. Fingal County Council Austin & Jennifer Hickey are applying for planning permission for demolition of existing kitchen extension at rear, construction of new single storey extension at rear, internal alterations and all ancillary 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, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during it's 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 We Cummins + Voortman Ltd (Sustainable Conservation Architects & Urban

Designers - www.cvltd.ie) are applying on behalf of our client Paul Egan for Planning Permission for development for refurbishment, alteration and extension of existing two storey dwelling to include a two storey extension to east/side of the dwelling, single storey extension to rear of the dwelling, demolition of existing store and reconstruction of the store in new location and all associated works at 24 Inbhir Ide Close, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 Further information / Revised Plans I Aidan Coleman give notice that that significant further information/revised plans, in relation to the application Register Reference F14A/0251 for site at 51 The Strand, Donabate, Co Dublin have been furnished to the Planning Authority, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the office of the authority during its public opening hours. The revised plans show a detached 2 1/2 storey, 3 bedroom dwelling. That submissions or observations in relation to the further information/ revised plans may be made in writing on payment of a prescribed fee, no later than 2 weeks after receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice with the planning authority. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by D and N Donegan for two storey extension to rear of house at 49 Haystown, Rush, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Nicola Butterly at Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin

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www.northcountyleader.ie/planning you can also post your advert on a disk to

North County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

Architects based outside our distribution area can pick up the paper from our offices or at pick-up points listed on page 2. Alternatively we can post a copy of the paper at a charge of €10

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for a single storey detached garage to serve the dwelling granted under Reg. Ref. F13A/0386 and F14A/0423. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a 1st floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling @ 22 Delvin Banks, Naul, Co. Dublin for J. Finegan. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council I Ms. Julie Flanagan intend to apply for Planning Permission at Shadow Glen, No. 3 Back Road, Malahide Co. Dublin. To construct two storey dormer type dwelling with pitched and hipped roof finish and waste water treatment system, soil polishing filter per EPA COP. 2009 soak way system, relocate existing waste water treatment system and percolation area serving existing house as shown, access to proposed site via existing private vehicular entrance, modified internally to provide gates and piers with in the site and all associated site works. 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 St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for attic conversion and extension to non habitable study/storage at 81 Priory Wood, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Mr. And Mrs. N. Noonan. The Planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exeeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 9:30 - 16:30 Monday - Friday. 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.

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