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PACKAGED Local senator, James Reilly (FG), has welcomed the landmark legislation that will see the packaging on all tobacco products standardised from September.

By Patrick Finnegan A clearly delighted Reilly told the County Leader, “My colleagues Minister for Health, Simon Harris and Minister of State, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy announced that the legislation for the standardised packaging of tobacco is to come into force in September 2017.”

In his roles as Minister for Health and Minister for Children, Senator Reilly spearheaded this campaign which became law last week. This proved to be a long, hard road before last week’s landmark decision. When plain packaging legislation was introduced by Reilly, he had to get a directive through Europe during our EU presidency. “At one stage a particular tobacco company had 169 lobbyists in the European Parliament against us, as well as letters from American senators, congressmen and a state governor, all saying that

Pictured at SciFest in Fingal Community College, Swords are Aidas Arbaciavskas, Joshua Lindsy, Jordan Dunne, Brendan Brannigan, Jason Cunningham and Aaron Mannix. The first year students had a fantastic day displaying many science experiments with schools from throughout Swords being invited to observe the projects.

this legislation would damage American/Irish commerce,” said Reilly. “The move by the Government to bring forward legislation for the standardised packaging of tobacco is a monumental step in the crusade against tobacco and cigarettes.” “The aim of standardised packaging is to make all tobacco packs look less attractive to consumers by making health warnings more prominent and preventing the packaging misleading consumers about the harmful effects of tobacco. No conversation is complete without referencing the 6,000 lives lost annually through tobacco related illness,” said Reilly. “Tens of thousands of Irish people live in misery and pain, literally struggling for breath, because of these awful products. I have seen thousands of people suffer from debilitating tobacco related illnesses in my Senator Reilly work as a GP. This announcement will protect our children and is a positive step towards a brighter, tobacco free Ireland,” he said. In celebrating the announcement, anti smoking body, ASH Ireland Chairman, Dr Patrick Doorley, drew attention to the fact that Ireland has lost some time with the full roll-out of the plain packaging legislation, but emphasised the positive development that this last step in introducing plain packaging represents. “The introduction of standardised packaging will remove the last major element of tobacco advertising in this country,” said Dr Doorley. It is beyond doubt that plain packaging reduces the attractiveness of the pack itself, which is a factor in discouraging young people from experimenting with tobacco products,” he said. The news, however, has not been welcomed universally. Responding to the news, John Mallon, spokesman for the consumer group Forest Ireland, said: “Plain packaging is gesture politics. It doesn’t work. There’s no evidence that standardised packaging stops people smoking or encourages them to quit.” “Instead, by stigmatising the product you potentially stigmatise hundreds of thousands of ordinary, law-abiding consumers. Tobacco is a legal product. The health risks are very well known, so there’s no justification for a measure that treats people like idiots,” he said. Senator Reilly responded to this criticism by stating that, “Forest Ireland is a body that is sponsored by the tobacco industry and cynically uses the name, ‘Forest’ which would depict a healthy and vibrant organisation. I have already confronted them on national radio and put this to them,” he said.

Wait Continues For Oldtown’s Ciaran

Ciaran Smith

After the brave efforts of the Irish Coast Guard and all the volunteers and helpers involved in the rescue operation, R116, has finally been lifted from the seabed at Blackrock Island in Co Mayo. The wreckage was taken onboard the Irish Lights vessel, the Granuaile over the weekend. After inspection, both the aircraft and the seabed investigators were unfortunately unable to recover the remains of missing Oldtown crew

member, Ciaran Smith and his colleague Paul Ormsby. The Irish Coast Guard manager Gerry O’Flynn provided some hope for the families when he confirmed that they would continue to look for their missing colleagues in the hope of bringing them home. The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) is keenly aware of the loss and grief of the families, friends and colleagues of the crew of R116 and extends its condolences

to all concerned. The AAIU continues to work with other agencies to locate and recover the two missing crew members. For the family and friends and whole community of Winchman Ciaran Smith and Winch operator Paul Ormsby the wait continues. A community has united and prayers and hopes continue for news of the two missing crew members. Hopefully there will be a positive outcome for Ciaran’s family.

Shock At Drowning Of Malahide Man And Wife The news of the drowning of Malahide native, Frank Dunne ((39) and his wife, Alexandra Malkin (34) in what appears to have been a tragic accident in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim last week, has shocked the community of Malahide. Frank and his English wife, who had been living in Munich had been holidaying in Leitrim and had hired a boat. Sources locally say that it appears that one of them may have fallen into the water and the other one dived in to the rescue. The tragedy happened at the Marina in the town. The couple had been out for a meal earlier on Friday evening in a local restaurant. Their bodies were removed to Sligo University Hospital, where a post-mortem took place. The alarm was raised last Friday morning when they were reported missing after failing to keep an appointment on Thursday evening last.

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Exciting New Artistic Festival For North County The North County will welcome the Plein Air Art Festival for the first time this year. The festival will visit Balbriggan, Swords, Skerries, Malahide, Naul and Rush. The aim of this festival is to give locals the opportunity to paint with Irish and European artists who will be running workshops at some of north county Dublin’s most beautiful locations from seaside harbours to beaches, old castles to rolling fields and quaint little villages. The festival organisers announced four of the artists who will be attending the paint outs as, Blaise Smith H.R.H.A on Wednesday June 21st in Skerries, Jock Nichol on Thursday June 22nd in Malahide, Henry Mc Grane on Friday June 23rd in Naul and John Dinan Workshop on Saturday

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4th April 2017

MEP Visits Naul School

Local Students Excel In Student Enterprise Final Fingal Local Enterprise Office held their local Student Enterprise finals last week. They enlisted, motivated and mentored a record 60 student enterprise finalists from 24 secondary schools and six primary schools in the locality. Fingal LEO also hosts the largest number of participants at 2,600. Since last September, all of these local students have been researching and running their own businesses, learning about the world of business with help from their teachers and Local Enterprise Office. The secondary school winners will now go through to the National Final in Croke Park on 3rd May. Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise, Fingal County Council said: “Over 2,600 students are taking part in the 2016/2017 Student Enterprise Programme, making it the largest of its kind in the country. The programme becomes more popular every year and it’s a great way of encouraging entrepreneurship among the county’s young population. The students learn by doing. They create real life businesses and prepare real business plans with the careful guidance of their teachers and our schools coordinator. So they are learning real life business skills and this gives them the confidence to believe in themselves and their ability to be a successful entrepreneur.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council added “What they gain from this programme is an invaluable insight into the roots of business and a taste of experience in a safe environment. The lessons they learn on this programme will help set them on an entrepreneurial path from a young age.” See pictures on page 6

Fifth and sixth class pupils of Naul National School are pictured with school Principal Martina Arthurs, MEP, Mairead McGuinness and teacher Amanda Moore as a part of there Blue Star Project

There was a great buzz in the air last week when MEP, Mairead McGuinness made a visit to Naul National School. The fifth and sixth class pupils had been preparing for Ms. McGuinness as a part of the Blue Star Project, where the girls and boys had lots of exciting projects on The European Parliament. Ms. McGuinness, who is one of the most experienced MEPs in Brussels addressed the crowded room of lively children after inspecting their work. They where allowed to ask her questions and there was no shortage of hands in the air from the pupils and they asked searching questions including, ‘What do you think of war?’ to ‘What do you do in your spare time’. The MEP was inundated with questions, and did her best to accommodate all the children. She even said they were a brilliant group of children and she could pick lots of negotiators from this group.

New Pantomime Group For Swords Swords man, Ciarán Kavanagh has launched a pantomime group called Tempus, that is coming to Swords soon. The pantomime group are looking for talented actors and enthusiastic chorus dancers who want to strut their stuff on stage.

By Leslie Murphy Tempus Productions was founded in 2009, and certainly isn’t lacking in production experience. Director of Tempus, Ciarán told the County Leader, “I have been involved in theatre for over 20 years and we’ve always prided ourselves on the professional quality and standard of our shows. This stems from the experience that we have and pantomime isn’t just for extroverts”. “We’ve worked with some very shy and quiet people over the years. The beauty of panto is the freedom, it’s not you, it’s the character so you can have fun with it”. Another Swords man, Joe Lunney, is also a founding member of Tempus, and he told the

County Leader, “This is long overdue. I’ve always had a love for drama, but I’ve always had to travel outside of Swords to take part in shows. It is time now to develop and grow the group as a Swords based community group. We have one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Ireland.” “Tempus is actively recruiting young people to make up its junior and senior chorus. Being part of a production helps build confidence, especially in children. My own daughters have danced in shows over the years, and they certainly can’t be accused of lacking confidence. Panto also provided us with a great opportunity to do something together as father and daughter”. Tempus are looking for anyone interested in helping in every aspect of their productions. If you want to help out, we want to hear from you”. If you’re interested, or have a child who wants to dance in the chorus, check them out at www.tempusproductions.net.

Joe Lunney is pictured with his daughters, Rachel and Lindsey Lunny. They are pictured in costume performing in the production of Aladdin

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Barney Organises Another Tractor Run

Dorothy Kane and Denise Moran

Rush Daffodil committee members are pictured at Martins shop, coffee morning, where they where busy fundraising, from left, Maraid Monks, Anne Ryan, Maria Hand, Gene Monks, Patricia Duff, Mary Farren,Gerr Reddin, Brid Sweetman, Mandy Lenord, Mary Mcguinness, Angela Byrne and Paula Foley

Rush National School 6th class students were busy on Daffodil Day in Rush at Martins shop Coffee morning, helping with the fundraising, from left are Zoe Wilson, Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Ella O'Reilly, Grace Butterly, Cormac Dunne and Aoife Worrell

Orna Brennan, Emer Donnelly and Riam Jaffar

A Tractor Run will take place on Sunday, 9th April and visit various rural villages in the North County. The run will start at Clonalvy National School at 12pm sharp. The run will last approximately one and a half hours. Tractors of all shapes and sizes will be a part of the run as they travel through the local highways and byways. The trip will travel through Naul and Garristown. Organiser, Barney Green told the County Leader, “I will be leading the team out on the day and It promises to be a great day. All the proceeds go towards Conalvy National School. The entry fee per tractor is €20 and all drivers should have their own insurance. We will end the run at Donnelly’s pub and there will be a raffle and plenty of prizes, tea, coffee and sandwiches,” he concluded.

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Skerries Harps girls Gaelic U16's team and the organiser of the event Mandy McInerney

Portmarnock Art Society are holding their annual art exhibition at the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Club on Sunday, 23rd April from 12.30am to 10pm and on Monday, 24th of April from 10.am to 8pm. The exhibition will be opened by the County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler on Sunday 23rd at 8pm. Proceeds of the raffle will be donated to the Parkinson’s Society.

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Rush National School 6th class students head of Rush Daffodil Committee, pictured are Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Grace Butterly, Regina Dailey, Aoife Worrell, Ella O'Rielly, Zoe Wilson and Cormac Dunne

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TY students from St. Josephs Secondary school Rush are pictured helping in the kitchen of Martins Shop, from the left are, Grace Fortune, Kelly Donnelly, Sean Donnelly, Christian Ficau, Ciaran Archer and Robert Halpin

The first club major of 2017, the O’Connor Cup was won by Josie Cahill with a net 48. Runner up was Kieran Warren with a net 49 and nearest the pin on the 3rd was Eddie Madden. Congratulations to Rory Homan with his second hole in one of 2017 on the 16th. The Wednesday scramble has returned which is great for beginners and improving your game. Any persons interested in playing can contact the secretary on 085-1743748 for more details of membership for 2017.

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Student Enterprise Awards 2017 St. Cronan's Senior National School, Swords were award winners with their company named 'Top of the Season'. Pictured with Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise, LEO Fingal) are students Anna Kelly, CarrieAnne O'RourkeO'Sullivan, Matthew Joyce and Sarah Fitzsimons

Intermediate Student Enterprise Awards Winner was Colaiste Ghlor na Mara, Skerries with their project 'Make Every Step Count' Pictured are from Colaiste Ghlor na Mara. They are pictured with Ousin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise Fingal County Council) and Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Eithne Loftus

Senior Category and Overall Fingal Student Enterprise Awards Winners were Sticks n' Stones from Blakestown Community School. Pictured are Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise, Fingal County Council), teacher Ms. Murphy, Shannon Clarke, Deputy County Mayor, Cllr. Eithne Loftus, Bobbi Taaffe, Ciara O'Connor and teacher Ms. Quinn

Junior category winners, at the Fingal Student Enterprise Awards Final in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown were Holm 'Ems from Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan a. Pictured are Louise Flemming (Local Enterprise Office Wicklow), students Ben Kershaw, Deagan Kresojevic, Jakub Kwiatkowski, Antony Leontis, Keith Campbell, teacher Bob King and Deputy County Mayor, Cllr. Eithne Loftus.

Pictured after making his confirmation at St Colmcilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Swords is Tadhg Ryan and his brothers, Sean and Derek and his parents Anita and Derek Ryan.

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is Jamie Collins, with his father Robbie Collins

Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is Ciara Murphy with Susan Murphy, Eamonn Murphy, Teresa Curran and Tony Curran

Pictured above after making her confirmation is Freya Thorpe accompanied by sponsor Evan Gaffney, sister Mia Thorpe, mum Fiona and Grandmother Jackie.

Pictured at the Student Enterprise Awards Finals are Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise, LEO Fingal with Anu Gilmore and Cerys Murphy from Scoil Realt na Mara School, Skerries with their project of Super Strong Stress Balls

Zara Murphy, who made her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide, is pictured with Noeline Murphy

Sarah Fogarty and Emily Coyle are pictured with Kira Toth (right) after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide

Alanah Tilley, Mia Hazley and Amelia Preston all made their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide

Amy Ahern made her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide, She is pictured with Paul Ahern, Siobhan Ahern and Sinead Miller

Alex Natin, Isabelle O'Leary, AoibhĂn O'Toole and Leah McGee are pictured after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide

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Windfall For Local Swords Schools A number of local schools in Swords have received a windfall, thanks to their involvement in the School Savings Scheme organised by Member First Credit Union. For over 18 years, Member First Credit Union, with the co-operation of the principals, teachers and parents, has operated a school saving scheme for all the children in the local area. The main aim of the saving scheme is to encourage the children to adopt a regular savings

Rush Easter Bake Sale Pictured are Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe School Swords Principal, Seamus Seaghach and Member First Credit Union Business Development Manager Darren O’Reilly with students receiving a €1000 donation from Member First Credit Union

Speed Limits In Skerries Need Reviewing Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG), has called for a reduced speed limit on the R127 from The Hills Cricket Club and Milverton area of Skerries, ahead of an upcoming review of the county’s speed limits. O’Leary told the County Leader, “I’ve had discus-

sions with the residents of Milverton and the Council have said they are reviewing the suggested changes. The last time these speed limits were reviewed was in 2015.” “The County Council have agreed to meet with

locals to hear their opinions on the situation. The residents of Blackhills also intend to bring the topic of the speed limit signage and its proximity to the entry to their homes to the attention of the Council. The speed of cars travelling past these homes is causing them difficulty while getting in and out of their homes.”

Rush National Schools Easter Bake Sale will take place this Thursday April 6th. There is an amazing atmosphere spread throughout the school for the day with a very high standard of cake baking and decorating and some fantastic prizes to be won. There will be two Judges, Award winning Chef and Panel of Chefs Member, Gareth Skelton and D.I.T Lecturer Ann-Marie Dunne. The winners will be announced in the school hall between 10.30 and 11am. Come along for a great day and some lovely treats.

“Another situation I have brought to the attention of the Council are the speed limits on the Skerries to Balbriggan coastal road. We are hoping that meetings

between locals, the council and myself that these issues can be resolved in the best interests of residents’ and commuters’ safety,” he concluded.

Farrell Quizzes Garda Commissioner Local TD and member of the Oireachtas Justice and Equality Committee, Alan Farrell (FG), has quizzed the Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan over the mandatory alcohol testing, and fixed charge notices scandals, which have come to light in recent days. Farrell said, “As a member of the Oireachtas Justice and Equality Committee, I have questioned the Garda Commissioner, Nóirín O’Sullivan, and other members of the senior management of An Garda Síochána, over the mandatory alcohol testing and fixed charge notices scandals - information on which has recently been brought into the public domain,” he said. “The fact that the number of mandatory alcohol tests was overreported by almost one million is shocking and absolutely disgraceful.

organisation in identi- ical opportunism to get fying the extent of my name into the these problems, and newspapers. She is adequately addressing entitled to due process these inadequacies and we need to get to By Patrick Finnegan and wrong-doings. the bottom of this Commissioner has Farrell continued, “The saga. The investigation Assistant accepted that ulti- rank-and-file members with mately members of An of An Garda Síochána Commissioner, Michael work each day to O’Sullivan will issue a Garda Síochána must have been involved in protect every person in preliminary report the state. We cannot within a month and a this deception.” allow the more substantial “Furthermore, actions of some report in three months the revelations who would time. If that document that 14,700 provide decep- finds that she was people, some tive informa- compliant then I from the North tion, to detract would expect her to C o u n t y , from the hard resign. If she refuses, received court work the men then I expect she summonses and women of should be removed without having Farrell TD An Garda from office either had the opportunity to pay a Síochána do on our There were two parts fixed charge notice, in streets, and in our of her response that I line with the law, or local communities, 365 was unhappy about, namely the having already paid a days a year. time it took for fix charge notice, is “ H o w e v e r , following the her and her simply unacceptable.” management “Myself, and many revelations on fixed team to recogother members of the both nise that there Oireachtas Justice and charge notices were issues Equality Committee, and mandaregarding the have had great tory alcohol concerns over the testing, we Noreen O’Sullivan timing and the must have two years it procedures which were followed by the Garda answers, those respon- took for the first sible must be identi- statistical anomaly to fied and held account- come to our attention able, and every person before a national audit who has been wrongly took place. The other prosecuted must be one was the anonyexonerated and receive mous letter sent to a full apology from An Gay Byrne, and Garda Síochána. because of the anonyAnything less cannot, mous nature of the and will not, be accept- letter, which did not able,” he concluded. specify where the When asked if he had problem arose, this confidence in the hindered her investiGarda Commissioner, gation. I don’t accept Farrell said, “I don’t that,” said Farrell. have any reason to call When asked if he was for her resignation at toeing the party line in this point in time. I saying that he had don’t believe in polit- confidence in the In her appearance in front of the Justice and Equality Committee, the Garda

Commissioner, Farrell was very specific. “I’m a very opinionated person and I don’t follow party lines. My party did not guide me on this and it would have been very easy for me to say she could go. I firmly believe in due process, without which, what is the point?

habit and thereby to sow the seeds of good financial management for the future. Each school receives an annual grant of €1,000 for its participation in the scheme, which can be used by the schools for particular projects or events. Manager of Member First Credit Union, Darren O’Reilly said, “We believe that we should encourage young people to take responsibility for their own savings and to reap the benefits of saving with the Credit Union in the future. If you would like to get your school involved in the Saving Scheme contact Member First Credit Union for more information or visit our website www.mfcu.ie,” he said.

AA Meetings In Lusk Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place in Lusk Parish Centre (beside the Church) at 1:00pm on Mondays and 6:00pm on Fridays. if you feel you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking.

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Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG) has confirmed the news from Minister Simon Coveney that over €20 million has been approved for the North County, for the long awaited Donabate Relief Road and also an investment in a road at Mooretown / Oldtown, Swords. This key investment will deliver 2,000 homes in the short term in Swords and Donabate and 5,000 homes in the longer term. “That’s great news for people seeking homes in these areas said Reilly. The investment of €15

million in the Donabate Relief Road will deliver 1,200 new homes in the short term and 2,000 in the longer term,” he said. “It is also great news for the hard-pressed community of Donabate and Portrane after all the traffic problems of the past few years, as the community continued to grow. The new link road will free up the existing lands for more housing, so we can accommodate our young people who wish to remain in the area. Our young people are our greatest asset and we want them to be

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Senator James Reilly is pictured with local resident, Sharon Shevlin from Portrane at the bridge in Donabate. The funding announced for the new link road will greatly alleviate traffic problems at this location

able to remain in the North County,” he said. Local resident, Sharon Shevlin, a resident of Portrane spoke about the horrendous traffic problems trying to get in and out of the peninsula in the morning and evening rush hours. She told the County Leader, “It is particularly bad when two buses meet at the bridge. You have to stop to allow one of them to pass by. It is mayhem trying to get into the railway station for the 8.30am train. Just forget it. The sooner the distributor road comes the better. The community here needs it, as it’s gridlock morning and evening,” she said. Senator Reilly said, “I also welcome the investment by the Department of Housing of €5 million for the Mooretown / Oldtown road upgrade project in Swords, which will deliver 800 homes in the short term and, 3,200 in the long term. This is a serious investment in the North County by the Department of Housing

and I look forward to the plans progressing through the County Council and new homes being supplied for home seekers in this area.” Reilly continued, “I am regularly contacted by people seeking advice on housing. New home supply is the key to addressing that need in all sectors of housing demand, private and social housing. €20 million is a very good strategic investment to deliver houses in this region,” he said. I look forward to more investment from the next stage local infrastructure fund to deliver more homes, mixed development of private and social homes for persons seeking accommodation,” he said. “I will continue to actively engage with the Minister Simon Coveney to ensure the needs for further investment, and housing provision in North County Dublin remain to the fore of his Department’s agenda,” he concluded.

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Balbriggan Library hosts an Irish conversation group every Thursday evening from 7-8pm. It is free to attend and all levels of Irish speakers are welcome especially beginners! For the knitting and crochet enthusiast, there is a club that meets every Tuesday from 7pm-8pm and again it is free to attend with all levels of experience welcome.

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Balbriggan is one of the surprise packages of the North County and has made tremendous progress in the past few years in all facets in the town. It has now become a real shopping destination for many people, not only from the town, but from further afield. It can boast a very vibrant community, with no shortage of imaginative input, which has been used to great effect in improving the town centre. An example of this has been an initiative by Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the County Council and Balbriggan Tourism, who

have developed a paint and shop front improvement initiative and grant scheme for the Main Street of Balbriggan. Shop front design has a significant influence on the character of a place where people come to shop and spend time in an attractive environment. The scheme applies to the main

street of Balbriggan from the Catholic Church to the top of Drogheda Street. This part of the street, because of its special architectural and historical interest, has been designated as an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Some buildings within this street are protected structures and may require permission for works such as alterations to the facade, new signage and lighting. Cllr Tony Murphy, Chairperson of Balbriggan Tourism said, “Our aim is to Consolidate locally to

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capture Globally. This aspiration works from the local businesses coming together in cooperation so that they can maximise the potential in their area. Balbriggan Tourism are

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tenants in the town centre to this initiative,” he said. “Many people may not be aware that Balbriggan has two of the finest examples of Harry Clarke stain glass windows in

the Church. Balbriggan Tourism is also looking at developing tourism trails, so the more people we can attract to the town from a tourism perspective, the better. Continued on page 10

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Continued from page 9 We are also trying to explore more expansive festivals for the town and this year for the first time, we are running a heat of the Dublin Rose festival in the local hotel.” There is now a great ease of access to the town, which people can visit by an excellent road and rail network. The primary benefit is that it brings visitors to the town in a matter of minutes, wherever you live in the North County. It also opens up the town to visitors from outside the North County area. In past years, there had been a flight of shoppers from the town in search of other areas, but now, with it’s wide selection of top class shops offering excellent value, locals now stay at home to avail of wonderful bargains.

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Shoppers can avail of some excellent retail units on the Main Street and places to unwind in comfort here. No longer is it necessary to travel to Dublin to find High Street retail outlets, incurring expensive parking fees along the

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of the finest produce. St George’s Square itself is very reminiscent of a continental town square, and it is a natural place for residents and visitors alike to sit and enjoy the fine

Chamber Appoint New CEO Pictured is Maurice O’Halloran. Maurice is the newly appointed CEO of Balbriggan Chamber Of Commerce. Check out next week’s edition for an interview with the new man in charge and a view of his plans for the future of business and the business community in Balbriggan

architecture and watch the traffic pass by. This area houses the public library. As you proceed up the town, it becomes very evident that Balbriggan is a town brimming

with life and very clearly open for business. There is always a businesslike atmosphere, where retailers display their wares in lovely well kept, Continued on page 12

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way, if you’re lucky enough to find anywhere to park. Many of these shops are right here in Balbriggan, as well as free car parking in some instances. There is, of course, the added benefit of visitors to the shopping centres taking time to pay a visit to the town centre. These are shoppers who can now easily access the town centre, who would not otherwise have come here. Now they have the chance to experience many of the lovely shops in the town, as

well as the historic harbour area of the town. Right from the moment you approach Balbriggan from the Dublin side, the first thing you see is the impressive roundabout, which leads on to Dublin Street. Much improved signage is another aspect of the town, where visitors can clearly identify their location in the town. From here as far as the impressive St George’s Square, there is an array of fine shops, where shoppers can have a great choice

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that family picnic, or that healthy walk. There’s a freshness about Balbriggan and it’s obvious that you are in a town that is serious about looking after it’s residents and much valued customers. Great bargains are to be had on every street in the town. There’s also a feeling here that Balbriggan is a very friendly place to shop, where there’s time for the customer, not the fast buck and where the butcher will know you by name and the advice from the hardware counter will go way beyond just DIY. These are old fashioned values and they ensure that visitors will return time and again to get that extra special service that only Balbriggan can offer. So come on, what’s keeping you!You will leave the town with a smile and a barging to boot.

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Council Welcomes Housing Funding The County Council has welcomed the announcement by the Government that it will receive €26.58 million under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF). The money has been allocated to three strategic projects within the

county, which will yield 2,800 housing units by 2021 and have the longterm potential to facilitate the provision of 6,900 units. The announcement of the approval for 34 public infrastructure projects worth €226m across 15

Local Authority areas was made at Government Buildings by Simon Coveney, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

The Donabate Distributor Road is to receive €15.5m which will facilitate 1,200 housing units in the short-term and 2,200 in the long-term. Another project approved is €4.9m towards a road upgrade in the OldtownMooretown area of West

Swords which will facilitate 800 housing units initially and 3,200 eventually. Welcoming the allocation, the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid said: “We are delighted that Minister Coveney and Minister Donohoe have agreed to support three of our major strategic infrastructure projects under the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund. This will allow us to continue to build on the great progress Fingal has made in recent years in creating an environment where houses can be built which is the primary objective of Rebuilding Ireland. We have Local Area Plans in each of the three areas and this funding will allow us to quickly unlock the development potential of zoned residential lands there as we are ready to proceed on these projects.” County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said: “On behalf of the Council, I welcome this investment in what are three crucial pieces of strategic infrastructure. I look forward to seeing work commence as soon as

possible so that houses can be built. I hope that this will be the beginning of regular investment by government in strategic infrastructure as there are other prime sites across the county such as

Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Dublin 15, where the Council is also well placed to have any necessary infrastructure delivered.” There is currently planning permission in place

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EU Must Face The Challenge Fairly Just a few days after the EU celebrated its 60 years of existence, the UK served notice of its imminent departure. The EU has now also set out its proposed negotiating stance. Not quite as hard line as some suggested. Reality is here and a deal must be struck. When the UK has left it will not go away. So the deal needs to respect that. Following the terrorist attack at Westminster many politicians across Europe used the attack to connect migration with terrorism. They ignore the fact that in most cases the attacks are executed by EU born nationals. In France, Marine Le Pen, the Front National’s Presidential candidate, says, “The problem we have today is this form of low-cost terrorism, radicalised individuals acting alone, without a network…We must control our borders.” The Czech Foreign Minister suggests that free movement may spell the end of the union. He is reported as saying, “When you have two million people coming from the east who take your jobs, social support and a number of other things, you can persuade your own people a thousand times to get used to it. They won’t take it, because you simply went too far and you did not tell them the truth.” In Poland, a government source is quoted as saying “The (EU) commissioner is coming to Warsaw and trying to tell us you have to do what the EU decided, you have to take these migrants…Two days later another terrorist attack in London occurs.” The terrorist problem is as much the result of radicalisation of EU citizens

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PIctured after making their Confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords are Monica and Niamh Ward and Chloe and Jancie McLorfrom Scoil an Dhunninigh.

Pictured is Anna Leahy who made her confirmation at St. Colmcilles church, Swords with her sponsor Jenny Robinson.

Muireann Ní Mhaoildeirg and Aoibh Nic Domhnaill are pictured after making their Confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords

Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is Leah McGee (3rd from left), with Michael, David, Cara, Hilary and Breda McGee

Alex Snow is pictured with his dad Quintin.

PIctured after making his their confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords is Ollie MacLochlainn, Aoibheann Brady, Leah Byrne, Anna Leahy and Hannah Griffit, from Scoil an Dhunninigh

PIctured after making his Confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords is Aaron Griffin from Scoil an Dhunninigh. He is pictured here with his father Conor

Niamh Ward who was confirmed at St. Colmcilles church, Swords is pictured above with mum Monica, dad Mark and sister Seana.

Pictured is Leah Byrne with her two sisters Lilly and Lara and parents Lisa and Cliff.

Pictured above is Nicole Markey of St. Oliver Plunkett's, Malahide with sponsor Carl, dad Declan, mum Rosin and brother Barry.

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PIctured after making her Confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords is Hannah Ní Ghríofa, from Scoil an Dhunninigh, with Noel and Jennifer Ní Goríofa

Aoibh Mic Domhnaill pictured with her brother Tadg, sister Caragh, mum Frances and dad Dermot.

Kate Mckenna made her confirmation at St. Colmcilles church, Swords. Pictured here with dad Aiden, sisters Grace and Mary and mother Gillian.

PIctured after making his Confirmation at St Colmcille’s Church Swords is Zach Donlon and his brother Alex with his parents Frank and Suzanne

Pictured after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church Malahide are Emma Toland, Elena Brady and Abbie McQuaid

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Local News

4th April 2017

Skerries Duo Have Talent

Brian Gavin, Regional Youth Officer for North Dublin told the County Leader, “I think it’s a really great way for young people to build their confidence and for some of them, they may never have got up on a stage before. It gives them the opportunity to showcase their talent to a large audience. It helps them to build

Foróige Clubs in the North County came together for the annual Foróige’s Got Talent show recently. Despite not coming first, Skerries Foróige Club duo Ciara Vaughan and Jake Guildea finished in second place. Ciara sang and played the guitar and Jake accompanied her playing the Box Drum. The judging panel had a very difficult task in choosing the top two acts, but the acts that emerged as the winners on the night were the Raheny Foróige club with their variety act called ‘Drama Queens’. Clubs members represented clubs from all over the North Dublin region. The audience were entertained by a wonderful array of talent, from solo and group singers, Irish dance, variety acts, magic acts and drama groups. Ciara Vaughan and Jake Guildea accepting their award at Both acts will now go Foróige's Got Talent. forward to represent Dublin at the National Foróige Got up their self-esteem and confiTalent event on April 22nd which will dence in a supportive environbe held in the Liberty Theatre, Dublin. ment. There will be up to 40 acts partici- We wish both acts well in the next stage of the competition,” he said. pating in the national final.

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Recent published deaths from the North County

4th April 2017

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Tel: 01 840 7090 MORRIS (née Flannery), Maureen, (late of Marina Village, Malahide & Howth Road, Raheny) 26th March 2017, (Peacefully), at her daughter Carol's residence, beloved wife of the late Jimmy (Sarsfield Bar). Sadly missed by her loving family Donal, Jim, Margaret, David, Carol & Anne, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, brother Michael, sister Sr. Pious, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Rest in Peace MOORE, Charlie (TheJam) , (Balbriggan, Dublin) 26th March 2017, (Peacefully), at his home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Peggy, sons Peter, Charlie, Robbie and Damien, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews,grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sister, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace KELLY, Cathal, (Swords and formerly of Cloonree, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon) 26th March 2017, (Peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, late Nursing Staff of St. Ita's Hospital; sadly missed by his loving wife Marian, daughters Sinead, Sorcha and Niamh, sons-in-law Edwin, Tom and Chris, grandsons Cathal, Liam and Tiarnán, brothers Tom, Liam and Mike, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace FITZGERALD (née Dalton), Breeda, (late of Dungarvan, Skerries, Dublin) 26th March 2017, (Peacefully), at St. Francis hospice Raheny surrounded by her loving family, Breeda, wife of the late Gerry, sadly missed by her loving children Susan, Garvan and Clodagh, grandchildren, sonin-law Mark, brothers,Tom and Jim, and predeceased by her brother Ted, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace HIGGINS, James A. (Jim), (Malahide and formerly of Galway) 25th March 2017, (Suddenly), at home, Beloved husband of Terri, adoring and adored father of Anne Marie and Andrea, sons-in-law Paul and Garrett, proud grandfather of Eva and J.J., brother Dom, sisters Bridget, Kathleen, and Phil, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.Rest in Peace KILLEEN Hazel (née MacNamara) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) on 27th March 2017. Hazel beloved wife and lifelong friend of Brendan and mother of the late Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving husband, children Margaret, Peter and Joe, daughters-in-law Eileen and Jean, son-in-law Ronan, grandchildren Brenda, Carole, Lucy, Ruaidhri, Anne, Gráinne, David, Sarah, Luke and Tom, great-grandchildren Adam, Ruairi and Caoimhe, brother-in-law Kieran, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace. SULLIVAN, Owen (St. Margaret's, Co. Dublin) March 25, 2017 (suddenly), at the Mater Hospital, beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Angela, Shirley, Linda and Owen; sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren Sean, Tom, Zachary and Holly, sons-in-law Stephen, Brian and Ed, daughter-in-law Pamela, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. RYAN (nee McNamara), Una (Winifred), (Langton Park, Newbridge, Co Kildare and late of Tulla, Co. Clare and Swords, Co. Dublin) - 30th March 2017 (peacefully) in her 96th year in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Naas Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving son Eamonn, daughter-inlaw Genevieve, grandchildren Dermot, Fergus, Clodagh, Conor, Lorcan and Orna, niece Monica, granddaughters-in-law Sarah and Natalie, grandson-in-law Kenneth, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

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Gerard Mc Gee

Fingal County Council Notice is hereby given that Barry Reynolds intends to apply for planning permission for development at 54 Beverton Green, Beaverstown, Donabate, Co. Dublin.The development will consist of the construction of a single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that 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 authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention Permission is sought for the retention of an existing flat-roof attic dormer and all associated site works to the rear of 109 Pineridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Terry Byrne. 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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Fingal County Council Retention is sought for a single storey extension to front of existing dwelling at 112 Clonard Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Noel Murphy. 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 Permission is sought for alterations to approved plans (F16A/0290) for an approved bungalow. The alterations consist of revised floor plan (increase in floor area from 124m2 to 139m2) & fenestration changes to all 4 elevations @ Old Coach Road, Balrothery, Co. Dublin for John Carpenter. 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.

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4th April 2017 Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to build an extension to the rear of the existing dwelling and to incorporate dormer bedrooms at proposed first floor level at 83, Cherry Garth, Rivervalley, Swords, Co.Dublin by Gary McCallion. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for a single storey extension to the rear of an established approved pre-school, the proposed development is located to the rear of No. 68 Cian Lea, Swords , Co. Dublin. Applicant: Martine Mc Connell. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Martina Wogan seeks planning permission for the removal of existing dwelling and the replacement with a new dwelling with new waste water treatment system and percolation area and for upgraded existing access and vehicular entrance onto public road in the rural cluster of Wimbletown South RC on the site of existing dwelling at Wimbletown,Ballyboughal , County Dublin .post code A41WN83 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin. a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission sought for Single Storey extension to rear of existing dwelling to form new bedroom at 13 Berwick Walk Swords Manor Swords Co Dublin for Eamonn and Sandra O Reilly 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 in relation to the applica-

tion may be made in writing to the planning authotity on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks begining on the date of receipt of the Authority of this application Fingal County Council I Carina Archbold intend to apply for permission at this site address: 3 The Old Stables, East Commons, Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of permission to remove condition no.3 of register reference F16A/0127 which states that the maximum number of children who can be facilitated on site at any time shall not exceed 16 and to increase this number to 33 children in accordance with the 2006 childcare regulations and to remove condition No. 5 of register reference F16A/0127 requiring the operator of the playschool to reside at this location. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Jane Fay and Sharyn Fay at ‘Meadowside’, The Green, Commons West, (located off Watery Lane) Swords, Co. Dublin for development consisting of the following: (a) the demolition of derelict cottage; and (b) construction of 5 no. two storey dwellings (3 no. 3—bedroom terraced and 2 no. 3—bedroom semidetached). The development provides for alterations to existing entrance from Watery Lane, on-curtilage car parking, vehicular and pedestrian connection to Watery Lane, internal roads, footpaths, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, street lighting, SUDS drainage, piped and other services, and all other ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 by Jakobi Properties Limited on lands at Barnwall Court to the rear of No. 3 and No. 4 Castle View, Drogheda Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for development consisting of the construction of a twostorey, four-bedroom, contemporary dwelling with new vehicular access, 2 no. on-curtilage car parking spaces, private amenity space, single storey garden store building, drainage infrastructure, landscaping and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 Planning Permission is requested for 2 no. Detached 4-bed dwellinghouses

along with all associated siteworks. at :Rear of existing 2no.dwellinghouses on Main Street, Naul Co. Dublin with vehicular access from existing roadway in Delvin Banks, Naul, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Mary Duff This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of ¤20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks. at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Eileen Mooney This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for internal alterations to existing building and construction of new extension to northern side of existing builders providers along with new car-parking area and all associated siteworks including use of existing vehicular entrance . at:- Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan Co. Dublin. Signed:EEC Hardware. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council We Des & Colette Gough intend to apply for planning permission for development at 15/17 Dublin st Balbriggan Co.Dublin. The development will consist of change of use of the existing two ground floor retail shops into a single Restaurant/CafÃ© with dining seat area, minor alterations to shop front elevations and associated site work. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the opening hours 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

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