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Search For Rescue 116 Crewmen Resumed

Ciaran Smith

A Garda-led search for the two missing crewmen of the ill-fated Rescue 116 Coastguard helicopter, resumed last Monday off Blackrock Island in Co. Mayo. A Killybegs-based trawler, the MFV Westbound, will trawl the seabed for any sign of debris around the island. Oldtown man, Ciaran Smith’s body, along with that of his colleague, Paul Ormsby have not be yet been recovered, and there is renewed hope that, with calmer sea conditions, both men’s bodies will be recovered. The underwater search around Blackrock light-

house was postponed after bad weather the previous weekend. With favourable conditions, a spokesperson for the Coastguard Search and Rescue team confirmed that the Garda-led trawling search would go ahead the hope was that the mission, along with the shoreline search by volunteers, assisted by a Coastguard helicopter, would have a successful conclusion. The Coast Guard helicopter went down in March, with the bodies of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick and crewman Mark Duffy having been recovered. The hope is that the bodies of Ciaran and his colleague, Paul Ormsby will be found and returned to their families.

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Whiskey Galore From Lambay! The development of new whiskeys is something that is in vogue at the moment and this trend is particularly prevalent among the hierarchy in this country, with lords across the nation putting their names to the popular tipple.

By Patrick Finnegan

Pictured are residents of Sea Brook estate Rush. Jason Doyle, Sinead Reynard, Eimear Spain and her son Luke and Ciara Humphreys, all of whom are looking for a resolution to the playground (in background), which has never been opened since being built back in January last

Fury Over Closed Rush Playground The situation regarding a playground in a Rush estate, which has been closed since last January, has caused local residents to demand that it is opened immediately, or taken down and restored to a green area. A number of residents of Sea Brook estate in Rush are up in arms about the fact that the playground, which has been built by the developer, has been left unopened and surrounded by security fencing since last January. The infuriating thing for the residents, is that nobody has told them why the playground has not been opened since it was built in January, or if it will ever be opened. At present, it is surrounded by security fencing, with signs telling people not to enter. The playground appears to be in a safe and completed state and its closure is a mystery to locals. The County Leader was initially contacted by residents, who are in favour of the playground, in an effort to try and shed some light on the situation, which has seen young children in this new estate with nowhere to play.

Resident, Eimear Spain, who is the mother of a young son, Luke said, “We’re not entirely sure why the playground is closed since last January. At the start, residents were concerned that the playground was not in line with the planning permission, but the County Council returned to us and confirmed that it was in accordance with planning permission. That was as far as we got and information has been hard to come by since. The Council came back recently to say that the estate hadn’t been handed over yet by the developer. We asked the developer, but they had no information for us, so it’s very frustrating for us, as we’re now in July and the children still have nowhere to play. It’s just such a waste,” she said. Another resident, Angela Keogh said, “At this stage we want it either opened or taken away. We’re now in the middle of July and there’s 50 children in the estate and we’d love either a green or a playground where they can play. The playground was part of the original plans for the estate.”

Resident Ciara Humphreys said, “The majority of people here have young children and this is a safety issue now. The children have nowhere to play and they’re trying to climb over the fencing to access the playground. There are cars driving around the estate, which pose a real danger for our children, so the Council or someone needs to make a decision and stop dragging their heels and open the playground, or turn it into a green area instead.” Jason Doyle, another resident said, “This is a hazardous situation with traffic in the estate and nowhere for the children to play. We had a close call with one child almost knocked down by a car, so we really need to have some action taken on this playground,” he said. In an effort to get to the bottom of this dilemma, the County Leader contacted the County Council. Their statement said, “Sea Brook estate is not yet taken in charge by the Council, so we wouldn’t have any responsibility in relation to the estate at this time,” the statement concluded.

Not to be outdone, North County Dublin is the latest region to get in on the act and none other than Lord Revelstoke, who lives in the castle on Lambay Island, is set to become the latest Anglo-Irish aristocrat to launch a whiskey venture, or at least the water on his island is. It is understood that Lord Revelstoke’s venture, backed by Camus Cognac, will launch later this month. The French cognac producer also entered into discussions with Lord Mountcharles before the Slane Castle owner struck a deal with Brown-Forman, the maker of global brands such as Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort and Finlandia vodka . The whiskey is expected to be produced in Cork, with water sourced from Lambay Island. The new business, entitled ‘Lambay Irish Whiskey Company’, was formed in February in partnership with Camus Cognac. The thought of transporting water from such a remote location across, at times, turbulent seas to be transported all the way to Cork, beggars belief. Is there something special in the waters of Lambay that would justify such devotion to duty.? While this seems like a good entrepreneurial move by Lord Revelstoke, otherwise known as Alexander Baring, a descendant of the founder of the famed Barings Bank.

The first question that locals will ask, relates to why Lambay water was selected for making the whiskey over any other water in the country, as already mentioned. Another question relates to where the water comes from - is it from a well, or a spring and how much water will be used, how will it be transported to Cork and if a licence or permission is required to remove water on such a scale from the island?. We contacted the County Council and asked if there were any restrictions in removing water from the island. A spokesperson replied, “If someone is abstracting groundwater they have to register this with the Council, if they are abstracting more than 25 cubic metres per day. We are required under the Water Pollution Act to keep a register of these abstractions. Also, it involves a simple registration process and standard procedures with the HSE to ensure that the water ( considered a ‘food stuff’ under the EU Hygiene of Foodstuff Regulations) does not become contaminated during transportation to Cork,” the statement concluded. Along with Lord Mountcharles, the Slazenger family, who own the Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Co Wicklow have also gotten in on the act. They have joined the band wagon and unveiled plans for a €10m whiskey distillery and visitor centre on the grounds of their estate. Maybe we have unearthed a new whiskey to be consumed in the House of Lords. Who know, when you are sipping your wee dram in foreign climes, you may well be enjoying Lambay water in a much altered state. Cheers.!

Man Held Over Swords Murder The grim discovery of a man’s body on North Street, Swords in the early hours of last Sunday morning has shocked the entire community of Swords. A man has been arrested in relation to the death of 54-year-old father-of-three, named locally as Dermot Byrne from Milesian estate in Swords. He was viciously beaten and dumped on a street, where he was found by a passer-by. The victim’s body was found on the steps at Fingal Community College, on North Street shortly after 3am. It is believed that Mr Byrne suffered multiple blunt force injuries to his head and body, which were consistent with a prolonged and sustained beating. It is believed that the attack may have happened elsewhere and that Mr Byrne was later dumped on the street. His injuries were so bad it is suspected that whoever carried out the attack may have believed he was dead when they dumped him.

The steps of Fingal Community College where locals have been laying tributes to the late Dermot Byrne.

A 29-year-old man was arrested in connection with the garda investigation. He was being detained at Swords garda station. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses. Local councillors, Joe Newman and Duncan Smith were horrified by the tragic incident, when they spoke to the County Leader. Newman said, “This is an unspeakable tragedy and my thoughts and prayers are with the man’s family. Swords is normally a very safe

place to enjoy yourself and the entire community are shocked by this,” he said. Smith said, “There was an air of disbelief and Cllr. Newman sadness in Swords after the news broke. Nobody could believe that such a thing like this could happen in Swords. All our thoughts and prayers are with the man’s family,” he said. Cllr Darragh Butler said, Like many other Swords residents, I was shocked by what happened. My Cllr. Butler thoughts go out to the deceased man and especially his family and friends at this very difficult time. Everyone should be able to go out and enjoy themselves on a night out and get back home safely to their family afterwards.”

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€25m On Ambulances Unacceptable - O’Reilly Local TD Louise O’Reilly (SF) and her By Leslie Murphy party’s Health Spokesperson has expressed disappointment at the misuse there is no evidence of it being a of taxpayers’ money on private ambucheaper, more efficient, or innovative lances. O’Reilly, told the County Leader, method of providing this essential public “The HSE spend over €25 million on service. Figures released to me in a response to a Parliamentary Question private ambulances over the past five have shown that the state has spent years. This does not constitute value for €25,630,392 on private ambulances money and the money should have been spent purchasing and staffing new ambusince 2012. It is my belief that the HSE lances for each HSE region which should be purchasing and staffing new ambulances, which would would constitute an investment make more economic sense in the and tangible assets for the State. It’s so important for the people in long run. To actually buy an ambuthe North County to ensure we lance and have it fully operational have an adequate amount of and staffed would cost €220,000. ambulances available to us. It should be noted that the money Considering the latest census, we O’Reilly TD spent on private ambulance have the fastest growing populaservices since 2012 would have tion with the youngest and oldest which bought at least 116 fully equipped emershows, it’s so important we have ambugency ambulances”. lances available to us. It is so important to She continued, “Unless the HSE invests the people of the North County as we in new ambulances the ambulance asset don’t have a hospital and it’s hit and miss stock will continue to fall and they will if you get sick after 5pm that you can get become even more reliant on private to see a doctor and there for some people providers. This is evidenced in the fact who have no choice but to call an ambuthat there was nearly a €2 million jump lance,” she said. in expenditure on private ambulances “Privatisation in its various forms has between 2014 and 2016 (€1,967,947) been spreading across our health service and the increasing spend shows no sign for some time now. The outsourcing of of abating. The State needs to ensure ambulance services to private companies that we have a high quality, publicly by our health service is further evidence owned stock of ambulances, instead of of this.” putting money into the pockets of She continued, “The Government and private companies which does not the private interests involved will say constitute fiscal prudence or a benefit to that it is more cost effective, however, the taxpayer,” she concluded.

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the time taken to process asylum applications. To assist this, they will draw funding from the European Funding Programme, “Asylum Migration and Inclusion Fund.” By Cathal Boland King Felipe of Spain got to make his State visit to the UK last week This was scheduled for early last month but the date clashed with Ms May’s failed plan to get the backing of the British people. Spain has raised the governance of Gibraltar as one which should be addressed during the Brexit negotiations. The King, in his address to both houses of Parliament, suggested that arrangements could be reached between the two countries on the issue. The UK says sovereignty is not up for discussion. The UK Government published the Repeal Bill designed to transpose EU into UK law as might be appropriate after the UK’s exit. But both Nicola Sturgeon and Carwyn Jones, first ministers of Scotland and Wales respectively are not happy with the proposal. The Labour Party also say they may vote against it. It seems that the Government will have a very hard time for whatever length of time they have in Parliament.

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Taoiseach Launches Creative Ireland Fingal Programme

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, a former Fingal County councillor, launched the Creative Ireland Fingal Programme last week. Hosted in Swords Castle, the event celebrated the new major culture and creativity initiative designed to promote individual, community and national well-being. Mr. Varadkar, on his first official visit to Swords since his election as Taoiseach, said: “I am delighted to be here this evening to launch the Creative Ireland – Fingal Culture and Creativity Plan 2017. By connecting experiences and creating new things with this Creative Ireland Programme, you, the people of Fingal are channelling the power of creativity to the service of our communities and our society.” “I would like to congratulate the Fingal Culture Team on this Plan. They have put together a broad and interesting programme which both draws on, and reflects, the great creative and cultural fabric in the Fingal area and I know it will be very successful here over the coming months,” he said. County Mayor, Cllr. Mary McCamley commented: “Inspired by the success of last year’s 1916 centenary

celebrations, I hope that our citizens will embrace this new Creative Ireland Programme in the same way. We hope to harness creativity, which we know thrives within our communities, using it to make Fingal an even better place to live, work, visit and do business in.” Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, said: “Our greatest resource is our people. With the third biggest, fastest growing and youngest population in Ireland, our county is also vibrant with diversity. The Council supports cultural development and has exciting plans for a new Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords. This will be a centre of excellence for the arts and creativity in the Swords areas and environs.” The Creative Culture Fund is an exciting opportunity open to artists from all disciplines. Centred on identity, culture and citizenship, the Creative Ireland Programme is dedicated to providing meaningful support to artists. Grant applications of up to €1,500 are being invited under the Creative Culture Fund scheme. Applications are open until December 2017 and will provide support to local groups to creatively engage and encourage community participation.

Ballyboughal Man’s Book For Charity Local Ballyboughal man Des Allen, the recently retired CEO of Tennis Ireland has self published a book to raise funds and awareness for the Irish Cancer Society. Des had a difficult time with cancer in 2014/2015 and has written this book in order to raise funds and awareness for the Irish Cancer Society. In the book Des writes of his childhood and how much fun it was, his funny stories are inspiring as he writes about the cycles he took around the North County. He writes about his lunch experience in Swords Pavilion, covers his trip around France and Spain with his dog Roger, and his partner Karen. The book is full of wonderful chapters that will make you laugh and cry. Such a lovely read and an inspirational act of kindness after everything he went through.

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IT’S TIME TO SWITCH AND SAVE Generic Brand Retired CEO of Tennis Ireland Des Allen, from Ballyboughal, is pictured (right) with his book 'Wanderings and Ponderings' with John Traecy, CEO of Sport Ireland a former world cross country champion and Olympic silver medal winner.

mind and so I include my memories of wonderful places I visited and fascinating people I met on that journey. The book is dedicated to raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society and I hope that the decision makers in that organisation will divert some of the proceeds to my cause.

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Marie Deegan and Tom O'Neill, Balbriggan Guide Dogs Association and his dog Gatsby with Seรกn Corrigan and Johnny McLeer from Balbriggan Men's Shed

Centre Manager Peter Carey, Betsy Abu from Balbriggan Intergration Forum and Deputy County Mayor Adrian Henchy

Jamie Moore, Fingal Public Participation Network with Mick Dunne from Fingal County Council

Hamera Khalid and Nadia Rafiq are pictured at the Cultural Day at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan

Nora Roban with her son Paul and Cllr. Tom O'Leary

Millfield Centre Manager Peter Carey (centre) with Deputy Mayor Adrian Henchy and Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce President John Cumisky

Ronan Kelly, Balbriggan Tidy Town, Maurice Halloran CEO Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce and Cllr. Grainne Maguire, Balbriggan Tidy Towns

Gene Clifford and Niamh O'Sullivan from Blanchardstown Area Partnership

Sophie, Sarah and Cathy Doyle all enjoyed the entertainment at the Cultural Day at Millfield

Mary Kenny, O'Dwyers GAA

Polish dancers, Daniel Bizunovic, Piotr Polak, Jacek Myrcka and Tukasz Kopytko

Jamie McNamara manager and Lisa McEvoy both of Tesco Balbriggan present a cheque from their community fund to Balbriggan Men's Shed

Polish dancers, Dominika Wolek, Marzena Scibor and Maja Nowicka were part of a Polish dance troupe who charmed the audience with a traditional Polish dance

Gladwell Mwangi, Deriree Mwangi, Jade Tobi and Lulu Omari

Taqqiyyah Ali, Mwanaidi Mohamed and Farida Shekhe

Cllr. Tony Murphy with Annette Andrews from Baldoyle Training Centre

Seรกn Corrigan, Keith Davies, Tommy Byrne and Johnny McLeer from Balbriggan Men's Shed

Brian Howard, Progressive Credit Union with John Cummisky, President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce

Sharon Kane, Ayodele Yusuf and Nicky McGuirk enjoyed the Cultural Day at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan

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Balbriggan Beach Overgrown Again The yearly battle in Balbriggan, over whether the County Council By Rachel Wallace or Irish Rail are to be held responsible for the verge trimming at the town’s main beach at Front Strand, has commenced and locals are appealing for a resolution. Local Cllr Tony Murphy is calling on the Council to sort the issue once and for all. The confusion is as a result of joint responsibility between Irish Rail, who are in charge of the upper embankment alongside the railway line, and the County Council, who are responsible for the maintenance of the lower embankment. Cllr Murphy told the County Leader, “When I got elected for the first time in May 2014, many people expressed their frustration over Balbriggan beach front and the need to have the grass cut more regularly. I would have thought this was a simple wish to fulfil. To my frustration and disappointment, I have discovered, that there is no resolve in the Council to deliver a structured maintenance programme for the beach on an annual basis.” “Balbriggan Front Strand is a lovely beach used by many people and which should be one of our best tourism Cllr. Murphy attractions. If the Council do not have the workforce to support the grass cutting on the embankments, there are contractors who are capable of delivering a service to maintain the beach area to a standard worthy of the people of Balbriggan.” “I am calling on the County Council to initiate and deliver a programme of works that includes the cutting of the grass on both embankments on a regular basis, along with the consideration to redesign the beach area through a public consultation process to make Balbriggan Beach a place the town and the North County can be truly proud of,” he concluded. The County Council told the County Leader that, “For the last number of years there has been a shared arrangement in place between the County Council and Irish Rail with regard to grass cutting on the railway embankment. As this agreement was not resulting in the satisfactory maintenance of the area, the Council have decided to take over maintenance commencing with a first cut at the end of next week. We have scheduled to carry out six to eight cuts annually. It is a particularly difficult area to work in as there is no vehicular access and all maintenance works must be carried out with hand strimmers. We will review this arrangement at the end of this current growing season and evaluate if the proposal will work going forward to 2018,” they concluded.

Sad Death Of Loughshinny Hit And Run Victim A man who was found unconscious after an apparent hit-and-run on the R128 Skerries to Loughshinny Road on 27th December last, has died after more than six months in hospital. Callum ‘Cal’ Grimes (27), was out socialising on St Stephen’s night at a bar in Skerries about 5 km away from where he was found. It is believed he was unable to get a taxi and started walking home along the narrow road. He died at Beaumont Hospital last Friday and a post mortem is due to be carried out on his body tomorrow before it is released to his family so that funeral arrangements can be made.

Bracken Educate Together National School in Balbriggan were awarded a Blue Active School Flag last week. Pictured at the presentation of the flag are Paul Kelleher (techer), Niall McGuirk (Sports Officer Fingal County Council), Eoin Callaghan (International athlete from Balrothery, who raised the flag) and Marian Griffin (Principal Bracken ETNS), with Blue Flag committee members, Taofiqat, Norman, Oskar, Jessie, Justin, Joshua, Adeola and Livia

Progressive Credit Union made a cheque presentation of €30,000 to Balbriggan based Remember Us Special Needs Group at Castlelands Community Centre, Balbriggan last week. The cheque was the proceeds of the Credit Union's Social Fund, as well as money collected from the recent bingo at City North Hotel, as well as an undisclosed top up from Preogressive Credit Union. Pictured at the cheque handover are, Sean Staunton (CEO Progressive Credit Unon), Brian Howard (Marketing Officer Progressive Credit Unon), Nora Roban (Founder of Remember Us), Matt Downey and Tara Grant (both Remember Us) and Finian Kielty (Chairperson Progressive Credit Unon)

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A Fine Gael Bill will see over 60,000 Reilly continued, “We need a concise families benefit from greater plan in order to address what is supports for children with autism. becoming an increasing epidemic The Autism Spectrum Disorders that will be a huge burden on the (ASD) Bill calls for a Government finances of this State. strategy to be published on how to We need to intervene at the approaddress the needs of people with priate time, diagnose early and put ASD throughout their lives. in place the supports that can allow The Bill, put forward by local people with this condition to live a Senator James Reilly, will again be much more independent life.” considered by the Seanad on “In short, what we need is a strategy Wednesday. that cuts across all Departments and Reilly said: “One in 68 children is acknowledges that every now on the autism spectrum, Department has a role to play and meaning over 60,000 families in needs to be informed. I hope to see Ireland are struggling for greater the Bill pass through the Seanad this supports for a loved one with the week, bringing us another step condition. I hope to see this Bill forward to helping those with the become law by Christmas, giving disorder to reach their full potential.” new hope and encouragement to “It will then go before the Dáil and those who face the challenge of hopefully be signed into law before autism,” he said. Christmas. I’d like to thank the over “While some progress has been A delighted Senator James Reilly is 20,000 people who signed an online made in our understanding of ASD, pictured in his office formally signing petition calling for this proposed his Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill no consensus exists on how to 2017, which passed all stages in the legislation to become law, and I screen and diagnose for it, or Seanad would encourage people to keep provide clinical care or educate signing to support this very worthy people with ASD. That is not just the case in this Bill at http://bit.ly/2tDMiJq. country, but right across Europe. However, England, “I would also like to thank my Seanad colleagues and France, Canada, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland the Minister for Health Simon Harris for their help and have strategies and we need one too. support,” he concluded.

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Nessa Childers, Independent Dublin MEP recently hosted a delegation from Swords Senior Citizens to the European Parliament in Brussels, accompanied by local councillor, Paul Mulville. “I was delighted to host the group from Swords Senior Citizens, along with local Cllr. Paul Mulville and Dublin trade union and political activist Paul Dillon. In particular, as we face into Brexit, I was very glad to discuss Brexit with the delegation, and to hear their views on how it will impact the island of Ireland and our country’s strong relationship with Britain, where many of our family and friends are living,” stated Childers. “We really enjoyed the visit to the European Parliament and Brussels, and found it very informative” stated Eileen Power, Chairperson Swords Senior Citizens, “and in particular it was great to have the chance to learn at firsthand how the European Parliament works, to see the parliament chamber itself, and to discuss issues of concern directly with Nessa in the Parliament building.”

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O’Brien Stresses Importance Of Waste Regulator Local TD, Darragh O’Brien (FF) says his party will continue to put pressure on the Government to ensure that a waste regulator is established. Fianna Fáil brought forward a motion in the Dáil calling for an independent waste regulator.

The Government has confirmed that it would set up an interim watchdog to oversee the industry, until a regulator is established. “We also want to ensure that consumers get value for money. A regulator will prevent sudden price gouging and promote competition, ensuring He continued, “Balbriggan needs a that both customers and family resource centre. These are the environment are unique to each area and offer many protected,” said O’Brien. services such as parenting skills “A promised public courses, advice on the role of young awareness campaign fathers, assistance for young mothers never transpired and Local councillor for Balbriggan electoral and those parenting alone and people are genuinely area, Tony Murphy (IA) has described the support for young teens at risk.” concerned that their latest census figures, which show “Support services in Balbriggan are waste charges will Balbriggan as the town with the seriously under resourced and under- increase as a result of youngest population, as a wake funded. We have at present one up call for all. senior youth officer and no He said, “Reality dawns when frontline youth workers. you see the latest statistics from Volunteers are picking up the the CSO office. The upside for mantle, but this is unsustainable Balbriggan is that a young popuwithout realistic support and lation is a fantastic asset pool resources. for the future, however what the Cllr. Murphy Cuis drug and alcohol taskforce numbers reflect in reality is that has three workers to cover Rush, there are 6,000 children under the age of Lusk, Skerries, Naul, Garristown and 14 years, which is a little over 25 per cent Balbriggan.” of the total population. When you don’t “The Department of Social Protection have the family support services in place, needs to recognise the demand for then you will have a lot of issues not more support in the Balbriggan area being addressed.” and act now,” he concluded.

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Bogus Callers In Swords It has been brought to the attention of the County Leader, that there are people doing door to door collections posing as members of Swords Boxing Club. Chairman of Swords Boxing Club Thomas Clarke, told the County Leader,, “ There are people calling to homes in the Swords and it’s not the first time this has happened. The club is running for years in the community and has a well established team of boxers. We just want to highlight this and bring it to the attention of residents in Swords who may have had people call to their door. It’s always good to ask people for identification when they call just to make sure that they are actually calling from the organisation they say they are from.”

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Following on from last year’s amazingly successful event, Swords Summer Festival will return again this year. Expect more of the same Family Fun entertainment and a whole raft of brilliant live music to keep you and the whole family entertained. Returning for its third year to Swords, this eagerly awaited festival is one that has captured the imagination of all.

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This year the festival will take place over four days; 20th - 23rd July inclusive and will include the Fingal 10K Road Race the biggest 10K run in the country. Many people, particularly visitors will be very impressed to see the excellent progress that is happening at Swords Castle and its environs.

The inaugural Swords festival took place in 2015, which created a carnival atmosphere in Swords Main Street. Last year’s event was even bigger and better and for this year’s festival, the Events team at Fingal County Council have come up trumps again, with an exciting and imaginative schedule of family fun activities which is guaranteed to keep everyone happy. This year’s festival kicks off on Thursday 20th July with a performance of ‘The Promise’ a musical drama at Swords Castle Marquee from 6.00pm. The Promise is a tale of intertwined love stories, mixed with betrayal, revenge and reconciliation, set in early 19th century Ballyboughal and takes some of its inspiration from the final battle on the east coast of Ireland of the United Irishmen at Drishoge, Ballyboughal in 1798. Written by Paul Redmond, The Promise features a cast of 10 actors/singers accompanied by a six-piece band and is supported by a 20 strong choir. It is directed by multi-award winning director Noel McDonagh. This is a ticketed event. Earlier in the day there will be a Family Festival f Fun at Swords Town Park from 11.00am until 6.00pm. This fun day will also take place on Friday, 21st at the same time and location. On Friday 21st there will be the return of the Swords Lions Club fundraiser, this year featuring the Rat Pack live in the marquee in Swords Castle at 8pm. This is also a ticketed event and tickets are €25. The Marquee has seating

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18th July 2017 for 350 and includes dancing and refreshments areas. The Marquee area will be open from 6pm. Entry from Bridge Street. Refreshments include wine and beer, tea and coffee. Last year’s event was a great success and the organisers are hoping for an even better show this time. Saturday, 22nd July will be a real family fun day, with the entertainment starting at 11.00am and going on right through to evening time. From 11am on Saturday, Swords Main Street will be transformed into a haven of Free Family Fun, with bouncy castles, slides, stilt walkers, balloon makers, zip wire, face painting, music and

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This will be a massive day out for all the family, with Main Street family entertainment and Swords Town Park Fairground and Swords

Castle Marquee madness and Main Street Stage all from 12pm, as well as ‘Living History’ in the Castle with a traditional

market fayre in the Castle from 11.00am until 5.00pm For those who are interested in the history you Continued on page 10

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Pictured during last year’s festival at the Swords Lions Club Music Event at Swords Castle are, Maurice Kealy (Swords Lions Club), Marion Conneely (District Governor Lions Club Ireland), Acting County Mayor, Cllr Joe Newman, Mark Rentzke (President Swords & District Lions), Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council) and Sean Sandford (Swords Lions Club)

Continued from page 9 can see the Irish Great War Society, who will be in Swords Town Park from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Saturday evening will also see Chandelier Events in Swords Castle Garden. Since it began in 2012, the Chandelier Sessions has lead the way for local independent musicians, giving artists a chance to perform in front of an audience. Over the years, they have had many of Ireland’s

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18th July 2017 also be around to speak to people from 2.00pm until 5.00pm. There will be a trip down memory lane for many 30 somethings featuring old favourite Bosco in a huge puppet and magic show at 2.00pm in the Castle marquee. Speaking about the festival Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council

said, “Following on from last year’s amazingly successful event, I am really looking forward to this year’s expanded festival. Events such as this are a great opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy entertainment for all the family, as well as being of huge value to the local economy”

County Mayor, Cllr. Mary McCamley said, “This festival offers great entertainment, whether it’s the ever popular bouncy castles and puppet show to keep the children happy or the excellent music, food fare and living history for adults, there is something for every taste. I would encourage everyone to come along.”

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Stamullen. During the celebration of the day, ITICA always has a big give-away and this year, the fabulous prizes were a Fiat Panda car and the runner-up prize was a trip to Rome. The prizes were only available from ITICA member

shops. On the day, throughout more than 100 ITICA stores, scratch cards are given to customers and among the scratch cards were two prize winners from each store, to go forward for the draw. The draw took place on 3rd July and the winners

came forward with their winning draw cards which were then put into the lotto. Three names were pulled from the hat, Denis Lane, Tracy Reilly and Fiona Carton. Each of the winners were given a key for a 172 Fiat Panda. The key

that opened the car was declared the winner. Tracy Reilly of Macari’s Foodfare in Stamullen had the key to open the car, and to top it off, the runner up was Fiona Carton of Macari’s Takeaway in Balbriggan, who won the trip to Rome.

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Tel: 01 840 7090 CAHILL , Brendan, (Malahide and Sutton, Co. Dublin and former member of both Beaverstown and Malahide Golf Clubs and late of Aer Lingus and I.C.C / Bank of Scotland) 12th July 2017, (Peacefully), before his time after a brave battle with his illness at the Bon Secours Hospital. Beloved husband of Tina (Catherine) and most loving Dad to Laura. Adored Granddad of James, Patrick and David. Deeply regretted by his family, son-in-law Bob, brother Niall, niece Sinead, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law James and Sean, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace KENNY , David, (Swords and formerly Edenmore, Raheny) 12th July 2017, (Unexpectedly), in the Mater Hospital, dearly beloved husband of Rita and loving father of Stephen, Laura, David and Vincent, very sadly missed by his loving family, brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace BIRD , Vincent, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and late of Independent Newspapers) 11th July 2017, (Peacefully), in the care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maura, daughters Anne and Fiona, sons Vinny and Gregg, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law and wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace HAMMOND (née Lowndes), Teresa, (Chapel St., Balbriggan, Dublin) 10th July 2017, (Suddenly), at Beaumont Hospital. Teresa wife of the late Tommy Hammond. Sadly missed by her loving children Adrian, Ruth, Nigel and Trevor, brothers, sister, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

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

SWEETMAN, Christopher (Chris), (Chapel St., Balbriggan, Dublin) 10th July 2017, (Suddenly), at Beaumont Hospital. Teresa wife of the late Tommy Hammond. Sadly missed by her loving children Adrian, Ruth, Nigel and Trevor, brothers, sister, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace HAGAN, John (Mousey), (Craoibhin Park, Balbriggan, Dublin) 9th July 2017,(Peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital. Brother of the late Patricia. Deeply regretted by his brother Laurence, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace SHEIL, Peter J.V. , (Malahide, Co. Dublin and Late of Belfast) 8th July 2017,(Peacefully), Northern Bank F.D. Belfast, Rush, Strokestown, Clonmel and Dublin I.D. Surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the team at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of Sunniva (Lombard), dearly loved father of Charlie, Greg and Andrew. Sadly missed by his brothers Fr. Michael S.J. and John,his sisters-in-law Colette, Brenda and Brigid, brother-in-law Tony, daughters-in-law Danielle, Aisling and Áine,nephew Michael Forde, grandchildren Adam, Jamie, Grace, Sam and John, grandniece Emily, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace LEONARD (née Browne), Doreen, (Skerries, Dublin) 7th July 2017,(Peacefully), at Rush nursing home, Doreen, wife of the late Patrick, sadly missed by her loving daughters, Romelly and Hilary, granddaughter Adriana, sister Betty, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace BOLES, John, (Boltown, Kilskyre, Kells, Co. Meath and Hamilton Park Nursing Home, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) 7th July 2017. at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving brothers, sisters, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace CURLEY, Desmond (Dessie), (Thornville Road, Balbriggan, Dublin) 7th July 2017,(Suddenly), Sadly missed by daughter Kellie, son James, niece Donna, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace WARD, Vincent, (Portmarnock Dublin and Queens New York) 25th June 2017,(Peacefully), ) in Connecticut. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Anastasia, and his brother Joseph. Sadly missed by his brothers, John, Pat, Thomas and Jim, sisters, Mary, Teresa, and BB, his nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

Fingal County Council Kim Lee seeks retention planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling excluding front elevation wall and planning permission for construction of a single storey replacement dwelling with a courtyard which incorporates the existing front elevation wall, replacement timber sash windows and door into existing front elevation and reinstatement of pitched roof at 6 Little Strand Street, Skerries, 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a change of use from “Crèche” (Reg Ref: F03A/0733) to “Residential” at 1 Mount Rochford Avenue, Flemington Lane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Mr. Brendan Pluck. The subject dwelling will consist of the existing detached, two-storey structure with 4 no. bedrooms, comprising 137.6m2 total internal floor area & existing parking to front. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Yan Li seek permission for the conversion of the existing ground floor retail unit to a one bedroom apartment. The conversion works will include a new apartment entrance from the communal stairwell, alterations to the existing external windows and doors, the creation of a new private terrace and all internal alterations and associated works at The Bakery, George's Hill, Balbriggan, 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 Retention planning permission is sought by Brian and Carol McCafferty at Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin for an extension of the existing ground floor utility room and the addition of a sun room to the east to include alterations to the ground floor plan and a detached garage to dwelling approved under Reg. Ref. F09A/0666 (extended under F09A/0666/E1) and as amended by Reg. Ref. F15A/0330 and F16A/0289. 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 We, Eamon and Deirdre Elder Intend to apply for planning permission for development located at Feltrim road, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin, K36 AY18.

The development consists of the following: Demolition of the existing single storey detached dwelling, the construction of a replacement two storey 4 no. bedroom detached dwelling, within curtilage parking for two cars, vehicular access onto Feltrim Road, all associated site development and engineering 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 planning authority during its public open hours. A submission or Observation relating to this 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 planning application. Fingal County Council Significant additional information is being lodged with Fingal County Council in respect of current planning application Reg Ref No. F17A/0272 Planning Permission is sought by Christopher Moore for retention permission for two semi detached houses as constructed under planning permission Reg Ref No. F13A/0220, save for compliance with condition No4 - an increase in ridge roof height of 500mm, and for repositioning of two roof lights from inner side of roof valley to outer side of roof, and for permission to complete the project at 1A and 1B Balbriggan Street, Skerries. This planning applicantion may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am - 16.30pm Monday - Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date or receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for revisions to previously approved development (F16A/0278) on site to rear of existing house at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The revisions consist of A) change of approved house type and layout from detached storey and a half dwelling to part single storey/part two storey dwelling (56 Sq/m additional floor area) and B) provision of new single storey detached garage to front of house on site to rear of existing house at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin for Mr. Fintan Price 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 of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought in relation to the following: A) Revisions to previously approved site layout consisting of the extension of the existing customer car park at the rear of the existing development into the site of 3 no. previously approved (but undeveloped) townhouses (Reg. Ref.; F04A/0132) to provide 21 no. additional car parking spaces. B) Omission of previously approved ground floor coffee shop (48 Sq/m - Reg. Ref.; F04A/0132) and retention of amalgamation of the coffee shop floor space

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18th July 2017 into the existing pharmacy and existing supermarket, including retention of the as-constructed shop front. C) Retention of amalgamation of 2 no. approved offices (117sq/m - Reg. Ref.: F04A/0132) into 1 single office (located at first floor above the existing bookmakers shop to the front of the site), including retention of the existing first floor window to the rear and ground floor door to front. D) Retention of change of use from previously approved medical unit (37.8 Sq/m2, Reg. Ref.; F06A/0273) to use as a beautician’s unit, located at first floor level adjoining entrance to Medical Centre. E) Retention of asconstructed layout at part of the second floor level of the existing development (613sq/m, previously approved for 10 no. apartments, 4 no. single storey and 6 no. duplex apartments - Reg. Ref.; F04A/0132) and for future conversion to provide 9 no. single storey apartments (7 no. 1 bedroom and 2 no. 3 bedroom apartments). F) Retention of existing 3-bedroom apartment located at part of the third floor of the development (166sq/m), including retention of 3 no. ‘Velux’ roof lights to the front and to the rear elevations. G) Retention of asconstructed attic space (197sq/m) adjoining apartment noted at (F) above. H) Retention of existing external finishes which are not as approved in the parent permission for this development (F04A/0132), all at Lusk Town Centre, Station Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin for James Reilly. 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 of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Cian and Aine Masterson intend to apply for planning permission at Oisin Cottage, Loughshinny, Co. Dublin. For the construction of a single storey, double A roof extension to the rear of the house. To provide a new kitchen and dining room, utility and mud room. With a glazed lean-to roof over new side entrance door to mud room. With consequential alterations internally along with 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 to the Authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to to construct a new bungalow with secondary treatment plant and new barn to include american style open boxes and hay storage utilising existing vehicular entrance at Beechillstown, Garristown for Owen Andrews. The 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 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 Camile Thai Kitchen Ltd make an application for planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to on-line delivery restaurant, including new backlit signage above windows to both front and rear of unit, external seating area, new ventilation extract duct to rear, associated internal alterations, and all associated site works at Unit 2, Airside shopping centre, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County 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 authority of the application.

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