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Trip Of A Lifetime! A group of 11 young people from the Foróige Youth Service in Balbriggan, dubbed Super Heroes, are undertaking the trip of a lifetime, when they will walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain this week. The group is made up of six girls and five boys between the age of 14 and 16 and they will be accompanied on the trip by six adult volunteers.

By Patrick Finnegan The Camino super heroes group encapsulates the diversity of young people’s participation in the service representing Balbriggan Youth Service Advisory committee, CUIS drug and alcohol project, Alternative Learning programme and North Fingal’s Diversionary programme. The group won a competition after creating a five minute video explaining why they should be chosen to undertake this once in a lifetime trip. One of the stipulations was that the group should be a diversified one, and as the group is made up of people from Foróige clubs, North Fingal Drug and Alcohol Programme and the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP), they were deemed to have fitted the bill to a tee. The group will leave on Tuesday, 11th April, returning a week later on 18th April. Andy Neary, Manager of Balbriggan Youth Service spoke to the County Leader prior to the group’s departure for Spain. “This is a fantastic opportunity to empower young people from Balbriggan community, to learn about themselves and each other more deeply, be a stronger group through their shared experience and enable young people and adults to work together in their community.” Following all the fundraising, teambuilding and training days it’s amazing to witness young people’s development. He continued, “Young people have formed friendships that may not have happened if it wasn’t for this

once in a lifetime opportunity presented by our private sponsor”. The excitement is palpable and everyone cannot wait to experience walking the camino,” he said. “The young people took to the task of fundraising for the trip with great gusto and dropped sponsorship letters into local businesses in Balbriggan. The generosity has been terrific and I want to thank those businesses and particularly our main sponsor Progressive Credit Union for their help and support,” he said. The journey will bring the group to Bilbao and the walking will commence in Pamplona. The destination will be Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Andy had nothing but praise for the tireless volunteers, who will accompany the youngsters and he believes that this trip will have a very positive impact on the development of

Malahide Sea Scouts held their annual Launching Day at the slipway beside their Scout Den for the coming Year. The Launch Day is a celebration of all the unseen hard work that goes on over the winter months to make the boats ready for the new boating year. Sanding, scraping, painting and varnishing were all the order of the day behind the closed doors over the winter weekends. But the effort all seems worthwhile in the spring sunshine, as the boats emerge for another season of fun afloat. Pride of the fleet are the group’s three East Coast Skiffs and are the boats that take the most time and energy to maintain, as they are Clinker built wooden boats, unique to the east coast of Ireland. These boats will form the back bone of the group’s seamanship programme and will come to the fore later in the season, as they are raced against other Sea Scout

these young people. The core value of Foróige is based on Friendship and this will go a long way to copper fasten this,” said Andy. A lot of hard work was put in by all of the youngsters and the County Leader spoke to one of them, who outlined

what had to be done to get funding for the trip. Cian Walsh (15) said, “We had to approach businesses in the town and give them sponsorship letters. The

troops in the National Sea Scout Regatta. Also to the fore were the group’s fleet of Laser Pico Sailing Dinghys. These are the scouts favourites, as they give such a degree of independence to young sailors and help them to hone all their skills of pitting themselves against the elements of wind and sea in a light, but speedy craft. The whole day was overseen and monitored by the group’s team of instructors from the four safety powered boats and from the new vantage point on the balcony of the newly refurbished Scout Den. The Blessing of the Boats was carried out this year by Fr. Conleth Meehan, whilst another leader, Bill Abbott kept all those present well sustained with a constant flow of burgers from the BBQ in the Scout Den.Pictured at the Launch Day at Malahide Sea Scouts are Kate Robinson, Orna Reid, Leah McGee and Helen Howard .

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response was terrific and I’m very excited about the trip and maybe a little nervous as well. This is my first time to travel by plane and the first time to leave Ireland,” said Cian. “The whole project has made me want to do more and I’m now looking forward to getting more OUR GROUP WILL START FROM HERE involved and I hope to go again next year if I can. Getting my passport was a bit of a challenge for me, but I overcame it. Foróige gives me the chance to meet people from other areas of Balbriggan that I would not have met

otherwise,” said Cian. His mother, Anita, who was a sterling worker in fundraising for the trip said that she was very proud of Cian and that Foróige is an exceptional organisation for young children in the area, providing fantastic opportunities for youngsters like Cian,” she said.

Burgandy House, Forster Way, Swords County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured with staff and members of Balbriggan Youth Service, as they undertook a stiff training session at Ardgillan Castle, in preparation for their assault on the Camino in Spain

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Pictured at the 10th anniversary celebrations at Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin last week, are School principal, Clodagh Ní Mhaoilchiaráin, Acting County Mayor, Cllr Gráinne Maguire and Chairperson of the Board of Management, Micheal Mac Mathuna

Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín is in the process of celebrating their 10th year providing top class education through the medium of Irish for the children of Balbriggan. The school, which is situated in the Castlelands area of the town, first opened its doors on the 4th September 2006 in Sunshine House, with two teachers and 35 students. This wonderful achievement came about as the result of two years of hard work and dedication of the Founding Committee. They worked tirelessly to raise awareness, enrol potential students, raise funds and achieve recognition from the Department of Education and Skills. It was a historical day for the town of Balbriggan and the school has grown and flourished over the last 10 years to a school with 485 students, 26 teachers, 7 SNAs and ancillary staff. There are 16 mainstream classes and 2 ASD classes. The school and ASD classes are educated through the medium of Irish. They also engage in many extra curricular and cultural activities such as

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sport, drama, music and various afterschool clubs. Parental involvement remains an important aspect of the school. The school also now benefits from access to a Gaelcholáiste (Coláiste Ghlór Na Mara) in the town. A wonderful day was had in the school on 6th April last to celebrate the success and growth of the school, with musicians, dancers and a concert with Seo Linn. Acting County Mayor, Cllr Gráinne Maguire was present on the day and much praise was heaped on Chairman of the Board of Directors, Micheál Mac Mathúna, whose dedication 10 years ago made sure that the school proceeded. Principal, Clodagh Ní Mhaoilchiaráin was also praised for her vision and hard work. Cormac McCashin from An Bórd Patrúnaca in his speech said a ship is nothing without its captain, in a fitting tribute to Clodagh. Acting County Mayor, Cllr Gráinne Maguire said that the Gaelscoil is at the very heart of the community in Balbriggan, saying that it is wonderful to hear Irish being spoken by children in the community.

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Heartfelt Appeal By Ciaran’s Family

Pictured are Skerries couple, Kieran and Olive Bowers, as they celebrated 50 years of marriage recently

The agony continues for the family of Oldtown hero, Ciaran Smith, who have maintained a constant vigil at Blacksod in Co Mayo, as they await news about the ongoing search for Ciaran and his colleague, Paul Ormsby. The news that the missing crewmen of Rescue 116 were still missing after the lifting of the stricken helicopter, came as a major blow to the families. A major sea search Ciaran Smith continues and the news prompted Ciaran’s sister Orla Smith to issue a heartfelt plea to local fishermen to continue the search, particularly from Achill Island, as far as Aran Mór Island in Co. Donegal. She said, “To all fishing vessels big and small. From Achill Island to Aran Mór. We are appealing to them to please come to help us now. We need them, we

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need their knowledge and we need them in the ongoing efforts to find Ciarán and Paul. “We need them and we need their help. We want them to go out and look in a co-ordinated GPS images of fishing vessels assisting the search campaign which includedw the fashion.” Super Trawler fleet from Killybegs which set out on Friday night and assisted with “It is a living nightmare for all of the seach all day on Saturday. us. For all of my family and Paul have made collections of food, drinks and proviOrmsby’s family it is a living nightmare. We’re sions, which are helping to sustain the volunteers. doing our best to keep going, to stay as strong as Marine Institute specialists on board the Granuaile, possible and to stay as positive as we can. But it is in conjunction with An Garda Síochána and the Air tough, it is really, really tough. We need those Accident Investigation Unit, conducted Remote boys home now. We really do. My parents need Operations Vehicle (ROV) operations at the end of him home, my sister-in-law needs him home. last week. Air, surface and shoreline searches are My nieces need him home. They have to come home ongoing, supported by Coast Guard, RNLI and Civil now,” she said. Defence volunteers. The Shannon based Coast Many people from Oldtown and from all over North Guard helicopter conducted aerial searches the Air County Dublin have assisted in the search from the Corps are also supporting the search. shoreline and schools all over the North County

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Swords Students Quit Social Media For Charity Transition year students from St. Finian’s Community College, Swords decided to embark on a sponsored social media silence, where they went for twelve hours without their phones last week all in aid of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). The students told the County Leader “We feel the idea of a sponsored social media silence is quite innovative, in order to raise needed funds and awareness for such a worthy cause as the ISPCC. The idea of the silence promotes the issue of cyberbullying and the feeling of isolation felt by those who are being bullied. The ISPCC received 444,000 calls last year alone to Childline and many thousands of calls from clubs, schools and societies. These people being bullied rely on this service for someone to share their feelings with. We hope to raise €500 for the ISPCC a worthy cause indeed”.

Pictured are Transition Year students at St Finian's Community College Swords, who embarked on a 12 hour silence from social media, all in aid of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC)

Fancy taking part in the annual Cycle Against Suicide event, which starts in Swords? Well it’s not to late to make a difference in your community and help to make a difference to people’s lives affected by suicide. The starting place for the event will be Swords Castle at 10.30am on April 23rd. Thousands of cyclists will cycle over a 14 day period and the cycle will visit many communities, towns, schools and clubs on their journey, before returning home on May 6th. The message of the event is to bring awareness of mental health and spread the word that, ‘It’s OK Not To Feel OK’. More information on how to register is available at www.cycleagainstsuicide.com

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PIctured after making her Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Kate Quinn and Fionnuala Bannon

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PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Oisin Nugent with his family, Conor, Karl and John-Paul Nugent

PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Dillon Byrne with his family, James, Emma, Mary, and Stephen Byrne.

PIctured after making his Confirmation is Andrew O'Reilly with Nicola O’Reilly, Paul Andrews, Olive Andrews, Margareth O’Reilly, Charlie Costello. Paul and Katie O’Reilly

Orla Delany is pictured with her sister Aisling and mum Fiona.

Evan Desborough with Siobhan John and Ciaran.

PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is James Dickinson and Lynn Kiely

PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Jack LeHane with Jean Carberry, Kay and Donal Carberry

Pictured after making her Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Kiva Geraghty with her parents Feral and Aobha and her sponsor Rory Brennan

PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Oran Flannery with his family, Helen, Ray, Niamh, Ruairí and Philip Flannery

Ruby Atkinson with parents Rosanna and Fergus and sister Isobel.

Pictured is Shaun Coleman and his mum Deirdre

Pictured above after her confirmation Emily Mallin with Sarah Mallin and Anthony Gaffney.

Celebrant Monsignor Paul Callan, Parish priest Fr.Kevin are pictured along with students from St. Catherines NS, Rush and St. Brendans NS, Loughshinny after their confirmations.

PIctured after making her Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide, is Saffie Cahill with her parents Lisa and Peter Cahill and her sponsor Sarah Finn

PIctured after making his Confirmation at Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury Malahide is Scott Brennan with his family, Paul, Sean, Hazel, Claudia and Suzanne Brennan

Pictured above at his confirmation Aaron McMillan with mum Natalie, dad Joe and brother Reece.

Robert McCullagh pictured after his confirmation with his dad Tony and brother Connor.

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Local Authors Visit Malahide School

Pictured at Book Week in St Oliver Plunkett's National School, Malahide, are pupils who where part of the day, Pictured is Skerries, children's author Shane Hegarty, with pupils, Bonnie Lu, Anna Gregan, Rebecca O’Reilly and Summer Baker

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Swords Angling Group were very busy cleaning up recently

The newly formed Usher’s Lake Angling Initiative had a clean-up day at Usher’s Lake Swords recently. This was the first day of activity for the new group, who are continuing to reach out to find new members in Swords and the surrounding area who are interested in fishing. Local councillor, Duncan Smith (Lab), who is Chair of the group told the County Leader, “We are just at the start of this very exciting project to get Usher’s Lake up and running as a

proper community-based fishery. We all share a love of the lake and its woodland environment and it was great to get the waders on and get a proper clean up under way. In the weeks and months ahead, we will be working to improve the water quality of the lake and to improve access for fishing. We are looking to work with the Council and the local community to deliver this unique amenity. All new volunteers and members are welcome,” said Smith.

Dessie Brady, Branch Manager of Bank of Ireland, Swords, is pictured presenting 110 tickets to Donabate Community College for the recent Ireland versus Iceland match at the Aviva stadium. Last year's School Bank team also earned their school an iPad and €1,250 for opening over 145 Bank of Ireland 2nd level accounts. Pictured are Dessie Brady (Branch Manager Bank of Swords), Donabate student, Kieran Conroy, Rachel Flood (Youth Co-ordinator Fingal BOI and teacher Mr C Roache

Women In Business Event In Balbriggan North Fingal Women in Business group will be holding a family event at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on Friday, 21st April 2017 from 5pm - 8pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to see what the local Women in Business group can offer at their family occasion event, everything on offer in preparation for your family event. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.

Parkinson’s Support Group In Swords A new Parkinson’s Support group will start on Tuesday, May 2nd from 11 am to 1pm in the Senior Citizen’s Centre in Swords. The new support group would like to attract people from Swords and surrounding areas. If you would like to get involved, try and pop in even for a half an hour for a cup of tea/coffee and a chat. The meeting room is upstairs and the venue is not wheelchair accessible, but a chair lift is available for those who find it difficult to climb the stairs. Contact Noel on 01-8405351 for further information.

Pupils of St Oliver Plunkett’s National School, Malahide, were treated to some very special visits by well known children’s book authors. The children were delighted to be able to meet the people who created some of the stories they read about on a regular basis. Malahide native and author Rod Smith had the children well and truly entertained as he spoke to them about the importance of reading and books. Author Kitty K had the pupils all laughing happily as she went through some slides of animals

By Leslie Murphy with quirky quotes accompanying them. Skerries children’s author Shane Hegarty, had the children entranced as he spoke to them about how he ended up becoming an author. He said, “ When I was young I was a big fan of Roald Dahl and I loved to watch him on the television, he had a jar on his desk with his appendix in it and I was very amused by this. I always thought that would be a great job and I was lucky that I became a

journalist first and have now written several books. I would say if you love something keep doing it and one day it may become a job. I also have great news and that is that my book Darkmouth is set to become a movie and I’m really excited about this.” The children were also delighted to meet the Irish novelist, dramatist and screenwriter who has lots of books and plays that the children could relate to. He chatted to the children about his life and his success. Book week was a huge success for the teachers and pupils of St Oliver Plunkett’s and they really got to meet some very talented artists.

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Rural Wifi Moves Closer To Reality

St Colmcilles Girls National School in Swords, were treated to a bird of prey display as a part of Science week, Pictured is Junior Infants student, Maisie with an owl perched on her arm

Pictured at St Colmcilles Girl’s primary school is Brandon Merrigan, displaying the 3D printing machine, with sixth class pupil

Pictured at SciFest in Fingal Community College, Swords displaying their work are students, Liam Adams, Jack Dunne, Dennis Malihon, Declan Doyle, Luke Murphy and Denis Hoxha

Cllr Malachy Quinn (SF) has welcomed the news that public WIFI is a step closer for the rural North County. This follows confirmation from his party colleague Liadh Ní Riada MEP, that her report on WIFI4EU has been adopted by a committee vote last week in Strasbourg. The public WiFi proposals will now move to the Plenary stage where they are expected to be passed, paving the way for the creation of WiFi hubs in towns and villages across North County Dublin. Ms Ní Riada, who is the lead negotiator on the WiFi4EU project, said the initiative would “help bring connectivity and investment to rural areas”. Quinn said, “This is an important project for North County Dublin and I now urge all communities without this type of infrastructure to keep an eye on the scheme and avail of it when it is rolled out.” “It is a very simple but effective idea. It requires a relatively small investment of some €120m Europewide that, if used wisely, will have huge returns for the communities it bene-

health centres, fits. The basic museums, areas premise is that we of poverty and in equip as many areas where towns and people happen to villages as congregate in possible with free numbers. wireless internet “This scheme will access, centred on bear huge benethe main centres Cllr Quinn fits for peripheral of public life in that area, communities, allowing by 2020.” He said that it would be local social enterprises focused on places like access to a global market parks, squares, libraries, is crucial in today’s

North Fingal Autism and ADHD presented a Buddy Bench to St Molaga's National School in Balbriggan last week. Balbriggan Mens Shed was commissioned to built and paint the bench. Pictured at the presentation are, back row, members of Balbriggan Mens Shes, Sean Corrigan, Billy Troy, Johnny McLeer and Conor Lalor. Front row includes, Pauline Costello (Principal of St Molaga's NS), Niamh Doyle, Bernie Hagan and Sonya McGarry (all from Fingal Autism and ADHS)

Pictured at SciFest in Fingal Community College, Swords displaying their work are students,Daniel Steele and Daragh Donery

Enrolment Issues In Swords Schools

Last weekend, the Emmaus Centre, Swords welcomed the European Voluntary Service training group funded by Léargas on behalf of the Erasmus+ programme Pictured at SciFest in Fingal Community College, Swords are Eathan Bedford, Jakup Hlas, Ryan Chaney, Zack Symes, Zoe Tracey, Hayley Prendergast and Saraha O'Brien

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economy. These are the backbone to local economies and any initative which benefits our young people in particular and helps them to stay in Ireland has to be welcomed. “It will be used to promote things like health and etourism; the scheme is only as limited as the imagination of the communities it will benefit.

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Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), recently raised the enrolment issues at primary level schools in Swords directly with the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton in the Dáil. Farrell said: “I understand that in January the Department provided the local authority with a comprehensive report on the availability of space for the coming year. Regrettably, it has been found that once enrolment was complete in those schools, there were excessive applications in the hundreds throughout the community of Swords.” “The reality of the situation is that it does not appear the Department has adequately catered for educational demand in Swords. “The provision of new classrooms and educational infrastructure in Swords must be prioritised in order to ensure this issue does not reoccur in the coming years. I will continue to engage with the Minister and his Department on this matter in search of a solution for all families, and a school place this September for children affected,” concluded Farrell.

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Local Group Cleans Up Donabate Beach Donabate resident, Olive Gilsenan decided she wanted to make a difference in her community, especially focusing on the beach. As a regular beach user who grew up next to Donabate Balcarrick Beach, Olive had seen the evidence of marine litter along the coastline and took the opportunity to do something about it.

She heard about Clean Coasts, an initiative that engages communities in the protection of Ireland’s beaches, seas and marine life. The programme is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce, After getting in touch with Clean Coasts Programmes and registering as a Clean Coasts Group, the

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Balbriggan Girl On Irish Cricket Squad Lara Maritz, a 16 yearold Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan student, has been picked on the Irish Women’s Cricket squad for their summer tour. Born in South Africa and moving to Ireland in 2005, Lara is proud to be Irish- South African. She has been an active cricket player since joining The Hills Cricket Club at age nine. She then moved to Malahide Cricket Club in 2015 and is playing on their first team. Having just returned from a three month cricket exchange programme in South Africa with her twin sister, Tess where they attended school, they were mentored by coaches and received valuable training to hone their cricket skills, while getting to visit their brother Juvan who is a coach at the South African School, Menlo Park. Soon after her return, the talented Lara received the news that she was picked for the Ireland Women Cricket Squad 2017 and at only 16 years old. The cricket squad will tour the UAE and South Africa in April / May 2017 where they will face hosts South Africa, Zimbabwe and India in the Quadrangular tournament, but before then they will warm up with three 50 over matches against an England XI in the UAE. With this year’s team featuring a number of North County Dublin girls it could be one to watch for Malahide Cricket club and the Hills Cricket club, where the girls are members .

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11th April 2017

The launch of the North Dublin Rose of Tralee Selection took place at the Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan last week. Pictured are the Rose nominees and their sponsors names, Nicole Bermingham (Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind), Shauna Conroy (Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport), Caroline Hempenstall ((RNLI), Molly Brennan (Cleary's Pub), Jennifer van Boxtel (SP Maintenance Ltd), Eileen Flynn (Saving Dylan.com), current Dublin Rose Lorna Whyte, Rachel McFadden (Navan Road), Maria Coughlan (St Sylvester's GAA Club), Lily-Mai Hand (Techrete), Jodie Byrne (Dublin Bus) and Charlotte Madden (Rits)

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Jennifer is a busy working mother of two young children. She was never the smallest girl growing up, but always seemed to be very confident and full of life. After having two

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This April, Só Collective at Kildare Village showcases the work of some of Ireland’s most talented milliners as part 'Let Them Wear Hats! the special event focusing on dressing up and occasionwear. View these unique millinery creations in Tourist Information and Só Collective now

PARFOIS introduces its collection for the SS17 season, which is based on the premise that everything can come from nothing, and that immense possibilities always exist. This collection is mainly nature-inspired, with minimalist and romantic looks

existing side by side. With a strong focus on colours, néons, and denim and vichy fabric, emphasised by nature-based motifs with a wild, botanical influence, such as tigers, flowers or birds this collection draws its inspiration mainly from the 50s,

60s, and 70s,Colour blocking, earth tones, and vibrant colours form a palette reminiscent of warm days of summer. In addition, for the new season, PARFOIS brings to us a special jewellery collection, with pieces made of silver.

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babies she gained weight that she couldn’t lose. For over 12 years she tried numerous diets, but nothing worked. She felt lost, self conscious, depressed and a

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shadow of her former happy self. Feeling depressed, she desperately needed to make a change. Through fad diets she would lose a few pounds. Then a Slimming World leaflet came through the door. Jennifer said, “It was the first time I attended a Slimming World group. The consultant was so welcoming and so were the members in the group. I didn’t know it then but that’s the day my life changed for the better. Jennifer was blown away that first night when she heard about all the amazing unlimited free foods she could enjoy and still lose weight, meals like Chicken Curry, Taco mince, Fish and Chips, Lasagne and tasty brownies. At the beginning, the weight came off very quickly and Jennifer lost one stone in just four weeks ; there were some weeks where it got a little tougher. To date Jennifer has lost over three stone and dropped 3 dress sizes. Reaching a size 12 was a massive event in Jennifer’s life as it coincided with being a bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding. Jennifer is now starting a whole new career with Slimming World and is relaunching the Swords group in B.A.S.E, Brackenstown Road on Tuesday 18th April 5.30pm & 7.30pm. To hear more about Jennifer’s journey message her on the facebook page SlimmingworldwithJen.

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Local News

11th April 2017

An Attack On The Elderly- Reilly

Credit Union loans – get the facts not the fiction. Credit Unions have been in operation in Ireland for over 50 years and as such some stereotypes exist around how Credit Union loans work. Below I will answer some of the misconceptions as they relate to Member First By Darren O’Reilly Credit Union. YOU HAVE TO SAVE FOR 13 WEEKS BEFORE GETTING YOUR FIRST LOAN! This is an old Credit Union rule that is not applicable to us at Member First Credit Union. Nowadays, you can join the credit union and apply for a loan on the same day. Our loan approval time is 24 hours (subject to T&Cs).

YOU CAN ONLY BORROW MONEY IN THE CREDIT UNION BASED ON YOUR SAVINGS BALANCE! This is no longer the sole factor in processing a loan application. We base our loan approval on your ability to repay. While a good savings balance can help your application we do not base loan decisions on this factor alone.

CREDIT UNIONS ONLY OFFER SMALL LOANS! We offer loans big and small loans for many different purposes. We advance loans from as little as €100 to a maximum of €75,000, and more in the case of mortgages.

DOES YOUR CREDIT UNION LOAN STILL DIE WITH YOU? Yes! (Subject to T&Cs) your loan does not form part of your estate .This is A FREE insurance benefit given to our members.

IF I AM UNEMPLOYED YOU WON’T LEND TO ME! We lend based on your ability to

repay. This does not discriminate against the unemployed. Once you have a source of income that allows you to meet all your financial obligations you will be considered for a loan.

THE CREDIT UNION LOAN RATES ARE HIGHER THAN OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS! If you compare our personal loans with other institutions, we are very competitive. While there are new financial products like PCP and Hire Purchase, and while garages offer 0% finance – in some cases these are not the same as a loan. Make sure you are comparing like for like.

HOW DO I GET A LOAN? Simply submit an application which can be done in the following way: • Complete a written application form these can be found in branch and online • Complete a verbal application form with a staff member over the counter. (If you want more privacy simple ask to be brought into one of our interview rooms) • Over the phone on (01) 8513400 • Online by visiting www.mfcu.ie

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Local Fine Gael senator further attack by the left and deputy party leader, on older people who Dr James Reilly, said a worked hard all their lives proposal to end building this tax reliefs for country. people who take “Many who may out private never have used health insurance their insurance is an attack on and now have the elderly. come to a time in Senator Reilly their lives when said signals that Senator Reilly they might need the Oireachtas it are to be Committee on the Future further undermined at a of Healthcare will recom- time when they’re feeling mend scrapping the tax most vulnerable,” he relief measures are an said. unconscionable move by “Given the current the left. Reilly, a former capacity of the public Health Minister, said: health service, there is no “This proposal is a possibility it could cope

By Shauna Carson the County Council, Crosscare Youth Service, North Dublin Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, CAMHS, CYPSC, and School Completion Programmes. The event was in two parts. The first was a gathering of young

people from the four secondary schools in the Swords area, elected representatives, council staff, youth and mental health agency staff, supportive adults etc. in the Atrium of County Hall. The event presented talks from Jigsaw staff, including Sarah Cullinan

Fifth Element dance group from Loreto College Swords are pictured with the County Mayor after performing for primary school students at the Jigsaw event in County Hall.

able and unconscionable that we would undermine further those who are in most need of their health insurance having paid for it all their lives,” he concluded.

‘Waiting Lists Causing Irreversible Sight Loss’ Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and local TD, Louise O’Reilly has described as “scandalous” reports that thousands of ophthalmology patients, including some from the North County, are waiting over a year for treatment. Many of these patients suffer from macular degeneration and diabetes-related eye disease which requires early treatment to save sight. Thousands of eye patients are at risk of irreversible sight loss as a direct result of these delays. O’Reilly said: “It is absolutely scandalous that some 34,000 ophthalmology patients are waiting on outpatient treatment while some 13,000 are waiting on procedures. With 75 per cent of sight loss unavoidable, the scandal of patients waiting over a year to be seen is directly responsible for causing irreversible sight loss. Inaction on this issue cannot be allowed to continue. I will be raising this issue directly with Minister Simon Harris and I will outline Sinn Féin’s radical plan to deal with the waiting list crisis.” She continued, “Under the current system waiting lists vary drastically across our

Mental Health Awareness Event In Swords Jigsaw North Fingal, is the local service of Jigsaw the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. They recently organised a youth mental health awareness event in Swords on Thursday 6th April. The event was supported by members of a Jigsaw development group, including

with the number of people who would find insurance unaffordable.

“I am delighted that my Fine Gael colleague, Minister Harris has made it clear that this is neither Government nor Fine Gael policy.” “It is untenable, unwork-

Jigsaw National Programme Director and County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler The central message of the event, highlighted the fact that we all have mental health, and suggested ways that we can strengthen and support our own mental health, through the Jigsaw promoted programme “5a-day, for your mental health”. The second part of the event was a 5K run / walk in Balheary Park. This drew on a number of the 5-a-day recommendations including, “connect, be active, and take part”. So the young people headed to the park for the run that facilitated them to connect with other young people and a few brave adults who had a go at the 5K run.

hospitals. Patients do not know where they stand on the list or how long they will be waiting. People waiting for similar procedures can wait different lengths of time depending on which hospital they have been referred to.” “We want to do away with that. We would introduce a new IT system based on the one in use in the Portuguese NHS, which would generate new maximum waiting times by transferring those on the list from hospitals that are struggling to meet demand to those that are in a better position to perform the procedure more timely.”

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Picture Special & Local News

11th April 2017

Pictured at Malahide Sea Scouts Launch Day are Ciara Drumm Quill, Keelin McEvoy and Ruth Somers Pictured at Malahide Sea Scouts Launch Day are Sea Scouts Kian Hopkins, Oisin Kelly, Ronan Allen, Rueben Allen and Andrew Desmond

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Hop To It ‘Everybunny’ To Swords Pavilions There’s fun for everybunny on Easter Saturday, 15th April at Swords Pavilions. They’ve changed things up a bit this year with their Easter Egg Hunt. It will run from 9am to 3pm. Entry forms can be picked up from the customer information desk on the upper level (in front of Dunnes Stores). Simply follow the cryptic clues given on the entry form. Complete the form and pop it in the entry box on the lower level outside the garden on the lower level (opposite Boots). You can also Hop along to Arts and Crafts from 12 noon to 4pm. Prize giving will be at 3pm, following their colouring competition winner’s presentation. The Easter Bunny will also be here, so if you want to take a selfie with him, he will be in the Easter garden also. So, make sure you are there and don’t miss out on all the fun.

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Lynn Kicks More Than The FAI Ball The President of the Employers group within the European Economic and Social Committee, has expressed confidence that the provisional application of CETA, the EU and Canadian trade deal will deliver a greater chance of ratification of what for now is only a provisional agreement. Up to 38 Parliaments, both national and regional, across the EU have to give their consent before the agreement becomes fully By Cathal Boland operational. The President says, “CETA has become almost symbolic as an opportunity for proving the case for international trade in general.” Studies suggest that, when fully operational, the deal will be worth in the region of ¤26bn per annum. It seems that the hope is that CETA will demonstrate to all the full potential of these types of trade deals. Between exit negotiations and the need for new trade deals, the UK really have their hands full. They are expecting to sign a special trade deals with her Commonwealth partners and must be a little miffed, as the EU also shapes up to start talks with Australia one of the UKs targets. In addition they, Ms May’s team, have to cope with the Scottish demand for another break up the Union referendum, along with the failure of the Northern Executive to form a new administration. All this and the Spanish complication over Gibraltar, they really are under pressure. It was good to see Spain state that it would be supportive of an Independent Scotland having an easy passage into the EU. Up till now, it seemed that the Spanish government would oppose such as move as it tries to maintain its own national integrity. Scottish separatists will be very pleased with this, as it will be a major issue when they fight the inevitable referendum. Sinn Fein MEP, Lynn Boylan was rightly exercised over the FAI’s treatment of the Irish women’s national team. She said that their treatment was outrageous. She pointed out that, “Only a few short weeks ago, the European Parliament passed a ‘Report on an integrated approach to Sport Policy: good governance, accessibility and integrity’. This was not the only ball Lynn played last week. She had a good go at FG’s Brian Hayes their Dublin MEP. Hayes had called on the EU Commission to promote the term ‘mompreneurs’ to describe women entrepreneurs in rural areas. Lynn rebuked him saying, “Brian, as we know, revels in the media spotlight, but this attempt to rebrand women in business is as unnecessary as it is cringe worthy.” I note Sean Kelly also put his name to Hayes’ daft amendment, although their female colleagues had more sense. I’m not one to support the reconstruction of language for political correctness, or patronising folly, but what I really don’t get is why the term was to apply only to rural business women.

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Town Report

11th April 2017

Swords is a vibrant town, where many people want to live. It is the location of choice for many international companies and has become one of the most desirable places to live and to set up business in the North County.

It is the third largest town in Ireland, with nearly 46,000 inhabitants. With the vast amount of residents that live in this thriving town, it’s only natural if you love spending your money for the latest fashion and other lovely things that you come to Swords for them. The town offers you a wide range of shops, banks, pubs and restaurants. The town

centre comes alive at night as Swords has regularly proven to be a very popular place to socialise, not only for locals, but for many outside the area. The fact that it was awarded a Purple Flag recently for its night time economy, incorporating value, choice and safety for visitors, is a real testament to its attraction. There are also attrac-

tive shopping malls, with a variety of interesting shops, providing choice and excellent value. In recent times, there has been a tremendous effort to improve and maintain shop fronts, to see the place shine as it truly should. This has helped to lead to an increased footfall, particularly on Main Street. Swords Tidy Towns have been

very active in ensuring that the Main Street is maintained in pristine condition; shop fronts are being repainted and hanging baskets and flowers are being planted, so they’ll be in full bloom for the summer season ahead. It is the local shopping experience that really sets Swords apart. It has become a very good retail destination, with a great

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Swords Manor FC‚Äôs under-8 football team has got their new season off to a flying start with the support of new sponsors, Hall Public Relations. Trained by Swords residents,¬†head coach Liam Fulham and assistant coaches, Julian O‚ÄôBrien and Ashley Hall, the Swords Manor team competes in the North Dublin Schoolboys/Girls League, ranked as the second biggest league of its kind in Ireland for players in the 7-18 years age groupings. Each weekend, more than 13,000 young children from all over the North County turn out to play in its various competitions. Pictured with coaches, Liam Fulham and Ashley Hall are members of the Under-8 squad¬†togged out in their distinctive new kit

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Swords Tidy Towns group decided to decorate their little garden for Easter. The garden is located beside Morton and Flanagan Estate Agents on Main Street, Swords and it includes an Easter Bunny, which was the brainchild of member, Mary Maxwell. The face, tummy and signs were painted by Matt Cullen and the recycled tyres and carpet were collected by Tom McDermott. Chairperson of Swords Tidy Towns, Ken Duffy is pictured with the Easter bunny in the garden

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selection of individual businesses, as well as national and international businesses. The town is vibrant with activity and with everything the shops have to offer, you’ll never want to trudge into the city centre again. And why would you need to? The Main Street has an array of shops which sell clothes, jewellery and other goodies that spring to mind. Each shop is full of hidden gems, ideal for that perfect gift or must-have item. There’s so much on offer, you’ll have a task and a half deciding what to buy! Transport links to and from Swords have improved greatly over the past few years, with excellent bus services available from other centres across the North County, as well as from the city. There is also a top class rural transport service taking people to and from Swords from all over rural North County Dublin, as well as picking up more elderly residents of Swords to visit the Pavilions. Swords is also choc full of plenty of unique stores and stalls. So much so, that you’ll find extra special items that you won’t get in the standard shops. All the more reason to stay local and give that special someone a gift with a difference. There are

also excellent shopping malls just off Main Street, where you just might get that elusive gift you have been looking for. Away from the gruelling slog of city centre shopping, you have a chance to experience for yourself the warmth of the friendly locals and to see what treasures are in the intimate shops and the boutiques and delis and much, much more. The local staff Contd. on page 14

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Contd. from page 12 are truly experts in their fields, offering you friendly, expert advice and a good bit of banter thrown in for good measure. You’ll be hard pressed to find that sort of service in

the city centre. Here in Swords, the local retailers pride themselves on offering you the best service possible and can give you plenty of help and advice if you’re stuck for ideas.

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All the shops, stores and boutiques will be up to date with the latest trends and products, so you’ll have to look no further for whatever you need. The stores also feature beautifully displayed

shop fronts, where retailers display their high quality wares in lovely well kept, attractive shops which draw you in. You can wander the town all day and into the early evening and you won’t

have to worry about having hassle if you need to return an item. The retailers will gladly accommodate you in whatever way they can and you won’t have to travel miles to

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do a gift exchange, as the shops are right on your doorstep. Swords also boasts an excellent shopping centre, the Pavilions, which is packed full of various shops and top quality restaurants all under one roof. The

centre really is an Aladdin’s cave of delights and a paradise for the local shopper. With a wide range of shops, restaurants and a top of the range cinema, we’ll be shocked if you’re stuck for gift ideas after

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keenly priced pubs and restaurants at lunchtime. Contd. on page 16

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Tel: 01 840 7090 EGAN, Cyril, (Swords and formerly from Ranelagh, Dublin 6 ) 2nd April 2017, (Peacefully), at the TLC Nursing Home, Northwood, Santry. Cyril was a devoted husband to his wife Irene, (also known as Rene) a devoted father to his children Mary, Cyrelle, Alexandra and Martin and a doting grandfather to his grandchildren Hannah, Jacob, James, Harry, Elizabeth, Amelia and Martha. Rest in Peace WALDRON, William (Willie) , (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 2nd April 2017, (Peacefully), and with dignity in the loving care of the staff of The Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, William (Willie); sadly missed by his loving wife Gaye, daughters Anne Marie and Síobhan, son-inlaw Peter, grandchildren Harry, Amy and Isobelle, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace FIELD (née White), Mary , (Balbriggan and formerly of Darndale, Dublin) 1st April 2017, (Peacefully), in the care of Hamilton Park Nursing Home, Balbriggan surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Rachael, Alison, Keith and Karol; very sadly missed by her daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace SKELLY (née Groves), Carmel, (Park Road, Navan Road and formerly of Swords, Co. Dublin) 31st March 2017, (Peacefully), Carmel, beloved wife of the late James (Jimmy) and dear mother of Paul, Orla, David, Brian and the late Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, sister Eileen, grandchildren Adam, Sam, Rachel, Jane, Tim, Ben, Lauren, Conor and James, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace LENNON (née Hathaway), Margaret (Winnie), (Lusk Co. Dublin) 31st March 2017, (Peacefully),surrounded by her loving family Margaret (Winnie) loving wife and best friends of the late Joe; sadly missed by her loving children Joanne, Kenneth, Jason and Mark, son-in-law Andrew, daughters-in-law Christine, Dympna and Suzanne, his loving grandchildren Leanne, Sara, Jessica, Stephen, James, Kate, Hannah-Mae and Dearbhla, brother Billy, sisters Mena and Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MURRAN KINSELLA, Miriam (River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin) April 4, 2017 peacefully with her family and friends and in the loving care of the nursing staff at the Mater Private Hospital. (Member and past President of the Malahide Regional Bridge Club and President of the Ashbourne Lions Cub). Sadly missed by her loving husband Andrew, daughter Aveen, sister Cyndi and her extended family and friends. Rest In Peace. MAHONY Denis (Danno) (Malahide and Quinta do Lago) April 3rd 2017 peacefully in Portugal having lived a marvellous life to the full for 88 years surrounded by his much loved extended family. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Joan, his children Ita, Susan, John, Jeanne & Michelle. Daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law Padraig Slattery, Wim de Jongh, Ken Patterson. Grandchildren Kelli, Annie, Jonathan & Greg Slattery. David, Stephen, Rebecca & Hannah Mahony. Tom, Emma & Faye de Jongh. His great grandchildren Jack & Danny O'Keeffe. His sisters Mary Jones & Joan Hinds and very wide circle of friends. Truly, Ni bheidh a leitheid aris ann McADAM, Maura (née Kelly) (Malahide, Co. Dublin), 2nd April 2017 (peacefully). Loving wife of the late David Geoffrey and mother of the late David and John. Maura will be very sadly missed by her daughter Teresa, son Alan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis" SALVETA, Biagio (Naul, Co. Dublin and formerly Parnell Street, Dublin 1) – 4th April 2017, peacefully at St. Francis, Hospice, Raheny, beloved husband of Sorina and adored father of Leonardo. Biagio will be sadly missed by his loving wife and son, parents Michele and Rina, brothers Ricardo and Tomasino, sister Carla, father-in-law Vasile, mother-in-law Silvia, extended family, relatives and his many friends. May he Rest in Peace. SKELTON, Raymond (Malahide and formerly of Cabra) - April 4, 2017 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hopsice, Blanchardstown; sadly missed by his loving son Gary, daughter Sandra, grandchildren Mark, Lauren, Darragh and Rachel, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. DUNNE AND MALKIN-DUNNE, Frank & Alexandra (Munich, Germany and formerly Newcastle-under-Lyme, England and, Malahide, Dublin / Roscommon) (Following a tragic accident); Frank is the son of the late Donie; Alex is the daughter of the late Julia. They will be very sadly missed by Frank’s parents Jassie and Sean McNeela (Roscommon), Alex’s dad Steve Malkin (Melbourne), brothers and sister, aunts and uncles, cousins, relatives, work colleagues and many many close friends. ‘Together forever’. Rest in peace. LEE (Donabate, formerly Malahide and Galway) 3rd April 2017 at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, surrounded by his loving family Eamonn, beloved husband of Imelda. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons John, Robert and Gareth, daughter Jennifer, daughters-in-law Lorraine, Ciara and Joanne, son-in-law Rom, 9 grandchildren, brothers Patrick and Matthew (Australia), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. LYNCH (née Sheridan), Rose (River Valley, Swords) - April 3, 2017 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by her loving husband George, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. McCARTNEY, James (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Dundalk, Co. Louth) 2nd April 2017 (suddenly) at home. James will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, children Clare, Maurice, Aoife, Stephen and Leonard, sons-in-law Dag and Paul, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie and Marta, grandchildren Seamus, Niamh, Aidan, Nina, Sam and Jack, brother

Colm, sisters-in-law Rose and Elizabeth, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues in An Garda Síochana. Rest in Peace. MEEHAN, Eileen (née Higgins) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) 1st April 2017 (peacefully) after a short illness bravely borne in the wonderful care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was a dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. She will be very sadly missed by her husband Peter, daughters Fiona and Eimear, sons Kevin and David, father Robert, brothers Joe and Alan, mother-in-law Derinella, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace. QUINN, David (Davy) (Rush Co. Dublin, late of Ballyfermot) 31st March 2017, peacefully at home, David (Davy), sadly missed by his loving partner and best friend Rachael, daughters Kelly, Jessica and Georgina, sister, brothers, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace. SWEETMAN (née Fagan), Anna (Lusk, Co. Dublin) - April 3, 2017 (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, beloved wife of the late Sean; sadly missed by her heart-broken children, sons Brendan, Gerry and Eric, daughter Denise, granddaughter Mandy, sisters Una and Phyllis, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. MCKENNA (née GALLAGHER) Marie (Gormanston Road, Stamullen, Meath / Balbriggan, Dublin) (Wife of the late Michael McKenna and mother of the late Catherine (Donagh). She is sadly missed by her daughters Julie, Ann and Michelle, her son Richard, sister Olive, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council We John & Sandra Hennessy intend to apply for planning permission For development at this site 25 Glen Ellan Green, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a proposed new dormer roof to the side of the existing house roof creating the attic level for office/storage space and all ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.16.30p.m.) 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 the prescribed fee (€20.00) 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 Retention Planning Permission is sought for the single storey garage constructed to the front of the new house and retention planning permission is sought for the changes to the front facade which includes widening the house by 1200mm and adjusting the location and size of the front and rear windows to the house previously granted planning permission under Reg. Ref: F15A/0520 at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk for Patrick Morrissey 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 I Mr. Don Garry No. 2A Mount Drinan Grove, Kinsealy, Swords Co. Dublin. K67KT02 Intend to apply for Retention Planning Permission for single storey extension attached to rear of house with flat roof finish at ground floor level and dormer window with pitched roof finish on rear elevation of roof first floor level. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords, Co. Dublin K67X8Y2. during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council I, Janet Morrell, intend to apply for retention of a development at 159 Baths Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development consists of change of use from part residential to sessional pre-school facility to include associated site works as previously granted planning Ref. No. F11A/0171. 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, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Fingal County Council I Brian Daly intend to apply for Planning Permission for Conversion of existing attic space comprising of modification of existing roof structure c/w Dormer to the rear and access stairs. At 19 Hilltown Close, Swords, 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 Permission is being sought for Replacement Windows at Rear of 7 Castle Terrace, Malahide, Co. Dublin (A Protected Structure) for Marie Concannon. 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 payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Shirley Higgins for extensions and alterations to existing dwelling the proposed works consist of the following; (1) To construct a single storey flat roof extension to the side, (2) Demolish existing front porch & construct a extension to the front (3) Demolish existing boiler to the rear & construct a flat roof extension (4) New dormer window to the side (5) New detached garage with roof lights. (6) Revise drainage arrangements including connecting the foul to the mains, associated ground works all at Bridgeview, Marsh Lane, Burrow Road, Portrane, Donabate, 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 five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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11th April 2017 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Christopher Moore for retention of two semi detached houses as constructed, and for permission to complete the development at 1A and 1B Balbriggan 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 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 20euro within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I, Alan Heffernan, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Retention of part built garage/workshop, b. Permission to complete same, c. Amendments to existing wastewater treatment system/ percolation area, as refused by Fingal County Council under Ref No:F14A/0039 and Subsequently granted by An Bord Pleanala under Ref No:PL06F.243287 d. All associated site works on site at Commons Lane, Lusk ,County 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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Tom Clinton,Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Single storey extension to rear and side, b. All associated site works to rear and side of St Mobhi, Margaretstown, 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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a 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 Planning Permission is sought by Christopher Moore for retention of two semi detached houses as constructed to date under planning permission REG.REF No. F13A/0220 - save for compliance with condition No. 4 and for permission to complete the project at 1A and 1B Balbriggan 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 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 20euro 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 part two-storey, part single storey extension to

rear of existing two-storey dwellinghouuse along with all associated siteworks at:- 37, Rosepark, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed: Richard O'Mahoney. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a) new dormer-style dwellinghouse with new proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area and new western site boundary fence & planting b) relocation of existing treatment system serving existing dwellinghouse from side to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with a newly constructed percolation area and new western site boundary fence & planting. at :- Turkinstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Lyndsey Harper. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I, Jane Morrin, wish to apply for retention permission for a window in the east gable of first floor level and also the change in size of a window in the rear west wall to a new storey and a half dwelling in Nevitt, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The window in the east gable measures 2000mm x 600mm and the window in the rear west wall has changed from 1250mm x 1000mm to 1800mm x 800mm. 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, Main St Swords, Co Dublin, during it's public opening hours of 09:30- 16:30 Monday to Friday. 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 the application. Fingal County Council I, Cyril Sheridan, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Single Storey Extension to side b. All associated site works on bungalow at Malheaney, 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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a 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 Permission for (a) Demolition of existing single-storey dwelling and (b) construction of a new replacement 2-storey + attic-level dwelling & all associated siteworks at ‘The Wherry’, South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: T. & M. Cusack. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be

made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission for new single-storey dwelling, temporary wastewater treatment unit and all associated siteworks on a site off Bawn Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: J. & E. Leonard.. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Michelle Fitzgerald, intend to apply for planning permission to construct a flat roof extension to the rear of existing building to include a Playschool consisting of preschool room 1 and pre-school room 2, with 2 w.c.s with lobby with an outdoor play area and after school club with all ancillary site works at The Scouts Den, Brackenstown Road, Swords, County 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday â•„ 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 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 semi-detached). 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 two-storey, 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.

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