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Hands Off Swords! County Mayor, councillor Darragh Butler (FF) is calling on Swords residents to make a submission to the new Constituency Commission before the deadline of next January, due to fears that the constituency may be divided as it was prior to the last general election. The fears have been raised due to the fact that Dublin Fingal constituency has now just slightly surpassed the population limit for a five seater constituency. The solution last time out was to divide the town of Swords, with the western part of the town becoming part of Dublin West. This led to many voters in the area feeling disenfranchised and forgotten and Butler is determined that this should not be repeated. He told the County Leader, “We cannot allow Swords to be cut in two like their disastrous decision back in 2009. We finally got it reversed in time for the recent General Election. Swords is the capital town of Fingal and I want the Constituency Commission to get the message loud and clear that we will not allow this to happen again. Swords and the environs of Rolestown, Kilsallaghan and St. Margaret’s must be kept together and must remain part of Dublin Fingal. We cannot accept parts of Swords, Rolestown, Kilsallaghan and St. Margaret’s being syphoned off to Dublin West, a

By Patrick Finnegan constituency to which they have no natural connection. The Council border and the Dail border must be kept consistent in this regard,” he said. The Constitutional provisions in relation to Dáil constituencies state that the number of members shall from time to time be fixed by law, but the total number of 30,000 of the popu-

lation, or at more than one member for each 20,000 of the population. Butler explained, “As part of the Constituency Commission Statement 2016 report, we can see that the five-seat constituency of Dublin Fingal has a popular of 30.352 per TD, marginally over the limit. Accordingly we can expect that if Dublin Fingal is to remain as a five-seat constituency, we can expect some part of the constituency to be hived off to a neighbouring

Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) has confirmed that the County Council are interested in acquiring a 46 acre site at Loughshinny, which he believes may turn tourism in the county on its head. The site at Drumanagh is a National Monument comprising a promontory fort, as well as a Martello tower, dating back to Napoleonic times. Some believe that it is where the Romans may have landed, which if found to be true, will have enormous consequences for heritage and tourism in the area. However, the County Council remained tight-lipped about the proposed purchase of the site, said to be worth €1 million. A spokesman for Fingal County Council

confirmed that they ‘were interested in acquiring the site, but no deal has been completed’. An excited O’Leary told the County Leader, “I’m delighted that the County Council are interested in the site at Drumanagh at Loughshinny, with a view to purchasing it. This has been ongoing since I was on the Council, when the former County Manager, David O’Connor was trying to acquire the land. He was very excited at the prospect that this historical site might actually

have been the site where the Romans possibly may have landed here.” “This, of course needs to be properly investigated, but if it’s true, it is likely to be a monument of national and international importance. It needs to be carefully examined and, who knows, we may end up having an Interpretative Centre here. This needs to be sensitively developed and I will be encouraging Fingal County Council, the OPW and all Continued on page 21

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constituency and this has me concerned. I will be urging as many residents as possible from Swords, Rolestown, Kilsallaghan and St. Margaret’s to make a hands off submission, that we are not going anywhere, we want to remain part of Dublin Fingal and we will not accept any division of Cllr. Darragh Butler Swords, the capital town of Fingal, that we had to fight so hard to get reversed in time for the recent General Election,” said a defiant Butler. “The people of River Valley have no connection with Dublin West and dividing the county town, the capital of Fingal is crazy and makes no sense at all. Dividing the residents of Park Avenue on Brackenstown Road, where they could not vote in the polling station across the road from them and had to go to River Valley to cast their votes was appalling and must not happen again,” said Butler. “They carry out a boundary review after each election and we managed to have the last change reversed mainly through people power. We ran a campaign and we got hundreds of submissions in to the Commission saying that Swords must be reunited. I want to prevent them coming up with some ill-thought out solution to this problem. We need hundreds of submission calling for ‘Hands Off Swords’, which hopefully will make them see sense,” he concluded.

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Council Honours Rush Scout’s Heroic Deed County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler made a special presentation to Mollie Tamara Powell, a member of 38th Dublin Rush Scouts, for her part in the rescue of a drowning boy while on holiday in Turkey this summer. The 16-year-old from Rush, together with Sean Thompson from Wexford, a member of the 6th Wexford Sea Scouts, dived 20ft into the Dim Cay River in Mahmutlar, Turkey, when they saw a local boy sinking into the water. They swam to his aid, pulled him from the water and had

cleared his airways in preparation for CPR when a nurse took over. The boy was taken to hospital and has since recovered. At the October monthly meeting of the Council, Mollie and her family, together with members of the 38th Dublin Rush Scouts, gathered in the Council Chamber to hear the Mayor and other councillors praise her heroic actions and observe that her training as a scout had proved extremely beneficial in this instance. Dave Clarke from the 38th Dublin Rush

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County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured making a special presentation to Mollie Tamara Powell of 38th Dublin Rush Scouts to mark her role in the rescue of a young boy in Turkey this summer

Scouts thanked the Mayor, the councillors and Fingal County Council for honouring Mollie and said that she was a credit to scouting for the

manner in which she dealt with the situation. He presented the Mayor with a Scouts’ neckerchief on behalf of the 38th Dublin Rush Scouts.

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Pictured with their Wellread National Award are Loreto Swords students, Kaya Connolly and Keava Connolly, with teachers, Niamh Kilcawley and Sarah Byrne. Missing from the photo are students Emma Campbell and Chloe Furley

Loreto College Swords have won the brand new PDST ‘Wellread National Award’. This is a national initiative designed and organised by the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST). It aims to create Heightened Awareness about the importance of creating a Culture of Reading in school communities for young people, as part of their personal and

academic development. Loreto Swords have been awarded a flag and certificate for their hard work in involving all relevant stakeholders who impact on student learning, including students, teachers, ancillary staff, parents, board of management and the wider community in a range of reading and associated activities. They have explicitly fostered and

nurtured a reading culture in their school, which will bring an overall improvement in students’ literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. They are the only school in the North County to have been given this award. The winning team was comprised of twins, Kaya Connolly and Keava Connolly, Emma Campbell and Chloe Furley.

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CIVIC RECEPTION FOR PORTMARNOCK SCHOOL STUDENTS

Pictured at the Civic Reception hosted by Fingal County Council at Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel for students from Portmarnock Community School who performed so well in the recent SAGE World Cup in Manila, are Cllr Anthony Lavin, Acting County Mayor, Cllr Brian McDonagh and Joe Corr

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Ambassador from Lesotho to Ireland, HE Paramente Phamotse (centre) is pictured with students from Portmarnock Community School, parents, public representatives and guests at the Civic Reception hosted by Fingal County Council at Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel

Fingal County Council joined with Action Ireland Trust and the Embassy of Lesotho in Ireland at a recent event in Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel to mark the the recent success of students from Portmarnock Community School who received the Silver Medal at The SAGE (Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship) World Cup in Manila. They presented a prototype application for an emergency call out service for emerging economies. Students Colin Mc Andrew, Emma Ford, Ravi Gollapalali and Anbu Sundaravadaivelu were congratulated at the event for their achievements. The event also marked the 50th anniversary of the Kingdom of Lesotho’s independence from Britain in 1966. The event’s keynote speaker was Minister of State for Diaspora and Overseas Aid, Joe McHugh TD. Also present were Lesotho Ambassador to Ireland, HE Paramente Phamotse, Councillor Brian McDonagh deputising for the County Mayor, Action Ireland Trust CEO, Francis Whelan and Principal of Portmarnock Community School, Eithne Deeney. In recent years, Fingal County Council have partnered with Action Ireland Trust to put in place a Planning and Mapping project for The Kingdom of Lesotho. This project has operated for three years and has resulted in Lesotho now being the best mapped country in Africa

Pictured at the Civic Reception at Portmarnock Golf Links Hotel are, Fran Whelan (Action Ireland Trust), Stephen Peppard (Fingal County Council). Acting County Mayor. Brian McDonagh, Minister fo State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Joe McHugh, Cllr Anthony Lavin, HE Ambassador Paramente Phamotse and Niall Fitzgerald (Pormarnock Community School)

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Nominations Deadline For Balbriggan Town Awards Approaches Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee are in the process of presenting the Balbriggan Town Awards 2016. The Awards have been a great success over the years and have had the support of the wider community. The Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee comprises local community and business representative groups working together with elected members of the Balbriggan area. It is supported by Fingal County Council to provide a forum where local issues are regularly raised and reviewed. The Balbriggan Town Awards provide an ideal opportunity for the community in Balbriggan to nominate people who deserve recognition of their achievements in the areas of Community, Business, Sport, Art and Culture. The Awards are aimed at recognising people who have represented the community on a local, national or international scale, people who provide support to others on a voluntary basis, charitable works, artistic or sporting achievement or business success. The Balbriggan Town Awards 2016 will take place in the Bracken Court Hotel on Thursday, 24th November at 8.00 p.m. Nominations received will be judged by the Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee. Nomination forms are available from Balbriggan Library, and the Fingal County Council Office, George’s Square Balbriggan. Nomination forms must be returned no later than Friday, 28th October 2016 at 4pm to Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee, c/o Fingal County Council Offices, George’s Square, Balbriggan.

Demand For Compensation For Revenue Loss Local councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF) has received confirmation from his Dail colleagues Eoin O Broin TD and Maurice Quinlivan TD that local authorities adversely affected by last year’s Global Valuation for rates will not be compensated by Central Government for Cllr. Malachy Quinn their losses next year. Speaking to the County Leader, Cllr Quinn said: “This is an absolute disgrace. Last year’s revaluation mainly benefited large and highly profitable companies such as Vodafone which earned €60 million in pre-tax profits in 2015. Although last year, Fingal was not affected by the Global Valuations, this will see an estimated €5.6 million reduction in rates to Fingal. It is expected this figure will not be compensated by Central Government” He went on to say; “Last year, the Department of Environment made arrangements for compensation of a payment of €16.65m to be distributed to other affected local authorities to cover some of the losses. That only covered 72 per cent of the adjustment but that was at least a cushion. This year the Minister has stated there will be no compensation.” “The figures for the expected loss for Fingal of €5.6 million is staggering, with more small businesses struggling to survive in our towns and villages, it is unbelievable that large utility companies are being facilitated to increase their large profits at the expense of ordinary people and small business,” he added. “Minister Coveney needs to immediately reverse this position and ensure that all Local Authorities adversely affected are compensated accordingly. Moreover it is time now to look at a more progressive rates system,” concluded Quinn.

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18th October 2016

Celebrating 10 Years Of National Women’s Enterprise Day Local Enterprise Office Fingal is marking ten years of ‘National Women’s Enterprise Day’ with a

major event for local entrepreneurs on Wednesday, October 19th. All Local Enterprise Offices

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to highlight the stories of more female entrepreneurs, sharing their “road to success”. Last year, the Local Enterprise Offices supported over 11,000 female entrepreneurs through training, mentoring, direct financial assistance and networking and are calling on more local entrepreneurs to access enterprise supports in 2016. The impressive line-up of speakers on October 19th include Nicola Byrne (Managing Director of Cloud 90 and 11890), Joanne Hession (Managing Director of The Entrepreneurs Academy), Cora Barnes (Managing Director of 3Q Recruitment), Sherri Brennan (Managing Director of Skip Trans Waste Management & Recycling Solutions), Susannagh Grogan (Managing Director of

Susannagh Grogan Accessories), Caroline Keeling (Chief Executive of Keelings) and Susan

lunch and parking. Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan said: “Thousands of

they must be encouraged to start innovative enterprises that are focused on exports, growth and job creation. I want more ambitious women across every region to start their

Here Come The Girls. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O' Connor (centre) is pictured with Julie Sinnamon (Enterprise Ireland) and Sheelagh Daly (Local Enterprise Office) They are pictured with this year's Regional Ambassadors Aisling Hanley, Hannah Wrixon, Valerie Kingston, Nocola Bryne, Rachel Doyle , Margaret Reilly, Regina Bushell. They launched the full programme of events to mark the 10th annual National Women's Enterprise Day, which is being organised by the Local Enterprise Offices on Wednesday October 19th

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The George McDonnell Memorial Cup Round 2, tool place at Malahide Pitch & Pitt Club on Sunday, 16th October last. The winner was Martin Cullen with a net 46, with runnerup Kieran Warren on net 50, just ahead of Seamus Dunphy. The next game in the McDonnell Cup is in Navan on Saturday, 22nd October with a tee time at 3.30pm. The Bartle Maxwell Memorial Gents Shield winner was Noel Dunne with net 48 and the runner-up was Ronnie Delaney. Nearest the pin on the 4th was also Ronnie Delaney The Ladies Cup winner was Bridget Ing on net 47, and the runner-up was Breda Finnegan with a net 52. Nearest the pin on the 3rd hole was Patricia Delaney. Many thanks to Bill and Peg O’Neill sponsors of the Ladies Cup. The Wednesday scramble game is now at the earlier time of 4pm For more info contact the secretary on 085-1743748

shared at seven events around the country and we’re encouraging local entrepreneurs here in the county to share their ‘road to success’ stories that day too.” The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor T.D., said “Women have a huge amount to contribute to business in Ireland, and

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18th October 2016

Malahide School Approved For New Building Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell is delighted with the announcement that St. Oliver Plunkett’s National School in Malahide has been given the go ahead to proceed to tender for their new school building.

By Patrick Finnegan He told the County Leader, “I am delighted with confirmation from the Department of Education and Skills, that St. Oliver Plunkett’s National School in Malahide has finally been approved to go to tender.” “This is great news for my old school. Shortly after I started school here, prefabs started popping up and the old 1985 building opened up while I was at school here. This school has grown so much over the years that it can’t get any bigger. Currently there are 35 classrooms, making it one of the largest national schools in the country.” “This three storey, down to one storey school will

start once the tender process is completed and we can expect to see children attending junior infants in a brand new building in September of 2019, although because of the nature of the development, part of the new building will actually open long before that. They have to knock down one part to build the other. This is the culmination of the tireless work of Tony Healy who only retired a few years ago and the continuation of his work carried on by current principal, Claire O’Connor as well as the parents throughout the decades,” he said. Farrell continued, “I can assure everyone that this is desperately required and the fact that the school has been given permission to go to tender is a huge step in the right direction and I sincerely hope that this particular school now gets its brand new school on my watch,” he said. “Another great advantage is that the new school will now have the capacity to offer its hall in a much easier and flexible way than was the case up to now. This

Pictured is local TD, Alan Farrell outside his old school, St Oliver Plunkett's National School, Malahide, which has been approved for a new school building

purpose built primary school can now provide their services for nonschool groups in the community, which is a very welcome bonus for the community of Malahide.” “Fine Gael in Government is determined to ensure that our recovering economy can benefit everyone in society. Our children should be number one on this priority list and it is essential that they can learn in a safe and modern environment which is conducive to their learning,” he concluded.

Black Comedy At Millbank Theatre Rush Dramatic Society will present the play, “Two Sisters” by Caroline Harding on Friday, 21st October at 8.30pm at the Millbank Theatre. This is their entry into the All Ireland One Act Festival. This show is a black comedy and stars Trish Daly and Lorraine Carrick as the sisters. The play is about a secret, a bottle of Vodka or two and a coffin. Also performing will be Square One Drama Group Bray with their entry “Blue Love” by David Butler. Tickets are €10.00 and can be purchased by calling the booking office on 01 8437475.

Car Boot Sale At St. Doulagh’s’ Church St. Doulagh’s Church, located on Malahide Road, Balgriffin are holding a Car Boot Sale on Saturday, 22nd October in St. Doulagh’s Field beside the church. They will be open from 10am until 3 pm. Cars will be admitted from 9am. Special price of €15 is payable on entry. No vans are allowed. Further details available by phone at 0876711547. Fruit and Vegetables sellers are welcome. Guided Tours of St. Doulagh’s Ancient yet Vibrant Centre of Christianity will be available during the day. All proceeds will go towards St. Doulagh’s Restoration Fund Appeal for the Repair and Preservation of this “Jewel in Fingal’s Crown” A total of €300,000 is urgently required.

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18th October 2016

Balbriggan Chamber Welcomes Investment In Bremore Castle

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With the restoration works at Bremore Castle well underway, the welcome news is that Fingal County Council has allocated two million euros of new funding for the development of the castle and its surrounding grounds. This project, which was initiated as part of a training scheme some 20 years ago, Seán Corrigan will provide a platform for the development of an exciting tourism proposition for Balbriggan. Investment on this scale by Fingal County Council is warmly welcomed by Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce.

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Launch Of Premature Babies Calendar Irish Premature Babies will be launching their 2017 calendar on Wednesday, 19th of October 2016 at 7pm in Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate. Each year over 4,500 pre-term babies are born in Ireland, every 116 minutes a pre-term baby is born, in one of Ireland’s maternity units. Irish Premature Babies delivers front line services to families and support the work of the neonatal intensive care units around Ireland by buying and providing vital equipment towards the care of pre-term babies. Their current fundraising endeavour is to purchase 10 more hospital grade breast pumps which will cost approximately €22,000, all funding from the proceeds of our calendar with go towards buying these pumps.

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Chamber Chief Executive, Seán Corrigan told the County Leader, “The impact of this new investment to the town cannot be underestimated. The Bremore Castle development, sitting in a planned 100 acre regional park is extremely impressive and in time, the castle will provide a tourism product equal some of the other great tourist castles of Ireland” he said. “It is a welcome boost to Balbriggan and a magnificent addition to the existing tourism offering in the North County Dublin area. Balbriggan Chamber Of Commerce congratulates Fingal County Council on this exciting initiative to put Balbriggan firmly on the Fingal tourist trail,” he concluded.

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St Cronan’s Parish Bingo St Cronan’s Parish will hold a Bingo on Sunday, 30th October in the Parish Hall, Brackenstown Road, Swords. It kicks off at 8pm and the doors will open at 7.30pm. This promises to be an event fun of fun and not to be missed. All are welcome to attend.

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18th October 2016

Malahide Cubs Receive Top Awards

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Malahide Cub Scouts were presented with their Chief Scouts awards at a ceremony recently. Pictured after receiving their awards are, Aaron Porter, Finn Doran, Oliver MacLochlainn, Kate Sheridan, Adam Gardiner, Tara O'Keeffe, Daniel Crampton, Jamie Wilson and William Hackett. They are pictured with their Chief Scouts Award Leaders, Leigh Hazzard and Caroline O'Brien

Nine Cub Scouts from Tonnta Pack in Malahide Sea Scouts were presented with their Chief Scouts Award by their County Commissioner, Ian Redmond at their recent meeting. The Chef Scouts Award is the culmination of over twelve months work for the cubs and their leaders, where their Scouting skills were pushed to new limits. The tasks undertaken were Sailing and

Canoeing, Cooking , Backwoods, Tracking and Camping as well as a 10 kilometre hike. Speaking at the presentation, Cub Scout leader, Leigh Hazzard praised the cubs for the manner and enthusiasm with which the undertook the various tasks. Each Cub Scout was presented with their Chief Scouts award badge and in Malahide tradition

they were presented with a special Group Neckerchief which has a gold border denoting that they are the holder of the prestigious “ Chief Scouts Award.” Parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters were all present on the special night and with tea and refreshments for all it was a scouting night that the Cub Scouts will remember for a long time to come.

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Great News For Lusk Community College The news that Phase 2 development of Lusk Community College has been approved to go to tender, has been welcomed by local senator, Dr James Reilly. It is believed that the school will be informed of the developments by the Department of

Education and Skills shortly to inform them that the vital phase 2 of development can proceed to tender. Reilly told the County Leader, “This is great news for Lusk, with the announcement of the approval to go to tender for the extension to Lusk

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Community College, bringing the capacity up from 350 to 1,000. This is badly needed here in Lusk, where for years, we watched our young people being dispersed to the four corners of the North County and beyond, to the detriment of their social connections in Lusk and also with a great loss to many of the local clubs. Now they can complete their secondary education here in Lusk and remain with their friends and maintain their connections with the many thriving clubs and organisations here in Lusk.” The is great news for the entire North County, with cranes visible over Balbriggan, as new schools are being delivered. This shows that this Government is fully committed to education. The former village of Lusk is now a thriving community and this facility is badly needed here,” he concluded.

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Start Early Whatever time you think you’ve got, forget it. Start as early as you possibly can because ultimately you’ll be waiting on responses from others plus the earlier you start the more chances you have of securing your preferred venue and entertainment.

Set the Date At your Christmas party you’ll want as many employees to show up as possible. Again, start early and spread the word. Send out a mass email with some suggested dates and pick the date that fits with the majority. You’ll also want to ensure it’s a date that fits with the boss.

The Budget Find out what kind of budget you have, this will set out everything from the kind of venue you can get to what you can serve. If you’re having a more formal get together at a fancy venue then it’s not out of the question to get the employees to chip in, within reason of course. If you’re heading that way then make sure it’s something everyone can afford.

Find a Venue Again, the earlier you plan this one, the better. Every office will be planning similar Christmas parties all at the same time, so begin early to secure your preferred destination. Your budget will pretty much decide what kind of venue you can get, whether it’s a fancy restaurant, hall or even in your own office.

The Menu This part is relatively easy if your venue is a restaurant. Make sure you know everyone’s dietary needs, ensuring everyone has something to eat. If you’re

having a more formal sit down meal rather than a buffet or cocktail style event, it’s a good idea to have some kind of seating arrangement. Mix it up and get people to mingle with others as well as making them feel comfortable with members of their own team.

Alcohol Some company Christmas parties go entirely without alcohol these days, ensuring a happy and safe environment, however if you’re planning on serving alcohol you’ll need to plan in advance what you’ll be serving and how you’ll be paying.

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Guest speakers, Oisin Barry (Founder of the Irish Fairy Door company), Terry Prone (Communications specialist) are pictured with John Fitzgerald (McInerney Saunders)

Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) with Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders)

John Hughes (APT), Patrick Hazlett (Paralympics Ireland) and Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders)

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Swords based accountancy firm, McInerney Saunders hosted their Budget Day analysis on Tuesday, 11th October, just 2 hours after Budget 2017 was delivered by Minister Noonan, at the Clayton Hotel, Dublin Airport. The event, which was hosted by McInerney Saunders in conjunction with Bank of Ireland and Paralympics Ireland reviewed the Budget and how it affects business. The popular annual event was attended by a large gathering of local business people. The irrepressible Terry Prone once again hosted the discussion. The theme this year was “Managing Growth”, a challenge that is currently facing many business owners. The panel featured business owners, Oisín Barry of The Irish Fairy Door Company and Fiona Byrne of Vila Clothes. They are joined by specialists in taxation, retail and banking. The event also provided an excellent opportunity for business people to network with others for their mutual benefit

Deirdre McGinley (McInerney Saunders) and Shane O'Hanlon (O'Hanlon Property)

David Quirke (Flynn & Associates) and Philip Tracey (Ace Express)

Colm O'Driscoll and Brian Casey (both from Ulster Bank, Swords)

Noel Dinsmore (Verizon), Eamon O'Doherty, Shane Curran (National Support Service) and Alan Tracey (Knowledge.ie)

Damian Evans (Woodpark Financial Consultants) and Noel Dinsmore (Verizon)

Noirin Burke (McInerney Saunders), Marian McCullagh (AOS Consulting), Rachel Killeen (Killeen Communications) and Joanne Cooney (McDowell Purcell)

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As 2016 moves towards its end at a very fast pace and the whole world is steeped in the cool temperatures of autumn, we realise that Halloween is just around the corner. It is that time of the year where you don’t have to

make up bad excuses to dress up like a creepy witch or zombie and beg for sweets and goodies, without anyone blaming you. It is a festival that is not only great fun for children, but for the entire family.

First of all, you need to get into the right Halloween-vibe. The easiest and most effective way is to decorate your home with either bought or self-made Halloween decoration. Many local stores are

offering spooky decoration features that are available at reasonable prices. If you prefer a rather individual decoration, why don’t you just make it yourself ? One very simple decoration tip only requires toilet paper rolls and glow sticks. Carve spooky eyes into the toilet paper roll and put one or more glow sticks in it. Hide the glowing eyes in bushes, shrubs and trees and watch them terrorise your neighbourhood. You can also create your own glass jar lights. Candles are generally one of the

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easiest ways to add some festive atmosphere to your home. Just take some old jars and get creative with paint, tissue paper, tape or permanent markers. Local stores can provide all the material that is required to create your very own Halloween decoration. Pumpkins are still not out of style. They are perfect for a creepy lantern and as you hallow the pumpkin out, you can use the inner parts to make a delicious pumpkin soup and roast the pumpkin seeds to make a Halloween snack. Pumpkins are available at all local markets and grocery stores in different sizes, shapes and colours. After decorating your home and giving it the right Halloween atmosphere, it is time to get a costume that is at least as scary as your house is. If you are worried about being too late for a proper costume, we can put your mind at ease. As Halloween comes closer and closer there are many local stores and online shops that offer discounts on their costumes. Now that you have ensured that people get a good fright, it is time to look after the food. Markets and local grocery shops are full of seasonal vegetables and fruits that will bring your Halloween night to perfection. Potatoes, pumpkins, cabbage and much more will give your Halloween menu the right taste and colour.

bargains, so you can serve your guests a mouth-watering steak or roast. A good tip for Halloween themed food are Zombie Fingers. Mix together dates, dark chocolate, peanut butter and porridge oats in a food processor, mould the mixture into fingers and lay them on a tray. Press the almond ‘fingernails’ onto the end of each finger and place it into the fridge to harden at least for an hour. Serve the Zombie Fingers poking out of a bowl. For those who look for a spooky Halloween adventure, Halloween tours are available for

the entire family across the North County. If you want to experience what life was like in the eerie 18th century living in an old castle, take a tour around the old premises in darkness, with their old oil paintings softly illuminated by candlelight. Check out your local hotels and B&Bs for good Halloween offers, at this time of a year you can get great bargains including a fine Irish breakfast, dinner and many Halloween specials during your stay.

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Harrington Departs Empire Shockwaves echoed around the Food and Beverage Industry in the North County, as veteran Jerry Harrington, known for his uncanny ability to turn around ailing businesses, while still delivering Jerry Harrington top end client service, confirmed he has permanently exited his role with Empire, Swords. Affable Harrington, had been with the Group since its opening in December 2014, and orchestrated it through its meteoric rise to become one of the premier North Dublin venues, with the largest footfall in the North County. Catching up with Jerry prior to his departure to New York for a well earned rest, he said, “I am extraordinarily proud of what myself and the team that I have built at Empire have achieved, it truly is something special, but I’m excited for new adventures’,” he said. When pressed on what his next endeavour would be, Harrington only commented that while he has been approached by a number of key players, he is remaining open minded and evaluating all options. “I’m looking for the ideal synergy between my experience as a change agent and my passion for delivering above the line experiences. I will take my time to find the best fit for both myself and my future partner/employers,” he said. Most people in the industry will be interested to see what his next move will be and what it means for the industry.

The Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers (IPAV) Autumn held a seminar at the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork recently. Issues discussed included preparing a home for sale, selling fine country homes, the value of forestry and digital marketing, which was led by IPAV’s National President and Swords auctioneer, Alan Redmond. Pictured at the seminar are, Brian Dempsey (Partner, DNG Stillorgan Senior VicePresident of IPAV), Alan Redmond (MD Redmond Property Consultants, Swords and IPAV National President) and Ella Dunphy (DNG Ella Dunphy Kilkenny, Junior Vice-President) David Ashmore, the Irish representative for Sotheby’s International Realty, discussed the opportunities of teaming up with IPAV members in helping to promote the sale of Fine Country Homes and Estates globally

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The much anticipated Budget 2017 has arrived and TaxAssist Accountants in Swords have analysed some of the key points and how they will affect local residents. With three quarters of the €1.3bn available going on spending the result will be small, incremental tax savings for almost everyone. The self-employed fared OK. Whilst improved access to social welfare benefits and reduced Capital Gains Tax rates are to be welcomed, the promised realignment of tax credits with our counterparts in the PAYE sector fell short at just €400 against the €550 promised. Our summary looks at all the need to know measures for business owners, the self-employed and landlords.

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Budget Summary 2017 • Income tax credit goes up for the self-employed: €400 tax saving. • USC also changed: €186 for those on the average industrial wage. • Landlords can now avail of 80% mortgage interest relief: additional. €5.00 tax deduction for every €100 interest you pay. • Extension of social welfare benefits to the self-employed. • If you sell your business you can

potentially avail of a new 10 per cent CGT rate. • If you are thinking of gifting your children assets: the amount you can transfer tax free has increased - seek advice. Last year, Budget 2016 introduced the earned income tax credit which sought to address the discrepancy in the tax system between the self employed and PAYE workers. While the expectation was that the credit would

The level of income at which you are exempt from USC remains at €13,000. The income level at which you begin to pay at the third rate of USC, which was 5.5 per cent. in 2016, this has been increased from €18,669 to €18,773. In addition the rates have been changed. The 1 per cent, 3 per cent and 5.5 per cent rates have all been reduced by .5 per cent. The 8 per cent rate (applies on income over €70,044) has not been changed. The 11 per cent rate for self-employed income over €1OOk remains in place also. Increased tax credit for the self employed means €400 tax saving. Changes to USC mean a saving of €186 for those on the average industrial wage.

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Presentation Ceremony at Youthreach Balbriggan On 29th September last, Youthreach Balbriggan held their certificate presentation in the Bracken Court Hotel. The event was held to recognise and celebrate students’ achievements. There was a great atmosphere around as past and present students, joined by family and friends and centre staff came together for the presentation. Over the evening, students received seven sets of awards / certificates for courses and programmes they participated in during 2015 / 2016. These courses and programmes included QQI, Manual Handling, Food Safety, Job Seeking skills, Teenagers and Guards, the President’s Gaisce Bronze Award and Foróige Drug Education programme. During the course of the evening, Lauren Kelly

Pictured at the Youthreach Balbriggan Awards Night at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan are, Savannah Gilshenan, Shauna Linay, Nastia Lobaca, Patricija Saja, Aaron Murtagh, Paddy Lavelle (CEO, DDLETB) and Rosemary Ochiaghau

(current student) and Aaron Murtagh (past student) spoke positively about their experience of Youthreach and the influence that it has had on their lives. One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of Balbriggan Youthreach’s ‘Student of the Year Award’ for 2015

/ 2016 which went to Shauna Linay, a very popular and deserving former student.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board were represented at the cere-

mony by Chief Executive, Paddy Lavelle and Regional Youthreach Coordinator, Ken Smartt. The National Youthreach Co-ordinator Gerry Griffin also attended the event together with County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and local councillor, Gráinne Maguire. Representatives from local community organisations - Foróige’s Youth Services, the Environmental Health Association and Balbriggan Tidy Towns were also in attendance. Gerry Curran from the Courts Service was the key speaker at the presentation.

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Progressive Credit Union sponsored Jigsaw Balbriggan for activities surrounding Mental Health Day. Pictured at the cheque presentation of €500 are Acting County Mayor, Cllr Tony Murphy, Jules Thompson (Clinical Co-ordinator, Jigsaw), David Creed (Project Manager, Jigsaw North Fingal) and Brian Howard (Manager Progressive Credit Union)

World Mental Health Day was celebrated this year on Monday, 10th October. Mental health and wellbeing was first highlighted on a global scale in 1992, when the World Federation for Mental Health, designated the October date as World Mental Health Day. Jigsaw North Fingal is a service delivery project of Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, offering a free, youth centred, brief solution focused support to young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years in Balbriggan. This work includes the facilitation of talks designed for young

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people and adults to help better understand mental health, and to encourage adults to promote good mental health practices and build resilience in young people. Jigsaw hosted a cinema extravaganza, in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, for the transition year students from the local secondary schools and Youthreach students. Local TDs, councillors, teachers, family, youth and support organisations, were invited to attend the screening, and to launch the calendar of events for the week. The production, “Little Miss Sunshine” was screened to an audience of about 300, who were invited to enjoy the event as a typical activity that helps mind mental health. They were also asked to consider the film from the perspective of one of the principal characters, and how the events that unfold through the film might have impacted on their wellbeing. The Jigsaw Youth Advisory Group, through the month of September, prepared a short drama, to promote discussions about mental health, and raise awareness of good help seeking practices. The first performance of the drama took place in the “Outhouse” LGBT community and resource centre on Capel Street Dublin, on Saturday 8th October. On Wednesday 12th October, Jigsaw organised a “Harry Potter” themed

table quiz for the secondary school junior cycle students, from all the schools in the Jigsaw catchment area. This proved to be popular with the young people. The event was hosted by Donabate Community School, and was very well attended by schools in the North County area. First prize went to the team from Lusk Community College. Jigsaw North Fingal thanked those who sponsored the events through the week, including Progressive Credit Union, The Bracken Court Hotel, Merlin Press and The Art Office.

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The 10th Annual Valley Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society took place around River Valley on Saturday, 8th October and was attended, as usual, by a large gathering of local residents and others who came from further afield. This was the 10th year of the walk, which is getting bigger by the year. Walk organiser, Margaret Harris was accompanied by her family for this special occasion and she paid tribute to all who have been so supportive over the past 10 years, including the hard working committee members, Kathleen Corby, Anne O’Callaghan, Joan McNeill, Marian Wicks, Kathleen McInerney. She also thanked Peacock’s for the food and use of the premises, as well as Dunnes Stores in the Pavilions, Centra River Valley, Supervalu Boroimhe and Fyffes, as well as Paul O’Connor for the sound system, as well as all who contributed in any way. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Councillor Joe Newman make a presentation to Margaret on behalf of Fingal County Council on the occasion of the 10th Annual Valley Walk. Once the results of this walk have come in, Margaret and her team will have raised over €100,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

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Council Confirm Interest In Loughshinny Site

Relief At Completion Of County Development Plan The time consuming an arduous County Development Plan reached its conclusion last Friday evening, much to the relief of councillors Paul Reid and County Council staff, who worked tirelessly for many weeks to bring it to its successful conclusion. Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid is delighted with the progress that the County Development Plan has made, the first under his tenure as Chief Executive. He told the County Leader, “A key process for us is the setting up of a strategic vision for the future of Fingal and this process sets out the best utilisation of our land to support housing, economic development and tourism and the importance of farming and agriculture in Fingal,” he said. “It’s key in terms of supporting business, food projects, agriculture, housing and economic progression. I’m extremely happy with the thorough engagement that the plan is getting from the elected members and also the great work put in by Fingal County Council staff in terms of bringing forward plans for the consideration of the elected members,” he concluded. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler was equally enthusiastic about the Development Plan. He said, “We have now completed the seven meetings which were scheduled and we have endured late nights in the process. The cut-off date for completion of the Plan was midnight last Friday and we have gone through everything that was on the agenda, including 607 motions in total. I was hoping that we could finish off business in four meetings, but it took seven to complete the job. As mayor, it has been a great experience for me to chair the meetings and I must pay tribute to the Council staff who have been brilliant, having to deal with 607 motions. The deadline for submitting the motion was only a few weeks ago and they’ve had to examine all the motions and prepare reports and be able to present the reports to us when they comes before the floor for decisions. They deserve great credit for their efforts,” he said. Butler also thanked his fellow councillors, who have tested him thoroughly throughout the process. Members of the public have made submissions and based on these submissions, we have been able to have motions to put things in and take things out, based on what the public needs. The plan will now go on display and there will be one more stage where we will get more submissions from the public, where amendments can be taken out. The big decision for Swords in the Development Plan revolves around the development of 6,000 housing units at Lissenhall. Lissenhall is also set to be not only the main focus of this development plan for Swords, but also the next one. The future growth of Swords needs to be controlled in an organised strategic manner and that the northern end of the town becomes the natural terminus for Metro North. We want Metro to come to Lissenhall, through Swords. And I will be arguing for the original Metro North to be reinstated, not the Metro Light that has been agreed,” he said.

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Recent published deaths from the North County TYRRELL, William (Willie), (Swords, Dublin / Finglas West, Dublin) - 14th October 2016 (Suddenly), at home Beloved husband of May and Devoted father of Anne, Billy, Anthony, Mary, Tricia and the late Ray. Willie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters Marie and Phyllis, brother-in-law Aubrey, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace MC DONNELL (née Kavanagh), Ellen (Ellie), (Station Road, Lusk, Dublin) - 14th October 2016 (Peacefully), at her home in her 91st year, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her late husband Nicholas. She will be sadly missed by her son Michael, daughters Rose and Elaine, brother Michael, sisters Kay, Maureen and Nan, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace CUNNINGHAM, Frank, (Cornafean, and formerly of Skerries, Co. Dublin) - 14th October 2016, at Cavan General Hospital. Loving husband of Christine and father of Francis. Deeply regretted by his by his sorrowing brother Tom, sister Ursula, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace HAND (née Keenan), Anne, (Malahide, Dublin) - 11th October 2016 (Peacefully) , at St. Francis Hospice (Raheny). Anne, beloved wife of John, loving mom to Margaret, sadly missed by her husband, daughter, Margaret's partner Eoin, step-brothers, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace CAROLAN (née Russell), Pat (Pam), (Gormanston, Meath / Balbriggan, Dublin) - 10th October 2016 (Peacefully) , at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Sadly missed by her loving husband Robert, sons Maurice and Rodney, daughters-in-law Melanie and Lesley-Anne, grandchildren Jack, Genevieve, Robert, M.J. and Keeva, sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MCCANN (née Price), Teresa, (late of Rush, Malahide and Skerries) wife of the late Séan (Malahide Railway Station) - 10th October 2016, at the age of 96 (Peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; sadly missed by her daughter Mary, sons Jack and Stan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Claire, sister-in-law Eileen, brother-inlaw James, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and carers who will all miss her unique presence in their lives. Rest in Peace O'ROURKE, Pat, (Sneem Cottage, Glountane, Cordal, Castleisland and Swords, County Dublin) - 10th October 2016 (Peacefully) at University Hospital, Tralee. Husband to Mary and father to Caroline, Daryl and Patricia. Sadly missed by Brid, Barry, Colin and grandchildren Cillian, Jacob and Emily and sisters Margaret and Ann and brother Jim neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace WALSH, Leo, (Swords and formerly of Malahide and Clontarf) - 8th October 2016 (Peacefully) at the Mater Private Hospital, beloved husband of May; sadly missed by his loving wife, sons Leo, John and Martin, daughters-in-law Eileen, Tanja and Angel, brother Gerry, sister Mary, grandchildren Shereena, Sean, Siobhan, Katie, Cian, Sophie, Anna, Leo and Sean, great-grandchildren Zayden and Alyeska, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace O'DEA (née MacSweeney), Nora, (Malahide, Dublin) 7th October 2016 (Peacefully) at Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of Kevin, loving mother to Billy, Maeve (Coyle), Bronwyn and Alix. Nora will be sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Freda, grandchildren Olwyn, James, Hilary, Ruairi, Daniel and Iona, brothers Brian and Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace

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Miracle Prayer Dear 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. M.McC

Novena To The Blessed Virgin O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Empress of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power, oh show me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee(3 times.) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands(3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and request will be granted on the 3rd day. Prayer should be published. A.M.T

Fingal County Council I Derek Whyte intend to apply for permission for development at this site at (Vacant site adjacent to no. 1 Westbrook Avenue), Westbrook Avenue, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin The development will consist/consists of The construction of 2 no houses (each house will be semi-detached and two storey). House type “a” will be a two story two bedroom semi-detached house, house type “b” will be a two story one bedroom house, construction of a communal vehicular entrance to serve both houses, connection to public services (foul sewer, surface water and watermains) and all assocaited 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 payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by D. Dunne for retention of alterations & single storey extension to rear of house including change of use from garage to bedroom / bathroom and for retention of detached garage at Milverton, Skerries. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public

Fingal County Council Planning permission and retention planning permission sought by Darren Brauder for a) the retention of an in-situ concrete floor plate and b) the construct a new single storey studio/gym in the rear garden at 2 Tanager, Barnageeragh Cove, 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

Fingal County Council We Des & Colette Gough intend to apply for planning permission for development at 15/17 Dublin St. Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of change of use of the existing two ground floor retail shops into a single Asian/halal food outlet with dining seat area, minor alterations to the front elevation and associated site work. 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 9:30-16:30 Monday - Friday and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Lynn Harley and Liam Mangan for development at 9 Ashdale Road, Kinsealy Court, Swords, Co.Dublin, consisting of (i) the removal of the existing roof to the rear and side of the ridgeline, (ii) the construction of a new bedroom and new bathroom at attic level with two windows facing to the rear, (iii) the construction of an extension to the side of the existing house at first floor level containing a new staircase from first floor landing to attic level with one window facing front and one window facing rear, (iv) the construction of a roof light to the front of the existing roof and (v) associated site, internal and drainage works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payme nt 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 Marron Agriculture Ltd at lands south of Knocksedan Demesne, Naul Road, Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin for development consisting of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. F06A/0347. The alterations

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