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Major Milestone In Swords Castle Project The improvement works at Swords Castle will take a major step forward when the derelict buildings in front of the Castle at North Street are demolished. The demolition of the North Street buildings will facilitate necessary masonry consolidation works to the East Wall of the castle and will involve local traffic management on North Street, including temporary closure of the footpath. The contractors, L&M Keating Ltd, have spent the past few days preparing the buildings for demolition on 7th June. Scaffolding has been erected at the front of the buildings on North Street and the interiors are being cleared. On Wednesday last, 1st June, County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor, Chief Executive, Paul Reid and a number of councillors visited the site to be briefed on the preparations for demolition and on the progress so far on the latest phase in the Council’s development of the Swords Cultural Quarter. Council Executive Architect, Brian O’Connor told them that work on the Gatehouse is well underway and the demolition of the North Street buildings will facilitate the commencement of consolidation work

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of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The works are partially funded under a grant issued under the European Regional Development Fund for Swords Cultural Quarter and this phase of the project will cost just under €500,000.

Rush Rocked By Scandal There was shock in the community of Rush, with the news that suspected fraud has occurred at Rush Credit Union. While no solid information is available at the time of going to press, it appears that some €700,000 is unaccounted for at the credit union, which also covers the town of Lusk. The suspected fraud has been reported to the gardaí. There are approximately 12,000 active members of Rush Credit Union, which has savings of €25m. The fraud is now under investigation by the gardaí and accountants appointed by the board of Rush Credit Union, on the advice of the Central Bank. It is understood that external accountants, appointed by the board of Rush Credit Union have uncovered evidence that fake loans were created on the accounts of members. It has been widely accepted that Credit Unions, which were created for local people and are manned by locals, were the last bastion of honesty and trust for locals, who viewed Credit Unions as the place to store their savings. This has added to the concerns of residents. The County Leader contacted Patrick Devanney, Manager of Rush Credit Union, in an effort to portray the Credit Union’s side of the story. A statement was issued, which

some members may find a little short on information. The statement read, “In February 2016, the Board of Rush Credit Union Limited appointed Grant Thornton to carry out an independent review on behalf of the Board

following the identification by the Board of a transaction requiring examination. The external review process is nearly complete and a report is being prepared for the Board. The Central Bank and the Garda Síochána were informed of the situation some time ago.” “The Credit Union continues to operate as normal and provide all usual services to its members. There is no implication for the savings of any of our account holders,” the statement concluded. It does not indicate if a full explanation will be given to its membership. Local Fine Gael senator, James Reilly, has said that he is concerned

that issues have arisen at RushLusk Credit Union. “These reports are worrying and must be fully investigated as a matter of urgency. “However, I am reassured to know that the savings of the members are not at risk and that the members’ savings are fully guaranteed by the State’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme and by the Irish League of Credit Unions Savings Protection Scheme. “Credit Unions are a vital part of every community and I look forward to seeing Rush-Lusk Credit Union continue to serve its members at its two branches in Rush and Lusk,” he said. Local councillor, Barry Martin (PBP), who is a member of the Credit Union told the County Leader, “This is shocking news and the initial concerns must be for the members and for the future of the Credit Union itself. As there hasn’t been any conclusive finding as yet, it is difficult to comment properly,” he said. The revelations come as pressure mounts on smaller credit unions from the Central Bank to merge with stronger ones. The controversy has prompted the Central Bank to insist that members’ money is safe, which will be of some consolation to savers.

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Small businesses supported by the results from the annual employment Local Enterprise Offices show jobs survey are a great achievement for growth in the North County and the team here in the LEO and reflect the hard work and commitment to throughout the country. A net total of 164 new full and part- entrepreneurship and job creation. time jobs were delivered in 2015 by Working in close partnership with the 174 small businesses from Fingal that Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Enterprise have been supported by the Ireland, the Local Local Enterprise Office, Authorities and our according to the results of colleagues across other the latest LEO annual jobs LEOs, Government survey published by Departments, state agenMinister Mary Mitchell cies and bodies, we want to O’Connor, T.D. The LEO encourage even more startfigures, compiled by ups and small businesses to Enterprise Ireland, show Oisin Geoghegan knock on the door of their that in 2015, 197 new full and part time jobs were created in Local Enterprise Office.” Speaking on gross terms. The numbers employed behalf of Local Authorities, Chief Executive and Chair of the CRI in LEO supported Committee on Economic small businesses Development & Enterprise Paul Reid currently stand at said “The LEO jobs performance 723. In welcoming underlines the potential for creating the publication of jobs at local level. It is critical that the the 2015 results, infrastructure and supports are in Oisin Geoghegan, place to stimulate local business Head of Enterprise in development and encourage local Fingal said: “The entrepreneurs. Working as part of the strength of Local wider economic remit of the Local Enterprise Offices lies in their local knowledge, their Authorities, the LEOs are the launch expertise and their accessibility for pad for new enterprises, business small businesses throughout the growth and job creation in every Local Authorities Network. The county”.

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Inspirational Amy Wows Them In Washington Sixteen-year-old, Amy Campbell from Balbriggan is a remarkable young girl, who has overcome blindness to play the Uilleann Pipes at a concert in the presence of Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and US Vice-President, Joe Biden at the Kennedy Centre in Washington.

By Patrick Finnegan Amy, who is blind from birth has been playing the uilleann pipes for the past five years, explained how she was chosen to entertain such important guests in Washington. She said, “My music teacher rang my mother to tell her that I had been invited to play at the Kennedy Centre. Someone who had heard me play contacted my piping teacher, Gay McKeown and he was looking for pipers. Amy went on the trip with her teacher who is CEO of Piobaire Uilleann and also Emmet Gill, another piper. Amy said that she wasn’t

nervous at all, but really excited about being chosen. Taoiseach Enda Kenny shook my hand and he wanted to get a picture with me, but I unfortunately didn’t get to meet the Vice-President. The concert included a number of well-known people, like actress, Fiona Shaw, Irish dancer, Colin Dunne as well as a lot of other Irish stars. I was invited to dinner afterwards and got to meet many people. Amy’s parents, Sarah and John and her family are as proud as punch of Amy. Sarah said, “We’re so proud of her – it’s great, particularly as she took up playing the uilleann pipes on a whim five years ago. Na Piobaire Uilleann do an Outreach programme all over the country, just to see if they can get people to take up the pipes, as it’s not a common instrument. Prior to taking up the uilleann pipes, Amy tried a number of different musical instruments and she just took to the pipes and she is passionate about them. Amy practices the uilleann pipes

every evening, such is her dedication. Sarah explained that Amy’s condition, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia can sometimes lead to people being musical. Asked if the uilleann pipes were difficult to master, Amy replied, “I found it a bit difficult at first, but it became easy as time passed. I go to the Willie Clancy Summer School in Clare every year and I’m looking forward to this year’s event.,” said Amy who had an exam only last week. Amy is no stranger to playing for famous people and indeed she already played for the Taoiseach on St Patrick’s Day this year, as well as for President Michael D Higgins in July last year, when he officially opened Gairdin na bPiobaire at the Seamus Ennis Centre in Naul. Amy, who regularly plays at Mass in Balbriggan, hopes to teach the pipes at some time in the future and we have no doubt that this inspirational girl will carve out a glittering career for herself in the not so distant future.

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RTE Two's 'Two Tube' presenter Blaithnaid Treacy and Dr Ronnie Delany, Olympic Gold Medallist and Lovin' Our Lungs Ambassador are pictured with House of Swag Dance School, Swords, starring Jacob Keogh, Bryana Cavanagh, Jessica Mongey, Nathan Brogan and Nikoletta Szauter winners of the Lovin' our Lungs Movie Awards

Swords Dance School Wins Nationwide Movie Competition A top gong has gone to a five-strong dance troupe from the House of Swag Dance School, from Swords, for their winning entry in the Lovin’ Our Lungs Movie Awards. An initiative of the Irish Lung Health Alliance, a coalition of 17 charities, in partnership with Foróige, the awards sought to build awareness of the importance of lung health for a full and active life among teenagers by having them direct their own original 90-second movies. In particular, the aim was to highlight the importance of three steps in keeping lungs strong and healthy—by not smoking, by exercising for 30 minutes most days, and by eating a healthy diet.

The winning mini-movie by House of Swag Dance School really caught the imagination of judges in bringing the Lovin’ our Lungs theme to life through its high energy fusion of fitness moves and dance grooves. The movie features an impressive array of acrobatics, breakdancing, and hip hop, set against a funky music soundtrack, and concluding with the salutary message “Take care of your lungs, or they won’t take care of you”. In addition to scooping a Lovin’ Our Lungs statuette, the winning entry is being broadcast on RTÉ Two’s Two Tube while the winners will also get to take part in a ‘breathtaking’ adventure experience with Ecoadventure Ireland.

Estuary Clean Up In Swords Ken Duffy, Chairperson of Swords Tidy Towns is very pleased with the reaction to the recent river clean up in Swords and is planning another one. He said, “After the overwhelming turn out and success of our River Clean Up last Saturday week, I am pleased to inform you that on next Saturday, 11th June there will be a Swords Estuary Clean Up. Kick off is at 10.30am. Hans Vissor, Conservation Officer with Fingal County Council will be taking the lead on this one with the support of Swords Tidy Towns. We would love to see as many supporters as possible turn up on the day to maximise the clean up effort,” he said.

Swords Men’s Sheds are set to have a new base on the site of the new Aldi Supermarket on this being a heritage site, but Seatown Road in the town. they eventually succeeded in The new location will be signifgetting permission. It is icantly larger and more effechoped that the new Men’s tive than their present base at Shed should be ready about the Riasc Centre in Kinsealy next Easter, thanks to the and it’s all down to the extragenerosity of Anthony and ordinary generosity of the Paul Dunne. “Funding will be developers of the site. necessary to fit out the new Michael Quinn, Treasurer of premises and Swords Men’s Sheds told the a concert is County Leader about how this planned to very welcome, albeit unusual take place in new location was acquired. He December at said, “The developer of the the Riasc site here is Rhonellen Centre. This Developments and the will completely transform the owners, Anthony and Paul Treasurer of Swords Men's Shed, Michael Quinn Swords Men’s Shed, as it will Dunne came to us about a is pictured at the site of the new Swords Men's allow us to open for longer year ago and told us that they Shed, which will be located beside the new Aldi hours,” said Michael. would like to put a structure Supermarket at Seatown Road, Swords The new site will comprise on the site for Swords Men’s Men’s Sheds idea and how good 1400 square feet floor space with Sheds. a place it is for retired and unem- scope for a mezzanine floor “We were absolutely shocked ployed men. They decided they which would gives us another initially and one of our members would build a structure here, 800 square feet of space. There remarked after the meeting that provided they got planning will also be three car parking he had stopped believing in Santa permission. The first attempt was spaces to the west end of the years ago. As discussions went unsuccessful, due in the main to building. on, we discovered that these people were very genuine and Donabate Bridge Beginners Lessons their philosophy was very simple. Anthony said that they wanted to There are beginners Bridge lessons every Wednesday in the Donabate leave something behind for the Community Centre from 7.30pm. There will be mentored games with a community. They believed that brief introduction. Suitable for those who have completed a basic course because we were stuck for space wishing to improve and gain confidence. For more information contact Maureen 087 9456113. and that they believed in the

However, following a question to the Minister it seems there is scant detail on the basis upon which stations will be chosen for the pilot. Indeed, while the Minister advises that the Garda Commissioner and the Policing Authority have responsibility for this area, she does say that she will have a role in this.” “It is important that we have transparency in this Responding to a response to a parliamentary process, and that all areas are considered equally question from the Minister for Justice, on their merit and their need for Sinn Féin TD for the North County, increased Garda presence in the commuLouise O’Reilly, has said that the nity,” she added. Minister for Justice needs to ensure “It is disappointing that we have no objective criteria should be used for the clarity on this and the people of Rush are pilot scheme on reopening Garda particularly eager that their station be stations and that she would be reopened. I am very adamant that this supporting Rush Garda station under station be strongly considered and I will this process. continue to push for this. The Minister Louise O’Reilly TD Speaking to the County Leader, Deputy should ensure that objective criteria are O’Reilly said: “The programme for Partnership used and I will be making representations for Government made a firm commitment to launch a Rush Garda given its importance to the local pilot scheme to reopen 6 Garda stations. community,” concluded Deputy O’Reilly

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Balrothery Golf Classic The Parents Committee of Balrothery National School hosted a golf classic at Balbriggan Golf Club on Friday the 20th of May. Despite the best efforts of the weather, spirits were not dampened and all teams turned out for what was a very successful event. The school would like to thank all the participants who, on the day battled through the rain, raising over €4,500 for the new school building project. It also received huge support from the local business community and they would like to thank them on behalf of the parents committee and the wider school commu-

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nity. Congratulations to BM Stair Lifts who won first prize, Peter & Hugh Dolan, Denis Mehigan and Jim Butterly who won second prize and Ray Nugent, Wayne Lamb, Shane Maguire and Tony Rogers who won third prize. Unfortunately, there was no winner of the Mazda 3 for a “hole in one” on the 6th hole, which was sponsored by Brian Reynolds Car Sales, Drogheda.

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The Parent & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday at 11am in Donabate Library. With the Baby Book Club being part of the group on the the last Tuesday of the month at 11.30am. There is no registration required and all are encouraged and welcome to come along.

Film Screening The Donabate Portrane Library will be screening a family friendly film for children in the Junior Area at 6pm on June 29th. There is no registration required for this event and all are welcome to come along.

Council Wins Medal At Bloom The Local Authority and the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB) are delighted to have been awarded a Silver Gilt Medal in the Medium Garden Category for the Bremore Medieval Garden design at Ireland’s largest gardening, food and family event ‘Bloom in the Park’ 2016. The garden’s medieval theme takes inspiration from the history of Bremore Castle in Balbriggan, the area’s association with St Mologa, a Seventh Century Irish saint long renowned for beekeeping, and highlights the skills (in particular aspects of wood carving and stone building) which are the focus of the Local Training Initiative based here. The design includes the use of recycled stone from the Bremore Castle site, local willow from Skerries for edges of raised beds, and

Irish handmade grass bee hives (skeps). Speaking to the County Leader, Chief Executive Fingal County Council, Paul Reid said: “I am delighted for all involved with this project and congratulate all the staff on a fantastic achievement winning Silver Gilt medal at Bloom. Our successful partnership with ITB shows the talent that abounds within Fingal and this garden showcases that strong creativity to Bloom visitors.” County Mayor David O’Connor said: “I’m thrilled that our Bremore Medieval Garden has won Silver Gilt at Bloom. Huge credit is due to the staff of the County Council and IT Blanchardstown on this collaborative project and I’m looking forward to seeing the garden recreated back in Bremore Castle for all future visitors to see.”

Pictured at the re-constructed medieval garden from Bremore Castle in Balbriggan that took home a Silver-Gilt award at last week’s Bloom Festival in the Phoenix Park are Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor, Jane McCorkell (Horticulture lecturer, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown) and Mary Meaney, (President Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, ITB). The project is a collaboration projected between Fingal County Council and the lecturers and students of the Institute of Technology Blanchardstown (ITB).

Swords Men In Running For Nissan Ambassador Two of the 20 finalists in this year’s Nissan Generation Next a m b a s s a d o r programme are from Swords. The two are Stephen Cluskey and Shane Carthy. Thirty-two year old Stephen Cluskey from Leas Cross in Swords was paralysed from the neck down when he fell from a hay bale in 2002, but has since become an advocate and voice for change across a range of disability issues. His paralysis has become the driving force behind a series of national initiatives to improve transport and travel for the disabled and is on track to become a Nissan Generation Next ambassador. Stephen’s decision to use his own experience of being disabled to tackle mobility issues has resulted in significant change to improve transport and travel for people with disability and the Swords man

has set himself a busy agenda for the future. “The accident took me down a road which I never envisaged. I succeeded in changing regulations to improve the taxi industry, secured more than €1.7 million in grant aid from the Minister for Transport and designed and developed a national TV show to change the public consciousness when it comes to access – all while paralysed from the neck down,” said Stephen. Dublin football star, Shane Carthy from Kinsealy in Swords has also been named alongside Stephen as one of the 20 finalists. Shane was born in Dublin but moved to New York with his family when he was three years old. He grew up playing ice hockey, soccer and American football. He discovered GAA aged 14 and left New York and his family five years later after turning

down a soccer scholarship in the U.S. to follow his dream of winning an All-Ireland with Dublin. He has won two Dublin Senior Club

Championships, two Leinster titles and one All-Ireland club title and is a key figure on the Dublin team who are aiming to retain their All-Ireland

Championship crown this year. Those interested in voting for Stephen and Shane can do so online by visiting www.nissangenerationnext.ie.

Pictured is Stephen Cluskey, Go Accessible 365 and Shane Carthy, Footballer two of the twenty finalists put forward to the public vote phase of the Nissan Generation Next ambassador programme 2016.

Ciorcal Comhrá/Irish Conversation Group Bíonn Ciorcal Comhrá ar siúl gach Deardaoin i Leabharlann Bhaile Brigín ó 7.00 a chlog. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal! All levels welcome – especially beginners! This group meet every Thursday evening from 7.00pm – 8.00pm in the Balbgriggan Library. Come along for a sociable chat as Gaeilge.

Crafting Circle In Donabate Library If you are interested in arts and crafts, why not pop along to the Donabate/Portrane Library. The Crafting Circle meets every Thursday morning in Donabate Library. All Welcome! Bring along whatever you are working on for a friendly chat.

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Local Junior Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Talents We’ve taken a peek at the future and it’s looking bright. Almost 700 students in the North County Dublin area participated in this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) whereupon they tested and honed their entrepreneurial skills. The Programme, which was founded by Jerry Kennelly of Tweak.com and developed by the Institute of Technology in Tralee, Mary Immaculate College Limerick and Shannon Development, brings entrepreneurship into primary schools. It helps students develop existing skills such as literacy and numeracy but also new skills such as problem solving, technology, communication, team building, confidence and creative thinking. The Programme is sponsored by established entrepreneurs and their businesses nationally, with One4All, head-

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quartered in Swords providing support and project management time for North County Dublin schools. This year’s participating classes celebrated their completion of the programme at the County Showcase Day on May 11th. Jerry Kennelly said the standard of products and projects, along with the skills of the students involved continues to amaze Pictured at the Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) County Showcase Day 2016 on 11th May last are 6th Class pupils Ailbhe Beggs and Mona Gorman from St. each year “These 11 and 12 year Wednesday Brendan's N.S., Loughshinny, with Michael Dawson, Group C.E.O. of One4all old business people are just as enthusiastic and capable as more Programme. She said, ”The kids seasoned business people and I’d be absolutely loved the whole experience very confident for Ireland’s future under and the showcase day at the school was a huge success, parents and their watch”. Laura Deniffe from St. Brendan’s teachers were all so supportive, it National School in Loughshinny was created a great atmosphere in the one of the teachers whose 5th Class school. The children loved it all,” she pupils participated in this year’s said.

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Remember Us Charity Cycle 106 cyclists took part in the 3rd Annual Remember Us Charity Cycle recently. The event had a massive turn out and it was sponsored by Mid Knight Electrical. DHL staff members were there, volunteering at the different points around the route and raffle prizes were given by the local Gardai and the Red Cross. Remember Us would also like to thank Mary and staff from PJ’s play centre for all their help and support, Platinum Gym for the use of toilet facilities and Mat Kelly and Mick Breen, who organised the very professional event. All proceeds will go towards the Fit Out of Remember Us’ new Base of operations. Pictured are members of Remember Us with the Cyclists at the Remember Us Annual Charity Cycle

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There was great news recently for local small business Invizbox Ltd. from Skerries when the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor T.D., announced that they have reached the National Enterprise Awards Final on June 9th. Thousands of small businesses from across the country were supported by Local Enterprise Offices in the Local Authorities Network last year and 32 of those businesses have now reached the National Final. The nominee for Local Enterprise Office Fingal is Skerries company InvizBox Ltd. Established just last year, Invizbox Ltd. specialise in secure digital services and have developed innovative “plug and play” devices which allow you to secure your privacy on the internet by simply connecting any of your personal devices to the InvizBox over WiFi. They remove the complexity of trying to secure yourself and your data. The competition has a prize fund of €40,000 and was set up two decades ago to celebrate Ireland’s small businesses and micro-enterprises. Representatives from Local Enterprise Office Fingal and Fingal County Council will be supporting the local finalists at the Aviva Stadium in June, and the company is headed up by Paul Canavan. Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise in Fingal paid tribute to the local small business community, saying: “Small businesses, sole traders and start-ups are becoming the heroes of the economic recovery here locally and we want to celebrate their successes and talents. The Local Enterprise Offices, through the Local Authorities Network, support thousands of small businesses in the community every year and the National Enterprise Awards recognise their remarkable achievements.” Twelve awards will be presented on the night including eight new regional trophies and the overall winner will receive €10,000 to invest in their business. Paul Reid Chief Executive Fingal County Council commenting on the nomination said: “I am delighted that Invizbox has been nominated for the National Enterprise Awards Final. As Chair of the Local Government Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Committee, I recognise that start-ups are the life blood of the economy and essential to job creation and I am very pleased that they get this recognition. I wish Invizbox and Paul Canavan the very best of luck at the National Enterprise Awards Final on June 9th.”

If you would like to get your children interested in ready from an early age, why not bring them along to the Swords Library. The Baby book club meet every Tuesday and there is no registration required. All are welcome to come along for storytelling and fun activities for preschoolers. Contact the library for further details

Rising To The Challenge On Tuesday 14th June at 8pm the Skerries Historical Society presents a lecture by Morgan Llywelyn. Morgan Llywelyn has written more than 20 internationally published novels. Lion of Ireland in 1980 was her first best seller and established her reputation. In 1993 she was named as Ireland’s nominee for the Nobel Prize for Literature. Published in 1998 her novel 1916 was the first of a five volume series on Ireland in the 20th Century.

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Kailey Berrigan is pictured with Brian Berrigan, Anne-Marie Kelly and Monsignor Dan O'Connor after making her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate

Grace Hanafin made her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate. She is pictured here with Mary Hanafin and Agnes Tuohy Caitlin O'Reilly is pictured with Mark, Teagan, Kathleen and Sharon O'Reilly

Shannon Wade and Caitlin Pepper are pictured after making their Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate

Robyn Lawlor who made her Confirmation is pictured with Irene, Kerri, Ava and Olivia Lawlor

Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is Caila Crosbie, with Jenny Crosbie, Mark Crosbie and Monsignor Dan O'Connor

Pictured is Sorcha Higgins after her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate, with Olive McMahon, Harry McMahon, Margaret Higgins and Brendan Higgins

Lucy O'Brien who made her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is pictured with Lisa O'Brien and Monsignor Dan O'Connor

Friday 13th May last was far from unlucky for the pupils from Scoil Phadraic na Cailini, Donabate, as they gathered at St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Donabate to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. It was a wonderful day, with beautiful weather adding to the great occasion. The lovely ceremony was conducted by Monsignor Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor. who was ably assisted by Father Joe Connolly, Parish Priest of Donabate. The choir provided the music and they performed excellent singing which was enjoyed by all present. Fr Joe thanked the parents, teachers and Parish Council for the great work they put in, ensuring that everything went like clockwork. He also thanked the principal of the school and all the teachers and parents for preparing the children for this unforgettable day in their lives. The gorgeous singing of the choir and the music all added to the solemnity of the occasion. Monsignor Dan also offered to pose for photographs afterwards, which was much appreciated by all.

Isobel Sutton, who made her Confirmation is pictured here with Declan Sutton, Niamh Quinn and Ailbhe Sutton

Isabelle Price made her Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate. She is pictured here with Brendan, Maria and Chris Place

Pictured are Caitlin Pepper (2nd left) and Taylor Gilroy (3rd left) after making their Confirmation, with Janet Pepper and Avril Gilroy

Zikora Okafor who made her Confirmation is pictured here with Vincent Okafor

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Aoife Farley who her Confirmation is pictured with Brendan and Lillian Farley and Pauline Byrne

Pictured after making her Confirmation is Ava Barry (4th left), with Cathal, Jane, Jack, Elaina, and Emma Jane Barry, Bridget Fahey and Monsignor Dan O'Connor

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Poignant Play Staged In River Valley A play about suicide, which was dedicated to the memory of a Swords man, was held at River Valley Community Centre last Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Bring Me Home Aliveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a play about awareness of suicide and it played to good sized audience, which included representatives of suicide awareness groups from around Swords. The play was written by Patricia McCann and is all about raising awareness of suicide and was dedicated to the memory of Stephen Murray, a 30 year-old man from River Valley, who tragically lost his life to suicide last year.

Locals, Brian McWeeney, Des Foley. Donna McDonald and Patrick Carroll put in extraordinary work to make sure that the play was staged in River Valley and were delighted to see their hard work coming to fruition. Patrick Carroll told the County Leader, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was on the Comino de Santiago walk and I met Patricia on the walk. We got talking about things and the subject of suicide came up. I was telling her about my friend, Stephen who committed suicide last year and that his anniversary was coming up.â&#x20AC;? Patricia said that she had written a play about suicide and that I asked her if she

would bring the play to Swords and dedicate it to Stephen. A few friends got on board. This play has been all around Ireland and has been very well received by all. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a roller coaster of emotions, with sadness tinged with humour,â&#x20AC;? said Patrick. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family attended the performance and his mother, Karen told the County Leader, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a very emotional night and from what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful play. I spoke to Patricia who wrote the play and she said it was a very healing play, which is a great source of consolation for the whole family,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Pictured at the play, 'Bring Me Home Alive' which was performed at River Valley Community Centre, Swords, are Rachel Murray, Graham Murray, Karen Murray and David Murray, who are the family of Stephen Murray, who tragically died by suicide last year and to whom the play was dedicated

Reinstate Guidance Counsellors In Schools The National Student Executive of the Irish Second-Level Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union (ISSU) expresses their concern following reports that in over half of second-level schools nationwide, 1 in 6 are using unqualified guidance counsellors. Particularly of concern is the drop in guidance counselling hours being offered in public schools versus the slight increase in fee-paying schools since 2012. Guidance counselling is an essential service for all students and

should not be limited or withheld due to studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; socio-economic background or their ability to pay for such a service. However, the National Student Executive also welcomes the pledge from the newly formed government to reinstate guidance counselling hours to all schools. It is vital that teachers assigned to these posts have the relevant experience and qualifications to fulfill their roles so that students receive the adequate support and advice they need. They are advocating for the re-introduction of guidance counsellors to all second-level schools.

Pictured are local business people and stakeholders at the Purple Flag meeting that was held at Swords Castle on Thursday last. The attendees included, Gillian Naughton (Carnegie Court Hotel), Allen Harrington (Carnegie Court Hotel), Darren Crampton (Movies@Swords), Sean Fitzmaurice (North County Leader), Ian Hunter (Pavilions Shopping Centre), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Toni Hogan (Fingal County Council), Sgt Terri Ferguson (Swords Gardai), Brian Geoghegan (Applegreen, Swords), Brian Cooney (Directions Research Group), Claire Kelly (Directions Research Group), Coilin O'Reilly (Fingal County Council), Cllr Joe Newman, Cllr Paul Mulville, Michelle Albericci (Movies@Swords)

Primary school pupils from Balbriggan Educate Together N.S, Moylaragh were among pupils from 10 other schools, who will take part in the national final of the Our World Irish Aid Awards 2016 in The Printworks, Dublin Castle, on Tuesday, 14th June.

The awards seek to help children in Ireland understand global development issues. The Our World Irish Aid Awards invited pupils across Ireland to create projects, in any medium, about the lives of children in developing countries. The projects

highlighted the challenges facing these children and their families and the progress which is being achieved by Ireland and other countries through the global effort to fight poverty. All schools competing in the national final will be

presented with a trophy recognising their outstanding efforts, with one school being announced as overall winners, taking home the overall â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our World Irish Aid Awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trophy. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;One World, One Futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theme of the 2016

New Laws For Lobster And Crab Fishing Under new legislation any member of the public, fishing for lobster and crab can only fish from 1st May to 30th September and are limited in the number of pots they can fish. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), the independent statutory body responsible for enforcing the Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sea-fisheries and seafood safety laws, is prioritising the implementation of the new regulations during its seasonal programme of in-shore patrols, which began this month. The new regulations were introduced to protect the licensed fishing industry which has faced increasing competition in recent years from unlicensed or unregistered vessels that were operating on a commercial or semi-commercial basis. Under the new regulations, recreational or private fishers can fish up to six pots, and can retain five crabs and one lobster daily. Furthermore they may not store crabs or lobsters at sea or sell or offer for sale any of their catches. Previously there was no limit on the number of pots recreational or private fishers could fish or the times of the year when lobster or crab fishing could take place. Speaking to the County Leader, Susan Steele, Chair, Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fishing for lobster and crab is especially popular in the summer months. Members of the public can

continue to enjoy their own catch as the regulations provide a daily allowance that is sufficient for personal consumption. The new regulations are designed to restrict commercial fishing to licensed operators. This will help to ensure the viability of the industry and also guarantee the traceability of the product, which is vitally important from a food safety and public health perspective.â&#x20AC;? She added; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working in conjunction with the Naval Service, our seasonal inshore patrols will cover all inshore coastal areas including small local piers and harbours to detect and deter illegal fishing and illegal operators. We are committed to supporting the safe and sustainable management of these fisheries to help safeguard their future for the coastal communities who rely on them for their livelihood.â&#x20AC;? The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inshore patrols will continue until November. They are being undertaken with the support of the Naval Service, Air Corps and Inland Fisheries Ireland. In addition to targeting unregistered or unlicensed vessels fishing on a commercial basis, they will also monitor and inspect licensed operators to ensure their compliance with gear and catch size regulations and their management and handling of v-notched lobsters.

awards asks pupils to imagine how they would like their world to look in 2030, and to learn about the new United Nations Global Goals for Sustainable Development which seek to address the root causes of poverty and environmental damage worldwide. At the national final, 5th class pupils from Balbriggan Educate Together N.S along with their teacher Cecelia Gavigan will exhibit their project â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Global Goals Gameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Over 1,000 primary schools throughout Ireland have been participating in the Our World Irish Aid Awards in 2016.

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Road To Equality Leads To Swords The Road To Equality Exhibition is coming to County Hall Swords this week as part of their national exhibition tour. The exhibition will be showing from 9am - 5pm from Monday, June 8th to Friday, June 12th and is a free event.

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The exhibition aims to remember and celebrate the 40 years of LGBT activism that helped reshape Ireland and culminated in last year’s Marriage Equality referendum when Ireland became the first country in the world to vote in Marriage Equality by popular public vote. Speaking to the County Leader, Noelle Moore, one of the organisers of the exhibition said; “It was a group of us who got together and many of us have done stuff with LGBT activism before. We were thinking that post referendum, one year on, we should do something to mark it. But we didn’t want to just talk about marriage because for a lot of us it wasn’t just about marriage it was much bigger than that.” “I have a history background myself and we have a thing called the Irish Queer Archives which is stored in boxes in the National Library, but nothing was

Pictured at the unveiling of the Fingal Community College Transition Year Mosaics are Kay O Brien NAPD, Kerrie Anne O’ Connell King, Dave West Artist, Rachel O'Hara Wilde and Siobhan Lynch Art Teacher

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being done with them. You can go in and look at the boxes but they are not properly referenced or anything. So basically it is just loads of material relevant to our community just sitting in boxes. So what we decided to do was take some of the pictures from over the last 40 years and make a small exhibition, which we called the Road To Equality, and that would be a taster really of what is in the archives,” said Noelle. She went on to say; “The exhibition will go around the country and at each county they can add a stand, so each area can add their own county’s history of LGBT. There are 12 pull-ups or stands at the moment and we hope to add to that. There are pull-ups on various things like Lesbian history, and Trans rights and other things that maybe everyone wouldn’t be fully familiar with.” She concluded by saying; “The tag line of the exhibition is ‘Its our history, share it’. We really want as many people to come along and see it as is possible. So if you come along and see it, tell your friends, share it on social media etc.”

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Smartphone Worskhops In the Swords Library on Wednesday 8th June at 10am there are smart phone workshops. Phone or Email to book a place. These classes in how to use the Smartphone will be run by an expert from Vodaphone. Beginners and experienced users are invited to attend, to discover all the various functions and possibilities of the Smartphone.

Film & Book Club This month’s book is The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. Pick up a copy at the adult desk in Balbriggan Library. Movie screening takes place on Saturday 25th June at 2pm.

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Keep Your Home Safe This Summer In the excitement of going on holidays, homeowners often overlook basic security arrangements to keep their home safe while they are away from home. PhoneWatch offer some timely hints as we enter the summer holiday season. Do not leave keys hidden outside. Jessica Bastow made her Holy Communion at St Cronan's Church, Brackenstown. She is pictured with Alec, Dylan, Florence and Cara Bastow

Council App Wins National Competition Fingal County Council’s “Unfolding News Story” App has won a prestigious competition held by ESRI Ireland. The App, available on Google Play and the AppStore, is all about connecting with customers to update them on all of the latest news in relation to Water Disruptions, Road Closures, Severe Weather, Floods, Latest Planning Applications and Community Events. This service is accessible to customers on the Council website and on mobile devices. It is also presented in the interactive digital Atrium of County Hall in Swords on large multiple touchscreens. At any time, the content is relevant for the current week. The team in Fingal worked with PinPoint Alerts to create an application using ESRI cloud technology, ArcGIS Online, StoryMaps and AppStudio for ArcGIS. Speaking to the County Leader. Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council said: “This is a tremendous achievement by our Project Management Team and one we are very proud of because it is an excellent example of how we at Fingal County Council are utilising technology for the benefit of the citizens of Fingal.” County Mayor, David O’Connor said:

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“I would like to congratulate the Project Management Team on behalf of all the Council members on their success. It is well deserved because we have seen at first-hand how useful this App is and how it can help the people of Fingal.” Claire McIntyre of the Project Management Team said: “This was team effort from myself, Hazel Farley and Brendan Cunningham of Pinpoint Alerts and we are delighted to have won this prestigious competition. The App is one of several we have developed and all have been devised to make things easier for people to interact with Fingal County Council.” The local authority. have been invited to attend the International ESRI User Conference in San Diego, California in June, where the Fingal Unfolding News App will be showcased in front of 16,000 international delegates. There has been lots of excitement generated around the highly innovative use of this App and its power as an engaging communication tool for businesses and for the Citizen. Commenting on the entry, Eamonn Doyle, CTO, ESRI Ireland noted “this dynamic element really interested me as is quite a contrast to the static content one normally sees in Story Maps. This approach is really innovative and has a lot of potential for other organisations where news and events are geographically distributed”. The team are currently considering other uses of the App, particularly its use as a tool in the area of tourism promotion in Fingal, highlighting the county as a fantastic place to visit.

attending primary school, I am well aware of the challenges facing families all year round, but now there is an added financial pressure. School tours are a brilliant treat for the children, and usually a mix of education and fun however the stark reality is that there is a large number of families faced with the decision of paying the average €20 per child for the school tour, or putting food on the table.” “The cost of the Leaving Certificate (including Leaving Certificate Applied) is €116, whereas the Junior Certificate is €109, with the average cost of grinds being €30 per hour. For a family with one child sitting the Junior Certificate and one sitting the Leaving that is

a foundation cost of €225, before grinds are even taken into consideration, not to mention the cost of daily lunches and school buses etc,” he added. Cllr Quinn concluded by saying; “Recently I raised the issue of the rising cost of motor insurance with my colleague Deputy Louise O’Reilly , which again is a contributing factor to the pressures felt by families and all sections of society alike. This is something the Irish Government; in particular the new Minister for Education and Skills, must tackle as a matter of priority. It will be a very short time before schools will return, which will bring the additional pressures associated with new uniforms, School Books and school contributions.”

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Rising School Costs Should Be A Priority Sinn Fein Cllr Malachy Quinn has expressed concern at the rising cost of living endured by North County families in recent years and the impact it is having on families with children of school going age. Speaking to the County Leader, Cllr Quinn said; “Ireland’s cost of living has increased at an astounding rate in recent years and a survey from the European Commission in December 2015 found that the cost of living in Ireland is the sixth-highest in Europe. Although everyone is affected, families with children of school going age are feeling the pinch, particularly in relation to school tours and exam fees.” He went on to say; “As a father of 3 children under 8 , two of which are

double check before you go. Don’t leave a “top window” open for fresh air. It’s inviting an agile and opportunist thief to enter your home. Make sure windows are locked and check before you go. Install a secondary locking system to all windows and doors. Ask your neighbour

holidays’ more than an uncut lawn. Ask a neighbour to put your bins out for collection and put them back in again while you’re away. Don’t update your social media account with information about when you are leaving and when you will return. Social media is a great source of information for burglars, keep your plans private.

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Your Elected Representatives Pictured at the presentation of new jerseys to Scoil Chormaic CNS, Balbriggan, are Harry Tuite (4th left, back row) from Harry Hire, Balbriggan, who sponsored the jerseys, Tara Thieses (4th from right back row, parent) Donal McElligott (3rd right back row, teacher and team manager) and Deirdre Corcoran (principal back row on right), with team players

Important Changes For Irish Heart Foundation’s National Help line There are some important developments taking place at the Irish Heart Foundation’s National Heart & Stroke Help line. Firstly, the number for the service is changing and the Help line will also now be free of charge from land lines or mobiles, anywhere in the country. The new number is Freephone 1800 25 25 50. Secondly, the service will have extended daily opening hours and evening opening,

with the Help line now open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on Thursday evenings until 7pm. Thirdly, they will be providing additional avenues to communicate with the Help line, with a new dedicated direct access email helpline@irishheart.ie and they also intend to launch an online Nurse Live Chat service later in the year. The helpline is staffed by specialist nurses and so readers can be assured of

expert one-to-one advice and support, in full confidence. It is important to recognise that these developments would not be possible without the generous backing of Life Pharmacy, and this support is gratefully acknowledged. Every day, approximately 300 new cases of heart disease and stroke are diagnosed in Ireland. Sadly, on average, 27 people lose their lives. Almost two thirds of middle aged and older adults have two of the big three risk factors for heart disease and stroke—high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. Almost all have at least one.

Proud To Have Served You For 2 Years and Continuing To Be Your Voice On Fingal County Council It’s just over two years since 40 County Councillors were elected to the newly expanded County Council in the local elections. A total of 25 councillors were elected to the three Local Electoral Areas in the North County, namely, Balbriggan, Swords and Howth/Malahide. The local election generated great excitement at the time and signalled a change in the local government agenda. It also resulted in a group of imaginative, creative and interesting people, in the main working

on your behalf. It was the first time that Balbriggan had no town councillors, due to its abolition by then Environment Minister, Phil Hogan. The County Leader decided to check in the the present crop of councillors to find out how they are progressing, what they have achieved in the past two years, and what their aspirations are for the remainder of their term in office. The results are interesting and the electorate can now have a birds’ eye of their progress.

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As a party we remain committed to doing all that we can at Dáil Éireann and at Council level to tackle the homeless crises. With regard to Dublin Airport, whilst delighted to support increased job opportunities for Fingal, we are working with communities impacted by the new North Runway. Locally it is great to see such fantastic progress being made with Swords Castle, a long time objective of mine. As part of a proposed Master Plan for the Ward River Valley Park, we will support the provision of increased sporting and recreational facilities on both sides of the valley. Great recreational and tourism projects are underway all across North County Dublin including a public park and walk-ways (and incredible views) at Balleally, the proposed Donabate to Malahide railway estuary crossing and increased cycle and walk-ways. As always, we will keep up the fight for Metro North and improved transport solutions and improved rural broadband. Thank you for your continued support.

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Councillor Pictured at the Primary Schools football blitz at Skerries Harps GAA Club on Monday, 23rd May are, Back row: Niamh Cotter, Caitlin McManus, Hannah O'Sullivan, Anna Lambkin, Rebecca Walsh, Ciara Prior, Laura Geran and Kate Tolan. Front row: Aisling O'Reilly, Tai Abiru, Kehinde Abiru and Clare Fanning

A Greater Focus On Mental Health Deputy Alan Farrell called for a greater focus on mental health in terms of frontline and infrastructural support, education and the promotion of enhanced awareness in every community in the North County, and across the country. Speaking in Dáil Éireann, Deputy Farrell called for the stigma, which is unfortunately still associated with mental health, to be addressed urgently. Farrell stated “If we are overweight, we

exercise and if we need to improve our knowledge, we study. However, when it comes to the most important muscle in our body, we do not exercise it. We do not speak about it and we are not really given the opportunity to be heard and yet that can often be the antidote to depression.” “It is important for us to recognise the importance of being able to talk and be heard and to ensure that the State provides

a service which can cater to all of those in need of support, whether through resources and physical buildings or the personnel to support the general public.” continued Farrell. He concluded by saying; “Education has a particularly

important role is disassociating mental health and depression from the taboo status which it has had for too long in our society. However, this must be complemented by actions to increase the awareness of mental health in every local community in Dublin Fingal, and across the country.”

Mother And Toddler Group If you are the mother of a young child and would like to get out and meet other mums, why not bring yourself and baby along to the Malahide Parish Centre to the St Nicholas Room. Every Friday the Mother Toddler Group meet from 1012pm all welcome.

BRIAN DENNEHY Most projects I have lobbied for such as the Rush Sewage Network, the Coastal cycle/walk path, new sports facilities, new playgrounds for Balbriggan, Naul, Rush, Lusk, bus transport network in the Rural villages, Rush Garda Station are all at various stages. I continue to battle for varied projects throughout the Balbriggan Ward be it parking issues in Balbriggan, Rush or Naul to road resurfacing in Lusk, Rush or Garristown, I have raised and looked for resolutions to issues on behalf of constituents. The high points of being on the Council are without doubt seeing issues raised being rectified by the Council subsequent to me raising them. The low points are the rapid growth in the homeless numbers and the rapidly growing housing needs list as well as the awful situation of the restricted bathing notices slapped on the Rush Beach’s last Summer. To those who have to date supported me I sincerely thank them and I look forward to working for and with them during the remaining three years.

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Cllr. Malachy Quinn “Coming up to almost 2 and a half years since first being elected to represent the people of Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Garristown & Rural North Fingal, on an election promise of working for a Fairer Fingal, myself & my party colleagues have reduced the Local Property Tax by the 15% allowed by legislation, lead the campaign in the abolishment of water charges as well as championed investment in local amenities like Playgrounds, a Skateboard Park & community facilities. Still the biggest challenge facing myself is finding solutions to the housing & homelessness crisis, as part of the Housing SPC on Fingal County Council, I am continuously working to provide solutions. The current permissions granted for over 200 Council homes and with over 9,000 people on the housing list means that there is a lot more work to be done. As a Father of three children under 8 years old, I understand the challenges met by families in Fingal on a daily basis & will continue to work for a Fairer Fingal.”

Cllr. TONY MURPHY I have worked very hard creating as much opportunity for local economic and social improvement in the area. The first thing I did upon being elected was to set up a direct line of communication with the County Council, since the dissolution of the Town Council. I encouraged the County Council to set up a liaison committee that is made up of people from community organisations and businesses alike, to discuss the challenges that are impacting on Balbriggan. I also set up the Tourism committee as this would lead to a change in the economic environment, leading Balbriggan to becoming a tourism destination over the long term. I was also instrumental in postponing modular housing from going ahead in Balbriggan. I support amenities like playgrounds, Skate parks, and funding for clubs and organisations i.e. Rugby club, cricket club, Brass and Reed band and Men’s shed. Also 7 companies setting up business on serviced sites in Stephentown Balbriggan.

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Cllr Grainne Maguire I CURRENTLY: - Work on many boards of statutory agencies providing opportunities to raise awareness of many community issues - Work with community groups to address needs and help secure funding - Support Tidy Towns encouraging community involvement and new ideas - Work with local authorities to attract job opportunities to the area I HAVE: - Overseen the development of a new gym for Balbriggan Community College - Secured permission for two community playgrounds and a skate park - Secured the commencement of construction on Castlemill Link Road I WILL: - Work with Local Authorities to resolve the housing crisis and plan a sustainable housing strategy - Try to ensure the development of a community college - Provide a tourism plan for the town to promote local amenities and encourage investment in our main street and coastline - Ensure that we have access to the best health, community, arts and sporting facilities available and demand full consultation on all community issues

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CLLR. JOE NEWMAN “I have enjoyed working for the local community, where I have a very good working relationship with the Chief Executive and his officials, to achieve what I promised the people who voted for me. I have been to the forefront of the rejuvenation of Swords Castle and Main Street. This was one of the main issues of residents during my election campaign and I will support and hope to see this project completed by the end of this term. I have been very active in calling for facilities to be put in place for disabled people and those with special needs. Another project that is close to my heart is the delivery of a theatre to Swords, Keeping Property Tax as low as possible is also one of my aims and providing positive outcomes for our residents.”

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Cllr Eugene Coppinger Cllr. Duncan Anti Austerity Alliance Since the local elections, Cllr Eugene Coppinger has been active in the anti water charges movement and set up the “Swords We Won’t Pay Campaign”. He has also organised public meetings on the cuts to lone parent allowances and on the housing crisis. Eugene supported local residents in their fight against savage rent increases and has campaigned for real rent controls. Eugene is also a supporter of animal rights and has campaigned against the use of animals for entertainment and against the export of Irish greyhounds to China. Cllr Coppinger has also been critical of the lack of school places for children starting school and has called for the Council to be more critical when granting planning permission for houses when there are insufficient services. Last year, Cllr Coppinger was active in the Yes to Marriage Equality Campaign and will be using his efforts going forward to campaign for Repealing the 8th Amendment.

Telephone: 087 232 7412 Eugene.Coppinger@cllrs.fingal.ie

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Public Bike Scheme is now an objective in the Draft Development Plan 2017 - 2022 The Labour Group has promoted an increase in housing Budgets to tackle the crisis I continue to support Dublin Fire Brigade budget in the Annual Council Budget Has supported Council Budgets dedicating over €3m per year to Swords Castle A new working group is being set up to tackle this matter following my initiative New pilot dog fouling scheme has been launched on my initiative Two weekly Swords Advice clinics every Saturday in Rivervalley (10am) & BASE (11am)

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Women’s Networking Summer BBQ The Fingal Enterprising Women’s Network summer social will take place on Thursday 16th June in The Wright Venue in Swords and all are welcome to attend. The Event Schedule is as follows: 6pm, Registration opens – Prosecco Reception and Networking, 6.30pm, BBQ and lots more networking, 7pm “Knowing Me, Knowing You” followed by Rock n’ Roll Bingo and, you guessed it, even more networking until 8.30pm when the event will end. “Knowing Me, Knowing You” is a great opportunity to tell other women in the network about your business. You get one minute to stand up and tell others about who you are and what you do and then you nominate someone else in the audience to tell about their business. They will have approximately 15 minutes of the 1 minute speaking opportunities as part of the event so come prepared to tell all about your business.

The event will be fun and relaxed but, as with all of the Fingal Enterprising Women Events, there is a heavy emphasis on mixing, mingling and getting to know other women in the network. The Fingal Enterprising Women Network is run by the Local Enterprise Office Fingal and provides networking and learning opportunities for women in business and enterprise in Fingal. Membership of the network is free. If you know of other women in business and enterprise in The North County who could benefit from being part of the network please do invite them to this event – the more the merrier. The cost of attending is €10.00 including BBQ and Prosecco reception. Places are strictly limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Heritage Porjects in North County The Heritage Council has recently announced funding for a number of heritage projects in Dublin under its 2016 Community-based Heritage Grants Scheme. A total of 171 heritage projects nationwide have been awarded funding under the scheme, which supports the continuing conservation and development of Irish heritage through local community based groups. An example of the projects that have received funding in Dublin include: Conservation of the Ardgillan Castle Collection. Amount awarded: €1,500. Survey of Dungriffin Promontory Fort and Howth. Amount awarded: €3,000.

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Arts & Crafts For Children Every Thursday there are Arts & Crafts for children age 8 to 11yrs in the Donabate/Portrane Library. Contact library branch to book for this event ph 01-8905609

Knitting & Crochet Group The Balbriggan Knitting & Crochet Group meets in the library every Tuesday evening 7pm-8pm. Bring your needles/hooks and wool or get advice on what to buy. All adults are welcome.

Donabate Senior Citizens The Donabate / Portrane Senior Citizens Social Club and Day Centre is open to all people of the parish over the age of 50. They open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM – 1 PM in the Parish Hall and regularly hold events and have at least one outing a month. All are welcome. If you need transport to the Day Centre, please phone Mary on : 087 230 0496.

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Sarah Kane, who made her Holy Communion is pictured with John Haslett, Moira Haslett, Michael Kane, Siobhan Kane and Cathy Kane

If you are interested in playing srabble why not head on over to the Balbriggan library. On Monday 13th June from 11am there is a Scrabble club for adults. All are welcome, scrabble boards supplied.

Project Fashion Malahide In the Malahide Parish Centre in the St Ita Room every Wednesday, project Fashion takes place for children from 8 years: classes are from 3.30-5.pm, 5-6.30pm and adults classes from 7-9pm contact 087- 7470643

Adult Yoga Malahide If you are interested in Yoga why not come along to the St Nicholas Room of the St Sylvesters Parish Centre on a Mondays. There is adults Yoga from 10.15 – 11.15, and Over 55’s yoga 11.30-12.30, contact Ruth on 087-2054282.

Senior Citizens Bingo Every Thursday in the Malahide Parish Centre, from 10.30 am - 12.00 pm there is Senior Citizens Bingo. All are welcome to join in. Just show up and play.

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Skerries Junior Badminton Club Two boys teams (U13 and U19) from Skerries Junior Badminton Club reached the finals of the Dublin & District Badminton League after a very successful league campaign, sponsored by Adventure Bounce. The matches were played in Baldoyle Badminton Centre recently. Both teams rose to the challenge and were narrowly beaten. Skerries Junior Badminton Club would like to extend our congratulations to the Teams and a special thank you to our coaches and managers. The Club will reopen again in September and new members are welcome, from ages 9 years to 18 years. Club play takes place on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm, please contact Skerries Community Centre for details.

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The EU and Mexico will commence trade negotiations in the next few weeks. This is part of the EU’s ongoing engagement with world markets designed to liberalise international markets. Of course such an accommodation is a two way street. Concessions are expected from the EU by the other party to these trade agreements. Currently the negotiators of CETA the trade deal with Canada have completed their work and the agreement awaits the formal approval of the EU Parliament. The big one and the most controversial is TTIP the agreement with the EU and the US. There are suggestions that this agreement will be concluded by the end of the year. The issues are complex and it seems that both sets of negotiators are running short on tolerance. An end of year conclusion seems to be

extremely optimistic. The Stop TTIP campaign is growing and that growth is partly fuelled by the level of secrecy demanded it seems by the American side. Extreme limited access is permitted to our elected representatives to the relevant papers and such secrecy only serves to fuel the negative lobby. National leaders have begun to express doubts as to the acceptability of the TTIP deal as currently understood. This along with calls not to rush the process seem certain to ensure that no deal will be signed within the term of the current American President. The fear on both sides is that the whole basis of the deal may alter depending on the outcome of the US Presidential election, if agreement is not concluded during Obama’s term. Phil Hogan has come in for criticism by the US

Ambassador who it seems has claimed By Cathal Boland that Hogan has made a “series of misleading statements”. The Ambassador also complains over lack of progress in the negotiations. The Commission has hit back claiming that the EU has not seen substantial progress in important areas such as agriculture. Commission insiders suggest that currently the US approach seems to be all one way. The Stop TTIP movement will see this as total justification of their position and encourage them in increasing their efforts to stop the ratification of CETA and then halt the TTIP negotiations. Juncker is expected to have TTIP on the agenda at the next Heads of Government Summit. He will press for a restatement of a united approach to allow his team to push for an early positive conclusion of the negotiations before the process becomes unmanageable.

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Over the past number of years, the ‘Nursing Home’ model has changed exponentially. Gone are the days of hospital like establishments with regimented rules and regulations administered to residents. These days, nursing homes are more like hotels where seniors enjoy much of the privacy and choice they would experience if they were still living in their own homes. Residents’ needs and preferences come first; facilities operations’ are shaped by this awareness. To this end, nursing home residents are given greater control over their daily lives. For instance, in terms of meal times or bed times, and front-line workers, the nursing aides responsible for dayto-day care are given greater autonomy to care for residents. In addition, the physical and organisational structure of facilities is made less institutional. Large, hospital like units with long, wide corridors are transformed into smaller facilities where small groups of residents are cared for by a consistent team. We

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Pictured is Luke Gaffney after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate. He is pictured with Eimear Gaffney, Maeve Heaphy and John Gaffney

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is Aaron Dignam, with Matthew, Sonya, Geraldine, Jason and Keighleigh Dignam

Adam Rafferty, who made his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is pictured with his family

Sean Darcy who made his Confirmation is pictured with Marian Darcy, Dave Darcy and Michelle Bradley

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Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is Ryan Close from St Patricks Boys' National School. Also pictured are Garreth, Keane and Max Cooke

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Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, is Andrew Jouravlev, with Irina Jouravleva and Paul Mooney

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Pictured is Dylan Carr from St Patricks Boys' National School. Also pictured are Dara, Maria, Joe and Kevin Carr

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is Louis Corcoran, with Zach Corcoran

Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate is Dean Kelly, with Ronan, Tracey and Anthony Kelly

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“I’ve been informed that the Passport Office is currently experiencing extraordinary demand for its services. There is a high number of Irish people that are expected to travel to Euro 2016 in France, the Olympics in Rio and this is coupled with an increase in demand for travel abroad,” said Deputy O’Brien. Deputy O’Brien made the comments after the Department of Foreign Affairs and

Trade confirmed that 68,281 passport applications are being processed by the Passport Office, this is up over 13 per cent on last year and nearly 14 per cent of all applications are currently behind schedule. “It would be terrible for any fans that spent great sums of money on travelling to France to support the boys in green in Euro 2016 to be unable to attend the tournament due to having an expired passport,” he said.

McCartan's Pharmacy, Castlemills Shopping Centre, Balbriggan were shortlisted in two categories for the Irish Pharmacy Awards, which were held in The Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin on 21st May. Technician, Tunde Adejumo was shortlisted for Pharmacy Technician of the Year, due to his long term and consistent dedication to his profession. The team were shortlisted for Baby Health Pharmacy of the Year for their high standard of service within the children and baby health sector. Pictured at the awards ceremony are, Roisin Tobin, Teresa McAllister (MPSI), Beckie McGrath, Ronan Quinn (MPSI), Lorcan Gormley (MPSI), Tunde Adejumo (Pharmacy Technician), Caroline McGrath, Laura McIntyre (MPSI), Toni Garrigan (Pharmacy Technician) and Laura McConnell.

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Fine Gael TD for the North County, Alan Farrell, is reminding families that the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will be made available again this year, and urged families who are not automatically entitled to make an application before the August deadline. The support provided through the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance helps parents to help with the cost of the new school year. The Department of Social Protection has allocated €38.8 million for the payments this year. Alan Farrell TD reminded families who do not automatically receive the allowance that they can still make an application before the August deadline. In 2015 over 153,000 families with 281,000 children benefited from the payments. The payment rate is €100 for each child aged 4 to 11 and €200 for children aged 12 to 22. As in previous years, a large proportion of Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance payments will be fully automated and no application form will be required.

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Tel: 01 840 7090 GRAHAM, Patrick Joseph (P.J.) - June 2, 2016, (Greenwood, Cloghran, Co. Dublin) - June 2, 2016 (peacefully) at Tara Winthrop private clinic, late of St. Anne's golf society; sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, son John, daughters Miriam and Ann-Marie, sons-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace CLANCY, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - June 1st, 2016, (peacefully) at home, while surrounded by his loving family, William (Bill), (formerly of Wood Printcraft), beloved husband of Kay (nee Daly) and much loved father of David, Siobhan, Ciaran and Aishling. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sisters Betty (Swift) and Margaret (McNally), brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law Joe and John, daughters-in-law Aveen and Niamh, nephews, nieces, his adored grandchildren Conor, Katie, Cian, Ella, Liam, Lauren, Karl, Sean, Alanna, Ava, Alayna, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. HARRIS (née Kelly), Catherine (Kitty) (Rush, Co. Dublin) Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Loving wife of the late John and mother to John and Brendan. Sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Brenda, grandchildren Aisling and Kieran, brothers Billy and Paul, sister Ann, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May She Rest In Peace KAVANAGH , Eileen (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Drumcondra, Co. Dublin) - June 2nd, 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic. Sadly missed by her loving sister Pauline, brothers John and Seamus, nephew Conor, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MCGUIRE Marie (née Mulvany), (Wyestown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin) At Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Peacefully. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy, deeply regretted by her loving sons Robert, Michael, Brendan, Daughters-in-law Sandra, Carmel , Edel, grandchildren Dara, Emma, Katie & Tom, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

and Will, son of Moss & Alicia, brother of John, Emma and William. Will be sadly missed by family and friends. Rest In Peace McKEEVER, Brendan (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - May 27, 2016 (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved husband of the late Jean; sadly missed by his loving daughter Susan, son Lee, daughter-in-law Erica, son-inlaw Kieron, grandchildren Bethany, Ross, Bradlee and Baylee, sister Joan, brothers Brian and Kevin, brother-in-law Paddy, sister-in-law Maura, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. MCNERNEY (Maria) (née Doyle) (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Donaghmede and Bangor Road, Crumlin) May 28, 2016 (peacefully) at home Maria loving wife of the late Eddie; sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May Maria Rest In Peace. BYRNE Timothy (Tim) (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 27th May 2016 (peacefully) at home Timothy (Tim), sadly missed by his loving wife Ethel, daughters Carrie and Lucille, son Mark, sister, adored three grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace SINGLETON Archie, (Cloghran, Co. Dublin and formerly of Tyrellspass, Co. Westmeath). 31st May 2016. (Suddenly) in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Anne Nancy and beloved partner of the late Kathleen; very sadly missed by his children Declan, Laura, Stephen, Ken, Sean and Derek, daughters-in-law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Prayer for students to St. Joseph of Cupertino O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino Who by your prayers obtained from God That you should be asked at your examination The only proposition you knew. Please dear St. Joseph of Cupertino Obtain for me that I may succeed like you In the examination for which I am preparing. I promise in return to make to you known And to cause you to be invoked. Amen.

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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. C.F

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

CARLETON, Andrew (Andy) (Mullagh, Co. Cavan and formerly of Malahide, Co. Dublin) 28th May (peacefully) at the Mater Private Hospital. Loving husband of the late Mildred (Millie). Andrew will be sadly missed by his son Paul, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace O’SULLIVAN, Charles (Charlie) (Swords, Co. Dublin) - May 27, 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his family; sadly missed by his loving wife Eithne, daughter Adele, son Eoin, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law Charles, grandchildren Evan and Anna, sisters Ann and Angela, brothers Eamon and Joe, relatives, friends and colleagues of Aer Lingus. Rest in Peace DRENNAN, (née Hodson) Dorothea (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - May 28, 2016 (peacefully) at St. Gabriel's Nursing Home, Raheny in her 103rd year. Predeceased by her husbands Albert Michael Cronin, Christopher Drennan and sonin-law Bartle. Deeply regretted by her daughters Marina and Evelyn, son-in-law Henry, her ten grandchildren and twenty six great-grandchildren. Rest in Peace. COLEMAN Kenny, (London UK and formerly, Skerries, Co. Dublin), on the 23rd May 2016, passed away peacefully at Royal Free Hospital. Much loved husband of Cecile, a hero to Kai

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to construct a new single storey extension to the rear, extend the utility area into the existing garage, relocate the front door to the front building line install a new roof light to the existing garage roof and fit new external insulation and render to the existing house at 70 Shenick Rd, Skerries for Jim Hynes 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 Vasos & Jo Vasiliou seek planning permission for demolition of existing single storey three bed detached dwelling with garage & all existing outbuildings, and its replacement with new part two storey, part dormer three bed detached dwelling and garage with first floor balconies to the south and east elevations, storage outbuilding, on-site wastewater treatment system, landscaping, drainage and ancillary site works, accessed as existing via right of way across Corballis Links Golf Club; all at Villa Maria, Corballis, 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 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 Síle Byrne and Gordon Johnston seek planning permission for (a) Conversion of existing attic space to playroom comprising new dormer to the side (north-east) elevation and 3 no. new rooflights to the rear (south-east) elevation; (b) Conversion of ground floor garage to additional living space with new window to front (northwest) elevation, all at 90 Blackberry Rise, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Des and Caroline Hurley at Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a first floor window to the eastern façade of dwelling approved under Reg. Ref. F09A/0666, F15A/0330 and F09A/0666/E1. 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 for (a) refurbishment, alterations and extension of existing vernacular cottage and (b) new wastewater treatment system and (c) all associated site works at Milverton,

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www.freshcutgardens.com www.facebook.com/jamesfreshcut gardens Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: T. Keegan & C. Cunningham. 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, Stephen Byrne intend to apply for Retention of Planning Permission at this site 40 Hilltown Park, Swords, Co. Dublin which is a two storey semi-detached dwelling. The development comprises of the retention of a single storey garage to the side and the converted attic space & access stairs and a velux rooflight to the front pitched roof. 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 Application for Planning Permission for proposed two storey extension to side and new external render to all facades at Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin signed Claire McGill. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am4.30pm, Monday-Friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Paul and Sharon Rice for a single storey extension to the front (south elevation) and side (east elevation) at Palmerstown, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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Fingal County Council Niamh and Michael Donoghue seek a) Retention planning permission for an existing roof light and b) Planning permission for a new roof light, a single storey side extension to east elevation, a single storey extension to side and rear to west / south elevation, new BRE soakpit and new waste water treatment system at Balbriggan Road, Barnageera, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for extractor fan with ducting rising from first floor level to ridge level to (west) rear elevation, and retractable awning over existing shop front to Beshoffs unit 2 New Street Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicant: Beshoff Bros. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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