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Lack Of Lifeguards Almost Leads To Tragedy After the much reported incident know why the County Council insist By Patrick Finnegan on North Beach, Rush last week, on having a lifeguard hut in place, lifeguard on duty at the busy beach when an elderly swimmer almost but nobody to man it. It makes no during one of the warmest spells of drowned, due to the absence of a sense at all.” the year. She said, “I would like to lifeguard, the local authority “It seems ironic that this incihas been heavily criticised dent comes at a time when resifor scrimping on costs. dents have paid their property The lady, Daphne Lee got into tax, which is supposed to pay difficulties whilst swimming for local services, like lifeat North Beach, and only for guards. I went down to Rush South Shore shortly afterwards the lightning quick actions of and there were two lifeguards a man, who was swimming on duty there, with a defibrilnearby saved her life. The lator. Why was one of them not fact that there was a lifeassigned to the North Beach.? guard hut there, without the Fingal County Council have presence of a lifeguard has squandered money on many brought a stinging rebuke useless projects and it’s no from the swimmer’s cousin. thanks to them that my cousin Daphne’s cousin and Rush is still alive,” she said angrily. resident , Valerie Sheridan spoke to the County Leader Rush resident, Valerie Sheridan is pictured here with her The Council response is that, about her anger at the local daughter, also Valerie, who played a significant role in “Every year, the Council has limited resources to provide authority for failing to have a rescuing Daphne Lee from drowning on North Beach, Rush.

Pavilions Shopping Centre Manager Receives Award Ian Hunter, Pavilions Shopping Centre Director was presented with the Award for Irish Manager of the Year 2013 at the SCEPTRE Awards, which recognise the best practice and the best people in the Shopping Centre Industry and are the pre-eminent accolades in the shopping centre industry. The SCEPTRE Awards put the spotlight on management teams, retailers and suppliers that demonstrate real excellence. The 2013 Awards was presented at the superb London Dorchester Hotel. Pictured are Hal Cruttenden (MC for the evening), Ian Hunter and John Riordan (MK Illumination).

lifeguards at our 13 designated bathing beaches, and we make every effort to to focus lifeguard cover at the busiest times and at the busiest beaches,” If lack of resources is the problem, then the question of why council officials undertake expensive, fully paid trips to far flung places like China, when the Department of Trade and Industry is there to undertake these journeys to bring business to the country. It is understood that one council offi-

Brave Young Jack Brings Dubs Home Safely

Jack McGuirk from Swords, is pictured at Croke Park last Sunday, with Bernie Agnew, assistant camp director, and Dee Ahern, CEO of Barretstown, at the Leinster Senior Football Final, where Jack acted as mascot for the victorious Dublin team.

Last Sunday was a very special day in the life of young Swords boy, Jack McGuirk. The brave nine year old, who suffers from leukaemia, was chosen to be the mascot for the Dublin football team in their Leinster final clash with Meath. Jack, who lives in Carlton Court, is a pupil at St Colmcille’s Boys National School in Swords, was chosen by Barrettstown Castle to be Dublin’s mascot on the big day. Jack, who is seriously ill, is a regular attender at Crumlin Children’s Hospital, since he was diagnosed with the disease, three and a half years ago. His parents, Declan and Catherine are rightly very proud of Jack and his get up and go philosophy is a lesson for us all. Catherine told the County Leader, “Jack had a bone marrow operation three weeks ago and the news of the operation is encouraging, which gives us great hope. We have to monitor his bloods and look out for infection at all times. A local doctor, Tony Margiotta from Boroimhe Medical Centre has been absolutely marvellous to Jack. He is involved with the Make A Wish Foundation and organised for us to visit Clearwater in USA for six days, and then on to Kissimmee in Florida, to partake in the ‘Give the Kids the World’ project for a further eight days. We were only the second family from Dublin to be invited there and it did Jack a power of good. He was much improved upon his return and I’m sure that this is down to the kindness of Dr Margiotta,” said Catherine. She went on to

cial has been to China on at least five occasions, all paid for from the coffers of the local authority. How many lifeguards could have been funded by these council junkets.? This great spell of weather was flagged well in advance, so many locals question why the beach was still open without a lifeguard? Last week alone, there were five tragic drownings of young people around the country, so the need for lifeguards has never been greater. Continued on page 18

explain how Jack was chosen to be the mascot. “When Jack first attended Crumlin Hospital and was diagnosed, he was sent to Barrettstown. His doctor and consultant are involved with the Hole In The Wall project at Barrettstown, which is a magical place for healing. They then rang me last week to know if Jack would be the mascot for the Dublin team. Of course, he jumped at the chance and enjoyed every minute of it.” “He has met the Dublin players previously and they have been very good to him, through fundraising and sponsorships. “Dublin are my favourite team and I’ delighted they won. Everyone was really excited,” said a thrilled Jack. “Jack has previously met Ronan O’Gara and Katie Taylor, and they were really nice to him. Katie Taylor is lovely and she let him wear her Olympic Gold Medal, which was amazing and meant so much to Jack,” said Catherine. “Everyone has been really generous towards Jack.” Jack plays for local team River Valley Rangers football team and is the goalie. “I sometimes play in the defence, but I like being goalie. That’s why I love Stephen Cluxton, said the plucky youngster, who also lists Manchester City goalie, Joe Hart as another favourite of his. Jack certainly brought good luck to the Dublin team on Sunday and he described the atmosphere of the occasion. “We were treated really well. The Dublin players were all really nice to me,and I got to meet Stephen Cluxton and I think he’s brilliant,” said a delighted Jack.

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cation of €65,000 to the North County is a welcome investment that will help to ensure that we continue to improve the quality of early childhood care and education in our area.” “This investment is being targeted to have high impact on the successful childcare providers Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has involved. Funding will go towards welcomed the announcement of providing safe outdoor play spaces funding totalling in childcare services, €65,000 for childcare improving buildings services in the North and supporting County. The allocation services to ensure that comes as part of the children with disabilisecond round of ties have better experiChildcare Capital ences.” Grants awarded since “Government funding 2008. of the pre-school sector Farrell told the County can help to support Leader: “It is vitally parents’ participation Alan Farrell TD important to invest in in the workforce, and children in their early years and provide children with the best local service providers will directly possible start to their education,” benefit from this funding. The allo- he concluded.

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cities will be served by more than one carrier, with three airlines operating routes to New York’s JKF Airport and to Toronto, and two airlines offering Dublin-Chicago services,” Mr Toland added. The launch of the new Aer Lingus services comes at a time of significant growth in transatlantic traffic at Dublin Airport. Passenger numbers on transatlantic services to and from Dublin are up more than 10 per cent so far this year. “The Gathering, which is being supported by DAA, has generated significant interest in Ireland as a tourist destination and the benefits of this activity should continue to flow into 2014,” he added. This summer, Dublin Airport will have 224 flights to and from Dublin and North America per week, which is more than either Gatwick or Manchester airports.

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Crosscare/CareLocal is the social care agency and offers a range of programmes aimed at combating social isolation, loneliness and other issues regarding the elderly. They are currently looking to expand our befriending service into the North County in of Rush, Lusk, Skerries and Balbriggan. This service pairs a trained, Garda vetted, volunteer with an elderly person (both local people) in the community, with visits starting at one hour a week. This simple gift of time and company makes a huge difference to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. To expand their befriending service successfully. We need to recruit volunteers for training and get referrals for those people who may be in need of their services. If you know anyone who is in need of our service or if you would like to volunteer to be part of this work, please contact Robert O’Donoghue, Volunteer Co-ordinator, Crosscare at 087-7945244.

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Nifti Launches Beaumont Hospital Service By Patrick Finnegan North Fingal Rural Transport Initiative (Nifti) launched it’s new Beaumont Hospital bus service at Skerries Community Centre on Friday, 12th July last. The official launch was performed by Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly and was attended by many people from the local community. Last year, Nifti applied to the Department of Health Lottery Fund for a new

fully accessible bus to replenish their fleet. They were successful in obtaining funds for a new bus, specifically linked to the Beaumont Hospital service. The new service, which has been operational for the past while has been a resounding success. It provides Drogheda, Balbriggan and Swords with a bus connection to Beaumont Hospital. Eric Bentley, Nifti General Manager told the County Leader, “We are very grateful to Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly for the award from the 2012 Department of Health Lottery fund. With continuous funding cuts and increasing demand for our

services, this new bus directly allows us to continue to deliver vital services in the greater North County area. It is our intention to maximise the use of the bus in the rural area and therefore maximise the return on public funds,” he said. Minister Reilly was full of praise for the role that Nifti plays in the rural North County area. He said, “I’m delighted to support this initiative. We cannot work in isolation and I want to commend the fantastic community spirit that underpins this initiative. I will certainly support any funding requests that may arise in the future,” he said.

Local Pupils Continue To Protest Library Cuts

Imelda Macken and her husband, Paddy are pictured with their nine children, Claire Fitzgerald, Bernadette Dwyer, Anne Macken, Triona McGregor, Imelda Ryan, Patricia O'Neill, Patrick Macken, Jack Macken and Ashling Meaney, at the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords to celebrate Imelda's 80th birthday.

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By Jennifer McShane Following the recent announcement by the County Council that they would be slashing the opening hours of Rush and Balbriggan library, local schoolchildren and residents are keeping the pressure on the Council, determined to see that hours don’t get cut. Protesters are becoming a permanent fixture outside the Council offices, this being the third protest over the last number of weeks. A number of

Pictured at the official launch of the Nifti bus service to Beaumont Hospital, which took place at Skerries Community Centre on Friday, 12th July last are, Eric Bentley (General Manager, Nifti), Brendan Ryan TD, Cllr Tom O'Leary, Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, County Mayor Kieran Dennison and Senator Darragh O'Brien.

school children in Rush and Balbriggan sent letters and e-mails to their local Councillors explaining how and when they use the library service and what it means to them, in an effort to request the reversal of these cuts to

library hours. Though the majority of Councillors voted against the cuts, and the Council said they were “encouraged” that some reduced hours could be restored in the school term, locals still fear that the cuts (which will

remain in place over the summer months) will continue indefinitely. A group of children and parents met on Monday, 8th July (the date of the final County meeting before the summer break up), and handed in their personal letters to the County Manager.

On Saturday, 6th July last, Imelda Macken celebrated her 80th birthday in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Imelda, originally from Duleek in Co. Meath, along with her husband Paddy, aged 83 from Naul and their children attended the event. Imelda and Paddy have a wonderful family of nine children, 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with the fourth on the way. In the early years of their marriage, Imelda and Paddy lived at Seapoint in Balbriggan, where Paddy worked in his brother’s garage. The family later moved to Santry, as Paddy then worked with Aer Tours as an aircraft mechanic. Paddy and Imelda had an active involvement in their own community, where they organised Sales of Work and helped out in their local church where Paddy played the organ. Imelda and Paddy met at a dance when she was

just 16 years of age and she said she had ‘no interest in the beginning. She wanted to become a nurse and travel to India to tend to the sick, poverty stricken children of the slums. However those plans quickly changed, as she decided to marry Paddy and the couple are now married for 57 years. When asked how life has changed since her day, she responded, “It’s unrecognisable, It hasn’t changed for the worse nor the better. Advances in technology are terrific but the art of conversation is lost, people don’t communicate anymore, or write letters to each other.” Imelda has a high appreciation for the artistic things in life and mentioned her passion for painting and writing. Throughout her life, Imelda kept diaries detailing various experiences and memorable moments. When asked the secrets of a long and healthy life, Imelda replied, “Plenty of work, wholesome food and music.”

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Eavan Kelly and her children, Brianna, Carla and Avril are pictured on their way to Skerries beach to soak up the sun.

Pictured enjoying the fabulous weather at Skerries beach last week are, Jack Doran, Jessica Wilson, Bernie McDonnell, Jamie Murray, Ryan Griffiths, Aoife Griffiths, James McDonnell and Zack McAuley.

Marie McTernan and her grandchildren, Lucy and Calun White are pictured on South Strand, Rush. Pictured at Skerries beach are John and Eileen Brady, with their children Maria, Sean and Caoimhe.

Adam Heron, Caroline Kehoe, Rebecca Heron, Padraic Kehoe, Jane Kehoe and Daragh Kehoe are pictured at Balbriggan beach.

Ann Sweetman and her niece, Emily Delaney enjoy the sun at Rush South Strand.

Erica Byrne and Stephen Munson are pictured at Balbriggan beach last week.

Shay O'Neill takes a dip at Rush South Strand, with his grandchildren, Hollie, Alex, Amber, Ellie and Calum O'Neill. Pictured are Callum Corbally, Erin Corbally, Caoimhe Cullen and Ellie Webster, all from Balrothery, as they soak up the sun on Skerries beach last week.

Brian Cabraley, Daniel Kershaw and Jordan McEvoy are pictured enjoying themselves on Balbriggan beach last week.

Pictured enjoying the sunshine at Rush South Strand are John and Eileen Haines.

Andy Egan chills out on Skerries beach last week, with his children Sophie, Cian and Robyn.

Pictured enjoying themselves at Balbriggan beach are, Aaron Slye, James Richardson, Clodagh Lynham, Faye Russell-Hughes, Lauren McGuinness, Orlaith Griffin, Nathan Kelly and Lauren McGinley.

Nicolae and Maria Petrut enjoy the sun at Rush South Strand, with their son Andrei.

Pictured soaking up the sun at Balbriggan beach last week are locals, Anna Lewandowska, Anthony Guildea-Newman, Rob Thunder, Pawel Porzega, Piotrek Lewandowski and Patryk Potzega.

Sinead Murray, Julie Ormsby and Saoirse Fitzpatrick enjoy the wonderful weather at Skerries beach last week.

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Kinsealy School Raises Vital Funds For Temple Street By Jennifer McShane Children and parents from Scoil an Duinnínigh in Kinsealy recently raised an amazing €3,000 for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. The school was hard at work, fundraising throughout the year to raise as much funds as possible for the children’s hospital, which they nominated as the recipient beforehand. The €3,000 was raised for the hospital from various events throughout the school year, such as their Christmas Carol Service, ‘readathon’ and a generous donation from the Board of

Loughshinny Pollution Being Investigated The County Council are working to discover the source of a pollution incident at two Loughshinny streams recently, but have assured locals that Loughshinny Beach has not been affected. Local

councillor Darragh Butler (FF), also got in touch with the County Leader to confirm that the popular beach was not affected. “I have been assured by the County Council that the causes of the pollution

O’Brien Cleans Up Balbriggan Playground Green Party representative for the Balbriggan Ward, Joe O’Brien, recently delivered a bag of refuse to the office of NAMA. He collected the refuse at a playground in the Moylaragh estate in Balbriggan, after the County Council originally had claimed to have cleaned up the litter. The estate is in the control of NAMA, so the Council then claimed that they were not responsible for the maintenance of the

are being seriously looked into, and that Loughshinny beach has not been affected,” he said. This will come as a welcome relief to local residents and visitors, who will have flocked to the beach with the recent spell of beautiful weather we’ve had throughout the North County over the past

week. The County Council Operations Department and Principal Environmental Health Officer confirmed the pollution incident at two streams in Loughshinny, which enter the sea at Loughshinny beach. At this stage, the source of the pollution is not known. Water

estate until they could take it in charge. “It is simply not acceptable that any playground in any part of the North County is knowingly left in such a state by the Council,” he told the County Leader angrily. “Regardless of the legal wrangling of who exactly has legal responsibility to clean up the playground, I believe the Council has a moral responsibility to clean it up, there are certainly not going to be any legal objections to that.” “Rather than wait for the powers that be to sort out the legalities, I felt it was important to take away the most hazardous rubbish

Pictured here are Bríd Mhic Gearailt (An Príomh Oide) and the children from Scoil an Duinnínigh: Darragh Ó Cuirtín, Laoise Ní Ghéaráin, Aoibheann Ní Bhrádaigh and Alex an tSneachta. presenting the cheque to Yvonne O’Reilly from Temple Street Children's Hospitial.

quality samples taken confirmed the poor quality of water in the streams, and all efforts are currently being made to locate the source and restore the water quality to the proper standard as quickly as possible. The

which is likely to attract vermin to the playground,” he continued. “So I gathered some of the rubbish myself. I delivered the rubbish to the CEO of Nama, Brendan McDonagh at their offices with a demand to release funds for the maintenance of the playground.” “The welfare of children is not being considered, and this action is a reminder of their moral duty to look after those who use the facilities in the properties in their charge. This is not a legal issue, it is a human issue and a health issue, and it’s our young citizens who are being put at risk,” O’Brien concluded.

Council have put up signs in the area warning people not to enter the streams. A statement released from the Council on the issue

confirmed that the bathing water quality on Loughshinny beach was not affected, thanks to the appropriate tests taken. “Council staff will

be continuing their investigations, and will advise members of the public of any change,” a Council spokesperson said.

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Management. The children in Rang 2 also organised a ‘skipathon’ as part of the preparation for their First Holy Communion and asked parents and friends to sponsor them. A representative from The Children’s Hospital, Yvonne O’Reilly (whose son, Caoimhín is in Rang 4), came to Scoil an Duinnínigh to receive the cheque. The money raised will be used to print a parents’ information booklet for the Intensive Care Unit. The clinical nurse manager, Emer Aldridge emphasised how important it is to parents of critically ill children to have a booklet offering them information and advice, so they are fully informed about their child’s illness. The information booklet will include a thank you to the children and parents of Scoil an Duinnínigh on the inside cover.

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Calling All Curvy Busy Times Ahead For Fashionistas Simply Be.ie Ireland’s online fashion house for curvy ladies, is starting its nationwide search to find the new cover girl for the Simply Be Spring/ Summer 2014 catalogue. The competition, in its seventh year is looking for curvy ladies from around the North County, who are size 14 plus and proud of their curves to enter into the competition. This year Simply Be will team up with TV3’s Xpose to produce a two day boot camp, with a host of experts from the Irish fashion industry to identify the company’s 2014 cover girl. This year twenty curvy ladies will be selected from the regional heats to attend a two day boot camp in Dublin in Autumn where they will be put through their paces by a panel of fashion experts. To enter the competition simply log onto www.simplybe.ie and follow the instructions. The deadline for entries is Friday, 16th August with regional heats planned for early September.

Local Children Aid Malahide Strictly Experience Public Realm Initiative Comes To Donabate Hundreds of schoolchildren have taken part in unique consultation process which allowed them the chance to create and shape their town. As part of the Malahide Public Realm initiative, which will provide an overall vision for the future development of the town, pupils from local schools were given the chance to get involved in the consultation process. Some 600 children aged between eight and 15 years of age took part, giving all children, irrespective of age or academic ability an equal voice, and is a multi-disciplinary and fully participatory public consultation process allowing the students to shape their town. As part of the celebrations, over 40 primary schoolchildren from Malahide National Schools were presented with certificates recently at the County Hall in Swords as a recognition of the extraordinary work submitted as part of this consultation and civic participation process. Six projects were presented directly by the children, highlighting some of the most well thought-out and creative ideas and representative of the ideas of the broader student population. Project architect Celine O’Rourke told the County Leader: “This is the first time that children have been given a real voice and input into the planning and development of their area – as we ensured that we gave them the skills, time, forum and format to input.” “For the kids this is the first time that they feel that they have been really listened to by adults (other than parents and teachers) and we have awoken the designer, innovator, engineer, planner and architect in our kids, and the process has also allowed us to see children’s contributions in a positive and beneficial light,” she concluded.

The “Strictly Come Dancing Experience” is on its way to the community of Donabate, where Donabate/Portrane Community Centre have teamed up with Portrane Hockey Club in what promises to be a night to remember. Fifteen couples are currently undergoing an intensive six weeks training programme and their style of dance was announced at the launch night in Keeling’s Pub in

Donabate recently. This event, which has been enjoyed by many people throughout the North County in recent times, is regarded as an excellent fundraiser, which captivated the local community. It is hoped that it will generate much needed funds for both the Community Centre and the Hockey club. The main event will take place on 26th July at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry and a large crowd from Donabate and Portrane are expected to attend. Tickets are priced at €20 and can be bought at the community centre.

Swords Group The hard working Swords Needs Playgrounds group, are as busy as ever, continuing to fundraise in the coming weeks in order to get the funds for two much needed playgrounds in the area. On Sunday, July 21st at 8pm in St Colmcille’s GAA Hall, the group are hosting a Bingo night with some fantastic prizes, all donated by the local businesses. The cost per person is €10, and bar and refreshments available on the night. To date they have raised €10,000 which is fantastic. Group member

Marica Killi told the County Leader: “The amazing amount we’ve raised really shows what a community can do when they put their mind to it for a great project. We have also put in our application to Leader for the main part of the funding and hope to hear about this in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we have a few more fundraisers in the pipeline including: a night out with bands and a BBQ on August 24th with a raffle, and also hoping to hold a fun Aqua swim for families on another date.” “If any local business can help my making a donation or offering spot prizes we would love to hear from them, so please contact 087 689 2902,” she concluded.

Community Festival In Malahide The Malahide Chamber of Commerce and other local groups have been hard at work preparing for the 2013 Malahide Community Festival, which will take place from the 26th to the 28th July. The festival will feature family oriented activities on The Green and various entertainment on New Street, and throughout the Village. Malahide has had a string of successful summer festivals over the years, and this one is sure to be no different with a host of exciting, fun-filled activities on throughout the two days. There will also be many other activities running with the festival, and a full programme of events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fundraising Day In Swords The Alan Leetch Memorial Fund committee are holding a fundraising day on the 14th of September in aid of suicide awareness and prevention in Ireland. The event will take place at Fingallians GAA grounds in Lawless park in Swords. The inaugural event last year was a massive success raising €40,000 that was donated directly to support four local and national charities; Pieta House, Console,

Irish Men’s Group and the Fingal Suicide Bereavement Support Service. The Alan Leetch Memorial Fund was formed by a group of Alan’s close friends and family in the wake of his death in 2012, with the aim of raising much needed funds for local and national charities which work to prevent suicide and create awareness of this growing problem in Ireland. Coinciding with National Suicide Awareness week, the committee will host a community family fun day followed by a fundraising evening consisting of a raffle, auction and race night.

‘Tell A Tale’ Day In Swords Swords Historical Society will be holding a ‘Tell A Tale’ day at the end of August in association with Heritage Week. If anyone has a tale to tell about Swords in the bygone days, this is the ideal chance for you to spill those secrets! So if you have any stories, big or small to tell and any photos you would like to donate, Swords Historical Society would love to hear from you. All stories will be published by the Historical Society in the upcoming edition of the Swords Voices series.

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Balbriggan Eyesore Must Be Maintained The failure to maintain the steep grass bank between the railway line and the beach in Balbriggan, has come in for sharp criticism at a recent monthly town council meeting. Local councillors hit out at the County Council for lack of regular cutting on the bank, stating that it was no longer acceptable that such an attraction was becoming blighted with rodents. They were informed that,

Greater Dublin Drainage Open Evening The Greater Dublin Drainage Project will hold an open evening on Tuesday, 16th July 2013 from 3pm to 8pm in the Hilton Dublin Airport Hotel, where locals from around the North County and beyond, can come along to meet the project team and have their queries answered. They can also provide feedback on issues to be considered in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared for the project relating to potential effects on the environment that may occur as a result of the project. Human beings, landscape, visual impact, traffic management and access, effects on air and water quality are examples of relevant topics that people may have specific information or views on that should be considered. It

Volunteers Needed In Portmarnock The Meals on Wheels group in Portmarnock are looking for volunteers. Any time you have to spare would be greatly appreciated and a huge help to the group, who provide an invaluable service to the community. For more information please contact: 0868578207.

is intended to submit the application for planning approval for the project to An Bord Pleanála in early 2014. “We have held three successful open days in County Hall in Swords in recent weeks and in response to local people’s requests we are holding another event, to meet more people, outline the facts of the project and reassure them about what is being proposed because there is a lot of misinformation out there that we need to clarify,” Peter O’Reilly, Project Engineer, told the County Leader. “The Greater Dublin Drainage Project is needed to facilitate employment, social progress and economic growth for the North County and all of Dublin, while improving and protecting the environment for all. It is at the early planning stages and we hope to make an application for planning approval to An Bord Pleanála in early 2014 for their consideration,” he continued. All are welcome to attend the meeting.

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All About The Kids Trina Gilchriest is chairperson of the North Dublin Chernobyl Children International group and has been working with the group for for the past four years. In this time, she says her work with the group has become an intricate part of her life that she would find very hard to give up. Trina sat down with the County Leader to talk about her involvement with the group, a little about herself, and why she loves being a part of community life. “I just got involved like anyone else would really,” she said. “I had always been very much aware of Chernobyl and how they were still feeling the effects of the radiation today, and wanted to do my bit to help, so I got involved, and I’m still here four years later. Seeing the difference that all the efforts make is really life changing. It had a profound affect on me once I was involved the very first year, and I just wanted to keep making that little bit of difference to the children’s lives. ” North Dublin Chernobyl Children International are an outreach group, associated with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children, and it was set up in 2009 as a rest and recuperation group for children affected by the Chernobyl Disaster, which took place on the 26th April 1986. “The very first rest and recuperation group was set up in 1991 and our North Dublin group first came over in 2009, so children come from the three major areas affected by the disaster: Belarus, Russia and Northern Ukraine to stay with host families from all around the North County for a month in either July or August every year,” Trina explains. “We also try and get a few children over at Christmas time as well. So my role in the group means that, as well as hosting children each year, I also work with the other members and local community to fundraise to get as much funds together as possible for when the children arrive over. All the funds go on taking the kids out on day trips, ensuring they get lots of fresh fruit and food and so on, getting them some clothes and taking them to the doctors for check ups and Rollers all that, so we start fundraising right at the start Verticals of the year up to the very end to try and get everything organised.” Venetians Trina, who lives in Oldtown, says that none of this Roman would beBlinds possible without all the incredible support thatSlat the group receives from all the Wood communities around the North County. “Everyone Wood Shutters has given us so much amazing support that it’s overwhelming. VeluxIrish people have the biggest hearts in the world, there’s no doubt about it. Every year, despite the hard times people have gone through, they have just been indescribably generous, it’s difficult to explain how thankful we are.” The first group of 16 children for this year, arrived very recently and are currently staying with their local host families and enjoying plenty of fun and

games, fresh air and beautiful weather. “We brought 16 children over just a couple of weeks ago and they’re having the time of their lives so far,” Trina says, smiling. “Once you see the children’s faces light up, it makes everything worth it. They get such joy out of the simplest things, and we do feel thrilled to be involved in that. It’s also amazing to watch their health improve over the course of the four weeks. They might be quite pale and so on when they arrive, but after a month in the fresh air and taking in fruit, water and healthy food, the difference is incredible and we’ve been told that there is a 30 to 50 per cent reduction in their radiation levels after their time here. It’s fantastic to see what can be achieved by a team effort, because that’s what it is. So much is down to the host families and all the time, care and love they give the children, integrating them into their family and making them feel so comfortable.” Trina says that her work and involvement with the group has become a part of her life that she just couldn’t imagine being without it. “The children that come to me every year are a part of the family now (and their host families here are like second homes to them), and after bringing so much to their lives (and they to ours), I just couldn’t imagine walking away,” she continued. She says going over to the children’s orphanage in Belarus in particular, really gave her a first hand insight into the difference that the entire local community makes to the children so affected by the radiation levels. “A group of us go over every year with Adi to make sure the children are getting as much care as they possibly can, and that really does put things into perspective for all of us. It makes it all the more moving when the children arrive and are so happy in their surroundings. It’s truly wonderful to be a part of.” She encourages anyone who would like to contribute to the cause to get in touch. “No matter what you want to contribute, big or small, we’re always so grateful for the support.” In the little spare time she has, Trina enjoys the simple things in life, and spending time with her family, who she says have been a wonderful support to her. “I enjoy things like spending time with friends and family, and socialising and things like that, but most of the time, I’m happy to be involved with Chernobyl, I just love working with everyone and bringing some joy to the children. My family and friends have been amazing as well, and without them and the support and generosity of the communities around the North County, none of this would be possible, so I just want to say a massive thank you to them,” she concluded. If you want to get involved with the North Dublin Chernobyl Children International group, you can contact Trina on 0879969864.

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The Heart Of Shopping In Balbriggan Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan, which opened in April 2011 has had a dramatic effect on retail shopping, not only in Balbriggan, but in the wider North County area and beyond. This impressive new 80,000 sq. metres shopping centre is ideally situated on the Naul Road, close to junction 6 on the M1 Motorway, and with it’s ease of access, it is perfectly placed to attract shoppers using the motorway in both directions. Millfield was described by Centre Manager Peter Carey, as a ‘Retail Destination.’ It employed 350 people in it’s construction phase and currently employs a total of 450

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This has been a great success in attracting shoppers here. Millfield now boasts one of the best retail choice venues anywhere in the North County including the largest Tesco in Dublin. Anybody who has been to Millfield Shopping Centre for the first time, will be impressed by the spaciousness and natural light that pours into the centre, which is located on two different floors. One gets the immediate

feeling of being able to shop in comfort, whilst having some of the finest shops, selling a diversity of products at your fingertips. The smell of baking and freshly brewed coffee just adds to the atmosphere of the place. Balbriggan is the fastest growing town in the

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the centre was the establishment of a bus service to and from the city centre at peak times in the morning and evening. Passengers can use the ample free car parking facilities here and take the bus to their destination in the city and return home at their leisure. Not only is this progressive shopping centre the prime retail destination in the area, it is also dedicated to providing family fun and entertainment. A perfect example is the range of family centred events that have taken place in the short time since it opened. Unquestionably, Millfield Shopping Centre has, in it’s short time in Balbriggan, brought

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Councillor Wants Free WiFi In Malahide Free public WiFi, even on a restricted basis, should be made available in Malahide to assist tourists and visitors to the town, according to a local councillor. Anthony Lavin (FG), said he would be in favour of allowing tourists who arrive at the railway station, being able to access WiFi. He told the County Leader: “We are trying to get tourists in to the town, so the introduction of free public WiFi, even If there has to be restrictions on it, would be very beneficial to the thriving area.”

A Council official responded to Lavin’s question at a recent area committee meeting, and said that the local authority had to take into account the number of local businesses that provide WiFi services to their customers already, but said that they would consider all options so that they might move forward with the motion. The local authority referred to a new initiative in Dublin city where WiFi had been provided, with the public restricted to getting half a megabyte free, and said that they would be “examining the best way to move forward.” Lavin welcomed the fact that the Council were considering it and would enquire about an update in the coming weeks.

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The 2nd annual Lusk Road Race took place on Sunday, 7th July in scorching sunshine. The runners were hot and the atmosphere electric. Over a fast course, competitors commented they liked the course and enjoyed the race. However, Hazel Mealy, Gabi Hayes and Maria Jenkinson, pictured, had other ideas on such a hot day and decided to take it easy in the 4km walk.

O’Leary Welcomes Enhanced Safety Scheme Local Councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) welcomed the recent announcement of a new enhanced Safety Equipment Grant Aid Scheme, which will upgrade safety equipment in the North County’s fishing fleets, and cut down on tragic accidents at sea. He said that he particularly welcomes the grants for safety equipment, locator beacons and Hi Tech radio and auto pilot alars. Skerries based councillor O’Leary, said the scheme would be of

great benefit to Skerries in particular. He told the County Leader: “In Skerries we have had our share of tragedies with a long list of persons lost at sea. This will be marked officially in September this year, when the Reinstatement of the Totem Pole ‘Sea Pole’ at Red Island, and will commemorate many Skerries people lost at sea.” As reported in last week’s edition of the County Leader, over 200 names will be listed on plaques

when this lookout pole is restored at Red Island. “The Skerries community have come out in their thousands to support the local lost at sea project and Council officials will come on aboard now to supply the balance of funding to complete the project and complete the engineering works at Red Island to erect the sea pole,” he continued. “We have had too many friends in Skerries lost at sea (and indeed around Ireland), and I hope that this Government plan will dramatically reduce the risk of such terrible tragedies happening in the future.”

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Following on from our recent story that local man, Kevin Curran from Balbriggan has just launched his first novel ‘‘Beatsploitation,’ the County Leader has learned that Kevin’s book has now been selected as the TV3 ‘Ireland AM’ / Bord Gais Energy Book Club book of the month for July. This means they will review/ discuss and interview the author about the book on their Tuesday slot on TV3’s ‘Ireland AM’ for the entire month. ‘Beatsploitation’ is a bitingly relevant and provocative examination of suburban Dublin life, exposing themes such as state-sanctioned racism, economic failure and skewered education systems. Kevin grew up in Balbriggan and currently lives in Skerries with his wife and son. He has a Masters Degree in Anglo-Irish Literature from University College Dublin. ‘Beatsploitation’ is his first novel and it was selected as one of the 20 winners of the Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair competition. It was inspired by Kevin’s own involvement as a teacher in the fight against the deportation of one of his students, Bola Adeniran, who was originally from Nigeria. Bola had been living in Balbriggan for six years with his family, and was regarded as a star student. Bola was due to sit his Leaving Certificate just before his family were refused asylum. His father was immediately deported while the rest of the family went on the run.

Balbriggan Meals On Wheels Fun Day Balbriggan Meals On Wheels are holding a Family Fun Day and Sale of Work, in order to raise vital funds for this crucial community service. It will take place on Saturday, 27th July at the Order of Malta Hall in Balbriggan from 2.00pm to 6.00pm. There will be free admission, hot food and refreshments available, and raffle tickets will be €2. All are welcome and your support for this very worthy cause is most appreciated.

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North County Receives ‘Next Generation’ Broadband Investment Towns in the North County will receive further investment in telecommunications infrastructure between now and 2015, as part of a national roll out of next generation broadband services, according to local TD, Alan Farrell (FG). Farrell has welcomed this timely announcement on foot of the recent launch of Government’s National Digital Strategy, aimed at a country wide adoption of digital engagement and building hardware that will focus on meeting modern day demand. ‘Eircom’s ‘Network for a Nation’ programme is a five year, €1.5 billion investment in telecommunications infrastructure, being invested

to deliver dedicated Next Generation Access fibre powered broadband to 1.2 million businesses and homes, both locally and nationwide by June 2015. “This service is being introduced on a phased basis in the North County,” Farrell explained. “Swords and Donabate were one of the first towns to receive this service in May of this year, followed Balbriggan in July. By June 2015, it will be introduced in Malahide, Portmarnock and at Dublin Airport.” “I commend Eircom for its vision for the future of communication technology and welcome its phased investment in the North County,” he continued. “The combination of investment in broadband infrastructure, as well as Government’s Digital strategy will continue our success in the digital sphere, boosting local and national economic growth and encouraging further e-commerce success and investment.”

Pictured at the surprise 40th birthday party for Keith Harris at the Old Boro pub in Swords are, Anita, Ciara, Lorna, Damian, Tony, Thomas. Rose and Martina Harris.

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Balbriggan Senior Citizens group weekly bingo sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Senior Citizens Hall at 8.30pm. You do not have to be a senior citizen to attend the bingo. The group also invite all senior citizens over the age of 60 to call into the Senior Citizens Hall any weekday morning from 10am-12pm to enjoy the activities taking place at the centre.

Skerries Rowing Club is holding its first annual home regatta on Sunday, July 21st from 12 noon to 5pm at Skerries Harbour. It promises to be a fantastic day, and all are welcome to drop by and support this event.

DAA Celebrates Delta’s 25th Anniversary DAA is delighted to join Delta Airlines in celebrating 25 years of flying between Dublin and the United States. Congratulating Delta on 25 years of service, Dublin Airport Authority’s Director of Strategy, Vincent Harrison told the County Leader: “Delta has been a much valued and successful partner for Dublin Airport throughout a quarter of a century of doing business at the airport.” Delta’s maiden flight to Dublin in June 1988 was via Shannon from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was operated by a Lockheed L-1011-500 wide body aircraft. The service initially started as five times weekly with a 12.05pm departure from Dublin, and a journey time of 10 hours. Today, Delta’s daily Dublin-Atlanta route is non-stop and serviced by an Airbus A330200 with a journey time of 8h 29mins.

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Swords Youths Take Part In Activity Camp A group of teenagers from the Swords Youth Service took part in an outdoor activities camp in Wexford recently. The annual event was hosted by the SAFE project in Rosslare, and twelve Garda Youth Diversion Projects were selected to attend. Members from the J.E.T.S project (Justice Education Training Swords) were selected to travel to the sunny south east, where physical activity and lots of fun were on the menu. After getting stuck into outdoor adventure sports, beach races and sea swims, the groups relaxed each evening with a barbecue by a bonfire and on the final night they were treated to a spectacular firework

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Problems relating to a financial issue or arrangement will surface early in the week, and you would be wise to let the matter simmer for a while longer before deciding what to do. Professional advice might be a good move.

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If criticism arises, view it as constructive and you will be in a stronger position to influence and impress later in the week. You are held in high regard, so do nothing rash to jeopardise your reputation.

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With confrontation focusing on relationships you must avoid antagonising allies, rivals and opponents in the weeks ahead. The winds of change are blowing, but it is up to you to ensure they blow in your favour.

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The European Recycling Programme (ERP) ‘Go Recycle and Win’ primary school battery recycling campaign has collected the equivalent of 176,000 AA batteries overall. The campaign aims to educate and encourage young recyclers to get into the habit of collecting used batteries and bringing them into school for recycling. The top two schools in the North County are Swords Educate Together National School and Oldtown National School, each collecting the highest number of batteries per student. The winning schools won a Sony digital reader. Speaking about the success of the campaign Martin Tobin, CEO, ERP, said, “The campaign, now in its third year, has achieved huge support from all the schools involved and has gone a long way towards educating a younger audience on the importance of recycling used batteries. One of the key objectives of ERP is to drive awareness and promote positive behavioural change and this campaign has shown students that batteries can be recycled and their resources put to better use.”

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Relatives and loved ones are liable to be unforthcoming and uncooperative, and your natural reaction will be to give them short shrift. It would be a mistake to say anything which could bring regrets or recriminations.

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It would be a mistake to take anything at face value this week - especially on the home front. It is what others do rather that what they say which will provide clues to their motives and intentions.

Motorists Urged To Be Aware Of Summer Driving Hazards

Swords girl, Sinead Finnegan from Fingallians, who is a regular on the Dublin Ladies football team, recently teamed up with former Dublin football legend Barney Rock, as Ambassadors for Irish patient-led charity, Fighting Blindness. Sinead and Barney are pictured at Croke Park to launch the charity’s full programme of activity as one of the five selected official GAA charities for 2013.

New Travel App To Aid Local Commuters There is some good news for local commuters, with the news that a new transport app will contain up to date, real time information, so residents around the North County will know exactly when their bus or train is due to arrive. The new national transport App, will be

integrating all realtime arrival information services for Bus Eireann, Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, DART and Luas in one place, will add a new dimension to getting the latest information on State bus and rail services. Transport users now have all the real time travel information available in Ireland literally at the touch of a button. The Real Time Ireland App allows people to set alerts to inform them when their bus is 10, 20 or 30

Good News For Balbriggan Retailer Balbriggan retail business, Notionz based in Millfield Shopping Centre was selected to take part in an ecommerce initiative, which educates retail business owners on how to set up and manage their own online shops. Notionz was among 20 other retailers chosen from over 150 applicants countrywide to participate in the programme. The five week programme was a government/ EU backed initiative run and participants were fully trained in website

minutes away from a certain bus stop, so they can plan when to leave their home or work. It will also inform people when they are approaching a particular bus stop and it also shows combined transport updates from Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann, Luas, DART and Irish Rail services around the North County. The Real Time Ireland app can be downloaded free for iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets.

construction/content, photography, logistics and social media marketing enabling them to build, manage and market their own websites. Notionz online was launched on the 14th June and even though its early days, they have had an amazing and positive response with shoppers from as far away as Australia. Margaret and Gerard Caulfield owners of Notionz told the County Leader, “Going online was always part of our plans, but being chosen to participate in this programme was an amazing opportunity to fast track these plans and gain invaluable expertise in building and managing our own online shop.”

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA), is urging all drivers around the North County to be aware of summer driving hazards. During the summer months more tourists, caravans, agricultural vehicles and seasonal traffic bring new hazards to negotiate on the roads. The HSA has published information for local drivers on its website to remind them of key seasonal tips for safer work related journeys over the coming months. Deirdre Sinnott, Senior Inspector with the Health and Safety Authority told the County Leader that anyone who drives for work should be aware of new dangers: “Extra vigilance is needed for those who drive for work, especially during deliveries and collections, on rural roads and near popular tourist and sport destinations,” she said. “Reversing and manoeuvring feature in many reported incidents and members of public have been killed or injured by reversing vans and trucks. We would ask drivers to take note of our summer driving tips to the attention. Injury and fatality statistics show that over the last number of years almost half of deaths and injuries at work have involved vehicles,” she concluded.

Construction Jobs Created At Airside Ryanair has announced it had appointed John Paul Construction as its chosen contractors to fit out its new Dublin office building in Airside Business Park in Swords. The 100,000 sq ft building will house all of it’s Irish operations, including its commercial, customer service, finance, IT, legal and marketing departments. Works on the building commenced in late June, sustaining 140 construction and engineering jobs during the envisaged 20-week fit-out. and Ryanair remains on course to move all of its Irish office operations and approximately 400 staff from its current offices at Dublin Airport to Airside before the end of the year. The company will continue to maintain some facilities at Dublin Airport for its pilots and cabin crew.

Swords Historical Society Competitions Entries are now being take for the short story and poetry competitions run in association with Swords Heritage Week. Entrants are asked to submit about 1500 words on fact, fantasy, fiction or history. There are cash prizes to be won and valuable trophies to be awarded. Entries announced during Heritage Week (first week in September). Entries close August 10th 2013. For an entry form and further details, phone 8400080

Bethany Support Group In Swords Swords Bethany Bereavement Support Group is a voluntary services for the bereaved people of the North County. The support group meets on the second and last Monday of every month in the Parish Office at 42 North Street from 8.30 pm to 9.30pm. Anyone suffering the pain of loss through bereavement is most welcome to attend these meetings. Group discussion or support on a one-to one basis is available. This is a free and confidential service. Home visits can be arranged in certain circumstances. The group is affiliated to the national network of Bethany Bereavement Support Groups. Their members are trained to listen and help people to understand and come to terms with their loss. For more information about Bethany branches nationwide, google Bethany Bereavement Support.

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Care Needed In Direct Sunshine With the brilliant summer weather here and, hopefully to stay for a while, there are a number of precautions that need to be taken in relation to the burning sun. Temperatures have been in the high 20s for the past two weeks, which can lead to sunburn and sunstroke. Dr Bernadette Carr, Medical Director, Vhi Healthcare told the County Leader, “We are calling on everyone to

keep a cool head when it comes to summer health risks. We have identified the top five summer health issues as being skin cancer, food poisoning, risk of heat stroke, eye problems and increased risk of drowning. We are asking everyone to be aware of these issues and take steps to protect themselves against them. It is important to protect your skin at all times. This means keeping covered up when it is sunny, wearing a hat to protect your face and neck and using sun screen, or a moisturiser or foundation containing a sun screen. As children’s skin is more sensitive to sun damage than adults it is very important to protect them from the harmful effects of the sun. Research does show that

Ryan Raises Debate On Lourdes Redress Scheme Local TD Brendan Ryan (Lab), recently raised a Dáil debate on behalf of the women excluded from the Lourdes Hospital Redress Scheme, based on age grounds. He told the County Leader: “Both myself, and my colleagues

have raised this matter through topical issues, parliamentary questions and on the Order of Business since the beginning of the life of this Government. We have all called for those 35 women excluded from the scheme to be compensated, and

I was delighted that this commitment was included in the Programme for Government to find a mechanism to provide redress for these women.” “Unfortunately progress has been laboriously slow, so I have called on the Minister for Health to deliver on his previous commitment to bring proposals to cabinet before the summer recess on this issue,” he concluded.

getting sunburn in childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life.” “Children and adults should wear a hat with a wide brim that covers their face, neck and ears and wear wraparound sun glasses with UV protection. Use a sunscreen with SPF50 and UVA protection. For those who suffer from hayfever, the advice is to avoid freshly cut grass and grass-cutting and use nasal saline rinses, which washes pollen out of the nose. Common and effective treatments for hay fever include antihistamines, which are available as sprays, tablets and liquids and nasal steroid drops or sprays. Eye drops are also used,” she concluded.

Balbriggan To Mark Children’s Grief Awareness Day Every year in November, Children’s Grief Awareness Day is marked around the world. This is a day to recognise the particular challenges faced by children in dealing with loss and the great courage they demonstrate in coming to terms with grief. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is an opportunity to let grieving children know that they aren’t forgotten in the midst of the sadness in a family or a community. If you would like to get involved in developing and planning an event in Balbriggan to celebrate this important day, please contact Mary at childrensgriefdaybalbriggan@gmail.com

Pictured here is Captain Ted Corcoran with this years winner of the Captain’s Prize in Forrest Little Golf Club, Michael Timmons. Interestingly, this is the fifth time a member of the Timmons family has won a Captains Prize: in 2002 and 2003 Michael’s wife, Adrienne Timmons won the Lady Captain’s Prize, and in 2010 & 2012, their son, Andrew won the Captain’s Prize.

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Lack Of Lifeguards Almost Leads To Tragedy Continued from page 1

The local authority have played a leading role in attracting visitors to the North County for The Gathering, which they have promoted since the beginning of the year. Surely it is the logical thing to make sure that their safety is a priority, before we invite them to our area. Many people that this journalist spoke to were of the view this as a shocking oversight by the local authority. Worried residents of the North County are aghast as to why a busy beach, in the height of the holiday season, does not have a lifeguard on duty.

The North County is also an area, where traditionally, foreign students come to learn English. In times of good weather, they gather at beaches to have fun and play. They are used to beaches where there are blue flags and lifeguards, which they regard as normal practice. How can we put our own people and our visitors in such risk, while money seems to go a begging. On a happier front, Valerie confirmed that Daphne is making satisfactory progress in hospital, having been in intensive care, and it is expected that she will make a full recovery.

Skerries Groups Benefit From Generous Donation Two Skerries groups are to benefit from a new Community Project Support Fund, funded by an anonymous benefactor and administered by Skerries Community Association (SCA). Martin Russell, SCA chairperson, announced

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try to continue to support the wonderful community spirit of our town. A request went out for applications for this new Community Project Support Fund, and ultimately, it was decided to have two beneficiaries.” Circle of Friends are a local support group for children who have Asperger’s Syndrome and/or Dyspraxia and their parents. The group is run by parents with the support of two Special Needs Assistants. The money from the fund will go towards providing activities and the purchase of equipment. As Skerries Foróige Youth Club is a new club in Skerries, they have a very limited cashflow with which to get their start up materials. The money will be used to provide an active social space for the youth of Skerries. It will be used to purchase materials and equipment in order to run various activities within the club, and to provide a stimulating place for the teenagers. “I am sure I speak for the whole community of Skerries when I express our sincere gratitude to the anonymous donor who has contributed so generously to making Skerries an even better place to live in,” he concluded.

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BOYLAN, Brendan Vincent (3 Quay Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin) – July 7, 2013, (peacefully), at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital; sadly missed by his family, Harry, Ronnie, Mary, Jimmy, Anne and his many nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace. DIXON (nee Foy) (Swords and formerly of Malahide) – July 6, 2013, (peacefully), at home after Elaine; deeply regretted by her loving husband Stephen, daughter Amy, mother Margaret, father Dermot, sisters Avril and Amanda, mother-in-law, father-in-law, nephews, and niece, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. LEAHY (Malahide) – July 7, 2013, (peacefully), at home, Joseph ; deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Karen and Jill, son Barry, sons-inlaw Derek and Joe, daughter-in-law Debbie, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. ADAMS, Margaret (nee Nolan) (Dublin, Belfast) – July 4, 2013, (peacefully), beloved wife of the late Dominic, deeply regretted by her loving children Mairead, Maura, Dominic and Brid, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-inlaw, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. HICKEY, Joseph (Joe) (Malahide) – July 6, 2013, (suddenly), beloved husband and best friend to Vera Hatch, adored father of Wendy, Cindy, Ruby and Jody and cherished grandfather of Conor and Amy; deeply regretted by his loving family, sonsin-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, niece, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. DEMPSEY (Rush, Co.Dublin and late of Donabate, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford) – July 4, 2013, (suddenly), Paddy, loving husband of Vera ; sadly missed by his loving wife, children Michael, Owen, Heidi, Patrick, Mary and Bridget, son-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. MANNING, Donal Joseph – July 6, 2013, in Melbourne, (late of Skerries, Co. Dublin), deeply regretted by Noel, Breda, Linda and Edel, his wife Annabel, relatives and friends in Ireland and Australia. Rest in peace. HOARE, Noeleen (nee Coleman) – July 7, 2013 (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Noeleen, wife of the late Ivan, sadly missed by her loving son David, mother Theresa, brothers, Johnny, Eric and Joseph, sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends. Rest in peace. CAUGHEY (nee Wallis) (Swords and formerly of holiday square N.C.R) – July 9, 2013, (peacefully) at Beaumount Hospital, Odette ; deeply regretted by her loving husband Harold, daughter Siobhan, brother George, and all the Caughey family. Rest in peace.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask for a very special one. (Here mention your request.) Take it, dear Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes it will become your favor and not mine. Amen. Say for three days and promise to publish. (Kit)

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

TIERNEY (nee O’Dwyer) (Fairhaven, Malahide, Co. Dublin) – July 7, 2013, Maureen (peacefully) at University Hospital Galway; sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mary (Waterford); deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KELLY, Michael J (Seapark, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of An Post) – July 10, 2013, (peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff in Kilbrew Nursing home, Ashbourne. Beloved husband of the late Teresa; deeply regretted by his loving sons Alan and Ronan, daughters Barbara, Linda and Jacinta, grandchildren Robert, Ian, Aidan, Conor, Ana, Matthew, Jason, Stephen and Patrick, daughter-in-law Carole, sons-in-law Kevin and Danny, and many relatives,friends and neighbours. May he rest in peace. MAGENNIS (nee Caulfield)(Connolly Avenue, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin) Peacefully at The General Hospital Mullingar, wife of the late William and mother of the late Paul. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Janet, brother Paddy, sisters Kathleen, Teresa, Aileen, Clare and Joan. Grandchildren Danika and Alannah, son-in-law Paul, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in peace.

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