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Potential Job Losses Rock Swords Pictured at County Hall, Swords at the launch of Fingal Enterprise Week, which takes place from 7th - 14th March, are finalists Kevin Egan (Water2Buy Ltd), Nicole Dunne (Howth Cuisine), Paul Reid (Chief Executive of Fingal County Council), Chris Monks (InvizBox Ltd), Bobby Kerr of Dragons Den fame and Insomnia Coffee Shops, Darren Farrell, (Aldar Tissues Ltd), Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office),Cllr. Tony Murphy (acting County Mayor), Dr. Irene McGrath (Kerona Consulting Ltd) and Taymor Bazleh (Crusts). See story on page 3

An estimated 100 jobs are under threat in the Swords based car rental company Hertz, according to media sources. The potential job losses come as the company is considering using an outsourcing plan as part of a global restructuring move. Hertz has confirmed that they are entering into a consultation process with affected workers in its Dublin finance unit.

Aoife Read At a time when economic growth and local job creation is upwardly mobile, this news comes completely out of the blue. The hope for many local people is that this is not indicative of a further downturn for local commerce, and is merely a blip on the radar of the local economy’s current upswing. A representative from Hertz has said that; “Certain finance administration functions currently located in Swords are under review and may potentially be out sourced.” They went on to say that; “Dublin is a strategically important facility in Hertz global operations and the

contribution of out staff employed in Swords are highly valued.” The County Leader contacted Zoe White, Senior Director for Global International Communications for Hertz, who said that as yet they do not know exactly how many jobs will be affected by the proposed out sourcing, and that she had no further comment to make on the matter. Dail candidate for the local area, Joe O’Brien (GP) told the County Leader; “It would be devastating news for Swords and for the workers and the families of the workers. It’s very much counter to what we’re hearing from Government parties at the moment Joe O’Brien about economic recovery and more jobs and better jobs. So this is a piece of reality running counter to all the empty election promises that we are currently hearing. I would also say that it underlines the fact that this Government has also not addressed the economic vulnerabilities that were there five years ago, namely our dependence on multi nationals and the lack of supports for indigenous business.” He went on to say; “Government support is very high in terms of multinational corporations. It needs to be reoriented towards local businesses and supporting them, and getting credit flowing again

for local business, so that we can create local jobs that are more sustainable and stronger and less vulnerable to being pulled.” Continued on page 4

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DAA Staff Raise €240,000 for Three Irish Charities DAA employees, supported by the company and members of the public, generated €240,000 for the company’s three Charities of The Year during the past 12 months. Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Parkinson’s Association of Ireland and the Diabetes Unit in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin were each presented with a cheque for €80,000. The fundraising efforts during 2015 means

Windmill Run In Garristown The annual Windmill Run will take place in Garristown on Sunday, 28th February at 10am. This run has become a popular event in the running calendar, with 2016 being the fourth year of this successful event. It is an attractive and challenging hilly 5k and 10k road run with plenty of views to enjoy, including the historic landmark Windmill. Refreshments, including soup and rolls, sandwiches, tea/

that DAA staff have donated more than €1.7 million to 15 Irish charities over the past nine years. Celebrating the achievement, daa Chief Executive, Kevin Toland said the money raised will make a real difference to people’s lives. “I am immensely proud of the continuing support and passion of daa staff in raising this massive sum of money for charity,” Mr Toland said. “Since our charity programme started, 15 Irish charities have

coffee will be available in the Community Centre after the event. The 5K/10K run will be chipped for all entrants, costing €15 to register online, or €20 on the day. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in male, female and under 16 categories. This is a lovely occasion for a country walk. Bring a pal with you and enjoy at your own pace, running or walking. This is the start of fundraising for the provision of a much needed playground in Garristown and for Garristown Community Centre.

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Fine Gael general election candidate and TD, Alan Farrell, has said the party’s plans to support working families, by making work pay, include a new Working Family Payment. This is designed to ensure that every parent working 15 hours or more per week takes home at least €11.75 per hour. Farrell said, “Fine Gael has a long term economic plan to keep the recovery going in the North County with three connected steps: more and better jobs; making work pay; and investment in better services. “It is of the utmost importance that we support working families and make work pay for them. This is because we need to help the high number of jobless households in Ireland who were abandoned by

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Waste and Litter and we must make sure to keep this flag in order to apply for a second one. We have been recycling and we went on to examine our energy consumption in the school,” said Ms.Gorman. The students had a look at how they were using electricity and heat and they formed a committee. They had to go through seven different steps in order to apply for the Green Flag. There was no election for girls to join the committee. Ms.Gorman went on to say, “We seemed to be consuming a lot By Patrick Finnegan of energy and following our environmental review, we formuStudents at Loreto College, River Valley in Swords are working lated an action plan, which must have achievable targets. Our very hard towards winning a Green Flag for Energy. Their motto main target was to reduce our energy consumption by 10 per cent. We would spend up to 500 units of electricity per day, is ‘A Little Effort can save a lot of Energy.’ Teacher, Mary Gorman told the County Leader, “There is quite costing €100.” a lot involved in going for a Green Flag, as you are required to In order to reduce this figure, the school had a ‘Switch Off’ prove that you are working on a project for two years, before campaign where students were encouraged to turn off lights applying for one. We already have our first flag, which is for and a colour coded system was introduced, pointing out switches that could be turned off, or left on. “We noticed that much of our electronic equipment is on standby, with no real power off switch. Systems left on standby can use up to 30 per cent electricity while lying idle. We raised awareness of this among teachers and we introduced a Dead Switch campaign at the end of the day, meaning that items are switched off. It really makes a great difference and the students are looking forward to getting much Pictured are the Loreto College Swords Green Energy team. Back row: Ellen Grant, Blessing Dada, Benita Mbanusi, Kayla needed school equipRegan. Fromt row: Claire Myers, Zoe Dennis, Holly Clifton, Ciara Walsh and Claire O'Halloran ment with the savings.

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Enterprise Week To Stimulate Job Creation In North County Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is one of 31 across Ireland that has announced a series of exciting initiatives aimed at stimulating business activity locally. Several “LEOs” have been running Enterprise Week events for years, and Fingal LEO has been at the forefront of the initiative. From Monday 7th of March to Saturday 12th of March all 31 Local Enterprise Offices around the country have agreed to run hundreds of events with the ultimate aim being to create jobs among small businesses and also to encourage those with a business idea to pursue their dream. Speaking to the County Leader, Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise in Fingal welcomed the new initiative, saying: “There are plenty of business opportunities out there, but you have to go out and find them. We want to help small businesses to identify opportunities for growth. Equally importantly, anyone with a viable plan for a new business needs to be encouraged to pursue their

dream. The new Local Enterprise Week initiative is a brilliant platform for us to stimulate job creation locally and throughout the country”. Speaking at the launch of the Local Enterprise Week initiative, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council Paul Reid commented “This is just one of a wide range of initiatives that the Local Authority can support to enhance the level of economic activity locally. Local Authorities have a pivotal role to play in providing an environment where businesses can flourish. In Fingal we have a proud tradition of encouraging and enabling our local small business community to prosper. Local Enterprise Week is sending out another signal to those running small businesses – that the Local Authority is here to encourage, to support and to assist them every step of the way.” A wide variety of initiatives are planned in the North County throughout the

week and kicking off the first day is a public procurement event in Balbriggan, which will enable small businesses to find out how they can secure contracts from the public sector buyers. The highlight of the week happens on Thursday 10th and is an evening event which will be held in Riasc Centre in Swords. The event is called “FEARLESS” and will feature Bobby Kerr of Dragons Den fame. This event will see six newly established and successful businesses competing for the coveted prize, the “Fingal Enterprise Award winner 2016”. The overall winner will receive a cash prize of €5,000 courtesy of Fingal local Enterprise Office and AIB who are cosponsors of the award. Over the coming weeks, the County Leader will bring you biographies of all local business involved in this exciting competition. The event culminates on Saturday 12th with a major Technology event in Riasc Centre in Swords. Most events are completely free of charge, though a nominal fee applies to some. To find out more, visit www.localenterprise.ie/fingal.

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Pleasant Surprise For Skerries Students Students from Skerries Community College who are participating in the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2016 were presented with precious Silver Tickets, securing a place for the school in the regional finals next month. Bank of Ireland announced the regional finalists for Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2016. Now in its sixth year, Ireland’s leading fashion and art competition for secondary schools challenges students to create unique, original and innovative outfits from recycled materials and junk and It is open to students nationwide. Bank of Ireland staff from Skerries surprised student designers, Sarah O Neill, Eimear Kennedy, and Rebecca Carron from Skerries Community College with precious Silver Tickets, which secures the team a place in the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Eastern Regional Final taking place on the 7th March next. The students received the Silver Ticket for their Marie Antoinette creation. Only 80 designs from each of the four provinces were lucky enough to be Silver Ticket winners. The anticipation caused a social media frenzy as thousands of students logged on to the BOIStudents Facebook platform from each region to find out if they had been successful. Regional finalists will be presented with a precious Silver Ticket at their respective finals in March, though some regional winners received a surprise visit from the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture team. As part of the judging process, the public can get involved by casting a vote for their favourite design through the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture voting app. Accessed through the BOIStudents Facebook page (www.facebook.com/BOIstudents), voting opens for one week before the regional competitions from 9am Monday, 22nd February to 12 midnight Friday, 26th February. Pictured are Georgina Howard (Bank of Ireland Skerries) as she surprised student designers, Rebecca Carron (model) and Emer Kennedy from Skerries Community College iwith a precious Silver Ticket which secures them a place in the Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Western Regional Final for their entry Marie Antoinette. The piece Marie Antoinette is a creation of both Rebecca and Emer.

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200 New Jobs At Dublin Airport The great news that Swissport Ireland Ltd. has announced the creation of over 200 new jobs at Dublin Airport has been given a warm welcome by all. Swissport’s ground handling business at Dublin Airport has seen growth of 23 per cent, with the result that the company is recruiting staff for over 200 new positions in the areas of customer service

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announcement, Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said “We are delighted to see Swissport’s business go from strength to strength at Dublin Airport. The recruitment of a further 200 jobs, on top of the 350 recently announced by Dublin Airport further endorses the economic impact of the airport. “Dublin Airport has had a strong start to 2016 with 17% growth in January alone. This trend is set to continue with 13 new routes/services due to start in the coming weeks,” he added. Swissport has been operating at Dublin Airport since its takeover of Servisair in 2013 which operated at Dublin Airport since 1995. Swissport

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welcomed by President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Guy Thompson who told the County Leader, “The Chamber welcomes this timely announcement by Swissport of 200 jobs which clearly indicates the strong

growth of Dublin Airport as an outstanding international airport providing services of the highest standards and quality for the millions of passengers who travel in and out of Ireland every day,” he said.

Tanaiste and Labour Party leader, Joan Burton joined local Labour Party general election candidate, Brendan Ryan on a goodwill trip to Country Crest in Lusk on Monday, 8th February last. Pictured during the visit are, Ed Spelman (Country Crest), Michael Hoey and Gabiel Hoey (joint Managing Directors, Country Crest), Tanaiste Joan Burton and Brendan Ryan TD

Potential Job Losses Rock Swords Continued from page 1 It is something that has stirred a reaction in many of our local representatives. Local TD, Minister James Reilly (FG) told the County Leader; “There are over 900 jobs in the Hertz European Service Centre in Swords. These jobs are vital to the town and it is a subject Dr. Reilly TD of real concern to me that some of these jobs may be lost. The company has spoken of the possibility of certain finance and administration functions being outsourced. I call on the company to preserve as many jobs as possible in Swords.” “The news will create considerable worry for many families in the area and I will be working with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton to try and deal with any outcome. The development again underscores the importance of keeping the recovery going. We have created over 135,000 jobs since the announcement of the Action plan on jobs over 64,000 in the Dublin area. At the moment 1,000 jobs a week are being created,” he added. He went on to say; “If jobs are lost in Hertz we must ensure that we create the most positive economic environment so that persons who become unemployed can re-enter the work force as soon as possible.” Minister Reilly concluded by saying; “In the event that job losses do occur, we will ensure that all State supports will be made available including social welfare entitlements, access to training and to information on employment rights.” It is certainly a blow to the local area. Many residents have voiced concerns about what this means for the future of the North County’s economic stability. Tony Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber Chief Executive told the County Leader; “Since coming to Tony Lambert Swords nearly 20 years ago, Hertz Europe Shared Services Centre has been a major provider of valuable jobs in the area. The Chamber is confident that it will continue to contribute to the Swords and the North County region as a leader in innovation and technology services,”he said. As we wait for confirmation of just how many local jobs are actually for the chop, we can only hope that this worrying development has no broader implications.

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Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan has been building on its success in last year’s Junk Kouture F a s h i o n Competition. The Eastern Region finalists for 2016 have just been announced and Loreto Balbriggan have had 9 costumes chosen to compete. Their costumes are all created from inventive re-use of everyday unusual materials, most of which would end up in the bin. Materials such as an old spring mattress, nespresso coffee capsules, plastic bags, cardboard packing have been recycled and manipulated to transform them from humble beginnings into couture fashion statement pieces. A maximum of 3

students can work on each costume, but some of the students have single handedly produced their spectacular creations. Their entries are Ethereal Dreams by Dagmara Dobkoska, Pink Crocodile by Ella Ceban, Illuminated Cells by Maya Brezling and Aoife Scott, Meltdown by Aisling Egan, Megan Artaud, Into the Vein by Hannah Simons, Cara Dowling and Katie McManus , Dream Queen by Ciara Murray, Roisin Bentley and Rachel Downes, Queen Galactica by Sophie Hardman and Giovanna Elliott, Capsulated by Ciara Fullam, Chloe O’Neill and Sarah Harris, Spring Loaded by Rebecca O’Reilly, Mary McKeown and AmyLouise Hall.

The Eastern Regional Heats will be held in The Helix and will be an evening event where the models will perform for 90 seconds on stage to impress the judges with their work and hope to make the cut for the finals which will be held in The 3 Arena. From 80 costumes, just 20 will be selected to represent the best of the East Region in the National Final. Part of the marking of the costumes is made up of votes achieved through the BOI students facebook page as Bank of Ireland is one of the main sponsors of the competition. So the students need your support and your votes! you can vote for each one of our 9 costumes each day from Monday 22nd February until midnight

of Friday 26th February. All these votes will help the students make it into the National Final at the 3 Arena in April 2016. Meanwhile, Loreto College Swords have also entered the Junk Kouture Fashion Competition 2016, with a stunning dress which is made entirely of recycled drink cans. The entry was inspired by three students of the school, Leah Fagan, Sarah McLoughlin and Amy Herbert. Teacher, Máire Costello was asked by the students to lend a hand and she told the County Leader, “The girls have been amazing and the ideas

all came from the girls, who worked very hard on this project, They fully deserve to reach the regional finals, which will take place on 7th March next at the Helix Theatre. A dance will be choreographed on the night of the competition, which will help to show the dress off to the judges.

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Malahide Camera Club Exhibition The Malahide Camera Club are having an exhibition on Friday 19th February in the Parish Centre in Malahide. The exhibition is part of their 20th anniversary celebrations and incorporates images from all members of the club covering a range of subjects. The exhibition is being opened by Cllr Anthony Lavin on behalf of the County Mayor. This is to give acknowledgement to the close connection to the County Council that the Camera Club has enjoyed over the last number of years and to encourage the continued association. The club has over 100 members, most of whom have received awards at the highest levels of photography in Ireland and globally. On display will be approximately 90 prints that cover all genres of photography.

Pictured are the Junk Kouture team at Loreto College, Swords. Sarah McLoughlin, Amy Herbert who modelled the dress, Leah Fagan and teacher, Máire Costello

Newman Delight At Playground Funding Cllr Joe Newman (NP) is delighted to report that €24,000 has been allocated for providing equipment at Rathingle playground in Swords, as part of the Council’s Works programme for 2016. Newman told the County Leader, “This is something that I have campaigned long and hard for since being elected, and even Cllr Joe Newman is pictured at Rathingle Playground in before that. It was an Swords, following the announcement that €24,000 is to be allocated for equipment there issue that was brought up on the doors when I was this purpose. I intend to push this canvassing about the lack of play- to make sure that these improvegrounds in the Swords and River ments are in place for this summer. Valley areas. This playground then At present there are only two was struggling in relation to parts swings there and there is a real missing, due to vandalism that need for more quality equipment to destroyed the previous equip- be put in place. I have been assured by the council that there is ment.” “I brought this up at council meet- a robust procurement system in ings and I have kept pursuing this place and I would expect the stanissue since and I’ delighted to see dard of equipment to be top that €24,000 has been allocated for quality,” concluded Newman.

“The girls manipulated the recycled cans in a variety of different ways, cutting them into strips and used the tops of the cans to use them in a way that suited their requirements. The girls are one of 320 teams who have entered the competition and they are hopeful of success,” concluded Ms Costello.

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in Swords on Saturday, 6th February last included a collection of photographs collected by the society. Also included was actual footage of the funeral of Thomas Ashe, who died on 25th September 1917, when he was President of the IRB. He died after being on hunger strike, due to complications related to efforts to force feed him in Mountjoy Prison. His funeral attracted an enormous crowd on to the streets of Dublin to show their respect for this man. There was a talk presented by Ashbourne Historical Society about the Fingal Brigade’s action during Easter Week and a detailed account of the Battle of Ashbourne. This was followed by a reading of Thomas Ashe’s poem ‘Let Me Carry Your Cross For Ireland Lord.’ which inspired the design of the Rath Cross memorial. Society member, Sean Mac Philibin then spoke about the story behind the Rath Cross at the site of the Battle of Ashbourne. Members of the Society presented a Military Display, dressed as volunteers in the uniform of the era.

Launch Of St Patrick’s Day Card In Lusk Lusk Tidy Towns Association are launching their annual St Patrick’s Day card on Friday, 19th February at Murray’s Top Shop in Lusk. The launch will be performed by Fianna Fail general election candidate, Senator Darragh O’Brien and there will be a raffle, music and light refreshments for all to enjoy. All are welcome to attend.

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Remember Us Nominated In Community Fund Initiative Remember Us Special Needs group have again been chosen to be one of the three nominated charities participating in the Tesco Community Fund Initiative for the next few weeks. When customers shop in Tesco at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, they will receive a token of goodwill to place in the donation box of the local good cause they would most like to support. Remember Us founder, Nora Roban said, “We would be very appreciative and grateful if you could support Remember Us when shopping in Tesco, Balbriggan. Our club days have now

resumed and we are looking for ladies to participate in the women’s mini marathon in June in aid of the group. Also we are running a charity cycle on Saturday, 28th May so all you cyclists save the date.” The good news for the organisation is that membership grew and they currently have over 240 families registered with them, which impacts on approximately 700 people. Nora Roban continued, “We take in members at present aged four right through to adulthood from the North Fingal and surrounding areas.

We provide an integrated social outlet and a lot of indirect learning for young people with special needs and support for their families,” she said. Remember Us have been very active in fundraising for their much needed base and Nora explained. “As we are up and running just over 17 years now, I always have the vision that we would need our own base, somewhere our members could call their own and house all our activities under one roof and also develop new services. We embarked on a fundraising /marketing campaign over the past 18 months and we have raised €400,000 to date.” “This is enough to buy the property we have identified which is in Balbriggan Retail park. The new

base will include a sports hall, sensory room, which is vitally important for our members who have autism, a games room, an activity rooms to run our various programmes and set up a support group for parents of newly diagnosed special needs children and a parent /toddler group,” she concluded.

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St Finian’s GAA club, River Valley, Swords held a presentation recently when they said thank you and goodbye to Angela O’Neill, who has worked in the Club Office for the last six years. Club chairman, Barry Shelly thanked popular Angela for her work over that time as the tireless office administrator, saying that she will be badly missed by all Pictured at the presentation are, Jimmy Desay, Barry Shelly (club chairman), Maree McDonagh, Angela O'Neill, Jackie and Kiernan O'Donoghue

Legion Of Mary Seeks New Members The St Cronan’s Brackenstown branch of The Legion Of Mary is looking for new members over 18 years of age. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Sisters’ House and on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Sacristy. Junior members meet on Fridays at 5:00pm in Sacristy.

A young Donabate boy has just achieved a remarkable result in a national swimming competition, which was held recently. Evan Simpson, (8) a student of Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School competed in the Swim Ireland Irish Minor Schools Championship on Sunday,7th February last. Having qualified in the Leinster Championships on 9th January, Evan competed in the 7-9 year old category in 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle events. Evan won Gold in the Butterfly and Silver in the Freestyle. A total of 719 swimmers who had qualified in their regional finals from schools within the island of Ireland competed in the event. Evan swims for the Aer Lingus Swim team who train at the ALSAA pool in Dublin Airport.

Pictured is eight year old Evan Simpson from Donabate.

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Eoghan McBride who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown is pictured with Philip McBride, Christine O'Hare and Margaret McBride

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It was a very proud occasion for pupils of St Cronan’s National School, Swords last week when the Sacrament of Confirmation took place on Thursday and Friday of last week at St Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown, Swords. The celebration coincided with the Jubilee Year of Mercy at St Cronan’s Parish. The excited pupils, parents and teachers of St Cronan’s National School all enjoyed the great occasion, with beautiful weather conditions on Thursday. Friday’s weather was less favourable, but it did not dampen the spirits of pupils or their families and friends. The school choir and teachers’ orchestra

Aoibheann Brennan (front left) made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her family members

Lauren Canty (2nd left), who made her Confirmation. She is pictured with Mandy Canty, Charlie Canty, Chloe Harrison and Ryan Canty

Louisa Ramirez made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with Kathleen Ramirez, Pepe Ramirez, Helen Tyrrell and Pat Tyrrell

Karen Moore (2nd left) who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown is pictured with Martin, Gillian and Patricia Moore

Sam Cummins Beare, made his Confirmation at St Cronan's School. He is pictured with Ciaran Cummins, Fiona Cummins Beare, Marie Cummins and Joe Kelly

Tommy McDonnell, who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church. Is pictured here with his parents, Winnie and Thomas McDonnell

provided beautiful music, which was appreciated by all. The Thursday ceremony was conducted by Father Paul Thornton, who acknowledged the participation of pupils, teachers and parents in helping to make the occasion a very special one for all. Friday’s Confirmation was administered by Monsignor Dan O’Connor, aided by Father Paul. A proud school principal, Ms Loreto Desmond was present to welcome the pupils after their Confirmations, as well as teachers. Afterwards, pupils and their families were provided with tea, coffee and biscuits in the school hall, which was welcomed by all.

Cassandra Carey (left) is pictured with Shona Leacy, Kaitelyn Carey, Stephanie Hegarty and Siobhan Carey after making her Confirmation

Pictured is Ben Smith from St Cronan's NS, who made his Confirmation. Also pictured are Larry Kilroy, Abbie Smith, Sonya Smith and Doris Kilroy

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Rebecca Sleafer (right), who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School. Is pictured with Jessica Sleafer, Raphaela Martin and Fr Paul Thornton

Sofia Michelagnoli, who made her Confirmation. Is pictured with Anne Whelan and Collette Whelan

Mykolas Lipskis (2d right) made his Confirmation . He is pictured here with Ilona Lipskis, Lauretta Stankauskiene, Remos Lipshis, Marcus Lipskis and Agne Lipskis

Lana O'Neill (2nd right) from St Cronan's NS, made her Confirmation . Also pictured are Annie Cudden, Matt Cudden, Jake O'Neill, Mary O'Neill, Martin O'Neill and Maura Cudden

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Hot Mikado Comes To Malahide This year the Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are presenting “The Hot Mikado”, a musical comedy based on Gilbert and Sullivans “Mikado”. The “Hot Mikado” is a lively upbeat musical with exciting chorus numbers and captivating performances. There are some very memorable songs in the musical which include “Behold the Lord High Executioner”, “For he’s going to Marry Yum Yum” and the “Mikado Song” which combine energetic performances by both the chorus and principals. There are also exciting performances which come in the form of “Three Little Maids” and “Beauty in the Bellow” which highlight the principals’ comedic talents. Two stand out moments which will be sure to wow audiences are Maggs Jacob’s solo as Katisha and Kirstin Smith’s solo as Yum Yum. Both pieces demonstrate the vast vocal ranges of the prinicipals and their ability to mesmerise an audience with emotion filled performances. The society have hired a completely new production team this year. The new team is spearheaded by Mr Barry Kavanagh, who is this year’s director and

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Pictured are the students, teachers and volunteers, with Ambassador Paramente Phamotse (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Ireland) prior to departure at Dublin Airport

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A team of 56 volunteers from Action Ireland Trust were accompanied by 40 students from Portmarnock Community School, as they travelled to Lesotho, as part of Action Ireland Trust Development Aid programme. They left from Dublin Airport for the Southern African kingdom on Friday, 5th February last. Action Ireland celebrated its 10th year of Development Aid travelling to Lesotho and Portmarnock Community School teacher, Niall Fitzgerald told the County Leader about the importance of the trip for the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our fifth journey to Lesotho and our main project this year is the Early Childhood Development centre. This is our largest group to date, with 96 travelling, made up of 40 students and 56 volunteers across medical, education, IT, music and a particular highlight this year will be a celebration of 50 years of Independence in

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Celebrating The Success of Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan, in the

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Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebration at the Bracken Court Hotel on Wednesday 3rd February last to honour the wonderful achievements of Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2016. Quite deservedly, Loreto Secondary School were awarded the NAPD Award for Best School, as their stunning performance marked the most successful single year ever Six girls from the Loreto Secondary School, - Renuka Chintapalli, Diana Bura, Maria Louise Fufezan, Khadija Gull, Maria Wyzykowska and Emily Tierney swept up eight major awards in several categories, including the top award which went to Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura for their project investigating the effects of enzymes in animal feed on soil quality. Chamber CEO , Sean Corrigan was MC for the event and the winning girls were lauded by all concerned. “The success of Loreto Secondary School is fantastic news for Balbriggan and Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce are delighted to host this event to congratulate the winners and their school,” said Corrigan. Chamber President, Luke Moriarty presented the girls with awards in recognition of their wonderful achievements. A very proud Loreto School principal, Eddie Fynes noted: “We are just delighted for the girls as this is the first time in the history of this competition that one school has won two of the top prizes.” Under the guidance of their science teachers, Dr Niamh McNally and Chris Garvey the Loreto girls have shown Ireland the true meaning of “girl power.”

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Science teacher, Dr Niamh McNally is pictured with parent Maria Bura, overall winners of the BT Young Scientist Award, Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura, with County Mayor Cllr David O'Connor

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Recent published deaths from the North County FORAN (née O'Connor) Kathleen (Hillview, Newtown Lane, Oldtown, Dublin formerly Clonshaugh, Dublin) (Peacefully) in Beech Tree Nursing Home, Oldtown. Mother of the late Christy Foran. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughters Marie and Bernadette, son Gilbert, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Peggy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace HAMMOND (née Smith) Annie, (Gormanston Wood Nursing Home, Gormanston, Meath. Formerly Gibbons Terrace, Balbriggan) Peacefully in Gormanston Wood Nursing Home. Wife of the late Michael Hammond and mother of the late Michael Jnr. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Margaret, Frances, Ann and Esther, son Hughie, brothers Hugh and Michael, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace CAPRANI (née Duffy) Mary (Chalfont Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin), 9th February 2016, beloved wife of Vincent. Deeply mourned by daughter Susan, sons Joe and Paul. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Rory, Eoin, Moira,Siadhbh Louis, Paul, Emma and Eve and daughters-in law Youko and Anne and son-in-law Colm, brothers Jimmy, Joey, Kieran, sisters Roisin and Philis, nephews, nieces and friends. GAFFNEY Joseph ( Joe) (Barnageeragh, Balbriggan, Dublin) 10th February 2016, peacefully at St. Francis hospice Raheny, surrounded by his loving family, Joseph (Joe), sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Brenda, daughters, Catherine and Celeste, family and friends. Rest in peace HANNON Marise (St. Cronin’s Cottages, Swords, Dublin and formerly Ballyhaunis, Mayo) Rest in peace. KEANE, Dr John (Seaholm) (Skerries, Co. Dublin), 9th February 2016, unexpectedly aged 84. Beloved husband and best friend of Bernadette, sadly missed by his loving children, Patricia, David, Jack, Sarah, Joe, Chris, late children Mary and Alice. Huge loss to his siblings, grandchildren and friends. May John Rest In Peace LEAVY, (née Roach), Bríd (Mary) - Feb. 10, 2016, (Portmarnock, formerly of Blackhorse Avenue and late of P&T) (Peacefully), surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved wife of the late Brendan; sadly missed by her sons and daughters Catherine, Eithne, Kevin, Sinéad and Colm, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, her nine adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law Dominic, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dear friends. "May she rest in peace." MURPHY Sr. Ursula (Loreto Convent, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. She will be sadly missed by her Loreto family, brother Frank, sister-in-law Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace COLLINS, Professor Patrick B (Paddy), (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Midleton, Co. Cork and late of RCSI.). February 8, 2016, (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital. Patrick will be forever missed by his beloved wife, Maura, daughters Niamh and Orlagh, grandchildren Alfie and Mabel, son-in-law Alan Moloney, his sisters Mairead, Mona and Deirdre, brothers Tony and Kevin, sisters and brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. WHITEHOUSE Gerard (Hampton Green, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully, at Lusk Community Unit, surrounded by his loving family. Greatly missed by his wife Rosealeen, daugh-

Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own 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.

ters Mary, Helena, Martina, Michelle, Maria and Tracey, sons John, Brendan, Thomas, Shane, Wayne and Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace MURPHY, Mark (Skerries Co. Dublin and late of Belfast, Antrim) 6th February 2016 (suddenly) Mark, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Deborah, adored daughters, Kate and Grace, beloved son of Emma and the late Paul, cherished brother of Francis, Karen, Paula, Bríd, Michael, Ronan and Simon, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace O'CONNOR Kevin (Skerries Co. Dublin and late of Santry), 7th February 2016, (suddenly at home) Kevin, sadly missed by his loving wife Angela, children, Peter, Cara and Orla, and their partners John and Eamónn, grandchildren, Brian, Danielle, Bob, Naz and Kate, brothers, John and Paul and the late Michael, sisters, Jean and the late Moira, brother-inlaw, Gerry, sisters-in-law, Linda and Kay, many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and Bridget and many friends. Rest in peace

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CLARKE, Gerard (Lusk, Co. Dublin) - February 4th, 2016 (suddenly); Sadly missed by his loving brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. FORDE Sylvia (née Pearce), (Portmarnock Co. Dublin and late of Birmingham), 4th February 2016, (peacefully) in Talbot Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Edward, very sadly missed by her sons Dean and Adam, daughters-in-law Jean and Ann, grandchildren, brother Kenneth, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, special thanks to Liam and Bridie Fitzgerald and Liam Skelly for all their kindness to Sylvia through out the years. At Rest FOWLER, Niall (Malahide, Co. Dublin) February 5th, 2016 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, daughter Anita, son David, sonin-law Ronan, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Alia and Niall, family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace

Sinéad, Maeve, Niamh

Miracle Prayer 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 it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own 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. Sinéad, Maeve, Niamh

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

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Fingal County Council Retention temporary planning permission is being sought for existing mural signage to gable of premises “The Scotch Bonnet” junction of St. Margaret’s Avenue / Church Road, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: P. McNally. 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. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the construction of one single storey extension to the rear and visible from the front comprising new kitchen and extended room at at 30 Moylaragh Road, Balbriggan, County Dublin K32 YR12 by Orla Hennelly & Valentine Beasley. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for Dormer Bungalow with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area with access provided from existing vehicular entrance to family home together with all associated site works and landscaping at Wyestown, Oldtown, County Dublin for Claire Conaty. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16 .30 Monday - Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

Fingal County Council I Joseph Sheridan intend to apply for planning permission for development at Newhaggard, Garristown, Co. Dublin. Development will consist of construction of Slatted Shed and any ancillary works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authorities during its public opening hours , and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application. Fingal County Council I, Peter Foran intend to apply for planning permission at 156 Gaybrook Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of alterations to Previously Approved Reg Ref: F14A/0405; the construction of a detached bungalow dwelling with attic accommodation. Alterations consist of relocating the entrance door, alterations to bay window, alterations to window arrangement, additional roof lights, altering the front hip to a gable-end, new chimney and an overall increase to ridge height of 0.51 meters. 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 I Tom Kilraine intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: Millview House, Millview Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of material alterations to the existing dormer bungalow including a 2 storey extension to the rear, new roof windows, porch canopy to the front, alterations to existing fenestration, alterations to the existing separate garage and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for the removal of the existing hipped roof and construction of new flat roof, together with all necessary ancillary works to form an attic storage room all to the rear of 64 Tayleurs Point, Quay Road, Rush, County Dublin. Signed Deirdre & Patrick Goold. 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

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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 Planning permission is sought by Gareth and Sinead McDonald to replace the existing front ground floor window with a new larger window at 22 Cedar Close, Ridgewood, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. Fingal County Council Mary Ward is applying for permission for a new agricultural entrance onto the R130 road at Whitestown, Oldtown, 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 Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the existing first floor attic store to a bedroom and to construct 2no. dormer windows to this room to the front and rear elevations of the existing house, at 2 Manders Crescent, Knocksedan, Demesne, Co. Dublin for Mark & Sinead Farrell. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a detached dormer dwelling, detached domestic garage, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works in a rural cluster @ Dallyhaysy, Naul, Co. Dublin for Ian Bertram. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and 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 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

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Fingal County Council I Radek Zemlicka intend to make a planning application to Fingal County Council for works to a protected structure at No. 13 Drogheda St, Balbriggan, for the change of use from a restaurant to a pottery shop, the replacement of the existing fascia signage, the addition of a new projecting sign and the reopening of two blocked up window openings on the side elevation fronting on to Georgeâ•˙s Hill. 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 (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council We, Niamh Barry Design Ltd, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for full planning permission for a development at Site No. 4, Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 1 combined industrial unit (circa. 370 m2) contained within 3 linked, individual buildings, which contain the following: Building 1 - Workshop / showroom / shower / toilet facilities to ground floor with office space to first floor mezzanine area. Building 2 – metal fabrication area to ground floor. Building 3 - metal fabrication area / shower / toilet / canteen facilities to ground floor. Together with the connection to the existing onsite public water mains, foul and storm sewers, provision of onsite car parking, landscaping, boundary fencing, gate entrance, signage and all associated site works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during it’s public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. 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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