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STAY LOCAL It’s The Only Way To Shop This Christmas It’s Christmas time once again, and here in the North County, local businesses are gearing up to prepare for what they hope will be their busiest time of year. This last quarter of the year is a crucial time for our local businesses and retailers, who have come to need a real boost in trade over the coming weeks, so it is vital that customers around the locality give them all the support they can.

retailers, all of whom emphasised the real importance of shopping local at this festive time of year. They were all unanimous in saying how local shopping would be of great benefit to both the business and customer. Speaking about that all imporBy Jennifer McShane tant personal shopping experiThere is no better way to start your Christmas shopping than in is the personalised shopping ence, Richie McNamara, owner your home town. Our North experience that you will receive of Richie’s Bikes Store in County towns have an array of in your local store. You are most Swords, which has been in the town for the shops and shopping arcades. likely to be served by the actual past 19 years, Within these you will find an store owner, and someone you said he feels Aladdin’s Cave of delights, know very well. This is also that the perfect for those one-of-a-kind where you can negotiate a personal service bargain, and should you need to Christmas gifts. is really the Also around our local towns, exchange a purchase, or if you there are many fantastic local run into any issues, you will be Richie McNamara standout service that the smaller stores, restaurants and hotels received by a friendly shopwhich have been situated in the keeper, who will be only too retailers have to offer their North County for many years, willing to make sure that your customers today. “I think it’s this that really keeps the smaller and hence offer the customer a every need is swiftly met. range of unique services and On foot of this, the County businesses alive,” he explained. products that you just won’t find Leader got in touch with a “We depend on our local in the City Centre. Another plus, number of local businesses and customers, so we would try and ensure that we always offer them that little bit extra so that they get the best of both - a great price and that extra service.” Laura McIntyre, from McCartan’s Pharmacy in in g parkin for pay to t emen requir Balbriggan was The Council have confirmed the December of day Satur each ed remov be eager to say certain local towns will was made in how much the ent uncem anno The . tmas Chris in the run up to J.P. Browne (FG), on staff appreciillor, Counc local from query a to response held recently. ated and the subject at the Council meeting ous two years, the Council looked forward Following the success of the previ ide, Malah , iggan Balbr in e schem to seeing local have decided to continue the three Saturdays in December people in their Laura McIntyre Rush, Skerries and Swords over the store this Christmas: “Support 20th. - 6th, 13th and enterprise and hopes that from the local community is obvi“The County Council supports local st busie the at towns ess in he ously really important to us at this initiative will assist local busin il said. this time of year.” shopping time of the year,” the Counc Continued on page 20

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Little Molly Making Great Strides There is some very good news to report about that she can now go forward for a bone little Molly McNally, the six year old Balbriggan marrow transplant. We are delighted to be girl, who suffers from Stage 4 back on course. It would not have been Neuroblastoma, a rare children’s cancer. possible with six hot spots, so this is Molly’s father, Gerry explained to the great news,” said Gerry. The bone County Leader that Molly has successfully marrow transplant is set to take place at come through a full week of chemotherapy Crumlin Hospital, at the end of January. at Crumlin Hospital. The result is that she After this, Molly will be in isolation for a now has only one-and-a-half cancer hot period 100 days, to safeguard her from spots on her skull, as opposed to six, which Molly McNally infection at this crucial stage. she had. “This is great news, as it means Continued on page 20

North County Panto Kids will be appearing in Cinderella at the Helix Theatre from November 28 to January 11. Pictured here with Wicked Stepmother, Mary Murray, also known as Love/Hate's Janet and Ugly Sisters, Aidan Mannion and Eoin Cannon are Ella O'Callaghan and Poppy Harley 11) from Donabate; Sean Brady from Malahide and Maria Doyle (11) from Donabate, with Clodagh Finnegan (12) from Rush, Alanna France (12) and Aisling Patterson (10) from Donabate - See story on page 3

Broadband Speeds Affecting Business In Swords With the economy beginning to return to a more robust state, it is surprising to learn that many businesses in Swords do not have a proper broadband service, to conduct business effectively.

By Patrick Finnegan This comes hot on the heels of news that a new scheme to bring state-subsidised broadband of at least 30 megabytes per second to 700,000 rural homes and businesses, is being rolled out Communication Minister, Alex White said that 600,000 rural homes and 100,000 rural businesses would be included in the new statefunded fibre broadband network, which is “Whilst we depend on water for drinking expected to cost the taxpayer between €355m

and €512m and will be completed by 2020. purposes, businesses need internet in This will comes as cold comfort to some Swords the same way” - Gerry McInerney business people, many of whom are attempting to conduct business with unreliable and slow Accordingly as technology is moving on, it’s more internet access. It seems that Fibre Broadband does demanding of computer systems. Equally, as our not appear to be available on one side of the Main business processes change and the way we interact Street, with certain exceptions. Given the proximity to with Government agencies, and more and more docuthe city centre and Dublin Airport, one might expect, ments need to be uploaded, we have more need to in a highly developed enterprise region, that the have access to the internet, for a number of different county capital, with civic offices employing several applications.” hundreds of people, would be on a priority for fibre “So, broadband is becoming more and more crucial. roll out, in an area that seeks to attract more and Recently, we experienced severe difficulties, where more foreign direct investment. we lost service, with no incoming emails and McInerney Saunders, which is a prominent Chartered then, ultimately, when we had service restored, Accountancy company on Main Street, Swords is one our speeds were down to levels that made it such company. Managing Director, Gerry McInerney practically impossible to work efficiently and effecspoke to the County Leader about the difficulties his tively for our clients.” company faces. Continued on page 20 He said, “It only became noticeable in recent times.

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Digital Distinction Award For Swords School St Cronan’s Senior National School (SNS), Swords has been awarded ‘Digital School of Distinction’ status. This prestigious award promotes, recognises and encourages best practice use of technology in primary schools. Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD, presented the award to teachers and pupils at the school last week. ‘Digital Schools of Distinction’ is a flagship award programme supported by HP Ireland and Microsoft Ireland, who have confirmed that they will support the programme with €200,000 in funding for its second year. Speaking at the event, Minister Jan O’Sullivan said: “It is very important to give recognition to schools

that have adopted a strong digital schools culture. The Digital School of Distinction programme, which is in line with the e-learning roadmap supported by the Department of Education & Skills, is an excellent means to promote and enhance the use of ICT in the classroom. I would like to commend St Cronan’s SNS in their achievement.” The response to the Digital Schools of Distinction programme from primary schools to date has been extremely positive. Loreto Desmond, Principal of St Cronan’s SNS said that the programme offers a great opportunity to develop its students’ digital literacy. “Over the past number of years, we have invested a lot of time and effort in the development of a digital culture in our school and it is very encouraging to see these efforts now come to fruition,” she told the County Leader. “We are delighted that our efforts have been recognised by Digital Schools of Distinction.”

Pictured outside BEaT Centre in Balbriggan is Ria Stubbs, Manager of BEaT, Balbriggan (far right), with staff members of companies using the centre

Balbriggan Enterprise Centre Exceeds Expectations The County Council has announced that the performance of Balbriggan Enterprise and Training Centre (BEaT) has exceeded their expectations. The announcement came in a response to a question from local councillor, Tony Murphy (NP), at the latest Council meeting, and is welcome news for local businesses. The councillor asked the Chief Executive, Paul Reid, for a report on the throughput of enterprises that have been successful in sustaining and/or growing their businesses, after their mentoring in BEaT. The Council were very positive in their response: “Since its establishment in the year 2000, BEaT Ltd has been central to the development of start-up and developing

businesses within the Balbriggan area.” “Over the last five years, despite the tough economic conditions, and when the recession was at its height, BEaT maintained an occupancy rate of 95 per cent, even though at no time during this period was there a waiting list for units,” they explained. “On average, over the last five years there has been an annual average turnover of 15 to 20 per cent of unit space. This fits with the Enterprise Centre model of supporting start-up and developing businesses, providing them with the opportunity to grow a strong base, before moving out of the support based environment of the Enterprise Centre,” the Council

said. “The performance of BEaT in Balbriggan over the past five years and since its inception, fully meets and exceeds the Council’s expectations of an Enterprise Centre,” they concluded. Ria Stubbs, Manager of the BEaT Centre told the County Leader, “BEaT centre is currently housing over 20 businesses, and since it’s inception in 2000, it has housed over 140 startup businesses and has been instrumental in training an average of 1,200 people each year. We’re delighted with Fingal County Council’s endorsement of the company and we look forward to our continuing relationship with the Council, the Local Enterprise Office and the local Chamber of Commerce,” she said.

Local Kids Set To Shine In Pantomime By Jennifer McShane A group of local schoolchildren are all set to light up the national stage in Cinderella at The Helix. Seven talented youngsters from Donabate, Malahide and Rush will be joining Love/Hate star Mary Murray, better known as Janet, in The Helix pantomime from now until January 11th. The North County’s newest singing and dancing stars include Alanna France, Maria Doyle (11), Aisling Patterson (10), Ella O’Callaghan and Poppy Harley, all from Donabate, Sean Brady from Malahide and Clodagh Finnegan from Rush. The local youngsters were among 200 young hopefuls who were put through their paces at Ireland’s only panto boot camp this summer. “I love everything about performing,” said twelve-year-old Clodagh Finnegan

from Rush. “I love the anticipation of waiting in the wings, then there is the excitement of seeing a big audience and of course being on stage is wonderful, I can’t wait,” said Clodagh who is in sixth class at Rush national school. Ten-year-old Aisling Patterson from Somerton, Donabate, is equally excited. “When I found out I was in the panto, I jumped up and down and cried with joy, I was so thrilled,” said Aisling, who is in fourth class at Scoil Phadraic Cailini in Donabate. The young hopefuls will be sharing Cinderella’s six week run on The Helix stage with some of Ireland’s leading performers. “Being in the panto is such a great experience to have, I can’t believe I’ve been so lucky and it’s going to be so much fun,” concluded 11-yearold Poppy Harley from Donabate.

Pictured here are Ciara Whelan ICT Co-ordinator Junior School, Edel Moloney Principal St. Cronan’s Junior School, Gerard McHugh, Chair of Digital Schools of Distinction and Director Dublin West Education Centre; Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan; Martin Murphy, MD, HP Ireland, Loreto Desmond, Principal St. Cronan’s Senior School; Valerie Mc Manus, ICT Co-ordinator Senior School. Children from St. Cronan's Junior and Senior School. Both schools are accepting their awards as the first school in Ireland to be awarded the Digital School of Distinction Award in both schools on the one campus.

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Christmas Arrives Around The North County Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Skerries are Damien, Amy and Sophie Cody

Pictured at the arrival of Santa in Malahide are Alanna Farrelly and Allie Howard

Pictured turning on the Christmas lights in Swords are County Mayor, Mags Murray, Santa Claus, and Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid.

Emma Nash and Emma Kate Holmes are pictured at turning on of the Christmas lights in Rush

Pictured in Swords are Laura, Shantelle and Kaylan Farrell

Pictured at the turning on of the Christmas lights in Rush are Ken Worthington, with his children, Mia and Rhys

Siobhan and David Gibney are pictured at the arrival of Santa in Malahide Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Skerries are Andrea Magee with her daughter, Megan

Pictured at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Swords are Jenny and Brian Keane

Parish priest, Fr Richard is pictured counting down the seconds to the switching on of the Christmas lights in Skerries

Alex Finnegan (11) was chosen as the person to turn on the Christmas lights in Balbriggan. Alex is pictured here with County Mayor, Cllr Mags Murray, as he flicks the switch

Pictured at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Swords are Rachel, Kyle, Shantelle and Stephanie Larkin

Pictured at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Swords are Aoife Kirwan, Olivia Curran, Jack Kirwan, Hugh Dalton and John Dalton

Santa and Mrs Claus are pictured on their arrival in Malahide Pictured at the arrival of Santa in Malahide are David Gorman and Sinead Kenny

Pictured eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa in Malahide are Mia Quaid and Elsie Akinduko

Pictured with Santa in his grotto in Rush, at the turning on of the Christmas lights are, Shane Kennedy, Charlie Kienan, Erikas Pojarkovas, Ben Ferguson and Bobby Doyle

Kathleen O'Brien, Rush Community Person of the Year 2014 was given the honour of turning on the Christmas lights in Rush. Kathleen is pictured here flicking the switch

Pictured at the launch of the Donabate/Portrane Christmas festival are, Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Karl Harte (CP Electrical), Blaithin O'Donnell (Donabate Transition Towns), Clara la Combre (Donabate/Portrane Community Council), Wayne Hand (Donabate/Portrane Chamber of Commerce), Emer Weston (Festival organiser) and Helen Weston

Pictured at the switching on of the Christmas lights in Skerries are Kevin and Sebastian Curran

Pictured at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Swords are Liadh Gargan, Mia Seoigh, Eabha Gargan and Olivia Seoigh

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Science Literacy Competition For Swords Students Swords secondary school, Coláiste Choilm, recently launched its science literacy competition for First Year students. The competition is part of Coláiste Choilm’s response to the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy. This national initiative requires schools to design literacy and numeracy plans for their students’ learning needs. The Science Literacy competition was the idea of teacher, Sinéad Hynes and has been supported strongly by her colleagues in the Science department of the school. Each Friday, a one-word or short-phrase answer to a science questions was announced and students had one week to come up with a suitable question for that answer. This particular slant on questioning was chosen, because the aim of the

competition was to help and encourage students to use science keywords accurately and to understand their meaning. This competition hopes to encourage the students to become experts at understanding questions and their answers, and to recog-

nise within the school community those students who make the effort to improve their own learning. Teachers then follow up on the competition, by engaging students in discussion about why some questions are better than others. Weekly winners receive a Science Literacy C o m p e t i t i o n Congratulations, and at the end of each term all the weekly winners will be entered into a draw for a voucher.

Pictured at the Balbriggan Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Christmas fundraiser at Millfield Shopping Centre, are Peggy Rellis, Brian Murphy, Fergus Mullen, and Karl Behan, with guide dogs, Dax and Zenn

Threat Of Festive Strike At Dublin Airport A possibility of industrial action at the country’s three main airports, is threatening to disrupt the travel plans of thousands of passengers over the festive season. Aer Lingus cabin crew are expected to back industrial action in a row over rosters, that caused a disruptive strike earlier in the year. The result of the ballot is expected next Monday, 8th December. Aer Lingus cabin crew are seeking a five-day-on and three-day-off roster, It is believed that the ballot

result could lead to strikes over the Christmas period, which would lead to travel chaos for thousands of passengers at Dublin Airport. The result of the ballot could also influence the outcome of a shareholder vote at the airline’s Emergency General Meeting on 10th December. This meeting has been called to to sanction the payment of over xxx190 million, to prop up the new Defined Contribution scheme, to replace the il fated pension scheme that is being wound up on 31st December. Trade Union Impact said “management at the airline had accepted the five-day on, three-day off roster in principle, but said it was necessary to hold the ballot on industrial action, in case talks break down.”

Dublin Airport Passes 20 Million Passenger Mark The 20 million passenger milestone has been reached more than one month earlier this year, due to strong growth in traffic during the past 11 months. Last year, Dublin Airport’s 20 millionth passenger arrived at the end of December. Already this year, more than 1.3 million additional passengers have been facilitated at the airport, which is a 7 per cent increase in passengers and the busy December period is yet to come. Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said, “This year has been Dublin Airport’s busiest since traffic peaked in 2008 and we’re growing much faster than the European average.” As Dublin Airport prepares to welcome thousands of visitors home for the Christmas season, the outlook for 2015 is also very positive, according to Mr Harrison. “Already 14 new services have been announced for next year to destinations such as Los Angeles, Addis Ababa, Gothenburg, Reykjavik, Washington DC and Paris Orly.”

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Local Developer Turning The Corner One of the best-known building developers in the North County, Gerry Gannon appears to be returning to profit, with news that his company, Gannon Homes have sold all of the 100 homes they built this year. This news coincides with new accounts just filed by his company, Gannon Homes which show accumulated losses down by

in recent years, when Millers Glen was launched with 60 new homes in Swords. Construction of the next 60 unit phase at Millers Glen development, is expected to commence in the New Year. Meanwhile Gannon is in €8.1 million to €134.9 million. the process of selling a The company are in the number of bank branches process of building 500 homes Gerry Gannon around Dublin, with a in Swords. They have plans afoot to more than double output in combined asking price of €48 million. 2015, with plans to build more than His bank portfolio sees 12 properties 250 homes next year. let to AIB, go on the market. The most Last September, Gannon Homes had pricey of these is the Dame Street the biggest new home launch in Dublin branch.

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Greens Select O’Brien The Green Party in the North County has certainly started their next Election Campaign early, with the selection of Joe O’Brien, who lives in Balbriggan, as their candidate for the next General Election, taking place in 2016. O’Brien narrowly missed out on a Council seat in local elections in May, dropping out of the seated positions on the last and 18th count in the Balbriggan Ward. O’Brien works with the social support agency, Crosscare and

believe that my experience and effectiveness at making works with Irish change happen along emigrants and people with my commitment with difficulties to serve the people of accessing the social the locality in an welfare system and honest and homeless constructive services. way puts me in He made the a strong posifollowing tion to do a statement good job as a after his TD.” selection in “I look forward Swords last to meeting the week: “It’s a Joe O’Brien people of the huge honour North County to be selected as the between now and the Green Party General next General Election Election candidate for and I vow to do my the North County,” he very best to represent said. “I have been them and to offer an engaging with the honest and hopeful County Council for vision for the future,” some time now, and I he concluded.

Festive Times For Donabate Sea Scouts Donabate Sea Scouts are delighted to announce that they have a stall at the Christmas Market, Parish Hall in Donabate on Saturday, 6th December (the Christmas lights will be switched on that evening). They are making Christmas logs for sale. The Scouts will be busy making Christmas logs over the coming weeks in preparation for sale.

They are also making gifts for age categories of 4-8 (boys and girls) and also gift packs for mums, dads, teachers, grannies and granddads and so on. They are looking for the following items: pine cones, holly, snow spray, tinsel, kids photo frames, pictures, perfume, make-up, soaps, small cuddly toys, mugs, tea and coffee packs and any unwanted gifts. If you have any of the above you may drop them into Donabate Portrane Community Centre.

Corrstown Golf Club recently won the Barton Cup, one of the most prestigious trophies in Irish golf. In a scintillating display, the North County Dublin club defeated Athy Golf Club in the final. This sparked great scenes of jubilation at the club. Team manager, Tom Monaghan (right) is pictured presenting the trophy to Club Captain, Eddie McDonnell, at a presentation night at Corrstown Golf Club last week

Lusk Choir To Perform In Tenors Concert

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The Football Association of Ireland, in conjunction with Skerries Town Football Club, is delighted to announce that a new ‘Football for All’ programme has now started. It will continue on 2nd, 9th and 16th December from 3.30pm-4.30pm in Skerries Educate Together National school indoor hall. This is open to boys and girls aged 6-16 years. The aim of the programme is to form an inclusive pathway for boys and girls with disabilities, who would like to be part of a club and who enjoy playing football. The programme will then continue weekly after Christmas. If your son or daughter is interested, come along to any or all of the open sessions as above. If you have any queries feel free to contact Paul Keogh on 086-0444435.

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02.12.2014 More Singers Needed In Ballyboughal Singers are required in Ballyboughal, where Christmas Carols rehearsals have started. They take place on Wednesday at 7.30pm in Ballyboughal Church and additional singers are very much welcome. The Carol service itself will take place on Wednesday, 17th December at 8pm in Ballyboughal Church with refreshments in the national school across the road, provided by the Community Council.

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Pictured at the launch of the annual Christmas Card and Calendar by Lusk Tidy Towns are members of the committee, with Parish Priest, Fr Paul Hampson, local councillor Ken Farrell, senator Darragh O'Brien and Secretary of Lusk Tidy Towns, Pat Kelly

Independent councillor, Justin Sinnott, also welcomed this news, but still feels frustrated by the delay in getting this done. “The residents of Boroimhe deserve great credit for their campaign to remove these unsightly hoardings they kept the pressure on”. Credit should also go to the likes of former counAfter months of delay, the advertising hoardings cillor, Gerry Maguire, who was instrumental in at Boroimhe, Swords, have finally been raising awareness at Council level. It is disapremoved. Following a long campaign by pointing that it took so long to finally Boroimhe residents, and both former make this happen. and current councillors, work finally Fingal County Council dealt with this very began this week to take down the hoardprofessionally and despite enforcement ings. orders being served in the summer, they This news is welcomed by local councilstill had to pursue the issue.” lors Darragh Butler, (FF), and Justin With the hoardings removed Cllr Sinnott Sinnott (NP), and former Labour coun- Cllr. Butler intends to push for proposer signage for cillor Gerry Maguire, who spear-headed the estate: this campaign in March this year. “Boroimhe is a large estate and needs Of the good news, Councillor Butler said, good quality signage now. I have “this issue was dragging on and on and proposed new signage to replace the this was great news - a most welcome hoardings. The location at the Dublin early Christmas present for Boroimhe Road junction is the logical place to put residents.” Cllr. Sinnott new signs.”

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St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle, has had a long association with the Christmas Shoe Box Appeal, which they have continued this year. This year, the Transition Year and Fifth Year students organised the project in cooperation with teachers, Sr. Marie Therese and Ms. Marguerite Martin. The students

Christmas Is Coming To Donabate Preparations are in full swing for the switching-on of the Christmas lights in Donabate on Saturday next, 6th December at 4.30pm. In a break with tradition, this year there will be no local celebrity on hand to flick the switch. Instead, an Art competition was held in the three local primary schools, and one winner was chosen from each school to do the honours. The organisers are very grateful to Peter Bryans and all at The Art Materials Company for their sponsorship of prizes for the winning entries. The choir will feature the Donabate Brownies and Ladybirds, and the St. Patrick’s Church Children’s choir. This event would not happen without Karl Harte and CP Electrical, who generously sponsors the festive lights in Donabate every year. The organisers are very grateful to Fingal Chamber of Commerce, who have lent a helping hand towards the cost of the lights. Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert said, “The Chamber, along with Fingal County Council, are delighted to support the Christmas lights in Donabate, and we look forward to all of the activities on the day,” he said.

responded with great generosity, and the school also wants to thank the students, their parents and the staff for keeping alive St. Mary’s, proud tradition of reaching out to those in need. To mark the occasion, a special ceremony was held to mark the handover of Christmas boxes to the charity, Team Hope. Team Hope gather these special boxes to send to Africa each year, and this year they are sending them to more countries than ever before.

Principal Siobhan O’ Connell, congratulated the girls for their great efforts. “All the students formed a human chain linking the school to the collection van and the boxes were passed out student to student,” she explained. “It was a great occasion and the girls are delighted that the Christmas boxes are going to places such as Croatia, Belarus, Burundi, Lesotho and Mozambique.” The school was delighted with the efforts and response made by all.

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Two local councillors raised their concerns over the presentation of Swords Main Street at the Council meeting held last week. Both Justin Sinnott (NP) and Eugene Coppinger (AAA), asked the Chief Executive if there were any plans to regenerate Swords Main Street, with Councillor Coppinger particularly noting the shop units, some of which are Cllr. Sinnott derelict, opposite County Hall. The councillor continued to suggest a meeting of shop owners and premises owners could be arranged, with a view to organising improvements which will show Swords in a better light. In reference to the shop fronts mentioned by Councillor Coppinger, the Council said, “The shop fronts along Swords Main Street are not considered to fall under the definition of a derelict site as provided

for in the Derelict Sites Act, 1990 and, as such, it is not considered appropriate to deal with these premises under the provisions of the Derelict Sites Act.” However, in response to both councillors, the Council did confirm meetings are ongoing and particular focussed meetings will be scheduled in the first quarter of 2015. These meetings will be associated with the Swords Cultural Project - the County Council’s plans to develop the historic area of Swords, its castle and the surrounding area, recently dubbed, “Swords Culture Quarter.” All stakeholders in Swords with an interest in the project will be able to attend. The Council continued to announce a recently launched Business Promotion Grant Scheme that may assist with the councillor’s question. “A grant of up to €20,000 in each area is available to fund a range of initiatives aimed at promoting, generating of sustaining business in an area, including streetscape improvements, signage, street furniture etc. that improve the space in the area, or make business areas seasonally attractive to customers,” the Council Cllr. Coppinger concluded.

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Skerries local, Suzanne Jackson recently marked the launch of her second book: ‘SoSueMe: What Happened Next ,’ with a glamourous night in Lilies Bordello VIP Lounge on Grafton Street. A host of her family, friends and a fan or two went along to offer their support to the author and blogger, who has had quite a remarkable year since releasing her first book in 2013. Her second book is a detailed account of her active year, and offers much advice and tips to her readers and bloggers. Suzanne was of course there on the night, and after the opening cocktail reception and a few tunes by DJ Steven Cooper, she sold and signed a few copies of her book, but not before marking another milestone. Pictured at the launch She also celebrated her 30th birthday on the were Sinead night, and no doubt it was one to remember. Lawes and

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examine the areas of interculturalism and integration in Balbriggan. For further information or to get involved, please Minister the Ó Ríordáin TD contact County Council Community Officer for the Balbriggan area, Mick Dunne.

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Pictured at Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal’s Christmas collection for local St. Vincent de Paul and other local charities at SuperValu Swords were Rotarian Brian Fitzsimons, Brackenstown Adventurer Tony Harte, Stuart Butler from SuperValu and Rotarian Greg Langan.

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ment, staff and members of the Parents’ Association. Against a beautiful backdrop, painted by Mr Donal Higgins depicting the Millennium Sculpture and the Velvet Stand, the Gold Medal for the most outstanding Junior Certificate was awarded to Rachel Donnelly-Lawlor. The Gold medal for the most outstanding Leaving Certificate was awarded to Mark Nolan, who also received the Principal’s Award for 2014 for his enormous contribution to school life. The Geraldine Kenny Maths Award went to Kate Hawkshaw for her endeavours in the study of maths.

Portmarnock Community School recently held their annual Academic Achievement Awards. Mr. Shaun Quinn, Chief Executive of Failte Ireland, was guest speaker and he applauded the school for its initiative in acknowledging their most outstanding students from the 2014 Leaving and Junior Certificate Results. He congratulated the students on their success and the management and staff for celebrating and rightly recognising it. He stressed that young people are the life blood of the national economic recovery and urged them to sustain their exceptional work ethic and commitment to learning. Deirdre Corish, pictured here, celebrates with her father The event was attended Liam and mother Maeve after being awarded for her by over 50 students and Leaving Certificate results in Portmarnock Community their parents, manage- School. Deirdre is now studying English and Drama at UCD.

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Oslo has sent a Christmas tree to London as an expression of gratitude for the United Kingdom’s help in World War II. 2 Every year on Christmas Eve the city of Remedios in Cuba becomes the site of Parrandas, a religious carnival that began 200 years ago when a priest sent altar boys into the street banging on pots and pans to keep people awake for midnight mass. 3 Christmas Eve in the Czech Republic is supposedly a single lady’s chance to find out what her future holds. Standing outside her front door if she throws a shoe over her shoulder and it lands with the toes pointing towards the door she’ll be married within the year.

4 In Slovakia, there is a curious tradition where the patriarch of the family fills his spoon with loksa, a type of pudding, and flings it at the ceiling. The more he can get to stick the better his harvest will be the next year. 5 When South Korea built a Christmas tree near the border in 2010 the North threatened to shoot it down because it was nothing more than “propaganda”. North Korean border towns don’t have the luxury of electricity, and seeing a huge tree with millions of lights on it across the border might convince people that the South is the place to be.

Pictured here, twins Kate and Louise Fagan celebrate their academic success with their sister Aine, who is studying German in Trinity College.

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4 In parts of Italy, gifts are delivered by a witch, “La Befana”. She arrives on the Epiphany or Christmas with traditional holiday candies and fruits, or coals and garlic for naughty children. Families usually leave her a glass of wine for her journey and if you’re extra nice, she’ll sweep your floor before she flies away on her broomstick. 5 William the Conqueror thought Christmas Day 1066 would be a good day to have his coronation. All his lords watching inside Westminster Abbey gave a huge cheer when the crown was put on William’s head but unfortunately the guards outside thought there was a rebellion going on and started burning down all the houses in the area. 6 The first song to be sung in space was “Jingle Bells”. Two astronauts in 1965 reported seeing an UFO. They then claimed that it had one main command module and eight smaller modules in front and that the pilot was wearing a red suit. The mischievous pair then went on to sing “Jingle Bells” to NASA. 7 An acre of Christmas trees provides for the daily oxygen of 18 people.

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We asked: "Is Katie Taylor Ireland's greatest ever sports person?"

Last week, Fingal Community College in Swords held a launch for their new school bank which was attended by AIB Bank’s Student Officer, Kevin Regan.

By Jemma Came The launch was part of the school’s campaign for AIB’s Build a Bank Challenge, where schools from all over Ireland create a school bank and are judged on their strategy and success. A team of six students from each school are selected to set up and manage their own bank, and get involved in everything from branding to promoting. They will also engage with the community, source new customers and encourage regular savings. Over 200 schools across Ireland register for the competition each year, and 2014 is the 13th year it has run. The local school have entered the last five years, and this year, teacher Frances Gibson says they are eager for success: “This is the fifth year we have entered AIB’s competition and the

Jemma Came Pictured here is AIB Student Officer, Kevin Regan, with student bank staff, Olivia Sheridan (Financial Controller), Andrew Conway (Assistant Manager), Adam Scanion (Customer Service), Hannah Leonard (Bank Manager) and Chloe Riley (Customer Service).

school reached the top three at national finals in our first year.” “We reached the final ten each year but haven’t got through to nationals again, so this year we’re really pulling out all the stops and trying to get there,” she said. FIngal Community College are the only school in Swords taking part, and used the launch as an opportunity to source a logo for their school bank through an Instagram competition. Students were previously asked to upload various photos within the category of ‘banking’ or ‘funny’ and to vote for their favourite at the launch run by their new student bank staff and AIB Student Officer, Kevin Regan. Positions within the student bank were

open to transition and fifth year students, who were invited to attend an interview to determine those best suited for each job. “The selected students will run the bank for a year and have various challenges, for example, a business plan to be submitted in December. “They must have a Unique Selling Point, a strategy to get so many new savers in, and develop a new programme to get the name of the bank out and encourage the students to save,” Mrs Gibson said. The finals are held in March, where each school will be invited to present their bank and results. The best 10 regionally will be invited to present to around 300 people.

Minister Kelly without delay, to ensure the work of providing homes for families begins,” he concluded. Local Councillor, Duncan Smith (Lab), has also welcomed the news: “The provision of € 3.8 billion in this housing strategy will focus were the housing crisis is the most acute and that is Dublin and Fingal,” he told the County Leader. “I met with Minister Kelly this week at the announcement of the strategy and spoke to him of the need for this funding to be focused

in areas, such as Swords and Donabate, where the housing lists are long and people are waiting nearly ten years to receive a housing offer.” “I will be writing to the Chief Executive requesting information on the Council’s plan to draw down funding from this allocation. The housing crisis in Swords and the North County is chronic but this Strategy is welcome. We, as local representatives, need to ensure we see our fair portion of the funding,” Smith concluded.

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Bridie Kelly, Swords Well I guess she is, after all for a girl to achieve what she has achieved - she has just got her fifth world title. There are so many other sports, but I suppose she comes up there among the men.

Paddy Hickey, Swords Of course, without a shadow of a doubt.

Bernie Stafford, Swords Definitely, she's doing brilliant things to show you can be a woman and be in sport at the same time.

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After getting five wins, yes I think she probably is. Unfortunately a lot of other sports come first before boxing, but Barry McGuigan didn't do that and he's probably better known than Katie.

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Balbriggan Group Busy As Ever Balbriggan-based group, Remember Us will be as busy as ever in the run up to Christmas, and have a number of events on over the coming weeks. On Saturday, 6th December the group will be Carol Singing in Millfield Shopping Centre, then on. Wednesday 10th and Thursday, 11th December, they will be selling Christmas raffle tickets in Supervalu Balbriggan. All money raised is going towards the various programmes and family respite provided by Remember Us for their members and families. Also, two businesses

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sincere gratitude to F Macari and Liberos for running the above events and for their very generous support. All ages have the Causey Farm Christmas Experience to look forward to. Also coming up is a trip to the panto Cinderella in the Helix and a big Christmas party with entertainment and of course Santa in St Teresa’s school on the 20th December, so the group definitely have a busy few weeks ahead. Remember Us would like to express their sincere gratitude to all who supported their recent fundraising

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Pope Francis was another visitor to Parliament last week he too set out a big vision warning that “As the European Union has expanded, there has been a growing mistrust of citizens toward institutions they regard as aloof, laying down rules that they view as insensitive to individual people’s concerns, if not actually harmful.” He could make the same speech in most member states and directly connect with the majority in each. But the Pope seemed a little out of touch with the modern Granny when he compared Europe to her saying, “We gain a general impression of weariness, of ageing, of Europe as grandmother – no longer agile and lively.” Most modern Irish grandmothers are fit, agile and far from weary and could give master classes to politicians in how to build trust and confidence, while also managing difficult budgets. But I do understand the message and hope that all politicians took note when he said, “The true expression of democracy must not be allowed to collapse in the face of multinational interests which are not universal but…in the service of unseen empires.

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speed tests from Eircom and others and we range from speeds of 4 megabytes per second to 12, when others are getting 16 to 20. The intermittent nature of this is causing huge frustration for us,” he said. He concluded by saying, “Whilst we depend on water for drinking purposes, businesses need internet in the same way ; It is another utility. We cannot afford to have no water coming through the taps, and it is similar to not having internet speeds to help business to survive,” he said. “The absence of good quality broadband can

have a telling impact and does not portray the country in good light, when it comes to recommending it as a base from where a company might locate its international activities. From my contact with the regulator, it appears that Comreg, on foot of the licences they have given to the providers, has not obtained any formal commitment from them with regard to the timing of the roll-out of E-Fibre to customers, nor has it imposed upon the providers any obligation to inform their customers when the service will be available,” he concluded.

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Continued from page 1 In Swords, Robbie Masterson, owner of Masterson’s Restaurant on the main street, said shopping locally isn’t just about sustaining the business, it’s about Robbie Masterson going one step further, and helping to create more local jobs: “We would obviously know how hugely important it is to shop locally at this time of year, and we ourselves use plenty of local produce; vegetables and herbs, so this means we are also helping to create jobs for others, which is just as important,” he said. “If we don’t keep shopping locally, we’ll end up with nothing but ghost towns,”Gerry McKenna, owner of Skerries Hardware in Gerry McKenna Skerries said. “We simply can’t have that happening, so we would appeal to everyone to continue shopping locally whenever possible.” Noel Heeney of McFadden’s in Balbriggan also said they placed great emphasis on creating that unique personal experience for Noel Heeney their customers. “It’s so important that we keep the climate of local business alive,” he

said. “We try and go the extra mile at this time of year, and for example, we’ll take deposits. It is the little things like that that make a difference to people. Sandra Russell from Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links echoed this sentiment. “During this festive season, we can’t thank our customers enough for coming back to us now and also for their constant support throughout the year,” she said. Not forgetting our bigger shopping centres, the North County can boast two of the finest shopping centres in the entire county, namely the Pavilions in Swords and Millfield in Balbriggan which provide free car parking and a wonderful range of fine products at great prices. Also, particularly in terms of fashion and the bigger brand names, you’ll find everything you need in either the Pavilions or Millfield; so either way, you won’t have to undergo the treacherous trek into the city centre - it’s all here for you right on your doorstep. Fingal Dublin Chamber fully supports shopping locally and asks everyone to think local before they spend, and to consider the benefits of the many jobs which are provided in local shops throughout the North County”. The local economy is very important to the future of the area and shopping locally will guarantee local jobs and support local services throughout all the towns of North County,” Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber said.

Little Molly Making Great Strides Continued from page 1 This remarkable little girl always has a smile to brighten up any occasion, which belies the pain that she is going through. Gerry said, “She has never complained once about having to go to hospital and she brings colour to everything around her. Even her consultant, Cormac Owens remarked that he always knew when Molly was in the hospital, because he could hear her singing in the corridor,” said Gerry. There will be a number of fundraising activities planned over the Christmas period, with bag packing in Balbriggan, and other events throughout the North County and beyond. It is vital that people support these events, as funds are crucial to ensure that Molly gets the treatment she so badly needs. On Saturday next, 6th December, The Hill 16 Army, who have adopted Molly as their mascot, will be holding a benefit night at Craobh Ciaran’s clubhouse at Parnell Park at 8pm. This promises to be a memorable occasion, and all are encouraged to support this. Children are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by an adult, and payment can be made at the door. It promises to be a great night, with some of the Dublin players expected to attend.

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Donabate Council Participates In ‘Health’ Submission The Donabate Community Council has lodged its submission to An Bord Pleanal in relation to the National Forensic Mental Health Services re-location to St. Ita’s Portrane. The Community Council’s submission to An Bord Pleanala does not support HSE plan-

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Bereavement Support In Malahide Malahide Bethany Bereavement Support Group holds a support group meeting for the bereaved, on the second Monday of each month at 8pm in the Parish Centre in Malahide. All those affected by bereavement are welcome to attend.

A variety of measures have been recently undertaken by the County Council to combat fly tipping and other littering offences in the Meakstown and St. Margaret’s Road area. At the Council Cllr. Justin Sinnott (NP) meeting held last week, local Councillor, Justin Sinnott (NP), hoped to follow up on these issues and recognise the hard work from officials. “A significant amount of work was undertaken by officials over the summer and great progress was made,” Sinnott said, “An update would be appreciated,” he continued. In their response, the Council noted a number of actions undertaken by officials in recent months, including a joint initiative by the County Council and Dublin City Council. “The scheme, at a joint cost of €165,000 to both Councils’, has resulted in a significant reduction of illegal activity in the area,” the Council said. “A site on the St. Margaret’s Road where dumping was taking place on a regular basis, has recently been cleared out and secured by the Operations Department, thereby eliminating the fly- tipping and associated problems,” they continued. Further actions involved discussions with the management of Seagrave in relation to ongoing maintenance, and an increase in the Operations Department’s maintenance schedule. “Regular litter picking and clean-up of the general area continues to be carried out by the Operations Department and the area is monitored regularly,” the Council concluded.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought to demolish existing single story extension to the rear and to construct a new single story extension to the rear of the existing house and to construct a new porch to the front of the existing house and to install a new secondary waste water treatment plant with percolation area and ancillary works at 4 New Road, Donabate for Jenny Ryan The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought to change house type from split level bungalow previously granted permission under Reg. Ref: F11A/0020 to passive dormer bungalow and to relocate house on the site and to relocate the vehicular entrance at rear of 14 Sherlock Terrace adjacent to Hillside Close, Skerries for Michael and Christine Mullan-Jensen The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought for alterations to approved plans (Ref. No. F09A/0558). Alterations consist of (i) new detached garage to west of approved dwelling, (ii) removal of approved stonework to front gable, (iii) alterations to window sizes, (iv) solar panels to front roof space & (v) 2 No. Velux windows to front roof space @ Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin for C. Dowling. 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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Call Susan, 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 Permission is sought to construct three, two story houses, complete with individual vehicular access and ancillary site works at Skerries Rd, Rush for Miriam Bruton The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I Rebecca Fallon intend to apply for planning permission for (1) change of use of part of existing ground floor (circa. 20sq.m.) from Residential to Montessori use, to cater for 11 children opening hours from 9.00 to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm (2) proposed single storey extension to the rear (circa.25 sq.m.) and all associated works at 26 Waterside Park, Swords Road, Malahide 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 its public opening hours and that 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 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application Fingal County Council Permission sought for retention of 2no. rooflights at front & single storey 16sqm kitchen extension to rear of No.11 The Crescent, Robswall, Malahide, Co Dublin by K. Murphy & T. Fitzgerald. 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 James Heffernan intend to apply for planning permission at No.21 Brackenstown Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, containing a W.C, kitchen and sunroom. 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 Permission for (A) alterations (incl. demolition of existing single-storey side and rear extensions), (B) construction of new part 2 storey part single storey extension to the rear (East side) of existing 2-storey dwelling and all associated site works at ‘Woodview’ Skerries Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed: V. Conlon. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in rela-

tion to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Caoimhe Kennedy at The Five Roads, Hedgestown (Jordanstown), Lusk, Co. Dublin for a revised house type and repositioning of house on site on foot of approved planning permission Reg. Ref. F14A/0013. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for attic conversion with dormer to rear at 53 Hampton Woods, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Hazel O'Hanlon. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Organon Ireland Ltd seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached single storey 13sqm security building adjacent to and serving the southern site entrance off the Holywell Link Road on lands at Drynam Road, 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 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 Featherbed Farm Ltd seeks retention planning permission for the erection of a detached 442sqm agricultural shed (8.9m in height) to the south west of the existing detached shed and associated works all on lands at Featherbed Lane, Ballykea, Lusk, 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 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.

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