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Last Tuesday, 8th August was a red letter day in the history of Swords Mens Shed, when the sod was turned on their new premises on the site of the new Aldi Supermarket on Seatown Road in the town.

Building is expected to commence later this year, with the new premises due to open next February.

The new site was presented to the group by Knife Edge Developments which is owned by brothers, Paul and Anthony Dunne.

The sod turning ceremony was performed by Deputy County Mayor, Cllr Eithne Loftus and was attended by a large gathering of local representatives, including councillors, Anne Devitt, Joe Newman, Adrian Henchy, Philip Lynam, as well as local TD, Louise O’Reilly and members of Swords Mens

Shed. The deputy mayor spoke about the mental health benefits that accrue from the presence of Mens Sheds in any area and how important they are in countering loneliness and depression in more elderly men. She said that statistics show that the number of suicides have reduced in these areas.

Up to now, Swords Mens Sheds have operated at the Riasc Centre at Drynam Road, which has now become too small for their needs. Thanks

By Patrick Finnegan was expressed to the Riasc Centre for their contribution to the success of the group.

Chairperson of Swords Mens Shed, Michael Quinn told the County Leader, “This is an historic day and a dream come true. We had been so frustrated after working very hard, raising money and researching to try and find a suitable premises for Swords Mens Shed.

What Paul and Anthony Dunne from Knife Edge Developments have done for us is just amazing,” he said.

Michael continued, “We hope to be in our new premises by February 2017, which means we will not be restricted to the number of hours we can operate. Prior to this, we were limited to just a few hours per week. Now we can open for six days per week. This is what the members want because the whole thing about the Mens Shed is determined by what the members want. The workshop here will be three times the size of our existing workshop, which is a massive step up for us. The fact that we will be located close to the centre of Swords, means that we don’t need to worry about transportation, where members can walk here,” said a

delighted Michael.

Developers, Paul and Anthony Dunne were instrumental in Swords Mens Shed getting to where they are today. Paul Dunne said, “When we were introduced to the site at Seatown Road, we came up with the idea of putting a supermarket there. There was a piece of surplus land there and

we came up with the idea of putting it to community use. We approached Cllr Anne Devitt and Cllr Darragh Butler to find out which group could avail of this land.

“Anthony had been approached about four years ago by a group calling themselves Swords Mens Shed and we had never heard of them. We went to a meeting with them and we explained to

them and we gave them our support and the group expanded at a great rate.

Initially there had been problems with planning permission, but thanks to John Downey and his team, this problem was overcome,” he said.

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The Swords ICA ladies attended the annual ICA. garden party at An Grianan House, Termonfeckin recently. It is the ICA’s social event of the year and the ladies looked glamourous in their fancy outfits. They feasted on a hot and cold buffet in the garden followed later on by strawberries and cream. The outdoor entertainment included line dancing followed by a fashion show. The ladies finished the evening by dancing until late in the Kellogg’s Hall in An Grianan House.

The ICA will start up again at BASE, Brackenstown Road Swords on Thursday, 1st September. New members are always welcome.

Pictured are, Front row: Marion O’Connor, Lily Snow, Patricia Farrell, Sarah Jane Stewart, Lily Nugent, May Gargan, Doreen McKittrick (Swords Guild President), Stephanie McGlynn, Breda McDonald (Kilkenny ICA), Susan West, Millicent Rafferty, Josie English and Marian Kelly. Back row: Lynda Stewart, Patricia Guyett, Ruth Byrne, Mary Nugent, Marie Campbell, Teresa Fields, Dolores O’Rourke, Ann Marie West, Liz Kiernan and Patricia O’Toole.

Balbriggan Chamber Targets New Industry Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce President’s Lunch will take place on Friday 4th November 2016 at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan at 2:00 pm. The Principal Speaker will be Martin Shanahan, Chief Executive of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA).

Chamber CEO, Sean Corrigan confirmed that there are very positive moves for Balbriggan to attract new business and

industry to the area. He told the County Leader, “The Chamber is working to attract new business to the Enterprise Zone of the town, where there is a land bank of over 200 acres. This is the area roughly from Junction 6 on the M1 towards the town.

The future of Balbriggan is all about the development of this area. It is proposed that it will be similar to the D15 Enterprise Zone, which was rolled out by

the County Council recently. With this in mind, it’s great to have the CEO of the IDA, Martin Shanahan to address the meeting,” he said.

Corrigan was very upbeat about the prospects for Balbriggan in attracting new business to the town and he is working to attract industry from outside the area to come and listen to what’s on offer in Balbriggan. There is also a concerted effort

to upgrade shop fronts in the town. “The Chamber is working very closely with Fingal County Council to attract industry and the shop front renewal scheme, where the Council are providing funding up to 75 per cent for replacement or upgrading of shop fronts.

We are also working very closely with Balbriggan Tourism on Bremore Castle,” concluded Corrigan.

Dublin Airport was the fastest growing major airport in Europe in the first six months of this year, according to new data from ACI Europe, the trade association for European airports.

Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 13.4 per cent in the first half of the year, making Dublin the leading performer among top tier European airports, which have more than 25 million passengers per year.

The growth at Dublin follows last year’s recordbreaking performance when the airport welcomed 25 million passengers for the first time. In the first six months of this year, traffic at Dublin Airport grew faster than at Barcelona’s El-Prat Airport, Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Copenhagen Airport and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The average growth across European airports was 4.9 per cent in the first half of the year, with airports in the European Union reporting stronger average passenger growth of 6.2 per cent, according to ACI Europe. Traffic at non-EU airports within Europe was almost flat in the first half, growing by just 0.5 per cent. Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said, “Dublin Airport had a very strong performance in the first half of this year, welcoming just over 13 million passengers. “The growth in passenger numbers at Dublin Airport is having a significant impact on the Irish economy,” Mr Harrison added, “bringing increased trade and investment and also driving higher visitor numbers, which is in turn boosting the Irish tourist industry,” he said. Dublin Airport is also progressing its plans for the new €320 million North Runway at the airport, which is essential to allow the airport to grow, and will be a key enabler for the Irish economy for decades to come.

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Swords business man and President of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal, Michael McEnery has just completed the most gruelling physical undertaking in his life, when he finished the 100 km ultra marathon in Tralee recently. This is roughly the equivalent of two and-a-half marathons.

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Pictured at Dublin Airport are students from Portmarnock Community School, Ravikanth Gollapalli, Colin McAndrew, Anbu Sundar and Emma Ford, as they prepare to leave for Manila to represent Ireland in the SAGE World Cup. They are pictured with three teachers from the school who accompanied them on their trip, Colette Cronin (left), Niall Fitzgerald (second left) and School chaplain, Catherine Clarke (right)

Portmarnock Students Excel In SAGE World Cup Four students from Portmarnock Community School have had a remarkable result in the Student Advancement for Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) World Cup in Manila in the Philippines.

They represented Ireland in the competition, which was competed for by 32 countries from across the globe. They came runners-up in the competition behind the eventual winners, Canada.

The students, Ravikanth Gollapalli, Colin McAndrew, Emma Ford and Anbu Sundar can be very proud of their achievement and the great preparation they put into their

project. Prior to leaving Dublin Airport on Wednesday, 10th August on their week long odyssey, Colin McAndrew, one of the students told the County Leader, “We’re participating and representing Ireland at the event., with our project that makes maps for developing countries. We qualified by winning the Young Social Innovators of the Year 2016 as global citizens mapping the future.”

Teacher Niall Fitzgerald, who was one of three teachers who accompanied the students to Manila, was clearly delighted with the achievements of the

four students. He said, “We’re very proud of these wonderful students who put two and-a-half years of hard work into this project, with the past month being particularly hard. They worked through the holiday period, such is their dedication, where they met at least three times per week,” he said.

“A vital key to the success of the students was the school’s participation for the past few years in Lesotho, as part of Action Ireland programme, where they learned about mapping and these vibrant students were able to apply technology in developing apps for emergency call out services. They have certainly taken this to a level way beyond my expectations and they are a great credit to their families and to the school,” said Niall.

Remarkable Rush Author Has Fourth Novel Published Niall Weldon from Rush is a remarkable 93 year old included in the 18 chapters of man, who has just had his fourth book published the book which Niall called ‘Reaches of the Mind’. Niall worked for Aer describes as an ‘evocative Lingus for 41 years, having joined the fledgling study of my journey through company in 1947 until his retirement in 1988. life in the last nine decades’.

During a distinguished career with the national After his retirement he acted airline, he held a number of top management as chairman of Beaumont positions there, including Company Secretary Hospital, director of RTE, as and General Manager, Corporate Affairs from 1968 well as Chairman of the to 1988.

Board of Jury’s Hotel Group Reaches of the Mind is a collection of essays, after his retirement in 1988. written between 2010 and 2015. They reflect the “My first book about Aer vast array of knowledge acquired by Niall over the Lingus includes some of course of his life. He gives a very insightful the original staff account of the bombings of the North Strand members, some of whom were still there in 1941, as well as opinions on American when I joined the company. When I retired politics and other issues. from Aer Lingus, I was friendly with our The ‘History of Aer Lingus – Pioneers in chairman, Professor Paddy Lynch and he Flight’ was Niall’s first book which told the asked me to write a book about Aer Lingus, story of aviation in Ireland. This book was as he felt I had the knowledge. However I acclaimed by many as the finest book had no experience of formal writing, but he written about Aer Lingus and is a insisted on me undertaking it. The source of great pride for Niall. result was the ‘Pioneers in Flight’ This was followed by ‘Sand In which was published in 2002.

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Chinese Business Delegation Visits North County Deputy County Mayor, Cllr. Eithne Loftus and Chair of the County

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Dennison welcomed a delegation from Fujian Province in South East China to County Hall, Swords on Tuesday last, 9th August.

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delegation also received presentations on Fingal’s Tourism Strategy, the Dublin Enterprise Zone and a talk in the Chapel on the conservation plans for Swords Castle.

The Chinese delegation of 15 gave the council representatives an overview on the growing Fujian Provisional economy, as well as information of Fujian Intl. Exhibition Co. Ltd (FIE) and Fujian Dry Port. It emerged that they have a very strong interest in overseas trade and already are conducting business into and from Ireland in foodstuffs, consumer electronic commodities and leather.

The Fujian Province represents some 37.7 million people with a number of major cities and towns. The delega-

tion visit concluded with a visit to Malahide Village including a tour of Malahide Castle and Gardens followed by a coastal drive to Howth

to present ourselves to this delegation from China and show the already existing levels of Commerce within the county, as well as the potential for further economic development.”

visiting delegation only adds further to these links and gives us greater opportunities for developing export networks and attracting foreign investment.”

The visit by the Chinese business delegation

Pictured at Malahide Castle as part of the visit by the Chinese Trade delegation, are Deputy County Mayor, Eithne Loftus, Cllr Kieran Dennisson, Mr Chen Shaohe (Dept Commerce Fujian China), Mrs Suling O’Leary with the manager of Donnybrook Fair, Malahide Castle with the Master Butcher

before they returned to Dublin City centre.

Deputy Mayor, Eithne Loftus said “This is a great opportunity for us

Cllr. Kieran Dennison stated, “The Council has developed very strong links with China since 2011 and this

was organised by Tom O’Leary, former Fine Gael councillor and Mrs Suling O’Leary, of the Dublin Public Affairs

Consultants.

O’Leary said, “This is a major project and obviously this group have major connections in business, funding and project development including one of China’s largest state owned real estate companies. The delegation may explore the possibility of doing business in Fingal. The IDA has a suitable land bank near Swords that would be perfect for an international marketing park.”

“In his speech at the meeting in Swords, a senior Chinese business man, who organises International Trade Exhibitions and is chairperson of Fujian Import / Export Association, gave a firm commitment that he would bring 100 buyers to Ireland every year to import quality Irish products, particularly in the food and technology sectors,” said O’Leary.

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Fingal County Council, along with other local authorities are the event stakeholders and with Sport Ireland, Dublin City Council and Healthy Ireland, are bringing the Great Dublin Bike Ride through North County Dublin. This bike ride which will have over 5,000 cyclists participating is for all abilities and ages and will have two routes. The first route is 60km and will pass through Baldoyle, Portmarnock, Malahide, and Swords before returning to Dublin city.

The second route is 100km, again taking in parts of the 60km route with the additional areas of Ballyboughal, Naul, and Garristown. Commenting at the Fingal launch of the Great Dublin Bike Ride 2016, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said; “We’re delighted to have this event coming through the Pictured at Swords Castle at the launch of the Fingal leg of the Great Dublin Bike Ride are, Geoff Liffey (Head North County because, while of Cycling Ireland), Kornelija Lipinskaite, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, Leah Smith, Margaret Geraghty promoting cycling, it’s also a fantastic (Director of Housing and Community, Fingal County Council) and Coilín O'Reilly (Economic Enterprise and Tourism Development, Fingal County Council) opportunity for us to showcase North County Dublin at its finest. I’ll be taking part myself along with Team Margaret Geraghty said; “We are very pleased to be supporting the Fingal staff so come along on 11th September and give the cyclists a Great Dublin Bike Ride. This will be a flagship event in Ireland for the cheer,” he said.

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Minister Meets Residents Over Second Runway

Pictured at Swords Tennis Club's Summer Camp on Wednesday, 10th August are Abbie Aherne, Anna Gundersun, Anna Clancy, Charlie Fanning and Luke Aherne

Senator Lorraine CliffordLee (FF) and residents from Portmarnock, Boroimhe, River Valley and Ridgewood met with Transport Minister Shane Ross recently to raise their concerns over the proposed development of a second runway at Dublin Airport.

The main concerns of Senator Clifford-Lee and the residents focused on the attempts by Dublin

Malahide Rose Set To Charm Tralee Lorna Whyte from Malahide is Dublin’s Rose in the Rose of Tralee festival. Lorna (25) is a teacher at Pope John Paul 11 School in Malahide, where she teaches 5th class and she spoke to the County Leader about her love for Malahide.

She attended school at Malahide Community School and she said that she always had an interest in the Rose of Tralee festival ever since she was a young girl. “Malahide is a really beautiful place and a great

place to grow up. You’re by the sea, with wonderful scenery in Malahide Castle and Park . You are in the city in about 20=25 minutes, so it’s the best of both worlds.

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Airport Authority (daa) to remove sections 3d and 5 from their original planning conditions, which would allow the DAA to operate an unrestricted number of night time flights. The issues of noise pollution, infrastructural shortcomings, structural deficits, and the environmental impact of the runway were raised at the meeting.

Lorna’s hobbies include reading and going to the gym and I practice Mindfulness and Wellbeing which something I developed at school.

“I’m working with the INTO (Irish National Teachers Organisation) where I facilitated an online summer course in Wellbeing and Healthcare and Mindfulness for primary teachers, which is something I’m very passionate about,” she said.

Lorna loves nothing more than meeting her friends for a night out in Malahide and she has a great sense of adventure and we are confident that she will do Malahide and Dublin proud in the festival.

Lorna is pictured with Lynn Cawley, General Manager of the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport, where the Roses are staying prior to their departure for Tralee later this week.

Clifford-Lee stated that “With the number of passengers passing through Dublin Airport projected to escalate rapidly by an average of 6 per cent per annum, infrastructural investment needs to be in place so that passengers

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Demi Byrne, Daryl Byrne in the marquee on Sunday afternoon

16th August 2016

Luke Kelly Tribute band, Chris Kavanagh, Joe Finn, Michael Howard

Cian Murray, Louise McCann, James McCann at Rush Harbour Festival on Sunday afternoon

Elisih Somers, Dan Bryne, Laura Harney - St Johns Ambulance

John Carrick, Lorraine Weldon - Sunday evevning at Rush Harbour Festival

Aoife Coyle - Sunday afternoon at the craft fair

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Joe Sherman, Bar manager at the bar inside the marquee at Rush Harbour Festival

There was a sense of great excitement in Rush, as the hugely popular Rush Harbour Festival took place over the August Bank Holiday. The festival had an amazing line up of entertainment, which began on Friday, 29th July and continued until Bank Holiday Monday, 1st August, with lots of exciting surprises in store for everyone. One of the main highlights was the spectacular Air Show, which brought hundreds of people to great vantage points, particularly

Kai Henshaw, Louise Henshaw, Lola Henshaw, Cian Henshaw Sitting on the deck chairs at the stage

around the harbour area. There was something for both young and old, with a range of activities for the entire family, where children were suitably catered for. The whole town took on a carnival atmosphere. Luckily the weather was reasonably good which added to the occasion. This annual festival has grown in popularity over the past few years, and is now one of the main events on the calendar for locals, as well as people from all over North County Dublin

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Pictured are members of River Valley Guides, Swords, as they celebrate the completion of Irish Girl Guides’ Global Trek, which saw 200 Guide units around Ireland clock up a total of 40,000 kilometres – the distance around the globe

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and organisations face in getting teenage girls to take part in physical exercise. Our Global Trek shows how easy it can be, if you make it interesting and provide the opportunity for girls to do it together in a fun way!”

Taking part in the trek counted towards younger members earning badges like Active Body, Nature Observer and Local Knowledge, while for girls from age 10+ it will have helped them achieve their Hiker, Rambler or Outdoor Adventure badges.

Irish Girl Guides (IGG) members from across the country, including girls from Swords, Portmarnock and Donabate have trekked 40,000 kilometres in the past six months – the same distance as walking the entire way around the globe!

Girls, young women and volunteer leaders from 200 IGG units around the country took part in the Global Trek. Some walked around their neighbourhoods and local parks, while others hiked in forests, around lakes, up mountains, along beaches and on overseas Girl Guide trips.

The initial goal was to walk 20,000 km – the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole – by 1st May last. This target was reached ahead of schedule, however, and the girls enjoyed the challenge so much that they decided to see if they could clock up enough kilometres to make it back to the North Pole.

Pictured are Donabate Brownies taking part in the Irish There was a great sense of excitement and accomGirl Guides’ Global Trek, which saw 200 Guide units plishment among the girls when the final tally around Ireland walk a total of 40,000 kilometres showed that the target of 40,000km had been reached!

IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon said: “The fact that the girls achieved double their target figure was not a complete surprise. “This is a real example of how our members work together to make something happen because, not only did we get from the North Pole to the South Pole, but people were so amazing and fantastic, that we made it all the way there and back again,” she said.

“We often hear of the Pictured are Rathingle Brownies, Swords, who took part in Irish Girl Guides’ Global Trek, difficulties some schools which saw members clock up a grand total of 40,000 kilometres

Council Shortlisted In Chambers Excellence Awards Fingal Dublin Chamber is delighted to congratulate Fingal County Council on been shortlisted for nine awards in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards 2016.

“It is really remarkable to be selected as finalists in so many awards.

With 26 Local Authorities participating and 67 finalists, Fingal County Council have shown once again how progressive and innovative they are in so many areas. The Chamber looks forward to the Awards Night in November, when we will be celebrating with the

Council,” said Chamber President, Guy Thompson.

Commenting on the announcement of the shortlist, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive Chambers Ireland said, “It is important to recognise the continued hard work of local authorities across Ireland despite the many challenges they have faced in recent years. The shortlist for the 2016 Excellence in Local Government Awards highlights the dedication shown by Irish local authorities across a range of categories, from promoting economic development to sustaining the arts.”

“This year we introduced a new category, Commemorations and Centenaries, to showcase the enormous effort that was put into projects and events to celebrate and commemorate 1916 across the country. I would like to congratulate the twenty three shortlisted local authorities and acknowledge the excellent work being undertaken by all local authorities in Ireland,” he said.

The Excellence in Local Government Awards are held in association with the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The winners will be announced at the 13th annual awards ceremony on 24th November at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry.

Awards will be presented for excellence in sixteen different categories and one local authority will be awarded the overall award and named Local Authority of the Year 2016.

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Swords Man Has Sunflower Record In Sight

DV8 stores in Dublin are currently show casing the Denim Chic look throughout their stores. they have everything you could want from the easy going bohemian look to the formal and fabulous office range. White tees, embroidered jeans and chunky sandals permeate the boho look, while its all

about bows, suedes and sensible shoes for the office. They are also showcasing a date night look, part denim look and a daytime chic look to ensure that whatever you’re shopping for they have it covered.

As with everything from DV8 all ranges are very reasonable priced and you will find DV8 stores located nationwide.

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h Contour W it CONFIDENCE The power of contouring continues to make waves in the beauty industry, but theface sculpting make-up technique can play havoc with the skin. Contour and highlighting can create flattering and sophisticated looks, but the heavy handed application that contouring requires can cause sensitive or acne prone skin to flare

up. With non-comodogenic properties, the Youngblood Contour Palette (RRP €43)is specifically developed for problem skin.

This contouring kit is completely free from talc, perfumes and chemical dyes, which can be harsh on the skin. The unique, lightweight formula also contains skin soothing ingredients such as Aloe Vera

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Swords man, Joe Hughes is confident that he has managed to grow Ireland’s tallest sunflower at his allotment in Malahide.

Joe, who is retired has a site at the allotment since June 2014 told the County Leader how he became involved in growing sunflowers. “I was on the verge of moving to Cavan when I saw the allotment for rent. I just needed to put up a poly tunnel with a little bit of land. The Malahide allotments are run by trustees of the Epilepsy Carers Foundation of Ireland. I have three allotments here now and it’s a great way of getting out of the house and watch the seasons change.

“I started off digging by hand and fertilised it naturally. Prior to this I had no experience of horticulture and I learned it all from the internet and checking out some excellent books. I learned all about pest control in an environmentally friendly way,” he said.

I became interested in sunflowers when I did an art course at Skerries Mills and I was always fascinated by the Dutch Master, Van Gogh and the principle of sunflowers. I just developed a liking for the whole thing and I decided to try and grow some sunflowers. I am growing three different types, namely the Titan, a 12 footer, the Giraffe, which grows to a maximum of 17 feet and the Tasty Treat, so called because you can eat the leaves, the petals and the seeds.

“The fact that the climate is changing in Ireland is forwarded as one of the reasons why sunflowers are becoming more numerous, whereas years ago you had to go to Spain and such places to find them. Because of the proliferation of sunflowers, there is also an increase in the bee population, which is vital for the growth of flowers and plants,” said Joe. Joe has seven very tall sunflowers growing at the allotment and he is considering calling them after the seven signatories of the Proclamation, given the year that’s in it. He uses seaweed tea to achieve the height and is very aware that the seven sunflowers may well be the tallest in

the whole country and he expects to challenge for the record in the next few years.

The record height for Britain and Ireland is 20 feet, which belongs to a grower in England, with 30 feet having been achieved in Germany.

However, determined Joe has a sharp eye on the record books and hopes to land a record breaking sunflower in the not too distant future.

Pictured is Joe Hughes at Malahide Allotments beside his 13 foot high sunflowers, which he believes to be some of the tallest in the country

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THE WEDDING DRESS The focal point of the wedding for the majority of women (aside from the ceremony of course!) will be the dress. Because the temperatures are typically not too hot and not too cold over here (well, usually!), there are a lot of options for the wedding dress. It is best to choose a more versatile dress that can suit you in both warm and cold weather, just in case! (If you opt for a light dress, for example be sure to pair with a wrap).

Perhaps you’d like an elegant splash of colour to your gown.

There are certainly quite a few unique and stylish options and colours to choose from. The North County has an array of stunning dresses available to you, so the main problem you’ll have is trying to make your mind up!

THE TUXEDO/SUIT Of course weddings are not all about the bride. The groom and his team need to look their best. With this in

Many newlyweds are now opting to spend the night of their wedding (after all the celebrations have been done and dusted), at a nearby hotel, or indeed if their venue choice happens to be in a hotel, they choose to stay there, rather than have the hassle of travelling to another place. You’ll be spoilt for choice with all the beautiful, award winning hotels located here in the North County that will be able to cater to your every need and give you top of the range service.

mind, choosing the correct suit or tuxedo is vital. Matching accessories like hats, ties, bows etc need to be carefully matched.

Whether you’re looking at a six button, double-breasted jacket with pleated slacks, or a cutaway jacket with a wing shirt, you have to look slick. You can consider renting your tux for the day and most places will offer all the trimmings that the other men in your party need even for the page boys. If you wish to purchase an outfit, there are some excellent men’s outfitters in the North County.

THE WEDDING INVITATIONS One of the first steps in setting the mood for any wedding is sending out those wedding invitations.

Typically, wedding invitations will have a classic, traditional style and design, but feel free to do whatever works for you.

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beautiful delicate bracelet perhaps, your local jeweller can help you make the perfect choice also.

THE CAKE These days, aside from the traditional wedding cake ideas, your local cake baker is probably well used to getting eccentric requests! Some might

opt to go for small cupcakes or two smaller sized cakes, these are ideal if you’re having a more intimate style wedding, whereas the larger sized cakes will work for larger parties.

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Of course you’ll want to pamper yourself from head-to-toe for the big day ahead and the North County has you well covered on this front. There is a vast array of beauty salons right on your doorstep that will offer you every treatment possible to ensure you’re looking gorgeous on your big day. From hair, nails, tan, waxing, facials and right up to getting your makeup looking perfect, your salon will cater to all your needs.

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16th August 2016

Love it or hate it, it’s almost time to wave goodbye to the breezy summer holidays and start getting ready for a new school year. Getting the new school year off to a good start can influence your children’s attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academi-

cally. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents.

Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and pressures associated with school life.

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MAKE SURE THEY STAY HEALTHY It’s important that your children stay healthy and well, especially as we are moving into

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for a healthier lifestyle that you and your family will need to stay healthy for the rest of the school year. It is also vitally inportant that your child’s teeth are healthy and in good condition.

Make sure to visit your local dentist for peace of

mind. Be sure to ask your local pharmacist if you have any concerns or queries, and they can advise you what your next step is.

This is a particularly good option if your child is stressed or feeling anxious about the weeks ahead.

Some schools do have an “official” uniform store, but they vary both in terms of price, and as to how insistent they are that parents shop there. These shops can be very expensive, and by no means do you have to buy uniforms from these stores. In fact, the North County has many excellent ‘back to

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school’ clothing stores, with competitive prices and excellent deals on offer for you to choose from. You will also be able to find any sportswear that you need, with the local staff on hand to help and give you plenty of expert advice.

SCHOOL BOOKS Shop around for the best offers before you go out and buy brand new schoolbooks. Remember, they’ll only be used for the year, so be frugal and try to avoid unnecessary spending. Plenty of shops around the North

County have schoolbook schemes where you can get books second hand for a fraction of the price and they’ll be in great condition too. As it is such an expensive time of year, should you need to take out a small loan there are suitable credit unions all around the North County with

friendly, professional staff who will cater to all your needs.

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Increase In Women On Local Live Register Continued from page 11 Try to get the supplies as early as possible to make it as stress free as you can. Try and buy the school bags a week before school starts. Some teachers require specific supplies, so save receipts in case you need to return items later.

COURSES FOR STUDENTS As well as national school and secondary school students returning to school, post secondary students are getting ready to take up new courses in an attempt to further their careers. There’s never

been a more perfect time to further your education or take something up new for the first time.

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There is an array of education choices and options readily available to you

FUNDING A COURSE Getting a degree or updating your knowledge with a refresher course is one of the crucial ways for career advancement and to increase your marketability. There are excellent courses available, but they can be expensive, so funding is required. Luckily there are financial services here in the North County where you can avail of great financial packages specially geared for the needs of students. Why not pop down to one of these institutions and have a friendly chat with their loans department.

You’ll be surprised at how accommodating they are to students, where they will design a student loan to your specifications.

register in Balbriggan Responding to the (+10) and Swords release of the CSO Live (+118) in the last Register figures for July, month. While these local Sinn Féin TD figures are only small, Louise O’ Reilly has the increase is said that the increase in worrying.” the numbers on the Live “What is most worrying Register in Balbriggan about the figures in and Swords is both Balbriggan and “worrying”. She also Cllr. O’Reilly Swords is the trend for highlighted the worrying increase in women on more women to sign on to the the Live register and called on Live Register, while the the Minister for Social numbers of men on the live register in both offices is Protection to take action.

O’Reilly told the County Leader, decreasing. In Balbriggan, there “The release of the Live are an extra 59 women on the Register figures show that there live register and in Swords, are 128 extra people on the live there are an extra 126.

O’Reilly continued, “It is becoming clear that so-called labour market activation measures in the past have disadvantaged women. This has been the focus of media attention most recently in the case of Erica Fleming, who, because of changes to lone parent’s payments by Joan Burton, is now no longer eligible for Back to Education Allowance and may miss a place in college.

This is something that needs to be reviewed urgently and I am calling on the Minister to take note of these worrying trends and to take action as a matter of priority.” “Any recovery taking place in Ireland must be inclusive and equal and neither women nor lone parents should be left behind. The welfare system must take account of this,” she concluded.

There is a growing mood within the corridors of the EU that the actions of former Commission President, José Manual Barroso are such as to warrant the removal of his EU pension. Staff members of many of the EU institutions have signed a letter demanding “strong exemplary measures” against their former boss. Less than two years since Barroso headed up the Commission, he is set to join the Investment Bank, Goodman Sachs, at its London Headquarters as non-executive chairman of International Operations. It seems that part of his mandate will be to advise how to limit the negative effects of Brexit. The European Ombudsman, our own Emily O’Reilly has now sought the tightening of the rules on Commissioners taking appointments on leaving office. In the past many former Commissioners have taken appointment which raised eyebrows, but this is the first occasion that a former president’s actions have been questioned. All of the posts within the Commission carry large remuneration packages.

Part of the justification for which, surely is, that they act with integrity on leaving office and allow an appropriate time before accepting related appointments.

Both Hungary and Italy face into referendum campaigns this autumn. The citizens of Hungary will be asked in October should the EU or their national Government decide the country’s migration policy. It is expected that the people’s decision will

be that it is their Government’s function. If this is the case, it will further raise tensions across many central European countries who subscribe to a similar view.

How the EU can ensure a cohesive policy is difficult to see. In November, Italy will consider constitutional reforms. The outcome is unclear but Renzi the PM has made the outcome in effect a vote of confidence, thus

By Cathal Boland providing the opportunity of a common platform for his opponents to join forces against him. It is suspected that if he is on the losing side he will step down creating a new crisis for the Italian political system. Guy Verhofstadt the leader of the ALDE Group in the EU Parliament has launched a campaign for change within the EU. He maintains that reform is imperative for the EU to survive. This view is common across many member states, but now a Leader of a main block within Parliament has placed it centre stage it must surely become the focus for the remaining period of this Parliament.

Verhofstadt has also called for member states to adopt a “defence readiness” position. This is due to the activities of the Russian Federation on the borders of Ukraine. He suggests that a further encroachment on the Ukraine may be imminent. That view is shared by others. Should it happen, then it would seem that Europe would have little option but to support Ukraine or ceded its credibility as a military force. Verhofstadt perhaps is also looking at the prospect of a Trump win in the USA and what that means for NATO and the recent events in Turkey and President Erdoan’s “Peace Meeting” with Putin.

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As we hit mid-August with Bricks 4 Kidz’s summer camps still in full swing, Joanne Hartnett reflects on the first few weeks of her new venture. “The camps have been extremely well received with parents full of compliments on how their children have mixed, become more creative and jumped out of bed each day to get to camps”.

Their tutors also praised the B4K camps. Jonathon Hanley, a teacher in Sacred Heart of Jesus school in Huntstown and one of the summer tutors, had this to say: “Bricks 4 Kidz is a fantastic and worthwhile experience for all children. As a teacher, I have been very impressed with the problemsolving and fine-motor skills children gain from participating in the camp. These skills are vital for children and have a lasting positive impact on a child’s education. I would recommend the camps to anyone looking for a safe, enjoyable and educational opportunity for their child.”

Their goals for the coming months are opening their first Creativity Centre in Santry, organising afternoon sessions across the Fingal area, as well as conducting in-school workshops with emphasis on STEM weeks. If this is something you’d like in your school, contact Joanne on 0872249853.

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Local Milkman Looks To The Future Milkmen have been a part of local communities in Ireland for generations. Many people from the North County have vivid memories of the milkman delivering glass bottles by milk float, or even horse and cart if you go further back.

However the role of a milkman is still very much alive and thriving today.

One such milkman is John Rafferty, who has been delivering milk to the local communities of Malahide, Swords, Kinsealy and Portmarnock for over twenty years. John is the third generation of his family to work in the milk industry, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfa-

Special Olympics Chosen As Aer Lingus Charity Special Olympics Ireland has been chosen as the official charity of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2016 between Boston College and Georgia Tech, which takes place on Saturday, September 3rd at 12.30pm in the Aviva Stadium.

In celebration of the partnership, one euro will be donated to Special Olympics Ireland for every ticket bought for the game. Ticket prices range €45 to €110 for premium level.

There are a number of family tickets (2 adults + 2 children) available from €120, all subject to booking fees via ticketmaster.ie Supporting the announcement, Special Olympics ambassador, Jon Bon Jovi said he was delighted that Special Olympics Ireland has been selected as the official charity, “I have been a supporter of Special Olympics for many years and I have seen the impact throughout the world in terms of driving its message of inclusion and tolerance. It was a real privilege for me to have been a part of the Opening Ceremony of the 2003 Special Olympics World Games and to see at first hand the superb job Special Olympics Ireland do for their athletes and families. I would encourage everyone to support this

great initiative.” Matt English, CEO, Special Olympics Ireland, also commented; “Special Olympics Ireland is thrilled and immensely proud to be selected as the official charity partner of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Boston College and Georgia Tech. As a sports organisation first and foremost, we are delighted to be connected with such a prestigious event. Any money raised will be of great help to support the programme of sports and training we currently offer to 9,100 athletes in 360 clubs around the country. It is also very satisfying to be reengaging with legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Jon Bon Jovi and Aer Lingus who continue to be our long term travel partner.”

Stephen Kavanagh, Aer Lingus Chief Executive, added; “Aer Lingus and Special Olympics Ireland enjoy a long standing partnership since the staging of the Special Olympics World Games in Ireland in 2003. We are very proud of this partnership and it’s fantastic to have our great friends in Special Olympics Ireland come on board as a partner for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic.”

ther. John’s son Sean, who assists him on his milk round, is the fourth generation of the family to be involved in the industry.

John began his career working for Premier Dairies in Finglas. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Premier Dairies. During his time in

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Milkmen live a nocturnal lifestyle as they begin work in the middle of the night when most people are going to bed and they finish their day as the community wakes up to their breakfast.

Speaking about his passion for the job, John told the County Leader, “I grew up watching my father work as a milkman and decided that this was for me. I love the independence of the job and serving the local community. My father and grandfather gave me a great passion for the trade, and it makes me proud to carry on the family business, especially having my son Sean work with me.”

He has seen a number of developments in the industry over the last twenty years, most recently the need for milkmen to provide a traditional milk service with added convenience.

The service has experienced a renewal, with people wanting the convenience of having milk, a daily necessity, delivered straight to their doorstep.

Milkmen often bring back the nostalgia of the past,

but today’s modern technology brings it into the future. MyMilkman.ie means that customers can change, edit and pause their orders online. There’s also an app available which is ideal for those last minute changes- when you set off on holidays and didn’t manage to catch the milkman, you can log in and pause your order on the go.

Now that’s a real leap into the future.

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Joan Homan was Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt club’s first lady winner of the birdies medal at the Ballyboughal P&P club this year. The incentive is to complete birdies on all nine holes on the course. Joan was a couple of weeks waiting on the 3rd hole to complete the nine, which she sucessfully did on Sunday 31st July last. As there is only a nine hole course, this has to be completed on the back nine of completed competition cards of the regular adult Sunday game.

Pictured are recent competition winner, Tommy McCann with the July Birdies Gold Medal winner, Joan Homan (centre) and runner-up, Patricia Delaney

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Local News

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

However, it is preventable and treatable at all stages.

Osteoporosis Clinic Ireland is a multi disciplinary clinic for bone health providing nutritional therapy, bone density scanning and specific physiotherapy designed exercises for people with osteopenia or osteoporosis. They also offer the opportunity of early diagnosis for those predisposed to this disease. GP’s are currently referring their patients to the clinic. The

most up to date research shows that combining a diet, exercise and supplement plan, along with prescribed treatment is the way forward.

Susan Boland, Nutritional Therapist DipIHS NTOI Fitness Coach IETA will tailor a protocol to your specific needs using natural interventions, bonesupportive nutrients from the diet and nutritional supplements.

Karen Byrne, RGN, Bone Densitometrist provides onsite ultrasound bone density scans for clients.

The scan is non-invasive and radiation free. A bone profile blood test as well as specific nutrient testing will be

16th August 2016 reviewed. As Chartered Physiotherapists, they use the most up to date exercises to target the muscles, making the bones tougher and less vulnerable to fracture, improving posture and increasing bone density.

Clinics are held at Athlone on Saturday, 3rd September at the Sheraton Hotel. Then in Kildare on Saturday, 10th September at Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge. Then the Clinic visits Dublin 9 on Saturday, 17th September at 51 Elm Mount Park, Beaumont.

Then on to Kilkenny on Saturday, 24th September at The Ormonde Hotel. October clinics will be held in Limerick/Cork/Kerry/Gal way/South Dublin. All consultation by appointment only. The cost is €150. Contact: Susan: 086-8580500 or Karen: 087-2360877

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managed and operated by Fingal County Council with Dominica McKevitt, Head Gardener overseeing the day to day running of the park.

Dominica has been in this position since Ardgillan opened as a public park in 1985 and has relished seeing the gardens grow. Ardgillan was complimented on its standards in the gardens, with the herbaceous border noted as being the ‘highlight of the visit’. Ardgillan was recognised as being ‘a very fine park, well maintained in a wonderful setting with an excellent standard of horticulture’.

Dominica was delighted to accept the award on behalf of Fingal County Council and her team at Ardgillan.

Chamber Corporate Golf Day At Skerries GC The 17th Fingal Dublin Chamber Corporate Golf Day will take place at Skerries Golf Club on Friday, 23rd September, where the teams taking part will compete for the magnificent Chamber Perpetual Golf Trophy, sponsored by the daa. A great day of golf is promised in the wonderful parkland setting of Skerries Golf Club, which is renowned for its undulating fairways, strategically positioned bunkers and an abundance of varied and mature trees. Boasting one of the most spectacular finishing holes in Ireland, it also provides magnificent panoramic views of the Irish Sea and coastline extending from the Mountains of Mourne to Howth.“This is always a very special day out for Chamber Members and their guests with all participants enjoying a great day of golf with colleagues and friends” said Chamber President, Guy Thompson. Last year, 26 teams enjoyed an excellent day of golf in great company. The fun and competitive spirit made it a day to remember. There was a thrilling finish where golfers anxiously awaited the awarding of the prizes. This year’s Golf Day promises to be equally exciting with great prizes and a great competition to win the Chamber Perpetual Golf Trophy.

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Pictured at the presentation of the Green Flag to Ardgillan Castle and Demesne are, Dominica McKevitt, (Head Gardener), Kevin Halpenny (Senior Parks Superintendent, Fingal County Council), Eithne Loftus, (Deputy Mayor), Aileen O’Connor (Executive Parks Superintendent, Fingal County Council) and Colm Connell (Inspector, Fingal County Council)

Ardgillan Demesne was one of the 22 parks nationally that were awarded ‘Green Flag’ status in the An Taisce Green Flag awards. The demesne is situated on an elevated coastline between Balbriggan and Skerries.

The park consists of 194 acres of rolling open grassland, mixed woodland and gardens, overlooking the Irish Sea with views of the Mourne Mountains. The awards are given to public parks and green spaces that exemplify excellence in standards such as management, sustainability and conservation as well as visitor facilities. Ardgillan is one of 11 parks in the Dublin area to be awarded this status. Ardgillan Demesne is

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16th August 2016

Autumn is now on the way, but there is still plenty of time to make some good changes around the house. There is still a slight stretch in the evenings, so many are inclined to focus some of their attention on their gardens or the outside surroundings, however, people tend to spend more time inside their home than out, so why not make your home as bright and relaxing as possible.

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Picture Special

16th August 2016

Clodagh Langan, Cara Evans, Rebekah Moore (coach), Anna Tarbox and Aine Harding

Haley Moore, Kiela Scott and Emily Moffatt

Oscar Mayes, Joshua Chalmers, Gavin Michael Roche, Gearoid Heery, Peter Langan and coach, Sorcha Murphy

There was great excitement all last week at Malahide Cricket Club, when children from all over Malahide came to enjoy the club’s excellent Summer Camp. This was not the only Summer Camp held at the club this year and it has proven to be a really popular event for everyone. With the recent surge in the popularity of cricket nationwide, this proved to be a great attraction for the children before they embark on their return to school.

Children of all ages were taught the basic skills of cricket by coaches from the club, who organised small sided fun games, where everyone had the opportunity to show off their newly acquired skills. Luckily the weather was reasonably good, with Friday being the pick of the days. As always, there was a great atmosphere at Malahide Cricket Club, where there is always a great welcome for visitors. This progressive club is in the process of preparing for the upcoming international match between Pakistan and Ireland, which is sure to be a major attraction

Laura de Burca and Tess Kelly

Charlie Ryan, Aidan Hoding, Luke Ryan and Ben Kelly

Peter Langan, Toby Doyle and Malk Doyle are pictured with coach, Keith Reynolds

Eabha Flynn, Anna Heery, Alannah Dodds, Emily Caird and Amy Corbett

Sean Condron, Harry Verrecchia, Owen O'Donnell and Harry Bryan

Coach Riley Shoebridge with Charlie Goodlife, Joe Goodlife and Cillian Walley

Isabel Jeffrey and Cara O'Donnell

Ciaran de Burca and Jack O'Flaherty

Holly Maguire, James Holesworth, Abby McCabe, Caoimhe Gallagher and Gerard Jaksland

Lewis Caird, Jonny Verrecchia, James Evans and coach, Barry Scott

Kate McKenna, Emilia Tarbox, Niamh Coleman, Chloe Bryan and Saibh Mitchell

Karla Bianchi Monahan, Aoife Mitchell and Isabel Mitchell

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Recent published deaths from the North County WHELAN (née Black), Elizabeth (Mary), (Swords) - 10th August 2016 (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by her loving husband Tony, her loving daughters Orla and Eilis, grandson Conor, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace.

MOLONEY, Thomas, (Swords and formerly of Danganelly, Coorclare, Co. Clare) - 9th August 2016, 2016 (suddenly), father of the late Paula, Thomas and Patricia; sadly missed by his loving children Liz, Declan, Denis, Sharon, Marie and Emma, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandson, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace.

MAY, Joseph, (Skerries, Dublin) - 9th August 2016, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of John of god's Carmona services Bray, Joseph, sadly missed by his loving family, brother David, sisters Bernadette, Jane and Noeleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.Rest in Peace.

MCIVOR (née Weston), Kathleen (Ca), (Glasnevin and formerly of Swords) - 7th August 2016, (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital following a short illness bravely borne. Much loved wife of the late Cathal, devoted to and cherished by children Miriam, Anna, Brendan, Mairéad and Fergus, grandchildren Colin, Heather, Sorcha, Lorcán, Grace, Emily, Dáithí, Aoibheann, Cathal and Éabha, mother-in-law to Larry, Catherine, David and Catherine; will be sadly missed by her sister May, family, friends, and neighbours.Rest in Peace.

Miracle Prayer Miracle Prayer Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours.

This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

M.L

CALLAGHAN, Richard (Colm) , (Portmarnock Rise, Portmarnock, Dublin) - 6th August 2016, (peacefully) at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family; sadly missed by his devoted wife Samantha, sons Ben & Adam & Ben's fiance Julie, father Colm, mother Helen, sisters Sharon & Catherine, mother in law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

TRACEY (née Sweeney), Esther, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) 6th August 2016, (peacefully) at home. Esther will be very sadly missed by her loving family, husband David, her daughters Emma, Olivia and Eleanor, sons-in-law Trevor and Brian, Eleanor`s partner Ryan, her mother Esther, sisters Dolores and Sandra, brothers Michael and Paul, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of great friends. Rest In Peace.

STEVENSON (née Dunne), Rita , (Malahide) - 4th August 2016, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, late of St. Benedicts, Estuary Road; sadly missed by her loving brothers, family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

MCGRANAGHAN , Frank, (Swords) - 3rd August 2016, (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, after a short illness; sadly missed by his loving wife Madge, daughters Ann, Aileen and Colette, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

HINDS , Noel Gerald , (Swords and formerly of Derry) - 2nd August 2016, (peacefully) at Connolly Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Ita in 2003 and Rebecca in 1961; sadly missed by his loving sons Gerald, Terence and Sean, daughters Angela and Ann, sons-in-law Greg and Paul, daughters-in-law Michelle, Mary and Liz, grandchildren David, Ellesbeth, Élodie, Eoghan, Joseph, Niamh, Peter, Paloma, Rebecca and Zak great-granddaughter Lola, remaining brother Brendan, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

KEELING (née Ostapkiewicz), Edyta, (Skerries, Co. Dublin, late of Ustka Poland) -2nd August 2016, (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice Raheny, surrounded by her loving family Edyta, sadly missed by her loving husband Ross, adored children Isabelle and Sofia, mother Izabela, father Piotr, sister Agata and her partner Przemek, grandparents Terenie, Gienia and Stasiu, mother-in-law Carmel, father-in-law Tony, nieces Julia and Olivia, brother-in-law Conor and his wife Monica, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace.

LEONARD (née Duffy), Mary, (Rush, Co. Dublin) -2nd August 2016, (peacefully) (peacefully) Mary; sadly missed by her loving husband James, her children Martin, Gillian, Finola, Anne-Louise, Joe and Brian, sons-in-law Brendan, Declan and Derek, daughters-in-law Lisa and Casey, grandchildren, Ryan, Dean, James, Adam, Dara, Ava, Sophie, Shane, Aoife and Conor, brother Pat, sisters Margaret, Lucy and Nellie, her dear friends Patricia and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

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Miracle Prayer Miracle Prayer

CULLEN (née Grogan), Mary, (Swords and formerly of Leixlip and Arigna) - 6th August 2016, (suddenly), beloved wife of the late Bernard; sadly missed by her loving daughters Marie, Cathy, Jennifer and Alison, son Brian, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

CORRIGAN, Paddy, (River Valley, Swords) - 6th August 2016, (peacefully) at the Mater Hospital; sadly missed by his loving wife Sandra, sons Richard and Patrick, daughter Melissa, mother Vera, Richard's partner Hazel, granddaughter Emily, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours.

This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

O.T

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16th August 2016

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

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

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

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

Never known to fail.

Ballymaguire Foods General Operatives Required Ballymaguire Foods Limited is a leading producer and manufacturer of a wide range of prepared meal solutions to leading multiples in Ireland.

We currently have a number of vacancies in our food manufacturing plant in Lusk, North County Dublin. This site operates on a 24 hour basis, Monday to Sunday, so it is essential that you can work various shift patterns. The roles are for 5 days a week, over a 7 day shift roster. Due to the factory location and working roster pattern, access to car transport would be essential.

Interested applicants should forward a current CV outlining their experience to: Group Human Resource Services, Ballymaguire Foods, Rathmooney, Lusk, Co. Dublin. E-mail: terry@countrycrest.ie

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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 request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted.

Never known to fail.

V.T

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours.

This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

A.R

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Planning

Fingal County Council We, Padraig and Valerie Kelly, of 3 the Cove, Hand Park, Rush, Co Dublin, wish to apply for planning permission to have a revision to condition 3 of previous planning application Ref:F11A/0051 to allow an increase in the capacity of children attending the Montessori preschool from 10 to 15. It shall remain as a morning 3 hour sessional service. There will be NO structural changes to the dwelling. 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 to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Shane McGuinness seeks planning permission for three detached storey and a half dwellings and upgraded existing driveway to access road with footpath with upgraded and widened existing vehicle entrance onto existing public road on site to the rear of existing house at Chapel Road , Lusk, County 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 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall,Main St,Swords, Co. 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 (€20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Permission Sought for single storey extension to side, pedestrian access gate to rear garden at 30 Jugback Crescent, Swords, Co. Dublin. For Mr. David Byrne.

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 it public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday. 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 the Authority of the application and such submission 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 Jane Morrin of Nevitt, Lusk, Co Dublin am applying for retention of a new 2000mm x 600mm window in the east gable of a new storey and a half dwelling at the aforementioned address. Retention is also being sought for the change in size of one window in the west wall of the kitchen to the rear of the dwelling from 1250mm x 1000mm to 1700mm x 800mm.

The retention 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.

16th August 2016

Submissions may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment only prescribed fee, within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Planning Authority.

Fingal County Council I Denise Batt intend to apply for Planning Permission at 4 Holywell View, Swords, Co Dublin. The development will consist of proposed build up of hip roof to the side at attic level, proposed attic conversion with new dormer window to the rear and 2 new velux roof windows to the front all at attic level. 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 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.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought by St. Patrick’s GAA Club Donabate, on lands at Robbie Farrell Park, Ballymastone, Donabate, Co. Dublin, for a development consisting of the erection of 6 no. floodlighting columns and associated floodlighting lamps to existing pitch No. 1; 6 no. flood-lighting columns and associated floodlighting lamps to existing pitch No. 3; 1 no. new all-weather floodlit playing pitch with new perimeter mesh-fencing and 2 no. flood-lighting columns and associated floodlighting lamps; and all associated site developments works.

Retention planning permission is also sought for 1 no. prefabricated changing room; 2 no. prefabricated gyms; 1 no. prefabricated storage unit; and 1 no. generator storage area.

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 during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council I, John Stone, intend to apply for planning permission for a. Two storey detached dwelling b. Waste Water Treatment System c. All associated site works on site to side of Maria Villa, Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority ,during 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 a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a 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, Bernard Farrell intend to apply for planning permission for a. Single storey extensions to sides and rear of existing single storey cottage b. All associated site works to existing single storey cottage at Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority ,during 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 a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a 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 being sought by Kevin Neary, at ‘Youngers’, Beaverstown Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, for a development consisting of the demolition of the existing glass houses on site, subdivision of the existing 6 bedroom dormer dwelling to now provide 2 no. 4 bedroom dormer dwellings. The proposed development will also consist of an increase in the overall floor area from 451 sq.m. to 472 sq.m. (251 sq.m. for House A and 221 sq.m. for House B) as well as all associated elevation changes, relocation and modification of existing vehicular entrance and provision of a new vehicular entrance to proposed House B, incurtilage car parking, landscaping, boundary treatment (including setting back of existing front boundary and new boundary between House a and House B), new footpath and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the proposed development 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 during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention Permission sought to temporary Planning Permission Reg. Ref F15A / 0314 by Mr John Campbell for the retention of two (2) single storey pigeon lofts (closed) and associated ground / site works at the rear of 12 Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, 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 being sought for extensions and alterations to No. 12 The Rise, Malahide, Co. Dublin being located in an ACA area (Architectural Conservation Area) the proposed works include: The demolition of existing garage and store structure at rear, the construction of a single storey flat roof extension and two storey pitched roof extension to the rear, provision of attic level space with flat roof section to include rooflights and dormer window to rear elevation, the works include internal alterations and remodelling, roof canopy at vehicular access and replacement garage and store to rear eastern boundary, minor modifications to the front elevation include replacement windows and porch.

Applicants: Aidan & Linda Kelly 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 Permission for new 1 and a half storey house, wastewater treatment system and all associated siteworks on lands zoned with Local Objective No.88 at Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: Y. Keegan. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention permission is sought for bay window at front of existing single storey to side of dwelling at 1 Upper Main Street, Rush, Co. Dublin for Patrick Roberts & Irene O’Reilly.

The 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, Simon Rutledge intend to apply for planning permission for development of the site at the location of The White House, Newpark, The Ward, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a two and three storey extension to the north and east of the existing hotel, bar and restaurant and will include the following: a) Partial demolition of existing premises including metal fencing together with compound walls and storage sheds. b) Provision 200 additional rooms over 3no. floors (lower ground, ground and first floors) including reception, lobby, administration, toilets, storage and laundry rooms. c) Breakfast room on the ground floor for the use of hotel patrons serviced by a kitchen, with cold store and ancillary facilities on the basement level, incorporating plant rooms. d) 200 number of car park spaces including 6no. wheelchair spaces. e) Connection to foul sewer network. f) All other associated site works and landscaping.

The proposed additional rooms will consist of 184 Double and Twin rooms, 8no.

Executive suites and 8 no. Family rooms.

The overall proposed development will be 10,831m2 gross floor area.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the planning authority during its public open hours. A submission or Observation relating to this 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 planning application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for alterations and extensions to existing dwellinghouse to include new ground floor extension to rear , new first floor extension to rear and new roof designed as a dormerstyle roof with 4no. dormer windows to front and creating a full two-storey element to the rear. This proposal to incorporate usage of the entrance granted planning permission under reg.ref.no.

F12A/0158 at : Dublin Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin Signed :- Denise McDonnell This 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 Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for : a) retention of partially constructed driveway & dwellinghouse (upto and including ground floor slab - previously permitted under reg.ref.no.-F10A/0422) b) completion of single-storey dwellinghouse to rear of family home. at :- 1, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Teresa Halligan This 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 Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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16th August 2016 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new retractable canopy to front elevation and also outdoor seating to be placed on part of public footpath during opening hours. at : The Brickroom Cafe, Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Antonello Schirru.

This 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 Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks. at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed: John & Eileen Mooney This 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 Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Geraldine Fay intends to apply for retention permission for 1) the construction of a new window to the side at ground floor level 2) the construction of a tiled pitched canopy roof over an existing single storey garage and porch structure and 3) the widening of an existing vehicular access exiting onto Biscayne, Malahide, Co Dublin all at 158 Biscayne, Malahide, 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 Eugene O’SHEA intends to apply for

permission for a development at this site: 52 Turvey Green, Donabate, Co. Dublin, the development will consist of the building of a first floor, two-bedroom, ensuite and bathroom extension to the side of the house above an existing previously permitted granny flat.

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 Application for Retention permission for two storey timber barn shed to rear garden and planning permission for two storey extension to rear of existing house at 7 Limetree Avenue, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin signed Niamh and Damien Darcy.

This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, mondayfriday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application.

Fingal County Council I Mr. Frank Dowling Intend to apply for Planning Permission at No. 29 Portmarnock Grove, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. For to extend first floor level to include bedroom and en-suite and extend pitched and hipped roof over extension and convert storage and utility area to television room at ground floor level. This 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 the public opening hours 9-30am 16-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of ¤20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council Frank White seeks Permission for retention to retain fully serviced single-storey extension to rear of existing dwelling and alterations to elevations with all associated ancillary works at 70 Craoibhin Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The planning

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Fingal County Council Genie and Shane Egan are applying to Fingal County Council for planning permission for the demolition of the existing single storey extension to the side of the existing two storey dwelling and the construction of a new single storey extension to the side of the existing two storey dwelling at "Rosapenna", Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 WE09.

The construction works will also include the removal of all existing timber sheeting and replaced with new smooth plastered rendered finished. 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 of observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on the 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 is sought for detached dormer dwelling, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works @ Dermotstown, Naul, Co. Dublin for Fionnuala Rogers. 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.

Fingal County Council Retention is sought for dormer bungalow as constructed with roof windows in front & rear roof space, double garage as constructed, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & vehicular entrance off public road @ The Rath, Swords, Co. Dublin for David Gleeson. 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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