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8th September 2015 • Volume 22, Issue 31 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. EirCode: K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

Minister Long Fingers Light Rail Decision Fears that it will become an election promise… Again!

Pictured at the presentation of training gear by SuperValu, Boroimhe to St Finian's GAA Club, Swords on Tuesday last are proprietor, Donal O'Ciobhain (4th from left back row) and members of St Finian's juvenile section and club officials

The news that the project to remove the notorious pinch point at the Cat and Cage pub in Drumcondra has been unveiled by Minister for Transport, will provide solace for many hard pressed motorists from the North County, accessing the city centre.

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD is pictured at the formal unveiling of the project, removing a pinch point at the Cat and Cage pub in Drumcondra

world class transport system serving Swords and being addressed to make way for a bendy bus the airport, by successive governments. The service from Swords, that would be highly unacceptmoment Leo Varadkar, then a representative for the able. I don’t think that North County Dublin and western part of Swords, became Minister for Swords, in particular, should accept someTransport, Metro North was shelved. Now it thing that, frankly, wouldn’t be acceptable appears that the present incumbent is on the southside.” By Patrick Finnegan kicking the can down the road, and keeping “My worry is that if they announce us all in suspense, as we await his Swiftway as a project, they are not going to This area has been the bane of drivers from decision on which transport system the North County for many years, as they spend €300 million on a temporary he will choose for us. experienced terrible delays here on their measure, that’s for sure. If they get the Local senator, Darragh O’Brien (FF) journeys to and from the city. This news will Swiftway bendy bus in place, we’ll never Senator Darragh didn’t pull his punches when he O’Brien come as music to their ears. Opposition see light rail. Swiftway couldn’t work spoke to the County Leader. He politicians from the North County, however, without this pinch point being removed. said, “I’m at a loss to know what the delay is Perhaps this was the reason for the Minister’s delay have poured scorn over the news and have in Minister Donohoe’s announcement of the in announcing the transport plan for the North criticised the Minister for delaying his decision on a transport system for the North Brian Hayes MEP plans for public transport for the North County,” said O’Brien. County. We were supposed to get the “This Government have had four-and-a-half years to County. Many of them are convinced that getting rid of this pinch point clears the last answer in June and it’s now September. The delay is fulfil a promise to deliver Metro North and that’s remaining obstacle to the delivery of the Swiftway inexcusable and we need the government to deliver what they said they would do, including previous Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), or bendy bus, signalling the light rail, without further delay,” he said. governments to be fair. I’m surprised that there has While accepting that the removal of the pinch point been such a delay, given that there were very death knell for the light rail system. For many years now, hard pressed commuters in the in Drumcondra is a welcome development for North detailed and clear North County have been promised the delivery of a County commuters, O’Brien said that if this is only Continued on page 17 run, which will take us up to Christmas. If Molly is still in remission, she will go to Michigan in USA early next year for further treatment, where the success rate is did this twice and eventually very high. Crumlin have 3 of the lesions disapperformed a miracle for peared. After more us,” said Gerry. rounds, she became A new documentary tired and weak with the will be shown on RTE chemo. A few weeks about Our Lady’s passed and the consulHospital for Sick tant said he wanted to Children, starting do one more round of this Thursday. Molly this chemo. Luckily, it will be featured on stunned the lesions the show on and it was decided Thursday, 17th Molly could go for transSeptember at 10.15pm, plant. Eventually, Molly which should be of great was given the all-clear and interest to many locals, there were tears of joy all Molly McNally who have been captivated round. “Her consultant’s by this brave little girl’s road to determination was incredible and her immunotherapy has 14 weeks to recovery.

Little Molly On The Mend There is great news to report on the progress of little Molly McNally, the seven year old Balbriggan girl who suffers from Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. Her delighted father, Gerry told the County Leader that Molly is now in remission, after a long struggle fighting the disease, explaining that Molly’s consultant in Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Cormac Owens gave Molly the all-clear last week. Gerry spoke about the massive struggle that brave little Molly had to endure to get to remission. “The biggest scan Molly has is her radiation scan. This scan shows cancer cells and the first time she had this scan in Crumlin, her cancer cells lit up

like a Christmas tree. The last time Molly had that scan was last June, when there was a tiny cluster on Molly’s skull, but they were dead cells. However, with neuroblastoma, they look dead, but the scan she had last week, there was nothing, no residue in her skull.” Molly’s treatment programme was for a period of 17 months, with 8 rounds of chemotherapy, then surgery on the primary tumour, radiotherapy and then a bone marrow transplant. All this was included in the 17 month treatment programme. “Molly did the 8 rounds of chemotherapy, after which there was a tiny percentage in her bone marrow. However, there were cancer lesions on

her arms, one on each leg and on her skull. They resisted the 8 rounds of chemotherapy, so we had to go outside of her programme. They brought in another dose of heavy chemotherapy. They did two rounds of that and they assessed her with a scan and the lesions were still there. At this point, things were looking bleak for Molly. They did another two doses of this heavy chemo and the 6 lesions were still there.” Gerry continued, “Molly couldn’t have her bone marrow transplant, as long as they were there. It was decided then to put Molly on a Beacon trial, which was available in Crumlin. It is a combination of different types of chemo and Molly was put on a twin dose of chemo. She

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Minister Unveils CityJet’s New Image Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, officially unveiled CityJet’s new brand in CityJet’s Dublin Airport hangar. The Irish European regional airline has earmarked plans for future expansion, investment and job creation. Since becoming independent of Air France ownership in 2014, CityJet has developed significantly in the market and now employs almost 500 staff, with over 300 based at its headquarters in Swords, and additional crew bases in London and Paris. The new branding represents a further step forward as an independent airline and comes at an exciting time of change for CityJet.

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Ryanair Launches New Schedule Ryanair launched their Dublin Summer 2016 schedule, in the presence of Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe last week. The launch includes a new route to and from Amsterdam, commencing on 27th October, Their 2016 schedule will deliver 83 routes in total, with an extra flights on 14 routes, namely Alicante, Barcelona, Berlin, Birmingham, Brussels, Budapest, East Midlands, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Madrid, Malaga, Manchester, Venice Treviso and Warsaw. It is estimated that the carrier will deliver 70 per cent of the growth at Dublin Airport this year, and will continue to connect Dublin with Europe’s major centres of business through high frequency services. Minister Donohoe, said: “The growth at Dublin Airport outlined here by Ryanair, is good news for customers, who now have greater choice; for job creation. The addition of a new route to Amsterdam from winter 2015 and additional capacity on another 14 routes, further strengthens Ryanair’s position across Europe and facilitates the growth of tourism here at home,” he said. Ryanair spokesperson, Kenny Jacobs said: “Our customers can look forward to further improvements in the coming months, including our ground breaking personalised website, with exciting new digital features and real customer destination reviews, and improved menus, new cabin crew uniforms and new cabin interiors on board, with more to come in year 3, as we continue to offer so much more than just lowest fares,” he said.

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Council Defends Blackbridges Design Work In response to our article about Blackbridges, Swords in last week’s edition of the County Leader, Fingal County Council have contacted us to explain the reason why design and replacement work was carried out on this bridge. A Council spokesperson said, ‘In 2013 Fingal County Council engaged consultants to carry out bridge inspections on 123 rural bridges throughout the county. Each bridge was inspected in accordance with

By Patrick Finnegan the NRA’s Bridge Management System. The consultants found that the bridge on Seatown Lane (also known as Blackbridges), needed to be replaced as a matter of urgency, due to serious health and safety concerns regarding its structural stability.” “A design and replacement process for the bridge was undertaken and as part of this process, Fingal County Council

liaised widely with local residents and businesses, particularly those which relied on the bridge as their primary means of access to their homes /premises.” The statement continued, “In October 2014, construction work began on the new bridge at Seatown Lane and by Christmas 2014 the bridge was re-opened to traffic and all works were completed by the end of January 2015.” “The width of the new bridge is the same as the original and it was also possible to construct a footpath on the upstream side, where previously there was none. Unfortunately, it was not possible to retain the badly weathered capping from the original bridge,” the statement concluded.

DAA Clarifies Airport City Speculation As reported in the national press and radio over the weekend, a massive development is planned by Dublin Airport Authority (daa) to build a 3.2 million square foot airport style city, adjacent to the airport. National media speculated that the project will be constructed over a 15 year period, in what will be one of Ireland’s largest ever building projects.

The report says that the new development, to be called Dublin Airport Central, will cost a whopping €1 billion to build, will be made up primarily of new offices, hotels, cafes and recreational facilities, creating a high-tech airport city. The size and scale of the new project is expected to be approximately three times the size of Dundrum Shopping centre. However, when

contacted by the County Leader, a DAA spokesperson told this newspaper that the numbers speculated in the national media are completely incorrect. “This is a 2530 year project and if we delivered 60,000 sq metres of development in the first 10 years we would be doing well.” The statement continued, “DAA has stated since 2013 that it intends to redevelop

a 70-acre site at Dublin Airport over a 25-30 year timeframe. The site in question, which has high technology zoning, is not required for direct airport operations. It is too early at this stage to speculate on the quantum of development that may take place over the next three decades. Any decision to proceed with the commercial development of this site is dependent on a number of planning and commercial issues. Market demand over time would be a key consideration for the potential 30-year development programme.”

Work Progressing On Malahide Fry Model Railway Project The Casino, intended to house the Fry Model Railway Project, is to be restored and completed in 2017, according to the County Council. Fine Gael councillor, Anthony Lavin had asked the Chief Executive to give an up to date progress report on the Casino and Fry Model railway project for Malahide, and the local authority were able to provide some details on the project According to the local authority, a full design team will be appointed to progress the project including other statutory consent processes. A tender date for the construction works in the second quarter of 2016 is anticipated, with the Casino restored and exhibition open to the public in early 2017. This move was also welcomed by local TD, Alan Farrell (FG). “I am pleased that the Casino Fry Model Collection Exhibition will be open to the public in Malahide in early 2017,” he said. “The development of the Fry Model Collection Exhibition in the Casino, Malahide is an issue which both myself, and Cllr. Anthony Lavin, have been monitoring closely. After many years of false starts, and delays in the completion of the legal process relating to the acquisition of the lands to house the Fry Model Collection, it is great that this development is now progressing and that a clear timeframe has been put in place by the County Council,” Farrell added. In their update, the County

Pictured here is local TD Alan Farrell outside the Casino in Malahide, the location of the Fry Model Railway, which is due to be restored.

Council confirmed that survey works on the existing Casino building are due to commence in the next two weeks. The sketch layouts for the restoration works are currently in progress; it is expected that the necessary site works will begin in July 2016 and will take roughly six months to complete. The restoration works on the Casino building will include a rethatching of the roof and may require a small extension to the existing structure in order to allow for the creation of a larger exhibition area for the Fry Model Collection, and the installation of public toilets for visitors. “The Fry Model Railway Collection Exhibition will undoubtedly attract a greater number of visitors to Malahide and will subsequently provide a boost for the local economy. I, along with Cllr. Anthony Lavin, will continue to monitor the progress of this project closely,” Farrell concluded.

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story of Swords from earliest times to the present day.” You can enjoy the guide as a free App with associated maps and images by downloading the free Guidigo App from the App Store or from Google Play and searching for Swords. The audioguide adds to the tourism initiatives for Swords and complements the recent opening of Swords Castle to the public. Chief Executive Paul Reid added that “The Heritage Trial Audioguide addresses the need, set-out in Destination Fingal: The Fingal Tourism Strategy 2015-2018, to expand visitor experiences utilising the North County’s rich heritage as a resource.”

Launched last week, Swords Heritage Trail Audioguide is the first heritage audioguide to be produced in the North County in collaboration between the County Council, Abarta Audioguides and Swords Heritage Society. The guide tells the story of Swords from earliest times to the present day using the most up-to-date information available. It is organised in a circular route beginning at St Columba’s Well, and including St Columba’s Church and Tower, The Old Vicarage, Bridge Street, Swords Castle, County Hall, St Colmcille’s Church, Main Street and the Old Borough National School. Launching the audioguide on the 1st September in County Hall, County Mayor, Cllr. David O’Connor said: “I’m delighted to launch the Swords Heritage Trail Pictured here is Neil Jackman, Executive Director Abarta, Paul Reid, CEO Fingal County Minister James Reilly and County Mayor, David O'Connor at the launch of Audioguide which tells the Council, Swords Audioguides.

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Pictured at the Remember Us Special Needs group's first annual Golf Classic at Balbriggan Golf Club, are Mick Hough (Club President), Collette Guildea (Lady Captain), Stephen Cashell (Remember Us member), Paul Roban (Remember Us member), Pat Casey (Club Captain, presenting a cheque to Remember Us) and Nora Roban (Founder of Remember Us)

Mulville Wants To Safeguard Residential Dwellings In Swords Paul Mulville, Independent councillor for the Swords local electoral area, has signalled his intention to bring forward an amendment to the draft County Development to change the zoning of houses in St. Colmcille’s estate, Swords, located behind the County Hall, from “major town centre” to “residential”.

By Jennifer McShane “I’ve received many representations regarding the fact that a number of residential houses in and around St. Colmcille’s estate, in the middle of Swords, appear empty. On looking into the matter, it appears that a portion of this estate was zoned “town centre” in the 2011-2017 County Development Plan. This I believe has led to a sense of uncertainty around the future of these residential units,” he explained. “Approximately 28 residential dwellings, mainly located along St. Colmcille’s Drive, but also along Seatown Road and Chapel Lane, were given this “town centre” zoning by councillors in the 2011-2017 plan, as opposed to a normal residential zoning. I intend to bring forward a motion at the appropriate phase of this new development plan, when the draft plan is published, to address the matter and ensure that a residential zoning is restored to this location,” he added. Mulville believes if the estate was renamed, there would be certainty restored and a greater chance to fill the empty houses. “I believe that this “town centre” zoning has led to a situ-

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Local councillor, Paul Mulville (NP) is pictured at two of the vacant houses on Seatown Road, at the junction with St Colmcille's Drive in Swords

ation where residential houses in the heart of Swords have been left empty, and at the same time, so many families in this locality are crying out for houses to rent,” he continued. “People cannot believe it when they see boarded up houses, and so near to the County Hall. I fully agree with the need to provide for the future of Swords as a major town, but we must also ensure the protection of residential dwellings close to the town centre.” “In particular I have been informed by Council management that the Council itself part owns one of these residential units, and I am calling for every possible step to be taken to ensure this unit is brought in to the Council’s housing stock, given the very high number of people awaiting council housing,” he concluded.

Players and parents of in. There are great children face a real facilities here that are hazard, as they try to in Council ownership access Swords Manor and the hope is that a Football Club. The fact new facility can be provided, that that they are will be forced to cross a p r o v i d e d particularly t h r o u g h dangerous road funding from as they try to the club and access the matched by playing fields, Council funds,” has been highhe said. lighted by local Cllr. Lynam “One of the Sinn Fein counmain problems is that cillor, Philip Lynam. He told the County there is no car parking Leader, “Just before facility here. This the mini leagues means that cars have started last May here to park on the side of a at Swords Manor FC, I very busy road, just a was speaking with few hundred yards some of the residents from a Dublin Bus and Express and parents from Swords Swords Manor. Some terminal. These buses have to drive way out of the issues that arose included the on to the other side of danger faced by the road, to avoid the players crossing the parked cars, making it very hazardous for busy road here.” “Also, the fact that people and especially there are no proper children.” changing facilities for “I spoke with some of the girls’ football team the bus drivers and is another cause for they confirmed that it concern. Asking girls is a very hazardous to change in such poor location to drive conditions is not through,” he said. acceptable, and some- Lynam feels that the thing needs to be done opening up of the old public road beside the urgently, said Lynam. “Swords Manor FC is pitches could be used one of the only clubs in by the club to access the area with potential car parking containers to change spaces. “What we’re

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looking for is to get the council to give over some of the land they own here, to facilitate a parking space to get the kids off the road.” “Lighting can be installed here, where people can walk their dogs. At night, this area was very secluded and lonely and fly tipping was happening regularly under the cover of darkness. The roadway leads to Windmill cottages, and I will be pressing the council to provide lighting here. It can also provide access to a possible car park area for Swords Manor FC.” he said.

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In a recent report, onethird of pensioners have not made a will. Have you ever thought what would happen to your home and assets if you die? If you are parenting alone, have you ever thought what would happen to your children if you die? Have you thought to whom you would like to leave your belongings if you die? How has the law changed now regarding wills for new civil partners and for potential gay married couples? Well now is your chance to find out more and ease your concerns. The Fingal Citizens Information Service with its four centres in Swords, Skerries,

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can gain valuable information and / or seek independent legal opinion (from local solicitors), at a specially reduced rate during this month only. For some, this may provide peace of mind and clarify any misunderstandings,” he said. So what is a will, and what is required? A will is a simple document which must be in writing (not on CD or DVD) clearly stating the wishes of that person regarding their estate / assets in the case of their death. The document must be signed and witnessed by 2 people. It is advisable that the witnesses be independent. If the witnesses are beneficiaries, the will is still valid, although the beneficiaries may lose out if they are to gain from the will. You may decide to change your will as many times as you like, but it is very important to either destroy the old one, or amend the original (codicil). So when should you change your will? If you marry or register a civil partnership, and you had a will when you were single, this will automatically become void. If you legally separate (subject to your separation agreement), you may need to change your will, or if divorce, you are no longer spouses / civil partners for the purpose

rights). In some cases, people may be happy for this to happen. What this means is that if you are married or have a civil partnership, and have no children, your spouse / civil partner will receive your full assets. If you have children, a spouse / civil partner is entitled to 2/3 of the estate, and the remaining children receive 1/3 equally between them. If you make a will, you may decide not to leave anything to your children (which you have a legal right to do, if you so wish), and at minimum you must leave your spouse / civil partner half of your estate. You may decide to leave your estate to a favourite child, grandchild etc. or to a charity or organisation. It is important if leaving it to charity to clearly state the correct business name and their address and the amount (if specified) in the will. If there are no surviving relatives, and you have no will, your inheritance goes to the State. All questions pertaining to wills including gay marriage, civil partnerships and tax implications are answered along with a list of solicitors in your area providing a discounted “special” rate for the wills month only. Copies of the pack are available from your local Citizens Information Centre.

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Pictured at the launch of the Fingal Enterprise Week 2015 at County Hall, Swords, which takes place from 5th to 9th October, are Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor, Kenny Morgan (Bank of Ireland, Swords) and Oisin Geoghegan (Fingal Local Enterprise Office)

Fingal is Ireland’s fastest growing county and an excellent place to do business. One of the key aims of the County Council is to provide a business friendly climate in the region, one which encourages and embraces start-ups as well as growing businesses. One of the ways the Council and Local Enterprise Office can encourage local, start up businesses to thrive is thanks to Fingal Enterprise Week. This year, Fingal Enterprise Week takes place from Monday 5th to Friday 9th October. The 2015 programme of events is designed to: deliver opportunities for SMEs to learn from specialist industry experts, stage quality networking events to help business owners build professional links, stimulate enterprise and business development, provide support and advice to those considering starting a business and inform business owners about the supports and services available to their businesses. Fingal Enterprise Week is organised to help North County businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the region. Make time for you and your business – be part of Fingal Enterprise Week! The full details of all events taking place during Fingal Enterprise Week are available in their brochure, which is available online at: FingalEnterpriseWeek.ie.

Progress On Knocksedan Bus Service Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) is delighted to report that progress is being made in relation to a bus service to Knocksedan estate in Swords. Butler told the County Leader, “Following ongoing representations for many years now, I am pleased to say that the Dublin Bus Area Manager responsible for the Swords services, has recently been in discussions with Fingal County Council with a view to progressing the possibility of some service to Knocksedan Estate, with possibly a feeder bus service that would finally link

will be Knocksedan to efforts rewarded sooner Swords.” “Dublin Bus will be rather than later,” he attending the said. Balbriggan - Swords Butler continued, “ W h i l s t monthly Area discussions Committee are at an early meeting this stage, I have month and we asked the have made Area Manager sure that this to organise issue is on the a n o t h e r a g e n d a . Senator O’Brien meeting on Hopefully we will have final confir- site to ascertain just mation in the coming what options are weeks and months, available to facilitate but it does look like a bus terminus at this real progress is being location. On complemade on this issue. i tion of this review, I wish to thank will be in a better everyone who has position to comment raised this and made on the possible submissions down options available to through the years and Dublin Bus to provide hopefully all our a service.”

Exciting Times For Swords Rugby Club With the upcoming Rugby World Cup and the upsurge in popularity of rugby, it is no surprise that Swords has its own rugby club and is actively seeking new members. Swords already boasts a proud soccer and GAA heritage and the original Aer Lingus Rugby Club was formed in 1948 and played friendly matches only. The club has come along way in 67 years and is now on for bigger and better things in this coming season. Swords rugby club has been relaunched this year with the clubs players having a massive input into the running of the club.

“Swords R.F.C is now the players club “ With this in mind, the club has taken on a new head coach this season, a former player of the club in fact. Brian Smyth has been appointed as head coach for the season 2015/16. He has vast experience in coaching the game, ranging from youths to senior over the past 5 years in Coolmine RFC and being part of the senior coaching panel in Castleknock College. Smyth said, “Swords rugby club has been relaunched this year with the clubs players having a massive input into the running of the club. Swords RFC is now the players’ club.” “We are always recruiting new players training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15pm in ALSAA sports complex. We had a great pre-season and were now looking forward to putting our training to the test on the field,” he said.

Our favourite festive time of year is a while away yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t start preparing for that Christmas party. Remember, the party season is meant to be a time of fun, so follow our tips below to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Remember the essentials; Venue, Food, Entertainment and that all important party dress. If you have at least these sorted out, you’ll be set for a night of fun.

The Choice Is Yours We are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to party venues around the North County. There is an Aladdin’s Cave of festively decorated venues, nightlife and transport options, so you need look no further for the perfect location for your party. There are plenty of local venues here in

the North County, that are sure to serve all your party venue needs and plenty of them will have good Christmas deals on too. If you have a large group to book, make sure you give your venue of choice plenty of notice and book early to avoid disappointment. Many of the venues offer exclusive deals the earlier you book, so definitely keep an eye out for these.

Be Entertained Some hotels offer a great value packages such as ‘Dinner & Show’ or ‘B&B, Dinner & Show’. These packages can be a lovely way to spend your party - an entire evening of fun, food and entertainment, along with a relaxing overnight stay in a hotel. Another option is to add some excitement is planning a themed night. Your choices are limitless from 60s / 70s / 80s themes, Winter Wonderland, Black Tie Ball, Casino Night, live comedy or some interactive entertainment. If your venue does not have in-house entertainment, consider booking a local DJ or live band.

Go All Out Christmas is the time of year that you need no excuse to get all dolled up. There will be the season’s hottest festive trends in the shops around the North County, all encouraging you to get as glamourous as possible! Take full advantage of this: go shopping for a new dress, get a beauty treatment and brave those heels, even if your feet won’t thank you for it the next day! Christmas is only once a year, so why not make the most of it?

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Pictured enjoying the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp are Oisin Fitzpatrick, Jacob Daly, Dรกire Allen and Jack Fallon

Pictured at the recent Man O War GAA Football Summer Camp, are Sophia McKenna, Kevin Farnon, Josh Hanna, Kyle Russell and Sean Murphy

Pictured at the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp are, Leah Carr, Noah Pender and Jack Byrne

Pictured at the St Finian's GAA Summer Camp are, Luke Quigley McCormack, John Paul Goslin, Harry Donohoe and Keeva Mulligan

Pictured enjoying the recent Man O War GAA Football Summer Camp are Kate McFadden, Adam Gilroy, Hannah Healy, Aaron Corr and Niamh Hoare

Pictured at the St Finian's GAA Summer Camp are Alex Jauny and Karl Condon

Pictured enjoying the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp are, Frank Foran, Kane Donoghue, Johnny Markham and Conor James

Sarah Stenson, Charlie Dolan, Shauna McAulry, Derbhla Sheridan, Daniel Moore and John Charles Moore all enjoyed the recent Man O War GAA Football Summer Camp

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TJ O'Connor, Alexander Hamati and Alex Smyth all enjoyed the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp

Pictured at the St Finian's GAA Summer Camp are Zach Mullins, Tom Fahey, Fionn Ryan, Conor Laird and Brian Donnelly

Pictured at the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp are, Darragh Moens, Bradley Gavin, Aaron McGlynn, Luke Dunne, Conor Daly and Conor Bermingham

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Pictured at the Swords Celtic FAI Summer Camp are, Sean Roughan and Aaron Ellison

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Landmark Anniversary For Richie’s Bike Store Richies Bike Store, which is ideally situated in Town Centre Mall, off Main Street in Swords, has developed into one of Dublin’s premier cycle stores specialising in quality bicycles and accessories. It opened for business at its present location in August 1995. Proprietor, Richie McNamara is very proud of the business he set up, as he celebrates 20 years serving the public in Swords, He said, “Our fully qualified, professional staff are on hand from Monday to Saturday to serve the public and offer you quality and informed advice, whatever your query may be, to the best of our knowledge and ability. We pride ourselves on having the ability to pair each customer with the bicycle most suited to their everyday needs. Richies Bike Store runs a “same day” repair service, which means you and your bicycle are off the road for minimal time. Small repairs are generally done on the spot to allow minimum inconvenience to customers. It is, effectively a one stop shop for the cycling requirements of people in Swords and further afield. Richie’s Bike Store also provides a unique service to his many clients. “With every bike that we sell, along with the manufacturers’ guarantee, which generally applies to the frames and the parts, we also

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service our own bikes free of charge for as long as people own them. This is a massive selling point for us, as we know of no other bicycle shop that provides such a service,” he said. In congratulating Richie on providing such a long service in Swords, President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Kinsella said, “It is always great to see a business like Richies lasting 20 years in Swords. Specialised businesses like Richies Bike Store will always find a solid customer base in a great town centre like Swords.”

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Winner of the JC Savage Business Person of the Year 2014, Louise Phelan from PayPal is pictured with Chamber CEO Tony Lambert and award sponsor, Niall Savage

final. This year, there will be 22 awards to be won. The highlight of the evening is the JC Savage Fingal Business Person of the Year Award, which recognises a business man or woman who has demonstrated exceptionally high standards of professionalism and made a significant contribution to busi-

ness and community life in the region. All of these awards are being sponsored by local businesses, and without this sponsorship, the awards night could not happen. These companies are proud to support Fingal Dublin Chamber, by sponsoring these annual awards.

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Sponsor of: International Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Country Crest is very proud to sponsor the International Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award this year. This was an easy category for us to choose, as it’s an area that we place great emphasis on in our own business. We appreciate that we make a living from the land and that we need to give back in whatever way we can - in our case, by way of involvement in various sustainable agricultural projects. Ireland has tremendous agricultural advantages, but other countries can lack water, proper soil,

TONY DOYLE climate, infrastrucCommercial Manager ture and the knowhow to benefit from farming in the way that Ireland does. Our aim is to improve people’s lives. We are achieving this by facilitating farming enterprises, promoting food sustainability and contributing to raising the standard of living for those participating in deserving projects in less developed communities. We wish all the participants in this year’s awards the very best of luck.

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It is no surprise to find that the Customer Service Excellence Award - Tourism and Hospitality Sector is being sponsored by Empire Bar and Grill, Swords, who are playing a key role in the upsurge of tourism in Swords. Manager, Jerry Harrington said, “We are very happy to sponsor the Customer Service Excellence Award - Tourism and Hospitality Sector. Fingal and Swords in particular is becoming a hub for hospitality, where restaurants are opening and it’s a real hive of activity. The Chamber plays a crucial part in this, and with the Castle coming on board and the Chief

Executive of the JERRY HARRINGTON County Council behind it, it’s wonderful. Hospitality and Customer Service are things we all come to recognise, and we all know how precious customers are. We enjoy being involved in the business, where everyone in the hospitality sector are helping to make Swords a better place. The Chamber keeps prodding us in the right direction, to get new ideas, which will lead to more jobs. We are very proud to sponsor this particular award,” he said.

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Sponsor of: Large Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Jennifer McKenna, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown said, “the team here at Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown are delighted to be a sponsor at the Fingal Chamber Business Awards. It is such a prominent event in the business calendar year, and it gives us so much potential for exposure to the many leading businesses in the Fingal area. We are particularly proud to sponsor the Large Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award, as there are so many fantastic international companies based in

the Blanchardstown JENNIFER MCKENNA and D15 areas, that are Sales & Marketing Director so worthy of this award, through the activities and projects that they get involved with in the local area. It’s great to have the opportunity to reward and recognise them for their efforts and Corporate Social Responsibility has become such an integral part of the business culture in many of these companies, which is fantastic for the local communities around them”.

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Sean Fitzmaurice, director of North County Leader said the company was delighted and proud to sponsor the award for Customer Service Retail Excellence Award in the Independent Sector. He said, “We have a long association with Fingal Dublin Chamber and we are very proud to sponsor this particular award. Customer service plays a vital role in the success of all companies, particularly independent retailers, who rely on positive feedback from the public for their survival. As an

independent company, SEAN FITZMAURICE we know full well the Director importance of customer service and placing great emphasis on keeping our allimportant customers. As a previous winner at the Enterprise Awards, we know exactly how important these awards are in promoting the business of independent retailers and the vital part that customer service plays in their success.”

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Sponsor of: ‘Not for Profit’ Organisation Excellence Award The Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport have shown their support by sponsoring the ‘Not for Profit’ Organisation Excellence Award and Maldron Hotel Sales and Marketing Manager, Andrea Molloy explained the reason for sponsoring this particular category. She said, “For some years, our approach at the newly refurbished Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport, has been to support those who undertake projects involving helping others less fortunate or in need.” “By doing so, we believe that not only are we providing an opportunity for the organisation to become instantly recognised by the local business community who may also be in a position to provide additional support, but also providing a stepping stone to

possible future funding ANDREA MOLLOY or sponsorship which Sales & Marketing Manager may occur from other outside organisations.” She continued, “We are constantly surprised by the wonderful work that local people in our Fingal community are committed to and this is why the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport continues to support the Not for Profit Business Excellence Award.” “Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport congratulates the Dublin Fingal Chamber for all its great work throughout the year and wishes the Chamber, its members and all Award nominees future success within their organisations,” she concluded.

Sponsor of: Customer Service Excellence Award in the Services Sector Award winning company, One4All have shown their support for the Enterprise Awards, by sponsoring the Customer Service Excellence Award in the Services Sector, and Group Sales Director, Jock Jordan said that the business had close ties to the awards every year, due to their own success, when One4All was starting out. “We have been involved with the Enterprise Awards for many years and we were recipients of the Customer Service Excellence Award a few years back ourselves, so it was fitting that we would sponsor the same category,” he said. “A fundamental aspect to the success of our business comes down to excellent customer service and how we treat our customers, so this award category is very important to us. Winning the

award was a great JOCK JORDAN boost, particularly when Group Sales Director we were a start-up business, so whoever wins it this year should really benefit,” he added. Prior to the awards presentation evening, One4All will be launching their One4All Plus Gift Card, specifically designed for business companies to give their employees additional benefits. Jock added that One4All were very active member of Fingal Dublin Chamber - CEO Michael Dawson was a previous recipient of the Business Person of the Year Award - and said, “The excellence awards are great recognition for both company and staff and it is one of the best networking evenings in the North County.”

Sponsor of: Best Small Business Excellence Award Oisín Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise, said “Fingal Local Enterprise Office is delighted to be associated with the Best Small Business Excellence Award. Small business is the life blood of our local economy and in Fingal, we have many excellent award winning small and growing businesses. The Local Enterprise Office has a whole range of prac-

tical supports and OISIN GEOGHEGAN services that small Head Of Local Enterprise businesses can tap into. We are working with the Chamber, to achieve common objectives to help small businesses to grow, develop, create employment and to prosper.”

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Sponsor of: Customer Service Retail Excellence Award - Multiple Sector Ian Hunter, Centre Director of Sword Pavilions Shopping Centre said, “Swords Pavilions is proud to be sponsor of the Customer Service Retail Excellence Award - Multiple Sector. Obviously being a centre with 100 tenants, of which a number are from the multiple sector, customer service is a critical sector for any successful retailer. Customer service can be the difference between a business being successful and failure. As a shopping centre, we regard

customer service as one IAN HUNTER of the most important, if Centre Manager not the most important aspect of running our business, to ensure the customers’ experience of their visit to the centre is a memorable one. We are delighted to be associated with these awards, and this one in particular, for the reasons mentioned.”

Sponsor of: Retail Premises of the Year Award Indie Spice Grill, which is located in Swords decided to sponsor the ‘Retail Premises of the Year Award and proprietor, Arif Ahmed was very proud to do so. He said, “I think one of the main reasons we chose this category to sponsor, is because opening a new retail shop of any type is a very challenging job.” “Being recognised by the Chamber for your efforts is very prestigious and worthwhile. We have been through this process, where we received awards three times since we opened our business in Swords. Winning

ARIF AHMED awards certainly Proprietor benefits your business, where you are recognised for the quality and professionalism of your work. This gives people more confidence to come to you, thus creating new customers. All companies that are nominated for awards are special, but the winners maybe have a small edge over their rivals. We are delighted to be part of the Chamber of Commerce and to be able to sponsor this award,” he said.

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Skerries Man Shines At World Transplant Games Transplant Team Ireland arrived home from the World Transplant Games in Argentina to Dublin airport recently. The four person team brought with them a haul of 13 medals, including seven gold, four silver and two bronze. After a long journey home which started on Sunday, the kidney and liver transplant recipients were greeted at Dublin airport’s Terminal 1 by a large gathering of supporters including family, friends, and fellow transplant recipients. Despite the team’s small size, Ireland was placed 15th on the medals table out of 44 countries at the Games, which involved

just under 800 (799) organ transplant participants. Peter Heffernan, from Skerries was one of the stand out performers on the Irish team. Peter received a kidney transplant in 2011 and is a keen swimmer. He won two gold medals, in the 50m backstroke, and 100m backstroke, as well as a bronze medal for the 100m freestyle event in his 50-59 year old age category. Speaking to the County Leader, Peter, who is a civil engineer based in Skerries, was clearly delighted with his wonderful achievement, when he said, “The Games gave me an overwhelming sense of the gift I have received from

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Skerries man, Peter Heffernan is pictured with his haul of two gold medals and one bronze medal, which he won for swimming at the World Transplant Games in Argentina

my donor and family. The hundreds of athletes who have participated in these games all testify to this sense of gratitude. One of the highlights of the week for me was when Erica, who is from Argentina, said that attending these Games has changed her, as they have opened her eyes to the importance of organ donation and she will talk to all her family and friends about carrying a donor card. She said that all the athletes were inspiring.” He continued, “As a country, we punched way above our weight, with only four athletes, as well as our team manager, Colin White from Balbriggan. You are always conscious about your donor and their family and the

overwhelming feeling of gratitude to them, even though you do not know their identity. It’s remarkable that, even in their darkest hour, they still think of others. This is a second chance for me and the Games are a way of promoting people to carry donor cards to help others, like me, by providing a gift of life.” “Somebody has given me a gift of life and it’s very important to do my best with this gift. I chose to do it through sport, especially swimming. I used to swim and play water polo for Clontarf Swimming Club, before my transplant, now I swim for Skerries Swimming Club,” said Peter, who received a great welcome on his return to his home town of Skerries.

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We Must All Share We, if we have any By Cathal Boland feeling or sense of humanity, must be ashamed of the poor response right across Europe to the refugee crisis. Indeed that shame must be felt across the world. Action is needed not just to provide shelter and hope to those who are forced to flee their country. The disregard for life, heritage and culture calls for action by the great nations of influence to intervene to stop these wars. The UN has issued a statement recognising that this is not just a migrant crisis but that it is also a refugee crisis. They go on to say that Europe cannot go on responding to the problem in a piecemeal or incremental fashion. They rightly call for courageous measures to stabilise the situation and that all EU member states must participate in a

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mass relocation programme. They also point out that the only ones to benefit from a disjointed response in Europe are the smugglers and traffickers who are profiting from people’s desperation. All very true, but the EU is at the receiving end of this problem. With some states taking a massive hit in trying to cope with the influx of refuges and migrants. In Greece’s case that country is in the middle of economic and political turmoil. Yes the EU must get its act together but so too does the UN who must mobilise all its members to contribute to assisting these displaced persons and the countries who now carry that burden of care for them. The UN must also play its part in mobilising action amongst the spectator states in working more aggressively in securing a halt to the primary cause which forces family’s to flee their homeland.

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Pictured are St Finian's Community College, Swords students, Conor Kinsella, Walid Mustafa and Gary Kindregan after receiving their Leaving Cert results

Pictured here are Killian Hays, Zoe Deignan and Cian Russell from Malahide Community School receiving their Leaving Cert results.

Pictured here are Niamh Doyle, Liane Sanchez, Megan Egan, Claire Mahood and Laragh Kavanagh from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secondary School Baldoyle receiving their Leaving Cert results.

Michael Savage and Aleksander Glaz from Fingal Community College are pictured receiving their Leaving Cert results.

Picking up there results at Skerries Community College are Deidre Norgrove and Ellen Beggs

Charity Mwenje was very proud of her son Caleb who collected his results from Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan

Robert Whelan and Josh Stafford from Malahide Community College are pictured here receiving their Leaving Cert results.

Aoife Flynn and Caoimhe Darcy were delighted to collect their Leaving Cert results from Loreto School, Balbriggan

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Local Students Benefit From New science Education Programmes Students attending a range of different secondary schools in the North County are among the first to benefit from new programmes which aim to help with the teaching of biology, chemistry and natural sciences. This follows the inclusion of local teachers from these schools being among the early participants in Amgen Teach and the Amgen Biotech Experience. Among the local schools with teachers participating in Amgen Teach are: Coláiste Choilm and Fingal Community College in Swords, Coláiste Ghlor na Mara in Balbriggan, Donabate Community College and St. Mary’s, Gus Cameron and Darragh Canny are pictured getting Baldoyle. ready for their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Amgen Teach is a programme which provides training to boost the skills Swords and confidence of teachers, transforming the science classroom experience for their students. The Amgen Biotech Experience empowers teachers to bring biotechnology into their classrooms. The two new science education programmes were announced for Ireland by leading biotechnology company Amgen and its philanthropic arm, the Amgen Foundation. Over the course of the coming academic year the programmes are set to impact on approximately 15,000 students across Ireland. The programmes provide teachers with the skills and confidence to transform the student experi- Pictured getting ready for their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords, are Julia Kaczynska, Chloe Godwin and Caela Houlihan ence in learning science. Training is offered free of charge and emphasises hands-on, enquirybased learning, providing teachers with practical tools they can replicate in the classroom and lab to motivate students.

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accept an enhanced bus service to the city, given that the southside is served by a DART and two Luas systems?,” he asked. O’Brien continued, “The longer the Minister leaves this, the more people will see it as a pre-election ploy. My colleague, Cllr Darragh Butler and I have been calling for this light rail solution for many years now. So it’s a commitment for us to see it delivered as soon as possible,” he concluded. Cllr Darragh Butler (FF) said, “We have been concerned for a long time that we were going to be lumbered with a bendy bus service, while the southside gets two new Luas lines. Getting rid of the pinch point in Drumcondra is very welcome, but it has become obvious that a bendy bus will not serve the needs of the people of Swords. It is even questionable that the light rail system is sufficient and that the heavier Metro system may be the answer. Whatever the system, it will be announced by a lame duck government, with only a few months to run.” He continued, “Five years ago, we were promised Metro North, left, right and centre. The minute the government took power, they postponed it, so that they could reannounce it as another election promise and try to fool us again in 2015. I’m hopeful of positive news in the next few weeks, but I’m aware that this is an outgoing government and I want Metro North delivered – not election promises,” he

said. Another local councillor, Justin Sinnott (NP) said, “The road from beyond Fagan’s pub past the Cat and Cage, through to Santry required widening, regardless of the bendy buses or any transport strategy for the North County. It is a major artery with a large third level college. At peak times it was chock a block with commuters stuck in traffic.” “I would be appalled if a much needed project like this is being used as a trojan horse for pushing the bendy bus option, over a more sustainable transport solution like Metro North or a Luas style system,” he said. Should Minister Donohoe decide that the bendy bus becomes the preferred transport option for the area, it would fly in the face of a plea from his Fine Gael party colleague and MEP, Brian Hayes. It would appear that Hayes sees the bigger picture from Brussels, when he highlighted the opportunities for Ireland from European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker’s €315 billion investment plan for Europe. Hayes said he will seek a meeting with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to promote Ireland’s projects. Hayes said, “I believe the focus should be on big ticket items, which could transform the economy. The Government should place emphasis on projects, such as Metro North and the delivery of a significant number of social housing units. Time is of the essence and project approval will develop rapidly,” he said.

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Recent published deaths from the North County DONOVAN, (née Barry), Maura (Swords, Co. Dublin) September 2nd, 2015. Peacefully, in the loving care of her family and staff of ICU Connolly Hospital; sadly missed by her loving husband Paddy, sons Fergal, Cormac, Lorcan and Barry, daughters-in-law Tara, Hazel and Aoife, her beloved grandchildren Finn and Conor, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. BYRNE (née Murphy), Catherine (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - September 2nd 2015, peacefully at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic; wife of the late Paddy. Deeply regretted by her loving son Michael, daughters Catherine and Olive, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MCHUGH, Anne (née Shiel) (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Swinford, Co. Mayo and Watford, England) 1st September (peacefully) at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Michael, loving mother of Raymond, Maria and Margaret, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter-in-law Margaret, son-in-law Eamon, grandchildren, Paul, Tom and Stephen, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. FLANAGAN, Desmond (Malahide and late of Bank of Ireland) - 30th August 2015, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, beloved husband of Una and loving father of John, Helen and David. Des will be sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Bill, his adoring grandchildren Hannah and Eva, brother Eamon and sister Phil, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and caring neighbours. Rest in Peace. MCMAHON, Catherine (Madge), (Tobergregan, Garristown, Dublin) Peacefully at Tallaght Hospital. Beloved sister of the late May and other deceased relatives. Deeply regretted by her nephew Jim, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MCCARTHY, Deirdre (Swords, Co. Dublin) August 29th, 2015 (suddenly) at home, daughter of the late Gerard and sisters of the late Gerard and Declan; deeply regretted by her loving mother Madeline, sister Finola, brother-in-law Jim, sisters-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. TOLAN Francis (Frank) (Fancourt Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Monica, son Ivan, daughters Lynda, Rhona, Corinna and Laura, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughter-inlaw, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. BENTLEY Pauline (née Nugent) (Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (Peacefully) at home surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, children Fiona, Mark, Linda, Colin and Ralph, grandchildren Lewis, Wendy, Lindsay, Daniel, Frankie and Angeline, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brother Patsy, sister-in-law Gerry, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Edel Smith on lands known as Whitegables, adjacent to Lissadel Wood, Swords Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin for alterations to the residential development granted under Reg. Ref. F06A/0423 (extended under Reg. Ref. F06A/0423/E1) as follows: 20 no. dwellings in lieu of the previously granted 17 no. dwellings to now provide for 12 no. semi-detached dwellings, 1 no. detached dwelling and 7 no. terraced dwellings with associated alterations to the house types, the car parking and landscaping; and all ancillary site 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 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Laura Moriarty intends to apply for planning permission at No. 6 Harbour Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin for demolition of No. 6 Harbour Road (an existing two storey

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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.

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Fingal County Council Alteration to previously granted planning permission reg. ref. F15A/0120 to construct a new office extension 49 sq m to the south of the existing building located at Unit 52, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 for Celuplast. 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.

North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper are happy to announce that we are now accepting Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock Adverts must be supplied by email to

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Accountancy & Tax Services derelict building formerly known as Le Mer Bleu restaurant) and the construction of a three storey five bedroom contemporary dwelling with 2 no. car space garage and private open space provided as incidental open space at ground floor level and screened private terraces at first (38.77 sq.m.) and second floor levels (86.41 sq.m.). The development also includes all associated site development, engineering (including SUDS drainage) and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to 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 (€20) within the period of 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 Colin and Bernadette Lynam intend to apply for planning permission at No. 7 Harbour Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin for demolition of existing single storey garage and the construction of a two storey two bedroom contemporary dwelling with 1 no. car parking space, private open space provided as 2 no. 1st floor terraces front (6.7 sq.m.) and rear (8.2 sq.m.) and a ground floor rear garden (29.5 sq.m.). The development also includes all associated site development, engineering (including SUDS drainage) and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to 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 (€20) within the period of 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 Mr. David Prenty intend to apply for Planning Permission at No. 46 Carrickhill Rise, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. For to remove existing glass porch to front of house and extend hall and sitting room attached to front of house with pitched roof finish. Construct bedroom and bathroom over garage area at first floor level and extend existing pitch roof over new bedroom and bathroom. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not

Fingal County Council Declan Burke seeks planning permission for development at 28 Upper Main Street, Rush co.Dublin. The development will consist of the creation of a new pizzeria takeaway and related works with a new detached cold room at rear. 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 I, Daiva Montviliene, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Provision of security shutter to front of beauty salon facilitity, b.All Associated site works at No 8,Mill Street, 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 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.

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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 15-30pm 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 Featherbed Farm Ltd seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached 567sqm agricultural cladded shed (7.2m in height) to the west of the existing detached building 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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