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Balbriggan Says No To Library Move Brigid Dervan addressing the public meeting

A public meeting was held in Balbriggan on Wednesday last, where locals expressed their anger and disgust at the County Council’s decision to relocate the town’s Carnegie Library. The plan is to move the library from it’s current location in the Town Hall, to Gallen’s Mill, in order to facilitate the Department of Social Protection’s move into the Town Hall. It is also proposed to locate a museum in Gallen’s Mill also. The meeting, which was held in the Milestone Pub in the town, attracted a very large gathering of local citizens, many of whom voiced their

revulsion at the plans to move the library. The meeting was attended by people from all walks of Balbriggan society, as well as community activists, local representatives and local election candidates, who took the opportunity to introduce themselves to the Balbriggan electorate. This is a hugely emotive issue for the people of Balbriggan, who regard the library as a focal point and a landmark building, that has been used by generations of Balbriggan residents and it is clear that a raw nerve has been touched by this decision. The meeting came about as a result of a facebook campaign that was initiated

Pictured is a section of the large crowd, who turned out at Balbriggan Library last Saturday, to protest against the proposed moving of the library to Gallen's Mill, leaving the Council in no doubt about their feelings.

by local woman, Brigid Dervan. She told the County Leader about why she became involved. “The library has been part of my life since I was a young girl. I have used it down through the years. My children have used it and their children are also users of the library. The whole square has been changed all down the years, and one of the good changes has been the wonderful library facilities. This meeting is not just about the library, it is to set up a new forum for Balbriggan, in order that the people get more of a say in what happens in the town.”

“I believe that for many years, The County Council made decisions and just landed them on us. They closed down Black Rock beach, where I swam as a child, then the diving board and the prom. There is a human face to this, and the County Council has forgotten this,” she said. A burning question that was on the lips of many people was why the Department of Social Protection could not have been facilitated at Gallen’s Mills, an area many regard as unsuitable as a location for the library. Continued on page 12

Former County Mayor and well known politician, Cathal Boland has decided to make a dramatic return to politics. Boland, who has over 20 years experience serving the local community in the local authority, has decided to re-enter local politcal life and run in the upcoming local elections, as a non-party candidate for the Balbriggan Electoral Ward. His inclusion in the race is certain to add a new dimension to proceedings. This news will come as a surprise to many, but Boland, who will be arguably the most seasoned politician to enter the fray, with a wealth of experience, is very passionate about certain issues in the North County that are not being adequately addressed, as he explained to the County Leader.

By Patrick Finnegan

Boland Throws Hat Back Into The Ring Local election candidate, Cathal Boland (NP) is pictured at the entrance to Lusk Round Tower, which he feels needs to be opened up.

“I have decided to stand as a non-party candidate, because I believe there is a major deficit in how the council is interacting with the public. This year, the number of councillors to be elected in the Balbriggan Ward, has increased from five to eight and I think that its important that, as the Council expands from 24 to 40 members, that those who have experience and vision and have done it before, are available to lend their support to shaping the future of the county. When the Council was first established in 1994, it was perceived to be the lame duck of the four local authorities in Dublin. I played my part in positioning the Council to be capable of funding themselves and how the Council operated and delivered value for money. Boland’s vast wealth of experience includes serving two terms as Mayor,

1998-1999 and 2001-2002, as well as serving as Deputy Mayor in 1997/98, and being Chair of the Local Area Committee, covering the Swords/Balbriggan area, which is one of the proposed municipal areas within the Council. Boland views his service of 21 years as a county councillor as a great advantage when it comes to serving the community. “I retired prior to the 2004 local elections, having been involved at all levels of local politics and I still have the same enthusiasm and drive as before and the desire to see things done better. There is a wonderful opportunity for change with the expansion and devolution of powers under the new proposals. This is an opportunity to make things better than before,” he said. The main streets of our towns, particularly Balbriggan and Swords are dying. We need to restore them to places where we bring the community together to shop and regenerating businesses back onto the main streets. The Government has got to allow local authorities to levy rates. I believe that a change in the law would allow the Council to put in Rate Equalisation variations, which is the way forward. Continued on page 17

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Launch Of Integration Forum In Balbriggan The launch of Balbriggan Integration Forum (BIF) took place in Balbriggan Town Hall recently. The

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Plans For New Swords Lidl Shelved

Maureen McGovern from Balbriggan recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Maureen, whose maiden name is Hand, is originally from Channel Road in Rush, moved to Balbriggan, when she married local man, Michael McGovern. Maureen is pictured here with her granddaughters Niamh, Clodagh and Karla O'Sullivan and great-grandson, Jack O'Sullivan Padden.

Call For Donabate Ramps To Be Made Safer A local councillor has proposed an emergency motion calling on the County Council to take urgent action to make speed bumps in Donabate safer for cyclists, after two serious accidents occurred in the area in recent weeks. Two cyclists recently suffered injuries after slipping off the speed ramps. Cllr. Gerry McGuire (Lab), in proposing the motion, told the Council that there were two accidents on the Donabate/Portrane Road in recent weeks caused by cyclists slipping off the ramps. Martin Sweeney from the Council’s Operations Department has agreed to meet with the injured cyclists, to see what could be done to address the problem. He also said that replacing the ramps would be very costly, but the Council would do what it could to make the structures safer for cyclists. McGuire told the County Leader, “The Portrane

Road in Donabate is a particularly busy road, and one that can be hazardous for cyclists. It is a fairly narrow road, and if a cyclist moves into the edge to let a car pass, the

needs to be extended, because this busy road is narrow here, and if cars are coming in both directions, it is a danger for cyclists.” “According to the engineers, the ramps

Local councillor, Gerry McGuire (Lab) is pictured at one of the speed ramps on the Portrane Road in Donabate, where two cyclists suffered injuries after falling off their bikes.

danger is that the pedals of the bike can come in contact with the kerb, with potentially devastating consequences. The distance between the footpath and the ramps

have been constructed in accordance with regulations. I’ve had officials from the Council out here who inspected the ramps and they are to prepare further tests,” he said.

Baby Eabha Battles On Bravely The baby of the young mother, who was killed in a horrific car crash in Balbriggan on Friday last, is continuing her brave battle in hospital, at the time of going to press. Little Eabha Dunne, the four month-old daughter of Olivia and Ciaran Dunne from Balrothery, was with her mother, when tragedy struck last Friday. Olivia brought baby Eabha for a stroll in Balbriggan, when a people carrier collided with them killing 31 year-old Olivia instantly. The tragedy has sent shock waves all throughout the North County. The funeral of Olivia Dunne took place yesterday after Requiem Mass at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church in Balbriggan, and she was laid to rest in Balrothery Cemetery. She was a teacher at St Colmcille’s Boys National School in Swords. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. support on day to day operations, loan management, and human resource management. The programme, administered by the Foundation in collaboration with the Canadian Co-operative Malahide Credit Union, in partnership Association, aims to alleviate poverty with the Irish League of Credit Unions through the credit union model, by International Development Foundation allowing some of the poorest communi(The Foundation), is to provide assisties in Ghana access to basic savings and tance to help develop the loans facilities. All of the Ghanaian credit union moveparticipants are eager to assist ment. Vivienne Keavey, Manager in any way possible. of Malahide Credit Union, is Vivienne told the County partaking in a two week volunLeader: “I feel very privileged teering programme, which will to be given this extraordinary allow her to share her expertise, opportunity to travel to Ghana knowledge, and skills with her and share with our countercounterparts in Ghana. She will travel to Ghana, accompanied by Vivienne Keavey. parts the experience and knowledge of credit union three other Irish credit union operations in Ireland. personnel, and visit rural credit unions to Malahide Credit Union is delighted to be provide much needed technical assisassociated with the work of the Irish tance. The assistance provided by League of Credit Unions International Vivienne and her colleagues will aim to Development Foundation.” strengthen credit unions by providing

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The application for a new Lidl shop in Swords, put on display with the County Council just before Christmas, has been withdrawn, the County Leader has learned. Local councillor Darragh Butler (FF), learned of the withdrawal and said that though he has yet to learn the reason behind it, he hopes a second store can still open in a new location as the new jobs would be most welcome. The first Lidl outlet in the town was opened on Rathbeale Road in 2012. Butler and a number of local residents initially expressed concern about the proposed location for the new store, which was originally planned for Dublin Road in Swords, close to Pinnock Hill Roundabout. This was in close proximity to a residential area, and many complained about the safety and traffic congestion issues, that the new store would cause. “Obviously from a job creation point of view, this is unfortunate

news,” he told the County Leader. “But hopefully, a new store can open in a different location, as the proposed one would have caused many issues.” “Residents from Dublin Road, as well as from Carlton Court, felt that the siting of a Lidl superLocal councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) is market so close to them, pictured beside the planning notice, at would only add to the the site of the proposed new Lidl shop on already chronic traffic Dublin Road in Swords. problems on Dublin Road. They also said that, as it is extremely difficult to get in and out of Carlton Court even now, it would have been nearly impossible if the Lidl outlet had been placed there,” he continued. “However, I would welcome a proposal for a new store in a more suitable location, which I hope we’ll see in the near future.” Lidl was unavailable for comment on the matter, despite the County Leader’s numerous attempts to get a statement from them.

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the neighbourhood, provide more appropriate routing for bus service and enable traffic improvements measures in the vicinity of the part of a €3.2 million school/local shops,” allocation to he said. the County “In addition, Council. the pinch point Ryan happily at the Cat & told the Cage Pub on C o u n t y the Swords L e a d e r that Road will be the r o a d Cllr. Ryan r e m o v e d should be allowing buses completed this year, to freely traverse the finally taking heavy a r e a , further traffic out of the resi- r e d u c i n g j o u r n e y dential area times to the of Holywell. city centre for “The provinorth county sion of commuters,” €600,000 for F a r r e l l completion continued. of distributor “Along with road and some minor Cllr. Judy Dunne roundabout works in Lusk, that will link this package of up the two existing i n v e s t m e n t will s e c t i o n s o f t h e significantly improve d i s t r i b u t o r r o a d t o the transport experithe north of and west e n c e f o r c y c l i s t s , of Holywell will walkers and public remove traffic from t r a n s p o r t users the residential core of alike.”

Broad Welcome For Sustainable Transport Funding Local TDs, Alan Farrell (FG) and Brendan Ryan (LAB) and Cllr. Judy Dunne (LAB) have welcomed the recent announcement by Minister Alan Kelly T.D., for funding for sustainable transport projects for the North County. Dunne was particuraly pleased with the allocation of €160,000 for the Extension of S2S Cycle Route - Sutton to Malahide. She told

the County Leader: €100,000 to complete “The funding relates the feasibility study t o t h e p r e l i m i n a r y for the development design and planning o f a s e g r e g a t e d stage of a cycle route pedestrian and cycle on the R106 route from b e t w e e n Malahide to Sutton and Donabate Malahide, S t a t i o n s including is also addressing welcome.” requirements Farrell and f o r S p e c i a l Alan Farrell TD Ryan both Protection welcomed the A r e a s a n d S p e c i a l provision of €600,000 Areas of Conservation for the completion of north of Baldoyle.” the Holywell Village “ T h e a l l o c a t i o n o f Distributor Road as

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managed to raise over €800 as a result of the swim, and presented a cheque for €860 to Balbriggan Meals on Wheels, who were delighted to receive the funds. Well done to Adam, Darragh, Matthew and Sean.

Coffee Morning ‘As Gaeilge’ In Malahide A new Coffee Morning ‘as Gaeilge’ takes place every Wednesday at 10.30am in ‘Seomra Tae’ café, Main Street, Malahide. This is helpful for parents and grandparents of school-going children or for anybody who would like to try out their Irish.

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LIA have held its fourth annual Credit Union Awards in the IMI, Dublin, to present successful Credit Union students with their awards. The ceremony recognised the significant achievements of over 250 successful Credit Union students, in attaining their CUG (Credit Union Governance), CUA (Credit Union Adviser), various APA (Accredited Product Adviser) and QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) designations. Pictured at the recent LIA Credit Union Awards Ceremony are Bernie O’Shea, Ita Marmion, Edward Gallagher, Caoimhe King, and Mary Forde Kelly from St. Joseph’s Irish Airports & Aviation Credit Union.

one and a half hours. An ideal volunteer will have common sense and a positive attitude The very active act as an example they to young people; they Balbriggan Youth can follow. You will be are willing to learn the Service are looking for part of achieving role and willing to some motivated volun- Foróige’s youth devel- share authority and teers to join their opment purpose and responsibility with group. Could you be a share its respect for young people. There Volunteer Leader in a the dignity and value of are no particular Foróige Club? If the each young person. educational requireanswer is yes, then this The minimum length of ments – Balbriggan could be right up your volunteer commitment Youth Service provides street! As a leader in required is leaders who the training. If you are the club you will have can come and volun- interested and want to the joy of positively teer weekly, as regular give something back to influencing young leaders get most out of the youth in your it. The club usually community, please people’s lives. from contact Niamh at You will show them operates how to do things; draw September to May b a l b r i g g a n y s out their potential, and once a week for about @foroige.ie rough conditions and to move to safety. As the Skerries team had just returned from that incident, the Coast Guard received another 999 report of six persons in danger on the coast near Skerries. Once again, the Skerries Coast Guard team braved the treacherous condiWe’re only a few weeks into the tions and successfully located the New Year, but already the Skerries individuals, assisting them back to Coast Guard team have carried out the safety of the shoreline. their first two rescues of the year. Commenting on the incidents, Both were in response to 999 calls Vanessa Gaffney, Officer in Charge to the Coast Guard from concerned told the County Leader: “We would members of the public who had appeal to the public, if they spot spotted others in danger. someone along the coast who is in The first incident took place shortly difficulty or may be putting themafter darkness fell and involved a selves at risk, call 999 or 112 and report of a person possibly ask for the Coast Guard.” requiring assistance on the rocky The Coast Guard reminds the public shoreline near Portrane. The to exercise extreme caution when Skerries Coast Guard team arrived near the coast in storm conditions. on scene and quickly located the Pay particular attention to the risk individual. Fortunately, no imme- of breaking waves and debris being diate assistance was required, thrown onto roads and footpaths however the team advised the indi- and if possible, avoid exposed vidual of the dangers posed by the coastal areas.

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Portmarnock Students Prepare For Lesotho Trip The students, parents and teachers from P o r t m a r n o c k Community School are once again preparing for their charity mission to Lesotho in Africa, which they will depart on in February. The students will be working on highly important development projects in Lesotho for two weeks. This will be the eighth year that a group of students and teachers from the school have embarked on the trip to do some charity work. This charity mission is an annual event, which every year sees over 50 Transition Year students, teachers and friends (each with a different skill set) to work in areas such as construction, health and education. The Portmarnock school had previously been work i n g w i t h the Friends In Ireland group to help a number of community health centres, and more recently Action Ireland Trust, with whom they started to work with

in 2012. They are hoping to repeat the successes of previous years by contributing much needed help and aid to Lesotho.

The school has been hard at work fundraising for their trip, and are preparing to set off next month.

Historical Talk In Rush Loughshinny and Rush Historical Society will present an interview with Thomas “Moss” Weldon, by Margaret McCann Moore at the Strand Bar in Rush on Thursday, 23rd January at 8pm sharp. This will be followed by a DVD Premiere by Edward J Bourke, maritime historian and author of ‘Bound for Australia’ recalling the the story of the loos of The Tayleur at Lambay Island, on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of it’s demise.

Skerries Library To Be Extended Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG), has expressed his delight that the County Council have set aside funding to extend the library in Skerries. Following a motion he put into the Council at the recent area meeting, the Council said that €100k has been allocated for the improvements/works for Skerries Library, with work expected to commence in 2015.

O’Leary said these funds would really help to revamp the popular library, which he says, “needs to be extended to cater for the 12,000 residents who live in Skerries.” “The Skerries Library needs to be modernised and updated,” he said. “I called recently to the library and spoke to the staff there and inspected the premises,” he continued. “There is a large back garden space at the rear of the library which could be used to extend the facility considerably.” I am delighted that the Council have set aside €100k for Skerries Library and there is an indication of an intention to set aside more funds, and I welcome the plan to commence improvements.”

Each year, Dora Fitzpatrick runs a Car Boot Sale to raise money for Lusk Community Unit. It is Dora's way of showing her appreciation for the care and respite her mother, Sheila receives in the Lusk Community Unit each year.This year, she has again hit her target of €2000. With the recession still having an effect, it is getting more difficult to raise money, but Dora has great help from Marion Kinsella in Lusk and John and Alan in Balbriggan Market have been very generous in their support over the last number of years. Pictured with the cheque are Marion Kinsella, Dora Fitzpatrick, Sheila Fitzpatrick and Geraldine McNally.

Your Vote Will Shape Europe By Cathal Boland

A sub committee of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce raised money for the local St Vincent de Paul Society at the Chamber’s annual Christmas Gala Ball. A hamper was kindly donated by Millfield Shopping Centre and was raffled on the night. A very impressive xxx1016 was raised for the society. The cheque was handed over by Ian Lawless, Chairman of Balbriggan Chamber sub committee, to Dermot Murray of St Vincent de Paul at the Bracken Court Hotel on Saturday last. Pictured at the presentation are, Eddie Darcy (St Vincent de Paul), Anthony Murphy (President Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce), Dermot Murray (St Vincent de Paul), Sean Corrigan (Balbriggan Chamber), Rory Keogh (Bracken Court Hotel), Ian Lawless (Balbriggan Chamber) and Peter Carey (Balbriggan Chamber and Millfield Shopping Centre).

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Balbriggan BMX Project Gains Momentum Moves to find a permanent home for the Olympic sport of BMX in Balbriggan are gathering pace with a meeting promised by the council with the group pushing the project. Much to the delight of local residents, the project recently won €35,000 in funding, and the Council h a v e agreed to meet with Balbriggan BMX Bike Group in t h e Cllr. O’Leary c o m i n g weeks to discuss giving the sport a permanent home in Balbriggan. Local councillor Tom O’Leary (FG) recently asked that Council officials meet with the group and it was agreed that officials from the council’s parks and heritage properties division would set up a meeting to discuss the project further. This will be very much welcomed by the BMX group, who have worked extremely hard over the last number of months so that the sport could be established in Balbriggan.

A new initiative by the North Dublin Regional Drugs Task Force (RDTF) is set to provide a new more comprehensive service for people and families affected by drug and substance misuse in the North County. The regional Task Force is located at Forrest Mews in Swords and it’s co-ordinator, Bríd Walsh spoke to the County Leader about the new

here, where drug users are now turning to drug dealing, in an effort to repay debts accrued as a result of drug taking. It’s devastating. Our objective is to do something about this. We already fund Balbriggan and Swords Youth Services and the Fingal School Completion programme. Chairperson of North Dublin Regional Drugs Task Force,

Pictured at the announcement of the Community Care Service initiative, by the North Dublin Regional Drug Task Force, at it's office in Swords are, Senator Darragh O'Brien (Chairperson, North Dublin Regional Drug Task Force), Karen Reid (Administrator), Cllr Grainne Maguire (Board member) and Bríd Walsh (Co-ordinator, North Dublin Regional Drug Task Force).

initiative, which will greatly enhance the service already provided. She said, “Up to now, this great service only had limited scope, as there was no follow-on service for the people and families affected. However, the new initiative, the Community Care Service, will be first service of its kind in the North County and will have a Community Care Officer, as well as two case workers.” “Our role is to work with local stakeholders, like the Gardai, County Council, local community and HSE in all areas in the North County, implementing a strategy to combat the problems associated with drug use. When people hear about the drugs task force, they think about the Gardai, but that’s not the case, even though we work closely with them,” said Bríd. “We are funded by the Department of Health and high priority is given to treatment and rehabilitation. We work with themes like education and early prevention, in areas like schools and youth services,” she said. Brid explained, “If a school or individual themselves contacts us, a case worker can meet them in their own home, or somewhere else that suits, and it’s really about making this service accessible, where options can be discussed, and a care plan can be drawn up. This is a completely new service and we are starting to recruit people to fill the positions. Up to now, this has not been possible. We would love to be in a position to have this in every town, but our funding doesn’t stretch that far. At the moment the service will be located in Swords, but will also serve all other areas as well,” explained Bríd. There’s a vicious circle at play

Senator Darragh O’Brien was very upbeat about the new service. He said, “This is a very interesting time for us, because what we’re trying to provide is a proper front line service that is drug and alcohol awareness focused, and will help people and families that are in difficulty. It is a client based structure that is focused on the family, which we have not had before.” He continued, “It amazes me that, for an area with the population of ours, we have no front-line service and nowhere to refer people to. We are now in a position to roll out that service, where we will be able to do more with less. People need to realise that we have a real problem, here in the North County and we will, at last, be able to provide community based solutions.” “We see our role as not on the side of recovery, but making sure that young adults and kids are being helped along. I’m very excited about this, as I feel we will make great strides and within 6 months, there will be a great improvement in the lives of those affected, through the provision of this great service,” he concluded. Board member, Cllr Grainne Maguire was also delighted with the new service. She said, “I previously had no idea of the services provided for families. It is through us that the public will know what this service is all about. There are people out there who need this service, particularly in Balbriggan because of it’s young, growing population. who need as much help as they can get. The important thing is to promote the positve things, and this is certainly one of them. This is a great news story,” she said.

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Cautious Welcome For Tree Replanting Following his motion, that the Council presents a plan of action to replace the trees that were removed from the Lusk Relief Road, local councillor, Ken

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Farrell (Lab) is satisfied that the local authority has agreed to do so. He told the County Leader, “While I’m not 100

Local councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab) is pictured on the Outer Relief Road in Lusk, where the sites of the removed trees are clearly visible.

New President For Chamber Siobhan Kinsella, Director Cpl Learning & Development, has been elected President of Fingal Dublin Chamber at the Chamber Council meeting on Wednesday 15th January 2014. Siobhan has served on the Board/Council of the Chamber since 2007 and was the Deputy President for the past two years. Speaking to the County Leader about her new role, Siobhan, Pictured here is Siobhan who has lived in Kinsella, newly elected Swords for the past 17 President of the Fingal years, said that she Dublin Chamber. was delighted and looking forward to taking on a new challenge: “It’s an incredible honour to take on the role of President of the Fingal Dublin Chamber,” she said. “Thanks to my involvement with the chamber over the last number of years, I’ve really had the opportunity to see businesses around the North County grow and develop, which has been great. We’re lucky to be situated in a very progressive part of the North County, and I’m looking forward to adding that with the other members of the chamber in the future.” “It’s a very exciting time,” she continued. Siobhan takes over from Siobhan O’Donnell who served as President for the past three years who as Immediate Past President, will continue to serve as a Director of the Chamber. The Chamber Council also elected the following Officers/Directors for 2014: Guy Thompson, General Manager, Castleknock Hotel & Country Club as Deputy President, Jock Jordan, Group Sales Director, One4All as Vice-President, Treasurer will be Maura Cassidy, Community Affairs Manager, of Dublin Airport Authority, and the Company Secretary will be Tony Lambert, Chamber Chief Executive.

per cent happy, I will be pursuing the Council to replace every tree and to restore the avenue effect, which was so admired in the community. However,

I take solace in the works programme that is due to be completed. My efforts to have the trees on the verge replaced, did not get the support of my Council colleagues, which disappointed me,” he said. “There was huge disbelief in the community when the council went out,

without any prior consultation, and removed over 300 trees on the Lusk Relief Road. This was a drastic action, and while one doesn’t want to question the professional integrity of Council officials, I believe there are two sides to every argument,” he said. To compensate for

the removal of the dead, dying and failing trees from the verge on the Lusk Bypass, the County Council has proposed to plant trees in their place. These include, 24 Lime trees in the gaps in the outer avenue of trees, 50 large canopy trees in the new area of park at Orlynn Park, 21

Cherry trees in two groves off the bypass in vicinity of the school. Also included are 15 Birch trees, including multistemmed specimens on three roundabouts and 1,000 Beech hedging plants along stud rails and gable ends onto the bypass. All plantings will comply with the

objectives of the adopted tree strategy. Carpet roses are also proposed to be planted on the three main roundabouts and on the traffic islands at the Dublin and Skerries roads. Exercise equipment is also being installed in the outer verge opposite the Forge Development.

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business, a business that would make a difference to families and most importantly the children themselves. Choosing a location was an important factor and she decided that, due to its close proximity to the M1 motorway, Feltrim would suit commuting parents perfectly. The ethos of the crèche is that all children should be treated equally and with dignity and all of the activities are linked to Aistear, the early childhood curriculum framework. Linda participates in CETS, ECCE and FAS schemes that provide qualifying parents with various options for subsidised childcare. With Bubbles Too Creche, your little ones really couldn’t be in safer hands.

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City Wide Services • Plumbing • Extensions/Renovations • Carpentry • General Building Services • Electrical Services There was lots of ducking and diving recently, when Swords Pavilions staff held a White Collar Boxing Night. They raised a whopping €8,500 in aid of the Jack & Jill Foundation. This will provide over 530 home nursing care hours to Jack & Jill babies, or it will look after a Jack & Jill baby in the local area for over eight months. Jack & Jill currently have 56 babies on their books in Dublin and have helped 423 in Dublin since they began in 1997. Pictured at the cheque presentation are, Deirdre Walsh (Jack & Jill Foundation), Edelle Monahan (Jack & Jill Foundation), Westley Downes (Swords Pavilions), Emma McCluskey (Swords Pavilions) and Ian Hunter (Swords Pavilions).

Pictured at the Captains’ Drive in at Malahide Golf Club are Juvenile Boys Captain Andrew Conlon, Captain Tommy Rusk, Lady Captain Pauline Clancy and Juvenile Girls Captain, Sarah Boyle.

Man Rescued From Balbriggan Fire A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday, 17th January in an apartment in Balbriggan, resulting in one adult being rescued after he was trapped inside. According to reports, fire brigade controllers were told that two adults and a child were trapped in the burning apartment at Landy’s Court on Mill Street in the town. Approximately after 1am on Friday last, five units, including fire units from Balbriggan, Swords and Skerries, two ambulances and one

officer responded to an emergency call. The Dublin Fire Brigade told the County Leader that one adult remained trapped inside the apartment building when the units arrived at the scene, but he was successfully rescued. One adult was taken to Beaumont Hospital while a child was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital to be treated for the effects of smoke inhalation, according to a radio report. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

Pictured arriving for their Drive In are the new captains of Forrest Little Golf Club. They decided on a rugby theme for the occasion, as they togged out in the jerseys of the four provinces. Included are Lady Captain Paula Sheeran, Men's Captain Sean Dooley, Girls Captain Tara Gregan and Boys Captain Lee Duffy.

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Pictured arriving in fine style for their Drive In at Corrstown Golf Club, are Lady Captain Mandy Rodgers, Junior Captain Eoin Reilly, and Men's Captain Eddie McDonnell.

Preliminary results from a visitor survey being carried out by Fingal Tourism, show that visitors to the region are very happy with their tourism experience. The results of the survey are part of the ongoing DITAchiev Project, which is assessing tourism in the North County, to determine if it is being managed in a way that will ensure the long term sustainability of tourism in the region. Results show that visi-

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visit and they look forward to coming back with their family and friends.” Elaine O’Sullivan, Manager of FIngal Tourism told the County Leader, “The next stage of the project is a resident survey, which has just been launched and will ask residents in the area to share their views on tourism in the region. Resident attitudes and opinions on tourism will help to identify pressures and problems in the area and will allow Fingal Tourism to plan effectively for the future. Residents are urged to share their views on www.survey.bris.ac.uk /dit/fingalresidentsurvey The project is due to run until September this year.

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explained how this proposal gives the Council an opportunity to give a new lease of life to the historic Gallen’s Mill located in the centre of the town, providing an expanded library, a museum and new community facilities. He said, “In 2013, the Office of Public Works outlined their plans to locate offices across the country, as part of the roll out of the INTREO Programme, which aims to help the long term unemployed. Balbriggan and Swords were identified as locations to provide this service.” Continued from page 1 “The current proposal gives us a renewed opporThey claim that it is an area where anti-social tunity to provide a bigger public library along with behaviour is rife, and utterly unsuitable for children a Museum in the Gallen’s Mill building”, he to frequent. Others suggested that dole offices are explained. “The mill building would also provide never located in beautiful buildings, so why is it arts and community spaces and further happening now. Shouts of “We’re not the regeneration of the Mill Street area in moving,” came at regular intervals, as the line with the aims of the Balbriggan people of Balbriggan showed steely deterPublic Realm Plan”, he said. mination to face the Council down on this “Contrary to some recent reports”, the issue. Another resident shouted, “Fingal Manager added, “I can reassure people County Council want our lovely library, but locally that the original Carnegie Building, guess what?, they’re not getting it.” which houses part of the current library Speaking to the County Leader, Acting will continue to be available as commuFingal County Manager, Peter Caulfield nity space and meeting rooms for the acknowledged recent public interest in Acting County people of Balbriggan.” The new INTREO the Council’s plans to expand and relo- Manager, Peter office will be located in other areas of the cate library services in the town. Caulfield building,” he concluded. A large crowd Confirming that the Council has been in attended a protest meeting outside the library on discussions with the Office of Public Works to Saturday last, where locals, once again voiced facilitate the setting up of a new resource for job their determination to overturn what they regard seekers and employers, under the INTREO as “ a ridiculous decision.” programme launched in 2012, Mr. Caulfield

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Boland Throws Hat Back Into The Ring Continued from page 1 “The Council would generate the same amount in commercial rates, but they would be allowed the opportunity to designate areas of particular types of businesses as being rate exempt, maybe for a certain amount of time, depending on their benefit to an area. This would give small businesses an incentive and stimulus to do business on the main street”. “My proposal would allow the Council to be, effectively,

a grant giver to selected types of businesses. This is something where the State must legislate on how and where the Council raises it’s money. Politics is about thinking and developing ideas”. There are things that I dreamt about 20 years ago, that are now being implemented. You have to be there for the long game,” he said Another area of importance for him is the opening up of the Round Tower in Lusk, as a project that will showcase

the rich heritage of the town. “There are three cottages, which interfere with the view of the Round Tower and Church. Two of these cottages are up for sale. I called the County Manager recently and told him that this is the time to be brave and to buy the cottages. The fact that two are for sale at the same time, is a golden opportunity not to be missed to open the vista. My proposal to buy Ryan’s pub in Swords, in order to open up the wonderful view of Swords

Castle was ridiculed at the time, but I have been proven to be correct,” he said. The tower will be opened up onto the square, thus showing Lusk’s wonderful heritage to all, instead of it being hidden away, as well as creating car parking spaces. Along with the development of Balleally Park and Katie’s Cottage, Lusk can now

become a tourism destination in itself. We need to see how we can make The North County a tourist destination, with 20 million people passing through. We get a very small amount of people stopping in the area and we need to get them to spend bed nights here, which will generate much needed money. I believe the future of the North

County is about harnessing tourism. We also need to help entrepreneurs to develop their business to make Fingal a place to work, rest and play. It’s time to stop talking and do something. Excuses are no longer good enough. We need positive proactivity”. He is very passionate about using our natural amenities to the fullest,

something he feels has been neglected heretofore. “One of the problem areas facing the Council is job creation, but I don’t think that we have exploited the opportunities that our natural resources provide. I had suggested that we should establish a Coastal Committee and the recent storms have brought this into sharp

focus. Coastal erosion is an issue and has been happening all through my political life, and we need to see how we can defend the coast and use it to the best possible way. Regional parks are another resource which can be exploited and I was associated with the Balleally Regeneration project”, he concluded.

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WATERS, Frank (Portmarnock) – Jan 10, 2014 (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital, Frank ; will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, brothers Joe and Anthony, sister, Sheila, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. FLYNN (Glasmore Pk., Swords) - January 12, 2014, (peacefully) at home, Noel, beloved father of the late Caroline; deeply regretted by his loving wife Frances, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. YALLOWAY (nee Butterly), Mary (Balbriggan and formerly of Kincora Road, Clontarf and The Burrow, Portrane) – January 13, 2014 (suddenly), at Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by her loving husband Jerry, sons, sister Kay, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KENNY (Portrane) - January 14, 2014 (peacefully), at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, Edward (Eddie); deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, sons Mick, Patsy, Sean and Donal, daughter Breda, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MONTGOMERY, Agnes (nee Morton) (Swords) - Jan 14, 2014, (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; she will be sadly missed by her sons David, Ronald and John, daughter-in-law Pavla, grandsons Lukas and Maximilian, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

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RYAN, Tommy (Skerries) - Jan 15, 2014, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Tommy, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friends, May, daughters Kathleen, Julie and Roseleen, brother Joe, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

loving wife, daughters Angela, Olive, Paula, Edel and Rena, son Mannix, sons-in-law Vincent, Leo and Coilin, his twin brother Kevin, sister Philomena, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends at home and in Gran Canaria. Rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council Sonja & Jonathan Farrell intend to apply for planning permission at 11 Churchfield Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of First floor extension over existing garage & bathroom. 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 Bristol-Myers Squibb seek planning retention and 10 year permission for 1No. single storey 298sqm Modular Unit comprising office accommodation and associated drainage and ground works to the rear of the existing Administrative Offices on their site at Swords Laboratories, North of Watery Lane, Swords, Co Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for a revised house type (from type ‘A’ to type ‘D’) on sites 59/66 & 72/79 incl (as indicated on Planning Permission Reg Ref; F09A/0518), Sea Brook, Site Fronting Brook Lane, Rush, Co Dublin for Carroll Estates Dublin Ltd. 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 of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We Catherine & Michael Cavanagh intend to apply for Planning permission for (1) demolition of a part single/part two storey extension to the rear (2) planning permission for construction of a part single/part two storey extension to the rear (3) planning permission for construction of a single

storey extension to the side (4) alterations of an existing single storey extension to the front including a new raised flat roof and altered window arrangements (5) planning permission for extension of an existing single storey extension to the side, and ancillary interior and exterior alterations to the existing dwelling (6) the installation of a new Bio-Cycle waste water treatment system all at Waterville, Balheary Road, Swords, 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 and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee(20 Euro) within the period of 5-weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Mr. Noel McAllister for lands located off Portrane Road, Carrs Mills, Rahillion, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of constructing a development on this site incorporating 1). The erection of 99 no. detached, semi-detached & terraced residential units (some with ancillary garages) ranging in height from single storey bungalow type units to 2.5 storey unit types. 2) New vehicular (2 no.) and pedestrian (4 no.) entrances to serve the development from existing roads at Carrs Mill Estate linking through both Carrs Mill and the Somerton Estate to the Portrane Road. 3) 2 no. class two public open spaces 4) Connection to foul sewer network to Donabate/Portrane WWTP currently underway, road & footway network & associated services connecting with the existing Carrs Mill development to the south and existing laneway to southeast to Portrane Road. 5) The development makes provision for crèche facilities (10 no. children) at units 23, 29 and 63 within the scheme. 6) The construction of perimeter screening/landscape berm area and footpath link within a green planted corridor to existing class 1 public open space. 7) Foul and suds surface water drainage, esb substation, landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting, and all ancillary drainage, engineering and site development works to facilitate the development. 8) The provision of 2 no. pedestrian and cycleway links from the subject site to St. Patrick’s Boys and Girls National School. 9) A ten year planning permission is sought. The planning application may be inspected or

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