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1st November 2016 • Volume 23, Issue 38 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

Urban Forest For Swords Proposed Local councillor, Joe Newman (NP) has identified an opportunity to develop a new urban forest on the fringe of Swords, which he feels has great tourism potential for the town and its environs.

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would work its way back down to River Valley Regional Park, eventually ending up at Swords Castle,” he said. There already is an objective in the County Development Plan to develop the Ward River Valley Regional Park up as far as Rivermeade and Newman believes that this area would tie in perfectly with this plan. “I believe that this would be a huge benefit in boosting tourism and encouraging visitors to the area. This represents an ideal opportunity, not to nestle Swords by creating urban sprawl, and it really needs to be examined carefully. The planners have agreed to do a survey on this land to find out the best possible use for it and I intend, as well as other councillors in the Swords area, to contribute towards developing this area for the benefit for all the people of Swords and improving their natural environment,” he said.

Newman believes that this proposal could be included in the daa’s Community Gain Fund, which is attached to the new runway, where daa will support local projects within the immediate airport communities. Indeed he took the opportunity to broach the subject with Paul O’Kane from daa, when they met in River Valley Community Centre last week at the Public Information Meeting on the proposed new runway, between daa and the local residents.

Great Day For Lusk National School The first bricks were laid on the foundations of two brand new state of the art schools for Lusk National School. There will be a new junior and a senior school, replacing the current combined school, which will be demolished at some time next year. This is a further boost to the educational development of Lusk, with the recently opened Lusk Community College having recently been approved for an extension. Chairperson of the Board of Management, Lorcan O’Toole told the County Leader, “This is a fantastic day for Lusk National School and it’s the start of a major project that will see us develop two new schools and a fantastic hall for the community to use. We will manage the hall ourselves and the school has set up a committee to manage the hall. It will be available for all kinds of purposes. Lusk is a thriving and growing community and the school is now seven or

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Pictured laying the bricks for the two new schools at Lusk National School, are pupils, Adam Waldron, Mia Gibbons and Hernan Maher

eight times the size it was 20 years ago, and it is continuing to grow. Lusk National School has always been at the heart of the community and we cater for a wide range of nationalities, ethnicities and cultural groups here at Lusk National School. A number of pupils were included in the brick laying operation, which was attended by Chief Executive of Fingal County

Council Paul Reid and by acting County Mayor and local councillor, Ken Farrell. Principal, Paul Comiskey was full of praise for Cllr Farrell and the role he played in this project being achieved. For his part, Cllr Farrell thanked the County Council for having the foresight in making €1.2 million funding available, so that the schools could be completed.

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Paul O'Kane from daa and Cllr Joe Newman have a frank exchange of opinions at the Public Consultation meeting at River Valley Community Centre, Swords about the new runway, and how it will affect local residents on Wednesday last

He told the County Leader, “Just recently there was a motion put forward to rezone lands in the Knocksedan area, backing on to the Ridgewood and Brookdale area. This is an area that is under agricultural use at this point in time. I objected to the rezoning on the basis that all we are doing is continuing an urban sprawl in Swords,” he said. Newman eyed this as a location, which is situated off the Naul Road south of Knocksedan, as a unique area that could help to transform Swords into a town that people would like to visit. “We have the local castle and we have the regional park, with the objective to grow this westwards towards Rivermeade. This area could be turned into an urban forest, which would facilitate forest walks and cycling taking into account Knocksedan House, which has a preservation order attached to it. This

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New Airport Hotel To Create 400 New Jobs A total of 400 new jobs are to be created at Dublin Airport with the opening of a new terminal-linked four star hotel, which is to be built adjacent to Terminal 2. The new hotel will provide employment for 250 people, while an additional 150 new jobs will be generated during the construction phase of the project. daa is seeking expressions of interest for the development and operation of a new 402 bedroom four star hotel at Terminal 2. The new hotel will be Ireland’s fourth largest

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hotel upon completion. Planning permission for the 11-storey hotel has already been granted. Construction is expected to begin next October and the property will open in 2019. A spokesperson for daa said, “The new hotel will have a total floor area of 22,840 square metres comprising 402 bedrooms, as well as extensive bar, restaurant, café and conference facilities and a fitness suite. It will occupy a prime 0.81 acre site between Terminal 2 and the T2 multi-storey car park – and will be located just 95 metres from Terminal 2.”

Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said, “There is significant demand for a new terminal-linked hotel at Dublin Airport and this development will benefit not just the airport, but the city and region as a whole as Dublin needs more hotel beds. It will also provide employment for 250 people, as well as a further 150 construction jobs during the building programme, which is expected to last about 18 months,” he said. “We’re constantly striving to improve the product that we provide to our customers and this new hotel will offer extra choice and convenience to passengers and to the many companies that are based on the Dublin Airport campus,” Mr Harrison said. “It will also provide much needed additional hotel capacity for the entire Dublin region.” Between 2010 and 2015, only four hotels comprising 594 bedrooms were built in Dublin. The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC) warned last year that Dublin requires a further 5,000 hotel bedrooms by 2020 to meet demand.

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World Darts Champion To Visit Swords Current World Darts Champion, Gary Anderson is coming to Swords on Thursday, 3rd November to do an exhibition match in aid of the Suicide charity, SOSAD. The event will take place at The Wright Venue, Swords, where he will compete against local darts players in aid of the charity. So if you are interested in supporting this worthwhile charity and see a real darts master in action, make sure to come along on the night.

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Bright Future For Young Skerries Pianist Skerries soprano, Orla Boylan helped create the Skerries Young Classical Musician Fund following her recital during last year’s Skerries Soundwaves Festival. Recently she got to meet pianist, Eadaoin Copeland, the winner of the competition for the Fund. Eadaoin, a talented young pianist, was on a visit home from Amsterdam, where she has embarked on a Masters in I n s t r u m e n t a l Répétiteurship in the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. She is studying under the tutelage of Frank van de Laar, Jaap Kooi and Marianne Boer. Éadaoin has participated in both solo and collaborative piano master classes with acclaimed pianists including Leon McCawley, Christopher Elton, Evelyne Brancart, Robert Kulek, Iain Burnside and Gary Matthewman and she

Pictured are Skerries musicians, Eadaoin Copeland, the winner of the Skerries Young Classical Musician Fund and soprano, Orla Boylan, who helped create the Fund, when they met recently in Skerries

has also studied at Chetham’s International Piano Summer School in Manchester. Éadaoin is a multiple prize-winner in various competitions

across Ireland, having most recently been awarded first prize in this year’s RIAM Piano Festival Senior Repetoire competition and the Milne Cup for Vocal-Piano Duos in

the 2016 Feis Ceoil. Éadaoin is also passionate about music education and has been teaching in Dublin for many years. Éadaoin is also a keen orchestral pianist and played for many years in a number of orchestras including Trinity Orchestra, the RIAM Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and the Hibernian Orchestra on both piano and viola. She has performed with these orchestras in various venues throughout Ireland, as well as Berlin, Budapest and London. The Fund will go towards Eadaoin’s studies in Amsterdam. Orla said: “I am delighted to have met Eadaoin and wish her the very best in her studies and future career. I am looking forward to hearing about her progress and would be delighted to give her my advice whenever she is back in Skerries,” she said.

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O’Reilly Calls For Help For Pyrite Victims Local Sinn Féin TD, Louise O’Reilly has raised the issue of pyritic damage to homes in North County Dublin with the Minister for Finance, during the passage of the Finance Bill, drawing on the parallels between the help to buy scheme for first time buyers. She called on the Government to extend the eligibility under the pyrite remediation scheme to

include Building has been an historic Condition Assessments issue with pyrite. young with a Damage Families, couples, first Condition Rating time buyers paid of 1, so that familarge sums of lies left in limbo money, only now in the North to have their County can get home rendered access to recourse. She Louise O’Reilly e f f e c t i v e l y said: “This legislation worthless. Burdened gives effect to the with negative equity, a builder’s bonanza that house with no resale is the help to buy potential and often scheme. I ask because little chance of remediin the area I represent, ation, these people as you are aware, there found absolutely no

hope in this Budget.” “It is a condition of eligibility under the pyrite remediation scheme that an application to the Pyrite Resolution Board must be accompanied by a Building Condition Assessment with a Damage Condition Rating of 2. This means that many households are locked out of the scheme; stuck in limbo.” “These were the group of people who

were encouraged to get on the property ladder and to get that starter home. But now, they are left with these houses, riddled with pyrite and often no recourse to remediation.” “I have a motion on the order paper that I hope other TDs can and will support, particularly those TDs in my own constituency, who know the stories and issues first hand. I am asking you now Minister, to work with your cabinet colleagues on this,” she concluded.

Boost For Local Businesses More and more small local businesses are selling online, according to the Local Enterprise Office (LEO). In response to the increasing trend towards online selling, 15 Fingal businesses were approved “Trading Online Vouchers” by the Fingal LEO, for funding totalling €31,554. This brings the total approved in the locality to €300,000 since the scheme was launched in mid-2014. The goal of the “Trading Online Voucher” Scheme is to enable small businesses to embrace the digital economy and increase sales, exports and ultimately jobs. Under the scheme, vouchers of up to €2,500 are available to small businesses who demonstrate that they have a credible plan to get their business trading online. Announcing a new call for

Trading Online Vouchers, Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office, Oisín Geoghegan, urged any businesses that want to sell online to attend the next “Trading Online Voucher” information session on Friday, 11th November in The Riasc Centre, Swords. He said, “We have approved 40 Online Voucher applications so far in 2016 and over the last two years the total approved exceeds €89,004. This scheme has been a huge help to many small businesses in the region looking to progress into the digital economy. “Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid highlighted the importance of investing in web technology: “Shopping patterns have been revolutionised in recent years and the upsurge in online shopping is set to

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continue in the coming years. This presents vast opportunities to our local businesses. It is vital that we provide the right support mechanisms to enable small businesses to compete in this arena”. Further information about the Trading Online Voucher scheme is available through the Fingal LEO website: www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal.

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Sleeping Out In Skerries For Homelessness A group of locals from the North County decided to sleep rough

at Floraville in Skerries on Friday, 21st October, in order to raise funds

for Focus Ireland and to heighten awareness about homelessness.

Pictured getting ready to snuggle down at the Floraville Garden in Skerries for Focus Ireland, are JP Browne, Bríd Walsh, Johnny McDonnell, Dave Beattie and Michael Matthews

Bríd Walsh, who is the co-ordinator of the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force and one of the organisers of the event, spoke to the County Leader about the idea to sleep rough. She said, “There is a group of community stakeholders that we work with on various different initiatives that we undertake, who turned up on the night, so it was a real community effort to raise awareness and funds

for homelessness.” This is the second year that the group has slept out for this cause. Last year’s event was in Swords and Bríd explained that it was a great success. “We only had about five or six people last year and we decided we would repeat it and we decided on Skerries as the place. Last year we collected over €3000 for homelessness, which was a great achievement, and this year was even better,” said Brid. “The idea of a sleep out came from Louise

Portmarnock School Opens New Autism Unit St Helen’s Junior National School in Portmarnock celebrated the has made a huge difference to the pupils. “I cannot express how opening of a new classroom and an extension to the new ‘Cabhair’ wonderful it has been and the difference it is making to our pupils,” she Centre, their Autism Unit at the school on Tuesday, 25th October last. concluded. School principal, Miriam Dowdall told the County Leader, “This is a great day for us here at St Helen’s. and we’re absolutely delighted, as we were one of the first schools in the country to open an Autism Unit back in 2000 by my predecessor, Brendan Hennigan. Since then we have been working with the ordinary classes because there were no supports, or finances in those days, as there are today,” she said. “One thing that we were really in need of was a sensory room, so tonight we are delighted to officially open our sensory room and our soft playroom, as well as an additional office which will be specifically for the Cabhair Pictured at the official opening of the Special Autism Unit at St Helen's Junior National Centre. At the moment, we have three classes of six School, Portmarnock on Tuesday 25th October are, SNAs and teachers, Bridget Mohan, pupils, who will use the Cabhair Centre, making 18 the Geraldine Shaw, Adrianne Moore, Miriam King, Gwen O'Hagan, Hillary Curtis, Margaret Mariotti, Pauline Kirwan, Miriam Dowdall (School principal), Celine O'Connell (Board of number of pupils using the Autism Unit,” she said. “The children have been using the sensory unit and soft Management), Angela Tier, Ciara Cummins, Claire Moran, Louisa Lambkin and Lorna Lavin play centre since September and Ms Dowdall said that (Deputy principal)

McCulloch of the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force last year and it is set to become an annual event, getting bigger with each passing

year,” said Bríd. Local businesses in Skerries came together to support the group, both financially and in terms of looking after their food require-

ments. Locals passing by also gave the thumbs up for this hardy bunch, creating a great atmosphere on the night, for which the group is very grateful.

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Children’s Hospital Must Be Built By 2020 The construction firm that wins contract has until 2020 to build new national children’s hospital The contractors to build the new national children’s hospital on the campus of St James’s Hospital are to be chosen in January, with a view to having it constructed at the end of 2020, the Oireachtas Health Committee has been told. Two satellite urgent care centres, to be located at Connolly and Tallaght hospitals,

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A masterplan for the development at St James’s shows the Coombe maternity hospital can also be accommodated on the 50-acre site”. However, the Connolly4kids group, made up of retired

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Pictured at the daa Public Consultation meeting at River Valley Community Centre, Swords about the new runway, and how it will affect local residents on Wednesday last are John Heffernan (daa), Cllr Joe Newman, local resident Kevin Kennedy, Fiona Kenny and Angela Flynn (both daa)

The Supreme Court has ruled that Northern Irelandregistered vessels have no legal entitlement to fish for mussel seed in the State’s territorial waters. The six-judge court unanimously upheld arguments by four mussel fishermen that mussel seed was a “natural resource” belonging to the State.

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Swords Girl Guides Receive Highest Award Girl Guides from Rivervalley, Swords were among those who received Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – the Trail Blazer National Guide Award – at a special ceremony on Saturday, 22nd October last. Chloe Hughes and Aoibhe Conway of Rivervalley Guides, Swords, were among 68 girls from around the country to blaze a trail to Croke Park with their proud families and Guide leaders to celebrate reaching the pinnacle of Guiding. Each Girl Guide received a Trail Blazer gold pin and a National Guide Award certificate from Irish Girl Guides (IGG) President, Maureen Dillon and IGG Chief Commissioner, Helen Concannon. The Trail Blazer pin, which was awarded for the first time this year as part of IGG’s new Journey

Chloe Hughes and Aoibhe Conway of Rivervalley Guides, Swords are pictured (centre) after receiving their Trail Blazer Awards at Irish Girl Guides’ National Award ceremony in Croke Park. Also pictured are, IGG President Maureen Dillon, Rivervalley Guides Leaders, Mary Clooney and Marian Mulvey, Rivervalley Guides Leader Breda Cunningham, IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon and Guide Branch Chair and Rivervalley Guides Leader, Carol O’Brady

Programme, is made in recognition of the successful completion of a series of challenges, including teamwork activities, outdoor survival skills, community service, global awareness and working with younger IGG members to help them develop confidence, independence and essential life-skills. Presenting the awards, IGG President Maureen Dillon said: “All of you here today are worthy recipients of

the highest award in Guiding. Each of you has worked hard on your own initiative and, in doing so, demonstrated self-motivation, commitment and enthusiasm. “You have each blazed a trail during your time in IGG in order to receive this Award and I have no doubt that all of you will continue to blaze a trail – not just in your local communities but in wider society too. We are hugely proud of each and every one of

you.” Congratulating the Guides, IGG Chief Commissioner Helen Concannon said: “We are delighted that many of you are continuing to be involved in IGG as members of Senior Branch where you will continue to develop confidence and self-reliance as responsible citizens and have exciting opportunities to travel and represent IGG at international Guide events,” she concluded.

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Some of Ireland’s best known faces gathered for the official unveiling of Amy Huberman’s new jewellery collection for Newbridge Silverware, entitled Luna, at the company’s award winning visitor centre, Co. Kildare on Monday (17th October). To mark the occasion of Amy’s first foray in jewellery design, guests gathered at the home of craftsmanship for a morning of design delights and an insight into Amy’s inspiration for the collection. Guests included Irish rugby legend and ever-supportive husband, Brian O’Driscoll, former RTE presenter Anne Doyle, Xpose’s Karen Koster and Ireland AM presenter Ciara Doherty .Long-time supporter and friend of Newbridge Silverware, Anne Doyle introduced Amy to the fashionable crowd with a Q&A on Amy’s role as creator of the stunning 36-piece

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Luna collection.The delicate gold-plated jewellery features an array of specially selected symbols worn on pendants and necklaces, dainty bracelets and intricate earrings with prices ranging from just €20 to €45. Style, inspiration and craftsmanship truly come together in the latest line from Newbridge Silverware in collaboration with Amy. Influenced by Amy’s own style and love of vintage charms and their sentiments of positivity. The Luna Collection can be viewed and purchased now at the Newbridge Silverware Showrooms, Co. Kildare, at selected retailers or online at https://newbridgesilverware.com/.

Members of the North County Dublin Dyspraxia Support Group met at Hard Target Defence Systems at Turvey Industrial Estate, Donabate on Saturday, 15th October, as part of Dyspraxia Week which took place from 9th to 15th October last. The local support group caters for people from all over the North County. Pictured at the event are, Arlena Reyes, Albert McCready (instructor), Cian Baneham, Jack Swift, Lorraine Mooney (Co-ordinator), Stephen Power, Fiachra Carr, Shane Dunne, Sarahann Mooney, Debbie Carroll (instructor), Aidan Carroll (head instructor) and Adam Clarke

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Local Enterprise Office Fingal has announced that a record number of participants have entered the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition this year, for a chance to share in a local investment fund of €50,000. The 110 local participants all aged between 18 and 35, are among the 1,842 entries from around the country competing this year. The next stage in the €2 million investment fund competition is the business boot camps, which Local Enterprise Office Fingal is hosting in Dunboyne Castle, Co. Meath on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November. Boot camps play a major role in the IBYE competition, as participants benefit from business advice, mentoring and help with perfecting their enterprise pitches. The LEOrun boot camp has modules such as: business strategy and revenue models, perfor-

mance measures, financial planning and sources of finance, designed to help more young entrepreneurs develop their business

€50,000 to award to six young entrepreneurs in the area across three categories – Best Business Idea, Best Start-Up Business and

highest on record and reflects the potential that exists amongst younger age groups that needs to be nurtured. Everyone who participates in the IBYE boot camps will have access to expert business guidance and mentors who will help

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or business ideas. When the boot camps come to an end, the next stage in the competition after judging is the county final, which will be held on Wednesday, 30th November at 6.30pm in County Hall, Swords. Local Enterprise Office Fingal have an investment fund of up to

Best Established Business. The total number of entries nationally was 1,842 this year, compared with 1,398 entries last year, which is up by 32 per cent. Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise Office Fingal said: “The level of entries to IBYE this year nationally is the

them face and overcome challenges in developing their business.” “Through the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, we are actively fostering a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and promoting start-up business as a career option for young people,” he said.

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Autumn Jazz Is Back The one-day Balbriggan Autumn Jazz festival is in its sixth year, having started from humble beginnings in 2011. It all happens on Sunday, 6th November, so get your glad rags on and get yourself downtown for any or all of the live jazz sessions. The whole town is sure to come alive with the sound of Jazz pouring from each of the venues. Art is supplied in the form of a pop up art gallery in Molly’s Coffee Gallery where patrons can browse through a selection of Jazz related images designed especially for the occasion. The oneday event receives tremendous support from the Fingal County

Pictured are 'Hold Up' who will be playing at The Harvest Bar as part of the oneday Balbriggan Autumn Jazz festival on 6th November

Council through their Events section. Local establishments and venues have rallied around the Jazz festival and are great supporters of the day also. This year the organisers are especially delighted with the involvement through Fingal County Council of Ardgillan Castle which is hosting the fantastic Pat Collins in the unique setting of the Castle’s Drawing Room and hope this will be the beginning of a special relationship for the event. The event

kicks off at 12 noon at Molly’s Cafe Gallery with Colette Cassidy and Nigel Clarke. Then at 2.30pm, Pat Collins play at Ardgillan Castle. At 4pm, Emilie Conway will perform at the Central with Julien Colarossi and Dave McCune. This is followed by Hold Up who will perform at The Harvest Bar at 6pm. Finally, AJA will round the festival off at Harveys at the Harvest. For all the details see www.facebook.com/ AutumnJazzBalbriggan.

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1st November 2016

New Crematorium Opened At Dardistown On October 25th last, Glasnevin Trust, Ireland’s largest provider of funeral services announced the opening of their new state-of-the-art crematorium at Dardistown Cemetery, Cloghran.

The crematorium meets the highest standards of emission control and is one of the most environmentally friendly crematoria in the country. The public area of the building is separated into two congregation spaces, each holding 150 people. In the event of a larger service, the two congregation spaces can be merged into one, accommodating up to 300 people. Commenting on the announcement, CEO of the Glasnevin Trust said: “The new Dardistown Crematorium is the latest development in the illustrious history of Glasnevin Trust. It offers a Pictured at Dardistown Cemetery is the new Dardistown Crematorium. The new peaceful and tranquil envicrematorium will operate six days a week, closing on Sundays, and will offer much ronment for people to visit needed services to the people of the North County as well as the greater Dublin and pay their respects to their area, Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, Longford and Westmeath loved ones. All of the The new crematorium is a non-denominational Glasnevin Trust cemeteries are non-denominafacility that will offer an alternative to traditional tional in keeping with our mission to bury and burials in Ireland. The site area extends to cremate people of all religions and no religion with dignity and respect.” 613sqm and cost €5 million to build. The new crematorium will operate six days a Dardistown Cemetery is located on the Swords week, closing on Sundays, and will offer much Road (R132) at the junction of the Old Airport needed services to the people of North County Road, just after the entrance to Dublin Airport, coming from Swords. Dublin and beyond.

New Round Of Sports Capital Programme Grants The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohue has just announced a new round of Sports Capital Programme Grants for 2017. This is positive news for local sports clubs and now is the time to start preparing applications for when the formal kick-off announcement is made in the coming months. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler in welcoming the news said, “This is great news and I would like to be of any assistance in this regard, as I would like to see as many local clubs as possible making applications and hopefully successful applications,” he said. The Minister in his Budget speech said: “In relation to Sport, I am happy to announce that there will be a new round of the Sports Capital Grant Programme in 2017 and the Minister at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport will announce the details of the new programme in due course.”

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Pictured are Skerries Tidy Towns committee and supporters as they are presented with the award by Minister Michael Ring, for winning the overall National Tidy Towns competition at the prize giving ceremony at Skerries Community Centre on 25th October last. Skerries were presented with a total of nine awards on the night

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Malahide Tidy Towns were presented with a Gold Medal for their performance in the National Tidy Towns competition. The awards were presented at Skerries Community Centre on 25th October. Pictured accepting the award from Des O'Mahoney from SuperValu and Minister for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, are Gerry Rafferty and Heidi Bedell

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A man had a €75,000 claim against Wright’s Cafe Bar Swords dismissed in the circuit court last week, in a case which was successfully handled on behalf of Wright’s Cafe Bar, by Swords based Solicitors, Hennessy and Perrozzi. The man claimed damages for falling off a step onto the floor. He gave evidence in Dublin Circuit Court before the President of the Circuit Court, Judge Raymond Groarke and claimed that he suffered an injury to his ribs as a result of the fall which happened on the 10th December 2011. He claimed that he still experiences sharp pain in his chest five years later. John Hennessy, of Hennessy Perozzi Solicitors told the County Leader, “My client considers themselves to be on the receiving end of the claims culture and they have done their best to improve standards. This is, in my client’s view, an endorsement of the efforts made to improve standards over the past number of years, for the ultimate safety of its patrons. I have to say that it is very difficult to get a result for defendants in such cases and my client is very happy with the result,” he said. Engineering evidence was give to the court and found that the step in question was perfectly safe at the time of the incident. Judge Groarke dismissed the man’s claim noting that he did not look down when stepping off the step . After the full hearing a spokesman for Michael JF Wright Hospitality, who run several restaurant bars across Dublin, said he was pleased with the outcome. “Of course we pride ourselves on the efforts we make to ensure the safety of all our customers but sometimes people can genuinely injure themselves however, as in this case, it wasn’t our fault. This case represents a significant victory for businesses doing their best to provide a social experience in a safe environment without the fear of spurious and fictitious claims,” the spokesman said.

Older People Encouraged To Apply For Fuel Allowance Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) is encouraging older people in the North County to apply for the Fuel Allowance this autumn, as the new fuel allowance season gets underway in advance of the winter. He told the County Leader, “The Fuel Allowance scheme is designed to assist pensioners and other very low income households to meet the cost of their heating needs during the winter

season.” “I encourage older people and people in receipt of social welfare in Dublin Fingal to apply for the allowance. They can fill in the form in their local Post Office, or find it online at http://www.welfare.ie /en/Pages/FuelAllowance.aspx “The Fuel Allowance is means tested and is paid to the customer with their social welfare payment at a rate of € 22.50 per

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Percy French Evening In Malahide Malahide Lions Club will hold an Evening of Percy French songs, poems and laughter on Saturday, 19th November at 8pm at the Grand Hotel, Malahide. The evening will be presented by The Percy French Troubadours and the event is all in aid of St Francis Hospice, Raheny. Tickets for this great evening of song and story are €15. Book now at 086-7385181 to secure your place.

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Age Friendly Conference In Malahide Over 200 delegates from all across Europe attended an Age Friendly Conference in Malahide last week, were reminded that ageing isn’t a choice, or even an achievement, but a fact of life. Speaking at the conference, Nora Owen, Chair of the Fingal Age Friendly Alliance said: “I am very proud to be able to say that Fingal was the first Dublin Local Authority to embrace the World Health Organisation’s Age Friendly Cities & Counties Initiative. “Indeed, I am delighted to have been personally involved in some of the initiatives that we have undertaken in the county, such as Consultation Sessions with Beaumont Hospital and Walkability Surveys with Dublin Airport.” “We have 31 local authorities signed up to our Age Friendly

Alliance with the older person’s voice firmly around the table which is so essential. The Age Friendly Movement is here to stay and we owe it to every Irish citizen to keep it going,” she said. Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, said: “Fingal County Council signed the Dublin Declaration on Age Friendly Cities & Counties in 2011. I

believe that strong leadership is a critical factor to the success of the programme and we have been extremely fortunate to have had enormous direction and influence afforded to us by our Independent Chairperson, Nora Owen. Fingal County Council has the lead on a number of specific measures for our older citizens.” “The Age Friendly Focus has

made a huge difference to us in Fingal. It has brought us closer to the community and has brought the voice of older people to the council. It has also provided us with greater opportunities to collaborate with other agencies and influenced and informed our own processes and planning for the future,” he concluded.

Pictured at the International Age Friendly Conference in Malahide are Chief Executive Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, Minister for State for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler and Chair of Fingal Age Friendly Alliance, Nora Owen

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“Our maternity services are severely understaffed, lacking both midwives and obstetricians. The INMO says that more than 600 midwives need to be recruited to achieve basic safety levels and it was also shown last year that Ireland has the lowest number of obstetricians per 100,000 women across all OECD In response to a number of cases involving fatali- countries,” she added. ties in our maternity services, Sinn Féin Health O’Reilly went on to say; “Pregnant women, not only in the North County, but in the spokesperson and local TD, Louise O’Reilly whole of Ireland need to have confidence has said that it is a foremost priority that in our services, particularly given that pregnant women in Ireland need to have maternity services are a certainty in the confidence in our maternity services. health system. Pregnancy is already a Speaking to the County Leader, O’Reilly scary time for women and their partners said that the national maternity strategy and tragic events in recent times has needs to be implemented as a matter of drawn attention once more to the need priority, and resourced as such. for the national maternity strategy to be She said: “The sector has been drastically O’Reilly TD implemented as a matter of priority, and underfunded over the last 20 years and resourced as such.” Ireland is lagging behind international standards. “Expectant mothers, as well as those who have This has led to tragedies that include deaths in healthcare settings across the State. had experience of the system, must be listened Unfortunately recently, this has become prevalent to and placed at the centre of policy,” she concluded. once more.”

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Final Call For One4all Employee Awards One4all is issuing a final call for entrants to the `Spotlights’, which shine a light and reward those employees who have made an outstanding contribution to their company over the past year. This recognition programme from One4all in association with Chambers Ireland, has been created for SMEs to find Ireland’s best employee – that person who always goes the extra mile – by offering colleagues the facility to reward these unsung heroes. In Dublin, this competition is supported by Fingal Dublin Chamber. Nominations will be open until November 4 and can be made via the One4all Rewards website, www.one4allrewards.ie/spot-

1st November 2016 lights. The awards are open to all employers and employees of Irish SMEs and applications will be judged by an independent panel of business leaders, including members of Chambers Ireland. Judging will finish on November 8th, with winners being announced on the week commencing 14th November. To enter the Spotlights, simply nominate your chosen employee or work colleague, explaining why you feel they should receive recognition. An overall All-Ireland winner, Ireland’s best employee, will receive a One4all Gift card worth €500. Speaking ahead of the One4all Spotlights launch, Michael Dawson, CEO of One4all, said: “One4all is delighted to help SMEs in Ireland reward their employees, which is a great way to deepen relationships and to encourage employee loyalty.’’ Tony Lambert, Chief Executive, Fingal Dublin Chamber, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for Chamber members, as the Spotlights remind employees that great work doesn’t go unnoticed and that great work is appreciated by their employers. It would be fantastic to have an employee from the local Dublin area win the provincial prize, and even better to win Ireland’s Best Employee,” he said.

Cultural Days At Townley Hall The School of Philosophy will present Cultural Days, which will take place at Townley Hall, Slane Road near Drogheda on 12th and 13th November. This enjoyable event provides an opportunity to partake of four talks from eight on Saturday and from seven on Sunday. No previous knowledge of the subjects is required. Each talk is presented in an easily accessible manner designed to entertain and inform with time for questions and lively discussion. The talks will include, The Story of the Celts.

The contribution of the Mediterranean culture of Greece and Rome to world civilisation is well documented. Vermeer Light and Beauty In One exploring the calm genius of the famous creator of ‘Girl with Pearl Earring’ painted during the Dutch Golden Age. Also included is Diversity, Equality and Unity. Can we stand over being equal? Are we all different or fundamentally the same? Do our genes, the family we are born into or our environment determine our nature or can we change this by

ourselves? Also on the agenda is Nature’s Art - The Universe. Explore the birth of the universe from one single point and mankind from one single cell. Discover the recurring theme of complex structures being derived from simple ingredients over billions of years. Ovid & The Metamorphosis For 21st Century. What has My Fair Lady to do with Ovid? Ovid transformed Greek Mythology and it has inspired artists over the centuries. Other talks include, Vinci - The Graphic Genius.

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‘A Premiere Like No Other’ The premiere of The Wild Goose Lodge movie took place at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin on 20th October. The style, the atmosphere and the excitement was just breathtaking, and the premiere was like no other,” according to the cinema’s manager, Sandra O’Donoghue. The film was the brainchild and dream of William Martin, and this independent Irish movie had been 7 years in the making. Nine-year-old William Martin first heard the true story of the Wild Goose Lodge when he was playing in the fields near his home in Reaghstown, Co. Louth back in 1979. It never left him. The story of the burning of Wild Goose Lodge and the tragic events that surrounded it captured his imagination. He grew up with a burning desire to tell this story to the whole world. Fast forward to 2009, William is now aged 39 and the need to tell the tale of the Wild

Pictured are actor Michael Collins, director William Martin, actor Naseen Morgan, actor Dave Duffy and Gavin Duffy at the opening night of the Wild Goose Lodge movie at the Savoy Cinema.

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original story occurred. They spend three years planning, scripting and casting, two years filming and a year editing. The entire community becomes part of the movie. True to his word the movie has been made in time for the 200th anniversary. In fact it opened in cinemas nationwide on 28th October, 200

years to the day since the burning of the Wild Goose Lodge. The movie stars Dave Duffy of RTÉ’s Fair City who plays the lead role as Fr. McCann. Legendary musician Finbar Furey has scored a beautiful soundtrack to go with this story. The premiere was attended by nearly 800 people.

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Geraldine Brooks (Malahide Castle), Ed Hearne (Director of Economic Development Fingal County Council) & Cllr Anthony Lavin

Guest speaker Austin Hughes (Chief Economist KBC), Ed Hearne (Head of Economic Development Fingal County Council), Deputy Mayor Cllr Eithne Loftus, guest speaker Ciara Morley (DKM) and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council)

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Ciaran Dornan (Dublin Chamber of Commerce), Brendan Ryan TD, Joe Harford and Michael Dawson (One4All)

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BALBRIGGAN BRANCH Murdock Builders Merchants is a family-owned multi-Branch Group which specialises in the supply of timber and building materials to the construction and DIY home improvement sectors.

EXTERNAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

The Parents Committee of Rush National School held their annual Halloween fundraising Cake Sale at the school on Fiiday, 28th October. Pictured displaying some of the cakes on show are pupils, Max Gilmartin, Emer Smail, John Loughnane and Phoebe Gilmartin

Swords Check-In Clerk Wins Case A former check-in clerk at Dublin Airport was awarded more than €16,000 for straining her back when she lifted a piece of baggage. Agnieszka Spyra of

Administrator required for a house of Religious Sisters in North County Dublin

The requirements for the post are: • Ability to foster and maintain high standards of professionalism among staff members. • Experience and organisational skills (e.g. staff rotas) appropriate to the role. • Experience in Senior care. • Full clean driving licence. Salary for post commensurate with experience and qualifications. Apply to: c.aogal19@gmail.com on or before 14th November 2016 with relevant details and contact numbers for Referees.

Ridgewood Close, Swords had appealed the Circuit Court’s dismissal of her compensation case. The judge, Mr Justice Kevin Cross overturned that order and awarded Ms Spyra a total of €16,650 - although he found she was 20 per cent responsible, reducing the award from an original €20,800. Ms Spyra (36), had sued MK Human Resources and Ryanair, as a result of the accident on July 28, 2011. The judge found the defendants liable, and was not of the view that Ms Spyra’s training on lifting baggage was sufficient. He found contributory negligence because Ms Spyra knew she should have turned her body and not twisted when picking up the luggage, but on this occasion she did not do that,” he said.

ADHD/Autism Talk In Balbriggan A Behaviour Management Talk for ADHD/Autism will be presented by a Clinical Educational Psychologist, Dr Ann Prosser, Psy.d. at the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on 9th November 2016 from 6.30 to 9.30pm. The charge is €2. Booking is essential and a deposit of €2 is required to secure your place, limited places available. Please confirm your attendance with Sonya McGarry or Bernie Hagan at 01-8495670 adhdfingal@gmail.com or bernie@adhd.ie.

This is a brand new role with lots of exciting possibilities attached for career development within an expanding and dynamic Group. If you feel that you have what it takes to contribute to our customer-focussed team then we would like to hear from you. Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 year’s external sales experience in a construction related industry or alternatively a minimum of 2 year’s external sales experience in a non-construction related industry. A comprehensive product training programme will be offered to the right candidate where required. This position offers a competitive salary, performance related bonus, a company car, plus the opportunity for career development over a period of time.

SALES CO-ORDINATOR We are looking for an experienced and well-organised Sales Coordinator to provide the necessary support to the field sales team. The role will include liaising with and supporting our field-based Sales Representatives to ensure that customers’ orders are processed accurately and ensuring the efficient processing and follow-up of customer enquiries. You will assist with Trade Counter Sales and Enquiries whilst maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products. Experience in a similar role or knowledge of construction/building materials is a distinct advantage for this role. Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills, ability to work in a busy environment, and a keen interest in delivering superb customer service will be required to carry out this role effectively. Closing date: Tuesday 8th November 2016 To apply please: Email CV to: gmckearney@murdockgroup.ie Download application form from: www.murdockbuildersmerchants.com Murdock Builders Merchants is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community

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1st November 2016

OFFICIAL OPENING of

St. Catherine’s National School, Rush

Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmaid Martin is pictured at the opening of the new St Catherine's NS, Rush, with school principal, Ger O'Shea

Angela Byrne, Monsignor Dan O'Connor and Des Bollard

A brand new, state of the art school was opened at St Catherine’s National School in Rush on Thursday, 27th October, where a large gathering witnessed the ribbon cutting, which was performed by students, Kevins Lauva and Tommy Lee Gosson. The event was attended by principals of neighbouring schools in the area, as well as the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmaid Martin, who said prayers, prior to blessing the new school. The school choir performed magnificently, much to the delight of parents, teachers and invited guests. The entertainment also included a remarkable performance by the school’s Ukulele orchestra. Paul O’Hare, Chairperson of the Board of Management said, When I first came in contact with St Catherine’s 13 years ago, the first thing that struck me was the friendliness and professionalism of staff members, which sets the school apart to this day. He also had great words of praise for school principal, Ger O’Shea for his creative and innovative projects for children. “We are lucky to have him as our principal,” he said. He also heaped praise on the Parents’ Association, whom he described as tireless volunteers who do vital work like cake sales and bag packs and assisted reading, all of which is vital for the smooth running of the school.

Pat McDyer, Angela Lodge, Dympna Lyons and Anne Doolan

Shay Dempsey and Cllr Brian Dennehy

Chairperson of the Board of Management of St Catherine's NS, Paul O'Hare is pictured with his son, Daniel O'Hare

Robin Bollard, Alice Dennehy, Helen Dempsey, Bernadette Martin and Jan Doyle

Morgan Doran (Principal Rush NS) and Tim Ó Tuachaigh (Principal Gael Scoil Ros Eo)

Gloria Dafe and Baabe Asance

Fiona Harrison, Dotti Wynne (former school principal, St Catherine's) and Moninna Banim

Dotti Wynne, Angela Lodge and Fidelma Carroll

Trish McCarthy, Michelle Martin and Laura Duggan

St Catherine's NS pupils, Kevins Lauva and Tommy Lee Gosson are pictured cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new school

Paul McCarthy and Shay Dempsey

Paul Comiskey (Principal Lusk NS) and Pat McDyer (former Board of Management member, St Catherine's NS)

Aidan Kavanagh (38th Rush Scouts) and Ray Fagan

May Ryan, Andrea Duque and Niall Gosson

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Local News

1st November 2016

Improvement Works For Corduff National School Corduff National School, Lusk has been allocated funding for external environment improvements. Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has welcomed the allocation of funding to Farrell TD Corduff National School, Lusk for improvements to the external environment of the school under the Emergency Works Programme. He told the County Leader, “I am pleased with the allocation of funding to Corduff National School to carry out

works on the external environment of the school. Emergency works funding is important to many schools in the North County in terms of providing our local schools with the necessary resources to carry out vital maintenance and improvement works.” “Ensuring our children receive the best quality education in an environment which is conducive to their learning must be a priority. I am glad that the Department

Linders Renault Grand Opening At Turvey In celebration of the grand opening of their new dealership in Turvey, Donabate Business Centre, Linders Renault are extending an open invite to all in the area to come on down and visit the brand new dealership on Saturday 5th November. The event will kick off at 12 noon until 3pm. The grand opening is set to have plenty to draw in the crowds with the incredibly popular Happy Pear joining Linders to help serve up some dishy treats. There will be plenty to keep the kids happy with treats and face-painting and a great party atmosphere. Linders Renault & Dacia is a family run business established in Smithfield in 1938. The business

of Education and Skills are providing Corduff National School with funding to make sure the external environment of the school meets the required standard for our children.” “The upkeep of schools across Dublin Fingal is of the utmost importance and I will continue to support all schools across the North County in making sure their needs are heard by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD and his Department,” he concluded.

has grown to be one of the longest established car dealerships in Dublin, with locations now in Chapelizod, Finglas and Swords Turvey. Over their almost 80 years in business, Linders have prided themselves on their excellent customer service and with building customer relationships that have literally lasted a lifetime. Linders believe in understanding the individual needs of each customer to ensure they select the car that is right for them. Patrick Magee, Country Operations Manager, Renault Ireland said, “North County Dublin is a very important catchment area for Renault and we are delighted that Linders have expanded with its third new branch in Swords Turvey. With almost 80 years in business, the Linders name, of which Renault is very proud to be associated with, has been linked to the very best in customer service and quality in the motor industry and very importantly, 15 new jobs will be created as a result of this new dealership,” he said.

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Tel: 01 840 7090 MCMAHON, Peter.P, (Skerries, Dublin) - 25th October 2016 (peacefully) at home Peter, husband of the late Hilda, sadly missed by his loving children, Peter, Catherine Anthony and Josephine, brothers, sisters, adored ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace

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SHAW, David, (Malahide, Dublin) - 25th October 2016 (peacefully) at home, after a long battle bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, beloved wife Orla (nee O’Sullivan) and his daughters, Rachel and Anna, sadly missed by his loving Mother Carmel, sisters Suzanne and Barbara, the extended Shaw and O’Sullivan families and his many friends. Rest in Peace TWOMEY, James (Jim), (Malahide, Dublin) - 25th October 2016 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved husband of the late Kay and devoted father and grandfather; sadly missed by his loving children Colm, Mary, Niall and Catherine, daughters-in-law Michele, Geraldine, sonin-law Donald, grandchildren Aífe, Aisling, Shona, Laura, Miriam, Ailbhe, Chad, David and Stephen, great-granddaughter Alexis, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace DARDIS, Jane, (Skerries, Dublin) - 25th October 2016 (following an accident) darling daughter of Bernadette (Ferguson) and David, beloved sister of Emma, sadly missed by Breda, her grieving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace DOWLING, Deirdre, (Late of Shanghai, Skerries, Dublin) 24th October 2016, beloved daughter of the late Val and Molly Dowling, sadly missed by her loving husband Fan Yung Zhu, sister Hilary, brothers Bobby, Paul and Shane, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace

In loving memory of Theresa Late 14 Glasmore Pk., 8th Anniversary Died 28th October 2008 Away from home No special day is needed for us to think of you For you are always in our thoughts. No matter what we do Love husband Jock, sons Sean, Tommy and Philip Daughters Francis, Tina, Mary, Marice And extended family

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TURLEY, Patrick (Phil), (Clonsilla, Dublin and formerly of Drynam, Swords, Co. Dublin) - 23rd October 2016 (Suddenly) at home. Patrick (Phil), beloved husband of the late Maura and dear father of Deborah, Philip, Donna, Phelim and Colin and a devoted grandfather and greatgrandfather. Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one(mention request) Take it dear Jesus and place it in your broken Heart where your father sees it and then with his merciful eyes it will be become your favour and not mine. Amen

PRUNTY, Rose, (Oldtown, Co. Dublin) - 22nd October 2016 (Suddenly) Predeceased by her husband Edmond and son Raymond. Deeply regretted by her daughters Irene and Annette, sons JP and Edmond, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace

Say this for 3 days and promise publication and favour will be granted. Thank you so much dear Jesus for all you have blessed me with. Jesus I love you Jesus I trust in you

FARREN, Patrick (Sonny), (Rush, Dublin / Blackrock, Dublin) - 22nd October 2016 (Peacefully) he is deeply loved and will be sadly missed by his beloved Joan and sons Brian, Niall and Conor, his brothers Richie and Michael, by his grandchildren Sebastian, Kalianne, Devin, Innessa, Lara, Kim, Emily and Niall, by his daughters-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and by his extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for change of use of 55 sq.m two-storey office building to dental surgery at rear of 7 Castle Terrace, Malahide, Co. Dublin (a Protected Structure) for M. Concannon. 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 We, Stephen and Aisling Tinkler, intend to apply for planning permission at 27 Shenick Grove, Skerries, Co Dublin. The development will consist of a single story ground floor extension to the front of the dwelling with new bay window and garage extension with lean to roof (Approx. 11m2). New bedroom above existing garage (Approx. 20m2), and new single story room at ground floor with flat roof to the rear (Approx. 26.5m2). Site works

Fingal County Council We, Gas Networks Ireland, intend to apply for permission for development at a site located in the green area, to the south west rear garden boundary wall of no.72 Carr’s Mill, Donabate, Co Dublin. The development will consist of: a safety enhancement to the existing gas mains network comprising a District Regulator Installation (DRI) made up of a pressure Relief Unit (Cabinet c. 1.1m within in a free standing protective enclosure) and associated vent flue (c. 3.5m pole) as well as site development works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper and a submission or are happy to announce that we are now accepting observation may be made to the Planning Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: Authority in writing on Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, payment of the Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, prescribed fee within Malahide and Portmarnock the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date Adverts must be supplied by email to of receipt by the planning@northcountyleader.ie authority of the applior by visiting: cation.

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Jesus I adore you O'SUILLEABHÁIN, Diarmuid, (Skerries, Dublin) - 21st October 2016 (Suddenly) but peacefully in the presence of loving family at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Beloved husband of Peggy and father of Diarmuid, Shane and Eoghan. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by friends and family. Rest in Peace KEOGH, Michael(Mick), (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Aer Lingus and the Irish Management Institute (IMI)) - 21st October 2016 (Suddenly) at home. Michael will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife Pat, his children Michelle, Brian, Janet and Karen, sons-in-law Brian, Andy and Richard, daughter-in-law Grace, grandchildren Kate, Anna, Sinead, Eimear, Conor, Aisling, Niamh, Jayden and Amy, brother Eamon, sisters Eileen, Breide and Margaret, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace LEONARD (née Kavanagh) (Rush Co. Dublin) October 27, 2016, (unexpectedly) Mary beloved wife of the late John; Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends. May Mary Rest In Peace. MURPHY (née Burgio) Elvira (Malahide, Co. Dublin) – 26th October 2016, (peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Elm Park, cherished wife of Bill and much loved mother of Teresa and Brendan. Elvira will be sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law John, daughter-in-law Emer, grandchildren Tom, Luke, Hannah and Ella, sisters Giovanna and Antonietta, brother-in-law Bill, relatives and her many friends. May she Rest in Peace

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1st November 2016 This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am4.30pm, Monday-Friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Patricia & Alan Sharkey to re-establish a previously approved planning permission Reg. Ref F06B/0101 to partially demolish a single storey structure and replace with a 1 and 2 storey extension to side at Windy Ridge, The Harbour, Loughshinny, 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Mr. Danny Smith to construct a new single storey extension to the rear of 26 Seatown Villas, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 â•„ 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the change of use from retail store to fast food takeaway unit, new mechanical extract fan and duct to roof and all associated site works at Unit 5, Boroimhe Shopping Centre, Boroimhe, Swords, Co. Dublin for OCL Opportunities Fund II. 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for new single-storey extension to side of existing two-storey dwellinghouse and for attic conversion incorporating a new dormer window to rear (north-west facing) roofslope along with all associated siteworks. at :- no.82, Castleland Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: James Carew This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not

exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a) new dwellinghouse with new proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area and new site boundaries b) replacement of existing septic tank serving existing dwellinghouse with a new proprietary wastewater treatment system & percolation area c) demolition of existing garage and necessary works to existing entrance and driveway to allow new driveway to serve new dwellinghouse at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Bridie Carr This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council I, Neil and Amanda McKeown, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Two storey extension to rear, b. All associated site works to rear of No 21 Ravenswell, Rush, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority ,during it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I Stephen Byrne intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 134 Glasmore Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey extension to the side of the existing house and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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