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Molly McNally's father, Gerry (second from right) is pictured accepting the money collected from the recent Barn Dance for Molly at Round Towers GAA Club in Lusk. Also picured are members of the organising committee, Tom Whelan, Natasha Farren and Caroline Clare

Little Molly Making Great Progress We are delighted to report that Depending on the results, she may little Molly McNally, the six year be going to London to do radioold Balbriggan girl, who suffers therapy, or she may go for a bone from Stage Four Neuroblastoma, a marrow transplant straight after Christmas in Crumlin Hospital. rare childhood cancer, is It will be one or the other. making encouraging We’re very happy about progress. this, and we should Her father, Gerry McNally know in about two told the County Leader weeks time.” about the hopeful signs Molly even visited for Molly. He said, Barrettstown Castle in “She’s doing really Co Kildare, where she well and we had very had a wonderful time good results last week. and tried her hand at After four rounds of her archery, among other new trial, she had things. “On the way assessments and the five home, she even had a cancer hot spots in her Molly McNally journey in a limousine, from bones are now down to two. Rush to Balbriggan, thanks to She had five days of chemo last week, and now she has a break Star Limos in Rush,” said Gerry. and she will have her new cycle of In the meantime, Gerry was onchemo in two week time, when she hand at Round Towers GAA Club in will have new assessments. Continued on page 14

Huge Local Housing Development Plan Unveiled

The news that plans are afoot to develop 3,000 new homes on a vast plot of land between Dublin Airport and the M50 motorway, is set to have an impact on house prices locally.

This audacious plan, which also includes a science park, as well as manufacturing space, is the brainchild of developers, the Comer Brothers from Galway. They are expected to spend €1.5 billion on the massive project. Luke Comer, co-founder of the company, described the 210-acre site as “the most strategic piece of real estate in Europe.” “It is close to the M50, the airport, Dublin Port and the city centre. It is an absolutely ideal place to develop both homes and commercial space,” he said. The development is

expected to help to address Dublin’s acute housing shortage. It is estimated that Dublin will need 9,000 new homes built every year

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between now and 2018 to meet capacity. Planning permission has not yet been secured, but they

intend to start building immediately after it is granted. Many believe that because the site is adjacent to the airport, it is expected to have a real impact on the price of houses in the North County area, and particularly in Swords. The upside to the development is the number of construction jobs that will be created during the construction phase. The County Leader asked estate agent, David Quirke, Sales Negotiator with Flynn & Associates in Swords, about the effects that the proposed new houses

Pensioners Hung Out To Dry

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The ongoing pension controversy at Dublin Airport, which is impacting thousands of workers, both present and retired, is set to rumble on. The problem arose initially because of a hole in the pension fund of around €700 million. As a result, the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme (IASS) has been severely underfunded, with the sponsoring companies, Aer Lingus, DAA reportedly contributing very little to the funding. Cuts to pensioners of between 10 and 20 per cent, will come into effect

By Patrick Finnegan on 1st January 2015, which are on top of the Government pension levy, which is already being taken from pensioners. The County Leader spoke with Paddy McGann, Vice Chairman of RASA (Retired Aviation Staff Association) and he spoke about the impact this will have on retirees. He said, “Take someone who has retired after say 40 years service in 2007, he will have gotten no raise since. He’s paying 2.53 per cent pension levy, so if he retired on €30,000, he now has €30,000, less 2.53 per cent. “On 1st January, he’ll have a further 10 per cent cut. This is on top of the failure

to pay him the 8 or 9 per cent consumer price index that has accumulated. He’s now told that this is for life, but the only problem he has, is the return they are getting on the money, is not good enough to sustain that, and he’s being told that if that happens, then its your hard luck.” “The situation, as we see it, is that the employer has to put money in on behalf of the pensioners. Pensioners have contributed a total of €175 million over the years, but Aer Lingus has done nothing for pensioners, except to say pensions should be reduced by one eighth.” “One lady, who is a member of our Continued on page 12

on the property market will have on prices in the local area. However, he was uncertain that these new houses would have a direct impact on prices in the area. He said, “There is an urgent need to bring new homes to the market, so I welcome

any new homes to help relieve the housing shortage in the North County Dublin area.” “This development will help somewhat to relieve the serious demand for housing in North Dublin, which has seen house prices increase in value Continued on page 12

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Mulville Seeks Cause Of Flooding In Donabate

Skerries RNLI Assists Group Stranded By Rising Tide

Local Councillor, Paul Mulville (NP), is anxious to find the cause of flooding under the railway bridge at Ballisk, Donabate. The bridge often floods when it rains, leaving it completely impassable for commuters and children walking to school, according to Mulville. At a recent Council meeting, Mulville asked the Chief Cllr. Mulville Executive, Paul Reid, whether a cause of this flooding had been identified. In their reply, the Council noted this issue was previously raised at the Balbriggan Swords Area Committee meeting in November 2013 and initial investigations had not identified the cause of the problem. “Further investigations in conjunction with the Water Services Department will be carried out to establish the cause of the problem and to assess what remedial action is required,” the Council confirmed.

Skerries RNLI assisted three periwinkle pickers, who were in danger of being completely cut off by the rising tide on their return from Shenick island off Skerries recently. Skerries RNLI volunteer crew launched their Atlantic 85 Inshore lifeboat “Louis Simson” at 6.30pm, following reports to Dublin Coastguard from members of the public that several

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Areas Of Local Population Growth Should Be Prioritised - Farrell Local TD and member of the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Alan Farrell, (FG) has called for an increased focus on Justice in rapidly growing areas around the North County, as more resources become available. “Since coming into office, this Government has made great strides in reforming the Department of Justice, however I feel that we should be planning ahead for further measures that would benefit the people of the North County and similarly expanding communities, especially in regard to Garda personnel,” he explained. “With the lowest age demographic in the country, and an average age of 32, the North County will benefit from many of the justice reforms implemented by this Government. For instance, increased investment

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from the Department of Justice has allowed for an increase in Garda Vetting Personnel from 93 to 176, an 83 per cent rise. With many local schools, clubs and childcare facilities in the North County, this investment will benefit such facilities and it is positive news for all growth areas,” he said. Farrell continued: “It is essential that we continue to implement the reforms necessary, to provide residents around the North County with the justice system they need and deserve. I intend to continue to engage with the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald TD and with my party colleagues, to ensure the necessity and benefit of identifying local growth areas, and resourcing them accordingly, is taken into account when Garda resources are being allocated.”

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ashore to offer any further assistance required. At the time of the launch, there was a force one to two Northerly wind with calm seas. Speaking after the call out, David Knight, Volunteer Helm for Skerries RNLI said: ’We would remind anyone planning on walking along the shore or around the coast to make sure that they check the local tidal information before setting off. ’

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New Text Alert Scheme For Ballyboughal Ballyboughal has become the latest area to launch their own Text Alert Scheme here in the North County. Launched earlier this month, the project was taken on by the Ballyboughal Community Council who started planning it’s set up last year. The scheme was set up to protect local communities from unwanted intruders and burglaries, and it will be monitored by the Ballyboughal Community Council. The launch took place in Ballyboughal National School and was attended by local residents,

By Patrick Finnegan members of the Balbriggan Garda, Ballyboughal Community Council and the Crime Prevention Officer of North Dublin. There was a large turnout for the launch of the Community Text Alert Scheme, where over 120 turned up and almost 300 residents have signed up for the scheme. However, this scheme is one with a difference, as not only will locals receive text alerts about crime in the area, they will also receive alerts about all the events

and goings on around the community. Chairperson of Ballyboughal Community Council, David Walton, told the County Leader a little more about the scheme: “Of course we want to alert our local community against crime, but we also don’t want the text alert scheme to solely be negative, so that’s why residents will also be alerted to positive events and goings on in the community as well,” he explained. “We assembled a fantastic core group of around 12 volunteers to explain and get support from our residents here, and we were delighted with the positive response.” “The local gardai form an essential part of this scheme, and Balbriggan Garda Station has also been fully supportive of this, along with the County Council,” he continued.

Students Are ‘All Biz’ At Coláiste Choilm Another academic year is off to a busy start for the students of Coláiste Choilm in Swords. Fifth year students celebrated excellent results in their Junior Certificate Examination, whilst first year students settled into their new school. First year students travelled to the Draíocht Centre, Blanchardstown to participate in a workshop in the Student Enterprise Awards, as part of Fingal Enterprise Week. The students learned about brainstorming techniques and how to set up their own business. Coláiste Choilm was the largest entrant in the Student Enterprise Awards in Ireland, with over 200 students participating in the scheme during first and second year as part of their Business Studies course. Meanwhile, Fifth year Business Studies students are responsible for running the school branch of Bank of Ireland. There was intense competition among fifth year students for the various positions, with Brian Howley from Bank of Ireland conducting interviews recently. The successful candidates received their training in the Swords

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Uplifting Fundraiser At Malahide Rugby Club A very well attended karaoke fundraiser was held at Malahide Rugby Club recently, all in aid of the Ross Nugent Foundation and the St Francis Hospice charities. Event organiser, Susan Manley told the County Leader about her involvement in the charity night. “Both charities do fabulous work. In the case of the Ross Nugent Foundation, people know of it’s existence, but may not be fully aware of the wonderful work they do. I had breast cancer two years ago, and when I was in the Oncology department at Beaumont Hospital, the chair I was sitting on was donated by the Ross Nugent Foundation. A man in the area told me that the conditions in the department a few years previously, were appalling,” she said. Don Nugent, Ross’s father said, “We are very focused on making life a little more comfortable for patients and visitors alike in the Oncology units at Beaumont Hospital. When we were there with Ross, we had to sleep on the floor. Our focus is no longer about

research, but with providing 150 pieces of equipment, starting with a blood pressure monitor. A rest room has been provided for patients, where they can forget they are patients. It is a place where they can switch off.” “We run a number of events, and when Susan contacted us and said she benefited from the equipment provided by the Foundation, she said she wanted to organise a fundraising night, and we are delighted with her efforts,” said Don. Susan said that when she got well, she wanted to give something back. “I asked if I could hold a disco/karaoke evening for the Ross Nugent Foundation, as well as St Francis Hospice. I was thrilled with the great turnout. An extraordinary €3,200 was collected - €1,600 for both charities, which is wonderful. Don Nugent, who has a lovely singing voice sang on the night. I want to thank everyone for their contribution, particularly Darren Costello, who was MC for the night, and he was fantastic,” said Susan.

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Swords Company Through To Regional Final Swords company, Stayhold will go headto-head with two other finalists at the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor R e a d i n e s s Competition’s Dublin final. The final will take place at the Grand Canal Hotel on Thursday 6th November. The compe-

tition, which supports new start and early stage companies, offers a share of a €280,000 cash prize, with no equity stake taken in the winning company. Stayhold, which designs, makes and sells a new range of unique products for securing cargo in the car

boot, will compete against two other Dublin companies, The winner of this category will take home a €20,000 cash prize and will go on to the all-island grand final which takes place in Belfast at the end of November. The competition is open to all independent

companies incorporated in Ireland or Northern Ireland in the new start or early stages of business development and ideally targeting international markets. Stayhold and the other companies will now deliver an investment pitch in front of the judging panel comprising venture capitalists, business angels and some of the island’s leading industry entrepreneurs and business experts.

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Friends of Autism and ADHD is a charity organisation, whose primary goal is to provide advocacy for people with Autism and, or ADHD, regardless of their ability. They are accepting applications for funding from various charitable, and not for profit organisations within the North County Dublin area. Again this year, the focus of the applications should be on Inclusion. The deadline is November 14th at 5pm. Included in the applications should be,

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The cleanliness of Broadmeadows River in Swords was discussed at the latest Council meeting. Local Councillor, Philip Mulville (NP), asked the Chief Executive, Paul Reid, to take steps to clear the river, in particular at the mouth of the river where it meets the Broadmeadows Estuary. In their response, the Council confirmed

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they will consult a health and safety advisor over the winter months, with a view to drawing up a detailed risk assessment and standard operating guidelines. The assessment will determine if any of this work can be carried out by Council staff. However, the Council noted a previous request had been reviewed by an inspector, who later determined the work too hazardous to be carried out safely. “It is extremely disappointing that certain sections of the citizenry continue to dump into such an important ecological area,” the Council concluded.

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Litany Of Problems Plague Residents A major row is brewing between residents of a Balbriggan housing estate and the developer of the estate, whom residents claim has left the area in an unsafe condition. Residents of Castleland Park View have been in regular contact with developer, in an effort to have adequate signage put in place, where people can readily access the estate. The residents claim that

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Residents Association was founded and meetings were called. The developer came to one of the meetings and we had a full list of what we needed to be done.” “He agreed and told us it was all in hand and that the Council was about to take Castleland Park View in charge. He has been working on neighbouring Castlelands Park Avenue, but nothing so far for our estate. He hasn’t done anything, except put up the Children at Play sign, which is very important.” The fact that there is no signage in the area is a particular problem for residents. “Right now, people cannot find us, due to lack of signage. This becomes urgent when you consider the difficulty that emergency services, like ambulances and fire engines and gardai face trying to Pictured are residents of Castleland Park View, Balbriggan who are in dispute with the get to the area as developer over unfinished works in theor estate. Included are, Wendy Tiernan, Ellen quickly as possible. This O'Connor, Cllr Malachy Quinn, Katarjyna Kowal, Michal Kowal, Aisling Quinn, with chilis a tragedy waiting to dren, Aoibheann Quinn, Patrick Quinn, Adrian Kowal and Tobiasz Kowal happen,” said Ellen. they are at the end of their tether trying to get a Another problem which residents claim they face, meaningful response from the developer, whose is development land which is attracting children to lack of action they claim is stopping the local a dangerous area, where they claim, rats and other pests come in contact with children. People also authority from taking the estate in charge. The County Leader spoke to some of the resi- use this area to dump rubbish, because nobody is dents, who secured the help of local Sinn Fein maintaining the land. There are no boundaries councillor, Malachy Quinn, to help them in their between homes and development land, and childealings with the developer. Ellen O’Connor, who dren can just wander out onto this area. It’s all is on the newly formed Residents Association is very unsatisfactory,” she said. fearful that emergency services like ambulances, Another problem is that residents do not have any fire brigades and gardai may not be aware of the allocated parking. It’s a nightmare, and people can location of the estate. “It’s a tragedy waiting to now park wherever they like. The developer was supposed to mark the parking spaces, but still happen,” she said. She continued, “Twelve months ago, the nothing,” she said,

Dennehy Unhappy With Rush Road Plans Brian Dennehy, local Fianna Fail councillor, has expressed his disappointment at the Council’s lack of plans for traffic calming measures for the densely populated area of Palmer Road, Rush. At a recent Council meeting, Dennehy asked

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Dennehy’s motion, day period and it was instead noting established that the results of a the average Speed Survey speed of vehiundertaken cles on this between Palmer section of road Avenue and was 36 km/h,” Skerries Rush the Council said. Cllr. Dennehy Road in July “While the area 2013. “The survey was will be monitored, the carried out over a three results of the survey did not indicate that this location was high priority for traffic calming measures,” they concluded. When contacted by the County Leader, Dennehy questioned the relevance of the Speed Survey used by the Council: “This survey was conducted in July 2013 - over a year ago, in the middle of summer when traffic is at it’s lowest point and when schools are out.” “There have been numerous complaints from residents ongoing for years, I am naturally upper and lower arch treatments only €2,750 very unhappy with this response,” Dennehy continued. “We are not Free Initial Consultation looking for traffic calming measures for the whole road, just in the problem area by the Skerries Road Junction.” he said. the Chief Executive, Paul Reid, to outline the measures that could be implemented to resolve complaints from residents of near accidents where the road meets Skerries Road. Despite his concerns, in their reply, the Council appeared to dismiss

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Another resident said that there are three schools in the immediate vicinity, and there is no zebra crossing outside the school. “This area gets very busy and it doesn’t cost much to paint this area,” she complained. Cllr Malachy Quinn (SF) has been in contact with the County Council and said, “I was informed that the only paper work that the developer has handed in was a drawing of the estate. I was informed that he had made contact with the County Council, but he has done this on a regular basis and hasn’t followed up on further requests from the local authority. His engineers have been contacted by the council, but the residents are convinced that he does not wish to be contacted about this anymore,” he said. Quinn

also sent a number of emails to the developer saying “We are waiting on a document from the council - it seems that they are not able to take ownership of the land you signed over to them until the entire estate is given to them, so it does seem that you are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds - which includes the mowing.” “There also have been calls to the HSE recently about rats being seen running from the estate into the long grass, so your attention to this would be much appreciated.” Quinn maintains that this is typical of the interaction between himself and the residents, with the developer, but nothing definite has come of it. In an effort to shed light on the reason for the delay in servicing the estate, the County Leader tried unsuccessfully to make contact with the developer on two occasions.

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It’s Just Gas By Cathal Boland Barroso and his College of Commissioners are now part of history. Juncker and team took over the shop on Saturday last and set about work. Juncker has commenced the process of change in how the Commission does its work and how it communicates with each citizen in every country. No small task, but one worth getting right. The UK, whose payment into the EU is now twice what they paid in 2009, appear to want to rewrite the rules. They argue against making an additional payment of €2bn, of which €1bn would go to fund a rebate to France. David Cameron’s EU policy may now be dictated by domestic politics as he attempts to fight off the UKIP challenge. If he continues in conflict on all fronts in Europe, he will find it hard to campaign to stay in Europe, in his

Update From Skerries Harps The Skerries Harps GAA Club wish to say congratulations to the Under 16 girls on Shield Final win and hard luck to Under 13, Under 14 and Under 15 girls who lost their finals. They also want to say thanks to all who attended the Special General Meeting recently. They are now moving on to the completion of the new

promised referendum, should he win next year’s General Election. The UK and the EU need each other. There is a real need for Juncker to spend time and effort in assisting the UK to find a comfortable slot in which to operate within the EU. The Russian gas supply issue to Europe is resolved for the moment, as Ukraine and Russia reach an agreement, which sees Russia get back payments and an agreed price for their supply over the winter. The full dispute will go to arbitration in the spring. The EU is, in effect, providing the funds to make this agreement possible. In one of his last comments as president of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso said: “I am glad that political responsibility, the logic of co-operation and simple economic sense have prevailed. ”The armed conflict continues and Ukraine is chopped up without a military response from Europe. But the trade sanctions imposed by both the EU and Russia are taking effect, yet when it comes to gas, all sides continue to do business. building, and want to thank everyone for their support. Members can donate online or to the Finance Committee led by Tony O’Brien and Joe McGuinness. Tickets for ‘The Kube’ event, taking place on Friday, 14th November are now on sale at €20. Please contact Joanne on 086 4058523 if you require more information. There is bus transport available, but needs prior booking. Check out the club’s Facebook page for details of the contestants. Also, the club’s AGM has been fixed for Thursday, 20th November

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Restaurant Group Visits Local Fruit Farm The Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) recently held their council meeting at Keelings farm, St. Margaret’s. Keelings Farm Fresh Division supply a number of the RAI members’ restaurants with products including; fruit and vegetables, freshly squeezed juices, salads and dairy produce. Keelings Farm Fresh, Managing Director, Colm Bury welcomed the RAI members, which also included RAI CEO Adrian Cummins and President Padraig Og Gallagher. The site

tour included a visit to Keelings Farm Fresh production and depot facilities, Keelings ‘pepper glasshouse and Keelings’ apple orchards where harvesting of Keelings Irish apples and pears is currently underway. Keelings also used the opportunity to showcase their specially designed Farm Fresh fleet and new Customer Care vans. Speaking about the event Colm Bury said, “It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity to give RAI members the opportunity to see the operational side of the

Pictured here are RAI CEO Adrian Cummins, RAI President Padraig Og and Colm Bury, Managing Director Keelings Farm Fresh on the Keelings site.

Farm Fresh business. The fact that Keelings are not only suppliers, but growers too means we provide a fully integrated service.” Farm Fresh offers an increased product portfolio by working with customers to

meet the expanding demands of the Irish consumer for taste, quality and new varieties. As well as RAI members, Keelings Farm Fresh also supplies hotels, institutional caterers, hospitals and nursing homes.

Beaumont Hospital Comes First in Neighbourhood Awards

Beaumont Hospital recently secured first place in three different categories for the Dublin City Neighbourhood Awards 2014. The hospital was awarded a merit and first place in the Shop Front Category (Main Entrance and Mortuary Entrance), Environment initiative and Waste Management categories. The hospital also received a Merit for the First Entrant Award. The award was presented to Mr Martin Stephens and his team by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Mr Christy Burke. Liam Duffy, CEO of Beaumont Hospital told the County Leader: “The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of Martin Stephens our Waster Manager and his team over the last few years. They have introduced initiatives which have achieved a cleaner, greener environment around the hospital for patients, visitors and staff alike to enjoy.” The team involved includes staff from a variety of departments and areas including Technical Services, Portering, Catering and Security. Pictured here are the Beaumont Hospital Neighbourhood team pictured with their awards from the Dublin City Councils Neighbourhood Awards on the hospital grounds recently.

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Balbriggan Teacher To Volunteer In Rwanda Balbriggan teacher, Ciaran Burke will set off on a new adventure this month, when he heads off to Rwanda with international development organisation, VSO Ireland. Ciaran will spend the next 12 months living and working as a volunteer in the east African, landlocked country of Rwanda. A primary school teacher in Bracken Educate Together in Balbriggan, he will spend the next year volunteering as a Literacy and Numeracy Advisor in Kirambo District. Rwanda is a country that has made great strides since the horrific genocide in 1994, that took the lives of over a million men,

women and children, but challenges still remain. An entire generation of teachers lost their lives in the genocide, leaving most schools without qualified teachers. Ciaran will work with teachers and student Ciaran Burke teachers to improve their styles of, and methods of, teaching leading to higher levels of activity and learning in the classroom. Focusing on improving literacy and numeracy standards across the district, he will actively work with local

teachers to ensure that children get the best possible education and start in life. “Teachers continue to use ‘Chalk and Talk’ tactics rather than putting the children at the heart of classroom activities. Many teachers have not received the same level of training as would be standard in Ireland and need support to improve their teaching styles,”said Ciaran. ‘I am absolutely thrilled and excited to be volunteering with VSO. This is an opportunity to contribute at a higher level in the fight against poverty by sharing my skills and experiences and I would urge other teachers to consider volunteering with VSO,” he concluded.

Rotary Clubs across the country collected hundreds of bikes for the charity 'Jole Riders, Bikes and Books for Africa'. The charity was founded to deal with the problem of children in the developing world, who do not attend school. Unwanted second hand bikes from all over Ireland now provide a simple, but effective way of getting Gambian children to school on time. The bikes are refurbished by prisoners at Loughan House Open prison in Cavan. Pictured are Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal members, Greg Langan and Alan Spain, loading bikes in Swords for transportation to Loughan House

Major Investment Planned For Local Heritage Sites Three local heritage sites around the North County are due to get major investments over the next three years. According to a report from the County Council, Malahide Castle, Newbridge Demesne, and Swords Castle and the surrounding ‘Culture Quarter’ are set to receive a total of €5 million worth of investments over the next three years. The sites are considered three of the county’s most iconic heritage sites and will see major renovations through this investment from the County Council. Malahide Castle, which has already

had a €10 million renovation, will receive €500,000 to spend on further renovations next year, and Newbridge Demesne in Donabate will finally receive the funds it needs to improve its visitor facilities with a €1.5 million investment. The final €3 million is scheduled to be spent on Swords Castle and the recently named ‘Swords Cultural Quarter’ – the area surrounding the castle – as part of the County Council’s plans to develop the historic area of Swords. “Approximately €1 million will be spent annually, over the next three years, in a bid to create a new social and cultural destination centred around Swords Castle and linking back to the retail heart of the town,” the Council said.

Possible Community Food Garden For Skerries Recently, the Sustainable Skerries group (one of the Skerries Community Association committees), hosted a public meeting about setting up a Community Food Garden in Skerries. A Community Food Garden is land tilled for the benefit of the community. Following an informative presentation from a representative of Santry Community Garden, and a lively discussion, a steering team has been put together to drive the project forward. If you are interested in getting involved in the initial stages, please email Zaneta at: zanetawright@gmail.com.

Fresh Delays To Portrane Project

that the issues raised by the service would cause a significant delay to the planning process and would add equally significant costs to that process. The news has been greeted with frustraA local councillor has spoken of his frustion by local Councillor, Paul Mulville trations of the announced delays to (NP), who lives in the Burrow area project concerning the protection of the himself, and said any delay in the coastline at The Burrow in Portrane. project to protect the coastline will The County Council have revealed their cause huge concern and worry for resiplans to apply for planning permission dents. “What is striking in the to An Bord Pleanála, to construct physcomments from the NPWS is the ical measures to protect the coastline at constant references to protection of the the Burrow in Portrane, which dunes and of habitats, and has been eaten away by this is really getting at erosion over the last two people,” he said. “There are winters, but once again the no rare or protected birds or project seems to have stalled. plants along the relatively Much to the horror of local short stretch of beach under residents, some 25ft of the discussion, the work planned coastline has disappeared into would actually rebuild and the sea, threatening homes at protect the dunes,” he the Burrow and causing huge explained. Mulville called for Cllr. Mulville concern to residents in the Council officials and a reprearea. Funding is in place for the work, sentative from NPWS to meet with local but the project is set for fresh delays residents to discuss the issue further. with the National Parks and Wildlife “As we face into the winter, high tide Service raising concerns about the warnings at the Burrow are already possible ecological impact of the occurring and the need to provide planned works. Senior official at the coastal protection measures in Council’s operations department, Paul Portrane, grows even more urgent with Smyth, has warned local councillors each passing day,” Mulville concluded.

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Halloween At Millfield

Haylie Kelly was the winner of the Best Halloween costume at Millfield Shopping Centre. Holly is pictured being presented with a voucher by Centre Manager, Peter Carey, with her mother, Roisin McCarron

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Local Pocket Guide Launched In Malahide County Mayor, Cllr Mags Murray launched “Exploring Fingal”, a new pocket-sized guide to the North County’s archaeological heritage at the recent heritage tourism seminar held at Malahide Castle. Developed by archaeologist and field monument advisor, Christine Baker, the leaflet explores thirty-six of the county’s main heritage sites, providing a map, directions, photographs and site descriptions along a route around the county, along the coast and through the heart of the rural North County. Most sites featured in the guide are accessible to the public, but for the more adventurous explorer, some sites, though still prominent in the landscape, are a little off the beaten track, over stiles, through fields or by a beach. Speaking at the one day seminar ‘Fingal’s Heritage: Supporting Communities, Supporting Tourism’, which was hosted in partnership with The Heritage Council, Murray said, “this seminar builds on the Council’s long record owning and managing heritage sites like Malahide Castle, by looking at new and exciting initiatives

Pictured here is County Mayor, Cllr Mags Murray and Professor Gabriel Cooney of the Heritage Council at the recent launch of the new 'Exploring Fingal' Pocket Guide in Malahide.

taking place at the moment and asking what we can do to further develop these ideas in the North County.” ‘Exploring Fingal’ is free and available at Council offices in Swords and Blanchardstown and in local public libraries.

Council Aims To Preserve Rush Main Street Character

At a recent Council Town as a designated meeting, local Councillor Moderate Sustainable Barry Martin (PBP), Growth Town within the expressed the urgency of HInterland of the Dublin Metropolitan intervention Area.” “Rush has required for a strong role as a Rush Main commuter locaStreet. Martin tion and with suggested two growth strongly possible actions New Light Lunch related to the that could be Specials capacity of high taken: “The quality public restoration and Cllr. Martin transport development of derelict buildings on the connections and the Hot Specials Main Street, and the capacity of social infraunder-grounding of over- structure,” the Council head cable services.” He said. asked the Chief The Council’s developSelection of Desserts Executive, Paul Reid, to ment strategy for Rush is outline the Council’s to expand the town strategic vision for the centre as a commercial, development of Rush retail, employment, and Main Street, the neces- service centre serving 2 hours FREE parking sary processes and the expanded commuactions to be taken, and nity, whilst preserving the distinct character. a timeline for this. Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, The Council’s reply was “The protection and Old Airport Road, Cloghran enhancement of the very positive: “The Telephone: 01 8667500 County Development special physical and Email info.Dublin@carlton.ie Plan identifies Rush social character of Rush Main Street is a core developmental objective,” the Council continued. They aim to retain the market and gardening tradition, Shop More at Your Local Store! whilst protecting and enhancing the amenities and promotion of the town. With regards to the issue of dereliction at Main Street, Rush, the Council noted: “There is CHICKEN FILLET a localised area to the ROLL, WRAP south of Main Street due or SANDWICH + DRINK east of the Skerries Road/ Main Street junction, which has a number Newspapers & Groceries of boarded up properties.” “These properties Sit Down Café (Inside & Out) and the area to the rear have been subject to An Full Hot/Cold Deli Bord Pleanala decision for a mixed use retail and Car Park At Rear residential scheme.” As Xl Newsagent & Café, Main St. Swords, T: 01 810 7723 of yet, no development has taken place and Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 10pm whether the properties Saturday & Sunday: 8.00am - 10.00pm are deemed derelict will be addressed under the Derelict Sites Act.

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Rush Project Lights Up Following on from last week’s story in the County Leader detailing Rush’s new campaign to ensure the town has their Christmas lights this year, the County Council have confirmed that they will be funding €2,850 towards the ‘Let’s Light Up Rush Together’ project. In a letter to the Chairperson of the Rush Tidy Towns group, Deirdre McMenamin, Paul Smyth, Senior Executive Officer Balbriggan Swords Operations Division of the County Council confirmed that the local authority is in a position to be able to fund a “once off cost” towards the town’s

By Jennifer McShane Christmas lights campaign. “It is also a further acknowledgement of the close and collaborative working relationship that has built up over the last number of years with the Tidy Towns Group in Rush and the Council,” he said. The Rush Christmas Lights Committee explained that Rush lost many of its wonderful trees when Eirgrid dug up the main street of the town, and as a result, this year the town is without anywhere to hang their lights and no funding. Instead, they plan to place on top of their

poles, cones (or crowns) which will all be lit, down Rush’s main street. However, they need to get 50 of them, which will cost a substantial amount (around €5,000), hence the launch of their campaign. Thanks to the generosity of the Council, they have some of the funds needed, and they are hoping locals will be just as supportive so they will raise the remaining funds needed. Local Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly TD, has also publicly spoken of his support for the Christmas lights campaign, saying he is determined that Rush will have a spectacular display of Christmas lights this year.

Quinn Anxious To Increase Garda Resources In Balbriggan At a recent Council meeting, local Councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF), expressed the urgency in which he feels the North County requires Garda Resources, after a reduction over the last five years in the Balbriggan Ward. Quinn spoke to Chief Executive, Paul Reid, stating the need to send a message to the Minister for Justice to allow An Garda Siochana to fulfil its role of Guardians of the Peace. The existing Fingal Joint Policing Committee was

guidelines in August, a By Jemma Came new Joint Policing dissolved following the Committee has been Local and European founded, with the first Elections on meeting to be 23rd May last held in in accordance December. with regula“The Operations tions, and a new Department will committee was request that this to be constimatter is raised tuted. This was at JPC level and Cllr. Quinn delayed pending clarification the approval of joint sought from the relevant Departments of Justice Chief Superintendent of and Equality, and An Garda Siochana on E n v i r o n m e n t , Garda resourcing Community and Local matters specific to the Government guidelines. Balbriggan area,” the Upon the issue of these Council said.

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Pat Spillane, remains the most decorated football All Star with nine awards. He had earlier won six on the spin between 1976 and 1981. The club also wants to say Fingallians GAA Club in Swords congratulations to JM Sheridan, wish to congratulate their who is one of three local players brighest star, Paul Flynn, on named on the Nicky Rackard receiving his fourth All Star in a Champions 15. JM is the third row and the first Dubliner to Fingallians hurler to be achieve this tremendous landhonoured. In previous years, mark. Incredibly, he is the first Dermot Vaughan and Peter footballer since 1985 to enjoy Daly were similarly honoured. such an unbroken sequence of Paul Flynn This year, the club’s AGM will All Star Award success. That take place on Thursday, 13th November was the year Jack O’Shea collected his in the club hall at 9pm. An clár and sixth consecutive award, while his Kerry nomination papers are available for colleague, the late great Páidí O Sé collection from the club office. completed a personal five-timer. Kerry’s

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Rush Woman Gears Up For Care Awards A representative from a local nursing home in Rush is preparing to represent her nursing homes and local communities at the Nursing Homes Ireland Care Awards (NHI) 2014, that will take place on Thursday, 6th November. Elzabetha Duda one of the workers from Rush Nursing Home, has been nominated for the Nursing Home Carer of the

Year award. Michele McGee, an Activity Therapist from Rush Nursing Home told the County Leader: “Elzabetha created a new fine dining experience for our residents that is a great success, and was nominated for the carer award, as she went above and beyond to create a serene and happy home with a relaxed ambience for residents to enjoy at all mealtimes.”

Scoil Rince Fingal In Rush And Lusk There Irish Dancing lessons every Saturday in Lusk National School Hall from 11am to 12pm and every Monday from 6pm to 8pm in the Rush Community Centre. Please contact Elizabeth Finnegan on 0863104908 if you require more information.

Excitement has been building at the nursing homes in recent weeks and the awards ceremony is now imminent. Tadhg Daly, NHI CEO stated: “It is a brilliant achievement to reach the final of this national awards ceremony and I’m sure the excitement has been building in the respective nursing homes and local communities in recent weeks. This is a fantastic accomplishment that the nursing homes, their staff and residents, and the wider communities should be very proud of.”

The 2014 International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) took place in Italy’s Lake Como region last week. Tourism Ireland, together with the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links and a delegation of Irish golf and tourism companies were busy highlighting why Ireland is one of the top golf destinations in the world to the influential golf buyers and media who are attending from around the world. Pictured at the event is Moira Cassidy from Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links (third right) with other members of the Irish delegation

Riasc Centre To Host Schools Choral Festival The Fingal Choral Festival School Choirs competition will take place at the Riasc Centre, Kinsealy on Friday, 14th November. This is the second year

Lusk Choral Society Performs In Concert Lusk’s Lady’s Choral Society is performing as part of the Mendelssohn’s Elijah Concert in a wonderful night of music on Wednesday, 5th November. The concert features the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in the National Concert Hall at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale for the event.

choirs in the North County area. The format this year will be the same as last year, with individual competitions for junior, senior and post primary schools. There will be a prize for the Best Overall Choir and one for the Best performance of a song in Irish. The organisers

are looking for volunteers, with time on their hands and an interest in choral music to contact them at fingalchoralfestival@gmail.com. This year’s event promises to be just as successful as last year, as schools eagerly compete with each other for the coveted prizes.

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Pictured here are Sarah Chalk, Littymol Mani, Dileep Mathew, Pauline Branagan and Joseph Anderson from Hamilton Park Care Facility, based in Balrothery, who won an award for taking part in the Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) Collaborative Programme by the HSE and The Royal Collage of Physicians of Ireland. The Hamilton Park Team's Aim is to achieve and maintain a state of ZERO Pressure Ulcers in their units by November. The group together reduced the incidence of pressure ulcers by 73 per cent over nine months.

Lynam Seeks To Honour 1916 Fingal Volunteers Local Councillor, Philip Lynam (SF), is eager to honour the Fingal volunteers that fought in the 1916 Rising through the

that the competition has taken place, and is open to all schools in the area. So far, 13 schools have indicated that they will participate in the competition. A new format this year will see a competition for youth choirs, which is designed to attract some of the after school

naming of roundabouts in the North County. At a recent Council meeting, Lynam asked the Chief Executive, Paul Reid,

whether it would be possible to name the roundabouts after volunteers, particularly as the 100th anniversary is

approaching. The Council confirmed arrangements are in place to

establish a Road and Public N a m i n g Committee for the County Council. “This Committee would likely Cllr. Lynam consist of an agreed number of elected members, representatives from relevant local historical and cultural bodies, and officials of the Councils,” the Council said. “It is envisaged that this Committee would consider suggestions and applications similar to this motion and make public recommendations to the full Council for approval,” they concluded.

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New Education Initiative For Local Pupils National schools around the North County are being urged to sign up by Friday, 7th November for the Blue Star programme. Blue Star is an exciting education initiative for primary school students across the locality. The Programme aims to introduce pupils, teachers, parents and the wider community to the EU, what it means and how it works. It has already been rolled out successfully in over 200 schools since 2011, and the intention is to increase this over the coming three years. Joe Bishop of European Movement Ireland, who manages the programme told the County Leader, “We want to encourage local

his own specially developed materials and his unique dynamic delivery style. He is shortly starting his next CPC courses in Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Limerick on Saturday 8th November, County Arms Hotel, Birr on Saturday 15th November, and in the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin on Saturday 22nd November to facilitate the next exam in January 2015. If you wish to obtain further information, you can contact Tony at 066-7186525 or 086-2458379 or tony@cpc.ie or visit his dedicated website at www.cpc.ie.

schools to sign up by the deadline, so that we can start to send all the information out as soon as possible. We have lots of free resources, advice and support available, including a great curriculum guide developed by teachers themselves.” “We’re delighted that previous participating schools have been so positive about the Blue Star Programme. One of the pieces of advice though is to get up and running as soon as possible” added Mr Bishop, “And there will also be a free training programme in January for any teachers who would like to attend. I’d also like to emphasise that all schools are eligible, no matter how big or how small,” he said. To register interest or to get more information, all national schools are encouraged to contact bluestar@europeanmovement.ie.

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Progress Being Made On ‘Broadmeadow Way’ Project Progress is being made on the proposed walkway and cycle way between Donabate and Malahide known as the ‘Broadmeadow Way,’ according to the County Council. This was what the Council told Councillor Brian Dennehy (FF), who called for a feasibility study and costing for extending the Broadmeadow Way northwards to the Rogerstown and Balleally area in order to “service and allow access to both the towns of Rush and Lusk to an invaluable community facility.” In response, the Council said it “continues to make progress on the Broadmeadow Way project” which is a proposed trail for pedestrian and

cyclists which will cross the Malahide Estuary, adjacent to the railway line. The project covers the 6km between Newbridge Demesne and Malahide Demesne which the council sees as a “critical link in the overall Fingal Coastal Way” - a plan to link all the coastal towns of the North County with a cycleway and pathway. “The provision of this trail may enhance our ability to implement other similar planned projects,” said the local authority. However, the Council made it clear the Broadmeadow Way would have to be completed before any extension of the route is considered. “The Council may be in a position to assign resources assessing the feasibility of proposals in the Rogerstown area following completion of the Broadmeadow scheme,” they said.

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Job Losses Shock For Swords Shocked staff at a services firm in Swords learned that their jobs were gone, just two weeks after a company director told them there were “exciting developments” to report. All 87 employees at Acuman Services Management, which is based at Swords Business Campus, lost their jobs after the company went into liquidation. An email, reportedly sent by a company director to staff, told that the firm had recruited new staff and the company was “looking forward to continuing to develop and grow our business.” Dr James Reilly, TD (FG), has expressed concern about the fate of workers at the Swords based Acuman company. “Based on reports, the nearly 90 workers have been treated very poorly and have been shocked at the manner of the closure of the company,” he said. “Not long after being given a positive assessment of the future of the company by a senior executive, the

staff were given the grim news of the closure and the loss of their jobs.” “I am concerned for them. I am concerned for their families,” he continued. “I have been in contact with my colleague Minister Richard Bruton’s Department (Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation) and I have been advised that the National Employment

their entitlements speedily,” Reilly said. Some employees had Rights Authority has been with the company been asked to make - which provided corpocontact with the rate support services to workers to make sure companies, including they have access to any Bus Eireann, Asda and TK Maxx - for employment years. However rights informaone woman told tion that they how she had may need.” joined the firm “It has been just last month. suggested that “I thought it staff may be was a good owed wages. I James Reilly TD company and call on Acuman to ensure that workers stable. I asked in the are provided with all of interview and they said

Dublin Airport Welcomes Extra Winter Routes Dublin Airport will have 950,000 extra seats available across its route network this winter, which represents a 10 per cent increase in capacity, compared to last year. Nineteen additional services will operate from Dublin Airport this winter, comprising nine new routes and 10 summer services, that will operate this winter for the first time. Capacity and frequency will also increase significantly on a number of continental European flights. New routes include Inverness, Cologne and Lasi in Romania, while recently launched

services to destinations such as San Francisco, Toronto and Marrakech will operate for the first time this winter. “This is likely to be Dublin Airport’s busiest winter season since 2008,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison. “Dublin Airport has a great selection of sun, ski and city break destinations for passengers this winter season,” Harrison added. “These new winter services, coupled with the additional frequency and capacity on many existing routes, significantly strengthens Dublin

it was the best time for me to join and that the company was very strong,” she said. Another former worker, Maria Clarke, said: “The news that the firm was going into liquidation came out of the blue - it was a total shock.” She claimed some employees were still waiting for formal notification that their jobs were gone. Tom Kavanagh of Deloitte has now been appointed as liquidator.

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Preparing To Take On A Mortgage? months - it demonstrates that you are serious about getting a mortgage, and also shows (along with any rent you’re paying) what you can afford in mortgage repayments,” he said. Checking your day-to-day finances is highly recommended. “You should be able to demonstrate through your bank account, that you can take on your mortgage repayments. Make sure any rent you pay goes through your bank account, rather than pay your landlord or flatmate in cash. If you are living at home and making a contribution to the household, set this payment up as a standing order.” He continued, “It’s a good idea to pay down credit cards and personal loans as much as possible. You will need to show how you can cover additional costs, such as stamp duty, legal fees and any additional expenses that might be required to make your new property habitable.” “Bank of Ireland approves mortgage applications in 24 hours (complex cases can take a bit Pictured is Bank of Ireland Branch Manager, Kenny Morgan longer). To help you further, Bank “Do your calculations and have a good under- of Ireland Swords will stay open until 8pm every standing of what you can afford, how much you Thursday for the month of November,” he said. can put into the sale and how you will repay For further information, contact your local your mortgage. It’s really important to show Mortgage Adviser in Bank of Ireland, Main that you have saved regularly over nine to 12 Street, Swords.

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Taking on a mortgage is one of the most significant events you will undertake in a lifetime. With this in mind, we decided to ask Kenny Morgan, Branch Manager in Bank of Ireland, Swords about how best to prepare to take on a mortgage. He said, “Affordability is key - can you afford to take on a mortgage and still have enough money left each month to enjoy your new home - even if rates increase?”

Huge Local Housing Development Plan Unveiled Continued from page 1 beyond normal trading. The proposed 3,000 homes have yet to be granted approval, and may take time to come to the market. With sales and rental values rising at alarming rates, these houses are badly needed.” He continued, “In January 2015, proposed mortgage criteria which affects loan to value

and loan to income ratios, may see a greater impact on the market in my opinion. If the proposed ratios are implemented, it could see a cooling off period in the market, as people save the additional funds. This, in turn, will pressure the rental market and could prove counter productive in tenants moving to new homes,” he said.

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Pictured with the the Director of UK Trade and Investment, British Embassy, Shirley McCay (second from left), are Josephine Browne (President, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber). Siobhan Kinsella (President, Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Sherri Brennan (President, South Dublin Chamber). The event marked the first occasion when the three organisations met, with each chamber having a female President

A Greater Dublin Chamber Breakfast Briefing event recently took place in the Red Cow Inn. The British Ambassador, Dominic Chilcott gave a presentation on “British-Irish Trading Relationship – looking ahead to the next 10 years”. The event was organised by the Greater Dublin Chamber which Pictured here are: Jock Jordan, One4All, Fingal Dublin Chamber President Siobhan comprises the Fingal Kinsella, Anne Reilly, PaycheckPlus, Sean Reid, Bewleys Moran Hotels and Tony Dublin Chamber, Lambert, Fingal Dublin Chamber at the recent Greater Dublin Chamber Breakfast Briefing. South Dublin Chamber and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Chamber and Fingal Dublin Chamber President Siobhan was attended by a wide cross section of over Kinsella, South Dublin Chamber President 70 businesses from chambers who were inter- Sherri Brennan and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown ested in hearing of the opportunities in trading Chamber President Josephine Browne. Also in the UK. attending the event was Paul Reid, Chief The event also marked the first occasion when Executive, of the County Council and Shirley the three organisations met with each chamber McCay, Director, UK Trade & Investment, having a female President. The Presidents are: British Embassy.

Pensioners Hung Out To Dry Continued from page 1 association came to me and said, “My pension is €14,000 per year and I am going to lose €350, which is the seven or eight cylinders of gas, which I get in winter to keep me alive. This means I can no longer save up for these,” she said. McGann was furious with the contribution of the Labour Party in all of this. “I have always contributed through my union dues, part of which went to the Labour Party. I’m so furious with them that I would shoot them if I got the chance. President Michael D Higgins even signed the Bill making this law on Christmas Day last year. It has become known as the ‘Massacre of Pensioners Day’. Local senator, Darragh O’Brien concurred with much of which McGann had to say. He told the County Leader, “The total membership of the scheme is 15,000 members, made up of 5,000 people who are working and paying into their pension, 5,000 retired members, who are drawing a pension, and 5,000 deferred pensioners, who paid in for years and no longer work for any of those companies, but have yet to draw down their pensions.

“Over two years ago, I raised this with Minister Joan Burton. What they are proposing to do on the airport pension scheme, has never been done before. No Government has ever legislated to reduce people’s entitlements and pension benefits. It means that the 5,000, who are retired and drawing a pension, will be cut by up to 20-30 per cent on their pensions. This is not a state pension scheme. “These people paid into a compulsory pension and were promised this pension when they left. If this is allowed to happen here, I guarantee that it will happen in other commercial semi-state companies and other companies all across the country,” he said. “Everyone is aware that this scheme is in trouble. There’s a big hole in it of €700 million. Aer Lingus has hundreds of millions of cash reserves, as well as DAA. Both companies are proposing to put in minimal amounts of money. We’re looking for an element of fairness in all of this. I’m tabling some significant amendments to the Social Welfare Bill in the Seanad and I hope to build up support from across the parties on this.” He continued, “The deferred members have been particu-

larly badly treated. They haven’t even engaged with the deferred members, who don’t have a seat at the table, because they are no longer employees and no longer union members.” O’Brien claims that the unions have let their members down. “SIPTU have been disgraceful in this, and they have been complicit with the Government on getting these changes. They are now starting to refuse union dues from deferred members, and are sending them back.” “David Begg is due to retire in March on a very big pension, and he’s supposed to be representing these people, who have paid his salary through their union dues, and they have been left high and dry. SIPTU has not represented its members in any effective way at all. I wonder what David Begg, or Joan Burton, or Paschal Donohoe would think if someone did that to their pensions.” “There’s a real life story here, and it concerns people who have worked all their lives and paid into this scheme, being totally hung out to dry by the government, which is being aided and abetted in this, by the largest union in the country,” concluded O’Brien.

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St Finian’s GAA Club’s Under 7’s recently hosted Sylvester’s from Malahide in River Valley for six hurling matches in great conditions. The boys really showcased the skills they have been working on over the past couple of months, winning a number of the matches. They have played matches against Sylvester’s, Binn Eadair, Trinity Gaels and O’Dwyers over the past few weeks in both football and hurling. Training takes place in the hall on Thursdays at 6pm. All boys born in 2007 welcome. The lotto jackpot was €8,100 and the numbers drawn were 1, 3, 8, 15. There was no winner. The €50 winners were Eimear Wright and Jennifer and Niall Bone. This week’s jackpot will be €8,200.

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is calling on schools around the North County to participate in the 2014/2015 ‘Something Fishy’ educational programme, and primary schools from all over the locality are encouraged to take part. In its tenth year, the ‘Something Fishy’ programme is promoted by Inland Fisheries

Ireland and Blackrock Educational Centre, and aimed at local primary school pupils aged between 10 and 13 years old. Speaking at last week’s event, Dr Ciaran Byrne, CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), said: “IFI is extremely proud to be a part of ‘Something Fishy’. In a typical year, we bring

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Commenting on the launch, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe said: “I’m delighted to welcome Flybe’s first flight from Dublin Airport to London City Airport in the heart of the UK capital today. Connectivity is key in developing our economy and facilitating the strong trade links that exist between Ireland and the UK and this new route will no doubt be welcomed by many Irish and UK businesses. “ “Today’s announcement will provide further choice and connectivity for local passengers around the North County, which is welcome. I wish Flybe well in launching and developing this new route in the future,” he said. Flybe expects that 100,000 passengers annually will fly on the new route. The airline will offer up to four flights a day between Dublin and London.

Little Molly Making Great Progress Continued from page 1 Lusk yesterday (Monday) to receive the money collected from the very successful Barn Dance, which was held for Molly at the club recently. A very impressive total of €1,410 was raised on the night. Gerry said, “I want to thank the organising committee of Natasha Farren, Tom Whelan and Caroline Clare for their great efforts. I also thank everyone who attended and all the sponsors, who provided prizes and donated towards the raffle. A special word of thanks to the band, Stage 2 and Martin Byrne, who gave their services free of charge. It was a great night,” a delighted Gerry said. Upcoming events planned include a walk in St Anne’s Park, Raheny on Saturday, 15th November, followed by an 80’s night in the Cedars Pub, also in Raheny. There will also be a benefit night organised by Craobh Ciaran GAA Club in Parnell Park, on Saturday, 6th December. Bag packing days are organised for Dunnes Stores and SuperValu in Balbriggan and Tesco in Clare Hall in the next few weeks.

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Maureen Roche, Donabate Yes, I think it’s very crude. Normally I like Dublin films, but I can’t watch Love Hate. My daughter loves it, I know people love it, but I hate it and I wouldn’t let children watch it.

Amy Mongey, Swords No I don’t think it is too violent for TV, but I don’t think younger kids should be allowed to watch it. I think it’s ok if the parents think its ok, but it depends on what they watch and their own views

Imelda Keenan, Clontarf Yes, I just hate violence full stop. Maybe it’s just to do with my age, but I just don’t like the idea of violence being brought into my sitting room. I know it’s there, but it’s very uncomfortable to watch, and I would not let children watch it.

Gwen Geoghegan, Swords Yes, because look at what happened in the jail – one of the lads jumped over the jail when they were talking to a man, they did it because they saw it in Love Hate and they thought it was OK. I wouldn’t let children watch it.

Sophie Hand, Lusk No, because it happens in everyday life – I think its realistic, but I wouldn’t let children watch it until they were about 16.

Caoimhe McLoughlin, Swords No, I just think there are lots more violent programmes on TV than Love Hate and I think everybody is used to that and seeing that on their screens. Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, The Vikings, and Sons of Anarchy are all of a similar ilk.

Barbara Walshe Keane, Malahide It isn’t as violent as the Sopranos, which is kind of ‘old hat’ at this point, so not really. Probably for Irish television productions, maybe it’s more violent, but I don’t find it offensively violent. I wouldn’t let children watch it.

William Brady, Swords Yes, Irish people are always preaching about society and this, that, and the other, but I think it’s just encouraging kids to go out and live that life – it looks glamorous, doesn’t it? The women, the drugs, the money, the shootings. Children shouldn’t watch it.

Sandra King, Swords I don’t watch it, from what I’ve heard it is too violent, and that’s why I don’t watch it – there’s no way I’d let children watch it.

Paddy Mulvany, Swords It’s absolutely dire. I think that’s what is causing the problems on the streets. There’s too much violence on TV in general – this is what’s putting them on to taking out guns and shooting people and everything.

Patrick Griffin, Swords I think it’s too violent; I wouldn’t even look at it. I don’t watch it; I wouldn’t watch it on principle – too violent and giving all of the wrong signals. It’s inciting violence I think and giving people ideas.

Gary Ivie, Swords No, because it’s shown after the 9 o’clock watershed. I think it’s realistic, based on what you see in the newspapers and stuff, and I think if children are allowed to play video games such as Grand Theft Auto, they should be allowed to watch it.

services, jewellery, software and renewable energy. Stayhold Ltd., a Swords-based innovative business was also approved for second stage funding to accelerate this business’s ambitious global expansion plans. Local councillor for the Swords Ward, Joe The Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO) based in Newman (NP), has broadly welcomed the Swords, has recently approved a record- announcement: “This is great news in terms of breaking thirteen job-creation grants to local job creation for the North County,” he said. Highlighting the significance of the businesses around the North County, grants announcement, Head of the highest level of approvals since the Enterprise at the County Council, Oisín economic downturn. These new and Geoghegan, said “We are seeing a signifestablished businesses are creating 24 icant increase in commercial activity new jobs immediately with a total LEO around the North County. Business investment package of almost confidence is growing and economic €250,000. Forty three further jobs growth is translating into real investare expected to be created by the end ment in job creation.” of 2015. Cllr. Newman Chief Executive of the County Council, The businesses that have just been approved include three food companies, six Paul Reid, also welcomed this important manufacturing businesses (serving the announcement saying, “I am delighted Fingal’s construction sector, optical products, healthcare focus on jobs and the local economy is paying and beauty products), innovative filming dividends.”

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Parishes Urged To Get Involved In Leadership Programme A new course, a collaboration between the Office for Evangelisation and Ecumenism and the Church of Ireland has just started up. They are offering training for young adults around the North

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Generous Donation from Balbriggan Students Recently, the students of Loreto Balbriggan held a chocolate apple sale and pumpkin weighing competition in order to raise funds for St Vincent De Paul (SVP). A fantastic €575 was raised for the local branch of St Vincent De Paul. It was a very successful day by all accounts, and the school would like to thank all who sponsored them.

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Passenger Number Increase For Dublin Airport Just over two million passengers passed through Dublin Airport last month, which was an 8 per cent increase on the same period last year. Passenger volumes to and from continental Europe increased by five per cent with just under 1.1 million passengers travelling to continental European destinations during the month. Almost 660,000 passengers travelled to UK destinations in September, which was seven per cent up over the same period last year. Transatlantic traffic to North America increased by 20 per cent in September with just under 240,000 passengers travelling on this route sector last month. Almost 60,000 passengers travelled to the Middle East and North Africa, an increase of 33 per cent when compared to last year. The number of passengers taking domestic flights declined by nine per cent with almost 7,000 people travelling on domestic routes last month. So far this year, more than 16.6 million passengers have travelled through Dublin Airport, a seven per cent increase when compared to the same period last year.

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Parallel Parking A Headache For Local Drivers Finding a parking space can be a headache but like it or loathe it, local motorists around the North County get plenty of practise at parking on a daily basis. Motoring solutions specialist easytrip, conducted research on local drivers parking behaviour and preferences and found that 74 per cent of drivers preferred reversing or driving forward into a perpendicular parking space over parallel parking, with 45 per cent of those surveyed admitting to driving past an available parking space to avoid parallel parking. Interestingly, 50 per cent of those who prefer

Places Available In Scouts The Ballyboughal Scouts group, who meet every Monday night from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in St Patrick’s Hall in Ballyboughal have some places available if anyone wishes to join. The scout group caters from 6th class to adults. For more information, please contact Stuart Kelleher on: 0879985320.

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Positive Progress For Balbriggan Community Council Balbriggan Community Council recently organised a meeting, to introduce the newly elected councillors for the Balbriggan Ward to the council members, and to highlight issues that they felt needed to be worked on for the betterment of the town. The Balbriggan Town Council is a steering committee, set up by citizens in the town and surrounding district, after a series of public meetings. The aim of the steering

committee is to provide a forum for the representation of the views and concerns of the people of Balbriggan and District. All eight councillors representing the Balbriggan Ward were invited, with three of them, JP Browne (FG), Barry Martin (PBP) and Brian Dennehy (FF) in attendance on the night. At the meeting, the Community Council set out a number of aims and objectives they have put together

New Samaritans App Can Aid Local Residents Last week, Samaritans, the leading suicide prevention charity, launched a ground breaking new Twitter app to help identify, from across the North County, vulnerable people online. Samaritans have recognised that over 500 million tweets are posted per day globally, and an increasing number of these have become an outlet for feelings. The app has been named Samaritans Radar and designed to identify users around the North County who may be struggling to cope from their tweets. The free programme works as an online safety net to reduce the chances of a call for help being missed by e-mailing the subscriber an alert when key words or phrases

to ensure the town of Balbriggan moves forward, including: setting out a vision for rejuvenating the town, to develop relationships and partnerships with key players in the County Council and other statutory, voluntary and community agencies, to support employment, business (with a focus on revitalising the town centre) and community amenities and facilities, amongst other things. “The meeting was well received by the three councillors who attended, and a lot of positivity was shown regarding future work together,” Seán Barry from the Balbriggan Community Council said.

are used within a tweet. The thought behind the app came from a 2013 study that indicated a correlation between rates of tweets per users determined to be at risk for suicide, and actual suicide rates. Samaritans, therefore deemed Twitter an important surveillance tool for detecting suicidal patterns. Joe Ferns, Executive Director of Policy, Research & Development at Samaritans, said: “We know that people struggling to cope, often go online looking for support, however, there is still so much we need to learn about why this happens and how we can make the online environment safer for vulnerable people. We need to use tools such as Samaritans Radar to encourage people to look out for one another online, helping them to reach out and offer support.” Samaritans Radar is easy and free to download from www.samaritansradar.org.

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Miracle Prayer GAHAN, Colette, October 29th, 2014 (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) in the compassionate care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved daughter of the late Reggie and Phyllis; sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Héléne and Siobhán, brothers Diarmuid, Paul and David, brotherin-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. TURNER, Robert (Bob) (Malahide, Dublin/ Shillelagh, Wicklow) October 29th, 2014, peacefully at Beaumount Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Molly, daughters Laura and Eleanor, sons Robert and John, family, 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 Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours I now ask Thee for this very special one:Take it dear heart of Jesus amd place it within your own broken heart where your Holy Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Never known to fail

HOWLEY (nee Bell), (Olivia), 21st October 2014, UK (and formerly of Fancourt Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) Sadly missed by her son Donnacha and husband Simon, mother Maureen, sisters Suzanne and Marcella, brother John and extended family. May she rest in peace. NEVILLE, Richard (Dick), October 28th, 2014 (Portrane, Co. Dublin) (suddenly) at home (late of St. Ita’s Hospital); deeply regretted by his loving wife Vera, sons David, Paul and Richard, daughter Margaret, daughter-inlaw, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MCCARTHY, Patrick (Tony Bronson), (Swords, Co. Dublin) October 26th, 2014 (suddenly) deeply regretted by his loving wife Josephine, daughters Sandra and Antoinette, son Michael, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother Bryan, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MCCLUSKEY, Sean, October 27th, 2014, (Swords, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, beloved husband of Eileen; sadly missed by his loving family, his son Sean, dauhters Bernadette, Carol and Evelyn, sons-in-law David and Thomas, daughter-in-law Gillian, grand-children Dylan, Ciara, David and Ethan, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace.

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Miracle Prayer 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 Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen.

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FARRELL Eamonn, October 25th 2014, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) Died peacefully, after a long illness borne with great dignity, surrounded by his family. Eamonn will be sadly missed by Mary (Martin), Aoife (Robert), Gavin (Sarah) and by his adored grandchildren. He has gone to join his late wife Kathleen and their daughter Anita. Deeply regretted by his brother, sister, family and friends. Rest in peace.

Fingal County Council Patrick Bobbett and Heidi Holden intend to apply for planning permission at Juliasdale Organic Farm, Raheny, Lusk, Co. Dublin for alterations to previously approved house type (Reg. Ref. F12A/0345) from the approved dormer dwelling to a two storey house type (single storey when viewed from road) with alterations to site levels, associated car parking, landscaping, boundary treatments and all ancillary site development works. Proposed dwelling to be connected to approved on site constructed wetland WwTp system installed (Reg. Ref. F12A/0345). No alterations are proposed to the approved vehicular entrance. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Crescent Park Properties Ltd. on lands south of the 'Garrai Linn' development currently under construction (Reg. Ref. F13A/0322) and adjacent to the Ringfort housing estate at Darcystown, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. The development will consist the construction of 42 no. two storey dwellings (12 no. semidetached three bedroom and 30 no. four bedroom detached houses) forming Phase 2 of the Garrai Linn development, a new vehicular access from the Darcystown Road serving 7 no. four bedroom detached dwellings, vehicular and pedestrian connection to Garrai Linn, internal roads, footpaths, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, street lighting, SUDS drainage, piped and other services, ESB substations and all other ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on

the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to construct 2 no. 2 storey dwellings over basement on a split level site with 2 new entrances onto the public road and connect into existing public services with associated site works and landscaping all located at Kilrock Road, Howth, Co. Dublin for Neal Ruxton. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 6.30 Monday - Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to convert existing garage into a new Kitchen/Dining room with utility room and to construct a new second floor extension above this to accommodate 2 no. Bedrooms with associated site works and landscaping located at the side of the existing dwelling at No. 1 Balkill Park, Howth, Co. Dublin for Margaret Anne Ruxton. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 Monday - Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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SMITH (Loughshinny and late of Balbriggan and Fingal County Council) 26th October 2014, James (Jim), suddenly at home. Sadly missed by his wife Mary and loving daughter Sandra. Deeply regretted by his sisters Olive, Kitty and Mona and brother Eamonn, family, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace. MANGAN, Jim, October 27th, 2014 (Yellow Walls, Malahide, Co. Dublin) (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by his loving wife Brigid, sons John, Stephen and Patrick, daughter Catherine, son-in-law Des, daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Claire, Mark, Vineeta, Adam, Jack and Max, brothers Gerard, Dermot and Kevin, sisters Angela and Kath, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

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04.11.2014 Fingal County Council I, James Shaw (Senior) intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Coolfores, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of an extension to side of existing dwelling. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a fee €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Caoimhe Kennedy at The Five Roads, Hedgestown (Jordanstown), Lusk, Co. Dublin for a revised house type and repositioning of house on site on foot of approved planning permission Reg. Ref. F14A/0013. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought to replace the existing asbestos roof sheeting with blue/black roof slates/tiles @ 27 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Larry O’ Leary. This site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Featherbed Farm Ltd seeks retention planning permission for the erection of a detached 442sqm agricultural shed (8.9m in height) to the south west of the existing detached shed and associated works all on lands at Featherbed Lane, Ballykea, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for alterations & extensions to existing dwellinghouse to include new single-storey family flat to rear (45sq/m), new dormer windows to front elevation, new boundary walls to front & rear gardens (rear boundary wall to comply with condition no.3 of Reg. Ref. No.F04A/0361) & new entrance gates into existing front boundary wall, at:- 43A, St. Patricks Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed :- V & A Cauldwell. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council

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