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Pictured is Shane McAvinchey, from Malahide with the Dance Practice Pad in the Best Idea category at the County Final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition, which took place in County Hall, Main Street Swords on Wednesday evening. See story on page 12

The controversy surrounding the ‘miracle’ drug, Orkambi, which is claimed will have a life changing effect on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) sufferers is one that is expected to continue for many months. Orkambi is manufactured in the USA and comes with the enormous price tag of €159,000 per year for an estimated 550 people in Ireland who may benefit from taking it. This amounts to a staggering €87 million per year to the exchequer. This has prompted the HSE to abandon plans to purchase the drug, claiming that it is not cost effective. This has ruffled the feathers of local representatives, who claim that the pharmaceutical companies need to be faced down and a realistic price needs to be negotiated. While there are compelling arguments on both sides of the debate, including the huge cost and the affordability of the state to fund this vital drug, there is also the question of the

drips for two weeks By Patrick Finnegan and I have to stay there. This is a morality of pharmaregular thing for the ceutical companies, past four years and like Vertex who manuit’s not good at all,” facture Orkambi and said Ruth. their apparent disre“I find it very difficult gard for the welfare to get my breath and of sufferers, at my lung function has the expense of definitely gone down massive profits. from what it was. It The County Leader was in the hundreds spoke to Malahide some years ago, but girl, Ruth Nolan (15), Pictured is Ruth Nolan (15), who suffers from Cystic Fibrosis now it’s in the 60s whose life would be and her mother, Elaine who are appealing to the HSE to make and lower. I just feel completely turned miracle drug, Orkambi available to treat sufferers like Ruth that if I got Orkambi, around by having Orkambi available to her. Ruth was a competi- my lung function would shoot back up, as I tive swimmer and was passionate about her have no lung damage yet. The way things are, hobby, but she had to give it up two years I have no social life and I can’t go out without ago, due to her medical condition and being getting breathless and being sick,” she said. Continued on page 23 sick regularly. Ruth said, “I was diagnosed with CF at seven weeks old and while I was well as a child, it progressed as I got older. I have treatments for an hour in the morning and an hour at night and I have to go to hospital to have IV

Great Honour For Malahide Man The Marker Hotel’s General Manager, Charlie Sheil, from Malahide, has been enrolled into the Irish Hospitality Institute’s (IHI) prestigious college of fellows at its annual Founder’s Banquet and Hospitality Management Awards on Thursday, 24th November. Taking place at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, this awards ceremony is known as the Oscars of the hospitality industry and was attended by over 500 industry leaders with master of ceremonies, Michael Vaughan and Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD. This year celebrates the

Golden Jubilee of the IHI and recognises the personal contribution of individual hospitality professionals across the 12 award categories. With a career spanning 25 years, Charlie Sheil has worked in many different countries including France, Switzerland and New York where he spent time at the world famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. He has overseen and project managed three landmark hotel openings in Ireland including The Marker Hotel, The Gibson Hotel and The Clarion Hotel in Cork. He has also played a part over the years in education within the industry, including his role as the founding co-

Pictured outside the Marker Hotel is General Manager and Malahide man, Charlie Sheil

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One Million Credit Unions Should Passengers Connect Adopt Micro Credit Scheme Through Dublin Airport Dublin Airport reached a significant milestone last week when it exceeded one million connecting passengers year to date. Ronan Fitzsimons, Head of Transfer Product, said the record numbers are largely due to additional capacity on new and existing routes. “The ability to fill this capacity, given the size of the overall market, is testament to the combination of value fares and the product proposition which Dublin Airport can offer. We see Dublin Airport as an airport that people want to connect through, rather than have to connect through,” he said. To celebrate the achievement, Dublin Airport announced Chicago native, Ryan

Meyers as the winner of two transatlantic flights. He took part in the #DUBConnections social media competition, which saw him submit the winning entry – a very happy selfie taken on his journey through Dublin Airport. Mr Myers, who has connected through Dublin Airport on numerous occasions, was delighted to receive the news that he had won the competition, commenting; “This is such a great win for me, I am thrilled with the prize and am always highly impressed by the customer service, convenience, and all of the amenities - especially the free and reliable Wi-Fi routers available at Dublin Airport.”

Carols In Ballyboughal The Church Choirs of Ballyboughal and Damastown will perform a concert of traditional festive Christmas Carols, coupled with some modern classics at the Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal on Thursday evening, 15th December at 8pm.

therefore aims to reduce dependence on moneylenders with very high rates of interest. These loans also offer vital protection to those in receipt of a social welfare payment and who may not be able to seek credit Local Fianna Fáil senator, Lorraine Clifford-Lee has from other sources.” “I am disappointed said that the Credit Union Micro Credit to have recently learned that none of the Scheme should be seriously considered by Credit Union branches in the North County local Credit Union branches, to offer support have opted into the pilot scheme,” she to all members. The overwhelming success said. “I recently wrote to our local Credit of the pilot scheme rolled out since November 2015, has meant that it is now Lorraine Clifford Union branches to encourage management to consider joining the ‘It Makes Sense’ being rolled out across the country with Lee scheme currently being rolled out by the Credit Unions opting to become involved in the scheme on a voluntary basis. Speaking on the Irish League of Credit Unions. I hope that each of scheme, Clifford-Lee said, “This scheme lends the Credit Unions in the area will consider joining small amounts of money at low interest rates and the scheme,” she concluded.

Pictured are the renowned local singing group, the Lambay Singers, as they performed in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords recently

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A drop off point for dry food and toiletries for the homeless has been set up by Lusk woman, Geraldine Dunne. The pick up point is located at 63 Chapel Farm Road, Lusk and will remain there until 12th December. It is all in aid of Hope for Homeless. There is enough clothes at present and the real need is for dry food and toiletries. All donations will be gratefully welcomed.

Howth RNLI held their annual Supporter’s Meeting last Thursday, 1st December in Howth Yacht Club. The meeting was attended by members of the North Dublin community who support the work of the lifeboat station in Howth. Howth lifeboat station was the busiest coastal lifeboat station in

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International Christmas In Balbriggan Balbriggan Integration Forum are looking forward to delivering a memorable Christmas experience for the entire community of Balbriggan. Balbriggan will see its very first International Christmas celebration on Sunday, 11th December, between 4pm and 8pm at the Combined Clubs, where the four corners of Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia and Ireland converge in one place to cele-

brate the festive season through history, dance, fashion, food and fun. This day will be a very special day which will celebrate diversity through a common festive “Christmas.” Locals and visitors can expect to be treated with traditional performances from around the globe, Christmas carols, Magical Santa, Grandfather Frost and much more, as well as narratives through play of how Christmas is celebrated in different parts of the globe bringing the world closer to you.

Pictured at the 12 Books of Christmas initiative by parents, teachers and pupils of St Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide are Alice Nolan, Sadie McFerran, Harry Ennis, Emma Murphy, Aidan Harding, Oscar Mayes, Alexandra Boisse, Kyle Murray, Christian Gregan, Aimée Flynn, Hannah O'Leary and Amelia Nolan

Book Buzz At Malahide School Book Buzz was set up at St Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide by parents, Karin Ennis, Sarah Murray, Aoibhinn Dinnegan, Leone Mitchell and the teachers of the school, to encourage children to read more books. They have kick started their initiative with the 12 Books Of Christmas. They asked the children from Junior Infants to Sixth class to make a list of their favourite reads and the 12 Books of Christmas is the result. Orla from the

school library has been very supportive of this initiative and has offered to order more of the 12 listed books, so they have extra ones in stock, when children come looking for them. On Thursday, 1st December, 12 children from St Oliver Plunkett School launched

the new reading initiative, where they all lined up beside the school’s Christmas Tree, each holding one of the 12 Books of Christmas and it is hope that this initiative will engender a love of reading in the children that will last them a lifetime.

Christmas Choral In Skerries Skerries Community Choir and guests will perform a Christmas Choral Concert at Holmpatrick Church, Skerries on Thursday, 15th and Friday, 16th December at 8.00pm. Admission is €10.

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Bright Political Future Ahead For Malahide Woman

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Clodagh Murray from Malahide, has been elected to the National Executive of Young Fine Gael (YFG) at the National Conference in Ballinasloe last week. The event saw hundreds of YFG members gather for three days of debate, discussion and socialising with An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Health Simon Harris and Mairead McGuinness MEP also addressing the Conference on Saturday afternoon. Aside from the electioneering and policy discussions, there was Clodagh Murray also a well received speech by Special Guest Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. Clodagh is a third year student of Law & Political Science in Trinity College Dublin. She has held numerous committee positions within YFG including in Dublin Fingal and Trinity YFG, and on the Dublin Regional Council. She was one of the founding members and the first chairperson of Dublin Fingal YFG. “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been elected as Dublin Regional Organiser on the National Executive of Young Fine Gael. I am so grateful to everyone who supported me along the way and voted at National Conference - the campaign was such a brilliant experience. I look forward to getting to work with Dublin YFG to ensure that Dublin’s young people have a voice in politics,” she said.

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France will be the place for a real ding dong election battle next year. The first round of the Presidential election is scheduled for 23rd April and the second round on the 7th May. This election is going to be a tough fight. The Socialist incumbent, Francois Hollande has performed poorly over his term in office and will not seek reelection. The Socialists will hold their By Cathal Boland selection process in January. Other parties already have the business done and their candidates are out working the field. The two round electoral process in France sees only the two strongest candidates progressing to the final round of voting. Political pundits forecast that the runoff will be between Marine Le Pen of the National Front and Sarkozy’s former Prime Minister, Francois Fallon of the UMP. Such an election would then become a question as to what kind of “politics of the right” the public are prepared to accept. Marine le Pen, as did her father before her, leads the National Front. They are deemed social conservative far right euro sceptics, who oppose emigration and promote a zero tolerance law and order agenda. Fallon of the UMP served five years as Prime Minister under former President Sarkozy, He annihilated Sarkozy in the first round of the selection primary before progressing to a comfortable win in the concluding round. He is seen as a Social Conservative and an Economic Liberal. In such an election the general view is that he will comfortably win the Presidency. But that assumes that the left vote has collapsed rather than the left is dissatisfied with the leadership of the Socialists. That party now have the opportunity to unite behind a candidate before their January primary and use that process as a repositioning one for their party. Even if they are successful in doing so, they will then have to overcome the challenge of independent Emmanuel Macon their former Economy Minister and the Communist Mélenchow who received 11 per cent of the vote five years ago. Mélenchon and Le Pen’s constituency overlap and should he be able to garnish the disaffected Socialists, along with capturing an element of Le Pen’s vote (17 per cent in 2012), he may be strong enough to crush the Socialists. Macon, who contests the election on an antiestablishment platform, may be able to slip through to the second round should he be able to appeal to some of Le Pen’s voter base and take an element of the centre right vote. Considering the continuing worldwide voter trend against the establishment and looking at the figures it seems to me that Fallon will make it to the run off, but it’s difficult to say who his opponent will be in that last final round of voting next May. Whoever wins the election will play a pivotal role in the Brexit negotiations and the reshaping of the EU.

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Funding Announced For Rural Area The budget for the new round of Leader funding across the Dublin Rural Region, including the North County up to 2020, will be €6.4 million. The Dublin Rural Region comprises parts of the three Dublin County Councils – Fingal, South Dublin and Dun LaoghaireRathdown. Leader programme funding is set to support a diverse range of projects across various themes including enterprise development, rural tourism, social inclusion and the environment. A series of public information events have

been held in Balrothery, Rolestown, Rush, Garristown, Glenasmole Hall, Newcastle, Saggart, Glencullen and Tibradden for interested parties to learn more about Leader, its application process and also to invite expressions of interest from potential promoters. Dr Pat O’Connor, Chair of the Dublin Rural Local Action Group (LAG), welcomed the recent signing of contract documents and highlighted the new way that the LEADER programme will be delivered as part of this. It was also witnessed and co-signed by

Fingal County Council and Fingal Leader Partnership. The Dublin Rural Area has a population of over 66,000 people of which Fingal makes up approximately 70 per cent of the eligible local areas and Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, said: “This €6.4 million funding has the potential to have a transformative impact on the economy and quality of life in Rural Dublin. From a Fingal perspective, it is very much welcome, especially considering the size and importance of the agricultural sector in the county. As Financial Partner for the Programme, Fingal County Council are looking forward to working closely with the Dublin Rural Local Action Group, the Fingal Leader Partnership, and our counterparts in the other local authorities to ensure that we maximise the benefits that will accrue from this funding.”

Getting fit on a budget One of the most common New Year's resolutions is promising to better your diet and to exercise more. At first glances, going on a health buzz can look like very pricey business between gym memberships and extravagant shopping lists including all of the latest ‘superfoods’. At the end of the day, your health is your wealth and if you’re going to spend money on something, your wellbeing is a good place to start. Saying that, you don’t By Darren O’Reilly have to break the bank and here are some ways to be smart with how you spend your money.

GET OUTSIDE! Getting outdoors, be it walking, jogging, cycling, running or hiking is brilliant not only for your physical health but for your mental wellbeing too. Getting some fresh air can help clear and relax the mind which is very important as we all live busy and sometimes stressful lives. There are no hidden taxes or charges for exercising outside so it is a great to get fit at your own pace with lots of options to choose from depending on your interests. If you’re interested in walking, jogging or running, you should check out your local parkrun.

SPLIT PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS WITH A BUDDY Personal Training can be hugely effective in terms of reaching fitness goals because you are provided with a dedicated person who customises both a fitness and exercise plan. While effective it comes with a substantial price tag. A lot of personal trainers will split the cost of the sessions if you train with a buddy. Training with a friend can be great in terms of motivating one another and you also would have someone who can empathise with you when you’re in bits after your training sessions!

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CHECK OUT YOUTUBE YouTube is full of fitness fanatics that are broadcasting their knowledge and expertise which is good news for all of us looking to tone up because it’s free and available as long as you have an internet connection and either a computer or smartphone.

JOIN A LOCAL CLUB OR SPORTS TEAM Joining a local sports team, dance class or club is not only a great way to gain and maintain fitness, it is also a great social activity. Whatever your budget, there is an option for everybody-be that rounding up a few buddies for a game of five-a-side or checking out a salsa class in the local community hall, you’ll be sure to find something that suits your lifestyle and interests.

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Christmas Flower Arranging In Balbriggan A Christmas Flower Arranging demonstration by Christopher White, national demonstrator and Chelsea medal winner, will take place on Thursday the 15th December at 8. 30pm in the Scout’s Den, Market Green Balbriggan (beside Lidl). Admission: is €5 and includes tea/coffee, All arrangements will be raffled on the night.

Pictured at the launch of Swords Castle Christmas Market, which will take place on 17th and 18th December, are Senator James Reilly, Des Vallely from Irish Village Markets, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, and Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council

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Fingal’s best young entrepreneurs have been announced at the County Final of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition, which took place in County Hall, Main Street Swords on Wednesday evening. IBYE, which has a €2 million investment fund, is run by all 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland. The main category winners on the day were Marcin Kulik, aged 34, Malahide with SmartTrace Software in the Best Idea category; Seamus Tighe, aged 28, Castleknock with Everest Granola Ltd. in the Best Start-Up category; and Damian O’Kelly, aged 30, Swords with Nutritics Ltd. in the Best Established Business category. The top prize in the Best Established and Best Start-Up was €15,000 each, with a top prize of €7,000 for the Best Idea category. All three category winners will now be representing the County at the Dublin IBYE Regional Finals, taking place on Wednesday 25th January 2017. Meanwhile, the category runners-up also shared an investment of €13,000 between their businesses. They were: Mark Coleman, age 33 from Rush with the Hot Seat in Best Start-Up category, Debbie McQuillan, age 34 from Kinsealy of VanityX Make Up Academy in the Best Established Business category and finally tying for the runnersup position in the Best Idea category were Louisamay Hanrahan, age 24 from Portmarnock with the LuvGuru App and Shane McAvinchey, age 33 from Malahide with the Dance Practice Pad. Present at the awards ceremony were Oisín Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise Office, Paul Reid Chief Executive of Fingal County Council,

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D and County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler. Oisín Geoghegan, Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office said: “We started the search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur in August and the competition received a record-breaking number of entries this year, with 1,800 young entrepreneurs applying nationally. After a very successful IBYE bootcamp and with such a huge increase in the level of applications this year in Fingal, the future is bright for both youth entrepreneurship and job creation in the region.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “Developing an entrepreneurial culture within Fingal is extremely important as the majority of jobs are in small to medium sized

Marcin Kulik, aged 34 from Malahide with SmartTrace Software in the Best Idea category pictured is pictured with Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen

companies and over 65 per cent of all new jobs are created by start-ups. This competition provides a tried and tested channel for young entrepreneurs to succeed and the record entry levels show that the young people of Fingal are full of imaginative and innovative business ideas which is extremely encouraging for the future.”

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Swords and District Lions Club Christmas Dinner At Indie Spice Grill

Past District Governors British Isles & Ireland, Seán Sandford and Terrance Mangan, County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler and Swords Lions President Seán Quigley

Lyndsey Traynor and Linda Carter

Greg Lewis, Terrance Mangan, President Sean Quigley and County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler with a sponsorship cheque from Byrne Transport

Michael Clince, Terrance Mangan,President Seán Quigley, Margaret Clince and County Mayor, Cllr.Darragh Butler with the sponsorhip cheque from Ptarmigan Aviation Ltd.

Caitriona Healy with her mother Joan.

Mantas Paskevicius and Diana Liascuk

County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler, Tariq Salahuddin, Indie Spice Grill and Club President Sean Quigley with some of the spot prizes on the night

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6th December 2016 CAMHS team saw 406 young people between 2014 and August this year with emergency or urgent concerns (depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicidal behaviour, eating disorders among others), and this is completely exclusive of refer“However, from his response to rals designated as routine.” me, it is clear that there is a “ P r i m a r y c a r e a n d m e n t a l disregard for youth mental health are supposed to be health in the North County. The m a j o r pillars of this situation remains unchanged Government’s priorities, but and the Minister could give no it is very clear that the intent commitment that this and the actions are would be remedied, diametrically only that ‘it is hoped to opposed at this progress this on an current time,” she incremental basis in said. line with evolving “The Minister of service priorities and State with responsioverall resource availbility for Mental ability’. Health launched a She blasted, “This Louise O’Reilly TD National Taskforce response is disgraceful on Youth Mental and an absolute insult to the Health, a supposed commuyoung people, families and n i t y - l e d t a s k f o r c e t o t a k e communities of North County action to improve the mental Dublin. It is scandalous and health and wellbeing of childeeply worrying that in an area d r e n a n d y o u n g p e o p l e i n as populated, and which is Ireland. However, the reality seeing such massive growth, that there are young people that there is no primary care without access to a primary psychologist available. The HSE c a r e p s y c h o l o g y s e r v i c e themselves have noted that this undermines the good will and creates difficulties in relation to intent of any taskforce set up. the ability to discharge to a “ I t i s v e r y c l e a r t h a t t h i s more appropriate service when Government can talk the talk a young person is no longer in about youth mental health, need of Child and Adolescent b u t w h e n i t c o m e s t o Mental Health Services c o n c r e t e a c t i o n s t o a s s i s t (CAMHS). young people, they cannot “ I n d e e d , H S E f i g u r e s h a v e walk the walk,” concluded s h o w n t h a t t h e S w o r d s O’Reilly.

Minister Disregards Youth Mental Health In North County Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and local TD, Louise O’Reilly has responded to a letter from the Minister for Health Simon Harris on Primary Care Psychology Services for under 18s in the North County. She has criticised the Minister’s response, saying that it demonstrated a disregard for youth mental health in North County Dublin. She raised this with the Minister directly after a HSE response in August stated that there was no service in North County Dublin. She said: “Following on from a Dáil debate on mental health, I wrote to the Minister for Health to once again query why there was no Primary Care Psychology Services for under 18s in this area. This followed on from a response to a Parliamentary Question to me from the HSE, which advised that a business case to recruit psychologists to address this deficit was submitted to the National Primary Care Division.” “In my correspondence to the Minister, I told him that this should be a priority and it was his responsibility to ensure that the resources are there,” she said.

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Local News

6th December 2016

Balbriggan Students Launch ‘Bank of Fame’ The AIB Build a Bank Challenge, now in its fifteenth year, offers a team of six secondary school students the opportunity to set up and manage a bank in their school, culminating in competitions at Regional and National levels. Transition Year students at Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan took up the challenge and decided to add a twist, which they hope will bring them all the way to the national finals. The bank, which is fully operational, will open once a week and will be a real bank, operated by real people. The team will get involved in all kinds of exciting and rewarding tasks – from branding and promoting their bank, engaging with their school and wider

community, sourcing new customers and encouraging regular savings, to converting customers to new ways of banking such as AIB Mobile Banking. The challenge is about much more than just day-to-day – it’s about providing students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. It’s a chance to give something back to their school or local community and to learn skills that will stand them for life. It is also about instilling in students the benefits of saving. The students from Ardgillan Community College decided on the theme of Hollywood, glamour and the movies, culminating in the ‘Bank of Fame’.

The designed posters are based on popular movies and celebrities to promote their bank. They also created a Facebook page and a Snapchat account for the Bank of Fame. They’re really looking forward to competing next year at the regionals and hopefully making it all the way to the national finals. Business Studies teacher, Bob King said, “This is a nationwide event and the students will run the bank for the rest of the year. The skills involved in money management are critical in this day and age. It illustrates the importance of saving among students and encourages entrepreneurial skills that will stand them in good stead in the years ahead,” he said.

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Fury At Tree Cutting In Swords Swords resident, James O’Neill has contacted the County Leader about what he describes as the ‘Scorched Earth’ policy of the County Council, where they have removed all the trees and undergrowth at the Estuary Roundabout last week. He said, “I feel that the Council has desecrated the area by cutting down all the trees and shrubs here at the Estuary roundabout for no good reason. Every single tree and shrub has been removed and other residents that I have spoken to are absolutely outraged. There has been no consultation whatsoever and our opinion was not aired. If the reason for this action is the fact that a woman was attacked recently, then what about the time a lady was attacked in the grounds of Malahide Castle. No trees were removed then, so I find this action to be unacceptable,” he said. “The attack occurred on the next roundabout and I believe the Council made a mistake in targeting this roundabout. Even so, there’s no justification for cutting down every tree, some of these trees are over 20 years old. It’s overkill. This is an isolated occurrence and it’s just not

Swords resident, James O'Neill is pictured at the Estuary Roundabout in Swords, where trees and shrubs have been removed by the County Council

on,” he said angrily. The County Leader contacted the County Council to find out their reason for cutting down so many trees in this area. A spokesperson replied, “Following on from a brutal attack on a young woman in the vicinity of the pedestrian bridge at Seatown and subsequent requests to improve lighting and visibility on these bridges, the decision was taken to cut back the vegetation quite severely from these important pedestrian connections. It is fully appreciated that visually this work is quite severe when it is first undertaken, but the effect quickly softens.” “The works have commenced on the bridge at the Estuary roundabout,

whereby the area has been greatly opened up by removing the smaller shrubby trees that formed the bulk of the vegetation, while leaving a small number of taller standard trees to grow to maturity. The works at this roundabout have been completed. The materials removed will, where possible, be chipped and spread around the area as a natural mulch and weed suppressant. Once the works have been completed on the other pedestrian bridges, all affected areas will be inspected and where suitable, alternative planting will be arranged that will improve the look of these areas without compromising the safety of users,” the statement concluded.

In June 2016 Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone announced the new Access and Inclusion Model. AIM is a suite of supports designed to ensure that children with extra needs can access the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme. Since the introduction of the AIM initiative, Fingal County Childcare Committee has delivered a suite of events, training and resources for the early years sector and parents specifically for this Initiative. FCCC is very conscious of the fact that a significant number of providers have not as yet interacted with the AIM Initiative and in order to bridge this gap, FCCC are looking at running a series of AIM workshops in January/February 2017 in Balbriggan, Swords and Blanchardstown. These sessions will take place in afternoons and/or evenings (depending on demand) and will cater for full day, part day and sessional services. It is our aim that all early years workers are offered the opportunity gain an awareness of AIM and the 7 levels of support, the AIM application processes and procedures, and inclusion of parents. Our target audience for these support workshops are early years workers that have not already interacted with AIM and want to familiarise themselves with the AIM Initiative and how to make an AIM application. FCCC is always focussed on responding to the needs of providers and parents alike and we feel that these AIM Support Workshops goes some way to achieving that. If you or an employee wishes to attend one of the AIM Supports please see our website www.fingalcountychildcare.ie or phone 087 1972084 for further information.

Fingal County Childcare Committee are moving!!! Please keep an eye on our Facebook page and Website for more information on the move and please bear with us during our move.

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New Address: Omega House, Collinstown Cross, Swords, Co Dublin New Phone Number: 01 4851727 Fingal County Childcare Committee would also like to take this opportunity to wish all providers, parents and children a very merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and fun filled new year

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Swords at Christmas time is a vibrant town, where many people want to get out and enjoy the great atmosphere at this time of year. Swords has kept in line with its huge increase in population, with the result that it has become one of the main shopping areas in the North County and beyond, with an array of excellent shops providing value and choice for shoppers this Christmas. The likelihood is that you will have little problem choosing the ideal gift for that special somebody. With the vast amount of residents that live in this thriving town, it’s only natural if you love spending your money this Christmas on the latest fashion and other lovely things that you come to Swords for. The town offers you a wide range of shops, banks, pubs and restaurants. The town centre comes alive at night, as Swords has regularly proven to be a very popular place to socialise, not only for locals, but also for many outside the area. The fact that it was awarded a Purple Flag for its night

time economy, incorporating value, choice and safety for visitors, is a real testament to its attraction. Coming to Swords for your Christmas shopping is a very worthwhile experience, where the variety of shops means there is something for everyone and that present for that special person in your life is right here on your doorstep. Add in the fact that there are some lovely coffee shops and restaurants and the seasonal smell of mulled wine, there is nowhere better to spend a day shopping. No need to travel to expensive car parking in the city, after enduring endless queues, while all along, the present you were looking for is right here in Swords. It really is important to shop locally, for value, choice and ease of mind and pocket. There are also attractive shopping malls, with a variety of interesting shops, providing choice and excellent value. In recent times, there has been a tremendous effort to improve and maintain shop fronts, to see the place shine, as it truly should. This has helped to lead to an increased footfall, particularly on Main Street. Swords Tidy Towns have been very active in ensuring that the Main Street is maintained in pristine condition; shop fronts are being repainted and hanging baskets and flowers are being planted. It is the local shopping experience that really sets Swords apart. It has become a very good retail destination, with a great selection of individual businesses, as well as national and international businesses. The town is vibrant with activity and with everything the shops have to offer. The Christmas lights were turned on last week and Main Street, with an array of shops, which sell clothes, jewellery, and other goodies that spring to mind, looks wonderful. Each shop is full of hidden gems, ideal for that perfect gift or must-have item. There’s so much an offer, you’ll have a task and a half deciding what to buy! Swords is also choc full of plenty of unique stores and stalls. So much so, that you’ll find extra special items that you won’t get in the standard shops. All the more reason to stay local and give that special someone a gift with a

difference. There are also excellent shopping malls just off Main Street, where you just might get that elusive gift you have been looking for. Away from the gruelling slog of city centre shopping, you have a chance to experience for yourself the warmth of the friendly locals and to see what treasures are in the intimate shops, stores and markets, the boutiques and delis and much, much more. The local staff are truly experts in their fields, offering you friendly, expert advice and a good bit of banter thrown in for good measure. You’ll be hard pressed to find that sort of service in the city centre. Here in Swords, the local retailers pride themselves on offering you the best service possible and can give you plenty of help and advice if you’re stuck for ideas. All the shops, stores and boutiques will be up to date with the latest trends and products, so you’ll have to look no further for whatever you need. The stores also feature beautifully displayed shop fronts, where retailers display their high quality wares in lovely well kept, attractive shops which draw you in. You can wander the town all day and into the early evening and you won’t have to worry about having hassle if you need to return an item. The retailers will gladly accommodate you in whatever way they can and you won’t have to travel miles to do a gift exchange, as the shops Continued on page 15

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6th December 2016

Swords Man Appointed Judge For Volunteer Awards

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Local man, Matt Cullen from Swords, who was the winner of the Volunteer Ireland Awards 2015, has been appointed as one of the judges for this year’s event, presenting a Category Award at the 2016 Volunteer Ireland Awards at City Hall on 7th December. A clearly delighted Matt told the County Leader, “Having formally won the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2015, I never imagined that, as we approach the end of 2016, I would be asked by Volunteer Ireland to be one of the judges and present an award at this year’s Volunteer Ireland Matt Cullen Award Ceremony,” he said. “Volunteer Ireland kindly contacted me a while back and asked me if I would be prepared to be a judge. There are five judges, the other four are Senator Collette Kelleher, CEO Alzheimer’s Ireland, Gary Graham, Manager, Bloom, Sarah Lennon and Darragh Doyle, Social Media Strategist for Irish Arts, Events, Film Theatre and Tourism. Matt continued, “Needless to say, I was absolutely delighted and honoured to be asked. It was so kind of Volunteer Ireland to think of me. Also, to be asked to present an award was wonderful and I am so pleased to be afforded the opportunity to do it.” “Consequently, I am very grateful to Volunteer Ireland for their kindness and thoughtfulness, also I am very thankful to Swords Tidy Towns for nominating me in 2015, their encouragement and support has been terrific. After all, this is not just about me, it is all about people that volunteer throughout the country and to recognise and honour the work they do, which is invaluable,” concluded Matt.

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Pictured at the annual Rotary Dublin Fingal SVP fundraising event which was held this year in SuperValu, Swords Pavilions were Tim Nyham and Edward Mealy.

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Pictured at the annual Rotary Dublin Fingal SVP fundraising event which was held this year in SuperValu, Swords Pavilions were Pat McGonagle and Tim Nyham

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Balbriggan Town Awards Ceremony The Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee hosted the Balbriggan Town Awards on Thursday 24th November in the Bracken Court Hotel. The Town Awards which were traditionally hosted by Balbriggan Town Council have been a great success over the years and have had the support of the wider community. The Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee comprises local community and business representative groups working together with elected members of the Balbriggan

area supported by the County Council to provide a forum where local issues are regularly raised and reviewed. The Balbriggan Town Awards provide an ideal opportunity for the community in Balbriggan to nominate people who deserve recognition of their achievements in the areas of Community, Business, Sport, Art and Culture. The Awards are aimed at recognising people who have represented the community on a local, national or international scale, people who provide support to others on a voluntary basis, charitable works, artistic or sporting achievement or business success.

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Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell hosted the first Forum on Brexit at the Grand Hotel, Malahide on Monday, 28th November to discuss how it will affect business, tourism and economic development in Ireland. The event, which was open to the public, was addressed by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charlie Flanagan and leaders in business, tourism and economics. Farrell has been appointed by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to head up a number of similar Brexit Fora across the country. Pictured at the event in Malahide are, Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Local Enterprise), Tim Fenn (Irish Hotel Federation), Cllr Ted Leddy, Alex Connolly (Failte Ireland), Ian Chambers (CEO Chambers Ireland), Alan Farrell TD, Kevin Toland (Chief Executive daa), Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), Senator James Reilly, Cllr Tom O'Leary and Professor Brian MacCraith (President DCU)

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your shopping needs this Christmas. Here you will find an impressive array of shops to suit even the most frenzied shopaholic. Whether it’s clothing, electronics, health and beauty, crafts, homeware or anything else in between, Balbriggan has it all. Here you can expect prices at a very competitive level and far cheaper than in the city centre. The town centre of Balbriggan is always one of the most diverse in the North

County, with wonderful Christmas lights, particularly around St George’s Square, where a definite festive season is always very apparent. Only last week the Christmas lights were turned on in front of a very large crowd of proud Balbriggan residents. More and more, people are beginning to realise that heading to the city to do your Christmas shopping is not a very viable proposition, especially when you

consider the lengthy queues to get parking, if you’re lucky and the huge cost of it. For Christmas gifts, there really is no need to travel anywhere else to get the finest produce on the market, as well as excellent choice. Your local butcher will greet you with a smile

and will have time to talk to you. He is most likely someone you know, where community spirit and good will is to the fore, as well as plenty of friendly banter. In recent times, a great drive by the entire community, including school children has ensured that a great spirit is

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Dublin Ladies GAA star Sinead Aherne, compere Paddy Courtney, Barry Gibney (President Malahide Chamber), Paralympian James Scully, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, World Champion athlete Eamon Coghlan and Mark Courtney (Branch Manager Bank of Irland Malahide)

Alphonsus O'Dowd, Bernadette Murray and Richard Killen (all from Malahide Lions Club), with Mickey Harte, Tyrone GAA football manager

Olympic gold medal boxing champion, Katie Taylor is pictured with Margaret and Maria Rymaszewska

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President of Malahide Chamber, Barry Gibney and his wife, Katrin

Barbara Gordon (Whats what.ie) and Alan Spain (S&S Office Interiors)

Mick Breen (Irish Centre for Cycling) and Nicola O'Grady

Brid Clarke and Pat Clarke

Julie O'Gorman, Nessa Gilsenan, Geraldine Lane and Mary Morgan

Mark Courtney (Branch manager Bank of Ireland Malahide with Sinead Mulryan and Laura Henry (both Bank of Ireland)

Siobhan Gibney (Gibney's) with Alison Leavey and Suzanne Byrne (both from The Grand Hotel)

Audrey Nolan and Moira Dunne from Beproductive.ie

Robert Mangan, Pam Smyth, David Smyth and Stephen McNaughton

Edel Crosbie and Cormac Ryan

Tyrone GAA football manager, Mickey Harte is pictured with County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler

Nick Power (De Paor Hospitality) and Fintan Fagan (St Francis Hospice)

Eamonn Coghlan and Mark Courtney (Branch Manager Bank of Ireland, Malahide)

Christine Smart and Rose Carolan (Mary Ellens Meadow)

Ger Doran, Fiona Gleeson and Damien Byrne (Bank of Ireland, Malahide)

Guest speakers, Paralympian James Scully, athlete Eamonn Coghlan and local Dublin GAA ladies football star, Sinead Aherne addressed the gathering at the Grand Hotel, Malahide

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Local News

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Universal Agreement On Life Saving Drug

“There is a commitment in the Programme for Government to “look at opportunities for leveraging purchasing power either through national or European initiatives” but this does not seem to be the case with Orkambi as virtually no progress has been made in reducing the cost of the drug. “There are around 1,200 CF sufferers who would benefit from Orkambi. This is a life or death situation for these people and I am urging the Minister to follow in the footsteps of former Minister Reilly and make this drug available to those who need it. The annual cost of Orkambi is €159,000 – roughly half of the cost of the acute care that is currently being provided. “Not only is this a cost-effective proposal, it would also free up O’Reilly TD much needed acute beds in the health service that is already under significant pressure. I am appealing to Minister Harris to give this option the serious consideration it warrants and to provide this life changing drug to the people who need it”. Local Sinn Féin TD and Health Spokesperson, Louise O’Reilly hosted a briefing for TDs and Senators in Leinster House on Orkambi and Cystic Fibrosis. The Committee

below 40. It’s too hard to pull them back suffiContinued from page 1 Ruth continued, “If there’s a drug available that ciently, but it can stabilise them. If your lung would help all this, and somebody refuses to function is around 80 or 90, Orkambi will mainpay for it, then that’s appalling especially as I tain this level, thus ensuring some kind of normal life for sufferers, like Ruth, who is at found it out through the newspapers,” she said. Her distraught mother, Elaine, who has studied about level 60 lung function. Ruth’s level has fallen by 20 per cent in Orkambi and other he past couple of drugs carefully over “For me there is no price, my tmonths,” said Elaine. the past four years and We have never had is a campaigner for CF child is priceless” - Elaine Nolan such medicine like this sufferers, told the C o u n t y L e a d e r , “ W h a t t h e H S E a r e n o t before for CF sufferers. mentioning when they speak about the price Ruth had this message for the HSE, “Who being unaffordable, is the cost of hospitalisa- would put a price tag on a child’s life. For me tion for Ruth, of the two weeks, including there is no price. My child is priceless,” said Elaine. antibiotics as well as other Local TD, Darragh O’Brien, who first highmedication. They say it is not cost lighted Ruth’s situation said, “I have called on effective, but if this drug gets to the Health Minister to make the lifesaving CF the children who are not yet drug Orkambi available to patients under the damaged, like Ruth, who is a Long Term Illness prime candidate for the drug, as Scheme. she is not yet fully damaged by CF, “It only works for 25 per cent of “A precedent has been this would prevent them from set by former Health patients who have the particular geno b e i n g f u r t h e r d a m a g e d a n d O’Brien TD M i n i s t e r , D r J a m e s type” - Dr James Reilly prevent her and others from being hospitalised. I have written proof from America Reilly who overruled a from people who are on Orkambi and it’s mind d e c i s i o n m a d e b y t h e blowing how much it has changed the lives of National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics and o f P a r e n t s o f C h i l d r e n w i t h made the drug Kalydeco available to suitable Cystic Fibrosis spoke to the members on their children,” said Elaine. own experiences and why the availability of The problem is keeping CF sufferers well patients. enough until even better drugs come along. Cystic Fibrosis is a debilitating and life limiting Orkambi is so important. Without this, Ruth’s condition will deteriorate condition, which affects thousands of people O’Reilly said: “The briefing this morning was gradually and this damage cannot be reversed. across the country and the Government’s organised to give parents of children with The reason why Orkambi is not suitable for continued procrastination on a decision to C y s t i c F i b r o s i s a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o i n f o r m everyone is that it is not working for the people provide this game changing drug is nothing members about the new Cystic Fibrosis treatment, Orkambi and about their desire to make who are already damaged, with lung function short of appalling.”

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6th December 2016

Local Motor Company Helps In Fundraising Drive

Arthur Browne, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler and Cllr Joe Newman

Con Murphy, Philip Long, Marie Long and Angela Murphy

Brian and Ann O'Donovan

Alan and Margaret Delaney

Audrey Neill, Judy Hanrahan, Jane Cantillon and Bernie Hattie

Stephen Leahy, Kim Martin, Angela Flynn and Robert van der Does

Eddie and Teresa Nugent

Noreen Thompson, Kay Dunlevy, Tony Dunlevy and Jack Thompson

Willie Murray, Paddy Cole and Bernie Cole

Aidan and Pauline Kershaw

Marie Mordaunt and Stephanie O'Neill

Pauline and Seamus Lehane

Kay and Tony Dunlevy

Marie O'Donoghue, Pauline O'Reilly and Margaret Kane

Cllr Joe Newman, Jean Newman and County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler

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Niamh Butler, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Anne Blackwell and Noel Blackwell

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Water Metering ‘Should Be Continued’ - Farrell Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has said that water metering is the best way to manage consumption and should be continued, in a statement that will not get universal approval across the North County. He said, “I welcome the completion of the work of the Expert Commission on Funding Domestic Water Services and a Special Oireachtas Committee, of which I am a member, will now consider the report and make its own recommendations to the Oireachtas.” “I am pleased to see that the C o m m i s s i o n i s s u p p o r t i v e o f Farrell TD metering and its continuation, pointing out that measurement by meter is the optimal approach to managing consumption to promote water conservation and for managing the system of water distribution more generally,” he said. He went on to explain why meters should be maintained. “There are meters in 873,000 households across Ireland and metering has a vital role to play. Meters are crucial to find and stop the leaks, track excessive usage and ensure that people who are not wasting water do not have to pay for the waste of other people. This is consistent with the approach that Fine Gael has taken from the beginning.” “Fine Gael has always been clear with the public in relation to our stance on water and waste water, in our view the polluter pays approach is the right thing to do from a conservation perspective and it is one which I will be expressing strongly as a member of the Special Oireachtas Committee,” concluded a determined Farrell.

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Local singing group, the Lambay Singers will be performing at Terminal Two at Dublin airport on the 15th and the 21st December from 7:00pm. They will also perform at the Powerscourt Town Centre on the 18th December from 3:00pm in aid of Focus Ireland. They are always looking for people to join and if anyone is interested in joining in January, contact Eric Duffy at 086 2555751.

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Local News

6th December 2016

Fingal’s 1916 Story Now On Film The story of Fingal’s involvement in the 1916 Easter Rising is now on film and the County Council hosted a successful premiere of the docudrama, Fingal’s Finest on Thursday, 1st December, in the Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown. The film was created and produced by Tile Media and was co-sponsored by the County Council as part of its 1916 Commemoration Programme. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, and the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, were joined by elected representatives, relatives and friends of the men and women of Fingal who took part in the events of 1916 for the first public

viewing of the film, which was shot in various locations around the county during the year. It tells the story of the Fifth Battalion, Dublin Brigade of Irish Volunteers, and their role in the 1916 Rising. The narrative for the film is largely driven by the witness statements of those involved, including Irish Volunteers Joseph Lawless (Cal Kenealy) and Richard Mulcahy (Andrew Macklin), Cumann na mBan scout Molly Adrien (Natasha Duffy), and officers William O’Connell (Eoin O’Sullivan) and Eugene Bratton (Tim Casey) of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who act as ‘avatars’ as the events of Easter Week, 1916, unfold. It is hoped that the film will be seen by as many people as possible across the country. It will form part of the Council’s 1916 Centenary Legacy Collection, which will be available through our Libraries, Local Studies and Archives collections Gourmet Food Parlour, which has an outlet in Swords, teamed up with Kerry GAA legend, Tomás O’Sé and Dublin GAA star, Cian O Sullivan to coach 18 competition winners to compete and lift the visiting Sam Maguire in a Kick About Competition, at the Alfie Byrne pitches, Clontarf. In aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and Make a Wish Foundation. A total of €3,500 + has been raised to date by the Gourmet Food Parlour initiative. Pictured are Kerry GAA legend, Tomás O’Sé and Dublin football star, Cian O'Sullivan with competition winners Jack Edwards (age 8) from Lusk, Christopher Butler (age 10) from Sutton, Zoe McKenna (age 12) from Swords, and Mark Butler (age 10) from Sutton and Adam Cassidy (age 8) from Finglas, with Gourmet Food Parlour owner, Lorraine Heskin holding the Sam Maguire Cup

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid are pictured with and cast and crew of the film, Fingal’s Finest at the Draíocht Arts Centre, Blanchardstown

Farrell Raises Need To Support Lusk Sports Plan

Well-known Swords businessman, Michael McEnery of Virgoe McEnery Landscapers has decided to undertake a mammoth task for two charities this Christmas. Michael, who is President of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal, is no stranger to ultra marathons, is going one step further to raise funs and awareness for the Irish Cancer Society and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. He will run from Croke Park to Tralee on 22nd December, arriving in Tralee at about midday on 24th December. It’s going to be 200 miles to freedom,” said Michael, a proud Kerryman. The Irish Cancer Socity and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland are two charities close to his heart. Michael launched his appeal for support at Swords Castle on Thursday, 1st December. Pictured at the launch are Tracy Virgoe (Michael's wife, a proud Dub with the Dublin flag)), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Gerard Fay, fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, who has fundraised €125,000 for CF in the past seven years, and Michael McEnery (with the Kerry flag)

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ambitious project is one which, I believe, most certainly deserves our support, particularly as it will increase participation in sport, in line with the demographic needs of Lusk and its environs and will benefit the local community, not only in terms of sport and recreation, but also in terms of health,” he said. “I was pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the Lusk Community Sports Plan 2020 with Minister O’Donovan and ensure it receives his attention. In that regard, following my request, the Minister has agreed to review all documentation regarding Lusk 2020. In reply, Minister O’Donovan stated, “I am keen to see what Lusk 2020 is proposing and I welcome the opportunity of bringing the documentation before the Department.” Following this debate in the Dáil, Farrell stated “It is important to ensure the hard work of everyone involved in the Lusk Community Sports Plan 2020 is recognised, and supported in every way possible. I will continue to actively engage with Minister O’Donovan, and his Department, in this regard.”

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Tel: 01 840 7090 HAYDEN, Patrick (Pat), (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - 1st December 2016 (Peacefully) at the Mater Hospital. Pat will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, sons Alan, Dermot and Enda, daughter-in-law Marta, Enda's partner Patricia, grandchildren John and Patrick, brother Ned, sister Margaret, brother-in-law, sistersin-law, aunt Christina, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace MARRY (née McInerney), Monica, (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Dublin ) - 29th November 2016 (Peacefully) Monica wife of the late Brendan Marry. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her loving sons Patrick, Matthew and Tony, daughters Joan and Brenda, sonsin-law Brian and Tony, daughter-in-law Eileen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-inlaw, nieces, nephews relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace MCLOUGHLIN, Paddy, (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Aer Lingus Cargo) - 30th November 2016 (Peacefully) Paddy beloved husband of Pat; sadly missed by his loving wife, son Damien, daughter Alison, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace GREENE, William(Willie), (Rush, Co. Dublin ) - 29th November 2016 (Peacefully) William (Willie) dad of the late John; sadly missed by his loving wife Bridgid, all his relatives, neighbours a0nd good friends. Rest in Peace JACKSON (née O'Connor), Mary B, (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of London and Cahirciveen ) 29th November 2016 (Peacefully) at home in the wonderful care of her sister Sheila, her loving niece Bernadette, carers and the nurses from St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Sadly missed by her sister, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace O'SULLIVAN (née Weber), Eileen, (Malahide, Co. Dublin ) - 28th November 2016 (Peacefully) after a long illness borne with courage and good humour. Eileen will be very sadly missed by her husband Tommy, sons Christy, Andrew and Radley, daughters Ellen and Siobáin, son-in-law Matije, daughters-in-law Patricia, Olivia and Erin, grandchildren Shauna, Molly, Ben, Catriona and Sofia, sister Gene, brothers Norman and Radley, sisters-in-law Kitty and Martha, brotherin-law Ben, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace POWER (née O'Reilly), Gay (Catherine, Gabrielle), (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Pearse Road, Sligo) - 28th November 2016 (Peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family. Gay will be deeply missed by her sons Ronan and Conor, grandchildren Cillian, Dara, Rebecca, Julia and Óisin, brothers Eddie and Barney, sister Marie, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace POWER (née O'Reilly), Gay (Catherine, Gabrielle), (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Pearse Road, Sligo ) - 28th November 2016 (Peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family. Gay will be deeply missed by her sons Ronan and Conor, grandchildren Cillian, Dara, Rebecca, Julia and Óisin, brothers Eddie and Barney, sister Marie, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace LYNCH (née FitzGerald), Sarah (Sadie), (T.O.S.F.), (Malahide and late of Phibsborough) - 27th November 2016 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Beaumont Hospital; beloved wife of Paddy and loving mother of Anne, Mary, Linda and Patricia. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons-inlaw, her cherished 7 grandsons, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MOONEY, Joseph,(Malahide, Dublin) - 26th November 2016 (Peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, son Noel, daughter Carmel, brothers Padraic and Peter, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Colm and Katherine Collins to demolish a single storey extension to the rear and construct a 2 storey extension to the rear; modify existing cottage by a) raising roof height b) add new dormer window c) fenestration alterations 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 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 sought for Attic conversion to include change of roof profile from hip profile to Gable end profile together with associated works at 65 Brookdale Way, Swords, Co Dublin for Paul and Jill Kelly. This planning application may be inspected or purchases 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 in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of twenty euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for construction of single storey extension with pitched roof to the rear of existing house; alterations to internal layout and elevations, two new velux windows to the rear and all associated site development works at No. 4 Seabury Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin by Pat & Angela Bolger. 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.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought for an on-site waste water treatment unit, percolation area & associated site works @ “White Piers”, Rogerstown Lane, Rogerstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin, K45 E189 for Hazel Rorke. 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 Permission is sought for the demolition of existing bungalow & the construction of a replacement bungalow, to move the existing site entrance eastwards (to centre of the site) & a new front boundary wall @ “Montana”, Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Phil Sheridan. 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 I Brian Murray intend to apply for permission for development at 33 Waterside Walk,Swords Road,Malahide,Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey extension to the rear with a pitched over and the resizing of the existing rear bedroom window at first floor level. That 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 of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such 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 Application for Retention planning permission for conversion of garage into habitable space at Oakley, Beaverstown Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin signed Eileen Hanks. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, 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 Application for Planning Permission to demolish existing single storey extension to side and construct new single storey extension to rear of existing house and construct new detached two storey house to side garden at 1, Forrest View, Rathingle, Swords, Co. Dublin Signed Sandra Shanagher. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, 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 Application for planning permission for new single storey domestic extension to side measuring 15sqm, removal of pitched roof to existing house, construction of new first floor accommodation measuring 40sqm, new vehicular access from Pump Lane and car port, minor elevational alterations to existing house and all associated site works at 25A Pump Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed Alva Clein. 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

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6th December 2016 hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by David and Sarah Stevenson to convert existing attic to habitable space and include a rooflight on the Eastern elevation and all associated site works at 20 Coill Dubh Avenue, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the change of use from Coffee Shop to Healthcare (excluding G.P. Services), alterations to front elevation, internal alterations, and all associated site works at Unit 2, 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 sought to erect a new polythene retractable roof on steel frame with open side walls, over the existing 482sqmt uncovered sales area to the north and east of the existing garden centre, the demolition of the existing house (as approved under planning permission F15A/0349), the extension of the existing garden centre car park to the west to accommodate 73 additional cars and 3no. new trolley bays, the removal of the existing hedgerows and entrance gate to the south and north west boundaries and the construction of a new low level stone wall with painted mild steel railings and the planting of new hedgerows along this boundary to match existing and all associated site works at Jones Garden Centre, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Carl Jones. 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 I Ross and Muireann O’Callaghan apply for Permission at Rose Cottage Swords Road Malahide Co Dublin The Proposed works are for minor alterations to the previous approved Planning Permission Reference F16A/0329 . Alterations to the proposed windows openings and facades on the North West Elevation facing onto garden The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Steve Hollands to construct a single storey extension and porch to the front at 30 Hand Park, 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 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 to demolish the existing bungalow and replace it with two one and a half storey detached dwellings and a retirement bungalow to the rear at Crescent Rd, Rush for Nancy, Annie and Paul McKeon The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Vivian Hand at Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin to provide a new 225 mm foul water rising main with a pumping station from Hand’s Caravan Park and Donabate Golf Club to discharge to the existing waste water treatment plant at Portrane, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will also include all associated engineering, site development works and landscaping necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost

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Fingal County Council I, Eugenia Tormey intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Boghill, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a storey & a half dwelling, new shared entrance with existing dwelling, waste water treatment system & 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 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.

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