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6th June 2017 • Volume 24, Issue 20 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie
Mixed News For Oberstown
Last week, Oberstown Detention facility for Young Offenders, outside Lusk was in the news for both positive and negative reasons. Three teens escaped the Oberstown Detention facility, just hours after the Oberstown Chair, Professor Ursula Kilkelly launched a new pathway for youth detention in Ireland Oberstown: Building the Future. This event was attended by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, and experts from across the youth detention and justice sector. It was held to mark the first anniversary in June of the Children’s Detention Campus as a single facility providing a unique
By Rachel Wallace system of care, health and education in Ireland. This progressive talk was aimed at discussing reform at the centre and strategic goals for the future of the facility, its staff and the detainees.
Minister Zappone spoke at the event and said, ”Oberstown is a most important part of our youth justice system and its successful operation is critical to ensuring that children are supported in their learning and development.” She was presented with a beautiful portrait of herself, which had been painted by one of the young detainees at Oberstown. Procedures were being discussed on providing the best possible care for young people and developing a motivated cohesive workforce. Amongst these procedures being assessed were issues deemed as high priority, such as reviews of the admissions process, individual care planning for young people and ensuring a safe system of work for all staff. Reviews were also made into the current emer-
Fingal’s First Taoiseach Last Friday was a historical day for Fingal, when Leo Varadkar, who is a TD for Dublin West, which is part of the Fingal region, became the new leader of Fine Gael and will be elected Taoiseach on 17th June. This will make him the first Taoiseach to represent a constituency in Fingal. Varadkar was elected by his party after defeating his rival, Simon Coveney in a contest to succeed former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who announced the date when he would step down. He is expected to take his new post today, Tuesday as the new leader of Fine Gael and probable Taoiseach.
By Leslie Murphy Varadkar had been elected TD by locals from this area of Fingal in 2011, when the western part of Swords was included in his constituency of Dublin West. Previous Taoiseach, Charles Haughey, while he lived in Fingal, did not represents a constituency in the Fingal region. Varadkar a former Fingal County councillor, was just 23 years old when he contested the 1999 election in Mulhuddart but failed to be elected. He succeeded in 2007 and was elected to Dáil Éireann and became party spokesperson for, Enterprise, Trade and Employment until 2010. After the General Election of 2011, he was appointed Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport. In 2014, he replace fellow fingallian, Dr James Reilly as Minister for Health and in 2016 he was he appointed Minister for Social Protection. Varadkar was born in Dublin in 1979, his mother Miriam is from Dungarvan and his father Ashok is from India, and they met in London while they where both working in the medical profession. Varadkar attended St Francis Xavier National School, Blanchardstown, then he studied at
Pictured at the new pathway for youth detention in Ireland - ‘Oberstown: Building the Future’event to mark its first anniversary in June as a single facility are Professor Ursula Kilkelly, Oberstown Chair and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, with a portrait of the Minister, created by a young person in detention in Oberstown
gency response plans, which (according to staff) should incorporate the use of specialist PPE (personal protective equipment) in emergency situations. A spokesperson for the centre said that, “Ensuring that the lessons learned from incident investigation are implemented across the Campus should be a priority for 2017.” Unfortunately the positive mood for the centre was short lived, as less than 24 hours later, three young offenders managed to escape, injuring staff in the process. They got access to the tool shed and managed to cut the steel railing, making their escape along the network of rural roads in the vicinity. Two of these individuals were later
picked up and returned to the centre by Gardaí. At the time of going to press one of the offenders was still at large. Director of Oberstown, Pat Bergin, who was injured in the escape of the detainees, said at the ‘Building The Future Talk’ earlier, “In the past year, significant improvements had been made on buildings and facilities on the campus but that challenges will always remain - with change, with young people - but we are confident we can now respond better and we are now focused on moving forward. Our ambition is to ensure that Oberstown achieves the highest level of safe and appropriate care and adheres to international standards and best practice.”
Leo Varadkar is pictured on the campaign trail with his supporters
Palmerstown in The King’s Hospital and that was when he joined Fine Gael. He then went on to study at Trinity College where he briefly studied law and later switched to medicine. He graduated from the School of Medicine in 2003 and spent several years working as a junior doctor in St James’s Hospital and Connolly Hospital, before qualifying as a general practitioner in 2010.
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Local TD, Darragh O’Brien (FF) has said that urgent measures must be introduced to alleviate the significant delays that Dublin Bus users are currently experiencing when travelling from Malahide and Swords. O’Brien, was commenting in light of new figures published this week by
the National Transport Authority (NTA) which indicate that commuters travelling from Malahide and Swords are severely affected by delays. O’Brien told the County Leader, “Traffic gridlock remains one of the biggest challenges facing Dublin city and county. The situation has been left to inten-
sify for some time, and commuting through traffic congestion has become a challenging daily routine for many living in the North County commuter belt. It is disappointing to learn that of the 136 routes that Dublin Bus serves across the city, the Malahide corridor is the worst affected by
North. The North County is in desperate need of investment in our transport network to increase capacity and usability of public transport. This Government must devise a solution that is aimed at relieving the existing strain on bus users, particularly those that travel from the North County. It is an absolute priority that the Government deals with the challenges of a growing and working population that rely on a public bus system,” he concluded.
Erasmus+ Project Visits Malahide School St Sylvester’s National School, Malahide has been accepted into an Erasmus+ project for the school years 2016/17 and 2017/18. The co-ordinators of the project are Mrs. Averill and Mrs. Kelly and they told the County Leader, “We are delighted to announce that our school has been accepted into an Erasmus+ project for the school years 2016/17 and 2017/18. Parents of past pupils may remember our participation in a Comenius Project (the Pippi Longstocking project). The Erasmus+ programme is similar to Comenius. Our project is entitled “Teaching and Learning through iPads/Tablets.” “We will be working with four other countries (Finland, Turkey, Spain and Poland) and the Pictured with teacher, Gary Kane are pupils of St Sylvester's National School, Malahide, including Zac, Finbar, Laura, Ava, Maya, Ruben, Ross and Charlie as they greeted visitors to the school as part of the Erasmus+ project at the school last week objective is to share best practice in teaching using iPads. We are delighted to be in this project, as in recent years, “Currently, Senior Infant classes are engaging in mini-projects on the Parents Association fundraised for iPads to be purchased for the researching the other countries which will be displayed on the school, and we wish to use them in the best way possible.” Erasmus+ notice board in the PE Hall. First classes are embarking on a They continued, “In the project, schools will exchange information on logo competition to design a logo for the project. Junior Infant classes using iPads in their schools with one another, and staff will have the will visit the notice boards and view powerpoint presentations to begin opportunities to observe lessons, and attend workshops on using iPads learning about the other countries.” in education, by visiting the other schools. Pupils will learn about the O n l y t w e n t y e d u c a t i o n a l i n s t i t u t i o n s i n I r e l a n d h a v e b e e n other countries and schools through using iPads. This brings the accepted into this project, so the inclusion of St Sylvester’s NS is quite an achievement. subjects of SESE to life in a real and meaningful way in the classroom.”
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MASSIVE SAVINGS Ballyboughal Tidy Towns committee came up with a novel idea to improve the biodiversity of the village ahead of the arrival of the Tidy Towns judges. They set up a Bug Hotel and Pollinator Garden, which they hope will attract insects and bugs. It was created, with the assistance of the 34th Ballyboughal Cubs. It is hoped that this will enhance the biodiversity of the village. Pictured at the bug hotel are Tidy Towns committee members, Rita O’Hara, Catherine Downey, Caroline Delaney, Sam Mulligan, Mary O’Brien and Dan Hennessy
Construction To Begin On New Forensic Mental Hospital An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, along with Minister for Health, Simon Harris and Minister of State for Mental Health, Helen McEntee announced the signing of the construction contract, for the new multi-million euro National Forensic Mental Health Service (NFMHS) complex, at Portrane. The new 130-bed adult forensic hospital, at St. Ita’s Campus in Portrane, will replace the 94bed Central Mental Hospital complex at Dundrum. The complex at Portrane will also include a new 30-bed Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit (ICRU), together with a 10bed Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health
(CAMHS) unit. This development fulfils recommendations made in the national mental health policy A Vision for Change and the projected cost is in excess of €160 million. It is envisaged that the new facility will open in early 2020. The project will also involve a second phase at a later stage, during which new regional Intensive Care Rehabilitation Units (ICRUs) will be built in the HSE West and HSE South areas. Announcing the signing of the construction contract, An Taoiseach said, “This new stateof-the-art hospital, along with all of its associated facilities, will be one of the most modern of its type in Europe. It is a very
welcome and long overdue replacement for the Central Mental Hospital at Dundrum. The new complex will position Ireland’s forensic mental health services as world leaders in best clinical practice. This move to construction reflects in the most practical way the Government’s commitment to invest in and modernise all aspects of our mental health services and fully implement A Vision for Change.” HSE Director General Tony O’Brien said “This is a key development for mental health services in Ireland and marks a key modernisation of our acute forensic mental health infrastructure. I am delighted that the project is now progressing.”
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Pictured after making their Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords are Lana Cole, Emily Ryan and Lily McCarthy
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Pictured at St Finian's Church Swords are Angela Brittnell, Mary Byrne, Shannon Brittnell, Ella Rogers and Annie Burke
Ebele Chikwendu, Olive, Michelle and Chika Okolie are pictured at St Colmcilles Church Swords
Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Colmcilles Church Swords, is Tammy Lee and her sponsor Fiona Murphy
Maya Dunne and Thuyen Connaughton who made their Confirmation at St Finian's Church River Valley are pictured with Monsignor Dan O'Connor
Amy Meathes from St Colmcilles GNS Swords, is pictured after making her Confirmation with her mother and brother Eileen and Luke Meathes
Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Finian's Church River Valley, is Pia Lucy McGlynn with her family
Eimear Corcoran, who made her Confirmation is pictured with Mark and Rachel Corcoran
Racheal Odunuga and Kayden Babatunde are pictured at St Colmcilles Church Swords.
Caterina Antinica and Gabriella Zeleva from St Colmcilles GNS Swords, are pictured after making their Confirmation
Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords is Hanna Dolan with Monsignor Don O’Connor and Matthew Dolan
Pictured is Holy Family SNS pupil, Cian Kavanagh, with Brian Kavanagh, Adam Kavanagh, Sandra Kavanagh, Frances Smyth, Elizabeth Kavanagh, Sophie Kavanagh and Pat Kavanagh
Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords is Lana Cole with her sponsor, Lauren McMahon Mum Miriam and sisters Poppy and Ruby Cole
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Remember Us Charity Cycle
Pictured getting ready to set off on the Remember Us 4th Annual Charity Cycle are Lusk Freewheelers, Joey Russell, Davey Neary, Ricardo Bartolomeu, Phil Keogh, Gerry O'Connor, John Flood, Stephen Byrne, Stephen Waldron and Alice O'Connor. They are pictured with Nora Roban, founder of Remember Us.
Remember Us, the Balbriggan based Special Needs group held their annual Charity Cycle on Saturday, 27th May. Despite the weather, 112 cyclists took part in the 4th Annual Charity Cycle. Remember Us founder, Nora Roban said, “A big
thank you to you all for your support, particularly to our sponsor Robbie Knight of Mid Knight Electrical for your kind sponsorship. Thanks also goes to Alan Butler and all at DHL for sending out some of their staff to volunteer at the different points
around the route, to all the other volunteers who gave up their time to help on the day thank you. It is appreciated by all.” She continued, “Thanks to the local Gardai,
Red Cross, Michael McCormac and all the motor cycle marshals, Deli meats, M&E supplies, Karen and all at Tesco Distribution centre, Skerries Cycle and all who gave raffle prizes, Eugene Thormely of Oldtown Inn, Mary and staff from PJ’s play-
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centre for all their help and support, Platinum Gym for the use of toilet facilities. And finally to Matt Kelly, Philip Brogan and Mick Breen who organised a very professional event. All proceeds going towards the fit out of our new base.”
Community Alcohol Forum Launched In Skerries A great new initiative by the North Dublin Drug table event in each of our three towns, where ‘anti-drink’ and we recognise that alcohol can and Alcohol Task Force is being rolled out in key community representatives will share be enjoyable part of celebrations, relaxation the North County. The task force has gone their observations and experiences of alcohol and positive aspects of life. This work is more from strength to strength and through its hard related public harm in their own areas’. focused on reducing some of the negative work, it now has a range of impacts or harms services and supports that did caused by alcohol.” not exist three or four years ago. The newly estabTask Force Chairperson, Darragh lished Skerries CAF is O’Brien TD (FF) opened the very chaired by former first meeting of the Skerries county councillor, JP Community Alcohol Forum on 1st Browne, a local June last at Skerries Rugby Club. Skerries man, who is a The background to this began representative on the when the task force set up the North Dublin Regional North Dublin Regional CAF Drug & Alcohol Task (Community Alcohol Forum) in Force. 2016 following its successful The second round table application to be an implementawill be in Balbriggan on tion site for the National the 15th June, with the Pictured at the Community Alcohol Action Plan at Skerries Rugby Club, organised by the Community Action on Alcohol final round table in Programme (CAAP). The main North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NDDATF) are. Darragh O'Brien (Chairperson Swords on the 21st focus of this is to work with local NDDATF), Brid Walsh (NDDATF Co-ordinator), JP Browne (Chairperson Skerries June. An important Community Alcohol Awareness), Paula Leonard (National Lead for Community Action on communities on local solutions Alcohol Programme) and Peter Conway (Chairperson, North Dublin Regional Community development of work is to local problems with alcohol Alcohol Forum) the rollout of the related public harm. drinksmeter ‘app’. O’Brien explained that, as part of the approval Discussion on the day was facilitated by Paula This is a free and confidential app that can be process, the task force agreed to establish Leonard, National lead for the Community downloaded on tablets and phones and three locally based Community Alcohol Action on Alcohol Programme. The event provides individuals with assessment and Forums in North County Dublin to pilot the centred on ‘conversations’ about alcohol brief advice on their own alcohol use along model of community mobilisation. He said, related harm in the Skerries community. with a range of other features including infor“We are starting this process with a round O’Brien stressed that “this initiative is not mation on local services.
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A fundraiser was officially launched by County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler at the Seamus Ennis Centre in Naul for Ciaran Smith, the Oldtown man who was tragically lost when Rescue 116 crashed last March, Pictured at the launch are fundraising committee members, Geraldine Nugent, Paddy Nugent, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Patsy Finnegan, Aidan Brennan, Padraig Brennan, Les Reilly, Margaret Fay and Angela Delahan
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Educate Together has been working intensively with the Department of Education and Skills in its efforts to source suitable temporary accommodation for the school for September 2017. While efforts to advance plans on two sites have been ongoing, potential planning and other issues remain with both and there is no guarantee that these will be resolved by September. Paul Rowe, CEO of Educate Together said, “All at Educate Together are extremely disappointed to have to postpone the opening of Malahide Portmarnock ETSS. Having been granted patronage of the school last November, it was hoped that accommodation could be sourced in good time to give parents some certainty around where they would be sending their children to school in September 2017. Unfortunately this has not transpired, but we are determined to work with the Department of Education and Skills to source suitable accommodation for a 2018 opening.” He continued, “While significant numbers of students were enrolled for the school, following its sanction in November 2016, uncertainty around the temporary location of the school has resulted in the enrolment numbers understandably diminishing. They have now reached a point which is not sufficient to create a sustainable, dynamic learning environment. Educate Together is committed to
opening the school in 2018 and, while difficulties regarding accommodation still exist, we will continue to work closely with the Department of Education and Skills and other stakeholders to ensure the school opens in suitable accommodation. The news was greeted with dismay by local TD, Darragh O’Brien (FF) who told the County Leader, ““This is gravely disappointing and that school is badly needed. There are pupils right now in the Malahide, Portmarnock and the greater Kinsealy area who can’t get into secondary school. The Government announced this school with great fanfare and I have put in at least 10 parliamentary questions every single month, specifically about the opening of this school.” O’Brien continued, “I have been told time and time again by Minister Richard Bruton, as recently as two weeks ago, that the school would open this September, albeit in temporary accommodation and that they were well advanced in relation to their negotiations for the purchase of a permanent site. I intend to raise this again when the Dail is back, if it is the case that the school is not going to open until September 2018.” “I have effectively been misled in the Dail by the Minister. He has told me in writing on numerous occasions, that the school would definitely open this September. This school needs to be delivered in this area and if you speak to people in Malahide Community School and Portmarnock Community School, they are sending students away. It’s a disgrace and I’m desperately disappointed, but I will continue to pursue this with Minister Bruton,” concluded O’Brien.
‘Moral Duty’ Reference May Be Removed Malahide* Jul 3rd - 7th, Jul 31st - Aug 4th, Aug 21st - 25th Portmarnock Jul 17th - 21st, Jul 31st - Aug 4th, Aug 14th - 18th Swords Jul 10th - 14th, Jul 17th - 21st, Jul 31st - Aug 4th, Aug 8th - 11th, 14th - 18th, 21st - 25th Balbriggan Jul 17th - 21st, Aug 8th - 11th, 14th - 18th, 21st - 25th Donabate Jul 3rd - 7th, Jul 24th - 28th, Aug 14th - 18th Lusk Jul 24th - 28th, Aug 8th - 11th Rush Jul 3rd - 7th, Jul 31st - Aug 4th Skerries Jul 17th - 21st, Aug 8th - 11th Sutton* Jul 10th - 14th, 24th - 28th, Aug 14th - 18th Balgriffin Jul 17th - 21st, Aug 21st - 25th *Denotes morning & afternoon camps Morning 9am - 12pm, Afternoon 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Local solicitor, Pat McGonagle of Patrick W McGonagle & Co Solicitors, based in Swords is drawing attention to local people about a subtle change that the Law Reform Commission proposes making to the law relating to benefits being left to children in a will. McGonagle said, “Under the current law, if a person making a will fails in their “moral duty” to make provision for a child, then the Court can override the provisions in the will and make a specific gift or benefit to the child. At present this power of the court is restricted to wills and the court has no power to interfere where a will is not made.” “The proposal is to remove the refer- Patrick McGonagle ence to “moral duty” meaning the court can simply look at the needs of the child in coming to its decision. The big change, however, is that it is proposed that this be extended to situations where a will is not made and where currently, the division of the estate between the beneficiaries is dealt with by a simple mathematical formula. The term “child” includes an adult child and is not confined to children under 18,” he said. “Assuming these suggested reforms are adopted by Government, then it is even more important that not only should you make a will, but it should be reviewed regularly to take into account the changing circumstances of your children and thereby hopefully avoid a very expensive application to the Court,” he concluded.
The UK election opinion polls continue to show Labour tighten the gap on the Tories. The Conservatives are pushing that Corbyn is not up to the job of leading the UK in the Brexit negotiations. But the electorate would be entitled to ask, after Ms May’s poor performance throughout the campaign, if she’s the woman for the job. Last Friday, a poll showing Labour ahead by 17 points came up on my screen. The prospect of a hung parliament is now on the cards, it all hangs on just who comes out to vote. If the result is tight, then the smaller parties become big players. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister has suggested that Corbyn is not up to leading a Government. In addition, she is insistent that she wants a fresh referendum on S c o t t i s h Independence at the conclusion of the Brexit negotiations. This latter point scuttles any prospect of the DUP, under the leadership of Arlene
Foster, joining any cabal to shift the Tories. In any event the DUP is the Conservatives’ sister party. This fragmentation, combined with the policy of abstention by Sinn Fein seems to leave Ms May in play, but for how long.? The new F r e n c h President seems set to win an overall majority in the legislative elections later this month. There are reports that the German Government is about to propose that the EU freeze member states out from benefiting from EU Cohesion Funds, unless the recipient Government is compliant with fundamental principles of law. President Trump’s action of reneging on the Climate Change agreement has brought general EU condemnation of his action. This, taken at a time when US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross says,“ the US are open to resuming TTIP talks with the EU.” I’d suggest that the EU
By Cathal Boland refuse to negotiate with the US as long as the US are prepared to act in a manner which is detrimental to the interests of every citizen of the EU and indeed the world. On occasions, g r e a t sacrifices are called for in the interest of honour and justice. Those of us old enough to remember the courage of the Dunnes Stores strikers, who stood against a foolish bigoted regime in South Africa some thirty odd years ago, know that such sacrifices, are on occasion, called for. The EU now needs to support the stand of the US City Mayors and State Governors who have committed to continue to implement the Climate Change. Trump must be shown that his actions are against the economic and environmental interests of the US.
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Local News
6th June 2017
Alzheimer’s Cafe In Brackenstown After the HSE launched “Dementia - understanding together” campaign last October, an Alzheimer’s Cafe is being set up in the Brackenstown Parish Centre, Swords. They currently meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 7pm and 9pm, which is subject to change in September. The cafe is free and the general format consists of a welcome cup of tea, an informal chat, questions and answers and they try to finish the evening off with a sing-a-long. It is to offer education, support and socialisation for individuals with a diagnosis of dementia and their families and friends, carers and health professionals. It is voluntary service ran by health professionals who have years of experience in the area of dementia. The next cafe is being held on the 30th May and the guest speaker is Professor C Donegan, who is going to talk about “understanding dementia.”
Community Devastated At Loss Of Sandra The shocking news of the passing of local Swords lady, Sandra Murphy O’Brien, has left a very big impact of both devastation and loss in the North County. The circumstances of Sandra’s death are very disturbing to the whole community. Sandra was a very well known lady in the area and a
2012.” “Every region of Ireland has seen a substantial fall in unemployment and we in Fine Gael are determined that this trend continues,” he said. “CSO figures show that the Live Local Fine Gael senator, Dr. James Register in Dublin has fallen by 13.4 per cent since May last Reilly, said that the Live year. Overall the Live Register in Dublin has fallen Register has decreased by by 13.4 per cent since this 38 per cent here in Dublin time last year, which is since the launch of Fine great news for the North Gael’s Action Plan for Jobs in County. February 2012.” Overall there has been a decrease of 38 per cent here Senator Reilly He continued, “The number of people on the Live since the launch of Fine Gael’s Action Plan for Jobs in Register in May 2017 is the lowest number recorded since October February 2012. Reilly said: “The national unem- 2008. We must ensure that this ployment rate now stands at 6.4 trend continues for the well-being per cent, down from a peak of 15.2 of all our people across all our per cent in 2012. The Live Register communities. In February, we has declined by more than 40 per launched the Action Plan for Jobs cent nationally since we launched 2017 to help find a job for anyone the Action Plan for Jobs in early who needs one,” he concluded.
Good News On Live Register Front
By Leslie Murphy member of a well known running club, ‘Sloggers to Joggers’. She was very active in her running group and had recently completed the St Anne’s 10 Mile Race and was a keen competitor in sport events. Sandra had been attending a Communion party at O’Dwyer’s pub, Portmarnock, with members of her family and she fell ill shortly afterwards and sadly she was then found dead at her home by her husband the next day. While the reason for her death has not been verified, it is thought that she died following an outbreak of a salmonella in the North County, especially in the Portmarnock area. The catering company that provided the food at the Communion in O’Dwyers Pub, also provided food for several different functions that were going on throughout the area. Several people are
reported to have taken ill after eating at the pub on the same day. A spokesperson for the HSE told the County Leader, “A closure order has been placed on the kitchen of
Sandra Murphy-O’Brien
O’Dwyer’s pub, Portmarnock, at the centre of a salmonella outbreak investigation, including the death of a woman, allegedly from suspected food poisoning. The Food Safety Authority confirmed it has placed the closure order on the kitchen of the pub, which is occupied by catering company, Flanreil Food Services
Ltd. The investigation is in its early stages and
while it is currently focusing on a catering
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company, Flanreil Food Services Ltd, the source and cause of the outbreak has not yet been identified.” the statement concluded.
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Glamour Guide & Local News
6th June 2017
Pictured at the Malahide Community School’s annual plant sale is Kathleen Bannon who was celebrating her birthday and her daughter Marina Bannon
Introducing the must have item for makeup addicts, the new Inglot Holographic mini makeup case is the perfect place to store and display makeup products. This mini light weight case is the ideal size for traveling and a must have for
SHINE has officially launched in Ireland with the unveiling of Shine Mixes, the brand-new range of superfood blends now available in Supervalu, Boots, Lloyds Pharmacies and health food stores nationwide.* SHINE is the sister brand to ISWARI, the superfood company born in 2010 which quickly achieved success and is now present in more than 18 countries worldwide. Created with the same strong value and commitment to conscious living, eating and business practices, SHINE is a small
‘Treat Yourself Saturday’ In Balbriggan
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company with a big mission – to bring the cleanest and most effective combinations of vegan and vegetarian plant powders to the Irish market, to help the nation to Keep On Shining!Jason Linton, Director of Iswari Ireland and one of the co-developers of SHINE explained ‘Our ethos is PURE PLANT POWER! We’ve combined years of knowledge and research into creating a powerful range of organic mixes that are untouched by pesky chemicals and gluten, and is suitable for the
Deirdre King Marketing Manager of Swords Pavillions Shopping Centre, has been shortlisted for the prestigious SCEPTRE award, which will take place at the Dorchester in London later this month. These awards recognise best practice by a marketing professional in a shopping centre. Finalists are judged on their contribution to marketing initiatives to the performance and success of the centre. We wish Deirdre the best of luck.
growing number of people who suffer from dietary restrictions and intolerances. We created 7 blends in the Shine Mixes range, to keep our customers at their best and help make healthy living less of a chore. Each of our superfood blends is tailored to a functional need of the body from our Fibre+ product to help keep things moving to Protein+ to give the body a little extra oomph and help maintain muscle; there’s a Shine Mixes blend for every person and every need’.
‘Treat Yourself Saturday’ will be held in St George’s School on the Naul Road, Balbriggan on Saturday, 10th June from 1pm to 5pm. It is a fundraising event for St. George’s Parish, Balbriggan. Come along to this fun Craft, Food & Beauty Day, where crafts, cakes, foods, beauty treatments all at bargain prices are the order of the day. Coffee shop with sweet treats and craft activities for kids too.
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Local News
6th June 2017
Major New Pub For Swords The Lawlor family from Swords, who have run The Old School House pub, one of the most iconic pubs in Swords, are in the process of completing a major new pub beside the old one, that promises to have a big impact on the hospitality business in the town. Family member, Jason Lawlor (31), who comes from River Valley in Swords, is working with his father Desmond and his brother Keith on the new building. They purchased the Old School House last November and Jason spoke to the County Leader about his plans for the new pub. “We were involved with the pub for the past 11 years and we are putting on a very large extension, separate to the existing pub, comprised of a two storey building with a rooftop beer garden and a working brewery. We have the capacity to build this micro brewery that are becoming increasingly more popular across the country,” he said. “In the Old School House, we already brew our own beer in the cellar, a pale ale, and an amber ale. We only have the capacity to brew two kegs per day at present and we currently sell about two to three kegs per week in the pub. We just want to progress this part of the business to a bigger scale, especially with Swords being so close to the airport, with the increased tourists that brings, we need to be able to cater for their needs,” said Jason.
The new building, which is expected to be completed by mid September, will be a late bar and will have limited opening hours, mainly at weekends. The capacity will increase from the present 400 to 500 people, with the new pub adding a further 750, making a grand total of 1,250. The area to the side of the existing building, along the river bank will serve as a car park for approximately 20 cars. The Irish music scene is vibrant at the moment. The success of Kodaline brought a great buzz to Swords and we want to encourage the growth of live bands in Swords and to hopefully book established Irish bands like Walking on Cars and Picture This if possible. The lads from The Chandelier Sessions have been at the forefront in encouraging new music in Swords and we are linking up with them for these gigs, with the aim of creating a buzzing music venue, with the capacity of around 350 in North County Dublin,” he said. Paddy Duffy, the family’s business consultant welcomed the plans of the Lawlor family and said, “The biggest challenge and opportunity now facing the town of Swords is to coherently develop Main Street Swords and integrate it fully with the Pavilions and extend that developmental integration to JC’s on the Rathbeale Road, to all of North Street, and right up to Airside Retail Park.” “The exciting plans proposed by Fingal CEO, Paul Reid for the new Cultural Quarter and the accelerated redevelopment of Swords Castle as a major Tourism hub, the commercial opportunities presented by the 30 million passengers through Dublin Airport this year, and the long overdue commencement of Metro North, clearly demonstrate the prospect of brilliant commercial, tourism and social success in Swords, if those opportunities are grasped,” he said.
Fingallians Promoting Irish Language Fingallians GAA club in Swords are great advocates for the Irish language and make every attempt to promote and encourage its use in the club grounds. It is especially apt this time of year, coming up to exam season, that they hold an Irish conversation class every Wednesday at 9pm and all levels and ages are welcome. It is a great opportunity to meet others who are interested in speaking or learning the language in a relaxed informal environment and also an excellent way to learn and practice.
Malahide Cancer Support Group St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide offers a support group on the third Monday of each month for all those affected by cancer. Family members, friends and neighbours or anyone who wants to pray fro this special intention are welcome. Rosary, reflective music, prayers for healing will be included and the evening, which starts at 8pm to 9.30pm. This is an opportunity to come and relax and pray, for further information call Roisin on 0851407786.
Pilgrimage Walk In Swords
Need training to get a job? National Learning Network in Swords and Coolock has a range of free training courses to give you the skills you need to get and keep a job. Our courses combine classroom-based learning and on-the-job training and offer you the personalised support you need to get a nationally recognised QQI qualification. If you need extra support, if you have had an accident, illness or injury or have a disability then NLN can help. We are now enrolling for: • Vocational Skills Foundation in Swords (QQI Level 3) • Fresh Start in Coolock or Swords (QQI Level 3) • IT & Business in Swords (QQI Level 5) • Fast Track to Employment in Swords (QQI Level 4) Find out more at: 01 840 4120 swords@nln.ie nln.ie facebook.com/NLNIreland
Job seekers under 26 may receive a training allowance. These courses are funded by the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board. Eligibility criteria apply.
The annual Swords Parish Pilgrimage Walk will take place on Saturday, 10th June at 2pm. The route begins at St Finian’s Church in River Valley at 2pm and then proceeds to St Colmcille’s Church on to St Colmcille’s Well, St Columba’s Church, St Cronan’s Well and will then conclude at St Cronan’s Church Brackenstown. This pleasant walk will take two hours and all are welcome to join in.
Senior Citizens Balbriggan Balbriggan Senior Citizens Group invite all senior citizens over the age of 60, to drop in to the Senior Citizens Hall on High Street any weekday morning from 10am - 12 noon, for a chat, cup of tea, to read the papers or watch TV. There are also plenty of activities to be enjoyed on the premises.
St Colmcille’s Parish Golf Classic St Colmcille’s Parish Swords Annual Golf classic will take place on Thursday, 8th June to raise funds for the redecoration of the Parish Church. The golf classic will take place at Forrest Little Golf Club in Swords and the format is a 4 person team event, with an entry fee of €250 per team, which includes a meal. If you wish to take part please contact John Campbell at 0879079245.
Drivers Needed Drivers are needed for Meals on Wheels in Swords. If you have a spare hour each week, they are looking for drivers to deliver meals around the Swords area around midday. This is a volunteer role. If you can help, contact Paul McCormack on 0857232825
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Caregivers and those interested in caregiving are invited to a recruitment fair, Wednesday 14th June in Balbriggan Community Centre Dublin St, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The recruitment fair is hosted by Home Instead Senior Care, Dublin's leading home care provider. A team from Home Instead will be in attendance to share their experience with anyone who has questions about what it is like to be a professional caregiver or would like to have a conversation about becoming a professional caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care. Speaking about the upcoming event, Tara Shortall of Home Instead Senior Care
said: “This is a unique event for caregivers or people interested in caregiving. Attendees will have the chance to discuss caregiving as a career and apply for a role with Home Instead Senior Care". She continued: “We are a person-centred business and it is important to make available face-to-face events so we can get to know people in the community who could help enhance the lives of older people. It is also much easier for people to get to know us face-to-face instead of simply visiting a website or phoning the office. To us, caregiving is personal”. The job desk opens from 10 am – 4pm for more information call 01 895 0010 or email Noel.Dunne@HomeInstead.ie.
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NORTH COUNTY LEADER
Special Report
6th June 2017
Know Your Elected Representatives CLLR. JOE NEWMAN Louise O’REILLY TD
Since the 2014 local elections, I have worked hard to honour my commitment to the people of Swords and surrounding areas.
• Medical cards for children with disabilities • Compensation for owners of homes with pyrite damage • Retention of the restrictions on night flying for the new runway in Dublin airport • The crisis in school capacity across Fingal
I have called for the inclusion of a theatre/performing space to be provided in the proposed civic building proposed for the Cultural Quarter. I will continue to support the Council Executive to make the Cultural Quarter a reality in the near future. I am continually highlighting problems that are a blight on our town, such as graffiti, unsightly overflowing bins that are also left out all day on Swords Main Street. I will continue raising this issue with the Environmental and Litter section until we have a resolution. Our town and Main Street must be presented in the best possible way. Rest assured that I will continue to play my part to help make Swords a great place to live and to visit. I wish to express my thanks and congratulate all the staff in the Council for their hard work and I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the work done to support all the local clubs and groups within our community.
Full Time Constituency Office: Unit 1 the Coachyard, Main St., Swords Telephone: 01 8405081
Tel: 087 245 7729 Email: joe.newman@cllrs.fingal.ie
Working hard for Fingal In the last year we have been very busy on behalf of the people of Fingal - we have campaigned on many issues and we have raised many issues directly with An Taoiseach and Ministers in the Dail including
Councillor
BRIAN DENNEHY
Most projects I have lobbied for, such as the Rush Sewage Network, the Coastal cycle/walk path, new sports facilities, new playgrounds for Balbriggan, Naul, Rush, Lusk, bus transport network in the Rural villages are all at various stages.
I continue to battle for various projects throughout the Balbriggan Ward, be it parking issues in Balbriggan, Rush or Naul to road resurfacing, Public lighting or speed reduction measures in Lusk, Rush or Garristown, I have raised and looked for resolutions for issues on behalf of constituents. The high points of being on the Council are without doubt seeing issues raised being rectified by the Council subsequent to me raising them. The lowest point by far is the rapid growth in the homeless numbers and the rapidly growing demand for housing adding to an ever increasing Fingal County Council housing list. To those who have to date supported me I sincerely thank them and I look forward to working for and with them during the remaining two years.
85 Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin Mobile: 085-2298201 • Email: briandennehyff@gmail.com
Cllr Grainne Maguire I CURRENTLY: - Work on many boards of statutory agencies providing opportunities to raise awareness of many community issues - Work with community groups to address needs and help secure funding - Support Tidy Towns encouraging community involvement and new ideas - Work with local authorities to attract job opportunities to the area I HAVE: - Overseen the development of a new gym for Balbriggan Community College - Secured permission for two community playgrounds and a skate park - Worked with Local Authorities to continue to resolve the housing crisis and plan a sustain able housing strategy - Committed to the development of Balbriggan Community College - Worked with the tourism committee to plan for the town to promote local amenities and encourage investment in our main street and coastline - Continue to work to ensure that we have access to the best health, community, arts and sporting facilities available and demand full consultation on all community issues
T: 087 943 6650 • E: grainne.maguire@cllrs.fingal.ie
I strongly believe in representing my constituency and I am proud to be a voice for the communities of Donabate, Portrane, Swords, Rolestown, St Margarets and surrounding areas. As your local councillor and as a community mental health nurse, specialising in the care of the older person, I have a passion for Mental Health Awareness and I believe in taking real action to achieve positive mental and physical well-being for young and old alike. As your local councillor and as a community volunteer, I want to create sustainable links between local community groups and Fingal County Council to improve how services are delivered in our area. I remain fully committed to all our local community groups and I continue to actively coach local Hockey and GAA teams of all ages as I believe sport is a fantastic way for young people to develop discipline, self-respect, self-belief and a positive attitude to life and become great ambassadors for their families, their clubs and their communities. I will promise to do my very best for anyone who contacts me. I want to raise the bar on what you should expect from your local representative. I am committed to representing you effectively to ensure our community gets the attention and investment it deserves to become a truly great place to live, to do business and to visit. Follow Councillor Adrian Henchy on Facebook • W: www.adrianhenchy.ie E: Adrian.Henchy@cllrs.fingal.ie Twitter @adrianhenchy • M: 087 681 4485
Cllr Eugene Coppinger Cllr Coppinger is an active campaigner for abortion rights, for a referendum to repeal the 8th amendment with the full implementation of the findings of the recent Citizens Assembly and for the separation of Church and State. He is a member of the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee and stands against all forms of discrimination based on race, gender identity, religion or sexual orientation. Eugene actively supports workers struggling for their rights and against the race to the bottom. He stands for decent pay and conditions for all workers. Eugene has works on all local issues and has campaigned at local and national level to end the housing crisis. He has lobbied with local residents, to retain the greenbelt to the North and West of River Valley / Ridgewood. He has raised the urgent issue of lack of school places for children at council level and continues to campaign on this issue. Cllr Coppinger will be supporting the Solidarity bill to ban the use of wild animals in circuses , which will go before the Dáil later this year and is an active campaigner for the rights and welfare of animal.
Telephone: 087 232 7412 Eugene.Coppinger@cllrs.fingal.ie
NORTH COUNTY LEADER
Special Report
6th June 2017
Senator Doctor
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JAMES REILLY Cllr. Darragh BUTLER
I am delighted the New Primary Care Centre in Balbriggan will open officially soon. A super facility for Balbriggan with a population of 24,000 people. AUTISM ASD NATIONAL PLAN FOR OUR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ASD I recently published a new Bill in the Seanad which will make it mandatory that the Government produce a National Plan for Autism: the “Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017” . I am delighted that the bill was supported by all parties and independents in the Seanad and also has the support of the Minister for Health Simon Harris. This Bill will set out an agreed detailed plan of services for persons affected by the Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) and a funding plan will also be agreed to implement the plan. Nearly 16,000 have supported my online petition at change.org for this Bill. CAMPAIGNING FOR FINGAL- MY PROJECTS • New Hospital for Swords • Metro North for Swords -Dublin Airport- Dublin City • More Schools in Swords, at Mooretown: 3 new schools planned • New Secondary School for St Joesphs in Rush • New Gaelscoil for Rush • New School for St Michaels House Skerries • Extension to Balrothery National School • Major New School Facilities in Lusk Secondary School for 650 new Pupils • Greenways for Fingal • Skerries-Balbriggan Coastal Way • Malahide -Donabate across the estuary linking Malahide to Newbridge Desmesne
Senator Lorraine
Cllr. Darragh
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Constituency Office: Lusk Town Centre, Lusk • Email: james.reilly@oireachtas.ie • Tel Dáil: 01 6183750
With politics at a very interesting and exciting time at present, the County Leader decided to give our public representatives their annual opportunity to let the electorate know how they are progressing with issues in the area and plans they have for the future. We asked our TDs, senators and county councillors, as it’s just over three years since 25 councillors were elected to the three Local Electoral Areas, namely
As my year as Mayor of Fingal draws to a close, I would like to thank all of the organisations and community groups that have helped make my year as Mayor so special. It has been a real honour and a fantastic year. As Mayor of Fingal, I recently hosted a seminar calling on Metro North to be fast-tracked and I will not give up the fight to deliver Metro North from Swords and North County Dublin, via Dublin Airport and DCU to Dublin city centre. It is great to see the progress being made with regard to Swords Castle and the Castle grounds being used for more and more brilliant events. On 16 June I will hand over the Mayoral chains when the Councillors elect a new Mayor and on 22 June I will be celebrating 10 years as your Councillor on Fingal County Council. I will continue to work hard for all of Dublin Fingal and thank you for your continued support.
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Balbriggan, Swords and Howth/Malahide. The local election generated great excitement at the time and signalled a change in the local government agenda. It also resulted in a group of imaginative, creative and interesting group in the main, working on your behalf. With the next local elections due to take place in 2019, we are now approximately at the mid term in
the councillors’ term in office. For our TDs and senators, the prospect of a General Election taking place at any time is one that is filled with excitement and trepidation for some, as they await the verdict of the electorate. Readers will find the results interesting and can now have a clear view of their progress to date and their plans for the future.
Clifford-Lee
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Justice, Equality, Children & Youth Affairs Just over a year ago, I had the great honour of being elected to Seanad Éireann, thus increasing the representation from Fingal in the Oireachtas. As the fastest growing county in Ireland, I feel it's vitallty important to have strong, committed voices representing Fingal. I live in Donabate with my husband John, our toddler Kitty and newborn baby Edward. Like all parents, I want the best future for my children and that means getting issues like housing, education, transport, childcare and health care right. These issues are my priorities as a legislator. Our communities need to be given a voice and a role in the future development of North Co. Dublin. We need to have sustainable job creation and a transportation network which is fit for purpose. We need to develop our existing public amenities and add to sporting and community facilities right across Fingal. I am the Fianna Fáil Seanad spokesperson on Justice and Equality, Children and Youth Affairs and in this role have added to new legislation in areas such as domestic violence, adoption and sexual offences. I am always available to assist constituents with issues they may have and talk about the future development of our community and country.
Tel: 01 6183747 / 087 6501110 • Email: Lorraine.CliffordLee@oireacthas.ie Facebook: Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee • Twitter: LorrCliff
Working hard for Fingal On the Council the Dublin Fingal Council team have continued to work Philip Lynam
Daire NÍ Laoí
Malachy Quinn
- To address the housing crisis by supporting the development of social housing projects across the constituency - Lobby for greater investment in local community Adult & Youth services - To reduce the Local Property Tax rate for hard pressed families - To challenge bad planning decisions - To increase investment in cultural & heritage projects - To promote the Irish Language working closely with Oifigeach Gaeilige in the Council
Full Time Constituency Office: Unit 1 the Coachyard Main St Swords Telephone: 01 8405081
Darragh O’Brien TD Cllr. TONY MURPHY INDEPENDENT Getting things Done:
• Social enterprise support Men’s shed, Tidy towns, resident / community groups. • Local sporting clubs support. • Street enhancement projects, paint scheme grant aid, floral displays. • Cultural support • Tourism initiatives • Community support, public playgrounds, Skate park. • Economic enterprise support. Creating working relationships with the champions in the local communities and Fingal officials has been the most rewarding and most productive exercise over the last three years and together we will work hard to bring future projects to fruition.
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME ON ANY ISSUE 22A Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Tel: 086 277 2030 • Email: tony.murphy@cllrs.fingal.ie
I have been your full-time Public Representative since 2004 and I have lived in Fingal all my life.
For me the rights of individuals, families and communities are the bedrock of a just society. Over the last 13 years, I have campaigned strongly on many issues that affect you and your families, such as pensions, mortgages, housing, health, crime, employment, pyrite, education and childcare. I am passionate about our community and I will continue to fight for all the important issues that you bring to me. Last year I was appointed to the Fianna Fáil front bench and as Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Trade by my party leader Micheál Martin. I will always stand for fairness and opportunity for all in Dublin Fingal and across our country and will continue to work for you both locally and nationally. As your TD it’s a genuine honour to represent you In Dáil Éireann.
I work in every town and village across Dublin Fingal, should you ever have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on: 01-618-3802 or 086-2519893. You can also reach me via email: www.darragh.obrien@oireachtas.ie, or for more information visit www.darraghobrien.ie.
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Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is Lewis O'Mathuna, with Tanya and Patrick O'Mathuna
The much-anticipated Skerries Mid-Summer Festival is just around the corner. It will run from Thursday 15th July to Sunday 18th July and it promises to be a weekend of music and comedy with something for everyone.
Flowers Caoilinn O'Brien who made her Holy Communion at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is pictured with Susan and Darragh O'Brien
Pictured after making their Holy Communion at St Sylvester's Church Malahide are Matthew Whitton, Liam McGuigan, Luke Barry and Leo Mullen
This will be a real highlight in a wonderful year for Skerries, which has seen the town winning the prestigious National Tidy Towns competition. The Mid-Summer festival, with its array of great events, including top class music and comedy acts, is sure to attract many visitors to the lovely seaside town. It will be one of the main local events this summer season and the line up is one not to be missed. It all kicks off with hilarious comedian, Al Porter, who is opening the festival with a comedy night in the ‘festival marquee’ on June 15th - his only Dublin festival gig this year. The festival will feature a variety of other events including; music, BBQ and picnic areas, craft stalls, sporting and family activities, such as a vintage carousel, inflatable village and bouncy castles, international food village, powerboat displays, rowing regatta and lots more. The full line-up of events includes: Thursday 15th will host a Mystery Dine-around. This will be a foodie evening with a difference, you can enjoy a taster of the best food Skerries has to offer with a starter, main course and dessert (including wine!) in 3 different restaurants. Guests will dine in a party of 10 (mixed, or with friends) and will be taken by hosts to each restaurant. Tickets ¤40 and places must be reserved through the facebook page.
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Dylan McGrath-Mulhall made his Holy Communion at St Sylvester's Church Malahide. He is pictured here with Gillian McGrath, David Mulhall and Alan Mulhall
Pictured after making her Holy Communion is Isobel Bonner, who is pictured with Ellen Bonner, Shívaun O'Connor and Hailey Bonner Pictured at the launch of the Skerries Summer Festival 2017 at Skerries Strand are two of the three local writers of the cook book "The Goats Cheese" which was launched recently, and comedian Al Porter.
Jenny Toland who made her Holy Communion is pictured with Emma and Linda Toland
Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Sylvester's Church Malahide is Síofra Breen, with Ken Breen, Deirdre Keary and Anne Keary
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Pictured at the launch of the Skerries Summer Festival 2017 at Skerries Strand are; Terry Mc Coy, Brian Howard, comedian Al Porter and Alfie and DJ Forkan.
Also on Thursday, Al Porter will be performing in the Festival Marquee, tickets are €25. Al Porter is Ireland’s biggest new comedy star and will be live in Skerries for his only Dublin festival gig this year. Friday 16th will see a Midsummer Black Tie Ball, which will be held in the Festival Marquee, along with a bubbles reception and dinner and dancing. Tickets for this gala ball cost €75. Then on Saturday 17th, Pictured at the launch of the Skerries Summer Festival 2017 at Skerries Strand are Skerries there will be plenty of free Rowing Club members Ciarán Barker, Niamh Butler, Deborah Mc Loughlin and Carol Guinan.
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fun-filled family events, including a Beach Fun Day on the South Strand, beach sports, sandcastle competitions, children’s events, treasure hunt and fun run. The 5K Beach Run will begin at 12pm. This will be an exhilarating 5k run along the most beautiful stretch of Dublin’s coastline – from Red Island along the promenade taking in the gorgeous views of Rockabill lighthouse and the islands off the Skerries coast. An event not to be missed for runners, walkers and spectators. That evening there will be an 80’s Night with top band ‘Spring Break’ in the Marquee, tickets are €15. You can relive the glory days with high octane fist pumping floor fillers and top pop tunes of the 80’s. where costumes and dodgy perms of that era are optional, but welcome! Entry by ticket only - available from Skerries Bookshop and Eventbrite.ie With all these great outdoor events, all we need is for the weather to behave itself. Sunday 18th will feature an ‘On the Sea Day’ on the North Strand, including an RNLI display, swimming race, power boat display, raft race and the much anticipated rowing regatta which will take place over the afternoon. Other events at the festival on Sunday 18th will
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include ‘Festival Bingo’ at 3pm in the festival marquee and a craft fair with artisan food produce and local arts and crafts, also in the festival marquee. There will also be an evening of traditional music on Sunday in the Festival Marquee, from 6pm to 9pm, with free entry. This is a celebration of traditional Irish music by the best of our local musicians. There will be a full bar at this event. Tickets for events are on sale locally and on Eventbrite. All information is available on facebook.com/skerriesmidsummerfestival. The organising committee have done sterling work to ensure that this year’s Mid-Summer festival will be the most successful one to date, so make sure to get along to one of the many excellent events and enjoy Skerries at its best.
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Picture Special
6th June 2017
Ann Paul, Mary Harrington, Jon Paul, Freya Paul, Karen Harrington, Daniel Paul, Peter Jackson and Bill Humpries are pictured a the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide
Pictured the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide is Nicola and Robert Power, Chrisyt Griffin, Cian and Aisling Power
Pictured at St Colmcille's Church, for the Communion ceremony of the children from Scoil an Duinninigh are Cian O'Fionaláin, Cillian Mc Éinrí, James Carter and Dylan Cassidy.
Liam and Eilleen Doyle, Simone and Simon Corvin, Emma and Tom Corvin, Nula and Rory Corvin are pictured at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide
Pictured on her Holy Communion day is Ali, with her parents Máire and Brian Lawlor
Pictured making her Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide is Kate Kelly, with her parents Damien and Trisha Kelly
Pictured at St Colmcille's Church in Swords at the communion ceremony of the Scoil an Duininnigh children are Feargal, Joseph, Bobby, Ollie and Helen Mac Lochlainn
Pictured at St Colmcille's Church in Swords for the Scoil an Duinninigh Communion are Leah and Lilly Byrne and Alanah Gallagher.
Pictured in Malahide on her Holy Communion is Rhiann, with here family Marcello, Alex, Maria and Lorenzo Antolovi
Ali Hatch Byrne is pictured making her Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide with Breda Hatch
Louis O'Brien is pictured on his Holy Communion day at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide with Sara Bennett
Pictured making their Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide are Lúc Shanley and his parents Paul and Grace and Luke Kelly and his parents Aideen and Rob
Pictured making her Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide is Abigail Rose Vitagliand, with her parents Susan and Michael and brother Gary
Pictured at St Colmcille's Church in Swords are Laura Doyle, Kyal Dixon and Keely Dixon.
Liam and Eilleen Doyle, Simone and Simon Corvin, Emma and Tom Corvin, Nula and Rory Corvin are pictured at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide
Pictured at St Colmcille's Church in Swords for the Scoil an Duinninigh Communion are, Abbey Meagher and Lydia Ní Ghaibhín.
Seamus Fagan is pictured with his mum Catharine on his Holy Communion day at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide
Pictured making their Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide is Nicole and Luca Woods and Cian Smith
Pictured making their Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Malahide are Rhiann and Carmen Antolovi and Diane and Michelle McGahern
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6th June 2017
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Maritime Festival Sails Into Drogheda Port The Irish Maritime Festival is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place in Drogheda Port next weekend, the festival celebrates maritime history and heritage, alongside brilliant musical performers, delicious food and lots of family friendly fun. You can explore the visiting Tall Ships, especially the amazing Russian Frigate Shtandart. Check out 21 fabulous live music acts on the Ballast Quay stage, enjoy magic, music and entertainment on King Neptune’s Kids stage. Have a good dig in The Sand Shanty or take a spin in the teacups in Finn MacCool’s Fairground.” Food is going to be a huge part of
the 2017 Festival. “A Taste of Ireland’s Ancient East” will showcase all the delicious produce, food and craft brews that the region has to offer. Meet Doctors Pixie McKenna and Phil Kiernan as they film the new season of RTÉ’s hit show “You Should Really See A Doctor”. There will be a new programme of activity on the water this year. In addition to the seven beautiful ships look up to see the Peter Pan Aerial Show performed from the mast of the tall ship “The Shtandart”. Watch out for the elegant yachts racing into the Port as they complete the HowthDrogheda Yacht Challenge.
Difference Between Public Transport In Dublin And Paris In my opinion, there are many similarities when taking public transport in Dublin and Paris. Being a French citizen, I imagined Dublin to be a calm place. However on the first day when I used the bus, I learnt quickly how wrong my idea of a tranquil place was. I came to Dublin to study English and found a school in the city centre and accommodation in Coolock. As a result, I found out what was behind my idea of a calm place, a huge traffic jam,
absolutely unbearable during peak hours. I misjudged completely Dublin Bus and it took me a while to get used to judging the journey times. My journey on the bus was roughly about 90 minutes every day. I wasn’t used to such a long journey before and this loss of time was something I had to accept. I tried my best to use this time wisely and enriching, by reading or studying. The bus was the place I felt very tired after the day and I saw myself
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returning to the most basic pastime, listening to music and relaxing. Like most people, my only wish after work was to relax at home. Nonetheless, this situation does not exist only in Dublin, similarities are found easily with Paris. Indeed, living in Paris and having a basic working life where you have to take the public transport, every day during
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peak hours, could quickly turn out to be alienating. On a Monday morning on the Metro for example, everything is overcrowded, you need to face a lack of privacy. On a Monday morning, all good manners are forgotten. When I lived outside Paris for a time I experienced public transport. Natives, who are using this transport daily, describe it as “Metro, Work, Sleep”, a rhythm of life exhausting for whoever it is. In the Parisian Metro, you’re usually standing up during your whole journey, in other words, minimum an hour an a half a day. All these people who stay standing up create an unbearable heat because everyone is glued to each other, like if you were dancing a slow dance with hundreds of people. So you have to put up with all the bad smells emanating from people and underground. Something else that is very frightening when
taking the Parisian transports is the fact of being robbed. It often happens with people who are not as careful as they should be. To conclude, if you do end up using public transport, try to use your time as wisely as possible. Music, books, study, internet, catching up with
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Lynam Calls For Cover Up Local councillor Philip Lynam, (SF) made a call to have new planting at a wall in the Swords Manor area. The request came as the removal of ivy from the wall at Swords Manor View, revealed ‘nothing but graffiti’ according to the local councillor. Cllr Lynam wants the local authority to use new planting to cover the wall
By Rahel Wallace again. Cllr Lynam told the County Leader that ‘this issue came as a matter for concern and angered a lot of local residents within the Swords Manor estate, as this ivy covering the wall had deterred any type of graffiti for the last 20 years.’ Lynam went on to praise local residents in their
take this ivy off the wall was a disaster for the area as it makes the place look awful.’ active roll in keeping the He made the call at the recent Swords area clean. He Balbriggan Area explained that Committee there had been a meeting. He was number of clean told by the council ups by dedicated that ‘the location local residents over the last year in this Philip Lynam will be inspected and any suitable area of the park, as it would build up with planting opportunities litter and that the resi- identified that comply dents had played a very with the adopted tree active role in keeping the policy will be scheduled area clean. ‘To see Fingal for next winter.
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Motoring
6th June 2017
Jack McGrath Scrums Down For 5km
Before roaring off to New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions, Leinster Rugby's Jack McGrath, is pictured 3rd from right back row scrummed down at the launch of the Castleknock 5k run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland's Dublin West Branch, sponsored by Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot
Before roaring off to New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions, Leinster Rugby’s Jack McGrath lined out at the launch of the Castleknock 5k run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland – Dublin West Branch. The event, sponsored by Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot, takes place on Sunday, 18th June in the wonderful grounds of Castleknock College. Families, runners and walkers of all levels are invited to take part, where prizes and refreshments will be provided following the
race. Commenting on the sponsorship, David Simpson, Sales Manager of Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot, said “Windsor Clonee Nissan and Peugeot is an important part of the Windsor Motor Group and I am personally excited to be involved with the Castleknock 5k run, as it is run in memory of my good friend Rory Doherty. I am also delighted to be helping the event raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.” This is the fourth year of the Castleknock 5k,
Pictured at the Vintage Car Show in the Grand Hotel Malahide last weekend are Mary McNamara, Larry Mooney, Shiela McGirl (President of Malahide Lions Club), Rosemary Smith (world famous rally driver) and Brian Dooley (organiser)
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Pictured at the Vintage Car Show, organised by Malahide Lions Club in the Grand Hotel Malahide last weekend is Rosemary Smith, world famous rally driver.
which continues to grow in strength and in numbers each year. In
2016 the event raised €17,000 for The St. Francis Hospice in
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Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Registration is available at www.eventgen.ie/castl eknock-5k-run.
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Notices
Recent published deaths from the North County
6th June 2017
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Hogan Francis
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Tel: 01 840 7090 GREENAN, Thomas (Tommy), (Swords, Co. Dublin) 1st June 2017, (Peacefully),after a long illness at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic. Beloved son of the late Dr. Kevin and Mary; sadly missed by his loving sisters Anne-Marie and Úna, brothers Kevin and Seamus, brother-in-law Henry, sisters-in-law Mags and Alison, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask 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. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Thanks to blessed lady and St. Joseph. Many thanks to all my beloved angels and saints. A.C
MAGUIRE (née Quinn), Marie, (Seabury, Malahide) 31st May 2017, (Suddenly Abroad),Beloved wife of the late Terry Maguire; very sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters Amanda and Nicola, sons-in-law Niall and Keith, beloved grandchildren Nathan, Aaron, Jamie, Ella and Isobel, brother Brian and best friend Breda, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace MURPHY (née Lawlor), Ursula, (Swords, Co.Dublin) 30th May 2017, (Peacefully),at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by her loving sons Patrick, Paul and Eddie, her partner Tony, grandchildren Summer and Brook, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace LAMBERT, Josephine, (Skerries, Dublin) 30th May 2017, (Peacefully),at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Josephine, daughter of the late Bernard, (Willie) and Josephine, sister of the late Liam and Kevin. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Angela and Evelyn, brothers Tony and Dermot, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MURPHY, Joe, (Beaumont, late of Swords and Cavan Town) 29th May 2017, (Unexpectedly),at home, loving father of Aisling, James and the late baby Hollie. Joe will be sadly missed by his daughter, son, sisters Anna, Adele and Rosie, brothers Jackie and Terry, Bríd, his kind neighbours and wide circle of friends, especially those in Parnells Gaa Club. Rest in Peace JONES, Michael (Bermy), (Rush, Co. Dublin) 28th May 2017, (Peacefully),at Rush Nursing Home, Michael (Bermy) brother of the late Elma; sadly missed by his loving wife Eithne, son Des, daughter Marggie, daughter in law Máire, son is n law Mark, grandchildren Gráinne, Niamh, Liam, Simon and Alice, sisters Peggy and Angela, brother Gay, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rest in Peace KENNY (née O'Regan), Helen, (formerly of Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) 26th May 2017, (Peacefully),Peacefully in the love and tender care of Dealgan House Nursing Home. Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son Brendan, brother Brian, Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Declan and Noel, daughters Mary and Patricia, brother Tony, sisters Betty, Pam, son in-law Thomas Mulholland, daughters in-law Maria, Bernie, grandchildren David, Jane, James, Emma, Aoife, Niamh, Séan, Fergal, Liam, Niall, Aidan. greatgrandchildren Conor, Hollie, brother in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace MCALLISTER, Jamie, (Skerries, Dublin) 26th May 2017, (Tragically following an accident at sea), sadly missed by his heart broken parents, Elaine and Troy, brother Ryan, sister Ela, Elaine's partner Erol, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace BUTTERLY, Patrick (Pat), (Malahide & born in Brooklyn, NY) 26th May 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Eileen, sons and daughters Karen, Paul, Joann, John and Kieran, his 20 adored grandchildren, sister Frances, sons and daughters in-law Mark, Catherine, Willie, Róisín and Rita, sisters-inlaw Trish and Maeve, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask 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. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask 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. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks to all my angels and saints. M.H
22nd Anniversary of Francis (Franny) Hogan Late of 27 Curran Park Balbriggan 22nd anniversary occurs on 4th June 2017 Remembering our wonderful brother Franny You came one Sunday evening You gently touched his face You told him up in heaven Franny For you I have a place So enjoy your time in heaven Franny You’ve earned your eternal rest For when you were with us upon this earth You were the very best Wrap your arms around him Lord We miss him with all our hearts We know he guids us from above As he bestows on us his love Hold him gently in your arms As we send him all our love We know he is always near us As he waits for us above All those who have a brother Love him as you may Because we wish with all our hearts That Franny was here today Love and miss you Franny Until we meet again. Your Brothers, Sisters, Brother and Sisters in-law Nieces, Nephews, Grand-nieces and Grandnephews And all who love you. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE 8TH JUNE First Birthday Away From Home It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Those who loved you dearly, Are the ones who can’t forget. We often sit and think of you, And think of how you died; To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. The blow was hard, the shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear, Our loss is great, we’ll not complain But trust in God to meet again. Our family chain is broken, Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The links shall join again,
Always Remembered with Love by his Mother Lorraine, Sister Zoe and Family xx
Frances Guildea 10TH ANNIVERSARY 4TH JUNE For Frances Guildea 68 Craoibhin Park, Balbriggan Co.Dublin Those special memories of you will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back for just a little while, Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do, you always meant so very much and always will do too, The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain, but you’re forever in our hearts until we meet again. Always in our thoughts and prayers Love and miss you always
From your loving family xxxxxxxxxx
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Fingal County Council Karen and Paul Kane intend to apply for planning permission for a new dormer roof extension to side and rear of existing dwelling at No.5 Kellyâ•˙s Bay Cliffs, Kellyâ•˙s Bay, Skerries, 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 authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning application is sought by Hugh Donohoe for internal and external alterations of existing single storey bungalow, storey and a half extension to the side of existing house, associated landscaping and site works at Coolrath, The Ward, 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 (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Dreyer Architecture make an application for planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to on-line delivery restaurant, including new backlit signage above windows to both front and rear of unit, external seating area, new ventilation extract duct to rear, associated internal alterations, and all associated site works at Unit 2, Airside shopping centre, Swords, Co. Dublin, on behalf of Camile Thai Kitchen Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the 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 Retention is sought for dormer bungalow as constructed with roof windows in front & rear roof space, double garage as constructed, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & vehicular entrance off public road. Permission is also sought for 2 new soakaways to cater for surface water runoff @ The Rath, Swords, Co. Dublin for David Gleeson. 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 for alterations & minor extensions to front (west) elevation to include (a) new replacement glazed porch & windows, new stairwell and new external wall finishes (b) alterations to layout & roof of existing garage/utility (with bedroom over) at SW corner to provide new flat-roofed structures at ground & first floor level and (c) all associated alterations & siteworks at ‘Silvermist’, Convent Lane, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Signed: P. & M. Fitzpatrick. This application can 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. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council 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 I, Jane Morrin, wish to apply for the retention
permission for a window in the east gable of first floor and also the change in size of a window to the rear west wall of new storey and a half dwelling in Nevitt, Lusk, Co Dublin. The window in the east gable measures 2000mm x 600mm and the window in the rear west wall has changed from 1250mm x 1000mm to 1800mm x 800mm. 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, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin, during it's public opening hours of 09:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday. 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 the application.
ising existing vehicular entrance at Ballough, Lusk for Deirdre Moore. 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 Gerard & Maria Nolan seek outline planning permission for a 120sqm single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance and associated works at Gracedale, Limekiln Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin 17, D17 TT 55. 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 I Ross Kiernan intend to apply for Permission for the following development at this site Grougha Lane, Balscadden, Balbriggan, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. 1. Construct a new two storey domestic dwelling 2. New on site waste water treatment plant and polishing filter, 3. Relocation of existing agricultural entrance, and provide new domestic entrance onto public road, 4. New domestic garage and all associated works and site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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. 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 Tom Doyle seeks retention planning permission for increased size of existing single storey extensions to the side (2m) and the rear (1.5m) of the previously approved planning permission register reference F15B/0222 to 8 Windmill Lands, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during 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 sought by J.C. Savage Supermarket Ltd. at Swords Shopping Centre, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin consisting of the (i) demolition of existing single storey canopy/pedestrian walkway and brick planter box to front of existing library building; (ii) construction of a contemporary flat roofed single-storey extension with 4 no. roof lights to front (south-west) of existing library building to provide a café/restaurant unit with outdoor seating area with retractable awning and associated illuminated backlit signage, and new entrance lobby to existing supermarket and library building; (iii) 2 no. entrance canopies at the main entrances to existing supermarket on north-western elevation and south-eastern elevation (adjoining proposed café/restaurant); (iv) provision of new emergency exit from existing library building on side (south-eastern) elevation and escape route through existing service yard; (v) provision of replacement illuminated backlit fascia signage on (side) northwestern elevation of existing building; (vi) removal of existing 6m in height internally illuminated totem sign (approved under Reg. Ref. F12A/0088) on south-western section of site and provision of 1 no. replacement internally illuminated totem sign 6m in height; (vii) reconfiguration, resurfacing and upgrade of existing surface car park including provision of pedestrian routes and traffic calming measures (viii) The development also includes all internal modifications, toilets, staff facilities, external trolley bays, bollards and all ancillary drainage and landscaping works associated with the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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.
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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to to construct a new one and a half storey dwelling with secondary treatment plant, util-
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