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Four Swords sisters have made a huge impact on American TV audiences, when the pub they jointly own in San Francisco appeared on one of America’s most popular reality television programmes. The sisters, Marissa, Leona, Danielle and Natalie Browne from Estuary Court in Swords shot to fame when their pub, The Patriot House, which is located in the financial district of San Francisco, was chosen to feature in the popular American TV show, Bar Rescue. The show is compered by top US TV personality, Jon Taffer, a Gordon Ramsey like person, who takes no nonsense. The programme is featured on Spike TV which is a premier channel, similar to HBO in America. The County Leader caught up with two of the

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By Patrick Finnegan sisters, Marissa and Danielle, who were on a short family holiday with their mother, Phyllis at her home in Estuary

Court. Marissa told our reporter about how this opportunity came about that has transformed the lives of the Swords girls. “The pub which was formerly called The

Pictured are the four Swords sisters, Natalie, Leona, Danielle and Marissa Browne, whose pub, The Patriot House featured on American TV

Holding Company, was a 40 year old restaurant, with an older clientele and dwindling sales and we took it over about 10 years ago.” “Bar Rescue come to bars and in about five days, they transform them and may end up changing the name and will teach owners how to operate in a businesslike manner. We applied to appear on the show and it took us about nine months and about 10 interviews to be chosen and we were delighted that it came about.” “Prior to this, we didn’t know if we were an Irish Bar, a tavern or a saloon. We really had no proper identity as such, even though we had Irish memorabilia on the walls. Jon Taffer came in and changed the name of

Pictured at the Starcamp Performing Arts Summer Camp at Malahide Community School on Friday last are, Keila Scott, Sophia Miller, Adam McGrane and Mila de Gand

the pub to The Patriot House and gave us a new Point of Sales systems, where systems are connected to the kitchen and the like. Prior to this there was a very oldfashioned system in place. They changed our menus and trained us on how to prepare different drinks, like cocktails and the like. Danielle said that what Jon Taffer gives you is a cohesive brand, all the way from front of house to the bar and this is what the four of us were struggling with,” she said. Marissa who is 39 years old first came to America

when she was 19 and she started working in a bar and opened her own bar seven years later. She owned this bar for 10 years before she joined up with her three sisters in the new bar. “We got lucky to have had the exposure of such a show. We are in an area that has poor exposure, but this has catapulted us to fame,” said Marissa. “Our sales have sky rocketed since the show and Bar Rescue.” “I think Jon Taffer is amazing and he has transformed our lives for the better and we have had calls from Kansas and other states in

America, where people want to come and visit the pub that featured on the nationwide show.” “I think the fact that the bar was owned by four Irish women was

certainly different and appealed to the TV company, particularly as this is still an area where men are more likely to be the owners,” said Marissa.

Progress On New Playground For Rush Plans are coming together to give Rush a new playground. Following a successful public consultation, the Council hope to soon proceed with the development and build of the playground. In the first quarter of 2015, the County Council in association with local community groups, Rush Playground Group and the Rush Liaison Committee undertook an examination of potential locations that would be suitable for the provision of a playground to serve both residents and visitors to Rush village. At Council level, it was decided that the best location would be centrally positioned at Harbour Park.

Earlier this year, the news of invited to provide submissions or progress on the development of the observations with respect to the playground was welcomed by local proposed plan. resident and Minister for Children Various issues regarding the and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, proposed playground were raised in who told the County Leader these submissions. “This is he favoured the public a much needed welcome consultation as a playfacility to our town which ground was long-needed for has a growing population the town. and a large number of children who will avail of it. According to the County Families will have the opporCouncil, a location plan for tunity to play within their the proposed playground own town and to get there facility has now been Dr. Reilly TD by walking or riding bikes,” prepared. A public notice of the Proposed Plan was published said one resident. However, others and a site notice was also erected voiced concerns, among them fears on site. The public, along with that the hugely successful Harbour community organisations were Festival would not be able to take

place when the playground is built, and that the peace of the park where elderly folk walk or sit will be gone. “The footprint of the playground is small relative to the size of the park and will be complementary to the Harbour Festival activities,” the Council said in response. “The park will continue to be accessible and suitable for all age groups.” The Council added that out of 104 submissions, 100 were positive. The next step is that if all proposals are approved, arrangements will be made to proceed with the development of the playground, this was according to a Council meeting earlier this month.

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Dublin Airport On The Up & UP Passenger numbers at Dublin Airport increased by 15 percent to 11.5 million during the first six months of the year according to DAA. The airport has welcomed over 1.5 million extra passengers so far in the first half of 2015. “Dublin Airport had very strong passenger growth in the first six months of 2015 increasing by over three times the European average. The outlook for the rest of the year remains positive with 2015 on course to be the busiest in the airport’s history,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison. “The growth is due to 22 new routes/ services starting in the

first half of the year as well as additional capacity on a number on existing services,” he said. With over 122 destinations to choose from, passenger traffic to and from continental Europe grew by 16 per cent in the first six

months with almost 5.9 million passengers travelling. UK passenger traffic is up 13 per cent with over 4.2 million passengers flying to and from 25 UK cities in the first six months. Transatlantic traffic increased by 12 per cent, as just over one million people travelled between Dublin and North America during the first half of the year. This summer ten

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By Jennifer McShane making their international debuts, Chloe will compete in the European youth championships in Keszethely Hungary from the 15th of August in the 64kg Light Welterweight Division. “She had a little bit of fortune as Ciara Ginty, the World Gold Medalist and Youth Olympic Silver Medalist withdrew, and as Chloe and finished runner up to Ginty in the national championship, she was on the shortlist to stand in,” explained Bracken Boxing Club PRO Kieran O’Neill. “It’s a fantastic achievement for Chloe.” Denis Gifford standing 6ft 4 inches, 107kg and reigning Irish U18 Super Heavyweight Champion will represent Ireland in the Brandenburg Cup in Germany in September, which is a very competitive tournament,” Kieran said. At just 17, Denis is already making his mark on the competitive world of boxing, but it runs in the family, as Denis’ grandfather was also a boxer. “It’s brilliant for Denis as well of course,”

he added. Depending on Denis’ performance in Germany, he may be in line to travel to the European competitions in October. Both members will be extremely busy in the run up to their competitions. Chloe will train during the week at Bracken Boxing Club and will be in training camps over the weekends, while Denis has just entered a month long training camp in the high performance gym at the National Stadium in preparation for his event. Congratulations to both members on their fantastic achievements, we’ve no doubt they’ll do themselves and their local club proud.

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Local Boxers Pack A Punch It was a big week for Bracken Boxing Club, Balbriggan last week, as members Chloe Gray and Denis Gifford were both selected to box for Ireland, which is a huge achievement. Each

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The European Federation of Baton organising, but it is clear that this mention too to the ABTI clubs who Twirling Championship finals took association can put on an event took part in this championships, place in Gormanston recently, and with a super atmosphere where local club St Mary’s Baton Twirlers, there was some fantastic talent on each person felt proud to be a part Clareville Baton Twirlers, show. Ireland came in 2nd place of,” said the organisers. The ABTI Kilnamanagh Baton Twirlers, St behind Catalonia which is a Anne’s Baton Twirlers and fantastic achievement for Wolfe Tone Baton Twirlers. our country. Baton Twirling “Well done to all of you on is a sport that combines a your excellent perforchoreographed routine of mances. You did yourgymnastics and dance, selves and your country while twirling the baton to proud,” they added. If a piece of well chosen anyone would like informaPictured here are the St.Marys Baton Twirlers based in music. Events are in the tion about baton twirling or Gormanston, Co .Meath, who placed second in the European shape of solo, pair and Federation of Baton Twirling Championships recently. if anyone would be interteam and group events. ested in joining the wellThis competition was organised would like to thank all athletes, known club St Mary’s Baton by the dedicated Association of coaches, club directors, judges, Twirlers, training will be back up Baton Twirling in Ireland (ABTI). “It parents, supporters for their hard and running in September in St took months of planning and work over the weekend. A special Patrick’s GAA Hall Stamullen.

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Pictured here is Chloe Gray with team members after winning the all Ireland Youth 2 Title. Chloe will compete in the European Youth Championships in Hungary.

clearly that the HSE will not be seeking alternative Planning Permission for the Haul Road as this project must go ahead without delays as the construction costs are currently increasing daily due to inflation,” he continued. Minister Lynch was asked for a timeline for Recently, in Leinster House a group of local representhe construction to start, and she said that they intend tatives from around the North County met with clearing the site in autumn with development Minister Kathleen Lynch TD, in regards to the national commencing in March 2016. The Portrane community forensic hospital at Portrane. In attendance were local have now formed a specific focus group: ‘The Peninsula councillors Adrian Henchy (FF), Paul Mulville Hospital Action Group,’ and this group intends (NP), Duncan Smyth (Lab), and TD Brendan to hold a public meeting on the 2nd of Ryan (Lab). “At the meeting the community September in Donabate Portrane Community representatives and local councillors highCentre. “The community group have worked lighted the very strong concerns about together with great effort and determination construction traffic coming through the over the last nine months and we are detervillage, past the schools, and the serious mined to ensure our voices are heard and that health and safety risks being posed to local Cllr. Henchy the concerns around this welcome facility are residents, particularly school children, young properly addressed,” Henchy continued. “We are people and our senior citizens using the very preparing to step up our campaign to ensure this narrow footpaths along the Portrane Road,” Henchy hospital is built to the highest safety standards and the told the County Leader. HSE must recognise that our infrastructure is not up to “Minster Lynch explained to the delegation that she is the standards to allow our community to grow alongwell briefed on the community concerns and said that side this new hospital at St Ita’s Portrane with one she she recently met with Senior County Council staff narrow road serving the peninsula. This situation must to discuss the possibility of using an alternative route improve for our local community,” he concluded. for construction traffic. She did however state very

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Glasnevin Trust, Ireland’s largest provider of funeral services, has announced that a new state-of-the-art crematorium will be built at their Dardistown Cemetery site in Cloghran. Construction of the new crematorium will begin this month and is due for completion by the summer of 2016. The site area for the crematorium extends to approximately 613 sqm and will cost €5 million to build. The crematorium will be a non-denominational facility, which will offer an alternative to traditional burials in Ireland. The new crematorium meets the highest standards of emissions

control and will be one of the most environmentally friendly crematoria in the country. The public area of the building will be separated into two congregation spaces, each holding 150 people. In the event of a larger service the two congregation spaces can be merged into one, accommodating up to 300 people. The congregation space will be designed as an open transparent glazed space, surrounded by a colonnade of steel columns supporting the deep overhang of the roof. The space is covered with a zinc clad fan shaped roof rising from the south entrance façade to the height of

the chimney at the north end of the building. The crematorium and functional areas are enclosed by a high wall of weathered limestone. The building is set in a grove of trees and high quality exterior lighting and finishes are proposed. Commenting on the announcement, CEO of the Glasnevin Trust, George McCullough said, “Once open, Dardistown crematorium will operate six days a week, providing a much needed service for the greater North Dublin area, as well as Louth Meath and Cavan. The new crematorium will offer a peaceful and tranquil environment for people to visit and pay their respects to their loved ones,” he said. “All of the Glasnevin Trust cemeteries are non-denominational in keeping with our mission to bury and cremate people of all religions and no religion with dignity and respect.” . The new D a r d i s t o w n Crematorium is another development in the illustrious history of the Glasnevin Trust. Dardistown Cemetery is located on the Swords Road (R132), at the junction of the Old Airport Road just before the entrance to Dublin Airport.

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A new Italian restaurant has just opened in Swords that will provide even more choice for diners in Swords and surrounding areas, adding to the impressive choice of restaurants in the town. Empoli Italian restaurant opened last month at Unit 24 The Plaza, which is located on the first floor. Proprietor, Amar Benkaci is proud to have opened the only Italian restaurant in Swords, and he had no hesitation in choosing Swords as the location for his restaurant. He told the County Leader, “I chose Swords as the ideal place to set up my

business because the town is filled with friendly people, and is a very vibrant and busy town. People have been very kind to me since I opened last month and business has been brisk in that time,” he said. Amar chose the name of the restaurant after Empoli, a city in Italy. He has a lifelong love of Italian cuisine and hopes to extend this to the people of Swords and the entire North County region. The fact that it is, surprisingly, the only Italian restaurant in Swords is destined to bring a whole new customer base, eager to enjoy some of the most popular cuisine anywhere. Empoli is

open for lunch and they have an extensive dinner menu, which is sure to be a winner with local diners. In congratulating Amar on opening his new restaurant, Tony Lambert, CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber said, “The opening of the Empoli Restaurant in Swords Plaza is great news for lovers of Italian food and is also great news for Swords, with yet another restaurant offering lovely food at really good prices. Empoli adds to the attraction of Swords town as a place to enjoy a wide range of traditional tastes from around the world.”

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Sewage Protest Meeting In Rush A protest meeting about the sewage problem on Rush beach was held last Tuesday evening, ahead of a major march which took place in the town last Saturday. The meeting was called by local councillor, Barry Martin (PBP) and was held in Rush Community Centre before a large gathering of concerned residents. Cllr Martin spoke to the County Leader about concerns about the sewage problem. “Last Wednesday

we held a meeting about the sewage being pumped offshore in Rush and we agreed to set up a grassroots campaign to put political pressure on the County Council and Irish Water to get the project completed to connect Rush to the Portrane Wastewater Treatment plant. People are understandably outraged by the situation and it’s positive in that people want to take action and I believe that people power will

Blow For Swords Men’s Sheds Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) has expressed his disappointment that planning permission for a Men’s Shed on Seatown Road has been rejected. “As this is an older, more established part of Swords, a Men’s Shed at this location would have been perfect,” Butler told the County Leader. Mens’ Sheds have really taken off in the last year, and groups now exist all over the North County, in Balbriggan, Rush and Swords, for example. The groups are great for teaching people new skills, providing those with time on their hands with something to do and great for men socially and their wellbeing and mental health. A Swords Mens’ Sheds group, which has been operational since February 2014, already exists in the Riasc Centre in Kinsealy, but this latest

come to the fore,” he said. Jeff Gartland, a local kite surfer in the area told the County Leader, “It’s pretty disgusting down there with all sorts in the water. This was supposed to have been sorted out years ago. One of the lads sent off a video of one of the pipes bubbling out of the water, but still nothing was done about it. All we want is to keep the pressure on the County Council or Irish Water, whoever is respon-

planning application for another group base indicates that the group is growing in number and popularity around Swords. The current mens’ shed in Swords, is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place, where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. There are 28 members at present and they share their skills and knowledge, learn new skills and take ownership of projects they have undertaken. The group meets every Monday and Wednesday between 10am and 4pm. The principle of the mens’ sheds movement is that the men themselves decide on the direction their particular shed operates. “I fully understand the Planner’s Decision, as the Parochial House is a protected structure and we have to allow a buffer space around it, however hopefully something can be worked out and a new application taking this into account can be submitted,” Butler added.

Water Safety Week In Skerries Skerries Water Safety Week will take place 2nd to 8th August around the town and all are encouraged to attend. If you still have registration forms, they must be returned to Skerries Community Centre.

Lusk Church Choir Lusk Church Choir are looking for new members. If you enjoy singing why not come along to their weekly Monday night choir practice in the Church at 8.20 pm.

Skerries Harbour To Receive Funding “Skerries Harbour is to receive €112,500 in funding under the 2015 Fishery Harbours Capital Investment Programme,” according to local TD, Alan Farrell (FG). “I am delighted that as part of this funding, the County Council is to receive €112,500 in funding to carry out underwater repairs to sheet piles and repairs to the outer harbour wall at Skerries Harbour,” Farrell explained. “This investment in the repair and upkeep of Skerries Harbour is essential in order to ensure its sustainability into the future. It is great to see this funding being allocated for necessary works on our local harbours, following the allocation of €112,500 for the upkeep of Balbriggan harbour last month,” he added. “A total of €1.1 million has been allocated for Local Authority Harbour projects and it is great news for the local community that Skerries harbour is one of the 17 projects to benefit from investment under this programme. Our fishing, marine and tourism industries depend greatly on our harbour infrastructure and harbours throughout the North County are considered to be focal points of our local landscape by members of our seaside communities. “Our fisheries sector is integral to that economic recovery in the North

sible, to sort this out,” he said. Eamonn Price from Rush Community Council said, “We have been given a completion date of 2018 for this, but that isn’t good enough. We want our summers back here in Rush, where locals and tourists can bathe in safety. We need the contractor to do not just one, but several different phases to save time, to bring the completion date forward to at least 2017. Without this, we won’t have Blue Flags in Rush, Loughshinny or Skerries due to tidal flow,” he concluded.

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Pictured with coach Kelly Domigan and Dublin GAA star, James McCarthy are Sarah Rose McElvaney, Grace Miller, Heidi Macken, James Eckett, Daniel Sweeney, Bobby White, Louisa Peel and Alan Jones

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betrayal of older people in the North County. “This is a huge reduction of medical cards in just one year and there is no doubt that it is having a serious impact on the lives of many pensioners in the North County. It’s the third year of cuts to over 70s medical cards at the hands of this government. It’s a shocking betrayal of senior citizens who have spent their lives paying their Fianna Fáil Senator, Darragh O’Brien has taxes, raising their families and contributing to revealed that 1,338 medical cards have been cut society,” he said. from the over 70s in the North County in just one “The reality is that the North County’s older year. population is growing rapidly. So these In reply to a Parliamentary Question figures actually understate the level of from Fianna Fáil, the HSE has confirmed cuts, given that there are more people that a total of 8,952 medical cards were over the age of 70 now than there were a cut from Dublin pensioners between year ago and therefore more people April 2014 and April 2015. should be entitled to a card – not less.” North County Dublin bore the highest “Unfortunately this is just the latest in number of cuts – with over 70s medical what has become a sustained attack on cards reduced by nearly 8 per cent in older people over the past four years. In the space of just one year, according to Senator O’Brien a series of mean-spirited cuts targeting O’Brien. In April last year, there were 17,297 pensioners, this Government scrapped the pensioners in North County Dublin with medical Bereavement Grant, abolished the Telephone cards. A year later, this number was down to Allowance, increased prescription charges five15,959. That’s despite a fold and slashed more than a million home help significant rise in the population of older people hours. Now older people have been hit with a year on year. third year of cuts to medical cards,” he O’Brien has described this as a shocking concluded.

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On foot of Ballyboughal representing the North County in the National Pride of Place awards coming up in November this year, today Tuesday, the village showcased a ‘Spirit of Ballyboughal’ exhibition, where locals had the opportunity to impress the judging panel with presentations on the village’s community voluntary contributions to life in a small rural village. Later in the evening, there was a celebration through music, song and exhibitions of photo and video memorabilia in St Patrick’s Hall. The event was a great success and the village was a hive of activity as members of the Community Council, Tidy Towns and representatives from all the sporting groups around the locality got together to show off all the wonderful amenities that Ballyboughal has to offer.

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Nicola Radford R.I.P. O’Brien Slips In The North County Leader was saddened to hear of the death of Nicola Radford. Nicola worked for the Dublin Airport Authority as an External Communications officer and it was in this role that we came to know her over the past few years. Nicola was always very informative, friendly, courteous and highly professional in all her dealings with this newspaper and her cheerful disposition and obliging manner will be sorely missed. To her husband, Peter, children Olivia and Hazel, her parents and her brothers, we extend our deepest sympathy

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and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time. To her work colleagues at DAA, we also offer our sincere sympathy on the loss of an esteemed and dearly loved colleague. Ar Dheis Dé fo raibh a anam.

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Members of the HSE National Ambulance Service Swords station, based at Lissenhall were saddened at the death of their former colleague, Noel O’Connor, who had retired from the service. Noel, who was a popular member of staff passed away last week and The late Noel O’Connor was buried in Sutton, following mass at Baldoyle Church. His former colleague, Andy Wilson said, “Noel served in Swords Ambulance Station since its establishment in 1996 at Lissenhall. As a paramedic, he saved countless lives and was present for many happier occasions, such as child birth. He was the co-founder of the National Ambulance Service Pipes and Drums in 1996. He spent 25 years with the FCA and worked his way up to quarter master sergeant. He was also chairman of the Baldoyle Youth Club for many years.” “He is survived by his loving wife and family. His colleagues agree that Noel made a positive contribution to The North County over a number of years,” he said. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam

Two years ago, local senator, Darragh O’Brien was being touted in many circles as the next leader of Fianna Fail. This was a widely held view among local political insiders, who viewed the Malahide based senator as genuine leadership mateial. However in a recent Senetor O’ Brien release by Boylesports bookies, O’Brien has slipped in the betting stakes to succeed Micheál Martin as the new leader. He is priced by the bookies as no more than a 16/1 chance. Michael McGrath heads the betting at 5/2 With speculation mounting that an election looks like it’s going to be sooner rather than later, another major mover in the leadership stakes is Westmeath TD, Robert Troy, who is at 12/1 on the back of a large bet having been placed on him to win. Perhaps a bit of speculation on O’Brien could bring him back into the race, as the runners and riders approach the final bend. Other contenders include TDs, Dara Calleary, John McGuinness, Éamon Ó’Cuív, Niall Collins and another senator, Thomas Byrne.

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Hair, Beauty Treatments And Makeup Of course you’ll want to pamper yourself from head-to-toe for the big day ahead and the North County has you well covered on this front. There is a vast array of beauty salons right on your doorstep that will offer you every treatment possible to ensure you’re looking gorgeous on your big day. From hair, nails, tan, waxing, facials and right up to getting your makeup looking perfect, your salon will cater to all your needs. Many salons will also offer seasonal and bridal packages so be on the lookout for these.

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On the 22nd July, the County Council’s Chief Executive, Paul Reid announced a number of appointments on the Executive Team in Fingal. The appointments were made after an extensive recruitment process, led by the Public Appointments Service, and a reassignment of some current roles and responsibilities. At the announcement, Reid said: “The North County has a proud tradition of being a very proactive Local Authority supporting business, communities and working collaboratively with all key stakeholders. We need to continue to Chief executive, nurture this culture so that the county and its citizens can Paul Reid continue to prosper.” “Looking forward, we need to embrace the new role for Local Government as set out in the Local Government Reform Act, 2014. This presents a real opportunity for Local Authorities to be at the forefront of the delivery of services to citizens. With the elected members, we now have a much enhanced role to develop economic and community plans to stimulate growth, support job creation and build new and sustainable communities. Our Corporate Plan and the development of a new County Development Plan set the context for the future of the county,” he added. The new appointments include the following: ANN MARIE FARRELLY, PLANNING & STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE This is a key time for this Department, as the new County Development Plan, 2017-2023 is underway. Ann Marie has previously led the Housing & Community Department of Fingal. MARGARET GERAGHTY, HOUSING & COMMUNITY With such a young population, the North County will be to the forefront of the housing plans for the region and putting in place community, arts, sport and library services to build sustainable communities. Margaret joins Fingal, with over 30 years of experience working with Local Government in key leadership roles including Housing, Tourism & HR in Dublin City. ED HEARNE, ECONOMIC, ENTERPRISE & TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Ed joins the County Council from professional services firm EY (Ernst & Young), where he is a Senior Manager and leads the firm’s Economics Advisory team. Ed has a wide range of experience in the public and private sectors with expertise in strategy and public policy formulation, economic analysis and investment appraisal. His experience will be a key asset as Fingal develop Economic & Community strategies to support the continued growth and prosperity of the county. ETHNA FELTEN, OPERATIONS Ethna will lead new strategic plans to strengthen the delivery of our services to business & communities and investing in some of our major strategic assets. Ethna has a wide range of experience at a senior level with Fingal in Housing, Water Services and Economic Development. Ethna also successfully developed a new Department in Fingal on Economic Development. JOHN QUINLIVAN, CORPORATE AFFAIRS & GOVERNANCE John joins the County Council from South Dublin County Council. John has a wide experience in leading strategic and operational change. This will be of great benefit as Fingal lead major change plans in our strategic support functions including IT, HR, Corporate Services, Governance, Communications and Internal Audit. GILBERT POWER, WATER SERVICES & ENVIRONMENT Gilbert will lead this Department at a time of major strategic change as Fingal County Council manage the transition arrangements with Irish Water and ensure that the key investment programmes for Fingal are identified, prioritised and invested in. Gilbert has successfully led the planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department for the past 8 years and led the development of current County Development Plan.

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Now that the Bank Holiday is here and the holiday period is at its zenith, it is now time for families to make best use of the good weather and long summer evenings. This is perhaps the last chance for families to enjoy some quality time together before the kids go back to school at the beginning of September. There is so much to enjoy here in the North County and further afield. Our beaches and parks here in the North County have been admired by visitors for many years and are among the finest to be found anywhere in the country. There is nothing more relaxing than enjoying your family and taking the opportunity to gel as a unit. Let’s turn off the telly and get out and visit some really interesting places.

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have some friends around and, weather permitting, have a barbecue. There is nothing quite as appealing as the smell of a barbecue wafting through the air. There are many excellent butchers in

the North County, who can provide you with the finest meat for you and your friends to enjoy. They will also have special deals at this time of year, so it pays off to keep a sharp eye out for these deals. The Bank Holiday is always a good time to pick up bargains in almost all goods. Another coastal activity which is very appealing is sea

angling, with areas like Balbriggan, Loughshinny, Rush, Donabate, Malahide and Portmarnock to the fore here. Always remember to be extra cautious when family members, particularly children

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families to raise children to reach their full potential,” he said. At the launch, Minister Reilly added: “As the economy improves, we now have opportunities for strategic investment that will help Minister for Children and Youth achieve better outcomes for chilAffairs, Dr James Reilly TD, has dren, offer greater supports to published a major report, which parents, improve quality, and proposes how best to invest in upskill the sector.” childcare services over the coming Among other things, the report provides costed options for the years. The report, prepared by an Inter- extension of paid parental leave in Departmental Group established by respect of children under the age of the Minister in January, puts one, which could be shared forward options to enhance afford- between both parents. “All internaability for parents, improve the tional evidence shows that children benefit from being cared for quality of services and by their parents in the first outcomes for children, and year of their life,” Reilly promote greater accessibility continued. in the sector. Also detailed in the report, Commenting on the report, the extended ECCE scheme Minister Reilly said: “Affordability, quality and Dr. Reilly TD would offer longer coverage and last until primary school accessibility are the big concerns for us all. This document (up to a maximum age of five and a offers a clear vision for future half years). Entry could be at any investment in early years and month between September and school-age services. It represents June, rather than September as at the most ambitious, detailed and present. The report also has a range costed plan for childcare ever of proposals to ensure adequate produced by Government, and it supply of childcare facilities, with a follows a period of very productive greater geographical spread. It consultation with parents, recommends work to establish the scope for using school buildings for providers and the general public.” “The purpose of this report is to after-school care. The Department ensure that any available extra of Children and Youth Affairs will funding is invested in a strategic explore the role that might be manner that supports good played by the youth sector in afteroutcomes for children and helps school provision.

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lively room in the house, filled with family members, so decorate your living room to reflect this. There’s no longer a need for those thick, woolly blankets on couches, it you tend to use one for comfort, replace the blanket with a nice, pastel coloured throw. Decorate the room with colourful ornaments adding a summery pop of colour. Candles are key to making houses feel like a home. Buy or replace some candles with some subtly sweet ones, similar to summer fruits. There’s nothing more relaxing and homely, than a candlelit room and subtle lighting. Colourful candles are a great way to add colour, and comfort also. However, be sure to balance out the colour carefully, with the theme of your house. If it is prominently traditional, pastel coloured candles and ornaments will suit better, If however, your living room has a minimalist look, sticking to mainly shaded colours, you may get away with bright, bold colours which add character and dimension to your house this summer. A lick of paint can give your house a whole new, fresh look. Perhaps you just want to add another coat to the current colour, or go for a new look and change it completely. Now that the Summer’s here, it’s all about the light colours. Maybe a nice versatile colour for all seasons would suit, like pastel colours. For the bathroom, replace the bath mats and towels with lighter colours. A light scented candle always looks calming and relaxing when lit. Try a fresh scented one, similar to vanilla or sea breeze, these light scents always add to the tone.

Perhaps now is the time to try some new bathroom products. Now it’s summer, everything comes to life, including scents, embrace this by opting for a different body wash, perhaps a scented one. Get your garden summer friendly. Freshen the look of your garden, just by simply pulling out a few weeds from the paving and flower beds. Unfortunately, in the summer, the lawn can becomes high maintenance, needing a trim every two weeks. However, it is a good excuse to spend some time out in the sun. Sprinkle some grass seeds onto the lawn, this will layer it with a fresh coat, making the lawn look a whole lot healthier. Take this time to decide if your lawn requires levelling, and for other big garden projects, you may need some professional local landscapers. If there are only small areas that need levelling, you may be able to just use sand, and allow the lawn time to grow through. It’s not too late to start planting some flower bulbs. The North County has lovely garden centres where the staff will be more than happy to share their expertise on flower suggestions and care. You may decide you want to plant your flowers this summer, so they are ready to bloom next year. Trees and shrubs

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UK, Not The Place For A Bee Last week saw the UK By Cathal Boland Government temporarily lift the restriction of the use of neonicotinoid pesticide to control the oil seed rape crops from attack from the cabbage team fly. The EU has in place a ban on the use of these pesticides as they are deemed harmful to the bee population. The National Union of Farmers lobbied for the temporary lifting of this ban to allow for its use on about 5 per cent of the total crop area. The question this poses is, should a national government be permitted to bypass such EU policy, having account of the acknowledged importance role of the bee. It further brings into focus the issue of how effective controls may be on the use of GM crops, should member states see home advantage in permitting their use. Meanwhile Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes held out the prospect of Dublin becoming the third Heathrow runway. Calling for Dublin Airport to make a pitch to IAG to make Dublin the hub for their transatlantic flights, he noted that “Heathrow is seriously overcrowded and there is massive controversy and opposition to plans for a third

21 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin runway. It will be at least ten or fifteen years before a third runway could become operational, if ever.” He continued, “An increased frequency of transatlantic flights from Dublin airport will attract more passengers and airlines to use Dublin Airport. This has already Writes Cathal Boland begun to happen. The new Aer Lingus/IAG alliance has the potential to transform not just Aer Lingus, but Dublin Airport as well,” As the EU, US and China sign an agreement to reduce tariffs on high-tech products, in one of the largest trade agreements made at the World Trade Organisations in recent decades, David Cameron called for Britain to become the most open trade minded exporter in the world. He encouraged manufactures to look at the untapped potential within the Commonwealth and beyond. He also said, “The EU must do more, too. That is why I’ve put competitiveness and cutting European regulations right at the heart of my plan to renegotiate our relationship with Europe.”

Submissions Open For Reduced Speed Limit Scheme During March this year, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport published Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits. These guidelines confirmed the advice to local Authorities to consider 30km/hr speed limits particularly where there are vulnerable road users on housing estate roads and local residential roads with no strategic or distributor function. A key objective of the guidelines is to reduce vehicle speeds in housing estates in order to improve road safety for all road

users, particularly children. The following estates have been included in proposals for a pilot 30kph reduced speed limit: Boroimhe Estate, Ridgewood Estate and St. Cronan’s Avenue all in Swords, The Chantries / Ardgillan Estates, Balrothery, Tayleurs Point Estate, Rush, Dun Emer Estate, Lus and Holywell Estate, Swords (Howth-Malahide election area). These proposals are now out on display and members of the public can make submission up to 4.30pm on Friday 28th

August. Any person may submit observations, comments or objections to the Draft Bye-Laws in writing or by email to: roads@fingal.ie. “Councillors will make their decision later in the year regarding these proposals. Where possible, limited funding will be put in place to provide speed reduction measures in estates which were recommended as suitable for the pilot scheme but which have insufficient traffic calming,” explained local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF).

Dogs Trust Urges Care For Dogs This Summer Dogs Trust and AA Ireland has warned those in the North County against leaving dogs in hot cars this summer. With what appears to be the arrival of the Irish summer and temperatures set to rise, Dogs Trust are asking dog owners across the country to be vigilant when it comes to travelling with your dog. Speaking about the safety risks of travelling with dogs, Catriona Bentley from Dogs Trust Ireland said “More and more hotels in Ireland are dog friendly these days so increasingly we’re seeing owners take their dogs away with them on domestic holidays, which often means long drives up and down the country particularly during the summer season.” If your dog shows signs of distress such as excessive panting, blueness of the tongue or collapse in the heat, contact your

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vet. If you are present at the rescue of a dog from a hot car that is clearly in distress, seek immediate veterinary advice. Dampening the dog down with cool (but not freezing) water or cool wet towels will help to start bring down their body temperature. Meanwhile, Dogs Trust, have also expressed concern over the large number of dogs still entering pounds across Ireland, including the North County. Statistics released for 2014 revealed that over 14,000 dogs entered Irish pounds during 2014. This represents just a six per cent reduction since 2013. The statistics also reveal that almost 3,000 dogs were destroyed in Irish pounds in 2014, representing eight dogs a day. Dogs Trust has been actively working with pounds across Ireland in order to rehabilitate stray and abandoned dogs and re-home them. If you are considering getting a dog, why not give a stray or abandoned dog a second chance of love and of life.

More Energy Efficiency For North County Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has welcomed the recent announcement of €664,093 in funding for energy efficiency projects off Kettles Lane, Feltrim and Rivervalley, Swords. The North County is to benefit from €250,693 in energy efficiency funding in 2015. The Better Energy Communities scheme is designed to improve energy efficiency in public buildings, businesses, sports clubs and homes, according to Farrell. “SSE Airtricity are partnering with the County Council to

provide substantial energy upgrades to 108 apartments and duplex homes off Kettles Lane, Feltrim. This project will provide deep energy efficiency retrofit upgrades to these properties. Such upgrades will include heating upgrades, and cavity and loft insulation. Furthermore, this funding will also provide for delivery of a major energy efficient lighting upgrade to Rivervalley Community Centre,” he said. “The allocation of this funding is important in terms of promoting energy conservation and I am pleased to see that

this is an issue which the Government is taking seriously. Our public buildings should be leading the way on energy efficiency, but it is also up to all of us in society to conserve energy and mitigate against the effects of climate change,” Farrell continued. “The funding for community energy efficiency projects coincides with the Government appointing Ireland’s First Advisory Council on Climate Change. The group, to be chaired by Professor John FitzGerald of the ESRI, will comprise of eleven members to advise Government Departments and agencies on the actions required to significantly decarbonise the Irish economy by 2050,” he concluded.

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Nasty Shock For Motorists Many North County motorists, who drive cars over 15 years old, may experience a sting in the tail when they go to insure their cars, if they are first time customers. The news that two of the country’s biggest motor insurers are refusing to provide cover to new customers driving cars 15 years or older, even if they hold a valid NCT certificate, will hit local motorists hard. The insurers claimed these cars tended to be involved in more collisions, were used in fraud cases, had bald tyres and were poorly maintained. The exclusion only applies to new customers, the companies said, adding that existing clients whose cars had passed the threshold would continue to get insurance cover. The County Leader spoke to Michael

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looking at this from a cost point of view, where the settlement of claims is uneconomical for them. In such an instance, people particularly older people become attached to their cars and don’t want to replace them, just to have them repaired. However the insurance companies don’t want the costs

want them when they’re young and don’t want them when they get older. This applies to both people and cars and they just want the cream of the crop,” he said. “There are many cars out there that are over 15 years old that are in great condition and it’s just a matter of

economics,” he said. “We just checked quotes from various insurance companies for a 00 registration and also for a 98 registration. We found that up to nine companies provided quotes for 00 registrations, but only 4 or 5 provided quotes for 98 registration. Our job is to shop around and get the best quotes for our customers,” he said. This decision will adversely affect many people who are starting to drive and cannot afford a newer car, as well as people with families and people where a second car is required. The fact that these cars have passed the NCT and are deemed perfectly safe, makes this decision absurd. The advice is to check which companies will provide a quote for a car over 15 years old before you buy. The Department of Transport added that the decision was “regrettable” but noted that there were 30 companies on the market offering cover.

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Fingal County Council Val & Christine Jones intend to make a planning application for Permission at the rear of 25 Seabury Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a single storey extension, internal alterations and all associated site works to previously extended dwelling. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during 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 change of use from storage to accommodation with internal alterations and site works all at No. 4 Mountgorry, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Jill Murray & Philippe Rousseau. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Iveta Uzulniece & Pearse Ryan, hereby apply for planning permission to demolish existing dwelling and construct replacement 2 storey dwelling at An Tearmann, Rush, Co Dublin This 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 Permission is sought for detached dormer dwelling, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works @ Dermotstown, Naul, Co. Dublin for Fionnuala Rogers. 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.

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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 We, Noel Hughes & Fiona McGee intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Jordanstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey dwelling, waste water treatment system, vehicular entrance 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 the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a fee €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Dave Salmon intends to apply for permission for development at this address, Laburnum, Channel Road, Rush, County Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a 2 storey 3 bedroom dwelling on lands to the rear of Laburnum, Channel Road with private off street parking and vehicular exit onto a private road between (Laburnum) and (The Cottage granting planning under planning reference : F15A/0142) leading to Channel Road, Rush and all associated site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 construction of new storey and a half dwelling house, and associated site works at Coastguard Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Alan Butterly The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Sybil Harte-Weir intends to apply for permission for a development at this site: Burren Dell, Beach Lane, Portrane, Co. Dublin, the development will consist of the building of a single-storey bathroom extension suitable for a disabled person to the side of the house. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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site development, engineering (including SUDS drainage) and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. This application is concurrent with a separate application for development at No. 7 Harbour Road. The application site is located within an Architectural Conservation Area. Permission was previously granted on the subject site and No. 7 Harbour Road for a three storey mixed use development under Reg. Ref. F09A/0575 (An Bord Pleanála Ref No. PL 06F.237371). The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Further Information & revised plans - Alan Hanlon - Reg. Ref. No.-F15A /0229 . site at Drummans, Tobersool, Co. Dublin. Significant Further Information & Revised plans in relation to this application have been furnished to the planning authority and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the further information / revised plans may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a prescribed fee, no later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice & site notice by the planning authority. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new agricultural structure (area 195sq/m - ridgeheight 7m) along with all associated siteworks at:- Courtlough, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed:- Ray Murphy. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council We, Madeline & Jack Grogan, Intend to apply for planning permission for A. First Floor Extension over existing garage conversion to side, B. Attic conversion incorporating dormer extension to rear and velux roof light to front, C. All associated site works at No. 19 Mourne Close, 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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such ubmissions 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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The ‘Purrfect’ Holiday Home For Your Feline Friend Lissenhall Kennels Ltd, which is located just outside of Swords has just made a significant advancement in its cat care facility, with the introduction of 16 new cat condominiums (condos). The newly enhanced cattery looks after the needs of cats, and the acquisition of this specially designed and exclusive cat only boarding facility is set to be of great benefit to cat owners all over the North County and beyond. The cattery, which is part of Lissenhall Kennels Ltd, is situated half a kilometre from exit 4 on the M1 Motorway, just outside Swords and a mere five minute drive from Dublin airport. It has a proud tradition of providing excellent cat care since its establishment 30 years ago in 1985. Denis O’Shea and Gary Cregan are the joint proprietors of Lissenhall Kennels Ltd and Denis is delighted to introduce the enhanced Lissenhall cattery to his many clients. He is certain that the new cattery will make a significant difference to his already excellent cat care reputation. He gave great reassurance to cat owners, who may be contemplating going on holidays and need somewhere to board their cats. There is even underfloor heating here, to provide extra comfort for your cat. Denis said, “We have veterinary supervision on site, where experienced staff are ready to cope with any medical requirements or ongoing treatments that need to be carried out. We also have a large exercise room, complete with equipment, to stimulate and entertain your cat. These amount to patented Shor-Line cat condos, allowing the

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