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Great Hopes For Local Girl Local girl Fi Rooney from Balrothery took on an exciting new challenge last weekend. Rooney is an Aerialist, Artist and Circus Performer, and decided to take on a new challenge by participating in the 2015 Miss Burlesque Ireland competition. By Jennifer McShane

After completing her final year degree show in the National College of Art and Design, Fi (Stage name Fifi) decided to compete in Miss Burlesque Ireland. After picking up a hula hoop at a music festival during 2012, Fifi was introduced to the world of Circus, Burlesque and the Cabaret scene. Realising that there was nowhere to train around Balrothery, she branched out and began training in the art of Aerial Acrobatics through PaperDolls, a collaborative aerial performance company, and pole dancing. Here she underwent serious conditioning and training, perfecting her skills and understanding of performance. In 2013, only a year after beginning her journey, Fifi was presented the opportunity to travel across America with a traditional circus, The Kelly Miller Circus. “This was perhaps one of my biggest challenges,” she explained. At the time, I was only used to performing small cabarets and friends shows that were put on throughout Dublin and Drogheda. I had to travel across the world on my own and slip right into the middle of the Circus’s tour and there was some serious time tables I had to get used to, fast. We would wake up at 5/6 am every morning, find the truck I was travelling in that day and

There were fabulous scenes in Swords over the weekend as thousands turned out for Swords Summer Festival 2015, the main street and castle area were transformed with a carnival atmosphere where people listened to excellent live music and entertainment. Pictured is a section of the large crowd on Main Street. See more pictures on page 12

Swords Pals Off To Special Olympics Two young Swords lads are in the process of departing to Los Angeles to compete in the Special Olympics there later this month.

By Patrick Finnegan While this is a great distinction for the boys, the fact that both of them come from the same estate, Hawthorn Park in Swords is truly remarkable. Emmet Daly (19) and Billy Kane (15) are keen as mustard to get to Los Angeles and don the green jersey and represent their country with pride. Emmet is a key member of the 5-a-side football team, where he is expected to make a big impact. He told the County Leader that his idol is Republic of Ireland star, Pictured are Special Olympics athletes, Billy Kane and Emmet Daly outside Billy's home in Hawthorne Park in Robbie Keane. Indeed Emmet is Swords, prior to their departure to represent Ireland in pictured on the official leaflet of the Special Olympic in Los Angeles later this month Special Olympics Ireland with Robbie tics and he is doing it since he was six years Keane and his wife Claudine, which appears old. Like Emmet, Billy, who has represented at bus stops around the city. “I just can’t Ireland before is extremely proud to be wait to play for Ireland and I hope to win a representing Ireland again. Geraldine said gold medal and get player of the tournathat she is very proud of Billy and said that ment,” said Emmet. family members and friends of both Billy Billy will represent Ireland in gymnastics and Emmet are set to make the journey to and like Emmet, he is expecting to do well, Los Angeles to cheer on the lads. A total of as he is an accomplished gymnast. His 88 athletes will compete for Ireland, proud mother, Geraldine said that Billy will perform six disciplines at the games. These and hopefully the two Swords lads will represent their country with distinction and include the parallel bars, the horizontal return home with medals. The games start bars, the rings, floor exercise, the vaults and on 25th July. the pommel horse. Billy just loves gymnas-

then travel hundreds of kilometres to the next town, then set up the tent, and prepare for the day’s two to three shows, it was great,” she said. After returning from her journey in late September 2013, the Balrothery local was full of energy. Realising what was needed to become a successful performer in Ireland, Fifi threw herself at any opportunity that arose and in 2014 travelled to Milan, Italy to train for five months along with studying in the Brera Academy of Fine Art. She explained a little about her unusual and exciting hobbies, which she hopes will continue into a full-time career. “I have always been intrigued by the cabaret and circus scene, looking at how it affects communities as well as promoting positive mental health. Realising that there is not yet any circus programmes in the North County, I branched out and started to look around the country for places I could train, with the hope that I will some day come back and set up an outreach programme for children in Balbriggan,” she told the County Leader. This year, she put herself up for a new challenge, Miss Burlesque Ireland. The competition originated in Australia five years ago and creates a large international platform for contestants to perform. As one of the eleven finalists in this year’s competition she debuted three brand new acts, all of which were created in her home in Balrothery.

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European Commission Clears Aer Lingus Takeover As part of a deal with the European Commission to secure clearance for its €1.36bn takeover of Aer Lingus, IAG will relinquish takeoff and landing slots at Gatwick airport. Aer Lingus and the DAA all welcomed the EC decision to sanction the takeover. The Commission approved the Aer Lingus acquisition after IAG made two pledges that Brussels said will ensure continued airline competition between Ireland and London. IAG will hand over five daily takeoff and landing slots at Gatwick, which can then be used by competitors to operate routes from both Dublin and Belfast to the London airport. Two of the slots must be operated between Dublin and Gatwick, and one between Belfast and Gatwick. The two remaining slots can be used to serve either

Dublin or Belfast. IAG has also promised that Aer Lingus will continue to carry connecting passengers to long-haul flights operated by competing airlines out of Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Amsterdam, Shannon and Dublin. Passengers will continue to have a choice to use other airlines than IAG when connecting at these airports, for instance on Heathrow-New York, Gatwick-Las Vegas, Amsterdam- Singapore, Shannon-Chicago, and Dublin-Chicago routes, according to the Commission. Transport Minister, Paschal Donohoe said his officials will assess the Commission’s decision to ensure that conditions have been met to enable the Government to formally accept IAG’s takeover offer.

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Lions Appoint First Lady Governor Lions Clubs International in Ireland has chosen Galway-born, Marion Conneely as the first Marion Conneely woman District Governor in its 60 year history. A native of Rosmuc, Co. Galway, Marion, who lives in Swords joined Swords and District Lions Club in 2000. A former President of the Club, she has served Lions at local, District, Regional and National levels including a role a District Youth Exchange Officer. She is a native Irish speaker and during her term as District Governor, Marion will lead the 2,400 Lions who are members of 109 clubs spread throughout the island of Ireland. She plans to reinforce the principle of ‘We Serve’ which is at the core of Lionism. Marion said, “Serving our communities is not only an act of kindness- it also enables us to build greater understanding and respect for each other.” Lions Clubs in Ireland undertake a range of community service projects at national level, including diabetes screening, respite weekends for carers, a senior citizens holiday for 700 guests, a national food appeal, ’Message in a Bottle’ health alert, a nationwide Anti Bullying campaign for schools, suicide prevention, to name but a few. Lions in Ireland also support international projects, the most recent of which was the raising of more than €70,000 for Nepal Earthquake Relief.

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hub for transatlantic travel and this market segment will be further strengthened with IAG as the owner of Aer Lingus, enabling additional longhaul connections and frequencies into Dublin’s existing transatlantic hub,” he added.

Planning Lodged For Portmarnock Site Following our recent story in the County Leader, Irish development and investment group, Ardale Property, have officially lodged a planning application with the County Council to develop a prominent site, thought to be the Lidl site on Strand Road in Portmarnock. The overall scheme will have a total gross value in excess of €12million. The site, formerly the Tin Church, is located on a high profile corner position within the village, at the junction between the Strand Road and St. Laurence O’Toole’s Avenue. The total size of the site is 0.93 acres. The proposed development comprises a convenience retail store, which would include an off licence area, and is over 2,000 square metres. The development is two storeys with the retail store located on the first floor and will have undercroft parking at ground level to facilitate 75 vehicles. It is expected that the finished project will create in excess of 40 jobs for the area, in addition to those jobs created during construction. Alan Hegarty, Director of Ardale Property Group, said; “This is an extremely exciting project for the area of Portmarnock that will bring not only jobs but a unique retail offering to the area. We have held extensive discussions and worked hard with the planners to

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airports,” said DAA Chief Executive Kevin Toland. “IAG’s acquisition of Aer Lingus will bring greater opportunities for shorthaul growth from both Dublin and Cork airports,” according to Mr Toland. “Dublin Airport is already becoming a significant

ESB, Official Energy Partner to the GAA, presented St Maur’s GAA Club in Rush with a cheque for €1,500. The prize is part of ESB’s GAA Fund, whereby ESB staff members nominate a local GAA club that is making a difference in the community. St Maur’s GAA Club was nominated for the award by ESB staff member, Geraldine Heavey. Pictured at the cheque presentation at the club is Gerry Foley, Chairman of St Maur’s GAA Club and Geraldine Heavey from ESB, with juvenile club members and Maurice McHale, manager and Peter Monks, club secretary.

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since garda numbers were slashed, according to O’Brien. “This is a disgrace. North County communities have been forced to endure a disproportionate level of cuts to garda numbers over the Fianna Fáil Spokesperson, Senator past four years. Rush Garda Darragh O’Brien, has demanded Station was shut down, Malahide an explanation from the Justice Garda Station was downgraded Minister after it emerged that none and garda numbers in the district of the newly graduated garda were cut by 20 per cent. That recruits will be posted to North equates to a loss of 152 gardaí in the North County alone County Dublin. since 2011,” he said. O’Brien has expressed “The gardaí’s ability to do outrage at the news that their job has been the entire Dublin severely undermined and Metropolitan North Region, despite going above and which has lost 152 gardaí under this Government, will Senator O’Brien beyond the call of duty every day, they simply do get just five new garda recruits – who will all be posted at not have the capacity to maintain the level of presence in our Ballymun Garda Station. It has been confirmed that communities that is so desperMalahide, Swords, Balbriggan, ately needed,” he added. Garristown, Lusk, Skerries, Howth, “What we need is a reversal of the Raheny and Clontarf stations will cuts to our local garda resources not get any new gardaí, despite and more gardaí out in our the increase in crime levels locally communities,” said O’Brien.

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Awards Night For Balbriggan Cub Scouts Chief Scout Awards were presented to eight cub scouts from the 34th/161st Balbriggan Scouts at an awards ceremony at the Scout Den on Market Green in Balbriggan on Thursday last. The event attracted a large gathering of fellow scouts, family members and friends. The cub scouts had to undertake a number of disciplines in the past year to achieve their awards, which helped in

By Patrick Finnegan developing skills and in helping people. Chief Scout, Eddie Darcy told the County Leader about the significance of the achievements of the cubs. “Tonight is a big night for these young people, who are coming close to the age of graduating to the scouts. They took on this project 12 months ago and they improved their skills along the way, and also

raised €530 for the Laura Lynn Foundation. The jobs they had to undertake in the past year included going on a 20 km walk, helping out with the local Tidy Towns group, and going to Cork on an exchange with a scout den in Cork. They also collected clothes and sold them to raise funds for the Laura Lynn Foundation.” “Working with the local Tidy Towns group was a great way for them to

Family Fun Day In Swords The Residents Association of Jugback Lane (Broadmeadows) in Swords are holding a family fun day on 26th July from 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Attractions will include a Titanic Slide, bouncy castle, face painting, ice cream van, BBQ and music later in the evening. Finals of the soccer competition held on 24th and 25th will be played on the 26th. No alcohol to be consumed on the day, according to the organisers, but all are welcome to come along.

Successful Regatta In Skerries There was a great day in Skerries last week as the Skerries Rowing Club Annual Regatta took place. Teams from Ringsend, Greystones, Bray, Dún

Laoghaire, Dalkey , Wicklow and Skerries battled it out in intense rowing races by some of the best east coast rowing clubs. Friendships were formed as teams enjoyed the sunshine down at Skerries Harbour. A big well done to Skerries on what was a well organised and well timed regatta.

Balbriggan Chief Scout, Eddie Darcy is pictured making a presentation to Section Leader of the Tuesday club, Linda Kilmurry. Linda raised €1400 by walking 200 miles coast to coast in England

learn about civic responsibility and getting to know people and about volunteering. These are cub scouts at 11 years of age and are getting ready to progress to scouts.” he said Sean Farrell, former National Secretary of Scouting Ireland and candidate to be selected as Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland was there to present the awards to the lads. The

night also saw a five year service award being made to Tracy Masterson and also a presentation to Linda Kilmurry, section leader of the Tuesday club, who walked 200 miles coast to coast in England, along with her husband over a 15 day period to collect funds for the scout den. So far the total is around €1400, which will be used on the outside of the den.

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Pictured are the Balbriggan cub scouts who were presented with their Chief Scout Awards. Back row: George Pitkevics, Sean Andrews, Andrew Woodhead and Sean MacCormack. Front row: Sean Keeling, Zack Casey, Jamie Nolan and Adam Tucker. Missing from the photo is Alex Finnegan, who was on holidays. Also pictured is the cheque for xxx530 which the boys collected for the Laura Lynn Foundation

Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Association, in conjunction with Fingal Old IRA Commemoration Society, will present a talk by renowned historian, Dr Diarmaid Ferriter at Rogerstown Golf and Country Hotel on 23rd September at 8pm. This promises to be a very interesting and informative evening. Admission is by ticket and the cost is €10 per person. Tickets are available by contacting 087-6365711.

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Fingal Tourism Strategy Launched by Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe at Swords Castle

Christine Baker, Fionnuala May, Martin Daly and Ciaran Staunton, all from Fingal County Council

Mark Rentzke (President Swords & District Lions) and Cllr Joe Newman

One of the Vikings and member of Fingal Living History presents the new Fingal Tourism Strategy to Minister Paschal O'Donohoe at Swords Castle

Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Tourism), Jerry Harrington (Empire Swords), Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, County Mayor Cllr David O'Connor and Michael Kennedy

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American visitors, Margaret Corbin and her husband, Patrick McFarlane are pictured at the launch of the Fingal Tourism Strategy at Swords Castle, with County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor and former Mayor, Cathal Boland (right)

American Visitors Charmed By North County Hospitality The hospitality and friendship of the people of Swords was well and truly encapsulated at the launch of the Fingal Tourism Strategy last week. American visitors, Margaret Corbin and her husband, Patrick McFarlane were visiting the town on their way to Dublin Airport, when they experienced North County hospitality at its finest. Margaret, who is Vice-President of Programmes at the United Nations Association of Rochester, New York told the County Leader about their experience. “It was our last night in Ireland and we decided to stay in a town near the airport and not go on to the airport property, so we selected the Carnegie Court Hotel, which is beautiful in every way.” “We chose Swords and we were so glad. We wanted to see the castle and were so kindly included by one of the council members, whom we met on the

street outside the castle gate. He then added our name to the guest list and we were pleased to go into the chapel and hear the history, see the grounds, hear the music of the pipes, and be invited to join in the reception,” said Margaret. “At the reception, we met other council members and heard more about the success of Swords and the castle reconstruction. It was an honour for my husband, Patrick McFarlane, as this was his first trip to Ireland in search of his grandfather’s homestead in County Kerry. We were successful in our search in the town of Sneem and we were on our way home again to New York.” Margaret concluded by saying, “The true Irish hospitality was shown to us not only in Sneem, but also, especially in Swords. Thank you for making this visit so important and unique for my husband and myself.”

The County Council has committed to investing over €18m in new and existing tourism facilities as part of a strategy to develop tourism in the North County. The new Fingal Tourism Strategy, ‘Destination Fingal’, which was launched last Tuesday by Tourism Minister Paschal Donohoe at a lavish event at Swords Castle, sets out a vision for tourism in the county and plots the actions necessary to develop the sector. Among the projects which the County Council have committed to invest in are: the East Coast Greenway - a signed tourism route from Howth to Balbriggan; the Swords Cultural Quarter; and re-development of various heritage properties in the county. Among the areas which the strategy identifies as offering opportunities are Heritage Tourism, Activity and Sports Based Tourism, Food Tourism, Retail, Conference and Business Tourism. It is understood that the €18m investment by the County Council will help lever additional funds by the private sector. At the prestigious event

Local Lads Are World Breaking Champions Two lads from the North County area recently the organisers were keen to see a similar event took home impressive World Champion titles at held right here in the locality and Ireland. “The a martial arts event called the World Breaking organisers told us that they would be hugely Association Championships (WBA) in Orlando, interested in holding a World Breaking event over here, because at the moment, they don’t Florida in the US. Balbriggan man Keith Fanning, who runs Blue hold these events outside of the US. He added Dragon Iron Fitness in Balbriggan, competed at that such an event, would be a great boost for the revered competition with his friend and the North County area, particularly in terms of student Ferdia “Macker” McMahon from Skerries, and after competing at the twoday event, the pair took home no less than six awards between them. Keith was announced as the Heavyweight Power Foot Champion and Macker was the Lightweight Power Elbow Champion. ‘Breaking’ is a form of Marital Arts, with the skill of Kung Fu behind it. Keith, who said the pair were delighted with their winning titles, told the County Leader here are block-breaking championships Keith Fanning and Ferdia “Macker” that they were happily Pictured McMahon with their winning trophies. surprised to come home with so many awards at the event, as they tourism. “It would be great to see such an event simply went to participate in the competitive held here, especially as it’s a growing art form event. “We had an absolute ball,” he told the and the organisers themselves told me that they County Leader. “We went just to enjoy the would very much be open to considering Ireland competition, but the fact that we came home as a gateway to holding block-breaking champiworld champions was a real added bonus for onships in Europe.” us.” He added that their trip was made all the Keith has been training in the Ku Fu art form for better, due to the fact that they were so warmly over 30 years and has a Master Grade skill level. received in the States. “Everyone was so lovely, He teaches in his studio in Balbriggan seven we trained very hard in the run up to the event days a week, and said that his classes are open to anyone who might even have a slight interest but ultimately, we both had so much fun.” The popular event sees around 5,000 partici- in the arts and learning a self-defense techpants, spectators and fans go overseas for it nique. Visit: sifukeith.com for further details of each year, according to Keith, and he said that the classes.

in Swords Castle, which is a key element of the new strategy, County Mayor, Cllr. David O’Connor spoke of his pride in seeing Swords Castle open to the public again after many years of closure. He thought it was particularly appropriate that Swords Castle was hosting the launch of the county’s new tourism strategy given that the castle has the potential to play a key role in attracting new visitors to Swords and the North County. Putting tourism in context in the county, the Mayor underlined that: “The strategy estimates that visitors to Fingal currently contribute €500m a year to the local economy and sustain 20,000 jobs - one in four of our jobs in the county. There are currently about 800 tourism businesses in the county. This shows the importance of this indigenous sector. Our goal is to ensure the continuing success of the attractions we have and to support the development of new opportunities and new markets,” he said. Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, said that Fingal will

be working hard in the coming months to ensure that the county gains maximum leverage from the Grow Dublin Tourism Alliance, established under Failte Ireland. “We will be working with all relevant agencies and with the tourism industry to promote the North

County, develop new and better marketing campaigns to attract new visitors to the county.” Welcoming the launch of the strategy, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD said: “I commend the County Council for leading the way in developing this local tourism

strategy, which will help deliver on national policy objectives. I would urge continued close collaboration with Fáilte Ireland and other key partners in delivery so that the development of tourism in the North County can be fully integrated with the forthcoming brand experience for Dublin.”

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E-Heath For All By Cathal Boland The digital era is set to revolutionise how health care is managed and delivered, a conference organised by Phillips was told recently. With the application of the advances in communication and the ongoing development of new programmes to run on smart phones etc. will shortly see us all carry around our own medical minder with us. To make the most of these advances in data technologies, a common sharing platform must be adopted. The European Commission wants to promote unified standards and interoperability as part of a Digital Single Market. Standards, such as these lock into the “good” concepts of TTIP and common standards should be adopted worldwide. Currently, clinical care information is not shared electronically within

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most countries and certainly not across borders. This information, if gathered together, will provide a national, European and global picture of world health. Such sharing will allow for the better delivery of e-health and e-care solutions and the development of products and services to meet the emerging needs of communities. The European Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Communications Networks, Content & Technology said: “We have decided to try in the next year-and-a-half to remove the obstacles that exist for businesses to flourish, including e-health,” Data technology is developing fast its full potential has yet to be realised. The opportunities it present must be embraced. Strong protections for personal privacy must be established and defended. But we must also encourage that the boundaries to the application of these great advances be challenged to the limit to ensure that the maximum benefit is realised for each of us.

Market In Malahide Sylvester’s Market in Malahide is run by St. Sylvester’s GAA club, and all stall holders fees go directly towards supporting the activities of the club. The market is open every Saturday from 1.30pm to 6pm, with a variety of stalls featuring: Arts, crafts jewellery, food, baby, hampers, ladies designer clothing, fashion, handbags, footwear and lots more.

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An Exciting New Dining Experience In Swords

President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Kinsella is pictured congratulating proprietor of Cafe Debran, Rijo Joseph (3rd left) outside the restaurant on Main Street, Swords. Also pictured are Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and staff members, Dida Alom, Anatolie Bisericanu, Rezzak Zahed and Ali Mohmod

Pictured at the St Finian's GAA Club in River Valley, Swords coaching sessions for advanced boys and girls aged from 13 to 15 are, Back row: Ciara Gribbon, Ciara Laird, David Murnane, Dublin GAA star, Dean Rock, Jason O'Reilly, Fiach Comber. Front row: Clare Deegan, Emma Howe, Ellie Kane, Rachel Fagan and Robyn Lynch. The sessions were conducted by Dublin GAA stars, Dean Rock and Niamh McEvoy

People in Swords and further afield are about to experience a whole new dining experience, which will bring them back to some fond holiday memories. Cafe Debran is a newly opened restaurant on Main Street, Swords, which specialises in Mediterranean cuisine, and is the only one north of the Liffey, specialising in this genre of cuisine. According to most food experts, this is the healthiest food you can eat. By opening Cafe Debran here in Swords, the only one of its kind in the North County, proprietor Rijo Joseph is certain that this was the best way to do something different for diners in Swords. He said, “The town has lots of different restaurants specialising in Italian, Chinese, Thai, Indian, and I feel that the only choice missing was that of the Mediterranean way of cooking in a healthy manner of

grilling and barbecuing. We are expecting that Mediterranean food will be very popular with the people of Swords and all over the North County,” he said. “We decided to choose Swords as the ideal location for the new restaurant because the potential here is exceptional. It is close to the airport , with tourists passing by. The population here is growing and people working in businesses love to eat in the restaurant.” President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Kinsella, in welcoming Rijo and his team to Swords said, “The opening of this Mediterranean style restaurant will greatly increase the choice for local people and visitors wanting to enjoy great food in Swords. Rijo and his team are to be congratulated for creating a very inviting atmosphere in which to dine,” she said.

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St Finian's GAA Club in River Valley, Swords held coaching sessions for advanced boys and girls aged from 13 to 15. Dublin GAA stars Dean Rock and Niamh McEvoy conducted the sessions. Niamh is pictured (4th from left back row) with her team. Included are, Back row: Aoife Keating, Hannah Dunne, Katie Cooley, Niamh McEvoy, Rachel McGuirk, Sean Clifford and Ben Doyle. Front row: Caoimhe Keogh, Shauna O'Shaughnessy, Teagan Comber and Callum Gray

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Attendance Figures Spike At ‘Flavours’ Show Following the success of the last month’s Flavours of Fingal County Show, the County Council has set itself the objective of establishing the County Show as one of Ireland’s largest family friendly food and farm events. Over the coming weeks, the Council will be pursuing plans to further grow the event in 2016. Such is the growing success of the show, figures of those visiting the event this year more than doubled to 60,000. The response to the organisation of the event has been overwhelmingly positive. The County Council is aware that there is a real appetite to build on this success and is now striving to develop the event so it becomes a major

national showcase of the locality’s food credentials. Since its establishment four years ago, “Flavours” has become a must-attend family event and is credited for showcasing the best of Irish food from the North County area and beyond. When announcing plans for the 2016 event, a thrilled Chief Executive of the County Council, Paul Reid said: “So many people told me over the weekend how much they enjoyed the Show and look forward to attending every year. We look forward to working with existing and new partners in 2016 to increase the success of this event and place it on the national stage,” he added.

There is a new project underway in the North County to promote and encourage the Irish language. There are four Gaelscoileanna, a Gaelcoláiste and now, six Café Craiceáilte (Irish Conversation) groups. The conversation groups meet every week in cafés, usually in the mornings in Skerries, Balbriggan, Swords, Malahide, Howth and Donabate. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and there is no charge but a commitment to speak Gaeilge. If you wish to find out more information on the conversation groups, call 0861755343. The standard of Irish varies from average to fluent speakers. “Some people come because they enjoy the language itself. Others are studying for exams and need the practice for the oral Irish test, which now makes up 40 percent of the Leaving Certificate examination,” explained one of the conversation group founders, Diarmuid ó Súilleabháin. “Parents who have children going to a primary school , especially those attending a Gaelscoil and want help with homework also turn up.” “The project has been very successful so far,” he continued. “Often customers in the cafe join the conversation. At the start of this year, the County Council appointed an Irish Language official who participates regularly at the sessions. The next step is to strengthen the link with nearby Gaelscoileanna,” he said.

Skerries RNLI Says Thanks For Generous Donation Skerries RNLI thanked Tesco Distribution Centre (based in Donabate), for their generous donation of €213. The money was donated as part of the Tesco community funding initiative. Throughout the year the employees of the distribution centre nominate local community groups to participate in the scheme. They then vote over a number of weeks for each of the nominated charities and the available funds are distributed to the charities based on the outcome. Speaking about the donation, Gerry Canning, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer said: “This is a great initiative by Tesco to enable their employees to get involved in their communities and support local

causes. The Tesco Distribution Centre in Donabate are great supporters of our station and it is very much appreciated.” The RNLI remain very busy this summer season and are currently preparing for their next annual raft race. The raft race, in aid of Skerries RNLI, which has been growing in popularity since its return three years ago, will take place on Sunday 2nd August. The raft race is a great day out for all the family and the fundraising committee is hard at work to ensure the event is an even bigger success this year. The venue will, as always, be the south strand in Skerries. The minimum fee will be €50 per raft and sponsorship forms are available. Each raft must be crewed by four to six people and life jackets are mandatory for the event. Mechanical propulsion systems are not allowed and the entry must be a raft. Any sort of Surfboards, boats, carved foam etc. will be disqualified.

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Supermodel Marie Helvin Launches New Lingere Range Retailer Oxendales has announced sixty two year old supermodel Marie Helvin as the face of its new lingerie range by Aliza Reger. Always Aliza is the first lingerie collection specifically designed to fit and flatter the over 40s figure combining sexy styles and a pretty palette perfectly suited to the mature silhouette. The iconic 1970s model and former wife of David Bailey has modelled the new 13 piece lingerie collection of bras, basques and briefs featuring lace panelling and floral prints. Marie Helvin says; “I am thrilled to be modelling the debut collection of Always Aliza. Janet Reger was such an iconic brand throughout my modelling career and it feels great to now be modelling her daughter’s range for Oxendales almost forty years on.” At 62 Marie shows she is as confident to strip off as she was in her twenties and is proud to show off her enviable figure in the new lingerie collection from Oxendales, the leading Irish fashion retailer for the over forties. The launch follows customer feedback which shows mature women feel the high street

New Collaborative Transplant Programme For Beaumont Following last week’s article in the County Leader in which local senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), hit out at Health Minister Leo Varadkar over the current Pancreas Transplant Programme, a spokesperson for Beaumont Hospital contacted us to further clarify this issue. Beaumont Hospital and St. Vincent’s University Hospital have agreed to develop a collaborative approach to pancreas transplant, according to the hospital. Beaumont Hospital This new collaboration will begin with joint assessment clinics commencing in Beaumont Hospital on the 24th of July. This agreement is supported by the HSE and Department of Health. “Patients who have already undergone a transplant have a clinical pathway in place and all have recently

Young Entrepreneurs To Benefit From Bootcamps does not offer fashion forward functional lingerie to suit their physique. Aliza Reger says; “My Always Aliza collection is specifically designed to fit and flatter every woman’s figure and make her feel confident and fabulous.

More than 450 young entrepreneurs around the country, aged between 18 and 30, are set to benefit from a series of Business Bootcamps in September, as part of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition. Fingal Local Enterprise

Office will invite up to 15 young entrepreneurs in the region to take part, to help them improve their entrepreneurial skills and develop strategies that will help them setup new businesses, or expand existing ones. A measure under the Action Plan for Jobs, Ireland’s Best Young

TanOrganic donates vital Skin Scanners to Marie Keating Foundation TanOrganic, the world’s first and only Eco-Certified selftanning brand, is proud to announce its support of the Marie Keating Foundation, with a donation of five skin scanners to the charity. These scanners are crucial in detecting unseen skin damage and highlighting the damaging effect overexposure to UV rays from the sun and sunbeds can have on the skin. Besides causing premature ageing, these damaging UV rays can lead to skin cancer. Using the skin scanners will help the Marie Keating nurses highlight the need to use a high factor SPF and stay out of the sun. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland and instances are rising each year, affecting both men and women. Ronan Keating and his family set up The Marie

Pictured here is Noelle O'Connor, Founder of TanOrganic with Model, Daniella Moyles. Keating Foundation after the death of their mother Marie. The Foundation works tirelessly to raise awareness of cancer, how to prevent it and detect it at its earliest stages.

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attended an outpatient appointment scheduled with the appropriate transplant surgeon. The purpose of these appointments is to clinically review the patient from a surgical perspective. At the review appointment, discussions relating to their ongoing care pathway are held between the patient and their consultant,” said the spokesperson. “If clinically appropriate, patients are referred back to their referring consultant nephrologist. If their referring consultant nephrologist has concerns regarding the transfer of care, that consultant nephrologist liaises with the consultant transplant surgeon. The hospital has communicated with previous transplant patients and patients awaiting transplant. The hospital has also contacted referring consultants for those awaiting transplant and is updating them accordingly.” “Beaumont Hospital has written to each patient outlining how their clinical pathway will work going forward. The hospital wishes to assure patients of their continuing commitment to provide them with a very high standard of care,” they concluded.

Marie died in 1998, aged just 51, of a type of breast cancer called Paget’s Disease, which is usually curable. However, as Marie didn’t know enough about cancer and the

importance of early detection, she was treated too late. The skin scanners, donated by TanOrganic, will be used in these mobile units to offer the further service of checking skin for any signs of sun damage. Costing around €1,000 each, the donation of equipment will make an incredible difference to the charity enabling them to continue the amazing work they do across Ireland. Singer Ronan Keating said: “Myself and the whole Marie Keating Foundation team are really grateful to TanOrganic for donating the skin scanners. One of the main things that we learnt since losing our mam to cancer is that we all need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer and the importance of cancer prevention.”

Fun and Fab With Flormar Makeup Flormar, one of the world’s best-loved brands, has finally arrived in Ireland. Bringing with it more colour, more choice and more fun than you thought possible - not to mention purse-friendly prices. Products from the range include; BB Cream Powder (€11.95) which combines the moisturising and protective powers of a skincare product with the complexion-perfecting and skin-evening properties of a foundation, fuses both the moisturising and protective properties of a skincare product. This new generation foundation powder delivers flawless coverage and anti-aging benefits. Colour Palette Eye Shadow (€9.95) The capsule collection of fashion-forward eye colours featuring Flormar’s signature professional-grade colour pigmentation. Each palette includes five co-ordinating statement shades which are highly blendable. Lip-Loving Colour (from €5.95) Flormar delivers a new generation of lip loving formulations and colours. Flormar’s Revolution Lipstick in Provocative Orange delivers softly textured colour that glides seamlessly on to lips to create mega

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Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition is an initiative of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and is run by Enterprise Ireland through the network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices. By entering this year’s competition before the July 31st deadline, any young entrepreneur from around the North County with a business idea or already in business can win a place at a local Business Bootcamp, which is being run by Fingal Local Enterprise Office. Business mentoring will also form an important part of the training programme, which will be tailored to the needs of those taking part. Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise from Fingal

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expert mentoring on a one-to-one basis will be offered through the Business Bootcamps. They will also be shown how to apply business and leadership skills to their own local businesses, helping them make the move from theory into practice.” Following on from the Bootcamps, the young entrepreneurs then progress to the county final stage of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition. There, three local winners will share in a €50,000 investment prize-fund for the county. The three winners will represent their Local Enterprise Office at one of eight regional finals in October, with the national final taking place in December to announce Ireland’s ‘Best Young Entrepreneur’ for 2015. The closing date for entries in this year’s IBYE competition and a chance to win a place at a local Business Bootcamp is Friday, July 31st.

Great Quiz In Malahide Malahide Tidy Towns will be holding their ‘Great’ annual quiz to open the Malahide Festival on 23rd July in the Grand Hotel (who are kindly sponsoring the event again this year) in Malahide at 8pm. All welcome.

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Appeal By Local Sheep Farmer At most times of year, attacks by dogs on sheep and lambs can have a devastating effect on farmers and their livelihoods. Recently, a sheep farmer in County Cork suffered the sickening loss of 30 ewes and lambs of his pedigree Zwartbles sheep, due to dog attacks.

By Patrick Finnegan The County Leader set about finding out if this is a problem for farmers in the North County. Our reporter met up with local farmer, Padraic McMahon, who has a large farm of sheep and lambs at Fieldstown near Rolestown. He spoke frankly about the dangers sheep farmers face from killer dogs on a regular basis. He said, “This is a constant problem in North County Dublin, due to us being so near to urban areas. Of all the problems we have with lambing and other things within our control, dogs are the biggest stress we face as sheep owners. In one afternoon or night, a few dogs can wipe out your flock. It’s not what they kill, but it’s the damage they do to the flock in that they become scared of dogs and won’t go

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back in lamb and won’t produce the lambs for the following year. “If the sheep are in lamb in January or February and they are attacked then, it means that the lambs are all twisted and if you lose the sheep, the lambs will not survive and that is our biggest worry,” said Padraic. There was an attack in Oldtown last Spring, where sheep were killed two nights in a row and this is something that is always on our minds. When asked what can be done to combat this scourge, Padraic said that awareness of people was crucial. “The problem is the people who are responsible dogs owners are going to be responsible, simply because irresponsible dog owners

“Following the construction of essential wastewater infrastructure in the North County over the past few years under the Portrane, Donabate, Rush and Lusk Wastewater Strategy, the issue of untreated waste entering the Irish Sea at Rush can finally be tackled in Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has said an effective manner after many he is pleased that the Rush years of infuriating delays. The fact Wastewater Collection Network that sewage is being discharged scheme is continuing to progress. into the Irish Sea, and adversely This scheme will tackle the issue of impacting on the water quality at untreated discharge entering the South Beach, Rush is simply unacIrish Sea at Rush. ceptable. I am pleased to see that a “I am glad to see that action is resolution to this is now in sight,” being taken to address the waste- he continued. water needs of Rush. Approximately The construction project to link the seventy-five per cent of wastewater Rush catchment area to the generated in the Rush area enters Wastewater Treatment Plant, which the Irish sea untreated. opened on the peninsula in 2013, is Furthermore, relatively few changes set to commence in the middle of next year, according to Farrell. “The detailed design stage of the process has already taken place and planning consents have been obtained. This project will, at last, tackle the issue of waste flowing into the sea at Rush and, as a result, we should see a significant improvement in the quality of the bathing water at the South Pictured here is local TD Alan Farrell (FG), at South Beach Beach,” he added. in Rush. “This project in Rush have been made to the sewage will include the construction of three infrastructure in Rush over the past new pumping stations in addition to two decades as the population of an estimated six kilometres of assothe local community has continued ciated sewers. I am pleased to see to grow,” he said. “I am pleased to this investment being made into the see that progress is being made to necessary infrastructure to tackle this issue which is clearly a adequately serve the needs of Rush,” Farrell concluded. concern for many local residents.”

Minister Seeks Update The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly TD, met with County Mayor David O’Connor, County Council CEO Paul Reid, and County Co-ordinator Eithne Mallin, to get an update on the progress made on the county plans being developed as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. The meeting comes at the end of a major programme of citizen engagement, which saw 81 workshops held nationwide to stimulate discussions and ideas on how local communities should commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising next year. Speaking at the meeting Minister Humphreys said: “I am so encouraged by the level of excitement and engagement in the North County. Local people are really interested in getting involved in Ireland 2016, and communities right across the country have been full of great ideas about how the centenary of the Easter Rising can be commemorated at a local level. Thousands of people have attended the workshops nationwide over the last three months, in what was one of the biggest citizen engagement projects in the

Masterplan Set For Skerries Following on from the announcement of masterplans for Swords and Balbriggan, Skerries is to have its own masterplan. The County Council recently published details of the proposed plan following a recent County Council meeting. In 2013, Fingal County Council, in association with the Age Friendly Ireland, selected Skerries as the town in which to pilot the Age Friendly Town process in Fingal. Skerries was also selected to address the aspiration of the Skerries Community Development Association and the Skerries Tidy

are the problem. Micro tagging of dogs is coming in soon and if that is enforced, that will be a huge benefit because we can then identify the dog’s owner and can then proceed to prosecute them. Padraic said that while the compensation was important, it was not the only issue. “If you have

Towns to make the town a better place in which to live, work and grow old. As part of the Age Friendly Town Process, a number of activities were undertaken in the town and the Skerries Chamber of Commerce participated in the Business of Ageing programme which is also being rolled out in the town. Feedback from all of this consultation was used to develop an Action Plan for the town. The plan includes a number of actions including the upgrade and enhancement of Skerries Town Park. A Masterplan for the Park has been

history of the State.” “I would like to acknowledge the very positive response we have

ever gone into a field where an attack has taken place and have seen half eaten carcasses and the sheep still alive, money becomes a secondary thing. It’s the emotional pain you go through to see your animals being killed in this way. I know of one local farmer who has given up sheep farming, purely because the fear of a dog attack was too much for him. Padraic has suffered dog attacks twice in the past 10 years and we were lucky to have got the dogs and their owners and everything worked out well in the end. “The real problem is the worry and stress that comes Local farmer, from a dog attack. You’re Padraic McMahon always expecting an attack,” said Padraic. the message is very clear for all dog owners in the North County. Make sure that your dog is safely secured, especially at night, otherwise you will be held responsible for any losses sustained by farmers, due to irresponsible dog ownership.

2016 is a truly national event.” “It is so important that the

our country. I want to acknowledge the excellent inclusive workshops and consultation process that Local Authorities have facilitated with communities over the last number of months

Pictured here is County Council CEO Paul Reid, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister for Environment, Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly TD, County Council Co-ordinator Eithne Mallin and County Mayor David O’Connor.

received from the County Council to the Ireland 2016 initiative,” she added. “It is clear that they want to play their part as we commemorate the events of 1916, consider our achievements over the last 100 years and look ambitiously to the future. The development of the Local Authority plan is well advanced and it will play an important role in ensuring Ireland

prepared and improvements around the town are set to include: New Play Facilities including a children’s playground and multi-use games area, a new adult exercise area, an Improved Path Network including resurfacing of exsisting paths, additional sections of footpaths and three additional pedestrian entrances. The plan also includes the reconfiguration of sports pitches and the upgrading of existing sports pitches. If the plan is approved in the coming weeks, the appropriate arrangements will be made to proceed with the development of the park as per the Masterplan as soon as possible, according to the County Council.

people of the North County have the opportunity to come together to celebrate and have pride in Ireland’s independence, and to honour those who gave their lives for

and I look forward to the roll out of vibrant commemorative county plans across communities throughout the locality in 2016,” Minister Kelly concluded.

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Rush Harbour Festival To Pack Them In

Official Opening and launch night of Main Street, Swords

Senator Darragh O'Brien is pictured lighting a candle to officially open Sagarmatha Kitchen Nepalese Restaurant last Friday. Also pictured are Raj Chhetri (manager), Hom Nath Pokhrel (head chef) and Shiva Thapa (proprietor)

Cllr Adrian Henchy and Helen Finnegan

Steve and Deirdre Metzler

Dennis Dittner and Birgit Nigbur

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The Harford family, John, Madaleine, Roy and Eric

The much anticipated Rush Harbour Festival kicks off on Friday, 31st July and is jam packed with lots of activities for all ages. The official opening is at 7pm with St Maur’s Pipe Band followed by an energetic display of drumming from the Japanese drummers. There will be some spectacular events lined up, including an amazing Air Show and Parachute Jump on Sunday, 2nd August that will rival anything, anywhere in the country. The organisers of the Bray Air Show are bringing a mini version to Rush. “We are delighted to be hosting this for the first time and it will prove to be a big attraction to people. “We will have Sbach, Chipmunks, MiniMig and hopefully lots more. The finale will be a parachutist landing on the Harbour Beach (this is all weather dependent). Without the support of sponsor, Dermot McNamara & Co and Fingal County Council, who are giving their utmost support, this would not be happening,” said committee member, Angela Byrne. For the older generation, showband legend, Brendan Bowyer will turn back the clock and bring some great memories flooding back, as performs the Hucklebuck and other great hits on Sunday evening, in a show not to be missed. On Saturday and Sunday there will be something for everyone, with lots of family fun events, including a Craft Market in the Marquee, with cakes, jewellery, jams and numerous crafts available and a colouring competition entry. The winners will be on display the week after the festival. There will also be an are exhibition in a number of premises on the main street for the duration of the festival. Other events of note include a Heritage Trail Train on Saturday morning. Also on Saturday morning there will be a five mile road race and a Marine Experience in the park from 10am until 5pm on Saturday. Other events

include a sandcastle competition. Later that night there will be the ever-popular Comedy Night. Sunday is the Blessing of the Fishing

Boats at 2pm and the Mayor of Fingal Afternoon Tea Dance will take place on Bank Holiday Monday and the festival will end at 6 o’clock with a Balloon

Release. Rush is certainly the place to be for the August Bank holiday weekend this year, with a full and varied programme for all.

Old Borough In Swords Opens To Great Fanfare

Siobhan Kinsella, President of Fingal Dublin Chamber is pictured congratulating Dan Foster, Bar Manager of Wetherspoon's Old Borough in Swords, as they open for business. Also pictured is Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert

The opening of the new Wetherspoon pub (formerly the Old Boro) on Tuesday, 21st July is set to have a profound effect on the hospitality sector in Swords. The Old Borough is now the fourth Wetherspoon pub to be opened in Ireland, with the other three located in Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock and Blanchardstown. The building dates from 1804 when it was a school and is situated in a prime location in the town. The newest addition to Swords pubs is all in the hands of Bar manager, Dan Foster, a 28 year-old Londoner, who has served as a pub manager with Wetherspoons for the past four years in the UK. Dan spoke to the County Leader about the excitement surrounding the opening of Wetherspoons. “It’s been a long time coming and the important thing is that it will bring a venue which will cater for everyone from 18 right up to 80 years of age. It’s a very varied venue, full of bars including some every good locally sourced Irish products. All of our steaks are local and it will bring extra competition into the hospitality sector in Swords, with excellent value for money across the board,” he said. Dan is committed to a future in Swords, having just bought a house in the Mountgorry area of the town. “This is the biggest pub I’ve ever managed and I view this as a long time appointment,” he said. The new pub has undergone massive renovation to the tune of €2.8 million. It will

employ a total of 85 people, many of whom are local people. It also has the largest beer garden and outdoor dining space in Swords. The pub has a family friendly policy and it is a place where families can enjoy themselves with their children and as Dan explained, there is something for everyone here. “There are not many options at present for breakfasts in Swords, so we will be open from 8am each morning, where people going to work can avail of our very competitively priced breakfasts,” he said. Swords was chosen as the venue for the new pub due to its ideal location, which Dan said is very important to the company. “Swords is a very big pie, if you like where every business can do well and we can add to that by bringing more people to the town centre and all businesses can benefit,” he said. CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert congratulated Dan and the team on the new venture. He said, “Having completely revamped the “Old Borough”, Wetherspoon are opening this pub right in the centre of Swords, creating a wonderful new place to eat and drink. With breakfast being served from 8 a.m. and last orders at 11 p.m. each evening there is a great choice of dishes on the menu. Manager, Dan Foster and his staff are on hand to ensure their customers have a great experience,” he said.

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With the new Central Bank rules on mortgages beginning to bite, the price of an average three bedroom semi detached house in North County Dublin has risen by 1.01 per cent to €250,000 in the second quarter of 2015. This is according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. This makes the North County the only area in Dublin where prices are increasing. The price of houses in Dublin city and across the southside of the city are falling. The REA Average House Price Index concentrates

on the sale price of Ireland’s typical stock home, the three-bed semi, giving an up-to-date picture of the property market in towns and cities countrywide. According to John Cumisky of REA Cumisky in Balbriggan, the number of enquiries for three beds has decreased this quarter and the market has softened for properties valued at over €200,000. There has been a drop in the percentage of cash buyers in the market, with 75 per cent of properties in North County Dublin now being financed by mortgages.

However, the price of an average three-bed semi in Dublin city has fallen by over €19,000 in the past three months. The price of an average three-bed semi in Dublin city has fallen by -5.02 per cent from €381,667 to €362,500 since the end of March, as the new rules on mortgage lending begin to take effect on the market. The new rules on mortgage lending for houses above €220,000 have contributed to an already apparent softening in the Dublin market, according to REA. Some areas in the higher end of the south Dublin city market have seen selling prices fall by up to €35,000 (or -7 per cent) since Q1.

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Remember Us Special Needs group will be holding a Golf Fundraising Classic at Balbriggan Golf Club on Friday, 4th September. Tee times are 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm. To book a team, sponsor a hole or tee box, contact 0860848562. The format is a 4 person scramble and the cost is €240 per team of four, which includes a meal. Lots of prizes will be given out on the day, including Nearest the pin and Longest Drive. Prize giving and entertainment will follow at 9pm.

Ryanair Expands Into Israel Europe, Africa and Asia. Ryanair chief commercial officer, David O’Brien said, “Ryanair is pleased to announce our entry into the Israeli market from November 2015, our 31st country, with three new Eilat Ovda routes, which will deliver 40,000 customers annually.” He added that the airline is continuing to negotiate with Israeli authorities and wants to further grow its route network to the country.

Malahide Hotel Attends Tourism Show As part of its push to grow conference and business tourism from Great Britain, Tourism Ireland – together with 13 Irish tourism enterprises, including the Grand Hotel Malahide – attended The Meetings Show, which took place at Olympia in London. Now in its third year, The Meetings Show attracts several thousand conference and meeting professionals and event planners, from Britain and mainland Europe. The three-day event provided the Irish tourism companies with an excellent opportunity to do business face-toface with the influential decision-makers in attendance, through a series of pre-scheduled appointments and networking opportunities. David Boyce, Tourism Ireland’s deputy head of Great Britain, said: “The Meetings Show is another valuable platform for Tourism Ireland and our partners to showcase and sell Ireland and to build awareness of our world-class business and conference facilities. The superb meetings, incentive and transport infrastructure on offer, coupled with our distinctive cultural experience, means the island of Ireland is a very attractive destination for the business tourism market in Britain and mainland Europe. Business tourism is the most lucrative form of tourism, offering significant economic benefits, and Tourism Ireland has an extensive programme of promotions underway to highlight the island of Ireland as a premier business tourism destination.”

Blooming Flowers You can save a lot of money on your wedding by purchasing in-season flowers. In fact, you can save even more money if you can manage to work out a deal to use the church’s flowers (if getting married in a church). Typically, churches have lots of flowers for special Sunday services. Many shops here in the North County will give you a special deal on your floral arrangements and have a great and varied selection too.

Summer has always been the optimum season for weddings, with long balmy evenings and warm weather. This makes it an ideal time of year for those of you who are planning their big day. Your wedding is one of the most exciting days of your life which can also be very stressful thanks to the 101 details that needs to be organised. Follow some of tips below to ensure you have a Summer wedding to remember and a stress free day.

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The Wedding Invitations One of the first steps in setting the mood for a summer wedding is sending out summer themed wedding invitations. Invitations are the first thing your guests will know about your wedding. Incorporate the theme or colour scheme into this invitation, giving them an insight into how wonderful your wedding day will be. Make your wedding unique and show off your personality as a couple, by adding personal touches to your invitation. Guests really love these, as they appre-

ciate the effort you’ve made to include them on your big day. Typically, wedding invitations with a summer influence have seasonal flowers or summer scenery on them. Many newlyweds are opting to send pocket invitations these days. There are a ton of different wedding invitations with beautiful flowers on them and the North County has plenty of shops that will be able to make you pick the perfect invites.

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Alternatively, some couples might choose to get the less expensive, more affordable wedding invitations. This way, they can have more money to spend on the wedding decorations!

Wedding Party And Guest Attire Today’s weddings are becoming more and more colourful. You are free to let your imagina-

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Just like with wedding favours, there are a number of summer wedding decorations out there. Try purchasing decorations that are pastel blue, pink or lavender. You could also put seasonal flowers up as centrepieces at the reception tables. Instead of having wedding guests throw rice or bird seed, you could have them throw rose petals. When it comes to having a summer themed wedding, you are only limited by your imagination!

Every wedding needs a theme. This summer’s all about glitz and glam. Subtle touches of glitter and rhinestones scream summer and shine. Perhaps the black tie may be the one which reflects you. If you’re looking for something slightly different, try adding a relaxed bohemian twist, with lace, floral, and colour, yet still maintaining that elegance,

The Wedding Dress Part of the reason why summer weddings are so popular is because of the wonderful weather! Of course this depends on where you live, but generally speaking you expect good weather on the day. Because the temperatures are typically not too hot, there are a lot of options for the wedding dress. It is best to choose a more versatile dress that can suit you. Weddings at this time of year also allow room for adding an elegant touch of colour to the wedding dress. Today, many brides choose to have a sash or embroidery of a different colour on their dresses. There are certainly quite a few unique and stylish colours to choose from. There are plenty of excellent wedding outfitters here in the North County for you to choose from.

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Pictured at the Swords Lions Club Music Event at Swords Castle on Friday are, Maurice Kealy (Swords Lions Club), Marion Conneely (District Governor Lions Club Ireland), Acting County Mayor, Cllr Joe Newman, Mark Rentzke (President Swords & District Lions), Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council) and Sean Sandford (Swords Lions Club)

Barbara, Matthew, Alex and John Shortt

Adam, April, Ruby and Des Balman came from Kildare to enjoy the festival

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Hannah McSweeney, Katie White, Tien Wilkins and Shonah Byrne Stephanie Boyle is pictured with Jason, Jamie, Jacob and Lauren Boyle Darren McMahon from the Irish Great War Society explains about WW1 equipment to Tina Noonan, and Hilary and Willem Klompenhouwer

Mindaugas Simkus and Asastasija Simkus with their children, Dilan and Veronika

Mary Kenny and Juvita Danele from the Irish Great War Society were in Swords Chapel to explain how nurses coped with the severe injuries inflicted in WW1

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Young Jake Nixon Myall gets some archery lessons from Jack Forde from the Cavan Institute of Archery

Pictured enjoying Swords Festival are Ali Stanley and Lucy Murphy

Katie McDonald, Lucia Moen and Jemima McDonald Conor Kavanagh and Ben Stears

Maria Rossiter, Ellen Clarke and Zara Lawlor enjoy the fun on Swords Main Street

Alan and Eimear Spain Dana Girvin and her daughter Bella

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With summer well and truly established, it is now time for families to make best use of the good weather and long summer evenings. There is so much to enjoy here in the North County, with some of the finest beaches and parks 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. We have the likes of Malahide Castle, Newbridge Demesne, Ardgillan Park, to name but a few, which provide the opportunity to get away from it all. Take a picnic with you and

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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. With good weather at this time of year, we can plan days out and visits to some of our excellent amenities here in the North County. Luckily we

are blessed with some of the finest beaches anywhere, some of which have Blue Flag status. 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 are near water. Activities like horse riding are always popular, especially

with children and if the weather is bad, a visit to your local leisure centre is always very appealing. Here the entire family can enjoy the swimming pool, gym, badminton and other sports, and have a nice meal afterwards as well. If you wish to spread your wings a little, a visit to Dublin city is well worthwhile. We have a very interesting capital city with lots of places to visit. For adults, a visit here is memorable, with many of the finest pubs and restaurants to enjoy. Sites such as Trinity College and the world famous Book of Kells are a real treat, as well as a visit to Jameson Distillery or Guinness are highly recommended. City Bus tours are highly recommended, where you can relax and enjoy an informative commentary. For children, Summer Camps are ideal for getting your little ones out and about and enjoying all the fun that the summer camps will have to offer. It is also an ideal way to make sure they keep fit, by keeping active. These camps cater

for most activities, from Gaelic football, hurling, rugby, soccer, tennis to arts and crafts and music. All the camps around the North County are a paradise for families with young children and most importantly, they’re safe and secure. This

is such a source of comfort for parents to know that their children are being cared for and entertained in a safe environment. With an excellent network of roads, there is now no excuse not to take the family off on a

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President Michael D Higgins is welcomed to the Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul by Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid

Councillors JP Browne, Grainne Maguire, Anne Devitt and Duncan Smith

Mary Farrell, Amanda Farrell, Kate Costelloe and Pauline Costelloe

Anne Marie O'Brien, Linda Kinlay, Michael Rogers and Mary Rogers

Sean Quill, Eleanor Quill, Emma Benton, Ronan Quill and Nuala Quill

May English, James English and Janella Clarke

Kevin Proctor and Anne-Marie Farrelly (Fingal County Council)

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pelted with colourful powder paint. ‘Dashers’ started the route wearing a white t-shirt that was quickly transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour. Over a ton of paint was thrown at the event by a host of volunteers and staff from event sponsor Crown Paints. All of the money raised from the

Colour Dash will go towards the Irish Cancer Society’s work to help people reduce their risk of getting cancer, to support those living with cancer and supporting on-going research into better ways to diagnose and treat cancer. The theme of the event was, do the dash, get splashed, and raise some cash.

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charity’s national drowning prevention campaign, Respect the Water, is warning people – particularly adult men – to be aware of the dangers of the coastline, as well as the water itself. The two 60 second commercials will screen in Irish and UK cinemas over the next eight weeks. The second film called ‘Unpredictable’ is again shown from the perspective of a casualty, played by an actor and shows the unpredictability of the water and how quickly conditions can turn. Joe Moore, RNLI Coastal Safety Manager for Ireland, said: “We’re warning people around the locality and beyond that if they’re going near the water, whatever their activity, they could be at risk and they need to take care. A large number of incidents which happen each year involve people who never even intended to enter the water – slips and falls while walking or running are very common. Unexpected dangers like slippery rocks, sudden

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RNLI Warns Locals To Respect The Water The RNLI recently launched its national drowning prevention campaign, Respect the Water, warning people that the coastlines and waters can be dangerously unpredictable. The campaign which will be run on radio, outdoor and online will also see two hard-hitting ads screened in Irish cinemas over the summer months, which show the effect of cold water shock on the body and the unpredictability of the water. Figures released by the charity show an average of 59 people die in Irish waters each year – more than the number of pedestrians and cyclists killed on Ireland’s roads. In 2014 alone, 55 people died by accidental drowning in Irish waterways. The number of near-misses is even higher – last year the RNLI’s lifeboat crews around the Republic of Ireland rescued 1,133 people and saved 36 lives. The RNLI is aiming to halve the number of coastal deaths by 2024 and the

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Pictured here is Daniella Ignatoviene enjoying the day at the Free Summer Fun Wednesdays at Swords Pavilions – Wednesday welcomed all the princesses and pirates to their Make and Do event. Don’t miss out every Wednesday 1pm to 4pm Free Summer Fun at Swords Pavilions.

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Summer Travel Tips This month and August are set to be the busiest months ever at Dublin Airport. Here are some travel tips to help you on your journey through the airport in the coming weeks: Plan to arrive in the terminal building at least 90 minutes before your flight departure time for flights to the UK/Europe. Airlines recommend you arrive three hours in advance for long haul flights particularly when travelling to the US using US Pre Clearance facilities. Check which terminal your flight is departing from before

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As the awaited summer season is here, you may be in the mood for some major reconstruction, or possibly just want to make the house more summer friendly. Whatever you’re thinking of, County Leader have gathered some tips to hopefully inspire you to get started. It is possible to change the look of your home, on the outside and inside, on just a small budget. Businesses in the North County have some great summer offers to give you the

best bargain, and achieve your summer home on a small budget. As the summer’s here, there’s no longer a need for drab colours and heavy materials. Here is a season where your surroundings should be light and breezy to reflect the summer. A popular tip is to replace those heavy winter curtains for lighter, thinner ones. Embrace the sun, it’s not everyday we have it. In fact, we most probably spend a third of the year in the

dark and cold, a little morning sunshine and late nights can’t harm us. Summer’s all about the light colours, and allowing more light into the house will bring summer indoors too. Not only this, but it will also make your rooms appear larger and more spacious. Appearing to have more space reflects the outdoor air and breeze, preparing you for the summer. A lick of paint can give your house a whole new, fresh look. Perhaps you just want

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More Space Needed By CSO In Swords The office of Public Works (OPW) has engaged office agents, JLL and CBRE to source some extra space to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) at Swords Business Campus. The extra space is required by the Census section of CSO, to house approximately 200 TCOs (Temporary Clerical Officers) because of a census,

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Fixed Charges To Promote Safe Cycling Practices The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD, recently announced that he will be introducing Fixed Charge Notices for cyclists who commit certain road traffic offences. The fixed charge will be set at €40. It is the Minister’s intention to introduce regulations to give effect to this proposal by 31st July. Minister Donohoe said: “Following consultations with the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána, I have decided to extend the fixed charge notice system to cyclists for seven of the 36 existing road traffic offences. These include breaking a red light, failure to have a front lamp or rear lamp lit during lighting-up hours and cycling without reasonable consideration. This new measure is

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Local ICA Meetings Donabate Portrane and Lusk ICA Guilds hold regular meetings for members and newcomers. Donabate Portrane Guild meets every second and last Tuesday of the month in Donabate Community Centre at 8.15pm. Meanwhile. Lusk ICA meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8.30pm in Lusk Scout Den.

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Recent published deaths from the North County FEARON (née Cleary), Annie (Nan) - July 16th, 2015 (Swords and formerly Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath) peacefully at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, beloved wife of the late James and dear mother of the late Noel; very sadly missed by her loving sons Louis, Eddie and Paul, daughters Angela, Monica and Gloria, Daughtersin-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Christy and Michael, sister Monica (Mona), relatives and friends. Rest in peace. TUITE (née Orange) Margaret (Peggy) (Tara Wintrop Private Clinic and formerly Craobhin Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) Sadly missed by her loving children Vonnie, Margaret, Martin, Patricia, Maureen, Joseph, Vincent, Monica and Kevin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace. BYRNE, Michael (Yellow Walls, Malahide, Co. Dublin) - July 13, 2015 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved father of the late Séamus; deeply regretted by his loving wife Treasa, daughters Dara, Kate, Caoimhe, son Dermot, sons-in-law Declan and Mick, daughter-inlaw Toni, grandsons Daniel and Craig, sister Maisie, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace. CARROLL (née Battersby) Mary - July 14, 2015 (Swords, Co. Dublin) at Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by her loving daughters Patricia and Catherine, sons James, Franis and Johnny, brother, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. O’MALLEY Irene (Hamilton Park Nursing Home, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Marino. Dublin) surrounded by her loving family and the loving staff of Starling Ward. (Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Eileen and brother Seán). Sadly missed by her brother Brian, sisters J0an, Barbara and Grace, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law Pete, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace. MCCANN Kathleen (Cathy) - July 11, 2015 (Baskin, Cloghran and formerly of Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by her loving sister Anna, nieces, nephews, Kathleen, Anthony, Keith, Amy, Barry, Patricia, Nuala and Dan, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. REIDY Renee (nee Curran) - July 2015, (Limerick and formerly of Swords, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) at Milford Care Centre, Limerick; deeply regretted by her loving brothers Peter and Sam, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for the construction of a dormer bungalow (225 sq.M) with new vehicular access from St. Fintan’s Grove and all associated site and development works to rear of ‘Spindrift’, Strand Road, Sutton, Dublin 13, for Stephen Ryan The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased between the hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords,Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application.

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Fingal County Council We, Colin and Simone Grant, intend to apply for Planning and Retention Permission for development at Kingston, Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a new external entertainment/BBQ area and amendments to the existing external wall to the office on the ground floor; the construction of 2 no. new roof lights to the master-bedroom on the second floor, internal revisions to the existing layout and associated site works. Permission is also sought for the retention of an existing garage to the ground floor; a balcony to bedroom 4 on the second floor; half-hip to KINGFIELD the main roof on the CONSTRUCTION western side and gable New Houses & Extensions end to the main roof on the southern end. The Planning Application • 35 years in the trade may be inspected or • Fully insured & regulated 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

Fingal County Council We, Board of Management of Coláiste Choilm CBS, intend to apply for planning permission for extension to existing school building in addition to development granted under Planning Ref. F15A/0043. The extension will include a single storey activity area for Special Educational Unit at Coláiste Choilm CBS, Dublin Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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Fingal County Council I Ann-Marie Ennis apply to Fingal County Council for full planning permission to continue physiotherapy practise at 16 Chapel Lane, Swords. Development consists of [continues] changed use of I ground floor room to 2 smaller rooms to accommodate physiotherapy clinic in existing dwelling. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its 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 within a period of 5 weeks beginning on receipt of the planning authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to install roof lights to the front and rear pitches of the main roof, construct a new single storey extension to the front, a first floor extension to the side over the existing garage and a single storey extension to the rear together with applying external insulation and render to the front and rear facades of 37 Shenick Grove, Skerries for Sean & Una Higgins. 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 Don’t replace it! Reface it! will be considered by the Update your kitchen or Bedroom for only a fraction of the cost of replacing! No Fuss Installation

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for (a) Demolition of existing dwelling. (b) Construction of one pair of two storey semidetached dwellings. (c) A new vehicular entrance from Estuary Road. (d) Rooflights (e) Ancillary site works. All at ‘The Brambles’ Estuary Road, Malahide, Co Dublin for Brian and Gillian Dignam 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 authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Sarah Stritch for a dwelling house with on site waste water treatment unit with percolation area, with access from existing entrance serving existing family home together with all site ancillary works and landscaping at Kilcoskan, The Ward, County 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 ( 20 euro's ) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of this application Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new shared indoor training facility / 'Futsol' court' to be located to southeast of existing clubhouse along with all associated siteworks at : Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. signed:- The Executive Commitee of Balbriggan Football Club 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 MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new dwellinghouse (revised design & reduced floor area to that previously permitted under Reg.Ref.No.-F09A/0367 ) along with on-site treatment system & all associated siteworks. @ Drummans, Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed - Martin Caldwell. 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-

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21.07.2015 Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for new dormer windows at first floor level to front elevation of existing dwellinghouse & new entrance gates into existing front boundary wall. at:- 43A, St. Patricks Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed :- V & A Cauldwell. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for alterations & extension to existing cottage (revised design to previously approved application ref.no.F09B/0342 - note:-permission extended upto 31st March 2018) along with all associated siteworks at : Gerrardstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. Signed :Stefan McMullan 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 MondayFriday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council Fingal County Council I Joe McCann, intend to apply for planning permission for a. Single storey detached bungalow b. all associated site works on site to rear of No. 11 Baskin Cottages, Baskin Lane Malahide, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, 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 a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Retention permission is sought for the use of part of existing farmyard for the storage of vehicles at Raheny Farm, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Signed: S. & P. Butterly. 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, Tony Jennings, Intend to apply for planning permission for a, Single storey extension to front

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