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17th September 2013 • Volume 20, Issue 35 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie

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Swords woman is set to become a household name in the area, when she appears in a reality TV series called ‘Get Off The Couch.’ As the name suggests, it is to encourage people to get out and get fit and to leave their comfort zones. Karen Bowers, from Jugback Close in Swords told the County Leader about how the opportunity came about. “I work as a mobile beauty therapist and one of my clients is paralympic cyclist, Catherine Walsh. It was a chance remark to Catherine that set the whole process in train. Athena Media did a feature on paralympians called “Beyond Limits’ which featured Catherine, and when she saw that they were going to make the new programme on their facebook ad, she immediately suggested me.”

By Patrick Finnegan “At this stage, my job as a mobile beauty therapist meant that I was neglecting myself and not eating properly. My work commitments meant that I was grabbing quick meals, with little enough nourishment, so when the opportunity to take part in the series came about, I was delighted.” The series is similar to the popular ‘Operation Transformation’ and concentrates on testing people to their limits, both mentally and physically. The six part weekly series took six months to film. Karen said that the experi-

constantly for the six weeks of filming and camera crews were in the house and following her about during that time. “We did triathlons, for which we received intensive training from coaches, open sea swims and we even climbed Carrantuohill, Ireland’s highest mountain.” Karen described this as a life changing moment. “The climb involved a nine hour trek and when I reached the top, I burst out crying with emotion. It was then that I knew i could accomplish anything I set my mind to do. This, along with completing triathlons have changed my life forever. I am now planning to join the local athletic club and I also go to Malahide to participate Pictured is Swords resident, Karen Bowers, who took part in the TV series, 'Get Off The Couch', in open sea swims, such which is due to air in October. is my level of confidence. ence has had a profound affect on her Karen competes in the triathlon. These are things that would never have enter life and she now believes that everything is possible. The series has given her the my horizon before I went on the show. Now, everything is possible,” a delighted Karen belief in herself that was missing up to then. Karen was under the microscope almost concluded.

Rosie Gives Something Back Former contestant in the Dublin Rose festival, Rosie Nixon from Rush is once again taking on an exciting challenge this October. Rosie and a group of fellow Rose volunteers are heading back to Chernobyl on the 30th of October in conjunction with Adi Roche’s Chernobyl Children International. Rosie, who was a Dublin Rose candidate in 2012, along with a group of around 10 volunteers are going to spend a few days working at the Vesnova Children’s Mental Rosie Nixon Asylum. Conditions in the home are less than perfect with basic supplies such

By Jennifer McShane as nappies regularly running out. As a result of this, the girls have set themselves a group fundraising target of €20,000. Every little bit of money they can raise is going to have a major impact on the lives of the children who reside in the home. “This was one of the aspects of my Rose involvement that I was most looking forward to,” she explained to the County Leader. “I was there for the first time last year, and it represented such a huge challenge for me, and

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a real chance to get involved with something that really would make a fantastic difference.” As part of her fundraising efforts, Rosie is holding a table quiz in the Strand Bar, Rush on Friday, 20th of September at 8pm, and would be so appreciative of the support from the local community. “It’s for such a fantastic cause,” Rosie explained. “It’s €40 per team, for a maximum of four and there’ll be a raffle on the night featuring a weekend away, a Kindle Fire and a George Foreman grill, plus many more spot prizes on the night. I am paying for the cost of the trip myself so all money that is donated goes directly to the charity, so I’d love as much support as possible.” Speaking about her upcoming trip, Rosie said: “As a former contestant in the Dublin Rose of Tralee, I got the opportunity to travel to Vesnova Children’s Mental Asylum in southern Belarus and spend a few days there volunteering.” “I was there for the first time last year and it really was a life changing experience. I remember being so nervous before heading off last year, but then when I got there, I found it was totally worth it and decided I definitely wanted to go again, so I’m heading off in October and trying to get all the funds together now. It takes quite a bit of effort, but I know myself that it’s all going to be worth it.” Rosie said that she originally got involved in the Rose festival to have a fun experience, and take on things she might not have had the nerve to do otherwise: “Chernobyl is definitely

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With the weather turning instantly wintery last weekend, the Pitch & Putt Ladies of Ballyboughal had to contend with a very stiff wind and some rain for their game, which produced a novice winner and a fantastic round. Stasia Picket won her first Club Major with a

fantastic Net 48 from last year’s winner Sue Browne who had a Net 52. Nearest the pin on the day was Mary Kennedy. Recent Ladies league winners (after five weeks of play), resulted in Team E whose winners were Maura Lynch, Patricia Delaney and Ann Blake, who attended the presentation with club Chairman Rory Homan. Runners up in the ladies league were Team D: Marie Delaney, Orla Gannon and Trish. Well done to all.

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Pictured here are the members of Balbriggan Youth Group enjoying the sunny weather during their Gaeltacht week recently.

Successful Programme For Balbriggan Youths Balbriggan Youth Service have done it again! Another hugely successful summer programme has just wrapped up, consisting of 166 young people, a lot of weeks of work and fun, four staff, the wonderful volunteers and all the senior youth committee members. Aided by some fantastic weather, the team at the Youth Service enjoyed one of their best and well attended summer programmes in their five year history. Working with young people across a

Lusk Author Launches Second Novel

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North County resident, Paul Freeman’s second novel, has just been released. The aptly titled ‘Season Of The Dead’ is an apocalypse novel written from four perspectives in

four different parts of the world. Paul has been a North County resident most of his life. He grew up in the picturesque town of Malahide and now resides further up

spectrum of ages and ethnicities, they participated in activities including: Trips away Kayaking and Canoeing on the gorgeous picturesque Dromore River, BBQ’s and team building games and workshops as well as sailing outings to Dun Laoghaire where the young people operated and learned to handle two man sail boats. As always, none of these weeks would have being possible without the help (both financially and otherwise), from a number of different people and organisations within the community and beyond. They would like to thank everybody who helped in any way, and are already looking forward to next year’s programme. the coast in Lusk. Season Of The Dead is his second novel. His first, Tribesman, was an epic fantasy novel, and this time around, he’s dealing with a zombie apocalypse. Four individuals fight to survive as the zombie apocalypse crashes over the world in a wave

Portrait Of Famous Skerries Actor To Be Auctioned An upcoming auction of important Irish Art, will include a portrait of renowned Abbey actor, F.J. McCormick, the stage name of Skerries man, Peter Judge. The auction will take place at 6pm on Wednesday, 25th September at Adam’s Salesrooms, St Stephen’s Green and the portrait of the famous Skerries man, by well-known painter, Sean O’Sullivan (1906-1964) promises to be of great interest to North County art The portra it of Skerri es Actor, F.J. McCormick. collectors. The guide price for the painting, which is signed by O’Sullivan, is €2,000 to €3.000. F.J. McCormick, who was described as the most versatile of Abbey actors, was born in 1890 in Skerries and died in 1947. He is closely associated with Sean O’Casey, having played Seamus Shields in the first production of “The Shadow of a Gunman” and his subsequent portrayal of Joxer Daly in “Juno and the Paycock” in 1924. This performance by him has been described as the definitive characterisation of the part. F.J. McCormick also starred in four films, most famously Carol Reed’s “Odd Man Out” (1947), in which he played the opportunistic Shell, shortly before his death. There is also a portrait of the actor by Sean O’Sullivan and Cecil Ffrench Salkeld in the Abbey Theatre Collection. He was also caricatured by Grace Gifford.

of terror and destruction. Colour, creed, and social standing mean nothing as the virus infects millions across the planet. All four begin perilous journeys in mind and body as they face daily trials to survive. The book is sure to be an exciting read.

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Council Removes Trees Without Prior Consultation

Author and Journalist Tom McCaughren will present a talk called ‘The peacemakers of Niemba’, the title of his book about the Congo ambush, in Fingal Local Studies and Archives, Clonmel House in Swords on Wednesday, 18th September at 7.30pm. The talk is a free event but booking is required. All are welcome.

By Patrick Finnegan Residents of St Andrew’s Park in Swords are up in arms about the County Council’s decision to cut down mature trees in the estate, just because they are growing within five metres of a lamppost. This appears to be a county wide policy by the local authority, as trees have already been removed in Broadmeadows and Swords Manor estates. What irks residents most is that this decision to cut down these trees, which they claim add character to the estate, has been carried out without prior consultation with residents. Green Party candidate for Swords, Ken Duffy contacted the County Leader to highlight the problem, which he has described as ‘environmental vandalism’ by the local authority. St Andrew’s Park Residents’ spokesperson, Tom Meaney spoke about the anger of residents in the estate. “I asked the Council why they were engaged in cutting down perfectly health trees and I was given a meaningless reason that it was for health and safety reasons,” he said. A County Council spokesperson confirmed to

Enterprise Week Finalists Chosen Green Party representative, Ken Duffy is pictured with St Andrew's Park, Swords resident, Tom Meaney at the site where a tree was felled by the County Council.

this newspaper that, “the trees being removed from St. Andrew’s Park are those which are blocking street lights. We had received a complaint on behalf of a couple of young women residents, who work shift patterns and return to the estate very late at night and felt unsafe because the estate was so dark. Our tree strategy is that all trees within five metres of a public light standard will be removed,” the statement concluded.

Swords School Launches Innovative App St. Finian’s Community College, Swords has developed a new method of instant communication with families, by developing a new mobile school App. Minister for Education and Science, Ruairi Quinn visited the school on Friday, 13th September last at the launch of the new App. The progressive Swords school is the first secondary school in Ireland to

launch a school App. The concept emerged when the Deputy Principal, Adrian Flynn began to investigate the potential of utilising App technology to improve communication links between parents and students in areas such as homework, literacy, numeracy and upcoming school events. Useful features in the App include the school calendar, which changes as new

The three finalists in the Fingal Enterprise Awards, organised by the Fingal County Enterprise Board have been announced. They are Platinum Paper and Celtic Rider, both from Blanchardstown and Fab Cow Design from Malahide, which were nominated in the county’s leading enterprise competition. The winner will be revealed during Fingal Enterprise Week 2013, which runs from September 30th to October 4th. One of the largest initiatives of its kind, Fingal Enterprise Week expects to attract over 1,500 small business owners across twenty enterprise events. See next week’s edition for details of the Enterprise Week.

events are added throughout the year. A particularly innovative feature is the homework section, where parents can check what their child has for homework in each subject. Minister Quinn, who visited one of the classrooms to see the App in action, was very impressed by the presentation. He remarked that “the development of this App will have a significant affect on school evaluations down the line.”

Knitting And Crochet Group A Knitting and Crochet Group has started up In Balbriggan Library and meets every Tuesday at 7pm. Beginners and new members welcome (please bring your own needles/hook and wool).

Coffee Morning In Rolestown Rolestown ICA are holding their annual Coffee Morning in aid of St. Francis Hospice, on Thursday, 19th September from 10.00am- 12.30pm in the Community Hall, Rolestown. Please come along, have a coffee and support this very worthy cause.

Tough Competition At Balbriggan Flower Show

Balbriggan and District Horticultural Society held their Annual Flower Show at Balbriggan Community College recently, with many excellent presentations on display. As always, the champion green fingers of the North County were out to impress the judges and Balbriggan man, Chris McAleer took the top prize of Best Overall Display, with his flawless organic vegetables, but his was just one of the horticultural wonders on show. Competitors from all over were competing in what is known as one of the toughest Flower Shows around. Growers are known to come some distances for the chance to go up against the seasoned horticulturists of the North County and this year was no different. Pictured is Chris McAleer of Tara Court Balbriggan, who was the winner of Best Overall Display at Balbriggan Flower Show, which was held at Balbriggan Community College.

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Letter To The Editor… Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to the attention of readers of the County Leader the campaign of Democrac y Matters, a recently established national independent citizens’ group, which will campaign in support of a reformed Seanad Éireann. On 4th October, the people will cast their ballots in a referendum brought forward by the Government with a view to abolishing the Seanad. This referendum will represent an important crossroads in Ireland’s democracy. If this referendum is carried, Ireland will be left with a single chamber parliament. This will limit the scope of political debate, it will reduce the our political system and it will level of scrutiny of legislation, it will leave less room for minority voices in give more power to a dysfunctional and unreformed Dáil. people a stake in the Seanad’s Instead of crude abolition, Democracy Matters wants to give all Irish citizen will be able to vote. future. We are campaigning in support of a new Seanad in which every Irish This country needs a strengthened democracy, not less democracy. an important role in delivDemocracy Matters believes that a new Seanad with real powers can play proposing will deliver greater ering better politics and fixing our broken economy. The reforms we are in our national parliament voice a gender balance, real accountability, more transparency and will give to emigrants and to people in Northern Ireland. g solely on the issue of Democracy Matters is not aligned to any political party and we are campaignin to exchequer funding and nor Seanad reform. Unlike the main political parties, we do not have access Instead, we are relying on the do we have the capacity to spend huge resources on this campaign. and energetic campaign support and commitment of concerned citizens nationwide to run a vigourous to secure comprehensive political reform. will weaken our democracy I want to appeal to the people to vote NO and reject this referendum which campaign in support of a NO and mutilate our Constitution. Anyone wishing to get involved in our at treilly.dm@gmail.com Vote would be most welcome and should contact our organiser Tiernan Reilly or sign up on our website www.democracymatters.ie Yours sincerely, Senator Feargal Quinn

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“Do you think that Friday the 13th is just another superstition or do you think there is something to it??” Rebekah Murphy

Irene Cavanaugh (Rolestown) “No I don’t think there is anything to Friday the 13th. I don’t believe in the superstition of that day.”

Christopher Kelly (Swords) “I think Friday the 13th is a very bad day. I do think there is something about the 13th, it is a bad day which I don’t look forward to at all.”

Caroline Darcy (Kinsealy) “It doesn’t bother me at all. I wouldn’t not do anything just because it was Friday 13th.”

Fiona Dunphy (Donaghmede) “Oh, I think Friday the 13th is a bit superstitious. I think it is a silly superstition but if people want to make something out of it they can.”

Sean Ban (Balheary) “I don’t know. Superstition kind of puts something in your mind when you’re thinking about it. It’s really more about you than what other people think. It’s like four shores on the ground, some people don’t walk there. It’s all in your mind is what I think. “

Joan Donohoe (Swords) “I’m not sure about it. I pretend I think there’s nothing to it, but I wouldn’t do anything big on Friday 13th just in case. I suppose I’m somewhere in between.”

Pauline Knight (Swords) “No. I love Fridays and I love the 13th. I don’t think there is anything superstitious about it. I don’t think it’s silly, people have their own beliefs about it, but I never get superstitious.”

Leanne O’Rourke (Swords) “My brother’s birthday is the 13th and nothing bad ever happened to him on that day, but then sometimes some things can happen. Some people are wary about the day. I wouldn’t be too superstitious about it, because a lot of good things have happened that day so I’ve mixed feelings about it.”

Jason Harford (Swords) “Friday the 13th is stupid, just pure superstition. Even the car registrations these days with the 131, it’s just all superstition. I certainly don’t believe in it.”

Jill Murphy (Rush) “No I don’t think there’s anything to Friday 13th, it’s just another day in the calender.”

Emma Buckley (Swords) “I think Friday the 13th is just a silly superstition that some people get caught up in. I don’t think there’s anything to it at all.”

Alan Sheedy (Swords) “Good question. I believe in superstitions, but not in Friday the 13th funnily enough. I won’t walk under a ladder, but the day itself doesn’t bother me. Sometimes people aren’t even aware of it, it could be midnight before they realise it’s Friday the 13th. It’s not a superstition I take seriously.”

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Exciting Design Project For Skerries Students By Jennifer McShane

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the whole process from the prep and planning, to the design and implementation was documented in the film.” The elements set up were just temporary, but the completion of the project was a tremendous achievement for these local students. Architects Myrto Dowling, Lisa Kenney and Maria Tarsouli, in collaboration with film maker, Peter Kelly, were commissioned to work with the students, and overall, Joe said they were very pleased with the film. “We were delighted with how everything turned out. It was great for the students as they learnt so many new skills

The transition year students in Skerries Community College proudly unveiled their film “Place Shapers’’ in the Draoicht Arts Centre Blanchardstown last week. The launch of their film sees a year of hard work come to an end for the hard working students, who spent months planning, prepping and bringing their project to life, all of which was documented in their film. Place Shapers is an architecture/urban design project for young people in the North County, and Skerries was the only school in the North County to take part. Joe Stafford, who was the transition year co-ordinator in the school, explained the project, and said it was a fun Pictured here is Acting Mayor Cllr Tom O'Leary with County Manager David O'Connor and Skerries Community College group at the launch of their film Placeshapers in the challenge for the Draoicht Arts Centre Blanchardstown. students. “The basic premise of the project was to find an area throughout the whole process, and really got to around Skerries that the students felt needed engage with the local community.” improving, and which would add some ameni- Local councillor Tom O’Leary (FG), who was ties for young people,” he explained to the present at the launch of the film, expressed County Leader. “We eventually decided on a equal enthusiasm for the project and spot close to an area near Red Island Skerries, commended the students terrific project. “ I am which was basically just a blank wall and added very proud of the Skerries Community College a pavilion, some seating and a tired ramp, and group and their architectural designs,” he said.

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New Ramps Welcomed In River Valley will take me directly By Patrick Finnegan to Swords Village, so A Swords resident has I’m delighted about expressed her delight this,” she said that two new ramps happily. “It shortens have been placed at my journey into the River Valley Rise, town and I no longer which she says will have to take my life in make her daily life my hands and cross much easier. Anna the busy main road.” Preston from Cherry Newman was equally Avenue in River Valley happy about this and and well known said it was a positive Swords activist Joe start, but urged the Newman, had called Council to keep up on the County Council the repairs as a lot to look into repairing more work on various some of the wheelfootpaths and so on, chair ramps in the area still needed to be in particular, as they completed. “Some of were in an extremely the footpaths and bad condition. wheelchair ramps “As I rely on my wheelaround are still chair to go out and unsafe for use, and about every day, I was I’ll keep prompting delighted to see that Rivervalley resident, Anna Preston is pictured with local the Council to see two new ramps were community activist, Joe Newman at Rivervalley Rise where that these are sorted put in place. new ramps have been installed, making access to Swords out, so that wheelPreviously, some of easier for wheelchair users. chair users and these so called ’ramps’ were and I just couldn’t get down elderly people can have safe so badly constructed that the them safely alone. Now with journeys around the estate,” he height of the footpath was far these new ramps, I can safely told the County Leader detertoo steep for my wheelchair, get across onto a footpath that minedly.

Basketball Club In Portmarnock Rangers Basketball Club, based in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre, has just started up for a new season, and they want to welcome back current members and new players. The Ladies Competitive Team Training restarted on Thursday, 12th of September, please contact the group if you’re interested in joining in the coming weeks. The Ladies Social Team will also be restarting shortly, the group are just waiting to find out which evening it will be on. The members are also looking for people to help with their teams. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to contribute to the future of the club. Please contact any committee member. For further information about this, please contact 0879803509.

Swords’ Ladies’ Club The Swords Ladies club members meet every Tuesday upstairs in the Senior Citizens Centre at 8.30pm. New members always welcome for a cup of tea and a chat.

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North County Silver Surfers Google and Age Action have once again joined forces to find the North County’s top silver surfers. Locals have until September 15th to nominate an older person in their lives who has embraced new technology. There are five award categories this year. The public can nominate someone for an award by filling in a form online at www.ageaction.ie/silver surfer. The winners of the Google Silver Surfer Awards with Age Action will be announced at an award ceremony on October 2nd.

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Pictured here are students Tomas Ruzinsleas, Gabriel Grigore and Jordan Gaynor from Balbriggan Community College receiving their Junior Certificate results.

Students Nicola Thorne, Therese Ferguson and Julie Plunkett from Loreto Balbriggan pictured with their Junior Certificate results.

Pictured are Marina Jackson and Dean Fox after receiving their Junior Certificate results at Fingal Community College, Swords.

Pictured are Jessica Hunter, Gwen Geoghegan and RoisĂn Walsh after receiving their Junior Certificate results at Loreto College, Swords.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Certificate results at St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush are Eric McGuinnes and Chayo Burke.

Pictured with their Junior Certificate results are Olga Luksza and Weronika Dziebowska from Balbriggan Community College.

Pictured are Kevan McRory and Matthew McNally after receiving their Junior Certificates at Colaiste Choilm, Swords.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Certificate results at Skerries Community College are Rebecca McMahon and Samantha Keegan.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Certificate results at St. Finians Community college, Swords are Pamela Gerchowska and Claire Bracken.

Pictured are happy students from Skerries Community College after receiving their Junior Cert results.

Matt Garrigan and Jordan O'Brien from Colaiste Choilm, Swords are happy with their Junior Cert results.

Shauna Bowers and Grace Pawley from St. Finians Community College, Swords are delighted with their Junior Certificate results.

Pictured are Rebecca Fox, Ava Sandford, Kate Grimes and Aine Byrne after receiving their Junior Certificate results at Loreto College, Swords.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush are Daniel Bentley, Ciaran Byrne and Luke Green.

Pictured are Shauna Doherty, Lauren Carroll and Ellen Rooney after receiving their Junior Certificate results at Fingal Community College, Swords.

Loreto Balbriggan students Cliodhna Redmond, Ronia Doyle and Anna Lathimore pictured with their Junior Certificate results.

Adam McCormack, Sean Griffen and Daniel Mythen from St. Finians Community College are delighted with their Junior Certificate results.

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Swords Man Launches Poetry Collection Local man Lorcan Farrelly from Swords, recently launched his first collection of poetry in Malahide. The launch of ‘Rantin’ and Ravens: Poetry from a Pencil Case,’ was a great success. Lorcan, a local poet living in Swords, read some of his poems to an attentive audience, many of whom were familiar with his work. He has a unique, bawdy and highly entertaining style, which breaks into rapping, chanting and singing sequences - transporting the listener to various dimensions. This was his first foray into publicising his work and the whole objective of the project is to raise money for AWARE who strive to help those who suffer from depression and anxiety. The marketing director of AWARE attended the evening to thank Lorcan and

the CD and booklet producers, Trish O’Keeffe and Siobhan Moore for their dedicated work in bringing the project to fruition. It was very much a local venture - the CD was recorded in Swords. The CD booklet combinaLorcan Farrelly tion was available to purchase before and during the event and buckets were passed around for further offerings for the charity. Lorcán was also celebrating a ‘big’ birthday on the night and though he gave strict instructions to keep it quiet, friends blew his cover, and a creamy cake and candles were whisked from the wings, while one and all sang ‘Happy Birthday.’

Pictured here are the members of Malahide Parish on their recent trip to Lourdes. Front Row L to R: Eileen O'Sullivan, Anne O'Mahony, Sandra McQuillan, Pauline McGovern, Ena Dunne, Jo Morris, Kathleen McCann. 2nd Row L to R: Tom Larkin, Tom O'Sullivan, Angela Kane, Kitty Quinn, Vera Simpson, Muireann Conway, Kathleen Langton, Roger Ryan, Vincent Conway. Top Row L to R: Fr. Brendan Kealy, Michael Ryan, Deirdre Kearney, Patricia McDonagh, Stephen McDonagh.

More Business Sought For North County Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG), is eager to attract major new business to the North County region. With this in mind, he, County Mayor Kieran Dennison and other officials, took part in what O’Leary said was a “very successful and positive meeting” with the recent visiting Chinese delegation. The Chinese delegation recently paid a visit to Malahide, promoting business, education and cultural links with a major city in China. “Myself and the mayor have set this up with different business interests to drive this opportunity forward for the North County,” an enthusiastic O’Leary told the County Leader. “There is huge potential for local

business and new employment when we identify key partners and linkages,” he continued. “China has a “Go Global policy”; they want to establish bases in Europe to export into the European region, so the North County and especially Swords and the Airport region are ideal bases for enterprises to set up and export to Europe. Balbriggan also has great potential for a major company to locate a manufacturing base there.” “If we are successful in attracting Chinese companies and investment into the North County, we will build up key linkages that will lead to export business back to the Chinese mainland with a population of 1.6 billion. We have established a very positive relationship with the local Government there and opportunity beckons,” O’Leary explained. We really have to fly our own flag and highlight the opportunities here to do business and that means

Pictured here is Cllr Tom O'Leary, County Mayor Kieran Dennison and Vice Mayor of Chengdu Fu, Yonglin.

a lot of hard work, networking and trips abroad to get that business and build those key contacts and relationships, which will be crucial for the future of local business,” he concluded.

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THE LAW RELATING TO DRINK DRIVING IN IRELAND The main legislation dealing with road safety in Ireland is the Road Traffic Act 1961. This law has been updated regularly over the years and following the introduction of the Road Traffic Act 2006 the Gardai now have wider powers to reduce and eliminate the offence of drink driving on Irish roads. Before the introduction of the 2006 Act the Gardai had to be of the opinion that someone had; • Committed a road traffic offence or • Had been involved in a traffic accident or • Form the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol before being legally entitled to breath-test a driver. The introduction of the 2006 Road Traffic Act gave the Gardai the power to breathalyse any driver stopped at a mandatory alcohol checkpoint without the need to form any opinion in relation to the driver of the vehicle. The ability to breathalyse any driver is now commonly known as random breath testing. The prosecuting Garda must give evidence at Court that the checkpoint was authorised by a Garda of not less than Inspector rank. Under the Road Traffic Act 2011 <http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2011/en/act/pub/0007/index. html> , since 1 June 2011, Gardaí must conduct a preliminary breath test where they believe a driver has consumed alcohol or at the scene of a crash where someone has been injured and requires medical attention. Anyone who refuses or fails to comply with a test in the manner required by the Gardai is guilty of an offence. A member of the Gardai may also require the driver of the vehicle to move it to a place in the area of the checkpoint and to keep or leave it there until the person has complied with a requirement made of him or her. The Gardai may arrest (without warrant) anyone who in the opinion of the Garda, is committing or has committed an offence of failure or refusal to comply with a request by the Garda. The new offences, introduced by Section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, reduce the drink driving alcohol limits for all drivers. They also differentiate between experienced drivers and new drivers – those with learner permits or who hold a driving license for 2 years or less, or have no valid license/permit. Lower alcohol limits apply to new drivers than those that apply to experienced drivers. The lower alcohol limits applying to new drivers also apply to drivers of buses, lorries, trailers, work vehicles, taxis and other public service vehicle drivers. The new offences are as follows: • An offence of driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as to be incapable of having proper control of the vehicle. • An offence of driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in your body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in your blood exceeds a concentration of: - 50 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood for experience drivers - 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood for other drivers • An offence of driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in your body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in your urine exceeds a concentration of: - 67 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine for experienced drivers - 27 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine for other drivers • An offence of driving or attempting to drive a mechanically propelled vehicle in a public place while there is present in your body a quantity of alcohol such that, within 3 hours after so driving or attempting to drive, the concentration of alcohol in your breath exceeds a concentration of: - 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath for an experience driver - 9 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath for other drivers Can a Garda stop me randomly while in traffic and breathalyse me? No. The Road Traffic Act 2006 does not give the Gardai the power to pull cars over while in traffic and breathalyse the driver randomly. It only gives the Gardai the power to conduct checkpoints for the purpose of random breath testing. If however, the Garda has formed the opinion that you have committed any road traffic offence, or that you

have been involved in a road traffic accident, or is of the opinion that you have consumed alcohol then they can stop you in traffic and breathalyse you under the powers given by the Road Traffic Act 2002.

court. You are not eligible for a drink driving fixed penalty notice if you have received a similar notice within the previous 3 years. The alcohol limits and penalties applied under the fixed penalty notice scheme are as set out below:

Driver type: Experienced drivers Concentration of alcohol: (a) Not exceeding 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood (b) Not exceeding 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine What proof is needed in drink driving cases? (c) Not exceeding 35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath When a Garda decides to prosecute someone for drink Fine: €200 driving they must provide the court with certain proofs in Additional penalty: 3 penalty points order to obtain a conviction. The proofs required under Section 4(2), (3) and (4) of the Road Traffic Act 2010 (i.e. Driver type: Experienced drivers blood, urine and breath test) are slightly different to that of Concentration of alcohol: Section 4(1) (driving while under the influence of an intoxi- (a) Exceeding 80mg but not exceeding 100mg of alcohol per cant). This charge is normally preferred where an arrested 100ml of blood person has failed to provide a blood, urine or breath spec- (b) Exceeding 107mg but not exceeding 135mg of alcohol imen with the result that it is not possible to bring a case per 100ml of urine under either Section 4(2), (3) or (4). (c) Exceeding 35mcg but not exceeding 44mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath For an offence under 4(1) the following elements or proofs Fine: €400 must be given to the court; Additional penalty: 6 months disqualification • That you drove or attempted to drive • That you must have driven or attempted to drive a Driver type: Other drivers mechanically propelled vehicle Concentration of alcohol: • That your driving or attempt to drive took place in a (a) Not exceeding 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood public place (b) Not exceeding 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine • That you were under the influence of an intoxicant to (c) Not exceeding 35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath such a degree that you could not properly control the Fine: €200 vehicle Additional penalty: 3 months disqualification Normally the Garda will give evidence of their observations and the opinion they formed as a result. Other Gardai or If you have to go to court the disqualification periods for doctors who dealt with the person while in the Garda Station drink driving convictions are as follows: can also give evidence in support of this. The most common type of prosecution for drink driving is under these three Concentration of alcohol: sections for driving when over the prescribed limits for (a) Not exceeding 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood blood/alcohol, urine/alcohol or breath/alcohol. Proof of the (b) Not exceeding 107mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine concentration of alcohol in the case of section 4(2) and 4(3) (c) Not exceeding 35mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath will be provided by a certificate of analysis from Medical First offence (period of disqualification): 6 months Bureau of Road Safety. In the case of a prosecution under Second offence (period of disqualification): 1 year section 4(4) the concentration is proven by a statement printed from an intoxilyzer, a machine designed to measure Concentration of alcohol: the concentration of alcohol in the breath. (a) Exceeding 80mg but not exceeding 100mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood What is the procedure if I am arrested (b) Exceeding 107mg but not exceeding 135mg of alcohol for drink driving? per 100ml of urine If you are arrested at the roadside for drink driving, the (c) Exceeding 35mcg but not exceeding 44mcg of alcohol Garda is obliged to inform you in ordinary understandable per 100ml of breath language that you are being arrested for the offence of drink First offence (period of disqualification): 1 year driving. You will be brought to a local Garda Station where Second offence (period of disqualification): 2 years you will be informed of your rights by a member in charge of the station. These rights include consulting with a solicitor Concentration of alcohol: but should be noted that failure to contact your solicitor will (a) Exceeding 100mg but not exceeding 150mg of alcohol not excuse you from complying with the Garda’s request for per 100ml of blood a sample of blood, urine or breath specimen. If you provide a (b) Exceeding 135mg but not exceeding 200mg of alcohol sample of blood or urine the sample will be divided into two per 100ml of urine containers in your presence and sealed. You will then be (c) Exceeding 44mcg but not exceeding 66mcg of alcohol offered a sample of your choice and the remaining sample per 100ml of breath will be sent to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety for First offence (period of disqualification): 2 years analysis. The results of the test will be posted to both your- Second offence (period of disqualification): 4 years self and to the Garda concerned. You may have your own sample independently analysed if you wish. If you choose to Concentration of alcohol: provide a sample of your breath the intoxilyser machine will (a) Exceeding 150mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood give two immediate print outs of the level of alcohol in your (b) Exceeding 200mg of alcohol per 100ml of urine breath. You will be offered a choice of either print out to (c) Exceeding 66mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath retain for yourself and the other can be used by the Garda in First offence (period of disqualification): 3 years court as proof that you were above the legal limit. If the Second offence (period of disqualification): 6 years alcohol level is shown to be over the legal amount then the Garda will either issue a fixed penalty notice or summons The maximum penalty for drink driving is €5,000 or 6 you to appear in the District Court to answer the charge of months in prison or both. drink driving. Of course, if you are below the legal limit then no further action is taken. There has been a lot of case law in Removal of a disqualification this regard. Defence lawyers for instance carefully examine The rules which allow for the removal of a disqualification if an accused has been detained for an inordinate amount of were changed from 5 March 2007. Under the rules only time. The detention must only be for the purposes of the people who have been disqualified for the first time for a procedure. period of more than 2 years will be allowed to apply to the court to have their disqualification removed and their driving Penalties for drink driving offences license restored. At least half of the period of disqualification Penalties on conviction for drink driving will vary depending must have elapsed, however, before the person can apply for on the amount of alcohol that has been detected in your the restoration of their license. The court may only reduce system. Another factor the court will take account of is the overall period of the disqualification to a minimum of whether the offence is your first offence or otherwise. Under two-thirds of the period specified in the original disqualificathe penalties introduced by the Road Traffic Act 2006 all tion order. When a court is considering an application for the convictions for drink driving carried a mandatory disqualifi- restoration of a driving license it will typically ask for a good cation from driving. reason for the return of the license such as for work From 28 October 2011 (through the Road Traffic Act 2010) purposes. the penalties for drink driving offences are changed. If you hold a valid license/permit at the time of the offence If a person has been convicted of drink driving in the District and your alcohol level is below a certain limit, you will be Court he/she may appeal the conviction to the Circuit Court. issued with a fixed penalty notice. 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Aer Lingus Still In Merger Talks Aer Lingus remains in ongoing merger talks with another airline, its chief executive, Christoph Mueller has confirmed. As previously reported, the former state owned carrier was in continuing tentative merger talks with an unidentified suitor. Aer Lingus has already identified cost savings of between €35 million and €50 millon that could be achieved across a number of operational activities as a result of the merger. The UK Competition Commission has ordered Ryanair to reduce its stake in Aer Lingus to five per cent. However, Ryanair will appeal that decision, probably dragging out the process for up to a year. The UK’s Competition Commission also revealed last month that Aer Lingus entered discussions early in 2012 with an unnamed airline about a “possible combination”.

Pictured here is at the launch of Just Imagine at the Darc Space Gallery in Dublin city centre is Donabate native Kirsten McDermott. Kirsten showcased her Interior Architecture final year project Upcycle furniture store. The project and exhibition aims to rethink Dublin’s north eastern inner city whose architectural gems and cultural history are often ignored.

Bag Pack Days For Guide Dogs Balbriggan Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are having a bag pack in Dunnes Stores, Castlemill Shopping Centre, Balbriggan on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September from 10.00 am to 7 pm. Tom O’Neill of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind said, “Your support for this event is very much appreciated. We also want to thank Dunnes Stores, Balbriggan for their willingness to allow us to do this collection. Without our team of volunteers, who will be there during those days, this event could not take place either, so sincerest thanks to all.”

Call For Retention Of Low VAT Hospitality Rate Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) has welcomed the 6 per cent increase in overseas visits to Ireland for the first seven months of 2013, and the consequent benefit to local tourism. He told the County Leader, Cllr. Tom O’Leary “As a director of Fingal Tourism, I am acutely aware of the huge untapped potential of tourism in the North County. I have put down a motion for the County Council meeting, seeking support for the retention of the low VAT rate of 9 per cent in our hospitality businesses, which includes restaurants, hotels and coffee shops in our area, into 2014 and beyond.” He continued, ”We must continue to offer our tourists value for money and retain jobs that this reduction in VAT has generated. I will be seeking my colleagues support for this motion.”. “The figures are very encouraging for the tourism industry and suggest again that The Gathering is delivering more overseas visitors,” he concluded. This comes on the back of increased visitor figures from all areas, including the British market, which had been sluggish over the past few years.

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Skerries RNLI Proudly Names New Lifeboat At a special ceremony held recently, Skerries RNLI officially named its new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Louis Simson, at its station in the local coastal town. David Delamer, a member of the Irish

By Joe McKenna Council of the RNLI, accepted the lifeboat and her launching carriage on behalf of the RNLI before handing her over into the care of Skerries

Lifeboat Station. He paid tribute to the donor, Charlotte Simson who had generously funded the lifeboat through a gift left in her Will. The legacy was 75 years old.

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Pictured here is GAA President Liam O'Neill chatting with Lara Rooney, Nadine Patterson and Aisling Read from St Pat's U12 Girls.

It’s been all go in St Pats GAA club in Donabate recently. Their Senior Men’s Team were promoted to AFL1 and their Ladies Team have made the Championship Final! Recently, the club was visited by Liam O’Neill, the President of the GAA and John Costello, CEO of the Dublin County Board. Club members and visitors met with John Costello, the chairman of St. Pats and a number of the Executive Committee and were given a tour of the grounds and shown the club’s plans for the future. Both Liam and John met with the mentors and children in the Juvenile Football and Hurling Academies (which take place every Saturday morning), and also met with the First Team Footballers and their manager Adrian Henchy. Finally, Liam O’Neill took time to speak with some of our U11 boys and U12 girls squads to listen to their opinions on football, the Dublin team and the talk of merging the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Associations into one. The club would like to thank both Liam and John for their visit, especially for the time they spent talking to and posing for pictures with the younger team members, who were so delighted to be included in the proceedings.

“Mrs Simson made provision in her will for a trust fund that would provide various relatives with a modest income for life,” he explained to the County Leader. “She arranged that, once the trust fund had come to an end, the remaining money should fund an RNLI lifeboat to be named in memory of her beloved husband. Now three quarters of a century on, Mrs Simson’s wish will be granted.” Leo Cody, a founding member of the Skerries RNLI inshore lifeboat station and a former Deputy Launching Authority, then officially named the lifeboat during the ceremony. Niall McGrotty, Skerries RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager said the naming ceremony and service of dedication was a special occasion in the history of the Skerries lifeboat station, and that the RNLI could not operate its lifeboats without the dedication of volunteer lifeboat crew: “The crew in Skerries give 100 per

Pictured here are members of the Skerries RNLI crew at the naming of their new lifeboat.

cent at all times. Their commitment and ongoing attendance for training means that they are highly proficient in the operation of their lifeboat.” A crowd of well wishers

turned up to see the lifeboat officially named with a bottle of champagne poured over the side of the boat before it launched at the end of the ceremony.

Public Meeting For Balbriggan Community Policing Forum Balbriggan Community Policing Forum’s next public meeting will be held on Monday, 23rd September at 7.30pm in the Hamilton Hall in Balbriggan. The public meeting will give the residents of Balbriggan and Balrothery an opportunity to come along and bring their issues of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour to the appropriate authorities. Public meetings are attended by An Garda Síochána, and the the County Council and chaired by the Balbriggan Community Policing Forum. Action is taken on the issues that are brought up at the meetings and feedback is given by An Garda Síochána and the County Council at the follow on meeting. Issues that have been presented by the public include such things as, anti social behaviour with younger members of the community, burglaries, parking, speeding, signage problems, drug dealing on estates, drug taking, vandalism to name but a few.

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trumps once again. The results ceremony was held at the Helix Theatre on Monday 9th September last and hopes were high amongst all contestants that the great summer we’ve enjoyed, would result in success for their towns and villages. As is usual, the standard reached was incredibly high, as were expectations. In this week’s feature, we are concentrating on the achievements of towns and villages

stone of our society and reflect volunteerism at its very best. Without these unsung heroes, our area would be all the poorer. This year of the Gathering has been a great opportunity to showcase the North County, and our lovely towns and villages have come up trumps in this department once again. One is always impressed by the ambition and enthusiasm of all those involved in the Tidy

Towns effort. These people volunteer their time, effort and expertise, year on year, to help make their communities better places to live and work in. The results of their efforts are obvious in the attractive, well caredfor towns and villages we see all over the North County. It is clear that working together, getting to know your neighbours, and getting things done increases peoples’ pride in where they live and helps to build vibrant communities. Special praise must go to the towns of Balbriggan and Rush, who have shown great determination in the past two years. Balbriggan has taken to this competition like a duck to water. Having increased their total by 10 points last year, which earned the town the Endeavour Award, they then proceeded to increase their total by a further four points to 255 points this year. This is a truly spectacular leap in the right direction for the hard working and dedicated committee and the selfless volunteers, who deserve the utmost credit for their endeavours throughout the year. The story of Rush runs parallel with that of Balbriggan. The town won this year’s Endeavour Award, by increasing it’s mark by seven to a really impressive 241 points. There is great credit due to the hard working and imaginative committee here

and the fact that Rush was absent from the competition for about 10 years, only returning three years ago, make the achievement all the more remarkable. The new Men of the Sea statues have made a really big difference to the town and they have quickly become a place to contemplate and enjoy this lovely piece of artwork. The town’s Adopt A Patch initiative has proven to be very successful and gives all the residents ownership of their area. Which brings us to Skerries. What can we add to the wonderful achievements of this remarkable town and it’s marvellous committee and volunteers that keep recording the highest scores year in, year out.? Once again, Skerries deserves a special mention after winning the Dublin Region Award for the 9th year in a row and, in the process, retaining it’s Gold medal status. The town achieved an excellent 309 points, in the category for Tidiest Large Town, a mere seven points behind overall winner,

SCORES Skerries .........309.....+3 Malahide .......293.....+0 Lusk...............280 ....+3 Swords ..........267 .....+3 Balscadden....261 .....+4 Ballyboughal ..256.....+1 Balbriggan.......255 ......+4 Rush ..............241 .....+7 Moynalty, as well as being the winner in the County Award in their category. Indeed Skerries was nominated in the final

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WHAT THEY SAID ANGELA BYRNE - Rush Community Council “Amazing work has been done by everybody involved in the Tidy Towns this year, and you can really see this around the town - Rush has well and truly blossomed. There is a fantastic sense of pride and achievement and thanks to the excellent efforts made; we have a tireless team, and a dedicated community. We just want to continue getting better as time goes on. We’ve had so many highlights that it’s hard to pick just one, but we were really proud of our Endeavour Award and our successful Adopt-aPatch scheme, which really served the Tidy Towns team well. The community council just want to thank all our volunteers and everyone

last year’s fine showing. As always, hard working volunteers are regularly spotted by passers-by, as they tend to jobs, like weeding in all kinds of weather. The fact that Dun Emer estate has been taken in charge, has made a considerable difference, with large open areas now being maintained and tended to by the local authority. Indeed many locals take it upon themselves to work on their own initiative to keep Lusk as tidy as usual. The lovely Raven roundabout at the entrance to the town and the Round Tower are features that attracts favourable

comment from visitors to this lovely town. The two pretty villages of Ballyboughal and Balscadden also scored well in the competition, with

who helped to improve the town along the way - volunteers are the life blood of the town and we wouldn’t to be able to succeed without them.”

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points in the Village category. The lovely rural settings and the efforts of the committees here had the judges very impressed. The North County retains its status as a special place and one of the most desirable areas to live. This view was endorsed by local Auctioneers and Estate Agents, who had no doubt about the value to a town derived from having an active Tidy Towns committee. Edel McGuinness of EMG Property Consultants in Balbriggan, had no doubt about the part played by Tidy Towns in promoting Balbriggan. She said, “I am delighted that

MARTIN SCULLY - Skerries Chamber of Commerce “Our members are very familiar with the hard work of the volunteers and we see their work first hand. They’re amazing people that are active from January to December in all kinds of weather. I will be encouraging local businesses to support them in whatever way they can. Everything they do is voluntary and to achieve an increase of three points on last year is an amazing achievement. The County Council workers also deserve great credit,” he said.

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“We increased our points slightly this year, which we were really happy with. The improvement in scoring told us that we were working hard and going in the right direction, so we are definitely feeling focused in terms of our future projects. In terms of highlights, we really loved working with the three schools in Balbriggan; all the students were fantastic, and we were delighted to get our beach hut revamped. We just want to thank everybody who helped and volunteered over the year. We want to continue to work and build on the solid foundations that we have already. We would also like to say a particular thank you to our Chairman, Joe Troy, who was fantastic and kept everybody really motivated. We also want to say well done to Rush for achieving their Endeavour Award, as we previously won the award, we know the hard work that goes into getting this.”

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“We were thrilled with the seven point increase. Overall we’ve gone up by 17 points over the last two years, which is brilliant, and shows just how dedicated all our volunteers are. The fact that we received the Endeavour Award this year as well, really spurred us on, and made us want to push ourselves that bit harder. The entire Tidy Towns team really just want to thank the entire community and the County Council for all their fantastic and dedicated hard work. Our goal was to improve the town, and I really think we have done that. We’re only getting started and have a lot more exciting projects in the pipeline. All the work was entirely a combined effort.”

Ann Doyle - Skerries Tidy Towns “We are absolutely delighted to be crowned the regional winners once more in this year’s Tidy Towns competition. We were thrilled to go up by the few points, because when you’re at this level, it’s really difficult to maintain the standards, so every point makes a big difference. We were well praised in the report, and based on this, we’re planning to see how we can improve next year. We received no negative feedback at all in the report, which was brilliant and I just want to thank each and every volunteer, local business and resident who helped us throughout the course of the year, because we wouldn’t be achieving all this without their support. We’ve had a lot of highlights over the past few months, but in particular during the spell of gorgeous weather when the town was packed to capacity, you couldn’t see a single spot of litter around Skerries, which was a testament to all the hard work done and made us very proud.”

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Pat Kelly - Lusk Tidy Towns “We’re delighted that we have increased our total points to 280 points, up three on last year. This is our third year to come third in the county and our points tally is steadily increasing. There has been a great effort undertaken by the hard working committee, volunteers and supporters. The roses planted on roundabouts by the County Council have made a great improvement to the look of the town. Many people take on vital jobs on their own initiative and winning awards and getting recognition spurs us on to greater endeavour.” thing very special about living in an area like Skerries, Rush or Lusk. It’s not just that the towns and the beaches that are award-winningly beautiful. It’s the fact that behind the award and beauty are the people who care so much about where they live that they ensure they are consistently kept beautiful. That’s what makes great communities and that’s what makes them great places to live in. And that’s why the house market has been among the first areas in Dublin to recover. It is abundantly clear that the activities of our Tidy Towns volunteers make a significant difference to the quality of life of our

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and Donabate VEC.” “These classes have lower pupil-teacher ratios than mainstream classes, ranging from one teacher for six pupils to one teacher for eleven pupils. The new classes will be welcomed by parents of children with special education needs and will mean that fewer children with special educational needs have to travel long distances to schools,” he said. He Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly, continued, “The opening of these has welcomed the announcement by classes will help create an improved the National Council for Special and more inclusive learning environEducation (NCSE) that 118 new ment for children with special needs. classes for children with special I believe that this will make the needs are opening in schools across overall experience of school less the country this month. These new challenging and more enjoyable for classes will be opened in four schools Dr. James Reilly these children. I am also delighted in the North County. with the publication of the NCSE He told the County Leader, “I’m delighted booklet, which provides useful information that these new classes for children with for parents when making decisions about special needs, will be opened in Kilcoskan w h e r e t o e n r o l t h e i r c h i l d w i t h s p e c i a l NS The Ward, Bracken ETNS, Balbriggan VEC educational needs.”

Admiral Visits Howth RNLI Station Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and members of the RNLI Coast Review Group received a warm welcome from volunteer crew members and fundraisers, when they arrived in Howth to carry out a formal review of the lifeboat station recently. They met lifeboat station management and volunteer crew members and fundraisers to hear about the day to day running of the station. They talked to the crew about the type of callouts they respond to and the suitability of the equipment. The Coast Review Group visited eleven lifeboat stations this week including Howth, Skerries and Clogherhead.

Pictured here is Swords solicitor Pat McGonagle outside the Four Season's Hotel during his charity cycle from Santry to Carlingford, Co Louth on Tuesday, 10th September last in aid of St Francis Hospice. Pat completed the cycle with fellow local solicitor John Hennessy, and said that he was delighted with how it went. "It went very well. They're still in the middle of counting up the total proceeds, but we're hoping to exceed last year's target, which was €29,000. We had almost 130 cyclists take part, which was a terrific turnout." Pat and John are no strangers to cycling for charity and both have been in intensive training for the event for the last number of months. This cycle for St Francis Hospice is an annual event and is organised by the Garda Cycling Club. "I'm always proud to support St. Francis Hospice, as it's a fantastic cause."

able. Some 15 of these thefts were from Skerries train station alone. “This problem is about the impact on people. At the end of the day the cost Regional Authority, calling of replacing bikes falls on on Irish Rail to take effecIrish Rail tive measures customers and to deal with the company these thefts. should make In 2013 to every reasonable date, hundreds effort to work with of bikes have victims of this been stolen crime to prevent from suburban such loss. To date Cllr. Byrne line stations, that hasn’t despite their owners happened.” says Byrne. using the best locks availHe points out that Irish

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Pictured at the presentation of awards at Prosper Fingal in Rush last Wednesday, 11th September are Sinead Smyth (Arts Co-ordinator, Prosper Fingal, Rush), Paula Weir (Manager), singer Stephen Dowdall, Pat Reen (Director of Services, Prosper Fingal), Paddy Robinson (staff member), and dancers Kim Doyle, David O'Kelly and Seamus Reilly.

Prosper Rush Excels In Arts Festival There was great excitement in Prosper Fingal in Rush, with the presentation of awards for the performance of service users in the annual Irish Performing Arts Festival in Cork. The festival, which is an all Ireland one, included street performances, drama, dance, song and instrumental performances and is for people with intellectual disabilities. Clients from Prosper Fingal, Rush competed in the song and dance

There was quite an unusual occurrence at Swords Golf Club on Saturday, September 7th. Members were celebrating the vice Captain’s Day, when there was not just one, but two holes-in-one! Everyone was in great spirits when the first was scored by lady captain, Eileen Foran (who had double reasons for celebration, as she was also celebrating her birthday that day). When the second was scored later on by new member, Karen McKenna, the members were amazed. It’s a tough enough challenge to score one holein-one, never mind two! As a result of the fantastic scoring, Eileen Foran won the “Nearest the Pin” and Karen McKenna won the Lady

The problem of stolen bikes from surburban railway stations, including those in the North County, is reaching epidemic proportions. It has prompted local councillor, Ciaran Byrne (Lab) to table a motion for the next meeting of the Dublin

competitions and acquitted themselves brilliantly. Dancers, Kim Doyle, David O’Kelly and Seamus Reilly gave a wonderful performance that was mesmerising and they won the dance competition. Singer, Stephen Dowdall also gave a brilliant performance to come in second place. Many observers felt he should have won. Director of Services for Prosper Fingal, Pat Reen, who presented the cup and medal to the winners, was thrilled with the outcome. “I’m delighted to be here on this great day for the Prosper Fingal Rush service. We’re all very proud of the performances and Rush has shown the way ahead to other Prosper centres in the area. They have done themselves and Fingal proud,” he said.

Double Whammy At Swords Golf Club Vice Captain’s prize. The weather was dark and drizzly but that didn’t stop more than 120 people showing up for vice captains, John Kenny and Michelle O’Shea’s big Captains’ Day. Despite the weather, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had a great day. The celebrations

continued with dinner in Roganstown Golf and Country club, prize giving, dancing and fun. The highlight of the night was a special performance of “Riverdance Broadmeadow Style” by a mystery quest with a strong resemblance to Michael Flately! All the members of the club would like to say a big thank you to both Vice Captains for a wonderful day.

Rail spends hundreds of thousands of euros providing car parking yearly, but given the lack of investment in secure bicycle parking, the company’s incentive for car provision is clearly related to the parking fee income the company gets. He continued, “Irish Rail recently increased its daily car parking fees by up to 33 per cent to €4. Some of that money should be made available to provide facilities for securing bicycles on their premises.”

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Donabate Choir Wants You Local group, the Lambay Singers are a well-established popular secular choir based in Donabate and Portrane with members from all parts of the North County. They are always on the look-out for new members to swell their ranks. They meet for rehearsal on Thursday nights from 8pm to

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10.30pm in Donabate Educate Together, so if you like to sing and enjoy good choral music, the Lambay Singers would love to hear from you. The choir will soon be starting up after their summer break, and are happy to hear from anyone who is interested in joining. Please contact Louise on 0862600316 if you would like to know more.

Calling Young Film Makers In North County RTÉ is inviting children from all around the North County (aged 13 to 19), to join in the creation of an extraordinary documentary experiment by filming one day in their collective lives on Friday, 20th September. This will be an ideal opportunity for children in the North County to show off their filming abilities. This documentary was successfully broadcast last year, so the broadcaster is eager to replicate this success once more. On that day, hundreds of local children

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can record and submit approximately two minutes of unstaged, unscripted video of what they did, what they saw, felt and thought on that day with the dreams, routines and unique moments of their daily lives captured on video by themselves, their parents, siblings or friends. These snapshots will be compiled into a documentary that will be screened on a late autumn date on RTÉ Two television, bringing to life the experiences, thoughts and feelings of young people across Ireland. This is a platform for the 1.2 million under-18s to express who they are across the young peoples television schedule – a timely insight into Irish children as the country prepares to vote in the first ever referendum on the rights of children. Using camera phones, camcorders, handicams and a number of camera crews, Our Life in One Day will follow the country’s children from pre-dawn on that autumn morning right though to night time.

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When selecting a course to study, ensure that the college or trade school you select has a high level of expertise on the subject. Going for an online degree is a good option as well, especially if you’re looking for a specialised degree that is not available in your local area. There are also a number of options depending on how much time you want to devote to your education, so make sure to look into these too. With the recession still having an effect, professionals who are furthering their education are selecting career-focused courses instead of liberal arts or general degrees. The amount of specialisation has been significantly increasing, as the need for degrees that translate well into jobs rises. In today’s competitive and rather ruthless job market, it is vital to have a specialised degree or certificate course, so

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Learn A New Skill Often, many people look to take up rather than give up something. For some, they just want a complete overhaul and a fresh beginning, but for many, it’s just a few simple changes. One of the simplest and most fulfilling aims for the new year is to acquire a new skill or take part in a certain activity over the course of the year. There are many institutions throughout the North County offering a range of classes and courses to suit every need and interest. Learning a language is something that’s widely available, is interesting and can be of benefit when you take that much needed foreign holiday during the summer months. Taking a class is a great way to regain interest and skill

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GRAFTON, Ann(Babs) (nee Gorman) (Balbriggan) – Sept 7, 2013, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her family, wife of the late Bill Grafton, deeply regretted by her children Sheila, Liam, Alice, Raymond, Patrick, Joseph and Ann Marie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CONTI, Harry (Rush and USA) – Sept 7, 2013, (peacefully) after a long illness bourne with great dignity in the loving care of the staff at the Bons Secours Hospital, sadly missed by his beloved wife and best friend Patricia (nee Webster) his daughter Lynn, his grandchildren Kristen, Amanda and Trey, his great grandson, Jackson sisters Tillie and Beverly, nieces and nephews the extended Webster family and his faithful companion Billy. Rest in peace. O’CONNELL, John (Malahide) – Sept 8, 2013, (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his family, beloved husband and best friend of Alison, he will be very sadly missed by his much loved and loving daughters Nicola, Alison, Yvonne, their husbands Paul, Mark and Paul, his dear grandchildren Alex, Robert and Heyley, brothers Billy and Tony, sister Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. O’BRIEN, Mary (Maureen) (nee O’Connor) (Malahide and formerly of Ballygriffin) – Sept 8, 2013, at Beaumont Hospital, beloved wife of Micheal (Mick) deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons Colm, Micheal and Enda, daughters Geraldine (Jennings) and Siobhan and partner Ashley, grandchildren, sister Kathleen, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace. MCMANUS, Mary (nee O’Brien) – Sept 9, 2013, (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved wife of the late Joseph, she will be sadly missed by her sister Sinead, brother Gerry, sister-in-law Vivian, nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Rest in peace. BEASLEY, James (Jim) (Swords and Bandon Co. Cork) – Sept 8, 2013, (peacefully) after a long illness bourne with dignity and courage at Swords Nursing Home (retired Sergeant An Garda Siochana), beloved husband of Mary and loving father of Audrey and Amanda, sadly missed by his sons-in-law Paul and Brendan, grandchildren Brendan, Conor, Sarah, Niamh, Steven, and Darragh, brothers John and Barney, sisters Ann and Alice, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, nieghbours and friends. Rest in peace FAHY (nee Parker) () – Sept 9, 2013, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Louise mother of the late Tom ; deeply regretted by her loving son Sean, his partner Sylvia, grandchildren Sinead, Cliona, Eimear and Kerril, great-grandchildren Cristin, Ava, Rian, Kaden and Evelyn, brother Marsh, niece Siobhan, nephews Herbie and Willie, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MAGUIRE, Patrick (late of Morhampton Rd, Donnybrook and Rush Nursing Home and Electrical Sales Francis Street) Patrick ; in his 88th year, sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. DORAN (nee Meade) (Killeek, St Margaret’s) – Sept 10, 2013, (unexpectedly) at Beaumont Hospital, Margaret, beloved wife of the late Joseph ; deeply regretted by her loving son David, Aisling, sisters Marie and Phyllis, brother-in-law Aidan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. GAFFNEY, Gerard (9 years), (Racecourse Commons, Lusk, Co. Dublin) peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, at his home in the loving care of his family. Sadly missed by his loving mammy Ciara, daddy Brendan, brothers Eoin, Aidan and Darragh, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, school pals and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought to retain re-designed porch to the front of house previously granted planning permission under Reg. Ref: F12A/0328 at Balcarrick, Donabate for Cathal Barry The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Caroline Brennan at Corduff, Lusk, Co. Dublin for a two-storey detached dwelling, shared entrance utilising existing vehicular entrance, biocycle treatment system, landscaping, associated horse training facilities, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We, Galana Ltd. Manor Mall Shopping Centre,Ormond Ave,Swords Manor,Swords, Co. Dublin intend to seek permission for retention of Temporary Structure 3600mm(l) x 2500mm(w) x 2400(h) for use as storage/office facility for public car wash and valet service.This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy,at the offices of the planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on the payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission sought to build new 4 bedroom, storey and a half dwelling with waste water treatment system,

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FITZGERALD, Patrick (Rush and Skerries) – Sept 12, 2013, (peacefully) at home, Patrick loving husband to Ann, sadly missed by his loving wife, children Anita, Thomas, Elizabeth, Catherine, Pat and Noel, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandaughter, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

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Kelly, Patrick (Pedro), (Drogheda, Co. Louth and formerly of Portrane and Beaumont) September 10th 2013, beloved father of the late Martin; deeply regretted by his loving Mother, Father, adored children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace.

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MCCOURT, James (Jim) (Ballsbridge and St Margarets) – Sept 11, 2013, in his 88th year (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne, in the wonderful care of the staff at Altadore, Glenageary, pre-deceased by his wife Moira, beloved father of Jimmy, Olga, Ann, John and Emer, devoted and proud grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his loving family, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

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percolation area, new site entrance and associated site works, at Ballymadrough, Donabate , Co. Dublin for Ms Audrey Hanley. 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 in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Garrett Rooney intend to apply for full planning permission consequent to granted Outline planning permission Ref: F12A/0055 at Drishogue, Oldtown, Co.Dublin. The development will consist of a 4 bedroom dormer style bungalow, wastewater treatment plant, percolation area, new site entrance and associated site works as granted under Outline planning application. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during 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 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, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by E. McLoughlin for the construction of a two storey detached house on a site at Balheary Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will also include a single storey detached double garage, upgrade of an existing field entrance and gate, on site waste water treatment system and associated site development 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 authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Marron Agriculture intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to previously approved permission Reg. Ref. F06A/0347 and Reg. Ref. F13A/0128 on lands to the south and east of the Knocksedan Demesne residential development at Naul Road, Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin. The alterations consist of: the provision of 2 no. four bedroom two storey houses on the sites of House No.s 59, 60 (Ashe Lane) and No. 83 (Ashe Grove); and, the provision of 2 no. three bedroom two storey on the sites of House No.s 65 and No. 66 (Ashe Grove) resulting in 5 no. additional dwellings on the subject site. The development also includes a new temporary playground site, alterations to internal plot boundaries; and, all associated and ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development. No alterations to the drainage or roads proposals approved under F06A/0347 or F13A/0128 are proposed. The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for retention for 'as constructed' alterations to previously approved application reference number F09B/0077 - Renovation of existing dwelling, and construction of new dormer roof to accommodate habitable accommodation to dwelling to include new dormer to front and new velux rooflights and associated site works all to existing dwelling. The works to be retained include: 1/ Increase in ridge height of dwelling to achieve minimum roof pitch. 2/ Inclusion of 1no. first floor bedroom window to rear (north) elevation. 3/ Opening of new vehicular entrance to front (south) elevation. at 'Loretto' South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Paul & Joanna O'Loughlin 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 Planning permission is sought for construction of new agricultural shed and associated site works at Hayestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Signed Laurence McGuinness 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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