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13th September 2016 • Volume 23, Issue 31 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

The Star Set To Shine Again There was great sadness earlier this year when the iconic Star Pub closed its doors after serving the people of Swords for 113 years. However, there may well be hope on the horizon, as well informed sources have indicated that The Star is set to rise from the ashes like a phoenix. It is believed that a well-known person with strong North County links and who has vast experience and expertise in the hospitality sector, is involved in negotiations to purchase the pub. If this speculation proves to be correct, this would be a great boost for the town in terms of attracting extra visitors. Already Swords, with its Purple Flag status for its night time economy is fast becoming a destination for people to enjoy the finest food, drink, entertainment and hospitality available anywhere. The County Leader spoke to CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert, who said, “There is much talk about The Star pub being purchased with lots of names being mentioned, which is great news for the town. If The Star were reopened with a new team to develop it to the great pub it once was, then Fingal Dublin Chamber would welcome such a development. Swords is a Purple Flag town and it is important that all our major businesses that provide evening time activities are welcoming and open for our visitors,” he concluded. Coilín O’Reilly, Senior Executive Officer for Tourism, Events and Heritage at Fingal County Council said, “Anytime a new business opens up, it’s good news for the daytime and nightime economy of Swords, particularly good quality businesses adding to the Purple Flag and tourism potential of the town.”

Former TD, Michael Kennedy and County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler are pictured with some of the cheer leaders at Malahide's Marching Band Classic, featuring the Marching Bands of Boston College and Georgia Tech at Malahide Castle and Gardens recently.

Minister Snubs Local Drugs Task Force North Dublin Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force was set up by the government, along with nine other Regional Drug Task Forces in Ireland to develop and implement plans to respond to drug problems in our areas. The Task Force, which is located in Swords, caters for the needs of individuals and families affected by these diseases in all of North County Dublin. At present they have four case workers to cover an area from Portmarnock right up to Balbriggan and all areas in between. To operate efficiently, the Task Force needs another four case workers to locate to outreach areas.” This would require a mere €250,000 out of a massive Catherine Byrne TD Health budget of €14 billion, but the Minister for Drugs, Catherine Byrne has refused to meet the Task Force in Swords to discuss their requirements and to look at the sterling work they do. Chairperson of North Dublin Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, local TD, Darragh O’Brien (FF) is outraged at the Minister’s decision to snub the service. He told the County Leader, “At present we need four case workers, one under 18s specialist and we’re currently advertising for a family support specialist, which we are funding ourselves. The money for this will come from another project that we have agreed to divest from and will divert this money for the family support specialist,” he said. “People from all over the county come to use our service and that’s fine, but how do people from Balbriggan, Skerries or Rush to come here if they don’t have the means to get here. All we need is about an extra four people located in strategic areas

By Patrick Finnegan in the North County. The level of population here needs this kind of service,” he said. O’Brien continued, “We have not received any additional funding from Government for the last three years at least. We Chairperson of North have about 800 clients Dublin Drug and Alcohol using the service here Task Force, Darragh O'Brien TD and when Catherine Byrne was appointed Minister with responsibility for Drugs and Alcohol, I wrote to her, with the agreement of the board, as Chairperson, requesting a meeting with her to brief her on our situation particularly about our resources and the issues affecting us here in North County Dublin. We are one of 10 task forces in the country and other task forces are replicating what the team are doing here.

“We were really disappointed by the Minister’s response, when she said she wasn’t in a position to meet us. I think it’s astonishing that a Minister who is responsible for the area of drugs and rehabilitation education that she would not meet us. There is a meeting planned for the entire national drug task force co-ordinators and chairpersons, as a group, on the 30th of the month. “Of the 10 task forces nationally, we are the second least funded, behind one in the west of Ireland. All we are looking for is fair play. In fact through our early intervention, we are saving the State millions. We have been refused funding on a continuing basis and now when we request to meet the Minister, she couldn’t be bothered. This beggars belief,” said an angry O’Brien. The Minister is quoted in an article in Drugnet Ireland, a national publication that circulates across the country, which covers different drug related issues, where she speaks in a negative way about drug and alcohol task forces. The article said, “Minister Byrne has been critical of the way in which drug services are structured and has expressed concern about the duplication of services in some areas. She has questioned the suitability of ‘the drug task force’ model, looking for its ‘reconfiguration’ so that the needs of users would be better met. Also she has sought change to school-based drug and alcohol education programmes,” the article concluded. O’Brien is mystified that the Minister can hold such a view, given that she has not even bothered

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New Sponsor For Swords Men’s Shed Concert There was further good news for Swords Men’s Shed, following their acquisition of land at Seatown Road to build a new premises, with news that Dublin Airport will sponsor Swords Men’s Shed’s Christmas Concert. This concert will take place on 3rd December in the Riasc Centre Swords. The award winning Celtic Choristers male voice choir will perform its Christmas programme and will be joined by Aimee Banks, who represented Ireland in last year’s Junior Eurovision song contest. “We are delighted to sponsor the concert and support the Shed’s fund raising campaign,” said Maura Cassidy, Community Liaison Manager at Dublin Airport. “When fully operational Swords Men’s Shed will make a great contribution to the community of the greater Swords area. We believe this is a very important development so we are very pleased to support their project in this way,” she said. “We will be moving to a new building in 2017 and we need substantial funds to fit it out so we are very grateful to Dublin Airport for its sponsorship of our concert. It is great recognition for the work we are doing,” said Michael Quinn of Swords Men’s Shed. “The December Christmas concert is a very important fund raising event for us. Our new building is being specially built and provided to the Shed by brothers, Anthony and Paul Dunne through their company, Knife / Edge Fencing Ltd. All of this support is a great boost for all the volunteers involved in the Swords Men’s Shed project and will enable us increase our membership as well as offer a greater range of activities,” he added. Tickets for the event are available from 0834875352

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Deserved Recognition For Swords Tidy Towns The good news that Swords has been invited to the results show for the National Tidy Towns competition, which will be held at the Helix

A delighted Chairperson of Swords Tidy Towns, Ken Duffy is pictured in Swords after receiving news that the town has been nominated in four categories in the upcoming Tidy Towns results ceremony

Theatre at the end of the month, has been widely welcomed in the town. Chairperson of Swords Tidy Towns, Ken Duffy explained that if you are invited to the finals, it means you are in the running for an award, or have been nominated. This is a tremendous boost for our tireless volunteers who turn out in all weather to make sure that this day was possible,” he said. He continued, “This is a great boost for all, and the spirit of the group is second to none. Swords is in the Large Town category and this is the first time we have reached this stage of the competition,” he added. We entered into four categories and hopefully we will get some recognition on the day. A few months ago, we entered the all-island Tidy Towns competition in Belfast and we came in the top 15 out of a total of 800 entrants, which put us in a special category and was a great achievement,” he said. The hope is that Swords can emulate the wonderful showing of our local Tidy Towns high achievers, Skerries, Malahide and Lusk, who have paved the way for other towns in the county to achieve the highest score they can. Hopefully there will be joyous scenes for our entrants at The Helix.

Portrane Club Opens New Pitch Last Wednesday, 7th September was a day to remember for St Ita’s FC, Portrane when their new allweather pitch was officially opened by Chief Executive of the FAI, John Delaney. A large crowd of juvenile players, team mentors and club officers turned up at the club’s ground at Ballymastone for the occasion. Club chairman, Conor Tonra thanked everyone who played a part in making this happen, by helping to secure Sports Capital funding, including local representatives, who were present on the day. Also present was County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, who said, “This is a fantastic club where so many volunteers give of their time so freely. These people are precious and they are the ones that keep communities together. This club participates in everything and the mini Euros was a phenomenal success, as well as their participation in the Fingal Festival of Football recently. This is a fitting reward for the efforts of everyone at this club,” he said. John Delaney said, “It’s great to be here and I would like to thank Fingal County Council, particularly

Pictured at the opening of the St Ita's AFC Portrane new all weather pitch are, Conor Tonra (Club Chairman), Shay King (Senior Secretary), Dick Redmond (AUL League), County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler and CEO of the FAI, John Delaney. They are pictured with under 10s, Back row: Nathan Curley, Darragh Ryan, Dylan Kelly, Alex O'Keeffe, Max Cooke, Liam McNamara and Joshua Duffy. Front row: Cormac McDonagh, James Friel, Vincent Guan and Ryan Tyndall

Paul Reid and Stephen Peppard for their support. Having facilities like this in a great club like St Ita’s and with the help of the Council, it goes a long way to ensuring that everyone, irrespective of colour, creed or sex can participate in games. I want to compliment the club, which does a tremendous job looking after 350 members. It’s unbelievable just to get kids away

from PlayStations and computers,” he said. The biggest cheer of the night came when Delaney made two presentations to the club; firstly 50 tickets for the kids to see Ireland play Georgia in October and with a clubhouse to be built, he promised a direct grant of €25,000 towards that, rounding off a perfect evening for the club.

Murray’s Pub Wins Lusk Award One of the most iconic and recognisable pubs in the North County, Murray’s of Lusk has won the Lusk Tidy Towns Best Business Premises Award. The award was made to proprietor, Cora Murray and her daughter, Elizabeth by County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler on Thursday, 8th September. A delighted Elizabeth Murray said, “We’re 100 Pictured at the presentation of the award of Best Business Premises to Murray's Pub by years here in the town Lusk Tidy Towns committee are, Nina Flunn (Lusk Tidy Towns), Cora Murray (Proprietor next year through four Murray's Pub), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler who made the presentation, Elizabeth Murray (Murray's Pub) and Pat Kelly (Secretary, Lusk Tidy Towns) generations. It’s great to win this accolade. We have seen a lot of changes over the years and this award means a lot to us. I would like to thank Pat Kelly and the hard working committee and volunteers who do a wonderful job in the town,” she said. Secretary of Lusk Tidy Towns, Pat Kelly was full of praise for the great effort put in each year by Cora and Elizabeth. She said, “We’re delighted to award first prize in the Lusk Tidy Towns Business Premises category to Murray’s Pub for their excellent premises. Cora and Elizabeth have worked so hard every year and this award is richly deserved.” Mayor Butler, in congratulating Cora and Elizabeth thanked everyone for their hard work and said that, “without the well maintained premises like Murray’s and the wonderful volunteers who give their time freely, we’d be lost. They make our towns and villages a lot more pleasant places to live and work,” he said.

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Seรกn White is pictured with his mother Mary after collecting his results from Colaiste Choilm in Swords

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Sean Riordan from Donabate Community College is pictured after receiving his Leaving Cert results. He is pictured with his parents

Pictured are Cathal Manning, Darragh Brady and Jack Hussey after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Malahide Community School

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results are Skerries Community College students, Hannah McMenamin and Aisling Joyce

Pictured are Ross McCarney, Daniel Shortt and Michael Halpin after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Skerries Community College

Pictured are Conor Richardson and Ross Hayden after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Portmarnock Community School

Loreto Secondary School students Theresa Ferguson and Nichola Thorn pictured collecting their results in Balbriggan

Ishanand Teepoo and Killian Daly from Portmarnock Community School are pictured after receiving their results

Adam Behan and Paul Whelan pictured collecting their results from Colaiste Choilm in Swords

Vareryia Akulava received her excellent Leaving Cert results in Fingal Community College, Swords.

Kelly Oglesby is pictured with her proud mother Jackie after collecting her results from Loreto College, Swords.

Colaiste Choilm student Ronan Schwepp is pictured with teacher Cathal Boyle after collecting his results

Simon Kelly and Jordan Killen from Malahide Community School are delighted after receiving their Leaving Cert results

Kim Murray of Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan was delighted with her results

Loreto Swords student Ellen Dunne is pictured after collecting her results with her father Patrick

Rebecca Nolan, Emily Sexton and Ciara Maddy from Donabate Community College are delighted with their Leaving Cert results

Pictured after receiving their results are Malahide Community School students, Caitlin Kavanagh and Niamh Corry

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results are Portmarnock Community School students, Christopher Hearty and Alex Preston

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Donabate Community College are, Kadi Murphy, Zara Seenan and Peter Duff

Ciara Newman from Malahide Community School achieved 615 points in her Leaving Cert results. She is pictured here with School Principal, Patricia McDonagh

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Senior Citizens Outing

Big Blue Box Challenge Visits Swords Bank of Ireland’s Big Blue Box Volunteering Challenge in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation, which is currently touring Ireland’s Ancient East from September 2nd to 16th, visited Bank of Ireland, Swords on Tuesday 6th September last, on its way from Dundalk. Staff, customers and the local community turned out in their hundreds to greet and support the unique volunteering challenge,

which sees Bank of Ireland staff and members of the local community travelling by bike across the route, involving communities from 29 towns in total. Bank of Ireland Swords had organised their own fundraising events in the branch to further support the Big Blue Box Challenge including cake sales, raffles and a ‘dress down’ day for staff. All funds raised during this challenge will go

Balbriggan Senior Citizens are holding their day outing to Wicklow on 25th September. The bus will leave from outside the Church at 9am. The closing date to book a place is 17th September and the cost is €30 per person.

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Pictured awaiting the arrival of the cyclists on Tuesday last are Bank of Ireland, Swords employees, Rachel O'Hara, Stephen Kilgallon, Dessie Brady (Branch manager), Bernadette Marks (local historian who spoke about the history of the building that is now Bank of Ireland) and David McGeough

directly to support the Irish Heart Foundation’s new Mobile Health Unit with Bank of Ireland promising to match funds raised in the local

Pictured at the Malahide Castle Charity Run in aid of Fingal Bereaved by Suicide are, Joanna O'Byrne, Carmel Condon (Fingal Bereaved by Suicide) and organiser Dinny Collins

communities. Dessie Brady, Bank Manager, Bank of Ireland Swords said, “We were delighted to have the Big Blue Box Volunteering Challenge at the branch last week as it makes its way through Ireland’s Ancient East this September. There was a fantastic atmosphere amongst staff and customers and an amazing community spirit from the hundreds of locals who turned out to support the volunteering challenge.” The Big Blue Box cycle set off from both Dundalk and Wexford on Friday 2nd

September and will meet at the finish line with a grand finale at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny on Friday, 16th September. Barry Dempsey, Chief Executive with the Irish Heart Foundation said, “Not only is the Big Blue Box Challenge getting to the heart of communities, it is promoting physical activity, collaboration and raising vital funds. As a non-profit organisation reliant on public and corporate donations for most of our income, this vital service would not be possible without the support of Bank of Ireland staff.”

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More Budget Leeway for Big Ones Speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas EU Affairs Committee, Fine Gael Senator and EU affairs spokesman, Neale Richmond, has asked if the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Programme (TTIP) is dead in the water as it faces more very difficult months of negotiation and possible derailment. He continued “Of all Member States, Ireland could benefit the most as we’ve seen with recent decisions that have allowed Irish beef export to access the US market. However, TTIP is facing into very serious difficulties and it could be totally delayed, depending on the results of the US Presidential election. “A number of groups have raised understandable concerns about the TTIP negotiating process and the lack of transparency, while elements of any potential deal have major concern for a number of groups in Ireland, but especially in Germany. There have been numerous failed attempts at a decent trade deal between the EU and the US. I

You may well wince at seeing festive products appearing on supermarket shelves the moment you return from your Summer holiday or hearing Christmas jingles playing merrily on the radio just as the leaves start to fall from the trees.

This feature serves to alleviate some of that season associated stress and offer some practical tips to help make the run up to this Christmas smooth sailing for residents around the North County. There are many reasons to suggest that now is the

genuinely fear that TTIP will be dead in the water unless a concerted effort is made to push negotiations, sell the potential benefits and either allay concerns, or dismiss the many misplaced arguments. It was interesting to hear from the US By Cathal Boland President that TTIP had priority over negotiations with the UK. So TTIP may be about to get that last push to put it over the line before a new US administration takes office next year. EU Budget rules may be about to change with a more flexible approach taken in the calculation of deficits. In his state of the Union address, it is expected that Jean-Claude will signal the change in direction. It’s suggested that he will propose an easing with exclusion of education and investment spending from the calculations. The proposal will not be welcomed by all his Commissioners and there may yet be strident opposition to the proposal. The proposal will be welcomed in Italy and France, as both have lobbied for a more lenient approached to calculating deficits. The great difficulty is that the permitted deficit levels are enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty and presents real difficulty for Junker in finding ways to be more flexible in the matter.

perfect time to get planning for that festive party, which isn’t too far away. Whether it be an end of year work party or a friendly festive gettogether there are many reasons that this is the month to start putting details in place.

DECIDE ON A DATE The first point to put in place is the date. The earlier this is set in stone the better, as at the busiest time of the year people tend to have fairly full diaries. So make that date official without delay and you’ll guarantee yourself many more attendees.

BOOK THE VENUE The venue is inarguably of topmost priority for a successful bash and therefore you can expect them to get booked up pretty fast! Also, if you book at this earlier stage you are much more likely to discover that lots of early bird offers are available. There are many wonderful venues in North County Dublin that would provide the ideal reception and facilities for an inexhaustible range of party criteria.

SET THE BUDGET Find out what kind of budget you have, and this will determine many of your options, such as what kind of venue you can choose, to how much

13th September 2016

Pictured at the launch of the Resort Revelations at Lynders Mobile Home Park, Portrane are, Brendan Ryan TD, artists, Emer Lynch and Fiona Marron, Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, who launched the event, artists Lorna Hayden and Caroline Doolan, Cllr Joe Newman, Cllr. David O’Connor and Caroline Cowley (Arts Officer Fingal County Council)

Resort Revelations Launched In Portrane The County Council has launched this year’s Resort Revelation on the Donabate Portrane Peninsula. The event was launched by County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler on Tuesday, 6th September last at Lynders Mobile Home park in Portrane.

Resort Revelations provides a platform to make visible the artists’ experience of the area to the local and wider audience. The Resort Revelations took place during the annual Bleeding Pig Festival and artists explored the context of the area and its

strong community spirit, from the unique vantage point of Resort Residency, the artist residency project located at Lynders Mobile Home Park in Portrane. This year, the artists have linked the presence of St Ita’s Hospital to stories embedded in rock, sea

and atmosphere through radio and song, illuminating communication portals from Lambay Island and the mobile park itself. The County Council are fully supportive of these ambitious explorations into history and landscape with some of Ireland’s most fascinating contemporary artists. They are also very grateful for the reception and welcome the project has received in the area.

you can set aside for food, and so on. Ask about the budget and stick to it. So many places around the North County offer true value for money, so be sure to look at all the options before making your choice.

provides the music, or you provide it yourself, don’t leave the tunes to chance.

a sit down meal, then do not hesitate to book a table, especially for larger parties. Also, it is always worth enquiring whether there are group discounts or seasonal offers available. You’re spoilt for choice here in the North County, as there are so

many wonderful venues right outside your doorstep. If you’re making the food yourself, plan it as much as possible in advance and take advantage of the fantastic offers that will be on in your local supermarket.

PICK A THEME Another quirky idea to make your Christmas Party stand out is to pick a theme and centre everything around that. It’s bound to be good fun and will truly make for a Christmas party with a difference. Also, there are endless amounts of ‘themed’ ideas you could go for, and it doesn’t have to be a festive one. Why not go for a ‘Summer Fun at Christmas’ theme? The possibilities are endless!

Move To The Music A Christmas party is most definitely an opportunity to let your hair down and show your colleagues and friends what you’re made of on the dance floor. It is imperative for an event like this to have well known, universally loved floor fillers on the playlist. Whether the venue

PARTY FOOD There are many options when it comes to food. If you’re planning on having

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Pictured at the Expo 2016 at Donabate Portrane Community Centre are, Ray O'Rourke, Cllr. Paul Mulville, Cllr. Adrian Henchy, Jacinta Lowndes (Donabate Community Centre) County Mayor Darragh Butler, Louise Edmonds, Sharg Khaif, Jade Smith and Brian Kenny (Donabate Community Centre)

Successful Community Expo In Donabate The second Community Expo was held on Saturday, 3rd September in the Donabate Portrane Community Centre between 2pm to 5pm. The Expo was an initiative of the Donabate Portrane Steering Committee and was supported by Fingal County Council. The event was designed to highlight the work of community groups and

sporting organisations on the Peninsula, provide information on what is happening in the community and encourage local people to get involved. Local groups, sporting groups, cultural and historical groups participated and assisted in making this a very successful event. The Expo was also a celebration of 1916 and the theme of the Expo was

“A Century in the Life of Donabate Portrane.” Ray O’Rourke, Chairperson of Donabate Portrane Steering Committee said, “We had a Time Capsule and the local groups were encouraged to deposit a flyer or photograph and this Time Capsule will be buried and not reopened until 2066. “County Mayor, Darragh Butler

launched our Expo and we want to thank him for his contribution to the event. We also want to thank our local councillors, Adrian Henchy and Paul Mulville for their support.” “Thank you to all of the exhibitors and residents of the Peninsula for attending on the day We finally would like to thank Donabate Portrane Community

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Acclaimed filmmakers, Dave and Colin Farrell screened their award winning film, 'A Terrible Beauty' and give a flavour of their current project 'Fingal's Finest', the story of Fingal 's role in 1916 at County Hall, Swords recently. It was part of National Heritage Week. Pictured at the event are, Dave Farrell, Cllr David O'Connor, Gerry Clabby (Fingal County Council), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Colin Farrell

Fingallians To Host Pre-All-Ireland TV Show A host of distinguished GAA personalities and former legends of the game will be part of Irish TV’s special All-Ireland football final live TV show from Fingallians GAA Club in Swords on Thursday, September 15th from 8-10pm. The special two hour live TV show will capture the magic of this extraordinary meeting of Dublin and Mayo in the All-Ireland Football Final, with insightful and engaging interviews, expert analysis from top GAA pundits and all the excitement and atmosphere in the build up to the big match. The programme, which will be presented by Irish TV GAA commentator, Brendan Hennessey and Dublin County Matters presenter, Rebecca Horan, will be

broadcast live on Irish TV, Sky TV channel 191. Apart from the experts, Dublin GAA stalwarts, club members, players and supporters will feature prominently from start to finish as Dublin go in search of back to back All-Ireland titles. The two hour live broadcast will also feature some of Dublin’s best known and most acclaimed musicians, singers and dancers including the most popular Dublin GAA anthems. The final thoughts of Dublin football manager, Jim Gavin and a host of present players will also feature as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives. There will also be special messages and contributions from the Dublin diaspora in New York, London, Manchester. Irish TV will also be giving away two priceless All-Ireland Football Final tickets on the night.

Ryan Blasts ‘Asleep At The Wheel’ Minister Local TD, Brendan Ryan, Labour Party spokesperson for Transport, has described as “astonishing” the fact that no meaningful talks have taken place since workers at Dublin Bus announced they are engaging in six days of industrial action this month. Ryan said, “We now see the beginning of strike action by Dublin Bus workers which will impact on over 400,000 commuters, including those here in my constituency. I find it incredible that Minister Shane Ross has not taken any interest in resolving this very serious industrial dispute. There has already been one bitter industrial dispute this year when the LUAS workers went on strike at a time when the now Government parties were dozily walking towards forming a Government. Now the Minister seems asleep at the wheel, with no interest in rolling his sleeves up, getting both sides around the table and finding a solution. No wonder he thinks being Minister is a doddle. He’s not doing the work of Minister.” “Dublin Bus has undergone many reforms over the past few years. In a climate of budgetary cutbacks, the drivers shared their share of the burden. The company also invested in new vehicles, improved onboard broadband services and rolled out the Dublin Bus App. Due to the commitment to the city and county over many decades, the company and it’s workers are held in great regard by the people of Dublin. It makes it even more incredible that our Minister, who is Dublin based, seems so oblivious to the impact of this industrial action. It’s time for Minister Ross to wake up,” said Ryan.

A fundraising Music Session in aid of Remember Us Special Needs Group will be held at Fingallians GAA Club in Swords on Friday, 16th September at 8pm. Music will be provided by the legendary Fingal Folk Club. Admission is €10 and there will be a raffle on the night for a weekend away. For tickets for this great cause, contact Nora or Anne at 086-0457003.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Adult Education in the Community

One of the most famed schools in the North County is celebrating a landmark anniversary this month. Not only has Malahide Community School been providing top class education for its day pupils, it has also been involved in bringing Adult Education to the local community for the past 40 years. With a great surge in the popularity of Adult Education, there is no shortage of excellent facilities across the North County, however, leading the way with the choice and variety of courses is Malahide Community School. A number of day school teachers at Malahide Community School have been involved in organising and running the adult education classes over the last forty years. It all started with Sister Mary Peter in 1976, followed by Bill McCartney in 1984 and Mary Killen in 1984. Patricia McDonagh who was an Adult Education Officer from 1990 to 1994 is currently the Principal of the day school. Crucially in

2000 Department of Education Circular 46/00 established the new position of Director of Adult Education in schools and Robbie Harrold was appointed as the First Director of Adult Education in Malahide Community School. Over the last 40 years, the school has introduced, maintained and promoted Adult Education within the local community. Benefits of Adult Education in the local community include offering the opportunity to the community to continually learn and develop new skills and improve capacities. Malahide Community School offers an environment where

Pictured is Director of Adult Education at Malahide Community School, Robbie Harrold

creativity and imagination are cherished. The team believes in fostering a love of learning, which parents pass on to their children. The provision of Adult Education in a Community School is a wonderful model of efficiency. There is no direct funding from the exchequer, it is a self financing model. After the school day is finished,

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MALAHIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Adult Education Depatrment the facilities revert to adults up until 10pm. The Adult Education Department also coordinates activities that take place on Saturdays and Sundays. Malahide Community School has a very simple and meaningful Mission Statement, which says, “To contribute by every means at our disposal, to the advancement of Adult Education in order to improve the quality of the lives of people in the local and surrounding communities.” Director of Adult Education at Malahide Community School, Robbie Harrold said, “The success of the Adult Education programme in our school is testimony to a genuine communal spirit that has embraced the school management, tutors, caretakers, secretarial staff and the all-important public. Michael Killen, our Woodcarving tutor and Pat Hickey, our

Caretaker have both been involved since 1976. Forty years on, that spirit has given us the energy and confidence to ensure that

provide the most exciting and popular subjects that people will pursue, either as a career, or just to be able to ‘turn a hand’ to, with

on that all-important family summer holiday. Malahide Community School offers just over 50 classes today. Robbie explained how it

Celebrating 40 Years of Adult Education in the Community

not replaced, at one stage we had only three teachers, known as Adult Education Officers. The idea of offering adult education came

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Adult Education will continue to have an important and enduring role in our community,” he said. The courses have been carefully chosen to

courses in cooking for the family, or redesigning your garden, or maybe taking up French, Spanish or Italian to be able to communicate with locals

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about through the state investment in the community school model. This investment stipulated that the community Continued on page 12

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MALAHIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Adult Education Depatrment Continued from page 11 schools should provide adult education and that the school facilities would be available at evenings and weekend. To mark the 40th anniversary, a reception will be held in the School Library on Monday, 19th September. It is expected to be attended by many of the original tutors, board of manage-

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Below is a list of the teachers who have been involved on organising and running the adult education classes in Malahide Community School since 1976. These teacherss would have been teaching in the day school and their work for the night classes formed part of their duties as a Post of Responsibility in Adult Education. 1976 1980 1984 1990 1991 1992 1993 2000 2001 2004 2005 2008 2009 2011 2016

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Sister Mary Peter Bill McCartney Mary Killen Patricia McDonagh, Tony Brady Patricia McDonagh, Tony Brady, Robbie Harrold Patricia McDonagh, Micheál Gately, Robbie Harrold Patricia McDonagh, Micheál Gately, Robbie Harrold, Denis Finn Micheál Gately, Robbie Harrold, Denis Finn Micheál Gately, Robbie Harrold, Denis Finn, Mary Rose Sweeney, Declan Donnelly, Aisling Cadden Robbie Harrold, Denis Finn, Mary Rose Sweeney, Declan Donnelly, Aisling Cadden Robbie Harrold, Denis Finn, Mary Rose Sweeney, Frank Cleary, Declan Donnelly, Dave Aston Robbie Harrold, Frank Cleary, Tony Brady, Aisling Cadden, Declan Donnelly Robbie Harrold, Tony Brady, Aisling Cadden, Declan Donnelly Robbie Harrold, Aisling Cadden, Declan Donnelly Robbie Harrold, Aisling Cadden, Declan Donnelly

ment, parent’s representatives and other invited guests. Afterwards we will have walk-in enrolments. We ran an art competition for the day students, to make a poster to reflect the

milestone that 40 years represents. There will be a presentation to the three winners, an overall winner, a senior winner (4th to 6th year) and a junior winner (1st to 3rd year).”

The 50 courses offered over the three nights including the most popular being Cookery, Yoga and Pilates . We have two terms, one in autumn from September to

November, also a spring term from February to April. At the moment we have about 40 tutors. On Thursday, we facilitate the Enchiriadis Treis Choir, and they are 120 strong and they are coached for various concerts and they have been with us for over 20 years. Newcomers are welcome to join them,” he said.

Classes need to be self financing and the rule of thumb is that 10 people attending a course makes it viable.” said Robbie. The general cost of a ten week course is about €110, which represents excellent value for a course that runs for two hours per week for 10 weeks. Some of the courses carry recognitions,

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MALAHIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Residents Express

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including a Diploma in Event Management and a Certificate for First Aid. As a general rule, courses provided at Malahide Community School are enjoyed by people who would like to become proficient at a particular skill, as a means of becoming experts at it. There is no doubt that with such an extensive programme of exciting and challenging courses, there will be something for everyone. Attending a course represents one of the most rewarding ways to spend quality

time acquiring skills in a particular pursuit that interests you. For the past forty years, this highly progressive school, and its wonderful staff, have provided the most professional and thorough education for boys and girls from Malahide and the hope is that the Adult Education programme under the guidance of Robbie Harrold will continue to make a huge impression on the residents of Malahide and surrounding areas for a long time to come.

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Malahide Community School Adult Education Programme - September 2016 Celebrating 40 Years of Adult Education in the Community • Getting Started with iPad • Meditation • Bridge • Pottery • Spanish for Beginners • Italian for Beginners • Ballroom Dancing • Irish Conversation • Intermediate Computing • Yoga • French for Beginners • Adult Literacy • Digital Camera/Smart Phone • Cookery for Men • Cooking for Family and Friends • Furniture Up-Cycling & Restoration • Astronomy

• Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann • Ipad for Improvers • Art • A Healthier You from Inside Out • Enchiriadis Choir • Yoga for Men • Design Your Own Garden • Irish Genealogy • An Introduction to the Legal System • Event Management • Fibre Arts and Crafts • Pop Pilates • Pilates • Excel for Business • Basic First Aid / Cardiac First Response

• Colour & Creativity for Well Being and Personal Development • Creative Writing • How to Have a Better, Happier Life • Golf • Corus Choir • Yoga for Teens • Fashion Design • Jewellery Making • Italian for Improvers • Mindfulness for Life, Love, Wealth and Happiness • Irish Conversation • Internet Course for Beginners • Internet Course for Improvers

Further details are available in our new brochure which can be obtained, free of charge, in Malahide, Raheny and Swords libraries and from local supermarkets and newsagents from 17-8-16 Enrolment can be completed in any one of the following ways: 1. At enrolment night on 19-9-16 in the school from 8.00 to 9.00p.m. 2. By post with the postal form which is on the inside cover of the brochure 3. Online enrolment at www. malahidecs.ie and click the “Enrol Here” button from 22-8-16 4. Go to the dedicated adult education website at www.malahideadulted.ie where you can enrol by clicking on the green Easy Payments Plus button

For enquiries please phone 8460949 from 29-8-16 or e-mail adulted@malahidecs.ie Director of Adult Education: Robbie Harrold Also adult education information on school website at www.malahidecs.ie

Concerns About Oberstown chance in life, but A meeting of over there’s a real 100 concerned sense that when residents, who talking fails, there live close to the needs to be a Oberstown Youth procedure in Detention Centre place to allow took place last Thursday, at the Senator Reilly staff deal with the issue of restraint. Man O’War GAA club, as a result of the It cannot always be the ongoing disturbances at job of the Gardai.” the centre. Pictured at the launch of AIB's sponsorship of the Local senator, Dr James When asked if he Innovation in Business Excellence at AIB Swords were: Reilly (FG) was in atten- thought that Oberstown Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber and Ger dance at the meeting and was a viable institution, Heskin, Manager AIB Swords he told the County he was very clear, “I Leader, “The meeting think it is a wonderful the view that that is be a situation within was called due to the tribute to modern Irish totally inappropriate. Oberstown that can grave concerns of resi- society that we end a Having said that, many accommodate the recalcidents about the safety of situation where children people believe if a 17 trant offender and allow their loved ones, as well are put in adult prisons. I year old child is big, he is staff to deal with them,” as older people and their would be very forcibly of an adult. There needs to he concluded. children. There have been a number of incidents at Oberstown over the last three months and residents are rightly worried” he said. “The overwhelming feeling at the meeting was that a Minister would need to meet with • Free exam for PRSI patients a representative committee that has been • Dental Cleaning from €40 formed, given the seri• Hygienist Appointments ousness of the most recent outbreak of • Medical Card patients welcome trouble. Certainly I will be writing to the Minister • Emergency / Evening Appointments for Justice asking her to • Nervous patients welcome meet the people who are very supportive of the • Now Open on Saturdays facility, but who have serious misgivings now about the management Dr Colin Lynam of the situation and the protocols that are being 6 Chapel Street, Balbriggan. used to deal with these situations, which seem to Tel: 01 690 3464 be escalating on a regular basis,” he said. “This is an isolated rural community and people are now afraid to open their doors at night. They are also very concerned that there was a delay in notifying people quickly enough about the break out on 13th August. This was acknowledged by the management at Oberstown. What’s really worrying people is the regularity of these incidents and what the people really want is a meeting between the Minister and management to explore why that these incidents have happened, identify the problems and put a plan in place to ensure they do not reoccur.” Senator Reilly continued, “Firstly, there needs to be much more communiemail details to info@sanuk.ie cation between the for options and pricing community and the facility. Secondly, this is Sanuk is a 100% not a once-off, given the Irish owned company acuteness of the situaOpening Hours: tion, there will need to be ongoing meetings and Mon-Thurs: 4pm - 10:30pm communication between all until the matter is Fri-Sat: 4pm - 11:00pm resolved satisfactorily Drop in to us at North Street, and normal service is Swords Sun: 3pm - 10:30pm resumed. Everyone wants to see these young people getting a second Delivering to: Swords, Malahide, Donabate/Portrane, Portmarnock, Lusk, Santry

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Exciting Courses At Emmaus Centre The Emmaus Centre, Swords has an exciting line-up of one day workshops and courses taking

place throughout the months of September and October. Starting on 17th

September, Deirdre Kavanagh will be in Emmaus to facilitate a one day workshop enti-

tled Mindful Eating. This one day workshop is for anyone who wants to learn about their personal relationship with eating and food. On this workshop you’ll

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Prospective students and parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend our "Open Evening" on Thursday 22nd September 2016. 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Principal's address - 6pm and 7pm

explore a mindful approach to eating, where we learn to listen to our bodies and hearts, and respond to them in a nourishing way. Also starting on 17th September they have a 2 day programme on An Introduction to Centering Prayer presented by Denis Gleeson. This programme is available on a residential or nonresidential basis. On 24th September, they welcome Maria Lynch from Motivated Joyful Living back for a one day workshop on Confidence & Self Esteem. It is suitable for anyone that wishes to increase their self-awareness and selfdevelopment with the aim to achieve a fulfilled and happier life. On the weekend of 7th 9th October, the Emmaus Dance Meditation and Sacred Dance weekend will take place facilitated

Pictured after receiving his Leaving Cert results at Ardgillan College, Balbriggan is Daniel Roban, with Year Head, Theresa Gannon and his parents, Pat and Nora

by Barbara Perry chf. Experience the beauty, joy and peacefulness of dancing mandala patterns together in a circle to inspiring music. Dances on this weekend will centre on the Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis of Assisi as well as other creation dances. You can book on line at www.emmaus.ie for any of these programmes or just call Emmaus on 018700050.

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Creativity And Fun At Jo Jingles

Pictured are Aisling Moore and Nicole Purdy after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Portmarnock Community School

Jane Kelly is a mother of two young boys who tried every class on offer to entertain and hopefully educate them. She quickly became bored with all other classes and then thanks to a friend, she found Jo Jingles. She spent the next three years regularly attending classes with both of her boys. Her passion only grew whilst she was teaching and she is

thrilled to have taken over the local franchise in 2011. Having seen first hand as a mother the benefits Jo Jingles brings to children, she is now delighted to have the wonderful job of bringing that experience to others. Jane along with her class teachers Linda and Tara have been providing weekly classes during school terms in Drogheda, Bettystown,

Rush, Balbriggan, Swords, and Skerries for a number of years now. They also visit many crèches and Montessoris throughout the northeast with their weekly fun musical programmes. Jo jingles loves attending birthday parties too. As the UK and Ireland’s leading children’s entertainment provider, the Jo Jingles programme has a proven track record in helping children improve their confidence, speech, co-ordination and appreciation of music. Through fun and lively music sessions, they use

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AIPA and Anambra state w e l c o m e s government in upcoming summit. providing incenHe told the County tives and enabling Leader, “I would environment for just like to say foreign investthat I am looking ments in the Cllr. Newman forward to state,” he said. Local councillor, Joe attending the Anambra Newman (NP) has been in State Investment Summit contact with members of on the 24th of September,

The theme of this meeting is to form relationships with the Nigerian community and Fingal businesses, the summit promises to open up opportunities for local businesses, especially those involved in agriculture and food production.”

“I am also delighted that the Association are very proactive in helping their community to integrate into their adopted country. I wish the Anambra Irish Professionals Association the best of luck in their mission and I look forward to supporting them in the future,” concluded Newman.

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Miracle Prayer Eamon Weldon (Dexter) FIRST ANNIVERSARY AWAY FROM HOME 28th September 2015

This day we shall always remember with heartache, tears and regret. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the day you were taken from us how could we ever forget. Close to our heart you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Along the road of suffering you found a little lane, That took you up to Heaven And ended all your pain, You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts. Loved and remembered always By your loving wife Kitty, Son Michael, Daughter Catherine, Dave, Pauline, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxxx Mass will be held Saturday 8th October at 10.00am St Colmcilles Church.

Recent published deaths from the North County CORBALLY (nĂŠe Carton), Margaret(Bebe), (Naul, Co. Dublin) - 8th September 2016 (peacefully), at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Rest in Peace FOX, Donna, (Balgee, Ring Commons, Balbriggan,Co. Dublin) - 6th September 2016 (suddenly), Sadly missed by her loving partner Anne-Marie, her father Peter, sister Leanne, brother Neil, nephew Callum, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace TRACEY, Stephen, (Malahide) - 5th September 2016 (peacefully), at home; sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, children Jackie, Stephen, Martin, Damien, Joseph, Anthony, Sinead and Padraic, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace HANRATTY, Pascha, (Rush Co. Dublin) - 3rd September 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown Paschal; sadly missed by his loving partner Iris, brother Seamus sisters Geraldine and Catherine, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Many thanks to all my angels and saints. N.B

Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

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Novena To The Blessed Virgin

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Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. P.E.M

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O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Empress of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power, oh show me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee(3 times.) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands(3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and request will be granted on the 3rd day. Prayer should be published. F.C

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Fingal County Council Application for Planning Permission for infill carport and construct single storey extension to front at 69, Broadmeadows, Swords, Co. Dublin Signed Mary Conway This application may be inspected/ purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am4.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought by Kevin Neary, at ‘Youngers’, Beaverstown Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, for a development consisting of the demolition of the existing glass houses on site, subdivision of the existing 6 bedroom dormer dwelling to now provide 2 no. 4 bedroom dormer dwellings. The proposed development will also consist of an increase in the overall floor area from 451 sq.m. to 472 sq.m. (251 sq.m. for House A and 221 sq.m. for House B) as well as all associated elevation changes, relocation and modification of existing vehicular entrance and provision of a new vehicular entrance to proposed House B, in-curtilage car parking, landscaping, boundary treatment (including setting back of existing front boundary and

new boundary between House a and House B), new footpath and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the proposed 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 Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Application for Planning Permission for single storey granny flat extension to side of 28 Seaview Park, Portrane, Co. Dublin Signed Fionula Crowley This application may be inspected/ purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am4.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Bristol Myers Squibb is applying to Fingal County Council for development Permission at Swords Laboratories, Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the construction of a single storey extension (floor area measuring 41sq.m and building height of 3.7m) to the existing Emergency Response Team (ERT) Fire Station building, located at the eastern site boundary. The application relates to an establishment which has an Industrial Emissions Licence (P0014-04). The application relates to development consisting of modifications to an establishment to which the Major Accidents Directive applies. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening

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hours of 9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to demolish existing single storey office and replace with a two storey house to the side of existing two storey house and to incorporate existing car parking to office within curtilage of new and existing house for Betty Leonard, Whitestown Rd, Rush 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 We S. Duffy Plant Hire Ltd intend to apply for permission for development consisting of an industrial workshop and ancillary offices, boundary treatment and all associated site development works at Site 2, Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, 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. 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 Darragh and Aran Deering to construct a new 2 storey extension to the side of 14 Brookdale Walk, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing 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. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for access roads, and associated site works to serve 4 dwellings, and Outline Planning Permission for 6 dwellings to include proposed vehicular access from Channel Road, and Sundrive Road, Rush. at site at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Carol Williams 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 aof receipt by the authority of this application.

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