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15th November 2016 • Volume 23, Issue 39 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

Gala Chamber Awards Evening Almost 500 people celebrated Business Excellence and Corporate Responsibility at the Fingal Business Excellence & Corporate Responsibility Gala Awards Evening. The event, which is the highlight of the Fingal Dublin Chamber calendar celebrates business excellence in the region. The gala black tie event was held in the Crowne Plaza Northwood on Friday last, 11th November. There were 22 award winners on the night out of a total of 250 entries. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the JC Savage Business Person of the Year Excellence Award 2015, which was won by Dr David Keenan from Mallinckrodt, Blanchardstown. He has almost 25 years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. In January 2014, he was appointed as Vice President, Global External Supply and Managing Director of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Supplies Ireland. He is vice chair of BioPharmaChem Ireland and has a Doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Maynooth University. He also holds a MBA from Dublin City University and is married with three children and has lived in Dublin 15 for

over 20 years. This was the 14th Annual Fingal Business Excellence Awards and these awards are a hallmark of excellence for all businesses in the area. The Chamber Awards recognise and congratulate the business leaders who drive innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success across all sectors Guests included County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Darragh O’Brien TD, Senator James Reilly and Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid. Also present were former winners of the JC Savage Business Person of the Year winners, including Michael Hoey of Country Crest, Michael Dawson of One4All and last year’s recipient, Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Crisps. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler opened the evening with a speech in which he praised the wonderful efforts of local businesses, who provide top class services to their customers. As usual, the evening was expertly MC’d by the ever popular and witty compere, Marty Whelan. See our special feature on the night inside

Pictured at the Fingal Dublin Chamber Business Excellence & CSR Awards Evening at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport are, Marty Whelan (compere), Tony Lambert (Chamber CEO), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Guy Thompson (Chamber President), Dr David Keenan (JC Savage Business Person of the Year), Siobhan O'Donnell (daa) and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council)

Pictured enjoying the Medieval Banquet which was held at Balrothery Heritage Centre on Saturday, 5th November last, are Kevin Tolan, Chairperson of Balrothery Community Association, Vivienne Tolan , Senator James Reilly and Patrick Hickey. See story on page 2

Rush Credit Union Rescued Progressive Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in North Dublin, has confirmed that it has been “inundated” with requests for membership from former members of Rush Credit Union. Rush Credit Union ceased trading on Tuesday and is currently under the supervision of a High Court appointed liquidator. At their AGM on Wednesday 9th November, they got approval from their members for a rule change which would enable the extension of the “Common Bond” to include the parishes of Rush and Lusk and the surrounding regions. A spokesperson confirmed, “Progressive Credit Union (PCU) is proud to announce that, as part of our AGM 2016 discussions on the 9th

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By Patrick Finnegan of November 2016, our board of directors staff and our members approved the motion to extend our common bond to cover the parishes of Rush and Lusk.” The statement continued, “we understand that all Credit Unions are more than just an office or business in local parishes, playing an important role within communities, both financially and socially. The credit union has always been about the people and its members and approval of this motion by our members, gives others the opportunity to remain part of the Credit Union and avail of its services through membership of PCU.” “Over the last number of years, PCU has experienced continued growth

with a branch network consisting of the former Balbriggan, Baldoyle – Portmarnock, Donabate, Glasnevin, Skerries and Swords Rivervalley Credit Unions. It has assets of approximately ¤142 million. Over the last financial year, it approved loans to the value of over ¤17 million, with an average loan value of €3,600.” The people of Rush and Lusk are now welcome to join PCU, to avail of all our services and to discuss their financial needs. Once you are a member you can avail of all services both in office and online, offering you more ways to do business,” the statement concluded. In welcoming this development, Rush resident and local senator, James Reilly (FG) told the County Leader, “I welcome this development and it is really important that older people have a safe place to deposit their money. The Credit Union movement has a really important role to play and with the right sort of governance and legislative support, it will have a very expanded and

exciting future in our community here in Rush and Lusk.” He continued, “I wish to commend the Central Bank on moving to

secure the funds and I fully expect those who may have misappropriated funds to be brought to justice. Contd. on page 10

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15th November 2016

Fingal’s Best Young Entrepreneurs In County Final The search to find Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) is advancing to the County Final stage, which takes place on Wednesday 30th November in County Hall, Swords and is being organised by Local Enterprise Office Fingal. A total of €50,000 investment fund will be won by six young entre-

preneurs in the county, aged between 18 and 35. IBYE, which has a €2 million investment fund, is run by all 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) and is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland. At the upcoming IBYE County Final on

Wednesday 30th November, Local Enterprise Office Fingal has an investment fund of €50,000 to award to six local entrepreneurs across three categories: Best Business Idea, Best Start-Up Business and Best Established Business. Fifteen young entrepreneurs have made it

through to this year’s IBYE County Final and are ready to face the judges. Among the special guests at the awards ceremony will be Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD, County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler and Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid. The County Finals follow successful bootcamps all over Ireland involving enthusiastic entrepreneurs from a variety of business backgrounds. The competition is now in its third year and Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Fingal said that the standard of entries is higher than ever. “The exceptionally high standard of entries will make the competition tough and challenging, but it will also help bring out the full potential of entrants and inspire them to succeed whether they win at the County Final stage or not. We see the IBYE initiative as a springboard for young entrepreneurs here locally, who want to start or expand a business. They will have the support of their Local Enterprise Office all year around,” he said. Paul Reid Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said, “Fingal has the youngest and fastest growing population in

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the country, with a growth of 8.1 per cent in the last five years. It is essential to Fingal’s continued economic prosperity that job creation and business start-ups continue to be supported and allowed to grow, and this scheme provides a tried and tested channel for young entrepreneurs to succeed.” This year’s county finalists are hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s local winners. They were: Best New Idea (winning a €10,000 investment) Cara Sturgess, Loinnir, C a s t l e k n o c k . Best Start-Up (winning a €20,000 investment) Dean Peters, Comparison Windows and Doors, Skerries and Best Established Business (winning a €20,000 investment) Gemma O’Brien, Adam and Friends, Blanchardstown. Further details on the competition and supports available to young entrepreneurs are available through www.localenterprise.ie and from the IBYE website at www.ibye.ie.

Return Of KLM To Dublin Airport

Boet Kreiken, Managing Director KLM Cityhopper is pictured with Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison at the launch of KLM's new daily services between Dublin and Amsterdam

Dublin Airport is delighted to welcome the launch of KLM’s new direct service between Dublin and Amsterdam. Initially starting with twice daily flights connecting Dublin to KLM’s award-winning hub Schiphol, the airline will further strengthen this service from March 2017 by doubling capacity on the route. KLM will operate flights with an Embraer 190, carrying up to 100 passengers. The schedule has been devised to complement KLM’s long-haul network, offering passengers easy connections to destinations such as Johannesburg, Havana, Beijing and Hong Kong. Welcoming KLM’s new route, Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said “It’s 50 years since KLM last operated in Ireland and we are delighted to welcome the airline back to Dublin. We are particularly pleased that KLM has already committed to increasing its frequency on the route next year, which is testament to the popularity of this destination and the strong connections that KLM offers from Schiphol.” Boet Kreiken, Managing Director, KLM Cityhopper, said “We are proud to be flying to Ireland’s beautiful capital in KLM Cityhopper’s Embraer 190. The addition of Dublin to KLM’s route network is yet another endorsement of continuous investment to best serve the market. Ireland is experiencing a blossoming economy and strong growth in the tourism sector. Besides the Dublin-Amsterdam route, the direct KLM connection offers access to KLM’s European and intercontinental network – and all at attractive prices, and featuring an excellent flight schedule.”

This year's Granard Cup Finals took place in Corrstown Golf Club. The Granard Cup is run by the National Council for the Blind of Ireland to raise vital funds for people who are blind or have sight loss. There were over 90 clubs taking part on the day of the finals at Corrstown Golf Club. €22,500 was raised this year for The National Council for the Blind. Pictured are Geraldine Chambers (Lady Vice-President of Corrstown Golf Club), Sue Ennis and Jennifer Martin (from winning ladies of Headfort Golf Club) and Marion McGowan (Lady Captain of Corrstown Golf Club).

Medieval Banquet In Balrothery A Medieval Banquet was held on Saturday, 5th November in Balrothery Heritage Centre to celebrate Balrothery’s Heritage and as Balrothery translates in Irish to ‘Baile Na Ridire -Town of the Knight.’ it was indeed appropriate that there were Knights ‘a plenty’ in attendance. After the Banquet, the crowd gathered outside to witness the unveiling of a creative public art piece at the historic landmark of Balrothery Castle. The innovative project has seen a dead 200 year old tree, that was condemned to be felled, reborn into a sculpture of the first Baron of Balrothery in 1343 - Richard Constentyn and he now looks over his Barony again from the grounds of Balrothery Castle. Balrothery Community Association commissioned Irish artist, Richie Clarke to create the magnificent piece and this was made possible by kind donations from local people. This project is a key focal point in a wider plan to develop a Heritage Trail in Balrothery which will encapsulate all of Balrothery’s landmark heritage sites on a walking loop through the village. Chairperson of Balrothery Community Association, Kevin Tolan, stated that these were very exciting times for Balrothery. “It is impor-

tant to restore links to our past and ensure it is not forgotten by present day generations. When you couple our recent exploits on rediscovering the ‘Knights of yesteryear’, with the plans for a Recreational Hub in Glebe Park prepared by Fingal County Council, it is suffice to say that the ‘Knights of Tomorrow’ are also going to be provided for in the Barony of Balrothery.”

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Malahide Man Heads Up Ógra Fianna Fáil Malahide man, James Doyle was elected President of Ógra Fianna Fáil at the party’s National Youth Conference in Limerick last week. Doyle (27), who has been actively leading the resurgence of Ógra

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by my peers. I received a strong mandate, winning 63 per cent of the vote. My job is to grow and develop our organisation and ensure that the voice of young people is heard within Fianna Fáil and the country generally.” “I am conscious of the important role that Ógra continues to play in the life of Fianna Fáil. Over the course of the weekend, delegates debated issues such as the needs of rural Ireland resulting from the fallout from Brexit and the need for an increased focus on science and technology in schools,” he said.

Confirmation has been received that daa will be funding an allweather pitch for the Ward River Valley, as part of their discharge of the runway planning conditions relating to compensatory habitats. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler was delighted with the news that daa have made a commitment to fund an allweather sports facility in River Valley. He told the County Leader, “This is part of the daa compensatory habitat where they will provide an all-weather pitch for River Valley. The exact location will need to be decided on by the County Council and this will have to go through the chamber. This will be located on the airport side and the plan is to make it available to St Finian’s GAA Club and River Valley Rangers FC. This is great news for the River Valley area and it will be a wonderful facility for people in the area and with the Council planning to return to us with a study and masterplan of what to do with the Ward River Valley, we would have been looking for all-weather playing facilities on both sides of the valley, to include Swords Manor. The fact that we’ve got this commitment

up front from the daa is a great boost, now we can focus attention for the same facility for Swords Manor FC, who would benefit from such a facility. With the new Sports Capital Grant to be announced shortly, I would be looking to help as many sports clubs in Swords as possible here. The Ward Valley is a fantastic resource on our doorstep and along with better community and sporting facilities on both sides of the valley, improving walkways and cycle ways through the valley is a top objective of mine. Local councillor, Joe Newman said, “I think this will be a great facility for clubs in Swords. It will be a shared facility and is something that I have been looking for over the past few years. I have been active in arranging meetings with local clubs and parks infrastructure to further this case. It is just a matter of identifying the best location and I hope to see this all-weather facility being available to as many clubs as possible, not just St Finian’s and River Valley Rangers and I hope clubs like Swords Manor FC can be included in this arrangement. where running costs can be divided. This should be for the whole of Swords,” said Newman.

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Pictured at the handover of Shoe Boxes to Team Hope by members of Swords Senior Citizens on Wednesday last, are members of Swords Senior Citizens, Bernie Perry, Vera O'Reilly, Maura Deeley, Jo Hannigan, Eileen Power (Chairperson), Mary McCarthy, Margaret Molloy, Natalie Hand and her son, Ben (Team Hope) and Marie Casey (Swords Senior Citizens)

Swords Senior Citizens Bring Christmas Cheer Swords Senior Citizens proudly handed over 50 shoe boxes for the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal on Wednesday, 9th November last. A cash total of €444 was also presented to Team Hope, along with the shoe boxes on the day. Team Hope representative, Natalie Hand from Donabate accepted the shoe boxes from the proud senior citizens. The senior citizens went all out to ensure that there were plenty of boxes created. They were beautifully presented, with ribbons and Christmas themed wrapping adorning each one. Eileen Power, Chairperson of Swords Senior Citizens told the County Leader, “We have been doing this for over 10 years and it’s always one of

the high points of the year for us. It’s such a worthwhile cause and sometimes we get to see videos of the children receiving their gifts. It fills us all with great joy,” she said. Natalie Hand, who accepted the shoe boxes on behalf of Team Hope said, “It is very important for us to receive these presents from Swords Senior Citizens every year, as without them, many children would not have any presents to open on Christmas Day. We cannot thank them enough for their wonderful efforts and kindness, which is greatly appreciated by all,” she said.

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Purchase Of Loughshinny Site Confirmed

on the acquisition of these lands into public ownership and I look forward to hearing their plans for the careful exploration of this key historical site, part of Fingal and Ireland’s heritage.” “These lands have huge Tourism and Historical potential sensitively developed and I will be encouraging the Council, the OPW and all relevant Government Departments to produce a funded plan to exploit the full potential of these lands. Newgrange National Monument in Co Meath had in excess of 150,000 visitors in 2015 according to an OPW press release in March 2016,” concluded an excited O’Leary.

Further to a report in a recent edition of the County Leader, local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) has confirmed that the 46 acre site at Drumanagh, Loughshinny, has been purchased by the County Council for a reported €1 million. O’Leary, who was the first to break the news of the possible historical importance of the site told the County Leader, “I am delighted to confirm that the council has acquired the historic lands at Loughshinny, which will be explored appropriately and developed as a national monument hopefully with suitable public access. “Did the Romans land in Fingal Loughshinny” that’s the key question.” If this is proven at this site, it has the potential to become a national monument as popular as Newgrange in Co Meath. “I want to congratulate Fingal County Council Councillor Tom O'Leary is pictured in Loughshinny as he points to the site at Drumanagh.

Farrell Rounds On Colleagues Over Rural Neglect In an unusual move, local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell, has taken a swipe at his party colleagues in Government, by saying that the North County can no longer be forgotten in terms of the Government’s focus on rural Ireland. “North County Dublin is home to the largest rural area in County Dublin - an area which, for too long, has been forgotten in the context of support for rural Ireland. This is wholly unacceptable,” he said. “Our smaller communities, including Ballyboughal, Garristown, Oldtown, and the Naul, can no longer be forgotten in the context of supporting rural Ireland. Fingal is home to a substantial rural community, and is important to our national economy, particularly in the agrifood sector with such a large proportion of Ireland’s fresh produce coming from the North County.” He continued, “It seems clear to me that when investment is made in Dublin, the needs of rural North County Dublin are forgotten, and I see no difference when the focus is placed upon rural Ireland. This, in my opinion, is a complete disgrace,” he said. “With regard to this, I have submitted a parliamentary question to the relevant Minister asking for an outline of the funding provided for the rural North County and an explanation as to why it is too often forgotten in the

context of Government supports.” “For too long now, I have received information on investment in rural Ireland which has not included the North County. This cannot be allowed to continue any longer. I am frustrated at this, as I am sure are many residents of our rural communities.” “Ballyboughal,

Garristown, Oldtown, the Naul, and their environs must receive the Government support the deserve. It is not acceptable for some Departments to view them in the urban context while others view them in the rural context and all forget about their needs. “As the local Government TD in the North County, I

will not stand by while our rural communities are treated as peripherals when it comes to Government investment. The requirements of every community in the North County must be taken into account, and I will work to ensure this is the case across all relevant Government Departments,” he blasted.

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This Autumn sees the launch of the Rosie for Autograph Lip Shine Collection, the latest addition to the makeup range for retailer Marks & Spencer. With a modelling career spanning over 10 years, Rosie Huntington Whitely has picked up some of the best makeup tips and secrets working with the world’s leading makeup artists; the results of which can be seen throughout the Rosie for Autograph cosmetics range. The Rosie for Autograph Lip Shine Collection was inspired by Rosie’s glamorous red carpet looks. The collection includes a selection of highly-pigmented lip glosses in

Rosie’s favourite shades. With a creamy yet weightless texture, the colour glides onto lips leaving them ultra-soft with a high shine finish. The extremely rich formulation nourishes the lips whilst giving them the finish of a lip gloss, with the colour effect of a lipstick. As with the rest of the Rosie for Autograph cosmetics range, all products are hypoallergenic, suitable for all skin, vegetarian friendly and fragrance, paraben and alcohol free. Rosie for Autograph Lip Shine Collection €19.00 is available at M&S Beauty nationwide and online at www.marksandspencer.ie

Top model Thalia Heffernan is pictured at Penneys HQ to announce that the Irish retailer is the latest brand to join One4all, Ireland's leading Gift Card company. The partnership means that savvy shoppers across Ireland can now flock to Penneys stores to redeem their One4all Gift Cards. Accepted in store and online at over 8,000 stores nationwide, One4all is the market-leading, multiretailer gift card.

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forfeit fit for fashion.” At the heart of the collection is "The Body", a selection of modern, sport-inspired t-shirt bras and briefs in microfibre air tech with clean lines, new proportions and bold fashion colours like citronelle, ginger, winetasting and Mykonos blue. The nude offering is called 'sand' and is so warm on the body it makes regular nudes look bland. The signature bodysuit is synonymous with Elle and is set to become a staple in every woman’s wardrobe; sporty yet sexy, it flatters many different body types. The Elle Macpherson Body collection is available exclusively in Ireland at The Lingerie Rooms in Brown Thomas Dublin and online at www.BrownThomas.com.

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70 Years Of Rural Electrification In North County To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the rural electrification scheme, Deirdre McParland of ESB Archives paid a special visit to 5th class boys and girls

of Rolestown National School, close to where the first pole of the Scheme was raised in Killsallaghan, on 5th November 1946. Using photographs and artefacts from

How Can I Reduce The Amount I Spend On My Weekly Food Shop? Pictured during her visit to Rolestown National School is Deirdre McParland of ESB Archives with Damien O’Donoghue, 5th class teacher and pupils at Rolestown NS

ESB Archives, Deirdre related the stories of

the Scheme, beginning with what life was like before electricity in rural Ireland, how the scheme was rolled out across all of Ireland, the men and women who worked on the scheme and the benefits that electricity brought to rural

Ireland. Specially chosen photographs from the archives depicted the pivotal switching on ceremony and the connection of the very first customer, Thomas White of Whites Spirit Grocer, now Oldtown House in January 1947.

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They have caused much anxiety to many people whose life savings were put at risk and who would have had no way of making up the loss,” he said. I also hope that customers and PCU will be facilitated by being in a position to use the existing premises, avoiding the necessity of travelling, particularly for older people,” concluded the senator. Following the appointment of a provisional liquidator last week to Rush Credit Union, The Government’s Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) has commenced compensation payments to the former members of Rush Credit Union amounting to €22.3 million to date. Members started to receive their payments on the 11th of November 2016.

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Pictured at the sod turning event for wastewater pipes for Rush are Cllr. Tom O'Leary, Cheif Executive Fingal County Council Paul Reid, Deputy Mayor Eithne Loftus, Senator James Reilly, Michael Tinsley Irish Water, Cllr. Brian Dennehy and Cllr. David O'Connor

wastewater water from existing from Rush to outfalls and overflows to the existing the foreshore at Rush wasteand transfer onwards water to the existing wastetreatment water treatment plant at plant at Portrane. Three new Portrane is of pumping stations will vital importance in also be constructed protecting and mainat South Shore, taining water quality for North Beach and the benefit of the East Shore, Rush. local commuThe project is nity and the expected to many tourists take two that visit years to the area.” complete. Senator Commenting James Reilly, on the who turned announcethe sod at ment, Michael Rush South Tinsley of Irish Beach said, Water said “This “ T h e new collection construcnetwork of tion of wastewater the new pipes will bring network far reaching o f benefits for Rush wasteand Fingal. The water pipes construction of a and pumping collection network stations for of wastewater Senator James Reilly Rush is a pipes which will transfer the

hugely important milestone in the history of the town. The people of Rush have waited for many years for this day and as a local Senator, I’m very pleased to have played a part in its delivery. I welcome the

New Badminton Club Opens In Balbriggan

so well, there has been an upsurge in the number of people taking up the game. Our aim is to open as many badminton clubs across the North County as possible. This is the first Axis badminton club to open in North County Dublin and as Rachael pointed out, coaching will be provided and members can get involved in interclub competitions under the auspices of Badminton Ireland. Brendan Ryan TD, on officially opening the club said, “There’s a gap in the market for a

positive impact this work will have on allowing for longawaited infill development in the area and on making our beautiful beach safe again for the residents of Rush and tourists alike.’

The Wright Venue, Swords scooped the award for Overall ‘Best Night Club’ on Monday 7th November at The National Hospitality Awards. The event took place in The InterContinental Hotel Dublin. Shane Harnett is pictured receiving the award on behalf of the Wright Venue team

A new Badminton Club was officially opened in Castleland Community Centre, Balbriggan on Wednesday, 9th November. The club, which was officially opened by local TD , Brendan Ryan, is the brainchild of Rush ladies, Rachael Ni Bairéid and Suzanne Gilmartin. It is the first badminton club to open in Balbriggan. The launch was attended by Dave Murphy and Joe Byrne from the Leinster Branch of Badminton Ireland Rachael and Suzanne founded Axis Badminton Club and they spotted a gap in the market for a badminton club in Brendan Ryan TD is pictured cutting the tape at the opening of the new Axis Badminton Balbriggan. The ladies club at Castleland Community Centre, Balbriggan. Also pictured are, Suzanne Gilmartin, Dave Murphy (Leinster Branch, Badminton Ireland), Brendan Ryan TD, Rachael Ni Bairéid, are already members of Sue Smullen and Joe Byrne (Leinster Branch, Badminton Ireland) a number of badminton clubs in the North County and they are delighted badminton club here in Balbriggan and it’s a that Balbriggan can be numbered among them. great tribute to the girls in identifying this. This Rachael, who is a fully qualified coach said, “As fits perfectly with the Fingal Schools model, Balbriggan has no badminton club, this is a great where Fingal County Council partnered with the opportunity for locals take up the game. Ever Department od Education and Skills in providing since the Olympic Games, where Irish badminton centres such as this, which revert to the commuplayers, Scott Evans and Chloe Magee performed nity after school hours,” he said.

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Launch Of Dinner Club In Balbriggan Balbriggan Meals on Wheels have launched their new Dinner Club, which took place at the Order of Malta Hall in Balbriggan on Friday, 4th November. The Dinner Club is for people who, for whatever reason cannot provide meals for themselves, but who would like to get out and socialise. The event was attended by Eoghan Ó Gallachair, who founded the organisation. A good number of people turned up for the launch and the hard working volunteers served up delicious food for Pictured cutting the cake at the official launch of all who attended. Brendan Ingoldsby, Chairperson of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Dinner Club at Order of Malta Balbriggan Meals on Wheels said, “We would like to Hall, Balbriggan on Friday, 4th July last are, Helen Davis thank Jane Hourihan of HSE for their help in establishing (Balbriggan Meals on Wheels) and Eoghan Ó'Gallachair this service in Balbriggan. We would also like to thank the (Founder of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels) many supporters who assist with sponsorship in enabling us to deliver both the Meals on Wheels and the Dinner Club.” Balbriggan Meals on Wheels also thanked the Order of Malta for their support in providing the Ambulance, which collects people and brings them to the Order of Malta Hall three days a week. They also paid a special thanks to all their sponsors, who provide essential support to Pictured at the official launch of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Dinner Club at Order of Malta Hall, enable them to continue Balbriggan on Friday, 4th July last are, Pat McGrath (Balbriggan Lions Club), Brendan Ingoldsby their great work in the (Chairman of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels), Eoghan Ó'Gallachair (Founder of Balbriggan Meals community. on Wheels) and Alice Davis (company secretary, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels)

Free Laptop / Smartphone Lessons In Lusk Are you confused about the ever changing technology surrounding computers and mobile phones.? If so, then help is at hand. Free Lessons on Laptop/Tablet/Smartphone will start on Friday, 18th November in Lusk Community College.

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Toni Hogan, Siobhan Hogan and Jessica McKillop (all from Fingal County Council)

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Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), Martin Shanahan (CEO IDA), Luke Moriarty (President Balbriggan Chamber) and Sean Corrigan (CEO Balbriggan Chamber)

John Cumisky (REA Cumisky), Jim Glennon and David McFadden (Balbriggan RFC)

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‘Blithe Spirit’ Highlight Of Donabate Celebrations Donabate Portrane Dramatic Society are taking to the stage again this month for a production of the classic comedy Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward. Presented as part of the 80th birthday celebrations of the North County Dublin dramatic society, the witty script has been brought to life by a stellar cast

made up from new and well established members. Written in less than a week in 1941, the play will be presented in Donabate Parish Hall from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th November at 8pm. All proceeds from the Thursday performance will be donated to St Francis Hospice.

Aengus Gordon, well known to DPDS audiences, takes on the part of novelist Charles Condomine, who is preparing to host a seance to be conducted by a medium known as Madame Arcati, played by the ever popular Noelle Corcoran. For him, it’s a jokey way to do research for a new novel, appropriately

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titled The Unseen. Unexpectedly, however, the evening ends with the spectral reappearance of his first wife, Elvira, who has been dead for five years. Aine Dilleen who has recently joined the dramatic society is taking on the challenge of playing the etheral spirit of Elvira. Only Charles can see her, which causes immediate problems with his very-much-alive second wife, briskly efficient Ruth. Lorraine Halpin, last seen in “I do not like the Dr Fell” is a wonderful Ruth. Also assisting in the séance are Dr and Mrs Bradman played by Cathal FitzGerald and Marjo Ruiter (another newcomer to the group). The cast is rounded up with the mysterious Edith, the Condomine’s new maid. Christina Fahy is delighted to be taking to the stage to play the part of Edith. Lisa Buckley directs the play. The group was founded in 1936 by the late Fr Moynihan and has been part and parcel of the Donabate Portrane community over the past 80 years.

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Bank of Ireland Swords Welcomes Enterprise Town Pictured at the launch of Swords Enterprise Town at County Hall in Swords were Oisín Geoghegan (Head of Local Enterprise Fingal), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), County Mayor Clr Darragh Butler, Deputy Mayor Cllr Eithne Loftus, Dessie Brady, Manager Bank of Ireland, Swords and Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council

Bank of Ireland has announced that Enterprise Town will be coming to Swords on Saturday, November 19th, from 11am-3pm at the Fingal County Council Atrium. The events will feature a Business, Community and Sports Expo as well as plenty of family friendly activities. The Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town event has been organised by the Bank in partnership with the local community. The initiative aims to promote enterprise and drive business momentum for local businesses and the wider sports and social community in Dublin by connecting with the communities in these areas to showcase what the area has to offer. Events are free to attend for all the family and are open to both

customers and noncustomers of Bank of Ireland. On Saturday the 19th, over 50 exhibitors will display a wide variety of products and services and Bank of Ireland is calling on those living and working in the Swords area to come and support the exhibitors. The positive and inspirational

author, Catherine Moonan, and respected business coach, Alan Tracey from knowledge.ie, will provide the business audience with some insights in relation to achieving success, creating competitive advantage and increasing resilience. A number of other highly regarded guest speakers will also be in attendance, including renowned celebrity TV Chef, Rachel Allen and Riverdance extraordinaire and motivational speaker, Padraic Moyles. On the day, there will also be a sports panel discussion featuring Dublin GAA stars Darren Daly (Fingal Ravens) and John Small (Ballymun Kickhams), plus Dave Malone, performance coach with the Irish Paralympic team. Separately, All-star Dublin footballer and entrepreneur, Philly McMahon, will share his insights on life choices, team work, physical and mental fitness. The Dublin All Ireland winners will be accompanied by very special guest, Sam Maguire. Local clubs who will take part in the Sports/Community exhibition include: Swords Tidy Towns, local GAA clubs, Educate Together Primary School,

Swords Enterprise Town Committee: Ken Duffy (Swords Tidy Towns), Jason Briody, Dessie Brady & Sinead Mulryan (all from Bank Of Ireland), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber), Neil Morrison (McInerney Saunders), Gary Mulhall (Bank of Ireland) and Alan Tracey (Business Coach). Absent from picture are Oisín Geoghgan (LEO) and Isobel McClean

Colaiste Choilm and local dance school House of SWAG who recently joined Justin Bieber on stage at the 3 Arena. Other highlights to look forward to on the day include: face painting, school presentations from local schools, as well as beautiful m u s i c to be provided by the Educate Together Choir. There will be a special section for the younger members of the community, facilitated by Fairy Shannon from the Irish Fairy Door company, one of Ireland's real success stories.

Bank of Ireland have agreed to nominate North Dublin Hospice as the preferred charity on the day. Mr Fintan Fagan, CEO of St. Francis Hospice will be in attendance. Bank of Ireland will match any monies raised on November 19th and the total proceeds will be presented to the Hospice on behalf of the Swords community. Commenting on the initiative, Laura Henry, Head of Bank of Ireland Dublin North, said: “Bank of Ireland is committed to supporting business growth across

Dublin and we want to continue to be Ireland’s Enterprise Bank. We would encourage local businesses and the wider community to come and share in activities over the weekend. I would like to thank the Enterprise Town Committee and all those involved in helping to organise and exhibit at this event.” Swords Branch Manager, Dessie Brady, added: “The local community has embraced this initiative wholeheartedly, and working together we have organised a very exciting programme of activity. The events will be free to attend and is open to all. It is a fantastic opportunity for the community to see the level of enterprise all around Swords.”

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Almost 500 people celebrated Business Excellence at the Fingal Business Excellence & Corporate Responsibility Gala Awards evening. The event, which is the highlight of the Fingal Dublin Chamber calendar, celebrates business excellence in the region. The awards were instituted in 2002 and they pay tribute to the talent, drive, innovation and success of the business community in the area. The gala black tie event was held in the Crowne Plaza Northwood on Friday last, 11th November. There were 22 award winners on the night out of a total of 250 entries received, the biggest number received to date. This was the 14th

nees waited with bated breath to see if their companies won their particular category. The moment Marty Whelan called out the winning companies, loud shouts of joy emanated from different parts of the room, as representatives of the winning company went on stage to accept their award from the sponsor, as well as facing the humorous wit of Marty Whelan.

Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert is pictured with MC for the evening, Marty Whelan

Annual Fingal Business Excellence Awards and these awards are a hallmark of excellence for all businesses in the area. The Chamber Awards recognise and congratulate the business leaders who drive innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success across all sectors. The awards also recognise the efforts of companies to promote excellence in the quality of their products, over a number of categories. This competition is open to all businesses or organisations, both large and small doing business in the Fingal area, be it in retail, manufacturing, services or the tourism/hospitality sector. The awards night is always well attended and eagerly anticipated by all. From the moment the first prize was presented to daa Dublin Airport, the atmosphere was electric, as nomi-

Guests included County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, who launched proceedings by congratulating all those who were nominated for awards. He also acknowledged the close links that have been created between the Chamber and Fingal County Council, which has led to more investment in the region. He praised the wonderful efforts of local businesses, which provide top class services to their customers. Other attendees on the night included Darragh O’Brien TD, Senator James Reilly, Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland, as well as a gathering of Fingal County Councillors. Chamber President, Guy Thompson got proceedings under way and said, “It is with great pride that I stand before you as President of Fingal Dublin Chamber. Fingal is, without doubt, the finest place in Ireland to do business. I want to acknowledge the great

work that our CEO, Tony Lambert does in organising this event every year. To our members, finalists and greater employee community, you should be proud. You have brought pride to the region and, as President, I’m honoured to represent you all,” he said. The highlight of the Awards night is the presentation of the JC Savage Business Person of the Year award, which was won by Dr David Keenan from Mallinckrodt, Blanchardstown. This award was instituted in 2010, in memory of JC Savage, who was a founding member of the Chamber back in 1994. To honour his memory, the Chamber created this award, which is presented to a businessperson who had been a ‘champion of success’ in their own business, creating high standards of business excellence and achievement, while making a significant contribution to the Fingal region. The winner, Dr Keenan has almost 25 years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. In January 2014, he was appointed as Vice President, Global External Supply and Managing Director of Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Supplies Ireland. Previously he served as Senior Director of Manufacturing, Contrast Media and Delivery Systems at Mallinckrodt. In this role he was responsible for the Dublin manufacturing site, as well as a number of manufacturing sites in North America. He joined Mallinckrodt in 2006 as Plant Manager of their facility at Damastown in Dublin 15 and prior to that, he was a Plant Director for Helsinn Chemicals Ireland Ltd, a Swiss contract manufacturing organisation. He is vice chair of BioPharmaChem Ireland and has a Doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Maynooth University. He also holds a MBA from Dublin City University and is married with three children and has lived in Dublin 15 for over 20 years. In his acceptance speech, Dr Keenan spoke about the huge progress being made in

the Pharma business, not only in Fingal, but nationwide. He also paid tribute to Fingal County Council and to Paul Reid for his foresight where business is concerned in the county. He also praised the Chamber and Tony Lambert for his contribution to business in Continued on page 25

Pictured enjoying the night were Robert Savage, Sarah Savage, Cronan Savage, Darragh O'Brien TD, Niall Savage and Michael Savage

The Multinational Employer of the Year CSR Award was won by Fujitsu Ireland Swords. The award was sponsored by Institute of Technology Blanchardstown

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Tony Doyle, Denise Foley and Kim McLoughlin (all Country Crest)

Ciara, Maria and Michael Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance Group)

Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert is pictured with Nadia Gubanoba, Shauna Conroy and Ciara Brennan (Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport)

Michael Hoey (Country Crest), Michael Dawson (One4All), Siobhan O'Donnell (daa) and Darragh O'Brien TD

Fiona Cunningham, Edwina Cunnane and Darren O'Reilly (Member First Credit Union)

Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), Dr David Keenan (winner of the JC Savage Business Person of the Year award), Marty Whelan, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler and Senator James Reilly

Andrew O'Neill and Marcella Ryan (Action Ireland Trust)

Pat Roban and Nora Roban (Remember Us)

David Nugent, Audrey O'Hagan, Lynne Courtney and Ciara Courtney (all daa)

Cllr Brian McDonagh, Jock Jordan (One4All), Darragh O'Brien TD and Michael Dawson (One4All)

Senator James Reilly (3rd right) is pictured with Emma Berrigan, Robert Brown, Eimear NĂ Cheallaigh, Nicola O'Dea, Carrie Brown and Marie Presland (all from Snowflakes Autism Support)

Tara Shortall, Claire Kearney, Alison Keogh and Eloise Hendrick (all from Home Instead Senior Care)

Fran Whelan (Action Ireland Trust), Stephen Malone and Geraldine Parke (Malone Engineering)

Senator James Reilly is pictured with Maura Cassidy and Siobhan O'Donnell (daa)

Pictured are staff of Bank of Ireland, Darren Brereton, Janette Hickey, Steve Funsten, Andrea O'Neill, Dessie Brady and Mark Courtney

Cllr Joe Newman and CoilĂn O'Reilly (Fingal County Council)

Cllr Brian McDonagh, Aoife Day (One4All), Guy Thompson (Chamber President), Darragh Butler (County Mayor), Niamh Butler and Cllr Kieran Dennison

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Continued from page 23 the area. Finally, he thanked his wife for her “great support and that without this support, he would not here to collect this wonderful award.” As usual, the evening was MC’d by the excel-

selected as winners. It all led to a wonderful atmosphere, which carried on well into the night. In his speech Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert added to the great atmosphere when he

cated the event. “They carry out this very important work with such professionalism and attention to detail. “Spotcheck are our independent judges for the awards and they trawled through the

Ken Anderson (LEO Fingal), Oisin Geoghegan (LEO Fingal), Toni Hogan, Ed Hearne and Duncan Henderson (Fingal County Council)

lent Marty Whelan, who entertained guests with his witty repartee, while keeping the award winners on their toes with some searching and humorous comments about what they do and why they believed they were

asked companies that were nominated for awards to stand up. He also thanked compere, Marty Whelan for his unique contribution to the awards night each year. He also paid thanks to Spotcheck, who adjudi-

many paper entries, as well as visiting the mystery shopping entries, to select the finalists and the winners and the standard was very high again this year,” he said. Lambert also paid a special tribute to

Geraldine Savage, wife of JC Savage and her family, who were present on the night. “To our finalists, we congratulate you on setting such high standards, which are the benchmark for all other businesses. You shine like beacons in the business community,” he said. “There is so much to celebrate within the business community here in Fingal and it is important for us to ensure that we recognise the commitment, dedication and achievement of the management and staff in all our businesses. Each year we have applications from across a wide range of companies, organisations and business sectors telling their story of excellence and detailing their commitment to corporate responsibility and we thank you for sharing your stories with us,” said Lambert. Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid spoke about the progress surrounding Continued on page 26

The Customer Service Excellence Award- Services Sector was won by EW Technologies, Blanchardstown. The award was sponsored by One4All and Michael Dawson made the presentation

The Not-for-Profit Organisation Excellence Award was won by Action Ireland Trust Portmarnock. The award was sponsored by Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport and Andrea Molloy made the presentation

The Workplace Employer of the Year CSR Award was won by Pay Pal, Blanchardstown. The award was sponsored by Country Crest, Lusk and Michael Hoey made the presentation

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Continued from page 25 the economic trends in Fingal. He said, “There’s no doubt that 2016 was a successful one in terms of business sentiment. We’re seeing a steady growth in Fingal, even though there are volatile times ahead, particularly in terms of Brexit. We also believe that the Council Budget which was passed by the elected members last week, will support business,” he said. He also spoke about the commercial rates, which were frozen for the 6th time, will

Deirdre King, Ian Hunter and Emma McCluskey (Swords Pavilions)

The Best Place to Eat Excellence Award was won by Castleknock Hotel & Country Club. The award was sponsored by North County Leader and Seán Fitzmaurice presented the award

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Jock Jordan (One4All), Guy Thompson (Chamber President) and Siobhan Kinsella (Cpl)

have a beneficial effect on business. He also mentioned the great tourism potential in Fingal, where great efforts are being undertaken to attract visitors to the region. All in all this Awards night was a great success, where Chamber members intermingled and old friendships were renewed and new ones were created in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere that continued well into the wee small hours and was enjoyed by all.

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Your Fingal Dublin Business Excellence & CSR Awards Winners 2016 Award

Winner

Development in People Corporate Responsibility Award Sponsor: Keelings

Daa - Dublin Airport

Multinational Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Sponsor: ITB

Fujitsu (Ireland)

SME Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Sponsor: Pay Pal

Abbey Tavern

Large Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Sponsor: Crowne Plaza Blanch

Country Crest

Workplace Employer of the Year Corporate Responsibility Award Sponsor: Country Crest

Paypal

Best Public Service Excellence Award Sponsor: Clayton Hotels

St Francis Hospice

Not-for-Profit Organisation Excellence Award Sponsor: Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

Action Ireland Trust

Best Small Business Excellence Award Sponsor: LEO

Everest Granola

Best Start-Up/New Business Excellence Award Sponsor: Linc Centre

Marqette - Dublin Airport

International Trade Excellence Award Sponsor: Malone Engineering

Kora Healthcare

Digital Marketing Excellence Award Sponsor: VHI

Keelings

Best Business Practice Excellence Award Sponsor: Blanchardstown Centre

Kerona Scientific

Innovation in Business Excellence Award Sponsor: AIB

InvizBox

Business Growth Excellence Award Sponsor: McInerney Saunders

Keogh’s Crisps

Best Sales/Marketing Campaign Excellence Award Sponsor: Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport

Swords Pavilions

Customer Service Excellence Award - Services Sector Sponsor: One4All

EW Technologies

Customer Service Excellence Award – Independent Sector Sponsor: Fingal Dublin Chamber

Neola Apparel

Customer Service Retail Excellence Award – Multiple Sector Sponsor: Swords Pavilions

Kilkenny Shop

Customer Service Excellence Award – Tourism & Hospitality Sponsor: Empire Bar

Fingal Tourism

Retail Premises Of The Year Excellence Award Sponsor: Michael Wright Hospitality Group

Parfois

Pub of the Year Excellence Award Sponsor: Fingal Independent

Gilbert & Wright

Best Place to Eat Excellence Award Sponsor: North County Leader

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The Business Growth Excellence Award was won by Keogh Crisps, Oldtown. The award was sponsored by McInerney Saunders. Eoin Sheehy made the presentation

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The Large Employer of the Year CSR Award was won by Country Crest, Lusk. Michael Hoey accepted the award, which was sponsored by Crowne Plaza Hotel Blanchardstown

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The Customer Service Retail Excellence Award - Multiple Sector was won by The Kilkenny Shop, Swords. The award was sponsored by Swords Pavilions and Ian Hunter presented the award

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Council Freezes Commercial Rates As Budget Agreed The County Council has frozen the level of commercial rates for the sixth successive year, after councillors overwhelmingly agreed a budget of €216 million for 2017. The rates freeze will assist the competitiveness of local businesses in the face of a number of economic uncertainties, including the fall-out from the Brexit referendum. The 2017 Budget provides for a significant and continued level of investment in the social, economic and cultural fabric of Fingal, as it sets out to deliver on a Paul Reid number of core objectives including continued investment in housing which, at €55m, represents over a quarter of the budget. The Council’s planned expenditure of ¤215,953,800 next year will fund its day-to-day operations as well as contributing to the advancement of Fingal’s Capital Programme which will cost €324.4m over a three year period (2017-2019). The employment impact is also substantial and for every position directly employed within the council, an additional three jobs are supported as a result. This means that the total employment contribution from Budget 2017 is over 4,000 jobs.

Councillors opted to reduce the basic rate of Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15 per cent at a meeting on 12th September and charges will remain at the same level as in 2016. The decision leaves the Council with discretionary LPT income of €1.9m and reduces the income from the tax by ¤5.7m. Councillors voted to alter the rate of refund made on vacant property in 2017, as the vacancy refund rate is being reduced from 100 per cent to 75 per cent. The Councillors have reduced the rate of refund in an effort to further reduce the number of vacant properties in the County. Welcoming the adoption of the 2017 Budget by Councillors, who voted 30-4 in favour, the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, said: “Fingal has strengthened its relationships with key Government Departments, officials, state agencies and wider stakeholders to support focus on growing the economy and building diverse communities that we are all proud of. The budget has been prepared following detailed consideration of all spending requirements and having regard to the objectives we have set in our Five-Year Corporate Plan. Meeting the demands for increased levels of service and investment in key assets, against a background of modest buoyancy in some income areas, remains a challenge.”

15th November 2016

Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Youth Leadership runner up cormac Donnelly who represented Portmarnock Community School is presented with her certificate by acting Club President Alan Spain

Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Youth Leadership winner Lisa Quinn who represented Kings Hospital Secondary School is presented with her certificate by acting Club President Alan Spain

Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Youth Leadership runner up Edel Connolly who represented Loreto College, Swords is presented with her certificate by acting Club President Alan Spain

Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Youth Leadership runner up Natalia Kostrzewa who represented St. Finian's College, Swords is presented with her certificate by acting Club President Alan Spain

Rotary Youth Leadership Competition The Rotary Youth Leadership Competition is a well established and successful competition organised and promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. The competition is open to all entrants who must be over 16 years of age and less than 18 years of age on 31st March in the year in which the visit to Euroscholar takes place. The competition is

organised first in individual schools, with 10 winners in the regional Final. The 10 winners will travel to Strasbourg from the 29th January - 3rd February 2017. The Irish region sends 10 winners each year on a travel tour that includes Visit to Dail Eireann, Visit to Northern Assembly in Stormont and a three day visit to European Parliament in Strasbourg, where the Irish winners compete Europe wide with other European Euroscholars Monday, 7th November was the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal Schools Final, where four of the participating schools won through to the Club Final. The winners were Natalia Kosrzewa from St Finian’s Community College, Edel Connolly from Loreto College, Cormac Donnelly from Portmarnock Community School, The overall winner was Lisa Quinn from The Kings Hospital.

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FOIRA Elect New Committee Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society (FOIRA) held their 72nd Convention on Sunday, 6th November in Naul Parish Hall. Local councillor, David O’Connor took the Chair for the election of the new committee. The newly elected members, include, President, Richard Hurley, Vice Presidents, Jimmy Downes, Peter Gaffney and Kathleen O’Connell. Noel McAllister remains as Chairman, while Cathal Boland is the new Vice Chairman. Paul O’Brien remains as Secretary, with Brian Lally as Assistant Secretary. Peter O’Connell is Treasurer, with Pat Nugent as Assistant Treasurer and Registrar. The newly elected Assistant Registrar is Ann McDonald, Press officer is Una O’Brien , Parade Commander is

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Paul and Carina Linders pictured at the official opening of Linders Renault Turvey

Linders Renault officially opened their new showroom at Turvry Business Park on Saturday, 5th November last. Swords resident, John Carron who has been a customer of Linders for over 30 years, was a special guest at the event. He is pictured (left) with Linders Managing Director, Paul Linders as they unveiled the new Renault Megane on the day.

Linders Renault Opens Newest Dealership Linders Renault & Dacia celebrated the grand opening of its newest dealership in Turvey, Donabate Business Centre, with a fun-filled family day on Saturday 5th November. Renault brand ambassadors, David and Stephen Flynn aka The Happy Pear joined in the action to serve up some dishy treats from their Renault food truck, while the 98FM Thunderbus broadcast live from the dealership on the day. There was a great atmosphere,

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Malahide Man Launches New Book

Picture at te launch of his new book, 'Coping with Stress' at Malahide Tennis Club, are Dr Mark Harrold and Fergus Finlay who performed the launch

Malahide man, Dr Mark Harrold launched his new book, ‘Coping With Stress’ at Malahide Tennis Club on Wednesday last, 9th November. The launch was performed by Fergus Finlay, CEO of Barnardos in the presence of a large gathering of people. Dr Harrold is a well known local man who stood for election in the 2011 General Election as an independent candidate. He is a Clinical Psychologist

and he spoke to the County Leader about the need for such a book. He said, “The origins of the book go back to 2010 in Malahide, where three men in middle age took their own lives and we had a very distressed town at the time. At that time, I had attended a training course called Stress Control. A colleague of mine, Dr Alison Rooney suggested that we hold this course in the Grand Hotel, in an effort to

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help the community. That first night, a total of 250 people turned up. Then in 2013, we booked a room for 200 people, and 450 turned up.,” he said. “Essentially what I’m saying in the book is

that we all have stress, but many of us don’t talk about it. What can be most disturbing about stress is that when we get the symptoms, we think we’re going mad. The first thing we need to now

Potholes On The Road Ahead The US election was the main topic last week right around the world. It certainly was the topic in the EU corridors of power. Trump’s success seems certain to stop at least in the short term any prospect of the ratification of TTIP. It would appear that all trade deal will be carefully scrutinised by the new administration before sign off. The UK may be able to take some little comfort from the changed political circumstance as they may be able to find a more sympathetic hearing in Washington next year. But Brexit is still on all political agendas, as all political players now try to catch up with what is in effect a runaway train which was not on their timetable. Enda Kenny has for whatever reason found popularity amongst his fellow Heads of Government in the EU Council. As we pointed out in the run in to the appointment of the President of that Council, Kenny was made for the job and the job for him. It’s a great regret that he did not seek the post. I’m confident that had he held the office, then the reforms offered to David Cameron prior to the referendum would have been such as to have changed the outcome of the referendum. Within the UK, polls now suggest that the view is in favour of remaining in the EU. The

about stress is that we are not going mad if you get palpitations or panic attacks, it’s a normal reaction. When you understand that, it will ease the stress,” he said. The book has 50 different chapters, each devoted to a particular technique to combat stress. Fergus

Finlay, who performed the launch said, “I have huge respect for Mark and when I read the book, I fell in love with it. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. There is a chapter there for everyone and it should be in every home in Ireland,” he said.

Government is appealing High Court decision, which places Parliament in the driving seat in triggering Article 50, to the Supreme Court. This current victory will give added confidence to those fighting this rear guard action designed to ignore the referendum result. If the process of serving article 50 is slowed down then the By Cathal Boland next European elections, as we have said before, may become entangled in the net. What that will produce is another day’s problem but it will not be easily resolved. Enda Kenny’s conference on the impact on Ireland of the UK decision was well received and it was good to see most of the island’s players take part. I noted that Martin McGuinness expressed strongly his concerns that Westminster will not reflect the will of the voters of Northern Ireland. The abstentionist policy of his party will greatly dilute the democratically elected voice of the people of the North at Westminster in articulating the clear verdict of the people as delivered by them in the referendum. That message was to stay in EU. The negative impact on the entire island which will be caused by a UK departure, particularly with a hard exit, places a great onus on the Irish Government to work smartly in finding real alternatives to enable the island to function as a single economic unit. If they achieve this it will be another move along the stepping stones laid so many years ago.

Lambay Singers At Pavilions The excellent Lambay Singers will perform their Christmas programme at the Pavilions Shopping Centre on Thursday, 17th November between 5:30 and 9:00pm. So come along and enjoy all the festive favourites, with the whole family and get the Christmas season off to the perfect start.

Christmas Card Launch In Lusk Lusk Tidy Towns Association will hold their annual Christmas Card and Calendar launch at Murray’s Top Shop on Friday, 18th November, starting at 9.00pm. The launch will be performed by local TD, Darragh O’Brien and there will be music, refreshments and a raffle, and all are welcome to attend.

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Notices

15th November 2016

Pierce Monuments

Novena To Saint Martha St. Martha, I resort to thee and thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesday's. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didn't enjoy when Our Saviour lodge in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regards to the favour I ask (mention favour) intercede for my family that we may always be provided forin all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didn't cast at thy feet, One our Father and three Hail Marys and a Glory be Amen and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made know with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha, The miraculous Saint grants every thing before the Tuesday are ended, No matter how difficult

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Recent published deaths from the North County MARKEY (née Callinan), Elizabeth(Lily), (Swords), - 10th November 2016 (peacefully), ), at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, sons Colin and Brian, sisters, brother, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MCMANUS (née Kilduff), Mary, (Swords and formerly of Coolderry, Ballinasloe), - 10th November 2016 (peacefully), in her 91st year, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Acorn Lodge Nursing Home, Cashel, beloved wife of the late Kieran; sadly missed by her loving daughters Patricia Walsh (Swords), Philomena Kelly (Ballinasloe) and Esther Cogan (Thurles), sister Lizzie Ledwith, brother P.J. (Kilduff), grandchildren Aisling, Deirdre, Fiona, Kieran, Aidan, Helena and Anthony, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one(mention request) Take it dear Jesus and place it in your broken Heart where your father sees it and then with his merciful eyes it will be become your favour and not mine. Amen Say this for 3 days and promise publication and favour will be granted. Thank you so much dear Jesus for all you have blessed me with. Jesus I love you Jesus I trust in you

O'REILLY, Paul, (Malahide, Co. Dublin, and former chairman of Baine Clarkson and former director of Coyle Hamilton Insurance), - 7th November 2016 (peacefully) surround by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at the Blackrock Clinic. A devoted husband and father Paul will be deeply missed by his loving wife Lorraine, children John, Neil and Louise, daughters-in-law Sharon and Claudia, David, grandchildren Ethan, Niamh and Paul Enzo, mother-in-law Audrey, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, extended family and many great friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace

Jesus I adore you

CONNOLLY, Joe(Galway), (late of Malahide, Skerries, Dublin) - 29th October 2016 (peacefully) at Swords Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family Joe (Galway) pre-deceased by his Mother and Father and sister Mary-Anne, sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Bernadette, and her partner John, sons Stephen and David, brother Francis, grandchildren Dean, Warren, Ryan, Jamie, Freigha and Darcie, daughters-in-law Michelle and Elaine, sister-in-law Maureen, nephews, best friend Mary, relatives extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace

Miracle Prayer

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

In loving memory of Colette Weldon (Nelis) First Anniversary away from home Glasmore Park Swords, Who died on 17th November 2015 No Tears, No Words, No Verses could ever say how much we miss you every day. Our memories of you are proudly kept in our hearts. You are sadly missed and will never be forgotten by your loving sons Martin, Dermot, David.

R.I.P

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. G.D

Miracle Prayer

Colette Weldon

Daughters in Laws Debbie, Mandy, Grandchildren Nicole, Luke, Jake and Dj, Brothers, Sisters, Brothers and Sisters in Law, Neighbours and Friends

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GILSENAN, David Joseph, (Abbeylea, Swords), - 6th November 2016 (peacefully) at Connolly Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Family Notices

Jesus I adore you

L.C

N.J

KELLS, Cecil, (Balbriggan, Dublin), - 6th November 2016 (suddenly) at home, dearly beloved husband of the late Susan, very sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

FARRELL, Michael, (Swords, Dublin) - 30th October 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, beloved father of the late John; sadly missed by his loving wife Beatrice, sons Michael and Anthony, daughters Deirdre and Roisin, sonin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, relatives and friend. Rest in Peace

Say this for 3 days and promise publication and favour will be granted. Thank you so much dear Jesus for all you have blessed me with. Jesus I love you Jesus I trust in you

M.K

Miracle Prayer

MCMAHON, Lt. Col. Patrick (ret'd), (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Dowdallshill, Dundalk, Co. Louth), - 8th November 2016 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Talbot Lodge Nursing Home. Loving husband of the late Anne. Patrick will be very sadly missed by his loving children Joan, Orla, Dara, Jim and Aisling, daughter-in-law Catraoine, son-inlaw Alun, grandchildren Sarah, Cara, Katie and Grace, sisters Maureen and Freda, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace

TAYLOR, Tommy(Tom), (Portmarnock, Dublin), (Burgess, Galvin & Company) - 31st October 2016 (very peacefully) in the care of the Hermitage Clinic surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Tricia, very sadly missed by his loving children Mark, Sinéad and Oisín, mother Maeve, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace

D & G.K

LYONS (née Connolly) , Arline, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and late of Iona Road, Glasvevin), - 7th November 2016 (peacefully) after a long illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband Tom, children Bill and Arline, their partners David and Austa, brother John, sister Nuala and her husband Don, niece and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

MURTAGH, John, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Maddenstown, Kildare), - 2nd November 2016 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family. John will be deeply missed by his loving and devoted wife Maureen his children Laughlin, Mebh and Dervla, daughter-in-law Selina, sons-in-law John Paul, Hamish, and granddaughter Muireann, James, sisters Betty, Phyllis, Eileen and Kathleen, brothers and sisters-in-law, uncle Jimmy, aunt Maura, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

Miracle Prayer

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. A.W

Gerard Mc Gee

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Gerard Mc Gee 10th ANNIVERSARY AWAY FROM HOME No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

Love Family & Friends

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In loving memory of

Damien Mc Gee 5th ANNIVERSARY AWAY FROM HOME No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, A special place within our hearts, Is always kept for you.

Love Family & Friends

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the change of use from retail store to fast food takeaway unit, alterations to front and rear elevations, new mechanical extract fan and duct to roof and all associated site works at Unit 5, Boroimhe Shopping Centre, Boroimhe, Swords, Co. Dublin for OCL Opportunities Fund II. 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 of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Outline Planning Permission is sought for 4no. dwellings and associated site works, with vehicular access for 2no. dwellings from Channel Road, and vehicular access for 2no. dwellings from Sundrive Road respectively all 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 of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Application for Full Planning Permission for alterations to previously approved conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with consequential alterations to existing hip roof, to accommodate attic stairs and two roof windows to front to include new alterations for a new dormer to rear all at 37, Seapark, Malahide, Co. Dublin Signed Maurice & Mary Boyle This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A BALBRIGGAN AREA submission or observation in relation to the applicaSUITED TO STORAGE tion may be made in writing REASONABLE RENT 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.

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Fingal County Council Grace and Luke Killeen intend to apply for permission for development at this address, Laburnum, Channel Road, Rush, County Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a 2 storey 4 bedroom dwelling on lands to the rear of Laburnum with private off street parking and vehicular exit onto a private road between (Laburnum) and (The Cottage granting planning under planning reference : F15A/0142) leading to Channel Road, Rush and all associated site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Ken Jones, intend to apply for retention planning

permission at No. 16 Loughshinny Bay, Loughshinny, Co. Dublin for the retention of a rooflight on the front elevation of an existing dwelling. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 Karl and Sharon Symes seek planning permission for amendments to the previously approved register reference F14B/0305 for the omission of the attic conversion and dormer window to the side 30 Chalfont Ave, Malahide, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Application for full Planning Permission for single storey extension to rear and single storey extension to side at 24, Beaverstown Orchard, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Signed Louise & Gilles Dubos This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, 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 sought to partially demolish an existing single storey extension and replace with an enlarged two storey extension to the rear, convert existing shed to the side of the house to be a utility room and a disabled access toilet, replacing the existing roof of the shed with a new flat roof and parapet with ancillary ground works to include a new disabled access ramp to the front garden at 14 Sherlock Park, Skerries for Colin Gregory. 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, Walter and Jan Martin, intend to apply for Permission at ‘Seascape’, 4B Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin' to increase the height of the front boundary wall to match neighbouring boundary walls. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Jane Morrin, of Nevitt, Lusk, Co Dublin, wish to apply for retention for (A) 1 window in the east gable of the house measuring 600mm x 2000mm and (B) for the change in size of 1 window in the west wall of kitchen area, to rear of the house from 1000mm x 1250mm down to 800mm x 1750mm. The planning application can be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, during it's opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee of €20, within a period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Eugene McCarthy intend to apply for planning permission at 1 Gainsborough Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a 17.5 sq.m. single

storey extension to the south side of the semi-detached dwelling and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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 P. Ellis seeks planning permission for a two storey detached house and ancillary services access and boundary walls located beside approved housing scheme at Barnageeragh Cove , on site located behind applicants existing family home using existing services and access and entrance onto extension of Barnageeragh road under construction at Barnageeragh, Skerries ,County Dublin. Post code K34Y389 . 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 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall,Main St,Swords ,co. Dublin. a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council We, Gas Networks Ireland, intend to apply for planning permission for development at a site located at the edge of the green area at the junction of Drogheda Street and Baths Road, Lambeecher, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a safety enhancement to the existing gas mains network comprising the installation of a vent stack (up to approx. 3.5m in height) to the existing District Regulator Installation as well as 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Gas Networks Ireland, intend to apply for permission for development at a site located at the edge of the green area to the north of Moylaragh Road and roundabout junction with Chieftains Crescent & Harry Reynolds Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a safety enhancement to the existing gas mains network comprising the installation of a vent stack (up to approx. 3.5m in height) to the existing District Regulator Installation as well as 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Gas Networks Ireland, intend to apply for permission for development at a site located to the south of Cooper’s lane, in the grass verge, beside the public footpath to the front of ‘the Pump House’ Convent Lane, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a safety enhancement to the existing gas mains network comprising the installation of a vent stack (up to approx. 3.5m in height) to the existing underground District Regulator Installation as well as 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Gas Networks Ireland, intend to apply for permission for development at a site located at the landscaped area to the north east of the junction of the Sandy Road and Chapel Green, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a safety enhancement to the existing gas mains network comprising a district regulating installation (DRI) made up of a pressure relief unit housing (circa 1.8m in height) and an associated vent flue (up to circa 3.5m) of the DRI including 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 in relation to the application may be made on payment of €20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the application is received by the Planning Authority.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for retention of existing boundaries to east and south of the existing detached bungalow (located opposite St. Maurs GAA Club/Gaelscoil Ros Eo), Park Road, Rush, Co. Dublin for PWCPS. 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 of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Ms. Joan Reynolds intend to apply for Planning Permission at No13 Strandmill Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. For to construct single storey extension attached to front side and rear of house with pitched and hipped roof finish consisting of extended sitting room porch and self contained unit of kitchen bedroom and toilet area. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 930am to16-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Retention Planning permission is being sought for revisions to the existing shopfront including additional signage to Beshoff Bros, Unit 2, New Street Mall, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicant: Beshoff Bros. 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 Marron Agriculture Ltd at lands south of Knocksedan Demesne, Naul Road, Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin for development consisting of alterations to previously approved development Reg. Ref. F06A/0347. The alterations consist of: (i) change of House Type at House Nos. 10 – 13 and 20 – 29 Belvedere Avenue to provide 14 no. semi-detached fivebedroom houses with photovoltaic panels on roof slopes (including optional rooflights and en-suite bedroom within the attic level roof space); (ii) change of House Type at House Nos. 1 – 18 Burnell Green to provide 18 no. semi-detached fourbedroom house type with photovoltaic panels on front roof slopes (including optional rooflights and en-suite bedroom within the attic level roof space); (iii) change of House Type at House No. 9 Belvedere Avenue to provide for a detached five-bedroom house with photovoltaic panels on front roof slopes and rooflights; and all associated landscaping and ancillary site works necessary to facilitate the development. The proposal will not result in an increase in the number of units permitted under Reg. Ref. F06A/0347. 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 Planning permission is sought by Crescent Park Properties Ltd. on lands adjacent to

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15th November 2016 the 'Garrai Linn' development and south of the Ringfort housing estate at Darcystown, Balrothery, Co. Dublin for alterations to previously approved development (Reg. Ref. F14A/0488 – An Bord Pleanala Ref. No. PL 06F.245229). The proposed alterations consist of minor revisions to the approved site layout only. No increase in unit numbers or change to approved house types is proposed. The development will consist of 42 no. two storey dwellings (18 no. semi-detached three bedroom and 24 no. four bedroom detached houses) forming Phase 2 of the Garrai Linn development, a new vehicular access from the Darcystown Road, vehicular and pedestrian connection to Garrai Linn, internal roads, footpaths (including link to Balruddery Grove), public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, street lighting, SUDS drainage, piped and other services, ESB substations and all other ancillary site development 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 Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (9.30am4.30pm 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 requested for : a) retention of partially constructed driveway & dwellinghouse (upto and including ground floor slab - previously permitted under reg.ref.no.-F10A/0422) b) completion of single-storey dwellinghouse to rear of family home. at :- 1, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Teresa Halligan This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks. at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Eileen Mooney This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

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FINGAL GARDEN MACHINERY 01-808 4084 086 368 2263 Unit 1, Turvey Business Park Donabate Turn at Great Gas Roundabout Fingalgardenmachinery@gmail.com

CORBETT Tr e e S e r v i c e s • Tree Felling • Tree Pruning • Hedge Cutting & Topping • Tree Removal • Mulching Services Available Fully Qualified, Registered & Insured Tree Climbers

CONTACT PETER:

089 4307187

Roller, Vertical, Venetian, PVC & Wooden Venetian Blinds off All wooden Venetian Blinds 35mm & 50mm

50%

WE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICE BY ANYONE

CHILD SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY Unit 5, East Coast Business Park, Mathews Lane, Donore Rd, Drogheda web: www.julianblinds.com email: sales@julianblinds.com

Tel: 041 9836710

Accountancy & Tax Services All Tax Returns Management Accounts Year End Accounts Company Formation Business Plans All work carried out by a Qualified Accountant

Phone 086 3202850

087 057 3818

• Boiler Service • Boiler Replacement • Pump Installation • Bathroom Fit Outs • Apartment Specialists COMPLETE BATHROOM FIT OUT SERVICE AVAILABLE

Part of the Curran Property Management Group D6, Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords. 8902313

BILL FREE TV

All your favourite TV channels

& NO MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION NO CATCH • Saorview / Free to air System • • Satellite repairs & alignment • • TV wall mounting • • Specialists in B&B free to air systems • • Established family business •

MITCHELL TV Tel: 845 1382 / 087 2826564 www.mitchelltv.ie • E: sales@mitchelltv.ie

IRISH ROOFING AND REPAIRS

Years

Kennels & Play houses

Call Susan,

087 676 2304

SALES & REPAIR

Est.

SHEDS

Electrical

Let Us Guide Your Small Or Start-Up Business To Success our small business specialist to arrange an informal meeting

WOODSTYLE PRODUCTS 30 041 9839484

Curran

• Electric Showers • LED Lighting • New Fuseboards • Extra Sockets • Rewires • Call Outs NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Applewood Electrical Fully Insured & Registered

Call Garrett

086 174 1387 01-8971321

Slates Tiles Torch on Felt Valley New Roofs Storm Damage Insurance Work Domestic & Commercial Gutter Cleaning and Repairs

087 2887073 Specialists in flat roofs with torch-on felt Telephone Alan at: 01 8430776 info@irishroofingrepair.ie

24HR CALLOUT

CHRISTMAS SALE

5 WEEKS ONLY!! 3 Roller blinds €180 3 Wood venetians €270 WE WILL BEAT ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTATION FREE MEASURING FREE FITTING

No-Obligation Appointment Call Emmet On 087 0507026 conditions apply

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

15th November 2016