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A Rush Of Blooming Beauty The seaside town of Rush has recently undergone a staggering transformation that is evident for all to see. Recent high profile events like the Harbour festival and the unveiling of the ‘Men of the Sea’ statues in Echlin Court, have catapulted Rush into the spotlight. The fact that the town was chosen by the local authority as the only one in the North County to represent the region

in the prestigious Pride of Place competition, is regarded as recognition for the hard work of tireless volunteers. Residents are rightly proud of their new look town and are determined to keep it that way. Visitors to the town are now greeted by the sight of wonderful floral displays which light up the place. Neighbouring towns in the North County would do well to take note, as Rush appears to have stolen a march on them in efforts to attract more tourists. The recent Harbour festival was an outstanding success, with huge emphasis on the Gathering, where diaspora from far and near returned to Rush for the occasion. “Our festival brought people from as far away as USA and the Canaries. It was great to see them here to enjoy

By Patrick Finnegan the festivities. The best part is that we gave them a reason to return,” Anne McCrudden from Rush Community Council told the County Leader. It is abundantly clear that the secret lies in community groups pulling together in a harmonious union for the betterment of the town. The sense of positivity in the town was described by one local as being, “like a very welcome virus.” For years, Rush was regarded by many as being a tired and somewhat dreary seaside town, with little to offer in terms of places to visit, or reasons to return. Buildings were seen as being boring and drab. However the determination of locals ensured that this would come to an end soon. A focused new initiative by Rush Community Council, which acts as an umbrella group for voluntary organisations like Tidy Towns among others, has paid dividends. Community co-operation sprang into action and the change has been dramatic, to say the least. Visitors are now greeted by a Main Street that is bedecked in magnificent floral displays with beautiful colours. Practically every shopfront has a brilliantly coloured hanging basket display, as well as freshly painted doors and windows, giving a wonderful impression to locals and visitors alike. Locals are keenly aware of the rich tradition of

the town, particularly their maritime history. This was brought into focus at the unveiling of the ‘Rush Men of the Sea’ statues at Echlin Court recently, where adults and children alike embraced the whole concept and showed a deep pride that such a place could have such a rich and fascinating history. One of the perks of such community endeavour was the choice of Rush to represent the North County in the all Ireland Pride of Place competition. This is widely regarded as recognition by the local authority that the town has taken gigantic steps in rediscovering itself. Judges visited the town and were shown places of great historical importance and interest. They were clearly impressed by the professional presentation and talks, which informed them about all that Rush has to offer. Anne McCrudden from Rush Community Council said, “We have just completed our first three year plan and are now starting on our second three year plan. In that time, the Tidy Towns and Harbour Festival have been established and we have lots of projects planned for the next three years. We have a great working relationship with the County Council and they respond to our efforts in like manner. We have lots of young people with great ideas and we recognise that they’re our future. A new Youth Council will give them a voice to let us know what we can do for them,” she said. Angela Byrne, also from Rush Community Council said that plans are afoot to expand the St Patrick’s Day parade to integrate minority groups. She said, “We have ethnic minorities here in Rush, and we look to embrace their culture and teach them about ours. We want to set up a small bursary to enable these groups to make their own floats on the day. Hopefully, we will have an international parade some day,” she said. Continued on page 11

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Pictured is Andrew Kettle from Balbriggan Community College, who scored a remarkable total of 625 points in the Leaving Certificate exam. Andrew scored A plus in six subjects, Maths, English, Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Technology. Andrew, who lives at Market Green in Balbriggan intends to study Nano Science at Trinity College. He lists Basketball and Scouting as his main hobbies and he hopes to become a Scout Leader next month. We have no doubt this young man will be a resounding success in whatever career he chooses.

See inside for some more of the top achievers from schools around the north county.

Funding May Be Slashed At St. Michael’s House Local senator, Darragh O’Brien (FF), is furious about alleged plans to cut funding for St Michael’s House and he says he will strenuously resist any threatened cuts which will affect the organisation . St Michael’s House provides day-care, education and respite services for over 1,500 children and adults with an intellectual disability throughout the North County and beyond. In an exclusive interview with the County Leader, a furious O’Brien said: “It is absolutely unacceptable for the St Michael’s House budget to be cut by €1 million. It is also not

not be able to provide good enough for the necessary care for Minster James them.” Reilly to again “These potential cuts wash his hands of have come about this. He is the because of the consisMinister for tent failure of Minister Health and he Reilly to control his must take responbudget. However, there sibility and interis still time for him to vene immedido the right thing and ately.” protect funding and “It is sickening Senator O’Brien maintain the existing that the most vulnerable people in our services at St Michael’s society can be once again House. I am personally calling targeted like this.” He on the Minister to publicly continued, “Service users at commit to maintaining this St Michael’s often have vital funding. He needs to severe mental and physical take immediate action and disabilities and in many cases ensure that these cuts do not their elderly parents would happen,” he concluded.

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Skerries Community College student, John Harford, who scored a total of 615 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, the highest recorded in the school, is pictured here with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

Balbriggan Tidy Towns are delighted to announce that the County Council, in conjunction with Balbriggan Town Council, have installed two additional much needed bins on the beach walk. The campaign to install bins in the beach area has been ongoing for three years, but with the warm summer this year, and the heightened beach usage the acute lack of sufficient bins was clear.” Balbriggan Tidy Towns Chairperson, Joe Troy told the County Leader. “We are thrilled that the County and Town Councils have proceeded to swiftly address the issue during this summer.” “In the Tidy Towns team we are keen to encourage beach users to bring home recyclables

material and put it in their household bins; we even have a new slogan ‘BOTHER about Balbriggan.’ But we do understand that items such as nappies and spilt food items need to be disposed of immediately. That is where these new bins will help to elevate littering on the beach and surrounding verges,” he continued. There are now four permanent bins in place on the beach walk and the Tidy Towns group are appealing to all residents to use the bins sensibly. “In another welcome development, the street lighting requested via the Balbriggan Policing Forum is also being installed, and these bins and the lights will help to create a safe and welcoming environment for Balbriggan’s residents and visitors alike,” he concluded.

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Skerries Community College student, Orakash Chintapalli, who scored a total of 605 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan. Pictured is the Great Southern Railway’s 461 Steam Train, leaving Skerries last week. The venture was organised by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland.

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Skerries Community College student, Michael Duggan, who scored a total of 605 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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For 60 years, Al-Anon have been helping the families and friends of alcoholics across the North County and beyond. Al-Anon works by members attending local meetings at which they share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Everything that is said is treated as confidential. Al-Anon in a nonprofessional organisation. There are no dues or fees for membership. Meeting takes place every Friday at 8.30pm in the Senior Citizens Centre, Chapel Lane, Swords.

The Wednesday scramble winners were Vince Walker, Bridget Murray and Mary Kennedy with a gross 47. Ladies night continues on Tuesdays at 7pm, and new ladies are always very welcome. The club championship final Jones Cup takes place next Sunday morning 11am. Finalists are reminded to be at the club for 10.45am. No practice is allowed on the course before the game.

Art Exhibition In Balbriggan An Art Exhibition by Irene Delaney in Ardgillan Castle Tea Rooms is taking place from now until 5th September. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Tony Gough RIP

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Sean Martin from Skerries Community College scored a total of 600 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. Sean is pictured here with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

The death has occurred of Tony Gough, who was a director of the North Fingal Transport Initiative (Nifti). Mr Gough, from Ballyboughal and formerly from Lusk passed away on August 15 last at Beaumont Hospital. He was buried in Ballyboughal Cemetery after Requiem Mass at Church of the Assumption, Ballyboughal on Saturday last, 17th August. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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Skerries Community College student, Isabel Cooke, who scored a total of 585 points in her Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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Airport Lads Win Medals Galore By Jennifer McShane

year, so to come away with seven medals is brilliant,” he said. “I’d like to say thanks to the chief airport fire officer, Gerry Keogh, who couldn’t do enough for us, and also to Pat Bracken of the Airport Police. We also couldn’t have competed without the help of the ‘Emergency Services Training Institute’ and the support of our colleagues in the Airport Police and Fire Service,” he continued.

A team local lads from the Airport Police and Fire Service recently travelled to Belfast to take part in the World Police and Fire Games, where they won an amazing seven medals between them. Among them were well known members Cian Delaney, Eric Flanagan and Craig Sweetman. The games were a huge event, with over 7000 competitors from all over the world taking part. Ballyboughal native Delaney, competing in the Men’s 12-mile Time Trial for the 30-34 age group, put in a powerful performance and was well rewarded with the gold medal, while the other members put in equally fantastic performances and were rewarded with another three gold Pictured here is Cian Delaney, Eric Flanagan and Craig medals and three Sweetman, proudly displaying some of the medals they bronze medals. won at the recent World Police and Fire Games. Cian spoke to the County Leader about the event, and The European Police and Fire say that the entire team were Games are in Brussels in 2014, so thrilled to have done so well: “it hopefully we’ll have even more was great to have the chance to people competing there, and we’ll compete against athletes from all get the chance to bring home a few over the world, we had this compemore wins,’’ he concluded. tition as our major goal for the

plates in which each name is etched. The area beneath the ‘Pole’ has been ‘rubberised’ to enable local children and young visitors to enjoy a safe climbing experience as in generations past. Byrne told the County Leader, “Shane Holland and Carl Duff have worked Skerries based councillor, Ciaran Byrne closely with the local community over (Lab), has confirmed to the County many months to bring this important Leader that President memorial to the town of Michael D Higgins will be Skerries, but it’s signifiin Skerries for the cance applies to communiunveiling of the memorial ties along the entire north dedicated to those lost at county coast and indeed to sea off the North County many people from overcoast, on September 29th seas,” he said. next. This visit is widely “The support they have welcomed and is seen as a received from the locals in particular honour for the Skerries has been extraorseaside town. dinary,” Byrne continued. President Higgins The memorial is comprised “Many families have been of the old ‘Pole’ used by lifeboat crews deeply affected by the loss of loved ones to watch for sailors in difficulty. This has to the sea the years, and it will be a great been incorporated into a newly designed honour to have the President in Skerries plinth containing over individual 270 to mark the unveiling,” he concluded.

President To Unveil Memorial In Skerries

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Skerries Community College student, Daniel Condren, who scored a total of 580 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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Swords Girl Strikes Gold Eighteen year old Shauna Weldon from Swords, picked up a gold medal recently in the solo event at the World Baton Twirling International Cup held in Almere, in the Netherlands. The competition, which is held every two years, brought together more than 1,000 athletes from across the world who competed over four days in individual, pairs, team and group events. Shauna, who is a member of the Northern Star Twirlers Club, has been twirling for almost ten years and has represented Ireland on the

international stage on a number of occasions. The Swords lady was lying in second place going into the final round at the competition, but put in a near flawless routine to move into the gold medal position. Baton Twirling is a unique artistic sport combining the technical skill of twirling the baton with the grace and artistry of ballet, the enthusiasm of jazz dance, and the agility and stamina of gymnastics. The solo event is very demanding and technically complex. Speaking about the win, Shauna’s coach Sarah Sexton told the County

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Pictured is Mieke Guinan from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 580 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Leader: “We are all absolutely thrilled with Shauna’s success – she has put in a lot of hard work and dedication, training numerous times each week, in order to prepare for the event and she has done fantastically well to take away a gold medal.”

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Conor Brennan from Colaiste Choilm in Swords achieved 580 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville.

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Skerries Community College student, Aaron Duncan, who scored a total of 565 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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Naoise Anderson from Loreto College in Swords achieved 565 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Pictured is Ryan McDyer from Colaiste Choilm in Swords, who achieved 565 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville.

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Pictured is Eimear Gorey from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 560 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Skerries Community College student, Lily McSweeney, who scored a total of 555 points in her Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

Roses Galore At The Carlton Hotel Recently, the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown hosted a fantastic evening with the 32 International Roses of Tralee and an excited crowd of over 200 invited guests. The evening was filled with drama and, over a champagne drinks reception, the 200 strong crowd mixed and mingled with the Roses as they enjoyed entertainment from magicians and fire breathers which all added to the fun festival atmosphere. Also in attendance and causing quite a stir was the Carlton Hotel Group’s Charity of the Year “Dogs Trust” who brought along some furry friends who seemed rather fond of Dáithí Ó Sé! Carlton Hotel Group has developed a novel way of assisting Dogs Trust to find homes for stray and abandoned puppies and dogs. Carlton Hotels have developed a Facebook app with photographs and descriptions of the 32 selected dogs who are named after each of the 32 Roses. With 12 Rose dogs already rehoused, the campaign had a fantastic response. The evening continued with an excellent meal followed by live performance and dancing until late. The Roses then reluctantly made their way to bed to get their much needed rest before they make the journey to Belfast, Derry and Salthill before they arrived in Kerry on Friday for the International Rose Ball with over 1,050 guests.

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The International Rose Of Tralee Contestants with the Carlton Hotel Group Team

Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Kiara Kilmartin, Otowa Rose, Declan Meagher, Carlton Hotel

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Sandra Dalton and Joan Cosgrave

Bernadette Lynch and Maria Martin

Daire Dillon, Michelle Ryan and Mairead Delaney

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Emma Connolly, Carlton Hotel, Naomi Harford, Harry Guinness and Denise Nolan

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Aoife Smyth, Emma McManus and Jennifer Kent from The Carlton Group

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Jean and Paul Killane with Declan Curtis, Manager Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown

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Pictured is Seanna Guildea from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 555 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

Skerries RNLI carried out a search of an area north of Balbriggan last week, after a vessel in the area reported sighting a distress flare. The volunteer crew launched their inshore lifeboat shortly after 9.30pm with Philip Ferguson as Helm and crew members Adam Scott, Stephen Crowley and AJ Hughes also on board. Dublin Coast Guard requested the lifeboat to launch to investigate a report of a distress flare north of Balbriggan harbour. The lifeboat proceeded directly to

the area indicated by the Coast Guard and conducted an extensive search. Clogherhead RNLI were also tasked and carried out a search further north, while Skerries Coast Guard unit carried out a search of the coastline in the area. Just after 10.30pm, Dublin Coast Guard declared that they were satisfied that a thorough search had been carried out and with nothing found all units were stood down to return to base. Speaking after the call out, Philip Ferguson, Skerries RNLI Helm told the County Leader: “Conditions were very good on scene and while it was quite a dark night visibility was reasonably good which helped our search. Our volunteer crew are always ready to launch to any sign that somebody is in difficulty at sea and we are happy that on this occasion, no lives were in danger.”

LEGAL Corner

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Power Of Attorney

My husband recently passed away after suffering with Alzheimer's disease prior to his death. I am concerned that were I to develop a similar debilitating disease, how can I ensure that one of my children would be in a position to make financial decisions and personal care decisions on my behalf?

I advise that you attend with your solicitor to obtain advices in relation to you executing an Enduring Power of Attorney. An enduring power of attorney will allow you to appoint a person(s), including family members to make personal care decisions on your behalf. The enduring power of attorney can be specifically tailored to allow you to specify exactly what the appointed attorney can decide on your behalf if you are no longer of sound mind to make decisions on your own behalf. The document drafted by your Solicitor to appoint the Attorney will afford your attorney wide ranging powers and accordingly, legal formalities must be complied with before the document has the desired legal effect.

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Pictured is Sarah Redmond from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 555 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

Pictured here are: Tara O’Brien and Kelly McGuirk of the Tigin group, Swords, with Dotty the Dragon, Siobhan Moore, DAA external communications manager, and Sandra Boland of Down Syndrome Ireland.

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Skerries Community College student, Aine Gilmore, who scored a total of 550 points in her Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

‘Tell A Tale’ Day In Swords Swords Historical Society will be holding a ‘Tell A Tale’ day at the end of August in association with Heritage Week. If anyone has a tale to tell about Swords in the bygone days, this is the ideal chance for you to spill those secrets! So if you have any stories, big or small to tell and any photos you would like to donate, Swords Historical Society would love to hear from you. All stories will be published by the Historical Society in the upcoming edition of the Swords Voices series.

Swords Woman Skydives For Charity

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Chloe Quinn from Loreto College in Swords achieved 550 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Skerries Community College student, Ciaran Allidine, who scored a total of 545 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

A Swords woman bravely jumped from a plane recently, all in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI). Thirty-one-year-old Wendy O’Rourke decided to help raise awareness and funds for MDI. She first learnt about the neuromuscular condition when her close friend, Doug Crosbie from Swords, was diagnosed with the illness. Of her friend, Wendy said: “He has always been fun, loyal and never had a negative thing to say about anything – so much so that when the muscular weaknesses first became apparent he never said a word until eventually, due to deterioration he had no choice but to

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seek medical advice. When Muscular Dystrophy was diagnosed everyone was totally shocked, it was almost surreal and unfortunately deterioration has not slowed down.” She said it was then that she started to educate herself about the condition and felt horrified that she knew nothing at all about such a condition (which can affect anyone at anytime with different severity), until it was right under her nose. “This is why I have decided to raise awareness any way that I can,” she continued. Wendy revealed that she was terrified of heights, but decided she would give it a go anyway. “Since I’m completely terrified of heights, I thought there was no better way to start getting over my fear, and raise funds for a wonderful cause at the same time.”

Singers Wanted For Portmarnock Choir Have you ever wanted to join the choir? Well now you can! The Portmarnock Singers Mixed Choir meet in St Anne’s Parish Centre on Monday evenings from 7.50pm to 8.50pm beginning on the 5th September and they are looking for new members. Why not come and join in? Singing in a choir offers the opportunity to make new friends and you will get the chance to enjoy annual social trips too. All are welcome.

To proceed with the appointment of an attorney, your doctor must verify that, in their opinion, you were of sound mind when signing the document appointing the attorney. You will also be required to confirm in writing that you fully understood the effect of appointing a person to make these decisions on your behalf. Finally, your solicitor will also have to confirm that, in their opinion, you fully understood that your understood exactly what you were doing and also that they were satisfied that you were not acting under the influence of any other person when making the decision to appoint an attorney. The appointment of an attorney to make personal care decisions on your behalf will only become effective when it is registered. The person that you have appointed can only seek to register their appointment when they have reason to believe that you are no longer mentally capable of making sound decisions and they have obtained a medical certificate confirming this to be the case. It is vital that you discuss with your Solicitor all your options as the decisions can be made on your behalf including: • Where you live • What rehabilitation you receive • financial decisions in relation to your own money • Receipt of any social welfare benefits on your behalf • What you wear • Who you should see

Who you appoint as your attorney will be one of the most important decisions you will ever make and while most people choose their children, there is no law preventing you appointing non-family members but it is important that not only you fully understand that effect of you appointing a attorney but also the person you appoint as your attorney is fully aware of their responsibilities before they accept the role of making decisions on your behalf.

Where There’s A Will

I am a married man with two small children and we have just bought a house. Is there any point in my wife and I making a will?

Signing a will is the most basic way to plan the distribution of your estate when you die. There is minimal up front costs and it is possible to have your will drafted and signed in one consultation with your Solicitor. The main purpose of doing a will is to identify those people you wish to benefit from your estate when you die. The will allows you to plan for your funeral arrangements, how your children should be raised and by whom. By having a will, you will be able to not only arrange your financial affairs but also matters of care for your children, including appointing a guardian of your children. The flexibility of having a will can even afford you the opportunity of deciding who will care for your pets when you die. The process of administering your will when you die (probate) extends to protecting against fraud, embezzlement and mismanagement of the assets of your estate. When you are making a will, it will be necessary for you to appoint an Executor and it is your Executor who will be responsible for the collection of your assets, the distribution of your assets and the payment of your debts. A will is not set in stone and you can change your will a multitude of times if you wish. Tax free thresholds for your children have been decreasing year on year with each passing budget. You should be careful to review your will if your family dynamic changes or indeed you acquire further significant assets. The will affords you the opportunity of receiving advice from your solicitor in relation to inheritance taxes and the methods of minimising any tax liability which may be levied against your children or any other beneficiaries of your estate when you die.

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O’Leary Wants Broken Wall Repaired In Skerries By Jennifer McShane Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG), has called on the County Council to repair the broken wall at the entrance to

O’Leary’s field, also known as Nunsfield Road in Skerries. it holds this name as it was owned by the local convent Holy Faith sisters and used as a

private bathing place for the nuns, where they would bath in the sea, as he said leaving it unrepaired will have a significant affect in the

town’s Tidy Towns scores. He told the County Leader: “I made representations some time back to have this wall reinstated, as it is a key entry point to Skerries Town,” he said. “It is

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Pictured here is Cllr Tom O'Leary at the broken wall in Skerries, which he insists must be repaired.

Airport Tae Kwon Do Students Shine In Blackbelt Tests Three Airport Tae Kwon Do students recently had their summer black belt testing in the picturesque village of Blackwater in Co. Wexford. Attending the event were the three students from the Airport school of Chos Tae Kwon Do and their chief instructor. The students were Audrey O’Shea and Linda Sammon (both testing for first degree), Chloe Farrell (testing for third degree) and James Farrell was testing for fifth degree. The day started off with the students being quizzed on their literary knowledge of the art and how they see themselves progressing as martial artists/instructors in the future. The testing started off with the traditional Tae Kwon Do patterns with the emphasis on effectiveness. Next up was the fighting techniques ranging from white belt to black belt curriculum, showing the explosive side of Grandmaster Hee Il Cho’s TKD curriculum. This included short range hand techniques, mid range

also very significant in terms of our efforts to increase our point scoring in the Tidy Towns competition. I originally brought this matter to the Council in mid June, but time is pushing on and the Tidy Towns results are not far away, so I’m calling for this matter to be taken care of as soon as possible.” O’Leary said that a circus had taken place in the field (which is now owned by the County Council), and the wall was broken as a result of this. The Council responded by

saying that the repair work was a “high priority,” but there was a delay carrying this out as their tradesman was unavailable due to him being on sick leave. The Council said they would resume the work as soon as he returned. They also noted that, as the damage was caused by a circus vehicle, the circus company had agreed to fund the repairs. “I will be continuing to monitor this situation to ensure the wall gets repaired as soon as possible,” O’Leary concluded.

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Tara Flanagen from Loreto College in Swords achieved 545 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Aileen Rose Fleming from Loreto College in Swords achieved 545 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Pictured receiving her Leaving Certificate results at Balbriggan Community College is Sophie Grant and her Mother Christina Grant.

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle are, Sophie Byrne and Caoimhe O' Toole.

Pictured here receiving their Leaving Certificate results in Balbriggan Community College are David O’Donnell and Daniel Pulsford.

Ciara Grogan, Katie O'Neill, Jessie Barry and Emma Deegan from Loreto College, Swords are pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Fingal Community College in Swords are Eddie McLoughlin and Ciara Masterson.

Ian Kenny, Karl O'Brien and Tadhg Dalton from Colaiste Choilm in Swords are pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle are, Andrea Walsh, Siobhan O' Connell (Principal) and Lacey Poole.

Iain Furlong, Rachel Arthur and Cormac Grimes pictured with their Leaving Certificate results at Skerries Community College.

Pictured here are Michelle Carroll and Agata Smite from Loreto School in Balbriggan receiving their Leaving Cert results.

Lauren Carey and Sarah Mahony pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at St. Joseph's School in Rush

Conor Fitzpatrick, Ryan McDyer, Elvis Barscausks and Conor Brennan from Colaiste Choilm in Swords are delighted with their Leaving Certificate results.

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Pictured here with their Leaving Cert results are Emma Pettigrew, Kala Whetan and Amy Tolan from Loreto School in Balbriggan.

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Emma McDonnell from Loreto College in Swords achieved 545 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Siomha McQuinn from Loreto College in Swords achieved 530 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Ana Speranska from Loreto College in Swords achieved 530 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Pictured is Ruth Hanrahan from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 530 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Skerries Community College student, Brian McGloughlin, who scored a total of 525 points in his Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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Pictured is Leanne Murray from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 525 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Skerries Community College student, Tiffany Mongey, who scored a total of 520 points in her Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

Audrey Groome from Rush has taken on quite a sweet everyone involved wanted to make it a success, they business venture. Sweet being the operative word. took their time before eventually deciding to open the She is one of the owners at the helm of the Sweet sweet shop, and did a lot of market research. "We Emporium in Skerries, which is as delightful as it wanted to make sure that we found a niche that was sounds. The sweet shop, which opened its doors in needed in the area, and to ensure that we could May 2010, prides itself on selling both retro and tradi- pursue other avenues alongside this - we knew we tional sweets, and a whole lot of other tasty desserts had to offer more than just a standard sweet shop if alongside this. This local shop has become somewhat we were going to stay afloat." of a household name around the town, and is going With this idea in mind, since its humble beginnings from strength to strength. Audrey sat down with the three years ago, the Sweet Emporium has become County Leader to share her story, in the hope that she quite well known and taken on many other ventures, can inspire other young entrepreneurs around the thanks to the success of selling the sweets on flights, North County to bite the bullet and start up their own the setting up of various stands in various shops ventures, despite the currently difficult economic around the locality, and their wedding service. "We've climate. Audrey, who was born in Rush has many really tried our very best to make going into the shop local ties around the North County; her mother, who is an experience that the whole family can enjoy," from Skerries and her dad, who is originally from Audrey continued. "The items are very affordable, and Balbriggan would be well known, certainly from a we've also introduced a whole range of hot drinks and business point of view anyhow. For twenty years, different foods, unique to our shop, so that families Audrey’s parents ran an extremely successful busi- can come in and enjoy the experience together." ness until it unfortunately had to close down in 2009. Family is clearly hugely important to Audrey, and she Soon after, Audrey’s husband, Brian (who is also one mentions that her two sons, Tom and Peter, have also of the brains behind the Sweet Emporium), saw his been living every moment with them. "The boys have own family based business collapse, and hence the been fantastic and have been through it all with us. husband and wife decided to come together and start I've realised since starting up how important it is to their own venture. “It was a tough take time out to spend with the time in 2009,” Audrey said. “We family, and enjoy the simple things saw both our family businesses in life." It's truly a family affair, as go under within a year of each many family members on both other, and of course it was hard to sides enjoy working in the shop try and get motivated to start when they can. It's abundantly again, but we both knew that we clear that Audrey and her family wanted to give it a go and make it are so passionate about the work work. It was either that, or they do, and it's fantastic to see a consider emigration, but we knew local business thrive as this one we didn’t even want to have that has. Audrey is quick to mention as an option.” And work it has. In the amazing support they have just a little under three years, The received from the Skerries commuSweet Emporium has in this local nity and beyond. "We honestly lady’s own words “taken on a life wouldn't here today without the of its own.” Aside from becoming support of our community and all renowned for its tasty treats, the owners decided to the other local businesses, who were there with us, take things to new heights and came up with a handy, right from the start. We knew right from the start that tube sized idea to have their sweets sold on board we wanted to be based locally, and we wouldn't two major airlines: Aer Lingus and Ryanair. “It was change that for the world. We obviously want to Brian who came up with the idea of selling the sweets continue progressing, and evolving." She says, the in tubes, and it really appealed to both of the airlines, whole family are delighted to see that things are so we were delighted when the idea took off like it progressing, but says it has taken a huge amount of did!” Both Audrey and Brian are the ideal people to hard work to get them where they are today. "We had attempt to take on a new business idea in such diffi- a few very tough years, especially at the beginning, cult economic times, given their strong family back- but we kept going and working hard. It wasn't always grounds in business. “I was working with my dad easy, as anyone who has started their own business since I was very young; maybe 20, so I was exposed locally will know. We've made a great deal of sacrifice to a strong work and business ethic from a very young at times, but it's made the whole family stronger and age and Brian was also involved in family business,” spurred us to keep going, and that's what we're going she explained. “We got a real insight into what goes to do - keep pushing forward. Feel the fear and do it on in the world of business, and I really don’t think we anyway, has always been one of my mottos!" She would have been as successful if we hadn’t had this. offers some positive advice to all local budding entreIt’s not that I think you absolutely need this to preneurs: "If you come up with a great idea, do your succeed, but I think it definitely helped us along.” research, and are prepared to work very, very hard, Going back to the business, Audrey says that because don't be afraid to go for it!" Name: Audrey Groome Location: Rush Newsworthiness: Local owner of The Sweet Emporium in Skerries

“We wouldn't be here today without the fantastic support of our community.”

No Challenge Too Small For Local Cyclists Twelve cyclists from around the North County, have arrived exhausted, but happy at the finish line, having risen to the challenge of cycling from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for the Irish Heart Foundation. A group of local residents undertook a gruelling 650km cycle over the course of six days. The route took them through Cork, Limerick, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal. With overnight stops at Mallow, Limerick, Tuam, Sligo with a final stop at Ballybofey before finally heading on to their final destination Malin Head at the top of Donegal. The dozen committed volunteers hope to raise a sum in excess of an amazing €20,000 in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. The group included Joe Coleman, Sinead O’Brien Murphy, Alan Butterly, Alan Berg, Sean Finnegan, Paul Carrick, Patrick Boardman, Maura Boardman, Scott Cumisky, Tony Colgan and David Ronan. It is through fundraising events such as this cycle that supplementary funding is raised to purchase high-tech equipment and fund important research projects. Without committed fundraising volunteers who motivate their friends, work colleagues and neighbours to make a subscription, it would not be possible to maintain and improve the level of service offered by the foundation. The group are still actively seeking sponsorship from the community and businesses in the area, and any sum is gratefully received. All sponsorship would be much appreciated, so please contact Maura on 0868422465 if you would like to donate.

Aer Lingus To Seek Further Job Cuts Aer Lingus is likely to seek more voluntary redundancies, once a solution to an overhanging pension deficit issue is finalised, chief executive Christoph Mueller has revealed. In April this year, the airline sought 100 voluntary redundancies, but the offer has been significantly oversubscribed, with close to 300 applying. By the end of June, 37 of those redundancies had been effected – with the remaining positions expected to go by the end of the year. But speaking as Aer Lingus reported first-half results that were in line with expectations, Mr Muller said that he anticipates more than 100 will be offered redundancy. “We haven’t decided on all cases yet, but I have expectations that the number of 100 will be at the lower range,” he said. “We might even open the programme again after a pension solution has been found.” A pension scheme that serves thousands of current and former staff members at Aer Lingus and the Dublin Airport Authority has a massive €700m-plus deficit that has to be addressed. He said securing a solution is “critical”, but stressed that Aer Lingus does not intend to offer “a penny more, or a penny less”. Talks are ongoing between the pension trustee and the Pensions Board to finalise an agreement.

Registration Night For Balbriggan Rugby Club Balbriggan Rugby Club Pre-season Training has commenced for the adult section on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7.30pm at the club’s grounds in Balrothery. The mini section is having its registration night on Thursday, 22nd August when they hope to have the Leinster trophies on display. The youths section started back on the previous evening. Players at all ages and stages are welcome. The ladies showed plenty of enthusiasm with tip Rugby over the summer and if any are interested in continuing over the winter please get in touch with the group. The club are holding its AGM on Wednesday, 28th August in the Bracken Court Hotel at 8pm.

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Back To School Allowance The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance for the 2013/14 school year is still open for applications until the end of September, local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) has confirmed. He told the County Leader, “The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance helps families meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. The scheme operates from June to September each year. The payment rates for the 2013 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme are €100 in respect of children aged 4 to 11 on 30th September 2013 and €200 for children aged 12 to 22 on 30th September 2013.” He continued, “Families who received the payment in the past may have received this year’s payment already. But if you think you might be eligible, applications are available in all social welfare local offices and online at www.welfare.ie. While applications are accepted up until the end of September, you are advised not to delay, as it may take several weeks to process an application,” he concluded.

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Pictured are members of the Rush community, who ensured that the recent Harbour Festival was a resounding success and that the town is being kept in pristine condition. Front row (L-R) Mairead Sweetman (Volunteer), Kathleen O'Brien (Rush Senior Citizens), Deirdre McMenamin (Tidy Towns), Angela Byrne (Rush Community Council), Anne McCrudden (Rush Community Council), Emer Byrne, Clodagh Kelly (both Festival committee) and Mary Maxwell ((Rush Community Council). Back row (L-R) Sean Byrne (Rush Senior Citizens), Peter Smullen (Tidy Towns), Sean Murphy, Eamonn Price (both Festival committee), Kevin Thorp (Rush Historical Society), Eddie McGuire (Rush Community Council), Brian Hosford (Millbank Theatre) and Pascal Hosford (Tidy Towns).

The Tidy Towns group, which has been dormant for over 10 years, until it re-entered the competition last year deserves great credit for their great efforts in bringing Rush to where it is today.” Deirdre McMenamin from Rush Tidy Towns committee said, “We’ve had great support from our regular volunteers, local community groups and businesses that we cannot thank enough. Everyone is pulling together and the differences are there for all to see.” “Rush Main Street is in bloom once again, the redevelopment of Echlin Court was completed with the unveiling of the stunning sculptures ‘Rush men of the Sea’, planting projects were undertaken at Kenure Gates, the Church car park and at the entrance to our town and a fabulous mural completed on our behalf by local artist, Laura Colgan to name a few. Rush is going from strength to strength, and having finalised our three year plan, we look forward to further improvements year on year,” she said. There is little doubt that the example of community spirit and co-operation shown by the residents of Rush is an example to us all and is one that should be replicated all over the North County.

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Erin Kinnerney from Loreto College in Swords achieved 505 points in her Leaving Certificate exam. She is pictured here with school principal, Veronica McDermott.

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Skerries Community College student, Nora Halpin, who scored a total of 500 points in her Leaving Certificate exam, is pictured with school principal, Kevin O'Riordan.

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SuperValu retailers in the North County have said they have invested over €9.6 million in the local economy in 2012. According the the retailers, this was delivered through staff wages, direct sourcing from local suppliers, contracts with local businesses such as trade and professional services firms, and contributions to local charitable causes. SuperValu say they are dedicated to supporting local jobs and last year alone, the six retailers in the North County spent €7.3 million on wages, employing between them 442 local people. The brand are also committed to sourcing

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Rosie Returns Home Safely Well known Ballyboughal man, Ronnie Delaney and his family want to thank local residents, and their neighbours and friends for their help in locating their beloved red setter, Rosie after she disappeared after a bout of thunderstorms that occurred around the North County recently. Ronnie said that the family dog had been Pictured here is Rosie, terrified during the thankfully back home safe thunderstorms and and sound. upon fleeing, made her way to Blake’s Cross and befriended the lads at the airsoft shooting club. “We’re so grateful for everyone’s efforts,” he told the County Leader. “The members there took great care of her and knew she was distressed, so they gave her food and water.” It seems that Ballyboughal is famous the world over, as while chatting by text to a friend Tim Bergin (who lives in Poland), one of the members mentioned that a red setter had rambled into them. Tim then told them that he had seen a report of a missing red setter, and contacted his brother Michael who informed Ronnie of the sighting and returned Rosie safely back to them. “We also want to thank Michael and his family who took Rosie in and gave her a bed until we collected her. She was totally exhausted, but she’s back to her old self and we’re delighted to have her back home, safe and sound. It was thanks to the fantastic efforts of all our neighbours that we got her back,” Ronnie concluded happily.

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Pictured is Aisling Duff from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 500 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

Balbriggan Senior Citizens group weekly bingo sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Senior Citizens Hall at 8.30pm. You do not have to be a senior citizen to attend the bingo. The Senior Citizens group also invite all senior citizens over the age of 60 to call intro the Senior Citizens Hall any weekday morning from 10am-12pm to enjoy the activities taking place at the centre.

difference both at local and national level and our retailers will continue to play their part by supporting local communities.” As well as supporting local jobs and the economy, the retailers contribute to local charities and voluntary organisations throughout the North County. In 2012, they spent over €60,000 on charitable contributions to Balbriggan Summer Festival, Lusk Football Club and Malahide Tidy Towns, to name but a few.

Howth RNLI Lifeboat Station Open Day took place on Sunday, 11th August last and lots of locals came to visit the station, explore the lifeboats and meet the crew. The children in particular enjoyed taking part in fun competitions and everyone got the opportunity to get aboard the lifeboats and find out more about the life-saving work carried out by the volunteer crewmembers. The Sea Safety Team was also on hand to give advice about lifejackets and safety precautions at sea. Pictured enjoying the day are locals, Liz, Grace and Eve O’Neill with Dervlla, Tom and Ciara Kennedy.

Strike Averted At Aer Arann A strike has been averted at Aer Arann, as an agreement has been reached between airline management and pilot representatives. Strike action had been scheduled to take place up to 24th and 25th August. Threatened industrial action at Aer Arann, operators of Aer Lingus Regional, was averted after talks between airline management and representations of the Aer Arann pilot group, the airline has confirmed.

The strike action, planned for today, Tuesday and Wednesday will not proceed. All flights across the airline’s 27 routes will operate as scheduled. A spokesperson from Aer Arann told the County Leader: “We are pleased to confirm to our customers that it is business as usual at the airline. All services will operate fully, across all routes, at all airports.” “We have commenced informing our customers by text, online, email and through the media that their flights will operate as scheduled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers who are, and will always be, our number one priority,” the spokesperson concluded.

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choosing, whether it be a pub, restaurant, club or hotel, there are experts in all of these providing entertainment and great food and drink at very reasonable prices. Here you will find entertainment of all types for all of the family, that can be enjoyed all year round. Enjoying yourself outdoors has also become very popular. Outdoor entertainment has taken on a life of its own the last number of years, and what better time to take advantage of this than in the summer months? Going out is the new staying in, and we no longer go out for an hour or two and wandering home, the smallest gathering can turn into a big event, and we’re more inclined to have a meal outdoors (and quite often a scoop or two as well!). A fan of eating out? Well you need look no further than the North County! Many of our fine pubs, hotels and restaurants also have outdoor dining facilities, which can be enjoyed day or night. Atmospheric lighting

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A Fresh New Season Model Holly Carpenter, a finalist in Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model, was one of the fresh faces at the recent BT2 Autumn Winter 2013 fashion launch, which was marked out by attitude, energy and the arrival of eight new brands to the store. The former Miss Ireland, looked vastly different on our TV screens, and has now completely pared back her look since finishing the reality show. She is pictured her in a beautiful design from BT2’s newest collection. She was jasked to model some of exciting new fashion brands, including Superdry, Etre Cecile and Finders Keepers. The Brown Thomas ‘little sister’ chain of stores also showcased latest looks from key performing labels ‘Victoria, Victoria Beckham’, the more affordable, younger brand from Mrs Beckham.

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Local Lady Triumphs At Macra Festival The North County Dublin Macra group, based in Swords, once again showed what it could do at the recent International Miss Macra Festival. For those that don’t know, he International Miss Macra festival is very similar to the Rose of Tralee, in terms of the layout and the interviews and the tasks, but as it is a Macra festival, there is an element of farming towards it such as bale rolling. After a recent long and arduous weekend of tasks and interviews, Louise Ballantyne (who lives locally) of North County Dublin

Macra achieved third place. To be crowned once is a super achievement but to come in third place two years in a row makes it extra special. Our current chairperson, Clodagh Barnwall had the honour of coming third at the 2012 festival. The might of North County is coming to the fore and if want to be part of it and are interested in learning more about this local Macra group, then come to the Harp Bar on Thursday, 22nd of August at 9pm to find out more. New members are always welcome to join the group.

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Pictured is Maria Gordon from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 500 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Eircom briefed Fingal Dublin Chamber on its Fibre Roll-out Plan on 18th August last. David Walsh, Director SME Markets Eircom said, “Our eFibre products provide speeds of up to 70Mb per second and on average, customers using our network will see a 6 to 10 time improvement in their current broadband download speeds, transforming their online experience. eFibre is definitely a game changer. Chamber President, Siobhan Moore said, "The scale of this rollout is very impressive and very welcome. Fibre broadband is of vital improvement to businesses across the Fingal Region allowing them to enhance their productivity and access new technology. Pictured are David Walsh, with Chamber President Siobhan Moore and members of the Chamber.

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Chart topping Swords band, Kodaline have been immortalised at a Dublin hotel, where their lyrics are now inscribed on its wall. The band was back in Ireland recently to play the Longitude festival and paid a visit to the Morrison Hotel. The boys were delighted to find that one of the hotel’s music themed rooms is now dedicated to them, with the walls of room 235 now carrying the lyrics of their song, ‘The Answer’. The local boys have found great success with their latest album ‘In A Perfect World,’ which topped the charts in the UK. They delighted fans from Swords and beyond as they paid a visit to Golden Discs in the Pavilions recently, where they signed copies of their CD.

Get Ready For Skerries Soundwaves The much anticipated Skerries Soundwaves is back and all local clubs, schools and groups are encouraged to attend. The hugely popular festival is taking place again this year from September 20th to the 29th. All different groups from around the community are invited to take part. Groups can help by starting to organise any events that are fun and that will work in the ‘street party’ event, which will take place during the festival. You can organise activities like games on the street, quizzes or even have a food stall with some homemade cakes etc. The choice is yours! More details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Art classes with a specific focus on tattoo art for teenagers are to start in Donabate from midSeptember. Jacinta Eyden, who teaches art classes for adults, will start running the classes every Sunday from September 14. During the classes, pupils will be looking at the basics of art while also incorporating tattoo art. Teens will learn painting and drawing techniques, and such skills as preparing a canvas. The North County artist first came up with the idea when a parent asked if she would run an art class for teens as her children were not interested in sports. Jacinta saw the predicament parents were in and spotted an opening in the market for art classes for teens. The classes will cater for 13 to 19 year olds and places are on a first come first serve basis. Classes will run on Sundays between 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. and cost €15 euro per child.

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Gavin Moore from Colaiste Choilm in Swords achieved 495 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville.

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Ian Kenny from Colaiste Choilm in Swords achieved 495 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville.

An exciting new menu was launched at Touzai Restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Northwood, Santry on Tuesday last, 13th August. The launched attracted a large gathering of diners, who were invited to taste the new menu, which incorporates the finest Asian Fusion cuisine. Diners at the restaurant were treated to demonstrations on how to make dishes like Duck Spring

Rolls and Thai Beef Salad, amongst others. The great atmosphere in the restaurant was further enhanced by the presence of the Manila Strings band, who went from table to table to entertain the diners. Director of Sales at Crowne Plaza, Eileen Timmons was delighted with the response to the new menu. She told the County Leader, “We’re delighted to provide this opportunity for locals to try out our great new menu. There is a great response to this initiative and we are very confident that this new menu will become a very popular one with our valued clients,” she said.

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Conor Fitzpatrick from Colaiste Choilm in Swords achieved 495 points in his Leaving Certificate exam. He is pictured here with school principal, David Neville.

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New Executive Lounge Opens In Dublin Airport Dublin Airport’s newly extended and refurbished Terminal 1 executive lounge is now open. The new facility brings together the former Anna Livia lounge and the BMI executive lounge into one large unit for the comfort of passengers awaiting their flights. The newly extended lounge has seating for 110 customers. And while the main users are business fliers, it is open to all passengers to use the facility for a walk-in price of €20 for three hours. The food offering has been significantly improved with cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit delivered

daily. Also available are mini Danish pastries, selection of cheese and crackers as well as tea/coffee, wine and soft refreshments and hot soup from 11am daily. Along with self-service snacks and drinks, the refurbished lounge also includes a business area with computers and wi-fi and a family room with children’s play facilities. Commenting on the newly refurbished lounge DAA Commercial Director, Maurice Hennessy told the County Leader: “The lounge has a comfortable, spacious and bright feel to it which is ideal for both leisure and business passengers. We have listened to feedback from our customers and we are delivering a significantly enhanced service as a result of that feedback.”

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Pictured is Amy Tyrrell from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 490 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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A national network representing over 900 charities (both locally and nationwide) have warned that funding cuts and a drop in public donations are forcing many charities to suspend or cut back on important services. The warning comes as a new survey shows that charities in the locality and beyond have experienced a sharp rise in demand for their services since the beginning of this year. The survey of 230 charities, conducted by The Wheel, found that 64 per cent of charities experienced a decline in their income during the first six months of this year, while 66.7 per cent report an increase in demand for their services over the same period. Almost 33 per cent of the charities surveyed have either suspended or cut

back on services in the past six months. Deirdre Garvey, chief executive of The Wheel, said charities play an indispensable role in plugging the gaps in the country’s welfare system by providing essential public services like housing, support and care for people with disabilities and protection for the vulnerable and socially excluded. “They are, in effect, a safety net,” she said. “If charities are forced to close, the most vulner-

able people in our society will have nowhere else to turn.” She also said these disproportionate cuts, coupled with a fall in donations, have led to a situation where vital supports have to be withdrawn at a time when they are most needed. “And as a consequence, those who had no hand in the making of this crisis are suffering most,” she added. “We need to ask ourselves: what does this say about us, as a society?”

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Pictured is Eniola Kasim from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 490 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

Meals On Wheels Volunteers Needed Volunteer drivers are urgently needed to deliver meals in the Swords area around mid-day. It would take up no more than an hour of your time and can be done on a fortnightly basis. All help is greatly appreciated. Please call Joan on: 0876963813 for more information, if you can help with this invaluable service to the community.

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Pictured is Sinead Conroy from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 485 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Pictured is Andras Pal from Balbriggan Community College, who scored 485 points in his Leaving Certificate. He is pictured here with teacher, Ciara Grant.

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Pictured is Ciara McGuinness from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 480 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Pictured is Nicole Guildea from Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan, who scored 480 points in her Leaving Certificate. She is pictured here with school principal, Eddie Fynes.

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Pictured is James Goodman from Balbriggan Community College, who scored 460 points in his Leaving Certificate. He is pictured here with teacher, Ciara Grant.

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INVITATION TO TENDER The Board of Management of St. Patrick’s Senior National School Skerries, Co. Dublin wishes to invite Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for Minor Refurbishment works that include replacement of 53sqm flat roof, refurbishment of 8 no. toilet cubicle, provision of disabled WC, and provision of 2 no. external ramps. Works to be carried out during school breaks and after normal school hours.

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An anti-austerity team of candidates is set to mount a “serious” challenge for seats on Fingal County Council at next year’s local elections. At a selection meeting held recently in the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, four candidates were chosen from the Campaign Against Property Tax & Austerity (CAPTA). The candidates are Cllr Terry Kelleher, Denise Parker, James Faulkner and Maurice Sweeney. As well as highlighting issues such as the property tax and upcoming water charges, the group is a broad anti-austerity platform. It says the austerity policy is destroying people’s livelihoods and wrecking the economy. If elected, its councillors will not support cutbacks in council services. They will instead call for progressive taxation to target the wealthy and corporations which they say could raise billions to invest in the economy to create jobs. In the coming weeks and months, CAPTA will mobilise supporters and people in the area to join and expand the electoral challenge.

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Recent published deaths from the North County O’HARA (nee Farrell) (Skerries), Maura August 9, 2013, (peacefully) at home after a long illness borne, with dignity and courage, surrounded by her loving family, Maura, wife of the late Frank, loving mother of Paul, Monica, Des, Eithne, Colm, Ciaran and Francis, brother Noel, sister-in-law Kathleen, son’s-inlaw Finian and Pat, daughter’s-in-law Deidre, Suzie, Rina and Tuc, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. HOWARD, Ann (nee Walsh) (Sutton) (formerly of Borris, Co. Carlow) – August 10, 2013, (peacefully) in the loving care of Howth Hill Lodge Nursing Home, Ann, wife of the late Leslie. Sadly missed by her children Laura, David, Lynn ; sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. ROBERTS, Padraig (Pop) (Malahide) – August 10, 2013, (suddenly) Padraig (Pop) deeply regretted by his loving partner Ashling, sons Simon, Geoffrey and Andrew, Jacqueline, mother Christina, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CORRIGAN (Rush, Co. Dublin) – August 10, 2013, Sr. Elizabeth (FMM) ; deeply regretted by her Religious Community, brother Herbert, sisters Kitty, Ann and Margaret, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. MCCONNELL, Patrick (Portmarnock) – August 11, 2013, beloved husband of Bronagh and loving son of Declan and Denise, he will be very sadly missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace. DOYLE, Anne (Nancy) (nee Byrne) (Portmarnock) – August 11, 2013, (peacefully), after a short illness, beloved wife of the late James and loving mother of the late Eithne; will be very sadly missed by her family, sons Karel, Gerry, Robert and John, daughters Mary, Bernie, Pauline, Teresa and Gemma, son-in-law, grand-children, great-grand-children, brothers, sister, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. FERRIS, Bridget (nee Stafford) (Swords) – August 13, 2013, (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family; deeply regretted by her loving husband Peter (Pete), daughters, sons, brother Paddy, sister Maura, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, sister-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. WILDS, Catherine (nee Carey) (Sutton) – August 14, 2013, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; deeply regretted by her loving husband John, daughters Michelle and Bridgene, son Gary, brothers, sister, sons-inlaw, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KILDUFF, Joseph (Baldoyle and formerly of Sutton) – August 12, 2013, (unexpectedly) at home; will be very sadly missed by his loving family, his mother Theresa, sons Pat, Mick and Gary, daughters Helena and Della, daughter-in-law Orla, his four grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. O’DWYER (nee Moran) (Kilbarrack and formerly of Donabate) - Aug 13, 2013, (peacefully), at the Mater Hospital, May, beloved wife of the late Dr. Thomas O’Dwyer (Lieut. Col.); deeply regretted by her loving sons Thomas, Sean and Michael, daughter-in-law Roisin, Michael’s fiancee Patricia, brother Sean, sisters Eileen, Pat and Dinky, brothersin-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS

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Fingal County Council I Dermot Byrne intend to apply for planning permission to convert the existing attic space for storage use, construct a dormer window to the side and all associated site works at 8 Glen Ellan Gardens, Swords Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application Fingal County Council We, ANNRO Developments are applying for full planning permission for 5 no. storey and half dwellings complete with individual proprietary wastewater treatment systems and percolation areas. The application includes for a new access road, all associated services and works on lands at Oberstown, Lusk, County Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during it's public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We, John and Zara Holland, intend to apply for permission for development at this site on Kilbush Lane, Rush, Co Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a new two storey single family house with on-site wastewater treatment system and associated landscaping 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. 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 Hogan & Associates seeks Planning Permission for; Change of House Type from previously approved Type A3 to altered Type B1 on Plot No. 11 Streamstown Wood - previous planning application Ref. No. F06A/1576 (since extended). Alterations proposed to previously approved House Type B1 consist of: 1. Omission of base-

ment. 2. Alterations to ground floor layout consisting of provision of W.C. in hall and change external door to window in North Elevation, provision of additional window in Reception Room (South Elevation), reduced size bay window in Kitchen (South Elevation), provision of 2 No. additional windows in Living Room (South Elevation) and alterations to Rear Door (East Elevation). 3. Alterations at first floor level consisting of revision of internal layout, reduced size bay window in Bedroom No. 3 (South Elevation). Planning Permission also sought for Double Garage located to rear of site (North East corner) at 11 Streamstown Wood, Streamstown, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Mr. Mervyn Hallinan. The 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, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, 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 Retention is sought for replacement detached garage (floor area 135m2) to rear of existing dwelling @ Balleally East Lane, Racecourse Commons, Lusk, Co. Dublin for Thomas Dennis. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council I, Eleana Clancy. Intend to apply for planning permission for, Partial change of use from Assembly room / Parish hall to sessional pre school facility. With opening hours 9am 12.30pm Mon-Fri during school term only,at The Gaffney Hall, Malahide Parish Pastrol Centre, Malahide, Co Dublin (a protected structure),fronting onto Dublin Road, Old Street and Railway Avenue respectively. 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 a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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