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Balbriggan Top Of The Class Balbriggan was at the centre of all things good on the educational front last week, with the opening of a new secondary schools, Bremore Educate Together Secondary School and the opening of a new state of the art, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara. Both are located beside each other off Naul Road. Bremore is the first second level Educate Together school to open in the North County, while Coláiste Ghlór na Mara was the first second level Gaelscoil to open in the North County two years ago. It is expected that Bremore ETSS will relocate across the road to a new school building next year. Bremore ETSS opened its doors on Monday, 29th August, with Ghlór na Mara following on Thursday, 1st September. Educate Together CEO, Paul Rowe was very excited about the opening of Bremore ETSS. He

By Patrick Finnegan told the County Leader, “This is a huge step forward for the very large number of parents who send their children to Educate Together national schools. We have two very large Educate Together National Schools here in Balbriggan and we’re absolutely delighted to be able to provide a really excellent child centred ethical educational environment for the secondary education of the children. We’re very impressed by the high quality team that have come to work here in the school. This will be a pathfinding, innovative secondary school and it is really going to serve the people of Balbriggan for a very long time to come,” he said. School principal, Kathy Jones said, “This is a really exciting day and we are the first school of its kind to open in North County Dublin. It will be great for the area because the parents have been campaigning for a very long time for this school, which is a natural feed on for the two national schools in the town. It puts Balbriggan

Pictured at the opening of the new Coláiste Ghlór na Mara in Balbriggan on Thursday, 1st September are, Sean Ó Puirséil, Jamie Ó Dufaigh, Aoife Elster (school principal), Bláithín Uí Dhálaigh (teacher), Shauna Níc Uillín, Kayleigh Ní Chairlleáin and Aoife Ní Chaollaí

on the map and with a lot of building in the area, we can showcase what Balbriggan has to offer. Parents and students can be proud to come to this school, as we strive to develop independent learners and challenge the style of teaching that is out there. School should be fun and safe and we’re thrilled with the support we have received to date,” she said. There was equal excitement at nearby Coláiste Ghlór na Mara, when they took charge of a state-of-the-art brand new secondary school last Thursday.

Postponement Of Industrial Action At Oberstown The proposed industrial action by staff at the troubled Oberstown Children Detention Campus near Lusk has been postponed. Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone has welcomed the postponement of the proposed industrial action and talks are due to resume between the representatives of staff unions and management. These will take place under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. The postponement of the industrial action will mean that the daily routine of the Campus will continue with children attending at school as normal. The Board of Management at the Oberstown held an extraordinary meeting in the wake

of a number of disturbing incidents at the centre. A member of staff was injured and a rooftop fire broke out at the facility last week. The board has also said they are anxious to find a permanent solution to the industrial relations matters at the Centre. The board had requested unions and the centre’s management to return to discussions at the Workplace Relations Commission in an effort to end the dispute, which now appears to have borne fruit. Local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab) who lives near the centre told the County Leader about the worries that locals have about Oberstown. “There is growing concern that the operation of the juvenile detention centre in Oberstown is in need of increased resources from

central Government in order to allow the staff perform their duty in a safe manner.” “The impact of the current situation is hitting staff, management and the local community in North County Dublin as serious incidences of violence against staff are leading to, among other things, staff injuries and break outs of detainees.” He continued, “In 2015 there were over 100 serious incidences against 65 staff members, resulting in a total of 3000 working days lost to sick leave. It is a situation, which cannot continue. Recent breakouts are having an impact on the local rural community. I have been contacted by elderly residents who are afraid to answer the door at night,” he said Continued on page 16

The 1,000 pupil, multi-denominational secondary school, where Irish is the primary language used, is equipped with a full range of both practical and academic facilities. There is also a special education unit, including a sensory garden and butterfly garden. Continued on page 12

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statement released by the company, saying that they “completely reject these false claims.” However, the pilots association is concerned that any development would reduce space for aircraft, resulting in a more congested space, with the potential for safety hazards. The second appeal surrounds the growth in the Aer Lingus fleet on transatlantic routes, due to their ever increasing figures. They fear that this will necessitate further development of Terminal 2, and that they are fearful that this will cause even more safety issues. They have dismissed safety reassurances from the County Council in relation to this. An Bord Pleanala is is due to make a ruling on the first appeal by 28th November and the second one by 3rd January next

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Breath Of Hope For Portmarnock Man Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Week will take place later this month and the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is attempting to raise awareness of the disease on the upcoming IPF Week from Saturday, 17th September until Sunday, 25th September. To highlight the daily struggles faced by patients suffering with IPF, Minister Finian McGrath shadowed IPF patient Dermot King from Portmarnock for a day, where he learned the ins and outs of life with this debilitating disease. Dermot was diagnosed with IPF in 2012, aged 70 years. He worked for many years in Aer Lingus and he has three daughters. There is no history of IPF in his family and he struggled to accept the fact that he needed oxygen, but he now appreciates the difference it makes to him and his day to day life. He attends the Breathe Easy exercise class in Dublin City University twice a week. Dermot spoke to the County Leader about how the condi-

tion, which has changed his life, is being made easier by using a new portable oxygen container “I have a portable oxygen carrier which gives me the option of getting out of the house and go anywhere I wish. I have a permanent one IPF sufferer, Dermot King is in the house, but the pictured with Minister of State portable one allows for People with Disabilities, me to take a bus and Finian McGrath. do some exercise. I have this since last April and the technology is getting better. I get about four hours or more out of the battery, something akin to a golf trolley battery,” said Dermot. Minister Finian McGrath was also impressed with the new technology, as he shadowed Dermot for a day, where he monitored the challenges facing Dermot on a day to day basis.

Agreement To Reopen Portrane Cliff Walk Local councillors, Adrian Henchy (FF) and Paul Mulville (NP) have welcomed confirmation from the council management that an agreement has been reached to reopen the Portrane cliff walk. The Tower Bay Cliff Walk has been closed since March 2016 due to health and safety grounds, with the section of the Cliff walk in close proximity to Tower Bay, Portrane showing evidence of subsidence and potential sudden collapse. Since the closure of the Cliff Walk, both local councillors, Henchy and Mulville have been consistently highlighting at every opportunity the damage the cliff walk closure was doing and the urgent requirement for remedial works in the short term to have the walk reopened. “The Cliff walk which is immensely popular

among locals, visitors and tourists with it’s spectacular views and scenery is a real hidden jewel on the Portrane Donabate Peninsula. Its closure was a real source of disappointment and frustration within the local community, while of course recognising that safety is of paramount importance,” said Henchy. “While there may be a perception since March, that very little was done to reopen the walk way the reality was that the County Council undertook extensive engineering studies of the full cliff walk and this engineering report findings now both underpins the remedial works and will also form the basis of the long term plans for the Cliff walk.” “The remedial solution is to install a temporary walkway further inland with a new entrance adjacent to the

Tower Bay car park in Portrane,” said Henchy. Mulville said, “I am informed that a walkway will be set out using a post and wire fence and a new entrance will be dug through the embankment at the Tower Bay car park. Once the pathway is constructed, a trail inspector from the Trails Office is to sign off on it and then the pathway can be re-opened.” “Finally, I understand that this walkway is a temporary arrangement for six months during which time a more permanent solution needs to be found. I will continue to pursue the need for a permanent solution. Both the landowner and council staff involved are to be thanked for securing this agreement, as the very popular cliff walk has been closed for many months now,” concluded Mulville.

Launch Of Swords Voices Swords Heritage Group held the official launch of the annual Swords Voices 2016, the excellently put together book all about Swords and some of its characters. The event was held at the Carnegie Court Hotel and included an awards presentation ceremony for winners of the heritage competitions in writing and other skills. One of the award winners was Anne Lowndes Lawler, who won the Brigid Browne Trophy, sponsored by Tara Winthrop Nursing Home, for the fourth year in a row. The competition was enti-

tled, ‘What Swords Means To Me’. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler who launched the event said, “I was delighted in my year as Mayor to launch the latest edition of Swords Voices for the Swords Historical Society, an event I look forward to every year. It was a great evening and thanks must go to Bernadette Marks, Geraldine McGovern, Mary Nugent and Liam Heron for all of their work on this brilliant publication.”

Pictured at the launch of Swords Voices and presentation of awards by Swords Heritage at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords on Thursday last, are Brendan Ryan TD, County Mayor Darragh Butler, Anne Lowndes Lawler (four times winner of the Brigid Browne Trophy for 'What Swords Means To Me') and Bernadette Marks, Chairperson of Swords Heritage

County Mayor Darragh Butler who launched the book, Mary Nugent (Swords Heritage), Bernadette Marks (Chairperson of Swords Heritage), Jim Bennett (local historian and former school teacher) and Brendan Ryan TD

“One of the highlights of the evening was a 30 minute video of Bernadette Marks and Jim Bennett going around historical graves at St. Colmcille’s graveyard. Produced by Jim Hawkins, it was an excellent production and fantastic addition to the archives,” he concluded.

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Claudia Jordan McMahon and Lily McCarthy are pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School

6th September 2016

Pictured getting ready for their first day at school at Holywell Educate Together National School are, Joana Campos, Gabriella Iwaniec, George Ellis and Amir Khafif

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are Caoimhe O'Neill, Connie Collins, Molly Murray, Eva O'Brien and Beth Collins

Sam McGaffey and Emily Wooldrig are pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are, Andrei Grierosu and Holly Crowe

Pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School are, Emma McPherson and Willow Coogan, with Willow's sister, Louisa (centre) wishing her well

Pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School are, Aleks Kosowski and Cara Cashell

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are Sophie Connell and Cillian Keating

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are Gusta Guzauskaite and Max Finlay

Grace Daly is pictured on her first day at school at Lusk National School, with her grandmother, Evelyn Daly and her parents, Joseph and Kylie Daly

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are, Sam Clarke and Annabelle Dunne

Pictured getting ready for their first day at school at Holywell Educate Together National School are, Eamonn Hickey, Emmet McDonagh and Tom Horgan

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are, Sean Clarke and Robyn Coakley

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are, Tom Kinsella and Noah Walsh

Pictured getting ready for their first day at school at Holywell Educate Together National School are, Riley McGivern, Killian Toutette and Killian Gates

Isabelle McDevitt, who started school at Lusk National School is pictured with her parents, Martin and Susan

Pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School are, Darragh Hogg and Harry Devlin

Adam Hender is pictured on his first day at school at Lusk National School

Pictured on their first day at school at Lusk National School are, Nikita Goiturenko and Nicole Holuj

Pictured on their first day at school at Holy Family JNS, Swords are, Cillian O'Reilly, Ella Darcy and Molly Murray

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Swords Woman Says Thank You Former patients of Beaumont Hospital returned to the hospital last week to pass on thanks to members of hospital staff whom they believe went the extra mile in helping them regain their health and wellbeing. One such patient is Katriona Morley Smith from Swords, who has been receiving treatment in Beaumont Hospital for the past two years for malignant melanoma.

Her cancer journey began when she initially noticed a freckle on her foot had changed shape and colour over a six week period. It was only when she hit her foot and the freckle bled continuously for 15 minutes that she thought she should see a doctor. Her local GP referred her to Beaumont Hospital to have a biopsy and two weeks later she received a

call inviting her to attend the hospital for a full body scan. She knew this could only mean bad news and following the scan was told that she had stage four, malignant melanoma. Katriona said, “I was never a sun worshipper and remember always covering my feet in the sun so I was amazed that this had happened to me. But being a very positive person my first reaction was that I was

Up The Hill For Jack & Jill Launched Up the Hill for Jack & Jill was launched in Ardgillan Castle, as the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation asks people to walk or run a hill in September. Sandra Salmon, Fran Cochrane and their daughter Hannah Cochrane (20 month old) from Balbriggan who is supported by Jack & Jill walked “Up the Hill for Jack & Jill” at Ardgillan Castle along with 70 friends, along with Jonathan Irwin CEO of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation to launch this annual campaign which runs throughout the month of September. Registration which costs €16 is now open at www.jackandjill.ie and people can participate individually or with friends, family, colleagues, schoolmates, gym buddies and dogs. Every €16 donation funds one hour of home nursing care for a sick child. According to Sandra, “This is an amazing charity and very close to our hearts. They have been our lifeline for the past year and a half, supporting us with home nursing care for Hannah

going to get rid of this”. In a series of four surgeries, the cancer in her foot was removed. She was then put on a course of the drug, Interferon. However, in April 2016 she noticed what looked like skin tags growing on her legs. She showed them to her

doctor and biopsies were taken. Devastatingly for Katriona, they came back confirming cancer again. Despite her enduring positivity throughout her treatment, she admits that this set her ‘way back’ and she did something she hadn’t done up to this point - she cried.

Katriona was referred on to Prof Liam Grogan, Consultant Medical Oncologist in Beaumont Hospital. She was placed on a new drug and was scheduled to receive four infusions. Since then she has been recovering and preparing for her wedding to her partner, David, which took place a few weeks ago on 20th August.

Katriona Morley Smith (left), from Swords, who had Malignant Melanoma is pictured presenting an Honour Your Heroes award to Allyson Christie, CNM Oncology who represented the team of Prof. Liam Grogan, Consultant Medical Oncologist during the 2016 'Honour Your Heroes Day' held in Beaumont Hospital

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Pictured are Lisa Maguire and Sandra Salmon (whose daughter Hannah is supported by Jack & Jill), both from Balbriggan who walked "Up the Hill for Jack & Jill"

and all sorts of practical support in terms of equipment and advice. We would well and truly be lost without them. Our little ray of sunshine, Hannah is super excited about the walk but is turning into a diva, demanding of course that her Mam push her up this hill! I can’t get over the response we’ve received for our Up the Hill for Jack & Jill, and a huge thanks to my friend Lisa Maguire who did a lot of the organising for today and to Ardgillan Castle for allowing us to walk their grounds in such numbers,” she said.

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Pictured after receiving his Leaving Cert results at Donabate Community College is Shane Kelly

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Pictured are Niamh Lynam, Aoife Green and Ciara Devaney after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Malahide Community School

Colaiste Choilm Swords students Carlos Wynn, Blake Corrigan and Josh O'Regan pictured after collecting their Leaving Cert results

Darragh Cahill and Alexandru Chiric from Malahide Community School are pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results

Sophie Murphy and Zoe Sims are pictured after receiving their results at Donabate Community College

Kayleigh Hoare pictured after collecting her results from Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan

Pictured are St. Finian's Community College students, Orla Walsh, Chole O'Brien, Lauren Bryton, Kim Scully and Jordan Lynch in a great mood after collecting their results.

Dean Curly is pictured after receiving his Leaving Cert results at Donabate Community Collge. Also pictured are School Principal, Mr.Creevey and Cllr Adrian Henchy

Pictured are Darragh Lynch and Gary Cullen after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Skerries Community College

Gwenn Geoghegan and Rebecca Dunne of Loreto College, Swords, delighted after receiving their results

Callum Byrne and Conor Fagan of Colaiste Choilm in Swords are delighted with their results

Paul Quinlan is pictured with his parents Siobhan and Myles after collecting his results from Colaiste Choilm in Swords

Eamon Mackey, Laura Monks and Garreth Jones from St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush are pictured after receiving their results

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results are Portmarnock CS students, Conor Aparksman, GearĂłid Walsh and Matthew Collier

Maria Rossiter and Beth Burns are pictured after collecting their results from Loreto College in Swords

Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan student Megan Wilson Griffin

Pictured here is Francine Mougoue picking up her result at Fingal Community College in Swords

Aoife NĂ Chearbhaill and Lee Mulhern from Portmarnock Community School are pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results

Paul Whelan and Ciaran Gallagher pictured after collecting their results from Colaiste Choilm in Swords

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results are Portmarnock Community School students, Alex Byrne, Ian Garry and Caoimhe Kenny

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INFORMATION NOTICE FOR PERSONS TRAVELLING TO AND FROM THE PORTMARNOCK/MALAHIDE AREA TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PORTMARNOCK BRIDGE ON REGIONAL ROAD R106, CO.DUBLIN Portmarnock Bridge on the Regional Road R106 immediately north east of the Coast Road / Station Road / Strand Road Roundabout requires reconstruction and refurbishment. Consulting Engineers have advised that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;steel deck and steel beams have been badly corroded with signs of water ingressâ&#x20AC;? and they also noted â&#x20AC;&#x153;a vertical crack on the north abutmentâ&#x20AC;?. The purpose of the closure is to facilitate the carrying out of necessary works on the bridge. The bridge will close from 10.00am on Wednesday the 14th September, re-opening at the latest for Monday 26th September. It is likely, subject to the progress of the works, that the bridge will be open before the 26th. We will be giving regular updates to keep people advised. 7KH FRQWUDFWRU ZLOO EH ZRUNLQJ H[WHQGHG KRXUV DQG 6DW 6XQ (YHU\ HÎ?RUW LV DQG ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR EH made to minimise the period of full closure. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be provided to link Station Road with Strand Road. $OWKRXJK DGGLWLRQDO WUDÉ?F PDQDJHPHQW PHDVXUHV ZLOO EH LQ SODFH IRU WKH FORVXUH LW LV H[SHFWHG WKDW WKHUH ZLOO EH GHOD\V WUDYHOOLQJ WR DQG IURP WKH 3RUWPDUQRFN 0DODKLGH DUHD SDUWLFXODUO\ GXULQJ SHDN hours. Extra time should be allowed for journeys and we would recommend that those travelling from Malahide southwards towards the City should use the Malahide Road (R107). Dublin Bus will be advising of changes to the existing bus services for the period of the closure. 7KH DOWHUQDWLYH URXWH IRU WUDÉ?F WUDYHOOLQJ LQ WKH DUHD GXULQJ WKH SURSRVHG FORVXUH LV DV IROORZV $OO 7UDÉ?F RWKHU WKDQ +*9Č&#x2021;V DQG YHKLFOHV KLJKHU WKDQ P travelling from the Sutton and Baldoyle areas to Portmarnock will divert via Station Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Drumnigh Road (R124) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Blackwood Lane and Carrickhill Road to Strand Road (Portmarnock). 7UDÉ?F WUDYHOOLQJ IURP 3RUWPDUQRFN WR 6XWWRQ ZLOO WUDYHO LQ WKH RSSRVLWH GLUHFWLRQ DORQJ WKH VDPH diversion route. $OO +*9Č&#x2021;V WUDYHOOLQJ WR IURP 3RUWPDUQRFN PXVW XVH 0DODKLGH 5RDG DV IROORZV 1. All HGVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and vehicles higher than 3m travelling from the City to Portmarnock will divert via Fairview â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Malahide Road and Malahide Village to Portmarnock; 2. All HGVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and vehicles higher than 3m travelling from the M50 / R139 to Portmarnock will divert via the R139 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Malahide Road and Malahide Village to Portmarnock; All HGVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and vehicles higher than 3m travelling from the Sutton area will divert via Dublin Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baldoyle Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Baldoyle Village â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Willie Nolan Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grange Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Malahide Road and Malahide Village to Portmarnock 7KH &RXQFLO ZLOO EH SURYLGLQJ UHJXODU XSGDWHV RQ WKH SURJUHVV RI WKH ZRUNV RQ 6RFLDO 0HGLD ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP Č´QJDOFRFR DQG 7ZLWWHU #)LQJDOFRFR The Council regrets the inconvenience caused by this closure.

Amber is an alternative health, holistic gift and we are looking forward to offering card shop which is located at Unit 17, reader services in store in the near future. Laurence Centre in Drogheda. Relaxation Another intriguing product available at mode immediately sets in from the Amber are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Singing Bowlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - these can be moment you enter this Aladdinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cave, used in meditation. Mindfulness classes & jam packed with holistic gems, the beau- yoga class instructors often use the benefits tiful scent of incense and essential oils. of Singing Bowls throughout practice; Sinead Doran is the Manager at Amber helping participants to unblock & balance explains that the type of service that Amber Chakras, explains Sinead. offers to the people of Drogheda and further Our Indian handcrafted jewellery with precious afield, as unique â&#x20AC;&#x201C; specialising in holistic stones, is a unique gift that is much sought products such as tarot cards, crystal after on special occasions such as Christmas, Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and special birththerapy, aromatherapy days. complete with incense and oil Specialists in essential Oils, burners. We also sell alternaSinead and team can explain the tive gift ideas. uses and benefits of the oils to Sinead spoke about how clients. These essential oils can popular the Moroccan Pottery be inhaled, or used in aromatic is, these stunning pieces baths, vaporisation and in oil come from a town called Safi burners or electrical diffusers. in Morocco - all hand painted Incense sticks and cones are by local artists to a very high also popular products that can standard. The range includes reputedly help to ease depresserving dishes and bowls in sion and moods, as well as an array of beautiful colours. creating a lovely ambience. The Healing Crystals are Added to this theme is the always in great demand. Californian White Sage, which Forged from Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural many believe can clear the room minerals - all with different Manager, Sinead Doran of negative energy. properties and offering different healing energies. The law of attrac- Amber also offer a wide selection of World tion guides you to the right crystal for your Music, related to yoga, meditation, themed own individual needs and healing require- music all geared towards relaxation. Another product guaranteed to lead to relaxments, says Sinead. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along with the crystals - our Himalayan salt ation is the wonderful selection of beautifully lamps are very popular, the Salt is mined out scented candles, which are 100 per cent of salt caves for its therapeutic qualities, natural and free from paraffin.â&#x20AC;? particularly healing for lung or bronchial This unexpected oasis of peace and tranquilproblems, such as asthma, as the lamps lity, located in the heart of a busy shopping help cleanse the air and can strengthen our centre is a delight to visit and provides a welcome break from the tedium of shopping lungs; explains Sinead Angel and Tarot cards are central to Amber and is well worth a visit.

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Petition Submitted For Reopening Of Rush Garda Station Local Sinn Féin TD, Louise O’Reilly, has submitted a petition to the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald requesting the reopening of Rush Garda station and the restoration of services to Lusk. The petition is the result of local demand for the reopening of the station and O’Reilly has been collecting signatures for the past number of weeks. She said, “The closure of Rush Garda Station has left a void in the policing of the northern part of the county. Rush, due to its geographical location, is distinctly

d i s a d v a n t a g e d i n Minister to see firstregards to responses hand the groundswell to calls, with the only o f s u p p o r t f o r t h e fully operational reopening of the Garda Station in station,” she said. Balbriggan. “Having “The programme for received numerous P a r t n e r s h i p Government calls from resimade a firm dents and shop commitment to owners in relalaunch a pilot tion to this, I scheme to have spent the reopen six last number of G a r d a w e e k s s t a t i o n s . collecting a petition o f Louise O’Reilly H o w e v e r , following a signatures in the local community. q u e s t i o n t o t h e Every weekend, we Minister it seems h a v e b e e n m e e t i n g there is scant detail people on this and on the basis upon t h e y h a v e v o i c e d which stations will be their anger over the chosen for the pilot. current situation and W h i l e t h e M i n i s t e r now I am submitting a d v i s e s t h a t t h e t h e p e t i t i o n t o t h e Garda Commissioner

and the Policing Authority have responsibility for this area, she does say that she will have a role in this.” “In recent months, serious violent crime has visited the community of North County Dublin and I believe that as part of the pilot scheme, all areas should be considered equally on their merit and their need for increased Garda presence in the c o m m u n i t y . Reopening Rush Garda station and restoring services to Lusk I believe should be part of this.” She concluded, “This petition shows that the people of the North County are particularly eager that this station be reopened and services restored. I will continue to push for this with the Minister and the Department.”

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The Pearl Grogan Memorial Cup ladies competition was contested in a 3 ball scramble with a very competitive game on a nice summer afternoon recently. The winning team of Sue Browne, Bridget Murray and Trish Cox won this game on a back six count after the runners-up team of Mary Kennedy, Bernie O’Driscoll and Bridget Ing also put in a fantastic round of gross 49. A nearest the pin on the 3rd hole was narrowly won by Joan Homan after pitching to within 20 cm.

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6th September 2016

Lusk ICA

Skerries Community Choir Skerries Community Choir returns to rehearsal after their summer break on Thursday, 8th September. Rehearsals take place in Skerries Rugby Club, Rush Road, Skerries starting at 8.30pm. New members of all voices are welcome, you just have to be able to sing in tune. For more information contact David Maxwell - 087 2909536.

Lusk ICA would like to let all members know that the monthly meetings will resume on

Wednesday, 7th September at 8.30pm in the Scout Den. They look forward to seeing you all again after the summer break. New members are always welcome.

Pictured at the Right2Water protest meeting in Swords are committee members, including TDs, Clare Daly and Louise O'Reilly

SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT IN RESPECT OF DONABATE/PORTRANE COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Fingal County Council proposes to establish a Donabate/Portrane Community Liaison Committee comprising of local elected members and representative groups from the community and business sector in the Donabate/Portrane area. Fingal County Council welcomes submissions from representative groups in the community and business sector in the Donabate/Portrane area who wish to participate on the proposed Donabate/Portrane Community Liaison Committee. Groups wishing to participate should be able to demonstrate they are representative in nature. Submissions should be received by 5pm on Thursday 29th September 2016 and be sent to: Fingal County Council, CLC Consultations, &RUSRUDWH $Î?DLUV 'HSDUWPHQW County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin or to FRUSRUDWH VHUYLFHV#Č´QJDO LH Dated: 6th September 2016

Call For Support Of Water Charge Protest A press conference was held in Swords on Thursday last, 2nd September, with local TDs Clare Daly and Louise Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly, along with Right2Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national coordinator David Gibney. Local campaigner, Paul Cowzer called for a massive show of protest at Right2Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forthcoming demonstration on 17th September. Local organisers, who have been campaigning for the final abolition of water charges, have called on the Government to recognise the democratic mandate of the people and abolish Irish Water. The constituency of North County Dublin voted in three TDs who publicly stood in the general election calling for the abolition of the charges. Paul Cowzer called on the government to honour the democratic choices of the people. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our campaign has organised two public meetings with our local TDs and Dublinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MEP, Lynn Boylan next week to discuss how democracy is being undermined by politicians who do not honour their commitments and by secretive

agreements like TTIP and CETAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Clare Daly said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ordinary people are disgusted with the revelations about Apple and other corporations who are allowed to escape their tax obligations, while the government intend to continue to pursue Irish citizens with a double charge for our tap water.â&#x20AC;? She continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hypocrisy is blatantly obvious to everyoneâ&#x20AC;?. On Irish Water she said that, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission is an attempt to put the disastrous project on hold until they can find a more opportune time to attempt a reintroduction, but they are fooling no one. Water is a resource that belongs to the people and our campaign will not stop until we have enshrined that ownership in the constitution. We are calling on everyone who is opposed to the water charges, as well as all of those who are opposed to secretive agreements and deals brokered behind closed doors, to come out on the 17th September in a show of defiance and demand that our democratic rights are upheld,â&#x20AC;? she concluded.

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Jack Flood, Oisin Young & Oisin Kearns

Ciaran Linihan, Kian Donnelly, Eoin Lewis, Conor Behan & Cian Moore

Shannon Harford, Clara Ní Simon & Molly Sharkey

Eoghan Wilkinson, Liam Wilkinson & Rory McGrath

Daniel Ambrose, Josh Mulvanney, Fionn McDermott &Cain Long

The ever popular Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp visited Fingallians GAA Club recently, where boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 13 were provided with an actionpacked and fun-filled week of activity, prior to going back to school. The camp revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games activities with a strong emphasis on skill acquisition. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of the game is worked on each day.

Orlaith O'Reilly, Aine Kearns, Erin Dunne, Grace Curran, Faye Hardy & Ashley Savage

Hughie Glennon, Sean Graham & Mark Barron Aaron Donnelly, Eamon Gargan, Joshua Murray & Daithi Cassidy

Aisling O'Malley, Mia Joyce, Líadh Gargan, Faye Gargan & Grace Lundy

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The programme involves coaching specific skills of the game and the opportunity for children to put into practice what they have learned through small sided games. The children were given top class coaching in the skills of football and hurling by the excellent club coaches at Fingallians. They took part in fun filled mini games and it was clear that the next Paul Flynn or Sinead Finnegan may well have been discovered. The camp, which went on for a week, was enjoyed by all in glorious late summer weather.

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Surla Keeling, Padraig Williams, Daniel Hardy & Michael Casey

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Advertising Feature

6th September 2016

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Award winning Casey’s SuperValu in Lusk has always had the local community at the centre of their ethos in the 10 years since they opened in 2006 and everything they do is community focused. Their motto is all about being local and being part of the community and with this in mind, they have just completed a major refurbishment of the supermarket, which is destined to make customers’ shopping experience there even better. General Manager, Trevor Kearns explained why the store refurbishment came about, He said, “The store here in Lusk has been opened for the past 10 years, so we thought it would be a good idea to revamp it. There are a number of new categories and initiatives that SuperValu have introduced and we felt that we needed to update our store here in Lusk to reflect these new

trends. It was the correct thing to do, as the shop needed refurbishment. One of the new departures by Casey’s SuperValu is the introduction of a new Health and Wellness section, which is a huge addition to the store. “People are now more conscious of what they’re eating and this sector includes organic foods and the ‘free from’ products, like free from dairy, gluten etc. Customers are delighted with this new arrangement and extra choice and their feedback has been very encouraging,” said Trevor. The Health and Wellness section also contains sports nutrition including protein drinks, bars and

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this reflects the health conscious mentality of people today. It is akin to a one-stop shop for health and wellness requirements. The entire fresh fruit aisle has been refreshed and given a complete makeover and major changes have taken place in the fruit and veg sector, which looks a lot better and more exciting. The bakery section has a new range of products and in the craft beers section; we’ve grouped a lot of products together, which would normally be in different locations in the store. There are a lot of excellent Irish craft beers, many of which are brewed in the local area. It’s great to see these micro breweries popping up, particularly in Drogheda and Dundalk and we’re delighted to stock their

products, which are getting a great reaction from customers,” said Trevor. Another important development at Casey’s SuperValu is the new Food Academy. SuperValu are very big on supporting local producers and companies like Moran’s Homestore, which produces jams, preserves and chutneys. They’re locally based. Another company is called ‘Fresh from the Pier’ which is based in Howth, and makes their own fish pate. Everest, based in Swords makes their own granola. It’s small producers like these that SuperValu are keen to help as they face the challenges that producing on a larger scale would bring, so SuperValu have introduced the Food Academy to help these companies, as they produce on a scale large enough to have their produce on our shelves,” said Trevor. The Shop Local policy of SuperValu is borne out by a study that shows that by shopping in SuperValu, 45 cents in every euro stays in the locality, whereas if you shop in an international store, only 15 cents stays locally. This has a huge implication for local jobs and the economy. Another benefit of the refurbishment is the amount of natural light that floods into the store. “One of the great sights now visible is the Round Tower which is lit up at night time and is clearly visible from the Bakery section,” said

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Trevor. The shop has the appearance of being bigger due to the extra light and our customers are delighted with the changes. Many of our customers thought we had extended the premises, but it was just the clever use of space that has made such a dramatic difference to the store.” Trevor continued, “At Casey’s SuperValu Lusk we are continuously striving to meet our customers’ needs. With over 10 years’ experience in serving the community, we are delighted and excited with our store revamp that will provide you and your family with a warm and comfortable shopping experience. “By adding new exciting ranges across the store we have also improved the experience by updating the store layout. As local people are living and working in the community, we will continue to offer a great value, expert advice and the award winning personal service our customers love about our team,” he said. To mark the occasion, you and your family are invited

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to come along and celebrate the new refurb on Saturday, 10th September from 12pm until 4pm. Meet Food Academy suppliers and sample their products. There will be lots of family fun events, including a Wheel of Fortune, where you can win prizes. There will also be face painting and a Magic Show for the children to enjoy. There is no doubt that SuperValu Lusk has brought customer service and care to new heights and they have succeeded in making an already excellent shopping experience, even better.

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Recruitment and Classes & Courses

6th September 2016

Balbriggan Top Of The Class Continued from page 1 The inclusion of this unit ensures that students with special needs can continue their Irishmedium education at second level. While it will eventually accommodate 1,000, a total of 130 students including 15 different nationalities started last week. A delighted Aoife Elster, principal of Coláiste Ghlór na Mara said: “We are delighted that we have finally opened the doors to our brand new school premises. This is the result of eight years of hard work by parents, our founding committee and our patron An Foras Pátrúnachta. “It is really encouraging that the Irish language is so popular in this area, and that students with such diverse backgrounds and cultures have chosen to learn through Irish. The school is open to all, and students do not need to have attended a Gaelscoil (Irish speaking primary school) previously to enrol here.” Additional facilities at the school include two outdoor classrooms, a polytunnel and a geology garden made up of various rock formations. The Gaelcholáiste has been based at a temporary facility in Castlelands since 2014, the culmination

of six years of campaigning by Coláiste Ghlór na Mara’s founding committee. Many of the children who started last week come from the local Irish language primary school in Balbriggan, and a number travelled from Swords, Drogheda and Ashbourne. This is due to a deficit of other Irishmedium second level schools in these areas.

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Portmarnock Community School Fundraising Golf Classic A Charity Fundraising Golf Classic in aid of P o r t m a r n o c k Community School and Action Ireland Trust, will take place at Royal Tara Navan Golf Club. This will be a four person team event which takes place on

Friday, 30th September. The tee has been booked from 12pm to 3pm. The cost is €240 for a team of four, or €60 per person, which includes a 3 course dinner. You can sponsor a hole for just €100.

Forty students and a medical team, trades people and other professionals will fly to Lesotho next February for two weeks on a h u m a n i t a r i a n programme that is supported by the Government of

Lesotho. Each member of the group will work to raise at least €3,000 and this money will be used to improve facilities and resources in the local communities and travel and accommodation costs. This project will deliver a significant support programme for the emergency services in Lesotho which are severely under resourced. If you wish to take part of this great fundraising day, contact John Chalkey at 086-1744098

Bridge Classes In Balbriggan Balbriggan Bridge Club will run a 10 week course on learning to play Bridge. The classes will be held at the club premises on Drogheda Street in the town. The classes start on 13th September at 8pm. More information from www.bridgewebs.com /balbriggan.

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Glass Half Full I noted a couple of weeks ago that Latvia was mounting a campaign calling on their nationals to return to the homeland and take up the growing employment opportunities there. Now I see that the Polish PM is hoping that there will be a positive gain for his country arising from Brexit. He says he hopes that with the departure of Britain from the EU, that well-educated creative Poles will stay in the country rather than going to the UK to work in a pub. From talking to my contacts from both these countries there seems to be little enthusiasm to rush back to either country. The “Remain Campaign” in the UK,has rebranded as Open Britain and is seeking a tailor made EU-UK agreement. This would see no tariff barriers, but would allow the UK decision making influence at Commission level. That seems a little optimistic considering that those who are prepared to be good and faithful servants can’t influence the Commission on issues that they claim are of strategic importance to their national interests, including job creation. But optimism abounds in the UK it seems that there business are springing back from the downer their went on after Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon the Scottish PM intends

undertaking a new round of consultations to see how the Scots now fell about remaining in the UK. She maintains that the landscape has changed and that there are new arguments to be made by both sides. It seems that her optimism is not shared by the opinion By Cathal Boland polls which suggest that if anything the percentage voting to stay would be higher now than in the vote two years ago. Merkel is still in trouble with her electorate. The AfD the right-wing populists have put her CDU party under a lot of pressure in Merkel’s home state. It seems the CDU will fall to third place in the polls. This should be enough to see the current coalition of the SPD-CDU continue. But, it also may open the door for the SPD to break free and form a new governing structure with the Die Links and Green parties. TTIP may be coming to the end of its run. Austria’s Vice Chancellor and Economy Minister is calling for the process to stop claiming that the negotiations are so badly off line that there is no prospect of a successful conclusion at this time. He suggests calling a halt and restarting when there is a new US president. This may indeed be wise as the Commission has agreed that CETA (Canadian/EU) be placed before every member parliament. That exercise should be interesting across many member states who may wish to show their muscle.

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You may well wince at seeing festive products appearing on supermarket shelves the moment you return from your Summer holiday or hearing Christmas jingles playing merrily on the radio just as the leaves start to fall from the trees. This feature serves to alleviate some of that season associated stress and offer some practical tips to help make the run up to this Christmas smooth sailing for residents around the North County. There are many reasons to suggest that now is the perfect time to get planning for that festive party, which isn’t too far away. Whether it be an end of year work party or a friendly festive gettogether, there are many reasons that September is the month to get the ball rolling putting details in place.

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A great evening was enjoyed by the large crowd who turned up at Malahide Castle and Gardens on Thursday evening last to watch Malahide’s Marching Band Classic. A crowd of 2,000 braved the weather and were enthralled by the colour, music and razzmatazz that all the bands provided. Hosted by the

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County Council and set against the spectacular backdrop of the 900 year old Malahide Castle, this free event saw two of the USA’s finest College Marching Bands, Boston College’s Screaming Eagles and Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets play alongside a number of local bands including the Crumlin Community Youth Band, Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band, Dublin All Stars Marching Band and Vikings Drum Corps. The US bands are in Dublin as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2016 which took place in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, 3rd

September, and Thursday night’s event provided an opportunity to see them go through their paces in this very special atmosphere as the majestic Malahide Castle was transformed into a marching band extravaganza. Commenting on the night’s performances, Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council said: “We were delighted to host the marching bands from Boston College and Georgia Tech at Malahide Castle and Gardens this evening. What a great night of music we had and we were particularly

pleased to have had an impressive range of Irish talent alongside the American musicians in the fabulous setting of Malahide Castle.” County Mayor, Councillor Darragh Butler said: “It was great to see so many visitors from home and abroad in Malahide Castle and Gardens enjoying Malahide’s Marching Band Classic. It was a fantastic occasion and full credit to all the bands on their amazing performances that enthralled the crowd tonight. We hope to see you all back in Malahide again sometime soon.”

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opportunity to let your hair down and show your colleagues and friends what you’re made of on the dance floor. It is imperative for an event like this to have well known, universally loved floor fillers on the playlist. Whether the venue provides the music, or you provide it yourself, don’t leave the tunes to chance.

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

making the food yourself, plan it as much as possible in advance and take

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

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Set The Budget Find out what kind of budget you have, and this will determine many of your options, such as what kind of venue you can choose, to how much you can set aside for food, and so on. Ask about the budget and stick to it. So many places around

the North County offer true value for money, so be sure to look at all the options before making your choice.

Pick A Theme Another quirky idea to make your Christmas Party stand out is to pick a theme and centre everything around that. It’s bound to be good fun and will truly make for a

Christmas party with a difference. Also, there are endless amounts of ‘themed’ ideas you could go for, and it doesn’t have to be a festive one. Why not go for a ‘Summer Fun at Christmas’ theme? The possibilities are endless!

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There are many options when it comes to food. If you’re planning on having a sit down meal, then do not hesitate to book a table, especially for larger parties. Also, it is always worth enquiring whether there are group discounts or seasonal offers available. You’re spoilt for choice here in the North County, as

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Postponement Of Industrial Action At Oberstown

Local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab) is pictured outside Oberstown Detention Centre near Lusk

Continued from page 1 I met with a spokesperson for the residents, Michael Hoey and with Pat Bergin representing management of Oberstown in late 2015 to advocate our concerns. I do believe Management are looking for solutions, but they need support from the Department. Oberstown has always been a good employer in North County Dublin with a committed and dedicated workforce. It is vital that concerns regarding staff safety are met and I would urge the Minister to take a direct role in this matter and work to provide a solution as soon as possible before further serious injury takes place in this workplace.” “We welcome the fact that both parties, management and the worker’s representatives, will be invited for further talks in the

Workplace Relations Commission in the coming days,” concluded Ryan. Another local TD, Darragh O’Brien has also welcomed the decision to postpone industrial action, but believes that the dispute is part of a much larger issue in North County Dublin and he is calling for the Ministers for Justice and Children to examine the wider implications, and causes of the dispute at the centre, and accept the Fianna Fáil proposal to reopen Rush Garda station. “First, and foremost, the situation at Oberstown needs to be resolved in order to protect the safety and welfare of the staff and residents. What occurred over the last number of days, where according to reports, one staff member was injured, can never be allowed to happen again.” “The staff at the centre are not being

listened to, and that just isn’t good enough. They are the ones of the front line, putting their own safety at risk by working in an environment, which is clearly dysfunctional. “Oberstown is an issue that affects many local communities in the Lusk, Rush and Balbriggan areas in particular. When disturbances like these happen, Garda resources are being diverted from their work in the rest of the area, leaving gaps that cannot be filled due to the sustained cuts to Garda funding over the past five years. “To date, Garda resources have been cut in the local area by 20 per cent and with Rush Garda station being closed under the previous government, North County communities need their Gardaí working in the communities and not being sucked into disputes at Oberstown,” concluded O’Brien.

Windsor Motors Renews Agreement With Malahide Golf Club Windsor Airside Nissan and Peugeot, part of the Windsor Motor Group, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Malahide Golf Club for the fourth year in a row. The sponsorship includes a dual sponsorship agreement - with Windsor Airside Nissan being the main sponsor of Men’s Golf and Windsor Airside Peugeot

being the main sponsor of Ladies’ Golf. The renewal of the partnership provides Windsor Airside Nissan and Peugeot with a wide range of branding, marketing, hospitality and vehicle display opportunities and will run for the remainder of the year. Commenting on the sponsorship, John Byrne, Windsor Airside

Nissan and Peugeot, said “I am delighted to confirm our continued support to Malahide Golf Club. We are proud to have been a loyal partner over the last number of years and look forward to working with the club as their main sponsor for 2016.” Mark Gannon, General Manager of Malahide Golf Club, commented, “I, like our

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

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Recent published deaths from the North County FITZSIMONS, Owen, (Malahide and formerly of Santry) - 1st September 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; late Garda Síochána. Predeceased by his wife Eileen and son Patrick. Beloved husband of Ann. Sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, stepsons, stepdaughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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

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O'HAGAN, Terry, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Armagh and Fermanagh) - 1st September 2016 (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne at the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved and loving husband of Carmel and adored father of Julie, Caroline, Conor and Joanne, adored grandfather of Eoin, Tom, Jack, Sean, Charlie, Stephanie, Niamh and Ryan. Sadly missed by his loving family, daughter-inlaw Nuala, sons-in-law Joe, Simon and Paul, his brothers Charlie and Jack, sister Mary, sister-inlaw Valerie Harvey, nieces and nephews, extended family, his carer Anna Lyn and especially his close friends in Portmarnock Golf Club. Rest in Peace DALY (née O'Brien), Anna, (Rathingle, Swords) 31st August 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by her loving husband Denis, daughters Paula, Bernie, Linda and Karen, sons-in-law Phil, Dan, Tom and Mark, grandchildren Dilan, Ciara, Max, Sean and Elsa, sister May, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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. B.N

Novena To Saint Martha

REDDEN, Brendan, (Rush, Dublin / Skerries, Dublin) - 29th August 2016 (peacefully) at St Francis Hospice Brendan: sadly missed by his loving wife Ger, children Ciara and Liam, daughter-in-law Niamh, grandchildren Conor and Jack, mother Eileen, sister Barbara, brother Martin, father-in-law Mickey, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

MURPHY, Paul, (Swords, Dublin) - 28th August 2016 ((suddenly), beloved son of the late Jerry; sadly missed by his loving son Darren, mother Margaret, sister Marie, brother John, family, friends and neighbours of Oaklands Park. Rest in Peace KELLY-MOR (née Sweeney), Deirdre (Mary), (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Carrigart, Co. Donegal ) - 27th August 2016 peacefully). Deirdre will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Alban, daughters Tara and Claire, son Brian, son-in-law Adam, grandchildren Aoife, James and Daniel, sisters and brother, brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

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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,Marta 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

BRADLEY (née Emerson), Brenda, (Wendell Ave., Portmarnock, Dublin) - 29th August 2016 (peacefully) at St Vincent's Hospital surrounded by her loving family; sadly missed by her daughter Sarah, son Sam, Mam Nuala and Dad Brendan, sister Louise, brothers Stephen and Derek, extended family Sebrina, Peter, Ian and Jackie, nieces, nephews aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

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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. D.H

Fingal County Council Revised plans has been submitted in respect to current planning application (planning reference no.F15A/0216) which relates to a proposed cafe shop located on No.20 Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin for applications Jian Feng Xu That significant further information /revised plans , in relation to the application have been furnished to the planning authority, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy ,at the office of the authority during its public opening hours,that submissions or observations in relation to the further information /revised plans may be made in writing on payment of a prescribed fee,no later than 2weeks after receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice with the planning authority Fingal County Council I Derek Whyte intend to apply for permission for development at this site At (vacant site adjacent to No. 1 Westgrove Avenue), Westgrove Avenue, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin The development will consist/consists of The construction of 2 no houses (each house will be semi-detached and two storey). House type “a” will be a two story two bedroom semi-detached house, house type “b” will be a two story one bedroom house, construction of a communanl entrance to serve both houses, connection to public services (foul sewer, surface water and watermains) and all assocaited 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 in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, Simon Rutledge intend to apply for planning permission for development of the site at the location of The White House, Newpark, The Ward, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a two and three storey extension to the north and east of the existing hotel, bar and restaurant and will include the following: a) Partial demolition of existing premises including metal fencing together with compound walls and storage sheds. b) Provision 200 additional rooms over 3no. floors (lower ground, ground and first floors) including reception, lobby, administration, toilets, storage and laundry rooms. c) Breakfast room on the ground floor for the use of hotel patrons serviced by a kitchen, with cold store and ancillary facilities on the basement level, incorporating plant rooms. d) 200 number of car park spaces including 6no. wheelchair spaces. e) Connection to foul sewer network. f) All other associated site works and landscaping. The proposed additional rooms will consist of 184 Double and Twin rooms, 8no. Executive suites and 8 no. Family rooms. The overall proposed development will be 10,831m2 gross floor area. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the planning authority during its public open hours. A submission or Observation relating to this Application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the planning application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Eugene O’Shea intends to apply for permission for a development at this site: 52 Turvey Green, Donabate, Co. Dublin, the development will consist of the building of a first floor, two-bedroom, ensuite and bathroom extension to the side of the house above an existing previously permitted granny flat. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application

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FENCING Fingal County Council I, Tracey Manton, wish to apply for planning permission for the alterations to existing roof profile to change from hipped roof to dutch hipped roof and to increase the gable wall in order to convert the existing attic space to a bedroom with a dormer window and one roof light to rear. Permission is also sought for the construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear of existing house with two roof lights in side extension and two roof lights in rear extension with a new pedestrian entrance gate to side boundary exiting onto Beverton Gardens and all associated site works at No. 16 Beverton Meadows, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Darren Brauder for the construct a new single storey studio/gym in the rear garden at 2 Tanager, Barnageeragh Cove, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Bernard Healy for a new side lane access with access door to the front, modifications to front entrance door, single storey extension to rear, roof lights to front and first floor dormer to rear at 62 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to alter existing front facade to include new two storey porch and front sitting room extension, carport to the side, utility room extension to the rear ground floor and a first floor extension to the rear of the existing house at The Stables, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin for Murray Robertson 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

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to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to reestablish planning permission Reg. Ref:F06A/0844 which is to construct a 1st floor extension with new access door, to be used as offices and to convert existing retail outlet to coffee shop at 102 Strand St, Skerries which is located in an Architectural Conservation Area, for Friends of Autism (Ireland) The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Moriarty Foodmarkets Ltd. at 52-58 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, for alterations to previously approved application Reg. Ref. F14A/0527. Proposed alterations comprise reconfiguration of approved first floor levels to No. 56, 57 and 58 Church Street to replace 3no. previously approved office units with 3no. three-bedroom dual aspect apartments, each with a south-west facing balcony; reconstructed front façade at No. 55 Church Street; reconstructed front façade and increased roof ridge height at No. 56 Church Street, first floor extension and increased roof ridge height at No. 57 Church Street; together with all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. Access to the apartments will be provided from Church Street via entrance lobby and stairs at ground floor level. 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 Outline Planning permission is sought for Construction of 6no. new domestic dwellings, and associated site works & infrastructure to include proposed vehicular access from Channel Road, and Sundrive Road, Rush. at site at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Carol Williams The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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