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Did O’Brien Drop The Ball? The recent recall of the Seanad, which was secured by Fianna Fail to debate the organ transplant controversy, has ended up as an embarrassment for the party. The fact that the absence of one Fianna Fail member resulted in the vote being tied at 22-22, has resulted in red faces among party chiefs. The Cathaoirleach of the House used his casting vote in favour of the Government, thus defeating the motion. What will surprise many readers is the fact that the Fianna Fail leader in the Seanad, local man Darragh O’Brien has been accused of not being more proactive in ensuring that everyone from his party was present for this crucial vote, which was important enough for the House to be recalled. Fianna Fail missed out because one of their senators, Mark McSharry brought his family on holidays, and thus missed the vote. Senator Darragh O’Brien The County Leader asked O’Brien why Senator McSharry was not compelled to be in the House, given the gravity of the issue and the closeness of the vote. He responded by saying, “We had 13 out of 14 senators there on the day and to be fair to Mark, we were in recess and he had booked a family holiday and while a whip applied, we did not insist on Mark’s attendance for that reason. We were unaware that two Sinn Fein senators, who would have sided with the opposition, would not be present. Yes of course, we would have liked to have won the vote and it’s disappointing from that aspect,” he said. The unfortunate reality is that many Fine Gael supoorters will feel that if senators have bigger fish to fry elsewhere, then why should the public be bothered trying to save the institution.? The question that many political opponents will want to know is, as leader of Fianna Fail in the Seanad, why O’Brien was not up to speed with the opportunity to embarrass the Government and score a vital point in the battle for the survival of the Seanad. Why did he not have his ducks all in a row and why did he not know how the vote would pan out.?

By Patrick Finnegan At a time when public opinion is shifting towards retention, or at least reform of the Seanad, this looks like a serious faux pas by Fianna Fail. Local Political commentators will ask why were FF not in contact with everyone who was in support of the motion, including members of other parties, to ensure that everyone was present to inflict an embarrassing defeat on the Government.? It would also have served the function of making the Seanad being relevant in the public eye and a place that has a modicum of control over a the Government. When asked if this was a golden opportunity spurned, O’Brien was very forthright in his defence and insisted that a healthy debate on a life and death issue far outweighed the issue of Seanad survival. “I totally disagree with that assertion because, even if the Seanad had annulled this legislation, we as a Seanad could not have annulled this legislation, it needs to be done in the Dáil. We should not be signing EU directives into law without proper debate. Recalling of the Seanad and subsequent debate had nothing to do with the credibility of the Upper House,” he insisted. O’Brien was highly critical of Health Minister, James Reilly who he said, “didn’t even bother to attend the debate and left it to his deputy Alex White to be there. It can only be hoped that O’Brien, who is being touted in many quarters as a possible future leader of Fianna Fail, will have learned a valuable lesson about the hard edge of politics and that this debacle will serve him well into the future.

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Pictured at the unveiling of the commemorative plaque in honour of Harry Hawker at Loughshinny Harbour are, Vera Stone, Cepta Butler, Marian Bentley, acting County Mayor, Ciaran Byrne, First Secretary Paul McEachern and Kevin Murray.

Loughshinny Celebrates ‘Biggles In Brogues’ The residents of By Joe McKenna Loughshinny were honoured on Sunday the four planes entered, last, when the First only Hawker’s managed Secretary to the to get underway. Having Australian Embassy paid completed 1043 miles of a visit to the village to the 1600 mile course, commemorate 100 years and while flying along since Australian aviation the East coast of Ireland, pioneer, Harry Hawker Hawker’s plane crash crash landed in landed at Loughshinny. Despite the crash, he Loughshinny Bay. was awarded a First Secretary, silver medal, for Paul McEachern such a feat had was joined by never been acting County achieved at the Mayor, Cllr time he was Ciaran Byrne, awarded a to unveil a £1,000 consocommemorative plaque in Aviator Harry Hawker lation prize. As part of honour of Harry Hawker. Locals were Heritage Week, the treated to a stunning fly Loughshinny and Rush over from Air Dynamics Historical Society, in after the annual partnership with the L o u g h s h i n n y blessing of the boats. Hawker’s was one of Community Association, four planes to enter the began celebrations on Circuit of Britain Race for Saturday by taking in Seaplanes which took the recreation of place in August 1913. Of Hawker’s epic flight by

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A group of runners in Balbriggan is bidding to set up a new ‘park run’ in Ardgillan Demesne which would see a free and weekly 5k run through the castle grounds. Balbriggan Roadrunners were set up over a year ago to help, encourage and support local runners and walkers of all abilities. The group meets regularly and takes part in runs and races in the area from 5ks up to half-marathon distances. They would like to set up a park run in Ardgillan of the kind that are run successfully in other locations

throughout the country. There are more details about what a park run is at parkrun.ie but basically this is a free, timed, weekly and friendly 5k run which takes place in a local park every Saturday morning. The group believes that Ardgillan would be ideal for a weekly park run and we have the team of volunteers ready to make it work. There is a one-off set-up cost to make this happen and the group has applied to the Guinness Project Fund for a grant. But to secure this grant, they need votes from the local public in support of their idea and all are encouraged to give the local group your vote at arthurguinnessprojectos.com. They would very much appreciate your support.

Fun Day For Swords Cricket Club Swords Cricket Club are holding a ‘One Day Fun Day,’ family event for all ages, at Newbridge Park on Sunday, 22nd of September from 9.00am to 7.00pm. The main attractions to the event will be cricket tournament being held at the venue with trophies for winners and runner ups. The tournament will be a

continuation of last year’s Swords Cup, and we wish to continue the cup event in the coming years as well. Each team will be a six-aside team with limited overs of play between different teams. The group are also planning to organise Kids play areas, so that the whole family can enjoy the event. They can only accommodate

Voters Urged To Check Election Register

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Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), is urging residents all around the North County to check the election register to ensure they can vote in two separate referenda, both taking place in October.

He told the County Leader, “Two separate referenda regarding the abolition of Seanad Éireann and the Court of Appeal, will take place on Friday, 4th October (voting 7am to 10pm). If you are

eight teams to participate , so the first eight team to register will join the fun, but it’s an open event so anybody can walk in on the particular day and can register to be apart of it.

Team Manager Required A second team manager is required at Glebe North Football Club in Balbriggan. All interested parties please contact Donal 087 6896920. not already on the Election Register, the deadline for applications to the Supplemental Election Register is Tuesday, 17th September.” To vote in the referenda, you must be an Irish citizen, ordinarily resident in the constituency and 18 years or over on polling day.

There was a scramble for tickets for the upcoming gig featuring world famous DJs, Tiesto and Calvin Harris, who will perform at the O2 in December. Tickets were released on Friday last, 23rd.August. Pictured outside Q4U in Swords are excited locals, Adam Sallman, Karl Dunne, Alan Byrne, David James, Linda McDonagh and Barbara McCormack.

Walk, Cycle Or Sail For RNLI The third annual Dublin Bay Lifeboat Walk, Cycle or Sail in aid of the RNLI is taking place on Sunday, 8th September. This is likely to be of great interest in the North County, where the RNLI plays a significant role in life saving. Participants will register at 10.30am and start from Howth Lifeboat Station, Bull Island Junction and Dun Laoghaire Lifeboat Station and arrive at Poolbeg Yacht Club for entertainment and refreshments. Walkers will start at 10.30am from Howth and 11.00am from Bull Island

Join In The Fun At Local Cricket Club Looking for a fun new way to get your little ones involved in sport? Well then, the North County Cricket Club is the place to go! Boys and girls aged five to 12 were introduced to the joys of cricket recently, thanks to

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some expert coaches from the club who took charge of the annual summer cricket camp. Dozens of local kids enjoyed their first swing of a bat and bowl of a ball, while others honed the skills they have already been developing at the North County. It was a hugely successful event and

credit has to go to the club for organising it, particularly all the coaches who helped introduce the basics of the mysterious but much loved game in this neck of the woods. North County is located at the Inch, in Balrothery. Whether an aspiring first team member or a complete beginner drops into the clubhouse for information on how to get started, you’ll always be welcome.

Probus Club Meetings In Swords The next meeting of Clan Fingal Probus Club will be held on Wednesday, 4th September at 10.45 am in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Old and new members are welcome to attend. If you are retired and would welcome and value increased social contacts, why not come along to their next meeting. The Club is run on very simple lines and a typical year’s programme involves guest speakers, discussions on current issues, social events and visits to places of historic/scenic interest. The Club is strictly non-political, non-sectarian and open to both men and women.

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Excitement Ahead Of Malahide’s Big Day The upcoming cricket international between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Club on 3rd September is generating huge excitement all across the North County. The expected boom in visitor numbers is expected to generate millions for the local economy. President Higgins is expected to attend the match. As with any sporting clash with the old enemy, this fixture is no different. England are coming off a resounding Ashes triumph against Australia, and will be eager to seek revenge for the humiliating defeat they suffered at the hands of the Irish team in the last World Cup. Cricket Ireland CEO, Warren Deutrom was hugely excited about the game and thinks it will have a profound affect on the status of Irish cricket. Speaking to the County Leader, he said, “We expect 10,000 spectators to attend and with Sky Sports beaming the game to England and Asia, the benefits to Ireland and Irish cricket are obvious. To have a major test playing country like England playing here in Malahide is of enormous importance,” he said. He spoke about the definite plans of Cricket Ireland to secure test playing status for Ireland by 2020, as a clear strategic plan, which goes up to 2015. “We really want to be a test playing nation and we feel that this is an important stepping stone to this end.” Local senator, Darragh O’Brien, who was instumental in helping to secure funding to make this day happen, was full of praise for the role played by Cricket Ireland and for the economic boom that will benefit the area. “This is a really important event for Malahide and the North County, which has been the heartland of Irish cricket for many years now. It is also great to see that Eddie Richardson, from North County club has been selected onto the panel. Ireland’s great victories against major test nations like

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Pictured is CEO of Cricket Ireland, Warren Deutrom, with local senator, Darragh O'Brien at Malahide Cricket club, as the club prepares for the upcoming prestigious cricket match against England on 3rd September.

England and, famously Pakistan have catapulted us high in the list of nations to be taken seriously at the game,” he said.

Donabate Road In Appalling Condition By Jennifer McShane Local resident Vera Hand from Donabate, is up in arms over what she calls the “appalling state” of Turvey Avenue. Vera got in touch with the County Leader to voice her concerns, which she says she has been bringing up with local councillors since 2011, but so far nothing has been done about the issues. Among other things, she says the following are issues of great concern, which she has been trying to get addressed for a long time: “The grass verges have not been cut in around two years, there are briars and nettles growing out around either side of the road, and because of this, pedestrians can get cut as they go by, and they

The Lusk Scout Den is currently undergoing a transformation, by none other than the Scouts themselves! After a long wait, the Lusk Scouts are eligible to receive a grant from Rural Leader in order to renovate and repair the den. According to the local Scout leader Eoin Quinn “the den has not been touched since 1998.” Under Quinn’s supervision, up to twenty scouts are helping with the renovations. This includes re-painting the walls and ceilings of the den. They will also be painting over the original mural and replacing it with a new one, which will be a compass, also painted by the scouts. Not only will this improve the appearance of the den, but is also a way of getting all the local members involved in their community as they improve their own surroundings.

By Hannah Hillyer Quinn also told the County Leader: “The grant will fund much needed new radiators and energy efficient lighting for the den. This is greatly needed for the winter months as it is a large hall that holds many

activities during the weekday evenings for both the Beavers and scouts.” Philip Hughes, a Leader in the Lusk Scouts said that they were hoping to get a new sign for their den as well. “There is currently no sign on the outside of the den and we hope that the grant will cover the costs of one in the near future.”

Pictured here are L-R: Oisin Moule, Davey Daley, Philip Hughes, Aisling Flynn, Susan Reilly, Matthew Patterson, Aoife Teeling-Malone, Aine O'Sullivan, Gillian Moore happily re-painting the Lusk Scout Den.

are forced to walk facing oncoming traffic (and the two years, and it’s appalling that nothing has nettles are so high that they cover important road been done so far,” she told the County Leader signage). Illegal dumping has angrily. “We’re dealing with become a major issue which is issues of people’s health and getting worse because it is safety here. I sent letters to the hidden amongst all the briars Litter Warden and other repreand nettles. It’s absolutely sentatives, and never even disgraceful that residents received a reply, which is just should have to be dealing with not good enough.” this, and that it’s still an issue She says that local TD Brendan two years after I brought the Ryan has been in touch with matter up.” her, which she appreciates, but Vera says the above points are that at this stage “it’s just a lot just the tip of the iceberg, and of e-mails going back and Turvey Avenue resident, Vera Hand is that there are many other forth.” “It’s all well and good issues, such as flooding and pictured grappling with a thorn bush, saying that the matter is being which she and other walkers along Turvey dangerous piping that need to Avenue have to contend with. as they looked into, but two years be addressed right away. walk along the roadside near her home. later, that’s simply not good “The fact is that we’ve been She is pleading with the Council to keep enough. I want action, and not dealing with this for the past the ditches cut for the safety of walkers. words,” she concluded.

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YOURVIEW With reporter Hannah Hillyer

In light of the recent directive from the Bishop of Meath that eulogies and secular music should be banned from funeral services, I was interested to find out:

you think that eulogies should Q: be"Dobanned at Funeral Masses?"

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Balbriggan Event Aids Local Charities Three local charities are to benefit from the golfing efforts of those who took part in the annual Frank Nixon Memorial Golf Classic at Balbriggan Golf Club recently. The annual tournament was run this year in aid of Balbriggan Cancer Support Group, Balbriggan Senior Citizens and the Balbriggan Dyslexia Workshop. The event is run every year by the Nixon family and former colleagues of Frank Nixon who worked at Oberstown Boys School in Lusk, up until his

death from cancer in July of 2002. The event has raised tens of thousands for a whole range of charities over the years and this year, it was decided all three charities to benefit would be local to Balbriggan, where Mr Nixon lived with his family for many years after moving there from Northern Ireland. Well done to all the golfers who turned up in numbers to support the event and the committed team of volunteers who put the golf classic together every year. The golfers had some rough

weather to contend with in the form of some torrential showers, but nothing would get in the way of this successful fundraiser. Appreciation also goes to all the generous sponsors who chipped in to make the 2013 renewal of the annual event, such a success. The Nixon family would also like to thank Andrew O’Neill of the Clarion Hotel group in particular and Gerald Gallen, who donated his first prize win in the raffle to the charities.

“I don’t like the sound of it. They’re the people who knew the deceased best, their family and friends are they’re the ones who should be talking about them.”

Mary O’Hara, Swords. “I believe that there has to be some sort of a time limit on it but I don’t believe you should put a ban on it as such, maybe there should be a five minute or a ten minute limit but not a total ban on it.”

Linda Gannon, River Valley. “I’ve been at liturgies myself and they can just go on and on, and someone might be very friendly with this person and they might want to give all the sentiments, I do think it should be limited.”

Peter Ashmore, Swords “I disagree, people should be able to do whatever they want for a funeral. It should not be made so impersonal.”

Ann McConville, Swords “I do agree, they do go on and on and people getting up one after the other its ridiculous. People just want to go in and say their prayers. Why don’t they do that at the grave? I don’t think it should be done in the Church.”

John Gossin, Swords. “I disagree with it completely. If people want to go up and say poems and say things at funerals they should be allowed.”

John Punch, Swords. “I don’t agree. If those people are well known in society they should have their choice of music at their funeral , it should be for everybody.”

RIchard Brady, Beaumont “I disagree, the Bishop should stay out of it. People can say a eulogy about a loved one if they feel like it.”

MIck Heinz, Artane “I disagree, he must have no friends, nobody wants to talk about him! Since Adam and Eve people have always had someone talking about you at your funeral.”

Pictured here are a group of youngsters enjoying themselves at a youth club in Balbriggan recently.

Reilly Ups The Ante In Smoking War Local school campuses and an anti-smoking czar. Under the creche grounds are set to strategy, teachers or childcare become smoke-free areas workers will no longer be able to step outside to have under a raft of new a cigarette. Instead, measures designed to they will be forced to make Ireland tobaccosmoke well away from free. their schools and Health Minister and creche buildings - and local resident, Dr. away from the view of James Reilly plans to step up his war on impressionable chilsmoking by recom- Deputy Reilly dren and teenagers. mending local authoriThe aim is to make ties introduce smoking bans at smoking less normal in the beaches and parks, as well as eyes of younger people around by bringing in laws on the sale the North County and ensure it of tobacco and by appointing is not seen as an easy or attrac-

Local Households To Get Free Water Allowance Each household around the North County paying the new water charges due to come into force at the end of next year and early 2015, will have a free water allowance before they start paying. That is the commitment given by Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan TD as he announced the establishment of eight regional offices for Irish Water around the country recently. He said: “We intend that households will be

Dermot Branagan, Santry “I’m a Church goer and I just regret what the Church is doing. The Church needs to wake up and admit its own faults. They don’t live in the real world. They should stop judging others. The Bishop is totally out of order.”

Rose Reid, Seatown, Swords “I wouldn’t agree with that, its peoples last moment, but saying that some of it can be a bit over the top, so maybe curb it a little bit. I would certainly say that if someone wanted to say a poem I don’t think that should be banned.”

Peter Giles, Cambridge “Coming from England we’ve had a change in what goes on in the Church. Looking back at my mother’s funeral day, the music we used was the music that she wanted so I think that made a difference to how people felt , just another little thing we did to send her on her way in the way that she wanted.”

Don’t Lie About Your Penalty Points! Well known Swords based solicitor, Pat McGonagle had some sobering thoughts for North County drivers in relation to penalty points. Speaking to the County Leader, McGonagle said, “There has been an interesting development with insurance companies, were applicants are making a claim under their existing car policy for either a stolen vehicle or a road traffic accident.” “Insurance companies act by carrying out very detailed investigations, but in particular, they are now seeking formal evidence of the driving history of all insured persons on the policy. They will demand that a formal letter be obtained from your driving licence authority, setting out your

tive habit. The proposals are part of a strategy to be launched by Dr Reilly in September called ‘TobaccoFree Ireland’ - which aims to rid Ireland of cigarette smoking by 2025. A similar ban was brought in and implemented last year, which saw smoking being banned in many local playgrounds. It will include measures like banning smoking on or around local secondary school campuses, even outdoors, banning smoking on and around the grounds of childcare facilities and encouraging all local authorities to introduce by-laws banning smoking on beaches and in parks.

provided with a free allowance and that there will be specific supports for those with medical conditions that necessitate a high level of water usage and those with affordability issues.” “No decision has yet been taken on the proposed approach to the free allowance or to these supports. Affordability issues will be addressed, in consultation with the Regulator, Irish Water and other stakeholders,” he continued. “The agreed approach to affordability issues will then be reflected in the charging structure established by the Regulator, which will be the subject of public consultation early next year.” driving licence history and in particular, what if any points are recorded on your licence.” He warned, “If this differs from what you have placed on your renewal form (assuming the points were incurred prior to Pat McGonagle the renewal date), then you will have made a false declaration and there is every likelihood that your insurer will refuse to indemnify you. If you think that this applies to you, then contact your insurer immediately and rectify the error, before you find yourself facing a substantial bill for damages and a prosecution for driving without insurance,” he concluded.

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Swords Solicitors Support ‘Wheelie’ Good Cause New Parking Payment System For North County Two well known Swords solicitors tres. Pat McGonagle told the have decided to partake in a County Leader, “I’m really looking charity cycle from Santry to forward to the challenge and this Carlingford, Co Louth on Tuesday, year I’m trying to get as much 10th September in aid of St Francis sponsorship as possible. This is a great annual event, which gets Hospice. Pat McGonagle and John Hennessy great support from the Gardaí. It are no strangers to cycling for will feel like the Tour de France and charity and both have been in we will even get a garda escort through the various intensive training for the towns along the way. I’m event for the last number really looking forward to of months. This cycle for it,” he said. St Francis Hospice is an John Hennessy was annual event and is organequally enthusiastic ised by the Garda Cycling about the upcoming chalClub. Last year, the group lenge. He said, “Cycling cycled to Kilkenny and is an excellent sport and raised a hugely impres- John Hennessy St Francis Hospice is a sive €29,000 for the hospice. This year, it is hoped to great cause and motivation for me. The Hospice provides vital care have over 100 cyclists cycling from Santry Garda Station to the lovely and comfort for those in their final town of Carlingford in the Cooley days and for their families and I’m mountains, a trip of 120 kilome- proud to support that,” he said.

O’Brien Says Migrants Are Key In Local Elections Balbriggan Green Party candidate, Joe O’Brien has said that migrant voters could be the key group in deciding the local elections in the North County next year. Recently, an organisation in the UK called Operation Black Vote published a report, stating that ethnic minorities will hold the swing votes in the 2015 UK general election and O’Brien feels the situation in the North County for the 2014 local elections is similar. “Political participation is one of the most

Swords solicitor, Pat McGonagle, who along with John Hennessy is participating in the Garda Cycling Club's cycle to Carlingford in aid of St Francis Hospice, Pat is pictured getting ready for the event.

powerful ways of participating in society and I would really like to see the County Council making special efforts to educate migrants about their voting rights and get people registered for the local elections next year,” O’Brien told the County Leader. “In the last two weeks alone, I have met

Joe O'Brien is pictured here with Balbriggan residents Irena Suchecka (Polish) and John Itafemeh (Nigerian).

North County motorists will be happy to know that, thanks to a new Parking Tag system coming in in September, they’ll no longer have the hassle of rooting for loose change to pay their car parking tickets. Following the success of the Parking Tag system in 2009, Payzone, Ireland’s largest branded consumer payments network, has expanded the park by phone service to the North County. Pay by phone users pay for parking by sending an SMS or calling an IVR system. All it takes is another quick SMS or call to extend parking for an additional period of time – no more rushing out to

ten people who did not know they had the right to vote in next year’s local elections, including a German man in Skerries and a Nigerian woman in Balbriggan,” he continued. “What a lot of people do not know is that everyone can vote in local elections regardless of nationality, status or time living in Ireland. If migrants are aware of their voting rights and exercise these rights, they will have a significant influence on the outcome of next year’s local elections.” “I would also like to see all the candidates doing something fresh and actually start competing for migrant votes. More importantly though, I genuinely hope that we will see migrants running for election themselves across the North County,” he concluded.

refill the meter! Payzone will even remind users by text 10 minutes before their parking time expires County Mayor, Councillor Kieran Dennison welcomed the extension of Parking Tag throughout the North County: “This expanded service will now allow motorists from the

locality to avail of simple SMS technology to park across the Dublin region,” he said. “Parking Tag is an excellent example of how an integrated transport management facility makes parking easier and therefore benefits the citizens and also visitors driving to the local towns and villages.”

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Junction Box Reinstated In Rivervalley

North County Living by Jennifer McShane

Swords community activist, Joe Newman, who is a member of Rivervalley and Rathingle Residents Association, has welcomed the long awaited junction box, which has been reinstated at the junction of Cherry Avenue and Rathingle Road. Newman has campaigned long and hard to ensure that road markings, ramps and lighting in the estate are up to standard to ensure safe passage for motorists and pedestrians alike. Whilst welcoming the new markings at Cherry Avenue, he wonders why the Council are dragging their heels with a similar problem at nearby Cherry Park. He told the County Leader, “Long suffering drivers can now turn right out of Cherry Avenue towards the schools and shops in Rivervalley during peak traffic flow in the mornings. Previous to this, long tailbacks were the order of the day. However, the mystery is why the local authority didn’t reinstate the equally important junction box at nearby Cherry Park, at the same

Great Dedication Martin Russell has been involved with the Skerries Community Association (SCA) for the past eight years, and chairperson for the past four years. His life has predominantly revolved around community work for far longer than he’d care to remember, but it is something that he says, he has always been passionate about. He sat down with the County Leader to tell us why he loves community life, and his future hopes for Skerries. Martin is a community activist in every sense of the word, and no matter where he was, he always found a way to become involved in life around the locality. He is originally from Balrothery, where he was a member of the Balbriggan Area Project Association, and he then came to Skerries in 1990, where he was heavily involved in the Mourne View Residents Association. He was also Team Secretary for Hills Cricket Club, and though he doesn’t hold this role now, he’s still a regular visitor. “Cricket is another huge passion of mine,” he said. “We’re coming to the end of the season now, but each year when a new season starts, my partner Bernie jokingly says “I’ll see you in September!” He is certainly, by all accounts a very busy man. “I have worn quite a few hats all right,” he said. “But I’ve always enjoyed being kept busy and getting things done.” Going back to the Mourne View Residents Association, he wants to give a particular mention to resident Tommy Ryan, who played a hugely significant part in getting the community centre up and running. “I always like to mention Tommy’s efforts as he really did fantastic work for Mourne View, which should rightly be acknowledged. I look back at my time there with great fondness, and I’m delighted to say I was involved with an estate which now has great credibility. This is, without a doubt because of the hard work of everybody involved,” he continued. As a result of Martin’s involvement with Mourne View, he was asked to become a director of the SCA, and then he was elected as chairperson, a role he has remained involved in ever since. “What I didn’t realise at the time was how much the SCA really did for Mourne View,” he continued. “So I suppose it was an easy enough transition, especially as I had been involved in similar local groups and organisations prior to that.” This local resident is most certainly a hard and dedicated worker; he tells me that he would often work eighteen hour days trying to get things done! He remains modest about his dedication however, and insists that he does it because he is so passionate about community life. “I’ve always loved being involved in local goings on around the community,” he said enthusiastically.

“It’s simply a part of my life.” The SCA would be very much at the focal point of community life around the town, and it plays an active part in ensuring that all the various groups and events get organised accordingly. Martin’s role on the SCA means that he is involved in co-ordinating and working with the various groups around the busy town. “The community centre is really where the bulk of things take place, and we act as sort of an umbrella group for all the groups; trying to help them plan events and recruit volunteers and so on. Skerries is a very busy, thriving place to be, so there’s always something going on.” “It’s always been a team effort from everybody on the SCA,” he explained. “Each person does their own bit.” He goes on to say that the success of the SCA wouldn’t happen without the dedication of all involved, as well as the brilliant support he gets from the community. “I certainly couldn’t do any of this alone, and the support I’ve received over the years has been tremendous. I’m only the dreamer, it’s the hard work and dedication of others that see any dreams I might have come to life.” In terms of highlights over the years, he says there have, of course been many, but a particular highlight of his time was the Ras event, which has ended in Skerries for the past eight years. “The event started the very first year I was with SCA and I think it has been fantastic for Skerries.” He goes on to mention how the people of the town, and in particular those involved in the Loughshinny Motorcycle group have been truly suburb volunteers, and have continually helped to make the event a great success. “One of my hopes for the future would be that the Ras starts and finishes in Skerries, as I think this would give the town a tremendous boost.” In terms of his future plans, he says he is planning to cut back a little on his hugely active life, but says he still has one ambition that he hopes to see realised in the town in the future. “I would love to see a theatre in Skerries.” The arts and the theatre are very close to Martin’s heart, as he was a stage manager in the Balrothery Inn for 14 years. “I’ve always been so passionate about drama, and the arts have grown very despondent that there is no theatre in Skerries. It would be so beneficial to the town, and even a small theatre that caters for say 200 people would work wonders. It would be an ideal opportunity to hold dance classes, music lessons, plays and musicals, so I’d love to see this dream of mine become a reality some day,” he concluded.

“I couldn’t do anything without the tremendous support of others.”

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Local community activist, Joe Newman is pictured at the junction of Cherry Avenue and Rathingle Road, where a new junction box has been painted, thus easing traffic flow at early morning peak time.

time as the one at Cherry Avenue,” said Newman. Meanwhile, Arthur Browne, Secretary of Rivervalley and Rathingle Residents Association gave a qualified welcome to the development. He said, “While we welcome this improvement, we cannot understand why it’s taken over two years to complete such a simple, but important job at such a vital intersection.”

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I have been charged with a criminal matter, I cannot afford legal aid and I require a solicitor, what do I do?

Ireland, in accordance with its European Legal obligations, has a solid criminal legal aid system, wherein an application is made by the accused or his solicitor before the Court, usually on the first day the case is listed. A solicitor is appointed by the Court at the request of the accused. There is a wide selection of solicitors on the legal aid panel. However, a solicitor must be on the panel in order to take the instructions.

have been convicted of previous offences, the state (Garda Sergeant) will confirm, on enquiry from the Court, that you are 'at risk' which is code for the fact you have previous convictions. This is always very tricky as the Court is not entitled to know that you have previous convictions further to the 'presumption of innocence' rule. Again, this criteria is best advised by an experienced criminal practitioner.

The Supreme Court has, over a number of cases set down a criteria as regards an accused qualification for legal aid;

3. Special circumstances This criteria has developed over recent years further to refusal of legal aid by the Courts under criteria number 2 above. Your solicitor may apply to the Court to consider special circumstances for legal aid to be granted to you, say in a situation wherein the charge is not serious. The obvious and most often cited circumstance is that you have an inability to understand the charge or summons due to lack of literacy skills.

1. The accused must financially qualify There is no hard and fast rule. However, broadly speaking a person solely in receipt of a social welfare income would qualify under this heading. However, if you are not on social welfare, advice should be obtained from your solicitor as to whether or not you qualify. If your solicitor through instructions can show, through vouched documents, a real inability to retain a solicitor privately, legal aid under this heading could well be achieved. 2. The charge or summons must be sufficiently serious and would in practice, possibly attract a custodial sentence. This criteria stands alone. Therefore, even if you satisfy the financial criteria, your application could fail under this heading. Again, there is no hard and fast rule. However, most District Courts are slow to grant legal aid to an accused for say Road Traffic Offences such as drink driving. Also, if you are charged with a minor offence such as Public Order and it is your first charge and you have not been in Court before, the Court again will be slow to award legal aid. However, if you

What is of particular importance is that as soon as an accused is charged or has received a summons to Court that they obtain the advices of a solicitor, as regards legal aid or the private retention of a solicitor. All too often the accused, usually through bad bar room advice, decides to attend Court alone with a view to securing a solicitor in Court. That is undoubtedly a bad idea, as a legal aid application is a reasonably complex application. It requires the completion of a statement of means and the production of documents such as a recent social welfare receipt or recent payslips and bank statements to reflect difficult financial circumstances. The offices of Hennessy & Perrozzi Solicitors provides the legal aid assessment consultation, free of charge. All you have to do is ring the office and make an appointment.

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Local Man Qualifies For Golf Final In Swords It’s never easy to win a prize at Forrest Little Golf Club in Swords and it’s easy to see, after this year’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Golf Skills Challenge, why both the men’s and women’s teams qualified for September’s Grand Final. The ladies team topped the leaderboard at the Grange Qualifier in June, while the men finished second at the GUI National Golf Academy last month. Well known man, Noel Kelly joined forces with Tom Bent and Jim Carew to secure a place in September’s showpiece. “My short game is generally fairly good. If you went back to do it again, you’d fancy you’d do better,” said Kelly, who will have the chance to do just that when he leads his Forrest Little team into battle in September’s Grand Final at the GUI National Golf Academy. Representing his club is not something that Kelly gets to do all that often because he has maintained his GAA links since his playing days ended 15 years ago. A former chairman of O’Toole’s, he is still heavily involved in coaching and fundraising, while his three children keep him busy at home. “I didn’t play golf until I stopped playing hurling. It was just to get the exercise, but I had the co-ordination from hurling so that made it easier to play golf,” said Kelly, who is usually prominent among the monthly medals at Forrest Little. He also won his class in the May medal, which earned him a place on the club team for the Skills Challenge. Himself and his Forrest Little team will surely be in contention at this year’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Golf Skills Challenge Grand Final in September.

Each year, Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt club organises a Pitch and Putt Golf challenge, when they encourage pitch and putt players to partake in a game of golf. They select a par 3 course and get a golfer to captain a team with two pitch and putt players. This year the group played at the Balheary Par 3 and had five golfing captains and teams taking part. Pictured are the winning team of Vince Walker, Ronnie Delaney, Tommy McCann and Bridget Murray.

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Council up until Tuesday 1st October and will be taken into consideration by the Council before the making of the Local Area Plan. All comments, including the names of those making the comments, submitted to the Council in regard to this development will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Fingal County Council. Children or groups or associations representing the interests of children are also entitled to make submissions.

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Lusk Heritage Centre Delights Visitors Visitors from as far away as Turkey and USA were charmed by their visits to Lusk Heritage Centre during the year. People from various parts of Ireland were also among the many visitors to this excellent centre. Pat Kelly, who is the key holder of the tower for the past 20 years, was delighted with the volume of tourists to the centre and to the town. Speaking to the County Leader, she said, “Lusk Heritage Centre is well worth a visit and it was heartening to hear the favourable comments of the visitors. We have a group from the country coming to the centre in September and we are looking forward to their visit. Local schoolchildren and Lusk residents, as well as members of Greystones Historical Society are also included among those who enjoyed visits to the centre, she said. “Sir Reginald Barnewell, the 13th Baronet of Barnewell, who is now resident in Australia is in regular contact with people in Lusk. The Barnewell family has a long association with Lusk and the family tomb is located inside the tower,” concluded Ms Kelly.

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Colaiste Choilm Swords students, Lee Curtis and Ian Scanlon are pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

Pictured here receiving their Leaving Certificate results in Balbriggan Community College are James Redmond, Dylan Vettraino, Tim Sweeney.

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle are, Emma Burrowes, Katie Hand and Emily Hillyer.

Andrew Cheevers and Sophie Ennis pictured with their Leaving Certificate results at Skerries Community College

Pictured here receiving his Leaving Certificate results in Balbriggan Community College is Aaron O’Neill.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Loreto School Balbriggan are Devon Swale and Emer Carney.

Pictured here receiving their Leaving Certificate results in Balbriggan Community College are Sean Higgins, Padraig Hickey.

Colaiste Choilm, Swords students Adam McDonnell, Karl Hand and Craig Harford are pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

Pictured after receiving their Leaving Certificate results at St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle are, Sarah Coleman and Nikita Ward.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Fingal Community College in Swords are Ronan Campbell and Dawid Jonkisz.

Alex West and Luke O'Conner pictured after collecting their Leaving Certificate results from Skerries Community College

Sarah O'Dowd and Niamh Purcell from St Finian's Community College, Swords with their Leaving Cert results.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Loreto School Balbriggan are Nicole Boylan, Emma Egan, Danika McCann and Kellie Sherwin.

Pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate results at Fingal Community College in Swords are Clare Lambert, Hannah Reel, Ceri Broughnall and Sean Mahoney

Emma Mc Donnell and Tara Flanagan from Loreto College, Swords are delighted with their Leaving Certificate results.

Hannah Shelly, Ciara Conville, Martha Kelly and Sarah Slevin from Loreto College, Swords are in happy mood after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

Happy students from St Finian's Community College, Swords, Karen Sheehy, Niamh Toal, Adrienne Nichifor and Clarire Connell are pictured with their Leaving Cert results.

Ryan Douglas and Darren Clarke pictured receiving their Leaving Certificate Results at St. Joseph's Secondary School in Rush

Olivia Wathew, Eric Healy and Conor Carey pictured at St. Joseph's Secondary School in Rush after recieving their Leaving Certificate results.

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New Currency Service At Dublin Airport Holidaymakers’ lives just got a little easier with the official launch of Ireland’s first ‘Click & Collect’ foreign currency service at Dublin Airport. The service allows travellers to reserve their travel money online for collection at the airport on the day of departure. ICE (International Currency Exchange), one of Ireland’s leading foreign currency providers since 2001, has rolled out this convenient new online service in Dublin Airport, making the traditional last minute dash for travel money a thing of the past. Travellers can order their foreign currency through the ‘Click & Collect’ service, secured at a preferential exchange rate and with zero percent commission, by filling in an online form in

advance. Payment is made on collection, using a printed, smart phone or tablet voucher, at one of ICE’s designated ‘Click & Collect’ outlets in each airport. The ‘Click & Collect’ service has nine major currencies, including US dollars, UK sterling, Canadian and Australian dollars and Japanese yen and uniquely offers a ‘free buy back’ guarantee to travellers if they come home with spare currency in their pockets. Speaking in Dublin Airport at the launch of the ‘Click & Collect’ service, Lisa Madden, Country Manager Ireland, ICE, told the County Leader: “Traditionally, people flying out on holidays have had to make extra plans to order and collect their holiday money, adding to that already long to-do list. Our new Click & Collect service does away with this time consuming job, meaning holiday makers can order their currency and then simply collect it the day they are leaving the country.”

Spectacular Treat For Aviation Enthusiasts Aviation enthusiasts from all over the North County are set to enjoy FlightFest, a spectacular once-in- a-lifetime, international aviation flypast through Dublin city centre, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday 15th September. Spectators will be provided with a close up of aviation from the 1930s, with the six-seater De Havilland Dragon named ‘Iolar’ (Eagle), which carried just five passengers across the Irish Sea in 1936, right up to the ‘super jumbo’ double decker A380 which carries

almost 500 passengers. Over 30 aircraft will fly through the city of Dublin as part of the Gathering Ireland 2013. They will set off from Dublin Airport, into Dublin Port and up along the River Liffey, as far as the Customs House. The sustained flypast through Dublin city centre will take two hours to complete and the flights will be sequenced at five minutes intervals. FlightFest will be a free family event. A large section of the quays will be pedestrianised, with many family attractions

and festivities available, contributing to a carnival atmosphere that will showcase Irish aviation. Large commercial aircraft from Ireland and abroad will take part in the fly past, including the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320, A321, A300, A330 and A340 aircraft. The Irish Air Corps and the Royal Air Force will also participate and spectators will enjoy a variety of helicopters and vintage aircraft such as the famous Vulcan XH558, B-17 Flying Fortress and Catalina PBY-5A Flying Boat. The Irish Air Corps and the Royal Air Force will also participate and spectators will enjoy a variety of helicopters and some vintage aircraft also.

Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care Nursing Homes Week at Kilbrew Welcome To Nursing Homes Week 2013 (Monday 26th to Saturday 31st). Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care, Kilbrew Demesne in Curragha are celebrating the week with a variety of entertainment, exhibitions and presentations.

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Thursday 29th From 10.30am

Saturday 31st From 1.00pm

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Gardening. The Key Hole Garden Concept.

Jane McCorkell will give a talk on the use of sensory garden design in caring for people with Dementia and Country Fair Day Local groups will display their produce and a competition will be held for the best in show.

Tuesday 27th 2pm-3.30pm Dementia awareness presentation.

Friday 30th Resident Arts and Crafts exhibition.

Wednesday 28th Health Awareness Day.

Flower arranging demonstration.

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Pictured at the Fingal Festival of Football held in the AUL Complex, Clonshaugh are County Mayor, Cllr Kieran Dennison, with the winners of the Gerry Lynham Harmony Cup, Portmarnock FC and John Delaney, Chief Executive of FAI.

New Polling Station In Applewood Residents of a number of streets and areas in Swords will no longer use St Colmcille’s Boys National School to vote, and will instead use a new polling station to be located at Applewood Community Centre. Following a revision of a number of issues, all of the electorate in Polling District in Swords have been assigned to a newly created Polling Station at Applewood Community Centre. These include the greater Applewood area, Broadmedows and Thornleigh Estate. Local Councillor Darragh Butler (FF), welcomes the move and says that this will ease traffic congestion and make the voting process quicker overall. “I really think that this is a good move,” he told the County Leader. “The Council were looking at the majority of voters, particularly as the Swords area has grown so much, and what would be the easiest for the majority. There is ample parking in Applewood and the facilities in the community centre are fantastic, so we may as well be using them.” “A spokesperson from the County Council reiterated Butler’s reasons for the move, and said that they were “attempting to recognise where people live, what would be the easiest option, and at how Swords has developed over the years.” The Council also said that if the move didn’t work, they would reconsider.

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HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

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Opting out of conflicts won’t be easy. You want to defend others and stand up when circumstances become unfair. However, this is a week when even your most straightforward statements could be misunderstood.

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View this week as preparation for the extraordinary opportunities that will come at the month’s close, and you can even feel positive about challenging encounters. Time prepare the mind and body for what is to come.

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Early Bird Catches The Worm Swords based tax Advisors, TaxAssist Accountants are warning self assessed clients not to leave it until the last minute to file and pay. For approximately 600,000 self assessed income tax payers across the county, the 31st October deadline for filing and paying tax generally brings some sleepless nights and plenty of angst. Commenting on this trend, Derek Christian of TaxAssist Accountants said, “Unfortunately most people leave it until the last minute to file their tax returns, but there is no need for this panic. Even if you file early, you still don’t have to pay

Since you can’t avoid the minefield of conflicts indicated, you may as well use the opportunity to tackle persistent issues. However, do bear in mind that even ordinary situations could become confused right now.

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Judge this week by its unfair dilemmas, and you’ll decide it is a total write-off. Indications are that you’re blamed for problems not of your making, and others speak out of turn. Note all for future reference.

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The most important thing for you to keep in mind during this week is that most of what’s involved is nothing more than opinion. If you start to justify yourself to other you could lose your perspective. Stick to your views.

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Balbriggan Historical Society Presents Lockout Talk With 2013 marking the start of a decade of commemoration, Balbriggan and District Historical Society are delighted to have Mr. Francis Devine as a speaker for their next talk entitled, ‘The 1913 Lockout and its impact on North County Dublin.’ Mr. Devine is a retired Trade Union Official and author of ‘Organising History - A Centenary of SIPTU’ and editor of ‘A Capital in Conflict - Dublin City and the 1913 Lockout.’ The talk will be held in the Town Hall, Balbriggan, on Wednesday, 28th August at 8 pm. All are welcome to attend.

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

Aug 24 - Sep 22

The more direct you are about both your desires and your concerns, the better. In some cases, you’re concerned that such bluntness would annoy others. However, their reactions make it clear that they take you seriously.

The recent spell of fine weather certainly brought the best out in kids. Pictured here are youngsters from Bremore Castle in Balbriggan, as they enjoyed a water fight in their estate. Their faces say it all.

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As far as you’re concerned, the faster you settle misunderstandings - the better. However, hastily made arrangements could lead to more misunderstandings - and that is what you don’t want right now.

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until 31st of October and if you are due a refund, you will generally get this a lot earlier than the cut off if you file early, a welcome surprise for many.” “Using an experienced accountant will allow you to extend the deadline and will bring you some peace of mind.” The bad news is that if you fail to file your 2012 tax return on time, the Revenue Commissioners will apply an initial late filing surcharge of 5 per cent within two months of the deadline, or 10 per cent of your tax liability if you are later than this. For more information, contact: Derek Christian, TaxAssist Accountants, 68 Main Street, Swords at 01 9011191.

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nights (their next meet up is on Thursday, September 5th) from 8pm to 10.30pm in Donabate Educate Together, so If you like to sing and enjoy good choral music, the Lambay Singers would love to hear from you. The choir will soon be starting up after their summer break, and are happy to hear from anyone who is interested in joining. Please contact Louise on 0862600316 if you would like to know more.

New Season For Rush Musical Society Rush Musical Society are delighted to announce the staging of the Hit Musical Comedy “Curtains” which will be staged in the Millbank Theatre, Rush in March 2014. Rehearsals commence on Wednesday 28th August at 8pm in St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush. New members are encouraged on the night for which promises to be an exciting 25th Anniversary year for the society. Phone Helen at 086 1956718.

Quality Of Life Awareness Events At Kilbrew As part of Nursing Homes Week, launched by Nursing Homes Ireland, Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care have decided to support this initiative by running a week of events to promote awareness about the quality of life in nursing homes. It is an opportunity to visit and see their award winning nursing home at Kilbrew, Curragha, Ashbourne, to see how residents lives can be enhanced through quality care, activity programmes and multicultural experiences. This initiative is also a way for the local community to participate in the events and meet the residents at

Kilbrew. It is planned to have a number of talks on dementia, health awareness and garden design. Jane McCorkell, award winning landscape designer will be in attendance on Saturday 31st August at 1.00pm and will present on sensory garden design for the older person. On Thursday 29th August, Action Ireland Trust students of Portmarnock Community School, with the assistance of Country Crest, will create the Key Hole garden similar to the model they built in Lesotho, which allows for easy access to physically challenged individuals and the older person. It is also planned that two care assistants will join Action Ireland Trust in February 2014 to assist “Dementia Lesotho” in helping to provide an improved quality of life for persons suffering from dementia in Lesotho.

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Pictured here is Balbriggan man, Colin White, race organiser for the Irish Kidney Association's Run for a Life event alongside: RTE sports presenters Jacqui Hurley and Evanne ni Chuilinn and Denis Fennelly.

Bike Thefts On The Increase In North County With schools about to reopen soon, many local students rely on the good old bike to get them to and from school. So it is really important to ensure that your trusty bicycle is kept securely. The theft of pedal cycles is highly seasonal, with crimes increasing as the year progresses towards October. Since January 2013 there have been 82 thefts of pedal cycles in the Swords, Malahide and Coolock areas, with 70 per cent of these thefts occurring between May and August. Bicycles are most often stolen between 3pm and 11pm, and are most commonly stolen after being left unattended in driveways. In order to keep your bicycle safe and secure, it is important to keep it in a secure location; avoid leaving bicycles, even for periods unattended in drive-

ways, etc. Use a good quality lock and always secure your bike to an immovable object, ensuring the frame and wheels are locked. Keep a written record of the make, model and frame number. Take and store a coloured photograph of the bicycle. It is a good idea to mark your bicycle in at least two separate places, clearly visible and not capable of being removed. Consider placing a sticker warning that your bicycle is security marked. The Community Police Unit at Coolock Garda Station has recently launched a bicycle registration scheme. This initiative records a detailed description of pedal cycles including a photograph. It greatly assists with the identification of pedal cycles that are stolen. All pedal cycle owners are invited to contact the Community Police Unit at 6664220 or email coolock.community@garda.ie to arrange for the registration of their pedal cycles.

Planning permission has been granted for a new indoor equestrian school in Swords. Ann Monk has been given the go-ahead for the project, which will be located in Killeek Lane, Cloghran, Swords. The school will include an indoor teaching arena, an external sand ménage, associated covered stables and storage area, a new entrance/exit to replace the existing entrance/exit onto Killeek Lane, associated roadways, parking areas, turning circles, ancillary works and landscaping. The site is located southwest of Swords and northwest of Dublin Airport and has frontage onto the R108 and to Killeek lane. There is an existing family home on the site and a number of derelict farm buildings. The development has been given a floor space of

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other purpose. No events may be held, including gymkanas, horse shows or other activities. The school can only be operated between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, and will not

operate on Monday in order to protect the residential amenities of the area and in the interest of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. The main issues considered by the planners were regarding zoning, impact on amenity and comments and recom-

Water Baby Jack Graduates Little Jack O’Leary from Knocksedan, Swords, aged just 4, has recently graduated from Water Babies swim school. The youngster has been attending the baby swim school, which holds classes at Roganstown Golf and Country Club, since he was just nine weeks old. He is the son of former Dublin GAA captain, John O’Leary. Now over 2,500 babies and toddlers learn to swim at Water Babies across throughout the North County and beyond. The Water Babies programme, which is designed to make the

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Stylish Budget Buys Fashion fans rejoice! Penneys’ has just launched its Autumn 2013 collection. The eagerly anticipated collection, sees masculine and feminine collide while luxury and grunge meet head on. The range is ideal for those keen to shop around for the best budget buys too. The striking colours are also bang on trend this season. Pictured here is model Nicole wearing a stunning coat, lace top, jeans, fedora and boots. The outfit is perfect for the upcoming colder weather, which we’ll no doubt get in abundance, and will ensure you look stylishly chic for the upcoming season.

Local Art School To Exhibit Paintings For Charity The Catherine Lawlor School of Art will display their paintings at the 11th Annual Art Exhibition in Malahide Tennis Club and all proceeds will go to Down Syndrome Dublin. The exhibition will take place on Saturday, 7th and Sunday, 8th September from 11 am to 6 pm. All are welcome. Paintings by Catherine’s students will be on sale throughout the weekend at very affordable prices. They hope to sell as many paintings as possible to help raise much needed funds for this very worthy cause. All their paintings are of a very high standard, including oils, acrylics, water colours, pastels, pen and wash etc. Whether it’s a still life, sea scape en plein aer, or pallet knife paintings from their workshops, on a wide variety of subjects, you will find the perfect painting for your home, office or maybe that special gift.

Golf Charity Event In Swords It was another successful year for the annual Liam Maxwell Memorial Shield recently, which raised €415 for St Francis Hospice. The tournament was held at Swords Open in Balheary and had good attendance. This year’s winning team was captained by Dano who had a score of 101 points. The golf classic is held every year to commemorate the memory of life long club member, Liam Maxwell who served in several positions in the club throughout his life. The most notable position he held was An Runai for a long period and he was highly regarded for his note taking at meetings and for his umpiring style at games.

On Tuesday 20th August last, the Carnation Theatre group gave a performance in the Town Hall, Balbriggan as part of the activities of National Heritage week. Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Cllr Peadar O’Kelly is pictured with the cast of the Carnation Theatre.

Great Summer Of Fun For Balbriggan Group The hugely successful Remember Us annual summer programme has come to an end, and has delivered a huge bundle of fun to everyone involved this year. The special needs group’s packed summer programme ran for a six-week period. It was aimed at Remember Us members, their siblings and friends, aged from four right up to 17-years-old. A spokesperson for Balbriggan-based Remember Us told the County Leader how delighted they were with the programme: “We had over 100 young people participating this year and were fortunate enough

to have great weather so far for most of the days out. We’ve had some new experiences, such as Wild West Adventure at Rathwood, KidzBake, Taekwon-Do and Mad Science Workshop, and have visited some old favourites such as Causey Farm, the Crystal Maze, Glendalough, Clara Lara and Butlers Chocolate Factory.” The summer programme was an opportunity for young people with special needs, their siblings, friends and parents to enjoy the company of others in similar circumstances and with similar experiences. Many parents often comment on how they

enjoy the activities and the company of other families and how they don’t feel as isolated as they may otherwise have felt if they were out without the Remember Us group. The spokesperson said that the group wanted to extend its sincere thanks to all who have made this year’s summer programme such a fantastic success. “We’d just like to say a big thanks to the County Council for the grant provided and the HSE for the funding they provide. Thanks to Nifti Bus and Pat and Gary of Stamullen Coaches for transport services and thanks to Flemington Community Centre for the use of their hall and wonderful facilities.” “Last but by no means least, a big thanks to the volunteers who are giving up their time to help during the programme and without whom the various activities and outings would not be possible.”

Malahide Musical Society Revisits The Odd Couple Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are back again. Due to popular demand they have joined forces with Aer Lingus Bowls Club and are pleased to announce that their next production will be Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy ‘The Odd Couple (Female

version). The show was originally performed for three nights in Portmarnock in June. The play will take place for a limited run from September 4th, 5th and 6th at 8pm in ALSAA, beside the airport. Directed by Lynda O’Neill, this hilarious 1985 update

Rowing Club In Skerries A number of Skerries locals are trying to set up a Rowing Club in the area. If you would like to try something new or maybe just get involved with the club and help out at this early stage please come along. If you are interested send an email to Adam at superman963@gmail.com and they will keep you updated with developments. All are welcome.

of Simon’s original The Odd Couple follows newly single, neatfreak Florence, as she moves in with her good friend, the slovenly Olive Madison. Joined by their group of witty Trivial Pursuit playing friends and a pair of handsome Spanish neighbours, Olive and Florence are the most mismatched roommates of all time. Tickets are €12 or €10 for groups of six or more and can be purchased on the night.

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Sensei Dermot O'Keeffe, of Hokubu Dojo (Swords Karate Club) is pictured at his studio at Seatown Business Campus, Swords, with three of his students, Jennifer O'Keeffe (18), Creona Kealy (17) and Amy McFadden (15), who made the journey to Japan to represent Ireland at the prestigious JKS World Championships recently. Dermot won the Kata world title with great determination and style and was elated, as this was his 4th time to win the honour. Creona took home third place in Kumite, while Jennifer and Amy are training hard for the upcoming Junior and Cadets World Championships in Spain in November.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Donal MacMonagail agus a Mhic Teo at Cloghran, Swords, Co. Dublin for a commercial development of a builders provider/yard to accommodate a specialist stone supplier, utilising the existing vehicular entrance onto the R132 road. The development will comprise of an office cabin, stone display areas, stone storage bays and pallet areas, car parking, and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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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 basement. 2. Alterations to ground floor layout consisting of provision of W.C. in hall and omission of door 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). 4. Change roof over bay window in South Window from flat roof to pitched roof. 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.

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to be placed in front of the gates on the ingress side to facilitate access; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the overall proposal. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Nicola Paddy (nee Butterly) at Balcunnin, Skerries, Co. Dublin for a single storey detached dwelling, new vehicular access, waste water treatment system, landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, Philip Jones, seek planning permission for change of use of part of existing glasshouse and retention of farm shop for the sale of home grown farm produce, with off-street car parking,revisions to existing entrance and trans-location of hedgerow at Whitestown, Rush, 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 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 Crescent Park Properties Ltd. on lands at Darcystown, Balrothery, Co. Dublin adjacent to the Ringfort housing estate. The development will consist of the demolition of 2 no. derelict single storey former dwellings and the construction of 10 no. two storey four bedroom detached dwellings, new vehicular access, internal roads, footpaths and cycle tracks, public open space, landscaping, boundary treatments, lighting, SUDS drainage, piped and other services, ESB substations and ancillary site development works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may

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27.08.2013 be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by JC Savage Supermarket Ltd for 2 no. internally illuminated ‘JC’s’ signs to denote the main entrances to existing retail unit located on the eastern and western elevations of the existing building. This development also includes all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by G and M Andrews for two storey dwelling, garage and waste water treatment system at Darcystown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for minor revisions to approved single storey extension and alterations ( Planning Reference: F13B/0062) revisions include reduction of approved floor area, reduction of approved ridge height, alterations to approved road side elevation to include 2 no. bay windows to replace the approved large box/bay window, widen existing vehicular entrance to Tanglewood, Broomfield, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicants: J. Henry & T. Mulcahy. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Fergal O’Hanrahan at 6 Colmcille’s Drive, Swords, Co. Dublin for 1st floor extension to side, single storey extension to front and rear and partial garage conversion. 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. Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2011 Notice of Direct Planning Application to An Bord Pleanála in Respect of a Strategic Infrastructure Development County Fingal In accordance with section 37E of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended by the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act 2006 and as amended by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010 and the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011 the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) Plc gives notice of its intention to make an application for permission to An Bord Pleanála in relation to the following proposed development: Planning Permission for continuance of use of the surface level long-term car park (comprising 10,200 spaces) on lands known as the Eastlands Long-Term Car Park that are currently used for the same purpose under and in accordance with temporary planning permission reg. ref. PL 06F.205955 (F03A/1413). The proposed development of 10,200 long-term car parking spaces is within the cap on long-term car parking as imposed by condition no. 23 of the Terminal 2 planning

North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper permission, reg. ref. PL06F. 220670 (F06A/1248).The proposed development includes continuance of use and all ancillary infrastructure and facilities, such as the existing internal circulation road including bus turning circles, bus shelters, car park building (including public toilets and staff break room), 2no. security huts, car park maintenance portacabin and car park admin office portacabin, foul sewer pump house, lighting, boundary fencing, car park barriers, electrical kiosks, CCTV cameras, bus layover area, internal car park signage, existing drainage network including existing surface water attenuation ponds, and all landscaping works and new ancillary infrastructure and facilities including drainage improvement works specifically to include construction of a new embankment of maximum height c. 3m and 350m in length along the western side of, and perpendicular to, the internal access road (which connects the central and southern sections of the car park); the construction of an overflow weir; three new 1350mm diameter culverts under the internal access road; and upgrading of the existing drainage network in the southern portion of the car park. The total area of proposed development is c. 34.08ha at Stockhole, Cloghran, Toberbunny, Dardistown Townlands, Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin. Vehicular access to the entire car park will be via the two existing accesses off the Swords Road (R132) at Dublin Airport. The proposed development requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and a Natura Impact Statement. The planning application, the Environmental Impact Statement and the Natura Impact Statement, may be inspected free of charge or purchased on payment of a specified fee during public opening hours for a period of seven weeks commencing on 3rd September, 2013 at the following locations: The Offices of An Bord Pleanála 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. The Offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin The application may also be viewed/downloaded on the following website: www.eastlandscarpark.ie Submissions or observations may be made only to An Bord Pleanála (‘the Board’) 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 during the above-mentioned period of seven weeks relating to (i) the implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development, and (ii) the likely effects on the environment of the proposed development, if carried out. (iii) the likely effects on a European site of the proposed development if carried out. Any submissions/observations must be accompanied by a fee of €50 (except for certain prescribed bodies) and must be received by the Board not later than 5.30 p.m. on the 22nd October, 2013. Such submissions/observations must also include the following information: - the name of the person making the submission or observation, the name of the person acting on his or her behalf, if any, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent, - the subject matter of the submission or observation, and - the reasons, considerations and arguments on which the submission or observation is based in full. Any submissions or observations which do not comply with the above requirements cannot be considered by the Board. The Board may in respect of an application for permission decide to – (a) (i) grant the permission, or (ii) make such modifications to the proposed development as it specifies in its decision and grant permission in respect of the proposed development as so modified, or (iii) grant permission in respect of part of the proposed development (with or without specified modifications of it of the foregoing kind), and any of the above decisions may be subject to or without conditions, or (b) refuse to grant the permission. Any enquiries relating to the application process should be directed to the Strategic Infrastructure Development Section of An Bord Pleanála (Tel. 01-8588100) • A person may question the validity of any such decision by the Board by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986), in accordance with section 50 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended. • Practical information on the review mechanism can be accessed under the heading Publications - Judicial Review Notice on the Board’s website www.pleanala.ie or on the Citizens Information Service website www.citizensinformation.ie

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