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8th July 2014 • Volume 21, Issue 25 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie
Residents Worried About Swords Development A
n application for planning permission for 28 residential units on the site of the old Mantua Park Caravan Park in Swords, has been lodged with the County Council. This proposed development is a cause of great concern for residents in the adjoining estate of Seatown Villas, the oldest estate in Swords.
By Patrick Finnegan Submissions closed last week, with a number of objections from residents, who now await the decision of the local authority. The County Leader spoke to some of the Seatown Villa residents, who articulated their concerns. They met on the green in the estate, which has long been a feature there, but now looks like it will be opened up to residents of the new development. They all recognise the need for the houses, but are concerned about the erosion of their privacy, as well as safety concerns for children, due to the increase in traffic volumes in this quiet estate. Another concern is the height of the duplex apartments, which they maintain are too high, and utterly inappropriate in such an area. The residents have the full support of local councillors, Darragh Butler (FF) and Paul Mulville (NP). Seatown Villas resident, Thomas Lowndes said, “The plan is to build four apartments, eight one bed apartments, eight duplexes and 16 terraced houses. There will be three storey buildings, which is a bone of contention for us. We also do not want to share our green, which will happen due to the removal of the existing fence. Kids play football here, and with an open plan area, they will be in danger from increased traffic flow. If there was a wall constructed between the two estates, then that would be acceptable to us, just like it was in the old Mantua Park,” he said. Lowndes also said that a large part of the objection was that the proposed houses are not family oriented and will be used as buy to let, as opposed to families living there. The Planning Permission notice Dolores Campion said, for the new development at the “We don’t object to old Mantua Park site
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Pictured are Seatown Villas residents, who gathered to show their concerns at the propsed new development at Mantua Park. Included are, Pat Monaghan, Paddy Gerrard, Joan Parker, Tommy Ellis, Cllr Darragh Butler, Kitty Weldon, Thomas Lowndes, Alice Gerrard, Dolores Campion, Frank Redmond, Brigid Redmond, Josie Collins, Teresa Greene, James Perry and Bernie Perry
new houses being built, but we don’t want three storey homes overlooking us. This means our privacy will be taken away. The removal of the fence is a huge issue for us all. There were mobile homes in there for many years, and we hardly knew they were there, but opening the whole area is not acceptable,” she said. Councillor Darragh Butler said, “This proposed development is totally out of keeping with the existing, long established mature estate of Seatown Villas, one of the iconic original Swords estates. Under no circumstances can any development take place that results in the boundary fence being removed. The Seatown Villas open space belongs to Seatown Villas and the boundary fence must remain. Children must continue to be able to play on this open space, without being between two roads; without Seatown Villas becoming a short-cut to North Street, pubs, etc. This boundary fence must remain in place to save the distinct characteristic of Seatown Villas. The open space cannot be used simply as a selling point for this proposed new development that is totally out of character with the area. These are two distinct estates and must be maintained,” he said. Councillor Paul Mulville was in agreement when he said: “Residents of Seatown Villas have raised serious concerns about the proposed development at the old Mantua Park site. Residents are not
against housing being built at this location, but they have put forward their objections to a number of matters, including the proposed 3 storey height of the development, the impact it will have on the existing green space, and the potential increase in traffic, in an area already facing ongoing traffic difficulties related to the local school. Residents must be listened to as part of the planning process and they have my full support in this regards” he concluded.
Darling Of The Dubs Little Molly McNally from Balbriggan, who is capturing the hearts of people all over the North County, has managed to cast a spell over the Dublin football team. She was the All-Ireland Champions’ guest of honour at their recent Leinster football championship tie against Wexford at Croke Park. See our account of how she got on with the champions on page 7
Possible Property Tax Relief For Local Residents There is a possibility that residents of the North County may be in line for some reduction in their property tax bills from next year. However, it all depends on the local authority being in a position to avail of 80 per cent of funds collected in the area. This arrangement is due to take place next year. This relief was to have been extended to 11 local authorities across the country, who have raised sufficient money from the household charge. However, fresh cuts to local authority funding, will mean these councils will not be in a position to pass on the reductions. It is planned that local authorities will be able to reduce the property tax by up to 15 per cent, in areas where sufficient funds have been gathered. The good news is that our local authority is one of only two in Paul Reid, CEO Fingal Dublin (the other being County Council Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown), that will have a surplus of money to pass on to residents. This is thought to be in the region of €3 million. Many will see this as a testament to good money management, in an area where compliance with the property tax has been high. Speaking to the County Leader, Paul Reid, Chief Executive of the local authority said, “The process has to be worked through yet. The Government needs to make a decision on this. There will then be a public consultation process and the elected members will give it due consideration, regarding any variance to the current property tax base,” he concluded. The planned cut in property tax in the areas where there is a surplus, is one that is causing deep dissension within the coalition, Fine Gael wants local authorities, who benefit from the bigger tax takes, to use the extra money to pay for services funded by the exchequer. Labour, on the other hand, is eager to give hard-pressed house owners a break, by reducing the property tax.
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The DAA’s three staff charities scored to the tune of €700 after a “cash for goals” fund-raiser by the DAA Football Club. The money was raised during the recent biennial European Airports Football Championship in Krakow, Poland, where the football club pledged €100 for every goal it scored in the competition. The tournament, now in its 30th year, was the brainchild of Aer Rianta’s Don Treacy and Joe Kelly in 1984. Over the course of two days the DAA team recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat – in the process scoring a total of seven goals. Unfortunately the DAA side was eliminated from the competition when they went down by a single goal to Malta
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Skerries Girl Is Young Volunteer Of The Year By Jennifer McShane
impressed with the dedication Rebecca has towards the club and its members. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel a part of the club each Wednesday. Rebecca has been on every trip with Skerries Foróige and is doing everything she can to get them involved with the community. Recently she gave up two Saturdays to help build and paint bird boxes with five of the young people for Skerries Tidy Towns, a fact that was particularly stressed
This year’s award for Young Volunteer of the Year went to local girl Rebecca O’Reilly, a leader in Foróíge Skerries. This annual award honours the memory of Jim Quigley and acknowledges the work of outstanding volunteers. Martin Russell, chairperson of the Skerries C o m m u n i t y Association (SCA), presented the award to her at the SCA’s AGM last week. Ever since the Skerries Foróige Youth Club opened a little over a year ago, Rebecca, 19, has been one of the most active leaders. Her dedication and friendly manner with the youth-club Pictured here is Martin Russell, chairperson of the Skerries members were Community Association (SCA), presenting Rebecca with her award. mentioned in her nomination, as was the fact that by Mary Conway, Hon. Secretary of she only ever missed a Foróige the SCA, who read the profile event when she was sick. Deborah about Rebecca at the AGM. Murphy, secretary of the club, told Skerries Community Association the County Leader: “She is there wishes Rebecca, who has recently for the kids, no matter what they finished college and really wants need and the kids know they can to continue her work within the go to her for anything and often community, all the best in her career and is looking forward to have.” The judges were particularly her future involvement in Skerries.
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Remarkable Mary Shows Them The Way Home An 80 year old Balbriggan lady, has recorded an extraordinary achievement recently. Mary Ryan, who is a member of Balbriggan Golf Club, has just won the Lady Captain’s prize at the club. This is the flagship event of the golfing calendar, and to win it is a wonderful achievement for any golfer. To win it as an 80 year old is truly remarkable, all the more so, given the fact that it was held over two day of competitive golf. Sprightly Mary, who recently celebrated her 80th birthday, was the very popular winner of the Lady Captain’s Prize. She carried 36 points from day one, and added a whopping 43 to take the beautiful Orla de Bri sculpture presented by Lady Captain, Sandy Forsyth. What makes her achievement all the more remarkable is that Mary, who had previously played pitch and putt, only took up golf seriously, when she joined Balbriggan Golf Club in 2006. ‘Auntie Mary’ as she is affectionately known in the golf club, is a true inspiration to all the members.
Another Resounding Victory For Lusk The resounding resilience of the people of Lusk came to the for last week, as the planning permission for the proposed for Anaerobic Digestion Waste Processing Facility in the area was refused. Much to the relief of the local residents, the County Council announced their decision to refuse planning permission for the anaerobic digestion waste processing facility at Regeens, Lusk. The Council’s planning officers listed seven reasons for refusal. These included the incompatibility of the proposal
with the zoning of the area, the risk of adverse impact on Rogerstown Estuary, a Natura 2000 site, and the negative impact this would have on the amenities of the area and on property in the vicinity. Speaking to the County Leader, Chairman Lusk Still Fighting Waste (a community group established to oppose the development), John McLoughlin, said that everyone was “very, very pleased with the decision.” “There were several different reasons why the planning permission was refused, and
Lady Captain’s Prize winner, Mary Ryan (centre) is pictured prior to tee off at Balbriggan Golf Club, with playing partners, Kitty Guinan and Aileen Noonan. The bike was the prize for anyone achieving a hole-in-one.
among them was the fact that the Council said they could not ignore the public opposition to the matter, and that they really took this on board, which was great to see,” he explained. “It’s a credit to the people of Lusk, and furthermore it shows that we won’t just sit back and allow waste facilities to be dumped in our town.” “On behalf of Lusk Still Fighting Waste, we would like to thank everybody who worked so hard to achieve this result, especially the almost 650 residents who lodged submissions with the County Council. We also want to thank and acknowledge the support received from Lusk Community Council and local public representatives,” he concluded.
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Pictured enjoying the brilliant sunshine on Donabate beach last Tuesday are, Maureen Byrne and Eileen Chicherio
Donabate lads Sean Kiernan, James Willett and Ben Hand enjoying the fun on Donabate beach
Catherine Reilly and her daughter, Emily soak up the sunshine on Donabate beach
Jack and Sam Dunne are pictured getting ready to take to the water
Rachel and Abigail Lloyd from Swords are pictured having a great time in the glorious sunshine on Donabate beach on Tuesday, 1st July last
Julia and Linda McDonagh enjoying the great weather on Donabate beach on Tuesday, 1st July last
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Successful Blind Golf Championship Many of the leading blind golfers in the world took part in the revived Irish Blind Golf Open championship at Roganstown Golf and Country Club which ended on Saturday, 5th July last. Blind golf is a team effort - each player in the event had a guide who assisted in setting up the shot. Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council, attended the event and was joined at the first hole by Irish golfer and honorary secretary of Irish Blind Golf Society, Paul O’Rahilly and his guide John Kennedy. The championship was staged by the Irish Blind Golf Society, with sponsorship assistance from Vision Sports Ireland and Dr Haruhisha
Balbriggan To Compete In Pride Of Place Competition The Annual IPB Pride of Place Competition is about to kick off in earnest and Balbriggan is one of the communities (along with Mulhuddart and Santry) which will be representing the North County. Pride of place is an All-Ireland competition, which showcases the best in community achievement . Here in the North County, the Balbriggan Integration Forum will demonstrate the innovative way of
Handa, a Japanese millionaire businessman, academic and philanthropist. The event at Roganstown affirmed the status of Irish Blind Golf Society in the international blind golf community, which featured competitors from Australia, Japan, South Africa, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Canada, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England/Wales and the Republic of Ireland bidding for the Irish Open Championship over the North County course. In all, there were 33 golfers competing across three sight categories - B1 (totally blind) and visually impaired players in categories B2 and B3 - also competed.
promoting good community relations between the different community groups and nationalities now living in this fastexpanding area. Groups such as Cairde and the new Flemington Community Centre in north Balbriggan are among the many who will showcase diversity on the day. Judging in the competition takes place over the days of July 22nd and 23rd. The communities involved, and no doubt the County Council will be keeping their collective fingers crossed for good weather, so that all these groups and initiatives will be enjoyed by the visiting judges in the best possible conditions.
More Events Planned To Help Skerries Woman There are two events coming up that will help raise funds to aid the treatment of a local woman, currently battling a rare form of cancer. All support is greatly appreciated, as all proceeds will go towards the Caring for Caroline Medical Trust, a group set up in aid of Skerries woman, Caroline Fagan-Heyenga, who has Metastatic Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma. Speaking to the
County Leader, Caroline’s brother, Richard said the Caroline was doing very well: “She is working through her treatments well here and in the United States. We are hopeful of more new drugs coming online for use from America shortly,” he said. “We are so grateful of all the support we receive as everything raised will go towards Caroline’s recovery.” There will be a coffee morning, bag and new
shoe sale, cakes, books and so on in Loughshinny Old School on Saturday, 12th July, from 10am to 1pm. The group have also organised a charity raffle, with plenty of great prizes on offer, such as concert tickets, trips away and more. the winners will be drawn on July 18th. Anyone who wants more information about the raffle is asked to contact: info@caringforcaroline.org. Tickets are €10 each.”
Pictured at the Irish Blind Golf championship at Roganstown Golf Club are Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council, with Irish golfer and honorary secretary of Irish Blind Golf Society, Paul O'Rahilly and his guide John Kennedy.
Rush Library is four years old on Wednesday, 9th July and to celebrate, they have a day of activities and celebrations for children and adults including a Magic Show with Jack Flash at 3pm and Traditional music with Tumbleweed at 6.30pm. There will also be competitions with prizes for children. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the day.
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Local Firm Hosts Companies Act Seminar Swords based Chartered Accountants, McInerney Saunders hosted a Breakfast Seminar at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport on Wednesday last, 2nd July. Due to recent
changes in law, the examinership process has become a useful restructuring tool for smaller businesses. The presentation was a step by step guide through the process by using the
example of a local retailer. Their partner, LK Shields presented on the impact on all businesses of the amendments to the Companies Acts. The conference was well
08.07.2014 attended by local solicitors, accountants and business owners who were particularly interested in the practical application of the exam-
inership process, in securing the long term viability of business in the North County region, as well as preserving local jobs.
Senior Manager for Corporate Advisory and Recovery at McInerney Saunders, Noirin Burke told the County Leader, “We were delighted
with the interest shown in the seminar and look forward to seeing people at our September event, which
will cover Financial Services and adding value through Secret Shopper reviews,” she said.
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Pictured at the New Companies Bill Breakfast Seminar, hosted by McInerney Saunders at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport on Wednesday 2nd July, are Susan McKittrick (McInerney Saunders), Noirin Burke (McInerney Saunders) and Ruairi Mulrean (LK Shields)
Funding For Local Sports Clubs Welcomed Local TDs, James Reilly (FG) and Alan Farrell (FG), have both welcomed the recent announcement of 7 million in Sports Capital Programme funding, which is to be awarded to 24 sports clubs around the North County. “This announcement will provide a terrific boost to sports clubs throughout the North County, and it will prove to be very significant for our local economy,” said Farrell. “The fact that 24 clubs in the North County were successful in their bids, highlights the tremendous quality of these clubs and of sport in general throughout the locality. As a result of this, the number of opportunities available for children to learn about different sports and to excel in the sport of their choice will grow significantly.” Minister Reilly said, “We are determined to invest in local facilities. We understand the importance of the work carried out by local sports groups in our communities and funding such as this supports them in that vital work. It assists clubs to build or improve their facilities, and also enables them to buy much needed sports equipment, which is really great news,” he said. Unfortunately, due to the huge demand for the programme, not all of those clubs and projects who applied, will receive funding this year. Both TDs encourage any local clubs who have been disappointed this year, to reapply for the next round of funding.
Family Mass Summer Competition In Lusk Lusk Parish are holding a Family Mass Summer Competition, and the lucky winners will win a family pass for the zoo and a voucher for lunch during your visit. So why not encourage your little ones to get drawing (family members can help too of course!). All you need to do is decorate a mass bag in a summer theme and include your name, age and contact number, then design a summer flower using recycled material. Judging will take place after 11.30am family mass on Sunday, July 13th.
Pictured at the New Companies Bill Breakfast Seminar, hosted by McInerney Saunders at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport on Wednesday 2nd July, are Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders) and Frances Flynn (McDowell Personal)
Shaping Europe By Cathal Boland The trade-off of positions continues. Martin Schulz P&S was elected President of the Parliament, for the next two and half years, with the support of the EPP and ALDE groups. Jean Claude Juncker (EPP) is due to be elected President of the Commission next week and will take up office in November. The UK appears set on the road of an In/Out referendum. Cameron says he is in favour of staying in, subject to reform. While some in Brussels paint the UK as trouble makers, there are many countries who empathise with their general point of view. Juncker is faced with managing the Commission and of responding to increasing calls for reforms. These reforms may not sit easily with Jean Claude’s own inclinations. As a prac-
tical politician, he knows he must move, not only from the nomination process, but that he must now make the system work. He says the Commission portfolios will be assigned on merit and if member states want key positions, they must nominate persons of ability and experience. So it is up to each Government to decide if they want their nominee to be a player or not. Juncker has also said he is prepared to work to find solutions to UK issues. Yet, things may be a little tense at meetings of the Council. The post of President of the Council is still to be filled. If whoever is appointed is to ensure that all member states move forward together, the new President must have skill, experience and diplomacy. We have suggested in the past that an Irish nominee may well be best suited to the role at this time. We understand the UK and we are popular in Europe coupled to which we are good mediators. Kenny’s meeting with Merkel last week will have discussed the position. The question is has he got the nod for the green jersey to play.
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Little Molly Wows The Dubs Construction Of New Swords Service Station Gets Underway The construction of a new petrol service station on North Street in Swords got underway in the last week. The local authority granted permission to Applegreen to built a new service station and retail area on the site of Des Darcy Motors on North Street last year. Works are set to be completed in the next 14 to 16 weeks, with a proposed opening date set for around mid October. This new facility will cover an area of 422 square metres, comprising six new petrol pump islands and canopy cover, with the construction
of three 40,000 litre underground fuel tanks. Also included will be a comprehensive car wash facility and a retail unit with a drive through fast food facility. Its opening will inject some much needed traffic and footfall onto lower North Street in Swords and it will also bring new jobs to the locality, in the construction and retail sectors. A spokesperson for Applegreen told the County Leader that the construction work was on track, and that they were very much looking forward to opening this new station in Swords.
Local Support For Retention Of Free Travel Passes There is a concerted campaign underway, which has cross political support locally, to
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Pictured are Cllr Eoghan O'Brien, Senator Darragh O'Brien and Cllr Darragh Butler supporting Age Action’s Hands Off Our Travel Passes Campaign
Many readers of the County Leader have contacted us about the progress of little five year old, Molly McNally, who has managed to captured the hearts of all in the North County. Little Molly has Neuroblastoma, a rare children’s cancer. Well, the good news is that Molly was the centre of attention at Croke Park on Sunday, 29th June last, when the AllIreland football champions, Dublin played Wexford in the Leinster football championship. Molly was the special guest of the Dubs, and the little Balbriggan girl enjoyed every minute of the attention lavished on her by the Dublin players. Molly and her entire family of father Gerry, mother Emma, sisters Stephanie and Jill, and her brother James were treated like royalty by the team management and players. Molly’s dad, Gerry told the County Leader about the great day. The Dubs have been following Molly for the past number of months, when Paul Flynn and Bernard Brogan got in touch with us about the Molly McNally Miracle Trust. Manager Jim Gavin has been in contact with me and said he wanted to invite Molly to the match, as the team’s special guest. It was a wonderful occasion and we were brought to the dressing room, where the players were brilliant and made a great fuss over Molly. We were also invited to the after match dinner at the Gibson Hotel, which was brilliant. They couldn’t have done more, they’re a great bunch of guys. Michael Darragh McAuley even
Eoghan O’Brien and Darragh Butler, along with their colleague, Senator Darragh O’Brien have come out strongly in support of the Age strongly argue that the Action’s Hands Off Our travel passes, which Travel Passes older people are entitled to in the campaign. Republic of O’Brien said, Ireland are a “The Government highly valued is currently and important reviewing the support. They travel pass enable older scheme and a Ryan TD people to live decision is expected in the near with dignity and indefuture. Age Action pendence and Age Action, with the support of myself and Councillors Eoghan O’Brien and Darragh Butler, vigourously oppose any plans to negatively alter the scheme,” he said. Meanwhile, local TD Brendan Ryan (Lab) also came out strongly in support of retaining the travel passes. He told the County Leader, “There is no danger that the travel passes will be removed from senior citizens. Minister Joan Burton has been unequivocal about protecting the free travel pass. Labour, indeed, has always seen the value of free travel passes for mobility of people in their own communities and to support the local economy, thus protecting jobs.” Ryan continued, “Labour has protected the free travel scheme in past budgets, and will continue this policy in the upcoming budget as well,” he said.
By Patrick Finnegan mentioned Molly on his twitter account afterwards,” said a delighted Gerry. He also paid tribute to the Supporters group, Hill 16 Army, who have adopted Molly as their mascot,. “Barry, Dave, Liz and Wayne are very involved in this and
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donated in the court box. Gerry explained how this came about. “Local man, Sean Keenan swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco to raise funds, and he happened to mention it to a local Garda friend of his, who suggested the idea to the judge, who was happy to go with it,“ said Gerry. Some upcoming events in aid of Molly include, a wine tasting event, hosted by Supervalu, which will take place in the
Little Molly McNally was the centre of attention at Croke Park, where she was the guest of honour of the Dublin team. She is pictured arriving at the famous stadium, with Dubs star Alan Brogan, along with her father Gerry, mother Emma, sisters Stephanie and Jill and her brother James
have been great as well. Indeed they are organising a huge fundraiser at the Gibson Hotel in September,” said Gerry. Another boost for the Molly McNally Miracle Trust, is that a judge in Balbriggan Court has nominated Molly’s as the nominated charity for money
Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on Tuesday, 22nd July at 8pm. It is hoped that this event will be attended by as many people as possible. The County Leader will keep readers updated about upcoming fundraising events for little Molly.
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Katherine Zhai, Swords Maybe, but I think it’s the same as cigarettes, no matter how high the tax is on them, people still buy them.
Mel Ashe, Swords No. I think sugar’s like an addiction, and I don’t think taxing sugary foods will help that. It’s like smokers and cigarettes, they still go out and buy them. I think that money would be far better spent put into a health and obesity campaign, not a sugar tax.
Eelco Degee, Donabate No not really, I think it just means you’ll have to go a little bit more into your daily means to get them. But maybe for some people the tax might stop them from buying it.
Paul Kelly, Swords Well I have two friends with diabetes, because they’re always having sugary drinks, so I think they should tax it.
Niamh Herbert, Balrothery No, I think regardless of the prices, if people want them, they’d buy them. Like the prices of cigarettes continues to go up, but it doesn’t really help.
Louise O’Riordan, Swords Yes I do. Well it may put you off if it was more expensive. But the money should be going into something like physical education, but whether it’s going to be, I don’t know.
June Carron, Swords No, because people are still going to want to eat it. They’ll still find ways to get it cheaper. And sugar’s in everything, so they’ll have to tax it all,
John O’Brien, Swords No, I just think it won’t be very useful, it won’t break the habit. They’ll just get used to the high prices and think that’s just the way it is now.
Amit Daily, Swords Yes, well sugar’s bad for you anyway, you might get that buzz, but it doesn’t give you real energy. It might have the public think twice about it, if they do see a higher tax.
Daire Doyle, Swords No probably not. People are going to carry on eating it regardless. It’s cheap and has lots of sugar, high tax won’t stop that.
Zoe Campbell, Swords I don’t know. I don’t think the tax would really matter. A lot of people might give out about the prices going up, but it wouldn’t stop them from actually buying them. It’s the same with cigarettes, their prices are still going up, but people are addicted to them, it’s the same with this.
Niamh Carroll, Swords No. because they’ll still buy it regardless. If they want it, they’ll pay for it. I think the best thing for them to do, is make the fast food restaurants more expensive, and healthier food cheaper. It’s more expensive for healthy food, that’s why so many people buy junk food.
Barbara Flanagan, Swords Definitely not. I think it’s the same as cigarettes, people would still buy it. I don’t even think it would make people stop to think and consider if they really wanted it.
08.07.2014
Local Enterprise Office Awards Grants To Businesses
cause entrepreneurs to falter at an early stage.’ Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office, also added: “Bringing new business and job creation to the locality is a key goal of the LEO. We are therefore delighted to announce the provision of grant supports that will help create new employment locally in innovative start-up businesses in the North County.”
The newly established Fingal Local Enterprise Office (LEO), based in Swords, has announced that it has approved the first four grants to local business, worth €55,250. Since opening its doors at Fingal County Council in May this year, the LEO (formerly the Fingal County and City Enterprise Board) has become the “first stop shop” for all startups and businesses seeking supports from state agencies. The four local busi- RFJ Technologies based in Kinsealy, were one of four recipients of the first Feasibility nesses are in receipt of Grants from Fingal Local Enterprise Office. Pictured at the official presentation held in the two Priming and two Local Enterprise Office in Swords are Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise Office; Feasibility Grants, Rena Maycock of RFJ Technologies, County Mayor, Cllr. Mags Murray, and Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council following the establishment of a new grant approvals process. They are now in the position to create employment in the North County, as well as initiate business development plans and market research. Operating in the areas of IT, the food industry and baby gifts market, the four businesses include a producer of a range of THE NAME YOU South African beef CAN TRUST jerky; a designer of a 39, Dublin Street, baby products range; Balbriggan an IT product Tel: 01 6904690 targeting the online dating industry and a digital food safety concept. At the official presentation awarding the first grants to be approved by the LEO Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council told the County Leader: “This announcement highlights how, since integrating with Fingal County Council, the Fingal LEO has hit the ground running as the go-to location for micro enterprises. Through financial support, management training and mentoring services, the Fingal LEO is helping to strengthen the local business environment by enabling them to overcome those barriers to success that often
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08.07.2014
Improvements To Senior Alert Scheme “Worth Nothing” Chairperson of Rush Senior Citizens, Kathleen O’Brien, has hit back at the recent announcement from Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, who said there have been “improvements made to the Seniors Alert Scheme.” The scheme was devised, so that older persons in the community can feel safe and secure in their homes. It helps to fund the purchase of monitored personal alarms and other security items, and is essential to the elderly around the North County.
By Jennifer McShane According to the minister, the allocation of funds for the Seniors Alert Scheme for 2014 is €2.35 million which is, he says “sufficient to meet current demand levels” for this important scheme. Kathleen however, has said that this statement “couldn’t be further from the truth” and told the County Leader that these “improvements” were worth almost nothing to the elderly people living in Rush and the rest of the North County. “First of all, that figure of
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all the elderly, not only in Rush, but in the entire North County, and I can tell you that residents are in a terrible state about the current situation. Not only have we no Garda station in the area, but more and more cuts keep being made, and it is the elderly who suffer,” said a furious Kathleen. She
for votes or good publicity, to actually come to Rush and see for themselves the state things are in, before simply making these statements of how these so-called “improvements” are making things better for the elderly,” Kathleen said, determinedly. “They really haven’t a clue. But I’ll continue to fight and be a voice for them, and I’d welcome the chance to show anyone in Government the reality of all this,” she concluded.
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Rotary club of Dublin Fingal were proud to have four of their members chosen to play on the Irish team at the Annual Rotary International Golf Tournament which was held at St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Pictured above are the Irish team - back row: Bill Whyte (St. Andrew's Rotary Club), Gary Dales (Dun Laoghaire Rotary Club), Michael Kennedy (Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal), Gerry McInerney (Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal), Jack McFarland (London Derry Rotary Club), Angus Sutherland (St. Andrews Rotary Club). Front row: Philip Orr (Coal Island Rotary Club), Brian Fitzsimons (Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal), Liam McCartney (Lisburn Rotary Club) and Robert Sinnott (Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal). The Irish team came second this year having won the trophy for the previous two years.
Water Safety Tips From RNLI Here in the North County, we have been blessed with some beautiful summer weather of late. Locals have been flocking to our pristine local beaches to take full advantage of the sunny spells, because we never know just how long we’ll get them for! However, we would always encourage all our local residents to take extra care while having fun on the beach, particularly when in the water. Unfortunately, every year around the locality, we hear about the tragedies of lives lost at sea, and this year, we hope that we can avoid this, by passing on some marine and water safety tips from the Skerries RNLI.
“The RNLI is committed to preventing tragedies in and around the water by raising awareness and increasing safe behaviour,” Nuala from the local RNLI group told the County Leader. “Our marine safety top tips are: to wear a lifejacket, be sure to have the appropriate training, always carry a means for calling for help, check your engine and fuel, make sure you tell others where you are going and finally, check the weather and tides before you set out.” She continued: “Our beach safety top tips are: to make sure you swim at a lifeguarded beach between the red and yellow flags, avoid using inflatables in strong winds or rough seas, check weather and tide times before you go, if you get in trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help, if you see someone else in trouble, tell a lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
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€2.35 million has been halved; the allocated amount used to be around €4 million, so straight away we’re at a disadvantage,” she said. “Then take into account that, not only is that a nationwide figure (i.e when it’s divided up between all the various towns, each community gets very little), it’s a figure that’s been in place from 2013 to 2015, so we’re not getting anything extra. The amount is nowhere near enough - it doesn’t even come close,” she continued, angrily. “I’m speaking on behalf of
pointed out the Government’s recent decision to axe their telephone allowance in their current budget, resulting in many elderly being unable to afford their telephone lines, losing their Pendent Safety Alarms as a result. “This was just one of a long line of cuts being made, and the elderly are sick of being given the short straw.“ She continued, “I want to ask and challenge Phil Hogan or any other public official who is just vying
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Celebrating Our 30 Year Anniversary 12th July 2014
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he Station House Hotel and the award winning Signal Restaurant in Kilmessan, Co Meath, is recognised as one of the most desirable wedding venues in the country and has won numerous awards, including the “Best Wedding Venue in Leinster” awards from Weddings Online. It was also nominated as one of The Top 50 Wedding Venues in Ireland. The hotel is beautifully located in the Boyne Valley, with perfect countryside views, where you will find peace and relaxation in elegant and luxurious surroundings. The hotel enjoys huge for outdoor wedding cerepopularity as a wedding monies, weather permitvenue. It is a very unique ting. The wedding ceresetting, with exceptional mony can take place on food and friendly attentive the original turning table service. This little hotel is a and the beautiful gardens real gem, with real charprovide the perfect backacter. drop to what is a tradeIt is located between mark location for outdoor Navan, Dunshaughlin and weddings. Trim and just 25 minutes Chris explained that they from Dublin, and offers an opened the restaurant 30 award winning restaurant, years ago, in 1984 and that in the Signal Restaurant, he and Thelma opened, which has received many what was their private resikudos, as one of the finest dence, as a guesthouse, restaurants anywhere in the before transforming it into country. the lovely hotel that it is This award-winning restautoday. rant serves European-style The Station House Hotel cuisine made with local has spacious and comfortproduce, and a fine wine able, clean and well list. The Platform Bar is a appointed bedrooms, quaint lounge serving bar The Signal Box Bridal Suite which are always in great food daily. If the weather is demand by wedding good, you can sit out on the guests, eager to extend platform from the old train station. their stay at the hotel. A number of bedrooms are The Station House Hotel was once a train station, situated in the old original engine repair building. connecting Dublin to Kingscourt and Navan, with Chris is very proud of the great wedding tradition plenty of the original buildings, reminders of a that this hotel has gained over the years. “Last forgotten time, still present. Chris and Thelma year alone, we did 147 weddings in the function Slattery bought this as their home in 1981, and room, which is just three per week. Our Signal have since lovingly transformed it into the quaint restaurant is also extremely busy, due to our and cozy hotel that we know today. It’s wonderful landscaped gardens and woodland, as well as it’s renowned cuisine at the keenest prices, make it a unique and highly sought after venue for weddings, meetings and events or family celebrations. The hotel has also received the Certificate of Excellence for 2013 in the Trip Advisor Awards. Indeed, this restaurant is no stranger to awards, winning numerous awards frequently and is usually accredited by popular food critics from far and near. The hotel was the former Kilmessan railway station and Chris and Thelma have retained much of the charming character of the original railway station in the hotel itself. For example, the Bridal Suite is the old Signal Box, which once housed about 60 signals. Now it provides luxurious accommodation for the bride and groom. Another unique feature about the hotel, is that they cater The Carriage Suite
reputation for great food. We only use the finest, freshest meats which is supplied by Pallas Foods. Our lamb is supplied by Donnelly’s, a local butcher shop in Kilmessan. We make sure that all of our food suppliers provide us with only the very best. As a result of this, we never get a complaint about our meat, only compliments,” said Chris proudly. Sunday lunch is another highlight at the hotel, with huge demand from 12.30pm until 5pm. Dinner is then served from 5pm onwards. The Station House is also very popular for other family events, like Confirmations and Communions and Chris sees this as a special occasion for all, particularly the child. ‘We give each child a card and a tenner, which we have been doing for many years now, and it has proven to be a very popular,” he said. The popularity of this gorgeous hotel, is testament to the imagination and hard work that Chris and Thelma and the entire Slattery family have put in over the past 30 years, and there seems little doubt that the success story that is The Station House Hotel, will continue for many years to come.
30th Anniversary Celebrations in the Station House Hotel We would like to welcome you to join us in celebrating the Anniversary in style.
FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA Date:12th July Time: 2pm – 6pm Admission: Free There will be drinks, cakes, entertainment and a few surprises for all our guests
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Folk musician, Declan Sinnott will play The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre in Naul on Saturday, July 12th accompanied by Vickie Keating. Declan began his illustrious career with seminal folk- rock band Horslips, before moving on to found Moving Hearts with Donal Lunny, Davy Spillane and Christy Moore in the early eighties. When the band split up, Declan produced and played with Christy Moore on the 1984 ‘Ride On’ album, and has continued to work with him ever since. He has worked
As the summer racing season gets underway, make sure you’re first past the post in the style stakes with some winning racewear from the Kilkenny Shop. Ladies Day is the perfect excuse to get glammed up and soak up the excitement of the races, whether you fancy a day out with the girls or a date with your significant other! The Kilkenny Shop has a fantastic range of glamorous occasionwear from a host of top Irish labels that are guaranteed to make you the ‘best turned out’ race-goer and what’s more, all of these items are now reduced in Kilkenny’s End of Season Sale by up to 50 per cent to make getting that winning look even easier. Simple dresses are perfect for pairing with a statement headpiece and make for an effortlessl y stylish look. Pictured here, this stunning Fee G Embellishm ent Neck Dress is ideal for a day at the races, and is now only €171.46, reduced from €244.95.
Free Events At Balbriggan Library This month, Balbriggan Library are hosting a wide range of events for children, to make sure they won’t get bored over the holidays. Not only are all summer camps free to attend, the themed events are exciting for all children, so you’re guaranteed to find a session your child will love. One of the events they have on, is a Roald Dahl Summer Camp, which is on until Friday, 11th July, for children aged five to eight years old. This is an exciting performing arts club celebrating the world renowned children’s author. Starting at 2pm every day, till 4.50pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 5pm Tuesday to Thursday, children will love this creative, active summer camp. If
The popular play entitled “The Space” is returning by popular demand, this time to the Millbank Theatre in Rush. This latest comedy by Portmarnock woman Gráinne Jordan, received rave reviews when it played to packed houses in The Sean O’Casey Theatre, East Wall and the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre in Portmarnock earlier this year. The play deals with the conflict which arises when a woman’s plan for a stress free retirement, gets hijacked by her family, with hilarious consequences! Previous works by this local playwright include: ’Only an Hour from Dublin,’ ‘Café Crunch,’ – a musical satire, and more recently ‘Dusty Memoirs’ which was staged in The Viking Theatre, in Clontarf. ‘The Space’ runs from 22nd - 24th July, nightly at 8.30pm. Please contact the Millbank Theatre for bookings and tickets.
you think your child would be interested in this, consent forms will be available at Balbriggan Library desk. Craft events are also on, such as the Summer Beehive Crafts for five to eight year olds. On the 26th July, two sessions will be held on special bee-themed crafts. Session one begins at 10.15am, while session two begins at 11.45am. All the budding songwriters out there, may be interested to know the library also has a week long course from Monday 28th to Thursday 31st July, for ten to sixteen year olds. During this week, the children can bring their own instruments along, whilst learning how to make a hit tune, and make their own demo CD. The workshops take place from 2pm to 4pm each day. These are just a few of what the library has to offer. Visit Balbriggan Library to find out about the other events they have on over the coming weeks.
Summer Shows At Naul Centre While summer months can sometimes be a fallow period for the arts, The Séamus Ennis Centre is showing no letup in providing quality arts programming for the summer. “As well as providing for the local audience, we want to cater for tourists arriving in the area and the best way to do that is to ensure there is a variety of events happening right throughout the summer” says Séamus Ennis Centre director, Sean Paul O’Hare. The centre is due to undergo a major expansion with an expanded courtyard for extra performance and audience space
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later this year. The expansion is supported by the County Council and much of their support comes from the fact that the centre has greatly increased its shows, workshops and classes, Sean Paul explained. “We hope these new opportunities will benefit the centre, local businesses and the village of Naul.” Art lovers are well catered for with Children’s summer camps and a free exhibition of works by Maura Taylor Buckley running throughout the summer. The centre’s monthly comedy club, LOL in Naul will continue on the last Friday of every month with Ireland’s finest comedians. There is much music on offer too and shows for July include Irish folk legend Declan Sinnott, award
Balbriggan Coffee Morning The Parents Association group at Balbriggan Education Together, hosted a lovely coffee morning at the school recently, to thank all the parents who volunteered their time and skills in the school. Over the past year, many generous parents spent their time supporting the creative and dynamic work of the school in such different ways, through fundraising, assisting in the library and coaching sports, and it was greatly appreciated.
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Balbriggan Guide Dogs Group Holds AGM Recently, the Balbriggan\North County Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind held their annual general meeting in O’ Dwyer’s GAA Club in Balbriggan. Over 30 people attended and the branch raised just over €60,000 in the previous year 2013, which was excellent for this hard working group. All the money from fundraising goes into training Guide Dogs for blind people and Assistance Dogs for families who have children with Autism. On top of that, the centre also trains people in Long Cane and daily living skills. The outgoing chairman, Aidan Smith, thanked all who helped in any way they did throughout the year with the branch. He thanked the general public and in particular, the people from Balbriggan and beyond who continue
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year after year to support the work of guide dogs. He also said “that without volunteers, the branch or the National Organisation would not exist.” He then announced he would not be seeking re-election due to other commitments but that he would stay very much involved with the committee. Eva West, a Balbriggan based guide dog owner who is on the branch committee, has taken the chairperson’s role for the incoming year. Pauline Callaghan and Christine Rafferty are staying in their positions as treasurers, and Tom O’Neill was nominated as PRO for the branch. Tommie Nugent and Eamonn Deegan will stay in in their current roles, as will the branch secretary Marie Deegan. Every year, the branch recognise different groups and individuals for supporting the branch and this year, Liam Howley Chairman of O’Dwyers accepted a presentation picture on behalf of the club. Lisa McEvoy accepted a picture on behalf of Tesco’s Balbriggan. Peter Carey, Centre Manager of Millfield Shopping Centre, accepted a picture on behalf of the Centre. The annual Ned and Maire Maguire perpetual trophy this year was given to Gerry Buckley on behalf of Supervalu, Balbriggan.
With summer well and truly in full swing, it’s a high time to start thinking about some new and fresh ways to cheer up your home and your garden, especially as we have been blessed with some lovely weather lately. A neatly kept garden is the first impression a visitor gets of your house. This first impression is lasting and if your garden is not kept up to scratch, it’s unlikely that your home will be any better. Now is the perfect time to start tidying up your garden. If you need a major clean-up, you will need to engage the services of a professional land-
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Get Your Car Seat Checked In Lusk Parents from around the North County are being urged to have their child’s car seat checked, as research from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that three out of four child car seats are incorrectly fitted. The purpose of the ‘Check it Fits’ Service is to check child car
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Annual Field Day At Ring Commons Recent published deaths from the North County FINNEGAN (Corduff, Lusk) - June 30, 2014 (peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital, Joseph (Joe); deeply regretted by his loving brothers Pat and Jim, sisters May, Carmel, Jenny and Bernie, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. REGAZZOLI, Tony (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Charleville Avenue) 29th June 2014 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in Elm Green Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Ethel. Tony will be very sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Angela, Geraldine, Jenny, sons Tony, Jackey, Alan and Peter, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Noel, sister Angela (Canada) extended family and close friends. Rest in peace. PETERS (Skerries and Lusk, Co. Dublin) June 29, 2014 (suddenly) George; sadly missed by his loving wife Jennifer, daughters Sharon and Joanne, grandsons Ciaran and Jordan, brothers Brian and Vincent, sisters Gilly and Marcella, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. LELE (Late of Latvia and Rush Co. Dublin) Kristane. Rest in peace. VERJANS (Malahide, Co. Dublin) July 1, 2014, (peacefully), at his home, Greg; sadly missed by his devoted wife Niav, mother Margaret, brother Paul, sisters Gina nd Daria, sister-in-law, brothersin-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
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BROWN (nee Byrne) (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin), July 2, 2014, (peacefully) after a short illness surrounded by her loving family at home, Hannah, beloved wife of Jackie, very sadly missed by her husband, her daughters Maria and Pam, sons-inlaw Duncan and Stephen, grandchildren Ava, Calum and Danny, sister Phyllis and brothers, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. PENIE (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Santry) June 30, 2014 (suddenly) at home, Brendan husband of the late Kay; sadly missed by his daughters Dorothy, Irene and Brenda, sons in law Michael and Michael, grandchildren Conor, Katie, Barry, Matthew, Sarah and Stephen, brother Ronnie, sister Yvonne, extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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WESTON, Kathleen Mary, (Turvey Hill, Donabate, Dublin) 1st July 2014. Peacefully in the gentle care of Newpark Care Centre. Sadly missed by her brother Jimmy, sister Sheila, sister-in-law Bernie nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
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