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Major Tourism Hub For Lusk Lusk Community Council has launched its plans for a major tourism hub in Lusk, which would provide a permanent exhibition on the life and times of Thomas Ashe. This year marks the Centenary of the death of Ashe and the new Thomas Ashe Tourism Centre, situated in the heart of medieval Lusk will be a centre piece of the Centenary programme for Lusk.

Professor Joe Walshe, grandnephew of Thomas Ashe, launched the plans in Lusk.

By Patrick Finnegan

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Speaking to the County Leader, Brian Arnold, Chairperson of Lusk Community Council said, “Recognising the central role of Lusk in Thomas Ashe’s life, “this is the perfect location for a permanent tribute to Thomas Ashe in the North County.

This is where he evolved into a man of many parts and became a leader in the community, both locally and nationally. Thomas Ashe recognised the iconic importance of the Round Towers of Lusk and was photographed adjoining the Round Towers and beside the proposed site for this tourism hub.

established the Round Towers Lusk GAA in 1906, a musician who, with John Rooney, founded the Black Raven Pipe Band in Lusk. His legacy has been rich and proud in our community and one that deserves a permanent home in Lusk.”

Arnold continued, “The site of the proposed tourism centre is a derelict cottage, known as Katie An artist impression of the proposed new 'Thomas Ashe Tourism Centre' for Lusk Hunt’s Cottage, situated in I think he would be very proud of this proposal,” the centre of Lusk and strategically located adjoining he said. the Round Tower national monument. Lusk Community “Ashe died on 25th April 1917 when on hunger strike in Council encouraged the local authority to acquire the Mountjoy Gaol. Thomas Ashe was a man of many parts, site over 10 years ago, due to its strategic location in a teacher in Corduff National School; the Commandant the future cultural quarter of Lusk.” of the Fingal 5th Battalion that led the successful Battle “The Community Council have been working on plans of Ashbourne in the Easter Rising, a sportsman that for this site for many years and are delighted to bring an amazing new design for the site. The design recognises the strategic and sensitive location of the medieval heart of Lusk, in combination with the significance of a major historical figure, Thomas Ashe, as well as the need for a tourism focal point in Lusk,” he said.

Lusk Community Council plans to seek funding for the project from the Fingal Leader Partnership.

Urgent Action Needed In River Valley

A group of angry residents of River Valley and Rathingle estates in Swords, are up in arms about the condition of the Bottle Bank and Clothes Bank, located beside the local shopping centre in River Valley.

The residents, including Margaret Harris, Dolly Brogan, Margaret Kane and L o r r a i n e C u m m i n s Pictured beside the contentious bottle and clothes banks adjacent to River Valley and others spoke to Shopping Centre are local residents, Lorraine Cummins, Margaret Kane, Cllr Joe Newman, Dolly Brogan and Margaret Harris the County Leader, o u t l i n i n g t h e i r c o n c e r n s Margaret Harris said, “The there can be 10 to 12 bags at about the dumping of bottles major problem here is the a time. The clothes are scatand clothes and about safety Clothes Bank where bags of tered all over the place so it’s concerns for p e o p l e clothes are just dumped by totally unacceptable, as there accessing the shopping people when the Clothes are outlets, like Charity centre, where there are no B a n k i s f u l l . T h e H i l l t o w n Shops where the clothes can markings to indicate the flow Environmental Group have be deposited,” she said. of traffic. been picking them up and Continued on page 10

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Dublin Football Manager Visits Garristown School

Pictured is Dublin GAA manager, Jim Gavin, who visited St Mary's NS Garristown to present medals to the victorious girls and boys team in the Cumann na mBunscoil league. Pictured are the girls team of Samantha O'Toole, Cali Power, Robyn McAdam, Ketia Mulel, Jessica Folan, Wonu Adanri, Christina Voluschuck, Rachel McEntee (captain), Chloe O'Brien, Ellie Davis, Emer Quinn, Holly Davis, Beibhinn Donnelly, Zoe Fitzpatrick, Aoife Davis, Lucy Donnelly, Peace Ouie, Jessica O'Brien and Alana Murray, with teachers Emer Grehan, Aisling Egan, Sarah Comaskey and principal, Hugh Daly

Hugh Daly, school principal was delighted to welcome Jim Gavin to the school.

Not only did he present medals to the players, he also answered some excellent questions from players, eager to improve their skills. He spoke about his early days when he played in the Cumann na mBunscoil and the importance of preparation and that doing your best was more important than winning all the time. Some of the players were sporting Meath jerseys, due to the school’s proximity to the county boundary and this led to some friendly banter, which was enjoyed by all. One of the teachers was wearing a Mayo jersey, which also prompted further banter, all in a very good-natured way. All in all, it was a great experience for the young players and the hope is that they will benefit from some of the excellent advice they received.

St Mary’s National School, Garristown had a very important visitor on Friday last, when Dublin GAA football manager, Jim Gavin paid a visit to the school. He was there to present Cumann na mBunscoil winning medals to the Girls and Boys teams, who won Cumann an Chladaigh in Croke Park last October. The school’s Junior Boys team also won the Cumann na mBunscoil Go Games before Christmas. The school is very proud of their great tradition and record in Gaelic Football, and

learn the dances from it from Roddy. The highlight of the trip, though, was the singing workshop with Alysha,” he said.

“She has been in numerous A talented young performer workshops and question-and- Broadway shows and really from Portmarnock has been answer sessions with high- liked my voice and said she would cast me. You receive inspired to follow his dreams profile industry professionals. after meeting and performing “I always wanted to go to New praise in college, but hearing it for two of Broadway’s biggest York and, given the opportunity, from someone who doesn’t know anything about stars in New York you, and to prove City. yourself outside of Twenty-one-year-old college, was brilliant Carl O’Dowd couldn’t and reassuring,” believe his luck when said Carl.

The MGA Academy of He has definite plans Performing Arts in regarding his future, Edinburgh, where he when he said, “I is currently training really want to move for an HND Musical to London following Theatre qualification, graduation. I’m planarranged for him to ning to audition for learn some tricks of cruise ship compathe trade from Roddy nies so I can get to Kennedy, star of the see the world. After Tony Award-winning a season or two of musical Hamilton, and singer Alysha Portmarnock performer, Carl O'Dowd (right) is pictured with that, I would like to settle in London and friends in New York's Central Park Umphress. audition for musicals The aspiring dancer travelled to New York with I made sure I went to see all 40 in the West End. But, as long as I’m making ends meet, I’ll be classmates from the Edinburgh Broadway theatres and got a academy as part of an annual picture outside them all,” said happy. To be paid to do sometrip and was given the opportu- Carl. “I love the show Hamilton thing you love is a blessing,” he nity to participate in a series of so much and it was incredible to concluded.

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Presentation To Lusk Community Unit Sile Fitzpatrick Seery and her sister, Dora Fitzpatrick presented a cheque for €650 to The Lusk Friends of the Elderly, recently. The cheque presentation was made at Lusk Community Unit as a result of a fundraising campaign outside C&T Supermarket in Skerries. Sile gave some background to the cheque presentation.

She said, Sheila Fitzpatrick, our mother, is a full time resident in Lusk Community Unit. Over the last few years we have been very impressed with the Home from Home feel and the lovely relaxed atmosphere there.”

“For the last few years we have been fundraising for Lusk Friends of the Elderly, in order to enhance the experience of the residents. Lusk Community Unit is a great asset for the local community and much appreciated by families,” she said.

“Tom, the owner of C&T’s in Skerries gave us permission to collect outside his Skerries supermarket. Both customers and the many people passing by were very

generous with their contributions of €650 in total. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all the people who have supported this fundraising in the last few years and greatly appreciate their generosity.”

Sile was full of praise for the generosity of the local shoppers and walkers, who were very supportive of this collection as many had and have family members in Lusk. “They showed appreciation for the care and kindness that emanates from the unit. Also the sincere effort made by all to entertain and enhance the lives of the residents.”

“For the first time the Skerries Ukulele group performed in Lusk and it was wonderful. Community groups are very supportive of the Unit and it is great to see such intergenerational care and support visible on an annual basis.”

“We would especially like to thank Marion Kinsella from Lusk who collects with us every year, hail or shine,” concluded Sile.

Pictued at the presentation of a cheque for €650 to Friends of Lusk Community Unit for Older People at Lusk Community Unit are, Front row: Eamon McGuire and Sheila Fitzpatrick, Back row: Dora Fitzpatrick, Celine Daly, Marion Kinsella, Shirley Kirk Connolly and Catherine Magennis

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Pictured at the newly built 'Buddy Bench' at St Patrick's JNS, Skerries are, Back row, Niamh Doyle, Sonya McGarry, Bernie Hagan, Kevin O'Gorman, Simon Parsons and Andris Palancevics (all from Friends of Autism & ADHD). Front row: Sean Corrigan, Tommy Byrne, John McLeer and Con Lawlor (all from Balbriggan Mens Shed, who built the Buddy Bench)

Buddy Bench At Skerries School Friends of Autism & ADHD, who have a base on Strand Street in Skerries presented a ‘Buddy Bench’ to St Patrick’s JNS, Skerries last week.

They approached Balbriggan Mens Shed and asked them to construct the Buddy Bench.

The whole concept of the Buddy Bench started off in America. It was for kids who felt isolated at playtime. If they sat on the bench, other kids would know they were lonely and had nobody to play with.

Con Lawlor from Balbriggan Mens Shed told the County Leader, “We were delighted to take up the offer and it is a lovely project for the men to be a part of , where they came together and shared their skills of sanding, painting and general carpentry skills. The Buddy Bench concept is gaining in popularity across Europe and hopefully it can help children to break down barriers and express themselves to make friends easier,” he said.

Last year a total of eight pupils from schools across the North County won prizes in the annual ‘Texaco Children’s Art’ competition.

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31st January 2017

Rural Electrification Re-enactment at Oldtown Hall

Ian and Frances Falkiner

Peter Dempsey, Ann Dempsey and Andrew McLoughlin

Christy and Margaret Carroll

Thomas, Jack, Dylan and Tommy White

Peter Rooney, Charlie Rooney (who was present in 1947 and who switched the lights on at the re-enactment last Wednesday) and Una O'Brien (Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Society)

Maura and Pat Norton

BrĂ­d Clarke, Leo Clarke, Niamh Ibbotson and Dolores Beggan

Brian McMahon (ESB Archives), Christy McBride (retired ESB worker), Una O'Brien (Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Society) and Brendan Delany (ESB Archives)

Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Association hosted a meeting and a re-enactment of the switching on of the electricity in Rural Ireland 70 years ago. This took place in Oldtown Hall on Wednesday, 25th January. Fr Joseph Purfield switched on the first Rural Electrification Village in Oldtown, in January 1947. As the crowd entered the hall, they were met with the light from lanterns and candles, just as it was 70 years ago and local resident, Charlie Rooney who was present at Oldtown Hall in 1947 was given the honour of switching on the lights in last Wednesday’s re-enactment.

The crowd, which totalled about 75, from all over the North County, including County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler turned up to listen to a very informative history of the rural electrification in rural Ireland and the impact it had on the country.

Refreshments were served at the end of a very successful and interesting evening.

Bertie Ennis, Pauline McGrath and Jan Ennis

Bridget Myles, Pat Smith and Eamon Flanagan

Conor and Ruth Moran

Monica Gormley and Austin Gleeson

Leo Halpin and Eugene Tormey

Christina Kiely and Margaret Lyons

Peter Kettle, Ann Fox, Elizabeth Fox and Mick Kavanagh

Bridget Jones and Joan O'Toole

Mary Fox, Sarah Gleeson, Kevin Fox and Michael Gleeson

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Una O'Brien (Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Society)

Patricia Lynam, Peter Carolan and Nora Carolan

Geraldine and Vincent Gaul

Vincent Coyle and Frank Rooney

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Hand Off Free Travel Pass Local Fianna Fáil TD, for a yearly fee for Darragh O’Brien says people in receipt of the his party will oppose travel pass. any attempt by the “The Free Travel Pass is Government to place a a core social protection charge on the benefit, which Free Travel has ensured Pass. He was that older responding to people and a Department people with of Social disabilities Protection have access to report, which O’Brien TD free travel on public transproposes a €50 annual charge for port in their communipeople in receipt of the ties and across the country for over 40 Free Travel Pass.

In recent days, senior years. Fianna Fáil members of Fine Gael brought in the Free have also been arguing Travel Pass in the late

1960s and we will vigorously oppose any charge,” he said.

“As the Government sit on Metro North, the free travel pass is essential for bus and rail services in North County Dublin. This enables people to retain their independence and go about their business without having to rely on family members or neighbours to get from A to B.” “A €50 charge goes against the very principle of free travel and

would place another unfair cost on older people and people with a disability. This proposal must be avoided at all costs.

“Minister Varadkar must allay the fears of people who are now worried about a charge by addressing the Dáil and categorically ruling out any attempts to bring in a fee”.

The County Leader spoke to locals about the situation, and some were philosophical about the proposed charge. Marie Maguire

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Eileen Power from Portrane feels that having to pay for the travel pass is the thin end of the wedge. “I use the 33B bus service from Portrane, which I

January 2016, Sylwia was unanimously nominated for Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport Employee of the Month Award.

At a prize giving gala awards ceremony, Lusk resident, Sylwia Siuda is a true guest feedback. Upon completion Dalata Hotel Group Chief Executive Officer, success story and credit to Maldron of her work placement programme, Pat McCann acknowledged her great work Hotel Dublin Airport. She was unaniMaldron Hotel Dublin Airport and loyalty to the company as he mously nominated for Maldron eagerly offered Sylwia a full time announced she had scooped the overall Hotel Dublin Airport Employee of the role on the reception team and prize of Dalata Hotel Group Outstanding Month Award and indeed Dalata she has gone from strength to Employee Award 2016. “This was Hotel Group. strength since. no mean feat as Dalata Hotel Group Introduced to the hotel through the Sylwia Siuda Shortly after she settled employs over 4500 staff in 40 hotels Momentum Programme, (a back to into her permanent role, located between Ireland and the UK. work initiative run by Solas) Sylwia eagerly Sylwia displayed an avid desire to Lynn Cawley, General Manager of commenced a 10 week work placement on learn more and more about her Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport said, the hotel’s reception desk in July 2015. department. Taking every opportu“it’s wonderful to see one of our Very quickly Sylwia’s bubbly personality nity to learn, Sylwia began working employees honoured on such a and friendliness made her very popular with night shifts and helped out in the Lynn Cawley large scale. Her fellow colleagues guests and colleagues alike. Her naturally Meeting & Events Department. are so proud of her achievements pleasant disposition ensured she dealt with Despite her limited experience, and we wish her a lovely holiday in Dubai guests in a genuine and sincere fashion, and Sylwia shone as a key member of the team which was well deserved.” in no time at all, she began getting fantastic and was relied upon greatly by the hotel. In

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Swords School Celebrates 60 Years St. Finian’s Community College, formerly Swords Vocational School is celebrating its diamond jubilee this academic year. A Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 10th February 2017 at 7.30 pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords to mark the occasion.

Since its inception in North Street, St. Finian’s has made an enormous contribution down the years to the development of Swords and North County Dublin. Swords has changed during this time from a small rural community to a microcosm of modern Ireland, embracing the diversity of a changing population profile.

St. Finian’s has grown and adapted to meet the needs of its students.

From the start it has always been a place of inclusivity, a great tradition which continues to this day with many children from around the globe currently enrolled at the school.

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all walks of life. Academic achievement is highly valued and the school has forged well established links with DCU ensuring that many students progress to University.

Extracurricular activities are an integral part of the school’s holistic approach to education. Past students have excelled in sport and are well represented in the worlds of GAA, Soccer, Rugby and Cycling to name but a few! Artistic talent is promoted and many past students are involved in music and the Arts.

The school has grown over the years from a staff of five and 107 students to a proposed student population of 1000 students on completion of the new extension. As the school has an enhanced pupil teacher ratio there will be in the region of 70 staff.

There are a number of events planned to commemorate and celebrate their diamond anniversary including a whole school fun run, a denominational remembrance service prior to the Gala Dinner. All past pupils, parents and staff are invited to attend and enjoy reuniting with old friends. There will be some well known personalities attending the Gala Dinner. Tickets cost €35 and are available from the school. Tel 8402623 or emailanniversary60@stfinianscc.ie

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31st January 2017

Make Sure Your Passport Is In Order With many local people planning foreign holidays at this time of year, local Fine Gael senator, Dr James Reilly is reminding everyone to make sure their travel documents are in order before they travel. He said, “Before you book your trip, it is important to look at your passport and check its expiry date. If you’re booking for your children, remember to check their passports too.”

“When applying, allow at least six weeks for your passport application. Delays are often

encountered when forms are incorrectly completed and the six weeks allows time for any issues to be dealt with.”

“Turnaround times for passports can vary depending on demand volumes, but the Department of Foreign Affairs recommends allowing three weeks for renewals and four weeks for first time applicants.”

He continued, “For genuine emergencies there is a Rapid Renewal Service.

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for this and candidates have to go to the Passport Office on Lower Mount Street in Dublin. There are, however, limitations to this service, so it’s best to check your passport now and get your application in on time.”

“It’s also important to familiarise yourself with the visa requirements of the country you are visiting. Visa requirements differ from country to country outside the European Union, so it’s best to

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New Marketing Manager At Roganstown Hotel Roganstown Hotel and Golf Club have appointed Annette O’Neill as their new Marketing Manager. Annette, who is from Milltown, has a wealth of experience in this field, where she worked for the McEniff Hotel Group, Fitzpatrick’s Castle Hotel and Trinity City, as well as the Carlton Hotel Group. She spoke to the County Leader about her plans for the hotel.

“This is a gorgeous property and we are looking at the market segment we are in at present. We are ideally located close to Dublin Airport and the tourism that brings. We are only 20 minutes from the city, yet right in the middle of the countryside.

Roganstown has a phenomenal corporate business, with lots of potential for more conference business, which we will be developing. There are further development plans for the hotel as well,” she said. “On the other side, there is a great amount of residential

type properties and families living in the area. We are looking at the market outside in terms of Pictured food and we Roganstown Hotel and are trying to Golf Resort is Annette O'Neill, the newly grow that appointed Marketing market and Manager at the popular get more of local hotel that business than we presently have. We have lots of new offers for our restaurant, bar and lunch business and there is a great uptake on these. We need to get the word out there that Roganstown is the ideal venue for Confirmations and Holy Communions. On the other side, we have a Wedding market which we are developing, with amazing packages,” she said.

Macra na Feirme Strategic Plan With a thriving farming community in North County Dublin, Macra na Feirme’s strategic planning process, will be of great local interest.

It will set out the key areas of focus, broad areas of activity and priorities for the organisation over the next five to seven years. It will involve a significant level of consultation and engagement with members, associate members, sponsors, funders and other stakeholders.

For members of the organisation, there will be four consultations around the country. All Macra members and patrons are encouraged to attend a consultation close to them. For those from the North County this will take place at the City North Hotel, Gormanston on 9th February at 7.30pm.

Macra is pleased to announce the appointment of a consultancy team jointly led by

Ciaran Lynch of C o m m u n i t y Engagement Partners and Dr.Pat Bogue of Broadmore Research to support the organisation in developing a long term strategic plan.

To book your place at any one of these events, please register to attend online at www.macra.ie/buytickets-skill.

Past members are also welcome to attend.

Macra na Feirme Chief Executive Denis Duggan said, “It is important to think about where we are going and how we will maintain relevance as a young farmer and youth organisation in the 21st century. Macra na Feirme has always been a strong voice for rural Ireland but I believe with a strategic plan we can be even stronger. There are huge pressures on the youth of Ireland today.

It is vital that Macra na Feirme continues to be a voice and foundation

for their personal development. We expect to have our strategic plan completed by May 2017 which will chart a course for organisation over the coming years.’

Five lessons for buying a home When I think back to when I first purchased my home, there are several lessons that jump out at me. I was young, but thankfully I had some great people guiding me along the way, and my first purchase was a successful one. I thought I’d share some of the most important things I learned so hopefully you can have a great first (or next!) home buying experience too.

DO THE MATH Before you start looking at houses, take a detailed look at your finances. Review your bank statements and find out how much you are spending each month. This will give you an idea of how much of a mortgage you can afford. Critically analyse all your outgoings and identify areas where you can make cutbacks.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY I tried living for a few months like I was already paying for my mortgage putting this money aside into a savings account. This is a great way to test your life with your new mortgage payment while building up your savings for that dreaded deposit. Win-win!

Don’t forget to factor in additional expenses that come along with home ownership like maintenance costs, insurance, and utilities.

MAKE A PRIORITY LIST Make a list of all the qualities you’d like in your new home.

While we can all dream of indoor swimming pools and saunas I encourage you to be realistic with your demands. Once completed, arrange the list in order of priority, with your non-negotiables at the top and more flexible items toward the bottom. It’s

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likely that you won’t get absolutely everything on your list but it helps going into the process knowing your must-haves so that you’re not wasting time house hunting.

DON’T JUDGE THE BOOK BY ITS COVER My first house hunting experience definitely taught me to go in with an open mind! You might find yourself in a house with pink walls (and ceilings), stained carpet, outdated fixtures– believe me I’ve seen it all. But more often than not these houses are the gems!

Behind the cosmetics is a wellbuilt house with huge potential.

GET AN INSPECTION. Look past the cosmetic elements, but definitely, definitely do not bypass the inspection! You should hire your own surveyor, engineer or architect to carry out a detailed structural survey, especially if you are buying an older property. This will help highlight any issues you may not have been aware of when you made the offer.

I certainly got an education when purchasing my first house! It almost never works out exactly the way you think it will, but all of the bumps in the road might just end up landing you exactly where you’re supposed to be. Happy house hunting!

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Urgent Action Needed In River Valley Continued from page 1 Margaret Kane said, “If I bring my bottles here and it’s full, I don’t just leave them, I come back another day when it’s empty, or go to another bottle bank.”

Dolly Brogan feels that this is not a suitable location for this service. She said, “I believe the bottle bank and clothes bank should be moved to a more public location, where there is CCTV or a voice alert reminding people not to dump clothes and bottles. Margaret Kane said that she has seen people dumping food from trolleys at the clothes bank. It’s disgusting, “she said. Lorraine Cummins said people come to the clothes bank and cannot fit the clothes into the small porthole in the clothes bank, so they just dump the clothes there. It’s really not acceptable and something needs to be done about it,” she said.

All agreed that something needs to be done about the shopping centre, which they claim has a dated and dowdy feel to it. They are particularly concerned about the traffic chaos and the lack of proper road markings indicating traffic flow in the car park. Margaret Harris said, “This is a real hazard and we all know that it’s a one-way

system because we regularly shop here. However accidents are inevitable, as visitors don’t know the system, due to lack of road signs. I think we need someone to come with a paint brush, maybe I’ll do it myself to spend an hour or do making this safe,” she said.

Local councillor, Joe Newman, who has been an active campaigner for the removal of the bottle and clothes banks said, “I believe that the clothes bank should be removed from this location, as there are Cancer shops which would accept the clothes. There are people who collect at doorsteps. We’ve heard of stories where people push kids into clothes banks to take out clothes, which happens here as well. Not only is this dangerous, and irresponsible. it also scatters clothes all over the place.

“This has just gone on too long and we need to get this problem sorted straight away. I believe the bottle bank could be relocated to the main centre, where it would be more visible. This area is like a wasteland at present and action is needed urgently and I will be raising this issue at Council level at the earliest convenience,” said Newman.

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Access Problem For Donabate Residents Residents of a new housing estate in Donabate are up in arms about plans to use the small road through their estate, Beresford, as an access route for a proposed new housing estate to be located behind them. The Beresford estate is located off Turvey Avenue, close to Beverton estate, with around 150 homes newly built recently.

Concerned residents, Selene Alford, Cathal Meagher and Michelle Doran spoke to the County Leader about their concerns about the extra traffic that will flow through their estate, once the new development is built.

Selene said, “There have been about 50 observations and submissions sent in to the Council by residents of Beresford and Beverton estates.

The number one concern

Pictured are Beresford, Donabate residents Michelle Doran, Selene Alford and Cathal Meagher

is related to access and particularly the size of the entrance at Beresford. When you enter the estate, there is a very narrow road, which is just big enough for the houses here. One of our concerns if that if emer-

gency vehicles need to access here, a problem may arise, especially as there are 286 new homes to be built up the back,” she said.

Cathal Meagher said, “Another concern is that there’s a crèche at the

end of the road and the fact that at peak times between 7am and 9am, the increased traffic will be a problem. As public transport is very poor in Donabate, most people use their cars, so a proper transport infra-

Progress On Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Irish Water is progressing the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Upgrade, which is part of the upgrade works to the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Swords Wastewater Treatment Works project is a €22.2 million investment which will increase the capacity of the treatment works to 90,000 population equivalent (PE)

and is due for completion later this year. The newly upgraded treatment plant will be capable of handling the area’s fast growing population and will also protect the Broadmeadow Estuary, a valuable local amenity, from wastewater pollution. This phase of the project requires an upgrade to the Swords Wastewater Treatment

Plant outfall pipe at Broadmeadow Estuary.

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structure is badly need for the area, particularly with the planned increase in population,” he said. Michelle Doran added, “The real issue is the access point for this proposed new housing estate. There’s an element of frustration among Beresford residents as we bought our homes here in a contained estate with the roads going around the estate. Now they want to open up this small road in Beresford as the main access road into 286 new homes in an estate twice the size of Beresford. The roads here suffice for what’s here at present, but not for what’s planned. Surely with proper planning at the very early stage, selling off the front part and then leaving the back part with no access and yet zoning that as residential, makes no sense at all,” she said.

Cathal said, “The only alternative road would go down by the old Turvey Golf Course and create an access point there, but we believe that this is privately owned land. “If this was planned properly, they should have put a higher density of housing at he front of the estate and planned

lower density at t he back,” he said. The residents of Beresford have no problem with the new development, just the

access route from there.

With the extra volume of traffic exiting onto Turvey Avenue and plans for a new retail unit close to

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For Sale By Private Treaty Pleanála on Tuesday, 31st January 2017 to acquire the necessary lands off Estuary Road in Seatown West and adjacent to Lissenhall Park and Gartan Drive in Seatown West in Swords. If the Compulsory Purchase Order is approved, Irish Water intends to open a tender competition for a contractor to complete the works which are expected to last for up to a maximum of 6 months.

Commenting on the announcement, Paul Fallon, Wastewater Infrastructure Manager, at Irish Water said “Irish Water is committed to investing in the wastewater treatment infrastructure in Swords to support the needs of the fast growing population.

The upgrade to the outfall pipe at Broadmeadow will provide a cleaner environment for the community.

The granting of the Compulsory Purchase Order will enable us to continue to progress this project.” Irish Water invested €340 million in improving water and wastewater services in 2014, over €410 million in improving services during 2015 and €522 million to address the major deficits in Ireland’s drinking water and wastewater quality and capacity and repairing the most critical infrastructure in need of urgent investment in 2016.

Longwood, Dublin Road, Drogheda FIVE BED FAMILY HOME

Excellent 5 bedroom detached house located in the sought after residential development of Longwood just off the Dublin Road in Drogheda, Co Louth. The well planned and spacious interiors are flooded with natural light and extend to c. 172 sq.m (1,850 sq.ft.) offering spacious living accommodation with a fantastic landscaped rear garden with private aspect.

The property is surrounded with local amenities such as Schools, Shops, Pubs, Restaurants and is only a 15 minute walk into the heart of Drogheda Town Centre, Drogheda Train Station (5 minute walk) and is only a short drive (6 minute) to M1 Motorway. This property would ideally suit a first time buyer or equally, anyone who is trading up and requires a property that is well presented and ready to walk in to. Rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase such an attractive family home with stylish modern features. Viewing is highly recommended.

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The Duo stick is quick and easy, it can be applied in almost limitless ways, whether you’re after a playful pop of colour, or intense drama and a statement look. Use one colour on the cheeks, and the other shade on the lips, to bring contrast yet keep your look within one colour family.

Or on the cheeks, use both shades, with the lighter shade placed above the apple of the cheeks and the darker one on the apple itself, then blend with a brush or with fingers to achieve a subtle gradation and blush effect. The Duo Stick is available in a range of colours including “N°1 from Marrakech to

Paris” – the brightest coral and the the most intense fuchsia. Or if you’re into the Kylie Jenner look “N°6 from Prude to Nude” – a rosy nude combined with a mocha nude might be more your thing.Also available in the range is the…Face Palette Collector – “I Have A Blush On You”.A colourful crush of orange embossed with the edgiest “brick wall” effect, the perfect blush for a young, fun complexion.

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Now that our evenings are becoming a little longer and brighter, it’s a sure sign that Spring is well and truly on the way. This makes it an ideal time of year for those of you who are planning a spring wedding. Your wedding is one of the most exciting days of your life which can also be very stressful thanks to the 101 details that needs to be organised. Follow some of tips below to ensure you have a Spring wedding to remember and a stress free day.

Latest surveys show that couples are spending an average of €24,490 on their weddings (including the honeymoon). The same statistics show that 6 per cent even stretched to more than €30,000, with over a third of all newlyweds ultimately going over budget. With 28,557 ceremonies in Ireland in 2015 that represents nearly €7 million.

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year, hotels have now assumed greater importance. Many of them now cater for the marriage ceremony

One of the first steps in setting the mood for a

day is the choice of venue. Getting this right is of paramount importance, especially as the venue, in many cases, becomes more than just a place to have your meal and take a few scenic photos. Since the passing of the Marriage Equality referendum last

itself, as well as being the wedding venue, thus saving the inconvenience of travelling long distances. Luckily there are many such venues here in the North County which can fit the bill in this regard. Early booking of the wedding venue is vital.

spring wedding is sending out spring themed wedding invitations.

Typically, wedding invitations with a spring influence have spring flowers or spring scenery on them. Many newlyweds are opting to send pocket invitations

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these days. There are a ton of different wedding invitations with beautiful flowers on them and the North County have an array of shops that will be able to make you pick the perfect invites.

Alternatively, some couples might choose to get the less expensive, more affordable wedding invitations.

This way, they can have more money to spend on the spring wedding decorations!

find a dress that is light but that can be paired with a wrap.) Spring weddings also allow room for adding an elegant touch of colour

more colourful. You are free to let your imagination run wild and pick some bright and cheerful colourful for your bridesmaid and/or

THE WEDDING DRESS Part of the reason why spring weddings are so popular is because of the wonderful weather!

Of course this depends on where you live, but generally speaking, spring weather is very pleasant and fresh.

Because the temperatures are typically not too hot and not too cold, there are a lot of options for the wedding dress. It is best to choose a more versatile dress that can suite you in both warm and cold weather. (Maybe try to

to the wedding dress.

Today, many brides choose to have a sash or embroidery of a different colour on their dresses. There are certainly quite a few unique and stylish spring colours to choose from. The North County have an array of stunning dresses for you to choose from.

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GET FIT FOR THE BIG DAY Undoubtedly your wedding day is one of the biggest, if not the biggest day of your life.

So it stands to reason that you want to look at your best on your special day. It is always a good idea to plan a fitness regime well before the big day, where you can shed those extra few pounds that can spoil wedding photos. A visit to a gym or a pilates programme will do the job nicely.

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BLOOMING FLOWERS You can save a lot of money on your wedding by purchasing in season flowers. In fact, you can save even more money if you can manage to work out a deal to use the church’s flowers (if getting married in a church).

Typically churches have lots of flowers for special Sunday services such as Easter Sunday.

Many shops here in the North County will give you a special deal on your floral arrangements and have a great and varied selection too.

MENU IDEAS The icing on the cake for a spring themed wedding could be your menu. Try serving fresh young vegetables such as sugar snap peas, baby carrots, baby asparagus or potatoes.

You could even serve fresh carrot cake, yummy! Fresh fruits would also be quite festive. Consider serving strawberries, mangoes, apricots or pomegranates.

Get out there and have a unique, spring wedding

it. There are lots of little things , such as this that can make a difference.

Some couples put disposable cameras on the tables, these are collected when the wedding is over and the bride and groom can then to see the photographs their guests have taken on their special day.

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imagination, so think of creative ways to make your wedding special and different from the rest! Have a spring wedding!

You can make your big day very different to the usual celebration by changing a few little details. Many couples have boxes of matches placed in front of each guest with their name on

Spring is a popular time to get married so your favourite suppliers may well be booked up very early. Don’t be afraid to go with your gut instinct and make that booking early. Most companies around the North County will secure a date for you with the payment of a deposit and in many cases you don’t even have to have details such as your colour theme decided at the time.

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Basketball Glory For Swords Griffith Swords Thunder reached the pinnacle of Irish Basketball at the Tallaght National Basketball Arena last Saturday, when they defeated Killester by 72-51 to win their first National Cup Final. This was a particularly sweet victory following the agonising defeat in last year's decider. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured with Swords player, Isaac Westbrooks and the trophy after the great win.

Five Fishermen Rescued Off Balbriggan Five crew members have been rescued from a fishing vessel that got into difficulties off Balbriggan shortly after 5.15am on Monday morning last. The Coast Guard helicopter, RNLI units from Skerries, Howth and Clogherhead and Skerries Coast Guard unit all participated in an operation coordinated by the Coast Guard Marine Rescue Coordination Centre in Dublin.

Despite efforts to avert onboard flooding, using pumps supplied by the Coast Guard and RNLI the vessel sank shortly after 8 am. The crew, despite the ordeal are reported to be in good spirits.

Old Dogs New Tricks Exit UK is now starting to impact across all theatres.

May’s government has now published the Bill to allow the PM serve the EU with the required Article 50 Bill, which had its second reading in Parliament last week. It is expected to pass all stages by the 8th February. This gave rise last week, following Corbyn’s decision to impose a three line whip to a new resignation from the Labour Party’s front bench.

Labour have MPs in constituencies which voted to remain. MPs in those constituencies now fear for their seats if Labour over identify with leaving the EU. There is a growing discontent in Whitehall at the extra work and responsibility now shouldered by a depleted level of staff in the civil service. The shortfall in numbers is also felt amongst the staff in the UK Representation in the EU. There is a saying about teaching old dogs new tricks and so it seems that these UK civil servants are to return to the classroom to learn the art of negotiation and providing them with an understanding of the priorities and terminologies of international trade deals.

Others are casting a wishful eye yet again at Gibraltar, that little Mediterranean rock that the Spanish

By Cathal Boland Government so wish to recover control of. They are holding out the prospect of EU membership after Brexit should the islanders only agree to opt back in, some two hundred years after Spain sacrificed its control by way of treaty to the UK. A united EU is experiencing its members having a quick look to see what enterprises may be up for grabs post Brexit. The competition will hot up over the negotiating period between the remaining EU members and the UK. The British MEPs might be in a position to coach their Government in the art of negotiation. They demonstrated how professional they are when they succeeded in retaining all the key positions they held in influential committee positions in Parliament, this despite the open hostility to then following the referendum last year. Amongst MEPs there are still those believe that the UK’s elected members should withdraw from the European Parliament. But they were out manoeuvred by seasoned campaigners.

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31st January 2017

Local Craft Business Scoops Prestigious Award

Ale Walsh from Portmarnock is pictured being presented with her Highly Commended award by Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise Fingal and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor

Concerts To Return To Malahide Castle The news that concerts are to return to Malahide Castle and Demesne this summer after a gap of six years, will be a welcome boost for tourism in the region.

The last concert at the venue was on 30th July 2011 when Prince performed at the Castle. Other artists who have performed at the venue since concerts were first staged there in the summer of 2007 include Arctic Monkeys, Pink, Joe Cocker, Al Green, Bell X1, Radiohead, Neil Young and Eric Clapton.

British rock band ‘The 1975’ will perform on Saturday, June 17 and tickets for this gig will

Prince performing at Malahide Castle in 2011

go on sale on Friday, 3rd February. Talks are on-going with promoters in relation to holding other concerts this year at the venue.

The event is subject to licence.

The promoter has already held a preconsultation meeting with key stakeholders such as the Gardaí, Fire Brigade and HSE. Patrons attending the concert are being informed that there is limited parking at the venue and are being advised to use public transport.

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A talented local designer was announced as one of the three winners of the inaugural Local Enterprise Showcase Awards at the RDS. in Dublin last week. The Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) initiative is aimed at supporting the Irish Craft and Design sector.

Ale Walsh from Portmarnock was presented with her Highly Commended award by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The awards highlight excellence and innovation amongst the talented LEO supported craft makers and designers taking part in Showcase, Ireland’s International Creative Expo.

Showcase is organised by the Design to Malahide is a positive development and another sign that the economy is picking up as the demand for outdoor concerts of this type has returned.

Previous concerts in Malahide were very well run and the promoters will be working with all stakeholders over the coming months to ensure that all necessary plans are in place to ensure this summer’s events are just as successful and there is minimum disruption to local residents.”

and Crafts Council of Ireland, and promoted internationally by Enterprise Ireland.

Speaking after the event Minister Mitchell O’Connor, said: “I have been impressed by the wealth of talent amongst the 110 emerging craft and design companies being supported by the Local Enterprise Offices at Showcase. Our design and craft sector is contributing to jobs, exports, and tourism and Showcase plays a crucial role in helping put Irish companies on the international design map.”

The first prize is a week’s product display in the Kilkenny Shop on Nassau Street, Dublin and gives the winner an

opportunity to pitch their product to Kilkenny Shop buyers.

Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan said that many of the design and craft companies in the Local Enterprise Showcase area were firsttime exhibitors and new start-ups. He said: “The Local Enterprise Showcase is the new destination for buyers to discover emerging design and craft talent at Showcase 2017. More than half of the LEO-supported craft and design companies made their Showcase debut, meeting international buyers for the first time.”

Geoghegan stressed that support for the design and craft companies extends way beyond Showcase. “This is part of yearround supports and mentoring offered from all Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, including financial, business advice clinics and training programmes.”

British Ambassador to Ireland, Robin Barnett CMG paid a visit to the North County last week. During his visit, he paid a coutesy call to well-known Swords company, One4All Gift Voucher Shop. He is pictured here (6th from left) outside the premises with Michael Dawson (CEO One4All), staff members and management, along with County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, Darragh O'Brien TD, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Guy Thompson and Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert

Quinn Happy With Support For Ambulance Service Local councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF) major challenges for all involved. It has welcomed the majority support at was widely recognised that both the January’s full Council meeting for his National Ambulance Service (NAS) and motion in support of the retention of Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) had a long history of excellent patient the Dublin Fire Brigade care.”

Ambulance service in the “The funding and Corporate North County and necessary Governance of both providers investment in fully staffed was reviewed – the forum additional vehicles. was of the view that all Quinn said, “I am very financing for DFB Ambulance pleased to have received service should come from the support for my motion Department of Environment, regarding the Dublin Fire Community and local Brigade (DFB) Ambulance Cllr. Malachy Quinn Government, with funding for Service, following the publication of a HIQA report in December 2014 the NAS coming from the Department into Pre Hospital Emergency Care of Health. The funding for both services should in turn come under the Services.”

“The recommendations presented auspices of the Department of Public

Infrastructural Grants For Local Schools Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG) has confirmed that €6.7 million is available to schools in Dublin, including the North County, to develop Information and communications technology.

He said, “My Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Education Richard Bruton, has confirmed to me that he is investing €30m in ICT infrastructure grants for primary and postprimary schools.”

“The Digital Strategy ICT Infrastructure Grant for 2016/2017 is worth approximately €4,000 for a 100 pupil school and approximately €11,000 for a 500 pupil school at

Expenditure and Reform. A change in Governance Structures was required to reflect the change in financing also.”

The HIQA report identified issues around capacity which DFB also recognise as it biggest challenge, in view of this, DFB had recommended that an additional 4 ambulances and 4 rapid response vehicles were required to satisfy demands of an ever increasing population both in Fingal and the greater Dublin area.

With over a hundred years of experience in the provision of Emergency Medical Service, Quinn believes the removal of any element of DFB’s fire based EMS systems would have an adverse effect on patient care.

He concluded, “The biggest concern of myself is the privatisation agenda that has overshadowed our Health Service, is at play here. A patient needs to be assessed medically rather than financially in all aspects of our Health Service.”

primary level. At post-primary level, the grant is worth about ¤15,000 for a 500 student school, and over €27,000 for a 1,000 student school. This grant will benefit 628 schools in Dublin.

The funding will support the development and implementation of an eLearning Plan for each school to embed ICT in teaching and learning.

Senator Reilly “Some examples of the infrastructure that schools can purchase with this funding include teaching computers/shared student computers. These may include desktop PCs, laptops, tablets or hybrid devices.

Also included are Projectors, including short throw or ultrashort throw, long throw, interactive, or interactive flat screens (IFS), Cloud based tools and applications to support learning,” he said.

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Recent published deaths from the North County O'HARE (née Emmett), June, (Brackenstown, Swords, Dublin) 27th January 2017 (Peacefully) at home; sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, sons Gareth and Jonathan, daughter Christine, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

O’FARRELL, Kevin, (Portrane, Co. Dublin) 25th January 2017 (Peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Kevin (formerly Eli Lilly), beloved husband of the late Alison and dear brother of Brian. Sadly missed by his loving brother, mother-in-law Joan (Kelly), sisters-in-law Audrey and Margaret, brothers in law Christopher, Ian and Peter, nieces Ciara, Aisling and Eimear, nephew Conor, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

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Sadly missed by his loving wife Breda, daughters Marina and Shirley, sons Kieran and Alan, brother Jack, sister Olive, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace KANE, Larry, (Whitestown Road, Rush Co. Dublin) - 21st January 2017 (Peacefully), at home surrounded by his loving family, Larry; sadly missed by his loving wife Dorothy, his children Michelle (McGee), John and Jenny (McCormack), sons in law John and Darren, daughter in law Louise, grandchildren Jonathan, Matthew, Libby, Molly and Dylan, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MCIVOR, Celine, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - 20th January 2017 (Peacefully), in the exceptional care of the staff of St. Francis hospice Raheny, following an illness borne with great dignity and courage, dearly beloved and loving daughter of Kathleen and the late Patrick and predeceased by her beloved brother Cormac, sadly missed by her loving family, and loved sister of Cyril (Australia), Ivan (Australia), Adrian, Marsha (USA), Geoffrey, Mark, Nigel (USA) and Roland (USA), Celine will be sadly missed by her mother, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and her many friends, especially her best friend Maggie. Rest in Peace NOLAN, John, (Portmarnock, Dublin) - 20th January 2017, at home, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Stella); sadly missed by his loving children Richard, Geraldine, Patricia, Catherine, Audrey, Michael and Paul, brother Michael, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace CARROLL, Denis, (Rush, Co. Dublin) - 20th January 2017 (Peacefully), Denis, (founding member of The Irish Caravan & Camping Club and President of the St. Maur’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paul); sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, son Dermot, daughter Gráinne, daughter in law Olivia, grandchildren Dean, Graham and Rhiannon, brother, sister, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace FERRIS (née O'Rourke), Margaret (Peggy), (Newtown, Balheary, Swords) - 20th January 2017 (Peacefully), at home; sadly missed by her loving husband Colm, brother James, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, her best friend Phyllis, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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approved application f15a/0589, (Construction of 6no. new semi-detached two storey dwelling houses, and 1no. two storey detached dwelling house,with individual waste water treatment plants connecting to local authority drain, and associated site works.)

The alterations are to omit dwelling house No.7 (two storey detached dwelling house), and replacement of same with the construction of 2no. additional two-storey semi-detached dwelling houses, and associated site works. at Old Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Mr. Paul O'Loughlin.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Martin Clinton for development on lands at Loughbarn Farm, Loughbarn, Skerries, Co. Dublin, comprising the construction of a new agricultural building (466sq.m and 7.55m in height) for storage of farm machinery, in addition to dry and cold storage, grading and packing of farm produce (potatoes); landscaping; new surface water drainage infrastructure including the provision of an onsite attenuation pond; and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development, all within an existing farmyard on a mixed tillage and livestock farm, with an overall landholding of 15.6 hectares (38.5 acres). The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought for revised house type which was previously approved under reg No Fiza/0027 at Surgalstown.The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9:30 -16:30 Monday -Friday at the Fingal county council,Fingal county hall,Main Street,swords ,Fingal county Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application maybe made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20,within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal county council of the application,and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

Fingal County Council We, James & Bernadette Lunney, are applying for permission for retention for the following: 1) A new proprietary wastewater treatment system and polishing filter serving the existing dwelling, and all associated and ancillary site work 2) 4.8 sqm single storey detached domestic storage shed 3) 40.64 sqm single storey detached domestic storage shed/workshop 4) 2.25 sqm single storey detached domestic boiler house 5) 10 sqm single storey detached domestic storage shed 6) 6.5 sqm single storey detached domestic storage shed at Little Acre Cottage, Walshestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin.

The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council We Tony and Cath O’ Reilly intend to apply for planning permission for retention permission for a single storey extension to the rear (circa. 12sq.m.) and all associated site works at 28 Waterside Walk, Swords Road, Malahide Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to demolish the existing single storey garage to the side and replace it with a two storey extension, extend the existing house to the rear with a single storey extension, fit external insulation with render and carry out ancillary site works at 48 St. Patrick's Close, Skerries for Mel & Petra McCarthy 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 Permission is sought for revised house type which was previously approved under reg. ref no f12a/0027 at Surgalstown South,Swords,County Dublin for E.Kilgallon.The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during public opening hours of 9:30-16:30 Monday - Friday at Fingal county council,Fingal county hall,main street swords county Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application maybe be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20

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Windows within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal county council of the application,and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Moriarty Foodmarkets Ltd. at 52-58 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, for alterations to previously approved application Reg. Ref. F14A/0527. Proposed alterations consist of the reconfiguration of approved first floor levels to No. 56, 57 and 58 Church Street to replace 3 no. previously approved office units with 3 no. three-bedroom dual aspect apartments, each with a south-west facing balcony.

Works to comprise (i) reconstructed roof with increased ridge height, new front façade and revised fenestration to ground floor rear elevation at No. 56 Church Street; (ii) first floor extension, reconstructed roof with increased ridge height, new front façade and revised fenestration to ground floor rear elevation at No. 57 Church Street; (iii) revised fenestration to front elevation and ground floor rear elevation at No. 58 Church Street.

Development also includes an apartment bin store to be provided in car park to the rear; together with 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Moriarty Foodmarkets Ltd. at 52-58 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, for alterations to previously approved application Reg. Ref. F14A/0527. Alterations, for which retention permission is sought, comprise (i) modifications to the approved two-storey extension to the north elevation of the existing licenced convenience Supervalu supermarket, including off-licence, comprising the omission of windows at first floor level and an increase of 450mm to the depth of the extension, a lift overrun, 2 no. automatic opening vents on the roof of extension and lower portion of plaster finish of extension changed to dry dash finish and (ii) reconfiguration of supermarket entrance lobby and atrium at rear of No. 54 and 55 Church Street, to facilitate relocation of stair core; together with 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Moriarty Foodmarkets Ltd. at 52-58 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, for alterations to previously approved application Reg. Ref. F14A/0527. Alterations, for which retention permission is sought, comprise (i) modifications to the approved two-storey extension to the north elevation of the existing licenced convenience Supervalu supermarket, including off-licence, comprising the omission of windows at first floor level and an increase of 450mm to the depth of the extension; lower portion of plaster finish of extension changed to dry dash finish; a lift overrun; plant comprising 2 no. automatic opening vents on the roof of the extension and replacement air handling / ventilation units on the western side of the existing supermarket building; and (ii) reconfiguration of supermarket entrance lobby and atrium at rear of No. 54 and 55 Church Street, to facilitate relocation of stair core; together with 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Clann Mhuire G.F.C. intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Westown, Naul, Co. Dublin.

The development will consist of the erection of 6 flood-lighting poles (18 m in height) & associated site works.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for retention of 1.8m high block wall along northern boundary. at :- Glebe North AFC, Market Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Glebe North AFC Committee.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks. at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed: John & Eileen Mooney This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to erect a new polythene retractable roof on steel frame with open side walls, over the existing 482sqmt uncovered sales area to the north and east of the existing garden centre, the demolition of the existing house (as approved under planning permission F15A/0349), the extension of the existing garden centre car park to the west to accommodate an additional 58 customer and 15 staff car spaces and 2no. new trolley bays, the removal of the existing hedgerows and entrance gate to the south and north west boundaries and the construction of a new low level stone wall with painted mild steel railings and the planting of new hedgerows along this boundary to match existing and all associated site works at Jones Garden Centre, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Carl Jones The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for a first floor extension, first floor balcony to rear and new waste water treatment system by Paul and Sue Price at "Sonas" Featherbed Lane, Ballykea, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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Fingal County Council Karl and Sharon Symes seek planning permission for amendments to the previously approved register reference F14B/0305 for the omission of the attic conversion and dormer window to the side 30 Chalfont Ave, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

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Virgoe McEnery Landscaping Fairways, Balheary, Swords T/F: 01 840 7674 • M: 087 687 6143 www.vmce.ie

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

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

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

Phone 086 3202850

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