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15% Reduction After a robust debate at a Council meeting last week, councillors voted to cut the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15 per cent next year. The 15 per cent was the maximum reduction allowed. Twenty four out of 25 of our local councillors from the Balbriggan, Swords and Malahide electoral areas were present at the meeting, (Independent councillor, Anne Devitt was absent). Out of the 24 present, 18 from the Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Sinn Fein parties and some Independents voted for the full 15 per cent reduction, whilst six councillors from Labour, the Green Party and other Independents), voted for a 10 per cent reduction. According to Swords councillor, Joe
By Jennifer McShane Newman (NP), it was hugely important that the full 15 per cent reduction was voted in, so “that the local people see that they have councillors working in their interest.” “Local homeowners have been hit so
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hard over all the charges,” Newman said. “People have told me personally how they are struggling because of the LPT, I got a real sense of the true upset and despair that they were feeling, and I want to help alleviate that.” “It’s important that they, not only have a bit of relief from the charges, which the reduction should give them, but so that they really can see that some of their elected representatives are actively working towards change for the better, and that we are not simply just accepting
what is being handed out to us,” he explained. The Fianna Fail party, who hold majority in the County Council, have long spearheaded the LPT campaign and councillor, Darragh Butler told the County Leader that all members were also strongly in favour of the full 15 per cent reduction from the beginning. “Fianna Fáil gave a commitment to the electorate in the North County prior to the local elections, that we would seek a full reduction, to in some small way alleviate the tax burden that this Government has put
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on tour local citizens, so we were always going to vote for a full reduction,” he said. “I can confirm that Fingal County Council is in a position to pass on this reduction, which will cost approximately €6m, leaving the Council with a surplus (after the 20 per cent disbursement to equalisation fund) of nearly €2m, so it was in this regard that our decision was made,” Butler explained. According to Butler, the six members who voted for a 10 per cent reduction, Continued on page 20
Local Businesses Gear Up For Enterprise Week The much anticipated 5th annual Fingal Enterprise Week is just around the corner and this year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. This is the most eagerly awaited event on the calendar for local businesses, as they avail of world class mentoring and advice from top business professionals. As usual, the week will be crammed with opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to network and boost their businesses, through a range of mentoring sessions. Fingal Enterprise Week takes place from Monday 6th October until Friday, 10th October at a variety of locations across the county. The recently formed Local Enterprise Board have joined forces with some of the world’s most respected companies for Enterprise Week, to enable business people to network, learn and seek out new business opportunities to make their businesses develop and grow. Fingal Enterprise Week 2014 is the biggest local Enterprise Week in the country and will inspire and connect small businesses through 16 exciting and dynamic business events, workshops and networking
opportunities. The events will cover key business topics, including technology, strategy, networking, finance, marketing and communications. On Monday, 6th October, the curtain-raiser for Fingal Enterprise Week will see one of the key technology events, ‘Future Tech Trends’, which takes place at the Gallery Suite at the Helix Theatre, DCU from 7.30am until 10am. Being able to understand and use technology is an essential part of business today. This year’s Fingal Enterprise Week will feature a number of unmissable technology events, focused on helping business owners keep up to date with developing trends and the best practices for online marketing and sales. Places are strictly limited at all events. Some events are already fully booked, others are nearly full and will close soon. So book now to avoid disappointment. Future Tech Trends features predictions from Google’s David O’Mahony, Andy O’Donoghue of Beaumex and John Beckett from Eirtight Technology; Continued on page 11
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The Catherine Lawlor School of Art 12th Annual Art Exhibition, which was recently held in Malahide Tennis Club, was a great success and Catherine was very proud of all her students’ work. The exhibition was officially opened by local artist, Una Sealy on the Friday night and the group had a huge turnout over the weekend. There were 49 students exhibiting 129 paintings in total. During the exhibition they sold 19 paintings and were delighted to have raised €2,000 for ChildVision in Drumcondra. Catherine would like to thank all those who attended and supported the exhibition including the students who exhibited paintings, the committee, helpers, artist Una Sealy and all those who donated prizes for their raffle.
Pictured here is Clodagh Murray and Acting County Mayor Anthony Lavin attending the recent Catherine Lawler art exhibition in Malahide.
Skerries Harps Are Pink Laces Champions Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) announced recently that Skerries Harps were the proud winners of the Dublin LGFA - Pink Laces competition. The Skerries club sold the highest number of Breast Cancer Ireland pink laces in a competition, which was open to all Dublin LGFA clubs. Skerries Harps reward for their fund raising efforts, was a coaching session with members of the Dublin Senior panel. Dubs quartet of Lyndsey
Davey, Niamh McEvoy, Olivia Leonard and Sarah McCaffrey took time out from their All Ireland final preparations to coach the up and coming stars of Skerries Harps and by all accounts, both the Dubs and the youngsters of Skerries had a ball. Skerries Harps Club Secretary, Chris McConvery said: “On behalf of Skerries Harps, I would appreciate if you could pass on our thanks to Niamh, Olivia, Sarah and of course our own Lyndsey for a
fantastic day. Their approach to the children and to the session was a credit to them and to Ladies Gaelic Football, and I hope they enjoyed the day as much as the players and their mentors did. Their visit made a lasting
impression on our young players, all of whom were thrilled to say they had a training session with senior Dublin players. It was certainly refreshing to see senior players, who are so willing to give something back to their sport and indeed to support a very worthwhile cause.”
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Great Day As Swords School Opens Library Thursday last, 25th September was a day to remember for the pupils at Holywell Educate Together National School, Swords. It was the day when the new school library was opened, by TV star and local resident, Marty Whelan. An air of excitement was palpable in the school, as the children sang their hearts out for Marty, as he officially opened the library. He said that the new library was a great way to “fire the imagination of young people, and one that will bring magic to the lives of the children. This is an occasion that the children will remember
forever, as the gift of reading is one of the most important things in a child’s life,” he said. The well stocked library is a treasure house of wonder and knowledge, which has a computerised electronic system, where children can take out and return books, just as in any library. Assistant principal, Imelda Whelan told the County Leader, “When we moved in here, this was just an empty room. Parents contributed by painting murals, based on children’s classic stories. They also fundraised to purchase books. We wanted to create a link between school and home, where parents are encouraged to read books with their children. Our aim is to foster a love of books and reading and today is a big step in that direction,” she said.
get vital treatment for her condition. Then on Saturday, 11th October, also in Lusk, there will be a much anticipated Barn Dance in Round Towers GAA clubhouse, and this is expected to be a really great night. A number of fundraising activities It take place at 8pm, so it’s advisare in the pipeline for little Molly able to get there as soon as McNally, the brave young possible and show your support for Balbriggan girl, who is suffering Molly. from Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a Following this, on Sunday rare childhood cancer. 12th October, the excellent Little Molly has certainly Balbriggan Brass and captured the hearts of Reed band will perform people, not only in the in a concert for Molly in North County, but the Bracken Court Hotel further afield. Last in Balbriggan, in what Sunday she attended the promises to be a great Ladies All-Ireland footoccasion and one not to ball final, when her be missed. beloved Dubs took on It is wonderful to see how Cork at Croke Park. locals have taken this Among the upcoming events Molly McNally charming little girl to their planned is a table quiz on hearts, and there is little doubt that Monday, 6th October in Murray’s this groundswell of love and pub (bottom shop) in Lusk. It all support will continue and Molly will kicks off at 8pm, and the organ- have the vital treatment she so isers are hoping for a great turnout, badly needs very soon. to support Molly, in her effort to
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Saint Patrick’s Parish Church in Skerries are celebrating a momentous anniversary on Thursday, 2nd October. It is the church’s 75th anniversary with the theme of : River of Song. As part of the programme of events celebrating this great anniversary, the youth of the parish will provide an hour of song, dance and music at 7.30pm. The Papal Nuncio, His Excellency The Most Rev Charles John Brown, will be joining in the celebrations. All are welcome to attend.
Balbriggan Golf Club Hosts Ladies District Finals Balbriggan Golf Club hosted the Irish Ladies Golf Union District Finals recently. Teams from Corrstown, Newlands, County Louth, Dun Laoghaire, Milltown, Headfort, Glen of the Downs, Greystones and Carrickmines, all battled it out on the course, with their many supporters to
Local man, Brian Galloughley has just launched a new film, which he hopes will be a great success. It is a film, which is set in the 1940s, and is a story of two brothers and their sister, who were sent to an orphanage, where the girl was abused.
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about how the idea for the film came about. “I knew a number of people, who had suffered similar pain in their lives, and this inspired the film. The support I received when making this film was incredible, from the actors who gave their services for free, to everyone associated with the production. The only people we had to pay were the camera and sound men. “I had to get the right actors for the parts, as I could see the characters in my mind. I
picked Dave Duffy for one of the parts, as I knew he was the ideal person for it. Some of the filming took place in and around Swords,” he said. Brian is hopeful that
Pictured at the opening of the new library at Holywell Educate Together National School on Thursday, 25th September are, Kamil Khalifa, Oren Kinlan, Marty Whelan, Daniel Motek, Klavdia Kotlarz, Eleanor McCaffrey and principal, Maria Boyne
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They eventually get their lives together, and the film follows the search for the sister’s child, after they became separated. It is a story of love, fuelled by a fierce determination to find out the truth. The film is called ‘Life’s Shadows’ and it had it’s first viewing upstairs in the Star pub in Swords on Tuesday, 23rd September last. A large crowd, including actors and film crew, and invited guest turned up on the night. This is a low budget film, where the actors all gave their services for free. Perhaps the best known cast member is Dave Duffy, who plays the part of Leo Dowling in the RTE soap, Fair City. Brian, who hails from Cloghran, explained to the County Leader
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RTE or some other company, will pick up on the film and feature it at some time in the future. He also reassures us that there is a happy ending to the film.
New History Of Donabate Book To Launch A group of local people have put together a very comprehensive and simple book about the history of Donabate and this is to be launched in the coming months. The book should prove to be of great interest to all residents of Donabate, old and new, adults and children alike. The publishers hope to keep the cost of the book to under €10 and all proceeds will go to the Senior Citizens’ Day Centre in Donabate. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book, please contact Cecil Lee on 0872461242.
cheer them on. Congratulations to the winning teams on their achievements, it was a great day with some top class golf.
Ita McKitterick from Malahide, has recently been named as Carer of the Month by Irish HomeCare for August 2014. A professional Carer, Ita supports a number of clients, enabling them to remain living in their own homes and communities. She Ita McKitterick received the accolade for her outstanding commitment to those in her care. According to colleagues and clients, Ita is extremely reliable and a pleasure to work with and her clients are always happy to see her. Sally
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Fingal Cleaner Communities Awards 2014 The Best Presented Front Garden in the Balbriggan/Swords area was won by Maureen Gaffney of 41 The Close, Orlynn Park, Lusk. Maureen is pictured receiving her award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray.
The winner of the Best Adopt A Patch Project for the Balbriggan/Swords are, was Skerries Tidy Towns. Frances Owens and Breege Madden are pictured receiving the award
The Best Presented Community Centre Award for Balbriggan/Swords area went to Donabate Portrane Community Centre. Paschal Henchy is pictured receiving the award.
The Overall Winner of the Fingal County Council's Cleaner Awards was Skerries Tidy Towns. Pictured accepting the award are, Anne Doyle, Martina Grogan, Anne Laird, Frances Owens, Breege Madden, Maeve McGann, Joan Gildea, and Mary Conway.
The Best Presented Town award was won by Skerries. Pictured receiving the award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray, are Martina Grogan, Anne Doyle and Anne Laird
The winner of the Best Presented Business Premises in the Malahide/Howth area, was The Grand Hotel, Malahide. Pictured accepting the award are, Mathew Ryan and Cllr Anthony Lavin
The Best Presented Front Garden in the Howth/Malahide area was won by Breda Howard, 11 Island View, Malahide, who is pictured receiving her award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor Mags Murray.
The Best Presented Shopping Centre in the Balbriggan/Swords area, was the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Pictured accepting the award are, Joe O'Donnell and Ian Hunter.
The winner of the Best Example of Community Environmental Initiative in the Malahide/Howth area was Seabury Tidy Distrists, Malahide. Pictured accepting the award are Brian Walshe, Caroline O’Brien, Philip Lynch, Cllr Anthony Lavin and Terri O'Riordan.
The Best Presented Large Management Company Estate in Malahide/Howth was Robswall, Malahide. Pictured accepting the award are Adam Hayes, Joan Twamley and Cllr Anthony Lavin.
The winner of the Best Presented Business Premises in Balbriggan/Swords, was Kelly's Garage, Lusk. Patricia Kelly is pictured accepting the award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray.
The winner of the Best Biodiversity Project in the Balbriggan/Swords area was Skerries Tidy Towns - Wildlife Safari. Pictured receiving the award are, Mary Conway, Maeve McGann and Joan Gildea
The winner of the Best Example Of Business Waste Management Initiative, was the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. Ian Hunter and Joe O'Donnell are pictured receiving the award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray.
The winner of the Best Presented Small Non Management Company Estate for Balbriggan/Swords was Castleland Court, Balbriggan. Teresa Fitzpatrick and Zoe Nelson are pictured accepting the award
The Best Presented Thatched Cottage was won by Anthony Rogan for his Clay Cottage in Lusk. John Flynn is pictured accepting the award on his behalf.
Best Presented Small Non Management Company Estate for Malahide/Howth area was Island View, Malahide. Pictured accepting the award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray, are Breda Howard, Declan Howard, Ernie White, Elma White, Ann Smeaton and Maureen Hynes.
The Best Presented Large Non Management Company Estate in Balbriggan/Swords, was Rathbeale Residents Association. Pictured accepting the award from Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid and County Mayor, Mags Murray are, Tom Carroll, Anna O'Grady and Marian Harrington
Best Presented Large Non Management Company Estate in Malahide/Howth area was won by Ardilaun, Portmarnock. Pictured accepting the award are, Fred Lynch, Tom McGinty, Teresa Lee and Brian Higgins
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Pictured here is Jim Flannagan and Barbara Doyle from Balbriggan Allotment Association at the recent 2014 RDS Allotment Awards.
Rush Woman Cooks Up A Storm A local woman from Rush was featured on cookery show ‘Angeline’s Home Cooks’, on TV3 last week. In each episode, there are two home cooks who share their recipes with two noncooks. Rush woman Caroline was one of the ‘non cooks’ who wanted to improve her skill set, cooking skills and her confidence. Caroline lives in Rush with her husband, Alan and her daughter, Isabel. She also spends a lot of her time as a full-time carer for her parents in Santry and would love to be able to cook some delicious meals for her parents. Caroline said she has no confidence when it comes to cooking. “I once put a casserole in the oven with a plastic lid on top of it! The food burnt and the plastic melted everywhere,” she told the County Leader. She also said that she once
Pictured here is Caroline Groome from Rush, who was featured on 'Angeline's Home Cooks' recently.
failed to make pancakes, even though she used Betty Crockers pancake mix! The local lady explained that she tends to overcook things, because she panics things will be undercooked. She went on to say that the night before she came to Angeline’s Home Cooks, she cooked frozen burgers for her husband and Isabel.
Both cut into them and they were raw. Her husband said Angeline’s Home Cooks “couldn’t have come quick enough!” In the programme, Caroline was joined by skilled home cooks, Rory Kelly and Sheila McNeice, who gave her two recipes to recreate at home so that with practice, she could grow more confidant in the kitchen.
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Two prizes for Balbriggan and one for Skerries made for a very successful Allotment Awards event for our North County towns. Celebrating the best allotments in Ireland, these annual awards were presented at a ceremony in the RDS last week. Best new entry went to Barbara Doyle from Balbriggan, who only started her allotment six months ago and yet her progress has been in the words of the judges ‘exceptional and an example to all’. Latvian native, Laima Ruka was judged to be the third best allotment gardener for her
County Council plot in Skerries. Her allotment was not only abundant with fruit and vegetables, but judges noted that she found it a great way to meet people and de-stress – one of the many benefits of allotments that judges were also looking out for. A certificate of merit was also presented to Balbriggan allotments, another County Council scheme; the Council were awarded a prize for their excellent management of over 140 plots. Allotment gardens were rated on design of their plot, crop management, weeding, neatness and environmental awareness. Providers of allotments were judged on community involvement, services provided, overall impression of site, quality of crops and cultivation on their site, as well as their plan on how to use the top prize of €1000.
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Local Harvest Concert In Donabate The parishes of Donabate and Lusk are proud to present ‘An Evening of Celtic & European Classical Music’ on Friday, 17th of October at 8pm in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, The Square, Donabate. There will also be a complementary Wine Reception on the night. Tickets Cost €20 and are available from Newbridge House.
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Pictured at Kettles Hotel, Rolestown at the launch of the Fingal Ravens GFC fundraiser for an all-weather juvenile pitch, are Darren Daly, Keith Duffy, local jockey Kevin Manning, with juvenile players, Dylan Kettle, Conor Farrell, Daniel O'Brien, Conor Hannigan, Ethan Donnelly, Sophie Kettle, Sam Hannigan and Jake Donnelly. Also pictured is the racehorse, 'Moolawn Lane', one of the local flat racing stars
Fingal Ravens Launch Fundraising Campaign Local GAA Club, Fingal Ravens from Rolestown, is holding the first of it’s fundraisers to help towards the development of an all weather juvenile pitch. The launch of the fundraising campaign took place at Kettles Hotel on Monday evening, 20th September last. The event was attended by club
supporters and locals, Keith Duffy of Boyzone fame, local star and All-Ireland medal winner with Dublin, Darren Daly and well known local jockey, Kevin Manning. Also present were members of the juvenile section of the club. To date, Fingal Ravens have raised €94,000 through
sports grants and voluntary fundraising towards the project. The target however, is €150,000. To help them achieve this figure, they are holding a fundraising ‘Race Day’ at the Fairyhouse Premier Jumps Winter Festival on 29th November. They are contacting the local community, club members and businesses to look
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The appointment of Donald Tusk as President of the European Commission, sees Ewa Kopacz become the second female Polish Prime Minister. She has promoted Schelyna, the speaker of Parliament to Foreign Minister ; this despite his limited experience in the area. A dissatisfied Schelyna, who was Tusk’s main opponent within the Civic Platform, is calling for an internal party leadership election. The real test of Kopacz’s capacity to successfully lead them, is in November when local elections are to be held. The Catalan Parliament presses ahead with their intended “consultation” on independence for the region. This will force the Spanish Government into court to endeavour to prevent the process taking place. Should the “consultation” proceed, it will be interesting to see if it is any more successful than Scotland’s attempt to break away from the UK. The newly elected Minister-President of the Flemish Parliament has expressed the view
that Europe is too big, and is seeking greater subsidiarity, stating that the EU’s urge to regulate everything must be controlled. Ukrainian separatist are proposing elections later this year to provide legitimacy to their cause. President Poroshenko pulled back the Ukrainian forces, creating a 30km buffer zone as agreed with the separatists, which seemed to signal an acceptance of the ceding of the eastern segment of the country. He also set out a programme of reform last week to prepare the country to make an application for EU membership in 2020. While President Putin wrote to the EU warning that if the current Ukraine-EU association agreement is actioned, that Russia’s immediate retaliatory measures will commence. Parliament commences the new Commissioner hearings, as Nessa Childers has Big Phil clearly in her sights, but most pundits are of the view that, while he may have an uncomfortable couple of hours at the hands of MEPs, there is little doubt but that he will survive. The main focus will be on Timmermans, who is Juncker’s first Vice President. As some MEPs are critical of the proposed reorganisation of the Commission, particularly in areas of healthcare and the environment with the Industry Commissioner taking responsibility for pharmaceutical policy, while the environment seems to have suffered a down grade. This hearing, which is open to all MEPs, will provide the platform to allow members the opportunity to show their displeasure.
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Lusk Athletic Club has resumed regular training for Little Athletics, Juveniles and Adults. The club meets at Lusk National School on Tuesdays at 7pm. Fit4Life for adults started training again also. A new group ‘Couch to Jingle Bells’ will follow a 12 week training programme on Tuesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 7:30pm at Lusk National School. All newcomers welcome.
A public talk on loss and bereavement will take place in St. Anne’s Church in Portmarnock on Thursday, 2nd October at 8.00pm. Guest speaker, Christy Kenneally, will be hosting the talk called: “Life After Loss”. All are welcome.
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Locals Shine At Special Olympics European Games Team Ireland arrived home to a well-deserved heroes’ welcome to Dublin Airport last week, after a stunning display at the Special Olympics European Games in Belgium. Following six days of sporting competition across seven different sports, talented Team Ireland surged to a total medal count of 57. On top of the gold, silver, and bronze haul, 31 placement ribbons were also awarded to Irish athletes in what was one of the most successful Irish showings at the European Games to date. On a local front, Darren Breen from Malahide, who is 15, a member of Jets Special Olympics Club, did fantastically well over the weekend, and won for placing 5th in Aquatics in the 25 metre backstroke and also received a silver in Aquatics in the 25 metre freestyle. Speaking to the County Leader, he said he felt “good and proud” to have competed in the Special Olympics and to have represented his local club at the
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European Games. Haile Harton who also lives locally, is a member of Malahide United Special Olympics Club also excelled in his category, and at just 12 years old. He won one bronze in Gymnastics in men’s’ parallel bars, one bronze in Gymnastics in men’s’ rings, one bronze in Gymnastics in men’s pommel horse, one bronze in Gymnastics in men’s horizontal bars and one silver in Gymnastics in Haile Harton men’s vault. He also placed 4th in men’s floor and one 4th in men’s all-around. The 46 athletes who make up Team Ireland excelled with medals, placement ribbons and personal bests all recorded. In all, Team Ireland took home 12 gold, 21 silver, 24 bronze, 18-4th place ribbons, 11-5th place ribbons and two 6th place ribbons.
High Profile Local Commercial Properties For Sale A further indication that the economy is on the up, is when the commercial property market starts to gain momentum. That’s exactly what is happening in Swords, with the news that two high profile commercial properties in Swords up for sale. Swords Town Centre, which is located in the middle of the town, and Town Centre Mall in Swords Metropoint Business Park on Property and a prime North Kettles Lane have come on to the County Dublin investment oppormarket. The former has been tunity, with 11 retail units at described as an “Investment ground floor and six retail units
overhead. It comprises a twostorey property extending to approximately 969 sq.m. (10,433 sq.ft.). Strong tenant profile includes Gilsenans Pharmacy, Winston Jewellers, Hannigans Craft Butchers and Glam amongst others. The guide price is in the region of €2 million ex VAT. Metropoint Business Park, which is located on the N1, on the road to the airport, is comprised of 10 self-contained, two-storey properties extending to approximately 3,363 sq.m. (36,199 sq.ft.). The total contracted rent is €214,380 per annum. The guide price is in the region of €1.6 million ex VAT.
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Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Ardgillan Community College, Balbriggan are Blathnaid Reynolds and Aine O'Shaughnessy
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Students Daria Zbikowska, Joseph Lew, Tyler O'Reilly, Perlix Soco and Karl Duffy from Fingal Community College in Swords are pictured here after receiving their Junior Certificate results.
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Fingal Community College students Sophie Gaughran and John Graham from Swords are pictured here after they collected their Junior Certificate results.
Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at St Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle are sisters, Lauren Nugent and Chloe Nugent
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Pictured at Gormanston College Open Evening on Thursday, 25th September last are: Back row : Charles Sieway, Ann Smyth, Vincent Dunne (Vice Principal), Colm Smyth, Max and Tipp McKnight. Front row: Sophia Tipp McKnight, Emma Mullen and Megan O'Toole
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Upcoming Events At Emmaus Centre Emmaus Retreat Centre in Swords, will host a series of Modern Day Spirituality Retreats over the next three months, including well known international speakers, such as Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell, internationally acclaimed Celtic teacher from Edinburgh and celebrated author of ‘Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality’. Also visiting Emmaus in November will be Thomas Moore, author of the best-selling book Care of the Soul, and fifteen other books on deepening spirituality and cultivating soul in every aspect of life. He has been a monk, a musician, a university professor, and a psychotherapist, and today he lectures widely on holistic medicine, spirituality, psychotherapy, and the arts. Much of his recent work has focused on the world of medicine, speaking to nurses and doctors about the soul and spirit of medical practice. Finally from 14th - 16th November, they have a weekend retreat entitled Mindfulness & Healing for Advent; A Christian Approach, with Martina Lehane Sheehan, who is director of retreats and programmes at Ennismore Retreat Centre, Cork. An accredited psychotherapist, she regularly facilitates retreats and workshops on matters of spirituality and personal development. She is the author of many books, including her latest release Whispers in the Stillness, Mindfulness and Spiritual Awakening. For further information, contact Emmaus on Email: niall@emmauscentre.ie
New Deputy Principal For St. Finian’s College Pictured is Caroline Cooney, who was appointed as the new deputy principal at St Finian's Community College in Swords.
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30.09.2014 panel of PR and branding specialists in ‘Get Noticed: Branding, Communications and PR for SMEs’, while a visual merchandising workshop will be held for craft and design businesses in partnership with the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. If only you had access to a branding consultant, who could advise you on creating a memorable brand. If only you had a communications consultant, who could help you develop a voice for your business. Imagine having a PR consultant, who could help you generate PR opportunities for your business, or someone dedicated to helping you build great relationships with new clients? Now is your chance have these services at your disposal. Fingal Enterprise Week 2014 is taking place in venues across Fingal with online bookings and more information on the full schedule at www.fingalenterpriseweek.ie. Places are limited and only nominal fees apply so early booking is advised. Oisin Geoghegan, CEO of Fingal County Enterprise Board said: “The team at the Local Enterprise Office in Fingal are delighted to present the 5th annual Fingal Enterprise Week from Monday 6th to Friday 10th October. The 2014 programme of events is designed to deliver opportunities for SMEs to learn
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Week 2014 will give local SMEs and entrepreneurs the opportunity to gain insights and support from industry experts, key agencies and the business community.” “From technology and strategy, to branding and design, the 2014 programme has been devised to meet the needs of local business, and with over 1,500 people expected to attend during the week, we hope to help stimulate enterprise in the region,” he said. Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid said, “At the edge of Dublin, with Dublin International Airport at our heart, and direct access to Ireland and Europe’s road and rail transport network, Fingal is Ireland’s fastest growing county, and an excellent place to do business. Our population is young and well educated and we aim to lead Ireland’s economic recovery. LEO Fingal and the Council’s Economic Development Unit are working closely with businesses, to support and encourage job creation in Fingal and to promote an improved Continued from page 1 views with Irish entrepreneurs. He will speak about entrepreneurial culture.” this event will give business owners an insight into business owners, who have faced challenges, “Another important priority for Fingal County the technology trends that will impact on business responded positively, took hard decisions and are Council is the development of optimal business life in 2015 and beyond. now reaping the rewards. This evening promises to locations around a concentration of new and Tuesday events will include Strategic Thinking, be both thought-provoking and inspiring in equal existing businesses that have first class services which will cover the importance of and infrastructure. We are develhaving clear strategic thinking in order oping the Dublin 15 Enterprise Zone for a business to succeed. This process in requires vision, insight, clear thinking Northwest Blanchardstown to do and the ability to make the right this. Fingal Enterprise Week provides choices, which are often the hard a valuable opportunity for new and choices. The event will take place at growing businesses, to secure and the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport from build on their success and we’re 7.30am to 10am. It will be presented looking forward to supporting them by Nicola Byrne, founder of 11890, who on their way.” has extensive experience in dealing Tony Lambert, CEO Fingal Dublin with the hard choices and she will be Chamber said, “The Chamber sharing her thoughts and lessons welcomes the opportunity to particilearned on this subject, at this pate in and, once again support networking breakfast. Fingal Enterprise Week. The week Also on Tuesday, 7th October there has a stunning array of events to will be a student enterprise event, support and assist businessmen and called ‘The Next Generation of women to succeed in developing Innovators, which will be held in the their business. I would recommend Draíocht Theatre in Blanchardstown. every serious business person to This workshop welcomes young, check out the list of events and put aspiring entrepreneurs from both the relevant dates in their diary.” primary and secondary schools, as He continued, “We are particularly part of the Fingal Student Enterprise delighted to be co-hosting the awards programme. Business Breakfast event on Following this, from 6pm until 8.30pm Strategic Thinking with the dynamic Food on the Move, Dublin Food Chain Pictured at the launch of the programme of events for Fingal Enterprise Week 2014 are, Kenny Morgan (Manager, Bank of Ireland, Swords), Ethna entrepreneur, Nicola Byrne. This Felten, (Director of Economic Development, Fingal County Council), Treasa Doran (Small Business Manager, Vodafone Ireland), Oisin Geoghegan Networking Event will be of great year’s Fingal Enterprise Week is interest to all. With increasing time (Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office), Cllr Mags Murray, (County Mayor), Paul Reid (Chief Executive, Fingal County Council) and Althaea Federlein being organised by the newly estab(Commercial Manager, Regus) pressures and busy lives, consumers lished Local Enterprise Office, and we are increasingly turning to food on the go. Many measure. Here they will also announce the category from specialist industry experts and to stage quality congratulate them once again, for putting together operators, who are servicing this consumer are expeand overall winners out of the Fingal finalists in networking events to help business owners build another excellent programme of events.” riencing growth, and this dynamic seminar will Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Awards. professional links.” explore opportunities within the sector, and will set Thursday will also feature a Financing Your Business “It also aims to stimuout how both operators and food producers can - All you Need To Know seminar at Howth Yacht Club. late enterprise and seize on this opportunity area. Guest speakers from The speaker is Lar Burke, one of Ireland’s leading business developwithin the industry will provide live case studies of experts on SME financing. Lar will examine the key ment and provide what is working and the best approaches to aspects of raising finance, including where to go to support and advice to maximise business. Some of Dublin’s newest food raise business finance, the options available those considering producers will also showcase products to perspecincluding some new and alternative opportunities for starting a business. It tive buyers. This event is targeted at Dublin based raising finance; how to improve your chances of will inform business food producers, retailers, food service operators and getting a positive decision. Also included will be your owners about the food distributors. On Wednesday 8th October, they relationship with your lenders/investors and what supports and services • Supporting this entrepreneurial drive with business advice will host the first ever “Fingal Startup Day.” This influences the investor’s decision and how you can available to their busiand opportunities for business networking event, run in association with Vodafone, will be of make sure you hold onto your overdraft and loans. ness.” particular interest to anyone in the process of setting Then there will be an Ethnic Enterprise seminar at “Fingal Enterprise • Working in partnership to lead economic, social and cultural up a new business. The special guest at this event the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, called Week is for you and development of the Fingal Region will be well-known RTE fashion presenter, Sonya Running a Business in Ireland. your business. We • Championing enterprise with clear visions, strong values and Lennon. Here you will learn from the experts about This one day course has been designed specifically hope you will review strategic leadership business planning, accessing finance, working for people of various ethnic backgrounds living in the programme, pick • Encouraging entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation smartly and productively and reaching potential Ireland, and who are considering starting a new busia number of events to • Promoting and supporting enterprise in education at all levels customers by bringing your business online, through ness. suit your needs and • Showcasing and celebrating excellence & best business mobile marketing. This event will be held at the Topics covered on the day will include the techjoin us during the practice with our Members Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry from 9am niques used to generate business ideas, how to week. Be part of • Encouraging our Members as responsible citizens of society until 4.30pm. conduct effective Market Research and the supports Fingal Enterprise At the same venue from 12 noon to 3pm, you can available to new Startups in the Fingal region. The Week.” • Enhancing Fingal as a region of employment opportunities drop in to meet government agencies, who can aim of this workshop is to ensure participants, not He added, “Some of • Engaging with stakeholders at every level support your business. Agencies include Fingal Local only gain an understanding of the initial steps our events are now • Creating an environment for change and then making it happen Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, Intreo, required to start a business, but also the value of fully booked and • Providing specialist services to support exporting companies Microfinance Ireland, NERS and the Revenue their own ethnic background, community and others are booking Commissioners. personal experience. out fast, so we’re Thursday will see another key event, which will The programme will be delivered by Sarah Maguire, recommending busifeature some of the North County’s brightest entrea business Startup specialist, who has extensive ness owners and preneurs, who will take centre stage in the Grand experience in working with people of different entrepreneurs to act Hotel Malahide, when the Fingal Enterprise Award ethnicities living in Ireland with a desire to start their quickly to secure their winners will feature. This networking event promises own business. place at the events to be the highlight of the week. ‘Success Leaves Perhaps the highlight of the final day, Friday, 10th that still have places Join the Chamber and participate in our many activities and avail of our services Clues’ on Thursday, October 9th, will be hosted by October will be the workshop on Getting Noticed open. Catering for Contact Chief Executive, Tony Lambert on: Newstalk Broadcaster, Ian Guider and featuring Branding, Communications and PR for SMEs. This start-ups, student T: 8900977 M: 086 2594223 Keynote Speaker, former dragon, Sean Gallagher. He talk, which takes place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, enterprise and estabEmail: tony@fingaldublinchamber.ie will share a host of business lesson learned the hard Dublin Airport, and will see communications expert, lished businesses, Web: www.fingaldublinchamber.ie way. He will draw on his own experience and interTerry Prone of The Communications Clinic head a Fingal Enterprise
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Relief At Decision To Retain Local Court Services SPECIAL REPORT
The great news that the District Court service is being retained in the North County, with Swords and Balbriggan courthouses to remain open, has been given a broad welcome locally. It also means that the District Court Office in Swords will also be retained. Earlier this year, there was a very real possibility that court cases would have been heard in the city centre, or in
Blanchardstown, depending on the case. This would have caused untold hardship for people, trying to access
SOLICITORS Gary Brogan from County Antrim and Elaine Galvin from Swords, were married at St Cronan's Church, Swords on Saturday, 20th September. The happy couple are pictured in Donabate where the reception was held
Laura Shannon Solicitor, Swords, welcomes the decision to keep Swords District Court open.
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Thursday, 25th September last was Fingal Volunteer Expo Day at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords. This was an opportunity for local charities to showcase their services and to look for volunteers. Pictured at the Remember Us stand are Vera Berger, Jean Fitzpatrick and Remember Us founder, Nora Roban
Dublin Airport Wins Major Global Award Dublin Airport has won a major global marketing award at the World Routes 2014 conference in Chicago. Dublin Airport won the World Routes Award for airports that handle between 20 million and 50 million passengers per year. The awards, which are for excellence in marketing by airports, are voted exclusively by airlines worldwide and are divided into just four categories based on airport size. Dublin Airport defeated the other shortlisted airports nominated in the 20-50 million passengers per year category Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Munich and Seattle Tacoma – to win the award. “This is a fantastic achievement,” said Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison. “We’re delighted to have been named the best airport in the world for aviation marketing for airports handling 2050 million passengers per year.” Harrison added that winning the award was “recognition of Dublin Airport’s marketing team’s professionalism and ingenuity to help deliver seven per cent passenger growth this year, with growth from all airline types and all market sectors.” Almost 14.6 million passengers used Dublin Airport in the first months of this year, which is a seven per cent increase on the same period in 2013. So far this year, 21 new services have been launched at Dublin, including new long-haul routes to San Francisco, Toronto and St John’s Newfoundland and new short-haul services to a range of continental European and British destinations.
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far flung places, in a bid to have justice served. Many locals believe that shutting both of these courthouses would have had a negative impact on the justice system as a whole and would have adversely affected the local communities of Swords and Balbriggan. This news will be particularly welcomed by victims of domestic violence, where legislation allows a person, who is being beaten, abused or threatened by a partner, or someone he/she has resided with for a period of six months, to seek a protection or barring order. Had the courts in Balbriggan and Swords been closed down, and this service removed from the local area, victims of abuse would have been placed in great danger. The retention of this vital service means that, if a person is being beaten the previous night, they may only have a window of an hour or two to get an order. Now they can continue to go down to the District Court office in Swords, and appear before a judge an hour later here in Swords. This is effective and quick and protects people in that position. Many people trying to access city centre courts, or Blanchardstown, would have to take two buses, at significant expense, and with little or no knowledge of where to go. Many believe that this would have led to people not turning up, and in the case of victims of abuse, they would have been less inclined to travel, which would have presented problems. The fact that Swords and Balbriggan have been identified as areas of exponential growth means that more services are needed, not less. The benefits of the retention of the courts is expected to have a beneficial
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impact on the local economy in both towns, with increased footfall a welcome addition. The news has been warmly welcomed by the legal profession in the North County, where local solicitors have given the developments the thumbs up. Liam Fitzgerald from Liam R. Fitzgerald Solicitors, Main Street, Lusk told the County Leader, “In theory, the law should be applied consistently across the state. Thus it should not make a difference if a person goes before a court in Balbriggan or Blanchardstown. However, what is important is access to justice. There is a saying “Justice and the Law are miles apart”. Thus adding more miles to the Law only make Justice even further away,” he said. Laura Shannon, from Shannon Solicitors in Swords is delighted with the Courts Service decision to retain the courts in Swords and Balbriggan. She said, “The decision would be a great relief to all users of the Courts in the Dublin area, in particular Family Law users will not now have to go to the crowded courts in Dolphin House in Dublin City Centre, where people all over Dublin would have been using the cramped facilities, with serious delays and adjournments.” She also thanked the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association, the North County Leader and the local councillors and TDs in the North County, for passing motions condemning the move, and lobbying the Court Service on behalf of the people of Fingal. Maureen Black of MP Black & Co Solicitors in Malahide said, “We’re delighted with the decision to reverse the closures. It made no economic sense. All it would have done was to increase pressure on the Gardai. There is not a good transport service to Blanchardstown, which means it would have been difficult to get witnesses to court. We’re delighted that a system that has served us so well, has been retained. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. There was a lot of lobbying done by the legal profession, and we’re happy that our voice was heard,” she said. Similarly, Fiona Kelly F M Kelly & Company Solicitors, Church Street, Skerries was very happy with the outcome. “We
welcome the decision to ensure that our local courts remain open. For the general public, access to justice is essential and the demographics of North County Dublin are such that the proposed closure would have significantly impinged upon an individual’s access to justice, be they victims of crime, claimants in civil and or family proceedings, or otherwise,” she said. Justine O’Connor of Con O’Connor & Co, Balbriggan said, “We are delighted that the planned proposal for the closure of the local Courts has now been aban-
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this affect, so chose a stunning midnight blue or emerald green and attach brushed-nickel address numbers on to it. You can paint your door yourself, so start by removing it and laying it flat on to an area covered with a protective sheet. Next, lightly sand the entire door with fine grit sandpaper and apply your chosen paint colour using rollers, as they will minimise runs and stroke marks. Use a brush to reach all crevices and you’re done! Flowers are also a great way of improving the way you feel about coming home. Hanging baskets are very easy to maintain and are a perfect way to frame your freshly painted, new front door. It’s a good idea to gather recommendations from one of North County’s local stores on which plants will thrive in your area. Also, try planting flowers around your garden path. This will make walking along it an absolute treat and help you arrive to your front door with a spring in your step.
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Bathrooms While the bathroom can be one of the most expensive rooms to improve, there are several quick changes you can make that will make an amazing difference. Something as simple as removing unnecessary items from your bathroom counter can make the room appear less overcrowded, so get rid of the old deodorant can that’s been sitting around for months. Instead, replace it with a decorative vase or a pretty soap dispenser. You can pick up any of these items at any of of the local home stores around the North County. Cracked tiles can also make the whole room seem scruffy, so replace any that you have in your bathroom. This can be done extremely cheaply and could even be attempted yourself. However, patience is required so take your time and don’t rush the job.
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The local local economy received a major shot in the arm, with the news that a home in Skerries has achieved an extraordinary 50 per cent over the guide price quoted at auction. This will be seen by many as a really good news story for the local economy, and for Skerries in particular. The exceptional price achieved for The Old Rectory, 1 Holmpatrick Terrace in the town, was €1.5 million, which is 50 per cent over the guide price quoted by auction-
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Mad About The Boy! Statuesque British model, David Gandy recently flew into Dublin to launch his new High Street collection men’s underwear and sleepwear from Marks & Spencers. The range- David Gandy for Autograph- is comprised of 28 items that are inspired by his dapper and classic sense of style. Following in the footsteps of fellow M&S model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, he was enlisted by the company to collaborate on a capsule collection of boxers and briefs. The Essex native, who got his big break when a friend entered him in a Richard & Judy modelling competition, has been working with the department store for several years. He became a household name after he featured in Dolce and Gabbana’s Light Blue fragrance ad in 2007, and is considered one of the most influential males in British Fashion.
Halloween Party In Malahide Library The Big Draw/ Children’s Book Festival takes place in Malahide Library on the 18th October from 1.45pm to 4.45pm. Comic poet/ humorous Illustrator, Paul H. Tubb will be hosting a Big Draw/Children’s Books Festival event, and anyone who wants to join the Drawing Halloween themed pictures is free to do so. So why not come along to The Halloween Illustration Party, to join Paul and draw some scary pictures.
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Writer and former hostage, Brian Keenan will be coming to The Seamus Ennis Centre, Naul on Saturday, 4th October to take part in an event unique to centre. Writer and poet, Dermot Bolger will host a series of talks titled ‘Winter Tales’ where he engages other literary heavyweights in conversation about their life and work. Dermot is the writer of ten novels, and the ‘Ballymun Trilogy’ of plays, which has been staged in several countries. In this first edition, Brian Keenan will read from his award winning works, and talk to Dermot about his life. From growing up in Belfast, his experience as a hostage in Lebanon, where he endured captivity and torture for four and a half years, and his life post-captivity, including further travel to Lebanon and further afield. The two will answer questions from the audience and the night promises to be lively and informative. Tickets for the event are €10 and are available from www.tseac.ie.
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15% Reduction Continued from page 1 did so as they felt some funds should be put aside to help alleviate the current housing crisis around the North County, but it was soon discovered that this wouldn’t make a significant difference. “We basically found that if we voted in a 10 per cent reduction, instead of the full 15, it would only leave us with an excess of oneand-a-half million, which wasn’t going to make much difference and solve the housing problems, and so the majority vote for the full reduction was won,” he said. For local councillor, Justin Sinnott (NP), this was also one of the reasons he wanted the full 15 per cent LPT cut. “While the housing was a valuable argument, I could see that we weren’t going to make a significant impact on that, even if we voted for less that the 15 per cent cut,” he said. He also explained that the Chief Executive of the
County Council, Paul Reid’s alternative plan - to have the 15 per cent LPT cuts spread over a five year period (3 per cent per year over 5 years) had a particular problem for him. “Given that we would have had extra funds to put into extra projects had we voted for a 3 per cent cut over the 5 year period, the problem I had with that is, who decides which projects get preference for funding? How am I suppose to tell people based in say the South end of the region, that we didn’t cut your LPT because the funds are going into for example, a project in the North
end of the region? To me, it doesn’t seem fair that some projects in certain areas of the locality would get preference over others,” Sinnott explained. Nevertheless, the Chief Executive will no doubt be disappointed with 15 per cent reduction, as he was keen to have his alternative LPT plan passed. At the meeting, Reid outlined that the LPT cuts spread over five years would “leave the Council with a significant amount of funds they had never had before to invest in key community projects, such as Swords Castle.”
Horticultural Show For Balbriggan Group The Balbriggan Horticultural Society’s grand finale of the year is their Annual Horticultural Show, which took place in Balbriggan Community College recently. The show never
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The 1916 Diaries Of An Irish Rebel And A British Soldier - A Review ‘The 1916 Diaries Of An Irish Rebel And A British Soldier’ presents the reader with two unique accounts from two different individuals who were involved in separate sides of the Easter Rising rebellion in April 1916. Author Mick O’Farrell’s novel centres on two unpublished diaries, written by two men fighting on the streets of Dublin in 1916. On one side is Irish Volunteer, Seosamh de Brún and on the opposite side of the battle, is British soldier, C o m p a n y Sergeant Major, Samuel Lomas. What differentiates this novel from others published on the same topic, is that this is one of the first published works to contain personal accounts of their own individual experiences - both mundane and extraordinary - during 1916. It’s important to note that the book is not a detailed, full account of the Easter Rising in
By Jennifer McShane 1916, but instead, a tightly focused look at various events as they happened to two individuals deeply involved in the rebellion, fighting on opposite sides of the fence.
This is what makes the novel a joy to read. What we get are two very different, personal accounts providing us with a fresh look at one of the most infamous battles in Irish history, rather than simply, a historical timeline of events. We start by getting the personal diary of Irish Volunteer, Seosamh de Brún. This is an interesting account to
start off with, as we are given the chance to see what the life of an ‘ordinary’ volunteer was like during Easter week. Born on July 3rd, 1883, de Brún lived on Dublin’s Northside. He carried his ‘midget’ diary (it was no more than pocket size), with him from late 1915 to Saturday, 29th April 1916 and not only do we get to glimpse into the mindset of a volunteer who “did not expect to be involved in Revolution....so suddenly,” we also are given details of his guard duties. In one particularly memorable entry, he writes of how he was asked to cycle to help de Valera, during which a sniper killed one of the other cyclists. We also get the other, more mundane secondary details of his life circumstances. All of these details results in a truly memorable account of the life of an Irish Volunteer during a time of battle. Moving onto the second account of British soldier Samuel
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Lomas. This too provides fascinating insight into the life of a soldier during a time of war. Born in Tideswell in England in November 1879, Lomas was 36 when he arrived in Dublin, on Tuesday April 25th 1916. It was over the next 14 days that he wrote his personal take on the events that followed, in which he built barricades across important streets, and led storming parties to break into buildings. Then there are the darker accounts, in which he was involved in the executions of key figures in the rising; Pádraig Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh and Tom Clarke. In one entry, he describes how Pearse “whistled as he came out of his cell.” Overall, this novel is a must read. For those that are fans of this era of Irish history, this will give you fresh details on the battle that occurred during Easter week, and for those that don’t know much about it, the book will provide you with a unique insight into two men that were right in the centre of the fighting.
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Enda McGuinness HUGHES Jackie (John), (Rush, Co. Dublin), September 23rd 2014, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family, loving husband of the late Elizabeth; sadly missed by his daughters Anne, Sandra, Deirdre, Mary, Michelle, Lisa and Gillian, sons in law, partners, granndchildren, great grandchildren, brother Louis, sisters in law an a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace. BOLGER Peter, (Craoibhin Close, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and formerly Moat View Drive, Priorswood) (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, children Celine, Corina, Rosanna, William and Timothy, grandchildren, sister Carol extended family and friends. May he rest in peace. CAREY (née Monaghan) Maria (Swords, Dublin) September 21st, 2014, (peacefully), at home; deeply regretted by her loving husband Bill, children Paul, Melissa, Gillian, Derek, Tracie, Keith and Martina, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. KILLIAN, Donal (Naul, Co. Dublin), (peacefully) after a relentless battle against cancer at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and previously at St. James’s Hospital. Most beloved husband of Genevieve Halion and incredible father of Ross, Rebecca, Alexandra and Sophie; sadly missed by his loving family, his father Dody, sisters Hilda and Grace, mother-in-law Rebecca, his loyal friend Patsy, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Marna, Colin, Eoin Halion, Brendan Boyle, Cathy Cairns, Jackie Pembrey, Peter Walsh, John Lambert, Rebecca’s fiance Aurelien, Shaun, Godchildren Sally and Mark, extended family and many dearest friends. Rest in Peace. O’ROURKE, Breffni (Swords and formerly of Old Bawn) - September 21st, 2014, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala, daughter Grainne, son-in-law Gerry, sisters Moira and Deirdre, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CUMMINS Eileen (Cartron, Newport and formerly of Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) peacefully at the Mayo General Hospital. Rest in peace. MURTAGH Brian (Tilly) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) September 19th, 2014, peacefully after a short illness, late of C.I.E and G.N.R. Son of the late Christina and Christopher; deeply regretted by his loving brothers David and Noel, sisters Margaret and Anne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. O’GORMAN (née McDonnell) (Rush Co. Dublin and late of Hastings St., Ringsend) September 20th 2014, (peacefully) Phyllis; sadly missed by her loving husband Martin, son Alan, daughter Ciara, brother Robert, sisters Marie, Eva and Gwen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
of Sherlock Park, Skerries 7th Anniversary on 29th September Time may have passed on but the ache is still the same. They say that time is a great healer but this I do not believe. Until we meet again, then I will believe. Love you always from your loving wife Sheila ~~~~~~~~ Dear Dad Thinking of you daily, miss the laughs & banter but the memories of our laughter & banter together keep me going Love & miss you always Deirdre and family ~~~~~~~~ Dad, seven years have passed now since I last heard your voice or saw your smile. Even though you are gone from us you will never be forgotten. Love always Marie & Family ~~~~~~~~ Seven years have gone but you live on forever Don and family ~~~~~~~~ Life is tough without you Dad, I miss you everyday, But I know we’ll be together again, When we fly where eagles soar Stephen, Linda and Family ~~~~~~~~ I know how much you loved us Dad as much as we loved you, If the sun could rise and dry our eyes of tears that fall for you. We miss you Dad every day, your laugh and the joy you'd bring and all the memories that we hold is such a precious thing. Stephanie, Brendan and family ~~~~~~~~ One of life’s true gentlemen Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed, so dear. Pascal, Sharon and family
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COLLINS: (Née Manson) Olive (Ollie) 17th September 2014 (Late of Fourknocks, Stamullen) Suddenly at her home. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, daughter in law, son’s in law, partner Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. LAMBE (née Jesson), Susan (Kinsealy, Swords) September 24th, 2014, tragically; deeplyregretted by her loving husband Ray, son Robert and his girlfriend Sarah, sister Sandra and her partnerCiaran, brother Justin and his Ashley, brother-in-law Joe, sisters-in-law Imelda and Mary, niece Doireann, nephews Justin, Kevin, Dylan, Jayden and Graham, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CAMPBELL (nee Cunningham) (Malahide and late of Killiney) 24th September 2014 (peacefully) at home. May, precious Mum to Patricia (Marlborough) and Paul, cherishd by her grandchldren John and Mark (Fitzpatrick), Jenny and Sue (Campbell). Sadly missed by her son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brother Arthur and sister Sheila. loved greatly by her great grand-children Jack, Robyn, Marcus, Ella Jean and Coen and by her step grandchildren Karen, Tara and Aisling. Rest in peace.
The family of the late Evan Maundsley would like to extend their genuine gratitude to all those who attended, supported us and expressed kind words and wishes in our bidding a final farewell to Evan.
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payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for the retention of the widening of the existing entrance to 4.2m wide and repositioning of pier, with associated site works at 11 Martello Court, Portmarnock,, Co. Dublin by Luke Brennan The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Karina Whyte for renovation of an existing cottage and a 1 and 2 storey extension to rear at Damastown, Naul, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Featherbed Farm Ltd seeks retention planning permission for the erection of a detached 442sqm agricultural shed (8.9m in height) to the south west of the existing detached shed and associated works all on lands at Featherbed Lane, Ballykea, Lusk, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (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 to build a new single storey extension to the side and a new single storey extension to the rear/side of existing dwelling together with attic conversion and new dormer extension to rear. Permission is also sought to widen existing vehicular entrance at 5 River Valley Road, Swords, Co. Dublin for Fiona Clarke. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.
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