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High-Level Seminar On Metro North County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler will host a high-level seminar in County Hall, Swords, on Monday, 8th May to discuss the merits of accelerating the development of Metro North, from Swords to the Airport and onto the City Centre. Metro North was identified by the Government in 2015 as a priority project in Building on Recovery, its infrastructure and capital invest-
By Patrick Finnegan ment plan 2016-2021. However, work on the transport corridor is not expected to begin for a number of years and is planned to be in operation by 2026/2027 at the earliest. The Government is currently undertaking a midterm review of its investment plan and has additional resources to commit to priority projects.
O’Reilly Wants Health Ministry In an interview with An for change. The only Phoblacht last week, person who can do this Sinn Féin Health is the Minister for Health spokesperson and local and that’s a job I would TD, Louise O’Reilly love. outlined her vision for She was ruthless in the health services and blasting all former why she wants to be holders of this precarMinister for Health. ious office, once dubbed She said, “I want to be O’Reilly TD ‘Angola’ by a previous Health Minister. I can see the office holder, when she said, potential in our health service “Fine Gael have plenty of right-
wing, privatisation ideology but they are bereft of new ideas. The report card for this minister is not good, but the report cards for previous ministers – including Micheál Martin, let’s not forget – wasn’t good either.” Should she try to become the third Minister for Health from the Fingal area, succeeding two Fine Gael ministers, Dr James Reilly and Leo Varadkar, her odds on succeeding are not a bad bet with odds from Boylesports who quoted her chances at 10/1 last Friday afternoon. With this in mind, Louise may reconsider her stance - but you never know, a week is a long time in politics!
Pictured are Chief Scouts Award recipients, Kate Robinson, Helen Howard and Cian Butterly, with Chief Scouts Award mentors, Bert Ellingboe and Jim Quill at Malahide Sea Scouts AGM. See story on page 5
The County Council is advocating that for the sustainable development of the Dublin city region, Metro North should be fast-tracked. This will enable future development to be underpinned by a fast, dedicated and efficient public transport connection. Speaking in advance of the seminar, the Mayor said: “Metro North is an essential investment for the North County and for Swords in particular. Given its significant growth in recent years and the forecast expansion of Swords, it is vital that the commitment to Metro North is maintained and that investment in the project takes place as soon as possible.” Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, supported the call by the Mayor adding: “The Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 identifies Swords, with its large undeveloped land bank and highly accessible location, as offering a unique opportunity for Dublin, while continuing to support the growth of the City region as a whole. In this regard, Metro North will connect Swords to Dublin City via Dublin Airport supporting the development of Swords, up to a population of 100,000. This development is predicated on the delivery of Metro North. With travel demand along the route forecast to grow by up to 40 per cent by 2033,
car dependency will be unsustainable and key public transport investments such as Metro North are essential.” The seminar will be attended by key stakeholders from across the Dublin region, as well as representatives from Government Departments and national agencies such as the National Transport Authority.
Balbriggan Coaches Fundraiser The group of inspiring coaches from Balbriggan FC have decided to By Shauna Carson come together and lose weight for Diabetes Ireland. They originally came together to get fit and they set their target of losing 100lbs collectively over the course of eight weeks. Then they had the idea of running a bootcamp, so that others could get involved and stay healthy. The upshot of this is that the dedicated group of coaches have lost a combined weight of 201lbs, which was twice their original target of 100lbs, raising an impressive €2,700 in the process. Inspiration struck father and coach, Peter Monks to raise money for Diabetes Ireland, as his son, Jake Monks, was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and it seemed the perfect opportunity to show support the charity. Jake is now a National Diabetes Cup Type 1 soccer star, the inspiration behind the fundraising and was even on hand to present the fundraising cheque of €2,700 to a Diabetes Ireland representative on the day. Speaking to the County Leader, a representative of Diabetes Ireland said, “It’s fantastic to hear what the group got in terms of health awareness, exercise, club spirit and camaraderie from their efforts. A feel good Sunday afternoon and certainly a win-win for all concerned.” To find out more about Diabetes Ireland visit their website diabetes.ie discover tips on prevention, pregnancy and find locations of fundraising events near you. Pictured: (back row) David Byrne, Declan Bagnall, Frank Forde, Mark Higgins, Derek Woods, Dan Byrne, Dave Worthington, Tom Quigley. (front row) Derek Grehan, Peter Monks, Tony Byrne, Ray Kelly, Richie Barrett, Warren Murray, James Cleary . (very front) Jake Monks
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North County Guide Dog Pin Day The North County branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will be selling their guide dog label pins, as part of the Hero’s Campaign on Saturday, May 5th from 9am - 7pm. Pins cost €3 and wrist bands cost €2. If you require any further information or wish to help, you can contact the branch on 0857663107. Everyone who helps is doing so voluntarily and all monies raised is immediately lodged to headquarters in Cork. All money raised is used to help train more guide dogs for persons with a vision impairment and assistance dogs for families with children with Autism.
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Improved Rail Services Needed Local Fianna Fáil TD, Darragh O’Brien says the Government must start investing in capital rail projects before the current system buckles under the pressure. O’Brien was speaking following a meeting which he arranged with senior management in Irish Rail about the northern
commuter line, which serves Balbriggan, Skerries, Lusk/Rush, Donabate,and Malahide and Portmarnock. Irish Rail confirmed that, while small service improvements can be expected later in the year, it says significant investment is needed to increase capacity and provide more frequent and reliable services. O’Brien told the County Leader, “Fine Gael in Government has allowed transport infrastructure to fall off the agenda completely. The result has seen commuters facing packed carriages, delayed services, increased congestion in stations and a frustrating journey to and from town.
Irish Rail is doing its best an essential project that to address these issues, needs to be undertaken as but the fact of the matter a matter of urgency. Our is that there needs to be a rail network in the capital complete infrastructure and the commuter counoverhaul.” ties is already “Commuters in creaking under towns like the strain.” Donabate, Rush, “Fianna Fáil is Lusk and fully committed to Balbriggan have these projects. reported a serious We need to see deterioration in O’Brien TD the same determiservices in the mornings nation from Government and evenings, and unfortu- on this issue. I, along with nately, there will not be my colleagues in the any significant improve- County Council will ments until the continue to pursue these Government gets its act matters with the Transport together and wakes up to Minister in the Dáil, so that the seriousness of the commuter services in situation,” he said. North County Dublin can “I want more than token be transformed for the gestures and pie in the sky benefit of everyone living promises. The DART in this area,” he extension to Balbriggan is concluded.
Local Students Can Avail Of New Grant Measures Students from the North County, who are less well-off and those taking a second chance at college, should benefit from changes to the education grants scheme, according to local Independent Alliance councillor, Tony Murphy. Murphy told the County Leader, “Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone, has informed me that the changes are aimed at making college more accessible to all. A total of €380m is being made available in grants nationwide,” he said, Welcoming the announcement, Minister Zappone said: “It is only right that everyone should have an equal chance to avail of third level education – no matter what their financial circumstances are. The announcement of grant changes is an opportunity to break down barriers which
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prevent many people from entering college. All students, no matter what their income or age, should examine the grants available and begin planning their applications for the 2017/18 college year.” The key changes include: Maintenance grants to support 1,100 of the most disadvantaged postgraduate students, and changes which allow second chance mature students to complete a post Leaving Cert Programme within a five year break period. The Grant Application Process is also opening up earlier than usual to allow students across the country extra time to consider options and submit their forms. Murphy has welcomed the additional funding and has encouraged all students to take time to consider the supports which are available and come forward and use them.
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Local History Exhibition Launched In Swords
Pictured at the Fingal Heritage Network's photographic exhibition at County Hall, Swords recently are, May McKeon (Balbriggan & District Historical Society), Geraldine McGovern (Cloghran Historical Society), Pat Kelly (Lusk Heritage Society), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Anne Collins (Chair Balbriggan & District Historical Society) and Geraldine Clarke (Skerries Historical Society)
Pictured at the Fingal Heritage Network's photographic exhibition at County Hall, Swords recently are, Bernie Kelly (Balbriggan & District Historical Society), Myles Reilly (Cloghran Historical Society), Una Eager O'Brien (Rowlestown Oldtown Historical Society), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Cllr Grainne Maguire (Balbriggan & District Historical Society), Bernadette Marks (Swords & District Historical Society) and Mary Nugent (Swords & District Historical Society)
Pictured officially opening of the new Donabate Portrane tennis club is County Mayor, Darragh Butler, with Cllr. Adrian Henchy, Senator James Reilly, Alan Farrell TD, Robbie Harrold and committee members of the tennis club.
Local Students Ready For National Final Fifteen years of student enterprise will be celebrated by Local Enterprise Offices in Croke Park on May 3rd. Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen T.D., met with several enterprising teenagers ahead of the National Final of the Student Enterprise Programme on Wednesday, which is organised and run by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) across the country. Local Enterprise Office Fingal will be represented in Croke Park by “Hold ‘Ems” from Ardgillan Community College (Balbriggan) in the junior category, “Make Every Step Count”
from Colaiste Ghlór na Mara (Balbriggan) in the Intermediate category and finally “Sticks and Stones” from Blakestown Community College (Blanchardstown) in the senior category. Speaking ahead of the National Final, Oisin Geoghegan,Head of Local Enterprise Office Fingal, wished the local students well and said: “Since it started in 2003, the Student Enterprise Programme has helped over 150,000 students throughout Ireland. The programme begins every September with free resources for teachers and students in local schools. With an increased emphasis in the school curriculum around enterprise in the classroom, we are expecting even more schools and students to take part in the Student Enterprise Programme in the years to come.”
North County Leader journalist, Leslie Murphy (third from Left) celebrated her birthday in Swords, with Nichola Connell Mcgrattan, Tara McCarthy, and Joanne Hill.
Fingal Heritage Network launched its Local History Exhibition at The Atrium, County Hall, Swords recently. Members of heritage groups and historical societies from across the North County gathered at County Hall to launch a Local History Exhibition. The exhibition presents a snapshot of heritage across the county and showcases the work of local heritage groups and societies. Groups and societies are active in holding
annual lecture series, in running museums, in documenting oral history, in undertaking original research and publishing books, to mention just some of the many activities undertaken. The Local History exhibition, as well as showcasing the activities of local groups and societies, is an opportunity to highlight this important work to a new audience and to invite people to get involved in their local heritage group or society.
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County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler, who launched the exhibition said, “We are very lucky to have so many groups in all parts of the county who work tirelessly to celebrate our rich history and heritage. This work, which is often unseen, is important and vital work which helps to build and sustain communities across the county.” Heritage groups and historical societies come together each month as part of the Fingal Heritage Network to support each other in the important work they undertake. Heritage Officer, Gerry Clabby said “The Council is fully committed to supporting the work of groups across the County by working closely with the Fingal Heritage Network on an ongoing basis.”
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2nd May 2017 around the country,” he said. “I look forward to the completion of these negotiations for a new school campus in Swords and I will lobby the Minister for Education to move forward on the delivery of these schools as soon as possible.” “In the meantime if there is a need for new accommodation now at some existing schools, then I will lobby the Department of Education to meet the need for The €5 million roads funding for school places in Swords,” said Swords, will facilitate a much Reilly. needed new school campus in A recent reply from Minister for the planned new development at Education’s Office to Senator Mooretown, Swords where there J a m e s Reilly regarding, is the prospect of delivMooretown Swords stated, ering three new schools “A suitable site has been for Swords. This funding identified and discussions was recently announced by are ongoing with the Minister Coveney. Council in relation to the That is the view of local provision of access and senator, Dr James Reilly services. Due to commer(FG), who welcomed the cial sensitivities relating to news by telling the County Senator Reilly site acquisitions generally, Leader, “This much I am not in a position to needed road funding will ensure provide further details at this that the growing population of time. Swords, specifically t h e In a quote from Fingal County Mooretown area will have Council Mooretown Oldtown adequate educational facilities Local Area Plan (LAP) 2020, it to send their children to, and said, “With regard to Mooretown, f a c i l i t a t e a c c e s s t o p r o p o s e d the LAP lands will generate the school sites in that area.” need for a secondary school and “The €5m road funding will also a n a d d i t i o n a l t w o p r i m a r y facilitate the building of new s c h o o l s f o r M o o r e t o w n . A 3 2 homes in Mooretown Swords. c l a s s p r i m a r y s c h o o l a n d This is one example of how Fine secondary school will be located Gael is promoting the sustain- o n t h e o n e c a m p u s , w i t h t h e able development of our growing option for an additional primary towns in Fingal and other areas school within the local centre.”
Negotiations Underway For Three New Schools In Swords
years and I’m delighted to see that it is included in the plans for the Swords Cultural Quarter. Having a facility like this in the Civic Centre will certainly increase footfall into an area of Swords that had been dead for a long time, and all businesses will benefit with the increased number of tourists visiting A report has been issued on the progress elected, we discussing the Civic Centre the area.” of Swords Cultural Quarter, which has and Cultural Quarter and where it should “A Civic Centre with a theatre, combined been broadly defined as the area in the be located, especially as it encompasses with the Castle Cultural Quarter can only be good for future generations. I immediate vicinity of Swords Castle, both ends of the town.” “It was at this time that I proposed that a commend the Chief Executive and his which encompasses County Hall. This report, which includes the provision theatre should be incorporated into the team for all their work to date and the of a theatre and library to be located in Civic Centre, because I feel that there is a vision to see this project delivered,” he the Civic Centre, has been given a warm real need for one in Swords. said. Blanchardstown has the Draiocht Newman also welcomed news that the welcome by a local councillor. Cllr Joe Newman (NP) has been a long- Theatre, Rush has the Millbank Theatre next phase of conservation works at Swords Castle is time advocate of Swords progressing, including having its own theatre, is works to increase access delighted that there will to the Chapel building now be an outlet for many and battlement walks. of the talented local playThe area outside the wrights and drama Castle and on North groups, currently without Street will receive a a venue to showcase their significant public realm artistic skills. upgrade to provide an The report states: attractive civic space “Following on from the outside the Castle. public consultation Newman also welcomed process in relation to the the commitment of Swords Civic and Cultural County Architect, Centre, initial studies are Fionnuala May, that there progressing in relation to will be further consultathe development of a new tion with the general building to accommodate public, where they can a county library, theatre have an input to this venue/performance space Cultural Quarter. and gallery space on the “I was delighted after my site of the existing staff initial meeting with the car park at junction of Chief Executive, Paul Reid Seatown Road and North that there was a commitStreet. The identity and branding of Swords Local councillor, Joe Newman is pictured beside the car park at the junction of North ment given at that time Cultural Quarter has been Street and Seatown Road in Swords, which is the designated location for the new that the Castle would be brought up to standard, completed and will be Cultural Quarter, incorporating a new theatre where it would be of used in future marketing and event use.” and Naul has the Seamus Ennis Centre, benefit to tourism. It had been neglected up to that point and I believe that when A delighted Newman told the County all hugely successful venues, but there’s Leader, “When I was canvassing prior to nothing in Swords. There is plenty of money was plentiful, no effort was made being elected three years ago, there was artistic talent around Swords and I to improve Swords Castle. I have to huge concerns around Swords about the believe that a theatre is the perfect place commend the Chief Executive for his efforts to date through his foresight and state of the Castle and the Main Street to showcase their abilities,” he said. “I have pushed hard for a theatre or vision in getting this project to where it among others.” “At one of my first meetings after being performing space over the past few is today,” he concluded.
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Malahide Sea Scouts AGM Malahide ladies recently held a charity event in Dublin City, raising €5300 for Focus Ireland challenge homelessness. There were 120 ladies in total who met and had lunch followed by a raffle and auction. Pictured at the event is Orla Kehoe, Sharon O’Reilly and Suzie Byrne
Portmarnock School Among Social Challenge Winners Young Social Innovators (YSI), supported by Ulster Bank, has announced the winners of its Social Challenges as part of the Young Social Innovators of the Year 2017 Awards. Eleven teams from around the country have been awarded for their innovative ideas to address societal issues such as human trafficking, farm safety, sexual consent, mental
health, animal cruelty, eating disorders, and the protection of the environment. Portmarnock Community School’s Step Up Challenge was one of the winners with their project, Global Citizens Mapping the Future. The students will be invited to present their projects to a panel of judges at the YSI Awards taking place on 11th May in the Convention Centre, Dublin. The YSI Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in youth-led innovation for social good. Over 800 students from around the country are expected to attend the event.
Rush North Beach Reopens There was good news for the hard pressed residents of Rush, when it was announced that North Beach has been identified as safe for bathing by the County Council, just in time for the summer season. Residents will be pleased to know that after enquires were made by locals, the news was relayed that the North Beach will now be safe for bathing and just in time for summer swimming and water sports. With restrictions still in place at Loughshinny, its great news for locals of the towns to now have at least one beach declared safe for bathing again.
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Malahide Sea Scouts were back in their bright refurbished Scout Den for the Group’s Annual General Meeting. The Annual General meeting is a celebration of the Group’s achievements during the last year and is an opportunity for each of the Programme Sections to remind the parents and friends of the Group of all that they have achieved during the year. The Chief Scout of Ireland, Donabate man Christy McCann was on hand for some of the formal presentation of awards. Young members were again to the fore with the presentation of three Chief Scouts Awards to Kate Robinson and Helen Howard, who completed their tasks as members of the Cub Sections and also the Scout, Cian Butterly who also received his Bronze Gaisce award which was completed while doing his Chief Scouts Award. The Chief Scout also presented bronze merit awards to leaders, Alice Foran Geraghty and Chief Scout’s Commendation of Merit were presented to Brian Colgan, Simon Corvin, Rosin Gorman and Ronan Tobin. Five Year Service awards were presented to Colum McCaffrey, a Ten Year Service Award was presented to Caroline O’Brien and a Twenty Year Service Award was presented to Alan Johns.
Guide Dogs Branch Table Quiz A table quiz in aid of Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch of guide dogs will be held on Tuesday May 30th. In the Milestone Inn, Balbriggan from 8.30pm until late. The cost is €10 per person. There will be good raffle prizes and spot prizes, plus prizes for the winning table and runner-up. The quiz master on the night will be Jim Walsh. Your support for this great cause would be greatly appreciated. Contact guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com for further information.
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The Fingal Local Enterprise Office networking event for Women in Business took place last week. Special guest speaker, Orlaith Carmody, Managing Director of Gavin Duffy & Associates and renowned media trainer, was speaking at the Fingal Enterprising Women Network event last week to a full house Fingal Enterprising Women Network recently ran a network lunch at the Portmarnock Hotel of female entrepreneurs and Golf Links. Pictured from left are, Emma Smith, FX make-up, Malahide, Karen Devine at the Portmarnock Head of Fingal Enterprising Women, guest speaker and business woman, Orlath Carmody, Paula Hutton from Dublin Choral Foundation Swords, and Susan McKittrick, McInerney Hotel and Golf Links. Saunders Accountants, Swords Sharing insights into the development of a great business pitch with over Orlaith’s insights were hugely beneficial to Fingal 90 businesswomen from the county, she Enterprising Women Network members,” she said. explained, “Your tender document got your foot in The event also offered the entrepreneurs and the door, you have obviously impressed them with business owners a chance to mingle and connect your ability and knowledge, but now they have to with new people from a variety of business backgrounds in an open networking environment, find out if they like you.” The event focused on the practical steps that giving everyone an opportunity to build relationentrepreneurs could implement straight away to ships and learn from each other. improve their own performance in pitching and have a positive impact on their business. Tips and ideas for the development of a great business pitch, engaging your audience, creating rapport, telling your story, handling questions and closing the deal were all shared. Speaking on behalf of Fingal Local Enterprise Office was the Network Manager, Karen Devine. Saturday, 6th May will help them on the night “We were delighted when Orlaith accepted our see the Regency Hotel, is a wonderful list of invitation to speak at this event. She truly is a Drumcondra host a celebrity guests and leader in her field. Her advice and expertise is star-studded Strictly supporters. Judging on second to none and her style of presentation is Come Dancing event in the night will be Panti accessible to all. Pitching is a challenging task for aid of two great causes, Bliss, Rory Cowan of even the most seasoned business owner and so namely Dogs Aid and St Mrs Browns Boys, David’s School Artane. Weather reporter and The show begins at host Jean Byrne, Live wire Dustin the Turkey, 8pm sharp. Dogs’ Aid is a voluntary X Factor’s Louis Walsh run charity based in and the show will be Meakstown, Finglas hosted by Eurovision that rehabilitates and winner, Linda Martin. rehomes dogs from the The dancers also have a TRAIN OR RE-TRAIN FOR YOUR FUTURE WITH wider Dublin area. This very well-known face in year, Strictly 4 Legs their midst, as Stephen FULL & PART TIME COURSES have joined with St Cluxton of the Dublin David’s School Artane GAA team trains hard who are looking to along with all the other raise funds to purchase dancers to raise money this exciting a much needed school for mini bus. The Strictly event. If you haven’t Come Dancing night got a ticket yet be to contact promises to provide a sure night of wonderful strictyly4legs@gmail.co entertainment to over m. Or check them on Facebook. It promises 700 people. This year’s group of to be a great night. dancers are out to raise Pitman Training Centre, Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin €50,000 for these two great causes and to Donabate www.pitmantrainingswords.ie
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St. Patricks Boys N.S, Donabate are holding a clothing collection on Tuesday May 9th. The school will be open on Monday evening for anybody who would like to drop off donations. Clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys are all welcome. This is a great way to do a clear out and raise valuable funds for a local primary school.
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Credit Unions – Dispelling The Myths! In the last two articles I spoke about Credit Union myths and it proved to be a topic of big interest and discussion amongst the readers. So in my last article for the North County Leader I want to give a summary of By Darren O’Reilly those key myths and questions that you asked; MYTH! Credit Unions are old fashioned!
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That’s the Ward River Heritage Trail that I would like to see put in place.” “We also need to make our case for additional all-weather sporting facilities on both sides of the Valley and a playground on the River Valley side,” he said. Local councillor Joe Newman (NP) said, The County Council held a Consultation along the Ward River from the estuary, via “I’m delighted to see the County Council Roadshow in the Ward River Valley Park Swords Castle, St. Columba’s Church and being proactive in the consultation recently. This is part of a programme of towers, St. Colmcille’s Well, through the process with River Valley residents. The public consultation events around Ward Valley connecting the Knocksedan day that was selected for the consultation proposed changes to the bye-laws estate with Swords, on to the historic was a good one, with a parkrun and footcurrently being held in the major Parks Knocksedan Bridge (where the Fingal 1916 ball matches taking place. There was a lot and Demesnes in the of very good feedback. county. Opinion was I’ve had people complain sought on changing the to me about dogs being bye-laws to require all off-lead in parks over the dogs to be on leads past few weeks.” within the Parks, save at “This was an ideal specific times and locaopportunity for people to tions. voice their concerns and Furthermore, a fully to make suggestions and consultative process to I believe there is very develop a longer term good engagement strategic plan for the between the Council and Ward River Valley is also communities through to commence later this Pictured at the County Council Consultation Roadshow on Park By-Laws at Ward River their public consultation Valley Park on Saturday, 22nd April, are Ivan Smith (Operations Dept, County Council), Cllr year. Both forums are Joe Newman, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Michael Hackett(Operations Dept, County process. I feel they are providing a forum for Council) and Myles Caulfield, local resident listening to people, and park users, residents out of this, we get the and dog owners to have their opinions volunteers met up), linking up with best result for residents. When canvassing taken into consideration in the long-term Ridgewood and the sports fields; and for the Council elections, I committed to continuing all the way to Rivermeade and increased communication between resiplanning for our parks and open spaces. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said, “I maybe even branching off to include dents and the Council and this is now want to see walkaways and cycleways all Dunsoghly Castle (as used in Braveheart). being fulfilled,” he said.
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Kinsealy native, Elizabeth Corcoran, is the first Irish graduate to complete a new Mathesonsponsored UCD doctoral programme in innovative legal research. Elizabeth’s PhD, which examines fiduciary duties in the financial services sector, provides essential legal insights in this topical area of international financial services law. Pictured are Alexandru Gabriel Soptica (Managing Partner at Matheson), Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Corcoran and Joe McMahon (Dean of the UCD Sutherland School of Law)
Beach Wheelchairs Available Beach wheelchair bookings will again be available from the County Council this bathing season, with bookings available for South Strand Skerries and Velvet Strand Portmarnock. The wheelchairs can be booked between the hours of 11 am and 7 pm, seven days a week during the summer months. Bookings are advised to be made in advance and more information can be availed of by contacting the County Council.
North County Clubs Benefit From Intel Employees Intel, the Leixlip based multinational company, celebrated the success of its 2016 Matching Grant initiative, rewarding 124 community organisations and schools from across Ireland with €502,378. Included in this grant initiative are five clubs and sporting organisations from the North County. These include Balbriggan FC, Ballyboughal GFC, Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School, Lusk United FC and St. Maur’s GAA Club, Rush. The Intel Involved Matching Grant Programme encourages Intel employees to engage in outreach and volunteerism in their communities by supporting employees giving their time and talent to qualified non–profit organisations and schools. In 2016, Intel employees volunteered just over 54,000 hours that were eligible to be matched through this initiative resulting in a payout of €502,378 for 124 recipient organisations who are spread across 20 different counties in Ireland.
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Celebrating 10 Years In Balbriggan “The school places a great emphasis on sporting and cultural activities and pupils are encouraged to engage in many extra curricular and cultural activities such as sport, drama, music and various after school clubs. Parental involvement remains an important aspect of the school and they also have an excellent school choir, with some very accomplished musicians also.” “We are a very open school, and if parents have any questions, suggestions or other, they are encouraged to drop in and discuss them with us. Our vision is one in which
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“They are just wonderful and their hard work needs to be recognised. They deserve great credit for their cheerful disposition and professionalism and their wonderful attitude to teaching the children.” “I also want to pay tribute to the Parents Committee, for their great support and hard work - it’s not all about fundraising. There’s much more to what they do. It’s fantastic that they are so proactive with teachers. They willingly sit on committees and get involved in policy input. The lovely garden here is the result of parents taking care of it. The mosaic is also parent led, where they encouraged the children to get involved and design it. They are hugely important to
the school,” she said. The recent opening of Coláiste Ghlór Na Mara, the first second level school in Balbriggan, means that pupils from Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín, as well as from Swords and Rush can now access second level Irish medium education on their doorstep, without having to commute many miles to do so. Clodagh is firmly of the opinion that Irish is on the up and is convinced that many of the pupils in the school will continue to speak the native language in the future. She is also heartened that demand is increasing all the time for places in Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín, with the result that places are becoming more difficult to nail down with every passing year.
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Pictured above are primary school teachers Rachel Harrington , Ross McAuley, Liam McGrath and Eoin Hegarty with Fr. Kevin from St. Maur's church Rush, after their students Confirmations.
Pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury is Harrison Mockus, with Sam Mockus
Pictured after her Confirmation in St. Maur’s church Rush is Liana Redmond with Mum Tina and Dad Andy
Regan Delany, who made her Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury, is pictured with Trish Delany, Noel Delany and Pat Gleeson
Eoghan McGough from Pope John Paul School is pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury. Also pictured are Keith, Dominica and Darragh McGough
Pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury is Cathal Coogan (2nd right). with Anne, Angela, Matthew and Mary Coogan
Jacob Keogh, who made his Confirmation in Seabury. He is pictured with Neily Kelly, Anita Keogh, Emilia Keogh and Shay Keogh
Aaron Byrne made his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart . He is pictured here with Mark Byrne, Audrey Sherlock and Keeva Fowley
Pictured is Alex Gordon with Claire Bonner, dad Alan, mum Niamh and Simone O'Reilly after his Confirmation.
Pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury is Mark Gallagher, with Declan O'Neill, Emma, Tara and Karen Gallagher
Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords is Sam McGlynn and his grandfather, Ollie Donovan, they are pictured with Monsignor Dan O’Connor
Pictured after making her Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury is Emilia O'Brien, with Emily Felton, Ken O'Brien and Tara Shortall
Pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury is Cian Goulding, with Roisin and Donagh Goulding
Kayla O'Brien pictured above after her Confirmation with family Vanessa Kane, Emmet Brady, Maria Brady, Stephanie and Noel O'Brien.
Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords is George Howard and his mother Yvonne, they are pictured with Monsignor Dan O’Connor
Robert Maher, who made his Confirmation at St Finian's Church River Valley, is pictured here with Emmett, Claire, Conor and Emily Maher and her great-grandmother, Mary Ward
Pictured after making his Confirmation at St Finian's Church Swords is Sam Linehan with his parents Tony Booth and Tanya Linehan
Conor Ryan made his Confirmation at St Finian's Church River Valley. He is pictured here with John, Margaret and Matthew Ryan
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Your special day is a day that you will never forget for the rest of your life, or so they say. For a lot of people it’s the one and only time they will get married and they want it to be as memorable as possible. Getting married is an expense and you will want to make sure you’re getting value for your money. Making your wedding journey different, is something lots of people like to do, we all love when people walk away and say, “Oh my did you see what they had? never taught of that when I was getting married”. Those are the things that make your wedding different. Creating a theme for your wedding can be a way to make it different. The perfect opportunity for you and your beloved to tell your special story. The story of how you got to where you are right now, from the day you met to planning the day that hopefully is the day that will seal your love. Love is a precious thing and it can be celebrated in many different ways and the story of your wedding is a
part of that precious love. There are so many things to think about when tying the knot, where do you start. Well making a list of all the things you need to do from start to finish is a good way to begin. The plan and once you make a plan you can add to it or take from it and tick things
funky modern theme or traditional style wedding, the North County has it all. However many like to get away and choose a different location and this can be a great idea too. The many venues on offer home and away will cater for your special needs and once you have it in your
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mind what you want that’s going to make it so much easier for the story to come together. There are so many things need to be sorted out and by having your plan, you can make sure to include all of them. The venue is probably at the top of the list as that’s where most of the day will be spent. If you are not planning a church wedding you can make the venue the one stop shop and have the entire wedding there. If you liaise with the wedding management team at your chosen venue they can offer advice to you and your future spouse. If you are planning a civil partnership or being married by a certified Celebrant, the hotel or venue may have a list of celebrants they can
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Le Pen Seeks To Double Father’s Vote The “WIFI4EU,” an EU initiative, will receive formal sanction in the coming weeks. This programme provides for high-quality unlimited public access WiFi across public buildings and parks, along with village squares. It will be up to County Councils to apply for funding directly to the EU. Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes said, “I am very pleased that plans by the EU to invest in thousands of public Wi-Fi access points across the EU will begin this summer.” Some months ago, local councillor, Tom O’Leary called on the local council to prepare their application and be ready to be first in the queue. This is a great initiative and will help us all as we surf through this technological evolution. The EU Commission has followed up on their earlier objection to a new Hungarian law, which may be used to shut down the Central European University in Budapest. In their formal letter of
protest they say, “The law is not compatible with the fundamental internal market freedoms, but also with the right of academic freedom, the right to education and the freedom to conduct a business.” This is part of an ongoing dispute between the EU and Hungary. The political balance in H u n g a r y shifted some time ago and while the new government say they are pro Europe, they also call for directional change within the EU. Sinn Féin MEP, Lynn Boylan commenting on the recently published World Press Freedom Index and said: “Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, Ireland has dropped five places from its 2016 ranking. The main reason given for Ireland’s five place slump was an issue which I, and many more, have been raising for some years now - that there is an extremely unhealthy concentration of media ownership in the state. In outlining the
By Cathal Boland problem, the report pointed out an example of the concentration of ownership in that ‘Independent News and Media (INM) controls 40 per cent of the daily and Sunday newsp a p e r market’”. The French electorate will vote in the final round of the presidential election next Sunday. The contest is between Emmanuel Macron, the I n d e p e n d e n t Centralist and Marine Le Pen of the Far Right. Back in early February, I suggested that in such an election it was difficult to see Le Pen achieve more than 30 per cent of the vote. Should she achieve that, Marine will have had a good election, almost doubling the vote achieved by her father in 1992. The question is can Le Pen continue to grow the base and if so what impact she will have on the EU elections in 2019.?
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EU Must Stop Supporting Supertrawlers Sinn Féin MEP, Liadh Ní Riada has called on the European Parliament to stop backing multinational supertrawler operators at the expense of ordinary fishing communities. She made the call after the European Council rejected amendments she put forward on the characterisation and definition of fishing vessels. “There are major flaws in legislation that do not properly distinguish between small-scale, traditional and artisanal fisheries and large-scale industrialised fisheries,” she said. “From my position on the Fisheries Committee, I put forward a number of proposals which would have balanced out some of these glaring inequalities, such as taking into account other vessel size attributes besides vessel length, their social role in coastal communities, the
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2nd May 2017 ecological impact of their gears, fishing and fuel capacity, processing ability and output, and the economics of the enterprise. “These amendments were all supported by the Committee but were shamefully opposed by the Council,” she said. “Legislation needs to take a step in the right direction in regulating these industrial floating factories that have been catastrophic for local communities and their small fleets, marine biodiversity and stocks. The Common Fisheries Policy, relative stability and its ITQ system has enabled governments to auction off fish to multinational predators operating these colossal factory ships pushing out ordinary small-fishermen.” “If traditional fishing communities are to survive, the EU must establish proper technical and legal distinctions of small boats from large vessels. The de facto EU policy of supporting these multinational giants at the expense of ordinary fishing communities must come to an end,” she concluded.
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Skerries Traditional Music Weekend
Picture is Fianna Fáil leader, Micheál Martin with Jennifer Kane, Darren McCormack and Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee at Scrumdiddly's on a recent visit to Donabate
The Skerries traditional music weekend will take place this May 19th to 21st. The eagerly awaited event is always a popular event on calendar and musicians and artists are preparing for the event a long time before it goes ahead. It’s promised to be a weekend full of music, song and dance. There are many events including, concerts,
music and dancing workshops, music on the streets, singing sessions, afternoon and evening pub sessions and a Ceili Mór. The feature concert on the Friday is band, Altan and on Saturday night there will be a Ceili Mór with the Kilfenora Céilí band. Many locals and visitors who will teach and play include Joe McKenna, Mick
Conneely, Laoise Kelly, Emmet Gill, Alan Byrne and many more. Included in the festivities will be a chance to learn Tin Whistle and for anyone who has ever wanted to learn this could be your chance. There is something for everybody happening on the weekend and between the singing, dancing and workshops there will be lots of fun and memories to be had.
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Tel: 01 840 7090 COLGAN (née Rooney), Mary (May), (Lecklinstown, Naul, Dublin) 26th April 2017, (Peacefully) at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Pat Colgan, sadly missed by her daughters Mary, Roseann, sons James, Joseph and Patrick, brother Patsy, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace KEANE (née Matthews), May, (Swords, Dublin) 26th April 2017, (Suddenly) at home, beloved wife of the late John; sadly missed by her loving sons Michael, Austin and Eamonn, daughters Helen and Josie, sister Anna, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and her many friends. Rest in Peace ENGLISH (née Christie), Elizabeth (Lil), (Chapel Court, Balbriggan, Dublin / Drogheda, Louth) 25th April 2017, (Peacefully) at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Elizabeth (Lil), beloved wife of the Late John, Sadly missed by her brother Tommy, sister Tess, brother-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace HAMILTON, William (Billy), (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Dublin) 24th April 2017, (Peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital in his 96th year. Predeceased by his wife Nellie. Sadly missed by his sons Paul, Barry and Brian, daughters Marian, Lynda and Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Greta and Kitty, daughters-inlaw, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace KEALY, Noel, (Portmarnock and formerly of Kinsealy) 23rd April 2017, (Peacefully) in the care of Beaumont Hospital, beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly missed by his wife, his loving children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace GERAN (née O'Connell), Dolores, (Swords & formerly of Coventry, U.K.) 22nd April 2017, (Peacefully) at a nursing home. Sadly missed by her loving husband Finbar, son Adrian, daughter Jayne, son-in-law David, Nicola, grandchildren Jacob and Eloise, sisters, brother, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace PURFIELD, Patrick (Pat), ('Harvest Lodge' Folkstown, Balbriggan, Dublin.) 21st April 2017, (Peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital after a short illness. He is sadly missed by his loving sister Mabel, brother John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace WATSON, David (Joseph) Snr, (Late of Broadmeadow, Swords, Skerries, Dublin) 21st April 2017, (Peacefully) at Beaumont hospital, surrounded by family, David, (Joseph) Snr, sadly missed by his family, wife Phil, (Philomeana) children Joe, Anne, David and Sarah-Jane, brother Leo, sisters Miriam, Gloria, Binvincenta and Patricia, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace FARRELL, Mary, (Swords, Dublin) 21st April 2017, (Peacefully) at Beechtree Nursing Home; sadly missed by her loving sister Peggy, brothers Mick, Kevin, Martin and Ned, brother-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
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Fingal County Council Retention Permission is sought for the retention of an existing flat-roof attic dormer and all associated site works to the rear of 109 Pineridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Terry Byrne. 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 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. two-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
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No. 57 Church Street; (iii) revised fenestration to front elevation and ground floor rear elevation at No. 58 Church Street; (iv) reconfiguration of ground floor retail units and stairs to provide for rear and front access to first floor level apartments. Development also includes apartment bin and cycle store to be provided in the car park to the rear; 2 no. car parking spaces to be assigned to each apartment in the existing car park to the rear immediately adjacent to the proposed apartment units (incorporating ‘residential parking only signage’ and retractable bollards); 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 Planning permission sought by Margaret and Hugh Ryan for the construction of a front porch at 73 Holmpatrick, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Michael Reburn at 22 Kelly’s Bay Cove, Skerries, Co. Dublin for a dormer extension to the side of dwelling. 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 Antoinette & Paul Carroll request planning approval for construction of a new single story detached structure for use as a boarding kennel and associated site works at Jordanstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at PERSONAL PLANNING PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR a fee not exceeding the Prosper Fingal and Prosper Meath, part of the Prosper Group, are reasonable cost of not-for-profit community based organisations that provide a wide making a copy at the range of health-related and social services to adults with an offices of the Planning Authority during its public intellectual disability throughout North County Dublin and County opening hours and a Meath. submission or observation may be made to the We seek a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the Planning Authority in post of Personal Planning Project Co-ordinator for both Prosper writing on payment of the Fingal and Prosper Meath. The post is 37 hours per week and will prescribed fee within the require travel within Fingal and County Meath. The successful period of 5 weeks begincandidate is expected to take on a leadership role in personal ning on the date of receipt planning so must have an in-depth understanding of personal planby the authority of the ning and how it relates to the provision of services and supports to application
adults with a disability as outlined in current national disability policy and underpinning regulatory requirements. Applicants must have a minimum QQI Level 8 Degree in the field of Social Care or equivalent. A minimum of two years previous experience in facilitating personal plans is essential, as is a full clean driving license. It is desirable that the candidate has experience in project co-ordination, the development and delivery of staff training, trend analysis and report writing.
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Fingal County Council I Rhonda Brophy intend to apply for planning permission For development at this site 10 Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of demolishing the existing garage and replacing it with a new ground floor only extension attached to the side of the existing house and all ancillary works. The new development will be used as a granny flat for Rhonda Brophyâ•˙s Mother and 11m2 of the new development will be used as storage/garage space.
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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 the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.- 16.30p.m.) Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) 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. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Orlaith Prendeville intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at O’Brien’s Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of alterations to dwelling Type B from previously granted F14A/0387. 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 the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a fee €20.00, 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Further Information, E.Kilgallon, Surgalstown South, Swords, County Dublin. Planning ref. no. F17a/0076. Further information has been furnished to the planning authority, and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours,and a submission or observation in relation to the further information may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority. Fingal County Council Application for Retention planning permission for Single storey extension to rear and shed to rear at 2 Glebe North, Balbriggan, Donabate, Co. Dublin signed Maura Kelly. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, mondayfriday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Glenn Kenny and Sharon Lawlor are applying for Permission to render over the existing brick ground level brick front façade; enlarge the front living room window; amalgamate the existing front porch into the hall; new fenestration;
façade alterations; new door to side façade; demolish existing conservatory and build single storey extension to the rear; internal alterations; convert existing rear ground floor utility room to living accommodation and change its roof shape; and all associated site works; at 9 Beach Park, Blackberry Lane, Portmarnock, 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, Declan & Aileen Smith, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at: 15 Cardy Rock Crescent, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Planning Permission relates to the construction of proposed single storey extension to existing dwelling, relocation of entrance gate to garden, including all ancillary development site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for proposed development consisting of : The sub–division of existing site into two sites incorporating existing dwelling on one site and the erecting of a 2 storey dormer dwelling with rooflights on western elevation on the alternative site ; together with ancillary site works to include vehicular and pedestrian access from School Lane and connect foul drainage from proposed dwelling to existing drains in Balrothery Court all at School Lane, Balrothery, Balbriggan Co. Dublin for Mrs Claire Rimmer and Mr Paul Rimmer. 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, Nigel and Grainne Harvey, intend to apply for Permission at 58 Sonesta, Malahide, Co Dublin, K36 X89658. The proposed development comprises; Change of use of existing garage to Habitable space and replace garage door with window to front elevation; Single storey extension to rear of dwelling; replace existing flat roof over single storey garage / utility room with new flat roof increased in height by 300mm from existing flat roof level and install 2 No rooflights in new flat roof; internal modifications at ground and first floors; and associated ancillary site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the
period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of this application. Fingal County Council We Raj and Aarti Dhamija, are apply for Permission at Anand Cottage, Rathingle, Forest Road ,Swords, Co.Dublin. The Proposed works are the part demolition of existing rear extension, removal of existing chimney stack and relocation to proposed new location. Porch area to the front of building. Alterations to the part of the roof structure, part raising line of existing ridge, the construction of a 2 story extension to rear of existing building including 2 number bedrooms and bathroom at first floor, Dining Lounge and study at ground floor level. The construction of a garage to the side of the existing house, wall to garden area and associated works in front and rear garden 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 I Michael Howard, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for permission for development at 4, The Priory, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the renovation and extension at ground level and first floor level to the side of the existing dwelling to provide for a 2bedroom dwelling. 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 Gerard Nolan seeks outline planning permission for a 120sqm single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance and associated works at Gracedale, Limekiln Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin 17, D17 TT 55. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) 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 Brian Tyrrell for one and a half storey dormer style dwelling and for waste water treatment system and for detached garage and ancillary site works with access off existing vehicular entrance at Baldrumman, 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 €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.
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