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Sigh Of Relief For Lusk As Clonshaugh Site Chosen The decision of the County Council to locate it’s controversial Monster Sewage Plant at Clonshaugh has come as a shock and a relief to residents in the North County, depending on where you live. The decision was made at last evening’s full council meeting at County Hall in Swords. Councillors from the three shortlisted sites, namely Newtowncorduff and Annsbrook, both near Lusk and the third at Clonshaugh, held their collective breaths as the “winner” was announced. In a scene reminiscent of the secrecy of the Oscars. Delight and despair filled the chamber, depending on which area you represented. The fact that the selected site is located 2kms east of Dublin Airport, with the marine outfall pipe north east of Ireland’s Eye, caused concern for councillors from the Malahide/Howth Electoral Ward. Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), while acknowledging that the siting of the plant in Lusk would have a far greater effect than that in Clonshaugh, expressed his disappointment that Clonshaugh was chosen. “It will affect the water bathing quality on the shore

County were a soft touch and from the time I called By Patrick Finnegan the first public meeting to organise people against off Portmarnock and have an affect on tourism this proposal, the opposition grew all across North and fauna.” County Dublin and created a civic alliance,” he said. “It’s a disjointed approach to waste water policy and Lusk Waste Watch, a group which has worked tirethe sooner that Irish Water takes over, the better. lessly to ensure that the plant was not located in The Clonshaugh site will affect fewer North County Lusk are also relieved that Lusk is to be spared the residents, as it would have more affinity with Dublin massive sewage treatment plant to serve other city than with the North County, however my real council areas outside the North County. concern is whether we can afford it. It’s an unafford- A spokesperson for the group told the County able folly,” he concluded. Leader, “We have long argued that the proposed Similarly, local councillor, Anthony Lavin (FG) from plant is inappropriate in Lusk. We have questioned the Malahide/Howth Ward was not happy with the the suitability of the site and pipe selection process choice. He told the County Leader, “The marine over the last two years. While we are relieved that outfall is a cause of concern for residents of Lusk will not have to shoulder the burden of this Portmarnock, Baldoyle and Howth. I’m not at all monster facility, we are angered that communities happy that councillors had no say in the choice and have had to defend themselves from the proposals that, while it was conducted properly, it was outside of Greater Dublin Drainage and the County Council.” of the democratic process,” he said angrily. Senator Darragh O’Brien said, “I am gravely disapThe general feeling of relief in County Hall, Swords was palpable among councillors from the Balbriggan Ward, who had vehemently resisted the siting of such a Monster Sewage Plant in Lusk. One such councillor was Ken Farrell (Lab), who spoke to the County Leader in the immediate aftermath of the announcement. “I’m relieved that Lusk has not been selected for this Monster Sewage Plant, but I don’t take any delight in the fact that some other area has been burdened with this monstrosity.” He continued, “I believe The Guide Dogs for the Disabled held a collection and Information Day at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan on Saturday last, 8th June. It costs €15,000 to train a dog. the Council made a huge Pictured are volunteers, Eva Delaney (Skerries), Barry Byrne (Skerries), Sinead Delaney mistake, believing the (Skerries), Conor Dillon (Swords) and Sally Dillon (Swords). people of the North

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pointed that the Department of the Environment and the County Council have decided to proceed with this Monster Sewage plant. I am opposed to this plant being located anywhere in the North County. This decision has grave implications for our coastline, our horticultural sector, our fishing industry and the quality of life for all the residents of North County Dublin. Thousands of people have objected to this plant. Our objections have fallen on deaf ears. The Government must listen to the people of the North County,” he concluded. Councillor Tom O’Leary (FG) said, “I am delighted that the concerned communities in Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Loughshinny and the rural areas have been listened to.” “I welcome the announcement that the site will not be located near Lusk and I support the proposed location at Clonshaugh, which is nearer to Dublin city and closer to the existing pipelines and the current output from Dublin city. To consider Lusk as a location was not a runner, it did not make sense from a value for money perspective.” A total of 10,000 submissions were sent into the local authority, mainly from Lusk and it seems that this co-ordinated approach has had the desired effect. Undoubtedly, the scars that heavy trucks rumbling through a pastoral area such as Lusk would bring, would have had a profound effect on tourism, horticulture and quality of life to the area. The general feeling is that Lusk has had to shoulder it’s fair share of unsavoury projects, including the now defunct Nevitt dump and the recently closed Balleally dump. It’s high time that Lusk had a break and this decision will be welcomed by all in the area.

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A group of ladies, mainly parents, who called themselves 'Sloggers to Joggers' decided to run in this year's minimarathon in aid of Holywell Educate Together National School. The managed to collect a hugely impressive €5,500. Pictured at the handover of the cheque are Maria Boyne (Principal), Suzanne Thompson, Pamela Coogan, Sarah Toomey, sponsor Julius Kehinde, with schoolchildren, Toby Thompson and Caitlin Toomey.

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On Friday, 7th June, a local meet and run group called the “Sloggers to Joggers” presented a cheque of €5500 to Holywell Educate Together National School. The running group raised the money by participating in the Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin on Bank Holiday Monday. The Sloggers to Joggers trained together for 14 weeks for the Mini Marathon, bringing together women of all running experience and levels from novice to experienced. The group met and trained twice during the week and also participated in the popular Park Run at Malahide Castle on Saturdays. Sloggers to Joggers was started by Suzanne Alcock-Thompson, a parent at Holywell ETNS, to raise money for the school. The group is made up of staff, mothers, grandmothers, aunts of the school children and women from the local area. “We have all made new friends and achieved personal goals. We are already planning the next race for Sloggers to Joggers in July,” said Suzanne.

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married on Saturday, 1st June 1963, and so this is the 1st June fifty years later; the same Saturday,” said Shay. Shay’s band were also regular performers at the Good Old Days Ballroom in Rush, which was a really popular venue for revellers many years ago. Ann-Marie Namara They have a large extended family, two sons Shay and Irene Keller celebrated their Golden Graham and Stuart, and one daughter, Dawn. Stuart Wedding anniversary on Saturday, 1st June, with a and his wife Patrice are in Boston at the moment party in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. They met with their two boys, Tighe and Ryan. The golden in the Pavilion Ballroom in Skerries in 1961. couple were surrounded by friends, children Graham and Dawn, their spouses Collette and Ray, and their grandchildren: David, Jessica, Dean, Adam, Joshua and Sophie. Shay, who is originally from the Oxmanton area of Dublin (near the Phoenix Park), is very well known around Rush and has been a member of Rush Golf club for the past almost 50 years. Indeed, he served as Club Captain last year. Irene and Shay Keller, who celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, are pictured at “We’ve been very lucky. the celebration with their son, Graham Keller and daughter, Dawn Burch. We’ve three great children and lovely grandchilShay was the singer with the band, The Shay Keller dren,” Shay said. Irene agreed, “Our family are Trio, and during the interval he only had eyes for very warm and loving and that’s all you need,” she Irene Lennon from Rush and he asked her up to said. Asked how they keep going strong together dance. They went to the pictures in Dublin the next after 50 years, Irene explained: “Love is like a day and saw “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness” star- stream; sometimes it flows and sometimes there’s a ring Ingrid Bergman. drought. What it needs is care and attention and it’ll “It was all uphill after that,!” joked Irene. “We were keep flowing.”

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Baby Porpoise Rescued At Portmarnock Beach Local man, Tom Cassidy from Malahide has played a key role in the rescue of a baby porpoise, which had become stranded on Portmarnock beach last week. He told the County Leader, “I was in a wetsuit as I had just completed a triathlon at the weekend and I wanted to get some open water practice in the sea.” “I arrived on the beach, all zipped up and ready to swim when a man mentioned to me that there was, what seemed like a baby dolphin, stranded on the beach and to keep an eye out for it. Then a lady called and pointed to where he was. We went over and I offered to hold him as I could

stay in the water for longer with the wetsuit. The DSPCA and Dolphin Rescue came down to us and the coastguard arrived in a speed boat and we took him a mile out to sea where he was lowered into the water. They reckon he was less than 24 hours old.” “The porpoise seemed quite calm ; we were a bit worried that it might be because of exhaus- Pictured here is Malahide man, Tom Cassidy tion, but he submerged as her cradles the baby porpoise before its and popped up a release back to deeper waters. minute later for a breath, tail and was off underwater swam back down again, did a again in search of his mother,” couple of circles, flapped his concluded hero, Tom.

This talented young lady is no stranger to publication; her work has previously been published in “Dear Grace” (2012), “A Stockingful of Stories” (2012) “Dive into Stories” (2011) and Hannah Rudden, a “The Storytellers” sixth class pupil in St (2010), and now she Brendan’s National has another win to add School, Loughshinny, to her already was announced as the fantastic list of winner of the 12 and achievements. Thanks under, creative writing to her win, Hannah got category, in the prestito mix with an array of gious Listowel Writers equally talented Competition 2013. writers; the ceremony Hannah attended the ceremony with her Pictured here is renowned author Colm Toibin with was officially launched family and was Hannah Rudden, a sixth class pupil in St Brendan’s by well known jourdelighted to be named National School, Loughshinny, who was announced as nalist and author John the winner of the 12 and under, creative writing category, Bowman and featured the winner. a slew of literary Hannah’s award in the prestigious Listowel Writers Competition 2013. winning story, “Best Friend Amongst the prizes, including the John B Keane Lifetime Shadows”, is now published in “Listowel Achievement Award. Well done to Hannah for Writers Week - Winners Anthology 2013.” this wonderful accomplishment.

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Big Challenge Ahead For Malahide Sea Scouts The Malahide Sea Scouts are trying to raise €600,000 to refurbish their scout den. They hope that by competing in the “Source to Sea” Challenge, that they will be able to raise a good portion of funds to help them on theIr way. They are receiving plenty of much needed support and Europcar Ireland is proud to be supporting the Malahide Sea Scouts Source to Sea Challenge, which will see the troupe navigate the 125km length of the River Liffey from its source in the Wicklow mountains to its estuary in Dublin Bay.

The group which is made up of Scouts, Ventures, Cubs, Beavers and Leaders from age six and upwards, aims to complete the journey in just three days between 28th- 30th June. The 125km distance will be covered by kayaking, rowing, cycling and sailing with camp sites set up each night. The challenge aims to raise funds to refurbish the Malahide Sea Scouts Den. The current facility was built almost 30 years ago and is in need of modernisation and redevelopment. The plan also aims to

increase the capacity of the Den to accommodate the 455 people who are currently on a waiting list. Robert McKernan, Group Leader, Malahide Sea Scouts, told the County Leader, “After 30 years since we last developed our Scouts Den, we are embarking on a challenging refurbishment. Raising €600,000 is a challenge, but there is fantastic goodwill in our community, and everyone is rallying behind us to ensure another 93 years of sea scouting in Malahide.”

their hard work on Thursday, June 6th for the best environmentally friendly shoe designs. Children took part in the Eco-Shoe competition to celebrate National Walk to School Week which took place in May this year and the pupil’s shoe creations were inspired by recycled materials and materials found in The children from Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe in Swords nature. Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe started the Travel are getting creative when it comes to travelling Green, programme in September 2012 and the school has by taking part in a whole school Eco-Shoe competition carried out travel surveys to find out how their school as part of their Green-School’s Travel programme. The population are coming to school. A ‘walkability audit’ winners of the competition were given awards for all was also conducted to assess the safety of the routes most commonly used on the school journey. The school also runs regular WOW Days to encourage children to make the school journey by foot each Wednesday. Sandra Flavin, An Taisce’s Green-Schools Travel Education Officer, told the County Leader: “Gaelscoil Bhrian Bóroimhe are really putting their own creative Pupils from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe in Swords recently took part in an Eco Shoe stamp on their Green-Schools competition at the school as part of National Walk to School Week. The competition Travel programme. The chilwas whittled down to 12 finalists pictured here with their entry in the competition. dren’s Eco-Shoe designs show Included are Laura Ní Ghabhann, Rachel Lawton, Orla Ní Shuilleabháin, Rachel how much they are inspired by Proudfoot, Megan Nic Giolla Eoin, Micheál Mac Réil, Micheál Condún, Aoife Ní Fhearáil, a greener journey to school.”

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O’Leary Welcomes Confirmation Of Community Projects Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG), has welcomed the release of over €6,000,000 in funding by the Minister for Environment, Phil Hogan for various community projects approved by Fingal Leader Partnership, and

can confirm that the newly revamped ‘Flavours of Fingal’ festival will be going ahead. O’Leary told the County Leader: “I am delighted that the funding has finally been released and can be of benefit to local projects

within the community.” “Firstly, I am currently lobbying to have the Chamber of Commerce Community Garden project at Floraville Strand Street in Skerries approved as soon as possible, as it is an excellent project with

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Demand For Justice For Local Home Help Workers

number of occasions in the Seanad. They have all confirmed to me that this money is due, but they won’t pay it. This is wrong. Our home helps are at the front line in providing invaluable care to our elderly and infirm. They deserve better. I along with Patricia Greene and Mary Hughes have now set up a campaign to ensure that Home Helps get what they are due,” he said. “We and hundreds of home help workers are

A meeting was held at the Carnegie Court Hotel in Swords on Thursday, 6th June last in an effort to solve the problem of payment due to home help workers in the North County. The meeting was addressed by local senator, Darragh O’Brien, who has been championing the cause of these workers. He told the County Leader, “ I was very pleased to have hosted the meeting with many home help workers from all across the North County. A number of months ago, it was brought to my attention that the HSE and the Department of Health were withholding monies due to Home Help workers. I believed then, as I do now, that this is a grave injustice.” Following research it has been confirmed that the Department of Health and the HSE are in breach of a Labour Court recommendation Pictured at the Home Help workers meeting in the Carnegie Court Hotel in that states that workers are enti- Swords to highlight money owed to the workers by the HSE are Mary Hughes, tled to 4.5 weeks per year of Senator Darragh O'Brien and Patricia Greene. service gratuity payment in lieu of a pension. committed to this campaign and will not cease until O’Brien continued, “I have written to the HSE and the the Minister for Health pays these monies due,” Minister for Health and raised this matter on a concluded O’Brien.

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Young Karl Fleming from Swords, who plays his basketball with Tolka Rovers, was presented with the scholarship for Dundalk IT as part of the college’s ongoing commitment to developing a comprehensive sporting programme. The scholarship recognises the award winners’ ‘commitment and dedication to their chosen sport’, according to the college. The scheme is developed to offer recipients a comprehensive package of supports including, sport

science support, free use of college facilities, financial assistance, and sports equipment. Karl was awarded the scholarship after winning All-Irelands with Tolka Rovers. He was delighted with the award and said the scholarship will be of huge benefit to his sporting career. He told the County Leader: “It will benefit me hugely because it is a great bonus to have on a CV and will especially help me as I will be looking to

work in the fitness industry. It will also benefit me financially as it includes various vouchers and money at the end of the year.” Karl is studying Health and Physical Activity at the college and has a great interest in physical activity and hopes this course will lead him to a Physiotherapy Masters. His sporting idol is the great LeBron James. “When I started watching basketball first he stood out to me as being a great player and I constantly looked at videos.”

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Malahide Residents To Have Unusual Neighbours Residents in Robswall, Malahide, may soon have some very hairy neighbours, thanks to a county council scheme to graze Highland Cattle on open space in the area. A similar scheme is already up and running at St. Catherine’s Park in Lucan and the Robswall initiative is being taken up by the council’s parks

division and its bio-diversity officer. As well as providing the obvious visual interest of these unique, long-haired breed of cattle, the scheme is understood to encourage bio-diversity on the grazed lands. The area of open space being looked at for the scheme is already fenced on three sides, and will, of course,

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The County Council will not be carrying out new traffic calming measures on Ashton Broc estate in Swords, despite pleas from locals that the traffic on the estate is endangering children at play. The local authority has agreed to install new ‘Children at Play’ signs on the estate but will not take new traffic calming measures like installing speed ramps. The council said that illegal parking on the estate, which is also causing local concern, is a matter for the Gardaí. Denying the call for new traffic calming measures made by Cllr. Gerry McGuire (Lab), the council’s transportation department explained

reaction would be and I have to say, the reaction to the idea has been mostly positive.”

its reasoning by saying: “Ashton Broc is an urban development with narrow roads, bends, on-street parking and housing entrances close to the road.” “In light of this and the current budget constraints it is unlikely that Ashton Broc will be listed as a priority for the introduction of speed control measures. The council’s priority for the installation of ramps is normally for an estate that has a long, straight wide road which is not the case in Ashton Broc.” Cllr McGuire told the County Leader that he was disappointed with the Council’s response and said that the estate should have speed ramps installed to ensure the safety of children at play. “Safety of the residents, and in particular the children, should be of primary concern to the Council. While I welcome the new signage, I think that further options are needed,” he concluded.

Residents in Skerries recently expressed their appreciation for the Lusk Community Unit for the Elderly. They put their hands in their pockets and gave whatever they could to Sile Seery and Dora Fitzpatrick, who were running in the Mini Marathon to raise funds for the well known nursing home. Sile told the County Leader: “The people of Skerries had many stories to tell us of the care and attention that relatives and friends alike enjoyed during their stay in Lusk. The one feeling that was shared by all was the memory of kindness and caring that was shown to their loved one, so my sister, Dora Fitzpatrick, and I ran the mini-marathon for the “Friends of Lusk Community Unit for Older Persons,” as my mother

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is one of the Skerries residents that enjoys respite care there each year.” “Everyone was extremely generous, and we received huge support from Skerries people. In all, a €1,000 was collected by Dora and myself over the course of

two days. We would like to thank everyone who supported us for their generous donations.” “Each donation is greatly appreciated and as they help to make Lusk Nursing Home a Home from Home for all the residents there,” she concluded.

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Swords Youth Service are seeking to find new members for their Gospel Choir between the ages of 13 and 17. All standards of vocal strength are welcome with those intreated asked to contact Melissa on 01- 8405100. Pictured after making his First Holy Communion at St Maur's Church is Rush National School pupil, Gavin Weldon. Gavin is pictured here with his mother Helen, father Martin and sister Eva.

Pictured after making her First Holy Communion at St Maur's Church is Rush National School pupil, Laura O'Brien with her father Richard and mother Noreen St Ledger.

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ering this.” Farrell said the situation has reached a ridiculous level. “It’s getting to a point where people are regarding it as a legitimate dumping site, because Local Councillor, Ken they know that it’s in Farrell (Lab), has called control of the Council on the County Council to and that they’ll have to put in cameras on both come in and clean it sides of Kilhedge Lane in up,” he continued. Lusk, in an effort to stop He said regardless of the continuous litter the fact that the area dumping that occurs obviously looks there. An exasperated unsightly, it is illegal Farrell told the County for anyone to simply Leader that something dump their waste had to be done to deter because they think people from simply others will clean up dumping their domestic Lusk councillor, Ken Farrell is pictured at Kilhedge Lane after them. in Lusk, which is an area that attracts illegal fly tipping “This area is becoming waste at the site: “We’ve had a continuous on a regular basis. a regular location for problem with dumping for stopped is if we install illegal dumping by fly tippers, the past while, and this has to cameras, and I’m happy to and while there are ways to stop,” he said. “The only real report that the County deal with domestic waste, this way I think fly tipping can be Manager is seriously consid- certainly isn’t one of them.”

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Mental Health Meeting In Balbriggan Mental Health Reform is holding a public meeting on mental health services in Balbriggan The meeting will be held from 2:00pm to 4:30pm on Thursday, 20th June in Hamilton Hall at Balbriggan Town Hall. The meeting will discuss good quality mental health services and a recovery approach. Mental Health Reform is the national coalition that promotes improved mental health services in Ireland. They would like to hear from anyone with an interest in mental health about their experience of mental health and related services. They will also share their perspective on what a good quality mental health service should offer you. As numbers are limited, please confirm your attendance by calling 01 612 1422.

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Funds Approved For Rush Waste Water Facility Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has confirmed that over €2.7 million has been approved by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan to progress vital works on the waste water sewage scheme in Rush. This is great news for Rush, as the existing network does not comply with EU standards and residents were particularly concerned when Rush Harbour bathing water failed to meet Environment Protection Agency Standards. Farrell told the County Leader,

“Following this report, I tabled a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for the Environment in order to highlight the urgent need for the County Council to receive funding for the implementation of the second phase of works that would link Rush’s sewer network to the new Portrane treatment plant. I recently received photos of untreated sewage in Rush Harbour which in this day and age is completely unacceptable,” he said. “I received confirmation from Minister Hogan that funding of

over €2.7 million has been approved to carry out this work and the Council can now proceed with the next phase of the Donabate/ Portrane/ Rush/ Lusk Sewage Scheme. This is the second part of a four phased approach to providing treatment for waste water arising in the Rush catchment that will link the Rush sewer network into the new Portrane wastewater plant.” “On completion, this vital infrastructure will significantly improve current restrictions on development in the area caused by inadequate drainage infrastructure, and will ensure compliance of Rush discharge with EU standards,” he concluded.

Lusk Toddlers Support For Barnardos On Saturday, 1st June last, ‘Toddle team’, the Tiddle toddlers mainly from Lusk, took on a very important challenge in the Big Toddle for Barnardos. The fun sponsored walk to help create a better start in life for vulnerable children their own age took place in the garden of organiser, Lusk Childminder Fionnuala Jones-Girvin. She enthused, “I have been doing this event for a few years now and love what the children bring to it. They love

the obstacle course and cannot wait to get started, its a little twist to the sponsored walk idea, but the children

have so much fun,” she said. The team of 20 children aged from 14 months to eight years joined Barnardos to

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Pictured are members of the Toddle Team from Lusk and their helpers, who recently took part in a sponsored walk for Barnardos.

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Whether they admit it or not, most men like a little pampering. Modern men will love a luxurious skin care set as it does all the right things and it’s not something they’d necessary rush out to buy for themselves. Whether he’s a modern purist or a traditionalist, he’ll love a trendy yet practical wash bag that should adequately serve all his skin care needs thanks to your thoughtful present buying skills. The modern man is all about looking good and things like moisturisers for his skin, which would have been laughed at years ago, is now an essential part of grooming for the modern man.

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Suicide Fundraiser In Balbriggan

On Wednesday, 29th May last, certificates were presented to students who completed a 16 week course in English - not their native language. The course was run at Applewood Community Centre in Swords by County Dublin VEC in partnership with the County Council. The certificates were presented by County Mayor, Cian O'Calaghan. Pictured at the ceremony are, Hidajeta Aljic, Rima Baneviciene, Vasilijs Maskalenko, Lilianna Timofejeva, Ingreda Paulauskiena, Teresa McQuillan (tutor), Valeriyo Kasperek, Mayor Cian O'Callaghan, Sylvia Martinez, Seamus Hughes (VEC), Andrea Palgutova, Pat Lane (County Council), Linda Ennis (County Council) and Loretta Hennessy (County Council).

St George’s Church in Balbriggan will be the venue for a fundraising concert in aid of Pieta House, the suicide and self harm prevention centre. The concert, which will take place on Monday, 17th June at 8pm, will feature The Robert Sharon Chorale, Palm Beach Florida and the Balbriggan Fingal Chamber Choir. Admission to this very worthwhile fundraiser is €10 and is payable at the door.

Pictured getting River Valley ready for the upcoming Tidy Towns competition are Des Becton (Swords Tidy Towns committee), with River Valley residents Danny Cummins, Gerry White and Brendan McCormack.

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any holiday one to remember. With this in mind, a holiday or short break to one of our fabulous hotels is always well worthwhile in terms of value, entertainment and excellent food. Many of these hotels provide wonderful value, with top class service all designed with your comfort in mind. There’s no better way to enjoy the scenery and culture that our country has to offer. Many of these hotels will offer activity holidays, where you can avail of golf, fishing, painting, cookery classes and boating to mention just a few. Our excellent road and rail network means that access is now easy and within hours, you are at your destination and ready to be entertained. Ireland’s rich history and tradition means that you are never far away from a pub playing traditional music or a museum, where you can enjoy artefacts of our past.

organise day trips and if it’s located in a fishing area, a ghillie can be arranged. Walking trips are also very popular, and there’s nothing better than joining in with the singing in a traditional Irish pub. Many

breakaway, Ireland has something for everyone. As our weather can be unpredictable, many people long for hours of continuous, guaranteed sunshine. Last week in Ireland was exceptional weather-

wise, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee it will always be like that. For sun worshippers, there are many beautiful destinations to discover, at prices to suit all pockets. All you need is your passport at the ready and you can avail of some excellent late offers that your local travel agent will have on a regular basis. Your travel agent will also tailor a holiday to suit your requirements. It may included a stay at a hotel of your choice to suit your budget, on a full or half board basis, with local tours included. Whatever your choice, be it to stay in Ireland, or to sample the delights of exotic foreign locations, there are plenty of travel agents here in the North County to look after all of your short break and holiday requirements. It’s well worthwhile checking them out.

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Balbriggan Community Radio will be holding a public meeting on June 12th at 8pm in The Ardgillan Suite at The Bracken Court Hotel. This is a community wide initiative which will service the diverse community of the town, encompassing the town’s

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Here Come The Ladies For this week’s County Living, we decided to take a trip down to the Swords Ladies Club to find out why the group is as popular as ever and why it means so much to its members. The Swords Ladies Club is a group which its members are very proud to be a part of. This is probably an under statement, as not only are members proud to be associated with the group, but many feel it is an integral part of their daily lives. Club president Mary Norton, says the group has gone from strength to strength since it was set up in 1970. “It was originally set up by a woman named Maeve Groghan, and it started out quite small, with just a few ladies gathering in each others houses and then it grew from there,” she said. The group meet every Tuesday night from about 8.15pm to 10.30pm in the Senior Citizens Day Centre and currently have a close knit number of 30 ladies attending each week. They participate in a variety of different activities such as: arts and crafts, quizzes, photography and cooking to name a few and they also frequently invite guest speakers to give a talk on topics of interest. “There’s really something for everyone to enjoy,” she said. “We try and cater to the interests of our members and plan various activities around what they might enjoy. We’re a very active group, so there’s always something going on.” She goes onto explain that the group was initially set up because at that time (in the 1970s), there would have been no other outlet for women. “We’re all actually members of our umbrella group, which is the Irish Federation of Woman’s Clubs, but back then before things really got going, there would have been virtually no outlets for women to socialise, so that’s how it all started.” Mary has been a member of the group for the past 23 years, and she says joining was one of the best things she ever did. “I had been a member of a previous club before joining the Swords group and I can honestly say that it was the best thing I ever did. I just couldn’t imagine my life without it, and I think many members would agree with me on that one. The support network that you have is really incredible and the sense of community within the group is just fantastic.” When I ask what made her want to become involved, she said she always liked the idea of being associated with a group that was involved in their community. “The group is very community orientated and then there is the simpler idea that comes with being in a ladies group in that obviously women understand women, so there’s always someone that you

can relate to, which is brilliant. And I’ve always thought that there was a lovely camaraderie that comes with a ladies group, it’s something very positive.” She says that if she were to explain why the group meant so much to her, it wouldn’t be hard to do so: “The lasting friendships are one of the best things about the group. Everyone is so supportive of each other and I’ve made friends for life that I couldn’t imagine being without.” She also says that even as the years have gone one, the closeness between members is still as prominent as it ever was. “All the members are still really close; I think if anything, the bonds have become stronger as the years have gone on.” The group is very much involved in the community and until very recently, they were heavily involved in organising Daffodil Day (all in aid of the Irish Cancer Society), and were responsible for organising the Swords events. “It’s something that we loved being involved in and we were the main organisers of it for the past 20 years. We’ve had to hand the reigns over to others, but we’re still involved; it’s just in a slightly lesser role,” Mary explained. When I ask about particular highlights over the years, Mary says that along with the friendships made, she’s got to visit and explore many new cities that she otherwise might not have got to see. “We’ve been to all different places throughout Europe and central America on various outings over the years, which has been fantastic.” Mary says her life is extremely busy, and that she has four grandchildren to keep her occupied during the day. “I’m always on call when nessescery,” she jokes. She also recently celebrated 38 years of marriage, which is quite a milestone to reach. On behalf of the club, Mary would like to pay tribute to all the members involved in the group, particularly those that they’ve lost over the years. We’ve had some really amazing people involved, which we’ve been deeply sad to lose and just wanted to pay tribute to them and all involved. Without our members, we would have no group so it’s really down to them.” Mary says the group are always ready to welcome any new members who would like to join in. “If nothing else, it’s a great way to socialise and get to know more about your community.” Though the ladies will be wrapping things up for the summer at the end of June, they will be back in full swing in early September and would love to see some new faces.

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process has finally been completed and I am now demanding an immediate and positive response from the local authority to have it maintained and included in the grass cutting programme.” A delighted Farrell also hopes that a programme will be put in place, in order to enhance the estate over the coming years.

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Cycling Initiatives Will Boost Local Tourism Local Councillor, Anthony Lavin (FG), has asked the County Council to utilise more cycling facilities in the North County in an effort to boost local tourism. He put forward the question at the recent council meeting, and said that new local cycling initiatives would give local towns a much needed tourism boost and highlight our beautiful coastline. He told the County Leader: “Given that we are in such close proximity to the Airport, I feel that there is a real opportunity here to make the North County a destination for cycling tourism,” he said. “When you look at similar schemes that are currently active around the city centre and throughout Dublin, you can see how a similar scheme would be equally successful at a local

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Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has welcomed the decision by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton, to increase the limits for rent supplement in the North County. He told the County Leader: “Due to the rental market increase in the North County over the past two years, the availability of rental properties within the current limits has dropped by approximately 10 per cent, resulting in difficulty for tenants to source appropriate accommodation within the current limits.” “These figures were reflected in the number of constituents from the locality who have contacted me in crisis over the past twelve months, unable to source appropriate accommodation for their families and facing the prospect of leaving their community.” “I recently welcomed the decision to carry out a Rent Limit Review, which has now resulted in the increase of rent limits,” he continued. “This review sets Rent Supplement maximum rates to ensure that 35 per cent of the relevant

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Summer Fun For Balbriggan’s Young People This summer, the Balbriggan Youth Service is providing another action packed summer programme for the young people of Balbriggan. The aim of the programme is to involve young people in their community during the often boring summer months in a range of exciting activities. The hope is to enable them to develop and have great fun in a safe environment with people their own age. The summer programme, open to young people aged 10 to 18, will kick off on June 24th right through until the 9th August. This seven weeks of summer fun will be jam packed with activities, including football, basketball, kayaking, arts and crafts, beauty, pool, swimming, a Gaeltacht week, day trips, movies, barbeques and much, much more. Volunteers are an integral part of

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Balscadden Novelist Launches Second Book Balscadden novelist Anthony Whelan launched the second book in his ‘Thrillosophy’ trilogy last week. His new book, ‘Amy’s Amazon’ is the follow-up to the successful ‘Laura’s Legacy’, originally published in 2009. He excitedly told the County Leader a little more about his new book: “‘Thrillosophy’ is not a word that you will find in any dictionary not yet, anyway,” said the Balbriggan-born man with a smile. “It is a word I have coined to describe the fusion of Thriller and Philosophy that gave rise to these books.” In ‘Amy’s Amazon’, we are reintroduced to Amy

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Medieval Mayhem In Malahide Have you ever wondered how families lived hundreds of years ago? Later this month you will have that opportunity thanks to a major event lined up for Malahide Castle and Gardens. Medieval Mayhem, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 22nd and 23rd, will bring history to life in what promises to be an exciting event for all the family. Step back in

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