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Charity Hero of the Year nominee, Matt Cullen (right) is pictured with Chairperson of Swords Tidy Towns, Ken Duffy at the sign outside Swords Garda Station, which Matt enhanced with his painting skills
Swords Man Nominated For Top Award Swords resident, Matt Cullen has been nominated for The 2015 Charity Hero Award (in association with the Volunteer Ireland Awards). This prestigious award is a lifetime achievement award honouring a volunteer who has over the course of their life made an extraordinary contribution to a good cause.
By Patrick Finnegan This award represents a unique collaboration between the volunteer Ireland awards and the better together campaign. It aims to shine a light on those remarkable individuals who, year after year, dedicate their time and energy to supporting a community and voluntary organisation, club or association. For 10 years, Matt has been an invaluable member of the Tidy Towns team in Swords. always going above and beyond what is expected of him. He approaches all of his tasks with a positive attitude. Matt’s charm and spirit has been instrumental, not only to the success of Tidy Towns, but also in attracting new members to join in. Matt makes sure to include all members of the community in Tidy Towns, breaking down the language barrier with foreign nationals and involving children in the
planting of flowerbeds. Five year ago, Matt was diagnosed with the life-debilitating condition idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. However, this has failed to dampen his volunteering spirit and he continues to volunteer on even the most strenuous project. Niamh Tracey of Swords Tidy Towns, who nominated Matt for a Volunteer Ireland Award said “Matt shows the way to a better Swords - his concern for the wellbeing of other members and the improvement of Swords village demonstrated by what he does and how he does it: patient, determined, bright, listening, laughing. No matter how painstaking the task, no matter how many times graffiti has been washed off this wall or trolleys extracted from this river and in all weathers, Matt is always positive. Ready with a smile and a joke, encouraging new members and old, making difficult jobs easier with his knowledge, and tedious jobs fun with his enthusiasm,” she said. “People of Swords have a chance to vote for Matt by visiting the link http://2015.bettertogether.ie/ch arity-hero/matt-cullen. You can vote once a day up until the deadline on the 4th December,” said Niamh.
Council Budget To Bring Relief To Residents Fingal Council Management Team to freeze Commercial Rates for a fourth year in a row is another very important step in the economic recovery of the region. Fingal Dublin Chamber welcomes this decision, which will continue to support the many businesses that are still experiencing a €2.4 million and reduces the charge which The budget of €214 million will see the slow recovery in trading. The Chamber is was due to be paid by property owners in Council forego increased tax revenues of also delighted with the other economic the County by €5.6m. up to €5.6m. Businesses are also set to development decisions which will increase The Annual Rate of Valuation, which benefit, as the Council has once again capital investment throughout the area in decides the level of Commercial Rates paid chosen to freeze the level of Commercial the period ahead,” he said. by business, has also been frozen by the rates. The Council also confirmed that they The agreed budget of €214m will fund a Council – the fourth year in a row this has will balance the books in 2015. broad and diverse range of services for happened. The business community has The improvement in the economy and in people across the North County. The seen its contribution reduced by €105 particular, the strength of commercial Council has identified housing, community development in Fingal has facilitated a million in the period 2010 - 2015. development and economic development budget of €214 million, which should Reducing the burden on business helps as the key budgetary priorities for the promote Fingal as a centre for investment provide for an increase in services, while coming year. and promotes job creation. Considerable reducing the tax burden on citizens. The Housing and Building will be the largest progress has been made in terms of revised budget for 2015 indicates expendicomponent of the budget, with payment of Commercial Rates and Fingal ture in the current year of €212 million. €50,334,700 being allocated. Road now has the highest compliance rate in the The decision by councillors to reduce the Transport / Safety comes next with a country at 92 per cent. basic rate of LPT will ensure that property budget of €25,093,000 In welcoming the decision to freeze the owners do not face significant increases in County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid commercial rate, CEO of Fingal Dublin their 2016 bills - charges will in effect be welcomed the agreement of the budget Chamber, Tony Lambert said, “The decifrozen at 2015 levels. This leaves Council when he said, “Fingal County Council sion by our elected representatives and the discretionary LPT income at approximately provides a wide range of services for the people of the County, including Housing, Community Development, Tourism, Economic Development, Sports and Cultural events. Passing our annual budget and agreeing our spending priorities is critical to serving the people of the County. ”Like all local authorities, Fingal County Council is substantially funded by the revenue it generates through Commercial Rates, fees and charges, together with Local Property Tax income and various other grants. The Council is committed to delivering value for money and also to increasing awareness among the people of the area, as to how their Local Property Tax and Commercial Rates contributions are re - invested in the County, Pictured at the official opening of the Donabate Portrane All Weather Pitch in Donabate on Thursday last are, Dr with Budget 2016 one of the most James Reilly, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Pat Lavelle CEO, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and strongly supported budgets of Training Board ETB, County Mayor, Cllr David O Connor and Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid. See story on page 5 recent years.”
There was good new for Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid with the smooth passage of the Council’s Budget 2016, which was passed by a large majority of the elected members on 3rd November last. In the process, they voted to reduce the basic rate of Local Property Tax (LPT) by 15 per cent, which will be welcomed by most home owners in the county.
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There was a sense of shock and sadness, as popular General Manager of Empire Bar & Grill in Swords, Jerry Harrington has decided to resign his position. He announced his decision last Friday and he told the County Leader that he has since been inundated with calls of disbelief at the development. However, he has given an assurance that locals have not seen the last of
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First year gaelic footballers of Donabate Community College made history when they became the first team from first year in the school to qualify for a Dublin county final. The match was held on Wednesday 4th November last against Lucan Community College, a match won by Donabate by 10-16 to 3-2. The first goals of the match were scored by Conor Culleton and Rob Mahon in the first ten minutes, with additional points from Louis Finnan, Ollie Brooks and Ciaran Lyons. They went on to secure their lead with further goals from Conor and Rob and a clinical penalty from star centre- half forward, Ciaran Lyons. The second half saw more goals from Conor Culleton and Rob Mahon who finished up with four goals each. The team and their management, Mr. Redmond and Mr. Clarke are now training hard preparing for the final against local rivals, Lusk Community College.
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John McColgan’s Howth Horizons photographic exhibition raised €30,000 in aid of Howth RNLI. The multi-award winning director and producer of Riverdance held the exhibition as part of the “Art at” initiative in The House Restaurant in Howth. All proceeds from the sale of the photographs were donated to Howth RNLI at a cheque presentation recently. Pictured at the presentation are Cathy Boyle, John McColgan, Karl Dillon and Fred Connolly
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Swords Sleep-Out For Homelessness A group of selfless workers from the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, based in Swords decided to sleep rough on Main Street, Swords last Thursday night. The purpose was to highlight the problem of homelessness in the country and the North County in particular. In the process, they collected valuable funds for homeless charity, Focus Ireland. The group consisted of Brid Walsh (co-ordinator of North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Task Force, along with colleagues, Vince Rellis and Katie Murphy. They were joined on the sleepout by Billy Keating, who works for Richies Bikestore. Brid told the County Leader about how the the plan came about. “A few of us in the North Dublin Regional Task Force and the Community Care service, as well as Billy Keating decided that we really want to do something to high-
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light the homeless situation in the North County. We thought it would be appropriate to sleep out in solidarity with Pictured are volunteers who decided to sleep out in Swords last Friday to h o m e l e s s collect funds for Focus Ireland. Included are Billy Keating, Brid Walsh, Vince and Katie Murphy. Also pictured are Indie Spice Restaurant manager, people. We Rellis Mohan Bhandari and head chef, Manish Kumar Sharma, who provided some cannot possibly welcome food for the group experience what this is like on an ongoing basis, as we to see people donating €20 without a can return to nice comfortable beds thought, she said. In another act of after just one night. We will get a small generosity, local restaurant, Indie taste of what’s it’s like to be home- Spice, upon hearing about the actions of the group decided to provide the less,” said Brid. “We collected for Focus Ireland who do hungry volunteers with much needed fantastic work for the homeless and we food, which was very much appreciated have had a wonderful response from by them. Brid said, “This was a the generous people of Swords. We set wonderful gesture by Tarriq and the a target of €1,500, but we exceeded management team at Indie Spice, for that figure comfortably. It was amazing which we are very grateful,” she said.
Mark Broderick from Skerries has recently been named among the winners at the Wiki Loves Monuments 2015 competition, the biggest photography competition in the world. Initiated by Wikimedia, the movement behind free encyclopaedia Wikipedia and run in Ireland by the Wikimedia Ireland Community. The competition aims to
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A 10-year-old girl from Rush has decided to donate 16 inches of her hair, which will be donated to the Rapunzel Foundation, to be made into wigs for girls who have lost their hair due to cancer. Big hearted Hannah McGuinness attends Rush National School and she explained to the County Leader why she decided to donate her hair. She said, “I saw an advertisement on television, which was about children with cancer and I felt very sorry for them. I then decided I would donate my hair to them. I feel really good about
this and the kids in my class were really happy wirth my decision. They helped to get sponsorship for me, as well as a lot of shops in the town,” said a proud Hannah. Hannah’s mother Sharon said, “We’re very proud of her and I would like to thank the generosity of the many sponsors who supported Hannah, as well as the staff at Cherry Fudge Hair Salon in Lusk, where Hannah had her hair cut. By coincidence her father Cyril, who sported a beard, decided to have his beard shaven in support of Hannah.
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New Charity Shop Opens In Swords The Irish Cancer Society has opened a new charity shop on the Dublin Road in Swords. This is the first shop opened by the Irish Cancer Society in the North County area.
By Aoife Read There to cut the ribbon for the opening was local historian Bernadette Marks and General Manager for retail with The Irish Cancer Society, Paul Hughes. “This is a great part of what we do,” said Paul. “The society do a
lot of great work and this is a great way to both support the charity and give something back to the local community.” “We’ve been looking for a shop in this area for a long time, so we are delighted to finally be able to open up here in Swords,” he said. Volunteers have been working tirelessly over the last few weeks to get the shop ready for opening day. Volunteer Margaret Dwyer told the County Leader, “When I came in here first, all the clothes were all in piles on the floor, we couldn’t see how it would come together, but with a lot of hard work from a lot of good people we’ve turned it into what you see now” The shop is open MondaySaturday 10am -5pm.
A new full-sized, floodlit all weather pitch has opened in Donabate. It was officially opened on Thursday 5th November by County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor. This latest addition to local sporting facilities will really give North County sports fans something to cheer about. The event was attended by prominent people in the sports world, including Dublin GAA star and All-Ireland winner, Jonny Cooper, as well as Donal Conway, Vice President of the FAI. Also in attendance were children from all of the local schools, who demonstrated their sporting skills to the assembled gathering. The Mayor told the County Leader, “Over the past decade Fingal County Council has been involved in the design, support, operation and management of community facilities across the County. This facility will
be a big asset to the people of Donabate, Portrane and beyond” Funding for the project cost in excess of €1.3m was provided by Fingal County Council. On this, Chief Executive, Paul Reid said, “I am delighted to provide further investment in Donabate to meet the needs of community groups and sporting organisations”. The facility will be operated by Donabate & Portrane Community Centre, which will be run on behalf of Fingal County Council. The pitch will be available for rent by clubs and groups through a booking system. Donabate Community College will have full use of the pitch on weekdays up to 4.30pm. Due to adverse weather conditions, the official opening of the new allweather pitch had to be undertaken indoors in the local community centre.
Pictured at the official opening of the All weather pitch in Donabate are, Maura Brown (Fingal County Council). Jonny Cooper (Dublin GAA star), Pat Queenan (Fingal County Council), County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor, Íde de Bairtiséal (Fingal County Council), Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council) and Donal Conway (Vice President FAI), with children, Megan Gray, Alex King, Jamie McCarthy and Isobel Coogan.
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Corrigan Appointed CEO Of Balbriggan Chamber Well known Balbriggan businessman, Seán Corrigan, a former Manager of the Bank of Ireland in Balbriggan, was confirmed as the new CEO of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce,. The announcement strongly welcomed by Chamber President and local businessman, Luke Moriarty. The appointment was made following a public recruitment campaign which attracted a substantial number of applicants. A key element underpinning the Chamber’s vision for Balbriggan is the appointment of a full-time Chief Executive Officer, to develop and drive the business organisation’s plans. It is part of, ‘Shaping
Balbriggan for Business’, a groundbreaking new policy document from Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, was recently launched by Moriarty. He outlined key achievements of Balbriggan Chamber that will be built on in the coming five year plan. The strategy document envisages Balbriggan as a sought-after location in which to live, work, and do business. It outlines key objectives the Chamber will pursue in order to enhance the town’s appeal for residents, visitors, business, and investors. “Seán brings to this role a wealth of local knowledge, and business and community development experience. The appoint-
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Success Story For County Council The Fingal Festival of Fire and Oktoberfest, which were run by the Events Unit in the County Council over the Halloween weekend, have been acknowledged as an outstanding success. Management and staff of the Council deserve to be congratulated on their professionalism at boh events. The Festival of Fire on Halloween night was attended by over 4,000 people who gathered early in Swords Town Park for the free family fun event. Children and parents were greeted by spooky characters and made their way through the Scary Tunnels. The evening was finished off in style with a spectacular fireworks display. Another boost for the weekend activities was that, while spirits were high and the atmosphere was electric, there were no reported incidents, which was confirmed to the County Leader by local Gardai. A County Council spokesperson said, “Oktoberfest was run over three days, with Swords Castle, transformed into a spooktacular arena complete with a giant suspended skull, adding to the Halloween atmosphere. Friday and Saturday nights completely sold out due to the popular demand of Two Time Polka and Interskalatic bands. On Sunday families availed of the afternoon’s entertainment and with an almost full arena on Sunday night, people boogied away to Marvin and The Grooves.” “The event was a success from both a community and economic aspect with traders in the village enjoying the footfall through their doors,” the spokesperson said. Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council said “All the hard work of Fingal staff over the last few months has paid off, with the huge success of Oktoberfest and the Festival of Fire. The weekend had a fantastic variety of events for young and old alike. We look forward to providing many more events of this calibre over the coming year,” he said.
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The arrival in Swords of one of the most readily identifiable retail brand names is viewed as a major boost for the town. Thunders Bakery recently opened a branch of their famous bakery on Lower Main Street, adjacent to Swords Castle and the impact has been instant. The County Leader spoke to Rolestown native, Sinead Heffernan, Managing Director of Thunders who outlined her reasons for opening a shop in Swords. She said, “We’ve been trying to locate in Swords for quite a while. Thunders was here in the early 1980s but for logistical reasons it closed. While Swords suffered during the recession, there seems to be a vibrancy returning to the town. This present location became available and it suited us fine, small enough but perfect for our requirements,” she said. We have always had a great demand for cakes from all over North County Dublin, in places like Lusk, Rush, Skerries and Balbriggan. We could not deliver for less than €30, which meant that customers were furious. Now we have a number of pick-ups
further afield in Swords that wouldn’t come as far as Drumcondra, she said. Thunders has always been identified with Drumcondra and the company now had 12 outlets (ten bakeries and two cafes) dotted across Dublin. “Our cafes are located at Mespil Road and at Liffey Valley. Our Black Forest cakes are always synonymous with Thunders, also fresh cream cakes and bread are always popular. All our bakers are fully qualified artisan bakers. We take our bread off the shelves and slice it, so we have a deli because we can slice our bread. Our coffee and tea complements this. We try to keep our purchases as local as we can, including our jams. Thunders also caters for the early morning travellers who find the breakfast roll (which is making a return) very popular. Thunders are open six days a week and they will open on Sundays (10am to 2pm) for a six month trial period to see if demand is there. Tony Lambert CEO of Dublin Fingal Chamber congratulated Sinead on the opening of Thunders. he said, “
A networking event for businesses located in Swords Enterprise Park was held at S&S Office Interiors on Friday last. The event, the first of its kind was attended by a large gathering of business people was hosted by S&S Office Interiors and Evolution Electronic Security Systems. Pictured are Mark Corrigan (Evolution Electronic Security Systems) and Alan Spain (S&S Office Interiors)
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Malahide Is Best DART Station Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), has congratulated Malahide Station on winning the accolade of Best DART Station at the annual Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. He said, “Malahide Station provides an easy link for visitors and tourists to come to our local community. It provides an essential transport link which incentivises investment in Malahide and the surrounding communities, while also providing a vital link between Malahide and the city centre. “The demand on public transport is increasing significantly, particularly with more people going back to work and tourist numbers rising. This puts stations, such as Malahide under
increased pressure to perform at a high standard. This award shows that M a l a h i d e Station, and the staff who work Alan Farrell TD there, are responding to this challenge beating off competition from southside stations, including Dun Laoghaire, Sandycove and Glasthule, to take home the award,” he said. “I am pleased that the work of the local volunteers was also recognised with a special mention being given to the beautiful garden in Malahide Station, which is diligently maintained by members of the local community.” “I would also like to extend my congratulations to the team in Balbriggan Station, which was highly commended in the Commuter Station section of the awards,” he concluded.
Volunteers are currently being recruited for an exciting and fun new Foróige club for young people aged 10-12 years in Donabate. This club will increase the number of young people that can become involved with Foróige in Donabate and will complement the existing club for teens that has gone from strength to strength. Volunteers should be aged 18 or over and have an interest in working with young people and helping them develop and gain new skills. The club will run on a Friday evenings for one hour. All volunteers will received full training and ongoing support. If you or anyone you know might be interested, contact Bryan Gavin at bryan.gavin@foroige .ie
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DAA Celebrates Spider Success Dublin and Cork Airport apps were crowned winners of the ‘Best Use of Mobile Technology’ at the recent eir Spider Awards. The eir Spider Awards recognise Irish business and community organisations for their creativity and innovation and provide and provide an opportunity to recognise and showcase online excellence. The Spiders are considered an important benchmark for distinction and excellence in web-based business strategies. Business D e v e l o p m e n t Manager, John Sisson said he was delighted to receive the award The new DV8 collection with its floral designs, wine red dresses and of course the ubiquitous black dresses encourages to jazz up your style. Black and white was yesterday, today’s look is all about bright colours that will undoubtedly be an eye-catcher. Combine it with some unobtrusive accessories and you have a very individual, special autumn outfit. While if an outfit for an elegant occasion or if your want to dress up for the city nightlife, the LBD collection offers something for every taste.
DAA Business Development Manager, John Sisson is pictured with the Spider Awards. which were won by Dublin and Cork airports
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Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) is pleased that Snowflakes Autism Support, based in Swords, has received €12,000 from the Department of Health National Lottery Grants. Farrell said, “I am delighted that Snowflakes Autism Support has received €12,000 from the Department of Health National Lottery Grants. Providing organisations, such as Snowflakes Autism Support with funding is of the utmost importance as they provide vital support, health and information services in our
security waiting times, boarding gate locations and maps as well as other useful information.” “Improving the passenger experience is a key priority for us,
so it is particularly pleasing that these two innovative technology enhancements for our customers have been recognised in such a manner,” he said.
locality. Through their hard-work and their dedication to assisting those who need a helping hand, such health-related organisations make our communities a better place in which to live.” “Health groups and organisations have an important role to play in improving the quality of life in local communities in the North County, and across the country. I am pleased that the Department of Health has recognised the valuable work undertaken by Snowflakes Autism Support.” “I would urge both organisations that were unsuccessful in this round of National Lottery Grants, and other groups in the North County who provide health-related services, to consider applying for funding under this programme when it reopens in January 2016,” he concluded.
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A major tourism push for 2016 took place last week, as almost 90 tourism businesses from across the island of Ireland joined Tourism Ireland at this year’s World Travel Market. Pictured at the event are Judith Cassidy, Tourism Ireland and Sandra Russell from Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
Christmas Market In Balbriggan Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin in Balbriggan are holding their annual Christmas Market on Sunday, 29th November. Stalls are €25 each. Last year’s market was extremely busy and a great success, so don’t delay if you are interested in taking a stall.
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Local Young Entrepreneurs Win Huge Investment Three of the North County’s best young entrepreneurs, including ‘Best StartUp’ for Dean Peters from Skerries, owner of ‘Comparison Windows and Doors’, have won a total investment of €50,000
as part of the €2 million Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition. Aimed at young and aspiring entrepreneurs, the competition is an integral part of the Action Plan for Jobs and is supported by the
Wonderful Achievement By Balbriggan Students Students from Loreto Balbriggan, along with teachers, Dr. Niamh McNally, Ms.Grainne Enright and principal Eddie Fynes, attended the prestigious Central Statistics Office/John Hooper Awards at the Department of Education and Skills complex in Marlborough House recently. The goal for the competition is to improve students’ abilities to describe their environment with the help of statistics and to use statistics as a tool for making sense of daily life. Renuka Chintapalli and Emily Tierney won
Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through the network of 31 Local Enterprise Offices. At a ceremony during Fingal Enterprise Week, County Mayor David O’Connor and County Council Chief
third place overall in the national competition. Ruth Moore and Khadija Gull and Hannah Rudden, Anna Sowray and Kelsey Wilson received order of merit. The poster created by Aoife Conroy, Lauren Murphy and Jessica Barbelescu entitled “The effects of meditation and positivity training on school community members” also received an order of merit and went on to represent Ireland in the Junior International Literacy competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it came third. Minister of State at the Department of Education, Damien English presented the award. Mr. Fynes later congratulated the girls on their wonderful achievement. He also complimented the teachers on their great support for the girls.
Executive, Paul Reid presented awards for Fingal’s best start-up, best new idea, and best existing business. “It is central to our plans for job creation and growth that we support more businesses to start-up. Two thirds of all new jobs are created by start-ups, so if we are to create the jobs we need, we must support more entrepreneurs to
St.Maur’s Youth Choir in Rush is currently looking for new members of secondary school age to join the choir. Practice is held every Tuesday night in the church from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The Choir sings at Mass every second Sunday and visits nursing homes and children’s hospitals during the year. For further information please contact Brenda on 087 4173165.
Historical Talk By Balbriggan Woman Balbriggan and District Historical Society member, Maighréad Ní Mhurchadha will give a new talk entitled, ‘Chasing the Smugglers: the customs service in Rush, 1674-1765’ in the Dublin City Library and Archive Conference Room, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, on Wednesday, November 11th at 6 p.m. It is organised by the Old Dublin Society and admission is free. It sounds like a fascinating talk that would be well worth hearing.
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Malahide Lions Club presented a cheque for €5,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, as part of the proceeds of their Food Fair featuring chef, Neven Maguire. Pictured at the cheque presentation at the Grand Hotel Malahide are, Alphonsus O'Dowd, Bernadette Murray, Donal O'Meara (President Malahide Lions). Peter Minchin (Cystic Fibrosis Ireland), Sheilagh McGirl, Stephen McDonagh and Jacinta Harley (PRO Malahide Lions)
Successful Fundraiser By Malahide Lions Malahide Lions Club organised a very successful fundraising event recently. Neven Maguire demonstrated some of his wonderful culinary skills at the Grand Hotel Malahide to an audience of 400
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EU Must Adapt To The Needs Of its Members It looks like the EU is about to go through a period of reflection, reimagining and restructuring. It seems that political thinkers have come to the realisation that the current model just does not fit the ‘Super State’ that’s being created under the present rules and political drive.
By Cathal Boland In Germany, the liberal Prometheus Think Tank suggested that the ever closer union has had its day. What suited the six original members of the Common Market no longer suits the now very large open Europe which exists today. In part this is in keeping with the thinking of the UK Government. Over the last couple of years, Cameron jockeyed his country towards next year’s referendum , he pressed for reform of the Union. Many argued then that reform was not now, nor would it be on the agenda. Today most serious thinkers concede change must happen if the union is to remain intact and vibrant. The possibility of a UK pull out of the EU is a cause of real concern for us here in Ireland as a new report from the Economic and
ised by a committee headed by Sheilagh McGirl and overseen by Donal O’Meara, President of Malahide Lions Club. It was well supported by the Malahide community, with €10,000 being raised on the night. A total of €5,000 was presented to both Cystic Fibrosis and St. Michael’s House in Baldoyle.
Social Research Institute has warned of possible serious repercussions in the country. They say that we could lose exports by up to €2.9 billion. The suggestion is that we would suffer not just a trade loss but that we would see the introduction of border controls with restrictions on free movement within the island and ease of access to Britain. In such a scenario we could expect a negative impact on wages, prices and the energy sector. Irish politicians are now getting involved in the Brexit debate and going into the UK to try to shape public opinion. This week saw Enda Kenny address the Annual Conference of the Confederation of British Industry. We trust that he stayed on script. In recent weeks Bertie Ahern spoke in Newry where he said: “I don’t love Europe as much as I did in 1972 but the alternative is something that we sure don’t want”. Another heavy hitter, John Bruton joined in the fray some time ago when he argued the case for remaining in the EU at an event organised by Open Europe, the UK based Think Tank. The EU is a great concept but it must be prepared to adapt and to mould itself to meet the challenges of the day and to be capable of responding to the emerging views which are in part arising from the new member states it so eagerly sought.
New Plan To Tackle Crime And Burglary Local TD Alan Farrell (FG) has Burglary response, named Thor, was recently commented on the Operation new Anti-Crime and Burglary welcomed by Farrell, who said, “This new plan will response by An be backed up by Garda Síochána. i n c r e a s e d According to Government Farrell, this will investment of xxx5 crack down on million, a tougher crime in the law on sentences country, including and stricter bail for the North County. repeat offenders,” Many rural areas he added. have been He further stated subjected to Alan Farrell TD that Operation burglaries across the country recently, and this Thor is aimed at tackling plan will come as a relief to burglars, organised crime those living in rural North gangs and prolific offenders as well as working with the County Dublin. “This new Anti-Crime and communities to prevent crime.
Key elements include the use of new high powered vehicles by the armed Regional Response Units, extra highvisibility patrols in identified burglary hotspots, the increased use of checkpoints to tackle criminal gangs using the national road network, a high-profile national crime prevention awareness campaign to be launched later this month, as well as programmes to help reduce reoffending by prolific offenders and enhanced support for victims. “Burglaries have a terrible and unacceptable impact on families and communities nationwide, both urban and rural. It is important to invest in more Gardaí and vehicles and to strengthen the law to crack down on serious and repeat offenders,” he concluded.
While the Council budget sailed through without incident, the proposal of Councillor Tony Murphy (NP) to have vacant commercial properties in the county free of commercial rates, ran aground on the rocks. It was defeated unanimously, with only Murphy voting in favour. Two weeks ago, the Balbriggan councillor claimed in the County Leader, the danger to jobs in the area, should Cllr. Murphy commercial rates be applied to vacant properties. When asked by the County Leader about the devastating rejection of his proposal, Murphy was philosophical. He said, “The elected members of Fingal County Council have a number of key functions in relation to the budgetary process, one of which is the power to determine the proportion of rates refunds which will apply to vacant commercial properties. I’m disappointed at the lack of support from my colleagues in not recognising the implications of this decision.” In an optimistic vein, a defiant Murphy continued, “An opportunity still exists for this decision to be voted on again, when we vote on the budget next autumn.” he said. Murphy also expressed disappointment that Bremore Castle in Balbriggan was not allocated funding to bring it to completion. “I hope that next year, sufficient funding will be available to bring Bremore Castle in line with the Council’s Tourism strategy” he concluded.
New Flights To Romania For Summer 2016 Dublin Airport has welcomed the announcement by Romanian airline, Blue Air that it is to launch twice weekly flights from Dublin to Cluj next summer. Welcoming the announcement, Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said, “We are delighted to see Blue Air add the city of Cluj-Napoca to its route network at Dublin Airport from next summer. “Cluj is Romania’s second largest city and is located in the historical Transylvanian region. I have no doubt this new route will be an attractive location for both business and leisure passengers.
We look forward to welcoming the launch of the new route next June,” he added. Flights will depart from Dublin Airport at 3.30pm each Tuesday and Saturday arriving in Cluj at 5.10pm. The return flight leaves Cluj at 5.55pm arriving into Dublin Airport at 11.35pm. Blue Air also announced that it is to increase frequency on its summer schedule next year flying four times per week to Bucharest and three times per week to Bacau. Dublin Airport, which is celebrating its 75th birthday this year, has flights to 167 destinations.
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Swords Raises Purple Flag
Toni Hogan, Co-ordinator of the Purple Flag project (left) is pictured after presenting the Purple Flag to County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor. Also pictured are Noeleen McHugh (Fingal County Council), Minister for Children, Dr James Reilly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid and CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert
Cllr Paul Mulville, Minister for Children Dr James Reilly and Rory Sweeney
County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor is pictured raising the Purple Flag at Swords Castle, with help from Purple Flag co-ordinator, Toni Hogan (right)
Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders) and Keith Brock (Local Enterprise Office)
Robbie Burns and Roger Harford (Both Essence Restaurant)
Jerry Harrington and Avril Kelly Carter (both from Empire Bar & Grill Swords), with Gerry Fitzmaurice (North County Leader)
Fiona Alcock (Fingal County Council), Craig Broome (HSF), Noeleen McHugh, Deirdre Sinclair and Anne Geraghty (all Fingal County Council)
Vincent Shannon (Vincent Shannon Solicitors) and Dick Hooper (Permanent TSB)
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Purple Flag co-ordinator, Toni Hogan proudly displays the Purple Flag Certificate
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County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor is pictured with Brian Geoghegan (Applegreen, Swords) at the Purple Flag raising ceremony at Swords Castle
CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert congratulates new CEO of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, Sean Corrigan
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North County Farmers Must Be Supported Local senator, Darragh O’Brien businesses. O’Brien (FF) has set out proposals to explained, “Family farming ensure that farmers and plays an important role in the producers in North County economy of North County Dublin are given a fair deal Dublin, however over the past when it comes to pricing and four years essential supports farm profitability. have been cut and farmers The proposals include the have been left exposed to appointment of a Groceries market volatility. This Code Adjudicator to oversee Government has failed to Senator O’Brien the relationship between protect smaller farmers and supermarkets and the primary producers and instead has brought in producer. It’s part of the new Fianna overcomplicated and bureaucracy Fáil strategy called ‘Securing fair heavy schemes.” process and increased profitability for “The issue of fair prices is the key prinfarmers,’ which seeks to protect the ciple of this policy. Farmers must be viability of local farming and producing able to secure a fair price for their Fergus Maher (McDonald's), County Mayor Cllr David O'Connor and Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Fingal Local Enterprise)
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produce. Under the current Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney, a small number of dominant players have been allowed to set prices, further squeezing already hard pressed farmers,” he said. “I am calling for the establishment of a Groceries Code Adjudicator to oversee the relationship between supermarkets and the primary producer. This will ensure that large retailers treat their suppliers fairly and abide by the law. The Adjudicator will also be given legislative powers to sanction any breach of the law. “This is about supporting family farms, making sure that fair prices are achieved and increasing farm profitability. Fine Gael’s decisions, which have only served the large multiples and processors, must be addressed and reversed to ensure the viability of the important farming community in North County Dublin,” he concluded.
Adventure Time In Malahide A forest adventure area and multi-use reinforced grass area has been proposed by the County Council for Malahide Demesne. The news has been welcomed by Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), who is delighted with the proposition as it will be a great asset to Malahide and its residents and will generate more ecotourism in the area. The proposed Forest Adventure facility will occupy an area of approximately five hectares and will be close to the main car park of the Castle grounds. Lavin said, “It will be fun for the whole family with both children and adults being able to use the facilities. Adventure seekers will be able to climb into and move between the canopies of large mature trees in the woodland in a safe and enjoyable way and will contribute significantly to outdoor amenity in the park.” “Locals concerned with the wellbeing of the Castles’ much loved forest areas can rest easy. The facility will be designed in a sustainable way to avoid damage to the woodland and will take advantage of existing infrastructure in the park including changing rooms, paths and car parking areas,” he said. If approved, the Council will seek expressions of interest from suitably experienced operators to assist with the design, development and management of the facility. This is more good news for the environmentally minded as income generated by the activity will be used to help fund woodland management projects in the Demesne. The proposal also sees a bid to develop a multi-use Reinforced Grass Area adjacent and contiguous to the existing Bridgefield Car Park located on the north eastern side of the Castle grounds.
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Funding Announced For New Rural CCTV Initiative Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly recently announced that funding of €50,000 would be put towards the cost of a pilot rural CCTV initiative. These CCTV cameras will be located in strategic positions in rural locations around the North County and beyond, with the aim of increasing public safety and deterring criminal or anti-social behaviour. The images from the cameras will be reviewed in the event of a crime or incident being committed or a request from An Garda Síochána. This is set to act not only as a deterrent, but also to assist with the possible prosecution of offenders through facilitating the detection and investiga-
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Pictured is Richie McNamara (centre), proprietor of Richies Bikestore in Swords, as he welcomed the last two winners of the An Post Rás, Austrians Lukas Poestlberger (left) and Clemens Fankhauser to his shop recently.
Movember Founder Promotes MOVE Initiative People from the North County might be interested that TD Derek Keating (FF) has recently met with Justin Coghlan, one of the original cofounders of Movember along with John McCormack, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society. They discussed this year’s campaign and in particular the new MOVE initiative. This Movember, milkmen Paddy McHale and John Rafferty are joining other milkmen across the locality to support
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towards their health. This was done by promoting the idea of growing a moustache to changing the face of men’s health. This year Derek Keating is encouraging people to get involved with the MOVE initiative, a 30 day fitness challenge promoting 30 minutes of activity every day during Movember. “If you move for 30 minutes a day, 3 times a week, you can offset cancer by 50 per cent,” Keating said. “The goal is to get men living six years longer. That will change economies and it will change the world,” he added.
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Winter is slowly but surely on its way as temperatures drop, days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer and the cosy season officially begins. But before we can lay back and enjoy the cold season, we need to prepare our homes and gardens for winter temperatures. The North County has many venues that will support you with that. Remember that gardening does not end when summer ends, your garden just requires a different kind of treatment. One very important step to winterise your garden is mulching. Many different materials can be used to cover the soil’s surface like bark clippings or leaf mould. Mulch provides nutrition for the plants, it locks in moisture, forms a barrier against weeds and helps isolate the roots from the winter cold. Autumn is a good time to spread a thin layer of mulch onto the soil and around new planted trees and shrubs. Check which of your plants and flowers thrived in your garden. These plants have a lot of underground activity going on as they are preparing for winter by growing roots and sucking up water and nutrients from the soil before it freezes. In
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they are going to bloom next year in their usual glory. Therefore, pruning is a crucial step. For best results, pruning should be done in winter when the plant is in its dormant phase. Roses that are not completely established should be pruned with care and should receive less vigourous cutting back. Leave four to eight stems, but the general rule is: the more you prune, the larger the flowers. Avoid cutting the strongest buds and ensure that the remaining buds are facing outward to ensure outward growing roses. There are plenty gardening shops across the North County that will properly supply you for winterising your garden. Products are available at reasonable prices as many stores are on discount at this time of the year.
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For some time you’ve been juggling obligations involving everything from career and family to long-term security. As the week begins, sudden shifts in circumstances take over, and force an extensive review - for the better.
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Rush Students Excel At Bank Academy Bank of Ireland hosted over 60 Transition Year students, including students from the St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush, as part of the Bank’s TY Academy which teaches realworld business and life skills to young people. The students participated in modules such as working in teams, pitching an idea, understanding consumers, coding skills and leveraging social media. Each team designed a theoretical campaign for the Irish Cancer Society, proposing innovative solutions to help people improve their health and reduce their risk of getting cancer. They developed ideas from concept to delivery and presented their projects at the end of the week.
English Classes In Rush Basic English Conversation Classes are held on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm at St. Martins Shop beside Rush National school. Classes are held by volunteer tutors and are suitable for all language levels. For more information contact Caragh at 01 8439349.
Safer Roads Campaign Launched As part of the ‘Safer Roads for Dublin’ campaign, local Gardai will run a new running safety initiative this month, as it is a very high risk period on local roads. The campaign aims to reduce the number and severity of road traffic collisions. There are 1,620 sets of traffic lights in the Dublin region, including the North County and every day road users put themselves at great danger by driving through red lights.
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During this exciting period, doors have been opening to new ideas and activities. Now, in fact, you’re confused by your options and are wondering what to do. The time has now arrived to make these decisions.
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Christmas Comes To Malahide Marina A request has been received from Malahide Chamber of Commerce to hold a Christmas type event in the village. The request follows meetings between event organisers and the local Chamber. The event is planned for opening on 20th November and will be located at the Marina Green, and will run until 23rd December. Attractions will include an ice rink, food stalls, Santa Village
and festively themed carousels. The date was chosen to coincide with the turning on of the Christmas lights in Malahide Village. The original proposal was for the event, which will incorporate a market and Christmas village, to be held at the football pitches at Bridegfield. However this site was deemed unsuitable. The timeline on the planning of this event was tight and this is the first
opportunity to present a plan. The event organisers will engage with a number of community based organisations who will offer special deals and discounts. Local traders and businesses will be offered first refusal on stalls. A full memorandum of understanding is being finalised covering the above plus technical issues such as, noise pollution, curfew, environmental issues, risk assessments and an event management plan.
is red. This year we are seeing a significant reduction in fatalities in the Dublin area with seven fewer than this time last year, but a serious or even fatal collision can happen in the blink of an eye,” he concluded.
Skerries Community College teachers dressed up as book characters as part of the school's DEAR Week (Drop Everything and Read). Pictured are, Marie Stafford (Professor McGonagle), Carmel Timmins ((Cat in the Hat), Pamela Conway (Pippy Longstocking), Fiona Spellman (Molly Bloom) and Ciaran Garvey (The Great Gatsby)
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Pictured at the Bank of Ireland TY Academy are Students from St. Joseph's Secondary School in Rush Nathan Grimes, Aaron Clare, Simone Pollard, Emmet Butterly and Fionn Moore Fogarty with Youth Banking Manager Ciara Armstrong.
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Friendly Faces In Rush St. Joseph’s Secondary School Rush hosts a programme entitled ‘Friendly Faces’ every Monday at 11.15am. The programme is aimed at senior citizens and is for a chat, a cup of tea, help with technology, music, art and crafts. All are welcome.
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Reilly Welcomes New Child Care Bill Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, James Reilly has welcomed the publication of the Child Care Bill 2015, which aims to provide for a statutory right to an aftercare plan for eligible children and young people for the first time. “I am delighted to have this Bill published and look forward to bringing it before the Oireachtas for consideration,” Reilly said. “This Bill builds on the progress made in relation to the provision of aftercare in the recent past and will provide, as a right, for eligible children and young people to have a plan for their transition from State care into independent living,” he added. The Bill obliges
Funding For ASD Classroom In Balbriggan Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has welcomed the allocation of funding to Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín, Balbriggan, for the development of an ASD unit classroom for children with autism. He said, “I am pleased that Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín has been allocated funding from the Department of Education and Skills for an ASD unit classroom in the school.” “The provision of facilities, such as ASD classrooms is of the utmost importance in
terms of supporting children with autism during their time in our education system. We must work to ensure that all children in our schools in the North County and throughout the country, receive the greatest possible benefit from our education system. In order to do this, it is necessary to provide our schools with all of the necessary investment and resources to adequately support the needs of all
students. It is essential that all children who require additional assistance and support during their time in education receive precisely that. “I am delighted that Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín is receiving this investment from the Department of Education and Skills. With the youngest population in the state, North County Dublin is home to a large number of families with children in full-time education. It
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Tusla, the Child and Family Agency to prepare an aftercare plan for an eligible child or eligible young person. Tusla will, when the Bill is enacted, have a duty to identify the child or young person’s need for assistance and to prepare a plan that identifies the relevant aftercare supports. The Minister further explained that aftercare, a term describing the support given to a young person to assist him or her in making the transition to independent living when leaving statutory care at the age of 18, was non-existent a decade ago. “We have now moved to the point where young people leaving care will have a right to an aftercare plan. This has come about in recognition of the particular challenges linked to moving into independent adult living. This Bill lays the foundations for better aftercare support,” he concluded.
is vital that we provide schools throughout the North County with the necessary investment to ensure our children receive a high-quality education in an environment which is conducive to their learning. I will continue to actively engage with the Minister of Education and Skills, and her Department, to gain further supports for the future development of schools throughout the constituency,” he said.
The Halloween mid-term Soccer Camp was held at Holywell and Applewood Community Centres in Swords over the period of the recent school mid-term break. It was organised by Mick Pender, FAI Fingal Development Officer, in conjunction with Fingal County Council. Pictured at Holywell Community Centre are, Back row: John Shortall (coach),Tommy McKenna, Daniel Izyunenko, Sam Hazzard, Dermot Yang, Ben Dunne, Jack Walsh, Dillon Farrelly and Mick Pender (FAI Fingal Development Officer). Front row: Scott Green, Tim Penney, Ethan Huang, John Shortall, Tom McLoughlin, Callum Shimell, Cian Kelly, Jamie McDermott and Lucas O'Reilly
Balbriggan Sketching Group S k e t c h b o u n d Balbriggan meets on Saturdays at 2pm in Molly’s Coffee Gallery, 17 Bridge Street, Balbriggan. The group is free, open for everyone and does not require any skill levels. To find out more, visit their blog at www.sketchboundbalbriggan.wordpress.com
Advocacy and Communications. According to O’Meara, the requests for help from the Irish Cancer Society’s financial support scheme rose by nearly 30 per cent last year and this year by further 15 per cent. The scheme is funded entirely from public donations. “This year so far the Society has spent xxx1.2 million to support patients with most payments going towards home heating, childcare and travelling to treatment, including parking,” she said. “As the medical card is designed to be available for those who are suffering financial hardship as a result of their illness, the Irish Cancer Society urges local people to get one. Cancer is a financial catastrophe for many families,” she concluded.
Malahide Children’s Mass Children in Malahide are welcome to get involved in the 10am Sunday Mass at St Sylvester’s Church to do prayers, present gifts and symbols, sing and come around to the altar. Contact one of the parents’ group members after 10am Sunday Mass if you are interested.
Clifford-Lee Disputes Government’s Childcare Figures Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Lorraine Clifford-Lee maintains that the Government’s figures on childcare are inaccurate and a complete red herring. She has questioned the detail of the proposals announced in the budget on childcare, warning that the Government has made a number of claims that the small print simply does not stand up. “The expansion of the early childcare care and education scheme is not what it seems and parents should not be fooled. The free pre-
school scheme only covers three hours per day for 38 weeks, which means that parents working longer than 15 hours per week have to pay for other childcare arrangements,” she said. She continued, “While the government announced that children from ages three to five years will be eligible to participate on the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme, it appears that in reality this measure will do little to significantly expand the provision of preschool actually undertaken.” “For lots of different reasons, most parents will choose to place their child in primary school, as more hours per day of childcare are provided in school than in preschool. “No one will actually get 2.5 years of free pre-school. The figures just don’t add up. The only way it would work is if your child does not start primary school until they are aged six years,” she concluded.
Pictured getting ready to participate in the Annual Valley Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, which was held in River Valley are Cllr Joe Newman, Senator Darragh O'Brien, Margaret Harris (Walk organiser) and Cllr Darragh Butler
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Recent published deaths from the North County CURLEY, Joseph (Joe) (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Donnycarney) 3rd November 2015 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Joseph will be sadly missed by all those who loved and knew him. Rest in peace. FINN, Edward (Watery Lane, Swords) - Nov. 4, 2015 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, beloved husband of the late Noreen. Sadly missed by his loving sons Seamus and Eamonn, daughter-in-law Catherine, grandson Sean, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MARTIN, Thomas (Tom) (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Glasson, Athlone) died peacefully in his home on the 4th. November 2015, surrounded by his family. Deeply missed by his wife Kathleen, sons Declan and Damian, daughters Vanessa and Gemma, sons-in-law Brian and Bryan and daughter-in-law AnnMarie and his 6 grandchildren, sister and brother Elizabeth and Leonard, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Rest in peace. MOORE, Mary (Née Hall) (formerly Kiltale, Drogheda & Naul, Co. Dublin). 4th November 2015. After a short illness, our beautiful and graceful mother and grandmother Mary passed away peacefully at Lusk Community Unit, Dublin. Mourned by her loving children Joseph, Brendan, David, Dion, Rodney and Naomi and sadly missed by her sons and daughters-inlaw, her many grandchildren, friends and kind neighbours. She has gone to join her beloved and adoring husband, Thomas. Together again, forever. Rest in peace.
CULLEN Fr. Seamus, (Rush, Co. Dublin) Oct 31, 2015, (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill, Rev. Seamus; sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, greatgrandnieces, great-grandnephews, his religious community, and a very wide circle of friends. Rest in peace.
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D'ARCY Conor (Kinsealy and formerly Portmarnock) late of Cabra Library, suddenly at his home, 1st November 2015, loving son of Rita and Shay. Very sadly missed by his parents, sister Lynne, brother Alan, sister-inlaw Aedamar, niece, nephew, relatives, friends and work colleagues. Rest in peace. HEGARTY (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Fingal County Council) Nov 2, 2015, (peacefully) Christopher (Christy); sadly missed by his loving wife Joan, sons Stephen and Chris, daughters-in-law Aoife and Joanne, grandchildren Rebecca, Joseph, Emma And Doireann, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. O’REILLY (Née O’Loughlin) May. (Rush, Co. Dublin and formerly of Larkhill Road and Glencorp Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9) October 30th 2015, (peacefully) in the loving and excellent care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the Mater Hospital; dearly beloved wife and best friend of Joe and much loved and cherished mam of Michelle and Ian. Very sadly missed by her loving family, daughter-in-law Fran, her adored grandchildren, Dean, Courtney, Hayley, Isabel and Ross, great-grand-daughter Kimberley, her sister Pauline and brother Des, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace.
late of Hollywood B&B & Seatown Villas, Swords Its two birthdays since you departed. If tears could build a stairway And memories build a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again. Love & miss you Kay & Caroline xxxx
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TIMMINS Patrick (PJ) (High Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) Peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. HAND Pat (Turkinstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) Peacefully at St. Francis' Hospice after a short illness. Pat (predeceased by his son Cíaran and his brother Peter). Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, son Conor, sisters Maura and Jean, grandchildren Teagan and Bill, daughter-in-law Michelle, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. HARLOND - McGRATH, Thalia (Swords, Co. Dublin) - Oct. 30, 2015 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Sadly missed by her loving partner Michael, son Liam, mother Cathy, relatives & friends. Rest in peace. LEAHY Sr. Mary Sylvia (FMM) (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Cork City) 1st Nov 2015, (peacefully) deeply regretted by her religious community, nieces Sylvia, Nicola, Stephanie, nephews Timothy and Philip, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MOLONEY (née Nugent), Eileen (Oldtown, Co. Dublin) - Oct. 30, 2015 (peacefully), at Connolly Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Donal; sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary, Eileen and Catriona, son-in-law Philip, grandchildren Ronan, Daniel and Catherine-Michelle, sister Kathleen, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. WADE (née Lynch), Kathleen (Donabate, Co. Dublin) - Oct. 31, 2015 (peacefully), at home. Mother of the late Francis; sadly missed by her loving husband Derek, children Cieran, Derek, Helen, Vivienne, Stephen and Bernie, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CAWLEY, Maureen (née Dever) (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Mayo Abbey, Claremorris) 30th October 2015 suddenly at home. Maureen will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Tiernan, son Joseph, daughter-in-law Lorraine, grandson Tiernan (Jnr), brother-in-law Gus, extended family and friends. Rest in peace.
Chapel Green, Lusk, Co. Dublin Who died on 15th November 1999 A bouquet of beautiful memories, Sprayed with a million tears, Wishing God could have spared you, If just for a few more years. It does not take a special day, For us to think of you. Each Mass we hear, each prayer we say, Is offered up for you. We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever. It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Only those who loved you, Are the ones who will never forget. May he rest in peace, dear Jesus, In Thy heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love. Along the road to yesterday, That leads us straight to you, Are memories of happy days, Together we once knew. The blow was hard, the shock severe, To part with one we loved so dear, Our loss is great, we’ll not complain, But trust in God to meet again. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, For many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face. Mass Offered Sunday 15th November 11.30am St. Macculen’s Church, Lusk
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HAS YOUR COMPANY STOPPED TRADING? CRO Annual Returns from only €199* including VAT Fingal County Council Permission is sought for alterations and extension to side of existing dwelling comprising bedroom, family/tv room, bathroom/toilet facilities and storage/study area at 1 The Strand, Kelly's Bay, Skerries, Co Dublin for Declan O'Carolan. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin during the public opening hours 9.30 15.30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council I Eileen Kirwan intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 9 Valley View, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing porch to the front, construction of a new single storey extension to the front, side and rear of the existing house for use as a pre-school childcare facility, widening of the existing driveway, alterations to the first floor window on the side elevation of the existing house and all associated 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 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 Philip O'Byrne intend to apply for permission to demolish existing side lean to garage and subsequent construction of garage to rear of property at 56 Oaklands Avenue, Swords, 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 authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission for a new part single-storey, part 2storey house, detached garage and wastewater treatment system to rear of existing family home and for associated site works including modifications to facilitate sharing of the existing entrance at Collinstown, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: R. Hoare. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council 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 suoght by Mr and Mrs Noel Whelan for the construction of a single storey extension to side and alterations to south elevation comprising replacing 2no. existing windows to front bedroom with 1 no. large window at Lornel Cottage, 4B Old Hayestown, Rush County 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 Noel and Margaret Manning intend to make a planning application for Permission at 20 Portmarnock Park, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin for
the conversion of existing garage to Shower Room and Utility; replacement of existing Garage flat roof with pitched roof; the construction of new external ramp to front entrance; internal alterations and all associated site works to 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 Planning permission is sought by Mr. Shane Riordan at Ballymadrough, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a single storey detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system, landscaping and 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We Niamh and Colm Mythen, seek planning permission at Woodbine Cottage, Hearse Rd, Donabate, Co. Dublin for the following works to a protected structure: The construction of a part single storey / part two storey extension to the rear; The fitting of new windows to the forge and cottage and the construction of additional window openings in the cottage; for the creation
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