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New Hotel For Skerries The news that planning permission has been granted for a new hotel in Skerries has been welcomed as a vital tourism asset in the town. Permission has been granted for a two storey hotel with 21 bedrooms to be located at Holmpatrick on the Rush Road. Pictured at the Fingal Dublin Chamber reception for British Ambassador, Robin Barnett at Malahide Castle, are County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, Darragh O'Brien TD, Guy Thompson (President Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Ambassador Robin Barnett.

O’Brien Brings Ambassador To North County The strong links between Britain and this region were highlighted last Thursday, when the British Ambassador to Ireland, Robin Barnett CMG, visited the County Council’s offices at County Hall, Swords. The visit had been arranged by local Fianna Fail TD and the party’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Darragh O’Brien. At a meeting in the County Hall, the ambassador had a question and answer session with stakeholders during which he heard the concerns of political representatives and business leaders about Brexit. Earlier, Local Authority Chief Executive, Paul Reid, and its Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism, Ed Hearne, gave the ambassador an insight into the county and the role that the Council plays in building sustainable communities and making it easier for people to do business. “The visit allowed us to give the ambassador a sense of what we do here in Fingal and the concerns that people have about Brexit. He suggested potential opportunities to strengthen the already strong links between Fingal and Britain and we are certainly open to exploring them along with the relevant stakeholders,” Reid said.

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, said: “The key message is that this region is open for business. We will be working to ensure that Fingal continues to prosper and our citizens benefit from the agreements that are reached over the next few years.” In his address to the meeting, Ambassador Barnett noted that this region is a very important economic driver not just for Dublin but for Ireland and said its strengths included industries such as Med-Tech, Life Sciences and AgriBusiness. He also expressed optimism about the Brexit negotiations and the opportunity presented to strengthen the relationship between Britain and Ireland. After his visit, Ambassador Barnett visited two local businesses – Country Crest and One4All – before attending a business lunch in Malahide Castle which was organised by the Council’s Economic

Enterprise and Tourism Development Department and Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Darragh O’Brien TD said, “In light of the UK referendum, it is more crucial now than ever before to protect our trading relationship from any serious negative implications for Irish businesses and their access to the British market. “Contingency plans for business sectors, up to and including transitional aid measures, affected by the Brexit decision need to be urgently outlined. These plans are critical for Irish business, especially those whose focus is exporting,” he said. “It was most apparent during the site visits with the ambassador, that he is conscious of the important connection between Fingal and the British export market. “There is no doubt some volatility lies ahead, but with over 150 in attendance, it is clear that our collective focus is well placed on maintaining Dublin Fingal in a competitive position as a place to live, work and invest,” concluded O’Brien. See picture special on page 6

By Patrick Finnegan The hotel complex will include 24 homes, a bar, restaurant, function room and a roof terrace, with leisure facilities, gym and a swimming pool. Owner of the site and prospective developer of the hotel, Skerries man, Michael Branagan spoke to the County Leader about the hotel and what it will mean for the people of Skerries. He said, “This project is so unique in terms of how we have put the community four square and centre at the heart of what we’re trying to do.” “My wife and partner in this venture, Alison Ryan and I have been fed up looking at developers coming in and building new estates estate, without a social infrastructure being left behind. That was the motivation for us. This site is unique with a stunning vista to the five islands and a huge motivation for us is that we can open it up to the people of Skerries and the surrounding areas. We believe passionately that it shouldn’t be for the privileged few. There will be no walls or gated community. The swimming pool and leisure centre will also be accessible to the public and we are delighted about this, as there has been a deficit here for over 25

Pictured is Senator James Reilly in Skerries as he welcomed the news that a new hotel for the town has been given the go ahead

years. We have always supported the idea that Skerries should have a swimming pool. With Skerries winning the Tidy Towns competition, it is appropriate that the town should have this hotel,” he said. Local senator, Dr James Reilly was delighted with the news, when he told the County Leader, “This is great news which has been a long time in the planning phase and it’s fantastic that it has moved forward. The town, particularly with its great win in the Tidy Towns really does need a hotel to allow people to come and enjoy all that Skerries has to offer. Of course tourism along our wonderful coastline is something that we have never really availed of its full potential, so now we can put that to right,” he said. There’s a huge amount of traffic coming through Dublin Airport and if they knew what was waiting for them, particularly along the coastline, I’m sure they would stay here and create new jobs,” he concluded.

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Two separate raids in the North County occurred over the weekend, in Malahide and Balrothery. In the Malahide incident, Gardaí are investigating the robbery of a premises at The Diamond in Malahide Village at approximately 5pm on Saturday last. This was the second robbery that occurred at Bouchon jewellers, which is located at the Diamond. On Wednesday last the shop was also targeted in a raid. In Saturday’s raid, at least two suspects entered the premises and threatened staff. Gardai are investigating if both incidents are connected. A number of items, including watches and necklaces were taken in the robbery. Female Staff member slashed during jewellery shop raid in Malahide A garda spokesman confirmed that a female staff member was slashed during the raid and an ambulance was called to the scene. Thankfully her injuries are not life-threatening. Meanwhile on Saturday night, a man entered a shop in Balrothery and demanded cash from a female shop assistant, who was assaulted during the incident, but she did not require medical assistance The raider, who was wearing a balaclava was later arrested and was detained at Balbriggan Garda Station.

Government Prepared For Challenges Of Hard Brexit Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) who is Co-Chair of the Fine Gael Working Group on Brexit has said both Fine Gael and the Government will be prepared for the challenges presented by a hard Brexit. Farrell said, “The announcement, by Prime Minister Theresa May, that the UK will not seek to remain in the single market highlights that a hard Brexit is indeed inevitable. A hard Brexit is not the scenario for which many of us had hoped, however, Fine Gael will be prepared to tackle the challenges that will be presented as a result of this,” Farrell said. “Our focus will be on reducing the negative economic impact Brexit

may have for Ireland, and the maintenance of the Common Travel Area between the two jurisdictions. In that regard, I am pleased that the UK is also committed to maintaining the Common Travel Area. The Government has been preparing for multiple eventualities regarding Brexit – both hard and soft. Prime Minister May, through her speech, has provided more clarity on what the UK will seek during the formal negotiations which will lead to their exit from the European Union. “We must now ensure that our partners in Europe fully understand the complexities Ireland now

Local councillor, with the County D u n c a n S m i t h ( L a b ) Council, I spoke with h a s c o n f i r m e d t h a t Swords Express last Swords Express Peak w e e k a n d I w a s Time Bus Service is informed that work would take on the way place to for the provide two Bride’s Glen, bus stops; B u n b u r y one servicing G a t e , Brides’ Glen, Castleview, B u n b u r y Ashton Broc G a t e , and Miller’s Castleview Glen areas of and Ashton Swords. Cllr. Smith Broc and one Smith said, “I received confirma- servicing Miller’s Glen tion from Swords will be constructed Express that a peak over the next couple time service is on the of weeks. This work way which will cater will involve installing f o r c o m m u t e r s f r o m a bus stop pole and Bride’s Glen, Bunbury s o m e k e r b a l t e r i n g . G a t e , C a s t l e v i e w , There will be no layAshton Broc and by constructed, so there will be no Miller’s Glen. “Following agreement eating into the grass verge or pathway. As there will only be two buses in the morning

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faces, particularly in regard to the Good Friday Agreement, and our economic links to the UK.” “As Brexit will impact all of us, we must work together to protect our national interests, and mitigate the adverse impact which it may have in every region of Ireland.“As such, it is essential that we have on-going engagement and a national conversation on Brexit at all stages throughout the negotiation process. “As part of the work of the Fine Gael Working Group on Brexit, we have established a dedicated webpage at BrexitResponse.ie where everyone across Ireland can submit their concerns and views as the UK’s exit from the European Union advances,” Farrell concluded.

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and two in the evening, the impact on existing traffic, which is very heavy at peak times, will be minimal,” he said. Whilst the timetable has not been confirmed, it is likely to be two peak time services from Miller’s Glen in the morning and two services from Eden Quay in the evening. Final times have yet to be agreed. It is hoped that the service will be up and running by the end of February, subject to inspection works and the agreement of the timetable with the National Transport Authority. “When speaking with Swords Express last week, I am confident that there will be no delay on their part in getting this service up and running. This is great news for these estates and it is great to see services stretching into this fast growing area of Swords,” concluded Smith.

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Skerries Residents Fear For Their Lives An ongoing speed hazard at the junction of Dublin Road and the R127, leading to Skerries Point past the Ballast Pit, is a cause of great concern for local residents. This is the main access road used by people coming from Dublin Road accessing parking space as they drive to the railway station in Skerries. Local councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG), who had a frightening experience there recently, as he tried to cross this junction said, “A couple of weeks ago, I was almost run over by a car coming around the corner at this junction. A person using a mobility machine coming in the

opposite direction also narrowly missed being mown down as well,” he said.

By Patrick Finnegan “We need to do something about this junction, as it’s an ongoing problem for a long time. I have asked planning officials in the Council and they’ve agreed to put an island in the middle of the junction, but I think we need to go further than that, with a raised ramp

The dangerous junction at Dublin Road leading to Skerries Point.

all the way across the road, which would be mobility friendly and which would make cars slow down as they approach the junction, making pedestrians feel safer,” he said. This road is going to have to be reviewed as this will be the main access and

Cllr Tom O'Leary is pictured with concerned residents, Joan Farrell and Len Montgomery at Townspark, close to the junction with Dublin Road in Skerries

Swords CFR Goes ‘Live’ Swords Community First Responders are delighted to have ‘gone live’ with the National Ambulance Service (NAS) at a ceremony in Swords on Friday, 20th January last. Chairperson Claire Ahern said, “Our fully trained Cardiac First Responders will be attending cardiac arrest, choking, stroke and chest pain emergencies within the Swords area. When the ambulance service receive a call for one of these emergencies,

one of our on-call volunteers will also receive the message and could be at the scene before the ambulance arrives,” she said. “We have 21 volunteers who have worked hard over the last year fundraising and training in preparation of becoming an operational group. We have received generous donations from local businesses (GEWSRA, BMS, Fingal CoCo, DAA, Member First Credit Union, Fyffes, Roganstown Golf club, ASL Aviation Group, Holywell and Applewood Community Centres, which have helped us to buy emergency equipment,” she concluded.

egress from Barnageeragh and Balbriggan Road into Skerries, with a reported 60 per cent increase

in traffic expected here,” he said. Residents, Joan Farrell and Len Montgomery spoke to the County

Leader and were very angry about the safety problems at this point and they feared that someone may well be killed here. Joan Farrell said, “It’s unbelievable and there is no safe place to cross the road here. There’s double parking of cars all along the main road here – it’s just a nightmare and now they plan to open this road to Balbriggan, without any thought of infrastructure. It’s a bad move and a nightmare for us living on the road. We

need work done on this road before anything else happens. It’s too dangerous,” she said. Len Montgomery added, “I’ve been trying for eight years to get a broken piece of road outside my home fixed, without success, The problem is that if you are cutting the grass verge, traffic passing by will avoid the broken part of the road and it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed here. I have already complained to the local Gardaí about the speed

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Last week saw the appointment of new Presidents on both sides of the Atlantic. Most of us will have watched Donald Trump take the oath to become the 45th president of America last Friday. Earlier in the week saw the election by the EU Parliament of Italian EPP candidate Antonio Tajani as President of that body. Ireland’s Mairead McGuinness (FG) was reelected a Vice President with a massive 75 per cent of members voting for her. This means that the President and first Vice President are both members of the EPP. This follows a break in the agreement between the SD and EPP. The EPP formed a new alliance with the ALDE group. All three Presidential positions in the EU are now held by EPP members. The next position which is up for grabs is held by Donald Tusk, also an EPP member. This is the Presidency of the EU Council. Reports suggest that the current President of France, François Hollande (SD) may seek this appointment. This follows on his decision not to seek re-election to the Presidency of his country following poor opinion polls ratings. It seems pretty certain that Tusk will retain the office against such opposition. The challenges facing the EU call for calm heads and ability to steer through what will be turbulent times ahead. Skilful negotiators are required in reshaping the relationship

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Food For Thought In Balbriggan On Wednesday 18th January, Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan played host to a very special evening that took a more measured and informed approach to young people’s nutrition and to the nation’s health. ‘Food for Thought’ was a gathering of great minds to discuss and demonstrated what healthy eating is and what it should be all about. Professor Donal O’Shea, the country’s leading expert on obesity, was the keynote speaker for the evening and joining him was a whole host of other well-known experts in the field. Dr Kevina Cardiff, a dietician specialising in diabetes, cardiovascular problems and weight management spoke about some of the hard to shake myths surrounding sugar. Cathy Monaghan, Senior Paediatric Dietician and founder of www.weaning.ie, Dr. Lyndsey McTavish Lynam, specialist in childhood dental care, and Nicola O’Byrne, leading lactation specialist, were also on the panel where they contributed to the lively debate on the night. No discussion about healthy eating could ever be contemplated without the inclusion of some wholesome treats on the evening menu and the talks were closely followed by a cookery demonstration offering practical ideas and suggestions for parents on family dinners and lunchbox nutrition. Sharon Hearne Smith, a well-known food stylist who has appeared on RTE’s’ Today Show was in attendance and local and national food suppliers had stalls to tempt with culinary delights. Students and members of the Parents’ Committee provided some delicious healthy food for people as they entered the hall and the consensus was that it was a very successful occasion. See pictures on page 10.

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British Ambassador Visits Malahide Castle

Ernie Brenner (Grand Hotel Malahide), Barry Gibney (President Malahide Chamber) and Mark Courtney (Bank of Ireland)

Ian McGuinness (Roganstown Hotel & Golf Club), Michael McEnery (President Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal) and Jim Glennon

Gary Halpin & Jim Halpin (both H2 Marketing)

Emma McManus (Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport) and Bronagh McKee (Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport)

Ian Talbot (Chambers Ireland), Dessie Brady (Bank of Ireland Swords), Neal Morrison (McInerney Saunders) and Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise Fingal)

Siobhan Kinsella (Cpl) and Rob Priestman (Irish Mortgage Corporation)

Ian Hunter (Pavilions Shopping Centre), Ger Heskin and Ray Alcock (both AIB)

Morgan McStay (McDonald's), Deputy County Mayor Cllr Eithne Loftus and Cllr Kieran Dennison

Garret Roche (Cpl) and Maura Cassidy (daa)

Brian Murphy (BJM Consulting), Breda Leonard (Country Crest), Ann Brophy (Newbridge House) and Tony Doyle (Country Crest)

CoilĂn O'Reilly (Fingal County Council), Ian Talbot (Chambers Ireland), Anna Howard and Michael Howard (both Genvest)

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Eithne Loftus and Andrea Molloy (Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport)

Robert Collins and Duncan Henderson (both Fingal County Council)

Pat Gilna, Rosalie Delany (Dunboyne Castle Hotel) and Paddy Duffy (Business Consultant)

Barry Gibney (President Malahide Chamber), Darragh O'Brien TD and Siobhan O'Donnell (daa)

Aidan James (Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport), Jacqueline McStay (McDonald's) and Greg Browne (12th Lock Hotel)

Vincent Shannon (Shannons Solicitors), Gerry McInerney (McInerney Saunders) and Alan Spain (S&S Office Interiors)

Michael and Anna Howard (Genvest) and Michael Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance)

Ann Cooney (Doosan), Sean Gaine and Ciaran Morris (both of New Ireland Assurance)

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Subaru supplied Dublin footballers and hurlers with new cars for 2017 in association with Neary Motors Lusk. Pictured at Parnell Park at the handover are Neary Motors Lusk management team, Peter Finnegan, Denise Daly, Leo Neary, Conor Neary and Miichael Hogan, with Chris Crummey (Dublin hurler), Michael Fitzsimons (Dublin footballer) and Eoghan O'Donnell (Dublin hurler).

forward to the allocation of the new resources and teachers this year,” he said. “The new special education teacher allocation down cycles of disadvan- model will allocate tage and ensuring that all teachers to schools on the our people, in particular basis of the profiled those with educational special educaneeds of each tional needs, are school. This will able to particiend the unfairpate in that ness which progress and exists in the fulfil their potencurrent system, tial. whereby many Senator Reilly Dr. James Reilly p a r e n t s a r e said, “I very much unable to access welcome the announce- the assessments needed ment of 900 new teachers to qualify for educational for our children with resources. This had a special needs. I also particularly negative welcome the reduction in impact on children from barriers so children can more disadvantaged access services in a more areas,” concluded timely manner. I look Senator Reilly.

New Resources For Children With Special Educational Needs Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG) has welcomed the news that Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton has announced a new model for allocating Special Education Teaching Resources to mainstream primary and post primary schools. This new model, which is expected to be delivered by September 2017, will be a fairer and better way to allocate resources to support children with Special Educational Needs. An additional 900 teaching posts will be

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and it is estimated that we start to lose our organs’ functions at an approximate rate of one per cent per year. If elderly parents or a single elderly parent is living on their own, they may need some assistance in maintaining their independence, staying safe, eating well and enjoying their retirement. As an adult child, there is much you can do to ensure the safety and happiness of your elderly parents. If you live a distance from your parents or cannot call in on a daily basis due to time constraints, it may be time to look at getting a professional carer. Not only can carers help with personal care and caring for the elderly,

but they can also provide companionship and remind them to take their medication. Home Care compa-

nies will also involve the professional carer, the family and the client in all decisions so it is very much a team and

combined decision regarding future care. It can happen than an older person is initially resistant to having a carer coming

into the home, seeing it as a threat to their independence or seeing visits as an invasion of their privacy.

However, frustration or worry, particularly if they are becoming isolated, can lead to depression in the long term. Home carers are trained to help their clients acclimatise to the changes in their lives so introducing a home carer to the routine a couple of times a week can be the best choice for adult children struggling to care for elderly parents. It can be difficult for adult children too to come to terms with the fact that the roles have been reversed, that it is now their turn to care for their elderly parents rather than the other way round. With care and attention, it is very possible for elderly parents to maintain their independence and stay living at home for many years.

If you decide to use a nursing home, there are some excellent choices available, with many located here in the North County. The staff in most nursing homes in Ireland are highly qualified medical professionals who are both highly trained and highly skilled. They have a specialised area of knowledge and their role is to both support the patient and help them be as healthy and independent as is possible and to be on hand with medical training should any situation arise. Most nursing homes will have skilled nurses and aides on hand 24 hours a day. If you are looking for a nursing home, you can ask your doctor’s office or any care staff for some recommendations.

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Fiona Spellman and Edel Kenny

24th January 2017

Pictured at the Food for 'Thought' healthy eating evening at Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan are keynote speakers, Cathy Monaghan, Lyndsey McTavish, Nicola O'Byrne, Frances Ward (teacher), Professor Donal O'Shea and Kevina Cardiff

Students Aoibhe Rice, Frances Mulholland and Emily Forkin display some of the healthy food on show

Pictured are Loreto Secondary School teachers, Anne Sheridan, Jane Woodlock, Denise Caffrey, Paula Gartland and Ita Conneely Noel Magee and Thomas Kirby

Students Robyn Coleman and Kate White display some of the delicious healthy food at Loreto Balbriggan

Pictured are members of Loreto Parents Association

Grainne Ward, Deputy Principal of Loreto Rachel Gallen and Adrienne Cassidy

Gerry Buckley and RTE chef Sharon Hearne Smith, who gave a healthy cooking demonstration

Karen Graham and Diane Corradi

Aidan McKenna, Mary McKenna, Eimear McBride, Kate McKenna and Gillian O'Sullivan

Sarah Canty, Cara Ryan and Deborah Canty

Orla Hoey and Lauren Butterly display some of the excellent healthy food which was provided for visitors

Paul Foley, Clara Foley and Regina Foley

Lilly Kenny and her daughter Marguerite Kenny

PJ Shankey and Frances O'Duffy

Loreto School Home Economics teacher, Frances Ward is pictured with keynote speaker, Professor Donal O'Shea

John Moore and Bernie Redmond

Students Eilis Curnyn and Jodie Fleming

Barry O'Brien, Miriam Grehan and Niamh Grehan

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24th January 2017

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Well-known Swords based businessman, Michael McEnery from Virgoe McEnery Landscapers undertook an unbelievable run for two deserving charities over the Christmas period. He decided to run from Croke Park to Causeway in Co. Kerry, a total of 200 miles. He started on 22nd December and arrived safe and sound, albeit exhausted in Causeway on Christmas Eve, 24th December. McEnery, who is President of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal is an experienced marathon runner and undertook this massive run in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. He was certainly loyal to the Rotary motto of ‘Service Above Self’ as he battled through driving wind and rain in his quest to serve others who needed him. Being a proud native of Kerry, McEnery,who called himself the ‘Kingdom Crusader’ was very emotional at the end of his epic journey, when he was greeted by his mother and father and family, as well as hundreds of well wishers, who came out to applaud his arrival in Causeway. His mother was a recent sufferer of cancer, so his efforts on behalf of that charity were very special to him. He also has connections with Cystic Fibrosis and the €9,000 collected as a result of his efforts, will go a long way to helping people affected by CF and cancer. Michael told the County Leader, “This was a team effort and it was an epic journey. On Friday, we experienced pretty extreme weather as we crossed into Kerry, as Storm Barbara struck. This just spurred me on and I became more alive and determined than at any other time in the run. I’m just an ordinary person doing ordinary things for extraordinary people. Everyone knows someone who is affected by both illnesses and we’re very happy with the result, with the page still open for donations,” he said. Michael was up at about 5am each morning and started running at around 6am. His team had to practically drag him off the road each night, such was his enthusiasm for the job at hand. A modest Michael said that, “if I have managed to help someone along the way and helped to raise awareness about cancer and Cystic Fibrosis, then it’s all been well worthwhile.”

My card got skimmed over the Christmas, what can I do to protect myself going forward? It can be easy to underestimate the risks associated with ATM usage given how easy they are to By Darren O’Reilly use - awareness and common sense make up the foundation of ATM safety. Here are our top tips for making sure you stay safe when using ATMs

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O’Brien Objects To Petrol Station For Skerries Former Green Party General election candidate and Skerries resident, Joe O’Brien has hit out at proposed plans to develop a petrol station beside a primary school in Skerries. In outlining his objections, O’Brien said, “I am objecting to this proposed development at the edge of Barnageeragh Cove for a number of reasons, largely because it would introduce a number of health and safety risks for the children attending the Skerries Educate Together National and those who will attend it in the future.” “The proposed station is very close to where hundreds to children play on a daily basis in the school but also to a nearby playground. The increase in harmful fumes and gases brought about by the diesel, petrol but also considerable exhaust fumes of vehicles restarting their journey would significantly increase the health risks for children,” maintained O’Brien. “If this development were to go ahead, there would also be an increase in the complexity of traffic movements very near where hundreds of young children walk and cycle every day – thus significantly increasing the risk of an accident. The

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current infrastructure for walkers and cyclists is already inadequate to cope with the current traffic. We should be planning infrastructure that makes it easier and safer for our children to walk or cycle to school. Parents will be less likely to allow their children to walk or cycle to school if the traffic situation gets more complex,” he said. Skerries already has a petrol station in the Joe O'Brien is pictured near rthe proposed centre of the town petrol station beside Skerries Educate anyway which is 160m Together National School from eastern end of the Distributor Road which this proposed development is on. As this proposal is not a piece of infrastructure that is needed and it clearly carries a number of negative implications for the community then I do hope permission will be rejected. The application code is F16A/0602 and the deadline for objections and comments is Friday, 3rd February.

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24th January 2017

Specsavers Balbriggan has announce that it has raised in excess of €2,600 in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. The store has experienced enormous support and kindness from the local community, making this contribution possible. Specsavers presented Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin with a cheque for €120,000 in 2016 and announced that it would be

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Pictured are store employees Elaine Richardson, Lynda Smith and Amy Richardson outside Specsavers Balbriggan. The store raised the much-needed funds through in-store activities throughout 2016, with customers donating generously.

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Local Fine Gael senator, Dr James Reilly, has said that a total of 1558 Dublin dads are already benefiting from the Government’s new paid paternity benefit scheme, and is encouraging prospective fathers to apply. “Paid Paternity Benefit became available at the beginning of September last year and is paid at a rate of €230 a week for two weeks, to both employees and the self-employed. This will afford new Dads the opportunity to be more involved at the earliest stages of a child’s development, which is important for the whole family,” he said. “It is great to hear that there has been good take up of the scheme so far, with over 5,500 paternity benefits being awarded since the scheme came in on the 1st September 2016. My colleague, Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, has informed me that here in Dublin, 1558 dads have availed of the benefit in that time, which Dr. James Reilly is a good start.” “I am encouraging prospective fathers to sign up for Paternity Benefit and I think they will find the application process to be clear and simple. They will require a Public Service Card in order to apply, and if they are an employee, they need to give four weeks’ notice to their employer to qualify for the accompanying Paternity Leave. Fathers who fulfil the PRSI requirements are eligible for Paternity Benefit when they take two weeks of Paternity Leave at any time within the first 26 weeks of their child’s life, or following adoption. “All the information on how to apply for Paternity Leave, and how to get your Public Service Card, is available at www.welfare.ie/paternitybenefit. “Paid paternity leave was a key commitment in Fine Gael’s manifesto in advance of the last election as part of our overall efforts to support parents at work and make childcare more affordable. Fine Gael in Government is now using the resources from our strong economy to deliver on that commitment. “In addition to the Paid Paternity Benefit, the Government is introducing a new ‘Single Affordable Childcare Scheme’, which provides both universal and targeted subsidies towards childcare costs. We have also expanded the free preschool scheme to give thousands more children access to a free preschool place. “We want to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life,” he concluded.

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Pictured at the RDS Primary Science Fair 2017 are Tommilina Tom and Nickki Breighton from St Teresa's Primary School, Balbriggan, and their project 'Can you reduce the Effects of Gravity.'

Bereavement Support Group In Swords Swords Bethany Bereavement Support Group trained members provide support to those grieving after the loss of a loved one. The Group meet on the second and last Monday of every month at 7.30pm at the Parish Office, Parochial House, Seatown Road, Swords. They provide a free, confidential service that is open to all North County residents. All are welcome to attend. Contact Terri on 8403243 for more.

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24th January 2017

Lambay Singers Seek New Members Why not take up singing for the new year? Well known local singing group, the Lambay Singers are now recruiting for new members. They are a well established and respected choir and would welcome new members. All voices are welcome, especially male voices. For details of rehearsals, contact Eric Duffy at 086 2555751.

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Recent published deaths from the North County HARRISON (née Dalton), Rose, (Skerries, Dublin) 19th January 2017 (Peacefully) ) in the tender loving care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital. Predeceased by her son Richard, sadly missed by her loving husband John, brothers Larry and Jim, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MCMAHON, Anthony (Tony), (Hardwicke Street Flats and formerly Swords, Co. Dublin) - 18th January 2017 (Peacefully) in the Mater Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved dad to Lorraine, Sharon and John; very sadly missed by his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Ben, Saoírse, Cian and William, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and friends. Rest in Peace MCELHINNEY, Amy, (Rush, Co. Dublin) - 16th January 2017 (Peacefully) surrounded by her loving family Amy; sadly missed by her heartbroken family dad Gerry, mam Amanda, sisters Jill and Megan, grandad, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace KNIGHT, Joe, (Balbriggan, Dublin) - 16th January 2017 (Peacefully) in St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Sadly missed by his loving wife Jean, daughter Denise, sons David, Phillip and Edward, grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, brother Johnny in Australia, sister Peggy, daughters-in-law Rachel and Janice, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace KENNEDY (née McGrath), Kitty, (Malahide, Dublin) 15th January 2017 (Peacefully) at Swords Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late John; sadly missed by her loving nephews Jim, Paul and Robbie, relatives and a wide circle of friends and very good neighbours. Rest in Peace O'ROURKE (née Reid), Patricia , (Pinewood Green, Balbriggan and formerly of Whitecross, Julianstown, Co. Meath) - 15th January 2017 (Peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital. Patricia; beloved wife of Oliver and loving mam of Annemarie, Angela and Stephen. Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace DILWORTH (née Smith), Ann, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 14th January 2017, in Saint Francis Hospice, Raheny, after a long illness. Much loved wife of the late Edward, mother to Chris and daughter-in-law Mairo, grandmother to Francis, Peter and Lisa. Rest in Peace CASSIN, Barry, (Balbriggan, Dublin) - 14th January 2017 (Peacefully) at Hamilton Park Nursing Home, Balbriggan. Husband of the late Nancy Cassin. Sadly missed by his loving children Anne, James, Philip, Andrew and Lilian, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace PICKERING, Frank, (Malahide and late of Cape Town, South Africa), (ex Merchant Navy) - 14th January 2017 (Peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital, Frank, beloved husband of Audrey, very sadly missed by his wife, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MC DONNELL (née Callaghan), Kathleen, (Rathbeale Road, Swords) - 13th January 2017 (Peacefully) surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary's Hospital; beloved wife of the late William, sadly missed by her loving sons Liam, George, P.J. Johnny, Tommy and Noel, daughters May, Phyllis, Anne and Carmel, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace LIEVINS, Bless (Ben), (Formerly of Balbriggan, Co Dublin. ) - 13th January 2017 (Peacefully) Sadly missed by his mother Josephine, sisters Grace and Joyce, brothers Prisco and Eunis, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

24th January 2017

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Acknowledgement We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone, for their kind expressions of sympathy and support during our time of loss. Those who called to the house or attended the funeral, our thanks to all extended family friends and neighbours who helped and supported us in many different ways for which we are deeply appreciative. Also a special thanks to the carers, doctors and nurses who cared for our father. As it would be impossible to thank everyone a mass will be said for all as a token of our sincere appreciations.

From The family of the late Peter McQuillan Snr Swords Rd., Malahide, Co. Dublin

Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. J.B

Fingal County Council We Ross and Muireann O’Callaghan apply for Permission at Rose Cottage Swords Road Malahide Co Dublin The Proposed works are for minor alterations to the previous approved Planning Permission Reference F16A/0329 . Alterations to the proposed windows openings and facades on the North West Elevation facing onto garden The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council Application for Retention planning permission for conversion of garage into habitable space at Oakley, Beaverstown Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin signed Eileen Hanks. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Me Piotr Michalski intend to applay for planning permission for new single storey exten-

sions on both sides of existing house , concrete sheed on one side and car garage (port) on the other. at 1b Church road ,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 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 Vincent & Pamela Lawlor intend to apply for planning permission for development to the rear of ‘Sound View’ Tuckett’s Lane, Howth, Dublin 13, D13 AX99. The development will consist of the construction of 1 no. 2-storey, 2-bed, detached house with 1 no. skylight and 1 no. clerestory window to roof. There will be 62.5 sqm of private open space to the rear of the property comprising of both garden and 1 no. roof terrace. New vehicular and pedestrian entrance to Tuckett’s Lane and 1 no. carparking space and associated works and landscaping. 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 (20 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the authority of this application.

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24th January 2017

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Fingal County Council John Li intends to apply for permission for development at this address, No 8 Clifflands Rise, Rush, County Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a two storey extension to the side elevation to comprise a part ground floor extension to the rear elevation and two new bedrooms at second floor level above to the side elevation 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 Planning Permission is sought for a revised boundary at No. 6 Turvey Avenue, Donabate, 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 Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council St.Ita’s AFC Company Limited by Guarantee intend to apply for permission at Ballymastone, Donabate Co. Dublin The development will consist of the construction of an All Weather Football Pitch (dimensions 96 metres x 71 metres) with associated floodlighting and boundary fencing The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Retention Planning Permission is sought for a revised boundary at No. 6 Turvey Avenue, Donabate, 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 Fingal County Council during its

public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I,Paul and Laura Ryan, Intend to apply for Planning Permission for, A. Single storey bungalow, B. Single storey garage/workshop to rear, C. Waste water treatment system and D. All associated site works on site at Murrays Lane, 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 Department ,during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Colm Murphy, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Attic conversion incorporating dormer extension to rear, b. Single storey extension to rear, c. All associated site works on site at Kilhedge Lane, Corduff,Lusk, Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority , during it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I,Bernard Farrell Intend to apply for planning permission for A.Single storey extensions to sides and rear, B.Amended vehicular access, C.New waste water treatment

system, D.All associated site works to cottage at Milverton,Skerries Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority ,during it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I,Alan Heffernan, Intend to apply for planning permission for a, Retention of part built garage/workshop, b, Permission to complete same, e. All associated site works on site at Commons Lane,Lusk ,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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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