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26th April 2016 • Volume 23, Issue 14 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. EirCode: K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

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The flagship event of the County Council’s Centenary celebrations of the 1916 Rising took place in Swords on Sunday last, which attracted a crowd of in excess of 10,000 locals and visitors. The event was marshalled expertly and the local authority can feel very proud of how they brought the story of 1916 to the local community, through imaginative re-enact-

ments of events from the period. The planning for this event began 18 months ago and featured a series of historical lectures and exhibitions, including memorabilia days in centres across the region. Relatives of many of the volunteers from the North County brought some

invaluable momentos which were digitally recorded by the Council, to be archived for future generations to enjoy. Eithne Mallin, who is the County

Council’s 2016 Co-ordinator and grand niece of executed 1916 leader, Michael Mallin, was delighted with the success of the celebrations and the entire Centenary Programme. She told the County Leader, “I think we hit the right note here today and the relatives will be

very pleased with how the event was handled and the turnout. It all began 18 months ago and it’s been worth every pain and every ache along the way. It’s been great honour for me, as a relative, and I felt very emotional and Eithne Mallin proud,” she said.

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Motorists and visitors in Swords will be well aware of the wonderful display of daffodils at the roundabouts on the main approaches to the town. Many people have remarked about the addition this initiative by the County Council has made to the appearance of the town. The County Leader spoke to the Council’s Senior Parks Superintendent, Kevin Halpenny about the comments regarding the roundabouts and he said, “This approach to mass planting of bulbs in very visible strategically important locations, is in line with keeping our green open space strategy for Fingal. It’s a very sustainable approach to civic decoration. It provides for succession of colour in visually important locations, providing maximum impact. This is the second year of this initiative and we’re very pleased with this particular approach, in terms of achieving our sustainability targets as well. We’re delighted that the public response has been so positive and we intend to expand this approach to other locations around the county,” he said. Pictured inset are County Council maintenance crew members Des Grant, Pat Crouchman and Tommy Madden.

Daa Business Park Project Moves To The Next Phase The next phase of the business park project at Dublin Airport is currently well underway. The project is eagerly awaited by people of the North County as it is sure to boost the economy of the area. The daa have just lodged a planning application for the construction of four new office blocks and a five storey car park. This is set to be 6 - 9

months in the planning stages. Speaking to the County Leader about this exciting development, Siobhan O’Donnell of the daa said; “This phase of the development will deliver four new office buildings complete with multistorey car park and associated services and infrastructure. We have submitted a planning

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St. Andrew’s Triumph In Schools Chess Budding Magnus Carlsens and Judith Polgars were out in force for Malahide Chess Club’s annual inter-schools chess competition, which took place on Tuesday, April 19th in St. Sylvester’s GAA club. Eleven teams took part, drawn from the three primary schools in the area, St. Andrew’s , Pope John Paul II and St Oliver Plunkett School. Medals and plaques were presented to all contestants, with top honours, for the second year in a row, going to St. Andrew’s, who were presented with the Malahide & District Credit Union Cup by Credit Union Youth Officer Stephen MacDonagh. Warm tributes were paid to Tom O’Sullivan of Malahide Chess Club by Stephen MacDonagh, who said that he had done Trojan work developing chess in Malahide for more years than he cared to remember, bringing success at Community Games level among other honours. Speaking to the County Leader, Stephen MacDonagh said; “Malahide Credit Union is delighted to be associated with the schools’ chess competition, as it gives children an opportunity to compete at a high level outside the realms of the usual sporting areas.” During the presentation Tom O’Sullivan made special mention of two players, Aisling Ní Laighléis, who represented Ireland at U-12 level in European Competition last year, and William Hackett, who has been selected for the U-12 International Development Squad. The future looks bright for chess in Malahide.

Local County Councillor, Duncan Smith and Lynsey Kiely were married on Saturday, 16th April last. The happy couple were married in Drumcondra, are pictured at their wedding reception at Rathsallagh House, Dunlavin in Co. Wicklow.

Newman Calls For All-Weather Facility In Swords Local councillor, Joe Newman (NP) has put forward a motion at the most recent Balbriggan/Swords Area Committee Meeting, where he is calling for an all-weather facility for sports clubs in Swords and surrounding area.

By Patrick Finnegan Newman is asking the Council to explore the possibility of providing these facilities in an area that will not cause any inconvenience to residential areas. He feels that the ideal location would be close to the proposed Swords by-pass between Ridgewood and Dublin Airport. He told the County

Cllr Joe Newman is pictured at the existing all weather training pitch at River Valley Park.

Leader, “I believe there’s a real need among local clubs for this facility. Locating it at Ridgewood may well help to solve the traffic congestion where people use the estate to get to pitches at present. The Council, as part of the Development Plan 2017 are

looking at a hub somewhere to allow for the provision of an allweather facility. In my opinion, there are three possible locations for this hub, namely Ridgewood, River Valley Park and an area close to Brackenstown. This would be of great benefit to clubs like River Valley Rangers, St Finian’s GAA Club and Swords Manor FC. It may well be a great help to tennis clubs as well,” he said. “There is certainly a real need for a community outlet in the area, which will provide a sporting outlet for children and adults alike in the community. I am actively pushing for this at Council level and I am appealing to clubs to communicate now with the Council to let them know what their plans are. It’s just about choosing the proper hub,” he concluded.

Donabate Leisure Centre Are Top Quality There was great news for the Donabate Portrane Community and Leisure centre recently when they were awarded the level 2 Q Mark by the EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association).

By Aoife Read The Q Mark is a business excellence award that is given to organisations after they pass an assessment on all areas of their business. This is a highly sought after credential as It signifies that a business is run to a very high standard. The Donabate Portrane Community and Leisure Centre are the only leisure centre across the entire North County who have achieved the

Q Mark. Speaking to the County Leader, Jacinta Lowndes, manager of the leisure centre said; “The Q Mark is a quality management system. The EIQA come out and conduct an audit on all of our systems, policies, procedures, etc. So it covers all of the centre and the staffing, how we do our HR, and all our customer care. We were rated on all of those categories so it really is hard work.” She went on to say; “We did it initially four years ago. First off they come out and do a practice audit and tell you where you need to bring your standards up. So after that we worked on everything they pointed out to us

for about 6 months. We had brought our standards up so much that we made level 1, which would be pretty good, but now we are up to level 2. There are only 3 levels so it’s really an achievement. We got a certificate to say that we have achieved level 2 and we got our quality mark and we are allowed to use the logo.” “From the staff point of view everyone gets to take part in an audit so they understand the paperwork

that is involved and all the processes behind it. From a business point of view that is very valuable for them to know. The training is continual so there is continual personal development for all of the staff that work here. Outwardly it shows people that use the centre that we have a certain quality system in place that we abide by and we try each year to improve on it “ she said. She concluded by saying; “We have already conducted our audit this year and we have achieved level two again and in fact, higher again, so we are happy with that. We are just delighted to have been given the accreditation and delighted to be the only ones in the North County who have achieved the Q Mark for Leisure Centres.”

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Pictured with the Charter of Commitment, where North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force were selected as National Community Action on Alcohol Programme site for 2016 are Darragh O’Brien TD (Chairperson of the North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force), Anne Timoney (National Lead for CAAP) and the board of management inof the task force

centred on ‘Community Action’ so communities come together and take action to enable change. O’Brien explained that the taskforce will be working with a range of stakeholders to develop a Community Alcohol Action Plan. “We need to recognise that, although

alcohol is used for relaxation and enjoyment and it does contribute to the Irish economy, it also has major public health implications for individuals, families and the wider community’. We are so proud to be leading out on this over the coming year and have a series of

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key partner agencies. The committee to oversee this work will be convening in the next month with lots of exciting initiatives to follow. On 8th April last, Anne Timoney Meehan, the National Lead for CAAP visited the task force to brief them on the process. At that inaugural meeting, Darragh O ‘Brien T.D. (Chairperson) and Brid Walsh (Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force Coordinator, North Dublin), along with Ms Timoney formally signed the Charter of Commitment. Chairperson, Darragh O’Brien TD spoke to the County Leader, “This is great news for the North County community. As you know, we have been doing a lot of work to support local communities in North County

The Transition Year students from Loreto Balbriggan along with their teacher, Karen Ryan, are organising a cyclethon in the school Gym, on Thursday 28th April to raise funds for The Soul of Haiti Foundation. The cyclethon is the brain child fo Emma Jordan, a 5th year student in the school and daughter of Jock Jordan, who is involved with the foundation. The Soul of Haiti Foundation is an Irish

registered charity which was established in 2007 by a group of business people who were finalists of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Upon visiting Haiti, these men and women came together with the aim to apply their entrepreneurial skills and resources to create a positive impact on the lives of the people of Haiti. The Soul of Haiti’s mission is to exercise its expertise to improve the

events and actions which will help us with delivering on our alcohol action plan thanks to the funding received from the Dormant Accounts Fund in Pobal. “We will continue to report on the developments and events as they happen,” concluded O’Brien.

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1916 Cycling Heroines Honoured Pictured are members of Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee at the announcement of details regarding the upcoming 1916-2016 commemorative programme in Balbriggan. Picture includes members of the commemorative committee, Bernie Kelly (Balbriggan & District Historical Society), Cllr Grainne Maguire, Cllr Malachy Quinn, Anne Collins (Balbriggan & District Historical Society), May McKeon (Balbriggan & District Historical Society) and Jim Walsh (Balbriggan & District Historical Society)

1916 Commemorative Events In Balbriggan Balbriggan Community Liaison Committee, in association with Balbriggan & District Historical Society and the Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society have announced details of the Balbriggan 1916 -2016 Commemorative Programme, which will run from Monday 2nd May to Sunday 8th May inclusive. There will be a wide range of events during the week and will conclude with an unveiling of a plaque to commemorate local woman, Sinead Ni Fhlannagan, who married Eamon De Valera.

Events will include Craic agus Ceoil in Central Lounge/Bracken Court Hotel, a commemorative match in O’Dwyer’s GAA grounds, historical seminar organised by Balbriggan & District Historical Society, readings in the library and a Mass, followed by a parade from St Peter & Paul’s Church to Quay Street to unveil the plaque. The Commemorative programme will provide an ideal opportunity for the community in Balbriggan and its surrounding areas to remember 1916 and especially Sinead Ni Fhlannagan (De Valera).

The County Council launched the Rothaiocht na mBan at a ceremony at Swords Castle on Thursday last, 21st April. The launch was performed by County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor. The active role played by a number of women in Fingal in the 1916 Rising with Rothaíocht na mBan, was a key feature of the 1916 Commemorative Day in Swords on Sunday last, when a group of female cyclists dressed in early twentieth century period costumes rode bicycles from the era to symbolise all of the courageous women in Fingal that contributed in different ways to the 1916 Rising. The bicycle was the primary method of transportation for most people in 1916 and many women cycled significant distances throughout North County Dublin to carry out the duties assigned to them by the Irish Volunteers. Their role included delivering messages to the Volunteers, scouting the county and reporting back on the movements

Garristown Remembers 1916 Heroes It is 100 years since the 5th Battalion of the Irish Volunteers under Thomas Ashe, having arrived in Baldwinstown, Garristown village and Borranstown, fought and overcame the RIC at the Battle of Ashbourne. To celebrate the centenary of this event, the only successful campaign by volunteers in the 1916 campaign, Fingal County Council, in association with Garristown Community Council will

The County Council hosted a new exhibition by Fingal Local Studies and Archives, called ‘Fingal and the Fight for Irish Freedom’ at County Hall, Swords on Tuesday, 19th April last. The exhibition is a combination of multi-media, digital, interactive and traditional displays and tells the story of many of the Fingallians who were involved in the events of Easter week. Pictured at the exhibition are relatives of Thomas Ashe, with County Mayor David O'Connor. Included are Martin Ashe, Tom Ashe, Lorraine Ashe and Padraig Ashe

hold a Commemoration in Garristown on Thursday, 28th April, starting at 7pm. It will include unveiling of plaques and information board by

County Mayor, Cllr. David O Connor, a re-enactment by Fingal Old IRA Commemorative Society, young local musicians and High Nelly bicycles. Also included will be a reading of Proclamation and a recital of Thomas Ashe’s poem, “Let me carry your cross for Ireland, Lord” as well as a reading of Thomas Ashe’s short account of events (as Gaeilge). Why not get into

the 1916 spirit and dress up in period costume as Cumann na mBan, a Volunteer, an RIC constable or just civilian clothes of the 1916 period? Refreshments will be served in Gormley’s Bar followed by an illustrated talk by Ashbourne Historical Society on ‘The Battle of Ashbourne’ in Garristown Community Centre at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

Centenary Commemoration Of The Fingal Volunteers In Garristown Garristown Historical Society welcome you to their Unveiling of their Information Board and Plaques by The Mayor of Fingal Cllr. David O’Connor at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 28th April, 2016. There will be a High Nelly cycle, Piper and Military Drill Display, and “The Battle of Ashbourne” an illiustrated talk by PJ Morgan and Pat English from Ashbourne Historical Society. All welcome, free event, more details from 087 4192441.

1916 Remembrance Concert In Ballyboughal The Fingal Folk club, which is based in Ballyboughal, will hold a 1916 Centenary Remembrance Concert on Friday 29th April in St Patrick’s Hall Ballyboughal. The concert takes place from 8pm until 10pm and admission is €5. The concert will include songs and music charting Ireland’s declaration as a republic right from the Pike men of 1798 to the leaders of 1916. It will include a special remembrance of Thomas Ashe, the Corduff schoolteacher, who was commander in chief of the 5th Battalion Fingal Brigade, with performers showcasing original songs and recitations.

Heroines of 1916 were commemorated with the launch of Rothaíocht na mBan at Swords Castle, ahead of the County Council 1916 Commemorative Day last Sunday.

of the British military and Royal Irish Constabulary in the vicinity, carrying dispatches from the main body of the Fifth Battalion to outlying posts and to

the GPO, storing arms and ammunition in their homes and helping to treat the wounded after the Battle of Ashbourne. In the sworn statement of one of these women, Molly Adrien, she tells how, every day she travelled into the headquarters of the 1916 Rising in the GPO in Dublin city, bringing messages to and from the commanding officers of the Fifth Battalion (Fingal Brigade) of the Irish Volunteers based in North County Dublin. Through this action the lines of communication were kept open between the leaders of the 1916 Rising and the Fifth Battalion in the North County. Helena Bergin, Fingal County Council Architectural Conservation Officer, commented: “This event is being held in honour of the women involved in the 1916 Rising. There were many Cumann na mBan members and female relatives of the Irish Volunteers who provided assistance and support during the Rising and fended for their families in the months afterwards when the men, who were the main income source for a household, were sent to prison or internment camps. We are calling on families throughout Fingal and surrounding counties to join us in celebrating the role these women played in the birth of our nation.”

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Siún O'Shea who made her Confirmation is pictured with her mother, Marese O'Shea

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Joseph MacLochlainn made his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury. He is pictured with Aingeal, Helen and Ollie MacLochlainn

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Dáire Ó Maoildearg (left) made his Confirmation. He is pictured with Deirdre, Muireann, Aidan and Eoghan Ó Maoildearg

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Henchy Comments On Joint Policing Meeting By Aoife Read The recent Joint Policing Committee almost ten thousand meeting covering the people, with plans to areas of Swords and significantly grow into Malahide, Garda R the future and the District was held in the imminent construction Carnegie Court Swords. of the new National In attendance at the Forensic Hospital at St. meeting were both Ita’s Portrane.” Senior members of An Speaking to the County Garda Siochana Leader, Cllr and Fingal Henchy said; County Council “The current Officials. Policing service Councillor on the peninsula Adrian Henchy is one of a reac(FF) submitted a tion to crime motion in rela- Cllr. Henchy and our commution to the nity requires a Garda presence on the visible and proactive Donabate Portrane policing model of interPeninsula. In it he vention. As well as a asked the Council; “In stronger policing preslight of the recent ence on our Peninsula, I improvement in Garda would also like to see a resources in the local Garda office where area, that our area people can make committee write to both appointments to drop the Chief in and discuss any Superintendent and the issues in relation to incoming Minster for crime with the two full Justice to prioritise the time community appointment of two full Gardaí” time Community Garda He went on to say; Officers assigned to the “Since my election to Donabate Portrane Fingal County Council, Peninsula given the one of the issues I have current population is campaigned strongly

on is to see a significant improvement in an active and strong policing presence on the peninsula of Donabate and Portrane. There is no doubt and indeed it has been recognised by the Superintendent which I welcome, that the Peninsula, while technically is part of Swords Garda station, it is geographically removed from Swords.” Henchy concluded by saying: “The current population of the area is heading towards ten thousand and growing, as we approach the summer months our area as always gets a lot busier with Holidaymakers, Tourists and a large amount of visitors to Newbridge Park and both our beaches in Donabate and Portrane. This of course brings it’s own challenges around law and order and especially in the area of traffic management and enforcement and what our area needs is not only a blue light reaction but Gardaí on the beat, on bicycles and on foot integrating and working within our local Community.”

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Balbriggan Dramatic Society present “The Country Boy” by John Murphy in the Bracken Court Hotel for four nights from Wednesday, 27th April to Saturday 30th April inclusive. Nightly at 8.30pm, admission is €10 with concessions for senior citizens and students of €7. The first night is being hosted by Balbriggan ICA in aid of their chosen charity,

Remember Us Special Needs Group. The play is directed by Yvonne Healy and the cast includes Gráinne Maguire, Greg Casey, Kevin Lenihan, Glenda Hayde, Mick Cassin and Yvonne Healy and back stage is Barbra Seery and members of Balbriggan Dramatic Society. It promises to be a great production and the play is expected to be well attended each night.

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Brexit: “Democratic Liberation Of A Whole Continent” The UK’s “Stay or Go” referendum is in the final run in. The Irish European Movement has issued a call for all who are eligible to vote on 23rd June to do so. They point out that British citizens living in Ireland are entitled to vote as are Irish people living in the UK. They tell us that registration is open online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote until Tuesday 7th June. They say they are not telling people how to vote, but they are strongly of the view that the EU without the UK would be bad for Ireland. The referendum seems too close to call but it appears that Dave may have played his last game as PM no matter what the outcome. Big guns are being called in to support the Stay campaign, with Obama and a group of former Secretaries of the US Treasury all encouraging a yes vote. Obama attended a mini summit in Bonn last week with the movers and shakers

of the EU that is Merkel, Hollande, Cameron and the Italian Renzi. The main focus was the role NATO should play in policing of Europe’s borders, counter terrorism, migration and TTIP amongst the topics discussed. Merkel has a new difficulty to face with opinion polls suggesting an anti TTIP weighting of two to one amongst committed voters. The same anti sentiment is percolating in the States but the gap is much closer. The Stop TTIP movement continues to grow. The NO to both CETA and TTIP will get a boost from the eleven day speaking tour of Europe by Maude Barlow the alternative Nobel Prize recipient and antiglobalisation leader. Those who are supportive of the agreement are failing in making a coherent argument for it. Nor are they engaging with the people of the EU to make their case. The saga that is the EUUkraine Association Agreement, which saw the fall of the Ukraine

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Government in 2014, followed by reported Russian cross border incursions and Putin getting involved with the annexing of Crimea continues. In recent weeks the Dutch electorate rejected the agreement in a referendum but their decision was overturned when Parliament vote 74 to 71 to endorse it regardless. So maybe the Brexit referendum does not really matter. Which may well be the case if UK’s Justice Secretary is correct? He says that there is a free trade zone stretching from Iceland through to Turkey open to all Europeans. Gove who heads up the “Leave” campaign continued “For Europe, Britain voting to leave will be the beginning of something potentially even more exciting – the democratic liberation of a whole Continent.”

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Ireland’s Leading Businesses Share Wisdom The Small Business Support and Development Network for Owner Managers, launched their biggest ever Plato Programme in Croke Park, with over 80 small businesses starting

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Upcoming Historical Seminars In Balbriggan Balbriggan Historical Society will hold a talk by Rory McKenna entitled, ‘Nicholas Rath - Albert Medal Recipient 1917’ The talk will take place Wednesday, 27th April at 8pm at the Town Hall in Balbriggan. The Albert Medal was for “daring and heroic actions performed by mariners and others in danger of perishing, by reason of wrecks and other perils of the sea” and this award was very prestigious, only rarely awarded. Rory will tell us the story of local man, Nicholas Rath and the heroic rescue of a pilot performed by him. Then on Saturday, 7th May also in the Town Hall Balbriggan there will be a Commemorative Seminar, “Éirí amach na Cásca 1916 - Is cuimhin linn” This seminar will commence at 9.30am and will continue until 4pm, with registration

Inquest On The Death Of Thomas Ashe Lusk Heritage Group will present a new video produced by them in co-operation with Power Drama School, Corduff National School and Lusk Round Tower Pipe Band on the inquest of 1916 leader Thomas Ashe, who was principal

through the network of Local Enterprise Offices. Participating SME’s from the North County include: B & R Howard (Baldoyle), Crema Retail Limited (Castleknock), Crusts (Ballycoolin), Edgeform

and tea/coffee followed by three morning talks. These include Bairbre Curtis on Fingal in 1916, Liz Darcy on Conserving an original 1916 Proclamation and Jimmy Wren The 1916 GPO Garrison and the connection with the O’Tooles GAA Club. After a break for lunch the afternoon will continue at 2pm with: Sean Collins- Observing from afar, the Easter Rising in Louth and Meath. Then Micheál MacMathúna will speak about Sinéad Ní Fhlannagáin (Bean de Valera), daughter of Balbriggan and 1916. The day will conclude with readings of the Proclamation, and other 1916 related texts, by students from local Secondary Schools. Tickets are €10 or €5 OAP email Balbrigganhistsoc@gmail.com or ring 0872061594 to book or you can book your place at Rory’s talk on the 27th. Finally, on Sunday, 8th May following a special Mass at 12 o’clock, there will be a parade to Quay Street from the Church where a Commemorative Plaque will be unveiled in memory of Sinéad Ní Fhlannagáin, from Balbriggan who was a writer, teacher and Gaeilgeoir and was married to Eamon De Valera.

Metals Ltd (Balbriggan), go2web (Howth), Howth Foods (Howth), Just Great Mash (Swords), KMK Digital Media Productions (Malahide), Mobile Music School (Swords), Murryhill Foods (Blanchardstown), One Water Ireland (Lusk) and SmartTrace Software Ltd (Malahide). Large corporations support the Plato Programme by providing group leaders. These leaders come from

companies such as Paypal, IBM, Microsoft, Pfizer and Nestle, and facilitate monthly group meetings. Speaking to the County Leader, Marion Walshe, the Programme Manger with Plato Dublin explains: “At the heart of the Plato Programme are the monthly meetings, which encourage participants to share experiences and resources, stimulate new ideas and to support each other as they make

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teacher of Corduff National School from 1908 to 1916. There will also be a talk “Looking Back on the Easter 1916 Rising” based on an editorial in the Evening Herald of 1st January, 1917 by Aidan Arnold. This is a free event and all are welcome, for more information contact Aidan Arnold on 0872512373.

Coffee Morning In Skerries A Coffee Morning was held at Ollie’s Place Bar and Restaurant in Skerries recently in aid of Make A Wish Foundation Ireland. Organiser, Brendan Morgan was delighted with the support shown by the generous locals and he thanked all who contributed to the day. He said, “Sincere thanks to all who attended a fantastic coffee morning. Together we raised a hugely impressive €1,390 For Make A Wish Ireland. I would like to say a huge thank you to the Transition Year students of Skerries Community College who worked so hard selling raffle tickets. I would also like to thank LA Bakery in Skerries who supplied all the delicious scones, cakes and pastries. “Finally, I would like to thank the Progressive Credit Union, Skerries for their support and Ollie Grimes and his staff for their wonderful service on the day,” he said.

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Busy Time For Rush School It has been a busy few weeks for the students of St Joseph’s Secondary School Rush. Between taking part in a two week immersion programme where the school visited Uganda over the Easter Holidays, taking part in the

students a broader spectrum of education.” She went on to say: “The Trinity Medical day was part of a programme we run with second years where we try to convey that every one is entitled to

Pictured on stage are students and staff of St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush who took part in a play at the school about the 1916 Rising. The play was part off the school's Ability Awareness Week

Trinity College Medical Week and the schools annual Ability Awareness Week, the up coming bank holiday is sure to be one of much deserved rest for the dedicated students. Speaking to the County Leader, teacher in the school Yvonne Kiely said; “We try to take a more inclusive attitude towards education here in St Joseph’s. It’s not just about maths and english and irish. We try to give our

an education regardless of back ground. So you might have a child who maybe none of their family has gone to college so they might think that they can’t. With this programme we show how accessible education can be to everyone so that might encourage that child to go to college later on.” “With the Uganda trip, that was 27 4th and 5th years and five staff members who went. It was an immersion project

able so far. It’s very busy I find myself going to things that I hadn’t previously had the experience of going to. I am enjoying that, although it’s a lot busier than the Councillor Eoghan O’Brien, (FF) has day to day stuff I’m used to.” been appointed as Deputy Mayor He concluded by saying; “I hadn’t following the election of outgoing previously thought about going for Deputy Mayor, Jack Chambers, to deputy Mayor or Mayor and I wont the Dail. be putting myself forward Speaking to the County for it again in the next 5 year Leader, Cllr O’Brien said; “I term of the council. It was was chosen at one of the just the way the vacancy recent council meetings, about that I said to the Jack Chambers who was Fianna Fail group if they deputy Mayor has been were happy for me to go elected to Dail Eireann so forward id love to do it for the vacancy arose. I put my the 3 month stint . So Far its Cllr. O’Brien name forward and I was been a really positive experivoted in by the Council so I’m ence and it’s really an honour to do delighted to do it for the remainder it.” of the 1 year term.” The next Mayor and Deputy Mayor He went on to say; “The term is up will be voted by the Council at their on the 19th of June. It’s been enjoy- AGM on 19th June.

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to show the students how other people live in other parts of the world. The trip was organised in conjunction with charity Aidlink and the students raised 80,000 euro between them all for the charity. It was really great because they got to experience something that very few people have the opportunity to experience. They visited a local primary school in the Wakiso District and a Secondary school in Masaka, it was a very valuable experience for them. “ she said. Speaking about the Ability Awareness week she said; “Another aspect of our learning here is trying to be as inclusive as we can. That is where the Ability Awareness week comes in. We are the only school to do it in this area and it is really to show the kids that everyone deserves to be treated equally. Regardless of whether or not they have any disabilities or differences. We are all the same with different abilities. The students learn about different things on different days. For example; one day they might learn all about autism then the next day they would learn all about dyspraxia. This year the week ended with a play about the 1916 rising that was performed by a cast made up mostly of young people with learning disabilities. It was lovely and it was really touching to watch.” “Again this is all about encouraging our students to appreciate everyone and learn about things that are not just on the schools syllabus or in a text book,” Concluded Ms Kiely.

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Picture of Ava Egan Richardson (3 1/2 ) and her brother Max (4 1/2 ) preschoolers from Beverton in Donabate who staged a ‘prison break’ at the Early Childhood Ireland conference in Croke Park on “the FUNdamentals of play” last weekend. The “inmates” were demanding more outside play, as children these days get less outdoor time than prisoners, according to keynote speaker Claire Warden, who was their warden for the day.

Beverton Preschool Win Award Beverton Preschool in Donabate have been leading innovators in outdoor and alternative teaching methods for some time and have won many awards giving them credit for the work they do. The teachers and management of Beverton believe that outdoor teaching and the inclusion of cultural diversity within their teaching is of great importance. Recently, the Early Childhood Ireland conference, which was held in Croke Park showed that ‘outdoor play is fundamental’ to young children’s development. Beverton were invited to the conference and while there two of their children staged a ‘prison break’ for more outdoor play along with preschool manager Nickola Cullen who manages Beverton Preschool. The purpose of the staged prison break was to emphasise the fact that more outside play is necessary for young children. Speaking to the County Leader, Nickola Cullen, manager of the preschool said; “There is a

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year now. Early childhood Ireland has an award presentation every year so you can put in some piece that is very innovative or a learning story and we’ve won both of those categories for the last four years. We won the overall category two years ago which was a nation wide one.” “Our learning story is a beautiful piece about how we handle diversity. It’s about a little girl, Roisin, who is with us whose Mother is from India and how we welcomed her whole culture into the service. Her Mother came into us and we celebrated Divali, which is a celebration of light,” she said. Many Pre-schools will celebrate things like Chinese New Year or St Patrick’s day, but the learning story aspect of the awards ceremony is awarded to services who can show how they go above and beyond to be inclusive. Nickola told us that; “Roisin made a book all about her pre-school here which she brought to India with her and showed everybody over in India. During the time when she was explaining to us about her culture, she began to tell me that I was pronouncing things wrong, she told me that ‘you have to use your Indian voice to say it silly!’, so then Roisin spoke in her Indian voice for the whole day. It’s all about equality and diversity and about being recognised and making sure she knows that her voice is being recognised as important in all that we do. The other side of it is that she’s teaching her peers all about India.” This touching story about inclusion, diversity, identity and belonging highlights how Beverton are a pre-school that goes above and beyond to ensure inclusivity for all of their children and emphasises the importance of diverse and alternative learning methods.

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At St. Maur’s Church, Rush

Pictured at the handover of a cheque for €6593 by the ladies section of St Colmcille's GAA Club, Swords to St Francis Hospice on Tuesday, 12th April are, Belinda O'Reilly, Thomas O'Reilly, Claire McGann (St Francis Hospice), Marian O'Neill, Neil Howard and Jeannette Howard

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Pictured after making his Confirmation, Darragh Clarke with his grandmother, Geraldine Clarke

Mark Delves from St Brendan's NS, Loughshinny is pictured after making his Confirmation at St Maur's Church, Rush with his parents Barry and Siobhan Delves

Conall Fynes from St Brendan's NS, Loughshinny made his Confirmation at St Maur's Church, Rush. He is pictured here with Brian, Eoghan and Noreen Fynes

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Pictured are Peter Donegan, Sean Conville and Kevin Counihan from Ballyboughal who recently completed the half marathon on the island of Inis Mòr, Aran Islands for Temple Street Childrens Hospital. They want to say a huge thanks to all of Ballyboughal and the local businesses, groups and associations who helped and supported them in their fundraising efforts for this great cause

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Google Experience In Donabate Community College Donabate Community College were delighted to welcome Google and their Expeditions Pioneer Programme to the school on Wednesday the 20th April. The Expeditions Programme is a new product that allows teachers to take their classes on virtual field trips, immersing students in experiences that bring abstract concepts to life and giving students a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. Donabate Community College were one of just a handful of schools worldwide, who were chosen to try out this new, innovate learning experience which combines education and technology, creating a hands-on effective learning environment. The school was among the early adopters at second level to embrace twenty-first century learning in 2013 with 1:1 devices for all Junior students and four state of the art computer rooms alongside P r o f e s s i o n a l Development for teachers. On Wednesday morning, a box arrived with everything needed to travel: a tablet for the teachers, and Cardboard viewers and phones for every student. Next, teacher chose a destination, and the entire classroom jumped there automatically. The Wildlife Conservation Society, PBS, the American Museum of Natural History, the Planetary Society, and the Palace of Versailles contributed to developing the curriculum for students. Teacher Aisling Cleary said “Upon holding the device up to our eyes, we travelled around the world and got to experience a virtual reality of many famous landmarks, consisting of 3D images and videos. Places such as the Moon, the Great Barrier Reef, Buckingham Palace and the Egyptian Pyramids among many, many others, all came to life in our classroom, allowing us to achieve a greater insight into some of the wonders of the world. While immersed in this virtual world, our teacher provided us with knowledge and interesting facts relating to the landmarks and linked back what we were seeing and experiencing with the knowledge and skills we develop every day. The students really enjoyed this once in a lifetime experience, as it

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Recent published deaths from the North County O'KEEFFE, Rossa (Swords, Co. Dublin) - April 16, 2016 (unexpectedly); sadly missed by his loving mum Marie, sister Shirley, brothers Barry, Alan, Daniel and Timothy, family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace HOLOHAN (née Lonergan) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) Rosiena, 20th April, peacefully at Newpark Care Centre; sadly missed by her husband Michael, daughters Emer, Louise and Therese, son Vincent, sons-in-law, daughter-inlaw, brothers and sister, grandchildren, greatgrandchild, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. MCGEE (née Weldon) Anne (Tara Court, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully in St Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her devoted family. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughter Joanne, son Ross, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in eternal peace DALY, Noel (Swords, Co. Dublin) - April 19, 2016 (peacefully), aged 21, at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by his loving parents Ken and Helen, sisters Roisin and Sinead, nieces, grandmother Eileen, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace CHARLESWORTH, Marguerite (née Noone) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) 17th April 2016 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in Raheny Community Care Unit surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Derek. Marguerite will be deeply missed by her loving children Derek, Gerald and Michelle, grandchildren Amy, Alex and Sarah, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace LAMBE (née McManus) Mary (Baldoyle, Dublin / Malahide of Dublin) passed away peacefully on Monday 18 April, 2016, in the care of the wonderful staff of St Francis Hospice, Raheny, Dublin. Beloved wife of Pat, loving mother of Vivienne and Martin; loved and remembered by her siblings Elizabeth (Lily), Ben, Eamon and Tommy and by her loving grandchildren Sarah, Mark and Conor. She will be sadly missed by her extended family of son and daughter-in-law (Carlo & Rachael), nephews, nieces, sisters and brothers-in-law, neighbours and great friends. Rest in Peace MELIA Geoffrey (Finglas, Dublin / Swords, Dublin) Formerly of Finglas West, tragically, Geoffrey, beloved son of Joan and John and dear brother of Nicholas and Erika; Sadly missed by his loving father, mother, brother, sister, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends. May He Rest In Peace. STILL, Olga Mary (née Dowling) (Swords, Dublin) - April 10, 2016 (peacefully) at home. Beloved wife of the the late Alan James; sadly missed by her loving daughters Ruth and Sarah, son Duncan, sons-in-law, daughter-inlaw, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace TWYFORD Doreen (née Kelliher) (Swords and Portrane, Co. Dublin and formerly of Killorglin, Co. Kerry and retired staff nurse, St. Ita’s Hospital, Portrane) April 17th 2016, (peacefully), at the Mater Hospital. Deborah (Doreen), beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) and dear mother of Brendan and Angela and the late baby John. Sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, daughter-in-law Susan, granddaughters Chloe and Megan, brother Patie, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace WALSH (née Sherry) Catriona (Great Forest,

22 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin Swords, Dublin / Painstown, Dunshaughlin, Meath), peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Predeceased by her loving mother Imelda. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters Rachael and Ruth, son Shane, grandaughter Ellie, father Johnny, aunt Statia, uncle Cormac, Lorraine, Brian and Anthony, relatives and her many dear friends. Rest In Peace. BYRNE, William (River Valley, Co. Swords) April 17, 2016 (peacefully) at home; sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, children Realtin, Sinead, Aisling, Liam, Niamh and Caoimhe, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother Sean, sister Bernie, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. COFFEY (née Kelly), Kathleen (Peg) (Moyvalley, Co.Kildare, Clontarf and late of Malahide, Co. Dublin) - April 16, 2016 (peacefully) at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late John; deeply regretted by her brother John, sister Bridie, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. EVANS J. Garvin (Malahide, Co. Dublin) Peacefully after a long and courageous battle with illness met with typical joie de vivre, in the wonderful care of the staff of the Bons Secours Hospital. Widower of the late Gwenda Evans. Very sadly missed by children Richard, Edge and Gillian, brother Peter, daughters-in-law Miranda and Morleigh, son-in-law Tim and sisters in law Ann and Heulwen. Very proud Tadcu of Hollie, Arran, Blue, Molly, Tim, Sian, Jacob, Levi and Eva and adoring Hen Tadcu of Luna and Finn. Sadly missed by dear friend Norma, Anne, extended family and his wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace. LEAHY, Maurice (Malahide, Co. Dublin) - April 15, 2016 (peacefully) in the expert care of the Bon Secours Hospital; very sadly missed by his loving daughters Nasrin, Sayeda and Eponine, his sisters Mary and Catherine, his brother Eamonn, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends and colleagues. Rest in peace. O'DONOVAN, Seamus (Lusk, Co. Dublin and formerly of Skibbereen, Co. Cork) - April 17, 2016 (peacefully) at home; sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, children Eimear, Brian and Aine, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandsons, sister Sr. Ena, brothers Cathal and Diarmuid, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. STAUNTON - SMITH, Mary (Malahide, Co. Dublin) 15th April 2016 peacefully. Beloved wife of Peter and dearest Mum of Simon and Andrew, loving mother-in-law of Lisa and Niamh, cherished "GanGan" of Cian, Amy and Sebastian and loving sister of Anne, Liam, Margaret, Oliver and Finola. She will be very sadly missed by her family, relatives and many friends. Abide with Me. LOUGHRAN Colm (Ballingarden, Parke, Castlebar, Mayo / Swords, Dublin). Peacefully at His residence. Rest in peace. LARMON, Patrick (Paddy) (Swords, Co. Dublin, late of C.I.E. and Roadstone) - April 14, 2016 (peacefully), at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, father of the late Mary; sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, devoted daughters Noeleen and Fiona, son Pat, grandchildren Niamh and Evelyn, brother Christy, sisters Kathleen and Ann, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace MURPHY (née Nolan), Mary (Maura), The death has occured of the late Mary (Maura) Murphy, (Walshestown House, Lusk, Co. Dublin) peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. (Wife of the late Kevin Murphy). Sadly missed by her loving sons Patrick, Brian, Kevin and Diarmuid, sisters Kathleen and Bella, aunt, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-inlaw, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace

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Fingal County Council Permission is sought to construct a new storey and a half house with enhanced vehicular entrance, new driveway, car parking and associated site works to rear of Lords Park at Old Rd, Rush for Michelle Doyle 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 St, Swords, Co. Dublin, 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 the prescribed fee, €20, within the 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 Planning Permission is sought by Szilard Vincze and Renata Fidesz for the creation of a new vehicular entrance with new gates and 2 No. car parking spaces in front garden at 22 Lawless Terrace, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The 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 (9.3015.30 Monday-Friday) and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee, (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I, John Carpenter Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Change of house type from previously approved plans(Ref:F14A/0506). b. All associated site works on site at Old Coach Road, Balrothery, Balbriggan, 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 WCS Project Management Ltd intend to make an application for planning permission for a housing development on lands known as Site 1 on Planning Permission Reg. Ref. F15A/0294 (6.038ha plot of land bounded by Sea Brook housing development to the west, Brook Lane and Brookford housing development to the south and agricultural fields/Woodland Park to the north and east, Rush, County Dublin). The development consists of the construction of 129 houses in total comprising 5 no. blocks of 2 storey, 3-bedroom terraced houses (20 houses), 1 no. block of 2 1/2 storey, 4-bedroom terraced houses (3 houses), 1 no. detached and 36 no. semi-detached 2 1/2 storey, 4-bedroom houses (37 houses), 3 no. detached and 66 no. semi-detached 2 storey, 3-bedroom house (69 houses). The development also incorporates a site for a future créche/childcare facility and all associated site development 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. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Application for Planning Permission for single storey extension to side of 37 The Avenue, Orlynn Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin signed Sinead Conroy 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 Planning Permission is requested for a) internal alterations to include extension of mezzanine floor & subdivision of existing unit to provide the following accommodation :- ground floor level - reception, office, games room, male/female & wheelchair toilet, kitchen, sportshall & ancillary storage rooms. mezzanine floor level - 2no. Activity & Training Rooms, Sensory Room & Family Room along with toilets & storage rooms.. b) a change-of-use from Industrial Retail Unit to Community Enterprise, Training & Recreational Use. at : Unit 5, Balbriggan Retail Park, Dublin Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: The Board of Management of Remember Us - Special Needs Charity No.-CHY21252 This 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 between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. 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Let Us Guide Your Small Or Start-Up Business To Success Call Susan, Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for new single-storey dwellinghouse accessed via existing driveway (floor area -124sq/m), new wastewater treatment system & percolation area along with all associated siteworks at : New Lane, Darcystown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Jim & Rosaleen Casey. This 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 between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for new twostorey extension to side & rear of exxisting dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks (Permission previously granted for this development F09B/0314 but this permission has since expired) at : 2 Pinewood Green Lawns, Pinewood, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed :- James Baxter This 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 between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council Fingal County Council I Darren Costello intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site 60 Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of converting the existing garage into a granny flat for Darren Costello parents linking the new granny flat to the existing house with a glass corridor. The existing garage will increase by 1.5m into the rear garden and also 1.5m towards the front of the existing house/road. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.16.30p.m.) Monday to Friday at Fingal County

Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Counc il of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Further Information / Revised Plans. We, Patrick and Dorothy Sheridan, have applied for Permission for alterations and extension to the rear of existing cottage with existing connections to existing waste water system and existing water supply at Newhaggard, Corduff, Lusk, Co Dublin, Planning Reference No. F15A/0554. This significant Further Information / Revised Plans proposes to replace the existing sewerage system with a proprietary waste water treatment system and percolation area, provide a rainwater soakaway, also revise site boundaries to accommodate the percolation area and rainwater soakaway. Significant Further Information / Revised Plans in the relation to the application have been furnished to the Planning Authority, and are available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the Further Information / Revised Plans may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, no later than 2 weeks after receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice with the Planning Authority. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for the following development: A) construction of 5 no. 1 1/2 storey, 4 bedroom detached houses, B) new front boundary wall and railings to site, set back from existing road to allow for future road widening along front of site, C) close existing vehicular/pedestrian entrance from Hearse Road and provide new vehicular/pedestrian access road into site at centre of new front boundary treatment and D) all associated site development works all at Prospect House, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Mr. E. Hopkins. The Planning Application may be inspected or

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