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Member First Credit Union presented a cheque for €1,000 to BASE (Brackenstown Adult Scene of Education), Swords last week. The cheque was put to good use and was used to purchase a computer, a printer and a telephone, all vital to the smooth running of the organisaton. Pictured at the cheque presentation are, Maureen McGarvey (BASE), Jean Gavin (Member First Credit Union), Noeleen Caul (Chairperson BASE), Phil Keely (BASE) and Claire Crosbie (BASE)
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Assurances Given On Skerries Quarry The news that Milverton Quarry, owned by Roadstone just outside of Skerries is to be backfilled with 1.9 million tonnes of material, has prompted the County Leader to ask probing questions in relation to the type of material to be used. We contacted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the County Council to get clarification about the conditions attached to the type of material to be used and what licenses were granted. Many locals who spoke to the County Leader had realistic fears that hazardous waste material, like hospital waste may be used in the process. The EPA in their reply were very clear, when a spokesperson stated, “Permitted waste to be deposited at the facility includes soil and stones other than those containing hazardous substances or soil and stones from garden and park wastes. No hazardous material is permitted to be accepted at this facility. Construction waste (soil) is permitted, provided that it does not contain any hazardous waste and provided that it meets the Waste Acceptance Criteria as outlined in Schedule A.2 of Licence Reg. No. W0272-01.” The County Leader posed the question about how this is to be policed and by whom, and again, the answer was unequivocal. “The facility is regulated by the EPA. The type of material to be accepted at the facility is clearly outlined in the EPA licence and compliance with this and all conditions of the licence is the responsibility of the licensee and is confirmed by the EPA through an enforce-
By Patrick Finnegan ment programme, including site visits,” the statement concluded. In a related story, a group of environmentalists from Wicklow have been delaying plans by Roadstone in filling a disused quarry, which was filled with water. It has become a scenic lake located at the side of the beautiful Sugar Loaf Mountain. The group object to the plan, which is now is to restore the quarry to grassland, thus eliminating the lake.
Milverton Quarry
One of the men has been diving for more than five decades and has also gone diving in other disused quarries around the country. He proposed to Bray Municipal District in December 2015 that the quarry should be earmarked for outdoor pursuits. He said the amenity would bring “pleasure and adventure” into the lives of young people living nearby. Perhaps such a plan for Milverton quarry
may have a beneficial outcome for the people of Skerries, which could become a potential leisure amenity. Local Green Party member, Joe O’Brien pointed to a disused quarry near Dalkey that is being used for abseiling, with great success, but he feels that Milverton should be restored to grassland and gifted back to the people of Skerries to offset some of the damage that will be done by trucks. The County Leader also asked about what plans there are for the former quarry when it is completely back filled and the answer from the EPA was, “Roadstone Dublin Ltd submitted a restoration plan for the quarry which indicates that the main quarried void will be filled with inert soils, any buildings and hard standing areas will be removed and these areas will be levelled and grassed. The County Leader asked Roadstone to comment, but, despite having been given ample time to reply, they were unable to respond to us before going to press. There appears to be little respite for what are bound to be hard pressed commuters, when we asked the County Council about any restrictions that pertain to times of operations. A Council spokesperson confirmed, “Condition 4 of Reg. Ref. Q/05/003 restricts the hours of operation for the quarry to between 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, with no operation permitted on Sundays or public holidays. Consequently there will be no associated traffic on the road outside of these permitted hours. The waste licence
imposes no restriction on how many trips can be made each day.” Skerries Community Association’s big concern is road safety. Chairperson, Geoff McEvoy told the County Leader, “Based on Roadstone’s own numbers, this project could see an average of up to 65 truck movements each way every day. We’ve been raising this, and other concerns for years. Thanks to our local reps, we did finally get some answers at a recent Council meeting, but no one seems to have made a proper assessment of the impact this decision could have on road safety and traffic – especially at peak commuter times. We are currently asking the people of Skerries if a public meeting is needed on this issue,” he said. We also asked the County County if any fees for road maintenance are to be paid for by Roadstone and they replied, “Under ABP Ref. PL 20.QC2119 (Reg. Ref. Q/05/003) there is no condition requiring Roadstone Dublin Ltd to pay fees for road maintenance. Another source of concern, which was highlighted by O’Brien, relates to the environmental damage and particularly to
peregrine falcons which nest in the disused quarry. When questioned about this, the EPA were not particularly concerned. Their reply stated, “According to the baseline survey carried out as part of the E.I.S. only moderate flora and fauna diversity was recorded.” The EPA went on to say, “However, a peregrine falcon (falco peregrines) was found to be nesting on a residual quarry face. The Peregrine Falcon is afforded statutory protection by the Wildlife Act of 1976, S.I. 39 of 1976. This protection extends to its nest and eggs. Anecdotal evidence from quarry personal in May 2008 was that a falcon had successfully nested in this habitat for a number of years.” “Given the peregrine falcon’s protected status under National and European legislation and its ecological interest value, the ecological consultants recommended a high cliff face, suitable for roosting and nesting by the peregrine falcon, should be retained on-site. A height of 8 to 10 meters was considered sufficient in order to provide protection to the nest against human predators.”
Great News For Local Heritage Sites There is great news for the North County following the announcement of new funding totalling €114,500 which has been granted to local heritage projects. Total funding of €4.8 million, is part of an announcement by Heather Humphreys, Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, for 569 heritage projects across the country, including twelve in the North County. The funding is great news for heritage groups and projects across the North County and will see lots of great historical buildings and landmarks being preserved, restored and protected. A County Council spokesperson, told the County Leader, “the County Council is pleased that all its applications for
funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Structures at Risk Fund for 2017 were
By Leslie Murphy successful and our Conservation Officer will now work with the owners of these protected structures to realise their individual projects.” This funding for local heritage projects is very welcome and great news throughout the North County. There is a great opportunity now for jobs and is expected to have a positive impact on tourism. Through the Structures at Risk Fund, North County Dublin, will receive €30,000 for works on the thatched cottage, Newlane, Darcystown, Balbriggan. Separately, North County heritage projects will
receive €84,500 through the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Funding of €3.5 million is being provided for 502 heritage projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme for 2017. The scheme provides funding for protected buildings in private and public ownership. The funding being provided ranges from €2,500 to €10,000 per project. Of the 500 projects considered, many were for places of worship and residential use. A number of applications were for the rethatching of buildings of special interest. Local authorities assess applications from members of the public for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, and submit their recommended projects for approval by the Minister.
THE PROJECTS TO BENEFIT FROM THIS SCHEME INCLUDE:
President Michael D Higgins paid a visit to Skerries on Saturday last to commemorate Skerries on winning last year's Tidy Towns overall award, where he also unveiled a plaque to celebrate the great win. He is pictured here outside Floraville Garden with members of Skerries Tidy Towns committee, Back row: Frances Owens, Elaine Hunter, Emer Mc Loughlin, Anne Duggan, Martina Grogan and Joan Guildea. Front row: Maureen Byrne, Anne Doyle, President Higgins, Maeve McGann and Mary Conway
President Michael D Higgins paid a visit to Ardgillan Castle and Demesne on Saturday last to plant a tree in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the County Council's ownership of the estate. He is pictured at the tree planting ceremony with Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council
• €10,000 for thatching on the Thatched Cottage, Darcystown, Balbriggan; • €10,000 for thatching on Tankardville House, Brecan Close, Balbriggan; • €8,000 for window and lintel repairs on Corduff House, Corduff, Lusk; • €8,000 for energy efficiency improvements on the White House, Holmpatrick, Skerries; • €7,000 for external and internal joinery repair on Lambay Castle, Lambay Island, Rush; • €3,000 for thatching on the Thatched Cottage, Skerries Road, Rush; • €7,000 for roof repair, structures and coverings, including leadwork on Glebe House, Glebe Road, Kilsallaghan; • €7,000 for roof repairs including leadwork on The Vicarage, Turvey Avenue, Donabate; • €7,000 for roof repair, window and rainwater goods on Woodbine Cottage, Hearse Road, Donabate • €7,000 for roof repair, structures and coverings, including leadwork on the former Smyth’s Factory, Railway Street, Balbriggan; • €7,000 for the reinstatement of architectural features on No. 13, Drogheda Street, Balbriggan • €3,500 for roof repairs on No. 12 Convent Lane, Skerries.
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Skerries Inspired Cookbook Launched
Pictured at the launch of 'The Goats Cheese' a Skerries inspired cook book at Floraville in Skerries are authors, Fergus Gannon, Pete Radzwion and Danny Ward
Three enterprising Skerries men decided to compile a cookery book, inspired by Skerries. The result of their endeavours is the beautifully presented, ‘The Goat’s Cheese’, which was launched last week and is already getting rave reviews. Enterprising Danny Ward, one of the three, told the County Leader: “This is a seasonal cookbook put together by myself, Fergus Gannon, who has a history in publishing and Pete Radzwion who was an executive chef. The three of us combined our talents and experiences and we came up with this book, which is a gift from Skerries for people that have some connection with the town and no longer live there. It’s a great reminder of home,” he said. Danny says that practically all of the recipes, bar the Christmas section, are done by local restaurants, local foodies and entrepreneurs and people who have stalls throughout the town. We have also included local butchers, fishmongers and many people from the local community. The Christmas recipes are done by ourselves, based on our own experiences and
the rest are done by the professionals and we’ve just put it all together,” he said. This beautiful book is interspersed with wonderful photography portraying scenes of Skerries and its culture, including the name of the book and how Skerries people came to be known as ‘goats’ and their connection with St Patrick, all of which is expertly explained on the book’s cover. This is a serious book of 136 pages presented in hard back and Danny is hoping that it will become a nice bespoke book, which can be referenced at any time. The book is broken into seasons and the lovely photos have been taken by local photographers who won facebook competitions to be included. “In total, there are 56 recipes, most of which have been donated by the chefs in the local restaurants and we thank them for giving us their well guarded secret recipes for their signature dishes for the people of Skerries to enjoy. There is a vegan section, a section for new mums, a section for jams and chutneys and a coeliac section,” said Danny.
Local Student Wins Enterprise Award Teenage entrepreneurs from the North County have won an award at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals last week, organised by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) for secondary schools. Aoife Ni Chuanaigh with her amazing book, ‘Make Every Step Count, from Colaiste Ghlor na Mara, Balbriggan won the Merit Award in the Intermediate category, in front of more than 500 guests at the awards ceremony in Croke Park. This year’s Student Enterprise Programme attracted 22,000 student participants from 620 secondary schools around the country. A total of 200 teenage entrepreneurs, aged between 13 and 18 and
Pictured is National Student Enterprise Award Merit winner, Aoife Ní Chuanaigh from Colaiste Ghlór na Mara in Balbriggan as she is presented with her award from Thomas McEvoy, Network Local Enterprise and Minister Pat Breen
from 77 different enterprises, competed at this year’s National Final, with every county and Local Enterprise Office represented. Congratulating the local students on their award win, Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise with Fingal County Council said: “I am delighted that once again one of our North County schools has been recognised with a National award this year. We had three great entrants this year and they all did exceptionally well at the judging process at National level. Fingal continues to lead the way in the national Student Enterprise
Programme with over 2,200 secondary students participating this year, from 24 schools”. He added: “2017 is an extra special year for Local Enterprise Offices, schools, teachers and students, as we celebrate fifteen successful years of the student enterprise programme in Ireland. As we look to the future, the curriculum in schools is changing with more of an emphasis on enterprise in the classroom. The Student Enterprise Programme is a natural fit for teachers with new resources and supports available to schools throughout the county.”
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Malahide Lions Looking After Senior Citizens Malahide Lions Club held very successful Coffee Morning on 27th April last in Malahide Tennis Club. The morning raised a very impressive €1400. Bernadette Murray, PRO of Malahide Lions told the County Leader, “Malahide Lawn Tennis Club very kindly made its beautiful clubhouse available to us. We were very well served with sponsorship and donations from local businesses. Once again, ‘Java’
showed tremendous generosity in supplying all the coffee and tea. We served delicious buns, sandwiches, scones and pastries. Thanks to our sponsors the raffle table was a focal point and there seemed to be almost ‘one for everyone in the audience,” she said. “The €1400 is ring-fenced to cover the cost of the Malahide Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party. This is an opportunity for us to
The Lions club Malahide hosted a coffee morning at Malahide Tennis Club as a part of their many fund raising events, pictured are from Left, Paul Douglas, Bernie Murray, Mary McNamara, Lions Club President Sheilagh McGirl, Paula Bradley and Richard Kitten
say ‘Thank You’ to our Seniors and to provide a welcome and much appreciated night out for them. Lions club members
collect our guests and leave them safely home after a beautiful three course meal and an evening of music,
dancing and fun. Each year we welcome Santa, who always remembers to bring a gift for each of our guests.”
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Ballyboughal Girl Promotes IKA Fun Run Popular RTÉ broadcaster Ray D’Arcy stepped out to highlight the Irish Kidney Association’s (IKA) family fun run, ‘Run for a Life’ with a brave Ballyboughal girl, Elizabeth Murphy (age 11), who underwent a liver transplant when she was just five months old. The charity fundraiser will take place at Corkagh Park, Dublin 22 on Saturday, 20th May. Elizabeth is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her liver transplant attended with her mother Suzie. Elizabeth’s transplant took place at King’s College Hospital London while she was under the care of Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital. ‘Run for a Life’ is open to people of all ages with the option of walking, jogging or running competitively in either a chip timed 2.5km, 5km or 10km distance. Last year’s event attracted over 500 participants. Elizabeth’s mother Suzie explained, “Elizabeth was a gravely ill baby. Were it not for her liver transplant we would not have a daughter today. A deceased donor saved her life ten years ago. I would like to acknowledge the excellent care she has received from Crumlin Children’s Hospital and the fantastic team at Kings College in London,” she said.
Deal or No Deal We note former President Obama joined all the mainline French political leaders in calling on their supporters to vote for Macron in the final round of the Presidential election. I wonder what impact such intervention had on an electorate, which the opinion polls say had their minds clearly made up. French opinion polls last week suggested that Macron would get 63 per cent of the poll and Le Pen some 34 per cent.
While a sample poll of nearly a quarter of a million supporters of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who won almost 20 per cent of voters in the first round was published. It suggests 29 per cent would not take part in the second round of voting, with 36 per cent intent on spoiling their vote, with the remaining 35 per cent voting for Macron. When that information is factored into calcula-
tions on the back of a canvass card, the national poll looked about right. But the poll is the cause of real concern. The disaffection of the Mélenchon voter with 2 out of 3 walking away from the process, which suggest their sense of disengagement. It was clear that should those voters be added to Le Pen’s vote, she could run Macron very tight. So, it was no surprise
that Macron in the final days embraced the call for reform of EU structures. As he tried to reach out into that space which Mélenchon had worked and which so easily could slip to Le Pen who has a clear anti EU agenda. The French election points clearly to a major disconnect between the Brussels elite and the ordinary voter. A new style of communication and engagement is required. There is no point in being the team captain if the team stays in the dressing room. Last year, I made that point to Commissioner Hogan when I met him
in Strasbourg. He told me that the Commission was well aware of the problem and they were working on it. They need to get their act together or they’ll find neither ball nor pitch is available to them after the 2019 European Election. The megaphone negotiations between Junker and May adds nothing to resolving the problems which Brexit present. Donald Tusk is right to warn that unless the talks commence in a calm manner, there will be no agreement. Gun boat diplomacy will not work for team Junker. Those
By Cathal Boland remaining in the EU want the issues resolved. If anything, such behaviour suits Mrs. May as it reminds her countrymen of the glory days of British gunboat diplomacy. The rest of us just want a fair resolution of the issues which should be arrived at in the best interest of all.
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Local Fine Gael senator, by 2021 at a cost of Dr James Reilly said the €5.35 billion,” he said. county will benefit from Reilly said: “This €2,108.750 funding to funding will create 151 return 151 new homes in vacant local Fingal for homeauthority propless households erties to use this and families on year. housing waiting “This is the lists and will second highest greatly assist our spend in Ireland local authority in Senator Reilly except for achieving a quick Dublin City. The move is turnaround and rea continuation of the letting times for vacant Government’s commit- units.” ment under the Social “These measures will Housing Strategy to greatly reduce the deliver 47,000 housing number of vacant units units across the country here in the North
County, and our local authority will continue to be supported in the remediation of any such vacant units that occur. “Since the introduction of the programme in 2014 valuable assistance has been provided
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Swords Night Club Assault A man is being treated in hospital following an alleged assault outside The Wright Venue nightclub at Airside, Swords in the early hours of Sunday morning last. Emergency services were call to the scene at 3.40am and discovered a seriously injured man being attended to by staff from the nightclub. The injured man, believed to be in his 30s, was taken by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for serious head injuries. A garda investigation is under way. Gardaí would like to speak anybody who may have witnessed an altercation between two men outside the club between 3am and 3.30am. In particular, they would like to to speak to the driver of a light or bright-coloured taxi who picked up a man on the roadway close to where the injured man was being treated. Anyone with information is asked to contact Swords Garda Station on 01-6664700.
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Council Adopts Creative Ireland Programme Fingal County Council and Creative Ireland hosted an open meeting in the Carlton
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industries and community activities in the county. Following the successful Cruinniú na Cásca event in Swords Castle on Easter Monday, the Creative Ireland Fingal group are developing a dedicated five-year Culture and Creativity plan, from 2017 to 2022, based on the premise that participation in cultural activity drives personal and collective creativity, with significant implications for individual and societal wellbeing.
Pictured at the meeting are Margaret Geraghty (Director of Service with responsibility for the Creative Ireland Fingal Initiative), Michael O’Reilly from The Creative Ireland Programme, Chief Executive of Fingal County, Paul Reid, County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, Eithne Mallin (County Council’s Creative Ireland Co-ordinator) and Kevin Lonergan (Principal Officer with the Dept of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht)
For 2017, there will be a special focus on children and young people with the specific objective of fast-tracking the Charter for Arts in
Pictured are members and coaches of St Mary's Baton Twirlers from Stamullen, who participated in the 25th National Baton Twirling Championships in Gormanston
St Mary’s Baton Twirlers from Stamullen had their most successful championships in many years at the 25th National Baton Twirling Championships of the Association of Baton Twirling in Ireland, which were held recently in Gormanston. St. Mary’s Baton Twirlers are celebrating their 38th year in existence. They range in ages from three years to 20 and on the championship weekend, 38 of their members participated in solo and team events. St Mary’s Baton Twirlers have grown and thrived over the past few years and it was clear that their hard work, determination and teamwork paid off. St Mary’s took home 18 gold medal positions, 22 silver positions, 18 bronze positions, as well as every member being placed in one or more of their events. “This is a success in itself,” coach Dinah
Black said, ‘We are very proud of our athletes. This tremendous success shows that hard work definitely does pay off’. These fantastic results meant St Mary’s being awarded second place overall, a result that club members, parents, supporters and their coaches celebrated at the end of the championships. Twelve members of St Mary’s will again represent Ireland in the EFBT (European Federation of Baton Twirling) Twirling Championships in Tortosa, Spain which will be held at end of June. St Mary’s will also participate in the Tractor Run in Balscadden on 28th May, so there’s lots happening for the club at the moment. They are always open to new members, so if you are interested in a new sports, pop on out to St Patrick’s GAA Hall, Stamullen any Wednesday evening from 6pm.
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Ballyboughal Tidy Towns held a clean up in the village recently. There was a great response from locals, who gathered several bags of litter on the day. Pictured hard at work are Stephanie Davis and Mary O'Brien
Education, which will significantly increase access and participation for children in high quality arts and culture experiences. Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, speaking at the public meeting said: “The recently published 2016 Census figures tell us that Fingal is the fastest growing county with the youngest population in the country. With a diverse population, and many different languages, we want to engage with our new communities and bring the wealth of their creativity and culture to the region. This initiative gives us the opportunity to actively
engage with the people of Fingal and develop a cultural programme that will take us from 2017 to 2022.” County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said: “I know the people of the region have an appetite for creative culture, as my first duty for the Creative Fingal Programme was the launch of our Annual Cruinniú na Cásca Easter Gathering Event in Swords Castle, which was attended by more than 4,500 people. This programme intends to enable the creative potential of every child in the county and in turn will pay huge creative dividends both for them and for the county in the future.”
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9th May 2017
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Vichy is delighted to announce the launch of a free gift with purchase in pharmacies nationwide this May. When purchasing two or more Vichy products, one to be a facial moisturiser, customers will receive a free Mineral Mask gift set. All three of the masks in the set are formulated with effective, yet respectful ingredients, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin. They also contain Vichy’s renowned Mineralizing Thermal Water, rich in 15 minerals from the volcanoes of Auvergne, which helps to rebalance the skin’s pH and improve the quality of the skin. Each gift set contains one 15ml pot of each of Vichy’s Pureté Thermale Mineral Masks; Quenching Mineral Mask, Pore Purifying Clay Mask and Double Glow Peel Mask. In 2016, Lancôme unveiled its Juicy Shaker, a lip oil in fruity colours that you shake before every application, so that its unique, deliciously soft cushion applicator soaks up more product. This year, the saga
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Swords Pavilions are delighted to announce that their Spring Summer Fashion Shows will take place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 2017 at the centre. Fashion Shows will take place at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm on both days. Xpose’s Glenda Gilson will host the fashion shows on both days. This year, Swords Pavilions will be partnering with 98 fm in the run up to their SS17 event, so make sure you tune in from Monday, 15th May. There are lots of daily prizes up for grabs including a grand prize of a holiday for 4 from Cassidy Travel. Winner of this grand prize will be announced on Saturday, 20th May. The 98 fm Thunders will also be here in Swords Pavilions from 15th-19th May, so if you’re in the
mall make sure you pop over and have a chat, as they also have a daily prize to give away. The boys are not forgotten this weekend. They are so excited to have Franklin Motorcycles showcasing some amazing motorcycles and some top accessory brands.
Pictured are Deirdre King (Marketing Manager, Pavilions). with TV personality, Glenda Gilson at a previous event
Caroline Geraghty, Michael Thornton, Tina Redmond and Darren Munro are pictured at the official opening of Bespoke Hair and Beauty Salon at St Olave's in Kinsealy
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Balbriggan Kouture Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan where lucky enough to have two costumes that made it to the recent Junk Kouture finals. There where several secondary schools that submitted entries and the girls from Loreto Balbriggan where very lucky to be placed in the final despite the huge competition from schools nationwide. The first fashion creation was called ‘Taped’, it was designed and made by Nicole Fischer (who also Taped' was designed and made by Nicole Fischer, modelled it), Niamh O Niamh O Callaghan and Callaghan and Roisin Roisin Sherry from Loreto Sherry. It was made from Secondary School old video tape and Balbriggan. coloured electrical tape. The design gives the current fashion for play suits a definite haute couture twist. The teacher who oversaw the creative process was Aisling Lennon. The second costume is called “Lustre” and was designed and made by Ayman Ahmed (who also modelled it) and Tara O’Rourke. This very dignified and classy creation was made from tea lights and pistachio nuts under the supervision of Gemma Lynch and Rachel White.
Bereaved Parents Support Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is hosting its monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wednesday, 17th May from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in B.A.S.E Brackenstown Road, Swords. The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.
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Notice of the Confirmation by Irish Water of a Compulsory Purchase Order made under The Water Services Acts, 2007 to 2013 (and, in particular, Section 7 of the Water Services (No. 2) Act, 2013 and Part 2 and Sections 31 & 32 and Part 7 and Section 93 of the Water Services Act, 2007), The Planning and Development Acts, 2000 to 2014 (and, in particular, Part XIV, Sections 213 and 217 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000) and Section 184(2) of the Local Government Act, 2001, Section 10 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act, 1960 (as inserted by Section 86 of the Housing Act, 1966 and as amended by Section 6 and the Second Schedule of the Roads Act, 1993 and by Section 222 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000), The Housing Act, 1966 (and in particular Part V, Sections 76 and 78 and the Third Schedule), The Lands Clauses Acts, The Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act, 1919. As respects all or part of the land and rights over land to which the Compulsory Order relates to be published in accordance with Section 78(1) of the Housing Act, 1966, as amended by the Planning and Development Acts, 2000 – 2014.
Compulsory Acquisition of Land Irish Water Compulsory Purchase (Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Upgrade) Order, 2017 dated 21st April 2016 Irish Water of Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 (hereinafter called “the Company”), has on the 21st day of April 2017, made a Confirmation Order confirming (without modifications) the abovenamed Compulsory Purchase Order as respects the land and rights over land described in the Schedule hereto. The said Order, as so confirmed, authorises the Company to acquire the said land and rights over land compulsorily for the purposes of the Water Services Acts, 2007 to 2013. It will become operative three weeks from the date of publication of this Notice. A copy of the Order as so confirmed and of the maps referred to in it may be seen at the following locations:(i)
Irish Water, Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1, during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays); and
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Planning Counter, Fingal County Council, during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays).
An application for judicial review of the decision of the Company under Order 84 of the Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986) may be made to the High Court within eight weeks beginning on the date of the publication of this Notice in accordance with Section 50 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as substituted by Section 13 of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act, 2006. SCHEDULE: PART 1 – PERMANENT WAYLEAVE Sub-Part A – Description of Wayleave The right for the Company, its servants or agents, contractors and other licensees: (i)
to construct, lay, keep, operate, maintain, renew, repair and inspect waste water works as defined in the Water Services Act, 2007 and all associated pipelines and all other associated physical elements used for collection, storage or treatment of waste water as defined in the Water Services Act, 2007, and such other works, services, facilities and other things as are necessary or expedient in relation thereto or are ancillary thereto or form part of such waste water works, in, on or under the land specified in Part B below, together with the right,
(ii) to enter with all necessary vehicles, plant and machinery upon the said land at all times for any of the said purposes. Sub-Part B – Description of Land Plot Number coloured yellow on map deposited at Colvill House, 24/26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 and Planning Counter, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin
Drawing No.
Quality, Situation and Description of the Land Area in Hectares
Location
Description of Property
001
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.2017
Off Estuary Road, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Open Space
003
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.278
Off Estuary Road, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Open Space
005
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.0131
Adjacent to Lissenhall Park and Gartan Open Space Drive, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin
Owners or Reputed Owners
Lessees or Reputed Lessees
Personal Representatives of Paul Walls (deceased) and Joan Walls, Estuary House, Swords, Co. Dublin Patrick Desmond and Azmina Desmond, Malindi House, Seatown West, Co. Dublin
Occupiers
Joan Walls, Estuary House, Swords, Co. Dublin Patrick Desmond and Azmina Desmond, Malindi House, Seatown West, Co. Dublin Fingal County Council
Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 and Mycete Construction Limited, Glen Road, Kilcock, Co. Meath.
PART 2 – TEMPORARY WORKING AREA Sub-Part A – Description of Rights The right for the Company, its servants or agents, contractors and other licensees to enter with all necessary vehicles, plant and machinery upon the said lands specified in Sub-Part B below to do anything reasonably necessary for or ancillary or incidental to the construction of waste water works as defined in the Water Services Act, 2007, to be laid or constructed on the wayleave described in Part 2 of this Schedule in, on, under or over the lands specified in Sub-Part B below. Sub-Part B – Description of Land Plot Number coloured green on map deposited at Colvill House, 24/26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 and Planning Counter, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin
Drawing No.
Quality, Situation and Description of the Land Area in Hectares
Location
Description of Property
002
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.1935
Off Estuary Road, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Open Space
004
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.1979
Off Estuary Road, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin.
Open Space
006
IW/10008848/ CPO/01 Rev 2
0.0370
Adjacent to Lissenhall Park and Gartan Open Space Drive, in the Townland of Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin
Dated this 21st day of April 2017
Owners or Reputed Owners
Personal Representatives of Paul Walls (deceased) and Joan Walls, Estuary House, Swords, Co. Dublin Patrick Desmond and Azmina Desmond, Malindi House, Seatown West, Co. Dublin Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 and Mycete Construction Limited, Glen Road, Kilcock, Co. Meath.
Liam O’Riordan, Company Secretary, Irish Water, Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1.
Lessees or Reputed Lessees
Occupiers
Joan Walls, Estuary House, Swords, Co. Dublin Patrick Desmond and Azmina Desmond, Malindi House, Seatown West, Co. Dublin Fingal County Council
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9th May 2017 The Eliminator Comes To Garristown
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Local News & Motoring
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Showcasing The All-New SEAT Ibiza Pictured at the recent Fingal Dublin Chamber event at the Castleknock Hotel, are Andrea Molloy and Lynn Cawley from the Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport, with Eugene Haines from Haines Fleet
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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.
MCNALLY (née Gunning), Lelia, (Skerries, Dublin) 3rd May 2017, (Peacefully) at home, Lelia, wife of the late Jack, sadly missed by her loving family, children Mary, John, Paul and Edel, adored seven grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace JACKSON, Robert, (Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin, late of Wolverhampton and formerly of British Rail) 3rd May 2017, (Peacefully) surrounded by his family and friends in the loving care of all the staff of Tara Winthrop Private Clinic; deeply regretted by his loving sisters Julia and Margaret, brother Hugh, sister-in-law May, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace PHELAN (née McCullen), Oonagh, (Hillview Heights, Clane, Co. Kildare and late of Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) 2nd May 2017, (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Hazel Hall Nursing Home, Clane, beloved wife of the late Seamus, deeply regretted by her loving son Paul, daughters Louise and Maryrose, son-in-law Micheál, daughterin-law Catherine, grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace FITZPATRICK (née O'Brien), Patricia (Pat), (Skerries and late of Broadstone) 2nd May 2017, (Peacefully) after a long illness at the Bon Secours Hospital; sadly missed by her loving husband Eddie, daughter Laura, son Edward, sister Treasa, brother Gerard, brother-in-law Jake, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace O'SHEA, Henry, (Malahide, Dublin) 1st May 2017, (Peacefully) at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his loving brother Leslie, sister Miriam (Leadbetter), brother-in-law Michael, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace CARR, Larry, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 29th April 2017, (Peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, Larry, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Phyllis, daughters Pauline, Lorraine and Ann, son David, grandchildren Aidan, Sam and Daniel, son-in-law Kerran, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace HUGHES (née Whelan), Kathleen (May), (Rowan, Lusk, Dublin) 27th April 2017, (Suddenly) Wife of the late James "Jem" Hughes. Sadly missed by her loving son Patrick, daughter-in-law Roísin, grandchildren Amy, James and Matthew, sister-in-law Kathleen and family, Clare and family also Margie, Niall and Mark, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace
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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.
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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. A.M
9th May 2017
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(Swords Memorials) Workshop: Lissenhall, Swords Rd. Showroom: Malahide Road (beside Hilton) D17
Tel: 01 840 7090 WALDRON, Ken, (Skerries and late of Broadstone) 3rd May 2017, (Peacefully) Ken beloved husband of Una; sadly missed by his loving wife, his children Ross, Stuart, Jenny and Georgina, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren Ellie, Josie, James and John, sisters Joan and Marina, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace
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Oberstown Children Detention Campus hereby give notice of their intention to apply to Fingal County Council for a renewal of an existing license to discharge treated effluent. The effluent being discharged is from an existing septic tank and Integrated Constructed Wetland, which treats effluent from Oberstown Children Detention Campus, Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The discharge is proposed through the controlled release of treated effluent from an Integrated Constructed Wetland at Oberstown to a receiving surface water body. The effluent to be discharged is trade and domestic effluent from the campus facility. The application may be inspected at Fingal County Council Offices, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.
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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for 2 no. Detached 4-bed dwellinghouses along with all associated siteworks. at :- Rear of existing 2no.dwellinghouses on Main Street, Naul Co. Dublin with vehicular access from existing roadway in Delvin Banks, Naul, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Mary Duff 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 MondayFriday. 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 internal alterations to existing building and construction of new extension to northern side of existing builders providers along with new car-parking area and all associated siteworks including use of existing vehicular entrance . at:- Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan Co. Dublin. Signed:- EEC Hardware. 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 MondayFriday. 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 sought by V. Jones for two storey house and for vehicular access off existing private driveway and for connection to existing foul drain which connects to existing foul sewer, and for all associated site works off Quay Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.
Fingal County Council Mohammad Shakeel intends to apply to Fingal County Council for planning permission to vary the permission granted at Unit 6 St Fintans, North St., Swords, County Dublin. The application seeks permission to vary condition no. 2 of PL06F.244652 (F14A/0464) which limits the hours of closing to 22.30 daily. Permission is now sought to modify the permitted operating hours so that the restaurant and takeaway Please send application including CV will still close to the public at the existing permitted to: hello@thewebcentre.ie time (22.30pm) but would continue to accept and fulfil delivery orders only until midnight daily using rear entrance. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at Mary Arnold, Solicitor, is seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to fill a full time the offices of Fingal permanent position in Skerries, County Dublin. County Council, County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin during its The position will involve work of a general nature but with an emphasis on public opening hours. A conveyancing and litigation work. Experience of CORTBase or a similar case submission or observamanagement system and CORT Requisitions on Title would be an advantage. tion in relation to the application may be made The ideal candidate will have: in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of • Excellent administrative, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; the prescribed fee, €20, • Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; within the period of 5 • Excellent audio typing skills; weeks beginning on the • Knowledge of court practice and procedure; date of receipt by the • A good eye for detail, and ability to carry out accurate and precise work under pressure and authority of the application and such submistime constraints; sions or observations will • An ability to work on his or her own initiative and be proactive in their role; be considered by the • Have a flexible approach to his or her work and responsibilities. Planning Authority in making a decision on the Duties will include: application. The Planning Authority may grant • Audiotyping; permission subject to or • Filing and file management; without conditions, or • Liaising with clients, counsel, other solicitor practices and professional witnesses; may refuse to grant • Diary management; permission.
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Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a detached bungalow, vehicular access (off Knights Hill) & associated siteworks @ Old Coach Road, Balrothery, Co. Dublin for John
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Carpenter. This proposal is similar to approved plans (F16A/0290). 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 and 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 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Retention is sought for dormer bungalow as constructed with roof windows in front & rear roof space, double garage as constructed, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & vehicular entrance off public road. Permission is also sought for 2 new soakaways to cater for surface water runoff @ The Rath, Swords, Co. Dublin for David Gleeson. 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 and 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 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for a first floor extension over existing garage and a single storey extension to front of house incorporating extended hall and sitting room and 2 no. velux type roof windows to front and rear of main roof including all associated works , the proposed development is located at 18 Portmarnock Drive, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. Applicants G. Oliver & N. Gross . 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, €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 Retention Permission is sought for the retention of an existing flat-roof attic dormer and all associated site works to the rear of 109 Pineridge, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Terry Byrne. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Martin McGirl seeks planning permission and planning retention for house with previous grant of planning ref . F01A/1952 for the following proposed
and as constructed works 1/ planning permission for proposed two new dormer windows to front of existing house. 2/ retention of planning permission for as constructed house for alterations including the vehicle access , location of house , increase in area of front door porch addition of two dormer windows to the rear of the house , extension of rear of ground floor level to form habitable area , increase in height of roof to form first floor habitable area , two windows in each gable at first floor, front lounge bay window , boundary walls /fences lines for existing house at Curkeen Hill, Ballykea, Skerries, County Dublin . post code K34HR98 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 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall, Main St. Swords, 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 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for part two-storey, part single storey extension to rear of existing two-storey dwellinghouuse along with all associated siteworks at:- 37, Rosepark, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed: Richard O'Mahoney. 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 MondayFriday. 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 a) new dormer-style dwellinghouse with new proprietary wastewater treatment system and percolation area and new western site boundary fence & planting b)new vehicular entrance from public road by widening of existing agricultural entrance c) relocation of existing treatment system serving existing dwellinghouse from side to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with a newly constructed percolation area and new western site boundary fence & planting. at :- Turkinstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Lyndsey Harper. 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 MondayFriday. 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 : a) retention of partially constructed driveway & dwellinghouse (up to and including ground floor slab - previously permitted under reg.ref.no.-
F10A/0422) b) completion of singlestorey dwellinghouse to rear of family home. at :- 1, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Teresa Halligan 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 MondayFriday. 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 a new single-storey structure (25sq/m) to use as additional accommodation to be located to east side of existing creche/nursery facility. at :Darcystown, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: N. Moore 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 MondayFriday. 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.
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