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Pictured is principal of Holy Family JNS River Valley Swords, Mark Cunningham, who retired from his teaching career last week. The entire school including the senior school and the teachers' orchestra turned out to pay tribute to him. As popular Mark is a Mayo man and a keen football supporter, some of the teachers decided that it would be good fun to present him with the Sam Maguire Cup, all dressed up in the Mayo colours - perhaps a fore taste of what's to come in September. He took it all in good spirits and promised to keep in touch with his beloved school in the future. See story on page 5

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Disappointment For Farrell Pictured here are Lee and Ella O'Keefe from Holywell in Swords during the Neurofibromatosis Fighter Campaign.

Heroic Swords Boy’s Devotion To Sister Ella O’Keeffe is a brave little four year old girl from Swords, who is waging a courageous battle against a rare life limiting medical condition. Ella, from Holywell in Swords is suffering from Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow in various types of nerves, affecting 1 in 3000 people in Ireland. To support people affected with NF, the association launched, the NF Fighter Campaign was launched recently. The aim of the Fighter Campaign is to raise awareness of the condition and also asking people to nominate their ‘NF Fighters’, or family members for a well deserved award. Ella’s mother Louise wants to nominate her son Lee who helps his sister every day and explains why she thinks he should be chosen for the ‘NF Fighter Award. Louise told the County Leader, “Lee doesn’t get as much time with me as he would like. A lot of my time is taken up with Ella between therapies and hospital appointments. This is why I’ve nominated him for the ‘NF Fighter Award’, because I would like to see him get some recognition for his amazing help and support. He is only 9 and most kids his age would not have the responsibilities that he has.” “Ella was born with a rare, more severe form on NF which presents itself in many ways. She has a form known as ‘micro deletion’, whereby a chromosome is missing which causes the NF. Aside from the regular NF mentioned above, Ella’s conditions range from autism to

By Rachel Wallace curvature of the spine, severe gastrointestinal issues, multiple allergies, hyper mobility syndrome, joint abnormalities and significant motor delays.” She contuinued, “Ella needs to attend specialists in each department for all the conditions she has, she also needs regular occupational therapy and physiotherapy. This is all hugely important in helping her to progress. Ella is now finally starting to use some words, as she attends a specialised autism play school called Jonix in Kinsealy, which has been fantastic for her.” The Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland (NFA) provide a comprehensive range of services including a 24-hour Helpline, but its primary aim is to inform sufferers and their families of the disorder and supporting them. In light of Ellas’s initial lack of supports post diagnosis, Louise and another parent Laura Egan, came together and formed a support group called ‘RARE.’ “There is very little support available to parents post diagnosis. Not enough is known about rare conditions by many professionals and getting appointments with specialists can be difficult. I did however contact the NFA and within a couple of days, had the information I needed. She concluded, “We are providing family fun days out and more importantly offering support and raising awareness as much as possible. You can find us on Facebook or email rarechromokids@gmail.com.”

When new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced the names of the Government’s new junior ministers last week, there was disappointment locally that Malahide based Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell was overlooked for one of the posts. Despite the fact that Farrell modestly claimed that he had no expectation of being promoted, he did allude to the fact that he would have welcomed one of the positions. Given the fact that he was one of the first Fine Gael TDs out of the traps to support the new leader in his battle with Simon Coveney for the leadership of the party, many believed that a junior ministry was ‘in the bag.’ Not alone that, but his swift support was clear and concise and would have been viewed as a critical component in luring others to support Varadkar. One would have thought that the experience he picked up during his time as a TD would have made him a contender. He has served with distinction on various Dail select committees, a member of the Public Account Committee, a member of the Committee on Justice & Equality, Head of Ireland’s delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and Co-Chair of Fine Gael’s Brexit Committee. Despite the fact that Farrell polled well at the last general election to retain his seat, the only one in his constituency, whilst a major heave against his party was taking place, Varadkar

By Patrick Finnegan passed him over. Add this to the fact that the new Taoiseach was quick to exclude all new TDs – those elected in the last General Election for the first time, from promotion and Farrell’s promotion

Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, may have gone against him. Farrell was accused of breaking Dáil privilege when he called on two Sinn Féin TDs to make a statement about the 1983 murder of prison officer, Brian Stack. The incident in the Dail occurred on 7th December last, when Farrell called on TDs Dessie Ellis and Martin Ferris to make statements regarding Stack’s murder. Both men refuted that they had anything to

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prospects are getting better. It looked like his boat had just come in. However, party members that the County Leader spoke to, all made reference to the fact that Farrell’s outburst in the Dail last December, much to the annoyance of the then

do with the affair and accused Farrell of breaching Dáil privilege by naming them. The Dáil Committee on Procedures held a vote to determine whether Farrell had done exactly that and determined that he had not broken Dáil privilege or

defamed Ellis and Ferris. Despite this, party members we spoke to claim that senior party insiders were furious with Farrell and they claimed that this demonstrated poor judgement. The County Leader contacted Farrell to comment on the Taoiseach’s decision to overlook him and he was upbeat in his reply. He said he looks forward to working with his colleagues who have been appointed as Ministers, and Ministers of State, in the best interests of everyone in North County Dublin. “While disappointing for myself, I am delighted for my colleagues who were recently appointed to Cabinet, and to the position of Minister of State. I am steadfast in my commitment to ensure the needs of every community in the North County are heard, and understood. Given Taoiseach Varadkar is a Fingal man, I remain very hopeful that his priorities will be our priorities for the North County,” he concluded. Political pundits in the North County will insist that constituencies with cabinet ministers, either senior of junior statistically fare better than those without them when it comes to major infrastructural projects and jobs being distributed. The hope was that the appointment of Farrell as junior minister would go some way to fulfilling this and delivering Metro North in a more beneficial time frame, but this was not to be.

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Dublin Airport Launches New Community Fund Dublin Airport is launching a new €10 million Community Fund that will support a wide range of local community initiatives. The fund will invest €400,000 per year over the next 25 years in local projects focussed on areas such as, environment and sustainability, sports and recreation, social inclusion, community development, health and well-being, and culture and heritage. Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison told the County Leader, “Dublin Airport has been supporting projects in local communities for decades and as the airport grows with additional facilities such as the new North Runway, we are expanding our support for those neighbouring communities. Dublin Airport already delivers huge benefits to the local community as it is the largest employer in the North County, with 19,200 jobs located directly at the airport or at airport related businesses.” He continued, “Dublin

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27th June 2017

Retiring Malahide Sergeant Honoured

Lusk Man’s Exciting World Record Attempt Lusk teacher, Dermot Higgins is set to become the oldest person to cycle around the world and gain a place into the Guinness Book of World Records. He is taking part in the GoGoDermo Cycle Around the World, which will set off from Rush and Lusk Educate Together NS on 30th June, the day of Dermot’s retirement as a teacher in the school. He will embark on a 35,000 km cycle around the world from June 2017 till April 2018 in aid of Irish aid charity, Trócaire. At 55 years of age, Dermot aims to be the oldest person in the world to successfully complete the challenge. He is embarking on the challenge to raise public awareness of the UN Global Goals for sustainable Development and to raise funds for Trócaire’s work in the poorest communities in the world. Dermot told the County Leader, “Completing the Round The World

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Cycle will be my life’s ambition realised. Having the opportunity to promote the global goals and to support Trócaire is the icing on the cake. By Christmas, with a bit of luck and a good team behind me, I’ll be half way around the world. Éamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trócaire said, “All at Trócaire wish Dermot every success in his world record attempt to cycle around the world. Community fundraising such as GoGoDermo will support our vital programmes in over 20 countries throughout the developing world. Dermot will be working in partnership with a number of Irish schools who will follow him as he cycles around the world.”

Donabate Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church in Donabate will host a ‘Discovery Kids Club’, from Monday 31st July until 4thAugust each day from 12pm. Closing date for registration is Friday 14th July 2017.

Malahide Tidy Towns Committee hosted a surprise party to celebrate the work of Malahide Sergeant In Charge Austin Cox as he retired from the Garda. Sergeant Cox was in the Garda for 34 years and stationed in Malahide for 17 years as Sergeant In Charge. Sgt Cox was presented with a painting of Howth Lighthouse, painted especially by Malahide artist Frank Robertson on request of Malahide Tidy Towns Committee. The lighthouse was associated with Austin’s

By Patrick Finnegan family for four generations up to a number of years ago. Austin’s family were the lighthouse keepers and that’s why the committee chose the lighthouse to be painted as a keepsake which was presented to him on the night by President of Malahide Chamber of Commerce Andrew Rittweger . Gerry Rafferty, Chairman of Malahide Tidy Towns Committee, told the County Leader, “Austin came to

Sergeant In Charge Austin Cox, from Malahide Garda Station is pictured receiving an award on his retirement from Malahide Tidy Town Committee. Pictured are Gerry Rafferty, Chairman of Malahide Tidy Towns Committee, Barry Gibney, Malahide Chamber of Commerce, Chamber President Andrew Rittweger and Pat MacNamara, Treasurer Malahide Tidy Towns Committee.

Malahide as a Garda and is leaving as a friend. He has done so much for our community and been a fantastic person to have as a local sergeant and member of the Tidy

Towns. He recognised there was a problem over the years with traffic between the taxi rank and loading bay in New Street and it was he that introduced the loading bay and taxi rank times of parking. He had it put in place that the loading bay runs from 7am to 7pm and then 7pm to 7am for the taxis. This was hugely successful and one of his wonderful ideas, he had great

vision and exercised that for the people of beautiful Malahide.” Sgt Cox told the County Leader, “ I am a man of many interests and am looking forward to the future. I have several hobbies and am going to work on lowering my golf handicap and a spot of fishing.” He will remain working with the Tidy Towns, so watch this space and we wish him the best in his future.

New Men’s Shed For Portmarnock Pictured at the official handover of the new Swords Men's Shed by developers, Paul and Anthony Dunne to the members of Swords Men's Shed recently were Ben Mullen (Swords Men's Shed) John Cox (Swords Men's Shed), County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler, Anthony Dunne, Paul Dunne and architect John Downey, with Men's Shed members

A new Men’s Shed had opened in Portmarnock, located at the rear of the White Sands Hotel. Anybody interested can come along on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am. All are welcome to drop in, for further information check out their facebook page, Portmarnock and District Mens Shed. The Shed is a large portacabin and was donated by a generous member of the community.

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27th June 2017

Popular River Valley Principal Retires Popular principal of Holy am a very privileged Family Junior National person from the time I School, Mark Cunningham grew up in the West of has decided to Ireland. All I ever call it a day after wanted to be a teaching career was a teacher that spanned 35 and to say that years. Children, my dreams came teachers and true is an underp a r e n t s statement. I’ve thronged the had such a school yard on wonderful time. Thursday last, Mark Cunningham The people I where the school have met and taught over orchestra made up of the years have been fabuteachers, entertained the lous.” large crowd who turned up He became slightly to pay tribute to Mr emotional when he Cunningham. remembered colleagues In a heartfelt speech, he who passed away at a said, “I want to say that I young age. “Today, I

remember particularly Anne Halligan, Collette Murphy, Marian Foley and Vivienne Conville, all died young and I remember them fondly,” he said. “However I’m overjoyed to have spent so many years working with children, great teachers and Special Needs Assistants, as well as the most wonderful secretary and the teachers from the senior school. I have enjoyed every minute of it and we have a lovely school here in River Valley.” He recounted the day he had his interview to be a teacher in Holy Family. “It was 26th June

Pictured at the Round Table discussion at the launch of the Swords Community Forum on Alcohol at County Hall, Swords are Peter Whelan (Chairperson Regional Community Alcohol Forum), Bríd Walsh (Co-ordinator North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce), Darragh O'Brien (Chairperson North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce), Brigid Manton (Chairperson Swords Community Alcohol Forum), Deputy County Mayor Cllr Adrian Henchy and Paula Leonard (National Lead Alchol Forum) Balbriggan man Kieran O’Neill, team manager of the Dublin Boxing Team,has just returned from Italy with his team of boxers. The team did very well on their trip competing in Lucca winning two out of three, as a part of preparation for the Olympics 2020. The local man has been busy running the Balbriggan Drive In Bingo which the trip was kindly sponsored by. The next Balbriggan Drive in Bingo takes place on Sunday July 2nd at 4 pm at the Balbriggan market €5000 prize money guaranteed. Kiaran is pictured with members of the boxing team in Italy.

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1982, I had an interview here, but I was supposed to be best man at my brother’s wedding that day. I went to him and told him he needed to get somebody else. While it was a most difficult decidion, it was one of the best I ever made,” he said. “This was a greenfield site and we had a wonderful principal in Brendan McCormack. The job of principal is supposed to be hard, but I never experienced that because I had a

dedicated team with me that made my term as principal very easy. I received great support from the Board of Management and the staff, who gave me the greatest support and help all along the way” he said Tributes were paid to him by the Parents Council, who descbed him as “a dedicated teacher who was always first to arrive at school and the last to leave and he oversaw great change at Holy Family and proved that he had an open door policy towards all.”

Pictured with County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler beside the plaque to mark the official opening of Kettle Park, named in honour of Tom Kettle and his father Andrew Kettle, which is located on Kettle's Lane, Kinsealy are members of the Kettle family, Miriam Osborne, Carmel Caulfield, Peter Kettle, Orla Kettle and Myles Reilly from the Cloghran Historical Society

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27th June 2017

New Services For Older People There was good news for older residents of the North County, with the launch of a new Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North City and North County areas. ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older people living in these communities. The ALONE Support Coordination Service aims to respond to and address any issues facing older people, which are impacting on their ability to remain living independently in their own home. The charity’s Support Coordinators assist older people who live in a range of accommodation types; privately owned, privately rented or social housing homes. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, speaking at the launch said, “Repeated

studies have demonstrated that ageing at home is the first choice of older people and their families. Our Support Coordination Service addresses issues faced by older people living in their own homes and works with statutory bodies, community organisation and other service providers

Swords ICA Guild had its 71st birthday recently. The ladies celebrated by having a meal and afterwards they enjoyed some birthday cake which was cut by Guild President, Doreen McKittrick. The enjoyable evening was organised by Karen O’Rourke. Pictured enjoying the evening are Mary Nugent, Gillian O’Connor, Maureen O’Neill and Sylvia Guy

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North County To Benefit From New Cricket Status The news that Irish Cricket is to be granted full test status is expected to bring great dividends to the North County and to Malahide in particular, where Ireland are expected to play their home internationals. These matches will be played over a five day period, with the obvious benefits to tourism in the region. Local Fianna Fail TD, Darragh O’Brien has welcomed the news that Cricket Ireland is to receive full test status following a review carried out by the International Cricket Council. He said, “There has been a long tradition of Cricket in the North County and the sport is

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played by hundreds of people across the county. The great news for this region is that international games are played in Malahide, as it is the only international size cricket ground in the Republic of Ireland. I’ve been delighted over the years to have assisted and supported the expansion and development of this facility,” he said. “The significance of this announcement for Irish Cricket should not be underestimated. Full test playing status is a game changer for the sport in our community and I believe it will lead to further growth and development in the sport.” He continued, “The leadership of Cricket Ireland deserves our thanks and praise for their work to secure this success today. They took the long view, and worked hard, to achieve their aim.” “The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport must now step up and work with Cricket Ireland to support the sport’s growth across the country. There has been no greater time to examine the need to develop a national cricket stadium to allow the sport continue to prosper,” he concluded.

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27th June 2017

St. Sylvester’s ‘Buy a Brick’ Campaign Unveiled St. Sylvester’s Infant School held an Open Evening recently to celebrate the unveiling of the ‘Donor’s Wall’ that will commemorate all the members of the community who supported the

By Leslie Murphy 2015 ‘Buy a Brick’ Campaign’. Those who bought a brick on the Donor’s Wall will have their name there for ever and a day. It raised €34,000 to build two extra resource Rooms which was incorporated into its new extension. There was a great turn out of present and past pupils, parents, teachers, Board of Management, members of the Malahide community and local TD Darragh O’Brien (FF). The Chairperson Denise Boyne and Principal Sharon Dunne, thanked all those who supported the ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign. Mrs Dunne addressed the audience and said that, “the new extension is everything that I wanted it to be and that the children in the Yellow Walls Parish will never have to be taught in prefabs again”. The Parents Association provided refreshments and they and members of the teaching staff were on hand to show people the beautiful new classrooms and how the whole project has come to fruition.

Dangers Of Playing With Fire Over recent weeks it has been noted by Balbriggan residents that areas such as the back beach and the cliff tops are being set alight. Passers by and local residents have had to extinguish fires set to wheelie bins and dry gorse and have also tried to deter the individuals involved. Local councillors and the Garda are aware of the situation and advise anybody thinking of menacing with fire of the dangers involved to them and to others and also to the local landscape and wildlife.

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Council Receives Unique Famine Travel Box Former County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler’s last function as Mayor was to receive a Famine Travel Box on behalf of the County Council. The beautifully crafted wooden box is a replica of the travel boxes which were given to women who went to Australia from workhouses all the country to seek new opportunities. The travel box would have contained all of the women’s worldly possessions including clothing made and paid for by the Poor Law Unions. The box is the result of collaboration between the Committee for the Commemoration of Irish Famine Victims and the Irish Prison Service. Michael Blanch, Chief Executive of the CCIFV and Mark O’Brien, Assistant Chief Officer, Irish Prison Service presented the box to the outgoing mayor at a reception in The Atrium at County Hall, Swords. The box presented to the Council commemorates women who travelled to Australia from Balrothery Workhouse and is an interpretation of the original travel box. Cllr Butler said: “It is a great honour for the County Council to receive one of these unique boxes, particu-

In his last function as County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured receiving a Famine Travel Box on behalf of the County Council from Michael Blanch, Chief Executive of the Committee for the Commemoration of Irish Famine Victims and Mark O’Brien, Assistant Chief Officer, Irish Prison Service.

larly as our own tells the story of some of the women who left Balrothery Workhouse for Australia during the famine. It is a novel way of telling their story.” The first box was completed in September 2015 and only six are made each year. Boxes have been presented to facilities in Ireland, Australia and America with the stipulation that they must be put on public display. A plan to display the box in the county’s ten libraries is currently being drawn up.

Fundraisers For Balbriggan Guide Dogs The Annual Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Church Gate collection will take place outside churches in Co. Meath on the weekend of Saturday 22nd July and Sunday 23rd July. The collections will take place at Duleek, B e l l e w s t o w n , S t a m u l l e n , Julianstown, Ardcath,

Clonalvey and Curragha at all masses. Balbriggan \ North County Dublin Branch to take up the collection. All monies raised go to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind in Cork to train more guide dogs for blind people and more assistance dogs for families who have a

Pictured at Balbriggan Summerfest are then County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Tom O'Neill, Chairperson Balbriggan Guide Dogs for the Blind and long standing volunteer, David Brangan

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Balbriggan Fire Sparks Questions Cllr Tony Murphy raised By Rachel Wallace questions prompted by the recent fire that the property owners to destroyed the former secure their vacant against DeBrún’s pub on Bridge premises Street in Balbriggan. He intruders. Any unauthowants to know ‘Who rised access should be started the fire and who monitored and promptly is being held account- addressed. “I am relieved able? Was the property that nobody was hurt in RTE personality Francis properly secured?’ These the blaze and the quick Brennan is pictured with professional questions relate to the and Specsavers Audiologist, extent of responsibility response by the fire Jeff Walbran at the launch of Specsavers services to tackle for property Sound Check Ireland the blaze should owners to ensure 2017, which will visit be commended”, that their property, locations in Balbriggan noted Cllr especially if M u r p h y . vacant, should be “However, I am properly secured disappointed that and maintained. It the recent efforts is clear that to regenerate the someone could Cllr Murphy town centre through the have been badly hurt or concluded even killed in the blaze now Having recently launched the Sound Check Ireland 2017 campaign with famous hotelier and Cllr Murphy is Shopfront Improvement and RTE’s At Your Service star, Francis Brennan, Specsavers Balbriggan will host the concerned, that if the and Painting Scheme, Specsavers Hearing Van on Tuesday, 27th June at various locations throughout the area. somewhat former deBrun’s pub was were The hearing van will be in situ at Super Valu Balbriggan from 9:30am – 11:30am; set on fire by a deliberate thwarted by circumBalbriggan Golf Club from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and Tesco Rush from 3:00pm – 5:30pm. action, perhaps by stances such as the The professional team will be on hand to answer any hearing related queries, giving people who were not destruction of this landaway free hearing aid batteries to current wearers, free glasses cleaning cloths and meant to be in the mark building”, he sprays, sight test vouchers plus free adjustments and cleanings. Locals are encouraged building, the onus is on added. The Shopfront to stop-by for consultations, advice and free giveaways. Improvement and Specsavers Balbriggan audiologist, Jeff Walbran Painting Scheme was set commented: ‘Specsavers recommends that those over the Swords Elim Church up and funded by Fingal age of 55 should have their hearing tested every two Swords Elim Church is part of ‘Elim’, a growing years. The Specsavers Hearing Van is designed to ensure Movement of more than 550 Christian Churches in County Council and that anyone who is concerned about their hearing has Ireland and the UK, with over 9000 worldwide. It takes supported by Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce access to free and professional advice.” its name from Exodus 15:27 in the Bible. Elim was an For further information on the hearing offering oasis in the desert. A place of refreshment and with the purpose of available at Specsavers Balbriggan, pop by the renewal.In a world that can sometimes feel like a desert, improving the look of hearing van on Tuesday 27th June at any of the the church seeks to be a place of spiritual resource the town and project a locations mentioned, or to make an appointment within our community. They meet at 11:00am each more positive image to visit: www.specsavers.ie/stores/balbriggan local residents, the Sunday in St Colmcille’s GFC, Swords.

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Swords Dancers Rock Beiber Concert Recent published deaths from the North County O'HEA, Barry John , (Ballincollig, Co. Cork & Swords, Co. Dublin) 22nd June 2017. Beloved husband and best friend of Niamh and loving father of Blaithín, Oisín and Clodagh. Cherished son of John and Marie and dear brother of Róisín and Siobháin. Barry will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Doreen, father-in-law Gerard, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law and extended family and friends.Rest in Peace SPENCER, Peter, (Swords, Co. Dublin, formerly of Castleknock, Dublin and late of Inkwest Tattoo, Blanchardstown) 20th June 2017, (Peacefully), after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by his family, Peter, darling husband of Sharon, adored father of Jessica and Saoirse, much loved son of Roland and Sue and loving brother of Clair and Alan. Sadly missed by his loving mother-in-law Bernie, father-in-law Tommy, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace DALTON, Laurence (Larry), (Malahide, Dublin / Glasson, Westmeath) 18th June 2017, (Very peacefully), in the care of the management and staff at Beaumont Hospital. Son of the late James and Mary and brother of the late Rose. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Imelda, daughters Ann (Pillay) and Una, sons Laurence, Eddie, Norman and Enda, brother Jim, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace BOERSMA (née Byrne), Yvonne, (Skerries and late of Beneavin Rd.) 18th June 2017, (Very peacefully), at St. Francis hospice Blanchardstown, Yvonne, with her loving and devoted husband by her side, sadly missed by her husband Ronald, adored children, daughter Katie, son Conrad, her mother Cora and her belated father John, brother's Patrick and John, sister Philomena,mother-in-law Paula, brothers-in-law Carlo, Rory, Eamon and the late Mario, sisters-in-law Joan and Sandra, relatives and extended family and a huge circle of friends.Rest in Peace MONAHAN, Stephen, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) 18th June 2017, (Peacefully), in the care of the staff at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home. Stephen will be sadly missed by his loving wife Nora, children Susan, Stephen, Deirdre and Ciara, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace O'REILLY (née Keenan), Ellen, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin ) 17th June 2017. (Peacefully) at home. Loving wife of the late Peader. Ellen will be very sadly missed by children Peter, Kay, Stephanie, Denise and Helen, sons and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Tricia and Brigid ( both in the U.S.A), nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace O'REILLY, Hugh, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Knockatee, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan) 17th June 2017. The Mater Hospital after a long illness bravely borne surrounded by his loving family. Hugh will be very sadly missed by his wife Anne, son Neil, daughters Orla and Deirdre, daughter-in-law Emma, Darren, brothers Tom, Michael and Benny, sisters Maura and Anna, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, many friends and neighbours.Rest in Peace

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Three lucky Swords dancers won the chance of a lifetime when they were selected to dance beside Justin Beiber last week. Leah McNamara(12), Shane Bosson(12) and Abi Doolan O’Dwyer(10), all from local dance studio ‘House Of Swag,’ got on stage in front a crowd of thousands of revellers and danced their routine with Beiber. The children from Swords were Pictured here are the lucky dancers Abi Doolan selected out of thousands of entries ODwyer, Shane Bosson and Leah McNamara from to an online dance competition, to Swords dance studio 'House Of Swag'. join Beiber on stage. House of Swag had sent the children’s videos in about a month ago, after explaining to the children that the school probably wouldn’t get chosen again, considering that just last November, four different dance students, all also trained by House of Swag, were chosen to dance with Bieber. Speaking to the County Leader, choreographer Nelly Kelly from House of Swag explained, “last Saturday we got the e-mail explaining that the children had been chosen, we were over the moon, no words could explain the feeling we felt as dance teachers.” She went on to say, “the three children are super talented dancers, they are all champion dancers with their crew ‘NASTY 2.0’ who are undefeated in Ireland at the moment! They have also qualified to represent Ireland in the world street dance championships this August. The three of them are great friends and so hard working and dedicated to their dancing.” She went on to explain the events leading up to the concert, “The following day our dance studio went to train with Justin Bieber’s main dancers and choreographer. It was a great opportunity for the school as we got to bring along more of the children who had auditioned and we were able to surprise those who did with tickets to the concert to cheer on their pals.” “The kids travelled to the concert in a limo and got to see some of the tour being rehearsed by the dancers. We all got VIP passes and we were able to watch the whole concert from the pit. The children danced amazingly on stage and all got to talk to Justin and got High 5’s and Hugs, he was great with them. Afterwards they got surrounded by Bieber fans wanting pictures and to talk to them, They loved it!”

Realignment In UK Politics Possible Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Macron attended their first meeting of the European Council last week. Leo took the opportunity to echo Macron’s statement that the door was not closed to the UK, should it decided to change of direction in respect of Brexit. Ms May while conciliatory By Cathal Boland in putting forward a solution to the status of EU citizens resident in the UK post the exit, was still out of step with the mood of her other twenty seven heads of Government. Guy Verhofstadt the EU Parliament’s Brexit coordinator, says, “I agree. But like Alice in Wonderland, not all the doors are the same. It will be a brand new door, with a new Europe, a Europe without rebates, without complexity, with real powers and with unity.” So no simple “Oops, might I have that letter of notice back please” for the now battered PM. Rather it seems the text is, “If this lady is for turning, she must pay the price. So everywhere Ms May turns somebody is making demands on her to deliver. Caught in a hung parliament where she is a net five votes short, when allowance is taken of the SF abstentionists and the nonvoting Speaker and Deputy Speakers. So right now the DUP really have her for ten. But, in the bigger picture Scotland presents problems. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is now looking for a place at the negotiating table and for a say in the final agreement. This puts pressure on Scottish Tories who did remarkably well in winning seats in the Westminster Parliament. That group of new MPs has already thrown down some red lines, not only on social issues, but also on fisheries policy. This latter point is electorally sensitive for them as they build their strength and focus on capturing new seats in their home parliament. They may well perceive that they, along with the DUP, should hold the London cabinet to deliver on a regional basis, particularly, if they perceive that May’s Government will not last. While Theresa may survive in the short term, it is difficult imagining her in Number Ten for Christmas. The question is who or what will replace her. Hard to see any combination in the Commons which could put together a long term Government. In turn, a fresh election is unlikely to produce a return which will be any more secure. We may be looking at a moment of a major realignment in English politics, with those from both main parties who favour remaining in the EU combining with the Liberals to make, as they say, a fresh offering to the electorate. This, of course, would only be done in the national interest and would not survive in the long-term. The fall out would alter the conduct of politics for a generation.

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Fingal County Council I Mick McKeever Intend to apply for planning permission for development located at Mallows, Healys Lane, Portrane, County Dublin, K36HY28. The development consists of the following: Demolition of the existing single storey detached dwelling, the construction of a replacement two storey 4 no. bedroom detached dwelling (215sqm), within curtilage parking, vehicular access onto Healys Lane and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the planning authority during its public open hours. A submission or Observation relating to this Application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the planning application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I Marrianna Troy, of 5 Turvey Ave. Donabate Co. Dublin am applying for change in use of home planning. I am applying to open a pre-school on my premises. The Planning Application may be

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North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper are happy to announce that we are now accepting Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, Malahide and Portmarnock Adverts must be supplied by email to

planning@northcountyleader.ie or by visiting:

www.northcountyleader.ie/planning you can also post your advert on a disk to

North County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

Architects based outside our distribution area can pick up the paper from our offices or at pick-up points listed on page 2. Alternatively we can post a copy of the paper at a charge of €10

at 36 Kellys Bay Drive, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of Proposed build up of existing gable wall to meet extended ridge line and conversion of attic space with new velux windows to the rear. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Ann Lee for the removal of two small dwellings and for a proposed replacement dwelling on same site at Naul Road, Ballyboughal. 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 to 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 euros 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 M & G McHale for extension to side of dormer dwelling and for alterations to dwelling at 4 Rogerstown Court, South Shore Road, Rush,Co.Dublin. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the office of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co.Dublin, between the hours 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 Euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Retention planning permission sought by Martyn Neil Lennon at Balbriggan Road, Naul, Co. Dublin to retain brick finish on goth gable ends of dwelling, conversion of garage, single storey sun room to rear, siting of garage, and shed structure. 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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