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“What brought this to my attention was when I recently discovered that there is actually a Central Government grant of upwards of €3.8 million for the provision or refurbishment of either new pools or existing pools.” Smith continued, “My question to the Council was why By Patrick Finnegan have we not applied for this? We have areas zoned for community infrastructure and the Council has built He told the County Leader, “Community swimming pools excellent community centres. I believe the local are commonplace all over the country and in the Dublin authority is committed to improving the community, but Local Authority areas, Dublin City has seven, Dun for a town the size of Swords and an area like the North Laoghaire/Rathdown has three and Dublin South has County, not to be served by a community swimming two. However, North County Dublin, the fastest growing pool beggars belief. This needs to be rectified in the area, with Swords as the third largest town in Ireland, short to medium time,” he said. has none.” Smith said he was very disappointed with the response “There doesn’t seem to be a strategic goal in the council of the Council to his question, which he claims was ‘very to deliver a swimming pool, which goes far beyond a negative.’ They felt that the demand was being met by simple pool. It should include a gym and fitness facility. the private market, but I grew up in Finglas and the these are private pools in pool there was state of the Applewood and ALSAA. art, which provides affordThese are excellent facilities able, accessible facilities, which are not affordable to where people can learn to all the community. This topic swim and it does not comes up over and over on require expensive annual the doorsteps and many membership fees. We residents here have reloreally need something like cated to Swords from areas this in the North County where they had access to and particularly in a town public swimming pools,” he as big as Swords.” concluded. Smith emphasised his A spokesperson for the commitment to Swords and said, “The has been an advocate of Pictured in Swords is local councillor, Duncan Smith who is Council Department of Transport, social improvements here campaigning for a community swimming pool for Swords Tourism & Sports Local for many years and is Authority Swimming pool funding programme is for local looking forward to the successful bike scheme being authority owned swimming pools or for new pools, rolled out here to complement Metro North. “Swords is where the local authority has established a high growing rapidly and while we have many great facilidemand generally population based. Swimming pools ties in our town, we are lacking in some areas and I are an expensive piece of infrastructure to provide and believe this is one of them. People still refer to Swords operate and Fingal County Council has not provided as a lovely village, but we need to change this such facilities to date with the need, where it exists, mentality particularly when it comes to looking for being met by the private sector.” the statement ended. resources,” he said.

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Report Published Into Airport Jet Blast Incident The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has published a report into an incident at Dublin Airport, where two workers were blown over and injured as a result of a jet blast. The incident happened last November, when a Ryanair Boeing 737 was manoeuvring onto its parking stand. The workers were working on site and when the aircraft turned they were blown backwards by the jet blast. Initially, it was thought one of the men was seriously injured. Both were taken to hospital, but it later emerged that neither had suffered any fractures, although both had sustained bruising. In its report into the incident, the AAIU said it would have been prudent to ensure minimum thrust was used or to consider restarting the second engine or using a tug to manoeuvre the aircraft onto its stand. The investigation noted the steps taken by Ryanair to reinforce the safety message around jet blast and to ensure that single engine taxi-in procedures are not employed when parking on stands adjacent to the work site. The investigation also noted the procedural changes which the DAA had since introduced.

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20th September 2016

Inspirational Cian An Example To All Remarkable Swords golfer, Cian Arthurs, who is a member of Roganstown Golf Club has been selected to play on the European team, in the Flightmasters Trophy 2016 taking place in California later this week. The team flew out last Sunday amid great expectations of success. The Flightmasters Trophy is for one-armed golfers and is played just like the Ryder Cup every two years between Europe and the USA. This year’s competition is eagerly anticipated and 24 yearold Cian, who plays off six handicap told the County Leader about how his involvement with the team developed. “There are three Irish players on the team and I’m the only one from Dublin. My game is good at the moment and we have a strong team going into the event, so we’re hopeful of repeating our great success of two years ago in Scotland,” said a determined Cian,

who was a member of that victorious team and won all five of his matches.

By Patrick Finnegan Cian explained about the accident that caused him to lose his right arm. He said, “I lost my right arm in a lawnmower accident when I was just two year old. From then on I had to adapt to using my left hand. I took up golf, as my brother, Eoin Arthurs is one of Ireland’s best amateurs over the past few years and has won the coveted East of Ireland title, among others. I always looked up to him and I took up golf as a result. Cian is an inspirational young man and an example to anyone who feels they cannot do something. “I like to try to do things that people say I couldn’t do, just to prove them wrong. I played in the World Championship earlier this year and I reached the quarter final, being beaten by the eventual runner-up.” Inspirational Cian, who

can drive the golf ball as far and as accurately as any of the top players is an example to people who feel they can’t achieve their goals. “I always believe that if you put your mind to something and try hard enough, you can achieve anything. You just need to stay positive and never think that you won’t or you can’t, always think that I can and I will,” he said.

Pictured getting ready to teeoff at Roganstown Golf Club is Cian Arthurs, as he prepares to take on the USA in the Flightmasters Trophy for one armed golfers in California later this week Pictured at the Vintage Fair at Skerries Mills last week are County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Cllr Tony Murphy, Barney Greene with his vintage tracto and Kay Coleman (Skerries Chamber of Commerce)

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Pictured at Roganstown Golf Club is Cian Arthurs

A Charity Fundraising Golf Classic in aid of Portmarnock Community School and Action Ireland Trust, will take place at Royal Tara Navan Golf Club. This will be a four person team event which takes place on Friday, 30th September. The tee has been booked from 12pm to 3pm. The cost is €240 for a team of four, or €60 per person, which includes a 3 course dinner. You can sponsor a hole for just €100. Forty students an a medical team,

trades people and other professionals will fly to Lesotho next February for two weeks on a humanitarian programme that is supported by the Government of Lesotho. Each member of the group will work to raise at least €3,000 and this money will be used to improve facilities and resources in the local communities and travel and accommodation costs. This project will deliver a significant support programme for the emergency services in Lesotho which are severely under resourced. If you wish to take part of this great fundraising day, contact John Chalkey at 086-1744098

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Oscar Kowalski, Patrick Sweeney, Callum Clarke and Matthew Tiernan are pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Portmarnock Community School

Fingal Community College students, Patrick Ferris and Nicole Daujotas are delighted after receiving their Junior Cert results.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are Balbriggan Community College students, Darragh Owens, Adam Young and Cian McGrane

Florence Dada is pictured with her proud mother Funmilola after collecting her Junior Cert results from Loreto College, Swords

Delighted with their results were Olivia Cody, Aisling Noctor and Sophie O'Brien of Loreto College, Swords

Jason Kennedy and Jessica Mahon collected their Junior Cert results at Portmarnock Community School

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Abi O'Donnell is pictured after receiving her Junior Cert results at Donabate Community College

Dawid Urbanski from St Finian’s Community College, Swords is pictured after receiving his Junior Cert results

Ardgillan Community College students Tami Ajadi, Dylan Mc Dowell, Ryan Kiernan, Cian Bolger, Daniel Arcaya , Caine Gleeson, James Davis, & Cliffton Mua

Pictured are St.Josephs Secondary School Rush students after receiving their Junior Cert results, Robyn Lynch, Taylor Ryan, Emma Langan and Tazmin Hanratty

Venera Berisha, Sophie Kearns, Aoife Barker and Tara Murphy from Fingal Community College are delighted after receiving their Junior Cert Results.

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Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are Balbriggan Community College students, Samantha Daly, Emelia Bozuku and Starry Innocent

Pictured after receiving his Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords, is Ronan Fuller, with his mother, Margaret Bell (left) and teacher Kate Shiels

Proud parents Martin and Helen Weldon with daughter Eva at Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan

Sophie Gaughran, Ivie David and Lauren Quigley from St Finian’s Community College, Swords are pictured after they received their Junior Cert results

Jack Larkin and Thomas Lynch are pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Malahide Community School

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Local News

20th September 2016

Anger As Local Motorists To Face Additional Toll Charges The recent judgement by the European Court of Justice that a VAT rate of 23 per cent should be applied to state run tolls, including the M50 and the Port Tunnel has been condemned by a local TD. This ruling would mean that people from the North County travelling to the west, south and south east of the country will be adversely affected, compared with residents of the southside, who can access these areas without having to pay a toll. This further empha-

sises the growing rift between transport services in both areas.

By Patrick Finnegan Local Fianna Fáil TD, Darragh O’Brien has said that the financial ability of North County Dublin road users, especially commuters must be taken into account before any attempt is made to impose VAT on toll charges on the M50 or Dublin Port Tunnel. The European Court of Justice have recently suggested toll operators charge 23 per cent VAT on state-owned tolls, including the

M50 and Port Tunnel. and to the south east.” This would put an “Based on the costs of excessive burden on a round trip commute motorists on the M50, and commera regular cial users, commuter especially can be those who p a y i n g use the upwards of motorways € 1000 per for work. year on Speaking to midweek the County tolls for L e a d e r , getting to O’Brien said, Darragh O’Brien TD work. Most “ T h e s e of these proposed toll charges commuters have no are a significant blow realistic alternative but for all motorists, but to use the M50 for particularly for those getting to work.” in the North County An angry O’Brien who are tolled when continued, “If the travelling west, south ruling is final, it is crit-

Bridge Clubs Combine For Skerries RNLI Holmpatrick Bridge Club, John Lane Bridge Club and Skerries Bridge Club came together recently to hold a fundraiser in memory of the late Dr. John Keane, raising the huge sum of €4,500 for Skerries RNLI. Dr. Keane who passed away earlier this year was Honorary Medical Officer to Skerries RNLI for more than 20 years

having played a vital role in the re-establishment of a lifeboat station there in 1981. There were over 40 tables set up in the community centre in Skerries for a mammoth night of Bridge. There was a considerable number of prizes on the night, many of which were generously

ical that the Departments of Transport and Finance work together to mitigate any additional cost to regular Dublin North commuters. The previous Government’s Capital Infrastructure Plan failed to deliver anything to this constituency in terms of improving our poor public transport infrastructure.” “The level of under-investment in developing an efficient and appropriate public transport network in North County Dublin over the last five years is irresponsible in the extreme and cannot continue. “North County Dublin is the fastest-growing area in the country, thousands in our commu-

donated by family and friends and by businesses both local and national. Speaking at the cheque presentation, Sam Shiels, Chairman of Skerries RNLI said “Dr. John Keane played a very important role when the lifeboat station was reopened in 1981 agreeing to become Honorary Medical Officer. He stayed involved with station for more than 20 years and was very good to our volunteers and extremely generous with his time. The RNLI is a charity and is funded entirely by voluntary contributions. Donations like this really make a difference.”

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You may well wince at seeing festive products appearing on supermarket shelves the moment you return from your Summer holiday or hearing Christmas jingles playing merrily on the radio just as the leaves start to fall from the trees. This feature serves to alleviate some of that season associated stress and offer

some practical tips to help make the run up to this Christmas smooth sailing for residents around the North County. There are many reasons to suggest that now is the perfect time to get planning for that festive party, which isn’t too far away. Whether it be an end of year work party or a friendly festive gettogether there are

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BOOK THE VENUE DECIDE ON A DATE The first point to put in place is the date. The earlier this is set in stone the better, as at the busiest time of the year people tend to have fairly full diaries. So make that date official

The venue is arguably of topmost priority for a successful bash and therefore you can expect them to get booked up pretty fast! Also, if you book at this earlier stage you are much more likely to discover that lots of early bird offers are available. There are many wonderful venues in North County Dublin that would provide the ideal reception and facilities for an inexhaustible range of party criteria.

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Find out what kind of budget you have, and this will determine many of your options, such as what kind of venue you can choose, to how much you can set aside for food, and so on. Ask about the budget and stick to it. So many places around the North County offer true value for money, so be sure to look at all the options before making your choice.

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you’re made of on the dance floor. It is imperative for an event like this to have well known, universally loved floor fillers on the playlist. Whether the venue provides the music, or you provide it yourself, don’t leave the tunes to chance.

DON’T FORGET THE FOOD There are many options when it comes to food. If you’re planning on having a sit down meal, then do not hesitate to book a table, especially for larger parties. Also, it is always worth enquiring whether there are group discounts or seasonal offers available. You’re spoilt for choice here in the North County, as there are so many wonderful venues right outside your doorstep. If you’re making the food yourself, plan it as much as possible in advance and take advantage of the fantastic offers that will be on in your local supermarket.

SECRET SANTA Be it among work colleagues or friends, the ‘Secret Santa’ exchange is a great

way to ensure everybody receives a gift as well as cut down costs at this pursetightening time of year. This is well worth organising in the next couple of weeks as it can be one less present to buy in December and it allows you more time to discover something thoughtful and fitting for your recipient.

DRESS FOR A PARTY This can quite arguably be left until closer to the night.

However, do not leave it so close that you’re left in a panic fifteen minutes before you need to leave. Given the time of year, you don’t have to spend a fortune on a new outfit, the local fashion stores and shopping centres will have plenty of stylish bargains for you to choose from, and at a great price too. Make sure it’s flattering and you feel comfortable in it, perhaps with the knack of concealing that extra mince pie or two.

PUT YOUR FEET UP Hopefully, these tips are useful pieces of advice to help make this time of year more manageable and laid back. Don’t forget amid all the preparations that this time of the year is about celebration, giving and spending time with loved ones. So make sure you e n j o y yourself and find some time to relax and put your feet up. You deserve it.

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20th September 2016 Table Quiz For Guide Dog Branch

Broadcaster and TV Presenter, Tracy Piggott is pictured at the launch of the Rotary Ireland Conference 2016 which will be held at Keadeen Hotel Newbridge, Co. Kildare 29th Sept - 2nd October.¬† She is pictured with District Governor Gerry Kierans, and Rotary Club of Newbridge President, Barry Fitzsimons.The conference will see almost 400 international and national delegates gathering to discuss some key social and humanitarian issues that the world at large faces today and the role that we, as Irish people play in tackling and supporting people in need around the globe. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’. Speakers include Oscar nominated film maker, Jim Sheridan, founder of ‘Right to Sight’, Dr. Kate Coleman, consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mohammed Sattar, journalist Kevin Meyers, broadcaster Tracy Piggott, resolution mediator, Enda Young, historian and explorer, Jonathan Shackleton (speaking on Friday 30th), and An Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD

A table quiz in aid of the Balbriggan\North County Dublin branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will take place in the Upstairs Lounge of the Milestone Inn, Balbriggan on Friday, 30th September starting at 8.30 pm. Tables of 4 cost €10 per person. There will be lots of prizes on the night and a good raffle All those involved in the night are volunteers and all money made goes to the training of more guide dogs for blind people and more assistance dogs for families who have a child with Autism. The branch can be contacted on 085 7663107 or on guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail .com

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Delighted Marzena Markowicz (second from left) was the lucky winner of the ‘Win A Renault Clio’ competition at Swords Pavilions. Marzena is pictured here with Pavilions Marketing Manager Deirdre King, Paul Linders and Mimi Bunting of Linders Renault.

There was a wonderful atmosphere at the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords last Saturday when a large crowd of shoppers turned up for the Grand Finale of the ‘Win a Renault Clio’ car competition which took place at the shopping centre. There were 15 finalists, but only one winner and that was Marzena Markowicz. Pavilions Marketing Manager, Deirdre King said, “We also had a Spin and Win event which gave customers the opportunity to win lots of prizes, including €500 worth of Swords Pavilions Gift Cards. The 15 finalists were brought to the Centre Management Suite for refreshments supplied by O’Brien’s In Pavilions Foodmarket. Paul Linders of Linders Renault, together with Centre

Director, Ian Hunter presented the Grand Prize to a delighted Marzena. Arbour Blooms generously sponsored the bouquet of flowers,” she said. Centre Director, Ian Hunter said, “Swords Pavilions were delighted to host this event in association with Linders Renault as part of our 15th birthday celebrations.” The 15 Finalists where: • Thomas Lowndes • Tim Casey • Laurence O’Shea • Colin Forbes • Olivia Galvin • Maria Kenny • Ciara Spencer • David Thomas • Mary Grady • Emma McEvatt • Aoife Donohoe • Patrick Keating • Ronnie O’Toole • Marzena Markowicz • Anne Doyle

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20th September 2016

Juncker’s State Of Union Address John Claude Juncker delivered his state of the union address last week at the Parliament’s Plenary session held in Strasbourg. In the course of Juncker’s speech, he set out his desire for the development of an EU military response capability. He said “Over the last decade, we have engaged in over 30 civilian and military EU missions from Africa to Afghanistan. But without a permanent structure we cannot act effectively. It is time we had a single headquarters for these operations.” He added, “We should also move towards common military assets, in some cases, owned by the EU - and, of course, in full complementarity with NATO.” But a number of countries, particularly Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are quite critical of any proposal which may be seen to undermine NATO. Their view appears to be that this is no time to, in effect, compete with NATO as Russia is seen to be in aggressive mode. Juncker did not address the TTIP or CETA trade agreements during his address. Both are still edging closer to decision time. The anti TTIP

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New Garda Recruitment Drive Launched Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has said the new Garda recruitment campaign announced last week will increase the Garda presence on the streets of the North County and make our local communities safer. He said, “This new Garda recruitment campaign will continue the Government’s accelerated recruitment approach to reach the commitment to increase the strength of An Garda Síochána to 15,000 members.” “Taking into account the number of retirements expected, it is estimated that, in order to reach 15,000 members, 3,200 Gardaí will have to be recruited over the next four years on a phased

Fall For Autumn Fashion Pictured at the launch of the Avoca Autumn Winter 2016 Collection are Louise Byrne, Aisling Redden, January Russell, Caoimhin O'Brien and Piaras Smyth. Pictured here, (l to r) Louise is wearing Maison Scotch Button Up Shirt €114.95, Maison Scotch Jersey Bomber Jacket €159.95, Maison Scotch Check Coat €249.95, Dr Denim Plenty High Waist Jean €55, Copenhagen Tara Suede Ankle Boots €169.95, Matt & Nat Black Bag €120 and January is wearing Selected Femme Sfoira Dress €79.95, Anonymous Copenhagen Leopard Boots €149.95. Photograph: Leon Farrell / Photocall Ireland

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campaign says in this month’s press release. “The decisive battle on CETA (the little ugly brother of TTIP) is knocking at our door, and we certainly will need lots of energy to conquer this beast”. They are inviting people to visitwww.cetacheek.eu maintaining that the deal impacts on the environment,democracy, By Cathal Boland and consumer standards along with the public’s social rights. The campaign is launching what they term an “Autumn of Action” calling on the citizens of Europe to make their resistance visible and to send a clear message to National Governments that the treaties are unwanted. While Irish MEP Nessa Childers commented from Strasbourg saying, “Former Internal Market Commissioner Barnier, now in charge of Brexit negotiations for the EC, had it right when he laid much of the blame for Brexit on Europe’s ultraliberal drift - and I hope Mr. Juncker and Fine Gael take note. They mightn’t listen to me, but these words came from a most senior and experienced member of their political family.”

basis. This is in addition to the “Increased the number of Gardaí 1,200 members who will gave on our streets is of the utmost importance to ensure been recruited by the end people feel safe in their of this year, since Fine own homes. Gael in Government Furthermore, we must reopened the Garda continue to provide the Training College in necessary resources to Templemore in An Garda Síochána in September 2014,” he order to fully support said. Farrell TD them in the course of “The application process to apply to become a member of their duties.” An Garda Síochána is now open “I will continue to actively and I would encourage anyone in engage with the Tánaiste and the North County, who would be Minister for Justice, Frances interested in serving as a Fitzgerald TD in relation to the member of An Garda Síochána, ongoing Garda recruitment and to apply before the closing date resourcing, in addition to the for applications on Thursday, needs of the North County,” concluded Farrell. September 29th 2016.”

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20th September 2016

Successful Fledging Of Red Kites Need Assistance With This summer the Golden Eagle Trust are overjoyed to announce the confirmed successful fledging of young red kites in North County Dublin. Two nests are now confirmed to have fledged a total of three chicks in 2016. The Golden Eagle Trust (GET), along with project partners National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Welsh Kite Trust brought back red kites to Ireland between 2007 and 2011. The Fingal Red Kite release programme was part of the final and fifth year of an ambitious project to re-establish Red Kites in Ireland. The County Council and a private landowner hosted and facilitated the two separate release cages. In 2011, the final batch of 53 red kites were released and saw these graceful raptors released including at these strategic locations in the North County. The sites were located half way between the initial red kite release locations in Co. Wicklow and Co. Down. Dr Marc Ruddock, Red Kite Project Manager for GET said “This project was aimed to maximise the final year of the reintroduction and to help establish a contiguous east coast All-Ireland red kite population. We know this year that there are now Fingal kites known to be breeding in Co. Down and Co. Wicklow and both Northern Ireland and Wicklow kites are also recorded in Fingal, so we are buoyant that the reintroduction can be considered a remarkable success in Ireland,” he said. Monitoring of the red kites has been undertaken since kites were released July 2011, but unfortunately the project was beset with unexpected losses in the first 12 months with 10 kites that were confirmed dead during radio-tracking. Mr Hans Visser, Biodiversity Officer for Fingal County Council said “The last time we had red kites breeding in North County Dublin would have been more than a century ago, so this is a

Your Childcare Costs? The Community Childcare Subvention (ccs) Programme Might Help! If you are a parent/ guardian who is on low income, is in school, job training or in receipt of a social welfare payment then you may be eligible for assistance with your childcare costs The Department of Childcare and Youth Affairs (DCYA) currently provides financial help towards childcare costs for many of these parents/guardians under the Community Childcare Subvention (CCS) Programme. Perhaps you are eligible too? Am I eligible? You may be eligible for CCS funding if you are in receipt of a social welfare payment and/or hold a medical card. The funding rates can be found on the CCS Band Rates List showing what ‘band’ is assigned to parents/guardians based on their eligibility. This list is available on the ‘Childcare’ section of our website WWW.DCYA.GOV.IE I think I’m eligible. How do I apply? Parents/gaurdians should contact their local childcare service or City/Council Childcare Committee (CCC) for more information. You may be asked by your childcare service to provide proof that you are eligible to access funding. Contact details for your local CCC are available on the ‘Childcare’ section of our website WWW.DYCA.GOV.IE

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pretty amazing result. It has been interesting for us to see the red kites show up in some of our other nature conservation project sites too and hopefully red kites will become a common sight again as a result of more breeding successes in the future”.

Exciting New Show For Malahide Musical Society Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are pleased to announce that their 2017 musical will be “The Wedding Singer”. This is a fun upbeat show with plenty of exciting characters and entertaining

fun chorus numbers. The show is based on the 1998 movie of the same name and contains many nostalgic references and idols from the 80’s. New members are welcome.

How Much of a Discount Can I Get? The maximum subvention is €95 per week but the amount will depend on how often your child attends the childcare service and what funding ‘band’ is assigned. Please refer to the CCS Band Rates List section of our Guide which is available on the ‘Childcare’ section of our website WWW.DCYA.GOV.IE or contact your local City/County Childcare Committee. What is AIM The Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) is a model of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the ECCE Programme How does AIM work? AIM is a child-centred model involving seven levels of support, moving from universal to targeted, based on the needs of the child and the service provider.

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Picture Special & Advertisitng Feature

20th September 2016

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Local News

Dedication Of Playing Fields To Kettle Family

20th September 2016 Tenant League organisations. Two of his sons, Laurence and Tom also played major roles in politics, culture, education, and commerce. They were central to the establishment of the Irish Volunteers. When that organisation split, the family followed Redmond with Tom signing up to fight in WW1. He was killed on the 9th September 1916 on the western front. Laurence became City Engineer and was responsible for the electrification of the City. During the Rising he was detained by the insurgents. He later had a distinguished career as a board member of the ESB and was a

Fingal County Council recently held a ceremony to dedicate the new playing fields on Kettles Lane, Drynam. The local community asked that the park be called after the remarkable Kettle family. The playing pitches are being used by the juvenile section of Kinsealy FC and Fingallians GAA Club. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler performed the opening. Paul Reid the Chief Executive of the Local Authority spoke about Thomas Kettle, poet, politician, barrister and soldier who was killed in action on the Western Front one hundred years ago this month. Cathal Boland provided an overview of the family from the early 1800s to the present day. He told of the Pictured at the official opening of Kettle Park on Kettles Lane, Kinsealy are County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, who performed the opening ceremony, with members of Fingallians GAA establishment of the Club who use the park, Feargal O'Hanrahan, John Williams, Liam O'Culbaird, Caitlin family in Drynam House O'Rourke, Cormac Gallagher, Fern Connolly, Coran Kelly and Roisin Gallagher as tenant farmers and the leading roles they played in nationalist poli- driving force in the industrialisation of the fledgtics for almost 100 years. He traced their fortunes ling state. from the birth of Andrew in 1833. How under his In more recent times the name of Andy Kettle leadership, their fortunes improved to the point became well known to Dublin GAA fans as where by his death in 1916, they had become Chairman of the County Board. Andy died in 2014. large land holders employing 80 men. During his Members of the Kettle family continue to play an lifetime he took central roles in all nationalist and important part in the life of the North County.

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THIS SUNDAY

RATH CROSS ASHBOURNE This Battle fought on the Friday of Easter Week is perhaps not only the most successful engagement of the entire Rising but also was the template for the military campaign of the War of Independence. The monument first erected in 1959 will after 57 years be finally completed by the inclusion of the two side panels as originally designed. 12.15pm

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Colour Party and Parade assemble at Ballymadun at Fox Inn to march to St. Joseph’s Chapel of Ease for attendance at memorial mass for the members of the Fingal 5th Battalion/ Fingal, Dublin Brigade at 12.30pm Parade reforms at Ashbourne Business Park Parade lead by Black Raven Pipe Band will march from/to the Rath Cross Monument

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Wreath Laying Ceremony and Oration Rededication of the Monument The Band will play the National Anthem March Off of the Colours

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North Fingal Women in Business are holding their first event in Balbriggan. The event will provide an opportunity for women to gather and network, share their own experience and learn from others. The event is organised to support business women in North Fingal area to promote their business and develop new relationships and increase business contacts. The event will take place from 7pm-8.30pm on 22nd September 2016 in Balbriggan's AIB Bank. The event is aiming to give local women the opportunity to showcase their business and in doing so inspire and empower other business women. Pictured at the launch of the event are, Mary Simons (PJ's Play Centre), Judith Troy (AIB), Edel McGuinness (EMG Property Consultants) and Monica Hickey (McNally Funeral Directors)

Landmark Anniversary For Skerries Citizens Information Centre

Medical Card, and 40 years later, the service is still dealing with Medical Card queries. The centre has come a long way from those early days of paper based information and local fundraising. Now accessing information is at your fingertips via www.citizensinformation.ie and direct funding is provided by the Citizens Information Board on an annual basis. Andrew McCann, Development Manager of the Fingal Citizens Information Service said, “Although time has moved on, the service is still needed now more than ever”. Andrew is also responsible for the Swords, Balbriggan and Malahide centres as well

Skerries Citizens Information Centre is celebrating 40 years providing a free, confidential and impartial information and assistance service to the people of Skerries on all their rights and entitlements. Volunteers, past and present, attended an open day at the centre on New Street, last Wednesday, 14th September to celebrate this milestone, as well as recognising the hard work and dedication of the first committee and its volunteers in establishing an essential service in the community. Also present were Cllr Tony Murphy, deputising for the County Mayor and local TD, Brendan Ryan. The concept for a Pictured at the 40th anniversary celebrations at Skerries Citizens Information Centre at Citizens Information New Street, Skerries are, Andrew McCann (Manager), Brendan Ryan TD, Helen Fullam, Centre in Skerries came Frances McDonough (founding member), Cllr Tony Murphy (Acting County Mayor) and from the Skerries Mary Conway (volunteer) Development Association. The first Chairperson of as the Skerries centre. “I would like to take this the Skerries Citizens Information Centre was Mary opportunity to thank all volunteers, past and (Maisie) Grimes, Vice-President was Carmel Boylan, present, the founding committee, some of whom Treasurer Helen Fullam and Honorary Secretary, are with us today, and other team members, for developing, enhancing and growing this service to Frances (Fran) McDonough. The first query dealt with in 1976 was in relation to a meet the needs of the people of Skerries,” he said.

Valley Walk In Aid Of Cancer Society The annual Valley Walk in aid of Irish Cancer Society will take place on Saturday,8th October around River Valley in Swords. This walk is always a very popular event and is organised by well known resident, Margaret Harris, a cancer survivor. This is the 10th anniversary of the walk. Walkers are asked to meet at Peacocks Pub in River Valley at 1pm and the walk starts at 2pm. It will take approximately one hour and will be followed by a raffle and refreshments in Peacocks. Sponsorship cards are available or donations on the day. This walk is buggy friendly. For further details, contact 087-2213605. Your continuing support is requested for this very worthy cause, which raises vital funds for the Irish Cancer Society each year.

Search For Best Young Entrepreneur A €50,000 investment fund has been set up to support young local entrepreneurs, aged between 18 and 35. The latest search to find Fingal’s Best Young Entrepreneur and ultimately Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) is getting underway, through the Local Enterprise Office. With a €50,000 investment fund available for Fingal winners, this National enterprise initiative attracted 1,400 applications across the country last year and supported over 450 young entrepreneurs through training, mentoring and direct financial assistance. The local winners in the Best Start-Up and Best Established Business categories will receive €15,000 each and the two runners-up will each receive €5,000. The Best Business Idea winner locally will receive an

Donabate Senior Citizens AGM Donabate Portrane Senior Citizens Social Club and Day Centre will hold their AGM on Friday, 23rd September at 12.30pm in Donabate Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend

investment prize of €7,000 and the runner-up will receive €3,000. The Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan explains: “The €50,000 investment fund for local winners is a very important part of the competition and will help more young entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and create more jobs here locally. A total of 450 young entrepreneurs benefited from these business supports last year. Taking part in IBYE will help Ireland’s young entrepreneurs to move their businesses to the next level, whatever stage their business is at.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “The support of business start-ups is central to our plans for job creation and growth in the county. Over 65 per cent of all new jobs are created by start-ups, so it is vital for the future growth of jobs in the county that we offer continued support to those looking to start a business as well as those already running one. The IBYE offers us a chance to possibly unearth the next big thing in business and I urge anyone who fits into one of the categories to apply,” he said.

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Local News

20th September 2016

Malahide Coffee Morning For Ross Nugent Foundation A very well supported Coffee Morning was held at Worrell’s Expert on Main St, Malahide last Friday in aid of the Ross Nugent Foundation. Ross was a very popular 18 year-old lad, who attended Malahide Community School, but sadly lost his brave battle against cancer six years ago. The day was the idea of Worrell’s Store Manager, Claire Matthews and it is set to become an annual event. Ross’s parents, Don and Sandra, who were in attendance, set up the Ross Nugent Foundation shortly after his death. It came about after Ross’s mother Sandra made a promise to Ross to raise funds to purchase a blood pressure monitor for St Clare’s Oncology Ward at Beaumont Hospital. Ross was conscious of the lack of facilities at the hospital for cancer patients and their families. So far, the Ross Nugent

Foundation has supplied 22 Bionic Therapy Chairs which cost €5,500 a piece, each of which are fitted with individual TV monitors. Other items supplied by the foundation include, electric beds, chair beds, foot stools, wheelchairs, physiotherapy equipment among others. The crowning glory was the setting up of a special room, called

The Glade in the Oncology Day Ward, which makes life much more comfortable for patients. Ross’s father, Don Nugent was delighted that Worrell’s decided to host this fundraising Coffee Morning. He told the County Leader, “Claire rang us to say she had an idea for a Coffee Morning. It is so appropriate that it was held in Malahide, where

Ross lived and we’re delighted with it. It’s a wonderful gesture by Worrell’s and the large amount of people who attended shows the wonderful community spirit of the people of Malahide. All of our workers are volunteers, and we thank them all , as well as the local shops who have been very supportive of us in the past six years,” he said.

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Swords School Embraces ‘Be Active Week’

a ‘Climb the Highest Mountain’ challenge in skipping where one skip was equivalent to one metre. One of the boys skipped his way to Carrantuohill, the highest mountain in Ireland with 1300 skips. We also had a jersey day last Friday, with Dublin playing in the All-Ireland final,” she said. Mick Pender, FAI Fingal Community Development Officer dropped by to offer challenges to the boys and he told the County Leader, “From my dealings with the teachers here at Colaiste Choilm, especially with Sinead, I think this is a fantastic idea. Anything that promotes fitness within the school is very beneficial. The teachers here do a great job with physical education for the boys and long may it continue,” he said.

National Fitness Day, as part of Be Active Week was celebrated in style at Colaiste Choilm Secondary School, Swords where students dressed in their favourite football jerseys and challenged teachers to skills competitions. PE teacher, Sinead Hynes explained to the County Leader the idea behind this novel concept. “Pupils took on the teachers where classes come out to the yard or football pitch at random and challenge them to games of basketball, skipping, sit ups, penalty shoot-outs etc,” she said. These challenges were made at any time during the day and second years even fancied their chances against transition year students, such was the nature of the event. Indeed the basketball competition between these two different age Pictured gerrting ready for the Skipping Challenge as part of the National levels was a really tight affair. Fitness Day at Colaiste Choilm, Swords are students, Alex O'Keeffe, Luke Sinead continued, “Tuesday last was Meates, Aaron Boshell, Greg White, Leonardo Shehu and Cian Burrowes

Pictured at the Coffee Morning at Worrell's, Malahide for the Ross Nugent Foundation are, Siobhan Murnane, Sandy Forsyth, Roy Skinner and Helen McGivern

Don Nugent (Ross's father), Claire Matthews (Store Manager Worrell's) and Sandra Nugent (Ross's mother)

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Picture Special

20th September 2016

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are St.Josephs Secondary School Rush students Eamonn Higgins, Warren O'Shea, Jamie Rogan and Kevin Kelly

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords, are Nathan Phillips and Jack Kennedy

Fingal Community School Students, Marisa Layes, Miranda Stecka, Michaela Walsh, Leah O'Connell and Sefora Baes after receiving their Junior Cert Results.

Emilia Sele, Abbie King and Christina Nichfior are pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at St Finianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community College, Swords

Happy with their results were Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan students Dire Strafford and Celine Suhmid

Abud Beshir & Jack Collins of Ardgillan Community College

Happy with their results at Ardgillan Community College were Denise Guildea, Megan O'neill & Katie O'Shaughnessy

Salman Alsami pictured with his father after receiving his Junior Cert results in Fingal Ccommunity College, Swords.

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are St.Josephs Secondary School Rush students Kwabena Annosante, Kellie Donnelly and Bronagh Tyrrell

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are Balbriggan Community College students, Georga Murphy, Emilia Muniute, Rebecca Harold, April Backster, Carly Reily Flynn and Zoe Mullen

Harmony Halpin is pictured after receiving her Junior Cert results at Donabate Community College

Laura Burke is pictured with her parents after receiving her Junior Cert results at Donabate Community College

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Malahide Community School are Kayleigh Loy, Weronika Fatyga, Sophie Witcombe and Aoife Deamer

Sophie Weldon, Emma Kleiser-Byrne and Laura Weldon of Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan

Pictured after receiving his Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords, is Conor Kelly, with his mother Mary

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Local News

20th September 2016

Residents’ Demands Ignored At the full Council meeting last week at County Hall, Swords a new format was proposed and voted on for the controversial modular housing project to be located beside Pinewood Green estate in Balbriggan. The decision was to proceed with the access road to the

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infrastructure in Pinewood and is going to change the environs in which people live there,” he said. “This proposal is going to open up a road infrastructure that is going to be very negative for that area. I’m very annoyed and disappointed that the local authority didn’t consider the fact that a dedicated road infrastructure was clearly justified to service the 25 modular houses in this situation. It has been overlooked because of financial reasons, at the expense of the residents of Pinewood estate and also at the expense of the

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people of Balbriggan. The Council are determined to use Pinewood as an access route, heightening safety concerns in the area.” he said. Local Sinn Fein councillor, Malachy Quinn said, “We share the concerns of Pinewood Residents Association in relation to the accessibility of the site, which resulted in me putting down an emergency motion at last Monday’s monthly Council meeting calling for “all future development of the Pinewood and Castleland sites not to proceed until the completion of the Skerries Link Road.” “I would call upon the Council to make good their announcement that they will begin the preplanning process for the link road and would insist that this would happen in conjunction with the proposed development, while being mindful of the ongoing housing crisis in Balbriggan, with families contacting myself on a daily basis. Deputy Louise O’Reilly and I will be engaging with both the council and the Dept of Environment in regards to the completion of the Skerries Link Road.” Cllr Grainne Maguire was also disappointed with the outcome. She said, “Having worked with the Pinewood Residents Association over the last couple of months regarding the proposed rapid build housing proposal I saw first hand the great community engagement that took place, the public meeting etc. The community came together to submit their observations in relation to these proposals and I was disappointed that none of the major concerns were addressed.” “The fact that the council stated that the additional 25 houses will have “no significant impact on Pinewood estate” when there is already a serious traffic issue especially around the junction at the school. The development of these houses, along with the proposed further developments on these lands give major cause for concern.” She concluded by saying, “Whilst I appreciate the need for additional housing, I could not support this proposal without the Castlelands link road being completed prior to any development. I will continue to work with the Pinewood Residents association to put pressure on the Council to honour this commitment so that the access points through Pinewood will be closed on completion of the link road,” she said.

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Local News

20th September 2016

National Women in Business Event Launched Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor has launched the full programme of events to mark the 10th annual National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED), which is being organised by the Local Enterprise Offices on Wednesday, October 19th 2016. The biggest of the National events occurring for NWED is being hosted by Fingal Local Enterprise Office at the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport. Hundreds of successful Irish female entrepreneurs are expected to attend, which the organisers hope will encourage more women across the region to access enterprise supports for starting or growing a business. Minister of State for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen will attend the local event, which is hosted by RTÉ’s Keelin Shanley. A panel of entrepreneurs including Caroline Keeling (Chief Executive of Keelings) will talk

about their own personal experience. Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office, Oisín Geoghegan said: “Through financial assistance, microfinance loans, mentoring, training and networking, the Local Enterprise Offices in Local Authorities supported 1,000 more female-run enterprises last year, compared with 2014. There is a wide range of enterprise supports on offer and so we’re encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners to find out about those supports at the regional event on National Women’s Enterprise Day.” Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid said “I am delighted to welcome the NWED Dublin event to Fingal this October. Our entrepreneurs are recognised nationally and indeed internationally in the business world, for their innovation and business acumen, with this event particularly highlighting the experience of Women in business. Through LEO Fingal, we continue to provide support and mentoring to all prospective and existing business owners. This will help make our county a fantastic place to do business.”

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over the past 70 years and particularly in their dignified contribution during this special year of remembrance. Local Parish Priest, Gabriel O’Dowd said a few words of reflection which were warmly received by the many attendees. The Society then proceeded to Oldtown, where an event, dedicated to commemorate the Fingal women of Easter Week was held. The wreath was laid by long serving Officers of the Society, Paul O’Brien and Peatsie O’Connell, nephew of Peter Wilson, who was

killed during Easter Week. Balbriggan native, Orla Dalton gave a fine reading of the Proclamation which she did with passion and commitment. It was great to see Una O’Brien back in action after her recent illness. She delivered a fitting tribute to the women who contributed so much in supporting the Fingal Volunteers. Una has another book in publication titled, “A Life Less Ordinary” which is a collection of essays on some of the participants in the campaign here in the North County.

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Tel: 01 840 7090 FANNING, Tom, (Naul, Co. Dublin ) - 16th September 2016 (peacefully) at Hamilton Park Nursing Home. Sadly missed by his brother John, nephews Thomas, Noel and Patrick, nieces Tina, Valerie, Eithna, Rhona, Susan, Carol, Margueite and Olivia, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.. Rest in Peace MC GRATH, Brendan, (Lusk, Co. Dublin and late of Fingal Co Co) - 15th September 2016 surrounded by his family (suddenly) Brendan; sadly missed by his loving children Nicki, Jason and Christopher and their mam Deirdre, son in law Anto, grandson Harry, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MCGUINNESS, Jack, (Rush Co. Dublin) - 15th September 2016 surrounded by his family (peacefully) at home and with great dignity Jack; sadly missed by his loving wife Kitty, his children Christine, John, Irene, Billy, Mary, Celine and Joseph, sons-in-law, daughters-inlaw, his adored 23 grandchildren, sisters Cora and Sr. Celine, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace GILLEN ((née Rogan), Úna, (Malahide and formerly of Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin) - 14th September 2016 (peacefully) in the devoted care of the staff of the Mater Hospital and Highfield Nursing Home. Beloved wife of Michael; very sadly missed by her children Nicola, Holly and Philip, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters Teriona and Pauline, brother-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace BENNETT, Eamonn , (Portmarnock, formerly of Donnycarney and Co-founder of Graphocolor Printing Inks) - 14th September 2016, surrounded by his loving family at The Mater Private Hospital, beloved husband of the late Gretta; devoted father of Jackie, Colm, Breda and Margaret, very sadly missed by his loving family, sons-in-law Philip, Javier and Keith, grandchildren Stephen, Katie, Sergio, Eduardo, Alex, Clodagh and Senan, sister Peig, brothers Padraig, Richard, Sean and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace CONNEELY (née Barry), Una, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) - 13th September 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont hospital, Una, wife of the late Jarlath, sadly missed by her loving family, son John, daughter Martina, sisters, Joan and Eithne, adored grandchildren, Peter, Stephen, Andrew, Simon, Alex, Greg and Justin, son-inlaw Neil, John's partner Iris, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace MURPHY (née WALSH), Sandra , (Balbriggan, Dublin) - 14th September 2016 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the Nurses and staff at St Francis' Hospice Raheny. Sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, daughters Sarah and Karen, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Adam, Katie, Charlie and Logan, mother Vera Walsh, sisters Linda and Hazel, brothers Derek, Mark and Clive, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Rest in Peace PEGRAM, John, (Malahide, Dublin) - 13th September 2016 (suddenly and peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital after a long illness bravely borne on his 80th birthday. Much loved husband of Anne. Deeply regretted by Emanuel, Judith, Clea and family in Switzerland, cousins in England, sisters-in-

law, brother-in-law Pat in Canada, nieces and nephews in Belfast, friends and family. Rest in Peace GORMAN (née Troy), Nancy, (Swords, Dublin) 13th September 2016 ( peacefully) at Our Lady of Loudres Hospital, Nancy, loving wife of Tommy, Barrackfield and mother of the late Michael. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons Paul and Thomas, daughter Ciara, sisters Mary, Bernie and Jessie, brother Michael, grandchildren Cheryl, Emma, Micáela, Laura, Luke, Robert, Amie, Nicole, Abie, Éabha and Senan, daughters-in-law Brenda and Lorraine, son-in-law Declan, brothers-in-law, sister's-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace T U R N E R (née Grocock), Mary (Molly), (Malahide and formerly of Woodlawn, Co. Galway) - 12th September 2016 ( peacefully) at Fingal House Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late Robert. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Laura and Eleanor, sons Robert and John, son-in-law Tony, daughters-in-law Birgit and Eithne, her nine grandchildren, friends and acquaintances. Rest in Peace EVERS , Tom, (Tara Court, Balbriggan, Dublin) - 12th September 2016 (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his wife Rosaleen, daughters Grace and Vivienne, son Christopher, his three grandsons Ryan, Cian and Liam, brother Richard, sons-in-law Freddie and Damien, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace BEGLAN , Eugene, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) 12th September 2016 (unexpectedly) at Beaumont surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Martina. Eugene will be very sadly missed by sons Derek, Paul, Eoghan and Ciarán, his mother Lillian, sister Mary, brothers Francis and Andrew, daughters-in-law Jean, Kate and Oonagh, grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

Eamon Weldon (Dexter) FIRST ANNIVERSARY AWAY FROM HOME 28th September 2015

This day we shall always remember with heartache, tears and regret. It’s the day you were taken from us how could we ever forget. Close to our heart you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day. Along the road of suffering you found a little lane, That took you up to Heaven And ended all your pain, You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart, But you are always in our prayers, And forever in our hearts. Loved and remembered always By your loving wife Kitty, Son Michael, Daughter Catherine, Dave, Pauline, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxxx Mass will be held Saturday 8th October at 10.00am St Colmcilles Church.

Miracle Prayer Dear 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. E.O’S

GAVIN, Patrick(Paddy), (Balbriggan, Dublin ) 12th September 2016, sadly missed by his loving wife June, son Malachy, daughter Aisling, his mother Margaret, daughter-in-law Roberta, grandson Zander, brothers Lawrence, Michael and Malachy, sisters Patricia and Kathleen, his mother-in-law Pauline, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace SMITH, Jennifer, (Swords, Co. Dublin and late of Avenue One, Yellowbatter, Drogheda ) 10th September 2016,(peacefully) at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, Jennifer (former employee of R.T.E) pre deceased by her parents Frank and Maureen and her sister-inlaw Mary. Sadly missed by her loving son David, brothers Eugene, Frank, Jimmy and Jacko, sister Adrienne, brother-in-law Kieran, sisters-in-law Bernadette, Margaret and Mary, nephew, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace O'CONNOR , Charley (Cathal), (Balbriggan, Co Dublin and formerly Kilmore Road, Artane)(ex Dublin bus) - 12th September 2016,(peacefully) at his home. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Ciara and Siobhan and their mother Carmel, son-in-law Steven, partner Maria, stepdaughter Vanessa, grandchildren Bobby and Sofia, father Paddy, sisters Patricia and Barbara, brothers Vincent and Aidan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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Fingal County Council Caroline McDonagh & Michael Geraghty are applying to Fingal County Council for planning permission at 30 The Bawn, Malahide, Co. Dublin, for the demolition of the existing single storey extension to the rear and the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear and side and a new single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling with an offstreet car parking space. 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 of observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on the 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 We, Noel Hughes & Fiona McGee intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Jordanstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a single storey dwelling with waste water treatment system, vehicular entrance, realignment of roadside boundary, and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of a fee €20.00, 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 application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council We, Ponnusamy and Porkodi Mohan, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: 24 Roganstown, Balcartie, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a 33.6sq.m extension to the south east side of existing dwelling, containing a bedroom, walk in wardrobe and utility room, along with associated works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application. Signed: Ponnusamy and Porkodi Mohan.

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Planning and Services

20th September 2016

CORBETT Tr e e S e r v i c e s Fingal County Council Permission sought to build new link corridor to existing rear garden shed and to convert shed to bedroom and bathroom as granny flat, kitchen, dining, and living space to be shared with main house, at 59 Forest Court, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin. For Ms. Cathy McCormack. 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 of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation 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 Permission is sought for detached dormer dwelling, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works @ Dermotstown, Naul, Co. Dublin for Fionnuala Rogers. 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 Permission is sought for dormer extension to front & rear of existing bungalow (including raising ridge level by 1.6m), dormer window in rear roof space, move existing site entrance eastwards (to centre of the site) & new front boundary wall @ “Montana”, Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Phil Sheridan. 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 sought by Gerry Monks for 2 storey dwelling at an Tearmann, off Sandy Road,Rush, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the

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20th September 2016

Congratulations To Our Winner

Marzena Markowicz was the lucky winner of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Win A Renault Clioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; competition at Swords Pavilions. A delighted Marzena is pictured here with Centre Manager Ian Hunter and Paul Linders of Linders Renault, along with her two sons.