NCL - 20th June 2017 by sean fitzmaurice

Pictured at the launch of the Summer Stars Reading Programme at Balbriggan Library last week are Laura Hartney (Balbriggan Library), Betty Boardman (County Librarian) and acting County Mayor, Cllr Gráinne Maguire with schoolchildren from St Teresa's NS, Balbriggan, Faith Brazil, Sophie McCormack and Ruby Whitehouse

The Newspaper with the

BIGGEST

circulation in the North County

Your Quality Local Newspaper We Deliver

A registered newspaper at the G.P.O.

20th June 2017 • Volume 24, Issue 22 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. K67 P5W4. • Tel: 01 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie • www.northcountyleader.ie

Now Is The Time, Taoiseach GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO DRIVE METRO FORWARD During his hotly contested leadership battle with Minister Simon Coveney, newly elected Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar promised to give the green light to significant new projects. It has been reported that he intends to be true to his promise and to open the nation’s purse strings and to free up cash to “substantially increase capital spending.” With Varadkar as the first Taoiseach to represent a Fingal constituency, there will be high expectations that he will bring forward the disappointingly late construction start date for the longdelayed €2.4billion Metro North project to provide a rail link to Dublin Airport and on to Swords. It is planned to start in 2021 with a completion date of 2027, 10 years away, a time frame that many believe to be far too long and unrealistic, given the speed of change in this region, the fastest growing region in the State. Business people and locals alike believe that everything is now in place at the moment for Metro North to be given topmost priority. Not only is Varadkar a former Minister for Transport, but his choice as Minister for Finance, Paschal

By Patrick Finnegan Donohue also held the Transport portfolio. Consequently, both are intimately familiar with the necessity of Metro North being delivered at the earliest convenience for the economic wellbeing of Fingal, and the country as a whole. Minister Donohue is now Finance Minister, with the nation’s purse firmly within his grasp. He now is the sole decision maker in whether Metro North can be advanced as a matter of priority. Both Varadkar and Donohue are keenly aware of the increasingly vital role that Dublin Airport and the burgeoning town of Swords both play in the economic prosperity of the east Fingal region. Dublin Airport is where the vast majority of visitors and business people arrive in and depart from this country. On top of this, the award winning airport, which now handles almost 30 million passengers per year, is now one of the top tier airports in Europe. The only missing

piece in the jigsaw is the lack of a world class transport system, capable of providing connectivity and ferrying our vital tourists and business people to the city centre. In congratulating the new Taoiseach on his election, Tony Lambert, CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber stressed the importance of Metro North to this region. He said, “The Chamber welcomes what will be a transformational new approach to political leadership, in facing the many challenges while seeking out the exciting opportunities that face our great country. As a Minister, Leo Varadkar led a number of strategic initiatives, which have greatly improved tourism, transport, health and sport. The new government’s prioritisation of major infrastructural projects augurs well for the start of the much needed and long delayed Metro North rail link from Dublin City to Dublin Airport and Swords,” he said. “As the accredited Chamber for Fingal, Fingal Dublin Chamber looks forward to working with the Taoiseach and his new team in supporting the economic development of our country and in particular,

the continued growth of the Greater Dublin Region in which this region has a major part to play,” he concluded. The impressive growth of Mr Varadkar’s constituency of Dublin West, deep in Fingal, can be attributed, in the main, to the growth and services provided by Dublin Airport in attracting investment there. Proximity to the airport and connectivity for business people, is always a real incentive for overseas companies to locate in a particular area, and Metro North will tick this box. Added to this is the fact that Swords is now officially the second largest town in Ireland by population. We now get the picture of how much the population landscape will change in 10 years time, the current completion date for Metro, thus emphasising the need for its swift delivery. This would have a hugely beneficial impact on local tourism, with the prospect of people from all over Dublin city accessing Swords easily and enjoying Swords Castle, and on to Newbridge House and Malahide Castle. The new Swords Cultural Quarter would benefit greatly from the influx of tourists. This would provide a gateway

Garristown Bus Connection ‘Not Adequate’ Local Green Party member, Joe O’Brien, along with many other political representatives, have welcomed the introduction of the new bus service that will connect the villages of Garristown, Ballyboughal and Naul with Ashbourne and Balbriggan. However O’Brien, who has pushed hard for a direct Bus Eireann connection between Garristown, Ashbourne and Dublin in recent years has said that the new service falls short of what is needed for the people and commuters of Garristown and Oldtown. Speaking to the County Leader, he said, “There were public meetings and a comprehensive petition put together in recent years by myself and locals of Garristown, which has proven that there is considerable demand for a regular and direct connection between Garristown, Ashbourne and Dublin City. I

By Rachel Wallace submitted all this evidence to the consultation process last year and I know a lot of Garristown residents also made submissions to this process.” He continued, “In addition, Bus Eireann did a test run for the route that would have seen a number of Bus Eireann services run through the village, thus directly connecting it with Ashbourne and Dublin City. Bus Eireann were positively disposed to this, but unfortunately, it has proceeded no further. This is despite the fact that it would have resulted in virtually no additional cost and ultimately would have brought more passengers to Bus Eireann and served the commuters of these areas.” The new bus service will run from Monday to

Saturday serving Ashbourne, Garristown, Oldtown, Ballyboughal, Naul and Balbriggan. The earliest bus on a Monday, at 6.50am from Ballyboughal, will serve as a commuter bus to Balbriggan train station from Ballyboughal, and Naul. But there is no such service at this busy commuter time for Garristown or Oldtown, thus leaving the commuters of these areas high and dry. O’Brien went on to say, “While I can see this service being of significant benefit to some people in the Naul area and to a lesser extent Ballyboughal, for the people of Garristown it simply does not address their long-proven needs. The connection with Ashbourne is welcome, but the earliest connection is 10am which is of minimal use to most commuters. I will be asking Local Link and the NTA to introduce

for tourists to visit Ardgillan and Bremore Castles further north as well. Both politicians know full well that the expeditious delivery of Metro North will have a profoundly beneficial effect on lives of the people who voted for them. In Minister Donohue’s constituency, the residents of Drumcondra and Grangegorman will be thankful to him for Metro North, which will ferry students to Dublin City University (DCU) and onwards to the airport in impressive time. Ease of access for students at DCU is vital for the economic wellbeing of this region and the importance of Metro servicing the university cannot be overstated. It is a well-known custom that incoming Taoisigh place a pre-eminence on high visibility projects in their own constituencies. One only has to admire the speedy delivery of a much improved N5 road to Castlebar, a mere few weeks after Enda Kenny’s elevation to the position of Taoiseach. Let us hope that both Taoiseach Varadkar and Minister Donohue will see the prompt delivery of Metro North, as the most important infrastructural project for the benefit of, not only Fingal, but the whole country.

earlier times for the connection between Garristown and Ashbourne that will be of use to school goers, college students and workers. Unfortunately, I see little benefit to Garristown of a bus connection to Balbriggan that takes an hour with the earliest service arriving at 8.45am.” He concluded by saying, “I would Joe O’Brien urge people from Naul, Ballyboughal and Garristown to engage with Local Link and give them detail about what kind of services they need. I am glad to see any new public transport service coming to rural Fingal, but there is some distance to go if the actual need that is out there is to be addressed. We should really be working harder to make public transport a better option for people.”

Your Award Winning Newspaper Balbriggan and District Chamber of Commerce Business Award recipient

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

Fingal Dublin Chamber Business Excellence Award

We think you’ll find that our newspaper ‘stack’ is CONSIDERABLY bigger than theirs! That’s why more advertisers are choosing us to achieve maximum results for their business

20th June 2017

Malahide Demesne Art Project People approaching Malahide Castle entrance from the

Swords Road may have noticed renovations ongoing at the gate

AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD IN SWORDS

MEAL

BONANZA Meal for one €13.95 Meal for two €26.95 Family Meal €39.95

• Malahide • Donabate • Portrane WE DELIVER TO: •• Swords Portmarnock • Rush Lusk • Surrounding areas

Tel: 01 890 7444 • 01 890 7445 Unit 3, North Street Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin

ORDER ONLINE: www.pokpok.ie

lodge attached to the castle at the traffic lights. The County Leader approached the County Council to delve a little deeper into what’s going on. The particular lodge in question, known as Keegan’s Lodge, was formerly occupied by Fredrick Keegan, who was a gardener and grounds keeper and he lived there with his wife and three children. Deputy Arts Officer at the Council, Sarah O’Neill told the County Leader, “There are several lodges dotted around the grounds of Malahide Demesne and they are mostly lying derelict, so the Council is looking into ways to refurbish them. Rather than leaving these lodges to fall into disrepair and open to vandalism, the Council has been working on ideas to make use of

By Leslie Murphy these lodges. The lodge on the Malahide Road is going to be an artist’s studio and will be similar to the project in place at Loughshinny beach where several local artists get turns to use this space for their work.” “Keegan’s Lodge will be a residential studio and a space for artists working across all art forms. A pilot scheme will run first and the hope is that the project will be self funded once established. At the moment it’s being renovated and fitted out and once this is finished, a selection of artists will be put in place in order to fit the criteria. Submissions will then be open to all artists, locally, nationally and internationally.” “Another of the lodges in Malahide

Keegan's Lodge, Malahide Demesne, where renovation is ongoing to get the new project started

Demesne known as Hogan’s Lodge was renovated and it is being used by the Irish Cycle Centre. This project employs over eight people and is owned by the Council and is self funding its upkeep. Hopefully this will be the same for the project underway at Keegan’s Lodge.”

O’Neill continued, “we are hoping that the premises will be open early in the new year and we aren’t 100 per cent sure exactly what way it’s going to work yet. We will invite artists to submit their ideas to us outlining what they would propose if they had the lodge to reside in for a period of time.”

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

30,000 11,100* 2,600**

*Based on most recent published figures - 11th July 2012 **Based on most recent published figures - 10th Feb 2015

The Biggest Circulation Of ANY North County Newspaper For the covenience of readers and businesses alike and because we are the newspaper that listens, we have increased the number of pick-up points for our readers who do not want promotional material delivered, but still want their favourite local newspaper. Your convenient locations are: SKERRIES: SWORDS: • SuperValu • Holywell Eurospar • C&T’s Supermarket • Boroimhe Creche • Eurospar • Applewood Eurospar • JC’s Supermarket BALLYBOUGHAL: • Collinstown Business • Ballyboughal Park Service Station LUSK: • Red Velvet Salon • Costcutters GARRISTOWN: • SuperValu • Goughs Service Station RUSH: MALAHIDE: • Credit Union • Malahide Library • Tesco • Community Centre BALBRIGGAN: • Castlemill S.C BALROTHERY: • Millfield S.C • Costcutters • Balbriggan Credit Union PORTMARNOCK: • Balbriggan Town Hall • SuperValu • Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre DONABATE: • Donabate & Portrane NAUL: Community Centre • Killians of Naul • Daybreak Newsagent

At Grayson Consultancy, we specialise in: • Tax returns • VAT returns • Year end accounts

• Management accounts • Payroll

Contact the specialists and win back your free time!

GRAYSON CONSULTANTS Chartered Certified Accountants North Street, Swords. Tel: 01 537 7377 Web: www.graysoncs.ie

ADVERTISERS:

North County Leader

please note terms and conditions

Leader House, North Street, Swords EirCode: K67 P5W4 Tel: 8 400 200 www.northcountyleader.ie Advertising

North County Leader

Tel: 01 8400 200 advertising@northcountyleader.ie

Newsdesk Tel: 01 8400 200 news@northcountyleader.ie

Publishers Else Newspapers Ltd.

Give us the Thumbs Up! www.facebook.com/northcountyleader

Reaching 105,000 Consumers Every Week! Delivered to Homes & Businesses in • Balbriggan • Balrothery • Skerries • Lusk • Rush • Loughshinny • Ballyboughal • Rolestown • Naul • Oldtown • Ballough • Garristown • Portrane • Donabate • Swords • Kinsealy • Malahide • Portmarnock • Stamullen

reserves the right to decline, omit, suspend or alter any advertisement in the newspaper or to terminate any contract and will not be held responsible for any loss caused thereby. No liability is accepted for any loss caused thereby. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage caused by an error in the printing of any advertisement. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage alleged to arise through delay in forwarding copy. All advertisements placed in North County Leader appear online in our digital formats.

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

Malahide Man’s MS Fundraiser Malahide man, Paul Murtagh has opened up an ‘iDonate page’ in aid of MS Ireland, with all proceeds going to fund respite care for people suffering with MS. A fundraising golf event was held recently in Co. Mayo, which proved to be a great success. Murtagh told the County Leader, “I myself was diagnosed back in 2011

they opened the 2016 ‘Swords Summerfest Festival’ on behalf of the County Council. Continuing on from that they performed at the 2016 Dublin Rose of Tralee fund raising concert. The icing on the cake for the group of lads was performing in Belfast Castle Court Shopping Centre for ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent event in 2016, as well as Local schoolboys from Malahide and performing at the 2016 St Partrick’s Day Swords who formed a band a few years Parade both in Swords and ago called ‘RedHead’ have enjoyed great Blanchardstown. success recently. The band have The boys put the written their own band together when music and also play they were between cover versions of the ages of 7 and 9, some very famous they are now tracks. Covers between 12 and 14 include songs by years old. Their first Arctic Monkeys, U2, performance was in Red Hot Chilli the classrooms of Peppers, Kings Of their primary school, Leon, Coldplay, St Pope John Paul 2, Nirvana and the National School Red Head, band mates Adam and Davie Kinks. The band is Malahide, and they Cullen, Dylan Clarke and Ben O’Brien. currently working on have since moved a music video to go on to bigger and better things having with their new single ‘Devil’s Dreams.’ appeared on the Late Late Toy Show They can be seen performing this July 2015 performing their own rendition of 22nd in the Swords Summerfest at 1pm U2’s ‘Every Breaking Wave’. on the main stage in Swords and also at They have also performed at the 2015 the Malahide Has It Festival on the 29th and 2016 ‘Malahide Has It’ Festivals and and 30th of July.

Red Head Rocks North County

CMRF Crumlin ambassador and Irish international football star, Robbie Keane is pictured with Conor Rellis (aged 3 from Balbriggan) at the launch of the CMRF Crumlin Supporting Small Victories Every Day fundraising campaign. This new campaign will help CMRF (charity for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin and the National Children’s Research Centre) to continue funding pioneering research and support excellent paediatric care, in order to provide children suffering from chronic and debilitating illnesses like cystic fibrosis and juvenile arthritis with a better quality of everyday life

after undergoing several tests and scans, that led to all the tests in the first place was when I lost 90 per cent vision in my left eye. After some time the sight started coming back, but then the same thing happened my right eye. Shortly after that, I was getting serious headaches and pins and needles in my legs. It was then

By Rachel Wallace following different tests I was diagnosed with MS.” He continued, “I wanted to do something for the charity but I didn’t want the money to go into a black hole. They gave me several options and I decided to put it towards respite care for MS sufferers and their families as this is an area that could really do with the support. The MS care centre provides excellent support to the patients and their families. He explained that “‘it is a really great cause and I hope to raise

as much as possible to support it,” he said. There are over 9,000 people living with MS in Ireland and over 250 people are diagnosed each year. While there are still no cures for the disease the treatments for it have advanced in recent years. The charity is close to his heart, as it is with the families and friends of MS sufferers around the country and he gave credit to the medical staff who are helping people through it. His message to all MS patients is “to keep the fight going, you are strong people and we may be down but we’re far from out, keep the heads held high”. If you would like to donate you can do so at www.idonate.ie

Newly elected County Mayor, Mary McCamley is pictured with the newly elected Deputy Mayor Adrian Henchy and outgoing Mayor Darragh Butler

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

Community Alcohol Forum Launched In Balbriggan The new initiative by the North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which is

currently establishing a community task force for Alcohol at three locations across the

North County, launched its Balbriggan Community Alcohol Forum at the

Bracken Court Hotel last week. The others are in Skerries and in Swords. Darragh

Pictured at the launch of the Balbriggan Alcohol Community Forum at the Bracken Court Hotel are Peter Conway (Chairperson, Regional Community Alcohol Forum), Cllr Tony Murphy (Chairperson, Balbriggan Alcohol Forum), Paula Leonard (National Lead Alcohol Forum), Darragh O'Brien (Chairperson, North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce) and Bríd Walsh (Co-ordinator, North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce)

St Sylvester’s Parish Centre Wins Award TRAIN OR RE-TRAIN FOR YOUR FUTURE WITH FULL & PART TIME COURSES

Pitman Training Centre, Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

www.pitmantrainingswords.ie

Malahide Parish Centre and St Sylvester’s Church has been awarded World Winner in Existing and Historic Buildings Category for the most friendly and inclusive space. The architect Sean Harrington, who designed the parish centre was recently invited to enter the centre into the award for the world’s most friendly and inclusive space. The award is a

O’Brien, who is Chairperson of the North Dublin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce said, “We set up a regional community alcohol forum, which is made up of a group of people who are living and working in the area, or who provide services in Balbriggan and who are interested in helping us with the work. We set up a community regional alcohol plan for the whole area of Balbriggan. Because this is about community mobilisation, we also decided that we would develop local community action plans in the three areas of Balbriggan, Skerries and Swords.” “In all of theses areas, we will establish a local alcohol forum and we will begin our work with a Round Table discussion and this is

where we listen. In each area, there will be a Chairperson and in Balbriggan, this is local county councillor, Tony Murphy. Discussion on the day was facilitated by Paula Leonard, National Lead for the Community Action on Alcohol Programme. O’Brien stressed that “this initiative is not ‘anti-drink’ and we recognise that alcohol can be enjoyable part of celebrations, relaxation and positive aspects of life. This work is more focused on reducing some of the negative impacts or harms caused by alcohol.” The regional forum meets on a monthly basis and it is expected that the local ones will initially meet on a slightly more frequent basis, in order to get their local area plan up and running and then there will be task groups dealing with different aspects of the plan.

Historical Events In Skerries Skerries Historical Society have organised several upcoming events. On July 8th from 11am to 5pm at The Old School beside Skerries Community Centre, there will be a series of talks on the revolutionary period both nationally and locally including the death of Muriel MacDonagh off Shenick Island. Local historian MarieBashford Synott will talk about Cumann na mBan organisation in Skerries. The society are hoping to launch the ‘Skerries War of Independence 1919 - 21 Commemorative Committee’ on the day. It currently exists as a working group, and it’s hoped they can elect a proper committee over the period of the events. They have also gotten the services of the Irish Volunteer Dublin Brigade commemorative organisation, who have a travelling exhibition that can also be seen at the Old School, on the day. They are also planning a commemorative parade on the July 9th from 2.30pm, at the Sea Memorial to the South Strand where Muriel lost her life. This will involve members of the MacDonagh family. For further information mail gerardshnnn@gmail.com

THE SIDE GATE MAN Serving North Dublin 7 Day Fitting Service

Our pressure-treated gates are resistant to:

• Dry Rot • Woodworm • Expansion

WILL LAST TWICE AS LONG AS A NON-PRESSURISED GATE! SUPPLIED & FITTED FROM ONLY €199 or Just €10 a week! FINANCE AVAILABLE 8:30am to 8pm – 7 days

087 7796630

www.thesidegateman.com • thesidegateman@hotmail.com

very prestigious architectural award organised by the International Union Of Architects (UIA) and is to do with how successfully a building really works and feels and how it looks. Sean told the County Leader, “I am delighted to tell you all that the Malahide Parish Pastoral centre and St Sylvester’s Church has just been judged the world winner in the Existing and Historic Buildings Category. We are delighted with this award as we strive to make our centre friendly and inclusive and to have this recognised is just brilliant. I have been invited to Korea in September to collect my award and am looking forward to this. I am very happy with how the new parish centre has been embraced by all members of the parish and community of Malahide and so proud to be a part of it.”

Only €115*

Only €165*

Only €255*

Only €275*

Only €629

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017

REAL PEOPLE, REAL SAVINGS “I never knew that the price of prescription medication varied from one pharmacy to another. I have been paying €144.00 per month for my prescription for years. I rang Pure Pharmacy and couldn't believe the price I was given over the phone so I called into one of their stores to check it again - it was right! - my €144.00 prescription is now costing me €84.20 a month. Saving me €741.60 a year. My only regret is that I didn't change sooner”

“The online price checker is so handy. I got a price on my prescription in minutes and couldn't believe the difference in the price. I dropped into the Pure Pharmacy on Collins Avenue and the girls were so helpful. Delighted I heard about these Guys”

“My prescription always cost me €130 per month. Now that I have changed to Pure Pharmacy I am paying €80.00 for the same prescription. I am delighted to be saving €50.00 every month of the year!”

FIND US HERE PURE BALLYFERMOT, Dublin 10

PURE DUBLIN AIRPORT – Terminal 2

PURE DROGHEDA, Co. Louth

Unit 2, Phoenix Shopping Centre, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. phone: 01-6268567 fax: 01-6268471

Terminal 2, Dublin Airport. P: 01-8141122

Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Road, Drogheda, Co Louth. phone: 041 981 7281 fax: 041 981 7292

PURE COLLINS AVENUE, Dublin 5

PURE PORTLAND STREET NORTH, D1

O’BEIRNS HENRY ST, GALWAY

59 Collins Avenue East, Killester, Dublin 05. phone : 01-5489079 fax: 01-5473751

Unit 4 Bakers Yard, Portland Street North, Dublin 1. phone: 01-8944961 fax: 01-8230670

11 Henry St, Galway phone: 091-528 917 fax: 091 582 598

Come for the Value, Stay for the service

www.purepharmacy.ie

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

Great Family Fun At Flavours Of Fingal The ever popular Flavours of Fingal County Show, now in its sixth year, takes place within the historic demesne of Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate

on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th June. The show, which is getting bigger and better with every passing year, combines

the sights and sounds of a traditional agricultural show with a memorable family and food experience. With special attractions including a mobile petting

farm, magic shows, biodiversity programmes, living history displays and sheep dog trials, there’s something on offer for all the family to enjoy. Flavours of Fingal offers the best family fun, unbeatable local food and the ultimate farming experience. Enjoy locally

produced delicacies, visit craft and cookery demos, watch equestrian show jumping and a range of livestock shows. Children of all ages will love the exciting range of inflatables, play areas and family entertainment. Admission is free and there is parking on site.

Department Officials Must Meet School Parents In questioning the Minister for She continued, “There is a need for Minister for Education and Skills, action on the part of the Minister Richard Bruton during topical issues and the Department to deal with recently, local Sinn Fein TD, Louise this on a proactive basis. It is not a O’Reilly raised the issue of the esca- case that will sort itself out once lating crisis in primary school places the waiting lists are cleared, in the Swords area. because there are children who are O’Reilly used a topical going to be left without issue to challenge the places. Upon a nonMinister regarding the committal reply from serious problem of lengthy Minister Bruton to resolve primary school enrolment the issue, O’Reilly waiting lists in Swords, as responded: reported in this newspaper “Therefore, I ask that the recently. She said, “It is Minister and his officials hardly necessary for me to O’Reilly TD meet the board of managerehearse all of the issues ment to discuss with them again. We have had this discussion every option that might be availseveral times already. The Minister able, and meet directly with the said he would monitor the situation parents so they can explain their as the schools completed their concerns. I have met these people. enrolment process.” They are very ordinary people. They “Some two or three weeks ago, I are not people who would seek spoke with a number of parents something outrageous from the with children in the Holy Family Department of Education and Skills. National School, whose siblings are They do not want anything other waiting to attend. They have been in than the capacity to be able to have touch with me since to say they still their children educated in their have no clarity. It appears that the community, where they play sports Minister is waiting for this situation and live, where their friends are to somehow magically resolve and where their siblings go to school,” she concluded. itself, but it is not going to.”

THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE

BAR & RESTAURANT Dine at the Old School House BAR FOOD HOURS

UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 22nd JUNE @ 9:30pm

The Tradbandits The Old School House Bar and Restaurant is a traditional but modern Irish pub. Our restaurant has been recently refurbished and we specialise in locally sourced steak and seafood. We have an extensive menu, with great early bird and daily specials available. Downstairs in the bar you can sit and enjoy a great pint of Guinness, watch all sporting events on our big screens, take in some live music, enjoy a burger or steak from our barfood menu or simply just sit outside in our beautiful all year round beer garden.

FRIDAY 23RD JUNE @ 9:30pm

3 Men & A Fiddle SATURDAY 24th JUNE @ 9:30pm

Dakota 5

Lunch: Monday - Friday 12pm - 3pm Dinner: Monday - Friday 3pm - 9pm Saturday and Sunday: 12pm - 8.30pm

RESTAURANT HOURS EARLY BIRD Fri & Sat 5pm - 6.30pm Friday & Saturday 5pm - 9.30pm Sunday: 1.30pm - 9pm Book online www.theoldschoolhouse.ie or Tel: 01 840 4160

THURSDAY 29th JUNE @ 9:30pm

The Tradbandits

UPCOMING SPORT ON OUR BIG SCREENS

FRIDAY 30th JUNE @ 9:30pm

Midnight Revellers Saturday 1st JULY @ 9:30pm

Wrecking Ball

Coolbanagher, Church Road, Swords, Co. Dublin• Phone: 01 840 4160 • Email: info@theoldschoolhouse.ie

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

Donabate Artist Exhibits At Airport Donabate photographer Stewart Duffy, has been given the honour of exhibiting his art in Dublin Airport. His exhi-

bition, ‘Irish Elements’ involves capturing the landscapes and activities from North County Dublin as well as the rest

exhibition will run over the summer and will be hosted simultaneously in Shannon and Knock airports. He will be making history as the first Irish artist to hold three exhibitions simultaneously in three major airports in the country. Duffy’s love of photography came from his grandfather who introduced him to photography at the age of seven. It was then he received his first camera a Pentax SP 1000, which he still uses to this day. It is through this medium he has been capturing and recording breathtaking images of the Irish coastline, its people and the environment. He has a special bond with the North County and the seaside town of Donabate where he had opportunities to get fantastic scenic photographs. His work includes stunning landscapes of Donabate, Skerries, Portmarnock and Malahide. He told the County Leader, “I was so lucky to find such inspiration through the amazing coastlines of the North County. The vibrancy and detail of his landscapes create a connection between the audience and the

By Leslie Murphy of Ireland. With striking images of Irish natural land and seascapes, the

Special Offer! *Up to

35%

off

Visit our showroom & talk to the professionals 3 River Mall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 906 6186 • www.peakwindows.ie Terms & Conditions Apply *Windows & Doors must be fitted in May/ June

subject, evoking an intimacy between the two. I am over the moon that the DAA have invited me to exhibit my work in Terminal 1. This is an opportunity for people to see a different side of Ireland and coastlines and landscapes they may never have known existed and they may never see.” He continued, “I spent a lot of time around the beach of Donabate when I was younger and the unusual sunsets and storms consumed me and I like exploring the beauty of lesser known landscapes, capturing

work also. I have had some success with my work and I contributed to the Humans of Ireland photography project that was selected to represent Ireland by International Publication

“Noctis’. I have been lucky enough to exhibited in RDS, The CHQ building, The Law Library DIstillery Building and the Irish Branch of Boston College. I have just received great news

OPEN NIGHTLY TO 10PM

that Cork Airport have me booked to exhibit next summer. This is an opportunity for me and I am planning to do work with charities next and bring more meaning to my work.”

Stewart Duffy

their texture and intensity on a grand scale. My love for photography was always haunting me, so I decided to pursue my dream. Landscape photography is my ultimate high, but I do normal photography

First and Last Off Licence

WHERE YOUR EURO GOES FURTHER

Take Exit 20 off the M1, beside the Carrickdale Hotel, 1/2 Mile to First & Last Off Licence Jonesborough

Jonesborough

Tel: 048 30 848 772

FREE PARKING, TENDER EURO AND EURO CHANGE GIVEN Powers Litre

Jameson Litre

Smirnoff Litre/ Gordons Litre/ Captain Morgan Litre

New Amsterdam Vodka Litre

€27.57

€28.72

€21.83

€19.53

Pimms 70cl

Blossom Hill Flavours 75cl/ Isla Negra 75cl/ Carta Rioja Gran Reserva 75cl

Southern Comfort 70cl/ Three Barrels Brandy 70cl

NOW ONLY €18.38

Kopparberg 10pk x 330ml/ Magners 18 x 440ml/ John Smiths 10pk x 440ml/ Carlsberg 15 x 440ml

Jagermeister 70cl

€17.80

Greygoose Vodka 70cl

Hendricks 70cl

€37.34

€29.87

Cointreau 50cl/ Captain Morgan 70cl/ Cork 70cl/ Smirnoff 70cl/ Bells 70cl/ Gordons 70cl/ Malibu 70cl

ALL ONLY €14.93 EACH

Wolf Blass Red Label 75cl/ Casillero Del Diablo 75cl/ Mc Guigans Black Label 75cl/ Sant Rita 120 75cl/ Yellow Tail 75cl/ Oxford Landing 75cl

19 Crime 75cl Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 75cl Campo Viejo Tempranillo 75cl Faustino V11 75cl

€11.48 Tanti Prosecco 75cl

ONLY €6.89

NOW ONLY €5.74

ALL ONLY €11.49

STOCK UP FOR WINTER Kerosene.............................................49.9c Polish + Columbian 40kg Coal.........€11.49 Polish + Columbian 40kg Doubles ..€10.95 English Coal 40kg................................€9.20 Glo Therm Smokeless 40kg................€12.40

Monopole Champagne 75cl

ONLY €28.72

All Only €6.89

NOW ONLY €8.03 WKD 8pk x 275ml

ONLY €9.76

KEGS Carlsberg 50L ........€189.99 Guinness 50L ........€196.90 Harp 50L ................€190.88 Smithwicks 50L ..... €189.83 Coors Light 50L ......€148.90 Carling 50L ............€137.93

LOTS MORE SPECIALS IN STORE

NEWLY OPENED POST OFFICE ON SITE Plenty of savings on sending parcels to the UK next day delivery 1kg parcel savings of €40 • PLENTY MORE SAVINGS. Visit us on site

www.firstandlastofflicence.com

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Glamour & Local News

20th June 2017

Swords Tidy Towns Seeks Volunteers Due to their continued success, Swords Tidy Towns are currently seeking volunteers with skills in fundraising, horticulture, gardening, bricklaying, labourers, painters, lobbyists, PR, communication, networking, business liaison, community development, social media and artists. Contacted swordstidytowns@gmail.com or Ken at 0866008313.

Bingo In Brackenstown Covering all aspects of hair dressing, specialising in U Tip Hair Extensions & Colour Changes Urban Decay introduces Naked Skin Shapeshifter. More than a contour kit, this three-in-one complexion palette provides everything you need to contour, color-correct and highlight. One side contains powders (three for contouring and one pearl shade for highlighting), and the other holds creams (two for contouring, two for colorcorrecting and one pearl shade for highlighting). Available in two colorways that span the complexion spectrum—Light Medium Shift for light to medium skin tones and Medium Dark Shift for medium to dark skin tones—Naked Skin Shapeshifter has everybody covered. If you fall somewhere in the middle, mix the shades in either palette to create your own custom tones. Every shade is blendable, buildable and forgiving—so your skin still looks like skin. The medium and dark contour shades allow you to achieve any level of contouring, from subtle shaping to more intense, sculpted effects. The light contour shades and highlighters enable you to bring light to the high points of the face— for glowing youthful-looking skin. Correct and Highlight is ideal for low-key days. When you want to dial it up,

16A the Plaza Swords Co. Dublin

Everyday Contour creates a subtly shaped effect. And for special occasions, there’s Photo-Ready Contour. For in-depth tips and tutorials, go to UDShapeshifter.com.

Tel: (01) 6947000

Bingo will be held every Sunday evening at 8pm at St Cronan’s Parish Hall, Brackenstown, Swords. This is proving to be a very popular event and is a great opportunity to meet new friends. All are welcome.

Low Cost - High Value 1 area - €120 2 areas - €240 3 areas - €290 Join counsellor and psychotherapist Gráinne Stone (pictured) in a unique opportunity to foster and develop your creative potential. Free to Be: Healing Art Workshop at Emmaus Centre Swords on June 24th

Hi! Fashion Hi! Fashion, an exhibition exploring garments from Japan and Ireland, will open at the National Craft Gallery, Kilkenny on 12 August 2017. Curated by Gemma A. Williams, this new exhibition will present womenswear and accessories that explore the visual correlations and contrasts between designers on the two islands. The exhibition will showcase garments from across these decades, starting with Irish designer Sybil Connolly, who launched her couture line in 1957. The work of other significant and internationally renowned Irish designers will include: John Rocha,

recognised as one of Ireland’s leading designers; Lainey Keogh who changed the face of Irish knitwear; rising international star Richard Malone; and Úna Burke whose designs have been worn by Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Daphne Guinness. Influential Japanese designers will include: Kansai Yamamoto, designer of David Bowie’s costumes during the 1970s; milliner Maiko Takeda, favoured by the singer Björk; and visionaries such as Issey Miyake together with innovative contemporary makers like Anrealage and Noritaka Tatehana.

Pictured at The Carlton Airport Hotel are Michael Kearney (Carlton Hotel Group) with Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and his wife Maureen

Pictured enjoying the Carlton Airport Hotel, Corporate BBQ are Fiona Fitzpatrick and Eleanor Byrne (QCS)

Pictured at The Carlton Airport Hotel at a Corporate BBQ are hotel staff, Declan Burke (Financial Controller) Aideen Kennedy (Sales and Marketing Manager) Tony Healy (Head Chef) and David McMahon (Digital Marketing Executive)

Spotlight Whitening recently launched its brandnew Teeth White Paste. The whitening toothpaste is the second launch in a line of proposed products for the brand and comes just over 6 months after the company’s inception. Spotlight Whitening Toothpaste whitens and strengthens your teeth using the latest advances in oral care. Spotlight Whitening Toothpaste has been specifically formulated to help maintain the results of Spotlight Whitening teeth whitening strips. Containing hydrogen peroxide, Spotlight Whitening Toothpaste works synergistically with the brand’s whitening strips to enhance and maintain the results of your whitening treatment and is designed to be used twice daily as part of your oral care regimen. Spotlight Whitening Toothpaste is priced at €9.50 and is available from pharmacies nationwide.

Enyoying the Carlton Airport Hotel, Corporate BBQ are Brian Donohue, Derek Brough, Mark Shiels and James Davis (Universal Aviation)

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Picture Special

Leah Moore and Isabel Harpur made their Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden

Erin Donnelly who made her Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church is pictured with Paul Donnelly, Emma Donnelly, Anne Wherity and Anna Donnelly

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is Chloe O'Connor from St Benignus NS. Also pictured are Kevin Carmody, Nadine Mooney, Vincent O'Connor, Dereka Mooney, Liz O'Connor and Sonya O'Connor

Abbie Baker made her Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden. She is pictured here with Philip, Ciara, Ryan and Callum Baker

Pictured on their Communion day at St Sylvester’s Church Malahide are pals, Sophie O’Gorman and Laura Deborca

20th June 2017

Sadie Fennell and Mayah Betson are pictured at St Sylvester’s Church on their Communion day

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is Lola McNamara, with Rebecca Grimes, Richie McNamara, Vikki McNamara and Krisztian Kulcsar

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is Finnan Wherity from St Benignus NS, with Gerry Martin, Dean Martin, Jane Wherity, Shane Wherity and Max Wherity

Neala Dunne made her Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden. She is pictured here with Nick Halligan, Vera Halligan, Noel Dunne, Ingrid Dunne and Nisha Dunne

Hugo Blessing is pictured with his father, Gavin Blessing and grandmothers Mary Banin and Carmel Blessing at St Sylvester’s Church Malahide

Jack Murphy is pictured on his Communion day in Malahide with his parents, Clare and Brian Murphy

Cali Tyrrell who made his Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is pictured with Linda Tyrrell

Pictured after making his Holy Communion is Ross Murray from St Benignus NS, who is pictured with Samantha and Warren Murray

Daniel Mogilevski made his Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden. Also pictured is Roman, Katherine and Germain Mogilevski

Kyle McNulty Casey, made his Holy Communion in Balscadden is pictured with Una and Peter McNulty Casey

Isabella Sabatini, who made her Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is pictured with Maria and Angela Sabatini

Ben Tilley and his pal Tom Monaghan are pictured at St Sylvesters Church, Malahide

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Balscadden is Sam Maguire from St Benignus NS, with Marian and Frank Maguire

Pictured on her Communion day at St Sylvester’s Church is Mayah with her parents Gillian and Simon Betson

Josh Curren is pictured at St Sylvester’s Church on his Communion day with his Parents Darren and Joanne and brother Darren Curren

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Advertising Feature

20th June 2017

It is scientifically proven that sleep reduces stress and allows the body to heal, but unfortunately stress can be one of the main factors in lack of sleep or even insomnia in some cases. Being unable to sleep can be one of the most frustrating conditions and people often feel alone and isolated as a result of it. Make sure your bedroom is a place for sleep and not a study or computer or tv room. Keep the room quiet with no ticking clocks or distractions and keep the temperature even and right for you, not too cold and not too hot. If you cannot sleep after one hour, get up and do something around the house until you feel sleepy and try again. As part of sleep preparation the main element is a comfortable bed and mattress. This is a key element to a good night sleep and it may be said that many other therapies and treatments may not work as effectively without the basic instrument of a comfortable bed. Luckily there are many shops that have a great range of beds and mattresses to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. There are many medical causes for insomnia including; chronic pain, sinus allergies, gastrointestinal problems, arthritis, asthma, back pain or neurological conditions. Other causes include depression, anxiety or poor diet and lifestyle choices, such as too much caffeine or alcohol.

Hypnotherapy Due to the fact that poor sleep is mainly caused by anxieties and worries of the day being carried into sleep, which causes the mind to stay in a state of REM sleep for longer as it is trying to work through these thoughts and feel-

If you would like some more information or make an appointment call us on 01 80704487 or www.swordsacupuncture.ie

forces’ that bind the universe, earth and humanity together. It was widely used when designing orient buildings, tombs and dwellings. After taking all of this information into account you are sure to have a restful sleep.

AIDAN CAFFREY ADCHP, MCHPA AHC Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy Clinic

HYPNO-PSYCHOTHERAPY can help with anxiety, depression, weight management, Stopping smoking & Phobias.

One of the side effects of anxiety is sleep deprivation HypnoPsychotherapy can deal with the real cause & give you tools to manage the day to day challenges of life. If you would like to book an appointment: 018283894 E: info@ahc.ie • W- www.ahc.ie • F.B-ahc therapy.

Do you struggle with sleeplessness? Stress and anxiety can lead to difficulty with sleep

ings of the previous day, causing a less restful kind of sleep. Hypnotherapy focuses on alleviating these anxieties so there are less stresses being brought into the sleep state. This allows the mind to have a longer state of restful sleep. Hypnotherapy can be done in private sessions and also by listening to customised CDs while sleeping. Through methods of hypnosis you can access your subconscious mind to identify the true source of your insomnia. Releasing emotions you may not even be aware you harboured this James: 087 262 0952 • Emma: 086 870 7816 • Sandra: 087 120 9820 yields amazing results for insomnia. North Street Swords Your subconscious is the area of our minds where habits become embedded so with this knowledge hypnotherapy can help by, relearning healthy sleeping patterns of behaviour, re-educating your mind to expect to Acupuncture is an effective, natural, enjoy a good night’s holistic and popular form of sleep, teaching new health care for treatment of a relaxation techniques range of to help your mind and disorders. body to slow down When our life force energy is free and helping you to flowing throughout the network understand some of of channels in the body, we are in the causes of perfect health. An interruption or insomnia and blockage can create imbalance, blockage or stagnation, which sleeping problems. itself can result in illness. Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early are all indications of imbalance. The stresses of modern lifestyle have a large part to play in causing this imbalance. Recent randomised trials show that acupuncture is at least as effective as existing conventional drugs, without their level of side effects and that it could be considered as one of the therapeutic options for insomnia with positive results!

that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of that ailment. This method of treating insomnia can make a big difference to insomniacs. The approach is to consider the sleep disturbance as part of the overall clinical picture, so that the well selected remedy, once it includes the pattern of the sleep disturbance, may solve the problem.

Homeopathy Homeopathy is a therapy that treats like with like, in essence it is a complementary medicine which treats ailments by using minute doses of natural substances

The best advice is to find your local homeopathist or health shop and discuss your sleep patterns, or lack of them, with your therapist to individualise a treatment that will work for you.

Aromatherapy

Have you experienced trauma, big or small? Talk to a professional Counsellor Muireann Casey Hughes MIACP Now offering a therapy that particularly deals with trauma

Aromatherapy is a natural method of treating conditions and illnesses using plant extracts and essential oils for healing and cosmetic purposes. Small amounts of these essential oils can then be added to carrier oils, such as grapeseed oil, or a base cream, such as E45, Phone / Text: 087 778 1428 for use in massage, for burning in an oil burner, for use in a bath or for applying St James’ Tce, Malahide. directly of an area of concern. www.creativecounsellingmalahide.com The amount of the essential oil you use will differ depending on what method you want to use it for. As these oils are concentrated they are strong and are never used directly on the skin. For use in a bath or a burner 8-10 drops of any oil can be used within the carrier oil. For use in a cream up A New Bed from Mick to 20 drops can be used depending on will do the Trick the size of the tub.

Can’t Sleep? DON’T Count Sheep!

Feng Shui Feng Shui is a Chinese philosophical system of h a r m o n i s i n g everyone with the surrounding environment and energies. The Chinese people used this in metamorphic terms of the ‘invisible

Carpet & Flooring Department

NOW OPEN Huge Range of Beds & Bedroom Furniture

MID SEASON EVENT Many Many one one off off beds, beds, robes, robes, chests, chests, sofas sofas && recliners recliners reduced reduced toto clear clear

MATTRESS MICK

Mell, Droghreda Ph. 041 9803879 www.mattressmick.ie

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Advertising Feature & Local News

20th June 2017 Staff of Hammerson Ireland, the coowner of retail centres including Swords Pavilions, participated in the company’s annual Community Day on where all employees volunteered with charities. This year’s chosen charities were Dublin’s Inner City Helping Homeless and Barretstown. This is the tenth year of Hammerson’s Community Day and company employees fundraising. Simon Betty, who leads the Irish office of Hammerson, told the County Leader, The Community Day was an important one for the company and for employees, ensuring an important hands-on understanding of the daily work done by volunteers and voluntary organisations. PIctured with the cheque for €2,500.00 are Billy Reid, Pauline Linden, Andrew Diggins and Ciara Connolly

Council Honours Parkrun Volunteers The eight Fingal parkruns have been honoured by the County Council for their contribution towards the well-being of the county. Presentations were made to the parkruns at Ardgillan, Donabate, Hartstown, Malahide, Porterstown and River Valley, as well as the two junior parkruns in Balbriggan and Rush, after the June Council meeting at the County Chamber in Swords. Parkruns are weekly, free 5km runs for everyone with the junior parkruns held over 2km. In recent weeks, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, has attended the two junior parkruns and taken part in the six

RNLI Warns Of Dangers Of Tombstoning

Pictured at the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal President's Night which was held at the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport on Saturday evening were Club President Michael McEnery, Guestspeaker John J O'Carroll at Tracey McEnery

other parkruns and told those present that when his term of office finished last Friday, he would be focusing on achieving on some of his parkrun targets. The Mayor added: “This presentation is an opportunity to pay tribute to the volunteers involved with the Fingal parkruns. I have seen at firsthand the excellent work that you do each weekend and I and my colleagues are very aware of the positive effects that parkruns have on the health and wellbeing of our community. “On behalf of Fingal County Council, I want to thank you for your dedication and commitment and I hope that tonight’s ceremony goes some way to showing our appreciation for that voluntary contribution,” added Cllr Butler. The Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, said: “Young people need role models within the community and that’s what you do every Saturday morning because you are encouraging wellbeing and healthy activities.”

With the bathing season here and the arrival of some fine summer weather recently, the RNLI have issued a warning to people who engage in tombstoning, where people, particularly teenagers jump from a height into the sea. Locals are expressing their concerns in regards to young adults and teenagers jumping from high structures around the sea shore of the North County coastline. Tombstoning is very popular this time of the year and people can get into difficulty very easily. Last year a teenage boy was with a group of friends at High Rock, Malahide. It seemed all was ok when he and some of his friends jumped into the water for some fun and to swim. It seemed that the excited teenagers had misjudged the tide and before he knew it, the teenage boy was in trouble. However, one brave girl in the group helped to bring him to safety and he was unharmed.

Members of the eight Fingal parkruns are pictured with County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, his fellow councillors and Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid

Golf is now one of the most popular sports in this country, and for people contemplating taking up this great game, the best advice is to make contact with your local golf professional, before you do anything. All reputable golf clubs will have a resident golf pro, who will provide you with lessons, which are essential for beginners to golf. We regularly see well meaning amateurs giving impromptu lessons to their playing partners, but all that does, is to ingrain bad habits from the get go. Proper lessons from a golf professional is the only way to start on your golfing journey. It is crucial to start off on the right foot, and book a series of lessons with the experts - your local golf professional. Most pro shops are also very well stocked with the finest golf accessories, at very keen prices, with the latest golf clubs for sale, both new and second hand. They also have the

best golf clothing, as well as shoes, umbrellas and rain gear. In many cases, the professional will be only too willing to take your measurements, like height and build, where he can custom fit you with proper clubs to suit your physique. This means that you can fully depend on the clubs that the professional recommends for you. He will also suggest the ones that are the best value, to suit your budget. Another role for the golf pro is in mending broken clubs. They spend a sizeable amount of their time repairing bent or broken shafts, and a good pro will make sure that you can have the loan of an old set of clubs, while your own are being repaired. Luckily, some of the most reputable golf professionals are accessible right here in the North County. A visit here will go a long way to ensuring that you have a hobby, that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

LEO Helps SMEs In Developing Digital Presence A recent survey carried out by Irish Domain Registry (IEDR), showed that Irish consumers spend over €9 billion online. But only 32 per cent of SME websites can take sales orders online. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal has secured funding from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to address this imbalance and help smaller businesses to sell more online. A grant of €2,500 is available to small businesses who wish to invest in growing their E-trading capabilities under the voucher scheme. In support of this initiative the Local Enterprise Office Fingal held a “Trading Online Voucher” seminar

Pictured at the Trading Online Voucher seminar organised by LEO Fingal are Gemma Conway (LEO), Dian Kelly (The Chocolate Rose Factory (Rush) and Noel Davidson (Entrepreneur Academy)

in the Riasc Centre, Swords on 12th June to offer advice to local SMEs on how to develop their online and digital presence. The information seminar gave 30 local business owner/managers an insight into how they can use E-Commerce and digital marketing to attract new customers and boost

sales. In addition, the businesses attending the event received information on how to apply for the grant of €2,500 towards their ECommerce and website development costs. Head of Enterprise, Oisín Geoghegan complimented the businesses attending the seminar for taking this step towards improving their online presence. He

Prosper Fingal athletes successfully competed at this year’s Special Olympics Eastern Regional Games. The games took place on the 9th and 11th of June in Morton Stadium, Santry. It was a fruitful weekend as the athletes won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals. The talented athletes competed in a number of events throughout the weekend including; 100m, 400m, 1500m, shot putt and the javelin. It was quite a spectacle with 148 athletes competing from 20 Special Olympics Clubs. The athletes will find out soon if they qualified for the 2018 Ireland Games and then potentially compete at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi. The Prosper Fingal Athletics Club train all year round on Wednesday afternoons at ALSAA Sports Centre. Pictured with RTE Sports presenter, Evanne Ní Chuilinn are Prosper Fingal sports people, Patrick O'Shea, James Murphy, Claire Adams and Tiernan O'Briain

urged other local business looking to sell online to follow their example and think strongly about applying for the Trading Online Voucher scheme. “We have seen the impact that improving your online presence can have on sales for small businesses, and the Trading Online Voucher scheme is one way for business to start the process. To date we have approved 166 Online Voucher applications totalling €356,334 and I would like to see this increase further.” While the seminar highlighted the importance of applying for the Trading Online Voucher, it also gave an insight to the different courses and workshops available through the Local Enterprise Office Fingal, such as the six Week QQI Level 5 Certificate in Social Media & Digital Marketing and Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and WordPress one day workshops. Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid said: “We are always striving to make Fingal a better place to do business and through LEO Fingal we actively promote and support a diverse range of enterprises who use both online and traditional sales methods. Businesses that invest in e-commerce are reaping benefits and we are keen to assist other businesses who want to go down this route.”

MASSIVE CLEARANCE SALE

Castle Motors North Street, Swords BUY YOUR CAR HERE

JP’S

Paving & Landscaping

All All Garden Garden Design, Design, patios, patios, paving, paving, walls walls built built & & Astroturf Astroturf Fully Insured No payment until job is complete JP’s Paving and Call 0851881870 or 8482557 Landscaping

applied to KBC’s Bright Ideas for funding last year. The applications submitted to date show that community and business groups are asking for help to fund projects that can improve social inclusiveness, assist farmers through technology, improve financial literacy and make accessible travel easy. Applications to KBC’s Bright Ideas can be submitted through the bank’s easy to use online portal at www.kbcbrightideas.com. Applications for 2017 are welcome until 30th June 2017 from innovative community and business projects based anywhere in the Republic of Ireland. To learn more about the applications submitted to this year’s programme and to find out more about previous winners log on to www.kbcbrightideas.com.

FIRST CALL RECYCLING

CASTLE MOTORS DIESEL & ECONOMY SPECIALISTS

01-8901921 / Morgan: 086 7764433 / Barry: 087 243 0428 / WWW.CASTLEMOTORS.IE SAVE €1000

SAVE €1000

SAVE €2000

Maciek: 0877599468 SAVE €1000

SAVE €1000

LOW TAX

2012 AUDI A3

2008 AUDI A8

2010 CITROEN C4

2013 FORD FOCUS

2012 FORD MONDEO

1.6 Diesel Mileage: 75,321 miles Power Steering, Side Impact Protection System, Remote central locking, Electric mirrors, Multi function steering wheel, FSH

3.0 Diesel Mileage: 125,400 miles 17" light alloy wheels, Parking sensor, Trip computer, Windows front + rear electric, Side Impact Protection System, Remote central locking, FSH

1.6 Diesel - Picasso Mileage: 73,000 miles 15" light alloy wheels, Child locks, Electric windows, Side Impact Protection System, Metallic paintwork, Electric mirrors, Central locking, FSH

1.6 Diesel Mileage: 71,100 miles 16" light alloy wheels, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Traction control, Remote central locking, Manufacturers warranty, Metallic paintwork, FSH

1.6 Diesel Mileage: 63,281 miles Remote central locking, Outside temperature meter, Multi function steering wheel, Full service history, Bluetooth, Electric mirrors, FSH

was €12,750 NOW €11,750

was €11,900 NOW €9,900

was €12,999 was €8,990 NOW €7,990 NOW €11,999 SAVE €1000

SAVE €2000

SAVE €1000

was €12,990 NOW€11,990

SAVE €1000

LOW TAX

2012 FORD MONDEO

2010 HONDA INSIGHT

2010 NISSAN NOTE

2009 HONDA JAZZ

08 HONDA STEPWAGON

1.6 Diesel – ESTATE Mileage: 81,500 miles 185 km/h acceleration 12.1 seconds (0-100 km/h), ABS, Alcantara and leather seat upholstery, multi-function steering wheel , FSH

1.3 Petrol Mileage: 53,438 miles 3x3 point rear seat belts, Air conditioning, Remote central locking, Full service history, Mirrors electric, Metallic paintwork, FSH

1.5 Petrol Mileage: 64,747 miles 3x3 point rear seat belts, Power Steering, Remote central locking, Air conditioning, Mirrors electric, Foglights, Metallic paintwork, FSH

1.5 Petrol RS Mileage: 62,758 miles Windows front + rear electric, Remote central locking, Power Steering, Traction control, Metallic paintwork, Electric windows, CD, FSH

2.0 Petrol Mileage: 75,186 miles 16" light alloy wheels, Air conditioning, Traction control, Tinted Windows, Remote central locking, Front armrest, Multi function wheel, FSH

was €11,900 NOW €10,900

was €7,950 NOW €5,950

SAVE €1000

KBC Bright Ideas Programme KBC Bank Ireland announced that there are just under two weeks left for community groups to apply for funding through its Bright Ideas programme after the deadline for applications was extended to 30th June 2017. This year KBC has doubled its KBC Bright Ideas support fund to €200,000 and launched a new scheme for Ireland’s leading social innovators and entrepreneurs. KBC is calling on community groups across the country to apply for financial support for their dream projects from a second fund of €100,000. In addition, ten winners will be selected by KBC’s judging panel to enter a public vote for Ireland’s ‘Brightest Idea’, with an additional €5,000 funding reserved for the overall winning project. More than 400 community projects

was €6,995 NOW €5,995

was €7,900 NOW €6,900

SAVE €3000

SAVE €1000

was €9,950 NOW €8,950 SAVE €1000

SAVE €1000

LOW TAX

2007 HONDA STREAM

2007 TOYOTA ISIS

2010 MAZDA 3

2013 MINI COOPER

2010 MITSUBISHI COLT

1.8 Petrol Mileage: 64,001 miles Child locks, Climate Control, Child seats, Central locking, CD, Bumper and mirror in color, Air conditioning, ABS, Adjustable seats, FSH

1.8 Petrol Mileage: 108,000 miles 16" light alloy wheels, Air conditioning, Traction control, Tinted Windows, Remote central locking, Front armrest, Multi function wheel, FSH

1.5 Petrol Mileage: 63,380 miles ABS, Multi function steering wheel, Electric mirrors, Metallic paintwork, Electric windows, Bumper and mirror in color, Electric sunroof, FSH

2.0 Diesel - HATCH Mileage: 43,251 miles 3x3 point rear seat belts, 17" light alloy wheels, Remote central locking, Half leather interior, Outside temperature meter, Multi function steering wheel,

1.3 Petrol Mileage: 70,215 miles Cloth upholstery, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Remote central locking, Metallic paintwork, Mirrors electric, Body coloured bumpers, Anti theft system, FSH

was €5,650 NOW €4,650

was €4,900 NOW €3,900

was €13,900 was €10,995 NOW €7,995 NOW €12,900 SAVE €1000

SAVE €1000

was €6,990 NOW €5,990

SAVE €2000

LOW TAX

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

2011 Toyota Yaris

2014 SKODA OCTAVIA

2014 SUZUKI SWIFT

2012 TOYOTA PRIUS

1.5 Hybrid Mileage: 57,788 miles 16" light alloy wheels, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, FSH

1.0 Petrol Mileage: 74,565 miles Automatic, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Traction control, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Driver airbag, Body coloured bumpers, FSH

1.6 Diesel Mileage: 50,500 miles 16" light alloy wheels, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, FSH

1.2 Petrol Mileage: 22,369 miles Automatic, 3x3 point rear seat belts, Traction control, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Driver airbag, Body coloured bumpers, FSH

1.5 Hybrid Mileage: 52,506 miles 16" light alloy wheels, Air conditioning, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Anti theft system, Body coloured bumpers, Central locking, FSH

was €10,900 NOW €9,900

was €8,900 NOW €7,900

was €14,990 NOW €13,990

was €11,999 NOW €9,999

was €10,900 NOW €8,900

Don’t skip it! Let us shift it!

ALL CARS COME FULLY SERVICED & WARRANTY

• GENERAL WASTE DISPOSAL • GARDEN & HOUSE CLEARANCES

NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

SPECIALS RATE FOR OAPS

PH: 0862579138

FINANCE DEALS AVAILABLE ON ALL CARS

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Local News

20th June 2017

Loreto College Awards Day

Pictured at the Loreto College Swords Awards for non-academic achievements, are award winners for sporting achievements. Back row: Aisling Ennis (Athletics), Jordan Murphy (Basketball) and Lucy McGowan (Soccer). Front row: Jayde Whitton (Camogie), Alison McGrath (Volleyball) and Ashley Jacob (Badminton)

Pictured at the Loreto College Swords Annual Awards Day for non-academic achievements are Emma Louise Steele and Benita Mbanusi, who never missed a day at school in five years. They are pictured here with teacher, Miss Cronin

Loreto College Swords held its annual end of year prize giving ceremony at the school recently. The awards were for non-academic achievements and were for endeavours in the area of outstanding sporting success, music, baking, arts and drama. Principal, Peter McNamara was delighted with the level of success achieved by students at the school in the past year. He said,

“These end of year celebrations recognise the non-academic achievements of our students. The teachers are all very proud of the girls who did so well and it’s great to acknowledge them with these awards. “I also want to thank all of the staff here at Loreto Swords for all their hard work with the students and we wish all of our students the best of luck in their exams,” he said. Special awards were also presented for students of the year in both junior and senior school.

Pictured at the Loreto College Swords annual awards are Katie Heffernan (Senior Student of the Year) and Orla Phelan (Junior Student of the Year)

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Notices, Recruitment & Planning

Recent published deaths from the North County GUILDEA, John (Frosty), (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Dublin) 15th June 2017, (Peacefully), at home surrounded by his loving family. John (Frosty), husband of the late Roseleen Guildea. Sadly missed by his daughters Loretta and Susan, sons Eugene, Brian, John, Kenneth, Bobby and Darren, son-in-law Jay, daughters-in-law Bridie, Angela, Nuala and Ger, brothers Terry and Jimmy, sisters Kitty, Betty, Ann and Vera, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace COSTELLO (née Larkin), Kathleen , (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Dublin) 15th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Gormanston Woods Nursing Home. Kathleen wife of the late Christopher Costello. Sadly missed by her loving children Marie, Patricia, Ann, Christy, Martin, Gerard, Clare, Elizabeth, Patrick, Paul, and Caroline, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandson, sonsin-law, daugthers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace

Pierce Monuments (Swords Memorials) Workshop: Lissenhall, Swords Rd. Showroom: Malahide Road (beside Hilton) D17

Tel: 01 840 7090

In loving memory of

Mary Kavanagh

FIELD (née Brosnan), Mary, (Donabate and formerly of Loughfouder, Co. Kerry) 13th June 2017, (Peacefully),- in her 99th year in the loving care of the staff at Fingal House Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late William; sadly missed by her loving sons Tom and Liam, daughters-in-law Janet and Feena, grandchildren Aoife, Kate, Emma and Robbie and her many relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MACKEN (née Walsh), Maureen, (Glasmore Park, Swords) 13th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Hamilton Park Nursing Home, beloved wife of the late Tommy and mother of the late Betty; sadly missed by her loving sons Thomas and Michael, daughter Brenda, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sister Betty, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace BYRNE (née O'Dowda), Eithne, (The Bower, Elm Park, Clarina, Co.Limerick, formerly of Swords, Co.Dublin and late of Cambridge Financial Services. ) 12th June 2017. Wife of the late Ron. Survived by her daughters Louise and Ruth, son Mark, Sons-in-law Andy and Kevin, grandson Reuben, brother Brian, extended family and friends Rest in Peace CLEARY , Christopher (Chrissy) , (Late of 21 Derham Park, Balbriggan, Dublin) 12th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Beaumont hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Christopher (Christy), sadly missed by his parents, William (Billy), and Dena, his heartbroken children, Jessica and Dylan, grandchildren, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends.Rest in Peace MARTIN, Mary, (Portmarnock & formerly of Bunnoe, Co. Cavan) 12th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Leopardstown Park Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving neices and nephews, Jacinta, Michael, Thomas and Orna, extended family and friends.Rest in Peace PHILLIPS , Lorcan, (Yellow Walls, Malahide) 11th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Beaumont Hospital (late of St. Clare's Unit, St. Ita's Hospital), beloved son of the late Laurence; sadly missed by his loving mother Sheila, sisters Aine, Veronica, Catherine and Deirdre, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, residents, carers and friends. Rest in Peace FITZSIMONS (née Mongey), Nuala, (Arthurstown, Ardee and formerly Rathingle, Swords) 11th June 2017, (Peacefully), at home; sadly missed by her loving husband Liam, children Esther, Rachel, Christopher, Matthew, Sarah, Liam and Michael, brother Pat, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, greatgranddaughter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace KIERNAN, Packie (Patrick), (Malahide, Co. Dublin) 11th June 2017, (Peacefully), in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by his loving family. Father of the late Peter and brother of the late Peter. Packie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Dickie (Helen), his son John, daughter-in-law Emma, grandchildren David, Dearbhla, Laura, Leanne and Mieke, brothers Michael, Mel, Leo and Tony, sisters Bess and Bridie, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Rest in Peace MCINTYRE, Mel, (Malahide, Dublin / Walkinstown, Dublin / Offaly / Laois) 11th June 2017, (Peacefully), in the wonderful care of St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. He is predeceased by his parents Gerry and Moira, late of Bunting Road, Walkinstown and is the founder of OpenApp. Mel is deeply regretted by his wife Trish, sons Bill, Hugh, Gerry and Paddy, Kina (Hugh's partner), brothers and sisters Gerard, Aline, Ciaran, Lor, Carmel, Meabh and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, colleagues in OpenApp, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace TUITE (née Owens), Esther, (Arthurstown, Ardee and formerly Rathingle, Swords) 11th June 2017, (Peacefully), in Beaumont Hospital. Wife of the late Harry Tuite Snr. and mother of the late Michael Tuite. Sadly missed by her loving sons Harry, Christopher and Gerard, daughters-in-law Linda, Jackie and Brona, grandchildren Tanya and Wesly, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace HALPIN, Edward (Eddie), (Donabate, Dublin) 10th June 2017, (Peacefully), at Beechtree Nursing Home; sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace MANNIX, Jimmy (James), (Portmarnock, Dublin / Killarney, Kerry) 10th June 2017, (Peacefully), in the kind and loving care of the staff in the Fuchsia ward at R.C.N.U Raheny. Loving husband of Bridie and devoted father of Deborah, Michael, Jimmy and Catherine. He will be very sadly missed by his family, grandchildren Ciara, David and Daniel, son-in-law David, daughter-in-law Caoimhe, brother-in-law Fr. Tommy Curran (Letterkenny), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace MAC EOIN, Tomás , (Lispopple, Swords) 9th June 2017, (Peacefully),2017 in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Beaumont Hospital and St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Sadly missed by his loving wife Gerardine, children Clíona, Tomás and Sorcha, sons-in-law Daithí and Lorcan, daughter-inlaw Caroline, his four grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives, his many friends, colleagues and staff of the McKeon Group. Rest in Peace

20th June 2017 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for 2 no. Detached 4-bed dwellinghouses along with all associated siteworks. at :- Rear of existing 2no.dwellinghouses on Main Street, Naul Co. Dublin with vehicular access from existing roadway in Delvin Banks, Naul, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Mary Duff This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for internal alterations to existing building and construction of new extension to northern side of existing

1st Anniversary River Valley, Swords Who died 26th June 2016 Anniversary Mass will be held on the 25th and 26th of June at 10.00 am at St. Finians Church, River Valley, Swords. It was a sudden parting, Too bitter to forget, Those who loved you dearly, Are the ones who can’t forget. We often sit and think of you, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye, Before you closed your eyes. Our family chain is broken, Nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The links shall join again. Always in our thoughts and prayers Love you and miss you From your loving family

Bus Escort In our Special National School, we are preparing a panel of interested candidates for the post of Bus Escort. The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible for assisting children on and off the bus • Be interested in assisting children with learning disabilities • Be enthusiastic, energetic and flexible • Will need to get Garda Clearance Post your application with CV and Cover Letter to Pat Price, School Principal, St. Michael’s House, Hacketstown, Skerries, Co. Dublin

Closing date for for applications applications 26th 26th June June 2017 2017 Closing date

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

builders providers along with new car-parking area and all associated siteworks including use of existing vehicular entrance . at:- Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan Co. Dublin. Signed:EEC Hardware. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council We Laura Moloney & Gabrial Dillon intend to apply for planning permission all at 92 Bayside Crescent, Bayside, Dublin 13 The development consists of the construction of a 2 storey extension to the North West elevation(front)with provision for a roof window to the North East roof plane and a single storey extension to the North East Elevation (side) and for minor internal alterations and for alterations to the boundary wall along the North West Boundary and for all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, Nicola Byrne, intend to apply for planning permission for development at 10 Old Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the change of use of an existing building from commercial & cafe to residential use, including small extension at first floor rear, additional windows and changes to fenestration. 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 in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application.

SERVICE MANAGER Prosper Meath, part of the Prosper Group, is a not-for-profit community based organisation that provide a wide range of health-related and social services to adults with an intellectual disability throughout County Meath. We seek a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the post of Service Manager in Prosper Meath. The successful candidate will take on a leadership role over a small cluster of services. Reporting to the Operations Manager, s/he will be centrally involved in all aspects of management and must have an in-depth understanding of and experience in the provision of services and supports to adults with a disability as outlined in current national disability policy and underpinning regulatory requirements. The post is for a minimum of 39 hours per week. Applicants must have a third level qualification (QQI Major Award Level 7, 8 or 9) in at least one of the following: social care, education and training, intellectual disability nursing, management or another related discipline. A minimum of two years previous experience in a leadership role is essential, as is a full clean driving license.

Applications should be made by cover letter and C.V. to Human Resources, Prosper Group, Strand Street, Skerries, Co Dublin or by email to recruit@prospergroup.ie. For enquiries or a job description and personal specification, contact 01- 8493600. Closing date: Friday 30th June 2017. Prosper Meath is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Fingal County Council We, John & Suzanne Farragher wish to apply for planning permission at no. 73 Lambay View Estate, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of converting the attic to a habitable room. The northern gable will be raised along with alterations to the existing roof. 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 in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application.

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

Euro Green Garden Services Fingal County Council We, John & Suzanne Farragher wish to apply for planning permission at no. 73 Lambay View Estate, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the raising of the northern gable wall and alterations to the existing roof profile and elevations in order to convert the attic to a habitable room. 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 that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Planning & Services

20th June 2017

entrance on to public road on site to side of existing dwelling at 106 Downside Park, Skerries, County Dublin. Eircode K34VK70 The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall,Main St,Swords ,co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (¤ 20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Kim Lee at 6 Little Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin for a single storey extension with courtyard to 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 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.

Fingal County Council Gerard & Maria Nolan seek outline planning permission for a 120sqm single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance and associated works at Gracedale, Limekiln Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin 17, D17 TT 55. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Emma Gallagher seeks planning permission for the demolition of existing side extension and for a new two storey detached house with ancillary services and new vehicle

Fingal County Council Tom Doyle seeks retention planning permission for increased size of existing single storey extensions to the side and the rear of the previously approved planning permission

Attention Home Owners, Architects & Builders

Fingal County Council Planning Application Adverts are

FREE

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

register reference F15B/0222 to 8 Windmill Lands, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Tom Doyle seeks retention planning permission for increased size of existing single storey extensions to the side (2m) and the rear (1.5m) of the previously approved planning permission register reference F15B/0222 to 8 Windmill Lands, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Swords Promotional Leisure Activities intend to apply for a 5 year temporary permission for development at this site address: Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a marquee structure for use as a family entertainment centre, ancillary signage and associated site works for a period of 4 months, commencing mid-November each year. 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 requested for part two-storey, part single storey extension to rear of existing twostorey dwellinghouuse along with all associated siteworks at:- 37, Rosepark, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed: Richard O'Mahoney. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

• Trees Lopped, Trimmed & Pruned • All Hedges Trimmed & Pruned • Garden Sheds, Stumps & Garden Rubbish Removed • Roots Destroyed & Flower Beds Cleaned • Roll On Lawns Special • FREE Quote Rates for OAP’s

ALL AREAS COVERED

Cur r an

Plumbing & Heating

15% DISCOUNT ER ON BOIL SERVICE

Reg: C0817

087 057 3818 • Boiler Service • Boiler Replacement • Pump Installation • Bathroom Fit Outs • Apartment Specialists COMPLETE BATHROOM FIT OUT SERVICE AVAILABLE

Tel: Patrick:

Part of the Curran Property Management Group

086 259 9826 / 086 442 4560

D6, Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords. 8902313

Curran Electrical

087 676 2304 • Domestic • Commerical • Lighting Upgrades • Installation • Re-wires Part of the Curran Property Management Group

D6, Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords. 8902313

Save Money on your Heating Bills!!

Alarms & CCTV • 26 Years Experience installing Intruder Alarms & CCTV • Family Run Irish Owned Business • Customer Satisfaction is our Priority • Locally based professional & reliable company • Installations only carried out by our highly trained and qualified staff • Employing young local people in our apprenticeship programme for the past 26 years • Only top quality & certified equipment used in our installations • Dedicated CCTV & Intruder alarm showroom • Fully licensed, Accredited and insured

CRIME PREVENTION SECURITY UNIT 5, FELTRIM BUSINESS PARK, SWORDS Tel: 8901002 • www.cpse.ie Mobile: 086 258 3307/6

Curran

Building & Maintenance Windows & Doors Conversions Fascia & Soffit Renovations Painting & Decorating Insulation Council Grant Work

087 922 1071 • Home Renovations • Plastering • Carpentry • Painting • Plumbing • Electrical

Reg: C0817

Please Ring For Free Quotation

0874217426 info@malonewindows.ie

Part of the Curran Property Management Group

D6, Airside Enterprise Centre, Swords. 8902313

Fingal Pest Control Swords • Electric Showers • LED Lighting • New Fuseboards • Extra Sockets • Rewires • Call Outs NO JOB TOO SMALL!

Applewood Electrical Fully Insured & Registered

Call Garrett

086 174 1387 01-8971321

Rodent Control Ants & Crawling Insect Control Pest prevention contracts Electronic Fly Killing Units Wasp & Flying Insect Control On Call 7 Days Commercial & Domestic Insect Screens & Doors

Instant Service - Covering all of North Dublin

For immediate service: HATE TO WAIT

087 1200 828 Office 8404993

NORTH COUNTY LEADER

20th June 2017