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Relief Felt In Swords While the news that 130 jobs will be lost, as pharmaceutical company, Bristol-Myers Squibb announced the closure of its manufacturing facility in Blanchardstown, a sense of relief is being felt in Swords, that a similar fate has not befallen the plant on Watery Lane. The company, in Swords which is better known as Swords Laboratories announced that it will continue operations here, but a single operating unit will cease manufacturing by the end of 2015, resulting in 30 job losses. While the news is devastating for workers in Blanchardstown, and the 30 workers in Swords, the good news is that the the pharmaceutical firm says it remains committed to its Swords facility, which currently employs 320 staff. The news has been greeted with disappointment in the business community in the locality. Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert summed up the overall feeling when he said, “We are very concerned to hear about the proposed closure of Bristol-Myers Squibb

By Patrick Finnegan and we are seeking a meeting with their Senior Manager, and plan to discuss this with the County Council also. We want to see the full resources of the IDA and all other resources brought to bear, to see that the Blanchardstown site is quickly bought up by another company.” “Bristol-Myers Squibb have been a major provider for jobs in Swords and other areas around the North Tony Lambert County for over 50 years, and we will be working to see that continue,” he said. The news comes hot on the heels of the decision to relocate the Inland Fisheries Ireland offices from Swords Business Campus to City West Business Park, meaning that Swords is set to lose 50 jobs, which will be relocated to the southside. Local election candi-

date, Cathal Boland, said that, “Swords can ill afford to lose these jobs, particularly with the 50 being relocated by the Inland Fisheries Board to the other side of the county. It is very disappointing that, when the constituency has such a high profile member of the cabinet in James Reilly, that we can have this slippage of Government jobs to the other side of County Dublin,” he said. He continued, “The announcement from Bristol-Myers Squibb is very disappointing. The news is very worrying for all employed at these plants. It is important that the IDA make every effort to find replace- Cathal Boland ment employment, and that they work with the management here in Swords, to ensure that the jobs are protected and that every effort is made to replace the 30 jobs due to be lost.” Local councillor, Anne Devitt (NP), while disappointed with the news, was somewhat upbeat about the future. She told the County Leader, “While the loss of 30 jobs at Bristol-Myers Squibb is regrettable, there are a lot of pharma companies that want to locate to the North County. The highly skilled workforce at Bristol-Myers Squibb will be in high demand in these new companies. These lower volume, higher value pharma products are in vogue at the moment, and the North County is in prime position to absorb these potential jobs. I am very hopeful for these jobs,” she said. The company, which is better known as Swords Laboratories, is a Bulk API manufacAnne Devitt turing site, was one of the first pharmaceutical companies to begin manufacturing in Ireland. The site was inaugurated in 1964.

Pictured are Aisling Read and her friend, Caoimhe Horan of Scoil Phadraic Na Cailíní in Donabate after making their Confirmation at St Patrick's Church, Donabate.

Centre Of Excellence Divided Opinion On New Building Regulations

The highly successful Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan, are the latest company to seize the opportunity of promoting their business through modern mediums. They have recognised the advantages of promoting the shopping location on North County Leader’s weekly email newsletter, to complement their already successful in-paper advertising campaign. Millfield Centre Manager, Peter Carey, is pictured here with North County Leader’s IT Director, Sean Fitzmaurice

The new Building Control Regulations, which came into force on Saturday, 1st March last, are set to divide opinion in the locality, as regards the need for them, particularly in the case of rural one-off housing. The Building Control Amendment Regulations set out to prevent the future reoccurrence of poorly constructed dwellings, pyrite damage and structures breaching fire regulations left as a legacy of a poorly regulated housing boom. A case in point is the ill-fated Priory Hall development. Environment Minister, Phil Hogan maintains that “this is about restoring consumer confidence in construction as an industry, which are a major step forward and will, for the first time, give homeowners clarity, traceability and accountability at all stages of the building process. They will provide consumers with the protection they deserve.” What this effectively means for local builders is that Assigned Certifiers, who can be registered architects, engineers or

building surveyors, will inspect building works at key stages during construction. The Assigned Certifier and the builders will both certify that a finished building complies with the requirements of the building regulations. Owners/developers will now be required to assign a competent person (i.e. Assigned Certifier) to inspect and certify the works. Industry sources suggest this requirement will typically cost between €1,000 and €3,000 per housing unit, to the overall building costs, although in reality this cost will be decided by market forces. Many believe that this is a small price to pay for ensuring that all safety precautions have been adhered to. The County Leader met with mixed reaction to the regulations locally, with opinions divided on them. Mark Stillman of Stillman Building Contractors, who plies his trade in the North Mark Stillman County, had very definite opinions about

the new regulations. He said, “This will now put pressure on builders, engineers and architects to make the whole business compliant. It’s a good thing, especially with Priory Hall and is a more watchful eye from engineers and architects. It’s more about making sure that work is being carried out in accordance with building regulations. Too much work was done in the past, without proper compliance with regulations,” he said. However, there is not widespread approval of these regulation, and a local councillor is calling on the Minister to place an exemption, or special clause for the necessity for a certified contractor, in the case of rural one-off housing. Councillor Anne Devitt spoke to the County Leader about her objections to the new regulations. “I feel they are not fit for purpose, where one-off rural housing is concerned. It is bringing in an unnecessary lair of bureaucracy. I absolutely support it for large housing schemes and developments. The purpose of this regulation is to improve building conditions all round, to make sure that we no longer have a Priory Hall, or a pyrite problem.” She continued, “The requirements for one-off housing are overprotective and Continued on page 14

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Volunteers Needed for Collection Day Special Olympics Ireland urgently requires volunteers to help with its national Collection Day this April. The sport charity’s annual Collection Day takes place throughout the North County and beyond on Friday, 11th April. All funds raised go directly towards delivering a sports programme for people with an intellectual disability throughout the North County and Ireland. To get involved in your area, please contact Emma Horgan on 018912005.

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Innovative Tree Planting Project In Rush By Patrick Finnegan

speech about the importance of trees in the landscape and how the cherry tree is revered in it’s native Japan. Ger O’Shea, Principal of St. Catherine’s NS spoke about the beautiful tree filled grounds in the National School and how the children were continuing to spread the love of trees, outside the school and by planting and caring for these trees, they added to the beauty of their surroundings. “A love of and knowledge of trees and nature is encouraged in school. They understand how

In celebration of National Tree Week, a tree planting ceremony, in conjunction with the County Council, took place at St Catherine’s Avenue in Rush on Wednesday last. However, this tree planting was different to other planting ceremonies, in that school children assumed ownership of the trees. Ten cherry trees were planted and three children took ownership of each tree. The children hung poems and paintings on their trees, in a ceremony that stressed the importance of trees in our lives. The idea for this ongoing project came Pictured at the St Catherine’s Intergenerational Enviornment Project in Rush on from local resident, Wednesday, 5th March last are, Jessie Daly, Mary Ryan, Ciara Vaughan, Noman Shahid, Mary Ryan who County Mayor Kieran Dennison and St Catherine's National School principal, Ger O'Shea. worked closely with Valerie McAllorum-Byrne from the Council’s important trees are for keeping our air pure Community Office, to bring this idea to and breathable, giving us food, shelter and wood for various uses,” he said. fruition. County Mayor, Kieran Dennison was there to It is hoped that this is just the start of a tree launch the project, where he made a short planting relationship between the local authority and St Catherine’s Estate.

Memorable Birthday Celebration For Swords Twins By Rachel Wallace Twin sisters, Mary Lyons and Cecilia McNally from Swords, celebrated their 70th birthday together recently at St Colmcille’s GAA Club in Swords. The sisters, who live thousands of miles apart - one lives here in Swords and the other in New York, came together to share the special day, with close friends and family. Among the large crowd were their six other brothers and sisters, who

her from making it to her party, so determined was she to meet up with her twin and the rest of her family. Also, as part of the surprise, Mary’s daughter, Linda who travelled home in secret to surprise her mum, was there on her special day. The sisters have spent their 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays together and didn’t want to let this landPictured at their birthday celebrations are mark birthday go unnotwins, Mary Lyons and Cecilia McNally. ticed. All at the party celebrated into helped to organise the party. Cecilia travelled from New York the late hours, in what was a and left behind 15 foot of snow, memorable occasion for Mary was not letting anything stop and Cecilia.

Balrothery Man Plays His Cards Right Kevin Killeen, from Balrothery, has just won the PokerStars’s UK and Ireland Poker Tour Dublin, winning €87,700 in the process. The wily Balrothery man beat over 600 players from over 30 countries to be named the winner of the tournament, beating a host of the world’s most renowned poker players, including PokerStars pro, Jake Cody. This is 24-year-

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old Kevin’s first major live tournament and marks his biggest win to date. The event was held from 26th February until 3rd March at the historic Round Room at The Mansion House. Following a tense twoand-a-half hours battle against poker professional, Max Silver, Killeen could not believe his luck. He told the County Leader, “I am absolutely delighted to be champion of the PokerStars UKIPT Dublin. Words cannot express how I’m

Kevin Killeen, PokerStars UKIPT Dublin 2014 winner, is pictured after his great victory.

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over the past few years, and I’m delighted it has finally paid off,” said a jubilant Kevin.

Skerries Tidy Towns Seek Volunteers Skerries Tidy Towns have commenced their work parties for 2014. The group meet every Monday morning at 9.30am at their new meeting place - the old fire station on Quay Street in Skerries. All help is appreciated for any length of time. No special skills are required.

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Swords Residents Demand Removal Of Unsavoury Signs

people need to get to Boroimhe, there are a number of ways to find it, without these outdated signs. It would be far more appropriate to have proper signage here indicating the name of the road,” he said. Furious residents of Boroimhe estate By Patrick Finnegan Local resident, Renan Schelbaum said, in Swords are up in arms over signage at the entrance to their estate, which the road, which is a major retail area, “These signs should have been taken they claim cheapens and demeans the which does not have the same down ages ago. The area needs to be signage. Why should these unsightly taken care of and taking these signs area. The group of concerned residents signs be located in a residential area? I down would be a good start. It’s an contacted local councillor, Gerry am totally against it and will be calling absolute disgrace that they are still McGuire (Lab), in the hope that some- on the Council to remove them, as here,” he said. Secretary of Boroimhe 2 Residents thing could be done Association, Siobhan to have, what they Bermingham told the describe as, County Leader, ‘unsavoury signs’ “Theses signs are in a residential here illegally, and the area, removed as Council have done soon as possible. nothing to get the They met with Cllr developers to remove McGuire on them. The signs were Wednesday last originally here to and outlined their advertise homes here concerns. in the Bovale McGuire told the Development, and County Leader, they sneaked in the “These signs have centre been there since Pictured are residents of Boroimhe estate in Swords, beside one of the controversial signs. shopping Included are, John O'Brien, Fran Cahalane, Barbara Donnelly and her children Cian, Aaron and advertisement, which 1999 and they are a Shane, Cllr Gerry McGuire, Noeleen McCrohan, Siobhan Bermingham, Audrey Fennell and is one of their own form of cheap Renan Schelbaum. developments. It’s a advertising for a number of businesses in the area. This soon as possible. They are an infringe- total infringement of Council regulais in stark contrast to Airside, across ment on people’s privacy here. If tions as well,” she said.

reported figures, the ecoli reading for most of 2013 were less than 10 compared to figures in 2012 ranging from 10 to 395.” O’Leary continued: “I am delighted that the County Council have taken action to address the problems identified in 2012 and Local councillor, Tom O’Leary that Skerries can look forward to (FG), has broadly welcomed the getting its Blue Flag back at the news from the County appropriate time when it Council that the bathing reaches compliance over water in Skerries in 2013 the relevant time period was, according to O’Leary, as per the regulations. It’s “fabulous” and almost important for tourism and drinkable. local residents that we get “The figures released from our Blue Flag back,” he testing, confirm that there said. has been a significant Cllr. O’Leary “Skerries has a great improvement in the quality reputation and is of the bathing water in Skerries competing for the top Tidy Towns since last year. The numbers were prize and the reinstatement of our very good for May through to Blue Flag at some time in the September 2013,” he told the future would be very welcome,” County Leader. “According to the he concluded.

Significant Improvement In Skerries Water Quality

Spring Flower Show For Naul Club Naul Gardening and Flower Club are holding their Spring Flower Show in Ardgillan Castle in Balbriggan on Sunday, March 30th from 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Admission is free and there will be a presentation of trophies at 4.00pm. There will also be a staging of the show exhibits on Saturday, 29th March from 3.00pm to 5.00pm and on Sunday, 30th March from 9.00am to 11.00am. All are welcome to attend.

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North County Confirmations Scoil Phadraic Na Cailini, Donabate

Lorna O'Neill is pictured after making her Confirmation, with her father Bobby O'Neill, sister Olivia and brother Sean.

Jennifer Boyle is pictured here with her father, Eoin Boyle and her sponsor, Paul Stanley.

Rachel O'Hanlon is pictured with her mother Rosemary McMorrow and her sponsor and brother, Darragh O'Hanlon.

Friends, Jodoe Kenny and Jodie Binns.

Maria Byrne, who made her Confirmation, is pictured here with her sponsor, Erica Callaghan.

Caoimhe Brennan, who made her Confirmation, is pictured here with her sponsor, Jacinta Lowndes and her mother, Elaine Brennan.

Local Schools Set For Seachtain Na Gaeilge Schools all over the North County and beyond, will have the opportunity to receive radio production training and enter their programmes into a national competition being organised as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. Seachtain na Gaeilge takes place from now until 17th March and there are thousands of events planned all around the North County, Ireland and worldwide to celebrate the Irish language and culture. Schools (both local and national) play an integral part in Seachtain na Gaeilge and this series of radio production workshops brings the festival to students, and gives them an opportunity to use Irish in a practical and exciting way. Groups of students are asked to enter a 30 minute Irish language radio show, which is open to four

levels: 3rd - 4th Class, 5th - 6th Class, 1st - 3rd Year and 4th - 6th Year. The winning entries in each category will receive a cash prize of €150, as well as airing on Raidió Rí-Rá, the Irish language radio station for young people. A special prize-giving event will be held at the BAI in early April. Brenda Ní Ghairbhí, Seachtain na Gaeilge Manager, told the County Leader: “The series of radio workshops gives students an insight into the step-by-step process of creating a radio show from start to finish, including planning and research, presenting and editing. Students will then be able to take advantage of their newly developed skills to enter Seachtain na Gaeilge’s national radio show competition.” Schools looking for more information or wishing to take part in the radio workshops and national radio competition, can contact the Seachtain na Gaeilge office Groups have until Friday, 28th March, to organise their entries.

Testing Challenge In Donabate The Fingal Mini Legends 5K is a gruelling and tough challenge, which aims to test your physical and mental boundaries. This 5K adventure race takes place in the beautiful grounds of Newbridge Demesne in Donabate on Saturday, March 15th at 11am. The course has not been tested, but it will have many challenging obstacles through the rugged terrain, so why not test it out! This race is open to individuals over the age of 18. Everyone who completes the course will receive a Fingal Mini Legends T-shirt and personal finishing time. If you’re looking for a challenge, then this event is the one for you.

Free Revision Workshops In Balbriggan Sadhbh Dalton is pictured after making her Confirmation, with her parents, Martin and Fiona and sister, Caoimhe

There will be Free Large-Group Grinds/Revision Workshops for Leaving Certificate Students (Higher and Ordinary Levels), starting with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejuidice in the Turret Room in Balbriggan Library on Thursday, 20th March, from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. Please contact the library to book your place.

Céili Your Way To Fitness Donabate Céili Club meet every Monday in the Donabate Community Centre from 8.30pm to 10pm. This is a great opportunity to meet people and get fit at the same time. Just show up on the night.

RE-ELECT CLLR. ANNE Caoimhe Davis, who made her Confirmation is pictured here with her parents, Brian and Linda and sisters, Bronwyn and Aoibheann.

Katelyn Cahill is pictured with her mother, Kiara, after making her Confirmation.

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Smith Calls For New Approach To Housing Crisis

An art exhibition by the students of Ardgillan Communty College in Balbriggan was officially opened at Bru Na Boinne by the Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Peadar O'Kelly recently. The exhibition, which remains open for the next three weeks, consists of the work of 42 students of the college. Art teacher Shane Mullen and Principal Michael O'Leary plan on displaying the work of the students at various locations in Balbriggan after the exhibition closes. Pictured here is Art teacher Shane Mullen, Ali Harris, Bill Harris, Paul Harris and Sarah Harris, standing in front of Bill's art work.

gardai. “Myself and Councillor Eoghan O’Brien (FF) have been pressing about the issue of gardai resources around the North County for the past three years. The resources in Malahide have been Local senator, Darragh O’Brien (FF) downgraded, and no extra gardai have expressed concern at the recent AGM of been put on the streets as a result of the Malahide Community Forum that this, which was what was promised following the downgrading of Malahide initially.” Garda Station in 2012, it will ultimately “We both get regular calls from the end up being closed altogether. “It was locals who are very concerned about the closed at night time to put extra delayed response to call times Gardaí on the streets, but this and so on, and we really worry has not happened and the level that these downgraded of resources is down,” he said. resources in the Malahide He asked that the Forum and station will result in its closure community as a priority, tries to altogether. This cannot happen, prevent further downgrading of it was bad enough to see the the Station. Speaking to the station in Rush close down,” he Senator O’Brien County Leader, O’Brien said he continued. was very concerned about the future of “We will be pressing the Government to the Malahide Garda Station, but confirm, once and for all, that the stressed this wasn’t the fault of the Malahide Station will not be closing.”

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Pictured here are Laura Hennelly McCarthy, Caoimhe McGowan, Fiona Garvey and Niamh McKeown at their fundraising day In Loreto Balbriggan.

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fundraising day for their Sudanese friends in Loreto Rumbek 6400km away. The theme of the the day was “Making the World go round with Fabric and Colour” with over 1200 students and 90 staff members participating by wearing multi coloured tee shirts instead of their uniforms. Most of the tee shirts on show were hand crafted by the students and the only limitations were the imaginations of the creators and as was evident on the day - it was surreal to see how many patterns and interpretations can be given to a piece of cloth. Event organiser, Ms. Caroline McHugh, told the County Leader how everyone seemed genuinely happy to group together to raise funds which will go towards building a much needed school building in Rumbek Sudan.

Labour Party candidate for the Swords electoral area, Duncan Smith, has called for a new approach to tackle the complex housing crisis. He has described the housing crisis as “complex, and has no easy fix” and has called for some creative thinking to go with political will. He told the County Leader: “The housing crisis is complex and affects local homeowners, renters and local authority tenants. The crisis is interlinked and requires a solution that has due regard for all strands of the problem. There are numerous exam-

ples, here in the North County, of people who bought in the boom and lost their jobs. They may have rented their house to a family who are in receipt of rent supplement, and who are also on the ever growing County Council housing list.” He continued, “Because there is Duncan Smith negligible growth in the house building market, and massive demand, rents are on the increase, this is pricing many rent

supplement recipients out of the market, as the landlords are able to get higher rents from people not in receipt of rent supplement. This is leaving many rent supplement recipients with no option but to avail of the homelessness service of local authorities. I have dealt with a number of families, who have had to do this and have been in temporary accommodation for months.” Smith believes that we need to start building homes. “I believe small, mixed developments, part funded by selling a minority proportion of units direct onto the private market, would provide a stimulus for construction workers, and stimulate the housing market in a controlled manner,” he said.

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Butler Concerned About Proposed ALDI Store In Swords Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), has expressed concern about a proposed planning application for a new ALDI store in River Valley in Swords. He says that if the new

store is to go ahead and planning permission approved, the County Council must consider implementing additional traffic calming measures in River Valley, to ensure the

safety of all pedestrians. He told the County Leader: “I asked back in December that if this planning application was to be approved, that Fingal County Council must

consider putting in additional traffic calming measures in River Valley, including a safe pedestrian crossing to Brookdale Drive,” he said. Most pedestrians come out of

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Brookdale and cross straight over the road to the Shopping Centre. “A safe pedestrian crossing from Brookdale Drive would serve both as a traffic calming measure, whilst at the same time providing a safe point for everyone to cross.” “There are two schools and playing fields close to this location, so it is vitally important for pedestrian safety that the County Council seriously consider additional safe crossing points and traffic calming measures if a new ALDI store is going to attract additional traffic to this location,” he continued. “I would also argue that large multinationals like this should not be able to come into an area, without making a significant investment to that area. They should pay for additional road safety measures and secondly, they should also contribute to local community groups in the area,” Butler concluded.

Call To Support Cycle To School initiative W e l c o m i n g t h e p l e d g e b y A n the benchmark in youth cycling Taoiseach Enda Kenny to extend by extending the initiative to the successful ‘Cycle to Work’ local schools.” “Cycle To School s c h e m e , M i c h a e l D a w s o n , would be a simple extension of an already established founder of One4all initiative and would give called on the parents an incentive to Government to extend get their children onto the initiative to a ‘Cycle two wheels,” he To School’ campaign and explained. keep the North County “This Cycle to Work moving. scheme, launched in He told the County 2009, has seen tens of Leader: “We know that thousands of people since the introduction of Michael Dawson avail of the tax incentive the Cycle To Work S c h e m e , c o u n t l e s s j o b s h a v e and start cycling to work. With been created as thousands more plans for an additional 334 kilop e o p l e h a v e i n v e s t e d i n n e w metres of cycleway by the end of b i c y c l e s . T h e r e i s n o w a r e a l 2014, the scope to extend the o p p o r t u n i t y f o r t h o s e i n t h e scheme has never been better,” North County and beyond to set he concluded.

Calling All North County Climbing Enthusiasts Climbing enthusiasts in the North County, are being urged to participate in the exciting task of climbing the highest peaks in all four provinces. It’s all part of Climb4Concern, and over the next eight months, Concern is inviting readers of the County Leader to climb the highest peaks in all four provinces. And for the

intrepid, there are climbs in Scotland and Wales as well. To start off, It’s Connacht’s Mweelrea on 29th March. The next climb after Mweelrea is Lugnaquilla in Leinster on 10th May, followed by Slieve Donard in Ulster on 7th June. Then, on 12th July, it’s Carrauntuohill. For those who want more, the August Bank Holiday Weekend, will

include a climb of Ben Nevis, in Scotland, followed in October by the last climb of the year, Snowdon. You can scale them all, or just climb one, that’s up to you. Whatever you decide, you are guaranteed a great adventure, as well as helping a great cause. If you are interested, email siobhan.oconnor@con cern.net for details on how to participate.

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is all about bad planning and the Council needs to be aware of the hazards associated with illegal parking in this area. I am now calling on the local authority to provide adequate parking for cars in the area, and to put up the no parking signs, as a matter of urgency,” he said.

Election candidate for Swords, Joe Newman (NP) is to ask the Council to put either a barrier, or a sign to prevent motorists parking on the pathway, outside the Church in Donabate. Newman told the County Leader, “I have been contacted by some local residents, who are concerned about cars being parked on the path here. Many of the people who pass by there, have prams and buggies and they have to walk on the road to get by, with obvious potential dangers. The fact that there is a doctor’s surgery nearby, means that the likelihood is that many of the people accessing this area are also elderly,” he said. “Donabate is a growing community and this growth has not been reflected Local election candidate, Joe Newman is pictured outside the Church in upgraded facilities in the area. This in Donabate, where parking on the path is a real issue.

Fighting Success For Malahide Man Malahide local Neil Ward, has had renowned success in his Mixed Marshal Arts (MMA) career with Rush Fight Academy, so much so that he has now gone professional and is fighting for the MMA Cage Warriors, the biggest MMA production in Europe. This type of full contact sport has rapidly grown in popularity and recognition in recent years, particularly here in the North County. There is a huge amount of discipline and hard work required to stay at the level of fitness needed to compete at a professional level, and Neil is no stranger to this. He had his first competitive fight as a professional recently in DCU’s the Helix. Neil won the fight in the first round, which means he is surely seeing all that hard work and skill pay off. He trains six days a week and in the run up to his fights has a strict diet and exercise routine. This is just the start of his professional career as an MMA fighter, but given his early success, he’s sure to go on to great things in the future.

Busy Times For Lusk Athletic Club For juveniles in Lusk Athletic Club, the main event of the last couple of weeks was the Dublin Indoor Championship at Morton Stadium. Well done to all who competed and put in a tremendous effort. A special congratulations is due to all those who got Gold and Silver. Both adults and juveniles continue to put in great runs at Ardgillan and Malahide Park Runs. It is great to see members of the same families running together every week and some new participants too. The club was also represented by two athletes at the Operation Transformation Run in the Phoenix Park. The adult Fit4life group is now past the half-way point of the six week training programme, and is going from strength to strength. Well done all. New members welcome.

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country was moving. On Friday, the actual selection of the candidate got underway. Unfortunately, for me, both the winner Jean-Claude Juncker, and his friendly opponent, Commissioner I was pleased to meet Lucinda By Cathal Boland for Internal Market and Services, Creighton TD when I attended the European People’s Party (EPP) Thursday, before flying back to Dublin Michel Barnier did little but remind me congress, which was held in Dublin for the evening session of the of John Major, the former UK Prime last week. The purpose of the congress congress. The highlight of the day was, Minister. The only difference was there was to select that party’s nominee for without doubt, Yulia Tymoshenko who was no grey suit to complement their the position of President of the EU is now familiar to us all. Her arrival in lack lustre presentations. Junker, on selection said “We Commission. Lucinda have to explain why the was there in her EU is not a phenomcapacity as a Vice enon of the past, but a President of the EPP, need of the future. I and I was delighted thank you for the trust when she told me that that you have given her position continues me. We are going to to 2015. win these elections.” From the number of He needs to energise comments that I picked himself if he is to lead up over the two day the campaign successevent, she is a very fully. The polls from popular personality across Europe suggest amongst delegates that he will become the from across the EPP Commission President. family. I’d suggest that it will The congress was to some extent overshad- Cathal Boland, is pictured with former Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, at be on the back of the capacity of the owed by events in the the recent European Peoples Party (EPP) Congress at the Convention Centre in Dublin. constituent member Ukraine, as the big parties’ ability to wage their own the wheelchair and the passion with names, including Enda Kenny attended a Council meeting in Brussels on which she spoke on behalf of her campaigns.

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A local jogging group called Sloggers to Joggers, celebrated their 1st Birthday at The Park Run at Malahide Castle recently. The free ladies group started last February in order to to help raise much needed funds for Holywell Educate Together school. The idea came from local Suzanne Thompson. At the time, Suzanne was an active member on the Parents and Teachers Association for the school, which had just started its first year in a new building and needed many essential items for the children. The group’s original plan was to train for 16 weeks for the ladies mini marathon held annually in Dublin every June bank holiday weekend. In the end, the ladies helped raise €5,500 for the local school and after the Flora Mini Marathon, the group decided to continue and participate in other races and help raise money for more charities. Sloggers to Joggers (a free to

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join, local group), has now grown to nearly 200 members in just one year. The group is run by a voluntary group of local ladies and the group has four meetings a week in Swords and Malahide areas. To join or find out more about this inspiring ladies group, check out their facebook page. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, the only thing is you must be a lady and enjoy wearing pink! Each and every meeting, they always have four to six different groups and routes running all around Swords and Malahide.

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Broad Welcome For New Holywell Link Road Local TD and Minister For Health, James Reilly (FG), along with local councillors Eoghan O’Brien (FF) and Darragh Butler (FF), all welcomed the announcement that the construction of the Holywell Link Road commenced last week. “This will provide a significant boost to the local economy. The Reilly TD value of the project is almost €1 million. This should provide a welcome boost for those looking for work in the construction industry. When the road is built, it will help ease congestion and, most importantly, make

the estate safer for pedestrians especially children. I look forward to the new road opening by August,” said Minister Reilly. Councillors O’Brien and Butler were also delighted to see work Cllr. O’Brien finally starting on this important project. “It will take drive-thru traffic around instead of through Holywell in Swords and will make Holywell a lot safer for residents, pedestrians and school children. We have both been campaigning Cllr. Butler for this for a number of years now and it is also vitally important in attempting to bring new business to the Holywell MSD plant,” they told the County Leader.

Byrne Welcomes Pre-election Publication Of Water Charges Local councillor Ciaran Byrne (Lab), has welcomed the statement by Government that the structure and level of Water Charges will be published before Local Elections on May 23rd. He told the County Leader: “Householders are entitled to know what

level of charges and adequate supply of taxes they are likely to clean, safe water to local houseface before, holders, not after, an businesses election. The and industry, regrettable and to fact is that dispose of the billions of waste water Euro that are needed to Cllr. Ciaran Byrne in a manner build the infrastruc- that protects the enviture to deliver an ronment.” He continued: “This was not forthcoming

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during the years of the Celtic Tiger when successive other government parties squandered even more than that on inflationary and ineffectual vanity projects. Because of the very difficult economic circumstances still facing the county, the current generation of householders now has to foot part of the bill for the unavoidable expenditure for these essential services.”

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Please contact me if I can be of any help on any issue: Home: 17 Highfield Close, Swords Mobile: 087 95 95 378 Email: darraghbutler1@gmail.com web: www.darraghbutler.ie www.facebook.com/darraghbutler www.twitter.com/darraghbutler COUNCILLOR DARRAGH BUTLER working with Adrian HENCHY & John HENNESSY (Swords Election Team) and Dublin City Councillor Mary FITZPATRICK (European Election Candidate for Dublin)

Billy Lawlor from St. Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide is the winner of the Eason Dublin County Spelling Bee heat. Billy, as Dublin champion, will now go on to take part in the Provincial Spelling Bee competition, before the overall final in June, where the four provincial winners will battle it out to be crowned the 2014 Eason Spelling Bee Champion. Billy is pictured here with Sue Lynch, Easons Blanchardstown.

Skerries To Welcome St Patrick Himself! The nations’ saint is set to retrace his footsteps and arrives home (via helicopter, of course) to Skerries on his national day that is St Patrick’s Day. Join the celebrations in Skerries on St Patrick’s Day weekend, and learn about the local legend and how St Patrick made his mark on the picturesque town of Skerries. It all starts on Monday, March 17th at 10.30am You’ll have a chance to celebrate the historic roots of St. Patrick and his ties with Skerries by welcoming him as he arrives on the shores of Skerries, and even be able to witness him be reunited with his missing goat - hundreds of years later! This is your chance to retrace the steps of St. Patrick and discover where he made his mark with a footprint which can still be seen, down by the harbour in Skerries, today! Remember to line the main street for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will be jam packed with performances and with St. Patrick himself scheduled to make an appearance, it’s shaping up to be a celebration the whole family won’t forget!

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chairman of the credit committee at Swords Credit Union, as well as his involvement with River Valley Rangers, St Finian’s GAA Club, River Valley Community Centre, as well as Fingallians Athletics Club. Straight talking O’Neill, feels that sports clubs Independent candidate, Joe O’Neill, who lives in are paying rates to the Council, which he feel is River Valley in Swords, is the latest person to wrong. “These are people, who are giving their declare his candidacy in the upcoming local time free of charge to young people, and I mainelections. O’Neill, who will run in the Swords tain that any amateur sporting organisation in electoral area, is no stranger to local the North County, should not have to politics, having competed in the last pay rates. Clubs are suffering in election, five years ago. this economic climate and this He spoke to the County Leader and money should be put back into the outlined his plans for the area, if clubs,” he said. elected. He said, “I have been working Another burning issue for O’Neill is the in the community now for over 25 years state of Main Street in Swords. “It’s a and I regard myself as a problem solver crime that so many retail outlets have in my role as a full-time community been allowed to close down here. They Joe O’Neill worker. I took early retirement from my have to compete with large shopping work, which allowed me to become full-time in centres, which have free parking. I will be community work. I love working in the commu- calling on the Council to allocate a half hour nity and for the community,” he stressed. free parking for people in Swords, which I feel O’Neill has a wealth of experience in dealing would go a long way to revitalising the local with large groups and clubs, having served as economy,” he said.

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The Malahide Community Forum recently held their AGM and a few things were decided at this, chief among them being the plan to develop a Text Alert System for the town (similar to the systems that were launched in Garristown and Naul). According to the minutes report drafted after the meeting, Malahide Neighbourhood Watch is the largest in Dublin and the text alert system will be launched in the locality within the next three months. Those interested in becoming involved in this are asked to get in touch with the forum or the Neighbourhood Watch committee. If you wish to form a group in the text alert system, those interested are asked to attend the

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weeks progress. Previous local Text Alert Schemes set up around the North County have been very successful, and local activist and candidate in the upcoming local elections for the Swords Ward, Joe Newman recently told the County Leader that he would like to see one set up in Swords as well.

Fianna Fáil will press the case for a Statutory Code of Practice to ensure fair pricing for producers of vegetables and potatoes, including growers throughout the North County. Over 50 people attended a meeting St. Maur’s GAA club in Rush last week, organised by local election candidate Brian Dennehy (FF). The meeting heard from Senator Darragh O’Brien and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and Community Éamon Ó Cuív. O’Brien told the County Leader:

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“This was a very well attended meeting and local producers are very engaged on this issue. There is no doubt that local growers here are under huge pressure, particularly from large multiples. It is essential that we see fair pricing for producers. This industry, which is very supportive of the local economy, is under threat because of below cost selling and this must be addressed. He continued: “Fianna Fáil is pressing the case for the introduction of a Statutory Code of Practice to ensure fair pricing. Similar measures are in place in Britain and we want to see a robust regime in place here to ensure fairness and to support local producers.”

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drug use, and support parents in dealing with these issues. The programme will run on a Monday for four weeks (24th March, 31st March, 7th April and 14th April) from 11:00am to 12:00pm in Flemington Community Centre. To book a place or for further information, please contact Elaine at 086 3843861. CÚÍS is a Drug Education Project funded by the North Dublin Regional Drugs Task Force and managed by Foróige.

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Divided Opinion On New Building Regulations Continued from page 1 are prohibitive, which will make the price of housing far too expensive. I project managed two self builds and I had an architect, who supervised the whole thing, which was needed to ensure that everything was in order. I knew excellent people in the building

industry that I was able to call on, as I needed them, which meant I was able to complete the projects, without having to be a building contractor,” she said. “The part of the regulation that I object to, is that, in order to commence building your house, you, as the site owner, have to

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hand over responsibility for that to a qualified contractor. But what constitutes a qualified contractor, has not yet been defined. This may take six months to decide, so in the meantime, I have no qualifying contractor to contact, so I don’t know who to engage.” “I don’t think you will get a building contractor to undertake the liability of somebody else’s work that is not in his team. For one-off houses, I don’t believe that a certified contractor is necessary. Even if you have an electrician or plumber in the family, they can no longer

work on your house, it’s crazy. This will drive up the cost of one-off rural housing and put this kind of development beyond the reach of families,” she said. Any Cooney, a construction project manager from Ballyboughal, agrees with Devitt’s assertions. She said, “I grew up in the country and if I didn’t get my commencement notice in on Friday last, the last day before the new regulations came into law, I would have had to employ a contractor. The extra cost of 20 per cent, would have meant I may not get a mortgage for the job. I don’t agree that we have to bring in contractors. My line of work is in project management, which

means I have various tradesmen, and I don’t need to be loyal to a particular electrician. I could have five or six plumbers or carpenters, and I use them accordingly. “Any contractor that I have worked with insist on using their own tradesmen and their friends. There’s a clique there and they have their set prices, and I always found them to be the most expensive jobs. There’s a sort of monopoly going on and I think these new regulations will mean the big contractors will get bigger and the small, independent carpenter will have to come under the wing of the big contractor, to ensure work for himself,” she said.

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Balbriggan Author Gives Insightful Talk Recently, Balbrigganbased historical crime fiction author, Kevin McCarthy gave a fascinating fully-illustrated talk on “Researching and Writing Historical Fiction” in the Reading Room of Fingal Local Studies & Archives, Clonmel House in Swords. The author read excerpts from both of his very popular and wellreceived novels, Peeler (New Island, 2010) and Irregulars (New Island 2013), and then discussed the research that went into them. An enthusiastic audience of both fans and potential future historical crime writers had lots of questions for Kevin on how to achieve accuracy and authenticity, without losing the plot. The author was happy to sign copies of his two books, but was giving very little away about his next novel. The next talk at Fingal

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HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

It’s easy to say that letting go of the past is a prelude to a wonderful future. But relinquishing elements of your life that are as reassuring as they’re familiar is quite another matter. Signs indicate not to do anything drastic.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

A rewarding week when dealing with personal relationships, when intriguing developments force you into action. In fact, you’ll enjoy dealing with these issues so much that you wonder why you delayed for so long.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Once you begin to discuss problems openly you realise how willing others are to help you resolve them. In fact, this is what helps you this week to tackle dilemmas that you thought you’d just have to live with.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

The troubles you had last week, especially in the workplace, are about to be completely reversed, as those who thought they’d got away with their misdemeanours discover that they’ll have to pay the piper after all.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

With work-related matters things are about to play into your hands. This so improves your position - and your spirits - that you can well afford to wait until next week, when those around you will finally see things your way.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

This is a week when you begin to revitalise elements of your life that you’d given up on ever being exciting. And, better yet, you realise how unimportant difficult and interfering people are in the scheme of things.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

With all aspects of your life this week, your mood is grim. Complain if you want. Just keep in mind that, by the time next week, with its spectacular planetary activity, is over, you’ll be singing a much happier tune.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Having laboured over decisions involving work, you’re in no mood for change. However, indications are that these decisions are out of your hands - but, the disruption may not be as bad as you first thought.

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22

Don’t be too disheartened if the week seems slow - as change is coming. So much so, that with the week’s far more agreeable planetary activity, you’re able to move swiftly to take advantage of new prospects on offer.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

This is a week when you should be philosophical about downturns - and keep your own counsel. With next week’s far more salubrious planetary activity, you’ll be glad you didn’t say everything you were thinking.

Sagittarius

Henchy Working To Tackle Local Issues Local Election candidate for the Swords ward, Adrian Henchy (FF), after his announcement of his intentions to run in the upcoming local elections, is working around the locality, trying to tackle local issues. Firstly, he is concerned that the recent allocation of funds to improve the road between St Ita’s Hospital and the farmyard in Portrane, falls short of what is needed. Henchy told the County Leader: “While the allocation of funds for road improvements is always welcome, it only covers a short stretch of the road from the farmyard to the hospital gates. This piecemeal approach to improving roads falls short of what is needed for the community of Portrane, as the majority of people in Henchy Portrane live beyond the hospital gates and improvement is really needed on this stretch of road. I am urging the council to allocate additional funding to enable the repair of the full stretch of road from the farmyard up to Seaview Park,” he said. Henchy also recently caught up with the Donabate Senior Citizens group to hand out copies of the ‘Senior Citizen: The Essential Guidebook’, to its members. According to Henchy, the guidebook, “is designed to encourage older people to take control of their future by providing them with information on medical entitlements, dieting and exercise tips and how to embrace social media and computers to keep in touch with loved ones.” “We have an absolute obligation to support our senior citizens in every way we can by keeping them informed and equipped to deal with our everchanging society,” he concluded.

Local Green Party candidate in the upcoming local elections, Ken Duffy, has hit out at irresponsible gum users whom he says “line the streets of Swords with the sticky substance”.

“The streets of Swords are covered in a sea of chewing gum created by irresponsible users,” he told the County Leader. On every main street throughout the North County you will find

Glebe North Football Club in Balbriggan recently unveiled a new Smartphone App which will provide live minute by minute action of selected games for fans of the popular Balbriggan football club. Speaking at the launch, Donal Richardson, Chairman of Glebe North FC said that the club was looking to the future by introducing the new Smartphone App and launching a new upgraded website, Facebook page and Twitter account. “The new Glebe North App is a very exciting and unique development. It will allow people to follow live minute by minute action of selected games and

discarded chewing gum; you will even find it stuck under tables and chairs in local restaurants, cafés and pubs. It would be a big challenge indeed for anyone, to find a gumfree area somewhere.

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Discarded chewing gum is an annoyance to hard working Tidy Towns volunteers across the North County; it must be very disheartening for them.” Duffy continued: “As a supporter of the ‘Bin It Campaign’ I say, if the users of chewing gum products are not prepared to be responsible and bin it after use, then

includes features such as fixtures and results, team selections, goals and scorers.” “In addition we have also upgraded our website, the Facebook page at ‘Official Glebe North’, and news and information on the club will be tweeted on our Twitter page,” concluded Donal Richardson. John McCann of ClubApp said that the app has been developed as a simple platform providing amateur sports clubs with a tool to help them communicate with their local audience. “ClubApp has come at exactly the right time with the growth of sport in Ireland, the rise of social media and the desire for real time information. It helps to raise the profile of the club, build and archive historical data and creates a space for greater club/member interaction,” he concluded. measures must be taken to recover the cleanup costs. The sums paid out countrywide by tax payers each year for the cleaning effort must be in the hundreds of thousands, so why not make the users pay?” “We heavily t a x cigarettes and alcohol, Ken Duffy so why not chewing gum? It would help towards the cleanup costs. All

cleaning tax revenue raised on gum sales should be ringfenced to ensure it goes where it is supposed to go, to the removal of chewing gum from our streets. Governments h a v e hummed and hawed over this issue for far too long, it is time they put in motion a serious solution to a very serious problem,” he concluded.

For the last 19 years North County Leader Newspaper has proven itself to be the leading newspaper in the region. We are currently seeking a journalist/photographer to work on a freelance basis, covering social events of local interest, at the weekends and evenings. Candidates must have their own transport, have an interest in and knowledge of the North County area and have the desired proficiency in journalism and photography.

Reliability and enthusiasm are essential. Contact Patrick on the newsdesk on 01 8400 200 for more details. Residents of the Swords estates of Pinegrove, Broadmeadows, Castlefarm and Castlegrange held a public meeting at St Colmcille's GAA Club in Swords on Thursday last. A large crowd turned up and the purpose of the meeting was to voice their objections to the proposed new Bus Rapid Transit project, Swiftway, which they claim will have safety implications for their areas. Pictured at the meeting are committee members, Duane Browne, Tony Moore, Sinead McDermott, Deirdre Harte and Frank Walsh.

Nov 23 - Dec 21

Dec 22 - Jan 19

You will be seeking reassurance with a business matter. But what you need to do is exercise patience to bide your time - until you see the stunning opportunities accompanying next week’s considerably better planetary activity.

Balbriggan Club Unveils New Smartphone App

Duffy Wants Solution To Sticky Problem In Swords

However unsettling the outcome of one particular confrontation, finally having all the facts out in the open will come as a relief. Still, you should handle the situation carefully and slowly as things are bound to be confused.

Capricorn

Holywellies Preschool (located in Holywell Educate Together National School) took part in Early Childhood Irelands National Pyjama Day to raise funds for the Irish Hospice Foundation Children's Hospice Home Care programme. This programme works with families with seriously ill children, to allow them treatment at home. The children of Holywellies Preschool (picured here) wore their Pyjama's to preschool on Friday, 7th March last and gathered sponsorship from friends and family to raise funds for this worthy cause.

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Residents Urged To Keep Homes Secure

help you secure your homes and avoid break-ins. They are available from on the An Garda Síochána website.

It has been reported that there has been a spate of burglaries in the Balbriggan area. Please ensure to use your house alarm and ensure that your property is secure. Once again we would like to draw your attention to the Home Security information checklists from An Garda Síochána to

Carers Coffee Morning In Skerries The next coffee morning for family carers meeting will take place in the private room in Skerries Mills, on Friday, 14th March at 10.30am. All family carers are welcome.

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Bright Outlook for Spring! With all the rain and grey skies we’ve had over the winter, we really could be doing with some colour to help get us in the mood for spring, and what better place to get that brightness boost than your wardrobe! Here, leading retailer DV8, which has stores across the North County, including one in Swords, and a great shopping website at www.dv8fashion.com gives us a preview of the biggest trends for spring, including musthave bright shades. Pastels, bright block colour, floral prints, cheery polka dots and maritime stripes all feature in the hottest looks, so it’s going to be a colourful season. And because warmer weather should soon be on its way, DV8’s new collection features higher hemlines, shorter sleeves and lighter, more sheer fabrics.

Rush Drama Festival Over For Another Year The 11th Rush Drama Festival is all over for another year. Run as part of the Drama Council of Ireland’s (D.C.I.) National competition, the festival brought together 10 of the top groups in the country performing some of the finest works written. Many classics were performed over the 10 day event, such as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, The Stewards of Christendom, and The Wood of the Whispering along with contemporary works such as The Weir,

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Pupils at Scoil an Duinninigh in Swords, recently had a surprise visit from Ireland’s entry act in this Eurovision Song Contest. Mentor Hazel Kaneswaren and Kasey Smith of CanLinn, greeted the primary school pupils of the local gaelscoil and treated them to a live performance of the song, Heartbeat ahead of being selected on last week’s (heated) live finals on RTE’s The Late Late Show. Kasey Smith, lead singer with the act, is no stranger to singing and performing. She was in the girl group, Wonderland for four years before they broke up and still writes and plays gigs today. Mentor Hazel also

A rapping barman from Skerries has seen his lifelong dream come true, after securing a deal with a US record label. Skerries Pop/Rap performer and song writer, Rob McGuire has been signed to Atlanta based HCMG / Big Motion Music, after he released his very own single, ‘Supernova’ on iTunes last week. The 26 year-old got his lucky break three years ago, when he was a runner-up in a competition to win a support slot for rapper, 50 Cent. His performance caught the eye of American producer Hugh Hession, and he was signed by HCMG Big Motion Music. His debut single ‘SuperNova’ is coming soon.

Cavalcaders, The Chronicles of Long Kesh, Agnes of God and Boeing Boeing. Festival Director and President of the DCI Seán Corcoran said it was a special 10 nights for the audiences. “We had the best groups in the country vying for a place in this festival, which is now regarded on the circuit as being the best and most competitive of the competition,’ said Seán. “Main festival sponsors, Eurospar in Rush were once again on board as the Chief Sponsor and much praise must go to Fintan Price and Suzanne Weldon, Director of Marketing and Communications at BWG Foods Limited for their vision and continued support of this event,” he concluded.

Fun Days Planned In Lusk There are a number of exciting Quiz Night and Family Fun Day happening in Lusk over the next number of weeks. Firstly, there will be a Quiz Night on Friday, 14th March in Murray’s Pub Lusk from 7.30pm. The night is in aid of the Rainbow Arch Club, and there will be a DJ, karaoke and lots of fun and prizes on the night. All are welcome to attend. Then next month, there will be a Family Fun Day in the GAA Club in Lusk on April 27th again in aid of the Rainbow Arch Club. The day with have five-a-side football tournaments at 2pm, following on with outdoor activities such as a climbing wall, archery, zorb balls, face painting, balloon modelling and more. All this will be happening from 12pm to 5pm and all are encouraged to come along and join in both days to support a great cause.

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has plenty of experience behind her and even though many people today would be more familiar with her brother, Siva Kaneswaren who is in the band The Wanted, the mother of four hasn’t stopped penning songs since her own success in pop band Dove in the 1990s and with her solo career in the early noughties. The duo will be hoping to impress and get selected to get through to the finals of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be held in a few months time.

Would you like to join a group from Rush, Skerries, and Lusk parishes, to reflect on and discuss Pope Francis’ first teaching document “The Joy of the Gospel”? The first

The Seamus Ennis Centre will mark mark Seachtain na Gaeilge with Irish language film ‘Aisling Gheal’, screening on Thursday,13th March at 8:30pm. The Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre has added to their diverse cinema screen-

meeting will be held upstairs in the Parish Centre (Old School) Lusk on Tuesday 11th March at 7.30 p.m. It would be helpful to have read Chapter 1 in advance of the meeting. Copies of the book are available from Veritas bookshop or can be downloaded from the Vatican website.

ings with documentary film ‘Aisling Gheal’ (Bright Vision). The film, directed by Dónal Ó Céilleachair, follows a Seannós singing programme in the Munster Gaeltacht, and the team of women who are passionately maintaining the

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baked soda bread and butter. This is a very simple, nutritious and time-honored dinner, which is bound to go down a treat after partaking in parades during the day. Pack it full of carrots, potatoes, root vegetables and plenty of beef stock for the ultimate taste sensation. You could even make a larger batch, add mince beef and cover with mashed potato for a tasty Sheperd’s pie the days following. For the sweet toothed among you, baking up a yummy St Patrick’s Day themed dessert is the perfect excuse to indulge while you celebrate. Maybe give green sponged cupcakes a go, complete with Irish cream, icing on the top. If you’re feeling more adventurous, a stout and chocolate sponge could be the dessert for you, so serve with cream and tuck in. All these ingredients can be sourced from your local supermarket, ensuring that you have the highest quality (and the yummiest!) food on the day.

Irish Traditions It’s important to keep the Irish traditions alive and there are many avenues you can go down to do so. If you’re hoping to really get in to the traditional swing of things, you could give Irish dancing a go. Irish dancing goes to the very heart of the Irish heritage and is a fiercely protected custom passed down from generation to generation. Many of the parades around the North County will include Irish dance performers, so get practising and maybe get involved on the sidelines! It’s a huge tradition to dress up in green attire on St Patrick’s Day, whether it be one item, such as a novelty hat or even go all out and dress as a leprechaun for the day. You could even wear a full green suit and don a shamrock badge or 2 to really get in to the St Patrick’s Day spirit. Pick up some orange, green and white face paint for your little ones (of which there will be

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Local Youths To Take A Stand Against Homophobic Bullying Secondary schools and youth organisations throughout the North County and beyond, are expected to join thousands of young people across Ireland, when they to take a stand against homophobic bullying during Stand Up! Awareness Week against Homophobic & Transphobic Bullying, running from now until 14th March. Organised by BeLonG To youth services, the annual campaign, now in its fifth year, aims to raise awareness of homophobic bullying and the issues that affect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender young people throughout the country (LGBT). Research funded by the Department of Education and Skills and carried out by Dublin City University, found that 79 per cent of teachers were aware of homophobic bullying in their schools. BeLonG To is working with schools and the education system to raise awareness of LGBT identity and to stop homophobia. The BeLonG To Stand Up! campaign has been identified as one of the key actions schools can take under the Government’s National Action

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RTE presenter Miriam O'Callaghan takes a Stand Against Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying. Miriam is pictured here with young LGBT members (LtoR) Thomas Mooney, Rachel Murphy, Hannah Burton, Daniel Zagorski and Sarah Carroll at the launch l of Stand Up! Awareness Week on Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying

Plan on Bullying. This year’s campaign is funded by the Department of Education and Skills, the Ireland Funds and ESB Electric Aid. As part of the campaign, more than 1,800 secondary schools and youth organisations throughout the North County were issued with Stand Up! Packs, which included background information on homophobic bullying for teachers and youth workers, educational DVDs, a discussion guide, lesson plans and posters. Outreach work and awareness building workshops are also taking place in schools and local community organisations.

An Taisce is celebrating 5,000 clean-ups as it calls for locals to register for the 16th annual National Spring Clean. Each year throughout April, thousands of clean-up events take place across the North County and beyond, with over 500,000 people taking part last year. This year will mark the 16th Year of National Spring Clean. To celebrate this year’s campaign, An Taisce is also hosting a photo competition on Instagram. Entrants are asked to share images of the most beautiful spots in their local areas tagging National Spring Clean

and using the hashtag #LoveWhereYouLive. The best pictures will be posted to the campaign’s Facebook page and the winner will receive a relaxing break in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. All volunteers registering for the National Spring Clean campaign are issued with a free clean up kit which contains important information, posters, colour coded refuse sacks for segregation of waste materials, protective gloves and tabards to keep participants clean. An Taisce also liaises with Local Authorities to ensure that all rubbish and materials will be collected and disposed of without charge. To register for National Spring Clean, please visit their website. exchanged against seeds - from seed potatoes and onion sets, to a large range of vegetable, herb and past. This year, Fruit flower seeds. All seeds Hill Farm will support are certified organic. local school gardens The School Garden around the North Seed Giveaway compeCounty, with €2000 tition is open to all worth of free organic schools around the seeds. Twenty North County, with a vouchers of €100 each school garden. But will be available to hurry, entries must be interested schools. sent to Fruit Hill Farm The vouchers can be by March 17th.

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Local lad, Keith Russell has decided to participate in a headshave, as part of Today FMs’ ‘shave or dye’ campaign. This will be taking place on Friday, 21st March in the Balrothery Inn in Balrothery. He will be doing this in aid of three charities: the Irish Cancer Society, the Jack &

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As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge/Irish Language week, libraries in the North County will have a number of events for adults, There will be traditional Irish music with Rinceoil Fingal in Rush Library on Wednesday 12th March at 7pm. There will also be traditional Irish music with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Malahide Library on Thursday, 13th March at 6.30pm and in Swords Library, also on Thursday, 13th March at 6.30pm.

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Successful Strictly Fundraiser In Swords A very successful Strictly Come Dancing themed fundraiser was held in Swords at the weekend, all in aid of the Fingal Workshop for Dyslexia which runs in St. Oliver Plunkett National School in Malahide. Host on the night was Nicky Byrne from Westlife and judges included Yvonne Keating and local Senator Darragh O’ Brien (FF). All money raised from the night will go towards the workshop which supports and tutors children with Dyslexia from 3rd class up to 3rd year.

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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Birthday Rememberance of Francis Hogan Late of 27 Curran Park Balbriggan 19th Birthday Away From Home Occurs on 12th March 2014 You came one Sunday evening You gently touched his face You told him up in heaven Franny For you I have a place So enjoy your time in heaven Franny You earned your eternal rest For when you were upon this earth You were the very best Wrap your arms around him Lord Don’t let him be alone Today is Franny’s birthday His 19th away from home Hold him gently in your arms As we send him all our love We know he is always near us As he waits for us above All those who have a brother Love him as you may Because we wish with all our hearts That Franny was here today. Happy Birthday Franny Love and miss you always Until we meet again Your Brothers, Sisters, Nieces and Nephews Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mass Celebrated on Sunday 16 March at 10-45 St. Peter & Pauls Church

Recent published deaths from the North County ROCHE, Gerry (Oldtown, Co. Dublin and late of Shanliss road, Santry) March 5th, 2014 (suddenly). He will be sadly missed by his wife Gina, daughters Kristine, Karla and Katie, granddaughter Isabelle, mother Agnes, brothers Fergus and Tony, sister Caroline, noeces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. MCIVOR Cormac (formerly of Skerries Co. Dublin and Drogheda, Co. Louth), peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, predeceased by his father Paddy. Deeply regretted by his wife Ann, sons Ross and Dylon, daughters Claudine and Samantha, his mother Kathleen, brothers Cyril, Ivan, Adrian, Geoffrey, Mark, Nigel and Roland, sisters Celine and Marsha, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. DOHERTY Manus, (Buncrana, Donegal and Swords, Dublin). Rest in peace.

CASSIDY Mary, (nee Maguire), (Balbriggan Road, Skerries/ Ballinamuck Longford) formerly Aughadowry, Ballinamuck and Birmingham England. Predeceased by her husband James and son Patrick, her life celebrated by her family, Monica, Clare, Kieran, Mary, Kevin, Brendan, John and Martha, “A Mother To Us All”, brother Pat, Battery Road, Longford, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. CALLAGHAN, Matthew (Joe), (Rose Park, Balrothery, Balbriggan) The death has occured (Suddenly) at Beaumont Hospital of Matthew (Joe) predeceased by his late son Paul. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joanie, sons Darragh, Aidan and Barry, grandchildren Conor, Rory, Aoife, Christian, Niamh and Amy, sisters, brother, sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. RYAN Cormac, Derrymullen, Ballinasloe,

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Fingal County Council I, Tim Watson Intend to apply for Planning Permission for A.Partial change of roof profile from hip ends to gable ends, B.3 No. Dormer windows to front C.Porch extension to front D.Garage Extension to Side E.Single and Two Storey Extensions to Rear F.All associated Site Works to existing detached bungalow at Collinstown Lane, Lusk, 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 Fingal Council Council, County Hall,Swords,Co Dublin, during public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Philip Brunkard intend to apply for permission at Hill House, Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist / consists of the demolition of the existing detached garage and the construction of a 4bedroom detached dormer bungalow with offstreet parking to the rear accessed from the laneway to the west of the site, pedestrian access onto Channel Road, new vehicular entrance to the existing dwelling onto Channel Road, new boundary wall to the north ,and west of the site and all ancillary siteworks. 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 We, Brenda & Andrew Langton intend to apply to Fingal County Council for planning permission for modifications to extension granted under Reg. no. F11B/0080 namely (1) change of use of ground floor extension to Montessori to cater for 10 children, opening hours 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and (2) extension to rear first floor, at 13 Mountfield Lawns, Seamount Road & St Patricks, Broomfield, Malahide, 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 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 I, Mark Curran, hereby apply for planning permission for the construction of a storey and a half type dwelling, effluent treatment system and associated site works, at Luttrells Cross, Killeek, Co Dublin This 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. Signed M Curran Fingal County Council I Karl Reynolds intend to apply for Planning Permission for Attic conversion with Dormer Window to the side and two velux rooflights to the rear of existing dwelling at 38 Bunbury Gate Cresent, Swords, County 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 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 Permission sought for small industrial unit for use by monumental sculptor, at Lissenhall, Swords. Co. Dublin for Kieran Lawlor. The 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) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority. Fingal County Council I, Michelle Fitzgerald, intend to apply for planning permission for change of use to existing dwelling house to a playschool to include on ground floor a pre-pre-school room, sleep room, baby room, w.c. with changing area and kitchen and on first floor a pre-school room, staff room, bathroom, w,c. and signage consisting of two no signs on front and side elevations with all ancillary site works at 1 Swords Manor Avenue, 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, 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. Signed M.F. Kelly & Associates Fingal County Council We Sean & Karen Kiernan are applying for full planning permission for demolition of existing boiler house, & side garage adjoined onto dwelling, proposed new single storey extension to side with raised roof, new front porch extension, alterations to doors & windows to ground floor to rear. First floor window to gable to be removed, Existing side garden wall separating front & back garden demolished & moved towards front building line, side garden boundary wall bounding path to be extended to suit at 109, Seapark, Malahide, 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 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. Signed on behalf of the applicant

Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Mr & Mrs A. Lunin to construct a single storey cottage style dwelling with vehicular entrance, 2No car parking spaces, and all ancillary site works on site opposite No26 The Bawn, Malahide, 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 Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Jake and Michelle Lowe at 42 Shenick Grove, Skerries, Co. Dublin for granny flat, single storey extension to front and rear, first floor extension to side and rooflights to front.. 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 Planning permission sought by Alison and Patrick O’Connor at 14 Palmer Court, Rush, Co. Dublin for dormer extension to rear and roof light to front. 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 I, Martin Ennis, intend to apply for retention of a development at West Curragh, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development consists of permission to retain the revised plans, the relocated dormer bungalow dwelling, detached garage and site entrance and the proposed relocation of the proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system and percolation area from the rear garden to the front garden, to include any revisions and all associated site works. Previously granted planning permission (Reg. Ref. F12A/0308). The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to 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 (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application.

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