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Urgent Action Demanded Construction traffic speeding through the estate, up to 2,000 vehicles per day using the estate, with only one access route and real safety concerns for children. These were the main points for discussion, when concerned residents of Ridgewood estate in Swords, held a public meeting at Peacocks in River Valley.

The meeting, which was attended by over 70

By Patrick Finnegan concerned residents, as well as six of the nine Swords based county councillors, demonstrated the genuine concerns of residents. They, along with councillors present at the meeting, Joe Newman, Justin Sinnott, Anne Devitt, Darragh Butler, Duncan Smith and Eugene Coppinger, are calling on the County Council to review the Local Area Plan for the area, and called for an independent Traffic Impact Assessment, as a matter of urgency.

Much of the problem concerns the Council’s Local Area Plan and the impact that almost 300 new homes will have on the estate. Planning permis-

Our Tidy Towns Continue To Raise The Bar

Pictured at the public meeting, organised by Ridgewood Residents Association at Peacocks, River Valley on Tuesday, 2nd September are, Liam Gorman, Cllr Justin Sinnott, Cllr Darragh Butler, Deirdre Moffat, Claire Redmond, Cllr Anne Devitt, Cllr Joe Newman, Cllr Duncan Smith, Liam Scahill and Christy Buckley

sion was granted for 97 new homes, without consul- pitches and the new development. The committee tation with residents, and a further 190 houses are are adamant that no new houses should be built, planned in the Local Area Plan 2015-2017. This, without a new access route. Local councillors, allied to the recent development of the new sports Eugene Coppinger (SP) and Justin Sinnott (NP) ground in the estate, means that 2,000 vehicles will told the gathering that a Traffic Impact use Ridgewood on a daily basis, most worryingly, Assessment needs to be undertaken by an indeconstruction traffic, which residents claim speed up pendent body, in order to provide a resolution to and down the estate, with the obvious danger to the problem. “We have no faith in the current Traffic Impact Assessment children playing in the area. as it stands, We need an There was a call for more Ridgewood has the independent one,” said speed ramps to be put in population of a small Coppinger. place.

Committee member, Liam The meeting was chaired by town, and now they want Scahill pointed out that Liam Gorman, from the to add on a village - all with “Ridgewood has the Ridgewood Residents just one access road. population of a small Association, with inputs by town, and now they want locals, most notably from Liam Scahill. The committee are requesting an exclu- to add on a village - all with just one access road, sive second access for the new properties (190 + 97) Would this be tolerated in a provincial town and for all MKN (developers) construction traffic, as anywhere?” he asked. “When we highlighted this well as all GAA and soccer match traffic. This problem with the Council, we were told, “there problem seems to be most acute for residents of won’t be a Ridgewood Avenue and areas close to the playing Continued on page 8

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Revenue Error Causes Shock For Local Homeowners A simple spelling mistake on a Revenue Commissioners database saw residents from recently built estates in North County receiving NPPR demand letters last week, according to a local councillor. NPPR is a tax for a ‘Non Principal Private Residence’, or in simpler terms, a second home.

Local home owner, Eric Siwon, a non-national, who lives in Lusk received one of these letters and was very confused and disturbed by the letter. He told the County Leader, “I got a bill for a second property, but I only

rented the first property, and then moved to my present home in Lusk. I spoke with some of my neighbours, and they received similar letters. I was very worried and I called Cllr Malachy Quinn to help me and he contacted the Council, and thankfully, everything is now ok,” he said.

Local councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF), told the County Leader that he was inundated with calls from confused residents all over the North County as a result of this error.

“I chased this up and contacted

the Council official, whose name appeared on these letters. I wanted to know where this information came from,” Quinn said. “This was particularly concerning to non nationals, who had purchased their homes in the last couple of months, as these homeowners are unfamiliar with our public service.

The wording of these NPPR demands makes it seem like the Council are coming after you for a property you do not own. This can cause confusion and upset to those who rely on the local Continued on page 8

The remarkable sequence of success experienced by North County towns and villages, continued yet again in the national Tidy Towns competition, the results of which were released yesterday (Monday) in a glittering ceremony at the Helix Theatre.

All our Tidy Towns groups shone through as each and every group managed to up the ante from last year and achieved a steady rise in their marks. This is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of all the volunteers, who have worked tirelessly over the past number of months to ensure their towns looked spotless.

A new format was introduced this year, which saw Dublin as one area, as opposed to four local authority areas. Dublin was included in the Midlands and East region, which means that there are now only four regions, instead of the usual seven regions. Regardless of this new system, our North County towns continue to excel, and this was evident in their scores.

Once again, Skerries came out on top of the class in the North County, with a fantastic score of 316 points, up seven on last year, and a mere four points behind overall winner, Kilkenny. In the process, they also retained their Gold medal status. Malahide, up seven points from last year, also retained their Gold Medal status. Both Malahide and Skerries were Endeavour Award winners in the County Awards.

There were excellent performances from other villages and towns in the region, with Lusk, improving their score by seven points to 287 and coming third in Category E in Dublin.

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Grow Your Business Pictured is Eric Siwon (right) outside his home in Lusk. Also pictured is Cllr Malachy Quinn

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Skerries RNLI towed a group of four adults and one child safely to shore last week, after their motorboat developed engine difficulties.

Skerries RNLI volunteer crew launched their Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Louis Simson shortly after 4.30pm on Monday, September 1st following reports to Dublin Coast Guard of a Motorboat adrift near the Perch marker off Skerries. The crew could see the casualty vessel almost immediately after exiting the launching trolley and proceeded directly to them. Once alongside, it was discovered that the outboard engine would not start. A tow was established and the boat was returned safely to shore.

At the time of the launch there was a force one easterly wind with calm seas. Speaking after the call out, Gerry Canning, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Skerries RNLI told the County Leader: “This was a good result, most importantly, everybody on board was wearing a lifejacket and the alarm was raised quickly.”

Call For Nominations For ‘Best Volunteers’ Around Locality Volunteer Ireland have launched their seventh annual Volunteer Ireland Awards, and are calling for locals to nominate.

The Volunteer Ireland awards are the national awards to celebrate volunteering in Ireland.

The Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the thousands of people across the North County who give their time to benefit others. RTÉ presenter and host of the Volunteer Ireland Awards, Keelin Shanley, will be joined at the launch by 2013 ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Awardees, Declan and Darryl Barry, who received the top honour for their volunteer work with Waterford Marine Search and Rescue. John Cotterell, Manager of Louth Volunteer Centre

and Volunteer Ireland Board Member, said: “Volunteers are one of our most precious resources.

We’re calling on members of the public now to take this opportunity to say thank you to their local volunteers, and to nominate an outstanding volunteer they know.”

The Volunteer Ireland Awards are open to volunteers of all ages working with Irish Volunteer organisations and there are ten different award categories, as well as its overall ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award. Nominations close Friday, 24th October 2014. Ireland’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and the 10 overall category winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony Thursday, 4th December in City Hall.

Swords Tidy Towns received a presentation of €500 from Donal Ó Cíobháin, proprietor of SuperValu, Boroimhe on recently. Pictured at the presentation are Myriam Ait-el-Hadj, Michael McHugh, Angela Lodge, Donal Ó Cíobháin, Ken Duffy, Saida Khemira, George Mongey and Liz Whelan

the greatest benefit from our education system,” he said.

“The North County is home to a large number of families with children in full-time achieve this result. Facilities, education. The provision of such as ASD Units are essen- educational supports to tial in supporting children with schools throughout the constituency is of the autism throughout utmost importance in their time in educaorder to ensure our tion,” Farrell told the children receive a County Leader. high-quality educaMaking sure that local tion in an environstudents who require ment which is extra supports and conducive to their assistance receive Alan Farrell Td learning.

I will them must be a continue to support priority for teachers, schools and the Government. all schools in the constituency Providing the necessary in relation to their future resources is the only way to development and upkeep,” guarantee that all children get Farrell concluded.

Funding Allocated To Coláiste Choilm In Swords Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has welcomed the allocation of funding to Coláiste Choilm secondary school in Swords for the development of an ASD Unit Classroom from the Department of Education and Skills.

“I am glad to see that the Department of Education and Skills is providing funding to Coláiste Choilm for an ASD Unit Classroom. I would like to compliment the school authorities on what was, without doubt, a considerable work which they had to undertake to

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Rolestown Historical Society Buries A Time Capsule

Pictured at the unveiling of the new stone are, Cllr Darragh Butler, Una O'Brien (Chairperson Rolestown Oldtown Historical Association), Cllr Anne Devitt and Cllr David O'Connor. The historic name ‘Rowlestown’ is used on the stone.

Rolestown/Oldtown Historical Association recently buried a time capsule in the village of Rolestown.

The association decided some months ago to plant a time capsule in the village, as a fitting way to mark Heritage Week. It was planted in Rolestown village, close to Killossory Old Cemetery With the capsule, there are photographs of local parishioners and information they have provided about themselves and their fami-

Portmarnock Scouts Busy Preparing For New Den Portmarnock Scout Group have been very busy over the past number of weeks, going on camping trips and monitoring and fundraising for the build of their new scout den. They had an active, challenging and fun camp trip at Petersburg OEC in Galway recently. Scout members attended with five leaders.

The centre is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the southern shore of Lough Mask with the Maamturk and Partry mountains nearby,

perfectly suitable for all the group’s orienteering, hiking and hill walking needs. The members also participated in other activities, including dingy sailing, kayaking, assault course, caving, raft building, abseiling and rock climbing.

For most of the group, it was a first time experience for some of these activities and although personally challenging, everyone participated to their full potential. Scout of camp was Jason Kennedy with Jamie Morris as runner up. The scouts are also excitedly

lies. “There was nothing of intrinsic value buried,” Una O’Brien from the historical association told the County Leader. “But the whole purpose of the time capsule was to capture a moment in history as it is now.”

A brand new namestone for Rolestown village was planted and placed over the capsule. “We plan to open the capsule again in about 50 years, in 2064,” Una explained.

“Because at that stage, there would be people still alive who would remember the event and the place where it is buried.”

“The whole idea would be that those who open it, would then add their own story to it and rebury it, to continue building a living history of the parish,” she concluded.

awaiting completion of their new scout den. “Portmarnock scouts are now into a new season of activities and we are looking forward to the completion of our new den in January 2015,” Portmarnock Scout Leader, Peter O’Kelly told the County Leader. “We were very successful in our application for grant aid and received €200k towards the build. We are still short of money to complete the project but with fundraising and some local support, we hope to be able to meet the target,” he said. “If you can help in any way, please do contact us. Imagine, a room could be dedicated to the memory of a loved one, or your family name on a brick,” he concluded.

Skerries Badminton Club Mill Hill Lady’s Badminton Club will reopen their new season with an open night tonight 9th September Tuesday 9th of September from 8pm to 10pm. All ladies welcome.

Rush Senior Citizens Holiday Away Rush Senior Citizens are going on a holiday!

This year, they are venturing to the Earl of Desmond Hotel in Tralee on Thursday 11th to Wednesday 17th September.

Dublin Ladies Team Adopt Molly As Mascot A number of fundraising events have been taking place all over the North County and beyond, for little Molly McNally, in a bid to raise much needed funds for treatment for the brave Balbriggan girl.

Her father, Gerry told the County Leader about the latest recognition for Molly. “She has just been selected as the Dublin Ladies football team’s official mascot, for the upcoming All-Ireland final on 28th September. It was a great honour, to have been selected by the Dublin County Board, and it means a great deal to Molly.

Watch out for her on the day.

Meanwhile, a number of great events are planned, which is hoped will add to the fundraising effort. First up is a Shave and Dye event, which takes places at Murray’s Top Shop in Lusk on this Friday evening, 12th September. It is being organised by local girl, Amy Doyle, who is going to Jamaica on 26th September to contest the Miss United Nations beauty pageant. It is for girls who have done fundraising events, and Amy has chosen Molly as one of her two charities. “This is a wonderful gesture by Amy, for

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which we are very grateful,” said Gerry.

Then, on 11th October, another event takes place in Lusk - this time it’s a Barn Dance, which is being organised by Natasha Farren in Round Towers GAA Club.

This is expected to attract a great crowd, and is another opportunity for the people of the North County, to show their extraordinary generosity for this remarkable little girl.

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Charity Debs Night In Memory Of Donabate Girl A Second Chance Debs, in memory of Emma Holly Bowbrick, will be held in the Carnegie Court Hotel on Friday, 17th October next.

The event is being organised by Lisa Bowbrick, in memory of

her sister, Emma, from Donabate, who took her life by suicide five years ago. She was only 19 years old. Proceeds from the night will go to Console, the suicide awareness charity. Lisa told the County Leader,

“Five years ago, my funny, always smiling sister took her life. It was absolutely hell for our family, who turned to Console for support.

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09.09.2014 14th will be Emma’s 24th birthday, so I decided to do something big to make a difference. Emma never had her debs, so this is where we got the idea ‘Second Chance Debs.’

She continued, “We want to raise much needed funds, but also have fun, because that was our Emma - beautiful and funny and

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always smiling. Myself and my partner lost three friends through suicide that same year that Emma died.

Something needs to be done. So I want to make a difference,” she said.

The night will consist of a four course dinner, after which, you can dance the night away to a live band, followed by a DJ until the wee small hours. There will also be a raffle, with some great spot prizes and much more on the night. Tickets for this great cause cost €50 each and can be had by ringing Lisa at 0864466691. It sounds like a great night.

Rockabill Film Season Is Back In Skerries The Rockabill Film Society will start off again from Wednesday September, 24th. The club screen a movie every second Wednesday (in the Sailing Club in Rush). Members are promised great fun, company and an eclectic selection of films from across the globe. They look forward to welcoming new and old members for their Autumn Season on the 24th. The autumn 2014 programme can now be found on their website.

Pictured are the team of DAA staff, who have created an idyllic, comfortable area at the home of six adults with an intellectual disability

DAA Team Supporting Community Following weeks of planning, designing and building, a team of DAA staff have created an idyllic, comfortable area at the home of six adults with an intellectual disability, in a house supported by Carmona staff.

The DAA team building event, coordinated by Denis O’Reilly from Difference Days, involved initial survey of the work required and numerous site visits to prepare the site at the house in Cabinteely, that is owned

by Carmona Services (a division of Saint John of Gods), where the garden was in significant disrepair.

On the day of the ‘big build’ approximately 50 people from DAA Asset Care and Asset Management made their way out to the site, where teams were selected and set

to work painting walls, decking, and finishing the patio.

The brains behind the team event, Swords man, Martin Mc Gonagle, DAA Manager of Asset Care Campus Team told the County Leader: “It was all hands to the pump. This was a great opportunity for our team to muck in together and have a bit of fun, while creating something very worthwhile in the community. There was a lot of hard work put in involving creative discussions even before the day of the main team building event.”

“At the end of the day the transformation was complete and the thanks we received from the people that live there will live long into our collective memory,” he said.

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Community Spirit On Display In Donabate

Pictured at the Peninsula Information Exhibition at Donabate Portrane Community Centre on Saturday, 6th September are Angela Donovan, Willie Cahill, George Rice and Edel Dempsey from local choir, the Lambay Singers

Donabate Community Centre hosted its first Peninsula information Exhibition on Saturday, September 6th last. There were over 45 local community, sporting and voluntary groups exhibiting on the day.

The Peninsula Information Expo is an initiative of the Donabate Portrane Community Research Steering Committee and the County Council Community Development Office. The event was designed to highlight the work of community groups and sporting organisations in the area, provide information on the various happenings in the community and encourage local people to get involved.

Local groups and services hosted displays, provided information, dealt with queries, and recruited volunteers on the day.

Approximately 40 local groups participated in the event across all sectors of the community, for example seniors citizen groups, youth group, sporting groups, cultural and historical groups, community council, residents associations and many more.

The groups and organisations that have participated in the event also provided details to be featured in a booklet. As well as contact details each entry contains information on group activities, who they work with, when established, where and when they meet, where relevant.

Local Crosscare Volunteers Needed Are you interested in giving back to the community? If so, Crosscare are looking for

enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers to give one hour of their time, once a week, providing support and companionship for the elderly living in the local area. To volunteer, contact Laura at: 01-8360011

Community Games 2014

Adam McNally from Lusk, is pictured competing for Dublin in the Boys Duathlon event at the HSE Community Games 2014 at Athlone Institute of Technology

Our Tidy Towns Continue To Raise The Bar Continued from page 1 Rush achieved a remarkable leap in points this year, gaining 12 points, bringing their mark up to 253. This comes as a result of great efforts by the town in recent times, which have clearly paid off.

Our rural villages of Balscadden and Ballyboughal also did very well, improving their scores by nine and five respectively.

Balbriggan and Swords are also to be commended, with Balbriggan scoring a creditable 262 points, up seven points on last year, despite extensive road works in the town during the summer. Swords is continuing its upward curve, following its excellent IBAL results and the hardworking committee will be delighted with their score of 275, up eight points on last year.

Overall, this has been a great year for our excellent Tidy Towns volunteers and you can read a more in-depth report on the results in next week’s edition of the County Leader.

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Hole-In-One Geological Heritage In Fingal For Swords Man At local Club The time was right for a Swords, golfer when he scored a hole-in-one during a recent club competition in Roganstown. Stephen Phillips, from Swords scored his ace on the 148yard, par-three ninth at Roganstown Golf Club, and the five-handicapper was rewarded with membership of the exclusive BOSS Watches H1 Club and a speciallycommissioned, commemorative timepiece.

The scheme rewards club golfers with an exclusive watch for every hole-inone recorded during a club competition in 2014, and it’s open to any golfer whose club uses HowDidiDo - a free-touse, web-based social network for golfers - and anybody playing in official club competitions is eligible.

Stephen Brydon, commercial director for MGS Distribution, the official licensed UK distributor for BOSS Watches, said: “Congratulations to Stephen on achieving golf’s Holy Grail of a holein-one.”

Pictured here, Dr. Matthew Parkes (at back) of the National Museum with local residents enjoying the coastal geology walk at Portmarnock on Wendesday as part of Heritage Week. Dr. Parkes' book Islands, Coast & Quarries: The Geological Heritage of Fingal is available for free by contacting heritage@fingalcoco.ie.

Major Investment For Portmarnock Hotel Earlier this summer, local hotel, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links was purchased by Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate from NAMA. This investment by the global real estate investment and services company has ensured the future success of the local amenity and secured 120 full- and parttime jobs across the hotel and golf course.

Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links is a four-star seafront hotel and boasts a rich history, and the oldest part of

Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt News Last Sunday’s game winner was Breda Finnegan, with a net 50, and the runner-up was Eddie Madden.

Congratulation to Breda on this her first club singles win.The Ladies Tuesday morning winner was Josie Cahill, with a net 53, with the runner-up, Breda Finnegan. Ladies games continue each Tuesday morning, with a tee time of 11am.

Wednesday pairs scramble winners were Eddie Madden and Bernie O’Driscoll, with a net 42, Congratulations to Bernie with a hole in one on the 6th, which secured the win. Runners-up were Nick Savage and Breda Finnegan.

The George McDonnell Memorial Cup, the last club major for 2014 starts next Saturday afternoon, with a tee time of 3.30pm. The event is kindly sponsored by member, Ann McDonnell the competition will be over five games, two at home and three away. Check the website for more details or contact the secretary on 085-1743748.

the hotel – St. Marnock’s House - was home to the famed Jameson Whiskey family and the land was part of the Jameson family estate and the location of their own 9-hole golf course.

Oliver Sevestre, General Manager, Portmarnock Hotel told the County Leader: “This investment by Kennedy Wilson in Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links is good news for the team of 120 staff working here as their jobs are secured; it is good news for the people of Portmarnock

Swords Company Wins Prestigious Award Home Instead Senior Care in Swords has been named as a National Champion in The European Business Awards. This is a prestigious competition supported by businesses leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe. Home Instead Senior Care is the largest home care provider in the world. The organisation provides home care

Juncker’s Choice

By Cathal Boland Following the appointment of Donald Tusk to replace Herman Van Rompuy as President of the Council, Federica Mogherini the 41 year old Italian as VP and Foreign Policy chief, Jean Claude Juncker is now set to announce the line out of his Commission team.

There is considerable talent amongst the new commission. Our own Phil Hogan is viewed by EU watchers as amongst those of the middle ground. His chances of capturing the Agricultural portfolio improved with the late replacement by Romania from their Commission current member, the Agriculture commissioner, whom they had initially renominated. At the summit on the 30th of August, they offered a second name that of the female Socialist MEP Corina Cretu which Juncker plumped for. Expect to

and the surrounding areas as a wonderful local resource has been preserved; and it is good news for the hotel and golf links as the new owners will be investing in the hotel into the future.”

The conference and events facilities at the Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links were upgraded earlier this year. All of the 138 bedrooms have been renovated to a four star standard, and the hotel has two restaurants, as well as beauty rooms and a fitness suite.

services to enable older people to live a happy, healthy and independent life at home for longer than otherwise possible.

Tara Shortall, Owner and Managing Director of Home Instead Senior Care in Swords said: “We’re very proud to be selected to represent not only Dublin but Ireland as a National Champion. The European Business Awards is widely recognised as the showcase for Europe’s most dynamic companies and we are now looking forward to the next round of the judging process where we can explain in more depth how we are achieving business success,” she said.

hear much of Ms Cretu over the life of the Commission.

But for Hogan, Dublin MEP Nessa Childers’s may have put the cat amongst the pigeons when she wrote to her parliamentary colleagues raising her serious concerns as to his suitability as a Commissioner.

Juncker will be reluctant to have a Commission nominee for any top spots come under too much heat when they attend before parliament to be questioned

by MEP’s who will vote on their suitability for their role, as this may be a factor in the final decision as to the job given to Hogan.

Phil can count on strong support from the EPP and S&D. Both seem to be working in close co-operation in power sharing with an understanding on job distribution. Dublin MEP, Brian Hayes will be to the front in defending his Government’s nomination of Hogan. Brian seems intent on maintaining the high public profile he enjoyed as junior minister. SF MEP, Lynn Boylan was a member of an EU Palestine / Israel fact find mission. Missions such as this, are important in assisting members understand and identify with the people and issues of these regions. The EU policy makers must look outside its immediate area and be ready to respond to the needs of other regions.

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Swords The Scene Of Housing Recovery?

The first couple to place their deposit on one of the new homes at Millers Glen in Swords, were Megan O'Shaughnessy (23) and her fiance, Rob Delaney (25) from Swords. The delighted couple, who queued for the last few nights to secure their dream home, a three bed semi, are pictured here with selling agent, Ronan O'Driscoll of Sherry Fitzgerald New Homes.

Swords was the focus of national attention last week, as a number of potential house buyers queued for a number of nights, in a bid to buy new homes in the area. This unusual scenario has not been witnessed since the heyday of the Celtic Tiger.

The new housing development at Miller’s Glen to the west of the town was the focus of attention, as potential buyers went to extraordinary lengths to acquire one of the new houses. The homes are the first phase in a development by Gannon Homes.

The development was completed with funding from the National Asset Andrew and Samantha Barnwall from Management Agency.

The reason for all the excitement was Swords, were one of the first couples to that a property valuation expert, Frank place a deposit on their dream home at Millers Glen on Saturday last, 6th Quinn, who identified a bubble in the September. They secured a three bed Irish housing market in 2003, warned semi, having queued for a number of that the Government may need to take nights. The happy couple are pictured action now to prevent a repeat. after paying their deposit.

He said that the Government may need to “drive investors out” of the residential property market, in order to make room for first-time buyers which could be done by increasing stamp duty.

The 60 houses at Miller’s Glen are priced between € 240,000 and €400,00 and will be sold on a first come, first served basis at a fixed price. Others, however will welcome the news that construction is back and running, which is widely regarded as a reliable indicator that the recession is well and truly over. The news that families from outside the area, view Swords as a desirable place to raise their families, is another reason for optimism.

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Local Councillors Challenge Irish Water Four local Independent County Councillors have recently made a submission to Irish Water, with concerns that the Water Services Strategic Plan has no reference to international best practice.

Councillors, Anne Devitt, Joe Newman, Tony Murphy and Justin Sinnott have taken umbrage with Irish Water’s claim that “Every person in Ireland will now be investing in Ireland’s water services and as such, the opportunity to have a say in how the service will develop and serve the people of Ireland in the short, medium and long-term, is of significant importance.”

They contend that every person has been investing in Ireland’s water supply through general taxation. They are also concerned that, as of yet, we do not know what Irish Water’s future plans are for the Swords area and the North County in general, and the need to have knowledge of Irish Water’s plans for future investment in our area.

Newman told the County Leader, “The issue of the annual Household allowance is the biggest issues and has caused anxiety for households. I don’t think that the allowance we have been given is enough, and I have asked them to increase it. At present it is 150 litres per day and we need an

It’s still up in the air, and we’re on the verge of getting the first bill,” he said.

Anne Devitt, “People are now very frightened about what’s going to happen when these bills come along.

They are scared that the same thing will happen with the water bills, as happened with the NPPR. Anybody who is advising people not to pay, my advice is to ignore this and to conserve water in whatever way they can.”

allowance of at least 250 litres per day. We will still end up paying extra charges, but an extra allowance is needed,” he said. Justin Sinnott said, “Getting clarity about how apartments will be metered would be very welcome. I feel that apartment dwellers are being treated as second class citizens, insofar as they won’t be metered properly, because they can be metered by every other s e r v i c e provider. I feel their attitude Pictured are Independent councillors, Joe Newman, Justin Sinnott and Anne towards apart- Devitt, who made a submission to Irish Water. Missing from the photo is ments is a care- Councillor Anthony Murphy free, lazy one.

We still have no idea how Meal On Wheels Drivers Needed In Rush the flat rate charge will be Local drivers are needed just two days a month for the vital administered, whether it is Meals on Wheels group. If you can help out, this would fit in by square footage, or by with school pick up, between 12.30 pm to 1.15pm. Please the number f bedrooms. contact Carmel on 086 2105926 if you can be of help.

Malahide Students Get Stuck In For Tidy Towns Effort

Revenue Error Causes Shock For Local Homeowners Continued from page 1 authority and officials to get it right,” he said. The system cross references two databases, the Council Local Property Tax and the Revenue Commissioners, and it was discovered that people who had previously rented before, were liable for NPPR on the properties they rented. Quinn continued, “Revenue assumed that when Eric changed home, he owned the house he left, whereas he was a tenant there instead. This caused massive confusion for Eric. When I contacted the County Council, I was informed that the situation arose, because of a problem with the Revenue database, which showed Eric as the owner of the first home. My fear now is that, if this is happening now with Revenue’s database, the accuracy of their database is in question,” concluded Quinn. The Council have informed Eric not to worry about the letter.

St Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide student, Emma Tharpey is pictured picking the weeds, as she helps to keep Malahide tidy

Pictured here are St Oliver Plunkett School students, Cathal McGloughlan, Barry Corcoran, Sean Quilligan and Dara Maughan helping with the tidy towns efforts in Malahide recently.

Urgent Action Demanded Continued from page 1 second entrance to Ridgewood, get used to it. This simply is not acceptable,” said Liam Gorman. This prompted all parties, including the six councillors, to call for a revision of the Local Area Plan for the area. Cllr Joe Newman (NP) said, I will be putting a question to the Swords Balbriggan Area committee at the October meeting, asking the Manager to consider re-evaluating the Rathingle Local Area Plan. I will ask him to address the proposed road layout, and consider how to address and prevent the issue of vehicular traffic problems in the area,” he said. Newman also called for double yellow lines to be put in place, but this

was rejected by chairperson, Liam Gorman, who maintained that yellow lines would only facilitate construction traffic driving even faster. Cllrs Anne Devitt (NP) and Darragh Butler said that acquiring land for the purpose of a second access to the estate, was not straightforward, as the lands were not in single ownership.

The general tenor of the meeting was that there is a massive traffic problem coming Ridgewood’s way in the not too distant future, and that unless the County Council and the developer can come to an arrangement with residents very soon, a tragic situation could well unfold in the estate.

Pictured are St Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide students, Scott Kane, Reuben Allen and James Nannery, who did their bit to help the Malahide Tidy Towns volunteers

Pictured are St Oliver Plunkett School, Malahide students, Ethan Costello and Luke Quigh, who did their bit to help the Malahide Tidy Towns volunteers

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Pictured at the 90th birthday celebrations for Sr Agnes at Loreto College Swords, are Betty Cronin (School chaplain), Bobby Savage (former Board of Management member), Gerry Sinnott (Chairperson, Board of Management), Sr Agnes, Pat McGonagle (former Board of Management member), Peter McNamara (School principal) and Bishop Ray Field

Popular Swords Nun Celebrates 90th Birthday Last Friday, 5th September was a momentous day for the community at Loreto College in Swords, when one of the school’s longest serving nuns, Sister Agnes, celebrated her 90th birthday.

By Patrick Finnegan A large crowd of people, including teachers and retired principals and Board of Management members, gathered for the celebration, which included a prayerful reflection on Sr Agnes’ life, which was given by Bishop Ray Field. Afterwards, a meal was served for 145 guests, who gathered to pay tribute to this exceptional lady, where great memories were recalled and old stories were retold. Sister Agnes, who has also announced her retirement from the school, was in great spirits and rude good health, as she enjoyed the company of so many old friends, who turned up on the day. Teacher, Linda Evan was full of praise for the

contribution of Sr Agnes to the school over the years, as she fondly recalled some very happy memories.

“Sr Agnes will be missed by all here at Loreto College. I knew her since 1974, when she was the cook at Loreto in North Great George’s Street. She came to Swords when the school opened in 1988, and she had such natural talent as a cook, and never weighed ingredients. She was part and parcel of the school, and was very popular with everyone.

She cooked for the staff here, and she ran the tuck shop and turned a profit every year, which was put back into the school,” said Linda.

“Sr Agnes is a very vibrant and selfless person, who always put others first, She is a very active person and to demonstrate her vitality, she is getting ready to go to Killarney, and if that’s not enough, she is set to head to the Amalfi coast in Italy after that for a holiday. We wish her a long and healthy retirement.

Fingal Counselling Service, which is located at BASE in Brackenstown, Swords, have just acquired a new Computerised Client Management system, which is set to streamline the service they provide for clients. The new system, which will serve the community well into the future, was developed by software company, Business Express- All n One. Fingal Counselling Service are a community based voluntary counselling service, which provides professional counselling and psychotherapy to people in the North County. Issues which the service deals with include, suicide, bereavement, abuse, relationship problems, stress, anxiety and addictions. Clients are encouraged and supported while working through their difficulties, and are allowed to explore their problems in a safe environment. Mary Forde, of Fingal Counselling Service, and Project Manager for the service, told the County Leader, “This new system will make a great difference to us, allowing us to give statistics and make reports among other benefits. We meet families affected by addictions and depression, and getting funding is difficult in times of financial troubles. We are greatly dependent on organisations, like Tusla and the HSE in this regard. The new Pictured at launch of the new Computerised Client Management system for Fingal system will greatly help us to identify changes and Counselling Service at BASE in Brackenstown, Swords on Tuesday, 2nd September appropriate training programmes, and demonstrate how last, are Cllr Joe Newman, Mary Forde (Fingal Counselling Service), Gerry Fitzmaurice (North County Leader) and Philip Lacy (Projects Director, Business Express) grant aid money is being spent,” she said.

Free EU Research Workshop In Skerries UCD School of Planning is organising a workshop on the ‘Value and Future Management of the Environment in the North County Area on the evening of Wednesday, October 22nd from 7:30pm 9:30pm at Skerries Mills. The workshop is free and refreshments will provided.

They are interested in consulting with representatives of local Residents Associations to see if a number of members could contribute to their workshop and share their experience about what environmental

qualities they value in the North County (particularly associations located near the coast). They are hoping that the workshop will help the Fingal area to become an example of best practice in interpreting the value of the environment to different community sectors, business and

the public and to allow this model to also inform future planning and management decisions. The audience whom they would like to participate in this first workshop are those who value or rely on the coastal environment in the North County. This could include public repre-

sentatives, residents’ associations and local community groups, sports and amenity groups, businesses, fishing, tourism, NGOs and those with responsibility for provision of local services. They believe that this mix of interests and knowledge will allow for an exchange of experi-

ences and different perspectives on wider environmental values.

It may also highlight threats or the concerns of different groups about maintaining environmental quality.

If your residents association are interested in participating in this workshop please contact Deirdre Joyce, PhD candidate, deirdre.joyce@ucdconnect.ie.

Bereavement Parent Evening In Swords Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Wednesday, 17th of September from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in A p p l e w o o d Community Centre in Swords and all who

have been affected by bereavement are welcome to attend.

Anam Cara is an organisation that supports bereaved parents.

Their support groups are situated throughout the North

County and beyond, and provide parents a safe, comfortable environment where they have the opportunity to connect with other bereaved parents.

They are an inclusive organisation where

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parents do not identify themselves by their children’s age, how they died, or if their death was recent or many years ago. What Anam Cara provides is a safe place for bereaved parents to connect with others who understand the intensity of the grief and loss.

Fingal Chamber Choir Seeks Members Fingal Chamber Choir is now back after their recent summer break. They meet on Mondays in Balbriggan from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

They have a number of interesting projects to take part in this season, including a trip to Italy to take part in a festival celebrating 1400 years since St.Columbanus erected a monastery in Bobbio.

New members are always welcome. Reasonable sight singing ability and relevant choral experience are essential.

Please contact dmaxdub@gmail.com to arrange an audition.

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Extension Of Permission Sought By Aldi In Balbriggan German discount giant, Aldi have applied for an Extension Of Duration Of Permission for their proposed new store, and a large residential development at Clonard Hill, Balbriggan.

They had applied for permission for development on a 2.54 hectares site at Clonard Hill. The development includes the construction of a mixed use residential scheme, comprising 107 units. This is made up of 14 one bed, 69 two bed, 24 three bed apartments. Also included are offices (4,542 sq.m. gross) and retail (2,455 sq.m. gross) scheme, including a crèche, in five, storey blocks.

Block one will include 28 apartments in a four storey over basement

building, with balconies and private gardens, four 1 bed; 16 two bed; and eight 3 bed apartments. Block two will include 17 apartments in a four storey over basement building with balconies and private gardens and a crèche measuring 243 sq.m.

The third Block will include a three and four storey over basement retail and office block, incorporating a discount food store measuring 1,536 sq.m. gross at ground floor level, including an external service area, and 3,030 sq.m. gross office space in six units on ground, first, second and third floor level.

In Block 4, there will be a three to four storey over basement retail and apartment block, comprising four retail

units at ground floor level measuring in total 919 sq.m. gross, and 62 apartments with balconies and private gardens The development also includes three storey over basement office block measuring 1,512 sq.m. gross and 466 car parking spaces, of which 421 are located within underground car parks, or under deck, and 45 are at podium level. There will be 77 car parking spaces to serve the food store, and 53 car parking spaces will serve the retail units, while 155 will serve the office space.

A total of 176 car spaces will serve the apartments and five will be reserved for the crèche.

Vehicular access is to be provided off the Clonard Hill road, which is proposed to be realigned and upgraded with new roundabouts, as part of the approved Part VIII Stephenstown to Naul Road Distributor Road Link.

The County Leader contacted Aldi, in an effort to find out why the extension of permission was requested, but the company declined to comment.

Fingal Enterprise Week Launched

Pictured at the launch of Fingal Enterprise Week at Roganstown Golf and Country Club, are Paul Reid (Chief Executive, Fingal County Council), Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office) and Ethna Felten (Director of Economic Development, Fingal County Council)

Social Dance In Donabate St. Patrick’s GAA Club in Donabate presents their ‘Old Time Social Dance’ on Friday, 19th September, and then again on October 24th from 9pm to Midnight. Admission is €7.50.

Refreshments will be served. It promises to be an exciting night with music from the popular band ‘Country Pride.’ So if you fancy a bit of “Rí rá agus ruaille buaille “ then St.Pats is the place to be.

Pictured at the official opening of the new Member First Credit Union in Swords on Tuesday, 2nd September, are Anita Tynan (staff member), Marie O'Toole (volunteer), Darren O'Reilly and Alana Broghan (staff members) and Derek O'Mara (North County Leader)

Volunteer Exhibition In Pavilions It’s almost time for the Fingal Volunteer Expo 2014 which returns on Thursday, 25th September, to the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords from 11am to 6pm.

Fingal Volunteer Centre is inviting all not-for-profit, volunteer involving organisations and volunteers to Fingal Volunteer Expo 2014. This event is aimed at helping organisations attracting people who are interested in becoming volunteers, but who

may not know exactly where or how to go about it. This is a great opportunity for local organisations to showcase their volunteer opportunities, let the community know about the work they do, network with other organisations, and get to engage with Fingal Volunteer Centre and develop new opportunities.

Exhibition stands are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in attending please read the terms and conditions and complete the expression of Interest form on the Fingal Volunteer Centre website, and return it along with a non refundable €25 booking fee or before Friday, 19th September.

Coffee Morning In Rolestown Rolestown ICA are now back in full swing following the summer break. They are hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny on Thursday, 18th September from 10.00am – 12.30pm in the local community hall in Rolestown.

You can bring your friends for a coffee and a chat to help this very worthwhile cause. Rolestown ICA meet on the second Tuesday of every month in the community hall at 8.00pm. New members are very welcome.

Budgerigar Open Show The 60th Éire Budgerigar Society Open Show will take place at Donabate Portrane Community and Leisure Centre in Sunday, 14th September. This is always a very popular event,

which attracts some of the top breeders from Ireland and abroad each year. The event will be further enhanced by the presence of Europe’s top budgie breeder, Florian Bock, who will give a talk on how best to care for budgies. There will also be over €300 in cash prizes, certificates and special prizes on the day.

Unique Cultural Festival In Donabate This year’s ‘Bleeding Pig’ Cultural Festival (which started out as a simple day event last year), will take place on the Donabate/Portrane peninsula on the weekend of 12th, 13th and 14th of September. There is a full programme of events scheduled over the course of the three days with something for everyone to enjoy. For those that don’t know, the ‘bleeding pig’ is the name of a rock formation on the cliffs between Portrane and Donabate.

The festival starts on Friday 12th September with a visit to all local schools by renowned storyteller, Niall de Burca.

The Saturday programme includes, exhibitions by local artists, photographers and of special interest is an exhibition of archival material and a short film relating to Lamb’s Fruit Farm. Brian Scott will give tours of St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland on both Saturday and Sunday. Other highlights on the Saturday include: Donabate/Portrane Dramatic Society performing a short play in The Leaf and Bean, a lively Samba drumming workshop with Kadakaboomarts will be held in the Scout Den, artist Robert Shaw will hold a demonstration/ question and answer art workshop in the Parish Hall. Then, local historian Peadar Bates will then give a tour of Newbridge House. Saturday concludes with a Recital of Music and Song in St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland in Donabate.

Sunday’s programme starts with ‘September Miscellany’, a collection of poems and stories written and read by local writers with musical interludes. This is followed by a Concert of Sacred Music in St. Patrick’s RC Church, where three local church choirs will perform. Other highlights include: an exhibition/ demonstration by local crafters in the Parish Hall with an opportunity to try some of the crafts, a Walk and Talk up The Burrow and it’s environs finishing with a singing session in The Brook, lead by The Tower Singing Circle.

The day and weekend concludes with an invitation from The Tower Singing Circle to join them in Keeling’s to ‘share a song.’ Entry to all events is completely free of charge and all are welcome.

Pictured at the Fingal Enterprise Week Launch at Roganstown Golf and Country Club are, Martin Kennedy (CEO of NADA (National Athlete Development Academy), Paul Reid (Chief Executive, Fingal County Council) and Oisin Geoghegan (Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office)

The programme for Fingal Enterprise Week 2014 was officially launched on Friday, September 5th at the Roganstown Hotel in Swords.

Organised by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, Fingal Enterprise Week is one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the country. Taking place from October 6th to 10th, over 1,500 small businesses are expected to attend.

Representatives from the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, the County Council and sponsors attended the launch, alongside entrepreneurs.

Now in its fifth year, Fingal Enterprise Week 2014 is in association with Vodafone Ireland, Bank of Ireland and Regus.

Among the highlights at this year’s event are ‘Fingal Start-Up Day’, a full day tailored to the needs of those in the process of setting up a new business; ‘Future Tech Trends’, which will feature predictions on what technology trends will impact on business life in 2015 and ‘Success Leaves Clues’, hosted by broadcaster Ian Guider and featuring Keynote Speaker, Sean Gallagher. ‘Food-On-The-Go’ will be in the spotlight at the Dublin Food Chain event, while this year there will also be a focus on ‘Ethnic Enterprise’.

Pictured at the CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston Family Day on Sunday, 31st August last are, Lynne Carolan (CityNorth Hotel), with the hotel’s mascot and Drogheda Lightning American Football players, Alan Daly, Connor O'Reilly, Ross Neville, Kevin Duffy and Oisin Dowling.

Singing Group Needs Members Singsation is a group of 22 women from Sutton, Howth, Portmarnock, Raheny, Baldoyle and Malahide with one thing in common - a love of singing. If you like the sound of this group and

you are a singer, they are currently looking for Sopranos and Hi Altos. They rehearse from September to June every Monday night. For more information, call 087-6788039.

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Tennis Coaching For Kids In North County

Shaun Spellman, Glen Carey and Shane Brehony are pictured after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Colaiste Choilm, Swords

Pictured here are Hayley O'Rourke, Jamie Gallagher and Glen Croly from Fingal Community College in Swords, after receiving their Leaving Certificate results.

It’s that time of the year, with children back at school, parents are looking for a healthy sports activity for children during the Autumn. What better way than to introduce them to tennis.

The Dublin Parks tennis coaching programme will commence soon in your area, catering for girls and boys between five and seventeen years on your local public courts. Girls and boys can meet new friends, have fun and learn to play. Racquets and balls are supplied. All you need is soft shoes, and a once off registration fee and on arrival, you will be greeted by your local friendly tennis coach.

Once off fee is €25 for one hour classes for 8 weeks. This is subsidised by Fingal Co. Council, to provide an affordable healthy activity for children. It is ideal for parents seeking a cost effective yet fun-filled activity.

Local venues include, Malahide Castle Courts and Swords Tennis Club (rear The Castle) on Saturdays, starting on 20th September at 10am, Seagrange Park, Baldoyle and Baltray Park, Howth on Wednesdays starting 17th September. at 3.30pm Balrothery Tennis Courts start on Thursday, 18th September and Orlynn Park, Lusk starts on Friday, 19th September, both at 3.30pm.

Enquiries to Kay 8338711 or parkstennis@eircom.net www.parkstennis.com

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Failte Isteach Programme In Rush A ‘Failte Isteach’ programme is due to start in Rush. The programme is basic English for those wishing to improve their conversational skills. Volunteer tutors are required. Full training will be provided. If you are interested please contact Helena on 086 1718101 for more information.

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Prospective students and parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend our "Open Evening" on Thursday 25th September, 2014.

5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Principal's address - 7.00 pm

Franciscan College Gormanston Now part of the Free Education Scheme Applications can be obtained from the College Website www.gormanstoncollege.ie or by contacting the College directly

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OPEN NIGHT Colaiste Choilm Dublin Rd, Swords T: 01 840 1420 F: 01 840 1331 E:colchoilm.ias@eircom.net W:www.colaistechoilmswords.ie

The Principal and Staff of Colaiste Choilm Invite all 5th Class and 6th Class boys and their Parents/Guardians To an Open Night on Tuesday 23rd September 7pm – 10pm Students must be accompanied by an adult

Lusk Community College Raheny Lane, Rathmore Road, Lusk

Phone: 01 513 0000 Email: admin.luskcc@ddletb.ie Website: www.luskcommunitycollege.ie

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Train To Be A Counsellor T.A.R.G.E.T was established in 1993 to set up and promote education and training courses for adults. It has developed models of practice that involve and enable those living in the community to make healthy choices and effect change in their lives.

T.A.R.G.E.T. provides courses and training to adults. The aim of the counselling is to

Coláiste Pobail Lusca Lána Ráth Éanaigh. Bóthar an Rátha Mhóir, Lusca, Contae Bhaile Atha Cliath

Lusk Community College Open Evening Tuesday 16th September 2014 6.30pm to 8.30pm Students currently in 6th Class and their parents / guardians are invited to view the wonderful facilities and collect an enrolment pack for September 2015.

Parents/guardians are advised to return completed Application Forms to the office by Wednesday 1st October 2014 for September 2015 entry.

Phone 01-5130000 Email admin.luskcc@ddletb.ie

provide professional assistance and guidance for those who need confidential and non judgmental support, in resolving personal and psychological problems.

Target Counselling Course and Counselling Service evolved out of a Women’s Health Programme facilitated by the then Eastern Health Board (HSE), where it was identified that a Counselling Service for this area of the Northside Partnership was urgently required. The workshop identified that the area had a high number of marital breakdown, relationship difficulties, and families at risk through drug and alcohol abuse, and that there was a high number of individuals seeking counselling and support for mental health difficulties and families bereaved through suicide.

Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

They will be remodelling the current course into a degree and master’s course to meet the new QQI regulations.

Target Counselling provides a service Monday to Friday.

They also run groups for bereavement, trauma, and psycho educational groups. As the need for this service expands, the Counselling service continues to grow.

Target Counselling is currently taking applications for its training course. Please make enquiries by going online or phone 01 8488165.

Grinds Can Provide The Solution With the school term now up and running, it is imperative that students do not fall behind in a very busy curriculum, which can lead to problems down the line. Ideally, grinds provide the answer to this problem, but finding the appropriate grinds can sometimes be difficult.

Malahide Grinds Academy, which has been set up by a family with a very strong education and teaching background, provides the ideal solution. The effectiveness of grinds in terms of improving, not just a kid’s grades, but also their confidence and happiness (and by extension the whole family’s), and also, of

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Malahide Grinds Academy gone out of their way to cherry-pick teachers (and pay extra) for their proven teaching success, energy and powers of motivation. In terms of costs, students can be taught multiple subjects for as little as the cost of a trip to the cinema per subject.

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Importance Of First Aid/CPR Training

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First Aid is the initial treatment by a trained First Aider to people, who have been injured or suddenly taken ill, before the arrival of a more qualified person.

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tions such as Cardiac Arrest, where a person’s heart can no longer effectively pump blood around the body and requires immediate CPR; choking and injury where there is lifethreatening bleeding.

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Due to popular demand we are now enrolling for Grúpa Súgartha (2.5 -3.5 blian d'aois) Afternoon Playgroup (2.5 -3 .5years) Trí là in aghaidh na seachtaine/3 days per week Dé Màirt, Dé Céadaoin agus Daordaoin/Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Am: 12.15 pm go dtí 3.00pm/ Time: 12:15-3:00pm Costas: €40.00/€40.00 per week Ag tosnù: Dé Màirt 30ú Mean Fomhar 2014/Start Date: Tuesday 30th September

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you as a Transport Manager and also entitles you to set up a haulage or bus passenger business. A CPC is also extremely beneficial for employment opportunities, career advancement, or if you want to up skill. You may also be entitled to funding for the course from your Local Employment Offices.

Subjects covered in the course include: managing a transport business; employment and health and safety legislation; contract law and financial management; tachograph and hours of driving legislation; national and international documentation etc.

Approved CPC courses are run at weekends by Tony Hynes, who has successfully put thousands of students through the CPC exam by using his own specially developed materials, and his unique dynamic delivery style. Tony is shortly starting his next CPC Courses in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow on Saturday 1st November, Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, Limerick on Saturday 8th

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Gain Career Skills Without The University Debts Whether you are leaving education or looking to upskill in order to change career or progress in your current job, university isn’t the only option.

It’s often drilled into us that university is where people go to gain the right skills and knowledge to progress in their career. But, with university fees rising severely and the time to qualification taking an average of three years, it isn’t always a feasible option.

Career training is a much cheaper, faster route to getting qualifications that translate into practical skills in your chosen specialism, and you can complete courses in as little as 12 weeks.

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Are you over 18, out of work and love football and fitness? If so, then a new training course beginning this October in Dublin 15 could be for you! The FAI, Fingal County Council and Blanchardstown Area Partnership have teamed up to provide a unique opportunity for people who are unemployed and out of formal education to get involved in an innovative project designed to help them back into the workforce ,or onto further education.

This career focused course aims to provide education and work opportunities for people who would like to pursue a career in Fitness Instruction and Football. The course is unique in the area and covers both ITEC Fitness Instructor and FAI coaching modules including; Anatomy & Physiology, Client Screening, First Aid, Diet And Nutrition, Resistance Training, Business Awareness, Studio Cycle, Kick Start Introduction to Coaching, Player/Personal

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The Catherine Lawlor School of Art 12th Annual Exhibition, at which students are given a wonderful opportunity to display the art they have worked on over the past year, will take place over the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of September in Malahide Tennis Club from 11am to 6pm. All are welcome.

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The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government announced last week that they have finalised the implementation of the Local Property Tax (LPT). Eighty per cent of the LPT will be retained in the North County to fund vital public services and special schemes in 2015.

The remaining 20 per cent will be re-distributed to provide top-up funding to certain local authority areas that have lower property tax bases due to the variance in property values.

According to the figures, the County Council will be entitled to retain an amount of surplus funding of €7,814,950 for their own

New Term Starts September 2014

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Development, Pan Disability Certificate and an introductory Referees Course.

The ITEC Gym Instruction Certification, delivered by Litton Lane Training centre is a major addition to this year’s course. This internationally recognised qualification will give participants the opportunity to join the workforce, or set up their own fitness business.

Welcoming this new course, FAI Regional Manager, Gerry Reardan said: “This is a great opportunity for people in Fingal who are unemployed to get involved in a project designed to broaden their education and help them back into the workforce”. “The combination of ITEC Gym Instruction Certification and Football Coaching Badges included in the programme makes this course very attractive given the popularity of healthy pastimes and emphasis on healthy lifestyles”, he added. “The course is open to men and women and the qualifications and work experience it offers will provide a real boost to a person’s CV when looking for a job, a third level course or when setting up their own business,” he said. The first courses begin on October 7th and applications are now being accepted.

discretionary purposes, to fund additional budget items, reduce borrowing or to fund the cost of reducing the LPT basic rate.

The County Council will be meeting at the end of the month to decide whether or not to decrease LPT rates by up to 15 per cent for 2015.

Local Swords councillors, Joe Newman (NP), and Darragh Butler (FF), spoke to the County Leader about the potential LPT rate decrease. Newman said: “Of course, I’m in favour of decreasing our LPT rates, and I intend to vote for a 15 per cent reduction, but provided that we don’t lose any vital services because of this reduction. We, as councillors need to know before

Malahide United AFC, are hosting their own ‘Strictly’ event on Saturday, November 15th in the Regency Hotel Dublin. Doors open at 7pm, and this is an over 18’s event. Tickets are €25.

Anyone interested in being part of the event as a dancer, contestant or sponsor please let the club know, by contacting: strictlymalahide@gmail.com.

we vote for a LPT decrease, exactly what services may be reduced so we can make an informed decision.”

I’m prioritising a reduction in the LPT rate across the North County, as residents have been hit hard enough, but we need clarity before anything is decided,” he continued. Butler also favours the 15 per cent reduction, but like Newman, wants to be fully informed at the property tax meeting at the end of the month. “FF are fully in favour of the reduced rate, and based on some initial figures, I’m optimistic that we should hopefully be able to get the full 15 per cent reduction, whilst not cutting any other vital services in the meantime, but of course we’ll have to all sit down and decide how best to proceed with everything in terms of figures and so on,” he said.

Film Festival Kicks Off In Pavilions Fingal Film Festival have announced their opening night film premiere. The doors open at 7:30pm on the 26th September at Movies@swords in the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords. “Palo Alto” is directed by Gia Coppola, and stars James Franco and Emma Roberts. The film is due for Irish theatrical release on the 3rd October. Limited tickets are available now.

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Lusk Band To Play Concert In Naul A local band from Lusk ‘Grace Wilde,’ are gearing up to play a concert on September 13th in the Séamus Ennis Cultural Centre in Naul. Grace Wilde are a North County based band showcasing the music of singer-songwriter Audrey Fay from Lusk, relatively new to the Irish music scene. For the show, Grace Wilde will perform as an acoustic trio with Audrey Fay (vocals and guitar)

Enda Duffy (guitar) and Mary Barnecutt (cello). This concert marks the start of an Irish tour to launch Grace Wilde’s new live album ‘Let Me In.’ Although none of the recordings have yet been released and the band has not toured extensively, the band have been receiving favourable critical attention. The Irish Times recently designated a concert at Whelan’s as ‘Gig of the Week,’ and there has also been airplay on RTE Radio One’s Late Date and Roots Freeway shows.

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For some time you’ve been thinking about tricky issues that involve family or property matters.

For fear of complications you’ve been either putting things off or not known what to do. This week you will have to act.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Being generous with close friends or loved ones is one thing, being taken advantage of is quite another. You’ve tried to avoid confronting certain individuals about certain issues, but the signs are just right to air all.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

As is often the case, it’s not until things become difficult that you’re willing to take a chance.

However, you’re now forced by circumstances to review your approach to a number of areas of your life.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

You’ve been cornered by issues that are neither of your making nor your responsibility. If you don’t say something now, then others will make their own assumptions. Do what you must and put them behind you.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

When the year began, you probably wouldn’t have admitted that the financial side of your life was in need of some attention. But the chicken is about to roost, and all money matters will have to be attended now.

Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 23

You’ve been suffering in silence, waiting for others’ responses to important - if not lifechanging - requests. These reach a peak about Friday, and either others finally respond or you demand that they do.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Once you begin to realise that this week is all about exploration, things will start to fall into place. Before then, however, you’re likely to have become tangled up with tiresome rules and regulations.

Libra

Sep 23 - Oct 22

Forget about grand gestures this week. Instead, focus on the numerous uninteresting details and frustrating issues that arise, and you eliminate them. A week simply to get through - but take note for the future.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

For some time, issues involving your own views or priorities, and those of family or loved ones, have been brewing. Your initial reaction may be to take things personally. Overcome that, and even battles prove constructive.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

While you’ve no need to dominate conversations, you have important things to say. Matters involving your resources, time, money and ideas come to the fore about Thursday, and you should air your feelings precisely.

Capricorn

09.09.2014

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Local Farmers Must Be Protected From Russian Ban The EU must be ready to introduce additional measures and allocate fresh resources outside the agricultural budget to help EU farmers overcome harsh effects of the Russian import ban on EU food products, Agriculture Committee MEPs said. They also warned that the embargo might stay in place for some time and called for long-term solutions.

More money needed, but not from agriculture budget.

During the debate, many MEPs argued that current resources

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will not be sufficient to compensate all farmers in all sectors. “Today we have a chance to remember errors of the past,” said Paolo De Castro (S&D, IT) referring to anti-crisis measures and resources Parliament called for during the CAP reform. “Now farmers will have to pay for consequences. Ultimately, the fiscal discipline might have to be applied to pay costs of the Russian embargo,” he warned.

“Farming is on the front line of

this conflict. It would be shame if only the agriculture budget was used to offset damage done to our farmers.

We really need to think about amending the budget for the CAP because of this exceptional event “, said Michel Dantin (EPP, FR). The import ban has had harsh impact on EU agriculture, mainly on the dairy, fruits and vegetable and to some extent also on the meat sector, Commission told the Agriculture committee.

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“Dublin Airport is rapidly becoming a major European hub for

transatlantic traffic and this new service will allow even more customers to experience the excellent transfer product at Dublin,” he said. “ P a s s e n g e r s connecting at Dublin have access to a huge range of choice on North American destinations and can also avail of pre-clearance facilities for US-bound

Thriving Irish Language Group In Skerries Irish language conversation groups are on the increase in the North County, with a network of Ciorcal Comhrá in places, such as Skerries, Malahide, Donabate and Swords. The groups meet every week, usually in a café. The renewed interest in our native language is evidenced by an increase in the number of Gaelscoileanna and the growth of the Maidneacha Caife . The café setting encourages its customers to join in. In Skerries, the group was formed by three Irish language enthusiasts, Tom, Billy

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and Diarmuid O’Suilleabhain. In September 2012, a little publicity was carried out in the local newsprint and a few posters put up in the shops, library and train station. Ciorcal Comhrá now enjoys a following of 20 gaelgoiri and they meet every Tuesday at 12 noon in Divino Café and 8.30pm in the Bus Bar. in the town. This is an eclectic gathering comprising writers, farmers, poets, sailors, scientists, teachers, and dreamers. Ciorcal Comhra comprises those with limited, average and fluent Gaeilge. The comfortable,friendly atmosphere is conducive to conversation. The events provide opportunities to learn, improve and practice an Ghaeilge in a relaxed, informal way. Enthusiasts with different levels of fluency are welcome to these gatherings.

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Recent published deaths from the North County BRODERICK Thomas (Tom), (Tooman, Lusk, Co. Dublin/ Dungarvan, Waterford), (Peacefully) at Hamilton Park N.H., surrounded by his loving family. Dearly beloved husband of Marita, dad of Patrick, Declan, Marianne, Helena, Michele and trish, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother of the late Kitty, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.

BYRNE Alan, (Swords, Co. Dublin), September 2nd 2014 (suddenly), at Beaumont Hospital, deeply regretted by his loving wife Kay, daughters Suzanne, Jennifer and Rebecca, son-in-law Neil, Nat and Dave, his beloved grandchildren Ella, Shay, Aimee, Kate and Jessica, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace.

FARRELL (nee Monahan) (Milverton, Skerries (formerly of Oldcastle, Co. Meath) September 3rd 2014, Margaret, peacefully at Lusk Community Unit, beloved wife of the late Tommie, sadly missed by her loving sons, Thomas (Tom) and Bernard, sister Kathleen, brothers-in-law, John and Jimmy, daughters-in-law, Annette and Joan, grandchildren, Keith, John, Stephen and Amy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

KINSELLA (nee Westman) (Swords, Glasnevin and formerly of Jordanstown) - September 3rd, 2014, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Bon Secours Hospital; Francis, beloved wife of Richard; deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons Peter and John, daughter Maree and Marguerite, brothers Sean and James, sister Doreen, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

MURRAY, Teresa (nee Bealin) (Malahide and formerly of Shanliss Grove, Santry) - September 2, 2014, (peacefully) in the loving care of staff at Talbot Lodge Nursing Home, Malahide, beloved wife of the late Liam; sadly missed by her loving family, her son Eugene and daughter Irene, son-in-law Ken, daughter-in-law Dara, grandchildren Sean, Kate, Ryan and Ciaran, brother Mark and sister Betty, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

REILLY, Caroline (nee Hayes) (Lusk, Co. Dublin) peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of John and loving mother of Aoife, Rachel and Susan and daughter of Kathleen Hayes and the late Mahon. Sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, mother, sisters Fiona and Loraine, brother Frank, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace.

HENDRICKX, Walter (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) 1 st September 2014 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff in St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Beloved son of Theresa and the late Jozef. He will be very sadly missed by is loving wife Siobhán, children Alan, Caroline and Paul, son-in-law Stephen, daughter-in-law Lauren, granddaughters Emily and Naomi, brother Conor, sisters Sondra and Suzanne, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace.

MCNAMEE, Desmond (Thomas) (Skerries, Co. Dublin) August 31st 2014, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Rush nursing home, beloved brother of Pearl, Joy and Bernadette, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Rest in peace.

MURPHY, Daniel (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly Farranfore, Co. Kerry) (ex Aer Lingus and Irish Air Corps) September 1st 2014, peacefully in the Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the Prof. Donegan and his team, beloved father of the late John.

Sadly missed by his beloved and devoted wife Josephine, daughters Elain, Denise, Ciara and Lisa, daughter in law Norma, brother Tom, Mike and Maurice, sisters Helen and Joan, his fourteen grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews, his woderful carers Leah and Vincent, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace, reunited with his much loved son John.

BURKE (nee Boyle) (Swords and formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland) September 1, 2014 (peacefully) at home, Grace, sadly missed by her loving husband William, parents Rose and Owen, sisters Katy and Rosemary, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

BYRNE, Patricia (Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and late of Artane).

Peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth and Christopher, beloved sister of Elizabeth, Christopher and the late John and beloved aunt of Aisling and the late Seán Criostóir. Sadly missed by her family, Elizabeth’s partner Brian, cousins, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours in Balbriggan and Artane and her many good friends. May she rest in peace.

RICE, Pat, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 31st August 2014 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family, Pat, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Frances, children, John, Paul, Brian, Donal, Marie and Patrick, brother, Bernard, sisters, Mary and Fanchea, his adored fourteen grandchildren and th elate Callum, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. rest in peace.

COONEY, Joseph (Swords, Co. Dublin) August 29, 2014 (Peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. Joseph, beloved husband of Ellen and father of the late Valerie; deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters Barbara and Helen, son Edwin, daughter-in-law Carol, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

CLARE (Lusk, Co. Dublin) Sept 5th 2014 (peacefully) at home, Patrick (Paddy); sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret (Peg), children Caroline, Patrick, Youlanda and Anthony, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

HENNESSY, Patrick (Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Galtymore Drive, Drimnagh) September 3, 2014. Suddenly, at St. James’s Hospital. Beloved father of Darshan and Stacey. He will be very sadly missed by his loving daughters, mother, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

09.09.2014 Acknowledgement

HIGGINS WALTER Swords, Co.Dublin Knockcroghery, Co.Roscommon who passed away peacefully March 22nd 2014 The wife and family of the late Walter Higgins wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement.

Thanks to all the family, relatives, friends and neighbours who called to our home, made phone calls, sent Mass cards and floral tributes, travelled long distances and from overseas, attended the funeral, and all who participated in any way. We were especially comforted by the many hundreds who attended the funeral home, so many of whom had a unique personal story to tell. Thanks also to Walter’s many former associates from the Motor Industry who attended, as well as those from his final workplace Collinstown Business Park. Thanks to Fr. Laven who lead prayers at the funeral home. Thanks for the very personal Homily at the funeral Mass concelebrated by Fr. Milton P.P. and Fr. Cullen P.P. Also special thanks to Fr. Leogue P.P. for his prayers. Thanks also to the choir and to the readers. Thanks to the gravediggers who volunteered to prepare Walter’s final resting place by hand, and to Smyth’s Funeral Directors who carried out their duties in such a sensitive and professional manner. Thanks also to the management and staff at Hannon’s Hotel for their personal attention.

Special thanks to journalist Mr. Brian Cunniffe and Mrs Phil Feely for the lovely tribute to Walter in the Roscommon Herald. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was offered for all your intentions in St. Columcilles Church on Friday July 18th.

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Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask you 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.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours I now ask Thee for this very special one:Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Holy Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine Thank you for favour received.

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Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours I now ask Thee for this very special one:Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Holy Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Never known to fail M.D

Fingal County Council Ciara Garvan applies for Retention permission for alterations to previously granted permission F12A/0063 at "Apple Rose house, Ard na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin", formerly described as "Rear of Rosslea, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The alteration consists of the addition of a single story ca 9m2 covered area for bicycle storage within the front garden behind the boundary wall, not higher than the boundary wall and not visible from the road.

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 for alterations (incl. demolition of existing part 2 storey part single-storey rear extensions) and new extensions including: (A) new bay windows & entrance canopy to the front (North Elevation); (B) part single-storey, part 2storey extension to the rear (South side) of existing 2storey dwelling and all associated site works at No.33 Harbour Road, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: P. & A. Dice.

This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council We Mr. & Mrs. Philip Dunne intend to apply for Planning Permission at rear of No. 9A Connolly Avenue, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

To construct single storey detached house to rear of existing house with pitched roof finish and new vehicular entrance off Connolly Avenue and 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 (9.30am to 4.30 pm.)

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 St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council We Philip Carolan and Patricia Carolan intend to apply for Permission for development at Cedar Lodge, Millview Road, Malahide, County Dublin. The development will consist of a change of use from existing pedestrian entrance (Planning Permission Reg Ref F08A/0945) to a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance from Millview Road, Malahide, County Dublin to include dishing the kerb, the construction of a new boundary wall along the eastern boundary, the closing up of the existing entrance, and all associated and ancillary works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the Offices of The Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30-16.30 Monday- Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to The Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of five 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 make grant permission subject or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission Fingal County Council I Una Gillespie intend to apply for planning permission for (1) to build a first floor extension to the front (circa. 9 sq.m.) (2) alterations to the existing front porch and all associated site works at 52 Glencarraig, Sutton, 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 that a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed

fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application Fingal County Council Planning Permission sought to construct a single/two storey extension to the side and back of a two storey semi-detached dwelling, alterations to elevations and roof and ancillary site service connections and development works at 1 Aspen Park, Kinsealy Court, Swords, Co.Dublin

by Emma O’Callaghan. The Planning Application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made in writing to the authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for construction of 2 storey, 3 bed detached dwelling(124 sq.M)to side of existing house with 1 No: enlarged shared vehicular entrance and all associated site and development works to side of 17 Park View, Malahide, Co. Dublin, for Richie & Jackie Oonan The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased between the hours of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords,Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought for development to consist of 6 x 2 bedroom apartments at St. Colmcilles Court, Swords, Co. Dublin for Swords Wrought Iron Works Ltd. 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, County Hall, Main St. Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am to 16.30pm Monday - Friday. A submission or observation may be made in writing to the planning authority on the payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application .

Fingal County Council Nora O'Driscoll and Joseph Wade seek planning permission for two storey extension to side and rear of existing two storey house with enlarged porch and redevelopment of internal house layout at 29 Sherlock Park, Millers Lane, Skerries, 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 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Hall, Main St, Swords , Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 Euros), within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new single-storey dwellinghouse (90sq/m) along with associated siteworks to include usage of existing vehicular access @ Old Coach Road, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. Signed:- John Carpenter 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 alterations & extensions to existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks to include upgrading of existing septic tank & percolation area at ‘Longhouse’, Balgaddy, Ringcommons, Naul, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Paul & Ann Kimmage 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

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09.09.2014 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new single- storey extension to the north side of existing two-storey dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks at No.1, Westbrook Green, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed:- Nengmin Wu 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 a change of use from Industrial to use as a Private Members Gym along with internal fit-out including inserting a mezzanine floor.

At Unit 10, Balbriggan Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed:- John Carroll & Adrian Harper - Profitness Gym. 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 sought for construction of 12no. 2 storey houses, consisting of 6 no. 3 bedroom semidetached houses, 2 no. 3 bedroom detached houses and 4 no. 4 bedroom detached houses on previously approved (Reg Ref; F06A/0945 and F07A/1374) sites 46 - 57 incl (approved numbering layout), Sea Brook, Site Fronting Brook Lane, Rush, Co Dublin for Carroll Estates Dublin Ltd. The application also includes the provision of 2 no. within curtilage car parking spaces per house and all associated site works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during 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 of 20 euros within the

period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Circlewood Ltd for a nursing home development on a site (4.507ha) of a previously approved nursing home (Reg Ref; F09A/0551) at The Cross, Featherbed Lane (L1315), Blackland, Loughshinny, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a two storey, 121 bedroom nursing home (5,983m2 gross internal floor area) incorporating communal spaces, treatment rooms, dining rooms, kitchen, sanitary accommodation, staff accommodation, ancillary service and administration rooms. The development will also consist of the construction of a detached electrical substation (21m2 floor area), closing of existing agricultural access and creating new gated vehicular and pedestrian accesses off Featherbed Lane (L1315), 41 surface car parking spaces (incl 3 dedicated disabled parking spaces) and 28 bicycle parking spaces, temporary on-site waste water treatment plant and percolation area, surface water drainage including attenuation works, hard and soft landscaping and associated site development 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.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Outline planning permission is sought for dormer bungalow and vehicular entrance on infill site adjoining San Antoine, Kinsealy Lane, Malahide , Co. Dublin.

Applicants: D. & P. Kennedy.

The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours.

A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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