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Reilly Embraces Seanad Role With Gusto The decision to appoint former local Minister Dr James Reilly, as one of the Taoiseach’s 11 nominees for the Seanad, is one that is likely to be greeted with mixed feelings by some people in the area.

Many will view the decision as good for the area, given that the new senator has vast experience, but can now focus on local issues, unlike during his term as minister. It may go some way to filling the

By Patrick Finnegan void left when the North County was left without a minister. It will also put a Fine Gael member of the Oireachtas in the northern end of the constituency.

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spoke to Dr Reilly after his appointment and we asked him that, given his determination to have the Seanad scrapped last year, was it appropriate for him to accept his new role?. He replied, “The people spoke in the referendum and I am happy to accept their decision.” He once famously described the Seanad as unworkable with no power and we asked if that was still the case. “Of course the Seanad is badly in need of reform and this needs to be looked at as a matter of urgency. It is workable, but it needs to be part of the reform of the Oireachtas and I will be pushing for that reform,” he said.

Reilly was very enthusiastic about areas where he can assert influence in the North County.

“North County Dublin has fantastic potential with the youngest population in the state, if not in Europe. Our population is very diverse and these are huge strengths.”

“Developing tourism and the delivery of Metro North are among his top priorities for the area.

“We have a wonderful history and excellent beaches. I certainly will be focusing on these and I’m really looking forward to driving on the Metro, which I have been an advocate of for many years. Everyone knows how close the Metro project is to my heart,” he said.

The new senator was

disappointed with the news that only two blue flags were awarded to North County beaches.

I live in South Shore in Rush and I am fully aware of the fantastic amenity it represents in terms of health and well-being. That’s why it’s a priority that the work by Irish Water be carried out as expeditiously as possible.

In this day and age we’re entitled to have our beaches clean and safe.

As a former Minister for Health, Dr Reilly ensured that the new Primary Care Centre in Balbriggan was controversially added to a list of other agreed Primary Care Centres across the country. This led to

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strained relations between the coalition parties at the time, with Labour’s Junior Health Minister, Roisin Shortall resigning her position. However, Dr Reilly was very pleased to see the new Primary Care Centre nearing completion. “It’s great to see that building developing all the time and it’s great to know that local people now

Pictured at the raising of the Blue Flag and the awarding of the Green Coast Award at Velvet Strand, Portmarnock on Thursday last are, Michael John O'Mahoney (An Taisce), Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney, County Mayor Cllr David O'Connor, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council Paul Reid and Ronan Farren from sponsors, Coca Cola Ireland

have a major source of employment in an iconic building in the town, but that they are going to have the best of facilities to receive the best medical care.

On trolley watch figures, he re-emphasised that, as Minister for Health, he managed to get the figures on trolleys down by a third, with in-patient waiting time reduced to eight months. These need to be continually worked on. “I think the Special Delivery Unit was something that worked extremely well and I hope to speak to Minister Harris, with a view to having it reinstated.

Dr Reilly’s appointment was welcomed by Alan Farrell TD and by former councillor, and long-time Fine Gael campaigner, Tom O’Leary.

Farrell said, “I would like to congratulate Dr. Reilly on his appointment to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach. In the last

general election, it was unfortunate that we were unable to deliver a second seat for Fine Gael in Dublin Fingal, and to have a second Government TD for our constituency. However, I am sure Dr. Reilly will be an effective member of Seanad Éireann and I wish him the best in his new role,” he said.

O’Leary was very enthusiastic about Reilly’s appointment.

“With his vast experience in government as a Minister in two departments and his key contacts at ministerial level, he will be a super advocate for The North County. He can drive forward a positive jobs and business plan for the area. This is possible as he will be without the heavy time consuming responsibilities of ministerial office, particularly the huge positive opportunities in Swords, the airport and in Balbriggan with its large industrial land bank,” he said.

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Introduction Of Trading Online Vouchers Irish businesses are missing opportunities to create jobs and grow sales because they are not selling enough online. That’s according to Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office, which is running a scheme to help small businesses to sell online.

Recent research from PayPal indicates that in 2015, 86 per cent of Irish internet shoppers made overseas purchases via the internet with an average spend of €964. Reasons given by Irish online shoppers for purchases abroad hinted at the lack of access to goods online in Ireland. As a consequence, small Irish businesses are losing out to foreign suppliers and large multinationals

who are aggressively targeting online channels The Local Enterprise Office has secured as a means of reaching Irish consumers. In funding from the Department of response to this, the Local Enterprise Office is Communications and Natural Resources to providing grants to small businesses that wish to address this imbalance by helping smaller invest in upgrading their web presence so that businesses to sell online. A grant of €2,500 is they can sell online. available to small businesses who wish to An “Information session” has been arranged in invest in growing their E-trading capabilities the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, taking place under the voucher scheme. on the 9th of June and places are free of Chief Executive of Fingal County charge to locally based small busiCouncil, Paul Reid highlighted the nesses.The information seminar will give importance of investing in web techsmall businesses an insight as to how nology: “Shopping patterns have they can use E-Commerce and digital been revolutionised in recent years marketing to boost sales. and the upsurge in online shopping Head of Fingal Local Enterprise Office, is set to continue in the coming Oisín Geoghegan, urged any businesses years. This presents vast opportunithat are serious about selling online to ties to our local businesses. It is vital attend the information session and Oisin Geoghegan that we provide the right support submit an application. mechanisms to enable small busiSpeaking to the County Leader Geoghegan said; nesses to compete in this arena”.

“We approved 50 Online Voucher applications in Attendance at the seminar on 9th June is free 2015 totalling €100,000. This has been a huge of charge but booking is essential. For further help to many small businesses in the region. information and to book online visit www.localenterprise.ie/Fingal.

This year, I want to see this increase further.”

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Swords Educate Together National School was presented with a cheque for €1,000, which will be used to help purchase new sports equipment, by Citroën Dublin, Airside Motor Park on Saturday 14th May, as part of the celebrations for the dealership’s Open Weekend.

A local colouring competition was run via the local schools in the area during April with students from the schools asked to

colour in pictures of the local dealership. The winning picture was from Paula Komorek (8) from Swords Educate Together National School who along with some of her schoolmates picked up the cheque from the dealership on Saturday.

The Citroën Dublin Open Weekend offered a whole host of fun activities for all the family with Brand Ambassador and Dublin Senior Footballer Paul

Flynn popping by the showroom to say hello and also two Angry Birds characters visited the dealership to coincide with the release of their new movie which premiered at the weekend.

The Irish Cancer Society is urgently looking for more drivers for its Volunteer Driver Service in the North County to drive cancer patients to their chemotherapy appointments in Tallaght Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital, St. James’s Hospital and the Mater Hospital.

The Society is currently recruiting drivers in the areas of Skerries, Balbriggan and Lusk.

The Volunteer Driver Service is free to both the hospital and the patient with volunteers being paid a contribution towards their fuel allowance and road toll costs.

The Society recruits and trains volunteers and asks only that volunteers have free weekday

availability, can commit to two weekdays a month and have access to a car.

The Volunteer Driver Service is now available from 18 hospitals nationwide with the Society’s drivers bringing 1,040 patients on 10,822 journeys in total last year.

In Dublin, 3,639 journeys were facilitated for 349 patients in 2015 and the demand is increasing every year.

The Volunteer Driver Service was developed in 2008 by the Irish Cancer Society. Now in the ninth year of the national rollout of the service, demand for the service continues to grow.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer or would like further information should contact Gail at the Irish Cancer Society on (01) 231 05 66, email transport@irishcancer.ie or see www.cancer.ie

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which were arranged by guild member Dolores O’Rourke and Karen O’Rourke gave an interesting talk about the history of pearls.

The Swords ladies also wore ICA rosettes which were made up of green and blue ribbon which was sewn on to their ICA badges. Green and blue are the colours of the ICA emblem. Long term member, Elaine Bermingham wore the The Swords ICA Guild held its 70th birthday badge belonging to Evelyn McGonagle. Evelyn party at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords on was one of the founder members of the Swords Friday, 24th May. The ladies were delighted to Guild when it started on 2nd May 1946. have ICA National President, Marie O’Toole and A tapestry of Swords ICA which was organised Dublin Federation President, Mary Melia with by Marian Kelly, Patricia Guyett and Karen them to join in the celebrations. Ladies from O’Rourke was on display in the room. This was Ballymun, Portmarnock, Lusk, Rolestown and made up of felt pictures of various landmarks in Santry Guilds also came along. Former Swords Swords as well as felt leaves which had the current members’ names sewn on to them.

ICA National President Marie O’Toole congratulated Swords on reaching the 70 year milestone.

Marie, who is from Portmarnock said the Swords Guild is strong and vibrant because it has members of various age groups.

Swords ICA (Irish Countrywomen's Association) celebrated their 70th anniversary with a She presented Guild gala dinner at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords on Friday, 20th May last. Guest of President, Doreen honour at the celebration was the National President of ICA, Marie O'Toole. Pictured on McKittrick with a the night are, Mary Melia (President, Dublin Federation ICA), Doreen McKittrick certificate for reaching (President, Swords ICA) and Marie O'Toole (National President ICA) 70 years.

Dublin members who were also there included Mary Federation President Mary Melia (also from Grogan, Carmel Savage, Rose Williamson and Portmarnock) said that Swords has really former guild President Phil Kealy. expanded since she visited as a child when it The tables had beautiful pearl centre pieces was a small village.

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Pictured is Liam Cunningham being presented with his award by Maura Cassidy from sponsors, DAA

Sixteen year old Liam Cunningham was declared the overall winner of the Dublin Airport Swords Young Musician of the Year 2016. This is the second time Liam has taken home the title of overall winner, having achieved the top spot in 2014 also.

The competition, which aims to nurture the vast musical talent in Swords and the Fingal area, was held over the weekend of 21st and 22nd May in St. Finian’s Community School in Swords.

Prizes were awarded in categories such as piano, strings, voice, keyboard, recorder, woodwind, brass, electric guitar, classical guitar and there is a section for traditional musicians too. The awards also featured categories for chamber groups in classical music, vocal and traditional.

Now in its 27th year, the awards have welcomed some extremely talented young musicians to the stage since it first began in 1989, many of whom have gone on to work professionally within the music industry.

Kinsealy United End Of Season Awards Kinsealy United celebrated their end of year with a Presentation Evening at Nzone Sports on Wednesday 25th May. The event was well attended by players and their parents. Bouncy castles and face painting provided entertainment while DJ Don provided music and commentary throughout the evening.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation ceremony when players from Academy to Under 13 were presented with

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Mouth Watering from Pictured are the young players of Kinsealy United at their end of season awards in NZone Sports Centre on Wednesay 25th May. There was a presentation ceremony for the Under 13 players and also marked the launch of the clubs new name change from Kinsealy Boys to Kinsealy United.

their well-earned awards. The Under 11 team had extra reason to celebrate, having recently become the Under 11 league winners in the NDSL. The event also marked

the launch of the new club name, Kinsealy United, and as the club reaches its 20-year anniversary, and they are looking forward to the next 20 years and beyond. The club has

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Headstone Discovered At Aldi Site The discovery of what looked to be a grave at the site of the new Aldi store at Seatown Road in Swords, may well prove to be a stumbling block to the completion of the project on time.

The memorial structure, which may well turn out to be a headstone was discovered by workmen as they excavated the site. The

stone is in memory of Robert Russell and is dated 1627 and is located in the centre of where the car park is to be sited. The area around the memorial stone has been condoned off, as work continues on the rest of the site.

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The memorial stone in memory of Robert Russell, which was discovered during excavation of the site for the new Aldi supermarket on Seatown Road, Swords

estate contacted the County Leader about the discovery, and having researched the Russell family heritage, he found out that they were old English settlers, who claimed their origins in Ireland went back to the AngloNorman conquest.

Although visible in the

records from the 1200s, the Russell family didn’t have a large land base. Their main seat was Seatown, situated in present day Malahide. Mr Bishop’s research also revealed that the Russell family engaged in crosschannel trade and had significant wealth by

the early 1600s, proof of which is that by 1627, the date on the memorial stone, they completed the building of Drynam House, a substantial manor house built in Jacobean style.

The County Leader contacted Aldi for a comment and a spokesperson said: “Aldi can confirm a prayer stone was discovered during excavation work at the site of its planned Seatown Road, Swords store.

Following discussions with the parish council, the prayer stone will be moved to a new location within the grounds of the nearby parochial house.”

had been vandalised with graffiti and had been left without any effort to clean them for some time. The County Council replied that arrangements have been made to clean the pathways and open spaces listed in the question. Removal of graffiti on a private boundary wall During the May Swords Area is the responsibility of the propCommittee meeting Fianna Fail erty owner, however in certain councillor for the Swords area, circumstances arrangements Darragh Butler asked the may be made for the Probation County Council to arrange to Service to remove this graffiti on clean up the pathways and signing of a waiver. Graffiti on open spaces between Cianlea Council owned property will be and Lioscian; and to remove listed for removal.

Cllr. Butler graffiti at Cianlea as part of this.

Councillor Butler has asked that The request was made after a any local residents of Cianlea of number of local residents had Lioscian should let him know of any approached the councillor to complain outstanding graffiti issues and he will that there was a number of areas that raise them with the Council.

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Pictured at the Bracken Court Hotel at the launch of 'From Ropewall to Bowhill' the book which outlines the history of Balbriggan Rugby Club over the past 90 years. are Dr James Reilly, ex rugby international Jim Glennon who launched the book, Robert Cashell (Balbriggan RFC) and Luke Moriarty, Bracken Court Hotel

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Aspergers Teacher Training In Balbriggan Friends Of Autism And ADHD Balbriggan are holding Aspergers Teacher Training Courses. This is a two day course and will

run on 17th and 24th September 2016 from 10am to 4pm in the F l e m i n g t o n Community Centre, Balbriggan.

Prosper Group is a progressive organisation that provides a wide range of health-related and social services on behalf of the Health Service Executive (HSE) to individuals with an intellectual disability across parts of Counties Dublin and Meath. The organisation continues to expand these services in line with the needs of people with disabilities and their right to full and equal participation within their own communities. Prosper Group is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation whose Mission is:

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Application should be made by cover letter and C.V. to Human Resources, Prosper Group, Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin or by email to recruit@prospergroup.ie For enquiries or a job description contact 01-8493600 Prosper Fingal and Prosper Meath are HSE funded service providers and are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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These training courses are open to all Teachers, SNA, Childcare Workers, Carer’s and parents.

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If you are interested in attending one of these training courses, phone Sonya McGarry to reserve a place 01 8495670 . The fee is €60 for professionals, and €30 for parents for the two day course.

Lusk Plaque Launched Lusk Tidy Towns launched a plaque in honour of the people of Lusk who took part in the events of Easter Week in 1916. The plaque, which is located on Lusk Ring Road close to Raheny Roundabout was unveiled by Acting County Mayor, Cllr Ken Farrell. Pictured at the plaque are, Pat Kelly (Chairperson Lusk Tidy Towns), Abigail Bosch (153rd Lusk Scouts), Cllr Ken Farrell and Albert Cruise (Lusk Tidy Towns)

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Major Boost For Swords First Responders Swords Community First Responders (CFR) have been given a major boost, with funding from Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to purchase a defibrillator.

Swords CFR is very close to becoming operational within the community. They have 13 volunteers who are fully certified in the Cardiac First Responders course and have a second group being trained on 6th July in Applewood Community Centre.

The group have just received a donation of €1236 from DAA to buy an new AED defibrillator.

Chairperson, Claire Ahern said, “We have also received very generous donations from local businesses and authorities such as BMS Pharmaceutical Swords, Member First Credit Union, the Glen Ellan

and Sandford Woods Residents association, Fingal Council Council and most recently Dublin Airport Authority.”

“Dublin Airport have been hugely proactive with installing numerous AEDs throughout the airport and this has resulted in a high survival rate from cardiac arrest in the airport. The donation which DAA have given the group will fund our first AED and assist us becoming a operational group in Swords.”

“We aim to provide a 24 hours per day 7 days per week service for attending victims of cardiac arrest, choking, chest pain and stroke in the Swords area. We need many volunteers to provide this level of cover, also Swords is a highly populated area so we anticipate that the group will have a high level of activity.

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Pictured in Swords Park at the announcement that €1236 was being donated by DAA to Swords Community First Responders, are Maura Cassidy (DAA), Zita Corkery and Claire Ahern (both Swords CFR) and Darragh Lawlor (St John's Ambulance)

Maura Cassidy from DAA told the County Leader, “The funding is through our Corporate Responsibility Programme where we involve ourselves with the local community. When Claire and Zita (Corkery) approached us to fund an

New Defibrillator For Swords A new defibrillator is to be located on Main Street in Swords. The life saving device will

be located outside County Hall. The device will not be in place for number of

days, however the housing was erected last week.

Cllr Philip Lynam (SF)

Pictured at the site of the proposed new defibrillator at the main entrance to County Hall in Swords, are Darragh Lawlor of the Swords Red Cross and Cllr Philip Lynam (SF), who first proposed the idea of a defibrillator at this location. It is expected that the defibrillator will be in place within a week or so.

told the County Leader about how the idea of a defibrillator being located outside County Hall in Swords came about.

He said, “Darragh Lawlor from St John’s Ambulance was speaking with me about locating a defibrillator somewhere around Swords Castle in a place that would be very visible. I then spoke with the Chief Executive of the Council, Paul Reid about getting funding and to locate it outside the Council offices.”

“It gathered momentum from there and the location is very prominent. It has

Loreto College Swords were awarded their second Green Flag for Energy. The flag was raised on Friday last, 27th May. Pictured at the flag raising are, Front row: Ciara Walsh, Emma Campbell, Holly Clifton, Zoe Dennis, Claire Myers and Blessing Dada. Back row: Aoife Kearns, Mary Gorman (teacher), llen Grant, Emma O'Neill, Claire O'Halloran, Ciara Greene, Keava Connolly, Kaya Connolly, Chloe O'Shea, Kayla Regan, Laura Gilhooly and Peter McNamara (School principal)

North County Students Win Sports Awards Glorious sunshine greeted day two of the GloHealth Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium on (May 14th) which witnessed some top class performances.

Amongst the talented young

athletes were two students from the North County who did phenomenally well during the championships.

Lauren O’Keeffe from Loreto Balbriggan, impressed in the senior girls’ 3,000m by setting a new intermediate girls’ record.

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Elsewhere, Darragh Gaffney from St Finian’s Swords, set a European Youth mark winning the discus with 534.48m - he also won the shot put with 15.55m.

The North County is proud to have such sporting prowess as a feather in our cap and wish the two young athletes well going forward in their athletic endeavours.

AED for Swords CFR, we were delighted to do it because it’s a thing that’s very close to our hearts at Dublin Airport. We have a number of AEDs at the airport and we’ve had over 20 lives saves as part of our programme,” she said.

taken a few months to have it located here and I feel it is in the ideal location from a visibility point of view, where everyone in the area will know where it is in the event of it being required,” he said.

“It’s yellow colour makes it stand out and

the fact that it is beside the bus stop, the taxi rank and the main street makes it ideally placed. “I would like to thank Paul Reid for the funding from the Council and the local businesses who provide funding,” he concluded.

The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) – which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people nationwide – is calling on young people aged 18 to 25 from throughout the North County to apply to become Ireland’s UN Youth Delegate for 2016/2017. The United Nations Youth Delegate Programme, coordinated in Ireland by the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, will see two young people join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations in New York in September and October 2016 and February 2017.

Speaking to the County Leader, Valerie Duffy of the NYCI explained: “We are looking for applicants from all around the country, so I would encourage young people from Dublin to apply for this amazing opportunity to represent Ireland at the highest international level, and to work on important issues including immigration and the new Sustainable Development Goals.”

She concluded by saying; “Young people in Ireland have a vital role to play in shaping the Sustainable Development Goals, and they are part of the first generation that can end extreme poverty and fix climate change. If you, or a young person you know, think you have what it takes to be Ireland’s next UN Youth Ambassador you have until June 9th to apply.”

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Pierce Rooney who made his Holy Communion at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords is pictured with Geraldine Smith, Karina Rooney, Kirsten Rooney and Sheila Rooney

Ruth Cassidy Hobbs is pictured with Miriam and Jude Cassidy Hobbs after making her Holy Communion

Ronan O'Growney, who made his Holy Communion is pictured with Peter O'Growney, Brendan O'Growney, Sue Hayden, Marie and Christine O'Growney

Pictured after making his Holy Communion is Harry Brogan. Also pictured are Rachel Brogan, Christine Foran, Peter Brogan, Niamh Brogan, Lottie Brogan and Noel Foran

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Cara Kehoe is pictured with her parents, Nuala and David Kehoe

Saturday, 14th May was a wonderful occasion for the boys and girls who made their First Holy Communion at St Cronan’s Church in Brackenstown, Swords. The day was bathed in glorious sunshine, as pupils from Gaelscoil Bhriain Boroimhe, Swords Educate Together National School and Thornleigh Educate Together National School celebrated their big day. Such was the amount of children making their Communions, that there were two ceremonies on the day. The ceremonies were performed by local priest, Fr Paul Thornton, who praised the children and spoke about the wonderful gift they received at the Sacrament.

The children, their families and friends posed for photos after the ceremonies, which were attended by many teachers from the schools. The beautiful ceremonies, which were both performed in the presence of a full church, were enhanced by the excellent singing of the school choir and the musical accompaniment.

Pictured after making their Holy Communion at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, Swords are Kaitlyn Moran, Caitlyn Hand, Niamh O'Neill and Rachel Brady

Sam Condon who made his Holy Communion at St Cronan's Church Brackenstown, is pictured with David, Reese, Jennifer, Jamie and Susie Condon

Eibhlin Scott (left) made her Holy Communion. She is pictured with her Family

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Kaitlyn Moran who made her Holy Communion is pictured with Kelly Moran

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Pictured after making his Holy Communion is Casey Donohue. He is pictured with Adriana and Gavin Donohue

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Pictured after making his Holy Communion is Christian Fagan. Also pictured are Jade Fagan, Chris Kane, Laura Fagan and Liz Fagan

EimĂŠar Reilly who made her Holy Communion is pictured with Philip. Martina and Gillian Reilly

Katie Hughes is pictured after making her Holy Communion with James Morgan and Christine Hughes

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The Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal held a collection for Crumlin Children's Hospital and Feileacháin, the Still Birth Association at SuperValu in the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords last Saturday. Pictured are members of the 164th Brackenstown Scouts, Stephen Boggs, Elligh Brooks, Sarah Healy, Sean Ayotade and Ella Grogan, who took part in the collection, with President of Rotary, Michael McEnery (back)

Balbriggan Company Set For Fisheries Fund Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell in the North County. These sectors have been prioritised has announced that Rockabill Seafood Ltd, based in

by Government as growth Balbriggan, is to benefit from a industries with excellent job grant under the European creation potential. The grants for the Seafood Processing Maritime and Fisheries Fund Capital Investment Scheme (EMFF) Operational Programme for the seafood sector. He told alone are expected to Alan Farrell TD the County Leader, “It has been create 316 jobs nationally by confirmed to me by the Minister for 2019 and additional sales of €77 million Agriculture, Food and the Marine, by 2019.”

Michael Creed, that Rockabill Seafood “The funding investment announced will Ltd is to receive a grant for €255,988 allow recipient companies to grow and under the European Maritime and expand, developing new products and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Operational new markets; and crucially help Programme for the seafood them to create jobs. He sector.” concluded, “Job creation “This investment programme continues to be a huge priority was only announced in for Fine Gael in Government, December, and it is great to see and through industries such as a company from the North County seafood processing and aquaculbenefitting from the funding availture, the North County is part of that able,” he said. job creation success. More jobs mean “This funding is important to our more resources for the Government to seafood processing and aquaculture invest in better services and make sectors, which are crucial to job creation everyone’s lives a little easier.”

Last week the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which is the world’s largest high school science research competition, was attended by more than 1,700 young scientists selected from 419 affiliate fairs in 77 countries, regions and territories.

At this year’s event, which took place in Phoenix, Arizona, 4 teams representing Ireland and Northern Ireland took part having secured their places at Intel ISEF after they became winners of Intel sponsored prizes at various Ireland and EU based science fairs over the past 12 months.

Lauren Murphy, a transition year student at Loreto Secondary School in Balbriggan, was awarded a third place award in the Computational Biology and Bioinformatics category for her project ‘A Rehabilitation Aid for the Treatment of ‘Clenched Fist,’ Condition in Multiple Sclerosis. Lauren’s project involved the development of an aid to assist those with Multiple Sclerosis to perform exercises to improve the action of opening and closing the fist thus helping to alleviate the difficulty of ‘Clenched Fist’. As part of her project, Lauren developed a mechanical prototype which includes inte-

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Diana Bura triumphed in the Young Scientist awards earlier this year, and now Lauren Murphy brings further success.

Not stopping there, at next week’s Future Health Summit in City West fourth year student Renuka Chintapalli will address 160 of the world’s foremost health professionals on her Young Scientist individual runner up project ‘Developing a predictive

tool for identifying FLNcassociated biomarkers of oesophageal cancer metastasis’.

Renuka also claimed a runner up prize in this year’s Young Scientist award for the project she will be presenting a the Future Health Summit. Renuka is the youngest speaker at the summit and is delighted at the opportunity to speak in such eminent company. The school is justifiably proud of Renuka’s fabulous achievement.

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Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed to a 45-member Committee of Inquiry established by the European parliament that has been tasked with investigating the failings of the European Institutions in uncovering the Volkswagen scandal. Ms Clune has called on the company to compensate its Irish customers in the same way it has compensated its US customers.

The MEP has called on the Irish Competition and C o n s u m e r Protection Commission to conclude their investigation into Volkswagen Ireland. Clune said; “The crux of the matter is this. Volkswagen cheated its customers. It must now make amends by agreeing to a package of compensatory measures for its Irish customers. VW customers in

the US are to receive compensation in the form of a mass buyback of affected cars, as well as compensation and committing funds to promote green automotive technology”.

The MEP continued “I am calling on Volkswagen Ireland to begin engaging with its Irish customers as to a similar scheme of compensation immediately .

Volkswagen’s offer thus far has fallen short of what is expected from a responsible manufacturer.

Their inaction in Europe is an affront to their loyal customers”.

Slovakia assumes for the first time the Presidency of the Council of Ministers next July.

There is much trepidation amongst the European elite that Bratislava is not up to the job. The rotating role

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Slovakia is a young country just 23 years since its establishment and twelve years since it joined the EU. As a country it has difficulty with some of the direction of the Union. The Presidency will present challenges as the country must act above its own immediate national interest. But perhaps the fact that it starts with a different perspective will allow it to find solutions to challenges others see only in a one dimensional way.

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Swords School Wins Award Fingal Community College was one of only five schools throughout the country to be awarded a prestigious ‘21st Century School of Distinction’ Award by Trinity College’s Trinity Access 21 Programme at a ceremony held in Google last week.

Fingal Community College was supported by the Trinity Access 21 (TA21) Programme which aims to effect change in the Irish education system by preparing teachers to teach Computer Science (CS) and related topics using 21st century teaching methods, in particular team-based and

collaborative learning in the classroom.

The ’21st Century School of Distinction’ award recognises and showcases the hard work that schools nationwide are undertaking to transform their schools, develop strong college-going cultures, engage with the community to support educational uplift and promote innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including in the areas of CS and STEM. The Award was presented to Fingal Community College by Professor Paul Reville, from Harvard University’s Graduate

School of Education and Director of Harvard’s Education Redesign Lab. Speaking to the County Leader, Cliona Hannon, Director of the Trinity Access Programmes said; “There is a great desire among teachers to bring Computer Science and STEM subjects into the classroom, but many face barriers such as a lack of resources, training and a rigid school timetable that does not facilitate the collaborative approach to learning. It is extraordinary to see the scale of enthusiasm, commitment to change and innovation

happening in schools like Fingal Community College and it gives tremendous hope that we will see an increase in progression to post-secondary education as well as an increase in digital skills among our young people that will help ensure their success in the digital age.”

Also speaking to the County Leader, Fionnuala Meehan, Managing Director, EMEA SMB

Fingal Community College Swords was one of only five schools throughout the country to be awarded a prestigious 21st Century School of Distinction Award by Trinity Collegeís Trinity Access 21 Programme at a ceremony held in Google last week. The Award was presented to Fingal Community College by Prof. Paul Reville, from Harvard Universityís Graduate School of Education and Director of Harvardís Education Redesign Lab. Pictured at the 21st Century School of Distinction Award to Fingal Community College are Prof Paul Reville, Ms. Saoirse Kennedy, Fingal Community College, Fionnuala Meehan, Managing Director, EMEA SMB Sales, Google and Prof Brendan Tangney, Trinity College Dublin.

Sales, Google said; “The enthusiasm of teachers and their desire to

Pictured at the Intercultural Day at Scoil Chormaic Community National School, Balbriggan on Wednesday, 18th May are teachers, Sinead Reilly and Sinead Diskin, with pupils who dressed up in costumes depicting the different nationalities at the school

the severe strain they are under due to lack of staffing, which negatively impacts patient care and outcomes.

Nurses leaving college need to know this and patients on trolleys need to see our Minister acting- his silence is Speaking to the County Leader last not good enough,” said O’Reilly. week as nurses in Our Lady of Lourdes She went on to say; “Our Lady of Hospital commence work-to-rule Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda like many action, Sinn Féin Health hospitals across this State, faces a Spokesperson Louise O’Reilly said; series of crises in health provision.

“Hospitals and nurses are at breaking This is impacting on patient care and point and it is not possible to deliver results in high levels of stress for staff safe care with a recruitment embargo members. Indeed, short of the goodwill, dedication and compassion of of any type in place.” those nurses, it is likely that “We are experiencing the crisis would have worse unprecedented difficulties in consequences.” encouraging nurses and other O’Reilly concluded by saying; health professionals to work “Minister Harris has inherited in our public health service. a health crisis created by Fine Yet, the confusion over the Gael and Labour but he is HSE suspension of recruitnowhere to be seen. In the ment is an automatic deter- O’Reilly TD midst of ongoing Emergency rent for those who may have been interested in coming into posi- Department, waiting lists and trolley tions in our strained services,” she crises, coupled with the suspension of recruitment in the HSE, he has not said.

“The HSE are maintaining the optics come forward to allay any of the grave of no recruitment, exacerbating the concerns of those who are working in current recruitment crisis. These the hospital system. Last week’s actions give nursing and health work-to-rule is an urgent call for the professionals the impression that Minister to step in and clarify whether there is no future in Irish hospitals,” there is an active recruitment drive, if there will be nurses recruited across she added.

“This is an insult to everyone working all hospital departments and what is in the health service and those nurses the exact status of the recruitment on work to rule are trying to highlight embargo.”

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room and what we have seen clearly is that with the proper training teachers are more confident in teaching CS and STEM subjects to their students.

Students stand to benefit hugely if technology is harnessed in the right way by trained teachers. When part of the curriculum, CS/STEM can enrich both student and teacher experiences in the classroom and I warmly congratulate Fingal Community College on their achievement in winning this award”

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If visiting the hotel for a business meeting, this will ensure clients are left satisfied before returning to work. In the evenings, their warm and friendly waiting staff will escort you to your table or one of their comfy booths where patrons can soak up the atmosphere and tuck in to some delicious local produce. Sourcing this produce is indicative of the hotel’s efforts to support the local economy, which is a very important part of their ethos.

Declan Meagher, General Manager of the Carlton Hotel since the beginning, reminisced, “This is a very big milestone for us. The hotel is in existence since 2006 but the site itself was originally home to the very popular Kittyhawks Restaurant. In 2004, planning permission was granted for a new four star hotel and the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport opened its doors for business on 7th June 2006.”

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Declan continues, “What sets us apart from other hotels is that we provide a friendlier service and we also have excellent staff, some of whom have been

allows us to be individual, and allows our staff to show personality, thus enhancing our personal service. We also take a keen interest in getting to know our customers, another benefit of being

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that bit smaller than other hotels in the area. This is a distinct competitor advantage for us,” he enthused.

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part-time staff in employment, many from the local area and they take pride in having a very low turnover.

The Carlton Hotel regularly entertains repeat customers and referrals are an integral part of the business. Couples who get married here normally follow a sequence of events that include major family milestones, such as C o m m u n i o n s , Confirmations, birthdays and other celebrations.

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While the hotel caters for all events, a core part of the business is in hosting conferences and corporate functions. As business steadily grows, these conference facilities are normally in full use most days. Some of the features include, complimentary super highspeed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, stationery, LCD projector and screen, fully integrated AV technology to name but a few.

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Adam Tew who made his Confirmation is pictured with Joshua Tew, Charlie Tew, Anne Tew, Carol Pollard and baby Stephanie Pollard

Gavin Nolan (3rd left) made his Confirmation at Ss Peter and Paul's Church Balbriggan. He is pictured with Maeve Nolan, May Reilly, Majella Reilly, Ronan Reilly and Tommy Reilly

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Kerri Woods, who made her Confirmation is pictured with her grandfather, Christy McDonnell

Pupils from St Mologa’s NS in Balbriggan gathered at Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Balbriggan to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday, 12th May last.

The church was full, with pupils’ families and friends there to support the children making their Confirmation.

The lovely ceremony was conducted by Bishop Ray Field, who was ably assisted by local Parish Priest, Fr Eugene Taaffe and by Fr, Chris Derham. The ceremony was embellished by the beautiful singing of the choir, who provided the music and they performed excellent singing. Bishop Field thanked the parents, teachers and Parish Council for the great work they put in, ensuring that everything went like clockwork. He also thanked the teachers for preparing the children for this unforgettable day in their lives. The children then posed for photographs in the beautiful warm sunshine, with their families and friends, before heading off to enjoy this momentous day.

Anthony McAleer, who made his Confirmation is pictured with Anthony McAleer, Anthony McAleer (Snr), Dean McAleer, Caroline McAleer, Laurie McAleer and Rebecca McAleer

Jack Walsh (3rd left), who made his Confirmation. He is pictured with Myles Walsh, Audrey Walsh, Layla Sheridan, Hannah Sheridan, Ciara Sheridan and Michael Sheridan

Caoimhe Colman is pictured with Catherine Colman after making her Confirmation

Sean Brady made his Confirmation at Ss Peter and Paul's Church Balbriggan. He is pictured with Michael Smethurst, Kieran Brady, Linda Brady, Michelle Hughes, Lil Hughes and Joe Brady

Gerard Cullen is pictured with Philip and Aoife Cullen

Pictured is Joseph Byrne (2nd right) from St Molaga's NS, who made his Confirmation at Ss Peter and Paul's Church Balbriggan. Also pictured are Ben Marry, James Holloman and Ellis Holloman

Ella Masterson (centre), who made her Confirmation is pictured with Deborah Cullen, Audrey Colton, Jackie Hamilton, Sandra O'Grady and Tracy Masterson

Matthew Forde who made his Confirmation. He is pictured with Daniel, Frank, Ross and Tracy Forde

Scott Simons is pictured with Noel Adderly, Elizabeth Adderly, Anthony Simons, Linda Adderly-Bourne, John Simons, Hannah Simons and Karen Simons

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Pictured are Kyle Kenny and Jamie Flynn from St Molaga's NS, who made their Confirmation at Ss Peter and Paul's Church Balbriggan

ian Davis, who made his Confirmation at Ss Peter and Paul's Church Balbriggan is pictured with Leon Davis, Rachel Davis, Johann Davis, Louise Bennett and Frances Spencer

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This is why they are so happy with their new clinic, or rather, their old clinic refurbished, in Balbriggan.

Three weeks ago they opened their doors to the public again in number 10 Clonard Street and are delighted with how it has turned out. According to Hayes: “This was our original premises, and it took four months to complete.

We opened to the public three weeks ago with two new treatment rooms.”

On of the key things about how Hayes and Associates run their appointment schedules is that they try to offer their patients an appointment within 48 hours where at all possible.

They also give patients their

The importance of local and trustworthy medical practitioners is often keenly felt in areas that are outside of major city centres.

It is of particular importance when it comes to problems with the feet that there is a reputable establishment on hand to treat your ailments, and that it is within close proximity to where you live.

This is where Hayes and Associates come in. Hayes and Associates are a group of Podiatry Foot Clinics that were established by Donal Hayes in Balbriggan in 1989. Due to their reputation and dedication the last 20 years has seen them establish further clinics in Skerries and Drogheda, with practices also having been established in Clondalkin, Inchicore and Collins Avenue.

Their standard in quality care stems from the fact that all their Podiatrists are trained to the highest standard, with each of them being ‘Bachelor of Science’ degree holders in Podiatric Medicine. They are also committed to continuous professional development with all practitioners undergoing courses in the latest developments in Podiatric Medicare.

They have eight practitioners working across all six of their clinics.

Balbriggan and Drogheda clinics are open six days a week, opening from 9 am to 6pm Monday to Friday and from 9 am to 1pm on

Saturdays and Skerries is open two days per week, Monday’s and Wednesday’s with a view to extending opening days in the future.

Their Podiatrists deal with a wide scope of problems, treating everything from corns and callous’ to more complicated issues such as biomechanical conditions, and issues with gait, which is the process of walking.

Speaking on this Hayes said; “We deal with many issues from the mundane to the more specialised things like biomechanics which is the study of peoples gait.

This is the way in which people walk. Problems with

The reception area at the newly revamped practice of Hayes and Associates at Clonard St, Balbriggan

gait can mean that people need to get corrective insoles or specialised shoes. We also treat sports people and we would treat a lot of the elderly. We aim to keep them mobile and keep them comfortable. So

At Hayes and Associates they supply a range of surgical footwear that would accommodate most foot conditions and some of the foot wear that they stock can be adapted to accommodate foot deformities. Some of the brands they stock include: PPL Biomechanics, New Feet Medical Footwear and Alviflex.

Hayes and Associates also specialise in podopaediatrics which is the area of podiatry that focusses on the treatment of children and the various afflictions that can affect a young persons lower limbs. Proper podopaediatrics care is important in the long term

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because unaddressed structural problems with the feet can worsen over time, eventually causing severe issues with gait and lead to pain and complications.

They will also deal with the many issues that arise in women during pregnancy with their feet due to the natural weight gain during pregnancy and fluid retention. All of which are very common amongst pregnant women.

Hayes and Associates have a very comprehensive website www.hayesandassociates.ie that breaks down everything they do in great detail and gives many useful tips and advise on many foot conditions.

Donal Hayes is pictured in the Consultation Room

it’s a big wide scope of practice that we cover.” Getting a gait analysis can be very important as problems with your gait can lead to a myriad of other complica-

tions both with your feet and broader problems with weight distribution in your hips and legs, bone problems, and on occasion can even lead to infections.

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treat a variety of other foot conditions. They will treat your skin and nail conditions such as ingrown Toenails, verrucae, and fungal infections. Anyone who has ever experienced any of these problems knows just how painful and troublesome they can be.

Many of these problems can be debilitating if they are not dealt with. Getting to a trustworthy podiatrist can be vital in severe instances of these conditions.

There are many other conditions that they will address also and they are experts in conditions such as arch pain, arch strain, arthritis, bunions, calluses, claw toes, hammer toes, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, heel fissures, mortons neuroma, achilles tendonitis and a huge range of other foot conditions that they can treat or advise on, or if necessary, make the appropriate referral.

They also deal with high risk conditions such as diabetes. People with diabetes have an increased risk of ulcers and damage to the feet. Both type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cause damage to blood vessels and peripheral nerves that can result in problems in the legs and feet. Two main conditions, Peripheral Artery Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy are responsible for the increased risk of foot problems in people with diabetes.

According to Hayes: “Diabetes is a massive problem and we get a huge number of patients suffering from this disease.

They can develop neuropathy, a condition where they lose sensation in their feet. This condition, where there is no pain, is quite alarming, as pain is an indicator that something is wrong and needs attention.”

At Hayes and Associates they are conscious that not everyone can afford the kind of care they provide despite, in many cases, it being an essential element of care. That is why they treat both medical card holders and private patients. Medical card patients can apply for what is called a chiropody card.

This card may not cover all

Congratulations to our valued customer Donal Hayes, of Hayes & Associates, on a landmark 27 years in business in Balbriggan The Consultation Room at the newly revamped practice of Hayes and Associates

costs incurred by the treatments at Hayes and Associated however it does make a significant contribution towards it. They are also HSE approved.

They will make every effort to see everyone who comes through their doors or picks up their phone to make an appointment with them. If there is not an available appointment in your nearest clinic they will do everything in their power to get you an appointment in one of their other clinics at a time that is most convenient for you.

choice of practitioner.

While they are more than happy to treat existing conditions, a lot of what they try to do revolves around encouraging people to take preventative measures when it comes to their foot problems. They encourage their patients to make regular visits to them, and learn about the importance of wearing proper foot wear.

Wearing the wrong kind of shoes can lead to many complications such as athletes foot, bunions, corns and ingrown toenails.

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Loreto College Swords held its annual end of year prize giving ceremony at the school on Wednesday last, 25th May. The awards were for non-academic achievements and were for endeavours in the area of outstanding sporting success, music, baking, arts and drama.

Principal, Peter McNamara was delighted with the level of success achieved by students at the school in the past year. He said, “These end of year celebrations recognise the nonacademic achievements of our students. The teachers are all very proud of the girls who did so well and it’s great to acknowledge them with these awards. “I also want to thank all of the staff here at Loreto Swords for all their hard work with the students and we wish all of our students the best of luck in the upcoming exams,” he said. Special awards Pictured are the Maths Eye Junior winners, Erica Rea and were also presented for students of the year in both junior and senior school.

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The Balbriggan Summerfest is back again this year for the June Bank Holiday Weekend and the fun is set to be better than ever.

The aim of the Balbriggan Summerfest is to promote the town of Balbriggan and build on its civic and community spirit. The idea is to

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All of the usual favourites and some new events are planned for this year including a Vintage Fair, Balbriggan’s Got Talent, The Great Balbriggan

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Bake Off, Summerfest 5k Road Race, Pet Show, Sandcastle Competition, Blessing of the Boats, Senior Citizen’s Tea Party and Bingo, Live music, Fireworks, Carnival and Family Fun Day. While they have a lot of activities planned they want to make sure they are catering for everyone as much as possible and are looking for some new ideas to bring you a bigger and better festival this year.

After many months of planning, the committee are delighted to announce another action packed festival this year.

Balbriggan Summerfest Committee was formed in 2009 with a view to revive the former Breakaway Festival and the community spirit that it created. Their aim now is to promote the town of Balbriggan and build on the business, civic and community spirit, come together as a community and showcase all that Balbriggan has to offer.

There is a varied programme with something in it for everyone.

You can find the listing of all the festival events in their brochure along with details of their sponsors which is available in Balbriggan Tourist Office, The Library, Millfield Shopping Centre and all local shops and businesses.

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Thursday, 2nd of June at 8pm sees the Balbriggan Road Runners 5k Run taking place. The run is open to participants of all abilities.

Also at 8pm the Pot Black Snooker Competition is taking place in the Central Lounge Balbriggan this event is €10 Entry.

On Friday, 3rd June the flagship event is taking place. The Balbriggan Summerfest Summer Party and Fireworks kicks off in Quay St. Car Park at 8pm.

Start off your Bank Holiday Weekend with The Summerfest Summer Party. They will have live music from local artists, carnival, DJ Paul getting you in the party mood, Market Stalls with food and crafts, Crazy Golf, face painting, bouncy castles, balloon making Disney characters and lots more. This event is the main event of the Summerfest and promises to be lots of fun for the whole family.

Displays will be performed by Phoenix Baton Twirlers and Balbriggan Boxing Club Blue Dragon.

There will be live music on the stage from The Red Biddies, Jakki and Joe and DJ Paul followed by a 10.30pm Fireworks Extravaganza on the beach.

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At 10am, you and your little ones will have the opportu-

St. Car Park with performances by Scoil Rince Cualann and St. Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band. Spot prizes donated by local businesses and is sponsored by Tesco.

Balbriggan cricket legend, John Mooney is pictured here with his nephews, Josh Ericson and John Devele. John was the guest of honour at a recent Balbriggan Summerfest.

nity to show off your architectural skills with a Sandcastle competition.

This event takes place on the Front Beach and is sponsored by KT Designs.

Then from 12pm there will be a Splash and Dash which is featuring Morellis Space Hopper Grand Prix.

From 12 - 1 in the Maidin Caife, there is a Coffee Morning in Molly’s Coffee Gallery.

At 1pm, there is a Family Fitness event with Healthier Ireland in Quay St. Carpark, hosted by John Mooney, Irish international cricketer and is suitable for all ages - bring a towel and water.

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At 3pm There will be a Balbriggan Historical Society Walk. The group will meet at Quay St. Carpark. Then rolling into the evening at 7pm, the Progressive Credit Union presents Balbriggan’s Got Talent final in the Bracken Court Hotel. The event will be judged by Linda Martin and compered by Brian Ormond. Tickets are €10 and are available at the Hotel.

At 9pm, there will be live music from Equipped in the Balrothery Inn, live music in the Bracken Court Hotel and a DJ and Music in The Harvest Bar. The final day of the Summerfest, Sunday 5th June will see more fantastic family events.

There is a Family Fun Day taking place in Quay St. carpark where there will be a Family Fun Carnival, Bouncy Castles, Go Karts, Side Shows, Crazy Golf, Disney Characters, Market, Music and lots more.

Then at 12pm, the Balbriggan Summerfest Pet Show takes place which will be hosted by Balbriggan Pet Shop.

From 11.12am/13.46pm the Balbriggan Summerfest Steam Train Express will be going to Drogheda.

Tickets are available in Morellis, Around a Pound, The Brick Room & The Train Station. Tickets are €12 for an adult and €6 for a child.

At 1pm there will be a Blessing of the Boats and a Balloon Release, and from 2pm there will be live music from the stage all afternoon.

At 2pm the Taste of Nations Food Fair is taking place and will be hosted by Balbriggan Integration Forum and will be featuring an exotic mix of multi-cultural food to taste and enjoy.

Then at 3pm at Wooly Ward’s Farm, you can come along and meet some of your favourite farm animals up close. This promises to be a great family activity and fun for all ages.

Also at 3pm there is a Teddy Bears Picnic which is sponsored by Naionra Tigín Na Trá.

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Duck Derby which is sponsored by Supervalu and at 6pm the Harvest Summer Garden live music event will kick off.

Then ending the weekend off from 9pm there will be

a Gig in the Rig, in aid of Martina Kelly in The Lounge @ O’Shea’s. Also at 9pm there is a ladies social night taking place Glebe North with music by Stage 2 and there will be

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The whole weekend is geared up to be lots of fun for all the family with all tastes and interests catered to.

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Tel: 01 840 7090 BYRNE, (Skerries, Co. Dublin), 27th May 2016 (peacefully) at home Timothy (Tim), sadly missed by his loving wife Ethel, daughters Carrie and Lucille son Mark, sister, adored three grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace BAMBRICK (late of Malahide, Co. Dublin and New York) May 23, 2016, (peacefully) after an illness Laura beloved daughter of the late Billy (William); sadly missed by her loving mother Joan, sisters Susan and Paula, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Laura Rest In Peace.

MURRAY Thomas (Tom) (Derham Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (Peacefully) in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda surrounded by his devoted family and the very caring Oncology Staff. Husband of the late Bernie Murray and father of Gerard. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Noeleen, Patricia, Bernadette, Denise and Pamela, sons Thomas, Anthony and Laurence, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Sis, Mary, Lizzie, Kathleen, and Eileen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Hogan Francis 21st Anniversary Late of 27 Curran Park Balbriggan

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DOYLE (Rush Co. Dublin and late of Fingal CoCo) May 25, 2016 (peacefully) after a short illness Gary (Garrett) beloved husband of Margaret and loving dad of Aoife and Peter; sadly missed by his family, daughter-in-law Susan, son-in-law Geoff, grandchildren Sophie and Ellie, brothers, sisters, extended family and a large circle of friends. May Gary Rest In Peace.

HARFORD, (Baldungan, Skerries, Co. Dublin) 25th May 2016, peacefully at St Luke's Hospital surrounded by his loving family, Gerard, son of the late Patrick and Kathleen, brother of the late Nicholas and Michael; sadly missed by his loving family brother Patrick, sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace ZAHAREVSKIS, Raimonds, (Late of Latvia and Rush, Co. Dublin) A family and friend gathering will take place at Lannon's Funeral Home, Skerries Thursday, from 6pm to 8pm.

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KELLY John (Jackie), (Hillcrest, Harbour Road, Rush, Co. Dublin) passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by family, just shy of his 92nd year. Reunited with his beloved wife Frances. Deeply missed by his sister Eileen, his heartbroken children; Roma, Pat, Seán & Martin, his grandchildren; Stephen, Neil, David, Rachel, Robbie, Ned & Ali, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many life long friends.

DUNNE, Ronan (Putzie) (Malahide, Co. Dublin) - May 4th, 2016 (suddenly) in London. Son of the late Tony and brother of the late Cathal; Sadly missed by his loving mother Ena, brothers Fergus and Pascal, sister-in-law Rose, nephews Tony and Ciaran, Laura, family, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest In Peace.

GRENNAN, Eugene (Gene) (Swords, Co. Dublin) - May 20, 2016 (peacefully), in the loving care of the staff at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, beloved husband of Nuala; sadly missed by his loving wife, sons David and Paul, daughters-in-law Sarahjane and Suzanne, darling grandsons Eoghan and Darragh, sister Maureen, brothers Pat and Brendan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

MC GUCKIN Sean (late of Donnybrook, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin), 19th May 2016 peacefully, at Hamilton park Nursing home, surrounded by his loving family, Séan, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Frances, son Shaun, sister Maureen, granddaughter Kya, daughter-in-law Roisin, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace BYRNE (née Begg), Mary (St. Margaret's, Dublin / Formerly of Oldtown, County Dublin) Peacefully, at Beaumount Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Denis and cherished mother of Seamus, Teresa, Bernadette, Veronica, Patricia and the late Thomas and Denis. Mary will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-inlaw, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.

BYRNE, Ron (The Bower, Elm Park, Clarina, Co. Limerick / Swords, Co. Dublin) 19th May 2016, peacefully at home.

Beloved husband of Eithne. Dearly loved father of Louise, Mark and Ruth. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law Andy and Kevin, grandson Reuben, brothers Jack and Derek, extended family and friends. Rest in peace DARRAGH (née Curran) Anne (Cornmill Dublin St. & formerly High Street, Balbriggan, Dublin / Belfast, Antrim) (Peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital after a short illness. Mother of the late Stephen Darragh. Sadly missed by her husband Dessie, daughter Vivien, sons Des and David, son-in-law, daughters-inlaw, grandchildren, brother Jack, sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. May she rest in peace.

SKRZEKOWSKA, Roma – May 17th 2016, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Gliwice, Poland), (Peacefully), in the care of St. Francis Hospice, Raheny surrounded by her loving family, beloved daughter of Tomasz, loving partner of Adam Jankie; very sadly missed by her loving family, her brother Nikodem, extended family and friends in both Ireland and Poland. Rest in peace.

TIMMINS (née Keogh) Frances (Chapel Gate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (Peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband Martin, son Paul, daughter Emma, mother Betty, mother-in-law Carmel, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

Franny Sweet is the sleep that ends all pain We would not wake you to suffer again God took your hand, we had to part It eased your pain but it broke our hearts.

You came one Sunday morning You gently touched his face You told him up in heaven Franny For you I have a place So enjoy your time in Heaven Franny You’ve earned your eternal rest For when you were upon this earth You were the very best.

All you who have a brother Love him as you may Because we wish with all our hearts That Franny was here today Nothing more that we can say Missing you more with each passing day.

Death breaks an earthly tie, But love survives when grief has passed For love can never die, We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

Never forgotten, always sadly missed by your loving wife

Mary, Children and Grandchildren Cian, Olivia & Ella

James CLEARY Birthday Rememberance

Love and miss you always until we meet again Your Brothers & Sisters Brothers & Sisters in-law Nieces &Nephews Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mass offered St. Peter & Pauls Church Balbriggan Sunday 5th June. 9-30

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A tribute of love to a son so dear So close to our heart each day of the year We will always have memories to cherish & hold of a dear son that was more precious than gold Memories are precious James They don’t fade away we think of you always especially today A birthday wish for you today But not a card in the usual way but written with love on a cloud above and sent to you with all our love.

Love Always Mam, Dad, Julie, Mark, Stuart, Jordan, Rachel & Hannah

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Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Jennifer Hatton for change of use to pre-school Sessional facility at 8 Glenellan Ave, Swords Co.Dublin.

The Planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee with in the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council I, Neil Smith wish to apply for full planning permission for development at this site to the rear of The Emerald Shop, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the demolition of storage shed and advertisement banner in the rear garden, partial demolition of a single storey section of the side elevation of the existing shop to allow a one way stop go vehicle entrance with retaining wall on the boundary to the proposed basement. The basement will allow parking for the proposed fully serviced three storey 12 unit apartment block overhead with ancillary plant and storage units. There will be 4 apartments on ground, first and the second floor ( 3 no. Two bedrooms and 1 no. One bedroom on each floor ) all with balconies. Access to the apartments is through a central lobby with green area in front. This is accessed from a side pedestrian entrance and walkway,( the Donabate train station side of the Emerald Shop )and the basement from a stair and life core which is acces sible on all floors. The stair allows access to the roof garden space, thus stepping the elevation at the stair core position. Connection to the public water mains , sewerage & surface water is required and all ancillary site works.

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 during its public opening hours 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday, and a submission or observation may be made to Fingal county council in writing and on payment of the prescribed 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 Planning permission sought by Romulad Gormley for a single storey extension to the rear at 28 Hillside Gardens, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for retention for as built alterations to existing dwelling, original planning ref. no. F14A/0472 to include internal alterations, addition of new window to front, addition of new velux rooflights to front, and alterations to fenestration to side, and rear elevations and associated site works to a dwelling in an architectural conservation area. at Corner Site on Chapel Lane, Behind 86 Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. signed Mr. Kevin Branagan 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 Planning permission is sought by Richard Downey at Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin for a 4 bedroom, two storey detached dwelling, new vehicular entrance, wastewater treatment system, landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Des and Caroline Hurley at Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a first floor window to the eastern of dwelling approved under Reg. Ref. F09A/0666, F15A/0330 and F09A/0666/E1. 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for new dormerstyle dwellinghouse accessed via existing entrance, new wastewater treatment system & percolation area along with associated siteworks at :- Ringcommons, Naul, Co. Dublin. Signed: Paul Gaffney

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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 new single-storey dwellinghouse accessed via existing driveway (floor area -124sq/m), new wastewater treatment system & percolation area along with all associated siteworks at : New Lane, Darcystown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Jim & Rosaleen Casey.

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 and extensions to existing dwellinghouse to include new ground floor extension to rear , new first floor extension to rear and new roof designed as a dormer-style roof with 4no. dormer windows to front and creating a full twostorey element to the rear. This proposal to incorporate usage of the entrance granted planning permission under reg.ref.no. F12A/0158 at : Dublin Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin Signed :- Denise McDonnell 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) retention of partially constructed driveway & dwellinghouse (upto and including ground floor slab - previously permitted under reg.ref.no.-F10A/0422) b) completion of single-storey dwellinghouse to rear of family home. at :- 1, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed: Teresa Halligan 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 new retractable canopy to front elevation and also outdoor seating to be placed on part of public footpath during opening hours. at : The Brickroom Cafe, Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Antonello Schirru.

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 new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks. at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Signed: John & Eileen Mooney 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 Permission is sought for a 4 bedroom dormer bungalow with access provided from existing vehicular entrance to family home together with all associated site works and landscaping at Loughmain The Naul, County Dublin for David McCauley.

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 during it's public opening hours, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 ) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse permission.

Fingal County Council I Mr. Frank Dowling Intend to apply for Planning Permission at No. 29 Portmarnock Grove, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. For to extend first floor level to include bedroom and en-suite and extend pitched and hipped roof over extension and convert storage and utility area ground floor level to kitchen and replace storage door front elevation with window and door ancillary accommodation to existing family home. 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 Gerard Connon seeks planning permission for the demolition of the existing single storey extension to the side of the existing detached dwelling and construction of a new 2 storey dwelling with new vehicular entrance all to the side of the existing dwelling at 50 Carrickhill Heights, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Karl and Sharon Symes seek planning permission for amendments to the previously approved register reference F14B/0305 for the omission of the attic conversion and dormer window to the side 30 Chalfont Ave, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be

made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Ciaran Byrne and Terri Morrissey seek retention planning permission for the change of use of the ground floor of the existing detached property from commercial back to residential and all associated works to 41 South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Retention planning permission is sought by Martin Clinton on lands at Loughbarn, Skerries, Co. Dublin for an agricultural building (917sq.m and 7.55m in height) used for storage of farm machinery, in addition to dry and cold storage, grading and packing of farm produce (potatoes).

Planning permission is also sought for the construction of a new agricultural building (466sq.m and 7.55m in height) for storage of farm machinery, in addition to dry and cold storage, grading and packing of farm produce (potatoes); surface water drainage, landscaping and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development; all within an existing farmyard on a mixed tillage and livestock farm, with an overall landholding of 15.6 hectares (38.5 acres). The planning application may be inspected or purchased a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority (Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council Conor O’Scanaill seeks planning permission for demolition of existing veterinary building and replacement with similar size modern building with height of 7m and similar veterinary uses, using existing vehicular access .parking and services at existing veterinary building adjoining veterinary clinic at Milton fields .Pinnock hill ,Swords,County Dublin .

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours 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 We, Stephen and Aisling Tinkler, intend to apply for planning permission at 27 Shenick Grove, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

The development will consist of a ground floor extension to the front of the dwelling with new entrance porch, bay window and garage extension with lean to roof (Approx.

11m2) New bedroom above existing garage (Approx. 20m2) and new room at ground floor to rear (Approx. 26.5m2) and associated site works.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours, and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the application.

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