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Courageous Marathon Run A Swords man, who By Patrick Finnegan Speaking exclusively to bravely took the decision @TheCountyLeader the County Leader, to run in the recent Paul’s mother, Dara Dublin City Marathon in memory of explained that so few people know his late son, has succeeded in about the disease, and that they raising vital funds for awareness of may have it without knowing it. As it the very rare disease, which killed is a degenerative disease, the condihis son. tion worsen as you get older. “One An emotional David Woods, from of the classic symptoms is unexDrynam Court, who is a school plained, constant nose bleeds, with teacher, had never run a marathon a pattern in the family tree. My side before, but he vowed to run in the of the family is affected, as is our marathon after his son, Paul Woods daughter, Katie (21), who is being (22) died from HHT (Hereditary monitored at the HHT Centre of Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia), a Excellence in Cork. The condition very rare hereditary disease, in June manifests itself through bleeding in of last year. Paul was a very fit the brain or lungs. Paul’s condition young man and participated in last affected his lungs,” she said. year’s marathon. David and his wife, Dara said that HHT didn’t hold Paul Dara set up the charity, HHT Ireland back whenever he was embollished, in order to raise awareness of this a procedure that closes off the blood hereditary disease, for which there vessel malfunction. When this proceis no cure. dure took place, he had great

energy,” she said. Paul and his girlfriend decided to go to Paris in June 2012 to celebrate his graduation, but he sadly succumbed to his illness and died there. Paul was a very healthy young man, who was into his music and enjoyed life to the fullest. Well known Swords band, Kodaline were special friends of Paul’s and they paid an emotional tribute to him at his funeral. David and Dara then decided to commemorate Paul’s life, David Woods and his wife Dara are pictured with a photo of their late son, Paul. David is pictured with by setting up HHT Ireland. his medal for completing the marathon, while Dara is holding Paul's medal from last year. David said, “I promised myself that when Paul died, I would run in lined the route and shouted encour- up in 2000, in memory of nine year the marathon in his memory, to agement. Running with Paul’s friend old Grace Nolan from Cork, who was collect funds for the charity. I Craig was a great support for me. one of the first people in this country prepared well for the event, and This was my first marathon, but I to be diagnosed with HHT. From this, spent the last year training. I ran would do it again for the charity. The the centre of excellence was estabwith Paul’s friend, Craig Hegarty fact that we managed to raise a very lished and it proved very helpful for from Broadmeadows, who was a impressive €5,000 will be a great Paul. Katie is currently being monigreat support for me.” help to the almost 900 people who tored there. Dara explained that the When asked if the emotion of the are affected by disease in this decision to establish a sister charity, occasion was likely to get the better country. We will be holding HHT Ireland was to create awareness of him, a determined David said, “I fundraising functions in the new of the condition locally and the was so focused that I just kept going year, in the hope of raising aware- hope is that funds can be made on. I got great support from neigh- ness of the condition,” he said. available through a number of bours, colleagues and family, who The Grace Nolan Foundation was set events next year.

Gardai Say No Clear Leads On Radioactive Rods

Some teachers from Bracken Educate Together National School in Balbriggan got into the spirit of Halloween, when they decided to dress up for the day. Pictured are teachers Louise Lamari, Jessica Hughes, Dunmola Adegoke and Aisling Cronin.

Following on from our story in past editions of the County Leader, concerning the most serious case of radioactive theft in the history of this country, it seems we are no closer to a resolution of the mystery. The seven radioactive lightning rods, that were stolen from Rainey’s Steeplejacks in Swords recently, are still missing and local gardai have no update on the status of the situation, though they say they are following a few leads.

Detectives have emphasised the issued a dangers of renewed coming in appeal over contact with the theft of these radioacthese highly tive lightning dangerous rods, and any radioactive sighting lightning should be conductors reported immeThe radioactive rods after the issue diately to the local was featured and the red box they gardai. were contained in. on a recent Superintendent programme of RTE’s Ronan Galligan of Coolock Crimecall last week. Garda Station told the On Crimecall, Dr Tom Ryan County Leader that gardai of the RPII, once again were following up several

leads on the issue, and wanted to repeat a public health warning to encourage locals to come forward if they see or hear anything regarding the rods. “No matter how irrelevant the public feel any information they might have is, we need to hear about it and are urging anyone with information to contact them in Swords or at any other garda station. These are highly dangerous and should not be touched or approached,” he said.

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Capital Grants Scheme For Local Clubs All local clubs and organisations here in the North County should note that there is a new online registration portal for the Sports Capital Grants scheme 2014. The Sports Capital Programme (SCP) is operated by the

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Department of Sport have introduced a new online system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). Clubs and organisations are requested to register now if they wish to apply for funding under the Sports Capital fund in 2014. Failure to register will mean that clubs or organisations will not be able to apply for funding under this measure in 2014. For further information see www.sportscapitalprogramme.ie Speaking to the County Leader, local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) said, “I would encourage all clubs and sports organisations to register now for the new online system under the Sports Capital programme. OSCAR will allow groups to view previous grants and payments, change contact details, seek payment of a grant and otherwise communicate with the Department online.” “This will also be the only way to apply for grants under any future rounds of the Sports Capital Programme. Applications for funding are not currently being accepted and no decision has been made on the timing of the next round of the programme,” he said.

Ingenious ‘Sand Dam’ Project For Rotary Ireland Rotary clubs from all around Ireland and beyond got together to build a ‘Sand Dam.’ This is part of an initiative by Rotary Clubs to bring water to half a million people in Kenya over the next two years. “The Sand Dam concept is thousands of years old and a simple low cost way to bring water to millions of people. Water is the catalyst for everything. Water helps to grow crops which can be sold for money that can be used for education. Water is the first step to poverty relief,” said Matt Porter, International Chairperson Rotary Ireland. “These Sand Dams are reinforced concrete walls built across

Pictured are the winners of the Thornleigh Educate Together National School's Maths Week, where pupils had to solve mathematical questions and puzzles during the week. The eager pupils are pictured here school principal, Paula Carolan.

Balbriggan Kids Vote Yes In Referendum The pupils in Balbriggan Educate Together, as part of their 9th Annual Human Rights Month, were invited to

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vote in their Referendum ‘Are our Children’s Rights respected in the Balbriggan?’ with 60 per cent voting ‘yes.’ For the month preceding the votes, the children undertook lessons and research on the subject of children’s rights, and huge amount of debate and discussion ensued. Following this, all 400 children voted in a polling station designed and manned by the school’s Student Council. With 60 per cent of the pupils voting ‘yes’ against 40 per cent voting ‘no,’ the vast majority felt their rights as children were respected in Balbriggan. Those who voted ‘yes’ felt that Balbriggan had lots of facilities for children, such as the Library, the new Community Centre, Ardgillan Park, an excel-

lent shopping centre, a good variety of buses and trains, and plenty of sports and extra circular activities around the town. Highest among the reasons why people voted ‘no’ was the issue of safety. Recounting tales of verbal and physical assault, particularly by teenage children in the town, many children expressed the opinion that they did not feel safe walking around Balbriggan. Some also felt that they were never consulted on issues that matter to them in Balbriggan. The members of the student council will now meet with important figures in the Balbriggan community to discuss the issues that have arisen over the period of the referendum.

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Heart Warming Gesture By Swords Man A heart warming gesture By Jennifer McShane John spoke to the County from a Swords man has @TheCountyLeader Leader about why he decided to do this. “My resulted in over €1,000 being raised for two charities. Local daughter and I sat down together to resident, John Crothers recently retired plan the party, and I just realised that from the County Council, and had his at my age, I would probably get a lot of 60th birthday party in the Pound Bar in vouchers, which would end up in a Swords. Instead of accepting any gifts drawer and forget about them.” for his momentous occasion, he asked “So between myself and my daughter, all his family and friends to donate we decided to ask guests to make some money to two charities, namely donations to the Laura Lynn Children’s The Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice and Hospice, a charity which my daughter the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The thought was excellent, and, as I knew night was a wonderful success, and his somebody with MS, we decided that generous decision resulted in a total was the other one to go with,” he explained. This idea went down a of €1005 being raised for the charities.

Dementia Centre In Balbriggan This month Fingal Day Centre opened its doors to provide care for people in the North County suffering from dementia. It provides dementia specific, person centred care in a warm, welcoming and safe environment. If you or someone you know would benefit from these services, and require more information, please contact the centre.

John Crothers had his 60th Birthday Party, in the Pound bar in Swords recently and he asked all his family and friends instead of buying him presents for his birthday, he would have two donation boxes, for charities on the night of his party if they would like to donate money. One charity was laura Lynn Children's Hospice and the other charity was Multiple Sclerosis Society. A total of €1005 was raised for charity . John would like to thank, his family, friends and everyone who kindly donated money. Pictured here is John, Hazel, Theresa, Jonathan, Shay and Sussie Crothers, enjoying the celebrations.

the general Irish PR industry throughout her career to date. The event takes place on Saturday, 9th November at a cereCommunications Manager at mony in the President’s Hall at the Dublin Airport Authority and Law Society of Ireland, in conjuncPresident of the Fingal tion with their Dublin Chamber, Graduation event for Siobhan O’Donnell this year’s group of has received a great graduates of the honour from the Institute. She told the County Leader how Public Relations thrilled she was to Institute of Ireland. receive such an Siobhan, who is honour: “I’m delighted extremely well known and truly honoured to here in the North be recognised by my County for all her peers in this way. I years of dedicated am very lucky to have work with Dublin worked in an industry Airport, is being Siobhan O’Donnell that I love and have recognised as a Fellow by the Public Relations Institute of amassed a tremendous amount of Ireland for her significant contri- experienced in almost 30 years bution both to the Institute and to working at the airport.”

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Seabury Tidy Districts Group in Malahide held its AGM recently, and updated the residents on the work that had been undertaken over the past year. As a testament to this work and to the residents who supported the group in carrying out these improvements, the meeting was informed that once again, Seabury has been successful in the Cleaner Communities Awards 2013. A new perimeter walkway, at Estuary Green, was provided by the County Council

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Local Girl Guides Visit Glendalough Local Guides, Brownies and Ladybirds from around the North County were among 900 members of the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) who braved the elements recently to enjoy the great outdoors at Glendalough. The girls from Portmarnock, Swords and Donabate joined other Girl Guides from throughout the Eastern Region, along with their leaders, to take part in a Branching Out Day. The older Girl Guides donned their walking boots to undertake a 12km hike around the two lakes, climbing up the Spinc to enjoy the stunning views and then returning via the Poulanass Waterfall. The Brownies undertook an Owl/Tree route, while the Ladybirds followed a Teddy Bear trail. Many of the girls also visited the Reefert Church, round tower, sensory garden and information centre. Anne McPartland, IGG Regional Commissioner for the Eastern Region, said the aim of the event was to encourage the girls to get out of doors and to appreciate nature. “Many kids these days spend lot of time glued to a screen – computer, TV or mobile phone. This event, like all our

Guiding activities, was designed to encourage girls develop an appreciation of the great outdoors, as well as to increase their confidence while building friendships,” she said. “We aim to help girls grow into young women who can make healthy and informed decisions about their own lives and take leadership in their local communities.”

Pictured here are members of Skylark Guides in Portmarnock who braved the elements for their hike in Glendalough as part of their recent Irish Girl Guides’ Branching Out Day.

Exciting New Sports Facility In Lusk It was a very exciting night in Lusk on Saturday last, with the official opening of Lusk United’s new clubhouse and floodlit pitch. It was opened by John Delaney (CEO Football Association of Ireland), followed by a match between Lusk United Select Team

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and Ireland’s Over 40’s team on the new pitch and the clubhouse being opened to all from 8.30pm. This brand new facility boasts a top class clubhouse, with a bar as well as an impressive grass floodlit

pitch. Further future developments include an all-weather floodlit training pitch for the club’s ever-increasing numbers. Lusk United Chairman John Connell, was naturally thrilled with this new development, and told the County Leader, “This is a new

beginning for the club. These facilities, coupled with the plan to develop an allweather pitch will enable us to increase the number of young people we can cater for in the community and provide a platform for the club to increase its contribution to the betterment of Lusk through community

Swords Students Generously Give To Charity Every year, St. Finian’s Community College in Swords raises money for various charities. Miss Morris and the sixth year students organised charity bingo for first years in order to raise money for Trócaire. Also, Miss McKittrick and the third year class organised a cake sale for the DSPCA. Finally, on 17th of October, Miss O’Dwyer and the sixth year L.C.A students organised a nonstop static bicycle ride from 9am until 5 pm for the ‘Make A Wish Foundation’ in aid of children who are terminally ill. This took place in the Pavilions Shopping Centre and the shoppers were very generous with their donations. They programmes, such as the FAI’s Late Night Soccer Programme for teenagers. I believe this will be a pivotal moment in our club’s history.” The club now has approximately 320 players across 18 different teams, a kids’ academy and a girls only programme. It is also actively involved in coaching in primary schools in and around Lusk, as well as recently partnering with the new Lusk Community College Soccer team to assist them with some coaching expertise.

Pictured here are St. Finian's Community College students Karl Quinn and Eoin O'Callaghan presenting the cheque to a representative from the Make A Wish Foundation.

raised a whopping €1,474. The was a great success for all who participated and happily presented the funds to their selected charities. The school is sure to be very busy for the coming weeks ahead, as the staff and students have more charity work planned for the months up to Christmas.

Butchers at JCs Supermarket in Swords came up with an idea to raise funds for the Make A Wish Foundation and they decided to produce a calendar called 'Butchers In The Buff', where they reveal a little more of themselves than customers see on a daily basis. The calendars went on sale in the supermaket on Friday, 1st November last and cost only €5, with all proceeds going to the Make A Wish Foundation. Pictured are the team of butchers who were invoved in producing the calendar. Back row: David Cullen, Malachy Griffin, Ross McCarthy, Eddie O'Connor, Pat Murray, Noel Darling, Brendan Collins, Jim Tynan and Mariusz Maksymiuk. Front row: Daiva Gerastaite, Teresa Wright, Ashling McArdle and Sharon McGrath.

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Will Immigration / Migration Be An EU Election Issue?

by Jennifer McShane

Right now the question of immigration and migration is one which may well develop into a major EU election issue. There is the ever present issue of illegal immigrants who seek entry to and a better life in the EU. In recent weeks, we have heard of the dreadful loss of life of many of these unfortunate people. The governments of Greece Malta and Italy are becoming alarmed at the numbers entering their countries. The Greek PM states that this is “a real threat that

A High Kicking Success For this week’s County Living column, we sit down to chat with Stephanie O’Connell, one of the instructor’s at the Kenpo Karate Club in Portmarnock. It’s fairly safe to say that karate has been a staple in Stephanie’s life, and one that she can’t imagine being without, as she has literally grown up with the club, which was founded by her father in the early eighties. Locals will surely be familiar with the very active club, which has been in Portmarnock for over 30 years. “We celebrated our 30th anniversary last year, which was a great milestone to reach,” she explained. “The club was initially set up by my father in 1982, and after a few years, I eventually took it over.” As well as being an instructor, Stephanie trained in Kenpo karate and competed in various competitions, both nationally and internationally, for years before taking up teaching. “Even though it’s my students that compete nowadays, I’m always training and continuing to upskill, and that’s the thing about karate, both as a competitive art form and as a sport - you never stop learning new skills.” Very impressively, the Malahide lady is about to receive her 3rd Dan (blackbelt), which is a fantastic achievement for herself and the club. The club is a part of the Irish Kenpo Karate Union (IKKU), and she runs the club with three other instructors: David Duffy, Ciaran McCormack and his son, Donal. When I ask what spurred her interest in karate growing up, she says she was always encouraged by her father to take it up, but she soon realised she didn’t need any persuasion to continue it as she got older. “I always loved and enjoyed all aspects of it as the years went on, both as a self defence art form and then training competitively. And during the many times I would compete, I got a chance to travel to places like Brazil, Austria and Russia which was great. I always tell people that I got to see plenty of different sports halls around the world,” she said, laughing. She explained that her transition to an instructor happened at a gradual pace. "I competed for so many years and then gradually, as other commitments came around and I decided to focus on studying, the competing stopped and I decided to focus on teaching the students, which is a big commitment in itself." For those that aren’t too familiar with Kenpo Karate, it was started in the 1950’s by a man named Ed Parker, and the basis for it is self defence, but it has since developed into a sports karate as well. “It’s mainly a self defence art form, and that’s why many take it up, but it has progressed as a sport. She says

that taking up karate, amongst other things is a great way to boost a young child’s confidence and seeing each student grow and progress as their training goes on, is one of her favourite aspects about being an instructor. "It's wonderful to see the kids grow in their confidence and skills and witness them really enjoying the karate. You couldn't ask for more than that as an instructor, and it's one of the real highlights for me when it comes to the club." When I ask what might spur a young child to want to take up karate, she says that it offers a child a different skill set, as opposed to the more traditional activities, and explains that one of the main reasons a lot of girls might want to learn, is for self defence, as karate is a self defence art. "What we set out to do is teach our students karate in a safe environment, which enables them to be more self disciplined and self confident. She says that karate has many levels of difficulty that the kids can build up to as they want. "We have a schooling system, which brings students along gradually up through the different coloured ranks until they reach the Blackbelt standard, which is an extremely high level of achievement, but they don't necessarily have to compete; Some join for health and fitness purposes or to build confidence and so on, so it's about what suits you as the individual.” “I think karate is great for everyone to learn at some point in their lives as it's a fantastic skill set to have," she continued. " We currently have around 60 members (adults and children) across varying age groups and always encourage new members to come along to our training sessions, which take place on Friday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, and Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm in Portmarnock Sport and Leisure Centre." Stephanie, her fellow instructors and her students are extremely dedicated to their art form - they train five nights a week. "We're lucky that all our students are very driven and dedicated." As she works full time as well, she says this leaves very little time for many other hobbies though she mentions that she is a massive Dubs supporter. "I've been a season ticketholder for the past few years, so I follow them around the county. I was thrilled to be in Croke Park to see them win the Sam Maguire last September." It's evidently clear that Stephanie is extremely dedicated to the group. It is very time consuming, so you do have to be very dedicated "But if I didn't love it, I wouldn't be doing it and it's as simple as that," she concluded.

“It's wonderful to see the students grow in their confidence and skills.”

Name: Stephanie O’Connell Location: Malahide Newsworthiness: Instructor at Portmarnock Kenpo Karate Club

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could destabilise the nations.” These immigrants are in addition to migration of EU citizens and those covered by the provisions of the Schengan Treaty, who have free movement around Europe. In recent weeks the French Interior Minister has threatened to withhold consent from extending the Schengan Treaty’s provisions to include Romania and Bulgaria. He cited his concern that, under the

treaty, criminal elements from these countries could move freely across Europe. Those promoting free movement say that it will deliver a wider pool of talent and create employment opportunities. Those opposed say that it will cause reduced wage levels and that the general standard of living will fall. They also argue that additional demand will be placed on public services, infrastructure and the welfare systems

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of some countries. I recall attending Convention of EU citizens in Brussels a few years ago. Each country had held their own convention, with 100 randomly selected citizens attending a number of National Conventions at which they considered the most important things which Europe should give priority to. These national groups then send delegates to report at this central Convention to further filter the list. The message which came across to me was how disunited Europe was on the question of immigration. It seemed the Mediterranean countries understood that a major problem existed. But as you moved away from the Med, comprehension reduced with some delegates asking “what it has got to do with us?” Will those elected next year to the EU Parliament be politicians capable of responding to these problems? Can they give leadership to the electorate while gaining a mandate to develop an acceptable EU plan to deal with these issues? Or will of those seeking election use these issues for their own ends, having little or no regard for the human suffering the current situation creates? An expanding EU will place many demands to find solutions on the new wave of MEPs. Those seeking leadership must tell the electorate of their plans. The electorate need to be well briefed as they will have a lot to decide when they vote next May for their representatives in the EU.

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“With the recent release of John Gilligan and the overwhelming popularity of the TV series Love/Hate, do you think we’re glamourising crime?”

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Emily Withers

‘I think so, I definitely think so. It’s all over the papers about him, it’s absolutely ridiculous. He’s enjoying every minute of it, he thinks he’s someone special. Love/Hate just goes to show what’s really going on, what they’re like.’

Anne McGrane, Swords ‘Yeah, I think with John Gilligan they did, definitely. I think the media gave him too much publicity.’

Derek Elliott, Donabate ‘I don’t think we’re glamourising it. I think we’re concerned about it. Certainly, Gilligan being released, I have no doubt the man will end up in prison again. And I hope so.’

Margaret Weldon, Balheary ‘No, I don’t think so, I think it’s just entertainment. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.’

Michael Kennefick, Leopardstown ‘Yes a bit. They shouldn’t be putting it on TV, exactly what he was doing, for all the young kids reading it and seeing it. Love/Hate reflects a grim reality to be honest. Crime’s going to happen either way, whether Love/Hate is on TV or not, but I’d say it’s putting it into kid’s heads, into people’s heads that this is ok, but I don’t know to be honest.’

James Carroll, Swords ‘No, not at all, not at all. Crime is going to be there one way or the other.’

Thomas Fitzsimons, Swords ‘People with two or three children that are not working, have no interest in what Gilligan or anybody else is doing. They’re concerned about what the government is doing for them. That’s the main issue. The government are spending thousands of pounds guarding Gilligan at the moment. There’s huge costs involved in that.’

Emer Kavanagh, Portmarnock ‘Love/Hate does really replicate what’s really going on about crime and all, making it more public. Maybe that’s what it really is like. I think it makes us aware of what’s going on.’

Kay Timberland, Swords ‘We’re glamourising Gilligan too much anyway, he’s getting too much publicity. I think Love/Hate is showing reality. People don’t realise what’s going on. We’re seeing murders every week. It’s been going on for some time, before Love/Hate came out. Since Gilligan went into prison, there’s a new breed of vicious young people. It’s horrendous.’

Mary Elle, Lusk ‘It was already here before Love/Hate came out. We had it every day, before Love/Hate ever hit the screen. I don’t think there’s any difference at all, and it will continue.’

Paul Flynn, Swords ‘In a way, yeah, but it’s what goes on, on a day to day basis. It’s normal.’

Alan Moyley, Lusk ‘I think everyone glamourises it now. There’s books, films and everything on it. People don’t take it seriously when it happens, they take it as every day life now. Gilligan being released is just the way this justice system is.

Last year, Care Pharmacy opened three shops in the North County, in Skerries, Rush and Lusk. In their short time in the area, Care Pharmacy has been instrumental in introducing cheaper products and services to the local community. Shop manager at the Skerries branch, Claire Caldwell explained some of the savings, which Care Pharmacy provides for their customers. “We have a €7 flat fee, with no mark-up for services is Teeth Whitening. weeks,” said Linda. “Bloods prescriptions. Some phar- This takes about 40 minutes are brought by courier to macies have a 33-50 per to complete and is available Beaumont Hospital, in cent mark-up, at a very accordance with p650 legisas well as a competitive €89. lation, they are processed dispensing fee. You can walk in and the results are given to We don’t have for this service your GP. It’s as simple as any of that, just and be seen that. The cost of this service a € 7 professtraight away, is € 15, which represents sional services depending on great value, when you flat fee, so your how busy the consider the cost of parking most expensive shop is, but an and the expense of traveldrugs will be appointment is ling a long distance to s i g n i f i c a n t l y Senior Phlebotomist, Linda always advis- Beaumont, not to mention c h e a p e r . at Care Pharmacy in Skerries able. They use the time wasted. This is a Someone who is asthmatic, Sodium Bicarbonate to walk in service, and no or suffering with heart effect the teeth whitening, appointment is necessary. disease, can find them- which is sure to prove very All you need to bring with selves saving up to €300 popular indeed. you is your GP or consultant per year. Since the blood request form to Drugs Payment the pharmacy,” said Scheme is susceptible Linda. to price increases, Linda also provides a due to ever changing paediatric clinic at the budgets, this €7 flat pharmacies and this is fee could make all the sure to prove very difference to you and popular, as nobody in your family,” she the area will take blood said. from children. Care Pharmacy also Care Pharmacy has Pictured are staff members at Care Pharmacy, provides a blood presbeen providing families Karen Bartley, Shauna McGuinness and sure and cholesterol Skerries. with the lowest prices store manager, Claire Caldwell. screening service, as on their range of well as checking blood Yet another departure for popular beauty products, glucose levels. They also this imaginative pharmacy baby products and houseprovide a flu vaccine is a new phlebotomy hold products. This includes service, which is particu- service. Senior phle- the 5 products for €5 range larly important with the botomist, Linda McCarthy, of products, which the onset of winter, where who is a native of Skerries, public have really taken to, explained how this and which has been copied works. by competitors. “We provide this service where you can have your bloods taken right here at our pharmacies in Skerries, Rush and Lusk. You no longer have to go to your GP people with health issues and have to wait for a week can be very vulnerable. to get an appointment. The Another exciting addition to waiting time at Beaumont the company’s range of Hospital is actually 10

Jen Lynam, Malahide ‘Yes, definitely. In general, I think you’re having a look at the good things in life, the good nightclubs and all that malarkey. You can see how much money they make from doing what they do. It does make good watching as well, in fairness to it.’

Darragh Nugent, Ranelagh ‘I don’t particularly think we’re glamourising crime. However I would argue, there is a long history of violence in Ireland and I suppose it does go back in history to the Rising and all that, the opinion that freedom came before legality, so forever there’s been a history of it, no I don’t believe we’re glamourising it, I think it came before John Gilligan and all that.’

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Relaxing Saturday Morning In Lusk

Holly Turner gets her face painted by Lisa McEvoy.

Haylie Kelly from Balbriggan was declared as the overall winner of the best costume. Haylie is pictured here receiving a shopping voucher from Millfield Centre Manager, Peter Carey.

Tara Coen, Juno Tang, Alma Lopes, Lejla Svraka and Sophie Alexa.

If you fancy a relaxing start to your weekend, the Parish Centre in Lusk holds an Open Morning the first Saturday of every month from 9.30 to 12.00. If you would like a cup of tea, a chat, a quiet space to read or borrow a book, or simply just have a bit of stillness in your otherwise busy week, then this may be just what you need. The next date is Saturday 7th December and anyone is welcome to come along. Also, if you’re handy with a knitting needle, you might be interested in knitting squares for blankets for children and adults who are suffering as a result of the destruction and unrest in Syria. Simply bring along your knitting needles and get stuck in.

Plenty To Do At O’Dwyer’s GAA Club O’Dwyer’s GAA clubhouse in Balbriggan is a real hive of activity. There are Music and Dance classes taking place, including juvenile and adult set dancing classes on Monday nights. There will also be tin whistle and fiddle classes, details of which will be announced at a later date. For further information on events here, contact Freda at 086-3249476 There is also Bingo every Wednesday night at 8.45 p.m, where great prizes can be won. There’s something for everyone at O’Dwyer’s.

Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt

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Lejla Svraka, Juno Tang and Tara Coen.

Victoria Poninska, Nadia Poninska and Olivia Ataman.

Isabel Corrigan as a witch, and Jake Ellis as Ironman

The October Lotto Bonus Ball winners at the Ballyboughal Pitch and Putt Club were Cian Delaney, Orla Gannon and Matthew Wogan. The club would like to thank all who supported the Lotto Ball this past year and let members know that they will have an Christmas special draw with a full payout, details of which are available at the club. Their Christmas turkey games continue on Sunday mornings at 11am, and all are welcome. The group would also like to encourage past members to take part.

Alcoholic Support Charity In Swords Alice and Helen Guildea

Natalie Hefferon is pictured here with Edwin and Lejla Svraka.

Al-Anon is a charity that has been working for sixty years to help the families and friends of alcoholics throughout the UK and Ireland. Members attend local meetings where they receive the opportunity to share their experiences, hear from other people in the same situation and gain support. Meetings take place every Friday at 8.30pm in the Senior Citizens Centre in Swords. For further information, call 8732699. There are no membership fees and naturally anything said is treated as confidential.

Christmas Fair For Balbriggan Group Balbriggan Meals on Wheels are having a Christmas Fair at 2pm on Saturday, 30th November at the Order of Malta Hall in Swords. Admission is €2 and raffle tickets are €2 or you can buy three for €5. All are welcome to attend this festive event, and all proceeds from the fair will be going towards the group.

Probus Club Meeting In Swords Jazmin Radley O'Toole, Alex Radley O'Toole and Zara O'Sullivan.

The next meeting of Clan Fingal Probus Club will be held on Wednesday, 6th November at 11.00am in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. The guest speaker on this occasion will be Ms. Aoife Tierney who will gave an illustrated talk on the history of Phoenix Park. New members are very welcome.

Rush Needs Young Volunteers

Lucy Prout, Sophie Prout and Jazmin Radley O'Toole.

Volunteers are needed for children’s liturgy at mass in Rush. If you, or someone you know is interested, please contact 0863884998. Mass resumes Sunday 10th November at 11.30am. It is a great opportunity to become a more active part of your congregation, grow in confidence and to make new friends.

LEGAL Corner

with John Hennessy

What Do I Do If I Am Injured In An Accident? A couple of editions ago I talked about what you might do if you are in an accident. This article is a step on from that. It is often the case that people do get injured in an accident. The injury might be patently obvious and the person is removed from the scene by way of an ambulance. Or, as is often the case, the accident victim may develop an injury to the neck and back over a period of days. The first thing to consider if you are injured in an accident is, whether or not the other party is at fault. It is only in the circumstances wherein the third party is at fault before you can pursue compensation for injury. It may well be obvious as to which party is at fault, or you may require advice. My advice is that you attend your solicitor as soon as possible in circumstances where fault might be an issue. Your solicitor will soon tell you that the law has changed in the last decade as regards injury law. It used to be possible to issue legal proceedings in any Court, fairly quickly. The insurance companies lobbied successive governments aggressively because they quite rightly stated that the immediate issuance of legal proceedings was adding an unnecessary and expensive layer of legal costs, wherein liability or fault is not an issue. Therefore, the Personal Injury Assessment Board (PIAB) was set up. This essentially allows an injured person to lodge their claim with the Injuries Board through the completion of a reasonably simple form and the lodgement of a medical report. The PIAB then send that form and report to the other party in the accident, who then send on to their insurance company and the insurance company either consent to the PIAB dealing with it, or they reject the PIAB dealing with it. The other party or their insurers would clearly only reject the application if they considered they were not at fault, or only partly at fault for the accident. In those circum-

stances, an authorisation would issue and legal proceedings would have to issue on the expiry of six months from that authorisation. If the third party accepts liability, then in those circumstances the PIAB will proceed to make an assessment. However, the assessment can take some time. Currently the assessment can take up to one year at least from the date of completion. The system in fairness is designed to be as simplistic as possible. However, there are many pitfalls. Time limits can be tight and you can easily be caught out by them. Insurance companies will contact you through the process. They will not tell you, however insurance companies have a vested interest to minimise their exposure. They will try and settle the case directly with you at an undervalue. The assessment, when it eventually comes through might not compensate you properly in accordance with the figure you are entitled to if the matter proceeded to Court. You are entitled to reject it and then legal proceedings issue. Whilst the process is designed to be user friendly, a solicitor’s advice could be vital to ensure you are properly compensated. I personally, through experience, have a deep distrust of insurance companies. They routinely exchange information where they should not, contrary to the Data Protection Acts. At no stage do they encourage you to secure legal advice because they know that through an experienced solicitor, you have a considerably better chance of securing complete and proper redress. My advice is that, even though a solicitor charges for the handling of the PIAB process as costs are not recoverable, you would be wise to secure the advices of a solicitor and if appropriate, allow a solicitor to handle the process for you.

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the local elections next May for the Swords ward, which covers Portrane, Donabate, Swords, St. Margaret’s, Rolestown and beyond. Mulville, who lives in the Burrow, Portrane, says he wants to represent local communities by being a strong voice for their views on the Council. He told the County Leader: “My priorities are protection of the environment, development of local facilities and better public transport. I have long been involved in community campaigns, fighting to protect the local environment, and to improve local facilities. In particular, I have been involved in the ongoing campaign to protect the Burrow Beach in Portrane, which is a matter of huge concern to residents, and which requires urgent action from the Council,” he said.

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on the land and I got another letter to say they wanted to impose the original 2007 agreement. I’m not agreeable to that. My dispute is with Kelland Homes, not MKN.” he said. He went on to say, ‘I received a letter saying that bulldozers would arrive on Friday morning, 1st November to bulldoze the wall and the fence, but we had a protest of about 20 A massive row is brewing between By Patrick Finnegan people and the support I have from residents is tremenresidents of Cherry Park in Swords @TheCountyLeader dous. They are holding a round the clock vigil, to ensure that and property owners, Kelland Homes, who own property to the rear of Cherry Park, where bulldozing does not occur. We’re not going to move back, unless there’s a legal basis for us to surrender the land. I’m a new development is underway. prepared to stand in front of Resident Seamus Melinn the bulldozer if necessary. claims that “land, which is This is the worst excesses of owned by Kelland Homes the Celtic Tiger, where develhas been lying fallow for the opers think they can literally past 31 years and I laid claim bulldoze people out of the to it about 16 years ago. In way.” Local political activist, 2007, Kelland Homes Joe Newman was horrified by attempted to get it back from the actions of the developer. me. There were meetings He told the County Leader, “I between my solicitors, think it’s a disgrace the way myself and Kelland Homes solicitors, at which we Pictured are Cherry Park residents and supporters, who are prepared to builders are allowed to just hold a vigil to ensure that their boundary wall is not bulldozed. They met come and develop at the back agreed to move to a mutually agreed border, rather than with local political activist, Joe Newman, in a bid to bring this issue to a of people’s houses. There’s satisfactory conclusion. Included are, Fionnuala Melinn, Bernadette the original border. There Brazil, Marian Melinn, Siobhan Melinn, political activist, Joe Newman lots of issues here which are affecting quality of life of were three meetings planned and Felicity Melinn. these residents. I’m calling on for the architects of Kelland the Council and the builder to engage with the residents of Homes to come out and measure the new border,” he said. He claimed that they attended none of the three meetings. In Cherry Park to resolve this problem as speedily as possible, the meantime, MKN Developments wanted to start building to the satisfaction of the residents of Cherry Park,” he said.

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Diarmuid O’Conghaile from Malahide recently launched his first novel, called 'Being Alexander.' The book is about personal and societal corruption, family, friendship, sex, money and is also a comedy. It's set in Dublin in the early years of this century. Pictured at the launch are Diarmuid (on right), with Ken Duffy.

Annual Prize Night For Skerries Golf Club Skerries Golf Club recently held its first ever joint annual prize giving night, with both the Men’s and Ladies Clubs celebrating a superb year of golf in 2013. Captains, Zita Devine and Willie Prendergast presided over the proceedings and a magnificent array of superb prizes were on display for the many golfers whose skill and dedication were rewarded on the night. A large attendance applauded and cheered local golfers Fran Costello and

First Ever Choral Festival Held In Swords The first ever Fingal Choral Festival took place in the recently opened RIASC centre in Swords last week. About 600 school children from all around the North County competed for six awards. The choirs came from Balbriggan, Loughshinny, Swords Skerries and Littlepace near Blanchardstown. For many of the choirs, it was their very first time to sing outside of their school and the teachers and conductors were delighted to have a local festival to which they could bring their choirs. The adjudicator, Dr. Orla Flanagan, was very impressed at the high standard of singing. She praised St. Crónán’s Senior National School choir for their unanimity of vowels and complimented

Balbriggan Educate Together National School for their excellent diction. The prize for Senior National School (up to 4th class) went to Scoil an Duinnínigh. The postprimary schools competition was sponsored by Malahide Credit Union and Skerries Community College came away with first prize. The Prize for the best performance in the Irish language or by an Irish composer went to St. Molaga’s Senior

National School, Balbriggan. The Best Overall Choir award was won by Mary Mother of Hope Senior National School, Littlepace. The Festival committee was led by Eugene MacCarrick, who said the the festival was a “tremendous success” and he would like to encourage local schools to consider entering their choirs for the second Fingal Choral Festival on October 19th next year.

Mary Devine, who were the stars of the show winning their respective “Golfer of the Year” 2013 titles. Both Fran and Mary made acceptance speeches which were highly entertaining. Both were extremely complimentary of the course throughout the season, and thanked all those who work so hard at the club to ensure the membership enjoy their golf. Martin McGuinness’s spectacular achievement in winning the first Medal of 2013 received the warmest appreciation on the night. Local golfers also featured particularly strongly in the coveted monthly medal competitions.

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There is to be a public talk by Dr Regina McQuillan in honour of the Hospice Day Care 20th anniversary. The talk will take place in the Centre for Continuing Studies at St Francis Hospice, Raheny at 7:00pm on Monday 11th November. All attendees are welcome. RSVP via email at daycare@sfh.ie.

Gaelic For Mothers In Swords The Fingallians Gaelic for Mothers Group is continuing to grow. Training takes place on the all weather pitch at Fingallians GAA Club in Swords every Monday evening from 8 - 9pm and new members are always welcome.

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New Production For Donabate Dramatic Society Donabate Portrane Dramatic Society’s next production “Little Gem” will be running 13th17th November at 8.30PM at Donabate Community College. Lorraine Halpin plays Lorraine, who attacks a customer at work and is now seeing a “head doctor.” Daphne Linders is Kay, Lorraine’s mum, whose ailing husband Gem doesn’t like the neighbours coming in to “mind” him. Lorraine’s daughter Amber, is happy-go-lucky until the “indigestion” starts! Each tells her own story in this life-affirming drama. With strong language and adult humour throughout, “Little Gem” runs 13th-17th November at Donabate Community College. Tickets 10 Euro at the door.

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planning@northcountyleader.ie KELLY, Sheila (nee Clarke) (Swords. Co Dublin) – Oct 26, 2013, (peacefully) after an illness borne with courage and dignity; Sheila is deeply regretted by her husband John and his family Pauline, Noel and David. Predeceased by her brother Charlie and sister Cora, sadly missed by her sister Maureen, brothers Oliver, dermot, Paddy and Gerry, sisters-in-law, aunts, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KENNAN, Thomas (Tom) (Donabate) – Oct 27, 2013, (peacefully) in the loving care of the nurses and the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Tom (late of the Irish Times) beloved father of the late Niall; deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, sons Ronan and Darragh, daughters Niamh, Louise and Yvonne, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. WHELAN, Derek (Balbriggan) – Oct 27, 2013, deeply regretted by his loving children Louise, Aidan and Martin, grandchildren Kyle and Tyler. Therese, Artur and Philomena, brothers Noel and Dermot, sister Doreen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MINTERN, Jim (Malahide) – Oct 27, 2013, (peacefully) at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, sadly missed by his loving wife Breda (nee O’Neill), children Brigette, Richard, Jim and Ken, grandchildren Jamie, Aoibheann, Neil, Lia, Emma and Tom, son-in-law Dan Murphy, daughters-in-law Susanne and Deborah, nieces and nephews. Rest in peace. CROSBY, Martin (Ballyboughal) – Oct 27, 2013, deeply regretted by his loving wife Deirdre, sons Darragh and Eoghan, daughter-in-law Kathy, mother Tilla, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. DONOHOE, Brendan (Sutton) – Oct 29, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Finola; very sadly missed by his family, his son Paul, daughters Elaine and Barbara, sisters Noeleen, Orla, Moira and Roisin, extended family and many friends. Rest in peace. GREANEY, Anne (nee Rooney) (Malahide) - Oct 30, 2013, (peacefully) after a short illness bravely borne. Loving mother of the late Sinead; she will be sadly missed by her beloved husband John, children David and Fiona, her brother Noel, sister Mary, family, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace.

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Fingal County Council I, Fr. Joseph Connolly , P.P on behalf of St. Patrick's Church, am applying for retention permission for the temporary siting of a pre-fab structure for community and parish activities and permission for the erection of a ramp and all associated works on the grounds of a protected structure at St. Patrick's Church, Donabate, 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 Department, during the public opening hours 9.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County Dublin. 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Peter Thomson Planning Solutions of Suite 1, Burchall House, Parnell St, Waterford (086 819 6856) Fingal County Council I, Cormac Bowers, am applying for Planning Permission for the demolition of an existing single storey extension (circa 17.44sq/m), to the rear (southeast facing) elevation and for the construction of a new single storey extension to the front (north-west facing), and 2 storey extension to the rear (south-east facing) and side (south-west facing) elevations, total floor area circa 69.7sq/m, with all associated elevational changes, including the provision of a new rear facing roof light at attic level, all to the existing dwelling at No.66 St. Marnocks Avenue, 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 Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission sought to construct new 2 bedroom dwelling house, car port, wastewater treatment facility and surface water soak-away for Joan Donnelly (nee O’Connor) c/o Hall Lane, Corduff, Lusk, 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 opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at Fingal County Council, Main Street

Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin during public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee 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. Williams intend to apply for Planning Permission at No. 15 Blackthorn, Boroimhe, Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. For single storey extension attached to side of existing house with sky lights on pitched roof finish. 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Caroline Brennan at Corduff, Lusk, Co. Dublin for a two-storey detached dwelling, shared entrance utilising existing vehicular entrance, biocycle treatment system, landscaping, associated horse training facilities, 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 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 Permission for new detached 2-storey house and all associated access and siteworks at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed Elaine Sweetman The application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, City Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon-Fri between 9.30-15.30 (through lunch) and submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Karen Cramer to construct a single storey cottage style dwelling with vehicular entrance, 2No car parking spaces, and ancillary site works on site opposite No29 The Bawn, Malahide, Co Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by R. Murtagh for two storey extension to rear of dwelling at Tower Street, Rush, 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 of 20 Euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by its authority of this application.

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