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Local Companies At Cutting Edge Of Success The growth of Swords and the greater North County area, has propelled North County Dublin into being one of the most desirable places to live in the entire country. Much of this comes from the success, both national and international of local companies that have made headlines in the past few weeks.
By Patrick Finnegan The continuing success of companies, like Swords based Ryanair and Lusk based Country Crest, are just two examples of local companies expanding and providing much needed employment in the area. Recently, Country Crest announced the creation of 100 new jobs, while the continuing success of Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair is a phenomenon. Other signs of the growth of the region include the proposal to build an airport style city, adjacent to the city, which is expected to have a hugely beneficial effect on the area. Michael Greene, of
Shane Redmond Auctioneers in Swords confirmed that things are ‘on the up’ where property, both domestic and residential is concerned. He said, “We have been successful in letting properties in the Plaza and Swords is proving to be a very popular place in the property market. There are a lot of companies looking to set up in Swords. The over supply of commercial buildings is coming to an end and it’s time to start building again,” he said. Europe’s largest airline, Ryanair has upgraded its full year profit forecast by 25 per cent, as a result of stronger than expected peak summer traffic and prices. Ryanair reported half Auctioneer Michael Greene yearly traffic growth of 13 per cent, while fares were up over 2 per cent. The news of the opening of more routes, most recently to Amsterdam,
Walsh Back On Aer Lingus Board IAG Chief Executive and former Donabate resident, Willie Walsh has been appointed as a director of Aer Lingus, the company he left 11 years ago, to become boss of British Airways. His appointment comes after a major shake-up at the airline, which has seen most of the existing board being replaced. A raft of resignations at the company, including those of chairman, Colm Barrington and Laurence Crowley, a former governor of Bank of Ireland, as well as most of the old guard, sees Walsh appointed to the board of directors. Mr Barrington’s term as
chairman was set to expire later this year. Fifty-three year old Walsh, who was previously appointed as a director of the airline in 2001, when he became chief executive told the County Leader, that becoming a director of his former company, was very satisfying to him. He said, “We are delighted to have Aer Lingus as part of IAG and I’m personally pleased to be back on the Aer Lingus board.” He resigned from Aer Lingus in 2004, upon his appointment as Chief Executive of British Airways. Stephen Kavanagh, the Aer Lingus Chief Executive will remain on as a director and it is expected that he will head up the airline for its new position within IAG.
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provides locals with great choice, and further emphasises the appeal of Swords and the greater North County area as an ideal place to live. The news that Dublin Airport will need a second runway to cope with its growth, is another reflection of the success of the airport and the huge contribution it is making to, not only the North County and Swords, but to the entire country. The likelihood of Dublin Airport being used by fellow IAG airline, British Airways, as a hub for more transatlantic flights, particularly from the UK, is very real. Also feeding into this, is the fact that Dublin Airport provides transatlantic clearance for passengers. Siobhan O’Donnell, External Communications Manager at DAA told the County Leader, “We are currently examining the various options regarding the delivery of a second parallel runway at Dublin Airport, but have not yet made a final decision in relation to this issue. A second parallel runway has been part of the overall development plan for Dublin Airport for several decades and we’re fortunate that land was earmarked for this project many years ago within the overall Dublin Airport campus. The various options relating to its developSiobhan O’Donnell, DAA ment will be carefully considered before the company makes a final decision on the best way forward and a second runway remains a central element of Dublin Airport’s long-term plans.” “Dublin Airport is committed to engaging with our local communities in relation to this issue and we will be seeking their opinion through a full consultation process at the appropriate time,” she said. There is evidence of tremendous new growth, particularly in Swords. A new Intreo office is due to open in Swords in the near future. The Employment and Support Services centre will be located adjacent to County Hall. This is a new service from the Department of Social Protection which will help with employment and income support services needs. Intreo will provide a
personalised service, based on individual needs. The existing Social Welfare office on North Street is due for relocation to Mainscourt, off Main Street in the town. The office space is currently being fitted out by the Office of Public Works, to be handed over to the Department of Social Protection. it is expected that the Department of Social Protection office in Mainscourt, Swords will be open in the coming months, according to a spokesperson. Continued on page 16
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Remembrance Rose Garden Blooms In Malahide A special Rose Garden of Remembrance was recently opened in Seabury in Malahide. It is a garden where people can go to reflect and plant a rose to honour a lost loved one. The memorial garden was a collaborative project between the Seabury Tidy District Group and the County Council. Local man and chairman of the Seabury Tidy District Group, Philip Lynch was behind the project, and he told the County Leader how the idea came about.
By Jennifer McShane “We originally were going to place two commemorative seats in the park at Old Yellow Walls Road In Malahide, dedicated to Laura Brennan and Paul Connell, but following advice from Paul McDonnell from the County Council, it was decided it would be better to have a place where everyone could go to remember their loved ones and we came up with the idea of a rose garden,” Lynch said.
“We just want to give a special mention to the County Council who donated all the roses, and in particular Paul McDonnell who worked tirelessly with us all the way,” he added. The garden was officially opened last weekend and “it took on a life of its own,” according to Lynch. “We couldn’t believe how many got behind the garden and the project, it was just fantastic.” Around 70 attended the opening, as well as Councillor Anthony Lavin, who deputised as the County Mayor and many from the community who wanted to plant a rose to remember a loved one. The Seabury Tidy District Group, have alongside the local Tidy Towns group, been working constantly throughout the year on various projects to ensure Seabury and the surrounding area of Malahide looks its very best and Lynch wanted to give a special mention to all the volunteers who give selflessly give their time to help. “We couldn’t to any of this without our volunteers,” he continued. “They are the people who are always working away behind the scenes and should be commended for their incredible work.” He also mentioned that the Seabury group are in the early stages of planning what they hope will be a memorial day for the locality in 2016.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly (back row left), is pictured with the Snowflakes group in the gardens of his home at Loughton House, Moneygall. Also pictured is Chairman of Snowflakes Autism Support, Robert Brown (3rd from left back row)
Snowflakes Group Enjoys Minister’s Hospitality Snowflakes Autism Support recently took up an invitation that had been extended to them by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly and his wife, Dorothy, to spend a day at their home at Loughton House, Moneygall, Co. Offaly. With the support of local transport company, Swords Express, who very generously donated two coaches for the journey, a group of over 70 Snowflakes members embarked on the trip to Moneygall, the ancestral
home of Barack Obama. Upon arrival at Loughton House, the group were met with a beautiful lunch spread, provided by Dorothy Reilly and her everwilling helpers, Jamie and Tiernan. After lunch, Dorothy took the children on an adventure trail through the woods, where they encountered lots of surprises. This was followed by plenty of fun and games in the grounds of the house, including egg and spoon races, frisbee throwing, a penalty-kick competition, bubble-catching and a game
of football between the boys and the girls, which finished in a draw. After a break for refreshments, the group went for a walk in the beautiful walled-garden with Minister Reilly, after which, it was time to go home. For those lucky enough to be there, it was yet another fantastic Snowflakes day out! Chairman of Snowflakes, Robert Brown said, “On behalf of all our members, the Snowflakes committee would like to thank Dorothy and Minister Reilly and their family for their hospitality and would also like to thank Sinéad, Tomasz and Paul in Swords Express for making this magical day possible.”
Nothing Fishy About Local Angling Competition The inaugural Fingal Small Boat Competition, which took place last Sunday from Howth was a fantastic success with all 30 anglers from Balbriggan, Rush and Howth recording huge scores of quality fish. Fishing within the parameters of Dublin Bay, to Kish Lighthouse, to Lambay Island in Skerries, the highlight of the day was the catching of the 69 thornback ray and 67 smooth hounds plus eight additional species all caught and released. Phenomenal fishing by any standards. At the prizegiving in Howth Angling Centre it was announced the event will go ahead again next year plus a combined shore event. Howth SAC is also holding a tackle auction evening on Friday, 18th September in the clubhouse from 8pm. All welcome.
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Drug And Alcohol Task Force Needs Funding The North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force was delighted to welcome the Minister of State with Responsibility for the Drugs Strategy, Aodhain O’Riordain to their office in Swords last week. Minister O’Riordain called in to meet with members of the Task Force, the North Dublin Community Care Service and a range of their community partners, to hear about some of the successes and indeed the challenges experienced by the hard working team. The Minister was given an overview of the Task Force’s work by the Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force coordinator, Brid
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people with problem drug and alcohol use in the region. Members talked with the Minister about the need to focus services on all drugs, not just opiates and to include alcohol in a much more meaningful way in the discourse on drug problems, partic-
ularly as it is the primary drug problem for many people in the area. Other areas explored on the day, included the need for evidence based early intervention, with high risk young people, supports for women with addiction issues
Pictured during the visit of Minister Aodhain O'Riordain to the North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force in Swords, are Cllr Duncan Smith, Minister O'Riordáin, Bríd Walsh (Co-Ordinator, North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force), Vince Rellis (Service Manager, North Dublin Community Care Services) and Cllr Jimmy Guerin (Task Force member)
“The new Bill will mean that where a burglar is being sentenced for multiple offences, the District Court will impose consecutive jail sentences. This new law will also allow the Local TD, James Reilly, has said that a new courts to refuse bail for offenders who have a law, which will clampdown on repeat burglary previous conviction for domestic burglary, offenders, will make a significant difference in coupled with two or more pending charges,” Reilly explained. tackling crime in the North County. “I am confident that targeting repeat Minister Reilly was speaking following offenders has the potential to signifithe publication of the Criminal Justice cantly reduce the number of burglaries (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015 by the being committed here in the North Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald. County and across the country.” “This Government is committed to “This Bill is designed to keep repeat tackling crime. Longer sentences are burglars off the streets and to improve on the way for repeat offenders. Garda the safety of our communities. I hope Síochána data shows that 75 per cent Minister Reilly it will be passed by the Dáil and of burglaries are committed by the same 25 per cent of burglars. This new Bill is Seanad as early as possible, so that this law can be implemented to tackle burglars targeted at those repeat burglars who have previous convictions and who are charged with affecting homes and families throughout the locality,” he concluded. multiple offences,” he said.
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HPV Vaccine Support Group Launched A new national support group and website has been officially launched for girls suffering from the reported effects of the HPV vaccine ‘Gardasil.’ This follows on from our recent story on the vaccine, where a number of families in the North County claimed that their daughters have experienced life changing effects. These include persistent headaches, sore throats, joint and/or muscle pains, memory impairment, menstrual problems, heart problems, seizures, auto immune illnesses, chronic fatigue, depression and psychiatric illness, other unexplained illnesses since being injected with the vaccine in their first year at secondary school. The support group, known as REGRET (Reactions and Effects of Gardasil Resulting in Extreme Trauma) are compiling a register, and according to them, they have already identified over 90
Irish schoolgirls and young women who are now experiencing life-changing health problems as an apparent result of the shot. The REGRET parents say they have identified similar symptoms in their daughters, to those suffered by girls in other countries where the vaccine has been introduced. “We firmly believe there is a link between the HPV vaccine, Gardasil and the experience of our daughters who are now trying to cope with life changing illnesses,” said spokesperson Kiva Murphy from Swords. “More and more parents are contacting us every week, and we now want to inform the Departments of Health, Education and the HSE about the extent of these previously unidentified health problems and get support for our daughters,” she said. “We are asking parents in this and every county nationwide to contact us if their daughter
has any of the problems associated with this vaccination. We can be contacted through our website,” she added. The County Leader contacted the HSE to find out if there was a safety issue surrounding the Gardasil vaccine. A spokeswoman said, “Each year in Ireland around 300 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 100 die from the disease. All cervical cancers are linked to high risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types.”. “Gardasil has been found to be over 99 per cent effective in preventing pre- cancerous lesions associated with HPV types 16 and 18 in young women aged 16-26 years. Gardasil is considered safe and well tolerated.” The HSE claim that there is no evidence of long term sequelae to Gardasil, and the REGRET group notes that, although no direct link has so far been definitively proven between any specific illness and this vaccine, they say the medical literature shows mounting evidence of the neurotoxic effects of certain ingredients used in the vaccine.
and a wide emphasis on the importance of having community based supports. It was noted that the Community Care Service does not have the resources for a base in Balbriggan currently, despite the high level of need. The North Dublin Community Care Service is run by the Task Force, with Vince Rellis responsible for the day to day service delivery to clients by the Case Workers. “We opened the doors for clients last summer and in the first couple of weeks, we went to visit agencies to let them know they could start referring. Referrals came flooding in and haven’t stopped. Some days we get seven or eight referrals in the one day,” according to Vince. Brid talked about the challenges of running a frontline service that covers such a large
area, right up to Balbriggan. “I want to thank everyone in the room for their continued efforts and energy in “working alongside us and helping us to stretch the limited resources we have to get the best possible outcomes for the community of the North County,” she said. Cllr Jimmy Guerin, who is a current member of the North Dublin
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Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force was very emphatic about his appreciation of the volume of work that is being done by the Task Force. He took it a step further and put it to the Minister that even a ‘miniscule investment of €100,000’ by the Minister would provide two more Case Workers to the team of three, which would mean hundreds more people in the area could be helped.
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New Benches For Donabate Two new benches are to be installed in Donabate. Local councillor Adrian Henchy (FF), has asked for an update on the installation of more benches in the Donabate and Portrane area, which he said will benefit the senior citizens in the area. The senior citizens and the Tidy Towns were both consulted on the process. Henchy also asked to specifically look at installing a second bench adjacent to St Patrick’s Church in Donabate, with a modern community style notice board, and to consider locating the current bench further back into the green space for health and safety reasons. The Council responded by saying that, “Consultations have been held with various community groups in Donabate and it has been agreed to install two additional benches in the area this year, one at the green on the new road near the recent rose plantings and one on the cliff walk at an appropriate location near to the Tower View car park.” “The open space beside the church is not in the charge of the County Council,” they added. “Permission from the parish priest was obtained by the seniors group for the existing bench. The location of the existing bench was examined and no health and safety issues were identified.”
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ensuring that our local entrepreneurs and employers are provided with appropriate supports, so that they can seize opportunities to grow their businesses and to continue to create muchneeded employment.” from industry experts. An initiative of He continued: “That is why we are the Fingal Local Enterprise Office and proud to support this worthwhile initiasupported by Vodafone and Bank of tive again this year. I urge all busiIreland, over 1,500 local businesses nesses in the County to participate fully in the exciting array of and start-ups will benefit activities and I look forward from 30 major business to meeting many of you events, workshops, during Fingal Enterprise networking opportunities Week”. and mentoring clinics. As well as the many Activities to be held during hundreds of businesses to Fingal Enterprise Week benefit from the week, 250 include some great success of Fingal’s youngest stories sharing their experibudding entrepreneurs ence with the next generafrom schools throughout tion of Irish businesses. Oisín Geoghegan the region will also have an Speaking at the launch Paul Reid, Chief Executive, County Council, opportunity to learn from real-life said of the initiative, “Now that stories of enterprise at a major event economic recovery has clearly taken hosted in the Riasc Centre in Swords on root, we must remain focused on the last day of the week-long schedule.
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CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert (right) is pictured congratulating Jerry Harrington, General Manager of Empire, on being voted Leinster Pub of the Year. Also pictured is Empire Marketing Manager, Avril Kelly-Carter
Empire Scoops Top Award Empire, the newest addition to the Swords bar and restaurant scene, scooped the prestigious award of Leinster Bar of the Year at the Sky Bar of the Year Awards in the Mansion House recently. It was whittled down to 70 bars to battle it out on the night and Empire faced some stiff competition in their category. The Sky Bar of the Year Awards have recognised the excellent bars, knowledgeable staff, high quality service, and innovation in the bar trade for 10 years. From long established traditional local pubs to up and coming new arrivals, the Sky Bar of the Year Awards is the ultimate stamp of approval for the best of the best in the licensing industry. The Sky Bar of the Year Awards are dedicated to raising the profile of the licensed trade and reminding consumers of the excellent service and quality that exists within the licensed trade. Empire Swords opened its doors on the 4th December 2014 and has received this award after just nine months of trading. General manager, Jerry Harrington was thrilled at winning the award. He said, “We’ve come to
the market with a vision we have had for our customers. We have the most beautiful lay-out and interiors, as good as you will find in New York or London. Our menus are changed every day with great specials. We have marvellous staff here at Empire, up to 70 members, working across all the sectors of Empire. Our marvellous marketing manager, Avril Kelly-Carter has put us on the map, and she is great to work with. We have another floor to build upstairs, 10,000 sq feet and work will commence during the second week in January. Winning the Leinster Bar of the Year award means a lot to us, after such a short time in business,” he said. CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert, on congratulating Jerry Harrington and the team at Empire said, “This is certainly great news for a town like Swords to have such an attractive pub winning a major award like this, among so many top class competitors throughout Leinster. We in Swords will benefit from this, with the town becoming a ‘go to place.’ I congratulate Jerry and Avril on their wonderful achievement and their excellent staff at this excellent venue,” he said.
Empire Bar and Grill, Swords won the Leinster Pub of the Year award recently. Pictured collecting the award at the Mansion House are Empire Bar Marketing Manager, Avril Kelly-Carter (second left) and General Manager, Jerry Harrington (3rd from right)
“It’s all about jobs, jobs, jobs!” That’s according to Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise, speaking about the rationale for running the sixth consecutive Fingal Enterprise Week, which was launched last week. The launch comes just days after the Fingal Local Enterprise Office announced that it had supported another five local businesses with funding that will help create 25 new jobs. Running from October 5th to 9th across venues throughout Fingal, the Fingal Enterprise Week will be the biggest ever local “Enterprise Week” not just in Fingal, but in Ireland. The week promises a programme of events designed to boost business opportunities and deliver opportunities for SMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn
Great Turnout For Snowflakes Golf Classic Snowflakes Autism Support held a Golf Classic at Donabate Golf Club in glorious weather conditions last Thursday. Chairman of Snowflakes, Robert Brown spoke to the County Leader about how the golf classic came about in the first place. “We were approached by a grandfather of one of the Snowflakes, Charlie Donnelly, who is a former
Balbriggan ICA Open Evening Balbriggan Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) are holding an Open Evening for women interested in joining on Thursday, 24th September from 8pm till 10pm in High Street Hall, Balbriggan. The ICA is Ireland’s largest network of local women’s groups. There will be photos, crafts and information on display and refreshments will be served. Come along, meet the members and experience the energy of the ICA. For further information ring 0874128926.
Pictured at the presentation of training gear to River Valley Rangers FC, by SuperValu Boroimhe are juvenile team members and club officials, with SuperValu proprietor, Donal O'Ciobháin (back row, left) and staff members
president of Donabate Golf Club. He said that Donabate would be delighted to give us the course for the day, provided that I could organise a golf classic. This was all new to me, but we took it on full tilt and today we have 28 teams out in glorious weather. We also had an evening buffet and entertainment and dancing, which proved to be a great success,” he said.
When all monies are collected, the hope is that between €6000 and €7000 will have been collected as a result of this golf classic, something that Robert is particularly pleased about. “This is massive for us and we have a few projects in mind. One of our first priorities is to subsidise therapies for some of the children. At present we subsidise occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, play therapy for children, and we’re looking to extend that, which will cover us for
next year. We’re hoping to cover more children, so this money will go a long way to providing for this,” said Robert. “Our membership has increased to 140 children at present, from all across the North County, and we have to look after them,” he said. Next up for Snowflakes will be their annual Black Tie Gala Ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry on 28th November, which has been fully booked out in four weeks and should prove to be a real success for this excellent charity.
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A major landmark has been reached, as the Gender Recognition Act comes into being. It has become possible for the first time for transgender persons to apply to be recognised in their true gender, as the Department of Social Protection publishes the application forms for obtaining an official Gender Recognition Certificate. That certificate will then enable trans persons to obtain a birth certificate in their preferred gender. Michael Farrell, senior solicitor with FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), which has represented Dr Lydia Foy in her
lengthy legal battle to be recognised in her female gender, commented: “This is a tremendous achievement for Lydia Foy, 22 years after she first applied for a new birth certificate, so she could be officially recognised in the gender in which she lives every day. It is a great day too for the whole transgender community, who will benefit from Lydia’s long battle. It is a good day for Ireland, which was for so long so rigid and intolerant on gender related issues. With the Marriage Equality referendum and the Gender Recognition Act,
15.09.2015 we have taken two great steps forward this summer towards becoming a kinder and more compassionate society,” he said. Ms Foy said “I am delighted that I can begin the process of obtaining a birth certificate that shows me as the person I am – 23 years after I first asked for it. I am also proud that my case has opened the way for a new generation of Trans young persons, who will not have to go through the pain and suffering that an older generation had to endure just so that we could be ourselves,” she said. “There is more to be done, but now a major step forward has been taken in breaking down long-standing walls of prejudice and lack of understanding,” Mr Farrell concluded.
Demand For Minimum Sentencing For Garda Attackers
The thrill of dressing up is taken out of the fitting room and onto the lips. And only a sweep of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté ROUGE PUR COUTURE lipstick is needed. A powerful statement; minimalist, edgy and forever stylish. The ultimate act of beauty expression. YSL Beauté introduces a new visual portrayal for this timeless iconic lipstick for
2015, continuing the image of the Yves Saint Laurent Beauté woman: audacious, free-spirited and empowered, she holds no compromise. A celebration of the legacy and spirit of Rouge Pur Couture, starring Cara Delevingne and shot by Craig McDean. The new Yves Saint Laurent Beauté campaign will be released in Ireland from 23rd September.
Couture Palette Collector The clash of two metals. The palette contains an ashen gold shadow, a dirty red burgundy, lit with a light lilac. Two more shades of varying intensity: a dark plum and a chocolate brown with a cool sophistication. Play with the combination of couture colours by working in a clockwise motion: top left is the gold, base shade; highlight under the brow with the lilac; build in the crease with the two shades at the bottom of the palette – the dusky pink and the brown; and line with the dark plum in the centre of the palette. The palette is the perfect pairing for Couture Kajal but equally each of the softer colours can be worn on their own as a wash, or the darker shades can be worn individually for a stronger look.
Pippa’s Closet Clear Out Model Pippa O’Connor was in the mood for a seasonal wardrobe clear out at the launch of TK Maxx Give Up Clothes For Good campaign. TK Maxx Give Up Clothes For Good calls on the public to donate their unwanted clothes, accessories and quality homeware in the special bins provided in TK Maxx stores nationwide. Donated items will be sold in Enable Ireland shops and all money raised by the sale of these items will help to fund Enable Ireland services with children and their families.
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Local senator, Darragh O’Brien (FF), has said the violent attack on a member of the gardaí in Balbriggan recently, further highlights the need for a crackdown on assaults against frontline emergency workers. A garda was seriously injured after he was rammed by a stolen car that he was pursuing. Two other members of the force also suffered more minor injuries during the incident in an estate in the town. O’Brien has described it as a particularly violent attack that
highlights the keep our communities increasing dangers safe and respond to facing gardaí on the e m e r g e n c i e s . beat. Unfortunately, attacks “These brazen crimi- against gardaí, ambunals clearly placed no lance workers, firemen value whatand nurses are soever on the becoming all lives of the too common g a r d a í and criminals are becoming involved in more and more this incident. shameless.” They had no fear of the Darragh O’Brien He continued, “The bottom repercussions of attacking an line is that our current on-duty member of laws are not enough to protect gardaí and the force,” he said. emergency “It is simply unaccept- other able that there is still workers from the no specific protection increasing number of in law for those public assaults. We need servants who put their mandatory minimum lives on the line to jail sentences for
anyone convicted of assaulting, or threatening the life of our frontline emergency workers. Since the Government voted down Fianna Fáil proposals for a minimum 5 year jail term for such assaults, hundreds of emergency workers have been attacked on the job. “The violent attack in Balbriggan further illustrates the fact that our gardaí and frontline emergency workers need special protection in law. I am calling on the Government to look again at these proposals,” concluded O’Brien.
Fundraiser In Rush There will be an 80’s themed party night fundraiser to be held on Saturday, 26th September in St Maur’s GAA Club in Rush. Dance the night away to all the classic hits of the 80s. All proceeds will go towards the Rush Playground. Tickets available from Sharyn 0861788758. There will be finger food, an 80s rock band and lots of dancing on the night.
Ruaidhri Ford who works in McDonald’s in Balbriggan was an award winner in the McDonald’s Scholarship Programme. The McDonald’s Scholarship Programme is an initiative which celebrates the hard work and dedication of McDonald’s employees, who are completing college and further education studies. Ruaidhri is studying for an MSc in Environmental Policy at University College Dublin.
Anam Cara Meeting In Applewood Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Wednesday, 16th September 2015 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in Applewood Community Centre, Swords. Anam Cara services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents. Anam Cara is an organisation that supports bereaved parents. Support
groups are situated throughout Ireland and provide parents a safe, comfortable environment where they have the opportunity to connect with other bereaved parents. Anam Cara is an inclusive organisation where parents do not identify themselves by their children’s age, how they
High-Flying Fun In Swords Recently, the Pharmaton Energy Bank for Temple Street visited the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords where local shoppers were encouraged to donate a small bit of their energy in return for a cash donation to the national children’s hospital. Participants were provided with a suite of
died, or if their death was recent or many years ago. It provides a safe place for bereaved parents to connect with others who understand the intensity of the grief and loss. Although Anam Cara does not offer counselling, each group has a lending library and information on the other services available to parents and families in the local community.
bungee trampolines and asked people ‘Trampoline for Temple Street’ and hop onto one of their bungee trampolines and enjoy some jumping fun while helping donate energy to the children’s hospital. Instead of asking for cash donations, the energy used at each event will be converted into a monetary sum for the hospital and Pharmaton set a target of €10,000 across the three-day event.
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were a vital way to keep the Gardaí and the Council accountable to often neglected communities and estates,” O’Brien explained. “I have received a number of representations in recent weeks from people in estates in North West Balbriggan, who are gravely concerned for their personal safety and the safety of their Local Green Party General Election candidate, family members and their property. The Joe O’Brien has called for the re-establishment communities there feel neglected and forgotten of the Balbriggan and Swords Community about, but nevertheless they are now organPolicing Forums, which were disbanded at the ising and trying to get their voice heard,” he added. end of 2013 for funding reasons. O’Brien “There is a glaring lack of belief and was reacting and receiving representaconfidence among a lot of people in tions from people of various estates in Balbriggan and indeed in other towns. northwest Balbriggan which, according The big need is more Gardaí and I have to him, are experiencing an increase in written to the Minister for Justice to ask damage to property and serious antiher to ensure that the North County is social behaviour. prioritised for the next set of new “Towards the end of 2013, I campaigned Joe O’Brien recruits. I have also written to the for the local Policing Forums in Swords and Balbriggan to be maintained and I organ- County Council Chief Executive and ised local people in Balbriggan to write to the Superintendent Noel Carolan to ask them to put Minister for Health at the time, Dr James Reilly their heads and resources together so that to continue to fund the forums. The forums local policing forums are re-established in
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Farrell Wants Transport Option For Swords Delivered Now Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has sustainable transport option is weighed in on the much-debated delivered to serve Swords and transport option that is to serve Dublin Airport. The development Swords and Dublin Airport: “The of such infrastructure is of the utmost importance as the delivery of a new, longdemand placed upon our term, sustainable transexisting transport network port option to serve is unsustainable in the Swords and Dublin long-term. For this reason, Airport must happen I am calling on the cabinet, now,” said Farrell. and specifically the Hot on the heels of our Minister for Transport, story last week, Farrell Tourism and Sport, said he has asked party colleague Paschal Alan Farrell TD Paschal Donohoe TD to Donohoe to deliver on the provide a rail-based solution, project. “Census 2011 identified which will meet the long-term the North County as having a requirements of the North County growth rate of almost four times and connect Swords and Dublin that of Dublin city. With such a Airport with the city centre,” fast growing population, and with Farrell told the County Leader. falling unemployment levels, it is “With our economy firmly on the essential that a long-term, road to recovery, I believe that
the provision of a light-rail based transport option to link the North County with the city centre is vital in order to promote the future sustainable development of Swords and its surrounding areas.” “Given that a timeframe of between six and ten years is necessary for the development of such a vital transport hub, I believe that it is essential that a decision be made on the provision of this vital link urgently,” he added. “Those who live and work in Swords, Dublin Airport and surrounding communities have waited long enough for certainty regarding this critical infrastructure. I believe Minister Donohoe should put a plan into action to equip the North County with the necessary capital funding to provide a high-frequency, railbased solution which will provide us with a level of connectivity that our road infrastructure simply cannot.”
Pictured at training last week, are members of the St Finian's GAA Club under 7 girls team, with mentors, Aidan Morrissey, Emma Morrissey, Ger Edwards and James Devlin
Balbriggan School Goes Digital Incoming first year students at Coláiste Ghlór na Mara in Balbriggan recently received their ‘digital’ schoolbags as they joined the Wriggle 1:1 mobile learning programme at the school. Schools throughout Ireland will participate in the Wriggle programme this coming academic year, with students using mobile devices and digital textbooks in place of traditional textbooks. An Irish language school, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara opened in September 2014 to serve the people of North Fingal, East Meath and South Louth. Situated in Balbriggan, the school is set to
Local Duo Performs In Naul Local based Canadian soprano, Karen Lynch and Irish tenor Paul Redmond have performed extensively internationally and throughout Ireland as the duo, Essence. Now, as part of their Irish tour, they are bringing their new show ‘Classical, Folk & More’ to the Seamus Ennis Arts Centre in Naul on Monday, September, 21st. They will be performing a relaxed concert of an eclectic selection of light classical, folk and ballad; joined by cellist Jody Doolan, and guitarist Mick Mullen. Doolan brings his own unique style, perfected over fifty years on the classical and folk scene. Mullen has been an accomplished traditional and folk guitarist for 30 years, having played with some of the country’s top musicians. A selection of ‘Essence’ albums will be available to purchase. Doors open: 7.30pm. Concert commences: 8.00pm. Admission: €16/€13
expand rapidly in the next few years with plans to move into a permanent 750 pupil building on the Naul Road in 2016. Principal Aoife Elster commented: “When designing the learning environment for our new school, our aim was to find the best way to deliver curricular content to students, to encourage discovery learning and collaborative work amongst students and to provide parents and teachers with facilities to supervise and interact with the progress of learning. To better achieve these goals, we decided to work with Wriggle and introduce 1:1 mobile learning to our students, creating our
own curricular content to offer the students the most flexible and future proofed learning environment.” Ms. Elster continued: “The fact that we are a Gaelcholáiste means that creating our own modern resources
online removes any concerns at the lack of availability of traditional textbooks through Irish. It also means that with translating software, parents can help children with homework, even where the parent might not have the depth of Irish language skills to do so otherwise.”
Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt The first round of the Club Championship Jones Cup produced some great performances, with the top five players separated by only one stroke and the round winner hitting a 7 under par to take the game. First round winner was Liam O’Rourke with a net 47, runner-up was Joan Homan with a net 48, from Shelly O’Shea. Wednesday pairs scramble winners were Rory Homan and Mary Kennedy. Congratulations to Mary with a hole in one on the 11th which clinched victory from Eddie Madden and Maura Lynch, from Nick Savage and Breda Finnegan. The second round of the club championship is on next Sunday at 11am. The George McDonnell Memorial Cup series of games starting Saturday 19th September at home. with a tee time at 3.30pm.
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Pictured here are Essence, Fingal based Canadian Soprano Karen Lynch and Irish tenor Paul Redmond, with cellist Jody Doolan, and guitarist Mick Mullen.
Survey On Swords Cultural Centre The County Council has identified a potential site for a Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords. The proposed new site is the Council car park near the Castle, at the corner of North Street and Seatown Road. Project feasibility and planning will now get underway with local communities. Potential facilities will include a town library with a performance / theatre space and an exhibition / gallery space. The local authority are confident that a 21st century centre of learning, knowledge and culture in an open and welcoming space can be provided for all citizens. Project feasibility and planning will now get underway with local communities, and as a first step, they are asking the public to complete a survey. This survey will be available on the Council’s website and the Council will be encouraging people to fill it out over the next two weeks.
Ladies Badminton In Skerries Millhill Ladies Badminton club in Skerries are holding two open nights on Tuesday, 15th September and Tuesday, 22nd September from 8pm to 10 30 pm in Skerries Community Centre All are welcome to come and play badminton. Some rackets are available.
Dementia Day Care In Lusk Lusk Community Unit would like to inform those in the locality that there are spaces available for their Dementia specific day care which runs on Saturdays from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Unfortunately transport cannot be supplied. Any families interested please contact your district nurse or Lusk Community Unit on 018071240.
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New Irish Language Project For North County There is a new project underway in the North County to promote and encourage the Irish language. There
are four Gaelscoileanna, a Gaelcholaiste and now, six Café Craiceáilte (Irish
Wednesday – Rush Rush Community Centre Thursday – Balbriggan O’Dwyers GAA Club, Hamlet Lane
conversation) groups. The conversation groups meet every week in cafés, usually in the mornings in
Skerries, Balbriggan, Swords, Malahide, Howth and Donabate. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed,
Friday- Swords St Colmcilles GAA Club Glen Ellen Rd Friday – Skerries Sailing Club, Harbour Road
Now enrolling for our Autumn Term Classes recommencing 16th, 17th & 18th September. Class times: Under 2Yrs 9.30am & 2Yrs+ 10.30am Birthday Parties, Creche and Montessori sessions also available!
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and there is no charge but a commitment to speak Gaeilge. Call 0861755343 for further information. The standard of Irish varies from average to fluent speakers. “Some people come because they enjoy the language itself. Others are studying for exams and need the practice for the oral Irish test, which now makes up 40 per cent of the Leaving Certificate examination,” explained one of the conversation group founders, Diarmuid ó Súilleabháin. “Parents who have children going to a primary school , especially those attending a Gaelscoil and want help with homework also turn up.” “The project has been very successful so far,” he continued. “Often customers in the cafe join the conversation. At the start of this year, the County Council appointed an Irish Language official who participates regularly at the sessions. The next step is to strengthen the link with nearby Gaelscoileanna,” he said.
John Fallon, Cian Crowley-Smith and Ronan Michael are pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Ardgillan Community College
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Prospective students and parents/guardians are warmly invited to attend our "Open Evening" on Thursday 24th September, 2015. 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm Principal's address - 6pm and 7pm
“…..There has been very good progress in most of the recommendations of the WSE report, with progress noted in all recommendations.” (DES Inspection Report May, 2014)
Applications can be obtained from the College Website www.gormanstoncollege.ie or by contacting the College directly
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International Education Conference Comes To Malahide Malahide will see the influx of over 100 participants to an International Education Conference which will be held in The Grand Hotel next weekend, Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th September. The European
Network for Improving Research and Development in Education Leadership and Management Conference (ENIRDELM), which has the theme “Leading Future-Focused Education and Learning for All”, is
being hosted by Drumcondra Education Centre which serves the needs of all educationalists and schools in the North County. Delegates will travel from all over Europe and North America to this annual Conference and it promises to be of immense value to all those working in or benefiting from the Education System not only in Ireland, but throughout the world. The conference has a very full agenda but
time is set aside for participants to sample the beauty and culture of Malahide and the North County. Education in the area will benefit greatly from this gathering and so too will local businesses. ENIRDELM, is a voluntary association of European Education Professionals which is supported by Educationalists from across the globe. The aim of ENIRDELM is to improve the quality of educational leadership and management across
the whole of Europe and beyond which will in turn make an impact on learning at all levels of education systems. This conference is only made possible by the generous support of the County Council and Fáilte Ireland and will consist of presentations and workshops that have been chosen by Drumcondra Education Centre to inspire and stimulate those attending. The Conference will be launched in the surroundings of Malahide Castle by County Mayor, Councillor David O’Connor. Stephen
Peppard from Fingal County Council worked very closely with the organising committee to make the Castle available
and it is sure to prove a winner with the participants. Besides the activities in the Grand Hotel, participants will have an
opportunity to visit local schools - St Oliver Plunkett Primary School and Portmarnock Community School.
Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Balbriggan Community College, are Joanne Ogun, Aimee Costello, Bill Sosso, Rachel Hanney and Sarah Ouchelouche
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• High academic expectations for all our students. • Code of Behaviour based on firm and fair discipline. • Strong pastoral care system – Year Heads and Tutors attend to the needs of the students in their care. • Wide ranging curriculum, offering broadest choice of subjects at Junior and Senior Cycle. • First years sample a number of subjects before choosing their options in second year. • Great variety of extra curricular activities – too numerous to list here! • Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. • Learning support available to all year groups and across a range of subjects. • Language support for newcomers to Ireland. • Student Council. • Parents Council. • Access to school counsellors. • Up to date career guidance programme starting in first year. • After school supervised study facilities. • Annual talent show – our own F factor! • Mentoring programme for incoming First Years. • Transition Year Programme. • SciFest. • Craft Fair.
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Pictured after collecting their results from Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan were Vanessa Csaszar and Rebecca Elliott
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Darragh Duggan, Tara Collins and Niamh Roach from Malahide Community School are pictured here receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured here are Lauren Williams, Kate Mulligan and Ciara Byrne from St. Mary’s Secondary School Baldoyle receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured are Habeeb Baloguw, Joseph Ruidera and Marco Tavares who collected their results from Ardgillan Community College
Delighted with there results at Skerries Community College are Ellen Tuck and Seamus Cummins (High Achievers)
Pictured after collecting their Leaving Cert results from Balbriggan Community College were Krystian Dyszko and Abdel Afonso
Pictured are Fingal Community College, Swords students, Alexander Haidurov, Andrew Faraoanu and Vladislaus Vasiljevs after receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured are Loreto College, Swords students Leah Hennessy, Laura Selvi and Jenna Power after receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured are St Finian's Community College, Swords students, Adrian Toma, Volodymyr Bunyak and Thando Phiri after receiving their Leaving Cert results
Pictured here are Lisa Murphy, Tara Daily, Katie Walsh and Roisin Farrely from Malahide Community School receiving their Leaving Cert results.
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Colm Boran and Helen Fitzpatrick from Malahide Community School are pictured here receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured are Coláiste Choilm Swords students, Ryan Groves, Mark Cullen and Shane Tyrrell after receiving their Leaving Cert results.
Pictured after collecting their Leaving Cert results from Loreto School, Balbriggan were Fiona Hogan, Shauna Richardson and Jenna Richardson
Pictured collecting there results at Skerries Community College are Niamh MacNally and Rose Fitzpatrick
Níamh Maguire and Cian Gorry were very happy to receive their Leaving Cert results in Donabate Community College.
Melissa Fennell, Shauna Power and Michaela Dixon received their Leaving Cert results at Loreto College Swords
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Development Plan Underway The County Council, in consultation with the community and other stakeholders, is currently in the pre-draft consultation phase of the new Development Plan that will shape the future growth of the county over the next six years. The review commenced on the 20th of March 2015 and will take up to two years to complete, concluding with the publication of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023. Speaking at the first Fingal Development Plan meeting in County Hall, Swords, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid said: “The North County is a great county – young and vibrant with great socially diverse communities, and is very supportive of business and the new development plan will enhance this.” Fingal has the youngest and fastest growing population in Europe, with 29 per cent of the population under the age of 18 years and 72 per cent under 45 years of age. The Development Plan will influence strategic priorities for the county including; supporting plans for private and social housing; economic growth, supporting business across all segments; developing the area as a hub for key business clusters; tourism; building sustainable communities; transport; communications; power and water. In his closing comments, Paul Reid added: “The review presents an opportunity to shape the future growth of the North County and to build on our previous successes and our strategic advantage as a county. It will aim to ensure that we maximise the strengths of our citizens, communities, built and natural heritage, infrastructure and tourism to their full potential.” He continued: “The North County is in the unique position of being part of Dublin, whilst also maintaining its distinctive difference and competitive advantages, it is vitally important that the Development Plan recognise our potential within the region and develop a county that is a great place, to live, work, rear a family, grow old, visit and to do business.”
Fashion Show In Portmarnock Portmarnock Musical And Dramatic Society are holding a fashion show to be held in The Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links on Friday, 25th September at 8pm. This special event will feature members of the society. All will be parading along the cat walk to popular
music and a running commentary. The local fashion boutiques and department stores will be providing the fashions on the night. There will be also some surprises on the night. All are welcome to attend what is sure to be a glamorous and fun event.
Deirdre King (right), Marketing Manager of Swords Pavilions held an early celebration of her 25th wedding anniversary to husband Fergus (left) at Empire Bar and Grill, Swords a couple of weeks ago.
awareness initiatives in relation to both litter and graffiti. There is a particular focus on voluntary initiatives involving schools, young people and community groups,” Farrell explained. “It is vital that we support the many committed voluntary Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), has groups that do such great work said that €45,500 has been allo- in keeping our towns, villages c a t e d t o c l e a n u p t h e N o r t h and countryside clean. We all County as part of funding allo- should have the right to live in a cations being made through two clean well maintained environment. In addition to environmental grant this, it is important to schemes, namely the ensure that the North 2015 Local Agenda 21 County is looking its (LA21) Environmental best during peak Partnership Fund and tourist season in the 2015 Anti-Litter order to increase the and Anti-Graffiti chances of visitors Awareness Grant making return visits Scheme (ALAGS). or recommending A total of €45,500 has Ireland as a destinabeen allocated to the Alan Farrell TD tion to others.” County Council to €17,500 is being allo“A further clean up the North County and make it a better place to live, c a t e d t o t h e C o u n t y C o u n c i l under the Local Agenda 21 according to Farrell. “A total of €28,000 is being Environmental Partnership allocated to the County Council Fund. This fund supports small under the 2015 Anti-Litter and scale non-profit local environAnti-Graffiti Awareness Grant mental initiatives by communiScheme, which allows them to ties, individuals and not-forsupport public education and profit groups,” he added.
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Malahide Kids Are Chess Champions Malahide represented Dublin and Leinster in the finals of the Community Games under 13 chess competition played in Athlone IT recently. In the semi-final, they faced a stiff challenge from the Connacht champions, Ballinasloe with both team evenly matched. It was a tense encounter lasting 2.5 hours, with Malahide emerging victors by 4 – 1. Munster champions, Shannon, provided the opposition in the final on Sunday. Malahide quickly established a 2-0 lead and went on to win the remaining three games, giving a final result of 5-0 in favour of Malahide. The panel, which consisted of seven players, was captained by Finn Ellingboe. The other members were Conor Bosson, Isaac Flynn, William Hackett, James Kavanagh, Amelie Kearney and Aisling Ní Laighleis.
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In a recent report, onethird of pensioners have not made a will. Have you ever thought what would happen to your home and assets if you die? If you are parenting alone, have you ever thought what would happen to your children if you die? Have you thought to whom you would like to leave your belongings if you die? How has the law changed now regarding wills for new civil partners and for potential gay married couples? Well now is your chance to find out more and ease your concerns. The Fingal Citizens Information Service with its four centres in Swords, Skerries, Balbriggan and Malahide are delighted to announce a special wills month (9th September 2015 - 9th October 2015) during which free wills information packs are available from each centre. A will is probably one of the most important documents during your lifetime, especially if you want to leave some of your inheritance to a special person or organisation. In conjunction with solicitors in the North County, the Citizens Information Service has negotiated a special “reduced” rate for wills written with solicitors during this month. Development Manager, Andrew McCann said, “I believe it is our role to ensure the public can make an informed decision on the wishes of their inheritance, and to whom they wish to leave it. By promoting this issue you can gain valuable information and / or seek independent legal opinion (from local solicitors), at a specially reduced rate during this month only. For some, this may provide peace of mind and clarify any misunderstandings,” he said. So what is a will, and what is required? A will is a simple document which must be in writing (not on CD or DVD) clearly stating the wishes of that person regarding their estate / assets in the case of their death. The document must be signed and witnessed by 2 people. It is advisable that the witnesses be independent. If the witnesses are beneficiaries, the will is still valid, although the beneficiaries may lose out if they
are to gain from the will. You may decide to change your will as many times as you like, but it is very important to either destroy the old one, or amend the original (codicil). So when should you change your will? If you marry or register a civil partnership, and you had a will when you were single, this will automatically become void. If you legally separate (subject to your separation agreement), you may need to change your will, or if divorce, you are no longer spouses / civil partners for the purpose of inheritance.
So why should I make a will? If you do not make a will, your estate is divided automatically under the rules of intestacy (natural succession rights). If there are no surviving relatives, and you have no will, your inheritance goes to the State. All questions pertaining to wills including gay marriage, civil partnerships and tax implications are answered along with a list of solicitors in your area providing a discounted “special” rate for the wills month only. Copies of the pack are available from your local Citizens Information Centre.
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Free Culture Night At Emmaus A Culture Night will take place at Emmaus Retreat Centre on 18th September next from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. To celebrate Culture Night 2015 Emmaus will open it’s doors to host a unique and very special evening of local music and dance. This complimentary Musical and Dance evening will feature a selection of top class local musicians from the annual Swords Young Musician of the Year competition. The evening will also
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Rush GIY (Grow It Yourself) group are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Rush Harvest celebration which will take place on Saturday, 19th September at Martin’s Shop, Millbank, Rush from 10am until 2pm. There will be a food market, harvest produce displays, vegetable sculpting completion for the kids, and also guest speakers. GIY also welcome VOICE (Voice Of Concern For the Environment), the Irish environmental charity group who will be taking “rescued food” and preparing hearty vegetable soup and a delicious vegetable curry for free consumption on the day. Local trad music and community group, Rinceoil will be on hand to provide pleasant sounds.
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The full line-up for the day will include food market stalls, harvest vegetable display and kids vegetable sculpting competition. Food market stalls are available for a small charge – if are you a local GIYer, home baker, jam maker, beekeeper, etc. with some extra produce you would like to sell? Get in touch and they’ll reserve a stall for you. Would you like to showcase your harvest produce? Bring it along to our display area on the day. Big or small, they would love to see samples of what you have grown and produced this season. The group are also looking for volunteers to help out with setting up, prepping/cooking, and clean up. If you can spare an hour on the 19th, get in touch as soon as possible.
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Fingal Heritage Network Group met at the Gaffney Hall in Malahide on Wednesday last, where members of Historical Societies from all over the area exchanged items of local historical interest, as part of Heritage Week. Pictured are, Kevin Murray (Rush/Loughshinny), Brendan Grimes (Skerries), Una O'Brien (Rolestown), Gerry Clabby (Fingal County Council), Roger Greene (Malahide), Cepta Butler (Rush/Loughshinny), Geraldine Clarke (Skerries), Pat Lynders (Donabate), Geraldine McGovern (Cloghran), Margaret McCann Moore (Rush/Loughshinny), Vera Hatch (Malahide), Aidan Arnold (Lusk), Pat Kelly (Lusk) and Bernadette Marks (Swords)
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By Cathal Boland ruling in respect of staff employed by a Spanish security company, has ruled that time spent travelling to the site of the first and last jobs of the day, for those who do not have a fixed location, must be counted as part of their normal working day. So, if the service technician travels on average an hour between the repair site and their home each day, this would increase their working week by ten hours. This on a standard forty hour week will put them in breach of the working time directive, which limits the working week to an average of 48 hours. If the travel time is worked into an eight
15.09.2015 hour day, this will increase the labour bill by 33 per cent. Should an agreement be made between employees and their employers to place this travel time outside the normal working day, for the purpose of calculating wages, it will have an impact on how the working day is organised and impact on statutory breaks etc. It may also give rise to additional annual holiday entitlement. The ruling is bound to cause many problems across the EU, not only for employers but also for consumers. Decisions such as this will be used widely in the In Out UK referendum due next year. On the UK, I noted that the political establishment, journalists included, have decided that a victorious Jeremy Corbyn must change his social media style. They want him to adopt a broader, more professional, more conventional media strategy. Imagine they want a guy who was a no hoper, who used social media to change the contest, to now conform to a standard they, the political elite, are comfortable with. This, despite his ability to engage with the general public and get many of them to join the Labour Party.
Search On For Local ‘Silver Surfers’ Nominations have opened for this year’s Silver Surfers Awards as Age Action searches for people around the North County over the age of 50 who are getting online and mastering new technologies. Although as many as 70 per cent of older people don’t use the internet, our ‘Silver Surfers’ have overcome the challenge of learning something new and are now expert googlers, skypers and tweeters. Whether it’s keeping in touch with grandchildren overseas, paying bills,
starting your own blog or researching your passion, the aim is to highlight the achievements of the over 50s throughout the locality and in Ireland. One of last year’s winners, 86-year-old Paddy Crean, said: “I was amazed by all the different contributions to technology from different Silver Surfers, from finding crochet patterns online to writing stories for grandchildren to setting up online book clubs.” Eamon Timmins, CEO of Age Action, added: “Last year we had more nominations than ever
before and we hope to top this in 2015. “The Silver Surfer awards are a great way to show an older relative or friend your appreciation and we’re urging everyone right across the North County who knows a great silver surfer to nominate them.” All nominees will be invited to the Awards Ceremony in October. Nominations can be made online. Closing date for nominations is Sunday, 4th October. The winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 20th October at The Helix Theatre, DCU.
‘Up For The Match’ At St Finian’s GAA Club With the countdown for the eagerly awaited All-Ireland Football final between Dublin and Kerry this Sunday, well underway, there is a further reason for excitement in River Valley. The reason is that RTE will visit St Finian’s GAA club this Wednesday. A spokesperson for the club said, “We just got exciting news that RTE wish to come to our club this week to do an item for the ever popular, “Up For The Match” programme. The producers of the show will be visiting on Wednesday evening at 5pm and want to see lots of members, decked out in their county colours, to discuss how they are supporting their county in the upcoming AllIreland Final,” he said. The programme will be shown on Saturday evening, the day before the final. This is a wonderful chance for everyone to turn out in their colours and shout support for their chosen team. Up the Dubs.
Local Companies At Cutting Edge Of Success Continued from page 1 The Intreo office will provide a “one-stop shop” for jobseekers in the North County, bringing together the services and supports previously provided by three distinct State services – the Department of Social Protection, the Community Welfare Service, and the training agency, FAS. It is hoped that the integration of the three services will lead to greater efficiencies and will provide a better service for the Department’s customers. However, the good news for the region is not just confined to the airport and
Swords. The recent news that 100 jobs have been created in a new food plant in Lusk by Ballymaguire Foods, a Country Crest company. The new positions are estimated to be worth just over €4m a year to the local economy. Country Crest currently employs 150 people in Lusk and is the largest producer of chilled ready meals for retailers in Ireland. Top end restaurants and pubs now view the North County as a place to set up business, and their location here is playing a crucial role in making the area one of the most desirable places to live.
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Driving A “Must” For Graduate Jobs In a survey of second and third level students and graduates carried out by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 86 per cent of respondents said driving is an important skill to have for employability. Out of those surveyed, 52 per cent had already applied for a job where it was a requirement to have a full driving licence, while 42 per cent felt their inability to drive had diminished their employment opportunities in the past. However, more than four out of five respondents do not think enough importance is placed on learning to drive in secondary schools and universities. Less than half of those surveyed said they had learned to drive at the national legal age of 17, and just under one third of respondents had taken the test at the age of
18. The survey also revealed that third level students are now learning to drive at a younger age than those who graduated prior to 2010. The most common reason behind learning to drive is independence followed by the fact that is “a good skill to have,” according to the statistics. This research comes at a crucial time when more and more companies require their graduate employees to have a full driving licence, according to Leslee O’Loughlin, Group Human Resources Manager at Enterprise Rent-a-Car. “As the class of 2015 get ready to take the next step on the education ladder, they will be assessing all the options open to them and the skills they may require in their future endeavours. It is important for students to understand the value driving has as a skill and how much emphasis is put on this skill in the career they wish to pursue. By not being able to drive many candidates are ruling themselves out of a number of positions before the application process has even begun,” she said.
Local ‘Water Babies’ Raise Funds For Charity
Young Adam Butler from Swords is pictured with Ireland's rugby captain, Paul O'Connell, prior to his last match for Ireland on home soil last Saturday week
Toddler swim school, Water Babies recently announced that their little swimmers from all over the North County (including one winner from Balrothery), who took part in Water Babies Splashathon 2015, have helped raised
€16,000 for four children’s charities. The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, the Children’s Unit in Cork University Hospital, Hand in Hand in Galway and Kilkenny’s Down Syndrome Branch all benefited from the
little swimmers’ efforts. Water Babies Splashathon, which took place earlier this year, also raised vital funds for the Kilkenny branch of Down Syndrome Ireland (€2,000), The Children’s Unit in Cork University
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Launch of Dog Microchipping Awareness Month Dogs Trust, Ireland’s dog welfare charity has launched details of their Nationwide Microchipping Awareness campaign. The campaign will see the charity microchip up to 116 dogs a day, free of charge, across the North County and beyond, this month. This national campaign will coincide with new Government legislation which will come into effect from this month, meaning all puppies must be microchipped and registered on an approved database before they are moved from their birth home. Adult dogs will have until 31st March 2016 to be microchipped and owners must obtain certification to prove the dog has been chipped. Hospital (€2,000) and Hand in Hand based in Galway (€2,000) which helps the families’ of young cancer patients. The Jack & Jill Foundation, which has assisted 462 families throughout the North County and beyond since 1997 and is currently supporting 58 families in the county, will receive € 10,000 which will fund 625 hours of nursing care and support for children with severe neurological development
Speaking about the upcoming deadline for dog microchipping, Mark Beazley, Executive Director at Dogs Trust Ireland said “Dog owners around the North County need to be very vigilant over the next number of months in anticipation of this new law. Under the new law, you will be required to not only have your dog microchipped, but to ensure your details as the owner are up to date with a Government approved database. Dog owners must ensure the correct data for their dog is registered or their microchip is essentially useless. We have led the national microchipping campaign for many years now and have seen huge progress in responsible dog ownership as a result.”
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Acknowledgement
Recent published deaths from the North County
CULLEN, Roisín (late of Balbriggan) died August 11th, 2015.
CULLETON, (née Keating), Rosetta (Swords, Co. Dublin) September 10th, 2015. (Suddenly); sadly missed by her loving husband Albert, sons Mark, Des and Michael, daughters Caroline, Madelin and Elaine, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
The family of the late Roisin Cullen wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss; those who attended the Funeral Mass, sent Mass cards and messages of sympathy.
MURPHY, Michael (Skerries, Co. Dublin) (Late of Commissioners of Irish Lights), September 10th, 2015 (Peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital, Michael, husband of the late Bella, sadly missed by his loving family, daughter Louise, sons David and Ivor, grandchildren Michael, Brian, Laura and Grace, son-in-law Morrogh, daughters-in-law Denise and Margaret, relatives and friends. Rest in peace.
We would like to thank the staff in Beaumont Hospital, Hamilton Park Nursing Home who took care of Roisin, and McNally's Funeral Service for their professionalism and compassion.
REILLY, (née Keelaghan) Alvin (Lusk, Co. Dublin), September 9, 2015 (peacefully) after a short illness at Beaumont Hospital, beloved wife of the late Billy; sadly missed by her loving sons James, William and Francis, daughter Susan, grandchildren Anila, Haizea, Saoirse and Shane, brother James, Anuska and Lena, brothers in law, sisters in law, relatives, her good friend Marie, colleagues and friends. Rest in peace. DUGGAN (née Malone), Carmel (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Limerick) - September 6th 2015, (peacefully), at home, beloved wife of the late Ted; sadly missed by her loving sons Aengus and Niall, daughters Barbara, Niamh and Clodagh, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, sister Nora, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. JOHNSON, Lauren (Rosy) (Swords, Co. Dublin) September 7th, 2015 (suddenly), at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by her loving parents Brian and Sandra, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. GAFFNEY, (née Jones) Joyce (Inchvillie House, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital. Wife of the late Laurence Gaffney and predeceased by her son Billy. Sadly missed by her loving family Oliver, Joyce, Declan, Harriet and Aidan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace. KANE, Gerard (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) September 7th, 2015 at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by his loving brother Fred, family, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MURRAY (née Mansfield) Margaret (The Doonmore Hotel, Inishbofin, Galway/ Lusk, Co. Dublin) Peacefully at home in Inisbofin. Formerly Lusk. Beloved wife of her late Husband Paddy and loving sister of her deceased siblings Canice, Leo and Berry Mansfield. Sadly missed by her children Fiona, Michael, Emer, Aileen, Patrick, Andrew and Simon, her 19 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brother Basil, sisters Barbara and Rosalie, her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, sons and daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins, her neighbours and her many many friends. May she rest in peace. ROONEY, Ursula (Skerries, Co. Dublin) September 6th 2015, peacefully in the care of the staff at Beaumont hospital, much loved sister of John, Detta, Anne, Matthew, Tish, Marie and the late Laura and Paul. She will be very sadly missed by her family, sisters-in-law Mary and Pat, brothers-in-law Felix and Seán, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. GALLAGHER Michael (Mick) (Malahide and late of Raheny and formerly Tayto) 4th September 2015 (peacefully) after a short illness bravely fought in the ICU Unit Beaumont Hospital. Darling husband of Anne (nee Dunne) and precious father of Stephen; deeply regretted by Anne and Stephen; sons Kevin and Mark, brother Peter, mother-in-law Phyllis, father-in-law Harry, brothers-in-law especially Dave, sisters-in-law especially Linda and Phil, nieces, nephews and most especially Melanie, Kelly and Lynsey, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. KIELY (née McKenna) Eileen (“Sea Pines”, Bremore, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (peacefully) in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Mick Kiely. Sadly missed by her loving son Bill, daughters Sandra and Dolores, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren Ciara, Mary-Thérése, Aoife, Katie and Saoirse, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace. RANDLES P.E, Very Rev. James A. (Eddie) Canon, (Retired P.P. of St. Sylvester’s Malahide, Co. Dublin) Deeply regretted by his brother Paddy, sister-in-law Mary, nephews and nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, the Sweeney family, Donegal, also Archbishop Martin, Cardinal Connell, priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin and his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. BATTERSBY (née Downes) Esther (Ettie) (Piercetown, Garristown, Co. Dublin) Peacefully, predeceased by her husband Eddie. Deeply regretted by her sons; Thomas, eddie, Derek, Brendan & Vincent, by her daughter Deirdre, brothers; Jimmy and Gussie, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her close friend Ollie, nephews, nieces, relatives & wide circle of friends.
A special word of thanks to Fr. Eugene Taaffe and Fr Michael O'Grady for a beautiful service and to all of Roisin’s neighbours and friends from Balbriggan for their prayers and support. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere appreciation and gratitude. Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it with your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say for 3 days, promise publication . Never known to fail. (C.C)
Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. (M.B.S)
Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it with your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. (A.H)
Fingal County Council Permission is sought for 3 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling, also waste water treatment unit, plus all associated site development works at Sundrive Road, Rush, Co. Dublin for Denise Murphy. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9.30-15.30 Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of 20 euros 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 Sharna and Sinead Ragonesi-Brown to construct a single storey extension to the side and rear of 20a the Bawn, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 â•„ 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observa-
tion 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 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 Planning Permission is sought for a single storey ground floor extension to the front, side and rear at 8 Windmill Lands, Swords, Co. Dublin for Tom Doyle. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Retention is sought for storage shed, to store materials incidental to the use of lands for keeping horses @ Belgee, Naul, Co. Dublin for Ken O’ Carroll. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not
exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours 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 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Application for Full Planning Permission for conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with consequential alterations to existing hip roof with dormer to side to accommodate attic stairs at 37, Seapark, Malahide, Co. Dublin Signed Maurice & Mary Boyle This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application.
Fingal County Council Application for Full Planning Permission for conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with consequential alterations to existing hip roof, with dormer to side to accommodate attic stairs and two roof windows to front at 37, Seapark, Malahide, Co. Dublin Signed Maurice & Mary Boyle This application may b e inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30amNorth County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper 3.30pm, mondayfriday, at the offices are happy to announce that we are now accepting o f F i n g a l Co. Co., Planning Application Adverts for the following areas: County Hall, Main St., Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, Swords, Co. Dublin. A Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, submission or obserMalahide and Portmarnock vation in relation to the application may Adverts must be supplied by email to be made in writing on planning@northcountyleader.ie payment of the or by visiting: prescribed fee within www.northcountyleader.ie/planning the period of 5 weeks you can also post your advert on a disk to beginning on the date North County Leader, of receipt by Fingal Leader House, North Street, Co.Co. of the applicaSwords, Co. Dublin tion.
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new bedroom with new dormer extension & window to side to accommodate new stairs, together with 3 no. velux rooflights to rear at 10 Bunbury Gate Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin for Garrett Rooney. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during 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 Brian & Maeve Sinay intend to make a planning application for Permission for Retention at 19 The Old Golf Links, Malahide, Co. Dublin for the conversion of existing attached Garage to Living Room and for the removal of existing Conservatory at the rear. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and 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 We, Square Foot Property Ltd intend to apply for Planning Permission for a site located at Mountfield Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the provision of 3 no. dwelling units, consisting of 2 no. 4 bedroom three story (2 story plus attic) as a semidetached unit and 1 no. 4 bedroom three story (2 story plus attic) detached unit. The development also consists of the provision of 6 no. on site parking spaces and all associated site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 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
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beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Anne Hurley intend to apply for Permission for Retention for development on this site ‘Regles’ Ouickpenny Road, Lusk, Co Dublin. The development consists of retention permission of a Sunroom to the North Western Side of the existing dwelling and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours 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 to widen the existing vehicular entrance, pave front garden to accommodate off-street parking, convert attic to a non-habitable room which will include the installation of roof lights to the front and rear pitches of the main roof, a first floor extension to the side of the existing house over the existing garage which will include extending the main roof over the garage and apply external insulation and render to the front and rear facades of 37 Shenick Grove, Skerries for Sean & Una Higgins. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
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