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3rd March 2015 • Volume 22, Issue 07 Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie

Mairéad Curran from River Valley, Swords married Donough Regan at St Finian's Church, River Valley on Saturday, 21st February. The happy couple are pictured getting ready to leave for their reception at Finnstown House, Lucan

TWO DEVASTATING BLOWS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ADDICTION By Patrick Finnegan

Garda Drug Unit Halved Stretched Community Care Services The crisis which is being experienced by North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, based in Swords, has been exacerbated by news that there are now only 16 gardaí attached to the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North divisional drug units. This represents a 50 per cent reduction on the figure of 32 gardai in 2011. The Dublin Metropolitan Region (North Division) covers the Ballymun, Coolock and Balbriggan Garda Districts. All garda stations in the North County, including Malahide, Lusk and Swords are attached to this division. This news drew an angry response from Chairperson of North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), who told the County Leader, “One of the most important elements in the fight against drugs, is to cut off the supply into our communities. You can’t do that if you’re systematically taking gardaí away from tackling the problem. Under Fine Gael and Labour’s time in Government, there has been a consistent pattern of cuts to frontline services. Community policing and tackling drug crime have simply not been priorities for this government. This dramatic reduction is totally unacceptable,” he said. “Unfortunately

the North County area has one of the highest levels of drug misuse in the country. This government is hampering the ability of frontline gardaí to do their jobs in stopping the flow of drugs into our communities, but it is also tying the hands of drug task forces, by under-resourcing them in a serious way.” O’Brien continued, “One of the major problems in the fight against drugs and drug crime is the lack of a dedicated Minister for this area. This was a policy area Fianna Fáil put significant work and emphasis into over many years. By having a dedicated Minister for Drugs, we were able to make significant progress which, unfortunately has not been continued by this government.” “As Chair of the North Dublin Regional Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce, I see first-hand the failure to properly resource prevention, policing and cure. We are the worst resourced regional drugs taskforce in the country facing an uphill battle in the fight against drugs and we are losing this fight,” concluded O’Brien.

In a strongly worded statement, the chair of North “The acquisition of these two Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, case workers would make such a senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), has called for equity of difference.” resources for families in crisis in the area. - Senator Darragh O’Brien He told the County Leader, “We opened the North Dublin Community Care Service in Swords in June last has been in existence. “Nearly 250 year to support children, individuals and families individuals and families have trying to cope with the stress of alcohol and accessed the service in the six drug use. This was the first service of its type months it has been open. With such a small team of in this area, so we knew there would be a practitioners, this means we are now operating a huge demand,” he said. waiting list. We have lodged an application to the This area is completely under resourced HSE for two case workers last year, but still have not compared to other Drug and Alcohol received a decision. The acquisition of these two case Task Force areas, and is the most underworkers would make such a difference,” said O’Brien. resourced one of it’s kind in the entire Continued on page 17 country, according to O’Brien. “It is simply unjust that residents of North County Dublin don’t have the same access to supports as people who live in other areas. Other areas like the North City and West Dublin, or our counterparts on the southside of Dublin, have a range of HSE funded community based services, in addition to the services funded by their respective task forces. There has been little or no investment in this area at all until the new Community Care Service wqas opened , which a huge number of people from the area have already NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR benefited from.” O’Brien went on to stress the impact the CONFIRMATIONS & COMMUNIONS service has had on the local community in the short time it

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Michael Leahy is pictured with his mother, Rene with the award which he won, in the room at his home in Malahide, which houses his vast collections of transport models, including trains, buses and airplanes

A 28 year old Malahide man has been recognised as Ireland’s best ‘Public Transport Ambassador,’ having being nominated by his mother. Towards the end of last year, the National Transport Authority (NTA) held the inaugural Transport for Ireland People’s Awards, which are designed to celebrate and reward the superstars of buses, trams, trains, taxis, walking and cycling. Michael Leahy, who is the eldest of four boys and a girl, attends Prosper Fingal Day Service in Swords, an umbrella group for people with intellectual disabilities. He has a lifelong passion for all things related to transport, and was recognised as Ireland’s ‘Public Transport Ambassador. His mother, Rene told the County Leader about her reason for nominating her son. “Michael has had a passion for transport from a very young age and I thought he would fit the profile. His interest started with Thomas the Tank Engine, Fireman Sam, and this interest in transport continues to this day. He has the brio wooden train collection and we also visited Legoland, where he loved the trains there. Every year, his father, Eamonn brings him to York, to visit one of the largest train museums in Europe, as

well as to Cooltra near Belfast, where there’s a large transport museum. Such is Michael’s passion for all things transport, that he has a room at home converted to accommodate his amazing collection of model trains, buses and aeroplanes. He is very proud of this collection of transport memorabilia, which was lovingly collected over the years. Every day, weather permitting, Michael walks from home in Malahide to his Day Centre in Swords. Here he has won competitions for his artwork, which naturally enough, are all transport related. Michael said that he was very proud and delighted to have been chosen for this award and would love to have his own rail company someday. Rene continued, “Michael tries to persuade us all to change to public transport. He goes on two train trips a year with his dad. Recently, with the help of Prosper Fingal, he set up a walking group. He also spearheaded a DVD on the Hill of Howth tram, where he interviewed people working in the transport museum. Michael said that he hopes to see this tram service being restored some day. Rene jokes that when she Continued on page 17

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Aer Lingus Sale Likely Despite Ryan Motion The Labour Party has proceed, with senior overwhelmingly passed Labour party representaa motion calling on the tives saying that the Government to reject a ‘conditions are all bid by the IAG for shares deliverable.’ Aer in Aer Lingus, if concerns Lingus represenabout the sale are not tatives also believe that addressed. the sale is still likely, The motion, which was and that IAG is likely to proposed by local TD, make a new bid, taking Brendan Ryan was into account the passed at the party’s concerns from all sides. national convention last The sale is also favoured weekend. It’s members by Aer Lingus Chief want guaranExecutive desigtees on the nate, Stephen future of Aer Kavanagh. Lingus before The belief any sale of among party State shares in leaders is that the airline can opposition to take place, Brendan Ryan TD the sale has saying the softened and objection to the current that the party is likely to deal was “not out of agree to the deal. This is political self interest, but in light of Mr Walsh’s because it is a bad promise of expansion at deal.” Aer Lingus, which has However, despite the led to the change of vote at the national heart. convention, the feeling Despite this weakening is that the sale will of opposition to the

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Awards Ceremony In Balbriggan The Fingal Adult Education Service hosted their QQI (formerly known as FETAC) Awards ceremony in the Bracken Court Balbriggan on Thursday, 26th February recognising the achievements of the graduates from the class of 2014. From the start of the evening there was an air of excitement as graduates turned out in their cap and gowns to receive awards in a diverse range of areas; Childcare at Level 4, 5 and 6, Healthcare Level 5, ebusiness Level 5, VTOS Business, Make Up Artistry Level 5, Retail Sales, IT Skills and General Learning L2, L3 and L4. In total 108 participants achieved full awards on the evening, however, a further 500 participants who achieved component certificates are currently working towards their full awards. Speakers on the night included Austin Wynne (AEO of Fingal Adult Education), Paul O’Toole (CEO, Solas) and Paul Reid, (CEO, Fingal County Council). The guest speakers, Paul O’Toole and Paul Reid acknowledged the time, commitment and inspiration that the graduates provided to their peers and families in completing their studies. They also acknowledged the important role that education plays in our economic recovery and how our graduating students are now fully qualified and in a position to gain employment. They also shared their own personal journey through education. See pictures on page 12

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reflect the true value of Aer Lingus. It calls for an independent valuation of the company’s assets and its slots at London’s Heathrow Airport. Former chief executive of Aer Lingus and head of IAG, Willie Walsh is due to meet unions at the airline this week, amid reports IAG will make an improved offer for the State’s shareholding. It is understood the meeting will take place on Friday, with representatives of ICTU, IMPACT and SIPTU, among unions expected to attend. Representatives from Aer Lingus management are also expected to attend the meeting.

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Former Aer Lingus Staff To Take Action Angry Aer Lingus and DAA pensioners are set to take legal action to challenge the restructuring of their pension scheme, that resulted in their entitlements being cut. If action is mounted against Aer Lingus, it would amount to another spanner in the works for IAG in their attempt to acquire Aer Lingus. The Retired Aviation Staff Association (RASA) said that it has asked it’s

solicitors to proceed with court action. It is understood that RASA will base at least part of it’s challenge on aspects of the restructuring process of the defined benefit Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS). The IASS serves almost 15,000 former and current workers at Aer Lingus and DAA and has a massive deficit approaching €800 million.

Table Quiz In Portmarnock Portmarnock Musical & Dramatic Society are holding a ‘Table Quiz’ on Friday, 13th March at 8.30pm in the Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Centre. A table of four costs €40. They will have Emmet again as quiz master, so you know it’s going to be a very enjoyable night, so round up your friends and come along and test your knowledge.

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Trade union Siptu has alleged that members of it’s Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) pensions committee are being hampered by the company, in their efforts to engage in talks with staff, before the deadline next month. This allegation has been flatly refuted by the DAA. A spokesperson for the company said; “The release of union representatives to engage in union business is governed by DAA policies, which are in line with the Labour Relations Code of practice in such matters. All union members, including those on the Siptu Pension committee, must follow these procedures,” the spokesperson said. The defined benefit scheme has a deficit of over €700 million when it was frozen on 31st December last year. The DAA has been trying to finalise a resolution to it’s involvement in the troubled Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (IASS). The DAA have agreed to invest €72 million in a new separate defined contribution scheme, for both it’s active and deferred members. The company has given about 1,200 staff a deadline of 15th March to accept a lump sum for their new pension scheme. They were told that if they did not, they would not be eligible for higher defined contributions from the company. Aer Lingus staff who were members of IASS, have already agreed to join a new defined contribution scheme, established by the airline, which stumped up almost €200 million to establish the new scheme for active and deferred members.

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mately the group decided to make a lip-sync video, which included a mix of hits from the seventies and eighties. The video was approved by the school’s principal, Ms Hayden and the production team got to work. All staff and students were encouraged to get involved in the making of the video, and their support and St Joseph’s Secondary School in Rush recently participation was second to none. held a charity lip-sync event, with all proceeds The filming of the video generated a huge going to the Irish Cancer Society. It was an over- amount of excitement throughout the school whelming success as over €700 was raised by and most seized the opportunity to dance and the team for cancer research. sing. The editing process allowed for a lull in proceedings, as eleven minutes of bliss was mashed together into a masterpiece worth waiting for. The Irish Cancer Society sent supplies (collection boxes, tshirts, balloons etc) to assist the team, as the finishing touches were applied to the event. All staff/students in the school were invited to watch the finished Pictured are students from St Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush who made a Charity Lip- product and generously Sync video for the Irish Cancer Society. Front row: Abbie Savage, Aram Scully, Sarah donated at the door. Mr Russell Back row: Kian Pipers, Isabelle Burke, Ciara Vaughan, Aimee Feighery and Brennan spoke about Stephen Bogan the great work of the Teacher, Mr Brennan facilitated the aforemen- charity and he thanked the staff/students for tioned event, and the first year religion students their participation and generous donations. in the school were tasked with the responsibility Sarah Russell, a first year student, made a of collaborating with one another in the organi- fantastic speech about community which was sation of this event. They had gained a valuable well received by staff/students and certainly left insight into the great work the Irish Cancer a long lasting impression. John McCormick, Society does, and there was a real commitment Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Cancer to assist them in this regard. Society expressed thanks to the school commuMany creative ideas were put forward, but ulti- nity for all their hard work and dedication.

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Weekly Collection In Malahide Malahide Parish wish to thank people for their contribution last week. Their first collection towards maintenance of your local clergy and the clergy of the Archdiocese raised €1,720 and their second collection for SHARE raised €1,258.

Fitting Welcome Home For Eoin And His Bride Eoin Gleeson from Balheary, Swords and the bride, Jackelene Norrie from Darnum, Victoria in Australia were married on 7th February last in Australia. The wedding and reception were held on the Norrie family farm in Darnum, which is about one hour from Melbourne. They are both back in Ireland for a week or two to continue the celebrations with family and friends, who couldn’t travel over to the wedding. Some of his brothers and sisters put together a little piece of artwork as a welcome home to the new bride and groom, and it caused something of a stir in the area. It’s located in Balheary, beside the church and the imaginative piece depicts the happy couple, made of straw, greeting passers-by. It has already attracted a lot of attention with people stopping to take photos.

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Local School Children Encouraged To Enter Junior Spider Awards The deadline for the 2015 eircom Junior Spider Awards is fast approaching and primary and post primary schools across the North County have just a matter of weeks to submit their projects. The closing date for the Awards, now in their sixth year, is 11th March 2015. The Awards, established to highlight how local primary and post primary students embrace the internet, also mark the innovative ways it is used both in school and in their daily lives. Similar to previous years, the Awards are divided into three main categories: The Mega Spiders aimed at

Balbriggan Group Says Thanks Balbriggan based group, Remember Us would like to thank a number of local groups for their support and fundraising. Balbriggan Rugby Club recently ran a Fun Blitz Day and as a result donated €250 to Remember Us, which will go into their property fund. The group would like to sincerely thank Gerry Hennigan, president, and everyone at Balbriggan Rugby Club for their contribution which is appreciated by all at Remember Us. They would also like to say thank

primary level; and the Giga and Tera Spiders which are aimed at post primary level. The Giga Spiders are open to 1st to 3rd year students and the Tera Spiders are open to 4th to 6th year students. For the first time a new – and very popular category – has been added aimed at Transition Year projects, as well another cross-category award focused on the coding of websites. Commenting on the Awards, Lisa Comerford, Consumer Marketing Director and Chairperson of the eircom Junior Spider Awards Judging Panel said, “These Awards continue to mirror the astounding ability of students of all ages, and we are constantly impressed with the standard of entries. It is not an easy task to choose a shortlist from the talent that we see each year, and the judges have a very hard task ahead. I would like to thank the students and teachers who devote so much time and energy into competing.”

you to everyone who contributed to their Bag Pack in Tesco, Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, on Saturday February 7th. They would like to thank Tesco for allowing them to do the bag pack, those who gave up their time to help out and particularly those who donated on the day. A total of €603 was raised and this went towards the group’s recent respite break in the Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. Finally, the local group would like to take the opportunity to thank Skerries Chamber of Commerce, Martin Scully and Ollie Grimes for hosting a meal for their adult group in Ollie’s Place on Wednesday, 4th February. “Our members had a great night and your support is appreciated by everyone here at Remember Us,” said a group spokesperson.

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Rush Traders Fight Back A drive to reinvigorate Rush Main Street is underway, with a meeting of main street traders taking place last week, in an effort to establish an association of traders in the town.

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our second meeting, in an effort to put things right. I’m also concerned about dog fouling in the town. This is a popular tourist destination and we have to work together to sort this whole problem out and promote local shopping” she said. Senator O’Brien said, “The fundamental problem here is the presence of many derelict buildings on the main street. It’s having the effect of dragging down the main street. Aldi are due to open a store here, which has been welcomed by traders on the main street. The information I have is that they are hoping to be on site by September this year,” he said. “The traders on main street feel they have been

The meeting, which was held in St Maurs GAA club, was attended by a large section of traders, as well as Senator Darragh O’Brien and his Fianna Fail party colleague, local councillor Brian Dennehy. The deteriorating condition of the town’s main street is of great concern to business owners and has prompted them to come together, to form a cohesive organisation to address problems in the area. These include derelict buildings, which are attracting fly tipping and the consequent presence of rodents in the area. The meeting was spearheaded by Carmel Kerr, who has a business on main street and she spoke to the County Leader about the despair felt by traders in the area. “My concern for Rush is the amount of businesses that are closing down, and the town is dying a death. Our priority is to get it back up Pictured on Main Street in Rush are, Cllr Brian Dennehy, Carmel Kerr, Sandra and running. I love this town and Sweetman and Senator Darragh O'Brien, prior to the meeting to set up an association of business owners for pudh through changes to the main street in the town I have only lived here for 12 years. It was a vibrant town when I came here first, but forgotten by the council, and our objective is to estabunfortunately with rents and rates on the increase, lish a main street traders’ association, which can have a people are struggling to keep their businesses open,” direct line to the local authority. Things like parking she said. Similarly, Sandra Sweetman said, “Our own meters, which haven’t worked here, street cleaning, business closed last month, due high rents and rates. painting, flowers and general maintenance have been I’m from Rush, having been born and bred here and we neglected. What is needed is a plan for the main street have a beautiful, picturesque town, but I feel it has in Rush, to attract people to the centre of the town. been neglected over the past few years, with derelict There’s no longer a bank here, and locals now do their buildings on main street. This is a very serious matter, banking in Skerries, spending money there, which because we had a business here for nearly 60 years. should be spent in Rush, thus boosting the local We want to put Rush back on the map again, and this is economy,” he said.

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Harkin Puts Pressure On Draghi Fine Gael MEP, Brian Hayes says that those who forecast the end of the Euro had got it spectacularly wrong. That over the past five years the currency has adapted to situations making it fit for purpose. He says that the banking system continues to be overhauled, making banks safer. That all of the 19 member states wish to remain within the framework and that includes the Greek Government. Brian continued “In the words of Jean Claude Trichet, former president of the ECB, the Euro has shown remarkable resilience and a capacity to survive in the face of challenges to its very existence. As economic recovery begins to take hold across the Eurozone, the Cassandras

By Cathal Boland who predicted its demise will need to find another tune.” “When the ECB declined to attend the Banking enquiry, I called for action by our MEPs to hold the ECB to account in the European Parliament if they are not prepared to attend the Banking enquiry here. Marian Harkin organised all the Irish MEPs and on their behalf wrote to Mario Draghi President, seeking the ECBs attendance at the committee hearings,” he said. Draghi has responded saying “ECB as a European institution is primarily held to

21 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin account by the European Parliament as the representation of all the Union’s citizens” he did however continue “that while the ECB will not participate in the proceedings of the inquiry committee, it could, in line with past practice between the ECB and national parliaments, take part in an informal exchange of views on matters within the remit of the ECB’s mandate with the relevant committee(s) of the Irish parliament.” So the ECB shows some movement towards meeting ,what in general must be the average Irish person’s expectation, to hear the ECBs account of the role played by them in the course of the crisis. The full story must be told in the interest of fairness to all, not only the “participants on the night,” but to all who are affected by the decisions made.

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Stephanie Roche Visits Local Sports Centre There was great excitement in Corduff Sports Centre last week, when Stephanie Roche, the first Irish player to be nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskas award, took time out of her busy schedule to drop in and wish the students on the Project Futsal Course well in their studies. Stephanie became an internet sensation after her now infamous goal for Peamount United against Wexford Youths, went viral, with over 2.5 Pictured are Marion Brown, Principle Sports Officer Fingal County Council, Paul Reid, million views on Chief Executive Fingal County Council, Stephanie Roche, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Mags YouTube. Stephanie was Murray, Shay Barker, Community Culture and Sports Division Fingal County Council a student previously on the course and went on to become an intern, important for learning team work and for personal working with the Course Tutors Denis Hyland and development especially in young people.” Martin Doyle. The course, which caters for twenty Stephanie is a true role model, and has done great two unemployed people is a football centred work in the North County, working with many education initiative which has run in Corduff clubs and assisting course participants in the past Sports Centre for the past three years. Stephanie to develop their skills, and I wish her well in the was presented with an award for her contribution future,” Paul Reid added. to football by County Major, Councillor Mags Murray and The Chief Executive of the County Council Paul Reid. The Mayor stated her delight at Stephanie’s achievement, saying, “She really put women’s sport fully in all our minds. “It’s not • All repairs & new installations • Domestic & Commercial always about winning • High security multi locking systems • Extra security fittings supplied & Fitted awards and scoring • A rated windows & Doors including anti snap locks goals, sport is also • PVC – Timber – Alu Clad Frames • No job too big or small

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Local Athletes To Compete In Special Olympics Five local athletes from Swords, Lusk and Skerries are getting set to compete on the world stage, having been selected to compete for Team Ireland at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles 2015. Billy Kane (15) a gymnastics athlete, Emmet Daly (18) a football 11 athlete and Matthew Troy (21), also a football athlete are all from Swords, Andrew Armitage (20) a football athlete is from Skerries, and Amy Duffy (31) a basketball athlete is from Lusk. The five locals are amongst 88 Team Ireland athletes that will travel to Los Angeles to compete at the World Games this summer. Billy who trains at Mid

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Sutton Gymnastics Club, Emmet, Andrew and Matthew who train at Sporting Fingal Special Olympics Club, and Amy who trains at Swords Special Olympics Basketball Club are amongst 32 Dublin athletes that will compete as part of Team Ireland. With just six months until the World Games kick off, Team Ireland is busy preparing and training for the Games, which take place from 25 July - 2 August 2015. The athletes are being supported by a 40 person strong management and coaching staff. Billy Kane from Swords is delighted and proud to have been chosen to compete in the Special Olympics Worlds Games.

Andrew Armitage, Skerries

Upon hearing the news, Billy said “It is an honour to be selected to represent my country in such a major competition.” Athlete Andrew from Skerries, is really looking forward. Upon hearing the news that he had been chosen to go to L.A as a football athlete, he said: “I felt very proud and delighted for my family.” Basketball athlete Amy from Lusk, previously participated in the World Games in Athens back in 2011. Reflecting on her experience there she said “My best memory is going to Athens in 2011 because before I went to Athens I was not that confident and when I came back my confidence was boosted. ”Amy said she is looking forward to

Billy Kane, Swords

returning to the World Games this year for a second time and being better than ever. This summer, the iconic city of Los Angeles will welcome 7,000 athletes from 177 countries. The Games will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015, and the single biggest event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games. To cover the cost of sending Team Ireland to the Games, Special Olympics must raise €440,000. The cost incurred by Special Olympics Ireland to prepare and send each athletes to Los Angeles is €5,000. This sum will cover all aspects for each athlete due to represent Ireland at the World Games including sports training, travel costs, uniforms, medical and equipment.

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More Angling Achievements For Rush Man A local man has had more success at a recent angling awards ceremony. At the specimen fish awards day last Saturday, Thomas Lynch from Rush received his 10 species engraved bronze medal, which that included specimen trout from the Cong River in County Mayo. He was awarded this prize from the Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) for his capture of 10 specimen. The award was presented to him at the recent Irish Specimen Awards Day. Thomas also received a similar prize last year (of a certificate and silver pin) for a similar achievement. To catch 10 specimen-sized fish alone is an excellent achievement. According to the IFSC, many anglers can take many years to catch 10 specimens and some struggle to catch even one, so the Rush man clearly worked very hard

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to catch 10. Thomas told the County Leader previously that: “A lot of work goes into catching Specimen Fish; there’s a lot of specifics that goes into that particular type of fish, so I was chuffed to get another 10 of them.” “These Specimen Fish are fish above a threshold weight set by the ISFC which represent the bigger fish for that species,” he explained. “Anglers who catch a specimen fish must weigh it and measures its length before submitting it.” This seasoned angler, has been fishing since he was five years old, when his late father introduced him to the hobby.

Pictured here is Thomas Lynch from Rush (centre) with Derek Davis (left) and Dr Robert Rosell (chairman specimen fish committee).

“It’s always been just a hobby of mine, but something that I really enjoy,” he continued. “I found it was something I could do that I was good at, which helped as well!” he added.

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Local Fruit Company Gets Major Facility Upgrade Local fruit produce business Keelings (based in St Margarets), are set to reduce their carbon footprint by a massive 94 tonnes of CO2 this year, thanks to an energy efficiency upgrade project with energy provider Energia. Keelings undertook a major energy efficiency upgrade project at their facilities at Foodcentral. They replaced their facilities’ existing lighting with an energy efficient LED system and fitted insulation in the company’s storage facilities. As a result, the company are reducing their annual energy consumption by 187,000kWh, leading to a massive reduction in their carbon footprint – this year it will shrink by 94 tonnes. Wasim Haskiya, Keelings’ Energy Manager told the County Leader, “We are delighted to be reducing our carbon footprint by 94 tonnes of CO2 this year. Here at Keelings, we are committed to ensuring a stable business for our customers and employees, whilst pursuing a positive impact on both the environment and local community. Our fruit is produced using sustainable practices and we’ve partnered with Energia to do our part in helping Ireland reach its sustainable targets,” he said.

Pictured are Wasim Haskiya, Keelings’ Energy Manager and Denis McCarthy, Energia.

Neighbourhood Watch Scheme A Success In Malahide The Neighbourhood Watch Text Alert System is working well in the Malahide area and beyond where it is established and fully operational, according to the Malahide Community Forum. In a monthly report detailing the goings on around the area, the forum mentioned in Text Alert Scheme in particular: “Nationally over one million text alerts issued with some major successes. All areas not covered at present are encouraged to seriously consider setting up Text Alert, as there are now more than sixteen schemes operating in the Malahide, Portmarnock, Kinsealy area,” said a spokesperson for the forum. They also advised locals to be extra cautious as the recent Christmas period saw a number of burglaries in the area. “Over Christmas, sheds and houses were broken into and an ATM was skimmed in Malahide. Do not leave car engines running unattended as a few cars have been stolen in this way on cold mornings when driver returned to the house to get warm water,” they advised.

Alzheimer Support In Balbriggan The Alzheimer Society in Balbriggan offers support and Day Care services to local residents in Skerries, Lusk, Rush and Swords. They currently have vacancies for people with Dementia at their day care centre. The service is open from 9am to 5pm, four days a week (from Tuesday to Friday). On arrival, those staying at the centre will receive a light breakfast tea and toast. The dinner is supplied by Balbriggan Meals On Wheels. All the activities that run in the centre are dementia specific; arts and crafts, singalongs, reminisces sessions, music sessions and so on. All this at a cost of €20 per day. For more information call: 6904318.

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Computing Success For Balbriggan Students Students at Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan recently proved themselves to be adept in the world of computing. DCU’s School of Computing with the strong support of ADAPT, have continued to run their ComputeTY programme for 10 years and it has proven to be an ongoing success year after year, this time with the help of the Balbriggan students. Dr. Rory O’Connor from the

School of Computing explained more about the student programme: “Specifically designed for transition year students, the course aims to teach web design, Java programming and App development in an intense week long programme. It allows the students a first hand opportunity to experience different forms of third level computing, from the creative aspects of user

interface design in a Website and App development to the programming logic of ‘Mikey’ the robot in the programming stream,” he said. Since its launch in 2005, ComputeTY has been completed by over 4,400 Transition Year students from schools around the North County and beyond. The course enables students to develop practical computing skills and gain certification from DCU for their work. The initiative also aims to strengthen the university’s links with the local community by encouraging students who live close by participate in the programme.

O’Brien Wary Of Roadstone Plans For Skerries Green Party representative for the North County, Joe O’Brien has insisted that Roadstone, a subsidiary of multinational company CRH, will require planning permission for its proposed waste recovery facility for Skerries. “CRH don’t exactly have the cleanest record when it comes to following correct procedure and I find it interesting that they have not applied for planning permission to carry out this new activity at the quarry they own in Milverton, Skerries,” he said. “While Roadstone have permission to develop the site as a quarry filling the quarry in with waste, it will require planning permission and the public consultation process that goes with it. I think as a community we need to be vigilant in terms of how Roadstone plans how to operate this proposed facility,” O’Brien explained. He went on to say that he had

Pictured here is Joe O'Brien at Roadstone Quarry in Skerries.

formally requested the Council to clarify if the proposed new facility requires new planning permission. “If this is the case, then the community will be in a much better position to voice their objections. It would also allow an opportunity for conditions to be attached to the development that ensure environmental and biodiversity protection and minimal disruption to the community and road users,” he added.

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Unique Steam Train Journey For Local Children On Thursday 5th March, Laureate na nÓg and Eoin Colfer will bring five storytellers and 300 schoolchildren from around the North County and beyond on a magical steam train journey along the North County coast as part of the ‘Once Upon A Place’ programme for young readers. The steam train journey is one of a series of once off events bringing stories to children in extraordinary and memorable settings, sparking their imaginations and bringing the magic of stories and books to young people in an experiential way. Young readers from ten local primary schools, representing the diversity in Ireland’s fastest growing and youngest county will join the Laureate and 5 storytellers at Dublin Connolly on Thursday morning and travel to Drogheda and back with readings along the route.

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Pictured at the far right are Rafal Damanski and Filip Grajkowski winners from Ardgillan Community College along with the co-founders of ComputeTY and other participants.

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Careers Workshop For Swords Students Following the success of the School Business Partnership Programme in Rush, Fujitsu recently hosted a careers workshop with Coláiste Choilm in Swords. Students from Coláiste Choilm in Swords were invited to take part in a speed networking session with Fujitsu staff. Students also received an introduction to the ICT Company and the wider IT industry in Ireland, as well as a workshop on interview skills, CVs and cover letters. The programme also introduces participants to the career options available in the ICT industry, and serves as an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals across the Fujitsu business, including Human Resources, Marketing, Software Development and Finance. 2015 marks the first year that Coláiste Choilm has worked with Fujitsu Ireland and brings the total number of students who have interacted with the company to over 100 to date.

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Cumann Na mBan Women were also active within nationalist movements and they had their own organisation known as Cumann Na mBan which was influential and involved in the 1916 Rising. Founded in 1913 at the same time as the Irish Volunteers, they played a very important part in the Rising and in the ensuing War of Independence. Many of the women who joined Cumann Na mBan had been members of the Ladies Land League, after which they turned their attention and their skills to the cause of Irish freedom. The women of Fingal were not found wanting in this regard. Records from the Bureau of Military History show a strong membership all around Fingal. A small insight into the activities of one such woman, will give you a flavour of the level of their importance. Thomasina Weston Lynders was a very active member of Cumann Na mBan; she joined the organisation at its inauguration in 1915. In Easter Week, she acted as Intelligence liaison under the command of Thomas Ashe. She mobilised on Easter Sunday, making her way to Rathbeale where she remained all day. She returned on Easter Monday when her duties included her mobilising volunteers who had not returned to Knocksedan. Other duties included, according to her own statement ‘keeping in touch with Volunteer camps, taking orders from Comdt. Thomas Ashe, associated actively as a unit in Battalion operations, in scouting, intelligence work, and in providing food and clothing etc.’ She remained with the volunteers through Easter week, assisted in dressing wounded from the

Battle of Ashbourne. She also assisted in the removal and burial of the two Volunteers who died at the battle. She collected information on military and RIC movements, carried despatches and directed volunteers to camps who wanted to join up. She hid weapons and also explosives and moved guns around as directed. Michael McAllister who had gone on the run rather than surrender at the end of Easter Week, was hidden by Thomasina in her home for a period of nearly seven months. This was very dangerous for her as the authorities searched the area for him and he had been listed in the police paper ‘Hue and Cry’. After 1916, she continued her membership of Cumann na mBan, working in Central Office, although still under the auspices of the Fingal Brigade. She assisted in organising a reception for returning prisoners, collected funds and continued to attend lectures and First Aid courses. She helped organisedances and flag days, and worked at election time. At this time, Michael Lynch was the Brigade Commander. Her brothers, Charlie and Bartle were active in the War of Independence and her sister Julia was also a member of Cumann Na mBan. Both of these woman were subject to searches by the Black and Tans, the Auxiliaries and the British Military. Thomasina died in 1962 having married John Lynders with whom she ran a shop on North Street, Swords. Without women such a Thomasina, it is difficult to see how the Fingal Volunteers would have operated.

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Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys T.D. formally opened the newly refurbished Kitchen Wing of Townley Hall, Co. Louth. Recently refurbished at a cost of over €300,000, the project has been funded by means of a Louth Leader Partnership grant, in combination with private donations. The refurbishment reinstates the former kitchen wing, derelict since the 1960’s, and restores many features of the original building including the facades. Since the 1980’s,Townley Hall has been owned and operated by the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. The house operates as a retreat and study centre for the School and is also made available to voluntary and community groups. Pictured at the official opening are, Dermot Conway (Bursar of Townley Hall), Michael Kavanagh (MVK Architects), Frank O'Brien (Chairman Louth Leader Partnership), Minister Heather Humphreys, David Horan (Principal of School of Philosophy and Economic Science) and Victoria Kavanagh (MVK Architects)

Local Students Cook Up A Storm Two local hospitality students from Rush and Portrane were among a group represented at the DKIT in Chef Ireland 2015 held last week. The students took part in a range of competitions held over three days. These competitions offer the students a chance to showcase their creativity while competing against their peers from other colleges and also professional industry chefs. One of the showcase events for

Chef Ireland was the College Team Competition. In this classic ‘cook serve’ competition, a team of three chefs and two service students cooked and served 12 portions of a three course meal to invited guests. First year Culinary Arts students Katie Coffey from Rush and Olivia O’Neill from Portrane produced a beautiful range of cupcakes and were highly commended for their efforts with certificates of merit. All the students were assisted along the way by their tutors Rosemarie Leonard, Aidan Hoare and Alan Mc Cabe as well as receiving input from the wider Hospitality team in DKIT.

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a former Minister for Foreign Affairs, suggested this week that a “blind eye” might be being turned to tobacco smuggling because of the peace process. This is a most serious and alarming concern to retailers. “Just three weeks ago a cross-border raid uncovered a cigarette smuggling operation worth an estimated €145 million, proving that the criminal gangs in Ireland are as active as ever,” he said.

Local Anglers Urged To Maintain Life Jackets Recently, 84 per cent of lifejackets brought to RNLI life jacket clinic at Angling Ireland Show were found to have safety issues, so a local RNLI group has urged anglers to keep theirs in top condition. Over 300 anglers from all over the North County and beyond visited the RNLI stand for lifesaving tips and sea safety advice, and to avail of the free lifejacket clinic. Out of the 37 lifejackets brought to the clinic, 31 of them were found to have safety issues. John McKenna, Coastal Safety Officer with Howth RNLI told the County Leader: “A lifejacket is useless if you don’t wear it, but it’s also important to maintain it properly. Three simple steps could help to save your life - check that the gas canister is in good condition and screwed in properly, the firing head is within its expiry date and that a crotch strap is attached securely,” he advised. As spring approaches more people will soon be taking to the water. Last year was the busiest year ever for the local Howth RNLI which had 62 launches and brought 107 people to safety. It was the busiest coastal lifeboat station in Ireland in 2014. “We want everyone around the locality to enjoy the water, but to respect it too. By maintaining and wearing a lifejacket properly, locally anglers and boat-users will give themselves the best possible chance of survival in the case of an emergency,” he added.

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‘Cotton Wool Kids, What’s Making Irish Parents Paranoid’ - A Review The novel “Cotton Wool Kids, What’s making Irish parents paranoid?”, written by Stella O’Malley, is about the difficulties faced by parents in raising children in the 21st century. It is not a parenting guide but rather more a confrontation with all the problems for parents and children. A very well written

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families are overstrained and this causes more problems. Parents get confused because they always want to be perfect and become “over parents”. Too often this can lead to eating disorders, depressions and youth suicide, the

author warns. The author suggests that parents should take it a little bit easier and dare their children to do more. Stella O’Malley advises to do what you, as parents, think is right. Because that is the best, and not what other people expect you to do. She complains about the way parents treat their children, driving them to school because they are afraid that they would be abducted or only because of the dangerous traffic. But if they would teach their children not to go with

strangers, the traffic rules and trust them a little bit more, that wouldn’t be any problem, in her opinion.

She goes on with the fact that many children had forgotten how to play without any electrical devices. Another problem is, that children won’t take risks or attempt some exciting challenges, which is very important for their lives, because of this over parenting becoming an issue. The Parenting Manifesto in the end is very interesting. It suggests that parents should “Allow your kids to get bored” and “Bring nature back into your family’s life.”

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Pictured at the launch of Lusk Tidy Towns St Patrick's Day card at Murray's Top Shop in Lusk are, Senator Darragh O'Brien (who launched the card), Pat Kelly (Secretary, Lusk Tidy Towns), John Flynn, Cllr Brian Dennehy and Albert Cruise

Local Man Returns To Rush Stage Shay Griffin has made a welcome return to Rush Musical Society (RMS) this year to take on the role of Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd in the society’s production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” The show runs for nine nights in The Millbank Theatre from the Thursday 19th – 28th of March. The Broadway musical made famous on screen by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds is full of foot tapping tunes, fancy women, high octane routines, comedy and a collection of melting ballads. “Never in the history of the society have there been so many men signing up to take part in our show just to get into ‘Ms Mona’s Chicken Ranch!,” said

the group. The production is directed by Pat McElwain who is accompanied by Sarah Lynch Barrett as musical director and Denise Donohue as choreographer. Local Niamh Carroll makes her debut with RMS opposite Shay as Ms Mona, the proprietor of the infamous ‘Chicken Ranch’. Barry Kavanagh plays the role of the comically corrupt Governor with veteran RMS comedian, Gary Finnegan playing the part of TV watchdog Melvin P Thorpe, alongside a wonderful Rush line up. RMS achieved a milestone recently by being the first Musical Society to obtain a licence from the OPW to operate the former Garda

Volunteers Needed For Donabate Junior Club Foróige is currently recruiting volunteers for a new Foróige juniors club for young people aged 10-12 in the Donabate area. The junior club will be activity based and will be a great way for young people to get involved in a positive social outlet with their peers. Volunteers should have an

Station as their home base in the town. The ‘Station House’ will become a rehearsal venue and base from which to expand the society’s growth and development over the coming years. The new premises which has already been put to use for chorus and production rehearsals is located in the cultural hub of Rush, next to the Millbank theatre where the society stages their annual production, the library, the pipe room and the youth cafe. Spokesperson for RMS Barry Kavanagh said, “We are thrilled to finally have a place to call home and want to thank the OPW for their assistance in making this possible. The ‘Station House’ will afford us the opportunity to strengthen our society which has a growing membership. We can now expand our calandar and develop our range of activities throughout the year.”

interest in working with young people and be willing to help them develop their skills and talents. A meeting takes place on Wednesday 11th March at 8pm in Donabate Portrane Community Centre for anyone interested in finding out about the club and what is involved in volunteering. If you have an hour to spare and would be interested in finding out more please contact Bryan Gavin, Regional Youth Officer at 0868519639.

Fingal Film Festival is preparing for the launch of its fourth year. They are currently organising a line up of National and International screenings and events. Following a very busy 2014, Fingal Film Festival Organisers are back at their desks preparing for this year’s spectacular event kicking off in September. Submissions are now open, and the deadline for submissions is 30th June. The festival panel are already viewing content for this year’s festival, which is due to take place on 25th, 26th and 27th of September. The venue to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The team will also be announcing their line up of industry professionals who will be facilitating this year’s workshops. There are eight categories this year for the following categories: Best Student, Best International, Best Short Film, Best Animation, Best Newcomer in Fingal, Best Documentary, Best Feature Film and finally, Best Irish Language Film. For further information on the competition, please visit: www.fingalfilmfest.com.

Skerries School Shortlisted In Theatre Awards Skerries Community College was among eight Dublin schools, shortlisted in the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards. They have been shortlisted in the Best Direction category for their production of ‘Oliver’ and are the only North County school included in the nominations. The schools and students beat off stiff competition from hundreds of schools around Ireland to make the final three in their respective categories. Students from each of these schools will now travel to a special awards ceremony at The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on Wednesday 4th March, hosted by actor Simon Delaney where the winners will be announced. The Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards were set up by Bord Gáis Energy to recognise and reward participation in drama in schools across Ireland. The winning schools will share a prize fund of up to €10,000.

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More Ryanair Routes For Dublin Airport Dublin Airport has welcomed Ryanair’s announcement that it is adding Copenhagen, Denmark and Lublin, Poland to its winter 2015 schedule. Welcoming Ryanair’s announcement, Dublin Airport Managing Director Vincent Harrison told the County Leader: “We are delighted that Ryanair continues to grow its route network from Dublin Airport. The new services, as well as capacity

increases on six existing routes provides even greater choice and flexibility for business and leisure passengers.” Ryanair also announced that its existing DublinVenice Treviso summer service will now become year-round and that it will have additional winter capacity on services from Dublin to Alicante, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, London Gatwick and Madrid. The new daily service to Copenhagen will start on March 18th while the new twice weekly service to Lublin will start in October. The new Ryanair routes to Copenhagen and Lublin means that Dublin Airport will welcome a total of 17 new services this year.

Yes, they should be chipped! In case the dogs get lost or stray.

Christine McCaffrey, Portrane Yes, I love the idea! Because if they get lost, you will find your animal so much easier, I suppose. With the chips you know who the pets belong to.

Phil Halpin, Swords Yes, because it means if they get lost, you can find them more easily and they go straight back to the owner if they are found around the area.

Karen Power, Swords Well, I think it is a good Idea for dogs. But only for dogs. Because other animals like cats can look after themselves, much better than dogs.

Orla Kennedy, Swords Yes, to stop them from going wild and for protection of the animals themselves too.

Linda Seagrave, Swords First of all, for dogs it is a fantastic idea! There are so many stolen. And when they are stolen it is the only way to get them back. But I wouldn't microchip cats, they can look after themselves and they are kept inside. For cattle or other animals you keep outside, it might be a good idea as well.

Lofiol Sokol, Swords I don't think my cats don't get lost! We look after them and every night they are inside and safe. My cats are also not very trusting to strangers, so I'm quite sure that nobody will get them.

Lillian Fleming, Swords Well, my dog is chipped. It simply means that you can find your dog, just in case the dog gets lost. But yes, all other animals should be chipped. It would be very responsible. If I got a new animal, I would chip it anyway.

Alex McGonagle, Swords Yes, cats and dogs should definitely be microchipped!

Kathleen McCann, Swords Yes, when they would get lost or something. It is so much safer with this chips.

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Free Health Seminar In Malahide A free seminar entitled Varicose Veins and Your Health, will be hosted by the Bon Secours Hospital and will take place in the Grand Hotel in Malahide on Thursday, 5th March at 7pm. Although most people know and recognise varicose veins, very few understand the underlying cause and the current treatments available for the condition. Open to the general public, the seminar will provide a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about this condition, which affects approximately 40 per cent of women and 25 per cent of men in Ireland, to interface directly with some of the country’s leading Vascular Surgeons. For most people, varicose veins do not present a serious health problem, but for some there is the potential for higher risks including non healing wounds and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).

ICA Meetings In Lusk An ICA meeting will be held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8.30pm in Lusk Scout Den. Newcomers welcome.

Spring Gardening Show In Naul The Naul Gardening and Flower Club Spring Flower Show in conjuction with AOIFA inter club and Flower Arranger of the Year elimination heat, will take place on Sunday the 29th of March in the Clann Mhuire GAA Hall in Naul. It will take place on the Saturday at 7.30pm to 10.00pm and Sunday from 8.00am to 12.30pm. It is open to the public from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. Admission is €3.

Milestone Production For Balbriggan Students The Transition Year students from Loreto Balbriggan are gearing up to celebrate quite a milestone as they prepare to showcase their 20th musical production. The year group will be showcasing their 20th Annual Musical ‘Singing In The Rain’ from 24th March to 27th March. All are welcome to attend what is sure to be a fantastic show.

Tennis In Skerries Feel like taking up a little tennis? Why not come down to Skerries Community Centre and try out the local tennis club. Monday Club Nights will be open to non-members for five weeks from this week. Come down to the courts and join in the club night for €5. The final night on March 30th will include a fun tournament.

Fun Event In Skerries The next event for the over 65’s hosted by the local Stand By Me group, will be in the Snug in Skerries, sponsored once again by Ollie Grimes. This will take place on Sunday, 8th March at 2pm. Food, music and good craic are guaranteed.

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Another sign that the economy is total site area of on the way up, is through move- approx. 0.09 hectares ment in the commercial property (0.22 acres). Offers market, which has been stagnant are sought in excess for the past few years. of €1,950,000. Two exciting commercial properties The second property have come on to the market in is on Church Road in Swords, which are bound to Swords, which is generate a lot of interest. described as a prime Auctioneers DTZ Sherry Fitzgerald development site are the selling agents for both expanding to approxisites. mately .54 hectare The first of these is a retail invest- (1.34 acres). This is an ment opportunity at Rivermall, 32- immediately recognis36 Main Street, Swords, which able site, which has includes a number of businesses. extensive frontage to This is described as an excellent Church Road and opportunity to acquire a two storey Bridge Street. The site commercial detached freehold has full planning property in the heart of Swords Main Street, extending to approximately 655 square m etres (7,049 square feet). The current rental income is €226,900 per annum and the building comprises nine ground floor retail units fronting onto Main Street and Rivermall, with an office and restaurant on the first floor. Property at Church Road in Swords Tenants include: EBS, Summer Inn, The Wooden Spoon, permission for a mixed use develVodafone, FAS, Tolly Stores, Barber opment to include a Nursing Home, Shop, Quick Cash, NCBI, MCS and a Primary Care Unit, a cafe/restauChilli Shaker Restaurant. One of rant and office and residential the benefits is the inclusion of 15 uses. The site is for sale by private car spaces to the rear, and it has a treaty.

asked Michael if he would treat her if he won the lotto, he said he would not, as he would spend it all on transport. At present, he has a few hours work experience with the DAA, which he enjoys greatly. “He is very proud and respectful of everyone who works in the industry, and praises them whenever he gets a chance. To everyone he meets, he is and has always been an ambassador for transport,” concluded Rene. Aoife Hearne from NTA said, “We think that Michael is an absolutely inspirational young man, and we’re delighted to be able to award and recognise all of his efforts, as a Public Transport Ambassador for Ireland,” she said.

Stretched Community Care Services Continued from page 1 “Even if this is approved, we will only have a fraction of the investment we need and nothing like the resources in the other 23 task force areas across the country. It’s simply not sustainable or equitable and something has to be done,” he said angrily. O’Brien said he is aware of many families, who are at breaking point and need help now. He has written to senior management in the HSE asking them to prioritise this area, which has very clearly been abandoned for decades in terms of resource allocation. He is calling for equity of service provision. He explained, “It’s just so frustrating that there are literally children as young as 14 needing help, whose families don’t know where to turn. If they lived in a different area they would have a choice of supports. I don’t know why our area was seen as less of a priority, and I am working hard with our community partners on the board of the task force, to make sure this is addressed urgently.” Despite the resource issues, O’Brien urges anyone who needs help to contact the North Dublin Community Care Service. They are located at Swords Shopping Mall, just off the main street.

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Recent published deaths from the North County FITZGERALD, Michael B (Skerries, Co. Dublin (Late of Abington Co. Limerick ) 24th February 2015 peacefully at Mater Private, Michael, husband of the late Collette, sadly missed by his loving children, sons, David, Conor and Desmond, daughters, Gretta and Avril, sister Maureen, grandchildren, Caoimhe, Aoibhín, Cian, Odhrån, Oisín, Ava and Georgia, greatgrandchildren, Calum and Georgia, daughtersin-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

EILEEN MCGUIRK (Nee Kelly) who died 2nd March 2013 We once had something special, that money could not buy We had special sisters, but we had to say goodbye Of all the gifts we ever had, however great or small Having sisters like yous, was the greatest gift of all.

SMYTH, Frank (Malahide, Co. Dublin) February 25th 2015 at Beaumont Hospital, Frank, beloved husband and best friend of Mary and loving father to Susan, Jenifer, Frank and Jason. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, grandchildren, Sarah, Katy, Emily and Alastair and sons-in-law, Geoff and Marcelo. Rest in peace

Sadly missed by our sisters Eva, Maura and Sheila, sister-in-law Eileen, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews

Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I've asked for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one, 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.

CLARKE, Elizabeth (Lily) (Rogerstown, Rush, Co. Dublin) Feb 24th, 2015 late of Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin (peacefully) at home after illness Elizabeth (Lily) sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry, daughters Ann and Nuala, son-in-law Nicky, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. May she rest in peace ARTHUR, Tony (The Rath, Swords, Co. Dublin) Feb. 22nd, 2015 (peacefully) at home after long illness (late of E.S.B.) sadly missed by his loving wife Gaye, daughters Marcella and Louise, sons Philip and Robert, daughters-inlaw Audrey and Pamela, sons-in-law James. grandchildren Cian, Diarmuid, Ben, Jake, Zara, Daniel and Ryan, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace HEALY, Née McGilly, 23rd February 2015, Skerries, Co. Dublin, (Late of Chelsea, London) peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family, Elish (Kathleen Elizabeth), sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Patrick, daughters, Joanne, Catherine and Geraldine, grandchildren, Daniel, Ashling, Lauren, Declan, Clodagh, Louis, Georgia and Lily, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace

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LENNON, Patrick J. (Pat) ( Rush, Dublin ) Feb. 23rd, 2015, (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital, Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace

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Fingal County Council We, Plant Systems Ltd, intend to apply for permission for a development at site No. 8 Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 2no Industrial units. (1) Will consist of offices, retail/services area and workshop. (2) Will consist of a roof covered open machinery storage area. To include machinery display area & 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 Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during its public opening 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 Ronan Kelly intends to apply for permission for development at 5 Holywell Walk, Swords, County Dublin consisting of (i) removing the existing roof hip and replacing it with a half-hip, (ii)building dormer and 'Velux' type windows to the front of the house, (iii) converting the attic space for domestic use with new stair access from the upper floor landing and (iv) all associated site, internal and drainage 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 beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Austin & Jennifer Hickey are applying for planning permission for demolition of existing kitchen extension at rear, construction of new single storey extension at rear, internal alterations and all ancillary works at 12 Windmill Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during it's public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Peter Woods intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 194 Carlton Court, Swords, Co Dublin. The development consists of a new single storey family unit to the side of the existing house at 194 Carlton Court and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We Mr. & Mrs. John Conway intend to apply for Planning Permission at No. 8 Carrickhill Drive, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. To convert garage to television room and extend to front of house and porch area, extend utility area to rear of house with pitch and hipped roof finish to porch, television room and utility area. 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 930am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of ¤20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to construct a 35 sq m new office extension to

the South of the existing building located at Unit 52, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 for Celuplast. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for completion of partially constructed dwellinghouse (previously permitted under reg. ref. no. F05A/0821) along with associated siteworks including previously approved biocycle wastewater treatment system @ Drummans, Tobersool, Co. Dublin. Signed:Alan Hanlon This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new dormer style extension to the side & internal alterations to existing dwellinghouse along with all associated siteworks at Richardstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Martin McMullan This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a 1st floor extension to the rear of existing dwelling @ 19 Delvin Banks, Naul, Co. Dublin for CFO Construction Ltd. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of 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 I Ms. Julie Flanagan intend to apply for Planning Permission at Shadow Glen, No. 3 Back Road, Malahide Co. Dublin. To construct two storey dormer type dwelling with pitched and hipped roof finish and waste water treatment system, soil polishing filter per EPA COP. 2009 soak way system,

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03.03.2015 access to proposed site via existing private vehicular entrance, modified internally to provide gates and piers with in the site and relocation of percolation area serving existing house and all associated site works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council We P. & A. Bookey intend to apply for retention planning permission at ‘Deepdale’, Loughshinny, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The development consists of retention of a single storey sunroom extension at the side of existing cottage. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Additional information relating to Application for full Planning Permission F14A/0384 which is for alterations to previously approved F12A/0118. In response to the Additional Information requested under F14A/0384, the proposed floor plans have been revised to set back the original garage and incorporate the garage proposal further back into the house which has resulted in the mirroring of the proposed floor plans on the site, with the garage now located to the east side of the site as opposed to the west, all with consequential alterations to the elevations as a result of these changes, all at Site B, Newbridge Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Signed Martin & Kathleen Keogh. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, mondayfriday, 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 I, Shane Satell, intend to seek planning permission for a ground floor and 1st floor extensions at the rear, a side door & front window front porch plus associated building work including additional 1st floor obscured glass window & ground floor corner window to the existing side & side/rear corner of the house and the removal of garden shed at 3 Brookdale Grove, Rivervalley, Swords, Co Dublin. The Planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission observation in relation to the application 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 the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Martina Kennedy intend to apply for full planning permission for development consisting alterations and extension of existing domestic residence comprising of addition floor area to be constructed at first floor level within existing roof space. The development will provide an additional 42m2 of floor space and two number dormer windows to the front elevation. 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 €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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