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“Utterly Unacceptable” The nationwide news that five beaches in the North County were closed over the June Bank Holiday weekend, has drawn widespread disapproval across the county. On what what the hottest weekend for about three years, the beaches at Balbriggan, Skerries, Loughshinny, Portmarnock and Sutton were closed for swimming.

candidate, Joe O’Brien has launched a blistering attack on the record of Fingal County Council following the widespread bathing water pollution over the June Bank Holiday weekend when he said, “In summer 2012, the pumping station at Isaac’s Bower near Hampton Cove in Balbriggan malfunctioned and a serious bathing water pollution incident followed. It’s not

News of the reopening of the By Patrick Finnegan beaches at the end of last week brought a temporary not acceptable that the public reprieve, but this was super- are kept in the dark on such seded by news that ‘Do Not important issues that affect Swim’ notices have been rein- the health and livelihoods of stated at Velvet Strand Beach, the people of the North Portmarnock; Balbriggan Front Strand Beach and Skerries South Beach since yesterday (Monday). A statement from the County Council says, “The Prohibitive Notices have been issued as a precautionary measure following overflows at the Portmarnock Strand Pumping Station and Hampton Cove Pumping Station, Balbriggan due to technical problems. This is a further blow to the Council’s efforts to put tourism front and centre of its agenda, North County families have been unable to use the wonderful seaside facilities during recent exceptional weather. the discharge of sewage from pumping stations, due to a County. It is particularly unac- clear what exact measures faulty alarm was said to be very disappointing and very ceptable that these problems were taken by the Council to avoidable. This year Portrane are still there after millions of ensure this pumping station beach lost its Blue Flag, while euros have been invested in was brought up to the proper new treatment plants standard, but clearly whatSkerries lost its Blue at Balbriggan, ever action was taken was Flag the year before. Skerries, Malahide inadequate following the Senator James Reilly and Donabate.” said failure of the same pumping (FG), who is a resian angry Reilly. In a station over the June Bank dent of Rush blasted statement, the Holiday weekend.” Irish Water for its County Council “The situation in Rush of cavalier attitude to welcomes the course is an ongoing residents and tourists announcement by disgrace, but as I made the alike. He told this Senator Reilly Irish Water that they point last summer, Rush is newspaper, “It is utterly unacceptable that Irish are planning to decommission symptomatic of a totally inadWater have failed to communi- the existing septic tank at equate waste water system cate the reason why this Loughshinny and hope to sign across Fingal that is simply happened and what the plan is contracts later this year for a no longer fit for purpose. I to remedy the situation, so to ¤7.3 million upgrade to the genuinely fear for the state of our bathing waters and avoid a recurrence. I intend to sewage network in Rush. raise the issue with Minister Green Party spokesperson beaches in the coming Simon Coveney. It is simply and recent General Election years,” he said.

Cllr Brian Dennehy (FF) who lives in Rush said, “Last week, we had nine beaches out of action and we need an emergency task force to look after our beaches. Beaches all the way from Cllr. Dennehy Balbriggan to Portmarnock are an integral part of our community and are crucial to our economic survival,” he said. Cllr Tony Murphy (Ind) said, “This isn’t the first time that this has happened. The investment is not being put in. Everything regarding Health and Safety must be addressed and this should not be happening in the 21st century. When power is inter- Cllr. Murphy rupted, the power pack kicks in and the alarm goes off - it’s as simple as that. The sad thing is that we’ve just had a fabulous weekend weatherwise. We are all working very hard on tourism in the North County and we’ve been let down by an alarm system and this should not happen.” he said. Local councillor, Malachy Quinn (SF) said, “A lot of time and investment has been put Cllr. Quinn in by the council to their tourism strategy. What happened with Summerfest in Balbriggan last weekend was a disaster.” he said.

Pictured at the garden at Corduff National School, where a plaque was laid im memory of Thomas Ashe, prior to the video screening in the school about the inquiry into his death are, Aidan Arnold (Lusk Heritage Group), pupils Adam Harris and Harry Gaines, School Principal Anna McKeown, Rosena Jordan (President of INTO), Pat Kelly (Lusk Heritage Group), pupil, Ciara Hartford, Jim Monks (Lusk Heritage Group) and pupil, Emily Bentley

Thomas Ashe Remembered At Corduff School A large crowd turned out at Corduff National School, Lusk on Wednesday, 8th June for a screening of a video about the death of Thomas Ashe, who was principal at the school from 1908 to 1916. The event was organised by Lusk Heritage group and Aidan Arnold from the group explained to the County Leader how the video came about. He said, “I was born and reared in Corduff and about 30 years ago, I wrote a play called “The Legacy of Ashbourne”, which was all about the death of Thomas Ashe. We put it on at the time for the school, as I had three daughters here at the school and I also attended the school.” “The play has been sitting on a shelf all this time. Then with the 1916 celebrations we decided to do something, not about 1916, but about Ashe as a teacher and his association with Corduff. He was here as principal for eight years prior to 1916. “We decided to employ the services of a local drama group, Power Drama School in Lusk and we made a video and we got a lot of people involved, including the Black Raven Pipe Band. The

school here have been brilliant and I can’t praise principal, Anna McKeown enough. So the video is being shown tonight and it’s called, “An Inquest Into the Death of Thomas Ashe,” he said. “I’m very happy to have been associated with this, as Corduff has been very special to me for the past 60 years and it’s great to give something back. The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) were present on the night to honour Thomas Ashe, as he was a member of that organisation in 1916. They wanted to do something to commemorate any school that has an association with 1916.” Aidan had a very interesting story about Thomas Ashe leading up to 1916. “When I went to school here in 1965, there was a teacher here called Mary Monks, who taught with Thomas Ashe. She was the link going right back to 1916. Mary Monks’ last memory of Thomas Ashe was on the Thursday before Easter 1916, he asked her to go to the garden and pick all the flowers and to bring them in and put them on the altar in Lusk Church. Nobody knew at the time that Ashe was going to be so prominent in 1916,” he concluded.

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Calling All Penalty Takers In Balbriggan The Euros are here and that can only mean that football mania has hit the streets. If you fancy yourself as a good penalty taker, then pop down to Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan and you just might end up with a great prize. A penalty shoot-out will take place at Millfield over two Saturdays to coincide with Euro 2016. The first event will take place on Saturday, 18th June, which is for boys and girls under 9 years of age. The second one takes place on 2nd July and is for children aged from 9 to 13 years of age. Both events will take place beside Cuddles Pet Store starting at 1pm and ending at 4pm. The winner of each event will receive a €50 voucher for GameStop at Millfield Shopping Centre. Terms and conditions apply and all children at both events must be accompanied by an adult. So why not drop in if you fancy your chances, you never know, it might be you.

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Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmaid Martin visited St Cronan's Pastoral Centre in Brackenstown, Swords on Sunday, 5th June last. During his visit, he blessed the new centre and took time to meet parishioners. He is pictured her with members of 164th Brackenstown Scouts, Liam Redmond, Joe Robinson, Callum Fulham, Emily Robinson and Marc Keran

Archbishop Blesses Brackenstown Pastoral Centre There was great excitement on Sunday 5th June last at St Cronan’s Pastoral Centre, Brackenstown, Swords, when Archbishop of Dublin Most Reverend Dr. Diarmaid Martin blessed and formally opened the new centre. The archbishop said, “A Parish Centre is much more than a place where people socialise after Mass; it must become a true bridge between worship and the wider life of the parishioners and the society we belong to. I congratulate all those who were responsible for this initiative and those who planned it, those who

worked on its completion and those who will serve in its administration and daily activities.” It was a great day of celebration, held in blistering summer weather, with so many individuals and groups associated with the parish and the Pastoral Centre making it a really lively occasion. The archbishop mixed freely with the local community afterwards in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is hoped that in the years ahead the Pastoral Centre will continue to strengthen the links between the parish and the community

around it. The 164th Brackenstown Scouts formed a guard of honour and played a big part n the events of the day. After the formalities were completed, the community were treated to tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. The Pastoral Centre houses the Parish Office and there is coffee/tea after Mass on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The hard working hospitality team offer refreshments after the 10:00am Mass and they hope to expand this as they get more volunteers. Other organisations that use the Centre include, Bible Study, Swords Unit of the Order of Malta, Mother and Baby Group, St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Scoil Rince Naomh Bríd, CASA (Caring and Sharing Association.) The Parish Pastoral Council hold their monthly meetings in the Pastoral Centre.

Golf Classic For Dyslexia In Donabate Legendary local golfer, Mary McKenna, a lifelong member of Donabate Golf Club hosted a Golf classic fundraising day in aid of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland at Donabate GC on Friday, 3rd June. The event was held in glorious weather conditions. Mary told the County Leader, “There has been a tremendous response to it, with 32 teams taking part. The weather has been so wonderful that it has added greatly to the occasion. We’ve had four Curtis Cup captains, including Ita Butler, who was the winning captain in 1996 in Killarney. We also have Anne Ferguson and Mary Gorry, former international and former Great Britain and Ireland (GB & I) player. The Curtis Cup is a biennial competition, which is played between the top female amateur golfers from Great Britain & Ireland (GB & I) against their American counterparts. Such is Mary’s reputation as one of Ireland’s greatest ever amateur players and competitor in numerous Curtis Cup matches between USA and GB & I and also Captain of the team, that her presence added to the number of people who took part on the day. It also included former American Curtis Cup stars, as well as British and Irish stars. “It’s important to keep in touch with players you develop friendships with over the years and many of the people present here today are ones that I would have played with and against over the years. It’s all about contacts and you can see the buzz that’s here today,” she said.

President of Donabate Golf Club, Pat McNeill is pictured with Mary McKenna and the famous Curtis Cup at the Golf Classic for Dyslexia at Dobabate Golf Club

Mary also had the famous Curtis Cup with her on the day, which attracted a lot of attention, which added to the occasion. “The more you talk about dyslexia, the more you realise that many are affected by it, so this is a very worthwhile cause. As it is not a life threatening condition, sometimes it can be difficult to get funding, making it all the more important,” she concluded.

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Skerries Company Wins National Innovation Award Skerries Business, Invizbox, the Secure digital services company , supported by Fingal Local Enterprise Office, has won the Innovation Award at this year’s National Enterprise Awards The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’ Connor presented the Innovation Award digital services company, at this year’s National Enterprise Awards on Thursday, June 9th last. The company, which was set-up by Paul Canavan, Chris Monks and Elizabeth Canavan and supported by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, only began trading in 2015. The company’s hardware devices, the InvizBox and the InvizBox Go, keep customers in more than 60 countries secure online and the company has already sold more than 2,500 units. With a total prize fund of €40,000 on offer through the Local Enterprise Offices, thirteen awards were presented in total at the black-tie event at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The local company was nominated for the awards by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, which has supported the company through a feasibility study grant and a ‘Start Your Own

Business’ programme. Speaking at the Aviva Stadium, the Head of Enterprise in Fingal, Oisin Geoghegan, was among the first to congratulate the local winners, saying: “The team at Invizbox are wonderful ambassadors for the county and are truly a start-up success story. Although it only began trading last year, the company has already achieved impressive international growth, with customers in more than 60 countries across the globe. With three new products in the pipeline, the company is very wellplaced for future growth and expansion from their Fingal base.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “For thousands of small companies like these winners and finalists at the National Enterprise Awards, the Local Enterprise Offices through the Local Authorities Network have become a first stop shop for business. The National Enterprise Awards help to celebrate these companies’ achievements. We have a proud and successful track record at these Awards and I’m delighted that once again Fingal has triumphed with Invizbox securing the “Innovation” prize”.

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wearers can enter online at www.specsavers.ie/loveglassescomp. The Santry and Balbriggan SWOTY winners will win a bottle of prosecco each, a €215 Specsavers voucher and be one step closer to rubbing shoulders with celebrities and representing Ireland at the Grand Final in London. The competition raises valuable funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, with Specsavers donating €1 for every eligible entry made towards the development of the Department of Ophthalmology. Brian Brodigan, store director at Specsavers Balbriggan says: ‘This is the last chance for people in both Santry and Balbriggan to enter so if you’re over the age of 16 and think you have specs appeal, simply upload your picture to www.specsavers.ie/loveglasses.com. Not only will you be in with a chance of winning some spectacular prizes but you’ll also be helping a very worthy cause.”

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Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson system and then as politicians Louise O’Reilly TD has said that it is and legislators, we work towards imperative that the new Health the achievement of that,” she Committee charged with dealing said. with a 10 year plan for the health “Short-term crisis management system must do all in their power to has been a recipe for failure. You cannot isolate one crisis address the problem. She from the overarching said that the crisis can be crisis endemic in the boiled down to two key failentire system. ings on the part of succesDeputy O’Reilly sive governments: firstly, concluded by saying; “If an extreme depth of fundaMinister Harris is serious mental inequality in how about this committee patients are treated, differcoming together to work entiated on ability to pay collectively on this vision and location; and secondly, for the health service, he the sheer incapacity of the system to deal with even Louise O’Reilly TD must clarify that any moves to privatise the demographic pressures, evidenced particularly in our health service, in the form of the Emergency Departments and mater- programme for government plans will be shelved. The committee nity care. Speaking to the County Leader, cannot gain legitimacy and Deputy O’Reilly said: “The plan to respect, or develop a comprehendevelop a 10 year plan for the sive programme of work, if it is health system is welcome. For too precluded from its work by long, there has been policy devel- contrary plans pursued by the opment based solely on the polit- Minister at the outset. It is imporical cycle and this has left the tant that the Minister makes a health service bereft of vision. statement of intent for how he There needs to be a goal for what intends to cooperate with this we want to see in our health Committee as a matter of priority.”

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Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce held a networking event at Bank of Ireland, Balbriggan on Thursday, 9th June last. The focus of the event was on European funding through the Fingal Leader Partnership. The CEO of Fingal Leader Partnership, Ms Phil Moore made a presentation on the next tranche of funding, amounting to €6.3m. She also outlined the application criteria and support that Fingal Leader Partnership provides for for applicants. County Mayor, David O’Connor, Senator James Reilly and Cllr Tony Murphy were among those in attendance.

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Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe, Swords will hold their green flag ceremony on Wednesday, 22nd June. It’s the 5th Green schools flag and they have all worked really hard on their Biodiversity theme the past two years. The green school committee will be on hand with some parents who’ve been a great help all year. They are planning a party for the green school committee afterwards.

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The Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday at 11am in Donabate Library, with the Baby Book Club being part of the group on the last Tuesday of the month at 11.30am. There is no registration required and all are encouraged and welcome to come along.

Pictured enjoying the sun at Dublin Port Riverfest are Alice Byrne from Glasnevin and Matthew Gavin from Portmarnock, who were among the thousands of visitors who thronged the quayside for this year’s maritime festival (June 4th-6th) featuring tall ships, schooners, wakeboarding, tug boat dances, Jeanie Johnston tours, funfair, food and craft fairs.

Free Home Insulation Available To Eligible Homeowners The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging eligible homeowners in North County Dublin to avail of free home energy upgrades to make their homes warmer, healthier to live in and cheaper to run. This Government funded scheme called Better Energy Warmer Homes, is managed by SEAI and provides free wall and roof insulation and lighting upgrades. Over 14,400 homes in Dublin, including the North County, have availed of the scheme since it started in 2009 and 333 homes have received upgrades in the last 3 months. To qualify for the scheme, the house must be owner occupied and built before 2006. Homeowners must be in receipt of one of the following; be on

Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme, Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and with children under seven years of age, Family Income Supplement or the One Parent Family Payment. Once a home qualifies for an upgrade, SEAI will arrange for an assessor to visit the house and determine the exact works to be done which could include attic insulation, cavity wall insulation, draught proofing, lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs. Speaking about the scheme John Randles, Head of Delivery, SEAI said: “The aim of the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme is to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of energy poor homes and SEAI is urging those in Dublin who think they are eligible to contact us. There has been a great demand for the scheme to date and we want to ensure that all eligible homes are aware of the supports available.” To apply, email warmerhomes@seai.ie.

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Michael Moss, who made his Confirmation is pictured with Audrey and Rosanna Moss

Pictured after making their Confirmation are Chloe Wardell and Alisha Price

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Jade Branigan is pictured after making her Confirmation at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan, with Neil Richardson, Lydia Branigan and Pat Branigan

Pupils from St. George’s School and St Teresa’s School in Balbriggan assembled at SS Peter and Paul’s Church in Balbriggan to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, 31st May last. The church was full, with pupils’ families and friends there to support the children making their Confirmation. The lovely ceremony was conducted by Bishop Ray Field, who was ably assisted by Parish Priest of Balbriggan, Father Eugene Taaffe. The joint choirs of both schools provided the music and they performed excellently. The hymns were enjoyed by all present. Bishop Field thanked the parents, teachers and Parish Council for the great work they put in, ensuring that everything went like clockwork. He recognised the great work done by the teachers for preparing the children for this unforgettable day in their lives. The children then posed for photographs in the beautiful warm sunshine, with their families and friends, before heading off to enjoy this momentous day.

Pictured after making his Confirmation at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan is Adam Baica, with Margaret Rogan, Alex Baica and Paddy Gilbert

Pictured after making their Confirmation at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan are Jamie Nolan and Brian Nintai

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Pictured after making her Confirmation is Wendy Odige, with Princess Oshunloye, Carol Odige, Fiona Odige, Alex Oshunloye and Thelma Adige

Pictured after making their Confirmation at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan are Moses Amiaya, Kristian Ford and Jomi Adekinle

Pictured after making his Confirmation at SS Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan is Tiernan Marry, with Adele, Peter and Peter Marry (Snr)

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Charity Head Shave In Rush The Michael Collins Pub in Rush played host to a delightful event on 3rd June last, in aid of two charities – St Francis Hospice and Down Syndrome Ireland, with Julie Monks fundraising for the former, and Caroline Lawlor, for the latter. The ladies both took the brave step of having their heads shaved in aid of their chosen charities. There was a lively atmosphere with great music, finger food, and a raffle – hosted with panache by Davey Monks, husband of

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Green Flag For Swords School Swords Educate Together National School, Swords have recently been awarded their 4th Green Flag on the theme of Travel/Transport and the unveiling of the flag will take place on the 17th June at 11 am, with refreshments afterwards.

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Only Pictured at the Shave or Dye event at the Michael Collins Pub in Rush, which was organised by St Vincent de Paul shops in Rush and Balbriggan are Julie Burns, who had her hair dyed for St Francis Hospice, with her daughter, Ria

“first cut” of Julie’s hair, by Julie’s granddaughter, Emma, following a very generous donation from his family, was

dedicated to the memory of the late Gary Byrne, who sadly passed away over a year ago with cancer. A great amount of

money was raised for St Francis Hospice and Down Syndrome Ireland. Bravo and many thanks to Julie and Caroline.

Seeking New Members The Lambay Singers are inviting new members to join them in preparation for their Christmas p r o g r a m m e . Rehearsals will be starting in September every Thursday evening at 7:30 in Colaiste Choilm school. Pictured soaking up the sun at Dublin Port Riverfest was Cara Cusack (age 6) from Swords, who was among the thousands of visitors who thronged the quayside for this year’s maritime festival (from June 4th-6th) featuring tall ships, schooners, wakeboarding, tug boat dances, Jeanie Johnston tours, funfair, food and craft fairs.

Donabate Students In Greenpower Car Challenge Students from Donabate Community College, supported by the DCU Faculty of Engineering and Computing, tested their electric powered cars at DCU on Wednesday 8th June, in advance of the upcoming Greenpower Car Challenge in Kirkistown, Belfast last Saturday. The Transition Year students built both cars with the guidance of members of the DCU Engineering Society and academics over a two month period. Siemens, who sponsor the project, provided Solid Edge, their

Project Lifecycle Management Software to DCU, allowing staff and engineers to assist the two groups from Donabate Community College. In addition, Majenta PLM, which is the UK’s leading PLM software solution provider was on hand to provide expert support in Solid Edge implementation. As a result of working with Majenta and Solid Edge, it has enabled the university to enter the prestigious Greenpower Car Challenge on June 11th at Kirkistown motor race track, Belfast. The challenge is

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Newman Delighted With Additional Funding Cllr Joe Newman (NP) has welcomed the Additional due to the increased traffic flow in the area recently. Special Works Programme, which was mentioned at I’m delighted that €15,000 has been allocated to the local area committee meeting last provide a footpath here,” said Newman. week. “The extra funding amounts to The additional Special Works Programme €450,000, which I warmly welcome,” said will facilitate footpath works in Burrow Newman. Road, Portrane, Channel Road in Rush, “This includes €20,000 for footpath works Dublin Street, Skerries. Also included is at North Street, Swords. beside the Nursing road resurfacing in Lusk and Skerries, Mine Home at the lower end of the street. This Road Loughshinny. Madden’s Road was badly needed for wheelchair users to Cllr. Joe Newman Garristown, Mill Race Balbriggan, St access North Street from the Nursing Margaret’s. Drainage works at Fieldstown Home, something I pursued with the Council. and Garristown, Commons Lane, Lusk, Hearse Another project which was pursued by me was the Road, Donabate, Strand Street, Skerries and Dublin footpath at Mountgorry, which was badly needed Road, Balrothery are also included.

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Doing Business with Taiwan Cathal Boland, who was the first public representative to call for the removal of the buildings around Swords Castle, is pictured on North Street at the start of the demolition of the buildings last week. Inset is a picture of Boland taken by this newspaper in 1995 when he first called for the demolition of the buildings.

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Cathal Boland is pictured with current County Councillors Joe Newman (left) and Darragh Butler (right) who have continued the campaign initiated by Boland 21 years ago to have the buildings demolished David Parsons (Aramex), Siobhan O'Donnell (DAA) and Craig Broome, (HSF Health Plan)

Fingal Dublin Chamber held a Business Breakfast meeting called ‘Doing Business with Taiwan’ at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport. The Guest Speaker was His Excellency, Ambassador Simon S.K. Tu, from the Taipei Representative Office in Ireland. County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor welcomed the Ambassador and looked forward to increased business between our two countries. Ambassador Tu spoke passionately of the many opportunities for increased trade between Ireland and Taiwan. He believed there were many products produced in Ireland that could be successfully marketed in Taiwan as well as a

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wide range of Taiwanese products available for coming to Ireland including agricultural produce. Chamber President, Guy Thompson thanked the Ambassador for addressing the Chamber Business Breakfast. “I would encourage all businesses to consider the many trading opportunities in Taiwan. It is an amazing country with great potential for increased economic activity with Ireland,” he said. The Business Breakfast was hosted by BJM Business Advice who are specialists in identifying, assessing and developing new markets and funding for customers domestically and internationally.

Medical Cards Should Be Extended To Qualifying Children Raising the issue of the prospect of full medical cards for every child qualifying for the Domiciliary Care Allowance in the Dáil recently, Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and local TD, Louise O’Reilly called on the Taoiseach to bring forward legislation as a matter of priority. She highlighted Sinn Féin’s proposed legislation had been prepared to allow for this so as to avoid any delays in implementing the measure. Speaking to the County Leader, O’Reilly said: “The heart-wrenching stories of seriously ill children made to wait for

medical cards are all too real. We in Sinn Féin believe that this should not be allowed continue. Measures can be taken to alleviate this burden and we believe they cannot wait until the Budget or further afield.” “The Government must urgently introduce and implement a schedule for the extension of full medical cards to people with serious illness and disabilities, without a means test and immune from changes to household finances. This is something Sinn Féin have costed and provided for in our health policy and we have drafted legisla-

tion to give effect to this,” believe recognition of the she added. “The child’s lack of function of Government’s body or mind Programme for resulting from Government their condition is commits to grounds enough doing this in for an automatic Budget 2017, medical card. We which we believe this is an welcome, but immediate we believe that priority,” said this should O’Reilly. She happen as a went on to say; matter of O’Reilly TD “It is critical as priority. These we move towards children have already discussing a ten year plan been deemed by the for health and health State to have a ‘disability policy that we shift the so severe that the child focus to the children’s requires care and atten- medical need. The tion substantially in system needs to put this excess of another child of at the centre of its considthe same age’ and we eration,” she concluded.

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to the suburban towns because An urgent review of the future role of a housing crisis was “highly questionable.” they’re not satisfied with the of vulture funds, if any, in Irish quality of public transport,” he society and the issue of Redmond also said Minister for Housing Simon Coveney and said. commuter transport was called He also supports greater density for on Saturday last by the Minister of State Damien English of housing in the capital. need to address, in conjunction incoming President of IPAV, the “Whether we like it or not, Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers, at the more and more people, notably younger people, will continue organisation’s national conferto live in the capital and we ence. The conference was attended by Tánaiste and have to build upwards as well as outwards. “In this regard, I Minister for Justice, Frances warmly welcome the decision Fitzgerald. by Dublin City Council to allow Alan Redmond, Managing Director of Redmond Property planning permission for apartment blocks of up to 24 meters Consultants in a speech to 300 in height, even 28 meters or delegates said: “Many of these funds are simply driven nine stories, which is the height allowed for commercial by greed to flip the properties blocks.” as quickly as possible with He cites Brussels, as a city existing tenants often needlessly forced from their where people live very comfortTánaiste and Minister for Justice, Frances ably - and at very reasonable homes.” Fitzgerald is pictured with incoming “As we go forward, Irish society President pf the Institue of Professional rents. “As part of its Budget needs to look at the notion of Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV), Alan 2017 strategy, I am calling on the Government to introduce selling many more tenanted Redmond of Redmond Property Group real tax incentives for ordinary properties, much in the same with the Minister for Transport, buy-to-let investors to encourage way that the commercial sector operates. Tenants should have Shane Ross, the issue of more to enter the sector. These investors, for example, should longer fixture of tenure which commuter transport. also be given the same tax latishould only be broken for breach “Thousands of people are still prepared to pay extremely high tude as the so-called vulture of obligations, such as the failure funds which do not pay income to pay rent.” He says the arrival rents to live between Dublin’s canals as opposed to commuting tax on rental income,” he said. of these vulture funds in the midst

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In 1966, Swords was a very small town with a population of 1,892 and no Community Centre. It was decided that the school hall would be a focal point for the community, where concerts were performed. Indeed, Brendan Grace made his debut in the hall in the late 1960s, where he took the place of the desig-

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Contd. from page 11 The accommodation on Seatown Road had been inadequate for some time, and some classes had been taught in the Old Borough School on Main Street from 1961 to 1966. The Department of Education had also decided to close the school (St Patrick’s) at Cloghran and to amalgamate it into the new St Colmcille’s BNS and St Colmcille’s GNS. In 1966, when the school moved up to its present location on Chapel Lane, it became known as St Colmcille’s Boys’ and St Colmcille’s Girls’ school. This was the first time that the title of St Colmcille was bestowed on the school. When the school was

set up in 1966 there were 311 pupils on roll during this first year. The teachers at the commencement of the school year were Mr Brendan Kavanagh (Principal), Mr Denis A. Connolly, (VicePrincipal), Mrs Suzy Keane, Mrs Josephine Mc Cague, Ms Mairin Faherty, Patrick O’ Donnell and Seán Murphy. It was thought that an eight teacher school would be ample, because there was one room vacant in the boys’ school and one room vacant in the girls’ school. By 1968, both schools had to get a double prefab, with no rooms vacant. Both girls and boys were taught in what is now the boys’ school, with the hall set in the middle of both schools.

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the Parish Priest was the manager of the school, and the proposal to form a Parent/ Teacher Association did not make very much progress. In 2005, the 40th anniversary of school was marked with an Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop Ray Field. Notable past pupils include Dublin GAA stars, Paul Flynn and Kieran Duff, both AllIreland winners and Paul brought in Sam Maguire Cup, to school on 7th October 2011 as well

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On Thursday last, 9th June, the ever popular Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport celebrated its 10th anniversary with a lavish function at the hotel. The 150 invited guests were treated to a sumptuous 6 course meal, including tea/coffee, which was prepared by celebrity TV chef, Neven Maguire, ably assisted by the hotel’s Executive Head Chef, Tony Kealy. Owner of the hotel, Michael Kearney and his family were there to greet guests, as they mingled, before the meal, with drinks and finger food on the balcony, which consisted of loyal customers over the years, who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. Declan Meagher, General Manager of the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport said. “We are delighted to welcome friends, family and loyal guests to this great occasion and also Neven Maguire, who prepared the food for the guests.” Neven Maguire said. “I am delighted to work with my good friend, Head Chef Tony Kealy and his team, This is a fantastic venue and one that I am delighted to be associated with,” he said. In the past 10 years, the hotel had garnered a reputation as one of the finest hostelries, not only in the North County, but further afield as a location for conferences and family occasions, where value for money and top class customer service are assured.

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Recent published deaths from the North County CLEARY, Michael (Glasmore Park, Swords) - June 7, 2016 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; father of the late Stephen. Sadly missed by his loving wife Martina, daughters Catriona and Janet, sons Ian and Clive, sons-in-law, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace EGAN, Eamonn (formerly of Portmarnock, Co. Dublin and Longford Town) died (unexpectedly) in Spain on 5th June 2016. He will be missed by his wife Ann, his daughters Deirdre and Elaine, brothers Tony, Liam and Noel, sister Josephine, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace FEEHAN, Patrick (Swords, Co. Dublin) - June 5th, 2016 (peacefully) at home. Sadly missed by his loving nephews Clive and Trevor, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace. GILSENAN (née Creighton) (Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) (June 5, 2016 (peacefully) Gertrude (Gertie) beloved wife of the late Paddy; sadly missed by her sons Brian and Patrick, daughter Margaret, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers Brian, Dessie and Joe, sisters Meg, June, Jean and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May Gertie Rest In Peace MCGEE (née Allen) (Rush Co. Dublin) and late of Longford) June 6, 2016 (peacefully) Monica widow of the late KieranJarlath ; sadly missed by her loving daughter Yvonne, sons Eugene, Gerard and Cyril, Yvonne’s partner Paul, daughters in law Emer and Doris, grandchildren Ava, Helen, Ronan, Mel and Lee, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest In Peace McMAHON (née Butterly), Kathleen (Ballymadrough, Donabate, Co. Dublin and formerly of Shandon Drive, Phibsboro) - June 6, 2016 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; beloved wife of the late Jim. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Catherine, Julieann and Bridget, son Gerard, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brother, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. May Monica Rest In Peace MCGAURAN (Rush, Co. Dublin and late of Griffith Ave.,) June 4, 2016, (peacefully) in his 99th year, Desmond (Des) beloved husband of Rose; sadly missed by his wife, children Brendan, Cathy, Liam and Dermot, son in law, daughters in law, granddaughters Niamh, Alice and Anna, extended family and friends. May Des Rest In Peace. McGONAGLE (née Cavanagh), Patricia (Pat) (Swords, Co. Dublin) - June 3, 2016 (peacefully), at Swords Nursing Home, wife of the late Pat; sadly missed by her loving sons Rory and Maurice, daughter-in-law Lesa, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace.

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Fingal County Council I, Mark Curran, hereby apply for planning permission for the construction of a dormer bungalow type dwelling, effluent treatment system and associated site works at Luttrells Cross, Killeek, Co Dublin. This 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 in relation to the application 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 Bernie Kenny intend to apply for planning permission For development at this site 8 Church Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of lowering the existing front garden to allow a proposed 2No. vehicular access 1No. for entering & 1No. for exiting and a proposed disabled ramp for entering into the dwelling and also for a new velux window in the roof of the existing cottage for natural light into the bathroom. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.16.30p.m.) Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) 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.

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Fingal County Council Permission sought for Attic Conversion to bedroom together with new Dormer over stairs at gable end and 2No. Velux roof windows to rear, at 54 Brides Glen Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. For Ms. Deirdre Breen. 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 of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday. a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and such submission or observation will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Jane Morrin of Nevitt, Lusk, Co Dublin is applying for retention of a new 2000mm x 600mm window in the east gable of a new storey and a half dwelling at the aforementioned address. Retention for the change of a window in the west wall of the kitchen, to the rear of said dwelling from 1250mm x 1000mm to 1700mm x 800mm is also being sought. The retention 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. Submissions may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment only prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Planning Authority. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for construction of 3 pairs of semi-detached houses (6 houses in total) consisting of 4 no. 2.5 storey, 4-bedroom semi-detached houses and 2 no. 2 storey, 3-bedroom semi-detached houses. The development incorporates in-curtilage car parking for 2 cars/house and all associated site works on lands known as sites 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 & 12 on planning permission Reg. Ref. F04A/1296 at entrance to the ‘Golden Ridge’ housing development (phase 2), Skerries Road, Rush, Co. Dublin for Knightstone 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 its public opening hours.

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A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Kevin and Aine McPhilemy, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site address; 11 Beverton Wood, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The development will comprise a single storey, wrap around, extension to the existing dwelling to rear (north west) and side (north east) elevations, total internal floor area of 31 Sq.m. 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 Brenda Gallen and Mark Fanning intend to apply for planning permission at No. 6 Hacketstown Park, Skerries, Co. Dublin for the addition of a porch to the front elevation and for minor alterations to the rear elevation. 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 I Patrick Collins intend to apply for planning permission For development at this site 99 Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of converting the attic into a storage / office area with 3No. dormer roofs 1No. dormer roof to the rear of the existing house roof & 2No. dormer roofs to the front of the existing house roof and all ancillary works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.16.30p.m.) Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submission s 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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