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which will take the pressure off existing schools. It’s also good to see we’re getting the necessary infrastructure to support the population that has come to the town in recent times,” he said. “Other businesses in the area have done great work in improving their premises in recent times, so there’s a lot going on in retail sector the town,” he Chief Executive of Fingal County Council Paul Reid and Head of Fingal Local Enterprise said. Office Oisin Geoghegan On the education front, the future is very bright, where there’s a number of schools in the process of being built. In recent times, Loreto Secondary School, the largest girls’ The Local Enterprise Office has announced the creation of forty-four school in the country with new jobs in the North County by start-ups and growing small 1200 students, has enjoyed unprecedented businesses recently approved for grant assistance. success under the excelThe one thing that encapsulated the Celtic Tiger lent management of principal, Eddie Fynes and his During the first quarter of this year some 14 era and a booming economy, was the sight of team. They recently won the Young Scientist of the applicants were approved for funding totalling construction cranes on the skylines over our Year award, as well as other kudos. This has brought €225,500. As a direct result of this funding, great prestige to Balbriggan. Other schools in the twenty new jobs will be created immediately towns and cities. If this is anything to go by, then area to stand out include Ardgillan College, with its with a further twenty-four jobs expected Balbriggan’s economic outlook would appear to new extension and Balbriggan Community College, within the next twelve months. be in excellent health. Of the fourteen enterprises approved for a with the development of the new sports hall there. By Patrick Finnegan On the western end of the portion of the €225,500 investment, ten are town, there is a new start-up businesses while four are small At present, cranes dominate the skies over the town Part of Stephenstown major secondary growing businesses creating further employand the County Leader spoke to Sean Corrigan CEO of Industrial Estate, Balbriggan gaelscoil, Scoil Glor na ment. Grant amounts varied between €5,000 Balbriggan Chamber of Mara being built, as well and €38,000. Commerce, who was very as other schools on the Speaking at the announcement of the new optimistic about economic Naul Road. Other projects jobs, Oisin Geoghegan Head of Enterprise in progress in the town. He include the new road Fingal County Council commented that the said, “In the town centre, which will make access to businesses approved for funding are well the primary care centre is and from Castlemills poised to grow and create further employment well underway with an Shopping Centre much over the coming three years” expected opening date in easier for residents, busi- “With every new business there is an element the autumn. A number of Progress on the new Primary Care centre on Dublin Street nesses and shoppers the local medical pracof risk involved. However all of the businesses in Balbriggan alike, is another welcome and start-ups approved for funding have tices have signed up both organisations dedi- development. There has also been a reinvestment at demonstrated strong potential to succeed and already, including a pharConstruction of the link road from Naul Road to cated to the youth of the Millfield Shopping Centre, with a number of shops macy which will be Castlemills Shopping Centre. continue to grow. Importantly we have ready to open there. area,” he said. located there, so it’s all assessed these businesses as holding real systems go, which everyone in the town is looking Local councillor, Tony Murphy (NP) was also upbeat Councillor Gráinne Maguire (NP) was also delighted potential to exploit opportunities in overseas about the new developments in the town. He said, “It with the prospects for the town, particularly markets for their growth.” forward to,” he said. “This will bring great vibrancy to this end of the town, is very heartening to see the cranes back over the the potential of Bremore Castle. She told the The fourteen new companies are geographias well as employment opportunities. A number of skyline in Balbriggan, which is a sure sign that the County Leader, “I have watched the development of cally spread across Fingal and cover a wide Bremore Castle the retail premises on Dublin Street are in the process economy is lifting,” he said. range of industry sectors as follows: of being redeveloped, with EMG Property Consultants “It’s good to see new schools coming on stream, Continued on page 4 Balbriggan: Manufacturing; Blanchardstown: recently moving to their new location there. Other Food processing (x2), Healthcare; buildings, including the former AIB building on St Manufacturing; Castleknock: Energy conservaGeorge’s Square, owned by David Sweetman from tion; Swords: Jewellery manufacturing; the Art Office, has been let out to Foróige and Jigsaw, Engineering; Malahide: Healthcare; Software; Portmarnock: Food processing; Baldoyle: Food processing; Finglas: Tourism; Lusk: Engineering. Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul alth, e g H in th Reid, welcomed the latest jobs announcery All Your Eve r The New Sea auty & e B ment: “In the two years since the Local Open so Fo n re Fa ca m sh in G arden ion Sk Enterprise Office was established in Fingal, it 7am-11p BBQ Accesso & ries Needs has approved grant assistance totalling almost €1.5M to 73 small and start-up businesses. Work is underway at one of the new Gaelscoil, Scoil Glor Continued on page 4

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Massive Boost For Remember Us Remember Us Special Needs Group, which recently acquired their own premises at Balbriggan Retail Park, have been given a massive boost, when the local Progressive Credit Union presented them with a cheque for €30,000 to go towards the fit-out of the new premises. CEO of Progressive Credit Union, Sean Staunton said, “As the Remember Us group is Progressive Credit Union, Balbriggan made a cheque presentation of €30,000 to now another step Remember Us Special Needs Group at their new base at Balbriggan Retail Park on Tuesday, 29th March last. Pictured at the cheque handover are, Sean Staunton (CEO closer to fulfilling their Progressive Credit Union), Brian Howard (Marketing Officer, Progressive Credit Union) dream of a new home, and Nora Roban (Founder of Remember Us) they commence their second stage of fundraising to kit out their news that Remember Us had secured their new premises. Progressive Credit Union is premises, as Premier Patron we want to make delighted to provide continued support to help their dream a reality, and with this donation this wonderful group. On hearing the great we have provided €60,000 in funding to date.

Engagement Ring Lost In Swords An engagement ring was lost last Sunday week (Easter Sunday) at Wright’s Cafe Bar in Swords. Like all engagement rings, this one is of great importance to its owner, Nicole Kirby, who told the County Leader what happened. “I was out with friends at Wright’s Cafe Bar and when I went to the toilet, I must have taken off the ring when washing my hands. As I’m a nurse, this would be an instinctive

thing for me to do. I know I had it in Wright’s, as my friends were admiring it,” she said. Nicola, who is from Kilkenny and living in Blanchardstown described the ring. “It is a tiny ring, as I have particularly thin fingers, with the result that I had to have it made specially for me. It is a platinum ring (much like silver), with an emerald in the centre and two smaller emerald stones on the sides. Nicola is appealing to anyone who finds the ring, to contact the County Leader at 01-8400200 or news@northcountyleader.ie.

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Clifford-Lee Seeks Seanad Seat Lorraine Clifford-Lee, who contested the recent General Election for Fianna Fail in the Dublin Fingal constituency, has decided to try her luck in the upcoming Seanad elections. Many Fianna Fail supporters expect her to perform well in the election, due in the main to her good showing in the General Election. In response to her decision to seek election to the Upper House, the County Leader spoke to local Fianna Fail members, who wished her well in her quest for selection. Local councillor, Darragh Butler said, “I wish Lorraine the best of luck

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“The progress and fundraising Nora, her volunteers and all the group have achieved to date really is inspiring and PCU are proud to be involved with such a focused and caring group. We see this new premises not only as the new Remember Us home, but as an important facility for the community of Fingal to avail of the services that Remember Us provides,” he said.“Having seen what the group has achieved in two years is an amazing achievement and we have no doubt this commitment and hard work will get them where they deserve to be. All the staff and directors of Progressive Credit Union wish the Remember Us group the best of luck and are delighted to be supporting them on this “Home” Stretch,” he concluded. Nora Roban, founder of Remember Us told the County Leader, “Progressive Credit Union has been our premier patron and now they’ve come back on board with a massive cheque for €30,000 towards the fit-out of our new base. We’re extremely excited about this and our members are delighted with this presentation, which is a major boost for us. It means so much to us all and we cannot put into words how grateful we are to Progressive Credit Union. With everyone chipping in, magical things can happen,” she said.

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New Priest For Lusk Fr. Eoin McCrystal has been appointed as administrator in the parish of St. McCullin in Lusk, succeeding Fr. Paul Hampson. He is a priest of the Dublin Diocese and was ordained in July 1990. He holds a BA in Philosophy and Politics from UCD and a STB Theology degree from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. Fr. Eoin McCrystal His first appointment after ordination was as full-time priest teacher in St. Finian’s Community College, Swords and Parish Chaplain to Brackenstown Parish, Swords. In 1996 he was appointed full time national chap-

lain to the Young Christian Workers Movement in Ireland for four years and he continues in this role in a part time capacity to this day. In 2000 he began a six year appointment as curate in St. Columba’s Parish, Iona Road, which covers the Glasnevin/Drumcondra area of the city. Archbishop Martin then asked Fr Eoin to move to Holy Trinity Parish, Donaghmede as curate with responsibility for the new developing areas of the parish called Clongriffin and Ballgriffin. At this time, the Archbishop appointed Fr Eoin as Parish Priest of the newly designated Holy Trinity Parish, Donaghmede-Clongriffin-Balgriffin. In his final year in the parish, Fr Eoin was appointed Moderator of the two neighbouring parishes of St Paul’s, Ayrfield and Holy Trinity Parish. In the summer appointments of 2015, Fr Eoin was released from parish commitments for a four month period of sabbatical leave prior to taking up a new appointment as Administrator in the parish of St MacCullin, Lusk in succession to Fr Paul Hampson. In addition to his parish duties in Holy Trinity Parish, Fr. Eoin also held the position of Vicar Forane for the Howth Deanery for two terms. His hobbies include walking, reading and watching sports.

Newman Happy With Clean-Up Of Swords Site A major clean-up is underway at a derelict site, that includes two houses at the junction of Bridge Street and Church Road in Swords, following a motion put down by Cllr. Joe Newman (NP). Following on from the motion put down at the local area B meeting on the 11th February last, which stated, “That the Chief Executive contact the owners of the derelict buildings to the left of Bridge Street, just over the bridge past the Pound Public House in Swords and request that they clean up and make secure this area. The side gate to the site and the windows and doors on the two bungalows are broken, this is leading to people dumping rubbish in this area. The wall along the boundary is also subject to graffiti.” The clean-up is

By Patrick Finnegan currently underway, much to the delight of Cllr. Newman, who told the County Leader, “Over the past number of years, this site has been in a terrible state of disrepair, where the houses here have been vandalised and graffiti everywhere. At the February area

committee meeting, I put down a motion that the Council would contact the owners of the site, with a view to making sure that all measures were taken to ensure that they tidied up the site,” he said. “I have come here to check the progress, but it transpires that there is an archaeological dig going on

there at present, which will suggest that there may be some building due to take place there in the near future.” “This is all good news to see this area being tidied up and it is a good sign for Swords that things are starting to progress and that we get the town up to the required standard to encourage and promote tourism in the area and I will continue to monitor the situation on a regular basis,” he concluded.

Cllr Joe Newman is pictured at the derelict site at the junction of Church Road and Bridge Street in Swords, which is now in the process of being tidied up, as per his motion to the County Council

Skerries Author Shortlisted For Literary Award Thirteen Dublin writers have been shortlisted for the 45th Hennessy Literary Awards, out of a total shortlist of eighteen. Included is Skerries writer, Ruth McKee, who is shortlisted in the ‘Emerging Fiction’ category. Ruth McKee was joint winner of the Irish Novel Fair 2015

with her book, The Jealous Wall and this year she has been shortlisted for her book, ‘Fixing Things’ She had been long listed for the Penguin/ RTE short story competition 2014. Previously she was shortlisted for the Francis MacManus Prize. This year, Hennessy celebrates the 45th

Hennessy Literary Awards and the winners will be chosen by esteemed author Hugo Hamilton, poet Paul Perry, and New Irish Writing page editor, Ciaran Carty. Writers such as Paula Meehan, Deirdre Madden, Dermot Healy, John Boyne, Sebastian Barry, Dermot Bolger, Frank McGuinness, Anne Enright, Hugo Hamilton and Neil Jordan have been awarded the Hennessy Literary Awards Hall of Fame over the past ten years. This year’s event will see the 13th key figure from the Irish literary world inducted into the Hennessy Literary Awards Hall of Fame.

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the new government, many regard it as unlikely that a secure and lasting government will result, meaning that the next General Election may be sooner, rather than later. The County Leader contacted Butler, as news Local Fianna Fail councillor, Darragh Butler broke that Lorraine Clifford Lee was seeking has confirmed to the County Leader that he election to the Seanad. Whilst wishing wishes to be selected for the party in the next Clifford Lee well, he also revealed his ambiGeneral Election. There is an opinion among a tion to seek higher office himself. cohort of Fianna Fáil insiders that He said, “I did think about the nomiButler was ignored for selection at nation process for the Seanad for a the recent General Election by party few days, but ultimately decided that chiefs, who adhered to the gender I can continue to be a lot more effecquota stipulation. Many believe that tive on the ground dealing with local he would have secured a second seat issues, as a councillor. I’ll be nine for the party. years as a councillor this year, so His selection would generate great obviously I’m thinking about the next excitement in the Swords electoral level of progression in my political area, at the prospect of the area Cllr. Butler career. I would hope to put my name being represented in Dail Eireann, in forward for the next General Election, be that succession to the previous local incumbent, in two months or five years and I would hope Michael Kennedy. that gender quotas do not hold me back a With talks still ongoing over the formation of second time,” he said.

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Donabate Presbyterian Church held an Easter Egg treasure hunt, inviting all families and children in Donabate and Portrane to attend. Despite the very wet weather on the morning, a very good crowd of all ages took part. Pictured at the Donabate Presbyterian Church Eggs-travaganza are, Ben Egan, Cherry Harley and Emily Egan collecting chocolate eggs in the grounds of Newbridge House during the Easter weekend.

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Celtic Tenors In Balbriggan Balbriggan Parish are delighted to host “the Celtic Tenors” in concert on Thursday, 7th April at 8pm in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church. Fr Chris Derwin CC from Balbriggan told the County Leader, “The Celtic Tenors concert is being hosted to raise funds for our Parish Pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Krakow, the home of Pope John Paul 2nd next July. The group consists of 21 young people from the area, the largest from any parish in the Dublin diocese, who will head off to Krakow. We need to raise over ¤20,000 for this venture and the Celtic Tenors is just one of our fundraising

projects. We have others in the pipeline, including coffee mornings and anything that will generate funding. The capacity of the church in Balbriggan for the concert is 800 and if we were to achieve that number, we’d be in a great position.” “The whole thing about World Youth Day is that it is based on faith, fun and friendship. It’s about getting young people to work as a group, to explore their faith and have fun in a friendly manner,” he said. With a polished international reputation and just over a million album sales under their belts, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique. The

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skill, range and ability of world-class tenors, combined with the personality and fun of genuine performers guarantees an evening to remember. Combined choirs of the church will provide the backing for the Celtic Tenors, as well as some local talent who will take part in the event. There will also be a raffle

Local Enterprise Office Boosting Economic Growth Continued from page 1 “This support will provide the stimulus to create hundreds of much needed new jobs in the region. In addition to this, the Enterprise Office continues to provide an excellent range of management

development supports to entrepreneurs. I would encourage anyone who wishes to set up their own business to get in touch with our Enterprise office in Swords”. As well as new job creation, the Local Enterprise Office are

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also dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurs to go out on their own and helping in any way they can. They will be running Digital Marketing Workshops, courses and programmes commencing in April. Workshops will include Facebook Advanced, Word Press Beginners, Word Press Advanced and LinkedIn for your business. Also included will be training on how to kick start your food business and a ‘Start Your Own Business’ 10 week training course. These courses and workshops are avalaible to anybody who has an interest and will help you to master some essential skill sets and tools that will help you along your entrepreneurial way. These courses will be running throughout the month of April 2016.

on the night. Fr Chris is appealing for as much support as possible for this very worthy cause, and a great evening of music and song. From the Celtic Tenors, you’ll get more than a performance by world-class artists. You’ll enjoy an evening to savour and a night with tenors, who despite their incredible success, don’t take themselves too seriously! Balbriggan Parish look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a very special evening. Tickets are €25 and available from the Parish Office at 01- 8412116

Continued from page 1 ence of graduates from UCC, This makes sense in over the years and whilst the work has been slow, the many ways, when you consider the proximity to the standard has been of the highest order. The castle has airport, the M1 motorway and Dublin city centre, now provided a training base for many and it will be a credit a short distance away,” he said. to the many people who have worked on it over the Grimme Ireland Equipment Ltd, part of the giant years when it is finished.” German Agricultural Machinery company, have She added, “There has been some great work done on decided to relocate to Stephenstown, where they the castle over the last year, with the completion of the have purchased 2.5 acres beside Techrete, from their roof in 2015. It is now possible to begin the internal fit current base in Ballyboughal. They are the sole out of the castle. This will involve the installation of distributor on the island of Ireland for Grimme prodfloors, windows, remaining doors and ucts, which covers all the ranges of wood panelling. Other works are necessary machinery for planting, harvesting to on the external areas around the castle to storage, including about 90 per cent of all improve public access and to enhance the harvesting equipment in Ireland in the landscape settings of the building. The potato industry. council are working on a overall plan for Cecil Morgan Branch and Sales Manager of Bremore Regional Park and whilst it might Grimme Ireland told the County Leader, take a few years to finally complete, the “We’re moving to Stephenstown Industrial council are doing a great job in preserving Estate because it’s connected to the M1 the natural beauty of the castle.” Motorway, which ideal for accessing both Another area of significant growth is the north and south of Ireland. Balbriggan Stephenstown Industrial Estate, which has is in an area that is considered to be the about 200 acres available for commercial Market Garden of Ireland, with a lot of local and industrial development. Fingal County farmers and local horticulture. We are also Cecil Morgan, Branch Council and the Chamber of Commerce are and Sales Manager within easy reach of Dublin Port and the working on a marketing plan to promote of Grimme Ireland. airport and the facilities in Stephenstown this area, and as Sean Corrigan explained, are excellent. We looked at various places plans are afoot to develop clustering with the food throughout the country, but this is the most central industry. “We’re taking professional advice on that where we can serve both Northern Ireland and the from some of the colleges and we hope this will Republic in the agricultural industry. encourage the right businesses to set up here and “Most of our root crops, potatoes, carrots, vegetables bring much needed employment to the town, such as etc are grown on the east coast, so it’s more to do a food hub. After all, this is the market gardening with accessing our markets and you could not ask for capital of Ireland, so there’s no reason it cannot a better location as regards transport infrastructure. happen, with the right attitude from all parties.” We plan to expand our staff from eight to about 17. “This would work in a similar way to how pharmaceuWe expect to be in Stephenstown by July or August tical companies have set up in Cork, due to the pres2017, providing everything goes smoothly,” he said.

Garda Support Site Launched By Swords Man Swords native and counsellor/psychotherapist, Mark Reddy Msc, is about to launch a new website; www.gardawelfare.ie. With it he aims to provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week information service to Gardai who have experienced a tough case or are simply just having a hard

efforts in this area. As it stands, there is no timeframe set out for the establishment of the elusive 24 hour helpline. Based on Reddy’s advice in 2002 the GRA (Garda Representative Association) and the AGSI (Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors) are currently pushing for the helpline to be brought into By Aoife Read common practice. However, Reddy fears that time reconciling their, at times, heart this won’t be enough; “I supplied advice in wrenching work, with their daily lives. The 2002 that the 24 hour service is only a tiny part launch was supposed to coincide with the of it. A 24 hour phone service should be used launch of a 24 hour Garda helpline. to tide people over until they can actually talk Unfortunately, this has been delayed with no face to face with someone and establish reason given. The helpline was first sought by regular therapy sessions. The help line won’t Reddy 14 years ago, after he began counselling be able to provide people with consistent and a Garda while he was studying for his degree. on going therapy. It needs to run in conjunction He was struck by the lack of support available with an internal service of civilian therapists Mark Reddy Msc (right) receiving his Person of the Year Award in 2004 for his work with the for workers in our emergency services and and both things need to run in correlation with Gardai regarding Gardai Mental Health. In the began to push for something to be done. The each one another. The GRA and the AGSI have photo he is being presented with his award by idea of a 24 hour helpline was taken on board jumped on the idea that a 24 hour phone line local councillor Darragh Butler. by the Gardai themselves; however its estabwill be the ultimate answer, and while it is lishment has been the subject of many delays. necessary, it won’t, in my opinion, solve everyforum designed for emergency services According to a representative from the GRA thing.” The County Leader contacted the Garda personnel and the Gardai. I set up the Press office to find out if there was any further (Garda Representatives Association),there is ‘Emergency Services Wall’ on stresskills.ie, information regarding a time scale for no dedicated internal support or counselling service for Gardai who have “These are just ordinary men and women in our the establishment of the 24 hour help line, and also to ask if there was any had to deal with a stressful case, or day at work. While they do have communities who are putting on a uniform everyday particular reason why it has been Employee Assistant Officers, they are and dealing with the worst that life has to offer. They delayed so many times. The represennot qualified counsellors or deserve respect and support for everything they do.” tative from the Garda press office stated that he was unaware of any psychotherapists and are all members scheme being set up and knew nothing about of the Gardai themselves. This is something which is a discussion forum. Within that there it, nor could he provide any further assistance that Reddy feels needs to be addressed, espeis an area where members of the emergency in relation to it. cially due to the stark fact that a recorded 6 services can come and talk privately to other Gardai tragically took their own lives in 2015. colleagues and friends.” Based on Speaking to the County Leader, Reddy said; “I the popularity of the Emergency was training as a counsellor back in 1999, and Services Wall, Reddy set up this new as part of my training I was counselling people. site, gardawelfare.ie. “It will contain One of the people I counselled was a member links to appropriate services and of an Garda Síochána. I was surprised by the provide information about what lack of support that they had and the lack of depression is, what anxiety is, and trust that they had in the services that were what you can do to help yourself.” there at the time. I set up a face to face support Going forward, Reddy hopes to service called ‘Help’, where I brought together develop an app that will contain all groups of people who had difficulties and were the information available on the site. in similar professions. I quickly became He wants it to be a complete inforoverrun by emergency services workers.” Due mation hub, not only for Gardai who to the overwhelming demand Reddy was are in personal difficulty, but also a facing from people from the Gardai, he source of information for their famiresearched the need for a dedicated support lies and as a tool for the Gardai to service. He issued a questionnaire and it had a use should they be faced with a 100 per cent response rate. He realised that person who is suffering from mental members of the Gardai were desperate for a health struggles when they are out dedicated support service and set out to do on calls. Reddy has taken all of this Must be team player and something to help people. “I set up a website, upon himself and received no monework well under pressure stresskills.ie, that was a general site that gave tary gain from his endeavours. He info regarding mental health for everybody. I Send cv to waynehand@hotmail.com was awarded with the Fingal Person had already identified a need for an online of the Year award in 2014 for his or to above address

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It was a very proud occasion for pupils of St Oliver Plunkett National School in Malahide when the Sacrament of Confirmation took place on the 9th and 10th March last at St Sylvester's Church in Malahide. The excited pupils, parents and teachers of St Oliver Plunkett National School all enjoyed the great occasion, with beautiful weather conditions on both days. The children, their families and friends posed for photos after the ceremonies, which were attended by many teachers from the school, including school principal, Claire O'Connor. The beautiful ceremony, which was performed in the presence of a full

Luke Quish, who made his Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide is pictured with Rachel, Garvan and Zara Quish

Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide is Diana Mills (second left), with Monica McMahon, Ciara O'Prey and Rickard Mills

Padraig Monaghan, who made his Confirmation, is pictured with Johnny Mernagh

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Pictured after making her Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide is Aisling NĂ Laighleis with members of her family

Pictured after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide are James Barry, Jamie Allen, Cian Dennehy, Karl Dooley, Harry Smith, Sean Quilligan and Peter Byrne

church on both days, was enhanced by the excellent singing of the school choir and the musical accompaniment of teachers from the school. Afterwards, refreshments, including tea and coffee, cakes and biscuits were served in the adjoining Parish Centre, which was enjoyed by everyone. Much thanks to the committee, who provided the refreshments. The children had their own room in the centre, where they enjoyed their own food and drink as they admired each other's outfits and generally enjoyed the occasion. They then headed off with their families to celebrate their great day. More pictures next week.

Alex McGahan (centre), who made her Confirmation is pictured with Claire O'Connor, Rosemarie Potts, Sarah Ann McGahan and Mick McGahan

Pictured after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide are Niall Haughey, Cian Russell, Evan McGuirk and Cathal Buckley from St Oliver Plunkett National School

Ryan Butterly made his Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide. He is pictured with Tom Mulhere

Heather Mulcahy, who made her Confirmation is pictured with Joan Mulcahy

Pictured after making their Confirmation at St Sylvester's Church, Malahide are Eryn McClean, Caoimhe Long and Lucy Nolan

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Change Of Plan For Little Molly Many people in the North County have taken a keen interest in the progress of little Molly McNally, the young Balbriggan girl who suffered from Stage Four Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. As

By Patrick Finnegan was happily reported recently, little Molly is now cancer free and in light of her great progress, a change of plan regarding her treatment has been agreed. Her parents, Gerry and Emma are anxious to provide an update on Molly and on the decision taken not to send her to the US for further treatment, as planned. They said, “As a lot of people are aware, when we started fundraising it was the intention to enrol Molly on a clinical trial to prevent relapse in the US once she got to remission and

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finished frontline treatment in Crumlin. As we progressed with Molly’s treatment here, her disease became more and more difficult to manage and Molly went off her original protocol and enrolled on a clinical trial in Crumlin (The Beacon Trial). This required five extra months of chemotherapy on top of the initial eight rounds of chemo and four rounds of extra chemo (TVD) in the hope that it would reduce the amount of disease on her skeleton. During this time Molly was scanned more frequently to monitor her progress.” “These scans, called MIBG scans are radiation scans. The day before each scan, Molly would be injected with a radioactive dye directly into her bloodstream and it is this dye that

helps highlight the Neuroblastoma clusters on her skeleton while having her scan. During Molly’s treatment, she received 11 of these scans which is more than double the required amount on the standard protocol for stage four high risk Neuroblastoma. If Molly was to enrol on the trial in the US, she would be obliged to have a further 7 of these scans over a two year period.” “Considering Molly is now cancer free, the lasting effects of these scans could be detrimental to her future health and well being. There is an ongoing risk of developing cancer from all of the scans Molly has had. Based on this information and on the advice of Molly’s Consultant Oncologist, we have decided not to enrol Molly on this trial. This has been an

Little Molly relaxing on her swing at home

extremely difficult decision for us to make as the chance of Molly relapsing is also high. It has been a very stressful time for us, but after several meetings with the medical team in Crumlin and listening and understanding fully the possible effects

these scans could have, we are 100 per cent certain that this is the best decision for our little girl. They continued, “We would like to thank both our families, the Molly McNally Miracle Trust committee and the friends and the neighbours, who between them went above and beyond to help and support our family throughout Molly’s illness. We would also like to thank Balscadden National School who supported us 100 per cent and looked after and continued to nurture our children’s education and well being. We want to thank the Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in particular the entire staff of the 5th floor. You were all a huge part of Molly’s treatment and we will be forever grateful for the manner in which you loved and minded Molly

throughout her illness. You all saw Molly at her lowest and most vulnerable but always managed to get her back on top form and put the smile back on her face,” they said. “We would like to thank the staff of the Radiotherapy Department at St. Luke’s Hospital whose professionalism and kindness was outstanding. Finally, we would like to thank Molly’s Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Cormac Owens and the whole medical team of St. John’s Ward. Even when things were against us, you all kept going, you never made promises you couldn’t keep and were honest and caring. Molly always came first and you helped and

guided us through very tough times and helped us make very important decisions regarding Molly’s treatment. We respect you all so much and St. John’s Ward holds a special place in our hearts, we will never be able to thank you all enough for what you did for Molly.” Their final thank you goes to the people of the North County and beyond, who took Molly to their hearts and the staggering amount of funds raised for the little girl. “Our fundraising campaign to date stands at €243,501.51 and is held in the Molly McNally Trust account AIB, Balbriggan. This would not have been possible without the

generosity, dedication and hard work of so many people. We would like to thank everybody who donated, organised a fundraiser, raised awareness and helped us share Molly’s story and to all who supported her trust. Molly’s trust will stay as it is in AIB Balbriggan, the people involved on her account only have Molly’s best interest at heart. The funds will be available for Molly, if in the future, further treatment is required for her.” “We hope you all can respect and understand our decision and wish Molly the best chance of happiness and a long and healthy life,” concluded Gerry and Emma.

Hearing Aids For Lebanon The Hear Again hearing clinic in Skerries has been running an initiative called ‘Hearing Aids For Lebanon.’ In it they have been encouraging people to bring them old or unused hearing aids. They are then being reprogrammed and sent to the School For Deaf Children in Beirut, Lebanon. Once the hearing aids arrive at the school they are used to assist the children with speech and learning.

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Speaking to the County Leader, Gabriel Phelan, Audiologist at the clinic said; “I came across the charity when I was looking at getting another company down in Kildare and the chap that was running it was a former Irish soldier who had served in the Lebanon. He had information on the charity in his business and he was helping the charity himself. When I asked about it he told me what they do I thought, ‘I can help here.” He went on to say; “People come in to us, elderly people or people who, maybe their parents Gabriel Phelan have passed away, and they have a hearing aid that they don’t need or use anymore. So I decided to help out by sending the hearing aids in to the charity as a way of giving back” They encourage people to bring in any hearing aids to them, old ones, new ones even broken ones. They will then send them on to the Lebanon Trust in Ireland who refurbish them and send them on to the school in the Lebanon. Phelan’s clinic for the North County region is based in Skerries, however they will accept hearing aids from all over the region. “Our North County office is based in Skerries so if anyone from across the North County wishes to send them in to us we will happily accept them,” he concluded.

1916 Bus Tour Donabate A 1916 Bus Tour of the historic sites of the Rising with talk, will depart at 11am from Donabate Church and returns approximately 4pm on Saturday 9th April. The tour will include tea in the new Butlers Pantry in Newbridge House. There will be a guided tour, talk and booklet. The event is currently booked out, however you can put your name on the waiting list by contacting Breda Dockrell on 086 8693243 or email breda.dockrell@gmail.com

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The singer, dancer, MasterChef champion and mum has posed in a series of stunning shots oozing oldfashioned movie star glamour to encourage specs wearers to pucker up and enter Specsavers’ specs selfie competition. Specs wearers can enter the competition to be in with a chance of attending the starstudded final in London and winning the coveted title, along with x12,000 in cash, x1,000 worth of specs and an allexpenses trip to global fashion capital, New York. Now in its 21st year, the competition raises valuable funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin. For each entry made x1 will be donated to the charity for the development of The Department of Ophthalmology. The competition has five age categories – 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-59 and over 60s – and ten semi-finalists will compete for the chance to win a VIP makeover and represent Ireland at the starstudded awards ceremony in London. To be in with a chance of scooping the biggest accolade in the specswearing world, glasses wearers can enter the competition online at www.specsavers.ie

Skerries family Mark and Emer Hynes and their son Fionn are one of many families who have benefited from the work of the Irish Guide Dogs Association. Back in January 2014 the Hynes family were given an assistance dog, Quenton, from Irish Guide Dogs for their son Fionn who is Autistic. As part of the work that Irish GUide Dogs do, Emer, who was previously afraid of dogs was able to work with a member of the Guide Dogs Team to help her overcome her fear. This was a vital part of the service as Emer knew it was necessary for her son to have the most complete and effective experience he could have with Quenton. As a means of thanks, the Hynes family took a guide dogs counter box which Mark has placed on the counter of his travelling Coffee shop. Mark is at Balbriggan railway station from 5.30 am to 12.30 pm Monday to Friday and this counter

Pictured are Emer Hynes and Mark Hynes presenting their cheque with funds raised from a counter box that was placed on the counter of the Hyne's mobile coffee shop, the Java Hutt, to Joan Early and Tom O'Neil of Irish Guide Dogs. Also pictured are the Hynes children Fionn, with his assistant dog Quenton, Sean and assistant dogs Gatsby and Merlin and retired dog Unice.

box can be seen at all sorts of shows that Java the Hut attends up and down the country weekend after weekend. Mark Hynes recently made a formal presentation to the Balbriggan/ North County branch of the Irish Guide Dogs Association of all of the money collected from the counter box over the last year. Mark even

displayed Christmas cards and calendars and his outlet has proven to be very good for the local branch. Mark is extremely grateful for the great support he gets morning after morning from his customers who keep filling up his box. This highlights how important the work that the association does, and

how so many worthy families benefit so much from it. Annual Guide Dog Pin week runs from 26th April and the Balbriggan branch will be in Millfield Tesco on Friday 6th May and Saturday 7th of May, and also in Tesco Rush on Friday 6th of May. If you would like to help out by donating your time please call 085 766 3107.

Free Guide For Older People And Carers Launched articles and local directories for older people and carers, is now available from local Bluebird Care offices nationwide. “While we live in a digital world, there’s nothing better than having a book at hand which covers so much from a directory of local services to advice on finance, legal matters, home security, home care and even recipes from the Food For The Soul cookbook. Practical information in one place is invaluable for older people and carers. I’m in the business of communications so I can understand why this book is so popular,” says Mary Kennedy. The handbook also contains a comprehensive county-by-county directory of hospitals, local authorities, support groups, charities and state agencies as well as expert articles on matters from wills to investing money, caring for a loved one and staying fit and healthy in older age. Dublin Fingal Rotarian and proprietor of Bluebird Care, Paul O’Reilly says their Pictured at the launch of the 2016 edition of the Irish Pensioners 20 offices nationwide had a waiting list of Handbook at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin are RTE personality, Mary people and organisations that ordered Kennedy, Paul O'Reilly proprietor Bluebird Care and Ken Shannon, copies of the book before its launch. “The Bluebird Care Irish Pensioners Handbook is hugely popular and feedback so far has been extremely positive. We have uploaded the electronic version on our website so it’s there at the touch of a button. We have printed 20,000 copies and we are inviting members of the public to call to their local Bluebird Care office to pick up their free copy. The articles we commissioned are based on the information older people and carers are looking for from our staff, so we decided to ask a number of medical, financial and health experts to contribute to it,” he For treatments says. The Handbook can started in April be viewed online at Free Consultation bluebirdcare.ie. You can also pick up your hard Free Orthodontic sports mouth guard when braces are fitted copy from your local Free teeth whitening following treatment for adults Bluebird Care office nationwide or call Bluebird Care on 0818 227 052 or email info@bluebirdcare.ie.

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Kodaline Announce Student Enterprise Awards Final Irish rock band Kodaline, members of which were student entrepreneurs at Colaiste Colm secondary school in Swords and Portmarnock Community School, have announced the details for this year’s Student Enterprise Awards National Finals, which take place in Dublin on April 20th. Co-ordinated by the Local Enterprise Offices in every Local Authority area, the competition is the most successful student enterprise programme of its kind. Two members of Kodaline, lead singer, Steve Garrigan, and lead guitarist, Mark Prendergast, set up their own student enterprise when they were both secondary school students in Swords, selling music lessons. The rock quartet, who have just finished another European Tour, are all past pupils of schools that participated in the Student Enterprise Awards. Since the programme was launched last September, around 17,000 budding entrepreneurs from 370 secondary schools across the country have been running their own enterprises, with help from their teachers and Local Enterprise Offices. The North County’s competition is the biggest in the country with over 2,000 participating students. 300 finalists

from all over the country will set-up enterprise exhibition displays at the National Finals in Croke Park on Wednesday April 20th before taking part in a series of judging interviews. As well as gaining substantial business experience, there is an impressive prize fund on offer for the young entrepreneurs. Speaking to the North County Leader about the importance of entrepreneurship in schools, the lead singer of Kodaline, Steve Garrigan, said: “No matter what career you follow later in life, a good understanding of how business works will definitely help you. Setting up a business and selling music classes when we were at secondary school, taught us very important lessons about the world of business and that enterprise education has really stood to us.” Speaking to the County Leader, Oisin Geoghegan, Head of the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, said: “Kodaline have turned an obvious passion and talent for music, into a globally successful business and we are very grateful to them for helping to promote student entrepreneurship in this country. The Student Enterprise Awards enable students to take on the world of busi-

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Pictured are members of the 164th Dublin Brackenstown Scout Group, as they got the 1916 celebrations underway early, with a 1916 Rising Camp in Newbridge House, Donabate.

The Defence Forces’ detachment then presented the Chief Scout, Christy McCann with a Tricolour, which was the raised to the strains of Amhrán na bhFiann played by a lone piper, Liam Clare from the Black Raven Pipe Band, as the sun rose on a chilly morning. Once the tricolour had been raised, a tricolour and a commemorative copy of the Proclamation was presented to each Scout Group by the Chief Scout and the Mayor. The tricolours are being provided by the Defence Forces to every Scout Group in the country. Also

presented to each group was a commemorative scout neckerchief and a badge for each scout on the camp. Officer of the Day, Scout Leader, David Clarke from Rush presented the Mayor and the Chief Scout with a framed copy of “Lament for Thomas Ashe” which was written to commemorate Thomas Ashe, a local participant in the 1916 Rising and was a member of the Black Raven Pipe Band. Thanking the scouts of Fingal, the Mayor said that he was delighted to be a part of the scouting celebrations in the county and pledged continued

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Cuddles Pet Store, which is located at Unit C1 at Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan, has gone from strength to strength since it opened its doors to the public for the first time in April 2011. The company is now celebrating five years in business and co-owners, Jim Wood and Brendan Byrne say that business has never been better, as Jim confirmed. “Business is growing on a rapid scale, since we launched our new online delivery service, which came on stream last year. As a result, we are now delivering nationwide. We have extended our product range and we are also attending trade shows, to find the latest lines of stock. Because we are independent, we don’t have to answer to a head office,

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Ellen Seoigh, Aoife Ní Chasaide, Senan Mac an Chrosáin, Ben Mac Seáin and Ella Nic Artáin, all from Gaelscoil Bhrian Boroimhe, Swords

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Over 1,000 students from 33 schools took part in the North County Section of the Fingal Athletics League, which was organised by Fingal County Council’s Sports Office in partnership with Athletics Ireland and supported by Fingallians Athletics Club. This participation based event takes place in Balheary Park, Swords, three times a year with a finals day in Morton Stadium on 12th April. The finals day also includes the Dublin 15 league, which will see approximately 1,800 students of all abilities from all over Fingal to take part in this fun introduction to athletics. Schools can enter a maximum of 50 pupils from 3rd – 6th class, including both boys and girls who will race separately. Race distances range from 350 to 650 metres depending on the age group. Speaking at the event Niall McGuirk, Senior Sports Development Officer with Fingal County Council said, "I'm delighted to see so many schools from all over Fingal taking part in our athletics league. This fun introduction to running has been a great way to encourage schools to develop running programmes during school and subsequently get those young people to join their local athletics club where they have the opportunity to try a variety of athletics disciplines and hopefully find an activity that’s fun and keeps them fit and healthy.”

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Donabate is a lovely suburban coastal village, situated on a peninsula, which it shares with the village of Portrane. The peninsula has the Rogerstown Estuary to the north and Broadmeadow Estuary to the south. The name of the area, Donabate, supposedly means “Fort of the ferry”, from Dún a’ Bháid, referring to an ancient church which is in the townlands of Ballymadrough, west of Donabate, near the Broadmeadow Estuary. Many visitors are attracted to Donabate and Portrane, due in the main to the very pleasant scenery and wonderful coastline. Nearby is the historic Newbridge House and Demense, one of Donabate’s main attractions. Other attractions include some of the finest golf courses to be found anywhere. Corballis, Balcarrick, Donabate and Beaverstown golf clubs provide excellent golf for members and visitors alike. But it is not just for the scenery and golf that people come to visit the area. The recent increase in population has seen Donabate grow and develop to become a destination for the discerning shopper. Amenities and choice for shoppers have increased

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the centre of the village. The nearby Newbridge House and Demense is now a public park, playground and model farm. The park is a popular recreational area all year round. It also contains playing pitches used by local sports clubs. The main entrance to Newbridge is from the Hearse Road in Donabate. There is a pedestrian entrance from The Square in Donabate village. There is also a pet farm located here, which appeals to everyone, particularly the young. The delights of this area cannot be overstated and it has always been a lovely place to live, with a rare quality of live very evident. The accessibility of some fine shops, with a diversity of choice and value for money, as well as the proximity of the sea and world class leisure facilities, makes Donabate a real jewel in the crown of North County locations. The town has developed into a really nice place to do business and to enjoy its many amenities. The Donabate/ Portrane Community Centre has given a new dimension to residents in the area. People can avail of classes and tutorials, as well as a myriad of other activities here. The addition of the library here has been a great boost for the centre. Two new, state of the art schools are very welcome and are reflective of the advances that the area has experienced in recent times and are well overdue. There are a number of clubs located around Donabate, which you and your family are welcome to join. All these clubs will be getting ready for the fun and games that the summer will bring and will have various festive activities on throughout the coming months, so get in touch with your local club to make sure you don’t miss out. The reopening of the all weather pitch has been added to this. Local shops also feature beautifully displayed shop fronts; where retailers display their wares in lovely well kept, attractive shops which draw you in. You won’t have to worry about having hassle if you need to return an item. Retailers will gladly accommodate you in whatever way they can, and you won’t have to travel miles to do a gift exchange, as the shops are right on your doorstep.

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The upcoming Mini Marathon offers a wonderful opportunity for local women around the North County to get fit and give something back to the countless fantastic charities around the North County and all of Ireland, who are so in need of extra funds and a helping hand to ensure they can keep going. Last year, the premise behind donating to charity has caught some negative attention, but we should not forget how much great, tireless work that goes on in these charities, who are for the most part, simply trying to do their bit for those who are less fortunate than us. It’s really so vital that women come on board, as these charities rely on the Goodwill of the public in order to survive as more often than not, government funding is just not sufficient, and some charities may or may not get some of this funding, so they rely more than ever on the goodwill of others. With this in mind, what better way to get involved in fundraising than participating in the biggest charity event of the year, the Women’s Vhi Mini Marathon. This 10k women’s race is the most significant charity event of the year, and grows in popularity and support year in, year out. This major event is so very important as without it, some outstanding charities would struggle to provide their services to those who need it the most. So, don’t wait around, apply today and become a part of this fantastic event, all the while knowing you’re doing your bit for a good cause. Taking place on the 6th of June this year,

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dren, nieces, nephews, wide circle of relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

Recent published deaths from the North County FAY (née Newman), Nancy (Annie) (Rolestown, Co. Dublin) - March 31, 2016, (peacefully) at Swords Nursing Home, beloved mother of the late Joey; sadly missed by her loving son Larry and Margaret, grandsons Larry and Derek, great-granchildren, sister-in-law Essie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. KENNY Sr Redempta, (Loreto Convent, Balbriggan, Dublin) (Peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital. She will be sadly missed by her family in Kenya and Ireland, her sister Pat, brother-in-law Shaun, sister-in-law Chris, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. MULVANEY (Chapel Lane, Garristown, Dublin) Anthony (Tony) peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, loving husband of Pauline and dear father of Louise and Nicholas. Sadly missed by his family, his adored grandaughter Gwyneth, mother-inlaw, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and his many dear friends. Rest in Peace. CLUNE (née Moran), Patricia (Pat), (Rathfarnham, Dublin / Donabate, Dublin) 27th March. Predeceased by her loving husband Dr Joseph Clune. Suddenly but peacefully at home, much loved mother of Riana, Eileen, Stephen and Eilish (predeceased by her daughter Finola). She will be sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister Dinkie, brother Sean, brothers-in-law, sister-inlaw, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. RYAN (née Hughes), Nuala, (Swords, Co. Dublin) March 30, 2016, (peacefully) at home; sadly missed by her loving husband Gerry, children Linda-Jane, Paul, Ivan, Julieanne and Janice, grandchildren Nathan, Sarah-Jane, Eoghan and Zoe, daughter-in-law Dawn, brothers, sister, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. HARNEY, Vivian (née McCourt) (Malahide, Co. Dublin, late of Beaumont Road and formerly of the Revenue Commissioners, Department of Finance and FCS) 28th March 2016 (peacefully) surrounded by her loving family. Vivian will be very sadly missed by her loving husband Pat, son Philip, daughter Laura, sisters Claire and June, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, many friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. HUGHES (late of Rush, Co. Dublin and Liverpool) March 16, 2016 (suddenly) James; deeply regretted by hi wife Danielle, daughter Jasmine, son James Jr., parents John and Ann, brothers Damien and Gerard, sister Maria and Aine, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. TAAFFE, Pascal (Patrick) (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) 26th March 2016 at Beaumont Hospital. Loving husband of Sheila and devoted father of Paul, Sharon and the late Stephen. He will be very sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughters, sisters Annie, Kathleen and Vera, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace. KELLY, (née Quinn), (Lusk Co. Dublin, late of Edenmore, Raheny) March 26th 2016 peacefully at Rush Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, Joan, wife of the late Kevin, sadly missed by her loving children, Joan, Tony, Mary, Margaret and Phil, sister Eileen, grandchildren, Rachel, Shane, Tony, Stephen, Jerry, Sinéad, Michelle, Kelly, Clare and Jessica, great grandchildren, Dearbhla, Eoghan and Ada, sons-in-law, John, Gerard and Roy, brother-in-law Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. GARGAN, Bridget (Babs) (late of Newtown, Swords, Co. Dublin) - March 23, 2016, at home; sadly missed by her brothers Anthony and Patrick, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. WHERITY (née McGrane), Annie (Swords, Co. Dublin) March 23, 2016, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, beloved wife of the late Tommy and Joe and mother of the late Thomas; sadly missed by her loving daughters Margaret, Anne and Sheelagh, sons-in-law Martin and Gerry, sisters Kathleen and Madeline, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. MC CARDLE, (née Maxwell), Marie, (Swords, Co. Dublin) Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sons Mark and Barry, daughter Aisling, brother Sean, grandchil-

FARRELLY Desmond (Rivervally Drive, Swords, Co. Dublin) Suddenly at Beaumont Hospital. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. MCKENNA, Michael (Skerries, Co. Dublin), 22nd March 2016, (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family Michael, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Anne, daughter Sharon, son Michael, adored grandchildren Jack, Aoife, Séan and Niamh, daughter-in-law Jill, son-in-law Keith, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. WYNNE, Maurice (Skerries, Co. Dublin), March 21st 2016, (peacefully) at Bon Secours Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, Maurice, husband of the late Margaret, sadly missed by his loving family, daughters Mary, Rita, Anne, Edel and Brenda, sons Austin, Maurice and Philip, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace. CRONIN (née O'Grady), Selina - March 20, 2016 (Swords, Co. Dublin) suddenly at home; sadly missed by her loving husband Sean, sons Niall, Johnny, Stephen, Alan and Michael, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace. FOX, James (Jimmy) of (Grace Dieu, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin) March 20th 2016 in the exceptional care of Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved wife Catherine, his sisters Angela, Mary and Claire, brother Colm, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, friends and neighbours. Rest in Peace. GRANT Francis (Banty) (Clonard Court, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully. Predeceased by his son Cornelius. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Mary, Catherine, Edel and Jacinta, sons Jim, Alan, John and Richard, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Dessie and Liam, sisters Ann and Ena, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace. HARRINGTON, Patrick (Paddy) (Swords, Co. Dublin) March 20, 2016 (peacefully) at home; sadly missed by his loving wife Marion, daughters Patricia, Emer, Selene and Ciara, sons-in-law, grandchildren Siobhan, Aoife, Katie, Ronan, Emily and Aaron, sister Eileen, relatives and friends. O'DRISCOLL (nee Weldon) Rush, Co. Dublin, March 19, 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of the Hamilton Park Nursing Home. Anna, beloved wife of the late Jack; sadly missed by her loving sister Esther, brothers Jimmy and Joe, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. MONAGHAN (M.R.C.V.S. M.V.B) Michael (Old Castlelands, Balbriggan, Dublin / Formerly of Esker, Athenry, Co Galway). Peacefully at his home. Predeceased by his loving wife Rita. Sadly missed by his sons Cormac, Garrett, Michael and Declan, daughter Cathy, grandchildren, sister Mary, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.Rest in Peace.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to widen the existing vehicular entrance, pave front garden to accommodate off-street parking, extend front of house and garage at ground floor level, including constructing a new lean too hipped roof over front extension and to convert attic to a non-habitable room which will include the installation of roof lights to the front and rear pitches of the main roof, a first floor extension to the side of the existing house over the existing garage which will include extending the main roof over the garage at 27 Shenick Grove, Skerries for Steve & Aisling Tinkler. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought for Single storey extension (56.5 sq.m.) to rear of 39 The Chantries, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for D. Healy & J. Griffin. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the 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 Planning Permission is sought for the following development: A) construction of 5 no. 1 1/2 storey, 4 bedroom detached houses, B) new front boundary wall and railings to site, set back from existing road to allow for future road widening along front of site, C) close existing vehicular/pedestrian entrance from Hearse Road and provide new vehicular/pedestrian access road into site at centre of new front boundary treatment and D) all associated site development works all at Prospect House, Hearse Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin for Mr. E. Hopkins. 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 I Rachael Reid intend to make a planning application to Fingal County Council for the addition of three rooflights to an existing roof at No. 17 Westbrook Rise, Balbriggan. 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 it’s 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

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05.04.2016 Fingal County Council We D & M Goode intend to apply for (a) Retention permission for a single storey c.16sq.m. dining room & utility room extension to the rear and (b) Permission for construction of a new single storey extension to the rear and (c) minor first floor dormer extension to the rear and all associated alterations (including new windows in the north and south gables) of existing dormer dwelling and all associated site works at No.8 South Strand, Rush, Co. Dublin. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Darren Costello intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site 60 Drumnigh Wood, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of converting the existing garage into a granny flat for Darren Costello parents & linking the new granny flat to the existing house with a corridor. The existing garage will increase by 1.5m into the rear garden and also 1.5m towards the front of the existing house/road. 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 o f the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Bernard Mongey for the retention of unauthorised development consisting of the retention of the two storey detached house at 2A The Crescent, Melrose Park, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Tony Lambe wish to apply for planning permission for the change of use of ground floor unit 4 from G.P. surgery to retail and to combine ground floor units 3 & 4 for use as a single retail unit, alterations to existing front elevation and all associated works, at Albany House, Dublin Road., Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be

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on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Richard Wilson for storey and a half house, new access gate and driveway, new proprietary wastewater treatment system with percolation / irrigation area, associated landscaping and site works at The Leas, Leas Cross, Swords, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Ivan and Amanda Gough intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a single storey extension to the side and rear of 13 The Grove, Skerries Rock, County Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours 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.

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