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Recognition For Skerries Firefighter By Patrick Finnegan A firefighter based at Skerries Fire Station, is one of only nine drivers in Dublin, and the only one of Accidents (RSPA) is actively involved in the from the North County to have been recognised for promotion of safety and the prevention of accihis driving skills. The prestigious Royal Society dents in all areas of life - at work, in the home and for the Prevention of Accidents Gold Award is on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on (or near) regarded as the ultimate accolade for safety. water. Emmet was clearly delighted with the award Emmet Dillon was and the recognition it chosen to undertake the brings. In an exclusive course, as recognition of interview with the his exceptional skills as County Leader, he said: a Dublin Fire Brigade “I was just delighted to driver. The course is a get on the course. It recognised system of involved a week in the vehicle control in the O’Brien Institute (OBI) training of emergency centre in Marino, which service drivers, which is the training centre for develops a methodical Dublin Fire Brigade approach to driving in personnel. The course hazardous conditions. It involved four days of increases safety by intense driving. After giving the driver more this, there was a two time to react to difficult hour test, so I was and complex situations. delighted to have By providing informa- Pictured is Sub Officer at Skerries Fire Station, Joe Scully passed. To be the only tion, advice, resources presenting the Royal Society for the Prevention of driver from North County and training, The Royal Accidents Gold Award to Skerries Firefighter, Emmet Dublin is a real honour. Society For Prevention Dillon at the fire station last Thursday This is great for the

Newly elected County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor is pictured with happy children at the Consultation Day for the County Council at Applewood Community Centre last Sunday week.

station and great for Skerries,” said a delighted Emmet. Dublin Fire Brigade drivers develop and maintain the highest level of safe and competent response driving and have ongoing training on their driving skills. Fire Brigade drivers drive in a very defensive manner, with an emphasis on safety for all road users, combined with an urgency of getting to the destination in the fastest time. The RSPA Gold Awards are presented to drivers who have achieved a very high level of performance, demonstrating well developed occupational health and safety systems – outstanding control of risk and very low level of error, harm or loss Sub Officer at Skerries Fire Station, Joe Scully told the County Leader: “We’re all very proud of Emmet because the standard that he achieved, coming back here, is a very good representation of the fire station that reflects very well on the standard of people we have turning out here at Skerries Fire Station. We have very competent drivers who are

Construction Underway At Balbriggan Primary Care Centre Construction has begun on the controversial primary care centre site in Balbriggan, which is set to give the economy in the town a major boost. The choice of the site three years ago, was the centre of a controversy which briefly threatened the new coalition government. Dr James Reilly, then Minister for Health, added 15 locations to a list of centres to be developed under a Government stimulus fund in 2012, including two in his own constituency, Balbriggan and Swords. This caused his junior minister, Roisin Shortall to resign in protest, accusing the Minister of playing ‘stroke politics.”

Construction in progress at the site of the new Primary Healthcare Centre in Balbriggan

A spokesperson for the HSE confirmed that the Primary Care Centre for Balbriggan will be delivered via the operational lease mechanism. The preferred provider

has appointed Townmore Construction to complete the construction works which

commenced at the end of May. The construction works are due to be complete in Q3 2016 and it should be operational before end of 2016. Existing Primary Care staff providing a service to the Balbriggan and North County area, currently located in multiple locations, will be co-located within the new Primary Care Centre,” the spokesperson said. Regarding the site in Swords, the spokesperson confirmed that the HSE did select a preferred provider for Swords Primary Care Centre and Planning Permission was granted in March 2014 for the site selected. “We are aware however, that this site has recently been sold. The HSE are now awaiting an update from the Preferred Provider regarding this project.”

trained to a very high standard and they deserve all the credit that they get.” “It’s very important for us not to become the next accident. We need to get there safely and stress-free, and when you have a good driver like Emmet, it makes it much easier for me to do my job,” he said.

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New Service For Dublin Airport Low cost airline Transavia, which is owned by Air FranceKLM group, has officially launched its new daily service between Dublin and Paris-Orly Airport. “We are delighted to open a new route between Dublin and Paris-Orly Airport,” said Transavia’s Chief Commercial Officer Hervé Kozar. “It is a pleasure to welcome Irish people on board and offer them an attractive price with a high quality of service to Paris,” Mr Kozar added. “We believe very strongly in the Dublin route and we want to stay and grow further in the coming months.” Dublin Airport Managing Director, Vincent Harrison said

the launch of Transavia’s new service would bring significant additional choice to customers. “We are always delighted to welcome new airlines to Dublin Airport and I’m sure Transavia’s daily flight from Dublin to ParisOrly will prove very

popular with both Irish and French consumers,” he added. Transavia’s new daily Paris Orly-Dublin service is being operated by a Boeing 737800 aircraft. Flights depart Paris-Orly at 18:20 arriving in Dublin at 19:10 except on Saturdays, when flights depart ParisOrly at 6:30 arriving in Dublin at 7:20. The

return flight departs Dublin at 19:55 arriving in Paris-Orly at 22:45, except on Saturdays, when flights depart Dublin at 8:55 arriving in Paris-Orly at 10:55. Transavia’s new route to Paris-Orly is one of 21 new services being launched at Dublin Airport this summer, as the airport welcomes 16 new short-haul services and five new long-haul routes. Meanwhile, Dublin Airport is delighted to welcome Ethiopian’s new service from Addis Ababa to Dublin and on to Los Angeles. This is the first time the three continents of Africa, Europe and North America are directly connected with one airline through Dublin Airport. Welcoming the inaugural flight daa Chief Executive, Kevin Toland said “This is a significant day for Dublin Airport, as we welcome this exciting

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with Los Angeles and bring unrivalled connectivity in Africa, opening up opportunities from its Addis Ababa hub to almost 50 African destinations,”Toland added. Ethiopian Airlines moved its European hub to Dublin Airport in

Pictured here is Rhianna Cribbin with Ethiopian Airlines crew Selamawit Seyoum and Serkalem Aligaz Kebede.

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that we were able to purchase everything required to finish off the work. A big thank you must go to the County Council who will provide funding for the project through an activities funding grant. Thanks also to the Community Department and Pat Lane for seeing the social benefit of this project and supporting it,” he said. Superintendent Ronan Galligan was delighted with The Swords Garda Station was one of three major behalf so that we could move the project forward,” the work undertaken by Swords Tidy Towns group, projects that have been undertaken by the Swords Duffy said. “The project could not have come to when he told the County Leader: “The work done Tidy Towns group this year. The other two projects fruition without the Swords business community,” here at Swords Garda Station is absolutely fantastic, include the revamp of the Holy Well on Well road, he added. “It is through their generous donations with hanging baskets and beautiful plants. There which is ongoing, and the Poly Tunnel has been an incredible amount of work project in conjunction with done here and throughout the town. A Youthreach in Swords. “We hope to number of volunteers, both young and have both of these projects old, including some young people with completed by the end of the year,” whom we have engaged in the past and said Tidy Towns Chairperson, Ken would have been at risk, carried out this Duffy. work. They came in and helped with this “None of this would have been project and it is a wonderful community possible without our hardworking effort. Swords itself has terrific potential volunteers who give up their spare to look this good. The Tidy Towns have time every week,” he continued. “We done a great job and they should be given are lucky to have a professional the full support of businesses particularly painter, Alain Gelpe, and a profesalong the main street,” he said. sional artist, Matt Cullen on our team. “We have suggested to the County Alain painted the lamp posts and the Council that they might include a bench bench, while Matt took the battered and cycle rack for the open space at the and rusted Garda crest away for refurgarda station in their future plans for bishment and brought it back as good Swords. We hope they will follow through as new.” on our suggestion, as it would help to “We would like to thank Community Pictured outside Swords Garda Station are Superintendent Ronan Galligan, Ken Duffy Garda, Tom Murphy for all the meet- (Chairperson Swords Tidy Towns), Eddie Manning (Co-ordinator, Youthreach) and Swords fully utilise the walled space that would be available to the public,” Duffy ings and phone calls he made on our Community Garda, Tom Murphy concluded.

Swords Tidy Towns Revamp Garda Station

New ‘Adopt’ Scheme For Balbriggan Group Balbriggan Tidy Towns have launched an Adopt–a–Patch scheme and they are looking for volunteers to take on the care of open areas around the town. This would include litter removal, dealing with graffiti, weeding and planting and other light works as required in specific areas. Balbriggan Tidy Towns are very pleased with the level of interest shown in the Adopt a Patch scheme and the excellent attendance at their launch in the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan recently. The people attending had excellent views on how Balbriggan can be improved and were very keen to play their part in doing this. “There are now 25 adopted patches which is a brilliant start point for the expansion of this idea to

more people and more areas in the town,” said Balbriggan Tidy Towns Chairperson, Joe Troy. “There is no closing date for coming on board and therefore the door is fully open for anyone else who wishes to join in. Also there is no long term commitment required and, as they say on those radio advertisements, there are no tricky conditions or small print. We hope that volunteers enjoy and get satisfaction out of what they are doing and also as more people come on board it will also become a great social activity,” he added. If you can spare a little time on a regular basis to keep your patch clean and litter free, the group would like you to come on board. Some of the details of the scheme are: large areas will be divided up between a number of volunteers, you can nominate your own patch, the work can be done at a time that suits you, gloves, bags, hi-vis vests and litter pickers will be provided and County Council will collect full bags from convenient points.

members of the community and had involvement from various local agencies including local GP’s, An Garda Síochána and Dublin Fire Brigade to mention but a few. Information sessions were provided by Pieta House, Fingal Bereaved by Suicide, Console, Shine, North Dublin A new group promoting positive launched the group last week in Community Care Services and mental health awareness was St. Patrick’s Hall Donabate. North Dublin Regional Drug & recently launched in Donabate. People gathered in the hall to Alcohol Task Force. Donabate and Portrane Mental show and offer their support for A variety of holistic therapies Health was established to the much needed attention including life coaching, mindfulpromote positive mental health required in the peninsula for ness, meditation, reiki and yoga and to create awareness of the mental health. The day were available for individuals to partake in on the day. The day was filled with games, activities, face painting, music and dancing. The support shown on the day from all members of the community was overwhelming and the day was really enjoyable and informative for all ages groups, according to the group. Donabate and Portrane Mental Health would like to extend their sincere thanks to all Pictured here is Roisin Lowry Mental Health and Suicide Resource Officer HSE, Senator the local businesses and Darragh O’Brien, North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Ciara Mc Guire organisations who made Committee Member, Caroline Kavanagh Committee Member, Councillor Adrian Henchy Committee Member and Pat Reilly Chairperson of Donabate and Portrane Mental Health contributions to this fantastic day. Donations at the launch of the new Donabate Portrane Mental Health group. and contributions made voluntary and community organi- commenced with a dove on the day will be used to provide education sessions to sations that can provide support releasing ceremony in rememto individuals and their families brance of individuals and their the community such as Safe-talk, families who have been affected Assist etc, to promote positive affected by mental health issues. mental health within the commuRoisin Lowry, HSE Mental Health by mental health issues. Promotion and Suicide Donabate and Portrane Mental nity and to reduce stigma in the Prevention Officer, officially Health opened doors to all area of mental health.

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Breakfast In Naul For Swords Pupils A group of around 40 cyclists, all pupils of Holy Family National School, Swords took part in a cycle to go to Naul for their breakfast recently. The annual trip takes place during National Cycling Week and is part of Fingal County Council cycle training programme. The training programme takes place during the year at Holy Family School, where children cycle on a cycle track in the school yard. After this, they take to the roads of River Valley beside the school. Each class is tested in both theory and practice and the best cyclists win the prize of a cycle to Naul, where they have their breakfast, before cycling back to the school. The children were accompanied by teachers and parents, as well as getting a Garda escort along the way. The event organiser is teacher, Mr Tommy Duffy and the sponsors are Fingal County Council, as part of their training programme. Mr. Duffy wished to recognise the efforts of many people who helped to make this possible, particularly John and Deirdre Monks, Sean Dinan and members of the Gardai, without whom this cycle would not be possible.

Lourdes Volunteers Needed A local pilgrimage group is seeking volunteers to work in Lourdes with the Hospitalité Notre Dame de Lourdes from 6th to 13th September. No previous experience is needed, as full training will be given. Of you feel you would like to volunteer, please contact Liz Byrne at 087-1926346

Pictured getting ready for the Breakfast Cycle to Naul last Thursday are Holy Family National School, River Valley pupils, Grace Murray and Holly Monks, with teacher Tommy Duffy

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Emer Molloy, Sofia Molloy, Isabelle Molloy, John Molloy and Josh Molloy, with Maurill the calf

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Re-enacting the past. Pictured are members of Irish Military Living History dressed as security forces from 100 years ago. Included are, Back: Sam Smyth, Brian Doyle, Paul Lennox, Cochise Rahamenten, David Smith. Front: David Lougheed and Gerry Lynch

Peter and Barbara Dolan are pictured with their children Conor, Emma, Charlie and Amanda Dolan

Pictured are the Kinsella-Emerson family of Darren, Kai, Leanne, Carly and Georgia

Stephen O'Shea and Evonne O'Shea are pictured with their children, Milo, Darcy and Judy O'Shea

Pictured enjoying a picnic at Flavours of Fingal are, Rachel Dorgan, Sarah Dorgan, Orla McEvoy, Eoin Dorgan, Alanna Keeling, Trina Keeling and Fionnan Keeling

Kevin Tolan and his wife Vivienne with their children, Matthew and Elsie Tolan

Kevin and Gearoid Heery, with Donie Anderson and Jim Mahon

Brianna Hinchley, Krisztina Barody and Teagan Barody

Colin and Aileen Whitmarsh are pictured with their children Conor, Emma and Shane

Pictured are members of the Fingal Old IRA Society, Charles Teeling and Pat Cooney in typical dress from a century ago

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Community Art Exhibition In Swords On Wednesday June 24th, Crosscare, in collaboration with the County Council Development Office, presented an exhibition in the Council Offices in Swords. The exhibition, entitled “Our Community – Our Lives” was inspired by the theme of community and featured works from young people involved in a number of groups operated by Swords/Baldoyle Youth Services. In attendance on the evening was the new County Mayor, Councillor David O’Connor, and County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid. The County Mayor presented certificates to those young people attending in

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By Maurice Newman recognition of their great work in the

launch the Our Community – Our Lives project. It gives me great insight into

aged by their enthusiasm and energy and have no doubt that they will be

Pictured here is the County Mayor, Councillor David O’Connor with Jack Lynch, Scott Malinn, Josh Gallagher, and Brian Mulvanny at the Crosscare Art Exhibition at County Hall in Swords.

community. He said: “It’s a privilege for me to be here to

the journey taken by these young people. I am very much encour-

tomorrow’s leaders.” The Swords exhibition was organised by well-known local

artist John Duggan. John has been working with Youth Services in Fingal for three years. “There’s a huge amount of untapped talent here in the locality,” said John. “This event gives us a great opportunity to show the public what these young people can do. This programme looks at the many ways in which people of all ages use and enjoy the facilities on offer in the North County in general and Swords in particular, from parks and playgrounds to libraries and churches.” “These young people interact with their environment on a daily basis. It’s great to see them getting involved in a project like this so we can see

Summer Fete In Donabate

Pictured after the successful golf event at Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links recently, which was relayed by Newstalk's Off the Ball radio show, are John Burke (Golf Sales Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links), Conor Deegan (All-Ireland medal winner with Down and noted amateur golfer) and Moira Cassidy (Director of Golf, Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links)

The parish of Donabate and Lusk will be holding their annual Summer Fete at Church Field, Donabate on Saturday, 18th July at 2pm. This eagerly awaited event will include pony rides, bottle stall, face painting musical entertainment by St George’s Brass Band, a book stall, cake sale and children’s games, as well as

a cyclists picnic sponsored through the Bike Week grant. There was also a prize giving with cyclists winning helmets, some of which were sponsored through the bike week grant and others sponsored by Halfords, Swords. It was a busy week of cycle events Patrick’s SNS was bursting to overThen, children from Swords ETNS took part in a cycle to school day in schools across the North County flowing with over 150 pupils to celebrate National Bike Week making the journey to school on with nearly 100 bikes arriving to school on the morning. Cyclists 2015. Schools across the locality two wheels. There was a packed took part in Bike took part in a day of Week events bike games and activities facilitated by An throughout the week Taisce Green-Schools including National COW (Cycle on and cyclists were Wednesday) Day as delighted with a biker’s picnic sponpart of this annual event which is now in sored by the Bike Week grant. Cyclists its sixth year. Primary school children oiled also won very special their chains and green cycle helmets checked their brakes which were awarded in preparation for as part of the bike cycling to school week funding. safely. As part of their Pictured here are the kids from Swords Educate Together National This year’s bike week Green-Schools Travel School during National Bike Week 2015: Sally Sumola, Chrisina initiatives help to Programme, schools Suprun, Aine Hegarty, Ivan Sidrov, Dagmara Milczarek, Bharat portray cycling in a undertook a variety of Mohan, Matthew Flaherty, Darragh Jones, Aoife Masterson, Kelly positive way and initiatives to promote Lyne, Scott Walsh Smyth and Ryan McKay. encourage people to the bicycle during experience cycling as a fun and healthy form of transBike Week 2015. schedule of biking activities in the Two Green Travel Schools that school for the day, with Halfords port. Recently, Green-Schools took part in events were St carrying out bike maintenance Travel’s National WOW Day (Walk Patrick’s SNS in Skerries and sessions for the whole school. on Wednesday/ Weekdays) recorded at least 40,200 students Swords Educate Together National Children also took part in cycles School (ETNS) in Applewood. down to Skerries beach facilitated walking to school to celebrate National Walk to School Week. Recently, the cycle parking at St by Green-Schools where they had

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plenty of food on the day. It all promises to be a great family fun day out.

how it impacts upon them.” Paul Reid was also impressed by the work put into putting on this event: “The North County has the youngest and fastest-

growing population in Ireland. We need to engage and connect with young people and the communities in which they live. We have a great vision for

the future of the North County and Swords in particular will feature in this plan. The work here is of enormous relevance to us,” he added.

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President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Kinsella is pictured congratulating Shiva Thapa, proprietor of Sagarmatha Kitchen Nepalese restaurant on the opening of the restaurant in Swords. Also pictured is Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber

An exciting new dining experience awaits residents of Swords, with the opening of a new Nepalese restaurant on Main Street in the town. Sagarmatha Kitchen is due to open to the public on Wednesday. 1st July at Unit 4 Main Street, opposite County Hall and adjacent to Swords Castle. Proprietor, Shiva Thapa is no stranger to the hospitality business, having served his time in Singapore and also in Dublin. “This is the only Nepalese restaurant outside of Temple Bar, and it made such sense to open a restaurant in Swords,” he said. “Swords is a real business hub and the people here are warm and friendly. It’s also close to the airport, which is a great advantage for the town. The fact that we are located on Main Street, with a large population will hopefully bring plenty of business. When the opportunity arose to acquire this facility here in Swords, I did not hesitate to do so,” he said. Sagarmatha Kitchen focuses on Nepalese and South Asian cuisine and they provide a home

delivery and take-away service, as well as a beautiful and intimate restaurant facility. “The food served is similar to Indian food, but we use fresh Nepalese spices in our food. A particularly popular Nepalese dish is called Mo Mo, which can be served as a starter or main course. The restaurant also has an extensive wine menu. In welcoming Sagarmatha Kitchen to Swords, CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert said: “Sagarmatha Kitchen is a wonderful addition to Swords. We are always pushing to have more and more restaurants, eating houses and coffee shops in the town centre. This is a wonderful new addition to the town, as there are no other Nepalese restaurants outside of Temple Bar. This is a great bonus, not only for Swords, but for the local area, where people can taste genuine Nepalese cuisine and it adds to the range and choice that we have in the town. We wish Shiva every success in his new venture and we look forward to enjoying good food there,” he said.

‘Day Trip’ For Balbriggan Group Balbriggan and District Historical Society are going on their annual day trip on Saturday 4th July, to Russborough

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According to the group, a must see is the 3D interactive exhibition of the history of the family including amazing images of their travels all round the world, and also replicas of the Beit Paintings now held in the National gallery. “A great day out is guaranteed at a cost of €50 for bus, lunch, tour and 3D exhibition, sheepdog demonstration and a three course meal on the way home. We leave at 10am from the Church Carpark,” explained Balbriggan Historical Society PRO, Bernie Kelly. Please ring Bernie on: 0872061594 if you want to come along.

Football Event For Local Club Last weekend, the under 9’s and under 10’s of Glebe North Football Club in Balbriggan participated in the FAI/McDonald’s Future Football 2015. Other clubs involved Glenmuir FC, Skerries Town FC and the home club Albion Rovers FC. The event was reserved to kids under 8s 9s and 10s, organised from FAI and sponsored from McDonald’s.

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Pictured on her visit to Holywell Educate Together National School on Wednesday last, is Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O'Sullivan. She is pictured her with Local TD, Brendan Ryan and Student Council members, Sinead Kennedy, Daniel Mocek, Jakub Kotlarz, Aimalohi Ugbiyobo, Helena Apetroaei and Tiernan Dundon, who presented the Minister with a beautiful bouquet of flowers

National Recognition For Balbriggan Students The 6th class students from Balbriggan Education Together National School, received national recognition for their excellent project, which explored the issues facing children in the developing world. Balbriggan Education Together National School students exhibited their project, ‘Irish Aid & The MDGs’, in Dublin Castle recently. The students were presented with their awards by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan TD. Now in its 10th year, the Our World Irish Aid Awards are designed to help children in Ireland understand global issues, and Ireland’s role in working to meet the United

Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan paid a whistle-stop tour of the North County last week, where she paid visits to some of the schools in the region. She visited St Molaga’s NS in Balbriggan, St Michael’s House Special School in Skerries, before heading to Rush, where she visited St Joseph’s Secondary School and Rush National School. She rounded off her tour by visiting Holywell Educate Together NS. The Minister was accompanied by local TD, Brendan Ryan (Lab), to view a number of issues facing schools in the North County.

Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These goals focus on fighting hunger and poverty and improving the lives of those in the world’s poorest countries. Speaking at the national final, Minister Flanagan said: “The Our World Irish Aid Awards give pupils from all over the North County and beyond a great opportunity to gain insight into the lives of children in the developing world and convey their understanding through projects which are both creative and educational. I was really impressed with the standard of the projects exhibited at the national final. All of the students should be extremely proud of their achievements.” Over 1,000 primary schools throughout Ireland participated in the Our World Irish Aid Awards to date. All entries were assessed on their creativity, understanding of the theme and their impact.

Pictured here are the students from Balbriggan Educate Together National School at the World Irish Aid Awards.

mental health and we try to start at the root, rather than trying to sort out a much larger problem later on,” he said. The tree planting event involved pupils, with their Sixth class pupils at Swords this time, the children learned mentor, Anne Margaret Educate Together National to meditate to achieve a sense singing songs and reciting School planted trees last of calm for themselves and to verses in a very touching and meaningful way. The M i n d f u l n e s s programme has brought children from different cultures together and bonded them as a class. They learned specific Mindfulness skills to help manage thoughts and emotions, whilst letting go of fears, anxiety and worrying. The hope is that they will bring these invaluable life skills with Pictured are pupils of Swords Educate Together National School after they planted the them to secondary Mindfulness tree in the school grounds last week school in September and beyond. With so week, to represent the seeds improve focus and concentra- much pressure on students to of Mindfulness that they have tion in the classroom and at perform, it is vital that these planted in themselves. The home. Principal, Karl Breen skills are used to help overentire school body practised has overseen this holistic come anxiety and depression, Mindfulness skills in the approach to education. “We alas all too prevalent in school in the past year. During are trying to promote positive schools today.

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Ryan told the County Leader, “Whilst great work has been done in building new schools and replacing prefabs in many schools in the North County, there are schools which still require extensions and or new buildings, in order to cope with population demand. The Minister visited schools in the North County to see for herself what is required and to view also, the great work taking place by principals and staff on an ongoing basis. When the Minister called to Holywell Educate Together National School, she was greeted by principal, Maria Boyne and members of the school’s student

council. She was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers by pupil, Tiernan Dundon. The school choir sang beautifully for a clearly impressed Minister, before she proceeded to visit some of the classrooms and speak with the children. Part of her visit was to discuss the need to take a new look at the DEIS scheme for disadvantaged schools and to open a dialogue for the need for an Educate Together Secondary School for Swords. It was a very interesting and productive visit following on from a previous visit the Minister made to the area in late May.”

New Garda Vehicles For North County “The Dublin Metropolitan North region of An Garda Síochána, serving the North County, is receiving twelve Garda cars in 2015”, according to local TD, Alan Farrell (FG), who is a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. “The allocation of the twelve Garda cars will really help the fight against crime in local communities throughout the North County.” “Nine cars have been issued to the region so far this year, with three due to be issued in the coming weeks. In addition to this 2015 allocation, €27.5 million was invested in new Garda vehicles between 2012 and 2014.” “Our local Gardaí will be really bolstered by this influx of new vehicles, which is part of the Government’s comprehensive plan to fight crime. As well as increasing the number of Garda vehicles, we are bringing more Gardaí out from behind the desks and out onto our streets,” said Farrell. “We are also strengthening An Garda Síochána for the future by reopening the Garda training college in

Templemore. It is great to see Templemore rejuvenated again with 300 new students entering the college between last September and December, with another 250 recruits starting their training this year, bringing the total of new Garda recruits to 550. “Too

many people have had their homes violated and the proposed measures include longer sentences for repeat offenders. In a move to support the victims of crime, Minister Fitzgerald is also planning to bring in legislation to allow for implementation of the EU Victims

Directive, and new Garda Victim Support Offices will be established in every Garda division. “With these practical measures and far reaching reforms, we are going to show criminals how seriously we are taking the fight against crime,” he concluded.

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HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

It’s easy to say that letting go of the past is a prelude to a wonderful future. But relinquishing elements of your life that are as reassuring as they’re familiar is quite another matter. Signs indicate not to do anything drastic.

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A rewarding week when dealing with personal relationships, when intriguing developments force you into action. In fact, you’ll enjoy dealing with these issues so much that you wonder why you delayed for so long.

ARIES

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Once you begin to discuss problems openly you realise how willing others are to help you resolve them. In fact, this is what helps you this week to tackle dilemmas that you thought you’d just have to live with.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

The troubles you had last week, especially in the workplace, are about to be completely reversed, as those who thought they’d got away with their misdemeanours discover that they’ll have to pay the piper after all.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

With work-related matters things are about to play into your hands. This so improves your position - and your spirits - that you can well afford to wait until next week, when those around you will finally see things your way.

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This is a week when you begin to revitalise elements of your life that you’d given up on ever being exciting. And, better yet, you realise how unimportant difficult and interfering people are in the scheme of things.

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With all aspects of your life this week, your mood is grim. Complain if you want. Just keep in mind that, by the time next week, with its spectacular planetary activity, is over, you’ll be singing a much happier tune.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Having laboured over decisions involving work, you’re in no mood for change. However, indications are that these decisions are out of your hands - but, the disruption may not be as bad as you first thought.

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Don’t be too disheartened if the week seems slow - as change is coming. So much so, that with the week’s far more agreeable planetary activity, you’re able to move swiftly to take advantage of new prospects on offer.

Scorpio

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This is a week when you should be philosophical about downturns - and keep your own counsel. With next week’s far more salubrious planetary activity, you’ll be glad you didn’t say everything you were thinking.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

However unsettling the outcome of one particular confrontation, finally having all the facts out in the open will come as a relief. Still, you should handle the situation carefully and slowly as things are bound to be confused.

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You will be seeking reassurance with a business matter. But what you need to do is exercise patience to bide your time - until you see the stunning opportunities accompanying next week’s considerably better planetary activity.

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EU Must Solve Migrant Issue More migrants and refugees were rescued in the Mediterranean last week. Heads of Government came to an agreement on resettlement of migrants, of which Juncker declared himself satisfied, although the deal was not perfect. The EU’s continued reluctance to take

By Cathal Boland bold and decisive decisions to address this problem, which transcends decades, is surly just not good enough. Last week saw the port of Calais closed by striking workers with resulting chaos. Migrants took their opportunity to steal a ride on trucks heading through the

Swords Group Needs Your Support For Youth Awards Local Youth Groups are looking for support from the people of Dublin following their entry into the Irish Cancer Society’s X-HALE Youth Awards. Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service, have entered their film project into the Awards and will rely on public support via online voting to win one of the top awards. The X-HALE Youth Awards will take place on Thursday, 2nd of July in the Lighthouse Cinema. Over 41 youth groups from around the country will attend the Awards to see their entry showcased on the big screen. X-HALE is an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society, which engages young people to address the issue of smoking in their own communities and encourage their peers not to start smoking. Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service have a film called ‘My Ten Year Old Self’ in the senior category. The youth groups involved are calling on the public to support their film entry as they compete for the Online Award which is decided by public

Channel tunnel. The migrants, once on French soil, head for the port. Concerns are regularly expressed that ISIS may use migrants as a method to placing terrorist agents and s u i c i d e bombers deep within Europe. The suggestion is that they may unleash a day of mayhem as a first strike, before extending their

vote. The groups will also compete under various other categories with winners selected by an independent judging panel comprising of people from the entertainment, film and healthcare industries. The X-HALE Youth Awards is the culmination of months of hard work by the youth groups in creating their films from scratch. Marie-Louise Neary, Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society said: “The film entries from the local groups are very strong and effectively convey some really important messages around the issue of smoking. The youth groups have developed these films themselves from filming, editing and producing to scriptwriting and acting, they have delivered impressive results in the form of film projects which will be showcased at the X-HALE Youth Awards in a few weeks.” “They have raised some tough questions of the tobacco industry and have sent a clear signal to them that their generation will be smoke-free. We would like to wish all the youth groups involved the best of luck ahead of the national event in July. If you want to see your local group win an award then offer them support by voting for their entry online!” she added.

general crusade into Turkey. Such an attack, it is suggested, would act as a warning to the EU, not to make any move of support in favour of t h e i r neighbour. As the EU summit was in progress, we learnt of three major terrorist attacks across France, Kuwait and Tunisia with loss of life and the awakening of fear particu-

larly in those communities directly affected. Later, President Tusk, speaking for the EU Council, said that Nato’s Secretary General had attended the Summit to discuss the new threats facing Europe at a time of hybrid warfare, global terrorism and cyberattacks. He went on to say that Europeans must invest in their own defence to deal with a dramatically changed security environment. To do so, the Council

30.06.2015 decided to help strengthen Europe’s defence industry including research and technology. The EU must step up and present a realistic option to address the migrants already in Europe. Then they must control and stop the cause of the flow of new migrants. To fail to do so will create a climate where war is inevitable. It is time for Europe to assert itself on the world stage and provide courageous leadership.

Pictured at the Community Consultation and Family Fun Day at Applewood Community Centre, Swords last week, are members of the Irish Ballet School, Applewood, Alice Hunter, Olivia Byrne and Rachel Malone

Opening Of Food Production Units In Swords

Research Reveals Illegal Parking Behaviour Of Motorists Research by motoring solutions specialist, easytrip, has revealed that over 40 per cent of Irish drivers from around the North County and beyond, have admitted to parking on double yellow lines. Other illegal parking behaviour included parking in a restricted loading bay, parking at a bus stop and parking in a bus lane or clearway during restricted hours. The research has also revealed that more than half of male drivers preferred to park onstreet compared to 33 percent female motorists. Of the female drivers surveyed, two thirds choose multi-storey car parks with reasons for choosing so including convenience, avoiding being clamped, safety

and security and saving money compared to onstreet. Parking incidents are a common occurrence with the research revealing that over 40 per cent of drivers found their car to be dented or scratched when parked. This was followed by motorists getting clamped for parking in the wrong location and a fifth of those surveyed admitting that on occasion they couldn’t find where they parked their car. On a more positive note, it seems that we are a generous nation with 33 per cent of respondents stating that another motorist had given them the remaining time on their parking ticket to use. Respondents to the survey revealed that the most annoying parking

habits for 82 percent of male respondents were drivers who took up two parking spaces while 90 per cent of women found those that parked too close to their car as the most frustrating. Other irritating habits included parking in a disabled space – when they aren’t disabled and parking in a family car space – when they’re not a parent with child. Respondents were also asked to admit what habits they were guilty of and blocking the parking aisle while waiting for a parking space came out in pole position at 60 per cent. This was followed by admissions of parking too close to another car, taking up two parking spaces and robbing another driver’s parking space.

Pictured cutting the tape at the opening of three start-up food production units at Drinan Enterprise Centre, Swords last week are, Emma Lynch, County Mayor Cllr David O’Connor, Minister Ged Nash and Trish Kelly (owner of The Cupcake Store)

Minister of State for Business and Employment, Ged Nash together with new County Mayor, Cllr. David O’Connor, officiated at the opening of three start-up food production units in Drinan Enterprise Centre, Swords, on Monday, 22nd June last. Supported and managed by the Fingal Local Enterprise Office, Drinan Enterprise Centre is already home to 28 start-up businesses providing more than 100 jobs. Since it opened five years ago, it has been a catalyst for numerous start-up businesses in the Swords area. The launch of these three new bespoke food

production units adds to the already impressive offering that the Drinan Enterprise Centre has available for start-up businesses. The three food start-up units have been professionally designed to comply with all required Food Safety Standards. Interest in the food units has been strong since the recent announcement that they would be available for occupancy in June, 2015. Opening the new units, Minister Nash commented “I am delighted to see the proactive approach Fingal County Council and the Local Enterprise Office are taking by focusing resources on small growing food businesses with potential to

grow. Many food businesses start in home kitchens, but need high quality affordable facilities if they are to expand, develop and create employment. I wish Drinan Enterprise Centre and its new food tenants the very best in this new venture.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said, “Fingal is an area rich in food production and this sector plays a huge role in employment creation in the region. The opening of these new food units today reinforces the commitment of the County Council and the Local Enterprise Office to support and develop the food sector in the county.”

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O’Brien Condemns Snub Of MS Drug The Government’s ongoing refusal to make a lifechanging drug available to people with Multiple Sclerosis is forcing MS sufferers out of work, according to local Fianna Fáil Senator, Darragh O’Brien. Senator O’Brien told the Seanad that the Minister for Health has spent the past 18 months ignoring pleas from MS sufferers themselves, who say their standard of living is dramatically reduced, because they do not have access to the miracle drug Fampyra. “Fampyra is proven to work for around a third of MS sufferers. This Senator O’Brien means that the lives of around 3,000 people with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland could be dramatically improved if they had access to it,” the Senator explained. “I have raised this issue repeatedly with Minister Varadkar and his predecessor since February 2014 and yet no attempt whatsoever has been made by the Minister or the HSE to make the lifechanging drug available. “Fampyra is a mobility drug. It helps people with later stage MS to walk and retain control over their bodies, thereby allowing them to stay in work and live independently. The drug is currently not available under the drug payment scheme, putting it out of the reach of thousands of MS sufferers in Ireland. As a result, many are confined to a wheelchair and have been forced to give up work,” he continued. “It defies logic that the Government sees no reason to pursue this issue. It is a fact that many people with Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland will be in a position to stay in work and live independently with the help of Fampyra. Without Fampyra, they are being forced onto social welfare. Quite simply the State cannot afford not to act.” “I intend to raise this every single week in the Seanad until the Health Minister finally wakes up and makes Fampyra available in Ireland,” O’Brien concluded.

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Onwards And Upwards For Swords Mens’ Shed In the last year or so, the phenomenon that is Mens’ Sheds has really taken off, and they are opening up all over the place. Swords Mens’ Sheds has been operational since February 2014, when it was set up as a social space for men to chat, read the paper,have a laugh and meet new friends. The idea was that it would be great for retired men or widowers, who could come together and share stories and provide a focus in their lives. The mens’ shed in Swords, which is located at the Riasc Centre in Kinsealy, is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities.

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Wednesday between 10am and 4pm and one of the men, Ray said the group was grateful to the Riasc Centre and

Centre, who have been very generous to us, as well as the Council, who helped us to buy our equipment,” he said. The group, for the moment are limited to working on woodworking projects, but they hope to expand

Pictured are members of Swords Mens' Sheds, who took time out of their busy schedule at Riasc Centre, Kinsealy. Included are James McLoughlin, Sean O'Connor, Jimmy Duddy, Frank Keogh, Frank Storey, Ben Mullen, Ray O'Connor and Frank Kinsella

knowledge, learn new skills and take ownership of projects they have undertaken. The group meets every Monday and

to the County Council for helping them to operate. “With the help of the county council, we were able to get space from the Riasc

into more diverse projects as times goes by. Already there have been a number of small donations of equipment like saws, jigsaws

and bits and pieces, which are greatly appreciated. The hope is to eventually get a larger premises where the group can diversify their skill sets. The principle of the mens’ sheds movement is that the men themselves decide on the direction their particular shed operates. The ethos of the mens’ sheds is that it is a not-for-profit organisation. It should be operated like a business, without being a business. It’s all about making something creative.” At present we are learning new skills and are confined to making things like window boxes and bird boxes, which do not require much skill. However, as we progress, we intend to create more specialised items like jewellery boxes and cigar boxes, which are more refined and require more skill to make,” said Ray.

Balbriggan Students Triumph At Science Fair Young scientists from around the North County and beyond gathered at Ulster University on Tuesday 23rd June for the Sentinus Young Innovators Exhibition – the largest Science Fair held in Northern Ireland. One of our local schools came out on top, collecting three awards. Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan triumphed at the event, collecting a number of top awards, including: Young Scientist Overall Winner, The INTEL Award for Sentinus Young Innovators 2015 and The INTEL Teacher of Excellence Award for Sentinus Young Innovators 2015. Under the encouragement of Dr. Niamh McNally, the girls had been working on their

projects that initially were presented at the B.T. Young Scientist competition in January. Renuka Chintapalli won the overall biology prize with her study entitled “A cellular analysis of the effects of garlic extract on cancer cell growth”. Three second year students, Hannah Rudden, Pictured here is Lauren Murphy from Loreto Anna Sowray and Kelsey Wilson won the Secondary School in Balbriggan collecting the Intel Young Scientist Intermediate Award for Award for her STEM project, an aid for the rehabilitatheir project entitled “Are teenage girls, tion of a clenched fist in Multiple Sclerosis, at 13-15 with minor leg length discrepancy Sentinus Young Innovators 2015 from Sarah Sexton. more likely to suffer from sports injuries Isobel Martin and Meibh O’Sullivan for their than girls who don’t?” The girls were excellent study entitled “Can taking pictures delighted with this following their success in actually make it easier to forget.” Scifest earlier this year. Lorna McGuinness The Intel Award went to Lauren Murphy for was highly commended “An Aid for Rehabilitation of clenched fist in for her project “What is Multiple Sclerosis”. Lauren has already won the importance of eye the Irish Patents Award at the B.T. Young and ear cues in attention Scientist for this project. Lauren has been and communication of invited to attend the Intel ISEF in Phoenix race horses and ponies Arizona next May. She will be accompanied and do they react in a by Dr. Niamh McNally who won the Sentinus similar way to humans?” Young Innovators teacher of excellence Khadija Gull and Ruth award. Eddie Fynes, school principal, praised Moore were Northern that work of Dr. McNally and the girls. He said Ireland Senior runner up their determination, talent and commitment with their study “STEM were crucial. to STEAM – Is Art the On the day, exhibitions of project work from way forward.” primary, post-primary and further and higher The Best Girls project education students were displayed and Meibh O'Sullivan and Isabelle Martin from Loreto Secondary School, and overall winner of the judged by industry experts who volunteer Balbriggan are pictured here collecting collect the NI Young Scientists their time as part of a commitment to Award from Jim Stewart Chairman of Sentinus at the Sentinus Young Northern Ireland Young progress the STEM agenda for Northern Innovators Exhibition, incorporating the regional Big Bang UK science Scientist were two Second Year students, and engineering fair. Ireland.

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painting over graffiti,” the local authority explained. “Clean-up materials are provided to the group and after the cleanup has taken place, the Council’s Operations Department arranges for the bags of litter to be collected. As it stands, the scheme is intended to support Local councillor Justin Sinnott Council clean-up efforts in areas (NP), wants to see a Paint with litter or graffiti problems Scheme in the North County. and is implemented in public Sinnott asked the County Council areas which are in local authority to consider the introduction of a ownership, or where the local paint scheme for residents assoauthority is maintaining the ciations, similar to the area. All applications, scheme operated by including applications Dublin City Council. from private estates, Sinnott said that such are considered on a a scheme was a good case by case basis,” way to target graffiti, they added. as the scheme involves Sinnott is eager to see providing paint to graffiti around the communities to locality cleaned up address areas that are and also asked the continually hit with Council to make the graffiti. Cllr. Justin Sinnott removing of graffiti The Council responded from road and street by saying the current “Adopt a signage a priority. Patch” scheme was tailored The Council agreed to make this towards addressing this. “The a priority, saying: “The Area Adopt a Patch” scheme was Engineer will prioritise any grafstarted in 2012 to improve the fiti removal on signage which sense of community and has been rendered unreadable encourage citizens to take and therefore unsafe due to the ownership of public areas. Any presence of the graffiti.” group of residents, business or Sinnott was delighted with this community group members in an response, and added: “I am very area can propose a site to the happy that priority is being given Council’s Environment Division to removing graffiti from essenand can agree on a maintenance tial signs,” he said. programme for collecting litter or

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Successful Summer Fete In Skerries The Skerries Annual Summer Fete took place recently and entertainment was provided by St Patrick’s Brass & Reed Band and local musicians. There was lots for the family to do on the day including Crafts, Barbecue, Face Painting, Funfair Games, Penalty Shootout and more. All in all, it was a great day enjoyed by all.

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Water Safety In Skerries Skerries Water Safety Week will take place 2nd to 8th August around the town and all are encouraged to attend. If you still have registration forms, they must be returned to Skerries Community Centre.

Balbriggan Horticultural Show Balbriggan and District Horticultural Society will hold their 49th Annual Rose and Sweet Pea Show at Ardgillan Castle on Sunday, 5th July from 2pm to 5.30pm. Admission is free and flowers will be auctioned at the close of the show.

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treated to a feast of ice cream, as part of the school’s fundraising efforts for Down Syndrome Ireland. The is the first year for the school to participate in this fundraiser and each pupil was asked to donate €2 on the day, or €5 for a family of three. The ice cream was donated by HB and an excited atmosphere was evident in the school, which was festooned with balloons on the

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day. The fact that the summer holidays came the following day certainly added to the great atmosphere. The feast took place outside in the school yard in glorious weather conditions. The school are delighted to announce that an impressive €200 was collected on the day for the charity.

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Fisherman Dies In Tragic Accident The North County has a wonderful seafaring tradition and has some of the finest fishing fleets in the country, so the local community here will be saddened to hear about any death at sea, no matter where it happens. Billy McKinley, a single man in his 50s from Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, who fell into the ocean from his boat and was drowned was described as a man who ‘lived for the sea’. The tragic accident happened after he fell overboard six miles from Horn Head recently. The alarm was raised by a friend who was on board at the time. “Billy lived for the sea and was a very experienced fisherman who had been at sea for more than 30 years,” said a friend of his.

Farrell Welcomes High Registration Of Local GPs For Scheme Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), has welcomed the high registration of GPs in the North County for free under 6 care. Data released this week by the Department of Health shows that 79 percent of GPs in the North County have registered for the scheme. “I am delighted that so many GPs in the North County have registered for this scheme. Free under 6 GP care which will be hugely beneficial for children and their families and is a vital step towards Universal Health Care,”

important step on the road to universal healthcare. This follows the recent agreement on free GP care for over-70s. These measures will help ensure good quality primary care for the Farrell told the County Leader. “I youngest and oldest in our also welcome the very high regis- society. “All children under-6 will benefit tration of children for the from the new enhanced scheme. Over 54,000 service, including agechildren have already based preventive checks been registered for free focused on health and GP care which begins on wellbeing and the July 1st. It is great to see prevention of disease. that parents are regisFor children diagnosed tering their children for with asthma, doctors will free GP care in such high carry out an annual numbers,” he continued. Alan Farrell TD review of each child “In addition to the implewhere asthma has been diagmentation of free GP care for nosed,” he concluded. under-6s, we are taking another

Register For Malahide Text Alert Scheme At a recent meeting of the Malahide Community Forum, the group explained that a small fee was required for those who wish to take part in the Malahide Text Alert Scheme. A small fee is usually required for schemes such as this, to keep the project up and running. “The cost of the scheme is €10 per phone

number registered; the registration forms are available from Neighbourhood Watch,” explained the community forum. “It was reported to us that there are approximately 14 communities participating in the scheme at present and it’s considered to be well worth signing up for,” they added. Forum members were assured that the data obtained is only used for the purpose for which it was collected and Neighbourhood Watch do not require any personally identifiable information.

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Swords Festival Around The Corner The Swords Festival is taking place next month. The Council announced further details of the two-day festival, following a motion from Councillor Philip Lynam (SF), asking whether any big events were being organised for the Swords/Donabate areas this year. “The Swords Festival commences on Friday, 17th July with a music and food event, hosted

by the Lions Club. This is a charged ticketed event to raise funds for the Lions Clubs charities. On the evening of Saturday, 18th July, there will be main street music on stage at Chapel Lane/Main Street junction. The weekend’s festivities will culminate on Sunday, 19th July with the Swords 10k road race, with almost 4,000 participants involved,” the Council

explained. “This year, the “Mini Miler” is also being introduced which is a race is aimed at preteens and teens. Over the entire weekend, the following free events will run: Exhibition in the Chapel of Swords Castle hosted by World War 1 Commemoration Society, an “Early Bird Family Fun” on Swords Main Street which will include street enter-

tainers, face painting, art gallery, mobile theatre, petting zoo, crazy golf, Swords grand prix gocarts and a Swords Archaeofest, puppet shows and historical exhibitions in Swords Castle,” they added. “A Carnival Fun Fair will also run in Swords Town Park.” They also added that the very successful Flavours of Fingal event took place in

Newbridge House in Donabate last weekend. The event included exhibits for Food, Farm and Family Fun. New to this year’s event was a collaboration with the Fingal Vintage Show and a new iKids interactive area plus a pavilion dedicated to cookery demonstration which held the regional final of the All Ireland Craft Butchers Home Cook 2015 Competition.

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inspiring cookery demonstration, which marked the official unveiling of the newly revamped SuperValu. Roz dished out hints and tips to lucky shoppers on how to make healthy food taste delicious using the best fresh ingredients from SuperValu. The team at SuperValu are delighted to present the stunning new-look store, which offers customers a completely unique and innovating shopping experience. The all new look store has also introduced some fantastic wines and craft beers into the top-of-the-range off licence.

Rozanna Purcell Launches the All New Look SuperValu in Swords Pavilions with a cookery demo.

Pictured are sixth class pupils of Rush Lusk Educate Together NS, who participated in the school's sports day last Friday

Pictured here is former Republic Of Ireland and Liverpool star and ambassador for Myaware charity, Ronnie Whelan with Marketing Manager of the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Deirdre King and Centre Director Ian Hunter. Myaware is a charity that supports people with the autoimmune, muscle weakening disease Myasthenia. Ronnie’s daughter was diagnosed with this debilitation disease. It was only when myasthenia touched his family that he found out what it was and he is now determined to raise awareness about the disease and help families throughout Ireland.

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First Outdoor Movie Night Comes To Donabate Outdoor Movie nights are coming to Donabate and are set to be a bit hit with the local population. Usually these events happen in urban parks and attract large crowds. However this is changing now and the Waterside House Hotel in Donabate, having recently been taken over by the Choice Hotel Group, is bringing the first Outdoor Movie Night to the area. It will be held on the large sea view terrace overlooking Donabate Beach and Lambay. The concept is the same as the other outdoor movie events, but in this occasion, all visitors can also avail of the hotel facilities, including a full bar and BBQ on the night “This is unique to Donabate and Portrane and indeed the larger region of the North County . A fun and different night’s entertainment is guaranteed,” says the event organiser. “The location is fabulous and there is no better spot than watching your old time favourites with this stunning backdrop and background sound of the waves crashing in.” The Waterside House Hotel is planning to show more classics during the summer. Kids’ movies include Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo and Willy Wonka (the original one). The adults can be in with a treat for a very popular Grease evening, followed by Dirty Dancing in August and Mamma Mia in September.

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Recent published deaths from the North County DUNNE, Conor (Donabate) - 23rd June 2015, (unexpectedly), cherished son of Louise and the late Seamus, much loved brother of Orla and loving boyfriend of Christina. Conor will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in peace GREEN, Sgt. Patrick (Pat) - June 25th, 2015,(Lusk) (peacefully) at home (late of irish Air Corps. and formerly 2 F.A.R Mckee Barracks, Dublin), deeply regretted by his loving wife Valerie, son Aaron, daughter Erica, mother, sisters, relatives and freinds. Rest in peace HEWITT (née Fitzgerald) Margaret (Peggie) (Malahide) - June 24th, 2015 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Cara Care Nursing Home, Northwood, Santry, beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Colm and Eamonn and cherished gran to Julie, David and Marc and great gran to Amelia. Sadly missed by her loving family, daightersin-law Deirde and Pauline, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace HOLT, Eddie (Balcarrig, Donabate) Journalist and retired lecturer, Dublin City University June 23rd, 2015, following a lengthy battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), in the wounderful care of the staff at the Mater Private Hospital, beloved husband of Dympna and loving father of Joe. Sadly missed by his sister Theresa, her husband Michael and the Campbell family, the Cullen family and a wide circle of relatives and friends. May her rest in peace McGUIRE, Norah, Skerries, Co. Dublin (late of Clane Co. Kildare, London, Geesala Co. Mayo) 23rd June 2015 (suddenly at home). Daughter of the late Bryan and Sarah, sister of the late Seamus, Mary and Binnie. Sadly missed by her loving family, sisters Rose, Teresa and Christina, sister-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law John and John, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace O’BRIEN, Declan (Lispopple Cross, Swords, Co. Dublin) June 22nd, 2015 (suddenly) Declan, son of the late John, sadly missed by his loving wife Trudy and his dear children Kiera, Niamh and Lorcan and beloved grandson Ciarán, son-in-law Gordon, mother Joan, sister Carmel, brothers-in-law, sistersin-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace MORAN, Noel (Rolestown & formerly of Glencloy Rd. Whitehall) - June 22nd, 2015 (peacefully) at home, deeply regretted by his loving wife Rose, daughters Michelle and Lena, sons Noel, Paul and Christopher, their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Rita, relatives and friends. Rest in peace NUYTTEN, Sam (St. Margaret’s) - June 21st, 2015, after a short illness in the loving care of all at Connolly Hospital, beloved husband of Thérése and dearest father of Marie Thérése, Gaby, Philippe and Nathalie, deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter-in-law Denise, his adorded grandchildren Benny, Annick and Peter, relatives and friends. Rest in peace SMITH, Francis, Balbriggan, June 22nd, 2015 (former staff of the Coombe Hospital) Peacefully at St Francis Hospice. Sadly missed by neices, nephews, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace

HOGAN Patricia “Laurie” Hogan Late of 27 Curran Park Whose 83rd birthday occurs on 7th July 8th birthday away from home. There is a star in heaven That shines so very bright It’s our mother Laurie Sending down her guiding light. We had a mother in a million That we never would deny It broke our hearts the day she left We did not want to say goodbye. We are so proud to call you mother We know we have been blessed To have a mam like you were To us you’ll always be the “best”. So Father up in heaven above Hold this wonderful mam we love Enfold her in your loving care Until we can all be with her there. Happy Birthday Mam Love & miss you always Until we meet again Your sons & daughters, grand-children Great-grand-children & all who love you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Fingal County Council I Mr. Martin Tully intend to apply for Outline Planning Permission at Richardstown, Ballyboughill, Co. Dublin. For two storey detached dwelling house with waste water treatment system and associated site works, on a site with the benefit of a Special Objective 214 in the Fingal Development Plan 2011 to 2017.This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council We, Brian & Linda Morrissey, intend to apply for permission for a development at Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of demolishing two existing structures consisting of a derelict dwelling and a derelict restaurant and the construction of a two storey dwelling, detached garage and to continue the use of the existing effluent treatment system & polishing filter to include all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during its public opening and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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 Planning Permission is requested for a new indoor training facility / 'Futsol' court' to be located to southeast of existing clubhouse along with all associated siteworks at : Martello Fields, Bath Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. signed:- The Executive Commitee of Balbriggan Football Club This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new dwellinghouse (revised design & reduced floor area to that previously permitted under Reg.Ref.No.-F09A/0367 ) along with on-site treatment system & all associated siteworks. @ Drummans, Tobersool, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed :- Martin Caldwell. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Val & Christine Jones intend to make a planning application for Permission at the rear of 25 Seabury Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin for a single storey extension, internal alterations and all associated site works to previously Fingal County Council extended dwelling. The Planning Application Planning Permission is requested for new may be inspected or purchased at a fee not dormer windows at first floor level to front exceeding the reasonable cost of making a elevation of existing dwellinghouse & new copy at the offices of the Planning Authority entrance gates into existing front boundary during its public opening hours and a submis- wall. at:- 43A, St. Patricks Close, Skerries, sion or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in Attention Home Owners, Architects & Builders 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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30.06.2015 Co. Dublin. Signed :- V & A Cauldwell. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council Fingal County Council Retention planning permission sought by Eric Walsh for a single storey extension to the rear at 7 New Street, Skerries, 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Des and Caroline Hurley at Balcarrick, Donabate, Co. Dublin for revisions to the design of approved residential dwelling Reg. Ref. F09A/0666. The proposed design revisions will consist of a reduction in floor area (to now provide for a dwelling of 236 sq.m) which includes alterations to rear and associated elevations with the reconfiguration of internal floor plans to provide for same. The development includes all ancillary and infrastructural site works as granted under Reg. Ref. F09A/0666. This is a revisions application only to extant planning permission Reg. Ref. F09A/0666.The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, Aidan McAvinue intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Flemington, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a dormer bungalow dwelling with waste water treatment system and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday – 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 to the authority in writing on payment of a fee €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of

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21 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Tony & Yvonne Murray seek retention planning permission for the retention of rear south west facing window to ground floor utility room to existing dwelling granted under previous planning references F13A/0194 & F13A/0417 at Gleniffe, Coast Road, Portmarnock, 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 Scott Davis intend to apply for Planning Permission for a development at No. 2 Woodford Cottages, Carrickhill Road Lwr., Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the sub-division of existing site (Circa 1,732sqm), retaining existing single storey dwelling and demolition of existing single-storey shed, the provision of 1 No. new detached two-storey mono-pitch (with 3 no. rooflights) and two/single-storey flat roof 4 bedroom dwelling (circa 156sqm), new single storey detached monopitch garage (circa 40sqm), new boundary walls incorporating vehicular and pedestrian access to new site (circa 1,172sqm) and all associated landscaping and site works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Lesley Donnelly for the construction of 1 no. dormer 3 bed dwelling (to be located to the rear of existing dwelling), amendments to existing vehicular entrance to provide for a shared entrance, landscaping and all associated site development and engineering works necessary to facilitate the development all on a site at 1, Feltrim Road, Streamstown, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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