The Newspaper with the
BIGGEST circulation in the North County
We Deliver We deliver A registered newspaper at the G.P.O.
NEED A TAXI? “My Parents know I’ll get home safe”
Your Quality Local Newspaper
26th November 2013 • Volume 20, Issue 45 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie
Plans For New Lidl Store Causing Concern An application for a new Lidl shop is Swords is By Patrick Finnegan cult to get in and out of currently on display with the County Council @TheCountyLeader Carlton Court as things awaiting submissions prior to approval. If permisstand, but it will be sion is granted, it will be the second Lidl outlet in impossible if the Lidl outlet goes ahead,” he said. the town, following the opening of the first shop on The residents also maintain that this is an already Rathbeale Road last year. busy road with regular traffic tailbacks, a school, a The proposed new development is planned for petrol station. and is just off the very busy Pinnock Dublin Road in Swords, close to Pinnock Hill Hill roundabout. They maintain that the fact that Roundabout. But the fact four existing houses and that it is in close proximity associated buildings are to a residential area, local being demolished to residents have safety and make room for this store traffic congestion issues, and the 94 car parking and are up in arms about spaces, suggests that this the proposed new superis a more residential area, market in this area. and unsuitable for such a Local councillor, Darragh venture.” Butler (FF), told the Butler however, County Leader that he is welcomes the creation of inundated with new jobs in the area and complaints from locals in the increased commercial the area, who have very activity in the town. He genuine concerns about also welcomed the planthe planned development Local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF) is pictured beside ning application for a new going ahead. the planning notice, at the site of the proposed new Lidl Aldi shop at Rivervalley “I have been approached shop on Dublin Road in Swords. Shopping Centre. “A new by residents from Dublin Aldi here will have the Road, as well as from Carlton Court, who feel that effect of revitalising the entire Rivervalley area, and the siting of a Lidl supermarket so close to them, will while residents will have the same concerns only add to the already chronic traffic problems on regarding road safety and increased traffic flow, the Dublin Road. They maintain that it is extremely diffioverall benefits are to be welcomed,” he concluded.
Lusk Unveils Christmas Card and Calendar
Lusk Tidy Towns By Jennifer McShane Association recently @TheCountyLeader unveiled its Christmas card and calendar last Friday, 15th November at Murray’s Top Shop. This is the 19th year the group has created the popular greeting cards which is quite a milestone for the group. The guest of honour on the evening was Senator Darragh O’Brien (FF), who was on hand to launch the cards and the occasion attracted a good crowd. Chairperson of Lusk Tidy Towns, Pat Kelly told the County Leader that she looks forward to the card launch and enjoys preparing for it in the busy run up to Christmas: “We’re always delighted to launch our Christmas cards,” she said. “And with so many people emigrating and living aboard, it is a lovely to have
a reminder of home on their mantelpieces at Christmas.” Local councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab) also said a few words on the day and the event was also attended by the local priest. The cards are of Lusk scenes and have been very popular with people both at home and away. This year, a one page calendar has also been produced, which contains a picture of the well know Clay Cottage in Lusk, which received a top prize at the recent Cleaner Communities awards. The cards cost €1, with all proceeds going to the local group. Cards and the calendar are available in local shops. “We would just like to thank everyone involved in making the cards, and all the local businesses throughout the community for donating the lovely spot prizes,” she concluded.
Pictured: Lusk Tidy Towns committee launched their new Christmas Card and Calendar at a ceremony at the Top Shop in Lusk on Friday, 15th November last. The launch was performed by local senator, Darragh O'Brien. Pictured are, Brian Dennehy (Fianna Fail local election candidate), Eileen O'Donovan, John Flynn, Teresa Kilmurray, Pat Kelly, William O'Connor, Senator Darragh O'Brien, Joe O'Rourke, Nina Flynn and Fr Paul Hampson.
Shopping Gift From Council
Pictured at Bord Bia’s biennial Food and Drink Awards are Michael Carey (Chairman, Bord Bia), Laura McDonnell and David Keeling (both from Keelings) winner of the Branding Award and Simon Coveney TD, Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. See story on page 6
retailers, as well as to shoppers., “I welcome The news that the County Council has this decision by the council, which will go a decided to allow free parking in all towns in long way to promoting business, particularly the North County for three Saturdays in in Swords, where there is clearly not enough December has been given a broad welcome. parking spaces, “ he said. This will apply in all towns in the North President of Malahide Chamber, Trish County, where there is a Pay and Display Murtagh was thrilled with the news. She told system in operation. the County Leader, “We’re very happy with The free parking will apply on Saturdays, Cllr. Kelleher this announcement. Last year, we had the 7th, 14th and 21st December and is expected to provide a pre Christmas bonanza for local busi- last two Saturdays free and it made a huge impact on nesses at this crucial trading time. Local councillor, footfall in the village, so with the extra Saturday this Tom Kelleher (Lab) was delighted with the council’s year, we are expecting a really positive impact on decision and told the County Leader that he thinks business. It’s a great incentive for shoppers to visit this will make a significant difference to hard pressed the village and see what we have to offer,” she said.