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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.

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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.

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Balbriggan Community Policing Public Meeting Balbriggan Community Policing Forum’s last public meeting for 2013 will be held on Monday, 2nd December at 8pm in

the Hamilton Hall, Town Hall, Balbriggan. Elections for C o m m u n i t y Representatives for Balbriggan Community

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meeting will give the residents of Balbriggan and Balrothery an opportunity to come along and bring their issues of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour to the appropriate authorities. The Balbriggan Community Policing Forum aims to directly address issues relating to drug and alcohol related crime, anti-social behaviour and safety that exist

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Pictured are Students from Colaiste Choilm in Swords, who partook in the Shoebox Appeal on behalf of Team Hope. The big hearted students, predominantly from Class 1L, along with some second and third years, filled shoe boxes with gifts of their own for children in Eastern Europe, who will receive little or no presents this Christmas. Teacher, Ms Aoife Lattin co-ordinated the great effort and she commended the students for their charity in supporting this wonderful cause.

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Christmas Carols In Swords Swords Baptist Church have two upcoming Christmas events for all to enjoy. On Sunday 1st December in Swords Pavilions, festive carols will be performed by members of the church. They will inevitably bring some merriment to your shopping experience and will be singing from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, so do

remember to pay the shopping centre a visit that afternoon. Then, on Sunday, 15th December the church will be hosting their annual Carol Service at the Riasc Centre at 6.00pm. This promises to be a joyful celebration of Christmas through song and drama. Coffee and mince pies will be served and everybody is most welcome to attend.

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friends and supporters, including Michael Hodnett, decided to undertake a full marathon run around the perimeter of the school. The project was called ‘Every Yard Counts’ and it received tremendous support from the entire community of Skerries. At around 2.30pm, there were hundreds of schoolchildren, parents and Friday last, 22nd friends cheering loudly, as Barry and his supporters November will live long in By Patrick Finnegan @TheCountyLeader crossed the finishing line. the memory of pupils and Realt na Mara’s motto is ‘Ní Neart Go Chuir le Chéile’, teachers at Realt na Mara National School in Skerries. It which means Unity is Strength and this was never more was the day the school came to a halt, due to the in evidence at the school than on Friday. Deputy principal, Bernie Ní Chionnaith spoke to the County Leader about the pride that Barry and his helpers brought to the school. “It speaks for itself. The support from the community was extraordinary and it reflects the spirit of the Skerries community, who supported us in their droves. This day was all organised by Barry and the Parents’ Association, who deserve a huge thank you. The good will could be felt everywhere on this historic Pictured after the great fundraising marathon run at Scoil Realt na Mara in Skerries on day,” she said. Friday, 22nd November are, Bernie Ní Chionnaith (Deputy Principal), Barry O'Brien, with The funds received will his daughters, Lucy and Abbey and Michael Hodnett. help to resurface the school yard and result in a softer surface, which is safer endeavours of former pupil, Barry O’Brien to raise for the children to play. funds for a new school yard. Barry and a number of

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North County Lights Up The North County is getting well and truly lit up for Christmas. Malahide and Balbriggan turned on their Christmas lights last weekend and now the towns of Swords, Donabate and Rush are gearing up to do the same. The County Council, in conjunction with the Fingal Dublin

Chamber will be turning on the Christmas lights on Thursday 28th November, on Main Street Swords, with the tree located outside Swords Castle. Santa will be visiting from 4:15pm, and for those attending the turning on of the Christmas Lights and the festive event, free parking is

available at the Pavilions shopping Centre (first two hours free) and at the Seatown Road Car Park. Rush Community Council are switching on their lights on Saturday 30th November at 5pm, and Donabate are also turning on their lights on the same day at 4.30pm. Why not come down with the family and join in the festive spirit!

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Local Pupils Set To Light Up The Stage By Jennifer McShane

told the County Leader. At just nine years old Aisling, who is in third class at Scoil Phadraic, Donabate, is among the younger members of the cast. “It’s the best thing ever, we all love performing and it’s even better being on stage when you see the audience’s reaction,”Clodagh said. Clodagh, who is in fifth class at Rush National School, is even more thrilled with her fellow actors who include Fair City’s loveable rogue Mondo, George McMahon.

Four local schoolchildren are about to hit the national stage in The Sleeping Beauty at The Helix, having won a place on the route to stardom at a special panto boot camp. Lauryn Mullin and Sam Kelly from Swords, Clodagh Finnegan from Rush and Aisling Patterson from Donabate are set to have their theatrical dreams come true. The local youngsters were among 200 young hopefuls who were Pictured here are local pupils Lauryn Mullin (10) and Sam Kelly (11) from Swords, Clodagh Finnegan (11) from Rush put through their and Aisling Patterson (9) from Donabate, with Princess paces in order to get a Aurora and Dame Lola. They will be appearing in The part in the Helix show. Sleeping Beauty at The Helix Theatre.. Now the chosen ones are all set to shine in a six-week run The four North County pupils are of The Sleeping Beauty at the Helix among the talented bunch of 44 starting on November 29th and youngsters ranging in age from finishing on January 13th. “Being on seven to 14, who’ll be performing stage is really, really exciting and over the six weeks. We’ve no doubt we’ve had so much fun learning all they will put on a spectacular perforour new dances and songs,” Aisling mance.

Newman Wants Ant-Social Behaviour Dealt With Local Swords based activist, Joe Newman has called on the local policing committee and the County Council to tackle the issue of antisocial behaviour in Rivervalley and the greater Swords area. Newman attended the recent Fingal Joint Policing Committee meeting in Donabate and raised the issue, saying that he had been contacted by a number of concerned residents who wish to see this dealt with as soon as possible. He told the County Leader: “Residents have told me that they have been pestered by teenagers congregating in the vicinity of their homes during the day and also on Friday and Saturday nights. These teenagers are generally in an intoxicated state, and some have stole bins and used threatening behaviour towards them,” he said. According to Newman, some residents are “living in fear” because of this behaviour and he says a greater effort is needed to combat this. “It is not good enough to simply send a car up now and then, what we need is a concentrated effort from the Council and Gardai to take

A public meeting, hosted by the Fingal Joint Policing Committee, for the Donabate, Portrane, Swords, Malahide and Portmarnock areas, was held in St Patrick's Boys School in Donabate on Wednesday, 20th November last. Pictured at the meeting are, Chief Superintendent Frank Clerkin, Sergeant Kevin Toner, Swords based community activist, Joe Newman and Superintendent Ronan Galligan.

effective action to deter these teenagers from congregating outside the homes of residents.” “The Gardaí and County Council promised me at the meeting that they will take serious steps to deal with this, and I’ll be following up to make sure this happens,” Newman concluded.

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Wright Venue in Airside Retail Park in Swords, as well as businesses in Swords and Malahide. The company will invest €800,000 in developing two new businesses. The group will open a new premises, the Hogs and Heifers Club at South Quarters in Airside. It will also open the Baroque Club, as an extension to the existing Wright Venue, also located at Airside. The news was given a warm welcome by Fingal Dublin Chamber. Speaking to the County Leader, Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert said, “I welcome this announcement of new jobs from one of the outstanding entrepreneurs in our area, Michael Wright, who recently won the JC Savage ‘Business Person of the Year Award’. Michael is totally committed to growing his business with the creation of these extra jobs, here in the North County,” he said.

Bórd Bia Award For Keelings Local company, Keelings the family owned fresh produce business have won the brand award at the Bórd Bia Food and Drink Awards at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Thursday 14th November last. The Awards, which are held every two years, are designed to reward excellence within the Irish food and drink industry. Keelings was one of nine Irish food companies recognised for their achieve-

ments and contributions to the food industry. This year, Bórd Bia received in excess of 140 award entries across seven categories – Exporting, Branding, Entrepreneurial, Success at Home, Sustainability, Consumer Insight and Innovation. Speaking about the company’s achievement, Keelings’ MD, David Keeling commented, “Since we launched the Keelings brand in 2010, we have seen a

hugely positive impact on our fresh produce business, in terms of both sales and consumer preference for our products. The sales and marketing team have worked tirelessly with the farms and commercial teams, to develop innovative campaigns that capture the essence of the brand and the consumers’ attention.” Keelings provides branded and private label produce to the retail and foodservice markets across the island of Ireland, with key customers including Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Hendersons NI, Supervalu, Centra and Superquinn. See picture on page 1

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ensure that they were aware of what bullying is, and how they might go about preventing it. “We are working very hard on the issue of anti-bullying and we wanted to see what’s out there in terms of events that the children could get directly involved in. We wanted to empower them to become ambassadors and give them strategies to prevent it.” “What we’re doing now is trying to prevent bullying in the school, full stop,” she continued. “Last month was anti-bullying month in the school, so this event was a great way to bring that to a nice finish, but we’re also using it as a springboard for all the work we’ll be doing on the issue for the rest of the year.”

Pictured: Two trainers, Alex Holmes and Emmanuel Samuel visited the school from the UK. Pictured are teachers and students, who took part in the programme. Included are back row, teachers Dara O'Briain, Cian Macken, Jenny Donnelly, trainers Emmanuel Samuel, Alex Holmes and Vice-Principal, Jean Timmins. Front row, students Ryan Barry, Tresor Masudi, Luca McGann, Callum Briscoe, Sean Greene, Ava Downey, Naomi Ndjatang, Tom Harrington, Luke Foster, Kate Hogan, Grace Lawlor, Leila Gannon, Sam May, Maia Stewart and Lucy McKee-O'Brien.

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Official Opening Of Malahide Parish The Most Reverend Dr. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin officially opened the

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The formal opening and Mass marked the culmination of ten years work since the €5.8m project commenced in 2003. The Parish Centre offers new meeting spaces for a variety of parish and community activities. As part of this major local project, the existing church facilities were restored and improved. The overall development now includes a new sacristy, prayer chapel, mortuary chapel, coffee shop, priest’s residence and car park. The development was fortunate to benefit from the generosity of

local resident, the late Micheal Gaffney whose contribution to the Centre was the key to financing the development. It is fitting that the refurbished parish hall within the building complex has been named Gaffney Hall in his memory. Speaking about the official opening, Joe Mc Donnell Chairman of the Parish Council, told the County Leader: “We were all delighted to see so many years of hard work and the efforts of so many celebrated. We look forward to the community of Malahide enjoying this wonderful building for many years to come.”

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held a Country and Gospel night, with many great performances from all who turned out in the spirit of the night, dressed in their best cowboy attire. With songs from Glen Campbell to Neil Young and Johnny Cash, the night was a great success. One of the memorable performances came from a very young, Ciaran Sexton who performed Hallelujah from Leonard Cohen. This song sparked an instantaneous response in the chorus from the audience. There were many great costumes on the night, with a local sheriff David Lynch, and the queen of country music, Dolly Parton. The Tulips group, based in Balbriggan featured in many of the songs and were assisted in chorus by members of the Ballyboughal Gospel choir. The club has its next performance on Friday, 29th November when the session will feature all kinds of music. This, like all sessions at the club promises to be an evening to remember.

Christmas Disco For Kids In Donabate St Pat’s GAA in Donabate are holding a Christmas Kids Disco on Saturday, 14th of December in Donabate Parish Hall for under 10s to 13 year olds. It will be held from 8pm to 9.30pm. The cost of entry is €5, which is payable on the night. The club would like to wish all their supporters a very Merry Christmas.

be held in Madrid. Paul Murphy, the single Irish Socialist MEP is aligned to this group. Mr Tsipras is regarded as something of a firebrand and should add Joe Higgins’ style colour to the European campaign. Fianna Fail is aligned to the Liberal Group and that Group has yet to select their Common Candidate. There is no clarity as to who that may be. Some weeks ago there was speculation that the 51 year old Olli Rehn, the current Commissioner for Economic & Monetary Affairs was in the running. The Finnish politician is currently a Vice President of the Commission and has held a number of different portfolios in the commission and has served briefly as an MEP. Should he turn out to be the Liberals candidate our “goodbye and have a good trip” might be a little previous.

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Over the last few years, as we all know, there has been severe cuts made to every level of public life and the legal services has also come under the radar. I can tell you that unfortunately, our District Courts are at risk of being closed whilst under the cuts/austerity radar. So what do our District Courts do and why do we need them? North County Dublin is serviced mainly by District Courts in Swords, Balbriggan and Blanchardstown three district courts: Swords District Court – North Street Balbriggan District Court – Town centre Blanchardstown District Court The District Courts deal with what are sometimes unfortunately referred to as “Minor Matters”. In criminal law, the District Court has a wide discretion to deal with most matters and has a sentencing power of up to twelve months imprisonment. The District Court cannot deal with such as Murder, Rape or high value drug charges. With many other charges, the discretion is now exclusively with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as to whether a charge stays in the District Court, or is prosecuted in the Circuit Court. It is much cheaper for the DPP, the State and ultimately us, the taxpayer to leave cases in the District Court. Naturally, the DPP has sought to keep as many of the cases in the District Court as possible. The accused or their legal advisors do not protest to this policy, as there is a lesser exposure to lengthy prison sentences. All District Courts deal with civil matters. Swords and Balbriggan deal with civil matters one day a month in Swords, usually on the third day of the month. The Court is currently limited to deal with claims less than €6500.00. There is legislation in the offing to increase its monetary jurisdiction up to €15,000.00. The Court deals with debt collection matters, contract disputes and “minor” tort matters, such as material damage to a car. The obvious disadvantage is the monetary limit which as stated is about to be increased. The Court deals with small claims and has an effective procedure to deal with relatively straightforward matters. Finally, the Court deals with family law matters, such as

Guardianship applications, access and maintenance disputes and domestic violence applications. It can be seen that the Court provides a wide ranging service. The service is vital because it is local. If say for instance Swords District Court were to close, all the foregoing matters would have to be dealt with in the City Centre or possibly Blanchardstown. This causes obvious travel and cost problems for claimants and defendants alike. The lists are long in many city centre courts and frankly a local solicitor in Swords would not be inclined to attend that court and if he/she does there would be greater charging implications. Further, whilst you as the reader I suspect would not have too much sympathy for people on the end of criminal summonses, in the event of a local court closure all persons in the entire of North County Dublin would have to attend the CCJ in Parkgate Street, Phoenix Park. That causes obvious travel difficulties. However, what if you are the inadvertent and not a guilty respondent to a parking fine or something similar and you learn that you have to travel to the City Centre. It goes without saying the Small Claims Court and the family law sessions are vital local services. They need to be local for a variety of reasons. Accessibility to court is a vital and necessary right and our local Court and the courts staff provide an excellent service. In my view and in conclusion your local District Court is a vital necessity and we should fight hard to keep it. Finally, one of the most interesting judgements in the entire of Europe this year was a consumer test case, McDonagh v Ryanair ultimately decided by the European Courts of Justice in favour of Ms McDonagh and she was represented by Hennessy & Perrozzi Solicitors. However, importantly the case started its life in Swords District Court. Swords District Court referred the matter directly to the European Court of Justice without the need for going through the High Court and Supreme Court of Ireland. Accordingly, one of the most important consumer decisions in Europe in recent years was handled almost entirely by Swords District Court and their staff. I rest my case.

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A group from Tomra Food Solutions did a volunteer project through Volunteer Ireland at Balbriggan Community Creche on Saturday 9th November. They did tremendous outdoor work for the creche. Jean Fay Brady and Sylvester Greally of the Board of Management wish to say thank you to Tomra for their tremendous efforts. Pictured at the project are, Lorraine Dundon, Ann Hickey, Paul O'Riordan, George Monks, Graham Smyth, Chris Bligh, Mel Beirne, Darragh O'Cinneide, Tara and Evan Boland and Deirdre Mc Nally (Creche Co Ordinator).

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre are holding a dazzling Discount Night on November 28th from 6.30pm to 10pm. This event will bring fun, festivities, and most importantly dazzling discounts from some of your favourite stores at Blanchardstown Centre. Festivities will kick off at 6.30pm with Live Music and the annual lighting

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Wright Named Business Person Of The Year Michael Wright was named as the ‘Business Person of the Year’ at the Fingal Business Excellence & Corporate Responsibility Awards 2013, hosted by Fingal Dublin Chamber. The gala event was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Northwood on Friday, 15th November last. Commentating on the award, he said “I am delighted to accept this award and congratulate Tony Lambert, the Fingal Chamber, sponsors and all those who put together this most impressive business event. The business community here in Fingal is fortunate to have such a hard working chamber and I am honoured to be amongst so many innovative and dynamic individuals who promote Excellence in Business.”

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Christmas Fair In Portmarnock Portmarnock Community School are holding a Christmas Fair in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre on Saturday December 7th from 10.00am4.00pm. The Fair will be in aid of Action Ireland Trust, so pop along and enjoy the wonderful selection of festive stalls and even take the opportunity to meet Santa.

Balbriggan Book Club The Balbriggan Book Club will meet on Thursday 28th November in the Bracken Court Hotel from 7.00pm. This month’s book is ‘The Finkler Question’ by Howard Jacobson. New members are very welcome.

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National Learning Network Exhibition In Rush National Learning Network, which provides students with personalised supports to progress in further education and training, will display its work and the services it offers at an exhibition in Rush Library from 18th to 29th November. This will culminate in a ‘Meet and Greet’ day on Friday, 29th November from 10.30am 12.30pm in the library, where staff from the centre will meet people interested in starting a course. People who visit the exhibition will be able to view the type of specialist supports

available. There are a number of rehabilitative courses on offer at the centre in Swords. Training courses, such as IT with Office Business Skills and Fast Track to Employment in the Services Sector offer students of all ages the chance to learn practical skills at their own pace. J o hn Coste llo , A r e a M a n a g e r , National Learning Network in Swords says, “If you or someone you know wants to further their education or training and get back into the workforce after illness or injury, then National Learning Network may be able to offer them the supports they need. Drop into the exhibition, or come along the Meet and Greet on 29th November and we will answer all your questions.” For opening hours of Rush Library go to www.fingalcoco.ie. To contact National Learning Network directly call 01 840 1420 or log onto www.nln.ie

Caremark launched their new Children's Service at Bewley's Hotel Dublin Airport on Wednesday, 20th November last. Guest speaker was local senator, Darragh O'Brien. Pictured at the launch are, Paul Boucher (Managing Director, Caremark). Helen Chan (National Training and Support Manager, Caremark) and Senator Darragh O'Brien.

Caremark Launches New Children’s Services Caremark Ireland officially launched its new Children’s Services on Wednesday, 20th November to coincide with Universal Children’s Day. The launch took place at Bewley’s Hotel Dublin Airport on 20th November. The guest speaker was local senator, Darragh O’Brien, who said, “It is essential that children and young people are supported to enable them to participate fully in school, college, work or within their own communi-

ties.” Paul Boucher, Managing Director for Caremark Ireland, commented “It is great to be able to launch a new service in Ireland for children and young people to complement existing services already being provided. We firmly believe that by working together with specialist providers and agencies, we can really improve quality of life for children and young people that may need support to achieve greatness in their lives,” he said.

Improve Your Irish In Malahide A new ‘as Gaeilge’ coffee morning has started up in Seomra Tae cafe in Malahide. This is a great chance for anyone who would like to take the opportunity to try out their Irish, and especially for parents and grandparents of school going children.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for temporary placement and use of a portacabin as meeting room & store (12m x 4m with flat-roof) to be located to the rear of existing Church Building - St Georges Church is a protected structure at:- St Georges Church, Church Street, Balbriggan Co. Dublin. Signed:- The Vestry, St Georges Church. 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 Application for full Planning Permission new porch to front of house and new 20 sq.m. of photo voltaic solar panels to roof of barn shed in rear garden at, 15 Lambourne Park, Beaverstown, Donabate, Co. Dublin This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Signed Roger & Helen Lamb Fingal County Council Permission is sought for renovation of existing cottage to include changes to original elevations, removal of chimney, reconfiguration of layout to create new entrance at side and construction of new two storey extension to side & rear , with associated site works at 11 Connolly Avenue, Malahide, Co Dublin by Andrew & Deirdre Lyster. 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 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the construction of a single storey extension with pitched roof to the side and front of the existing house, new steps to front door, relocation of double side gates and associated site works at 11 Forest Fields Road, Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin for Ms. Evelyn Jordan 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 in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council We Mr. & Mrs. E. Mc Fadden Intend to apply for Permission for development at this site address 6 Newhaggard Cottages, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of proposed single storey extension to the rear of the existing house. 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 in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Retention Permission is sought by Stephen Tracey for works carried out for the renovation and repair of the Gate Lodge (Protected Structure) located at Seamount House (Protected Structure), Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. (Works previously approved under Reg. Ref. F09A/0015). The plan-

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ning 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 Euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Stephen Tracey on lands at Seamount House (Protected Structure), Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will provide for 108 no. residential units comprising of 63 no. duplexes, 34 no. semi-detached houses; 11 no. detached houses and associated car parking. Permission is also sought for 1 no. ESB Substation, hard and soft landscaping works, conservational works to the existing walled garden, foul and surface water drainage works, provision of class 1 open space (7.7 ha), surface water attenuation works, boundary treatment works, upgrade works to existing vehicular access from Seamount Road, provision of pedestrian linkages north & west of the subject site and all other associated site development works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by R. Murtagh for first floor extension to rear of dwelling at Tower Street, Rush, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the 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. Fingal County Council Brian O’Mahoney intends to apply for permission for a development at this site: 104 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Dublin the development shall consist of the building of a single-storey side and rear extension. 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 for revisions to residential development previously approved under planning permission Reg Ref; F09A/0518 at sites no.s 59 - 84 inclusive, Sea Brook, Site Fronting Brook Lane, Rush Co Dublin for Carroll Estates Ltd. The revisions will consist of the following; A) Replacement of 2 blocks of 5 X 2 storey, 2 bedroom terraced houses (sites 67 - 71 inclusive and 80 - 84 inclusive) with 2 blocks of 3 X 2 storey, 3 bedroom terraced houses which will incorporate car parking within the curtilage of each house. B) Relocate car parking spaces to houses no.s 59 - 66 inclusive and 72 - 79 inclusive to within the curtilage of the respective houses and the public footpath to be relocated to edge of the public road. C) 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 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 of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Brid Nic Dhonaill seek planning permission at No. 30 Ardgillan Lawn, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for the resumption of use of a créche within an existing building as previously permitted under planning register reference No. F05A/1177 and for the retention of an entrance lobby. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application

existing outbuildings and widening of the existing rear access. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council Michael and Laura Housely, Intend to apply for Planning Permission for amendments to previously approved plans(Ref 13B/0010) to allow for, A. Amendments to front,side and rear elevations. B. Amendments to roof profile over approved garage extension to side and all associated works at No 66A The Chantries,Balbriggan, 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 Fingal Council Council, County Hall,Swords,Co Dublin, during public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a 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 Permission for (1) revised dormer type house design to that previously approved under F07A/0230, (2) repositioning of house on site and (3) all associated siteworks at Site 1 South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Signed C. Fynes. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by P & M properties for alterations, retention and regularization to previously approved planning application, ref.no.F07A/0484 (Planning permission for residential development consisting of eight semi-detached two and a half storey 4 bedroom houses, one four bedroom and two three bedroom two storey terraced houses, demolition of one house and ancillary site works and alterations to Grant of planning permission (Register Reference F06A/0775) to enlarge sites 20-23.) The alterations/regularizations to include: The retention of 2no. as constructed semidetached dwellings to the western elevation. The non-construction of the remaining 9no. dwelling units. The retention of the original dwelling on site as constructed under planning ref. no.F96A/0352 The revision and rearrangement of the public footpaths, grass verges and boundary treatments and the omission of previously granted on-street parking provision and associated site works at Palmer Road, Rush 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 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 Planning permission is sought by Wealth Option Trustees Ltd., for renovation and extension of existing dwelling to include: Subdivision of property in to two separate units, Construction of single storey extension to rear of each unit, Complete renovation of interior of dwelling units and associated site works at 74 Strand 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 a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council We Corban and Fiona Cooke seek planning permission at No. 1 Beaverbrook, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a single-storey extension to the side of an existing dwelling. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper this application

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