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Pictured is CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert after the announcement that he is stepping down from his role as CEO of the Chamber

The Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert is stepping down from his post after serving for 17 years as its Chief Executive. He is expected to step down at the end of next month. Lambert spoke to the County Leader about his decision. He said, “I decided to step down after 17 years as Chief Executive of Fingal Dublin Chamber to pursue a number of interests, including personal travel and some business consultancy opportunities. This would not have been possible due to the exciting and most enjoyable heavy work load that the chief executive role demands,” he said. He continued, “I’ve enjoyed with great passion my period as chief executive and given the strong position of the Chamber, both financially and in membership terms it appears to me to be a good time to hand over leadership to a new chief executive, who can continue to lead our innovative and smart business chamber into the future,” he said. Continued on page 5

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Child Vaccination Against Measles Urged Local Doctor and Fine Gael Senator Dr James Reilly has urged parents to ensure local children are vaccinated before any summer travel, as a number of countries have reported measles outbreaks. Reilly said: “Measles is a very contagious disease and can affect anyone at any age. Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the only way to protect against measles. The first MMR dose is given by GPs at 12 months of age, and the second dose is given to Junior Infants at school by HSE vaccination teams across the North County,” he said, “Despite the availability of free and effective vaccines, a small number of people make the personal choice not to vaccinate themselves or their children in the belief that vaccines are unsafe or no longer necessary.” “I am calling on all parents in North County Dublin not to delay getting the MMR for their child when it is due and I would urge any parent who has doubts or questions about vaccination to engage with your family doctor, or alternatively to visit the National Immunisation office website.”

“These sources of information are clear and accurate and will answer any queries you may have about the benefits or risks of vaccination. Older children and young adults who have not completed- or are not sure they have completedtheir two dose MMR vaccination schedule should be vaccinated as soon as possible,” he warned. Reilly continued: “In Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain and Sweden - the number of cases of measles reported in January-February 2017 was more than double that of the first two months of 2016. This is a clear and present danger for Irish holidaymakers who are not vaccinated. “It is also important that older children going to language colleges or other summer camps are up to date with their MMR vaccine.” “We know what can happen from our own fairly recent experience. The scare surrounding the MMR vaccine in the 1990s resulted in a large reduction in uptake rates for this vaccine. In January 2000, a large outbreak of measles occurred in Dublin and resulted in more than 100 children being hospitalised, 13 children

Pictured is Senator Dr James Reilly (FG) in his surgery in Lusk, as he urges parents not to delay getting the MMR vaccine for their child when it is due, before any summer travel

required intensive care treatment, and there were three measles-related deaths.” “People need to be aware that a personal decision not to vaccinate has a wider public impact. Such a decision may put their own life and that of their child at risk, and it may also put at risk other vulnerable individuals that they come into contact with – people with a reduced immunity, such as sick and elderly vulnerable patients, pregnant women or small babies who have not yet completed all their vaccinations.” “We must always remember that we all have a public health commitment to our communities to protect each other and each other’s children by vaccinating ourselves and our own family members,” concluded Dr Reilly. In a related story, which further emphasises the

importance of vaccination, four children are battling serious illness after being hospitalised with chickenpox recently. Dr Karina Butler who works in Our Lady’s Hospital Crumlin and Temple Street was speaking at a recent Oireachtas health committee and raised the point that there is a safe and licensed vaccine and asked why we are not using it. She said, “While chickenpox is a relatively mild illness for some, it is also the leading infectious cause of stroke in children. Most seriously, it is a common cause of life threatening bacterial infection including (GAS) Group A Streptococcus. Dr Butler and a number of other doctors who appeared before the committee, to highlight the need to increase the uptake of vaccines to prevent disease.”

‘Egg’ception For Balbriggan The recent decision taken by the Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht to issue a licence to remove herring gull eggs and nests from Balbriggan, has been met with a mixed reception in the town.

By Patrick Finnegan What is puzzling most residents is that Balbriggan has been singled out for the granting of this licence, whereas neighbouring coastal villages and towns like Skerries, Rush, Donabate, Malahide, Portmarnock and Howth are not included. The call comes after locals complained that the gull population had exploded since a nearby dump closed and the gulls were attacking children for food, forcing schoolchildren indoors to eat their lunches. Reports also claim that the gulls are regular visitors to beers gardens in the town, causing concern to customers through alleged aggressive behaviour in the search for food, as well as copious droppings being left behind. The County Leader contacted the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht in an effort to find out why Balbriggan was singled out for special attention, and how long this project would last.

The Department’s reply said, “The EU Birds Directive, which is aimed at the protection of wild birds allows Member States to make derogations from its protective measures in respect of certain wild bird species in certain circumstances – for example, where they are causing damage to crops, livestock and fauna or represent a threat to public health or safety or to air safety.” The statement continued, “In February, Minister Humphreys met with all five local TDs on the issue of seagulls in the Balbriggan area. They all wanted action to be taken to address the problems the residents of Balbriggan are encountering with seagulls. At the meeting, the Minister acknowledged the impact of seagulls on the residents of Balbriggan particularly in relation to public safety and indicated that she was considering amending the Wild Birds Declaration to allow the taking of seagull nests and eggs in the Balbriggan area.” “The Declaration which has now been signed by the Minister includes methods to control seagull species for public safety reasons, which may involve the removal of eggs and nests only; the culling of seagulls is not permitted.” “The control of seagulls under the Declaration is confined to the Balbriggan area. These changes are being introduced

on a one-year pilot basis only and will be subject to a comprehensive review next year.” “The Department has no role in undertaking the activities permitting under the Declaration. The Department understands that local community groups are prepared to organise suitable personnel to undertake the work of removing nests and eggs,” the statement concluded. The last part of the statement provoked the further question of which community group is going to undertake such a potentially dangerous task of removing eggs from a herring gull, with a wing span of 1.4 metres and larger than a farmyard rooster. Continued on page 12

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steps to facilitate it and are willing to work with Government and relevant national agencies to deliver it as soon as possible. The seminar, which was hosted by County Mayor, Cllr. Darragh Butler in the Atrium at County Hall Swords, discussed the merits of accelerating the development of Metro North, from Swords to Dublin Airport and onto the City Centre. Metro North was identified by the Government in 2015 as a priority project in Building on Recovery in its infrastructure and capital investment plan 20162021. However, work on the transport corridor is not expected to begin for a number of years and is planned to be in operation by 2026/2027 at the earliest, which is due to the complexity of the planning and consultation process. Mayor Butler told the County Leader, “I hope the conference has achieved its aim of showing how important it is for Metro North to be fast-tracked because it is the gateway to a prosperous future for the people of the North County, the residents of Swords and those with businesses along its Economic Corridor.” The Council’s Chief Executive, Paul Reid, supported calls by the

Mayor stating, “A decision to bring forward the implementation of this critical phase of national infrastructure, will also create the certainty required to stimulate investment by public, commercial, semi-state and private sectors to ensure that complementary development occurs in the most suitable places and at the right time.” The Council has used its recently approved 20172023 Development Plan to copper-fasten the Metro North Economic Corridor as far as Lissenhall. Here the Council envisages, in addition to a major parkand-ride facility serving the wider North County residents, a new mixed use urban area, with significant levels of residential and employment development. After each of the keynote speeches there were panel discussions, moderated by Newstalk presenter Bobby Kerr, which included Hugh Creegan, Director of Transport Investment and Taxi Regulation at the National Transport Authority; Alison Hardiman, Head of Planning and Environmental Law, at McDowell Purcell, Kevin Toland, Chief Executive, daa, Professor Brian MacCraith, President, Dublin City University; Guy Thompson, President, Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce and Mary Rose Burke, CEO, Dublin Chamber of Commerce. See photos on Page 4

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Sluagh Hall In Swords Re-Opened Sluagh Hall, located beside Fingallians GAA Club in Swords, has been reopened by County Mayor Cllr. Darragh Butler at a ceremony last week. The Hall will become the new home for Swords Boxing Club and will also be used by Fingallians GAA Club. Sluagh Hall, which was opened for the first time in 1938 by Eamon de Valera, Pictured at the reopening of Sluagh Hall in Swords are, PJ Carey (Swords Boxing Club), Karen O'Callaghan (Swords Boxing Club), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler (who officially performed the opening ceremony), Tony Gordon (Vice-Chairman Fingallians GAA Club) and Tommy Clarke (Chairman Swords Boxing Club)

New Church Approved For Kinsealy The Church of Our Lady of the Visitation in Drynam, Kinsealy has been approved by the Archbishop’s House to replace the existing prefab church that has been used since 1988. Fundraising is underway to help aquire

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He continued, “We have the Archbishop’s blessing but no money is available from them at the moment. Our small community has now over 2,600 homes and that’s not including the new houses being built in Kettle’s Lane. We don’t get many people wanting to be married in the prefab building as it’s not a very attractive venue for couples on their wedding day. However we have a lovely field beside it that is great for photographs”. Fundraising will kick off this Friday the 19th at 8pm in the Riasc Centre, Feltrim Road, with Our Lady Of Victories Gospel Choir who will be performing ‘Voices of Hope’. Tickets are €10 and available from the parish office on Seatown Road. The local community must raise a very large amount of money to build the church and have a detailed fundraising plan to achieve this. There is room for anybody who is interested in helping to assist the existing fund raising committee on a voluntary basis. If you feel you would be interested in helping out contact the Drynam Pastoral Team at drynamchurch@gmail.com

funds to erect a permanent structure that will serve the needs of the local communities of Drynam, Kinsealy Court, Melrose, Kinsealy Downs, Holywell and surrounding areas. This is welcome news for all the residents of Kinsealy, after they have been attending all local services in the prefab for the last twenty nine years. Des O’Connell, Chairperson of The Drynam Pastoral Team told the County Leader, “ We are happy that we can go ahead now and begin to fundraise for a structural building. The Archbishop’s house haven’t agreed any amount of money with us, but have been of a great support and help. We haven’t decided what the structure will be like as we need to see what monies are available and then present our planning to the County Council. We are a working class community so we have to be realistic about the new church build and there is a long road to go before Presdient of Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal, Michael McEnery we can decide on how we (right) welcomes Colin Clarke of Clarke Home Improvements as a new member to the club. are going to afford this”.

Applegreen Service Station on North Street, Swords sold a Euro millions lottery ticket for €96,433 to a lucky punter from Swords. The man who bought the ticket has decided to share his winnings with his mother, with whose money the winning ticket was bought. A delighted Applegreen Swords franchisee, Brian Geoghegan said, "It's great that the winner is a local man, which makes it all the more special for us and there has been a great atmosphere here in the shop." Pictured are delighted Applegreen staff members, Ryan Douglas, Franchisee Brian Geoghegan, Kieren Mew, Kevin Dardis and Umair Aslam

was one of a number of purpose built military facilities opened in the 1930s. The Hall served a military use as the home of the Local Defence Force and FCA for 75 years until its closure in 2013 due to the re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Forces nationally. At that time, the County Council identified the opportunity to redevelop the Hall for use by the people of Swords and acquired Sluagh Hall from the Department of Defence in January 2014. The Council engaged with Fingallians GAA Club and Swords Boxing Club and came up with a plan to convert the facility into a home for two of Swords’ prominent sports, namely gaelic games and boxing. It was decided to divide the Hall into two

separate parts to maximise the potential of the Hall as a facility that could be used by both clubs to develop their respective sports. Speaking at the Hall’s opening, Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, in thanking both clubs said, “Your efforts in encouraging participation in sport, particularly among our younger citizens are very much to your credit and are something the Council supports fully.” Mayor Darragh Butler said, “There has long been a strong tradition of voluntary military service in the North County. I wish Fingallians and the Swords Boxing Club many happy years in their new homes here in Sluagh Hall and thank you for bringing life back to this old building,” he said.

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Michael Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance) and County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler

Oisin Geoghegan (Fingal LEO), Alison Hardiman (McDowell Purcell) and Ed Hearne (Fingal County Council)

Ger Heskin (AIB, Swords), Ian Hunter (Pavilions SC) and Lynn Cawley (Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport)

Local TD Louise O'Reilly (SF), is pictured with Paddy Duffy (The Right Word Company), at the offices of the County Council at the seminar on the Metro North

Darragh O'Brien TD and Brian Mac Craith (DCU)

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Cllrs Tony Murphy and Joe Newman

Senator James Reilly with speaker Bobby Kerr

Stephen Kilgallon (Bank Of Ireland), Brendan Ryan TD and Laura Henry (Bank Of Ireland).

Colin O'Reilly, Cllr Mary Mc Camley, Deirdre Sinclair, Nicola Fitzgerald (Fรกilte Ireland) and David Conway.

Eric Bentley (NIFTI) and Gerry Duggan (Malahide Community Forum)

Alan Farrell TD, Toni Hogan (County Council) and Cllr Jimmy Guerin.

Paul Reid (Cheif Executive of Fingal County Council), Siobhรกn O'Donnell (daa) and Ian Hunter (Swords Pavilions)

Toni Hogan (Fingal County Council), Cllr Joe Newman and Ethna Felten (Fingal County Council)

Nicola Fitzgerald (Failte Ireland), Cllr Mary McCamley and Mary Rose Burke (CEO Dublin Chamber)

Cllr Tom O'Leary and Cllr Anne Devitt

Gerry McDermot (Communication Manager County Council) is pictured with David Conway (Director National Sports Campus)

John Cumisky and Maurice O'Halloran (CEO Balbriggan Chamber)

Mary Rose Burke (CEO Dublin Chamber), Kevin Toland (daa), Guy Thompson (President Fingal Dublin Chamber), County Mayor Cllr Darragh Butler and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council)

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Lambert Steps Down From Chamber Post

Pictured at the launch of the Skerries Summer Festival 2017 at Skerries Strand are; Terry Mc Coy, Brian Howard (Progressive Credit Union), comedian Al Porter and Alfie and DJ Forkan.

Pictured at the launch of the Skerries Summer Festival 2017 at Skerries Strand are; Skerries Rowing Club members Deborah Mc Loughlin, Niamh Butler, Carol Guinan, Ciarán Barker and comedian Al Porter.

Continued from page 1 Lambert has overseen a significant growth in the Chamber during his term of office. Standout events include the merger with D15 Chamber, which was a significant event. “The Chamber has significantly changed and grown from being a small town chamber when we set up Swords and District Chamber of Commerce in 1994, to what it is today. This is something that came about due to the hard work of chamber members, chamber boards and the staff members,” he said. There have been many, many great moments of significance, too many to mention in any one discussion and it has been a great privilege for me to be part of such a great enterprise as a new Chamber of

Skerries Midsummer Festival Launched Well-known comedian, Al Porter was enjoying an ice cream on a fine sunny day in Skerries South Strand as he officially opened the Skerries Midsummer Festival last week. This is the first year of the Festival, which will run from the 15th-18th of June and there are many gigs

and activities lined up, including Al Porter on June 15th, sea and beach activities, comedy acts and an annual Rowing Regatta. Noeleen Murray, festival committee and marketing person for the festival, told the County Leader, “The people of Skerries wanted to continue the celebra-

tions of winning the Tidy Towns in 2016 and so thought it was appropriate to end the year of celebrations with a Summer Festival.” On the final day of the Festival (Sunday 18th June), the annual Rowing Regatta will take place. This is a huge event where

10 teams from along the east coast all take part in the 1.5km race from Red Island. This event includes 25 foot long boats (east coast skiffs) with a crew of five on each and will take place all day long totalling around 17 races and varying in ages of participants from 12 years upwards. The festival promises to be entertaining and exciting for everyone in the North County and is eagerly anticipated.

Fundraiser for Gael Scoil Ros Eo Gael Scoil Ros Eo in Rush are having a launch night for their fundraiser on May 18th at 8pm in the Strand Bar in Rush. All are invited to attend with surprise celebrity on the night! Gael Scoil Ros Eo are trying to raise funds towards their new school premises and play area for the pupils, all help is appreciated.

Summer Garden Tour At Ardgillan An early summer seasonal garden tour will take place at Ardgillan Castle and Demesne on Thursday 18th May at 11am. While this event is free, there are limited places and booking is essential. Tel 01 8492212. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.

By Patrick Finnegan Commerce having been set up in this region. Working together with other Chambers and other Chief Executives across the country, has been a great honour as well and that brought great kudos to this area, as we were perceived as being active in all areas of economic development in the country.” Speaking about the much needed Metro North, Lambert said, “The challenges for the future are many, but transport and access to and from the region are the major ones and that is why Metro North is still the key piece of the jigsaw that is missing. Having Dublin Airport in the centre of the region has been of massive benefit to the economic development of the region and for Chamber members, whose businesses also benefit from this.” Looking towards the

future, Lambert had this to say, “I’m looking forward to the

future because there are challenges and opportunities for me

that lie ahead and I look forward to facing them and to a new life that is full of excitement,” he concluded.

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Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is Luke Daly from Holy Family JNS, with Eamonn Daly

Sandra Abass made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley. Also pictured is Bola Abass

Pictured after making her Holy Communion in River Valley is Sophie Buckley, with Michelle, Connor and Sean Buckley

Ellie Doyle and Jamie Buckley made their Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley

Evie McDonald from Holy Family NS is pictured with Sinead and Gareth McDonald

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is Emily Gintaras, with Rasa and Milius

Olivia Doyle who made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is pictured with Ben and Debbie Doyle

Pictured after making her Holy Communionis Scarlett Murray, with her sister Martha

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is Luke Daly from Holy Family JNS, with Rita Daly, Eamonn Daly (Snr), Eamonn Daly, AnnMarie Daly, Eileen Byrne and Paddy Byrne

Maya Faherty made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley. She is pictured here with Paul, Robert, Margaret, Joanna and Emily Faherty

Tara O'Reilly who made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is pictured with Sean, Ella and Linda O'Reilly

Dylan Ryan who made his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is pictured with Mick and Chloe Ryana

Evan Kinsella is pictured with Anne, Mark and Tom Kinsella after making his Holy Communion

Serena Mabingnay, who made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is pictured with Stephen, Seamus, Sophia, Francisco and Maria Mabingnay

Pictured after making their Holy Communion at St. Finianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church are Matthew Karl Shortt and Marcel Ostapruk

Lilly Partridge made her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley. She is pictured with Caroline Partridge

Leah Murphy from Holy Family JNS, is pictured with Michael and Jacinta Murphy

Pictured after making his Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is Reuben Gray, with Nuala and Tom Gray

Pictured after making her Holy Communion is Orlaith Crowe with Andrew, Niamh, Sarah, Megan & Holly Crowe

Pictured after making her Holy Communion at St Finian's Church River Valley is Hannah Molphy, with Joe Synnott and Kate Molphy

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Local Students In Final Of Eco Unesco

Pictured are young people from Balbriggan ETNS, who have qualified for the National Final of the ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalists Awards. The team recently travelled to the semi-final stage of the competition at the Leinster ECO-Den

Students from Skerries Community College, Ardgillan Community College Balbriggan and Balbriggan ETNS have made it to the final of the Eco Unesco Young Environmentalists. The awards takes place on 23rd May in the Mansion House where fifty finalists will showcase their projects. The ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards is Ireland’s biggest all-island celebration of youth ECO-Action. Skerries Community

By Rachel Wallace College and Ardgillan College are working together on a project called I’m Lichin It’, and it aims to show people that Lichens (small little plant like creatures), can be good indicators of pollution. Speaking to the County Leader, Sara from Skerries Community College told us a bit about the project, “Lichens come indifferent shapes, sizes and colours. A green lichen indicates

that a town is not heavily polluted while a red lichen is a sign of an unhealthy town. An example of a healthy town is Skerries.” Meanwhile in Balbriggan ENTS, there was great excitement in the school when the project was shortlisted for the Final, where they will join over 80 other groups from around Ireland. The project, ‘Think Global, Act Local, Bee Seed Selfie’, focused on biodiversity and in particular planting wildflowers for bees and

other pollinators like butterflies. The students researched about biodiversity and global issues,

made posters inspiring people to care about the environment, organised a community wide planting initiative and made a video about their work. The group are calling on the

support of the public to vote for their project for the ‘People’s Choice Award 2017, on www.ecounesco.ie and the winner will be announced at the Final.

Local Youngsters Showcase Their Youth Citizenship

Pictured from left to right are students Sarah Burns and Sara Burs from Skerries Community College, Matthew Kelly ,Mario Getzov Ardgillan and Kevin Harkin from Ardgillan Cummings College and Naoise Ensor Skerries.

The Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards took place in Citywest Hotel & Conference Centre recently, where over 2,300 young people from throughout Ireland showcased their work in the community. Club Óige Feachtas Baile Brigín brainstormed the issues that affect their community, and decided to undertake a project to fundraise for their local ‘Meals on Wheels’. Skerries Foróige Club contacted You Are Not Alone, a charity that works to meet the basic needs of homeless people. The group publicised a need for donations of materials for their shoebox appeal.. Donabate/Portrane Junction Foróige Club

discussed the improvements they felt were needed in their local area, and felt that discovering the differences in their community over the years would be an excellent way to mark the 1916 centenary celebrations. Naul Foróige Club became involved in a project to repurpose an old telephone booth to hold a screen which will play a video of the history of the town. The club recognised the need for a record / archive of the local history of the area, and met with members of the Bridge Club, the senior citizens of the village to get photographs and information about the history.

Relief For Parents Paying Childcare Costs arrangements which will will get some level of see families benefit by support. The child can an extra €19m nation- be in full or part-time wide. The mail-shot to registered childcare and providers is going to be there will be no followed by a major minimum number of awareness campaign hours and no maximum aimed at parents and number of weeks for families, which will be eligibility”. launched by the end of Independent Minister for Children and Youth the month”. He continued, “Local Affairs, Dr Katherine said” childcare centres will in Zappone, Switching our the coming childcare week receive a system from TRAIN OR RE-TRAIN FOR YOUR FUTURE WITH letter in the being one of the post, inviting FULL & PART TIME COURSES most expensive them to become in the world to a registered one of the best p r o v i d e r was never going offering state to be easy. But subsidised the countdown schemes. This Cllr. Murphy for more affordwill be followed able childcare for North at the end of the month with a major awareness County families has campaign aimed at begun. It is the first big f a m i l i e s . F r o m step as we correct years September every child of under investment in aged between six our childcare services by Pitman Training Centre, Chamber Buildings, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin months and three years s u c c e s s i v e in registered childcare Governments. But let me www.pitmantrainingswords.ie assure families and providers that once we take this step, there will be no going back”. Cllr Murphy continued, “In addition, the cost CONTACT THE SPECIALIST barrier will be lifted for those families who need it most. These targeted supports will be enhanced significantly with the top rate of subsidy available rising from €95 per week to €145 per week and parttime rates will increase to €80 per week. The THE NAME YOU extra money will be CAN TRUST available for those 39, Dublin Street, parents who cannot Balbriggan enter work, training or Tel: 01 6904690 education because they Email: sambrookstiling@gmail.com

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Pictured at the graduation ceremony in Swords were the successful 'We Can Quit' participants, Hazel Kehoe, Anne Freeman, Audrey O’Flaherty, Geraldine Kane, Brede Houlihan, Edel Dooley and Eimear Gormley.

Rivervalley Community Centre, and five women have completely quit smoking. The women commenced the free 12-week programme in January. They attended weekly group sessions and one to one support meetings, as well as receiving 12 weeks of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to the value of €450 free of charge. The programme was open to female smokers over the age of 18 years and living in the Swords area. Rachel Burke, Community Cancer Prevention Officer at the Irish Cancer Society said: “We would like to congratulate all of the local women who have completed ‘We Can Quit’ – it is a fantastic achievement which will have a positive impact on their lives, and those of their families.” ‘We Can Quit’ offers women support to take on and succeed on their quitting journey. Through the programme, women can access a friendly and supportive network of like-minded women who really understand what they are going through. Together, the women in ‘We Can Quit’ help each other to quit smoking for good,” she said.

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Irish Water is progressing upgrade to the outfall pipe for the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant which is part of the overall upgrade works to the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant. This phase of the project requires an upgrade to the outfall pipe at Broadmeadow Estuary to support the future increased treatment capacity at the Swords Wastewater Treatment Plant and to protect the environment from wastewater pollution. To progress the upgrade works to the Broadmeadow Estuary outfall pipe, Irish Water published confirmation of the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to acquire the necessary lands off Estuary Road in Seatown West and adjacent to Lissenhall Park and Gartan Drive in Seatown West in Swords. Irish Water now intends to open a tender competition for a contractor to complete the works which are expected to last for up to a maximum of six months.

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16th May 2017

Dublin Rose Gala Ball

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Clara White with sister Dublin Rose 2016 Lorna White, Denise White and Edith Branagan (Malahide).

The 2017 Dublin Rose Gala Ball was held in the Crowne Plaza Northwood Santry last weekend. The glamorous event was MCd by Steve Cronly and Brian Mc Carthy. The ball, which was in aid of the charity ‘Saving Dylan,’ was well attended and a great night was had by all. The charity was selected last year by Dublin Rose, Malahide native, Lorna White, and all proceeds on the night were going towards clinical research and advancements for a life saving cure for children suffering with Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency(MSD).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Kya White (Balbriggan) and Shauna Conroy (Swords).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Lamia Murray (Lusk) and Arissa Buckley (Balbriggan).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Niamh Murphy (Skerries), Orla Byrne (Swords), Mary Therese Mooney (Balbriggan).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Arissa Buckley (Balbriggan) Lily Mai Hand (Donabate) Maria Coughlin (Malahide).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Brian Mc Carthy (committee), Cllr Tony Murphy and Steve Cronly (committee).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, John Marren (Microsoft), John Slowey (escort of the year) Brian Mc Carthy (committee) Rachel O'Brien (team rose), Lorna White (Dublin Rose 2016), John Walsh (former ecsort and committee member), Steve Cronly (committee member) and Rory O'Brien (former escort).

Pictured at the Dublin Rose Gala Ball for 'Saving Dylan' charity are, Brian Mc Carthy (committee), Mary Simons (PJ's Play Centre), Emma Mc Grane (Bracken Court Hotel), Aoife Kelly (Bracken Court Hotel), Arissa Buckley (Balbriggan) Steve Cronly (committee) Laura Morriarty (Bracken Court Hotel) and Cllr Tony Murphy.

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Continued from page 1 Remember that this onerous task will be carried out on rooftops, with both gull parents fighting like tigers from on high to protect their eggs and nest from invaders. Any takers? According to the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the work will be overseen locally and the County Council will play no role. The County Leader then contacted the County Council who confirmed this. A Council statement said, “Fingal County Council wishes to clarify it has no role in the matter and will not be involved in the removal of nests or eggs. All queries in relation to the Declaration should be made to the Department.” We also contacted local councillor, Tony Murphy who said, “The removal of nests and eggs from rooftops of houses and businesses in a specific mapped area in Balbriggan should not be attempted by the home owners themselves.” “This is extremely dangerous, not only because of the height involved, but also because of the aggressive nature of the gulls when interfering with their nests. I have called on the County Council to convey this message to the people of Balbriggan in the relevant zoned area, that any removal of nest and eggs should only be carried out by competent insured operators,” he said. Evidence suggests that humans have played a significant role in altering the gulls’ habitat and their natural food source, which is fish. However, this has become more scarce through over-fishing, forcing the birds more inland. A spokesperson for Birdwatch Ireland put forward the case for the much maligned Herring Gull and asked people to spare a thought for them. She said, “Up to the 1950s, Herring Gulls are thought to have been mostly coastal foragers in the intertidal area or offshore. The end of post-World War 2, food rationing probably marked a significant increase in food waste going into larger and larger landfill sites, and this may have triggered an increase in scavenging in Herring Gulls.”

Also, the rise of discarding of undersized or unwanted fish species in sea fisheries, and the gutting and filleting of fish at sea, meant following fishing boats became very profitable for gulls. Nowadays, scavenging is an increasingly important feeding strategy: discarded takeaways, rubbish bins,

flimsy black sacks containing food waste on the streets, green spaces in coastal cities and towns, all reward the enterprising gull,” she said. BirdWatch Ireland said it will “monitor very closely” what happens next in Balbriggan and the worry is that once Balbriggan gets it, then

Skerries will want it, Howth will want it, where will it end? Birdwatch Ireland relies on scientific evidence and the spokesperson concluded by saying, “Nobody in Balbriggan has even bothered counting how many pairs of nesting gulls there are to start out with. That is a key issue for conservation.”

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As Slippery As An Eel It seems that the UK is set to leave the CFP. The UK’s Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom has said, “We will look to disapply the key elements of the CFP [Common Fisheries Policy] that are most unpopular and unworkable for the UK as a coastal state.” Such a move must be of great concern to our fishing industry, or what’s left of it. I note that Liadh Ní Riada, the Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland-South was appointed Brexit rapporteur for fisheries by her colleagues in the European United

Left Group in the European Parliament. On her appointment she said, “I am very happy to have been chosen for this role and the opportunities it affords me to stand up for the Irish f i s h i n g industry. The situation with Brexit and fisheries in Ireland is unpredictable and potentially catastrophic for Irish fishermen. I look forward to engaging with the other political groups in the interests of standing up for Irish fisheries.” One of the major concerns for Irish fishermen is that Ireland

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Recent published deaths from the North County DALY (née Abbott) , Dorothy, ( TDrogheda Street, Balbriggan & formerly Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Dublin) 9th May 2017, (Peacfully) in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy, predeceased by her husband Nickey. Loving and much loved mother of Paul, Andrew, Laura and Brian. Sadly misssed by her sisters, brothers, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw and extended family and friends.. Rest in Peace BRANAGAN , Sarah Jane, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 8th May 2017. Beloved daughter of Karen and Paul, cherished sister of David, Stephen and Emily, their partners Laura, Louise and Ciaran, grandparents Colm and Teresa, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace CASHELL (née McGovern) , Angela, ( The Chantries, Balbriggan, Dublin) 8th May 2017, (Suddenly but not unexpectedly) at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband David, son Edward, daughter Alison, mother Maureen, grandchildren Alexander and Anna, sisters, brother, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace JOYCE, Mark, (Malahide, Dublin) 7th May 2017. (Tragically) beloved son of Derek and Ann; very sadly missed by his loving parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace CUNNINGHAM , Philip, (Ardcian Park, Swords, Dublin ) 7th May 2017. (Suddenly and Peacefully) at his home; sadly missed by his loving daughter Amanda, son Darren, their mother Jacinta, brother Jim, sisters Annie and Esther, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, father-inlaw, extended family, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace

Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

WALLS , Maurice, (Skerries, Dublin) 5th May 2017, (Peacefully) at Rush Nursing Home. Maurice, husband of the late Maureen, sadly missed by his loving family, sons Tony, Gerard (Billy) and Barry, daughter Barbara, grandchildren Jessica, Clodagh, Conor, Adam and Katie, daughters-inlaw Glyins, Goretti and Laura, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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Fingal County Council Gerard & Maria Nolan seek outline planning permission for a 120sqm single storey dwelling house, new vehicular entrance and associated works at Gracedale, Limekiln Lane, Balgriffin, Dublin 17, D17 TT 55. 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 (20euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

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HUMPHREYS , Christopher (Drew), (Rush, Co. Dublin, formerly of Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin) 5th May 2017. Loving husband of the late Theresa; sadly missed by his children Teresa, Brian, Pauline and Andrew, son in law, daughters in law, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, brother Paul, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace

FLEMING , Albert, (Drynam, Swords) 4th May 2017, (Peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons John, Albert and Ronan, daughter Anne, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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HURLEY (nee Dennehy), Phyllis (Philomena), (Malahide and formerly Clonmel, Co. Tipperary) 7th May 2017. (Peacefully) in the tender care of the staff of Tara Winthrop Nursing Home, Phyllis (Philomena) beloved wife of the late Desmond and mother of the late Brendan. Very sadly missed by her daughters Mary and Carmel, sons Michael, Dermot and Paul, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Madge, Teresa and Dorri, brother Frank, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

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Fingal County Council I, Peter Finnegan, intend to apply for Permission to demolish domestic extension and garden sheds to rear of existing thatched cottage and construct a new two storey domestic extension, with new waste water treatment plant and percolation area in accordance with the plans submitted, all associated works and site works at Drogheda Road, Corduff (Hackett), Lusk, Co. Dublin. The application property is listed in Fingal county council development plan 2017 - 2023 as a protected structure RPS No: 0315 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 within the period of 5 weeks beg inning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. SIGNED: (Agent) Wherity Chartered Surveyors, Unit 4, Block 4, CityNorth Business Park, Stamullen, Co. Meath. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Moriarty Foodmarkets Ltd. at 52-58 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin, for alterations to previously approved application Reg. Ref. F14A/0527. Proposed alterations consist of the reconfiguration of approved first floor levels to No. 56, 57 and 58 Church Street to replace 3 no. previously approved office units with 3 no. two-bedroom dual aspect apartments, each with a south-west facing balcony. Works to comprise (i) reconstructed roof with increased ridge height, new front façade and revised fenestration to ground floor rear elevation at No. 56 Church Street; (ii) first floor extension, reconstructed roof with increased ridge height, new front façade and revised fenestration to ground floor rear elevation at No. 57 Church Street; (iii) revised fenestration to front elevation and ground floor rear elevation at No. 58 Church Street; (iv) reconfiguration of ground floor retail units and stairs to provide for rear

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and front access to first floor level apartments. Development also includes apartment bin and cycle store to be provided in the car park to the rear; 5 no. car parking spaces assigned to the proposed apartments in the existing car park to the rear immediately adjacent to the proposed apartment units (incorporating ‘residential parking only signage’ and retractable bollards); together with all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. 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 sought by J. Coyle for residential development consisting of eleven residential units in four blocks as follows, (i) Block A consists of two x three storey four bedroom townhouses (195 sq.m.) with outdoor terrace at the third floor and inbuilt garage at ground floor, and one three storey four bedroom townhouses (211 sq.m.) with outdoor terrace at the third floor; (ii) Block B consists of three x three storey four bedroom townhouses (195 sq.m.) with outdoor terrace at the third floor and inbuilt garage at ground floor, and one three storey four bedroom townhouses (211 sq.m.); (iii) Block C consists of three x two storey three bedroom townhouses (121 sq.m.) with two car parking spaces to the front, and (iv) Block D consists of one detached two storey three bedroom house with two car parking spaces to the front. Permission also sought for the demolition of the existing house on site, new site entrance unto Portrane Road, communal open space, internal roadway, footpaths and car parking spaces, hard and soft landscaping, attenuation area, solar panels on all houses, and all site works associated with the proposed development, all at Dunrovin, Portrane Road, Donabate, 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 County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Keith Lane and Margaret Bennett are applying for Permission for a single storey extension to the front of the existing living room; increasing height of the flat roof of the existing single storey front block; new French doors on the first floor front façade; a balcony at first floor level to the front located on the flat roof; an extension to the North side at first floor level with pitched roof; single storey extension to the rear ground floor; amalgamation of existing bedroom into an enlarged landing; internal alterations; façade alterations and all associated site works; at 41 Carrickhill heights, 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.

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16th May 2017 Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by M + G Mc Hale for extension to side of dormer dwelling and for alterations to dwelling at 4 Rogerstown Court, South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The 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 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 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Christopher Moore for retention of two semi detached houses as constructed to date under Planning Permission Reg Ref No. F13A/0220 save for compliance with condition No. 4 an increase in ridge roof height of 500mm and for permission to complete the project at 1A & 1B Balbriggan Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The 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 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 euro within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Dreyer Architecture make an application for planning permission for change of use of existing ground floor retail unit to on-line delivery restaurant, including new backlit signage above windows to both front and rear of unit, external seating area, new ventilation extract duct to rear, associated internal alterations, and all associated site works at Unit 2, Airside shopping centre, Swords, Co. Dublin, on behalf of Camile Thai Kitchen Ltd. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We Des & Colette Gough intend to apply for planning permission for development at 15/17 Dublin St. Balbriggan, Co.Dublin. The development will consist of change of use of the existing two ground floor retail shops into a Restaurant, with minor alterations to shop front elevations and associated site work. 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 9.30-4.30 mondayfriday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main St. 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 â≠¬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. Fingal County Council We, 2CDesign Consultants (Agents), acting on behalf of Westminster Project Services (Applicant), intend to seek permission to retain a single 1.5m x 2.5m non-illuminated sign to the east facing elevation of the warehouse unit @ Unit B2 Horizon Logistics Park, Harristown, Swords. Co. Dublin. The site is known as DFS Dublin CDC (CDC = Central Distribution Centre). The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Mon – Fri at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co.Dublin (to inspect Planning Applications on all lands except those lands to the west of the N2). 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 five 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 Application for Retention planning permission for Single storey extension to rear and shed to rear at 2 Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin signed Maura Kelly. This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am4.30pm, 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. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Kerona Scientific Ltd. at 14 Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin for change of use from residential to office, 2 storey extension to side and rear, single storey extension to rear, conversion of existing shed to office use, single storey mechanical room to rear, modifications to existing front elevation and a new vehicular entrance serving onsite parking. 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 to change use of first floor commercial unit to a two bedroom residential apartment to include forming new open balcony onto Railway for Gerry Sheehan at Railway St, Balbriggan (Eircode K32 CV65) The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, € 20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to convert the existing two storey semi-detach dwellings into a single dwelling, modifications to the front facades include demolish the existing entrance porches and replace with an entrance door in the southern house and replace the northern house porch with a fixed screen similar to the entrance door at in the southern house at Sunset Court, Skerries Rd, Rush (Eircode K32 ET86 & K56 VN36) for Derek Davis. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee, € 20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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