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Skerries Boy Launches Book A new book, called ‘Adventures in Willoga’ has just been launched at Skerries Community College by student, Conall O’Dowd. The remarkable thing is that Conall is a first year student and has just celebrated his 13th birthday and to have a book published at this tender age, is quite an achievement by any standard. The launch of the book took place last week in the library of the school,
which was packed with Conall’s fellow students, as well as school prin-
cipal. Caroline Clarke, and they gave him a rapturous welcome when he arrived at the library. Here he answered questions from the students about where he got his ideas and how long it took him to write the book. Miss Clarke was full of praise for the
Pictured at the launch of 'Adventures In Willoga' a novel by Conall O'Dowd who is a 1st year student at Skerries Community College, are Irene McGrath (Canall's mother), Claire Loughran (Art teacher), Conall O'Dowd, Caroline Clarke (School principal) and Seamus O'Dowd (Conall's father)
Conall, when she said, “We are here to celebrate the extraordinary achievement of Conall at your age to produce a book so clever and insightful and so beautifully represented. We celebrate everyone’s achievements here at the school and this is the first time in more than 10 years that we have had the privilege of celebrating a student author here in our midst, and this is a great day for all of us and we’re all very proud of you,” she said. The colourful book cover was illustrated with the help of Conall’s Art teacher, Claire Loughran. Conall’s father Seamus told the County Leader, “I think it’s a wonderful
The tenth annual National Women's Enterprise Day was held across Ireland on Wednesday, 19th October last. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Fingal joined forces with the other three LEOs in Dublin to organise a major event at the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport. The theme this year was, "The Road to Success." Pictured at the event are, Nicola Byrne, (Managing Director of Cloud 90 and 11890), Oisín Geoghegan (Head of Enterprise Fingal), John Halligan T.D., Minister for Training, Skills and Innovation, Deputy County Mayor, Cllr Eithne Loftus and Paul Reid, Chief Executive, Fingal County Council. See page 4 for more photos
achievement by Conall. He decided when he was 10 that he wanted to write a book, which is remarkable in itself, given that he had no interest up to that time in any form of reading. However, with the right books he caught up and it really fired his imagination. He excelled in reading in a very short space of time and he decided to write a book
that would inspire other kids to read. At 10, he used my computer and he learned how to use it and the whole thing came from his own imagination,” said Seamus. Conall told the County Leader, “I’m not sure where the title of the book comes from. I was reading a specific series called Beast Quest and the first three books of this series is all about
Farrell And O’Brien At Loggerheads Again! Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has responded to fellow Malahide man and Fianna Fail TD, Darragh O’Brien’s article in last week’s issue of the County Leader, entitled, ‘North County Left Behind In Budget.” Farrell told the County Leader, “Deputy issues affecting people in the North O’Brien is doing a disservice to County. the people of North County Farrell said, “The more fundaDublin by doing one thing and mental point lost on Deputy saying another regarding Budget O’Brien is that the planning 2017. In making claims regarding process should take time and Budget 2017, Deputy O’Brien should be robust, given the expeseemingly criticises the fact that riences of the North County with the new secondary schools to regard to planning irregularities serve Swords, Malahide and Farrell TD of the past.” Portmarnock are at the planning “The Deputy, when a member of phase. He failed to acknowledge a Government party himself, that this is in line with the investfailed to prioritise schooling in ment of Government and the Malahide, Swords, Donabate, timeline for the construction of Balbriggan, Lusk and Rush. both schools, given they will Prefabs were foisted upon our both open in temporary accomschools instead of investing in modation in September 2017 proper classrooms yet now, on O’Brien TD until the buildings projects for the back of the worst of the both can be completed,” he said. economic crisis caused by that This prompted a Trump / Clinton like very same Government, he decries new engagement between the two, when schools taking the appropriate amount O’Brien contacted this newspaper and of time to get past the planning accused Farrell of ‘playing politics’ with process,” he blasted.
Regarding O’Brien’s assertions that despite the Budget, Metro North remains under review, Farrell countered, “As Deputy O’Brien should be well aware, the funding for Metro North, the DART extension to Balbriggan, and the new secondary schools for Malahide and Portmarnock, and for Swords, were laid out in the Capital Plan last year and are never a matter for an annual budget. “It would be appreciated if Deputy O’Brien, and his party would at least familiarise themselves with the facts before misconstruing them for headlines. “If Deputy O’Brien truly believes that Budget 2017 is a bad deal for the North County, why did he, and the rest of Fianna Fáil, are facilitate the passage and enactment of this Budget.? Deputy O’Brien cannot do as his party have always done by saying one thing, while doing another,” he concluded. O’Brien responded to the stinging rebuke, by criticising Farrell for playing politics. He told the County Leader, “The people of this constituency recog-
nise the work that I and my colleagues do to promote the cause of investment in North County Dublin. They also recognise Alan Farrell’s party political pantomime when they see it.” “He’s unlikely to take advice from me, but I hope someone close to Deputy Farrell will explain to him that what our voters want is positive, constructive action for our community. The old style Punch and Judy routine offers nothing positive and we have no interest in being part of it,” he said. “Investing energy in defending the indefensible seems silly to me because the record speaks for itself, but Alan has clearly chosen to put politics before the people of North County and that is his choice. Internal Fine Gael politics have always been a mystery to me. For my own part, and that of the Fianna Fáil team in communities across the North County, we will continue to work day and night to address the infrastructure and services deficit that people in this constituency are forced to live with,” concluded O’Brien.
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dragons and fire. The next one was about water and flying and these triggered my imagination,” he said. Conall is a great fan of the Harry Potter series, as well as Roald Dahl and was inspired by their exploits. When asked if
he wanted to pursue writing as a career, he wasn’t so sure, but Seamus confirmed that Conall is already pursuing possible story lines and sequels, so we may well have unearthed a new author here in the North County.
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public. The Library currently serves a population of 9,827 and is well used by residents of the town and surrounding areas. A survey on the proposed refurbishment of the Library attracted 247 responses with 74 per cent of those who responded said they would like to have a more comfortable leisure reading area in the refurbished library and 48 per cent said they would like to have more study desks. The refurbishment will involve the internal remodelling of the ground level, the renovation of the upper floor and a small extension in the garden area at the back of the building.
Skerries based councillor, Tom O’Leary (FG) has welcomed the proposal by Fingal County Council to allocate €1,080,000 for the refurbishment and extension of the popular Skerries Carnegie Library. “This will enable public access to the upper floor of the library and the construction of an extension at the rear of the library,” said O’Leary. Skerries Library is a Carnegie building which first opened in 1911. It is a two story structure with a cut stone front façade. The Library has undergone very little refurbishment or enhancement over the years. The fabric of the building is in good shape with many original features still intact. Pictured outside the Carnegie Library in Skerries is Cllr Tom O'Leary with Kate White, The upper floor is currently Emma Daughty and Robyn Coleman all from Skerries after the announcement that not suitable for use by the €1,080,000 has been allocated for the refurbishment and extension of the popular library
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Enterprising Women Lead The Way More than 250 businesswomen joined forces last week with Fingal Local Enterprise Office to celebrate ten years of ‘National Women’s Enterprise Day’ (“NWED”) with a major event in the Radisson Blu Hotel Dublin Airport on Wednesday, 19th October. This event, hosted by Fingal Local Enterprise Office was among 7
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events run throughout the country for National Women’s Enterprise Day, with hundreds of female entrepreneurs sharing stories of their “road to success”. Guest speakers, including Nicola Byrne of 11890 and Cloud 90, Susan Spence of Softco and Joanne Hession of the Entrepreneurs Academy, revealed to a packed room their business
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encouraged to develop their own business ideas to start their ‘road to success,” he said. The Minister for Training, Skills and Innovation, John Halligan T.D, who spoke at the event said, “I am delighted to support National Women’s Enterprise Day. The events that took place around the country were a great platform for aspiring female entrepreneurs who learned from experienced businesswomen who shared their stories. They got support, advice and inspiration to guide them in setting up their own businesses. Encouraging more entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas is what we want to do so that jobs can be created across Ireland.” Paul Reid, Chief Executive at Fingal County Council said: “Local Authorities, through our network of Local Enterprise Offices, have a crucial role in encouraging and enabling female entrepreneurs to follow their dreams through the provision of practical supports such as business networking, mentoring, management d e v e l o p m e n t programmes and other key targeted services.”
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Local Families Appeal For Butterfly Skin Children A Swords family and a Ballyboughal family, whose lives have been turned upside down by a rare and painful genetic skin condition suffered by their children, are asking people throughout North County Dublin to help to ease their suffering, by wearing a special butterfly tattoo this week.Erica
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only 300 people in Ireland with EB, Erica has to wear protective pads on her arms, legs and feet to preserve her from everyday knocks and possible falls. “If Erica has even a slight fall she is guaranteed to cut and bleed and if that happens she can’t do anything for days,” said dad Mark.
Pictured are Erica Hyland (7) from Swords who has a severe form of the butterfly skin disease EB (epidermolysis bullosa) and her dad Mark
“The girls do their best to get on with life but it can be difficult, they have lost their nails due to EB and they get constant wounds and blisters. They get fed up fielding questions about things like that,” he explained. Another local family who are appealing for support are Val and Maria Fynes from Ballyboughal, who tragically lost their 16-year-old son Aaron who suffered from a severe form of the disease. Aaron had to be bandaged from head to toe to protect him from everyday life. “Aaron was in severe pain before he died, 75 per cent of his skin was missing, he was going blind and he had to use a wheelchair,” said heartbroken dad, Val. This week, October 24th-29th is National EB awareness week and Debra Ireland, the charity that supports EB patients, is trying to raise vital funds to help people with EB through day to day family
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Halloween Festival Of Fire In Swords
On Halloween, Monday 31st October, Swords Castle and Town Park will host the return of Fingal Festival of Fire, a free event, which is taking place from 5pm – 8pm. The Super Scary Tunnel through haunted Swords Castle opens at 5pm, where you will collide and interact with the scariest of characters in all the land. Younger children are invited to enjoy the Scary Maze in Swords Town Park where there will be plenty of frights in store. All will be treated to music and entertainment from the 80’s band, ‘The Ghouls’ on the Main Stage in the Town Park from 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Watch out for wicked witches and grisly gremlins lurking around each and every bend and join in by wearing your own spooky Halloween costume. Why not come down early and enjoy one of the 40+ eateries that Swords, a Purple Flag Town, has to offer. For the grand finale, there will be a magnificent Fireworks Display planned at 7.30pm, as no
Halloween event would be the same without them. We look forward to seeing you all at this free family event. Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council said “I am delighted to see the Fingal Festival of Fire return for a second year. Halloween is a fantastic time of year for families to spend together and we hope that they will do that in the scary and spooky setting we will be creating in Swords Castle and Town Park.” County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said “Fingal Festival of Fire is the perfect event for Swords. With the castle as a backdrop for the different elements of the event, the spectacular fireworks and the family-friendly nature, we look forward to welcoming a big crowd to Swords for the Halloween festivities. It was one of the most popular and talked about events last year so please come along and don’t miss this year’s dazzling display.”
Council Plays Part In Remarkable Milestone A Limerick man is in the process of achieving a remarkable feat and a recent visit by him to County Hall in Swords, played a crucial part in his efforts to achieve his goal. Adrian Hogan said, “My intention for 2016 is to attend a full council meeting in the 32 counties of Ireland. I have already attended 37 full council meetings and I attended the full council meeting which took place in the County Hall, Swords on 10th of October last, with the kind permission of members and the Chief Executive. All I needed was a letter on council paper verifying that I attended the meeting, and a photo taken with the Mayor. The whole purpose of the exercise is to put all the letters I receive into a book for my grand, and great grand children to see what I was doing in 2016 celebrating the centenary of the 1916 Rising. “There are 42 full councils meeting at present in
the 32 counties, 31 in the Republic and 11 in the
October and he received a spontaneous round of applause from my fellow councillors when
Pictured is County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler as he welcomes Adrian Hogan from Limerick to County Hall, as he undertakes to sit in one Council meeting in each of the local authorities in the whole country
North. I have been to two municipals, so counting the two, your council meeting was number 39.” Adrian went to a full council meeting in Kilkenny the following day, and that will leave him four full council meetings to go, two in November, and two in December. “I would like to thank you again for helping me to achieve my goal,” he said. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler said: “I was delighted to welcome Adrian to the gallery for our Fingal full Council meeting in
I introduced him at the start of the meeting. This is a unique and remarkable way to celebrate 2016 and I will be personally delighted to go into this collection. This will be a fantastic achievement and I wish him well in completing this task over November and December. All I can say is fair play to Mr. Hogan, as our full Council meetings are not easy to sit through and I hope we measured up when compared to all of the others that he has attended,” concluded the Mayor.
Halloween is just around the corner and the fact that it falls on the October Bank Holiday weekend, with the children off school, means that there really is something for all the family this Halloween. Let your imagination run riot, as this is that time of the year where you don’t have to make up bad excuses to dress up like a creepy witch or zombie and beg for sweets and goodies, without anyone blaming you. It is a festival that is not only great fun for children, but for the entire family. It may well be a great opportunity to take the weekend off and head to a nice hotel for a few days and enjoy great food and relaxation, if that’s what you desire.
GETTING THE HOUSE READY The easiest and most effective way to embrace the Halloween spirit is to decorate your home with either bought or self-made Halloween decorations. All around, you can see local shops offering spooky decoration features that are available at reasonable prices. If you prefer a rather individual decoration, why don’t you just make it yourself ? Candles are generally one of the easiest ways to add some festive atmosphere to your home. Just take some old jars and get creative with paint, tissue paper, tape or permanent markers. Local stores can provide all the material that is required to create your very own Halloween decoration. Pumpkins are in plentiful supply now and they are always a particular favourite at Halloween. They are perfect for a creepy lantern and as you hallow the pumpkin out, you can use the inner parts to make a delicious pumpkin soup and roast the pumpkin seeds to make a Halloween snack. Pumpkins are available at all local markets and grocery stores in different sizes, shapes and colours.
SAFETY FIRST Make sure that if you are attending a local bonfire, to exer-
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25th October 2016
Drogheda, which is just 20 minutes from Swords, and a mere 10 minutes from Balbriggan, is one of the largest and most important shopping towns in Ireland. Situated at the mouth of the River Boyne, Drogheda is a major port, and one of the most important ones from a trading point of view on the east coast.
Pictured at the launch of the Youth Mental Health Wellbeing Week, a collaboration between Fingal County Council and St Finian's Community College at County Hall in Swords, are Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council), Patricia Knightley (Principal St Finian' Community College), County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Ambassadors and St Finian's students, Kate Murphy and Chris Mordey and Garda Rebecca McGowan
was deemed formally unavailable for their second year on the premise that it can only be awarded for 1 year. “The support of an SNA is crucial in order to facilitate attendance and an appropriate experience of learning. The reality is that these students in my constituency and nationwide have been excluded Local TD, Darragh O’Brien (FF) has described the from a 2nd ECCE pre-school year as they refusal of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support require critical supports for their needs. Many for children with disabilities to enter into a families have been left vulnerable and unprotected. second ECCE pre-school year, as a “The department must clarify why a policy denial of their right to a quality education. was adopted to seemingly allow all Irish “Children are being left behind due to children access to a second pre-school failure to deliver SNA support for a second year free, yet a child with special or particfree pre-school year,” he said. ular needs in pre-school is not entitled to Speaking to the County Leader, O’Brien an SNA. That would render their first year said, “The Government made an in pre-school a waste. announcement and a promise to deliver a “Our party are committed to supporting second pre-school year but then sat back O’Brien TD those with disabilities, particularly children doing little to see it happen. I have consisas early intervention is integral to the quality of tently raised this issue and that the State does their future. The denial of a formal learning expenot have the capacity for this expansion. “As we approached the beginning of the new rience for those with complex learning needs, like school year, I was gravely concerned to learn all other children, is appalling and wholly unacthat many students with complex needs had been ceptable. “I have submitted further questions to the denied the support of an SNA for a second year. “These are students who would have previously Minister to seek further explanation on such a received an SNA up to the maximum 15 hours per denial and I intend on raising it in the Dáil at the week for the first pre-school year. The funding next available opportunity,” added O’Brien.
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It is also a very important shopping venue for many people, including those from the North County. It is one of the largest towns in Ireland and is right on our doorsteps. Ever since the MI motorway was built, it means that it has never
been easier for North County residents to get to Drogheda, which is widely regarded as one of the most desirable shopping destinations in the country. For people from the North County, Drogheda provides a very pleasant shop-
ping alternative to Dublin city, where lack of parking spaces is an ongoing problem. The M1 motorway changed the face of shopping in Drogheda and two large retail parks are situated immediately as you enter from the motorway. Due to its size, Drogheda can satisfy all of the shopping needs for people of the North County, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that will appeal to all. Another great advan-
tage that shopping Drogheda has over places like Dublin city, is that it is more compact and intimate, with more independently owned shops, where you are more likely to be served by the owner, rather than shops that belong to a retail chain. In many of these shops, you will be served in a friendly and engaging manner, where the latest news items will be discussed in a friendly atmosphere.
Scotch Hall Shopping Centre overlooks the Boyne River which flows through the centre of the town
Outsourcing Not A Solution To Hospital Waiting Lists Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health and local TD, Louise O’Reilly has said that investment in the public health system, and not outsourcing, is the solution to the current crisis gripping our hospitals. O’Reilly was responding to reports regarding the record levels of patients now on hospital waiting lists through the state. She said; “The crisis in the public health service is being compounded by overcrowding in our hospitals. This is leading to cancellations and unacceptable and dangerously high waiting list times for day cases.” “The solution to the crisis in public health care is investment in the public system. The real solution to the crisis lies in recruitment and retention of staff, and the reopening of beds closed in our hospitals by successive Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael governments.
“Minister Harris seems to think that the National Treatment Purchase Fund is the solution to this deepening problem, and we know that Fianna Fáil agrees with him. “However, outsourcing of the problem is not a long term solution and privatising more healthcare will simply not work.”
O’Reilly continued, “Sinn Fein wants to see targeted investment in our health service. This should be supported by fair and progressive taxation.” “There is now a very really danger that this government and Minister Harris are going to use the crisis in waiting lists as the Trojan Horse for delivering even further
privatisation of our health service. The creeping privatisation agenda, championed by the Irish Toryism of Fine Gael, will not go unchallenged by Sinn Féin and by all those who want to ensure a health care system that is free at the point of delivery and where access is based on need alone,” she concluded.
Thirty-eight Irish tourism enterprises, including the Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, travelled to London this week, to take part in Flavours of Ireland 2016. Flavours is Tourism Ireland’s annual B2B tourism workshop, now in its 14th year, which saw some 100 representatives of the top inbound tour operators based in Britain come together to do business with the various tourism organisations from Ireland. Pictured at the event are, Sandra Russell, (Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links), Niall Gibbons (CEO of Tourism Ireland), Tourism Minister Patrick O’Donovan and Desislava Nikolova (JacTravel)
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However, this does not mean that multinational stores are absent from Drogheda - they are there in abundance, providing shoppers with excellent value and choice, such is the diversity that shopping in Drogheda offers. Drogheda has always been noted for its excellent shops, with modern
state of the art shopping centres and retail parks located across the town. Combining the new and old, you will be left with a very positive feeling after your visit here. With traditionally shopping taking place in the central business district of the town, the five shopping centres, Scotch Hall, Laurence Town Centre, Drogheda Shopping Centre, Abbey
Shopping Centre, and Boyne Shopping Centre are located on the main shopping streets. These are West Street, Shop Street, Peter Street, and Laurence Street. What is more, a number of retail parks have developed around Drogheda in the past 15 years or so, mainly on the southern and western side of the town, which allows you to
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have the fun of having an adventure of researching the goods you like. These retail parks are conveniently located close to the motorway, with ease of access a major advantage to visitors from North County Dublin. With such an array of top
quality shops, there is something for everyone, from household products, fashion shops providing up to the minute designer clothes shops for both men and women and fashion shops, with retail products to suit everyone.
Not only does Drogheda tick all the boxes where excellent shopping is concerned, it is also a wonderful destination for the entire family. There is something for everyone, where children can explore some of the historic sites and enjoy
many of the events that can be enjoyed along the Boyne. From a hospitality point of view, Drogheda has so much to offer you after your full day exploring the great shops. This is a great place to have lunch as you shop, or to round off a superb
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shopping experience with dinner for the family in one of the excellent hostelries in the town. It’s good to know that Drogheda, with its treasure trove of excellent shops and value for money, is just a stone’s throw from the heart of the North County.
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Glamour & Local News
25th October 2016
November Courses At Emmaus
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The Emmaus Centre, Swords has an exciting line-up of one day workshops and courses taking place in November. On 5th and 6th November 2016, from 10.30am on Saturday to 4.00pm on Sunday, Richard Brennan, author of six books on the Alexander Technique, will explore everyday activities such as standing, sitting, walking and working at a computer to see if we are causing too much tension in our muscles without realising it. Alexander Technique - Back in Balance course will help you to improve posture and confi-
Friends of Autism and ADHD are delighted to be in a position to be able to fund up to 10 assessments for young people with Autism and or ADD / ADHD. in the North Fingal area These assessments will consist of an educational assessment by a Clinical Educational Psychologist. Dr Ann Prosser, Psy.D. who is a licensed Certified Clinical Psychologist. Applications from schools are not accepted without parents’ written consent. Along with the assessment there will be the support of the advocacy worker, Ms Bernie Hagan. She will be able to meet with parents / carers to discuss the reports and will do all she can in sourcing the necessary supports required for the child. These assessments will be fully funded by Friends of Autism/ADHD. Thanks to the good work of the staff and volunteers of Friends Of Autism & ADHD and to those who donate to Friends Of Autism and ADHD. These assessments are a direct result of your generosity and for that they are very grateful. Please note they receive no state funding whatsoever. It is regrettable but places for these assessments are limited. First preference will be given to young people who have not already received an assessment. Referral for assessments can be made by contracting Bernie Hagan or Sonya Mc Garry on 01-8495670, or by email bernie@adhd.ie or adhdfingal@gmail.com . Assessments will take place in November 2016 in the Balbriggan area.
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Celebration Of Youth Leadership In Swords On Wednesday, 19th October last a very special event took place at County Hall in Swords. Crosscare
Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service, along with Fingal County Council celebrated “Youth Leadership in
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our Community”. Over the past three months, young people and staff of the Youth Service have been working very hard to bring this special event together. Ger Robertson, co-ordinator of Crosscare Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service said,” We have linked today’s young community leaders and the 1916 leaders together as a way of recognising that for the 1916 rebellion, young men and women had to take up arms and fight for Irish freedom, whereas today our young people have opportunities to become leaders in their community for a wide
variety of reasons and tonight we recognise and celebrate and acknowledge their achievements,” she said. The atrium at County Hall was transformed into a realistic scene from O’Connell Street in 1916, with a spectacular display of model military vehicles and a re-creation of the GPO. Students then read pieces associated with the period, including the Proclamation, read
25th October 2016 from an original copy from 100 years ago. This event tied in appropriately into the 1916-2016 centenary theme and the contrast in leadership back in 1916 and the leadership of today, as portrayed by these young people. County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Fingal County Council Director of Services, Housing & Community, Margaret Geraghty and her Council colleague, Íde de Bairtiséil were also in attendance. Mayor Butler said, “This programme is a
collaboration between Crosscare Swords/ Baldoyle Youth Service and Fingal County Council Community Development Office. This is the third year of this collaboration and the programme focuses in a special way on the way how young people, when given the opportunity, can not only participate in an event like this, but it highlights your leadership qualities and skills, which you should be very proud of,” he said.
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25th October 2016
Dublin North Cycle Against Suicide SpinOff Saturday
Darragh O'Brien TD, Brid Walsh (North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force) and Louise McCulloch (North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force)
Jane Higgins and Joanna O'Byrne
Jo Little, Frank McGuirk and Darrell Hayden
Ronan Cushnahan, Tom Killeen and Aaron Walsh
Mary Keane and Karen Redmond
Ricardo Bartolomeu, Mick McGuire, John Handley and Joey Russell, all from Lusk Freewheelers
Carmel Sheerin and Matty Behan
Gerry Treanor and Fionn Carragher
Laura Brennan and Laura Dalton, both from Teen-Line Ireland
On Saturday, October 15th, the communities of North County Dublin and beyond united at Malahide Community School where they hosted a 50km cycle, as part of the Cycle Against Suicide SpinOff series. A SpinOff is a locally organised cycle that takes place once each month after the main 14-day Cycle around the island of Ireland ends. The events are locally organised, owned by the community and championed by Cycle Against Suicide ‘local leaders.’ A SpinOff has all the colour, energy and fun of the annual Cycle but is packed into a single day. Entertainment, refreshments and, of course, a mental well-being presentation all took place as part of the SpinOff. The Dublin North SpinOff departed from Malahide Community School at 10.30 am on Saturday, October 15th. Many local and national Mental Health Organisations attended at the start and the finish to outline the services they provide to those in need.
Trisha Quinn and Gavin Finnerty
Cycle Against Suicide ambassador, Colm Hayes has his face painted by Jane Farrell
County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler is pictured with Kenneth Gleeson (Cycle Against Suicide), Matt Wade (organiser Cycle Against Suicide), Darragh O'Brien TD, Robbie Harrold (Malahide Community School) and Colm Hayes (Ambassador, Cycle Against Suicide)
Alice Bannon and Susan Mulvihill
Carmel Condon and Christine O'Donnell (both from Téarnaige Suicide Bereavement Support)
Stephen Byrne and Pete Dancer
Pictured are students from Malahide Community School who participated in the Cycle Against Suicide
Niamh Wade, Aisling Wade and Vera Hatch
Aoife Walsh, Mary O'Connell and Robbie Harrold (all Malahide Community School)
Peter Christian and Liam O'Doherty
Back row: Kenneth Gleeson, Matt Wade, Mary McNamara (Malahide Lions) and Robbie Harrold. Front row: Edward Madden, Victotia Daly and Eimear Wade
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With Halloween just around the corner, the Christmas season begins to loom large in our thoughts. Very soon it will be time to put our thoughts into getting our homes ready for the winter season and particularly for Christmas. If you’re thinking of moving, but don’t want the hassle of moving your children from school and leaving your friends behind, you could save money and revamp your home with just a couple of improvements. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut this time of year, but working on home improvements is a great way to stay active, whilst improving your living space, and ultimately adds value to your home.
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a variety of lovely colours and add greatly to the comfort of your home. There are many excellent carpet shops in the North County where you can choose what you need at very
noise in, leak water or let draft in, it is time to consider replacing them. Not only will this increase your energy efficiency, but it will decrease utility bills and give you an opportunity
good prices. If carpets are not your choice of flooring, then hardwood or laminate floors can be instantly lifted by rugs or mats, and can also be used to hide scratch marks too.
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New curtains are a great way to update a room. Many houses have plain walls and floors, so curtains are an opportunity to add some life to a time-worn room. Choose a rich texture or bold pattern if you’re feeling brave, or a smaller pattern generally works
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Colour Neutral coloured walls can be brightened with a simple coat of paint. Repainting in the winter is a great time to liven things up, and a new coat of paint can drastically improve the mood of an entire room. For a cosy feel, try warm autumnal colours, such as rusty orange or mustard yellow, or rich jewel tones. Complement these colours with accessories or textiles of the same colour and your room will feel warmer and welcoming in no time.
Bathroom Bathrooms are probably one of the easiest rooms to make a big improvement on, without great cost. Newly painted walls will dramatically lift the mood of the room, but re-grouting and replacing taps and plugs also makes a big difference and are generally pretty easy to do. Larger projects, such as replacing floors, tile and showers will need professional help and will be more costly, but there are plenty of specialist in the North County, who provide reasonably priced services to help you make the most of your bathroom this winter.
area of a room and work until you’ve got it exactly how you want it. Don’t attempt to tackle the whole house at once, take small steps and you’ll be able to see the improvements you’re making in no time.
Insulation This may not be the most exciting of home improvements, but it is essential in decreasing your energy bills and making your home more comfortable in the winter
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Cleaner Communities Awards
Best Presented Large Non Management Company Estate in Balbriggan/Swords is Rathbeale Residents' Association. Pictured with the award are Marion Harrington, Tom O'Connell and Anna O'Grady
Best Adopt a Patch Project in Howth/Malahide was Millview Residents' Association, Malahide. Paula Brennan and Carmel Halpin accepted the award
Best Example of Business Waste Management Initiative and Winner of the Best Shopping Centre in Balbriggan/Swords was the Pavilions Shopping Centre. Pictured are Ian Hunter and Joe O'Donnell
Best Presented Town was won by Skerries Tidy Towns Committee. Pictured are Martina Grogan and Anne Doyle with the award
Best Presented Small Non-Management Company Estate in Howth/Malahide is The Moorings Residents' Association Malahide. Paul Murphy and Matt Downey are pictued with the award
The Overall Winner of Cleaner Communities Awards 2016 was Skerries Tidy Towns. Anne Doyle and Frances Owens accepted the award from Gilbert Power of Fingal County Council and County Mayor Cllr. Darragh Butler.
Best Presented Apartment Complex in Balbriggan/Swords and winner of Best Presented Small Management Company is Castleland Court Management Company Ltd. Pictured are Darren Boylan, Nicky Carvin, Jennifer Sadlier and Wojciech Kata
The Best Presented Business Premises award for Balbriggan/Swords was won by Kelly's Garage Ltd, Lusk. Pat Kelly is pictured accepting the award
The 2016 Fingal County Council Cleaner Community Awards were presented at a special ceremony on 13th October last in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown. This year’s ceremony marked the 41st staging of the Cleaner Communities Competition. In the course of the evening, prizes from a total number of over one hundred entries were awarded in categories, including the Overall Winner award which was won this year by Skerries Tidy Towns, Ireland’s tidiest town.The awards were presented to the winners by County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Director of Services, Fingal County Council, Gilbert Power. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Mayor Butler said: “This is a very special evening for all communities the length and breadth of Fingal and I congratulate all of this year’s entrants and sincerely thank all for their time and dedication. This ceremony recognises, not only the commitment and the voluntary effort made by individuals and businesses in our towns and villages throughout the year, but also the pride that they all have in their local communities.”
Best Presented Industrial Area award for Balbriggan/Swords was won by Swords Business Campus. Phillip Crossan accepted the award
Best Adopt a Patch Project winner for Balbriggan/Swords was Orlynn Park Residents Association, Lusk. Tom Kilmurray accepted the award
Winner of the Best Biodioversity Project in Balbriggan / Swords was Swords Tidy Towns Committee. Pictured are Laurie Flanagan, Ken Duffy and George Mongey
Green Business Award winner for Howth/Malahide was The Grand Hotel, Malahide. Gillian Butler accepted the award
Best Example of Community Environmental Initiative in Howth/Malahide was Seabury Tidy District Group. Brian Walshe and Cllr Anthony Lavin collected the award
Best Presented Small Non-Management Company Estate in Balbriggan/Swords was Woodland Park, Rush. Moninna Banim, Elizabeth McDonnell and Tony Brennan accepted the award
Best Presented Community Centre in Balbriggan/Swords was won by Garristown Community Centre. Nora Carolan collected the award
Best Presented Large Non Management Company Estate in Howth/Malahide is Ardilaun Residents' Association. Brian Higgins, Tom McGinty and Chris Conway collected the award
Best Presented Thatched Cottage in Howth/Malahide was won by Anne Pegram, Yellow Walls Road, Malahide. Heidi Bedell collected the award for Anne
Best Presented Front Garden in Howth/Malahide was 6 Island View, Malahide. Pictured collecting the award are Breege and Howard McClatchie
Best Presented Front Garden, Balbriggan/Swords was The Country Garden, Lusk.Pictured are Michael and Mary Sweetman
Best Presented Village was won by Ballyboughal. Anne Lynch collected the award
Best Example of Community Environmental Initiative in Balbriggan/Swords was won by Skerries Tidy Towns Committee. Frances Owens and Anne Laird are pictured with the award
Best Presented Large Management Company Estate in Howth/Malahide was Robswall, Malahide. Adam Hayes collected the award
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Local News
25th October 2016
Launch Of Care And Repair Programme Under the Fingal Age Friendly County Initiative, Fingal Leader Partnership, in association with Age Action Ireland have come together to roll out a new Care and Repair Service in North County Dublin. The roll out took place at Skerries Rugby Club recently. In the North County, the Care & Repair Service was rolled out with the support of the Fingal
Leader Partnership ‘TÚS’ Initiative. TÚS workers will carry out small repairs and complete minor home tasks for older people. The most common services required by older people include, minor gardening, minor painting (front door, garden gate etc), changing plugs, fuses and light bulbs, hanging curtains, installing security locks
Planning Activity On The Rise Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid told councillors at the October Council meeting that there has been an increase of 16.6 per cent in the volume of planning applications received up to the end of August, compared to the same period last year. He reported that 822 planning applications were received by the Council in the first eight months of 2016, of which 758 were deemed valid. The majority of applications were in the Malahide area with 232 while Castleknock had 218, Balbriggan 200 and Swords 172. He added that 850 planning decisions were made by the Council to the end of August, of which 739 were valid decisions with 91 per cent of these granted permission. Reid said that the breakdown of the permissions revealed that 83 were for
and chains, installing domestic smoke alarms. All requests for small jobs will be considered. The service will be provided to older people living in Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk. As we grow older, basic household tasks can become very difficult to manage. People who have been house-proud all of their lives find themselves unable to
single house construction, 326 were for domestic extensions, 202 were in respect of commercial or retail permissions and 40 were for housing developments. Of the latter, seven related to developments in excess of 100 for more housing units and 24 related to developments of less than 20 units. The Council has also facilitated 302 preplanning requests. He also highlighted a new Start Your Own Business programme specifically to cater for Over 50s that wish to start a new business and said the programme, which will run for two nights a week over eight weeks, has commenced in the Riasc Centre, Swords. There has been a significant increase in the number of FOI requests received by Fingal County Council since the Freedom of Information Act 2014 came into force. On the tourism front, he reported that the current phase of works to Swords Castle will be completed by the end of October and the new brand for the Swords Cultural Quarter will be launched on 17th November. Work on the courtyard at Newbridge House is due to be completed by the end of December.”
maintain their homes. Even something as simple as changing a light bulb can become a major problem for an older person, who is not in a position to climb on a chair to change the bulb. Other household tasks such as trimming hedges, installing smoke alarms, changing locks, painting and moving furniture cause similar difficulties.
The Care & Repair Programme was established by Age Action to carry out minor repairs for older people. The vision of the programme is to enable older and vulnerable people to remain in their own homes, in their own communities, living as independently as possible, through the improvement of their housing conditions and their level of comfort, security and wellbeing.
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Pictured at the launch of the North County Care and Repair Service which took place at Skerries Rugby Club on Tuesday, 11th October are, Eithne Mallin (Age Friendly Co-ordinator, Fingal County Council), Jennifer Connolly (Regional Manager Care & Repair Age Action Ireland) and Mary McKenna (CEO Fingal Leader Partnership)
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Remember Us Fundraising Continues Remember Us Special Needs group is continuing to fundraise for the fit out of their new base at Sarsfield Business Centre in Balbriggan. Remember Us founder, Nora Roban spoke about progress at the group’s new base as well as fundraising projects in the pipeline. She said, “We are approximately halfway there and continue to look to the community of North Fingal for support. Funds are desperately needed to make this dream real for our special members. We are especially looking for companies to come on board and support us. Employees could also fundraise for us. Contact Nora on 0860457003 or e mail hello@rememberus.ie,” she said. We would be delighted to hear from you or we can come to your company and tell you the story of Remember Us. It will be well into next year before we get in. We continue to run our club nights and have organised a family respite break to Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe (160 people will access the break). Other events include, a day out to Causey’s Christmas experience outside Kells, a day out at the Panto in the Helix, the ABBA Forever show in TLT Drogheda , our cool rockers Christmas party in Swords, members Christmas party with disco and party and lots more. Check out our website www.remember.ie to see full list of activities,” she concluded.
Launch Of Youth Mental Health Week On Wednesday 12th October last, Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Week was launched at County Hall, Swords. The week, which runs from 24th to 28th of October, is a collaboration between Fingal County Council and St. Finian’s School Completion Programme Swords, with the aim of creating a conversation about issues surrounding youth mental health. This initiative is particularly timely in Fingal, as the county has the fastest growing, and youngest population of any county in the state, and our departments work closely with youth, sports, and community groups to provide supports for our citizens. The week’s events, which are open to students, their families, friends and staff, include guest talks from boxer, Michael Carruth, former FAI
International Paul McGee, the DCU Sports Department, as well as several speakers from the Faculty, Parents, and Community Representatives. Talks cover mindfulness, setting positive goals, promoting self-esteem, teamwork and supports, wellbeing for educators, and diet and exercise as a pathway to good mental health. As well as speakers, the week will present an impressive list of events, including the launch of a range of initiatives aimed at promoting positive mental health in the school, a 5km Fun Run, and school events. Speaking at the launch, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid commented “ Youth Mental Health is such an important issue, and one which we take seriously in Fingal. Our Local Economic and Community Plan focuses on Wellbeing and Social Inclusion, with a specific objective on addressing mental health issues by continuing to support and grow community based initiatives throughout the county, and to tailor these services to our young population and their needs,” he said.
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There is a real threat to the ratification of CETA the Canadian EU trade deal. We report back in June that the Commission had declared the agreement a “mixed agreement” which required Regional / National Governments and the EU’s approval prior to formal ratification. The Belgian Government now are the problem. Their parliamentary system is based on a Federal system which is comprised of five regional assemblies. The Regional Assemble in Wallonia has voted to reject the CETA agreement citing a number of reasons, but one of the main issues is the inclusion of a bilateral investor state dispute settlement agreement. The rejection prevents the National Government from approving the deal. The other Regional Governments are somewhat put out by the rejection of CETA, with the Flemish PM (one of the other regions) pointing out that the Belgian state already has such an agreement in place with Brazil, China and India. In an effort to rescue the agreement the Canadian Trade Minister is in negotiations with the Wallon PM to see can he broker a compromise. The whole thing undermines the capacity of the EU to do business and deliver on agree-
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The Truth About Fertility Dealing with reproductive issues such as infertility or miscarriage is one of the most distressing experiences that any of us can live through. Sadly, however, fertility treatment is
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ments made. Questions will be asked of the capacity of the negotiation team and how they failed to foresee the problem. If CETA is permanently blocked, then there appears to be no prospect of TTIP, the American trade deal securing ratification. Indeed it was hoped to have that deal approved before a new American president was in position that is now highly unlikely. By Cathal Boland Mr Juncker may regret his moment of indulgence back in June when he extended the power of ratification effectively to the national and regional governments. The Commission thought that the Brexit negotiations would be their challenge for the next two years. But it seems getting control of the member states will be the real task. Once Parliaments have exercised power of veto against the Commission “decision” they may not be prepared to allow the Commission such a free hand in the future. If that is the position then a real change in the administration of the Commission will result. A reform of the manner in which the commission is appointed and operates will be required. Indeed the next European Parliament elections may well see a real election of the Commission President who will preside over a much more transparent College of Commissioners, with Parliament exercising real and meaningful oversight of their actions.
often very commercialised and it can be hard for patients to know which treatments are likely to help in their particular situation. There is also a lot of misleading information on the internet, and the media often promotes poorly researched treatments. People trying to conceive are often desperate to have a child and can be vulnerable to inaccurate reports making promises based on unfounded treatments. People in Ireland are particularly vulnerable with no legislation in the area of Assisted
R e p r o d u c t i v e Treatments (ART), and no public funding, meaning those who do need treatment have no choice pay for this expensive treatment. Merrion Fertility Clinic (MFC) at the National Maternity Hospital is a not for profit organisation whose mission includes informing men and women about the facts on fertility. MFC has therefore decided to host a series of free seminars with the objective of providing people with researched, evidence based information. Topics include; understanding the causes of infertility and what you
can do to help with regard to lifestyle: what treatments are available and how successful are they and, how to interpret the often complex and confusing success rates reported by fertility clinics in Ireland. Their leading embryologist will discuss the fascinating science behind the treatments explaining in detail what happens in the IVF Lab. The final seminar will focus on information and discussion around the whole area of fertility preservation (egg, sperm and tissue freezing). This area of reproductive medicine
has become particularly topical over recent years with changes in society regarding relationships, careers and family planning in addition to medical problems such as cancer. All of the speakers are experts in their fields and include renowned obstetrician/gynaecologists Professor Mary Wingfield and Dr Cathy Allen. The seminars will take place on Wednesday, 2nd November dealing with Treatments and Technology and the final one on Wednesday, 7th December, called ‘Future proofing your Fertility.’ For more information and to register your free place visit merrionfertility.ie
Brexit Features At IPAV Conference In Malahide those who best adapt to the The Institute of Professional changing external environment. In a Auctioneers & Valuers special conferpost-Brexit scenario, there may be ence was held at the Grand Hotel, possibilities for Ireland in attracting Malahide on Friday 21st October. EU institutions now based in Britain, Alan Redmond, IPAV President and such as for example the European MD of Redmond Property Banking Authority to Ireland.”He Consultants, Swords said at the also said that Brexit is likely to lead conference, “While extreme caution to Irish professional bodies, has informed the lending landscape including the auctioneering professince the financial crisis little or no sion, having greater appeal for many attention has been placed on propin the UK. “It is known that already erty valuation methodologies which there is a steady stream of UK soliciwere at the heart of the financial crisis.” Redmond said the single Alan Redmond, President tors applying for membership of the biggest risk to Ireland’s economic of IPAV, the Institute of Incorporated Law Society of Ireland. wellbeing is of course the Professional Auctioneers Other British and Northern Ireland Sterling/Euro exchange rates. “These & Valuers and MD of professionals wishing to function in Property the EU post-Brexit may also be fluctuations, especially for an export Redmond Consultants, Swords is country like Ireland, represent a pictured addressing the seeking membership of Irish regulamajor problem. When the Euro goes Institute’s conference at tory and professional bodies,” he higher than 85p Sterling, the Irish the Grand Hotel, said. Redmond says the conference is intended to lead to new insights economy begins to hurt.”He said Malahide and a better informed debate about there will be opportunities for Ireland in this new environment, too. “In any period of property valuation in Ireland long after the change, those who survive and prosper are conference is over.
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Swords Based Company Honoured At Awards Swords-based banana importer Fyffes has reason to celebrate after the company was honoured with the ‘Best Marketing Campaign’ award at the recent 2016 Louth Business Awards. Coupled with its contribution to both the local and wider community in Ireland, Fyffes, which also has operations in Dundalk, Fyffes marketing was acknowledged for its manager, Emma Huntrecent ‘Discover More’ Duffy communications initiative – the impact of which can be seen across the organisation’s corporate and brand communications platforms throughout its core European markets. Accepting the award on behalf of Fyffes at the annual gala dinner attended by over 500 guests, the company’s sales and marketing manager, Emma Hunt-Duffy said: “Fyffes is honoured that the ‘Discover More’ campaign has been recognised with this award alongside the many grass-root charities and initiatives we are involved in”.
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Pictured at the cheque handover of €1600 by Malahide Lions Club to Fingal Reading Workshop at the Grand Hotel, Malahide are, Mary Gleeson (Malahide Lions), Katie Doyle (Fingal Reading Workshop), Alphonsus O'Dowd (Malahide Lions), Sheilagh McGirl (President Malahide Lions), Stephen McDonagh (Malahide Lions), Fiona Garvin (Fingal Reading Workshop) and Mary McNamara (Malahide Lions)
Pictured at the cheque handover of €1600 by Malahide Lions Club to CASA at the Grand Hotel, Malahide are, Back row: Mary McNamara (Malahide Lions), Alphonsus O'Dowd (Malahide Lions), Judith Matanhire (CASA), Stephen McDonagh (Malahide Lions), Sheilagh McGirl (President Malahide Lions), Mary Gleeson (Malahide Lions). Front row: Mary
Cheque Presentations By Malahide Lions Malahide Lions Club hosted a very successful cookery demonstration and a Food and Craft fair featuring celebrity chef, Kevin Dundon on 14th September last. In the process, they managed to raise a significant amount of money for three local charities. They presented cheques for €1600 each to CASA (The Caring and Sharing Society), Fingal Reading Workshop for children with dyslexia, which
meet every Tuesday at St Oliver Plunkett’s School in the town and The Malahide Riding for the Disabled Association, RDA), which brings children from St Michael’s House to a Riding School nearby. The generous cheques were presented to the charities on Tuesday, 18th October in The Grand Hotel, Malahide. President of Malahide Lions, Sheilagh McGirl was pleased to be able
to make the presentations and she told the County Leader: “We are delighted to be in a position to help these three very worthwhile local charities and I wish to thank all who contributed to a very successful night,” she said.
Pictured at the cheque handover of €1600 by Malahide Lions Club to RDAI (Riding for the Disabled Ireland - Malahide branch) at the Grand Hotel, Malahide are, Mary McNamara (Malahide Lions), Anne Ryan (RDAI), Alphonsus O'Dowd (Malahide Lions), Mary Gleeson (Malahide Lions), Sheilagh McGirl (President Malahide Lions), Stephen McDonagh
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25th October 2016
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Tel: 01 840 7090 FRANCIS, Mathews, ((Donabate and formerly of Ballygall Parade, Finglas) - 20th October 2016 (peacefully)at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by his loving wife Dolores, sons Jason and Robert, daughters Georgina and Olivia, sons-in-law Paul and David and all his grandchildren, sisters Miriam, Irene, Sheila, Carmel and Valerie, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace FLOOD, Brian, (Malahide, Co. Dublin) - 17th October 2016 (Suddenly)at home. Father of the late Edward (Ed). Brian will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Edel, son Vincent, grandson Ben, sister Kay, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace BARRON, Jack (Jacky), (Rush Co. Dublin and late of Coolgreena Rd, Beaumont and Tramore, Co. Waterford and late of CIE, Conyngham Road Garage) - 17th October 2016 (Peacefully) Jacky (Jack) sadly missed by his loving wife Nan, his children David, Clare, Alan and Cathy, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren Jennifer, Keith, Jane, Alannah, Sarah, Ellen, Kevin, Amy, Marc and Izzy, brother Jimmy, sister Renee, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace MARTIN (née McGuinness), Ivy, (Millbank, Rush, Co. Dublin) - 16th October 2016 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of The Beech Tree Nursing Home, Ivy beloved wife of the late Joe and mother of Ursula, Jimmy, Phyllis and Joseph; sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace COMERFORD (née Smith), Catherine (Kitty), (formerly of Derham Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) - 16th October 2016 (Peacefully) at Hamilton Park Nursing Home. (Wife of the Late Nickey Comerford). Sadly missed by her loving son Patrick, daughters Margaret, Carol and Nena, brother Eamon, sisters Mona and Olive, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace
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Thinking of you Sister, Although I’m sad without you And wish that you were here, Within my heart your lovely smile Still shines bright and clear. I treasure all those memories Of growing up with you, The secrets we would always share The childish things we’d do. And as the years passed by We grew closer still, I miss you, Dearest Sister, And you know I always will. Love and miss you everyday Margaret From Anthony XX ~~~~~~~~ The moment that you died My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, the other died with you.
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Margaret Farrell (née O’Rourke) 2nd Anniversary 21st October 2014 Late Hollywood B.B, Seatown Villas Swords
Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you is heartache That never goes away Kay and Caroline ~~~~~~~~ Missing you Always It broke my heart to lose you, A part of me went with you, You never said I’m Leaving, You never said Goodbye, You were gone before we knew it. And only God knows why xxxx In life I loved you dearly. In death I love you still, In my heart I hold a place That only you can fill The day God took you Home. Remember you Always Sister Ester and Family xx ~~~~~~~~
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Novena To The Blessed Virgin O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Empress of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power, oh show me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee(3 times.) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands(3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and request will be granted on the 3rd day. Prayer should be published. T.C
In loving memory of Theresa Late 14 Glasmore Pk., 8th Anniversary Died 28th October 2008 Away from home No special day is needed for us to think of you For you are always in our thoughts. No matter what we do Love husband Jock, sons Sean, Tommy and Philip Daughters Francis, Tina, Marice And extended family
Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for : a) retention of partially constructed driveway & dwellinghouse (upto and including ground floor slab - previously permitted under reg.ref.no.-F10A/0422) b) completion of single-storey dwellinghouse to rear of family home. at :- 1, Glebe North, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: Teresa Halligan This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for a new double garage to rear of existing dwellinghouse along with associated siteworks at : Balscadden, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: John & Eileen Mooney 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 Gary O Halloran is applying for planning permission on behalf of Emma Jones, to construct a new bungalow/1 1/2 storey house with new driveway, car parking space at Bawn Rd Rush, County Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council Gary O Halloran is applying for planning permission on behalf of David Jones, to construct a new 4 bedroom dwelling with new driveway, car parking space at Bawn Rd Rush, County Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application Fingal County Council We, Declan and Lynda Ryan, intend to apply for permission for development at 79 Sandford Wood, Swords, Co. Dublin The development will consist of the construction of single storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, it also includes the construction of an attic conversion with dormer widow to side elevation and two number roof lights to rear elevation, together with general 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 of 09:30 - 16:30 Monday-Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, co. Dublin.
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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 Mr. Danny Smith to construct a new single storey extension to the rear of 26 Seatown Villas, Swords, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing 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. Fingal County Council Declan Burke seeks Retention permission for development at Apache Pizza, 92 Strand Street, Skerries county Dublin. The development consists of metallic and PVC
glazed partitions (approx. 2.2 metres height) with access door to the front of Apache Pizza, for wind and rain protection of an existing seating area as granted per planning permission ref.: F05A/0800. 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 (20Euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by David Bollard for a two storey house and proposed vehicular entrance from public road and for surface waters soakaway and all associated site works at South Shore 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 (20euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is being sought by Seabate Ltd., on lands at
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Beaverstown Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin, for amendments to a permitted development of 13 no. dwellings on foot of planning permission granted under Reg. Ref. F13A/0282. The proposed amendments to the permitted development will consist of: (1) Modifications to the internal layout, reduction in floor area and revisions to all elevations of 1 no. permitted Type A detached dwelling; (2) Modifications to the internal layout, increase in ground floor area to the rear and revisions to all elevations of 1 no. permitted Type D and 1 no. Type E detached dwellings; and (3) Modifications to the internal layout, increase in ground floor area to the rear and revisions to all elevations of 10 no. permitted Type C semi-detached dwellings. There are no other changes being proposed to the development permitted under Reg. Ref. F13A/0282. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by G. Monks for a two storey detached dwelling with alterations to front boundary to provide vehicular entrance for car parking and for reducing the height of existing screen walls to provide sight lines and for all associated site works at An Tearmann, off Sandy Lane, 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 (20euro) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.
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