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Recognition For Portmarnock Students Following on from the success of Portmarnock Community School at the SAGE World Cup in Manila, Fingal County Council honoured the students with a civic reception on Wednesday October 5th at Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links. Students, Colin McAndrew, Emma Ford, Ravi Gollapalli and Anvu Sundaravadaively received a silver medal at the SAGE World Cup, where they presented a prototype application for an emergency call out service for emerging economies. The event, which was attended by a large gathering of teachers, pupils and parents, as well

as representatives of Action Ireland Trust also included a photographic exhibition by the students of Hlalele High School Lesotho and Portmarnock Community School. The event also celebrated the 50th anniversary of Lesotho’s independence from Britain in 1966. Keynote speakers included Minister of State at Department of Foreign Affairs, Joe McHugh and HE Paramenete Phamotse, Lesotho ambassador to Ireland. Acting County Mayor, Cllr Brian McDonagh was present, as were Eithne Deeney, Principal of Portmarnock Community School, Stephen Peppard from Fingal County Council and Fran Whelan from Action Ireland Trust. In recent years, Action Ireland Trust and Fingal

Pictured are Portmarnock Community School students, Ravi Gollapalli, Luke Fagan, Zoe Greer and Luke Peyton at the Civic Reception for the school after their great showing at the SAGE World Cup n Manila recently

County Council have taken up the mantel in terms of delivering development opportunities within the kingdom of Lesotho, including health, education and key infrastructural services. The County Council have partnered with Action Ireland Trust to put in place a plan-

ning and mapping project for Lesotho. This has also included the wonderful service provided by students from Portmarnock Community School, who have been part of this project for the past few years. See more pictures in next week’s edition.

Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG) has confirmed that Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has agreed to meet residents who live near Oberstown Youth Detention Centre in the next few days. This comes after he appealed to the Minister to ‘Act Now’ as reported in last week’s edition of this newspaper. He told the County Leader, “I wrote to the Minister, Katherine Zappone on a couple of occasions and then raised the matter in the Seanad, as regards to what was happening at Oberstown. The recent spate of violent incidents involving inmates, which led to serious injuries to staff members needed to be addressed.” “The good news is that the Minister has agreed to meet the residents committee at her office in Dail Eireann on Thursday,

By Patrick Finnegan 20th October at 5pm. This has been warmly welcomed by Dr Reilly, who lives near the detention centre. “I’m very grateful for this offer from the Minister and I think it’s important that the concerns of the residents are heard. If I could put it in a nutshell, what people want is to know that they are going to be safe in their own homes, that their children will be safe, that the young offenders and staff can also be safe in their environ-

ment. Also the investment of the tax payers in this facility will also be protected,” he said. The committee will expect to have their concerns listened to and assurances given by the Minister that she will respect their concerns. “This facility has been a source of employment for many people in the area over the

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years, but it’s only fair to say that young offenders, some of whom are very challenging, need to face

sanctions should they persist in reoffending. Above all this is a rehabilitation centre, where young offenders can be educated and rehabilitated to give them a second chance at life.” When asked what he thought the problem at the centre is, he felt there was a need for a tiered system and approach by those

who are embracing the system and the services that are there, and those who repeatedly refuse to embrace this and are violent and aggressive, should be kept in a more secure unit with slightly less liberal regime. There needs to be consequences for this kind of behaviour, with privileges denied,” he concluded.

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Newman Renews Call For Swords Theatre Local councillor, Joe Newman (NP) has put in a for the inclusion of a theatre and I am happy about motion to the Development Plan trying to ensure this,” he said. that the delivery of a theatre in the Cultural Newman is convinced that a theatre will breathe new life to the northern end of the town. Quarter of Swords is on the agenda. It is “This part of Swords has suffered over the intended that the clustering of cultural and past number of years with the closure of artistic activities should be located in the shops and businesses. The southern part vicinity of Swords Castle and Newman is of Swords seems to have fared much determined that this should include a better. We need to make sure we have theatre. activities at this end of the town which He told the County Leader, “This is in line would bring people here,” he said. with Objective 3 in the Draft Development “The new civic building, with a library that Plan for Swords, promoting and enhancing Cllr. Newman the identity of the town centre through the delivery is proposed for here, with a theatre will help to of Swords Castle Cultural Quarter Architectural regenerate this part of the town and encourage Master Plan.” This is major part of promoting and businesses that are linked to tourism and culture enhancing the quality of the town and Newman is to locate here,” he said. Newman is anxious that adamant that the delivery of a theatre would have this much needed facility is of sufficient capacity a profound affect on Swords and the surrounding where people can develop and grow in all aspects areas. “I just want to have a theatre included in of arts and culture. the plan and that it is not forgotten. At the “This could lead to Swords becoming a centre of Development Plan meeting I was given assurances excellence and contribute to artistic development by the executive that objectives in the plan cater in the community,” he concluded.

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler (4th from right) is pictured as he joined Swords Tidy Towns committee and volunteers at The Well in Swords recently, as they celebrated their excellent performance in the National Tidy Towns competition

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The 25th annual National Business to Arts Award ceremony took place at the Bord Gais Theatre recently. Fingal County Council Arts Office and Lynders Mobile Home Park won a National Business to Arts Award at the ceremony. Pictured outside the Bord Gaid Theatre are, Gerry Lynders, Mary Lynders Jnr, Mary Lynders, Carmel Lynders, Anna Lynders, Helen Lynders, Marion Lynders and Caroline Cowley (Public Art Co-ordinator Fingal County Council Arts Office)

There was great excitement at the 25th annual National Business to Arts Award ceremony, when Fingal County Council Arts Office and Lynders Mobile Home Park won a National Business to Arts Award ceremony. The event took place at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre on Monday 19th of September. Resort Residency is an artist residency project which takes place at Lynders Mobile Home Park, Portrane where artists are invited to explore the area’s rich beauty, history and community from the

vantage point of a holiday park, which has been taking place at the park with the co-operation of Gerry Lynders and his family at their mobile home park in Portrane since 2014. The awards were presented by Minster for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphries TD. Gerry Lynders explained to MC for the night and RTE broadcaster, Keelin Shanley, that the introduction of artists to the park has created a new energy in the area and it has definitely

attracted increased business to the area. Praising Gerry’s vision and support for the residency project, Fingal County Councils Arts Officer, Caroline Cowley said: “We couldn’t do what we do without the full support of Gerry Lynders and his family at Lynders Mobile Home Park and this award is a fitting and welcome acknowledgement of this very valuable partnership”. Joining Gerry on the red carpet at the ceremony were his mother Mrs. Mary Lynders, who is already becoming quite the celebrity in Donabate/Portrane as winner of the Community Person of the Year, his wife Carmel, daughter Helen, and sisters Anna, Marion and Mary Junior.

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11th October 2016

Skerries Chamber Congratulates

TIDY TOWNS CHAMPS!

John Nealon, Rita Nealon and Dougie Stewart

Sean Halpin, Margaret Reid and Paul Reid (Chief Executive, Fingal County Council)

Anne Carroll, Doreen Ferguson and Catherine McMahon

Anne Doyle, Cllr Brian Dennehy, Kay Coleman, Maeve McGann, Cllr Tom O'Leary and Cllr Grainne Maguire

County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, JP Browne, Kay Coleman (Skerries Chamber) and Darragh O'Brien TD

Kay Coleman (Skerries Chamber of Commerce), Senator James Reilly, Maeve McGann and Martina Grogan

Skerries Chamber of Commerce threw a welcoming reception for the new Tidy Towns champions at the Blue Bar in Skerries on Wednesday last, 5th October. The celebration was attended by County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler, Paul Reid Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, as well as many local public representatives, including Darragh Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien TD and Senator James Reilly. Kay Coleman from Skerries Chamber was busy ensuring that everything went smoothly on the night. In his speech, Paul Reid mentioned that the wonderful victory by Skerries Tidy

Pictured are members of the committee of Skerries Tidy Towns

Paula Marry, Jim McGilloway and Kay Coleman (Skerries Chamber)

Cllr Brian Dennehy, Peter Counihan (Captain Skerries Golf Club), Breda Tuite, Darragh O'Brien TD and County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler

Emily Diebold, Aisling Kennedy and Joyce Moore

Towns will have a hugely beneficial effect on the entire county, and he praised the hard working committee, as well as the tireless volunteers. Mayor Butler also paid tribute to the example set by Skerries and he said that many local towns and villages have been inspired by the team at Skerries Tidy Towns. Chamber President, Martin Scully presented Anne Doyle, Secretary of Skerries Tidy Towns with a framed photograph of Skerries, as well as a celebration cake, which was enjoyed by all present on a great evening for the town of Skerries.

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11th October 2016

Local Communities Come Out In Force

Pictured at the public meeting at the Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre (PSLC) on Wednesday, 5th October tp discuss the 2nd Runway at Dublin Airport and the problems it will cause in the local communities, are Shay Horan (Portmarnock Community Association), Liam Cullen (River Vally/Rathingle Residents Association), Jacqueline Derby (Portmarnock Community Association), Darragh O'Brien TD, Pat Suttle (Portmarnock Community Association) and ,James Byrne (Drynam Hall Residents Association)

A very large crowd assembled at a public meeting in Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club on Wednesday last, 5th October, where concerned residents who will be affected by the proposed new runway at Dublin Airport gathered to express their concerns. Pat Suttle of Portmarnock Community Association spoke to the County Leader about what he expected from the meeting. “The important thing is that we are not trying to stop the runway. We’re in favour of jobs at

Pictured at the annual Rolestown ICA St Francis Hospice Coffee Morning at Rolestown Hall are members of the organising committee, including Betty Kenny, Cecilia O'Brien (PRO), Olive Hegarty, Maura Begg, Eithne Moore (treasurer), Brid Clarke, Doreen O'Brien (secretary) and Elizabeth Kelly (president)

Dublin Airport and we want the airlines to develop, but we want to ensure that the residents who live around the airport are properly treated in terms of noise mitigation and limiting the night time flying,” he said. Liam Curran from River Valley / Rathingle Residents Association said, “We had a very favourable meeting with Minister Shane Ross and we are looking for the retention of conditions 3 and 5 of the planning permission. We’re not anti runway, we’re pro jobs and we’re not political. It’s just an alignment of all of the relevant associations and groups that are going to be affected by the proposed new runway and we fall under the umbrella group of FORUM (Fingal Organised Residents United Movement). Pat Suttle continued, “The Minister said that the An Bord Pleanala ruling doesn’t apply, but the minister can’t tell anyone how the law is to be applied. Ultimately, I think this will end up in the courts, as to how the EU directive versus An Bord Pleanala pans out, so it all remains to be seen how this develops,” he said. Local TD, Darragh O’Brien, who attended the meeting said, “I was delighted to be

present and speak at such a well organised and well attended meeting of the FORUM in Portmarnock. The airport is a crucial economic driver in our area and for our country. Thousands of people are employed directly and indirectly through the airport and the businesses located there. I have always supported the develop-

ment and expansion of the airport and indeed the need for the new runway. However these developments need to be delivered in a balanced way that respects the rights of the communities who live in proximity to the airport. I do not support the removal of the two planning conditions set down in 2007 by An Bord

Pleanala, which restrict night flights and will keep aircraft noise to a minimum. The recent announcement by this Government that the Irish Aviation Authority will now be given the powers to completely disregard these conditions is completely unacceptable. I will do everything in my power to support the FORUM in their campaign for fairness and balanced airport development.”

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On Thursday, 20th October, credit unions all around the North County will join other communities around the world to celebrate International Credit Union Day and the role they play in improving the communities they serve and the lives of their members. Credit unions are founded by the local community themselves and this has set them apart from other financial institutions for more than 150 years. International Credit Union Day is an annual international celebration of the Credit Union and the part it plays in the improvement of communities and the lives of members. Since 1948, the day has been celebrated internationally every October. Credit unions are unique because they are not-forprofit, democratically controlled by a board of directors and a board

oversight committee, and they are a member-owned co-operative. Credit unions pool their members’ assets to provide low-cost loans and other financial services in the best interest of the members. Being an institute that is founded and owned by the local community, they continue to provide funding to many community groups and societies.

They are delighted to be able to contribute to these groups that continue to promote pride in local towns and community spirit without which, these Credit Unions would not have been formed. Your local Credit Union offers an array of quality services, advice and solutions in a way that makes them most unique. Big or small, all your needs will be met. Your local credit union is right at the heart of your community and will offer you a personal service and any advice you need on various savings, loans or insurance schemes that they have on offer. They will give you what’s right for you and always ensure

11th October 2016 The 10th Annual Valley Walk in support of the Irish Cancer Society took place in River Valley last Saturday. To mark the 10th anniversary of the event, County Mayor, Cllr Darragh Butler and Cllr Joe Newman make a presentation on behalf of Fingal County Council to walk organiser, Margaret Harris. It is expected that once the results of this walk have come in, the event will have raised over €100,000 in aid of the Irish Cancer Society over the last 10 years. See more photos of the walk in next week's edition

that you are in control of your own finances. For those of you who may not yet be a member of these quality establishments, keep reading to see exactly why you should join your local Credit Union today.

What Is A Credit Union? A Credit Union is a group of people who save together and lend to each other at a fair and reasonable rate of interest. Credit Unions are non-sectarian and non-political, nonprofit and continue that Irish tradition of co-operative self help. They offer members the chance to have control over their own finances, by making their own savings work for them. When you become a member and start saving with them, you will have access to fair and reasonable rates on savings and loans. The Credit Union exists only to serve its members — not to profit from their needs.

How Does A Credit Union Differ From A Bank? A Credit Union acts just like a bank, providing all of the same services: checking, savings, mortgage lending, car loans, business loans and more. The one distinguishing factor is that Credit Unions are non-profit institutions. They are not beholden to shareholders, so when they make a profit, they don’t give that to shareholders. Instead, they return that profit to members in the form of lower fees and better services.

Access To Local Psychology Services Must Improve Sinn Fein spokesperson on Health and local TD, Louise O’Reilly has raised the issue of the availability of a psychology services for under 18s in the North County Dublin catchment area. Speaking in the Dáil on a Sinn Féin motion on Mental Health, O’Reilly said: “In the last number of months the Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health launched a National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health, a community-led taskforce to take action to

improve the mental advised me that there health and wellbeing of is no Primary Care children and young Psychology service to people in Ireland. It has the under 18 population in the Dublin had its second North catchment meeting only area. It is scanthis week and is dalous and expected to deeply worrying continue its that in an area as work for around Louise O’Reilly populated, and 12 months.” which is seeing She continued, “However, the reality such massive growth, that there are young as Dublin North that people without access there is no primary care to a primary care psychologist available. psychology service “When young people undermines the good reach out, get talking will and intent of any or look for services, taskforce. In August irrespective of the this year, I received a supports that commuPQ from the HSE that nities may provide, the

missing link of these services in some parts of the country is deeply problematic. “We should have a situation where the changes being authored by the taskforce are working in tandem with services that the health service should be providing. The taskforce, and the Minister, must bring pressure to bear in ensuring that HSE services are in place to supplement the supports the taskforce is designing. “The establishment of the National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health was welcome, but where there are practical and real steps to be taken now, this should happen,” she concluded.

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Following the success of last year’s interactive Murder Mystery, ‘A Striking Affair’, new production company ‘Daganne’ are proud to announce that Dracula’s ‘Just Desserts’ is coming to the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on Saturday, 29th October just in time for Halloween. This is a fancy dress murder mystery with a difference. The central horror theme is interspersed with a 70s sound track and also features original songs and music . Ageing rocker,Vlad Di Avol, whose additional claim to fame is that he once played Dracula, is holding a dinner party to launch a comeback, assisted by his formidable exwife, Mena Murray and his best friend Art Fulman, known as Dodger. Vlad’s nerdy son, Quincey, who keeps spiders as pets, is also in attendance with his

Pictured getting ready for rehearsals for their upcoming production of 'Dracula's Just Desserts' which is coming to the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan on Saturday, 29th October are Pearse Halpin (Vlad Di Avol) and Danny McElhinney (The Dodger)

‘crush’, Aggie, a glamorous African model and wannabe actress. The dinner party is thrown into uproar when one of Quincey’s spiders Dr Hiders goes missing. Pandemonium is guaranteed, following the discovery of a dead body in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Cue the mysterious arrival of eccentric Dr Helsing, a forensic police officer with a colourful past. Guests are invited to wear 70s and /or horror themed gear. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, best dancers at the 70s disco following dinner and of course, best sleuths. Doors open at 7.30pm. and admission. including dinner is 40 euros.

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11th October 2016

Cycle Against Suicide In Malahide

Sylviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Winner At Swords ICA Swords ICA held a Lemon Drizzle Cake competition on Thursday, 29th September. It was won by new member, Sylvia Guy who only joined the guild in the last few weeks. Sylvia was presented with the Peggy Savage Memorial trophy by guild president, Doreen McKitterick, which she gets to keep for a year. The Swords guild is a very busy one. As well as having the cake competition that evening, the ladies were also given a lesson in line dancing which they all enjoyed. Swords ICA meets at BASE, Brackenstown Road, Swords every Thursday at 8 p.m. Activities include various crafts, walking, pitch and putt as well as attending social events. You even get a cup of tea as well. New members are always welcome. Sylvia (right) is pictured being presented with the Peggy Savage Memorial Trophy by Guild president, Doreen McKitterick

On Saturday, 15th October, the communities of North County Dublin will unite in Malahide to host a 50 km 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;local leaders.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; A SpinOff has all the

colour, energy and fun of the annual Cycle, but is packed into a single day. The Dublin North SpinOff promises to be a great event. It will depart from Malahide Community School at 10.30 am on Saturday, 15th October. Many local and national Mental Health Organisations will attend at the start and the finish to outline the services they provide to those in need. The 48 km route travels through Malahide, taking in the historic

Malahide Castle and Demesne, and on to Swords before looping around Dublin Airport. The halfway stop, and mental health presentation, will take place at Ballymun United FC, before returning to Malahide, via picturesque Portmarnock. According to Jim Breen, Cycle Against Suicide founder, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mental health is just like our physical health - it is something we have to nurture and be mindful of. From time to time we have to ask for help

Harvest Dance In Swords A Harvest Dance in aid of St Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parish, Swords will be held in the Parish Centre, Swords on Saturday, 22nd October from 8pm. Supper served at 9pm. Tickets are â&#x201A;Ź20 and music will be provided by John Maguire. Bring your own refreshments and please advise of any dietary requirements. Tickets available from Anne at 840 2308 or Derek, 087-2409 135.

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Balbriggan’s Nadiya In Miss Bikini Final national event, 50 per cent of the votes come from the public and 50 per cent from the judges, so Nadiya is appealing for people to vote for her, text Bikini 113 to 57003. Nadya who is a mother of two girls aged four and six and is married, lives in the Castlemills area of Balbriggan and she has done some modelling work. She told the County Leader, “The national competition for Miss Bikini Ireland has attracted an astonishing 3,500 applicants. I am one of those lucky girls and I’m very hopeful of winning and I’m appealing to people to vote for me. It would be a dream come through to represent Ireland,” she said.

Now entering our fourth year Miss Bikini Ireland Model Search has become one of Ireland’s most talked about pageants where thousands of women from across the country each year apply to take part. Hoping to win the National Miss Bikini competition, which will be held at the Regency Hotel, Drumcondra on 14th October and the opportunity to Ireland, is Balbriggan native, Nadiya Shyryayeva, originally from Ukraine. Nadya has already won the Miss Valentine competition last February, which gave her the opportunity to help people with diabetes in Ireland and in Africa. The winner of the competition will go forward to represent Ireland in the World Final in the Dominican Republic, where over 70 girls from around the globe will compete. The overall winner will receive a prize of 80,000 dollars. To win the

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This recognition programme from One4all in association with Chambers Ireland, has been created for SMEs to recognise employees that go the extra mile and to offer employers and colleagues the facility to reward these unsung heroes. Nominations will be open from October 4 until October 28 and can be made via the One4all website, www.one4allrewards.ie/spotlights. The awards are open to all employers and employees of Irish SMEs and applications will be judged by an independent panel of business leaders, including members of Chambers Ireland. Judging will finish on November 8th, with winners being announced later that week. Fingal Dublin Chamber is among the Chambers involved.

Ballyboughal Tidy Towns Ballyboughal Tidy Towns are holding a fundraising event, with a Pub Bingo Night at the Village Inn, Ballyboughal on Saturday, 15th October at 8pm. All are welcome to attend what promises to be a great night.

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Fun At St Maur’s GAA Club

Pictured having fun at one of the recent events at St Maur's GAA Club in Rush are Kellie Carthy, Orlaith Heffernan, Tara Brady, Ella O'Connell and Lucia Rehmann

It was a very busy few weeks for St Maur’s GAA Club in Rush recently, with plenty of activity for all members, but especially the children. First up was the Cúl Kids Campout, which was a fantastic day and night event where club members were invited to camp out overnight on the club training pitch. The day kicked off with a treasure hunt for the kids while the adults attempted to pitch the tents. This was followed

by a number of mini matches for the kids, followed by a Puc Fada competition and a penalty shoot out. Another fun event was the All-Ireland MiniLeagues. This is already an established annual event run by the Juvenile Committee and was held for three evenings in the week before the AllIreland final. Both events required a lot of organisation and supervision and it’s a credit to the mentors and

parents of St. Maur’s who were always on hand to help out. St.

Maur’s has teams to cater for all age groups from the four year old academy kids, to their three senior men’s teams, ladies senior team and the Gaelic for

Mothers & Others for the ‘slightly older’ ladies each age group was well represented in both events with some of the older players proving to be the biggest kids.

Call For Elderly To Be Looked After Local senator, Dr James Reilly is appealing to the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure to look after elderly people in the Budget. He told the County Leader, “Elderly people who shared the burden of the downturn need to be looked after in the upcoming budget. Many of these people who live here in the North County are on a fixed income, without the capacity to increase their earnings. They are faced with a pension levy and prescription charges, with many of them on medication.” He continued, “They’ve had the telephone allowance withdrawn and the VHI and tax allowance. All these things were necessary at a time when the country was on its knees, but now that there is a very visible upturn in the economy, it’s now time to have the sacrifice of these people acknowledged and some of the cuts reversed. I’m calling for a reduction in the prescription charge and I’m calling on Minister Varadkar to reinstate the telephone allowance. This is particularly important for many of our elderly rural dwellers, who can feel isolated, where a telephone is essential to keep in touch. It is vital for their mental well-being and health. This can also apply to residents in urban areas as well,” he concluded.

Pictured at the 'Ways to Bank' event which took place at AIB, Swords from 3rd to 5th October are, Judith Curran (AIB Online Banking), Michelle Farrelly (AIB Online Banking) and Coman Goggins (Retail Manager, AIB Swords)

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Pictured after receiving their results are Balbriggan Community College students, Habeeb Adeyemo and Shauna Williams

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Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords, are James Burgess and Sean McCarthy

Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan students Aisling Devlin, Eilis Curnyn, Kate McKenna, Sarah-Jane Mormey and Emma Landers

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Portmarnock Community School are, Sophie O'Hanlon, Emma Chalkley and Caitlin Glynn

Pictured after receiving his Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords is Tobias Mbunusi, with his mother, Florence

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results are St.Josephs Secondary School Rush students, Justin Adasei, Adam Whelan, Laurence McGuinness and Gearoid Skelly

Finn Byrne and Gillian Weston are pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Donabate Community College

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Ethan Holohan is pictured with his dad, Graham Holohan after receiving his Junior Cert results at Donabate Community College

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Pictured after receiving his results at Colaiste Choilm Swords, is Paul Anderson, with his mother Pat

Pictured after receiving their Junior Cert results at Malahide Community School are Aaron Connolly, Alex Doyle and Andrew Coyle

Pictured after collecting their results from Loreto College, Swords were Jessica Daly and Claire Grogan

Pictured after receiving his Junior Cert results at Colaiste Choilm Swords is Owen Kelly, with his father, Paul

Emma Moynihan and Ciara Lawless pictured after collecting their results from Loreto College, Swords

Joey Julian Grace, Cormac Donnelly and Cillian Saidlear are pictured after receiving their results at Portmarnock Community School

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Student Exchange Week At Balbriggan School The week of 26th to 30th September has finally come and gone when Balbriggan Community College was awash with colour. The school welcomed with aplomb its European cousins on

their annual Exchange visit. The school welcomed 13 students from St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany. The brain child of the Balbriggan Town Council, the European Exchange is regarded

as an important whole school/departmental event in the school calendar. It’s an example of the collegial supportive family that is the foundation of Balbriggan Community College. For example,

the Woodwork department crafted a welcome signpost. Transition year students painted it in their Art class. And that’s just the start of it. The word “Freundschaft” (“Friendship”) was

chosen for the sign as it forms the basis of the connection between Balbriggan and St. Wendel and indeed the school community itself. “The aim of the Exchange Programme is to give students, their families and staff an opportunity to enjoy

an extended cultural learning opportunity in a fun, safe, good value and welcoming atmosphere. The college is partnered with two neighbouring schools in St. Wendel, Saarland - Cusanus Gymnasium and Wendalinum Gymnasium. The German word

“Gymnasium” means “second level school”. The school community was delighted to welcome friends from far and wide. Such is the good humoured warmth and friendship extended to our visitors by our families and the school community that

the Germans compete to travel! The Balbriggan students look forward to our return visit in March 2017 when, as well as attending school, students will visit Saarbruecken and enjoy a day trip to France.”

Balbriggan Community College welcomed 13 students from St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany in their annual student exchange programme. Pictured at the school are local students with their German guests. Also pictured is organiser and teacher, Martine O'Brien (extreme right)

Local Schools Among First To Offer New Subject Local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell has welcomed the first phase of the roll-out of the ‘Politics & Society’ to Leaving Cert students, and is pleased that Malahide Community School and St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Rush are included in the first 41 schools nationwide to offer the subject. He said, “I am particularly pleased that Malahide Community School and St. Joseph’s Secondary

School, Rush are two of the very first schools to offer this subject. “As this subject continues to be rolled-out, the Department of Education and Skills aims to ensure all interested schools will be in a position to include the Politics & Society syllabus in the subject choices for the Leaving Certificate students by September 2018.” He continued, “I believe this subject will be benefi-

cial to all students who decide to study it. It will prepare our young people to become fully involved with wider society and to be informed of how our democracy works. I hope that it will encourage more young people to become involved with the political process, or to become advocates for the societal issues which they feel passionate about. “Supporting our young people, and encouraging them to engage with wider society, the political process and to voice their opinions and ensure their views are heard will be beneficial to our society as a whole. We must continue to invest in education, and ensure that our education system provides our children with skills that will assist them throughout their lives”, he concluuded.

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Pictured at the Loreto College Swords Awards Day are winners of the 5th Year Academic awards, Rebecca Fagan, Emily Sheehy, Vanilla Nwojo, Tara Gleeson, Claire Finnegan and Sophie Okpara, with School principal, Peter McNamara and Deputy principal, Sharon Gunn

Pictured at the Loreto College Swords Awards Day are Claire Finnegan (6th Year Head Girl) and Katie Heffernan (Deputy Head Girl 6th Year)

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It’s getting closer and closer to our favourite festive time of year, but that doesn’t mean that you necessarily have everything ready for that all important Christmas party. Fret not! You still have enough time to get everything organised if you start your preparation now. Remember, the party season is meant to be a time of fun, so follow our tips below to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. Remember the essentials; Venue, Food, Entertainment and that all important party dress. If you have at least these sorted out, you’ll be set for a night of fun.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS We are lucky to be spoilt for choice when it comes to party venues around the North County. There is an Aladdin’s Cave of festively decorated venues, nightlife and transport options, so you need look no further

for the perfect location for your party. There are plenty of local venues here in the North County, that are sure to serve all your party venue needs and plenty of them will have good Christmas deals on too. If you have a large group to book, make sure you give your venue of choice plenty of notice and book early to avoid disappointment. Many of the venues offer exclusive deals the earlier you book, so definitely keep an eye out for these.

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GO ALL OUT Christmas is the time of year that you need no excuse to get all dolled up. There will be the season’s hottest festive trends in the shops around the North County, all encouraging you to get as glamourous as possible! Take full advantage of this: go shopping for a new dress, get a beauty treatment and brave those heels, even if your feet won’t thank you for it the next day! Christmas is only once a year, so why not make the most of it?

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11th October 2016

The Penny Drops The Left may be set on a course for government in Germany but can they be stopped? The polls suggest a halt to the rise of the AfD, the far right party whose popularity has begun to stabilise. The AfD has eclipsed Mekel’s CDU in recent election contests. The decrease in the CDU’s performance opens the way for their current partners in Government, the SPD, to begin to look to the Greens to help then turn the direction of Government after the next election. That reality is reflected in the comments of a prominent CDU member who is quoted as saying, “If there is a public majority together with the AfD, then we [CDU] should form a coalition with them. Otherwise we are heading towards a left Republic,” So it seems that the more centralist position of Merkel may have to be sacrificed in an effort to hold onto power. This lurch to the right is in general reflected across all political theatres.” The crushing fall in the value of sterling is for the moment a temporary blip. We can expect to see

considerable highs and lows over the next two or three years, each triggered by the UK’s journey to exit the EU. Ms. May’s announcement last week seems to have caused the fall in sterling. Just as the referendum result caused the fall in the pound earlier in the year. It may be a case that currency tourism may be about to become a feature of By Cathal Boland everyday life. The EU-Canada trade agreement is about to be sent to Member States for ratification as our Senate here rejected the deal. The vote is not binding on the Government but it is one they would have preferred not to have happened. The EU has a lot going on right now with a number of complex trade talks open on many fronts along with the UK problem. So it was no surprise that the Belgian Trade Minister, who headed off to attend a Harvard Management Course was recalled to his desk by his PM. I wonder what was said on his return but hopefully the course adequately equipped him to deal with the fall out.

New Speed Limit Near Schools Welcomed Local senator, Dr James Reilly (FG), has welcomed the decision by Fingal County Council to reduce the speed limit near schools to 30 kilometres per hour. Reilly told the County Leader, “This decision was taken at a County Council meeting last Tuesday and is to be commended. It will come as a huge relief to many parents in the area and will be a valuable protection for our small children. There is

no question but that this will save lives. “I think it is very timely of Fingal County Council to implement the 30km speed limit near all schools in the county. I would like to see this speed limit being extended to all our housing estates where there are children present, particularly in a constituency with the youngest population in the state. A three-year-old darting out from between

cars would be in grave danger. “I met with the devastated parents of the young girl who was knocked down and killed in her own estate in Kilkenny, which led to the drive to have speed limits of 30km in housing estates there,” he said. “I congratulate the County Council on being an early mover in this regard and I would encourage other county councils to follow suit,” he said.

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The Applegreen Charitable Fund committee recently visited the Radiology Department at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin to view the upgraded digital x-ray rooms. The two year partnership with Applegreen and CMRF Crumlin (the fundraising body for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital) 2014/15 raised a total of €379,752, which went directly towards the upgrade of two x-ray rooms in the Radiology Department. Pictured are Adrian Giffney (left), chair of the Applegreen Charitable Fund, Hazel Noble, Radiology Dept Crumlin Childrens Hospital and Joe Barrett, COO Applegreen

Grandchildren in Balbriggan are being encouraged to nominate their grandparents for the Specsavers Grandparent of the Year Award in association with Third Age. Legendary broadcaster and grandfather of 13, Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, recently launched the nationwide search for Ireland’s most exceptional grandparent. The Award celebrates and recognises the extraordinary contribution that grandparents make to the lives of grandchildren and the community. Speaking at the launch, Specsavers Balbriggan store director Brian Brodigan said, ‘We are excited to launch the Grandparent of the Year Award, which recognises the many benefits of an ageing population and the special role that grandparents play in Irish families. It is a fantastic opportunity for younger generations to recognise the

many ways that grandparents and older people enrich our lives and I would encourage grandchildren in Balbriggan to nominate today to give their grandparent the recognition they deserve.’ He continued, “Many people who come to us with concerns about their hearing have

withdrawn from social situations leaving them feeling isolated and depressed, so it is fitting to collaborate with a charity that works tirelessly to alleviate loneliness and combat social isolation.” Grandchildren of all ages can nominate their grandparents by

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Recent published deaths from the North County Pictured are Aoibheann Connor, Keelings Soft Fruit Technical Manager (centre left) and David Keeling (centre right) receiving the award for first place in the fruit category

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MC NULTY, Bernard (Bernie), (Lusk, Co Dublin and late of Drumcong, Co Leitrim) - 6th October 2016 (Peacefully) at Lusk Nursing Home, Bernard, (Bernie) son of the late Patrick and Katie, sadly missed by his close friend Gilly, close neighbours Laim and Alicia Shanley, godchildren, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace KERINS, Cecil (Sid), (20 Knocklongford, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Skerries, Co Dublin) - 5th October 2016 (Peacefully) at the North West Hospice, Sligo. Deeply regretted by his loving son Barry, partner Teresa, grandsons Kal and Dayle, relatives and many friends. Rest in Peace DOHERTY (née Fynes), Jean, (Rush, Dublin) - 4th October 2016 (Peacefully) Jean, sadly missed by her loving family, husband Joe, sons, Eugene, Edward, Cormac and her daughter Edel, brothers, sister, daughter-in-law,sisters in law,brother in law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren,relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace KAVANAGH, Michael , (Bath Road, Balbriggan, Dublin / Bray, Wicklow ) - 4th October 2016 (Peacefully) at Hamilton Park Nursing Home in the loving care of the staff of the Nightingale Unit. Michael husband of the late Maura Kavanagh. Sadly missed by his loving children Noreen, Richard and Martin, daughters-in-law, Fran (partner) of Noreen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Victor, sisters Imelda and Maura, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace FAGAN (née Murtagh), Eileen, (Malahide, Dublin ) - 4th October 2016 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by her loving son Kelvin, life long partner Dan, family, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace CASEY (née Maguire), Florence, (Sherlock Park, Skerries, Dublin ) - 2nd October 2016 (Peacefully) in the loving care of the staff of Hamilton Park Care Facility, Balbriggan, in her 93rd year, surrouned by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Chistopher (Christy) Casey. Cherished mother of Liam (Bunty), Marcella (Marcie), Florence (Sheens), Christopher, Annie, Antoinette and Hugh, also deeply missed by her sister-in-law Josie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Rest in Peace RYAN, Joseph, (Skerries, Dublin / Rush, Dublin ) - 1st October 2016 (Peacefully) Joseph, sadly missed by his loving sisters Moria, Ann, Eileen, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace AUSTIN, George, (Rush, Dublin) - 30th September 2016 (Peacefully) George, sadly missed by his loving family, brothers John, Robbie and Tommy, sisters Olive, Vera, Marguerite, Angela, Philomena and Patsy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for 3 bedroom, 2 storey detached dwelling, new entrance to the site off Sundrive Road, also waste water treatment system and percolation area plus all assciated site development works at Sundrive Road, Rush, Co. Dublin for Denise Murphy. 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 Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday. 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 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Michael & Eleanor O'Reilly intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the side, and a single story porch extension to the front all at 32 The Court, Seatown Park, Swords, Co Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Michael & Eleanor O'Reilly intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of a two storey extension to the side, and a single story porch extension to the front all at 32 The Court, Seatown Park, Swords, Co Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council We, Board of Management of Coláiste Choilm CBS, intend to apply for planning permission for single storey extension to the north of the existing Special Educational Unit at Coláiste Choilm CBS, Dublin Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The extension will include additional teaching space with ancillary accommodation. 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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Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Graham Architecture to build a 39.5 m2 (GFA) two storey extension and associated works, at 26 Beverton Lawns, Donabate, Co Dublin for Fidelma and Ronan Cassidy. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council I, Neil and Amanda McKeown, Intend to apply for planning permission for a. Two storey extension to rear, b. All associated site works to rear of No 21 Ravenswell, 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 it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I, Rita Nealon, Intend to apply for planning permission for A. Amendments to existing roof profiles to facilitate pitched roof to front and rear, B. 2 No new dormer windows to front, C. First floor extension to rear , D. All associated site works at No 54 Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority ,during it's public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to partially demolish an existing single storey extension and replace with an enlarged two storey extension to the rear, convert existing shed to the side of the house to be a utility room and a

disabled access toilet, replacing the existing roof of the shed with a new flat roof and parapet with ancillary ground works to include a new disabled access ramp to the front garden at 14 Sherlock Park, Skerries for Colin Gregory. 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 by G Monks for a two storey detached dwelling, with alterations to front boundary to provide for car parking, and for reducing the height of existing screen walls to provide sight lines, at An Tearmann, off Sandy Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning application is sought by Niall & Elayne McGrath for internal and external renovations and alterations of existing farm house with new single storey extension to side and rear, demolition of single storey lean-to bathroom and storage shed; conversion and internal alterations to existing stone outbuilding and its incorporation into the existing farm house; new proprietary wastewater treatment plant and percolation area, associated landscaping and site works at Wyestown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The proposed works are to be carried out to a Proposed Structure RPS No. 0900. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for dormer extension to front & rear of existing bungalow (including raising ridge level by 1.6m), dormer window in rear roof space, move existing site entrance eastwards (to centre of the site) & new front

boundary wall @ “Montana”, Seamount Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Phil Sheridan. 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 and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for 1/ Construction of new two storey, and single storey extension to rear. 2/ Conversion of attic to storage area to include velux windows to rear, and associated site works all to existing dwelling at 3a Convent Lane, Skerries, Co. Dublin. signed Sinead Cunnane & Cathryn Lundy The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Application for Planning Permission for partial change of use from on ground floor of Clubhouse to Sessional Montessori at St. Colmcilles GFC, Glen Ellen Road, HollyBanks, Swords, Co. Dublin Signed Anrea Fearon of Mighty Oaks Montessori Ltd This application may be inspected / purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-4.30pm, mondayfriday, 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.

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