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10th February 2015 • Volume 22, Issue 04 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie

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A Summer Festival For Swords In what is sure to inject life and vitality into the area, plans have been unveiled for the first ever Swords Summer Festival, to take place over the weekend of 17th, 18th and 19th July. Swords Castle and the main street will play host to the three-day event, which will give a welcome boost to local traders and businesses, as well as being fun for all the family and locals alike. Oddly enough, this initiative is a first for the area. This may come as a surprise to many, especially as Swords is the capital of the North County, and the area with the biggest population. The neighbouring towns in the locality have long had their own festivals over the years - the Malahide ‘Has It’ Festival, Skerries Soundwaves, the Rush Harbour Festival and Balbriggan’s Summerfest have been key, successful festivals in the events calendar, These festivals have injected much needed life into these towns, and are eagerly awaited there each year. Finally, common sense has prevailed, and Swords is now getting ready to have it’s own weekend of colour and festivities, and the opportunity to showcase it’s many qualities. Local councillor Darragh Butler (FF), told

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the County Leader that he was delighted with the news, as he had been campaigning for a festival to enhance the area for many years. “I have been campaigning for this for years and I am delighted that 2015 will hopefully be the first of many more Swords Main Street festivals and will kick-off even greater use of Swords Castle,” he said. “It really is great news.” “Swords is the biggest of all the North County towns, and we have Cllr. Butler been campaigning for a festival of our own for so long - it is well overdue,” he said. “The town is slowly starting to get revitalised, so this will definitely help things along.” He gave particular mention to the boost that this event will give our local businesses.“This will be great news for local businesses, pubs and restaurants. Full credit to the Council and their excellent Events Team. Hopefully we can also get some local Swords acts involved as part

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of this. The annual Fingal 10k will also take place in Swords on Sunday 19th July, so it will be a very busy weekend,” he added. He also told us a little more detail about the summer festival, which will see Friday involving a theatrical event at Swords Castle. Saturday will have children’s entertainment on a closed off Swords Main Street in the afternoon and there will be a concert on the Main Street on Saturday evening. The Main Street will remain closed off for Saturday evening, and there will be a real festival atmosphere, with live music and hopefully follow on entertainment at the various pubs, and so on,” he explained. “There’ll absolutely be something for everyone.” The announcement of such a festival has come at a time which sees the County Council trying to revitalise Swords, and its main street and castle. The Council recently announced plans to have a new ‘Cultural Quarter’ in the area, and more details of this are to be announced in the coming weeks. The town has become run down in recent years, with the closure of many of its once thriving businesses, and a castle that has yet to be fully open to the public. Local councillors and residents have frequently said they are more than eager to see Swords restored back to its former glory; once again becoming a fully thriving, busy hub of activity for traders and residents alike.

Spring Is In The Air

Perhaps some the most uplifting scenes in the entire year, are the sights and sounds of the emergence of Spring, and the prospect of longer and warmer days ahead. After a long and bitterly cold Winter, the days are finally getting longer, and people’s moods are beginning to lift. Nothing captures the sense that Winter is on the wane and Spring is in the air, better than the sight of daffodils emerging from their winter slumbers, and the sound of newly born lambs echoing across the countryside. Hopefully, we can all now look forward to a long warm summer ahead.

Little Molly Recovering From Transplant Operation The past week has been a tough one in the life of little Molly McNally, the six -year-old Balbriggan girl, who has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. Last Monday week, Molly had her bone marrow transplant operation at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, following heavy chemotherapy. Molly was sick much of the time with vomiting, and cannot tolerate any food. The hospital lessened her food, normally 40 mls, down to 10 mls, which is less per

hour, but over a longer time period to give her tummy a break. She has no taste buds, due to the chemotherapy. At the moment, she is on fluids and she has lost some weight. It is part of the downward spiral, where her immune system and red and white cells are dropping. By this week, they will be at zero. But according to her father, Gerry, the signs are promising for the little Balbriggan girl. He told the County Leader, “This is a tough period for Molly, but she’s handling it really

energy. At the moment, we well. This coming week and the cannot bring in anything to week after that, will be even Molly, for fear of infection, tougher. After this, we hope to and the hope is that she will see an improvement in her. start eating again in a week Molly is Molly and she’s a or two. real battler,” said Gerry. Gerry has nothing but the “Hopefully the bone marrow height of praise for Crumlin should start to come into Hospital, and how they effect in about 10 days time, have cared for Molly. “They and start growing after a have been absolutely brilliant, further week or so. It will start producing red and white blood Molly McNally with nothing left to chance and the good news is that the cells and fight infection. As you can imagine, she is absolutely drained of consultant is happy with Molly’s

progress. She’s a tough little lady, and once we get this episode out of the way, we can look forward to her getting better,” said an upbeat Gerry. Meanwhile, the fundraising for Molly continues to be a great success, with the recent ‘Return to the Cricket’ in Clontarf raising a whopping €3,000 for the fund. A very exciting fundraiser will be the much anticipated, ‘Bust Up For Molly’, which is a charity boxing event, which will take place in the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on 2nd May. This is expected to be the biggest fundraiser to date, and preparations are beginning already.

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Reilly Announces Nominee For New Ombudsman For Children The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, has announced the name of the new Ombudsman for Children, Of the 97 applications for the post, Dr Niall Muldoon has been selected by the Public Appointments Service for the post, after a process which began last September. Dr Muldoon is currently the Director of Investigations at the Ombudsman for Children’s Office. He is a Registered Clinical and Counselling Dr. Reilly TD Psychologist, was formerly the National Clinical Director of CARI – a children’s charity based in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. He has worked in the area of child protection for nearly 20 years. Applications for the post were received from a wide range of candidates, both inside and outside the State with a diverse range of backgrounds. Reilly thanked the Public Appointments Service for its rigour in managing the selection process, which included input from children themselves from around the North County and beyond. “I am encouraged by the significant interest in the post of Ombudsman for Children,” he said. “It is an integral part of an enhanced architecture in this State, devoted to improving the lives of our children and young people,” he concluded.

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Call For Tourist Office In Malahide

Councillor Eoghan O'Brien is adamant that Malahide needs a tourist office. He is pictured here at one of the best known locations in the town

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Lambay Singers Come To Swords The very popular Lambay Singers, who mainly operate in the Donabate and Portrane areas, have decided to branch out, and have just commenced holding rehearsals in Swords. They held their first rehearsal on Thursday last in the auspicious surrounds of Swords Castle, under the baton of Musical Director, George Rice. Committee member, Willie Cahill spoke about the decision to move to Swords. He said, “Up to now, we have been located in Donabate, and in an effort to expand, we decided on a move to Swords. By moving here, we expect to

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Two local entrepreneurs from the North County are vying for the title Pictured here is Sarah Davis-Goff from of ‘2015 David Manley Emerging Swords with her business partner Lisa Coen. Entrepreneur Award. home. The site is a ‘one-stop shop’ First up for the award is local for sourcing all forms of wheelchair woman Sarah Davis-Goff. Sarah accessible transport across Ireland. was born in Donabate and moved “As a wheelchair user of 12 years, I to Swords when her family was 14. have always struggled to find suitShe is shortlisted with her busiable transport. I was stranded in ness partner, Lisa Coen for Tramp Dublin city centre one night. Press - an independent publisher Eventually I had to call my parents set up to change the landscape of to get out of bed and travel in to what Irish publishing is capable of Pictured here is local entre- provide a service, which should accomplishing. preneur Stephen Cluskey already be there. So I founded “By supporting excellent writing, from Swords wheelchairtaxi.ie as a response to we can allow authors to flourish without the obligation to be accepted by the that problem. Nothing like it currently exists increasingly conservative market. We work hard anywhere in the world,” he added. to market and promote our titles, but believe The overall winner and winner in each of the that sales have been strong because of the Arts, Business and Social categories will be quality of the work, and because of our reputa- announced at a ceremony in the offices of Mason, Hayes and Curran on Tuesday 17th tion for independent thinking,” Sarah said. Next up, unique website wheelchairtaxi.ie was February. The overall winner will win a prize set up by Stephen Cluskey from Swords - a package worth over €100,000 – comprising of wheelchair user himself - after he was stranded €10k in cash and mentoring and consultancy in the City Centre until 6am one night and had to services from a range of companies Each catephone his parents to come in and drive him gory winner receives €1,000 in cash.

Local councillor Eoghan O’Brien (FF) is calling for a tourist office to be located in Malahide, in an effort to maximise the town’s great potential as a tourist destination. He told the County Leader “I had a motion down at last week’s area committee meeting, calling on the management to engage with Irish Rail, with a view to putting up a tourist office in or around the train station, if that’s a viable location. However, the main objective is to get a tourist office in Malahide village, because we’re probably underselling the product we have here, with huge tourism potential to be exploited. It’s incumbent on the Council to support the businesses locally, by providing a facility in the town where visitors can find out exactly what’s on offer here,”

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aware that there are many attractions for visitors to Malahide, besides the wonderful Castle. “A tourist office here will reap dividends and I want to get the ball rolling on this, and with the summer season looming, it would be great to have something in place by that time. The Fry Model railway, which is due to be located at the Casino in the town, is another project that is set to attract many visitors to Malahide, and this has not been lost on O’Brien. “It may well be a full two years before this becomes available, but we need to plan for this, and this is another compelling reason why such a tourist office is essential. I hope that by the time this becomes a reality, we will have a wellestablished tourist office here. We’ve seen how successful the tourist office has been in Howth, and we need to replicate that in Malahide. There’s great tourism potential here and the local businesses here, who pay rates deserve that support from the Council,” concluded O’Brien.

grow and become more centred. We are also looking for new members, both male and female to join us. As this was our first rehearsal in Swords, the County Council very kindly allowed us to use the magnificent Swords Castle to launch our new venture. However, this is a one-off occasion and future rehearsals will be held in Applewood Community Centre each Thursday, starting at 7.30pm and finishing at 10pm,” he said. So if anybody in Swords would like start 2015 on a high note, then maybe the Lambay Singers is for you. All voice types and all choral backgrounds are welcome. Call 087-2140126 if you’re interested. or feel free to come to rehearsals on Thursdays at 7.30pm in Applewood.

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Stephen Roberts, Swords No I don’t think so. I think there’s a perfect amount of sport, and if anything I would like to see more. nearly every sport is covered, which is great.

Martha Reilly, Malahide Well I have no real interest in sport, so it doesn’t bother me how much, or how little they show.

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George McGrane, Swords There probably is enough, but I love sport, especially football, so I can’t get enough of it. I’d watch it all day. The more the merrier.

John Hickey, Santry No, I definitely don’t think there’s enough sport on telly. I think we need a bit more, especially on pay for view. I’d prefer to see more.

Christy Dowler, Swords There’s not enough sport. I’d like more sport, more soccer.’

Jim Brady, Kinsealy ‘I don’t follow sport myself, I’ve a young son, he’s into sport, but I don’t watch it. I’ve no interest in sport. I can switch over to another channel when there’s sport on.’

Cal Byrne, Swords ‘I think there should be a better balance of sport on TV, more female sport.’

Carmel McInerney, Swords ‘Well I don’t watch a lot of television, and I come from a sporty crowd. I wouldn’t have the TV on all the time. My grandson is a sportsman, he watches loads of television and he’s never unhappy.’

Margaret Cahill, Donabate ‘Yes I do, honest to God, there’s a lot of cookery programmes too, I’d prefer more musicals or showbands, something like that.’

Paul Dolan, Portmarnock ‘Not really no, I’d want more sport on television, more rugby or football.’

Kevin Mayweather, Lusk ‘No, I love sport, I would 100 per cent want more sport on TV, like football, darts, pool, all that.’

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10.02.2015 is the latest addition to ensuring there is an inclusive pathway for children in the local and surrounding community.” Mick Bolger of Skerries Town said: “Skerries Town are delighted to have been chosen by the FAI to cater for boys and girls who may or may not have played football in such an environment before. Skerries Town ethos is of development and enjoyment and inclusiveness.” The programme takes place every Tuesday, 3.30pm-4.30pm, at Skerries Educate Together School indoor hall.

Windfall For Ryanair And Aer Lingus Aer Lingus and Ryanair have won a court challenge against a European Union ruling that ordered them to repay money related to the Government’s air travel tax. The two airlines took their fight to the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg , after the European Commission ruled in 2012 that they had benefited from illegal state aid, by paying a lower levy for domestic flights between 2009 and 2011. Ryanair will now get €12 million. Aer Arann is also expected to benefit from the ruling back, while Aer Lingus is believed to be owed € 4 million, plus interest. The ruling was welcomed by both Ryanair and Aer Lingus.

Successful Boxing Night In Balbriggan There was a fantastic night of top class boxing at the Bracken Boxing Club Fight Night in the Bracken Court Hotel recently. Boxers took to the ring with great determination and a big well done to Niamh Fay who won boxer of the night. Niamh, who is only twelve is a force to be reckoned with and packs quite a punch. Unfortunately, the Slovakian team couldn’t make it as flights were cancelled due to heavy snow, however the night went ahead and attendees got to see some first class boxing.

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Pictured after making his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury is Scoil an Duinninigh pupil, Alex Anzreucetti with his parents Denise and Brendan and family members

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Clar Roddy and Hollie Tobin are pictured after making their Confirmation in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury

Finnian Holland from Scoil an Duinninigh, Kinsealy made his Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury. He is pictured here with Alan Holland, Tiernan Holland, Ciarenn Bryson, Rossa McCluskey, Michael Holland and Catherine Holland

Jack Breathnach, who made his Confirmation is pictured here with his grandfather, Dick Walsh, grandmother Maura Walsh and Anne Mongey

Pictured after making her Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Seabury is Scoil an Duinnínigh pupil, Grace Ní Cheallaigh, with her parents Gillian and Aidan and Bishop Fiachra O Ceallaigh.

Pictured at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury is Grace McKenna and her sister Kate after the ceremony

Lily May Keogh made her Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury. She is pictured here with Gillian Keogh, Chris Keogh and Donna Keogh

Pictured after making their Confirmation from Scoil an Duinninigh is Aoibheann Clancy, Ava Byrne, Aileen Fitzgerald and Ava Ni Scanaill

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Darragh Curtin, who made his Confirmation, is pictured here with Brian Curtin

Aoibhinn Ní Fhlannchadha made her Confirmation at the Church of the Sacred Heart Seabury. She is pictured here with parents Eamon and Mary.

Fiachra Comber from Scoil an Duinninigh, Kinsealy, is pictured here with his family, Dylan, Ailbhe and Niall.

Ava Ni Scanaill is pictured here with her mother Shauna and sister Alex after making her Confirmation

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Pictured with her parents Mairin and Michael is Scoil an Duinninigh pupil Eilis Ni Cheannaigh

Making their Confirmation are brothers Connor and Matthew pictured with their father Andrew at the Church of the Sacred Heart.

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By Patrick Finnegan With the amount of burglaries in the Swords area on the increase in the past year or so, a group of residents in the Hilltown area of River Valley, have initiated a text alert system, in an attempt to curb this criminal trend. Local councillor, Joe Newman (NP) hopes to have a text alert system, not only in Swords, but in all areas of the North County. He told the County Leader, “We are in the process of getting sponsorship to help launch a more inclusive system for the entire Swords area, incorporating the local Gardai. Because of all the burglaries and anti-social behaviour, including drug pushing, the gardai need to engage more with the community, to receive up to the minute information, through the proposed new text alert system. This is in line with the promise I made in my pre-election manifesto,” he said. “This could be a very valuable tool for the Gardai ; however it is vital that they are given more resources to combat this latest surge in criminal activity. At my last meeting with Garda Sergeant, Kevin Toner from Swords Garda station, I discussed the proposed community text alert proposal with him and the benefit it would provide to the entire community. I also hope to receive a reporting system from the gardai about progress, or otherwise in solving crime in the Swords area, where they will report back to the local communities on progress.” Newman continued, “Gardai need to embrace this technology and interface in a meaningful way with local residents associations, in this war on crime.

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Councillor Joe Newman is pictured outside Swords Garda Station. He is actively pursuing a text alert system to be implemented in communities all over Swords, as well as the greater North County area.

It’s all about resources. Remember, criminals have access to fast cars and a good road network to make good their escapes. Residents need to feel safe and secure, instead of feeling isolated and fearful, so co-operation between local Gardai and residents, not only in Swords, but all over the North County, is of paramount importance,” he concluded. Swords Community Garda, Sgt Kevin Toner told the County Leader. “I am very supportive of any initiative undertaken by any community to make them safer. We are always asking people to be vigilant and safe and the exchange of information with the Gardai, will help to build safer communities,” he said.

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Bank of Ireland Swords are very active within the mortgage market at present, with the number of individuals and couples looking to purchase a new home increasing. With this in mind, they are holding a mortgage “Open House” session at the branch on Tuesday, 10th, Wednesday, 11th and Thursday, 12th February from 6pm until 8pm each evening. They would welcome the opportunity to engage with as many of these people as possible, who would just like to discuss “next steps” with some of their specialist mortgage advisors, as well as a local auctioneer. This Out of Hours event is designed to help accommodate individuals with busy work schedules.

with the turn out and support from everybody involved. A special mention must be given to Eoin Brady, who swam an amazing 4 kilometers in just 66 minutes! Two members, sisters Anjali (11 years old) and Palavi (14 years old) swam 75 lengths and 125 lengths respectively. The girls were sponsored €5 a length and so between Last week, a charity swim was held Mark approached Suzanne Byrne, them raised an amazing €1000. An at the Arena Health and Fitness the arena manager with his idea amazing €3,200 was raised on the club at the Grand Hotel Malahide about doing a charity swim by day, and the total is still rising. “A in aid of local charity Action Ireland himself. They came up with the special thank you to all the swimTrust. This was the “brainchild’’ of idea of trying to swim the distance mers for their huge effort on the Mark Whelan, who has been from “Dublin to Lesotho” in the day. Thank you to the involved with the Grand Hotel for charity for a number of allowing us to use years and wanted to do the club for the event something to raise and encouraging us funds for the upcoming all the way. Thank trip to Lesotho. you to all who In recent years Action supported us on the Ireland Trust have day, and those who implemented a swimsponsored the team ming programme in and a big well done Lesotho, where tragito Mark Whelan (who cally drownings are the had the idea in the fourth biggest cause of first place and who death. This is a will be going to shocking statistic Lesotho for the next considering Lesotho is two weeks as a also faced with chalvolunteer and will lenges like HIV and Pictured here is Fran Whelan, CEO of Action Ireland Trust with see first hand where Conor Sheils and Mark Whelan. AIDS, TB, widespread the money raised will poverty and scarcity of go. “Lastly, thank to our swimfood and drinking water. pool. For every kilometre they mers Robbie Scanlan, Katrin Action Ireland Trust’s swimming would swim a metre, so the target Gibney, Mark Whelan, Dimitri programme aims to get all young was to try and swim 14,184 meters. Lapidus, Akos Nemeth, Eoin Brady, people swimming at an early age The day itself went “swimmingly,” Kevin Reyonlds, Paul Shanley, in local schools around Lesotho so according to the organisers. Grace Shanley, Anjali and Palavi as to significantly reduce this Members of Action Ireland Trust Simhambhatla and Dan Gilbride,” needless loss of life. who were present were delighted said CEO of Action Ireland, Fran

Last Friday was an exciting day at Donabate Community College for the ladies gaelic football teams. Brian Howard from the Progressive Credit Union visited the school to present the Ladies Gaelic Football coach, Barry Tiernan with jerseys, sponsored by the local Credit Union. Molly Laforgue from the U14 team and Niamh Byrne from the U16 team were also in attendance and were thrilled to receive the jerseys. The sponsorship of the jerseys is fantastic for the ladies teams, as up to now, they have been wearing the jerseys for the boys’ teams. This sponsorship reflects a commitment in the community to the school and recognition of the contribution the ladies gaelic football teams make to the school and wider community. The teams have earned these jerseys this year for all the hard work and dedication they have put into their training and matches. Both the U16s and U18s fought a valiant campaign this year, and were both unlucky to be knocked out at the quarter-final stages of their competitions. The jerseys have come at a great time as the

U14 team start the ladies schools competition in mid-February. “I am very happy with the sponsorship of the jerseys for the ladies’ team by the Progressive Credit Union and to Brian Howard for coming out to present the jerseys to us. We appreciate the support and we hope that it will drive the teams on from strength to strength,” said Ladies Gaelic coach, Barry Tiernan.

Pictured here are Niamh Byrne and Molly Laforgue from Donabate Community College with their new jerseys.

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once or twice a year, but will do nothing for the daily transport needs of a Northside Luas line, the northside,” he that takes in Swords and fumed. the Airport. He told the “Who wants to be County Leader, “I am diverted to Clongriffin, to really fearful that this an already overcrowded awful spur suggestion and slow rail line? We’d still be better off will be given the on the 41 or go ahead. We Swords Express. need a solution My real worry is that addresses that this the transport Government will needs of the fob us off with the northside of Cllr. Butler Swiftway bendy Dublin, and this must be a Metro / Luas buses and this awful rail link from Swords, via Dart spur. Yet again, it Dublin Airport and D.C.U. would be another great to O’Connell Street. An transport win for the airport spur would be a southside of Dublin, in disaster. It would be that they are now great for people from connected to the airport Belfast, Cork, Galway and a major defeat for and those on the south- the North County,” he side to get to the airport concluded.

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The village of Garristown is gearing up for its third annual Windmill Run which takes place Sunday, March 1st. Local residents will be pleased to hear that the popular event is back, after a record number of runners participated last year. This time last year, a record number of 300 runners and walkers took part, and organisers are hoping for an equally successful event this year. The run, which starts at 1pm, has two routes a 5km and 10km, is an attractive and challenging hilly road run with plenty of views to enjoy, including the historic landmark windmill. This year’s chosen charity is St Francis Hospice in Raheny. Prizes will be awarded in both categories as well as numerous spot prizes on the day. Refreshments, including soup and rolls, sandwiches, tea and coffee will be available in the Community Centre after the event. Training is currently taking place each Sunday morning with many participants meeting at the community centre in the village at 9am. All are welcome to come along for training.

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in terms of fundraising. As they look forward to the warm balmy summer evenings, members of Balbriggan Cricket Club have been working away to ensure their goal of new nets is achieved as soon as possible. In order to keep those funds coming in, they have joined efforts with North County Cricket Club in a Jumbo Lotto, which is sure to benefit both clubs. The draw is limited to a maximum of 300 tickets at €50 each, with a first prize of €3000, with second prize €1500. It goes all the way down to 6th to 9th prizes of €250. The draw to take place on Saturday, 30th May after the Leinster Senior Cup 1st round match, Balbriggan v North County, which has an 11am start at Balbriggan CC - Jack Harper Memorial Cricket Ground at the back of Balbriggan Church. They look forward to your continuing support in the effort to secure the allimportant nets.

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Mulville Concerned Over Portrane Bus Service Local councillor, Paul Mulville (NP) is up in arms at the prospect of the number 33B bus service, which serves Donabate and Portrane, being privatised. He spoke to the County Leader about the devastation that would accrue from this vital bus service being privatised. He said, “The plan is that 10 per cent of Dublin Bus routes are to be put out to tender for privatisation, in accordance with an EU regulation. These include the numbers 33, 33B and 102. The process started last year under the auspices of the National Transport Authority, who are overseeing the tendering process, according to Mulville. “The whole idea is daft,” he said. “Dublin Bus has been providing an essential service for the residents of Donabate and Portrane with the 33B bus service. It has been especially important for both staff and residents of St Ita’s Hospital, to access Swords and the city centre. Without this regular service, the residents here will now

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be isolated,” a worried Mulville said. He also pointed out that one of the reasons behind the new Central Mental Hospital in Portrane, was due to the fact that it would be accessible through a reliable bus service, making it possible for visitors to the hospital to get there. Mulville is hoping that the Government, through the Minister for Transport will use common sense and halt this process, and allow Dublin Bus to continue providing this excellent bus service for the people of the peninsula.

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There was standing room only at the Annual General Meeting of the Dublin Fingal Fianna Fáil organisation on Tuesday last at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. A large crowd packed into the room, which elected the officers for the coming year: The new officers include Chairperson Paul Moreland (Brackenstown), Vice Chairperson: Michael McEnery (Swords); Secretary: James Doyle (Malahide); Assistant. Secretary: Ross O’Mahony (Malahide); Treasurers: Diana Hurley (Donabate) and Stephen O’Connell (Lusk); PRO: Darragh Bollard (Rush) and Youth Officer: Emma Boyne (Malahide). Local councillors, Adrian Henchy, Darragh Butler, Eoghan O’Brien and Brian Dennehy wished the incoming Officer board well. The meeting was chaired by Senator Darragh O’Brien, who in his address, spoke of the importance of the Government retaining its stake in Aer Lingus for jobs and connectivity. He said, “To sell this vital asset would be totally contrary to our strategic national interest and seriously damage our connectivity with London and the wider world, and hurt the economy. Even if assurances on the Heathrow slots are forthcoming in advance of a sale, such commitments would be non-binding and likely to be rowed back over time.” The incoming Chairperson congratulated Senator O’Brien on his selection as the sole Fianna Fáil candidate in Dublin Fingal for the forthcoming election. He said that the strength of the organisation working together, will ensure his election as a TD. The meeting was preceded by a lively AGM of Ógra Dublin Fingal, which showed that the youth of Fianna Fáil is alive and kicking!

being one of the winning entrants in PREDA’s “Freedom Day” photography competition. The Dublin born balladeer is a supporter of PREDA, a Philippines based children’s charity which works to help children trapped in lives of poverty and exploitation, which was founded by Dublin born priest Fr.

Shay Cullen who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize on three occasions. The national competition encouraged the local students to take a photo of what freedom meant to them. The students at St. Cronan’s JNS created an inspiring photo profiling the message of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. Damien said he was struck by the deep sense of empathy and

awareness of human rights issues displayed by the winning class. The children were delighted to be given a chance to ask him questions relating to his musical background and life. The visit culminated in a musical session in which the singer joined in with the children singing a number of his own songs. The memorable visit was rounded off with an autograph session.

Pipe Band Championships For Lusk Black Raven Pipe Band is delighted to announce the return of the Fingal Pipe Band Championships. After an absence of also most fifteen years, pipe bands from all over Ireland will descend on Lusk village on 2nd May. So keep this free for a great day of music.

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The Best Of You - A Review The novel ‘The Best of You’ written by Joseph Aigbojie Etute, is I think, aimed to guide the reader, to be the best of themselves. It is a story about the author and his life. Using examples of his own life, he shows how you can be the best you can be. For me, as an non-native English speaker, it was very well written and easy to understand. As the reader you follow Joseph Etute through his life and his experience as, how he would call it, “African Foreign Slave” (AFS) in Germany. You will be confronted with the problems of those in a similar situation, and their desperate search for work. In the book it is said that you can only

21 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin be the best of yourself with God on your side. And it seems, that everything happened because of God. I am not as religious as the author, but perhaps religious people will understand this more. by Eva Breitwieser Myself, I replaced God with my family and it worked in most aspects of my life. However, for people with a strong belief in God, it is a very nice story, and a book worth reading, with many examples on how to lead a good Christian life. It is a different book with good variety overall. And even without believing in God, you can learn something from the book about a man, who tries to make the best out of himself and his life.

Prestigious Award For Swords Orthodontist Last Friday week, Dr Stephen Murray from Swords Orthodontists won the prestigious ‘Irish Dentistry’s’ Practice of the Year’ award for Dublin. The awards ceremony was held in the Mansion House, and the competition is an island wide event, including practices from both sides of the border. A delighted Dr Murray told the County Leader, “We were also highly commended as Irish Dentistry’s Best Employer, which is a wonderful Swords orthodontist, Dr Stephen Murray is pictured with the awards which he recently won. achievement. The Best Also pictured is his newly qualified assistant Practice award is very orthodontist, Michelle Hutcheson important to me, as it There was a double reason for celemeans that the judges are bration for Dr Murray, as Michelle impressed with the way I treat my Hutcheson, who is a trainee orthopatients and the Best Employer dontic therapist at the Swords pracaward means that the judges are tice, is one of the first ever orthoimpressed with the way I treat my dontic therapists to train in Ireland. team,” he said.

Trinity College is running a training programme for orthodontic therapists, and this is the first one they have done, so Michelle will probably be among the first orthodontic therapist graduates later this year. “It means that Michelle will work alongside me. She will actually be treating the patients under my supervision and direction and the benefit for our patients, is that we are now in a position to treat more patients, as our practice has late evening appointments, which are very popular. Now I can see more patients and can offer more appointments at the same time. “it’s a great way to start 2014, with this award, because we’re expanding our service, to include an oral surgeon, Dr Marie O’Neill, who will attend to oral surgery problems.” “The practice was delighted to be selected to be on this programme, because for us to do that, the practice had to be inspected for suitability to train the therapy candidates. There are only four private practices in Ireland involved in this programme, and we are the only one from North County Dublin,” he said.

“I’m a qualified life coach, which helps people on their journey through life. I use this skill to help people who are going for interviews, who may be A former bank manager, has decided to embark on a very nervous. I work in schools with sixth years and new career, by devoting his time to helping people, in adult education centres, as well as for people who need his expertise, and it’s all for who may be looking for jobs. This free. Gerry Duffy retired as Branch gives me great pleasure, as I really Manager of Bank of Ireland in Swords enjoy giving something back to the on health grounds in 2007, and since community, because I feel I have been then, he has devoted his time to helping very lucky in life,” he said.Gerry has those in need, without looking for been suffering from Parkinson’s anything in return. He told the County disease for the past 12 years, but that Leader, “I’m involved with a few volunhasn’t put a stop to his gallop. “I have tary positions. I’m chairman of Dublin good health at present, despite the North East branch of MABS (Money Parkinson’s. I go through a regime of Advice and Budgeting Service) and I medication and exercise which helps also work with St Vincent de Paul in me to keep it under control. While the Pictured is former Bank Coolock on a weekly basis, by visiting body may be weak, the mind is still houses of people who are having a diffi- of Ireland, Swords strong,” said a defiant Gerry, who gets cult time. Requests come in to head manager, Gerry Duffy great satisfaction from seeing people office from people looking for help and reap the benefits of his knowledge and skills. The we visit the houses and assess people’s needs, and benefit I get from this, is that it keeps me active try and set out goals to be achieved, as well as and mentally alert, as well as the satisfaction of providing financial help as well,” he said. bettering someone’s position,” he concluded.

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Donabate / Portrane Tidy Towns group are holding a Race Night in Keelings Lounge in Donabate on Thursday, 19th February at 8pm. Chairman of the Tidy Towns group, Stephen Owens told the County Leader about some of the plans which the group has, in an effort to

impress the judges during the summer. He said, “We plan to enter the national competition this year, and we want to make a good impression. We have outlined some projects we hope to undertake, in order to complement the work done so far. In order to make a real impact, we

hope to plant a lot more roses in designated areas, as well as some trees,” he said. Other plans for Donabate include large planters to enhance the seating area, where benches have been installed, is certain to create a pleasant feature at the Hand area. It is also

planned to have hanging baskets, with a watering system to really brighten up the Main Street in t he village. The race night is designed to raise funds for these projects, and is the main fundraising event for this purpose. So come along on the 19th, and help these volunteers, while having a great night. Your support is much appreciated.

The 14th of February is that special day of the year, where you can express your love for your partner or perhaps even a person who isn’t aware you have a crush on them! It’s a day for gift giving and spending time with those we love young or old. Whatever you might decide to do on Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t need to be anything too stressful or expensive. The simple gift of flowers, a card or a few chocolates is a thoughtful gesture and shows that you were thinking of them. Follow the County Leader’s Valentine’s Day tips if you’re stuck for some loved up ideas:

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Have Some Flowers Delivered Flowers are a great way of showing your loved one that you think they’re bloomin’ gorgeous! If you’re going to go down the flowers route, go and get her a bouquet of her favourite type of flowers, not just the first bunch you come across! It’s the little details such as remembering that daisies are not her favourite flowers that mean the most. And very few would receive a flower delivery throughout the year, so they’ll be extra pleased to get one on Valentine’s Day.

Plan A Romantic Night In If you want a romantic night in with just the pair of you, nothing can top a candlelit dinner. Pick out your partner’s favourite food (and be sure to keep an eye out for some special meal deals that your local supermarket will have on the day) and favourite dessert and they’ll be a happy camper. You know what they say ladies, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach! This is also the perfect day to get out your favourite soppy rom com and enjoy it to your hearts content.

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Get Out And About Okay, so staying in might not be your thing. If say, you went to a concert or the cinema you could recreate that magical first date that brought the two of you together in the first place. Maybe a great band that you both used to love, but haven’t listened to in ages are playing? This would be the perfect opportunity for you to have a night to yourselves and revive lots of happy memories.

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Greece’s New Beginning By Cathal Boland Across Europe, it appears that there are plenty of crises to replace whichever one is today’s news story. Along with immigration, Ukraine, the prospect of the UK pulling out of the EU, we now see Greece creating a most challenging moment for the Euro, the Troika and the essence of the EU itself. The people of that country have bought into the promise of the left-wing Syriza party to halt austerity. The mandate presented by the electorate to their new government is one which it will be difficult for Syriza to step away from, even should it wish to do so. The manner in which they have set out on their task suggests that they are prepared to go the distance and call the bluff of the European establishment. This drew the reaction from the ECB to refuse to accept Government bonds as collateral on loans. Yet in recent months, the EU establishment has altered the financial rules to accommodate France and Italy, to meet pre-set deficit targets over a longer period. Had the original timeline been insisted on, perhaps it would have caused the electorate in those coun-

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Ryanair have conceded defeat in a planning row over the erection of a huge banner at it’s new headquarters at Airside in Swords. The County Council refused planning retention for the sign, and demanded it’s removal, after ruling that the sign did not provide any useful information. Motorists accessing Airside will be familiar with the huge sign, which proclaims “Ryanair saved Europe €9.1 bn in 2013”, but the Council insist that the banner is unacceptable. The Council’s planning officer said that the 30 metre long sign should be communicated in some other way, and that it could possibly set a negative precedent for developments in the area. A spokesperson for Ryanair said, “This banner is now out of date anyway, as we saved our customers even more money last year - over €10.5 million in 2014.”

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As we are now in the middle of February, and the signs of spring are in the air, don’t be fooled into believing that summer is on the way. Winter still has it’s icy finger pointing at us, and here are some tips to ensure that you are kept nice and cosy in your home.

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The committee of the Tattersalls Ireland July Show, in association with the Rolestown Show and Ward Union Hunt, made a donation to St. Francis Hospice of €10,000. This is the second year that St. Francis Hospice has been beneficiary of such a donation. The Hospice, having recently opened a facility in Blanchardstown, offers palliative care, day care, bereavement support, therapy, physiotherapy and outpatients clinics. Pictured at the cheque presentation are Seamus Hughes, Roger Casey, MD of Tattersalls Ireland, Gladys Graham, Patricia Donohoe, Dick McElligott, Sr. Margaret Cashman & Dee Kinnane of St Francis Hospice, Frank Glynn and Stephen O’Connor.

Balbriggan Feis Event In Aid Of Local Group Last weekend saw the annual Balbriggan Feis take place in Naul GAA Club in aid of the Balbriggan / North County Dublin Branch of Guide Dogs. “I’d like to say thanks to Damien and Ann O’Shaughnessy who organised this annual Feis as a fundraiser for guide dogs,”said Tom O’Neill, PRO of the Balbriggan branch. “The Feis in the past 10 years has raised €20,000 for us and I had great pleasure presenting a cheque to show all the parents and their children who attended how much money they had raised for us over the years we are associated with each other,” he added. “In an attempt to explain how important a guide

Local Film Festival Goes On The Road The Fingal Film Festival is going on the road, and they will be showcasing their films in various venues around the North County and beyond. The Fingal Film ‘Roadshow’ will also be showing some of last year’s winning and short-listed films at art house venues and heritage sites around the locality this year. Head to the festival’s official website for all the details. Liz Kenny, managing director of the festival, has reminded filmmakers that the 2015 festival is now open for entries. “‘The Festival team are

dog is to a blind person, I made the comparison of somebody going out in the morning to drive to work. They have that freedom to drive to work because they have that car. I don’t drive and don’t own a car, but my guide dog Gatsby is my eyes and also my car, because we go out together to go to work. It might be by train or bus, but without my guide dog or “my car” I could not get to that transport,” he explained. He also said that one guide dog costs Irish guide dogs for the blind €38,000 to rear and to train, so all donations and fundraising for the group, is so much appreciated. “Thanks to people like Damien and Ann and everyone who took part. If anybody would like to be a voluntary helper with our branch of guide dogs (we all are volunteers), please ring: 0857663107,” he concluded.

preparing for what promises to be the best year so far with bigger awards, a host of amazing guest speakers and a load of other surprises that will be announced, as the team roll out its full schedule in the coming months,” she said. “Last year we had the most successful festival in 2014 since its inception, seeing bigger screen and workshop attendances, proving that the Fingal Film Festival is the best Independent Festival to have your work seen by large audiences. This year will see a similar event structure to previous years, but with a few new surprises. ‘The team are working hard to give independent filmmakers a whole new Film Festival experience this year and promises to make 2015 a year to remember,” she continued.

Mr And Mrs Competition In Skerries The Stand By Me community group in Skerries are holding a Mr & Mrs Competition on 13th February in Ollie’s Place in Skerries. The Standbyme Community is a nonprofit group and all donations will fund events for the Skerries community. If you would like to find out more about being a sponsor, or enter the Mr & Mrs Competition please contact: standbymecommunity@gmail.com.

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Unveiling a fast and tactical route which totals almost 1,200 kilometres, the organisers of the annual Rás race recently launched what is hoped to be one of the most suspenseful editions of the race in recent history. Deliberately omitting some of the tough first category climbs that have featured in recent years, the emphasis this time around is on opening up the possibility of attacks at any point in the race. Skerries will once again host the final stage of the race with the peloton travelling in from Drogheda to battle it out for that coveted yellow jersey. The riders will also have to contend with an additional lap

of the finishing circuit this year, which will be sure to make for an even more dramatic finale. The action kicks off in Dunboyne on Sunday May 17th and takes an clockwise route around Ireland with Carlow, Tipperary, Bearna, Newport, Ballina, Ballinamore, Drogheda and Skerries all hosting stage end finishes. Scrapping it out over eight days, the riders will still have 21 categorised climbs to deal with. But with just two of these being second category, surprise attacks, high speeds and strong winds will likely be the biggest factors in shaking up the peloton and deciding the final overall result.

Announcing the route for the May 17th to 24th event in Dublin’s GPO, Race Director, Tony Campbell anticipates a gripping contest. The last stage of the race is on Sunday, May 24th from Drogheda to Skerries. After the drop of the flag in Drogheda the bunch will race through Donore and Navan, and soon afterwards the peloton will race into Skerries and cross the finish line for the first time, 91.4 kilometres after the start. “The last stage is familiar to those who have been at previous editions of the Rás, in that it finishes once again in Skerries,” said Campbell. “It’s actually the tenth year that we are doing so and that finale has been absolutely fantastic for the race. There is a fantastic committee putting it together, and each year it is just better and better.”

Donnybrook Fair Coming To Malahide Pre-tax profits at upmarket grocer, Donnybrook Fair fell by 20 per cent in the last financial year. The chain, which is a bastion for Dublin’s southside gourmands, is also planning to cross the Liffey, and open it’s first outlet north of the river, in Malahide. The company’s roots go back 40 years, but it’s retail arm only blossomed in the last decade. It has five outlets, including four in Dublin and one in Greystones. It intends to open it’s sixth outlet in Malahide later in the year, having acquires the leasehold on a premises there. The firm expects to spend up to €1 million fitting the new premises out. The new share will boost the chain’s staff levels to about 300. They are also understood to be planning a seventh outlet.

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Mulville Welcomes Bike Lockers In Donabate Paul Mulville, Independent councillor for the Swords local electoral area, has welcomed the commitment received from Iarnród Éireann to provide secure bike lockers in Donabate Railway Station within the next three months. Mulville told the County Leader, “Local train commuters who cycle to the station feel that secure bike lockers should be provided in Donabate, as has been provided in Balbriggan, Skerries and Rush/Lusk stations. They are concerned that the secure bike lockers are

Balbriggan Group Seeks To Expand Balbriggan and District Meals on Wheels is looking to expand its services and seeking new volunteers, as well as new customers as it grows. The Meals on Wheels is a vital, nutritional and social service which has been provided for the community of Balbriggan since 1976, covering Balrothery, Balscadden and Man O’War. The service is for people who are unable to cook for themselves. “We receive funding from HSE for the part-time co-ordinator and a portion of the cost of the meals.

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We have to raise the balance of funding ourselves,” a spokesperson for Balbriggan Meals on Wheels said. The traditional Meals on Wheels service has expanded with the opening of the Dinner Club. The ‘Dinner Club’ is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The club is for those who are unable to cook, but able to get about and would like the company of others. The group are looking for people who would like to benefit from the Dinner Club, as they are hoping to expand this service by providing transport . If you know anyone who you might like either of these services, please contact Helen at 8416743 any day from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 1pm.

Skerries Choir Needs You The Adult Church Choir in Skerries are recruiting new members! If you would like to sing at 9.30 Mass on Sundays and can attend 8pm practices on Tuesdays in the church, please contact Ann on: 0862333424.

Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt Sunday Pairs scramble winners were John Cahill and Bridget Ing with a net 40. The regular adult game takes place on Sundays, with a tee time of 11am. New members are welcome and should contact the secretary on 0851743748 for more info

‘Flavours’ Returns To Donabate The Flavours of Fingal festival will be back to Newbridge House this June 27th and 28th. More information regarding the festival will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Local Volunteers Aid Portmarnock Beach Clean Up As part of the Eco-Eye programme on RTE, a group of local volunteers recently went down to Portmarnock beach, along with Clean Coasts Ireland to warn of the dangers of ‘Microbeads.’ Volunteers from the Portmarnock Community Association and its Beach Committee, with the assistance of Clean Coasts Ireland and County Council, regularly organise clean ups at the local

beach. During the summer months, the beach clean takes place every second week and in the winter, they are usually organised after big storms. Local councillor Brian McDonagh (Lab) also got involve in the clean up. There are usually 15-20 volunteers of all ages and probably about 40-50 regulars who participate. The council put considerable resource into removing rubbish during the summer. “The work of the volunteers is really valuable,” he added. The Clean Coasts organisation is launching a campaign to highlight plastic pollution caused by microbeads. These are tiny particles of plastic included in cosmetics, such as skin cleansers and shampoos for their abrasive qualities which get washed into the sea.

Local Mathletes Challenge Well Under Way Two local schools in Swords will be going head-to-head this month, in an attempt to win the February Cup of the MATHletes Challenge 2015. Both schools will have to defend their current titles, as well as beat off stiff competition from the remaining schools the contest. Swords school, Holy Family Senior National School took the top honours to win the January Cup for Primary

Division in MATHletes Challenge. Meanwhile, defending champions Fingal Community College, Swords, among others took the secondary division runner-up spots in the total points and points per eligible categories. The schools will look to defend their titles in the February Cup, which is now underway and open for new registrations. Based on the Khan Academy

approach to learning and teaching maths, the Challenge is free and is open now to locals pupils from fourth class in primary school to fifth year in secondary school to enter. Just one month after launch, the number of sign-ups to the MATHletes Challenge has already tripled from last year. Over 10,000 students and 250 schools are now competing in the innovative maths tournament with €20,000 in prizes and the coveted title of MATHletes Challenge AllIreland Champion 2015 at stake.

Balscadden School Receives Active Flag Balscadden National School has received an Active Flag for their efforts in keeping their pupils active during term. The project was steered by the co-ordinating teacher, Susan Falvey. She was supported by the Balscadden Parents’ Association. The pupils of the school were very involved in the project through

their own subcommittee and within each class, two pupils ensured that everyone was active. The school began with increasing physical activity in the school and having an Active School Week. Pupils and staff did ‘active activities’ and ‘extra exercise’ during discretionary time. As part of their Get Active project, the school

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reviewed the Healthy Eating Policy with the help of a sub-committee. The school has many children involved in extracurricular activity, girls’ and boys’ football teams, athletics teams, soccer FAI tournaments and fun school leagues. These activities encourage the children to be active on a regular basis, even outside of school hours.

The pupils also participate in a ‘Walk to School’ with teachers Ms Donnelly and Ms McGonigle every weekday morning at 8.40am from the Balscadden church car park. The teachers also completed various courses in physical education to further their knowledge to assist the children.

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Although Spring is well on it’s way, February can still have very low temperatures, with snow and ice taking a great toll on your car. It is highly advisable to apply winter rules to your car, until February and most likely March has come and gone. Here are some tips to make sure that you enjoy trouble-free motoring at this time of the year. So, do take some time to consider how you can prepare your car in every way possible for the most unforgiving of seasons. It is not only important to be proactive because of the safety of the vehicle, but also to help save you time, stress and money. If you start these maintenance checks early, then you can budget for any additional costs over the next few months at a much more manageable rate. So, this week, whilst you’re shopping right here in the North county, start to pick up those necessary products now rather than later.

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Brakes which turns to ice, expanding them and making them much worse. The results of a recent AA survey show that 11 per cent of motorists have had a tyre blow out in the last 4 years. With this in mind, the AA is urging motorists to give their car a bit of TLC. Local garages all over the

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Late of Kelly’s Bay Skerries/also Swords On the passing of Peter his children and extended family wish to thank all of those who have sympathised with them on the sad loss of Peter and especially the staff of Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, Swords, thank you to all those who called to the house to pay their respects, who attended the wake and funeral mass and sent mass cards and for the donations received. Thanks to everyone who was there for us then and now. Thank you.

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MCGLYNN (neé Gilboy) The death has occured of Redempta McGlynn, (late of Oberstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin and formerly Cootehall, Boyle, Co. Roscommon) peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband Seán, sons Jason and Damien, daughter Emma, sisters Maura and Frances, brothers John, Ray and Paddy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace. REID (née Callaghan), Bridie, (Derham Park, Balbriggan , Dublin) Peacefully in Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her loving sons Thomas, Noel and David, sisters Cora, Angela and Nan, brother Jack, daughters-inlaw, Brenda, Carol-Anne and Tina, grandchildren Edel, Lyndsey, Emily and Emily and Caoimhe, great-grandchildren Max and Tia-Jane, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace. GILBERT Raymond (Lawless Terrace, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital. Deeply regretted by his sisters Thomasina, Angela and Theresa, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. RUBBATHAN (née McConkey), Doreen (Malahide, Co. Dublin) February 3, 2015 (peacefully) at Beaumont Hospital; deeply regretted by her loving husband Edwin, sons Scott, Mark, Craig and Simon, R0ss and Kelly, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. TOAL (née Fynes) Louie (Skerries, Co. Dublin) peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Bon Secours hospital, surrounded by her loving family, Louie, sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Paddy, daughter Erika, grandchildren, Emma, Conor and Sarah, son-in-law Peter, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace.

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CAULFIELD (Rivervalley, Swords, Co. Dublin) February 1st 2015, peacefully at home, Daniel (Dan) beautiful son to Liam and Helen (Ellen) and cherished brother to Lianne and Adrian. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents, sister, brother, stepmother Grace, stepsister Simone, brother-inlaw Thom, nephew Roman, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. CONSIDINE (Rush, Co. Dublin) February 2nd, 2015, (peacefully) Sr. Mona (FMM); deeply regretted by her religious community, her sisters, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. MALONE, Sharon (Clontarf and formerly of Ard na Mara, Malahide, Co. Dublin) 31st January 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Sharon will be sadly missed by her loving son Timmy, father Timothy, her sister Nicola, aunts Rita and Elizabeth, uncle Seán, relatives, extended family and her many friends. Rest in peace. REILLY (née Murray) Mary Josephine (Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) The death has occured of Mary Josephine Reilly (née Murray), beloved wife of the Late Michael Reilly, peacefully at Navan Hospital. Sadlym missed by hr loving children Michael, Marie, David, Bernadette, Geraldine, Derbhille, Miriam and Grace, grand-children, great grand-children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. NIXON (née Sheedy), Nuala, (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin) - January 30th, 2015, (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff in the Bon Secours Hospital Glasnevin, loving wife of Paddy (Pat) and beloved mother of Sarah, Andrew, Conor and Gerry; she will be very sadly missed by her family, daughters-inlaw Reyna, Lisa and Orla, son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren Lila, Lexie, Jake, Cara, Cathal, Áine, Lucy, Molly and Stacy, sisters Myra and Mena, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Rest in peace.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Stephen Lennon for construction of a dormer extension to the rear at 21 Joyce Road, Lusk, 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council The Board on Management of St. Sylvester's Infant School wish to apply for planning permission for the demolition of the existing prefabricated buildings accommodating 7 no. classrooms, and S.E.T. classroom, the single storey building accommodating the staffroom, S.E.T. classroom and water storage tank over, to the north west of the existing school and the construction of a new single and 2 storey extension to the north west of the existing school to accommodate 4 no. classrooms, principals office, administration office, disabled w.c., circulation corridor, stairs, and lift at ground floor level and 3no. classrooms, circulation corridor, stairs, lift, cleaners store, w.c. and 2no resource rooms at first floor level, external canopy at new entrance, replace the existing wall along the western boundary with a 2mt. high wall of similar design and in same location, construct new pitched roof to replace existing flat roofs over and adjacent to existing school entrance, replace ex isting external dashed finish with smooth plaster finish with selected colour finish, provide new entrance gates for emergency vehicles along the Yellow Walls Rd., and associated site works, at St. Sylvester's Infant School, Yellow Walls Rd., Malahide, 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought by Mary McKenna for demolition of existing single storey extension to rear and to construct a first floor extension over existing single storey cottage to front, modifications to door and window openings to front and a 2 storey extension to rear at 49 Church Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought to construct a first floor extension and a single storey extension to the rear together with realignment of windows, new front porch, new roof to bay window and front projection and ancillary works at "The Bungalow" Crescent Road, Rush for James Adams. 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

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10.02.2015 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 KATHRYN BONNEY INTEND TO APPLY FOR PLANNING PERMISSION For development at this site 89 DRUMNIGH WOOD, PORTMARNOCK, CO. DUBLIN. The development will consist of a proposed 1.5 storey high extension to the side of the existing house and extending the existing ground floor conservatory to the rear and building a first floor extension above the conservatory to match the rear line of the proposed 1.5 storey extension and extending the rear elevation wall up to make the attic space bigger and a dormer to the front & back of the 1.5 storey high extension roof. The attic floor plan is to be converted into a new recreation/games room with 2No. Dormers to the front of the roof and 2No. veluxs to the rear. The removal of a window to the side elevation and replacing with double doors and coins added to front & side of existing elevations The conversion of the existing garage into a home gym with bathroom & shower and all associated 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 the public opening hours of (9.30a.m.16.30p.m.) Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) 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 I, Kieran Lawlor seek planning permission for 10 no. small industrial incubator/start-up units at Lissenhall, Swords. Co. Dublin. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of 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 the payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the day of receipt of the application by the Planning Authority. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for a new 2 storey, detached créche facility (122 sq/m) and a new 2 storey, 3 bedroom, detached house, incl within curtilage car parking spaces, set down area and all associated site development and boundary treatment works, on site of previously approved créche/apartment building (Reg Ref; F07A/0838) at Sea Brook, Site Fronting Brook Lane, Rush, Co Dublin for Carroll Estates Dublin Ltd. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of 20 euros within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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21 Years Serving The Community Of North County Dublin Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for a new pedestrian gate to the existing front boundary wall of detached dwelling “Taranrae”, Hanlons Lane Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicant C. Curran The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €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 I Ms. Julie Flanagan intend to apply for Planning Permission at Shadow Glen, No. 3 Back Road, Malahide Co. Dublin. To construct two storey dormer type dwelling with pitched and hipped roof finish and waste water treatment system, soil polishing filter per EPA COP. 2009 soak way system, access to site via existing private vehicular entrance, modified internally to provide gates and piers with in the site and all associated site works. 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 St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council We Tanja Pettersson & Michael Lynch, seek planning permission at No. 20 St Anne’s Square, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin for a part two-storey / part single storey extension to the rear and side of an existing dwelling, also the replacement of existing windows and doors, alterations to site entrance and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council We Tanja Pettersson & Michael Lynch, seek planning permission at No. 20 St Anne’s Square, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin for a part two-storey / part single storey extension to the rear and side of an existing dwelling, also the replacement of existing windows and doors, alterations to site entrance and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application

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