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October is upon us already and the year is flying by. Sadly the dark evenings are rolling in and the clock will be going back an hour at the end of the month.

In the latest issue of Balbriggan Local we will be keeping you up to date with what is going on in your area, including articles and photos on local community events and success stories.

And of course, the countdown to Halloween 2016 is well and truly on with local kids looking forward to wowing us with their latest costumes.

Best of luck to locals who will be taking part in the Dublin Marathon on October 30.

Be sure to pick up your FREE copy and don’t forget to support your local businesses.

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Much-needed jobs boost for Balbriggan

Balbriggan received a much-needed jobs boost recently when Alter Pharma officially inaugurated its new headquarters for its worldwide operations

in the town.

The company also announced plans to add 80 new jobs bringing total employment onsite to 120 by 2018.

Alter Pharma chief executive Pieter Van Rompay joined Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor and staff from its sister site in Belgium to officiate at the opening ceremony.

Minister Mitchell O’Connor said the pharma industry makes a huge contribution to the Irish economy in terms of jobs and manufacturing exports, and is one of the fastest growing sectors.

“I welcome Alter Pharma’s continued commitment to Ireland and its decision to base its HQ here is great news for both Balbriggan and Ireland,” she said.

“This is a continued testament to Ireland’s skilled workforce and I’m delighted that this investment will bring a further 80 jobs to Ireland.”

Mr Van Rompay said: “Opening our new €5 million facility underlines our commitment to Ireland and will allow for our rapid expansion plans.

“We look forward to continuing to grow our excellent team here to complement our product portfolio.”

Fingal Senator Dr James Reilly was among the local public representatives to welcome the news.

“This is a major boost to Balbriggan and signals

a bright future for the town,” he said.

“Balbriggan has often felt left behind by the rest of Dublin but this is certainly a step in the right direction.

“It’s especially good to see hi-tech companies like Alter Pharma move here because that’s where the future is. I know that there are also other global hi-tech companies currently looking to set-up in the area.”

Senator Reilly said it’s great to see big companies in flagship industries realising the potential of north county Dublin and coming here to create jobs.

“We have the infrastructure, the location and the skilled workforce that hi-tech companies like Alter Pharma need,” he said.

“You can see that with Diana and Mari Louise from Loreto Secondary School who came third at the EU Contests for Young Scientists this year.

We’re close to the airport, the motorway network and to Northern Ireland, which is ideal.

“We need to push on and keep marketing ourselves as a great place to come and set up business.

“As Seanad Spokesperson on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation that’s just what I’m going to do.”

Senator Reilly added: “We are being successful so far which is demonstrated by the unemployment figures in Balbriggan which are down by 11.5 per cent in the last year.’’

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Balbriggan Guide Dogs’ branch to hold fundraiser at Ardgillan The Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch of Irish Guide Dogs is holding a Coffee Morning and Dog Walk at Ardgillan Castle on Friday, October 14.

The meeting point is at the Upper Car Park at Ardgillan Castle where there will be free parking.

The registration time is 10am. The registration fee is €5 per person and €10 for a family.

The walk will commence at 10.30am and the coffee and chat will take place at PAWS café at 11.30am.

Fees collected on the day will go directly to the Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch. All those involved in the walk are total volunteers and all money made goes to the training of more guide dogs for blind people and more assistance dogs for families who have a child with autism. All doggies are welcme and please tell your friends.

Meanwhile, the branch’s 2017 Guide Dogs calendar, a must for all dog lovers, is now available and also its 2016 Christmas cards.

If anybody would like to sell some on the branch’s behalf or buy some email guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com or phone 085-7663107.

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Children with special needs from over 35 hospitals and centres from across the city met at Parnell Square where the parade was officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr.

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Plenty of treats in store for Halloween

Children love to dress up at Halloween.

By Patrick Martin The evenings are getting shorter, the mornings are getting cooler and those long bright evenings are but a distance memory as another inconsistent summer has slipped through our grasp.

However, while the changing of the seasons can bring with it an air of gloom, despair not. Halloween, and all the excitement it entails, is almost upon us once more, and is the last fun festival we have to enjoy before the countdown to Christmas begins.

Local children (as well as the adults) will already be entertaining thoughts of what they’ll be dressing up as with October 31 fast approaching.

Every year the costumes get more and more adventurous with plenty of creativity on show for us to admire.

Children are becoming more imaginative with their choice of outfit and there is always the added incentive of competitions for the Best Costume to send them into creative mode.

Of course, Trick or Treat will never go out of fashion, and especially for the younger ones, it’s probably the most magical part of the whole Halloween experience.

However, there are usually lots of other things to do locally so keep an eye out for events, including Halloween camps and Ghostbus tours that may be taking place in the community.

There will also be a mid-term break for the children to enjoy (and their teachers!), and the last bank holiday of the year to look forward to. This year it actually falls on Monday, October 31.

Although Halloween is always a magical time for the youngsters, there are safety issues that can’t be ignored, especially if the children are attending bonfires.

Because, the clock will have gone back an hour the previous weekend, it will be darker earlier, and it’s probably a good idea to have your children dressed in bright colours if they are going around the doors Trick or Treating. Also, it’s vital that adults supervise the children at all times.

For many years, bonfires on green spaces in residential areas were a main feature of Halloween, and continue to be a huge attraction for people of all ages.

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However, while the sight of a blazing fire illuminating the night sky can add more than a frisson of excitement to the Halloween experience, bonfires come with a major health warning.

Horror stories emerging from the Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments in our hospitals over the Halloween period are becoming all too common with some unfortunate people sadly ending up with life-altering injuries that could so easily have been prevented with safety precautions.

The fact of the matter is: illegal bonfires can be highly dangerous and can cause a serious amount of damage to people and the environment.

Indeed, local authorities, including Fingal County Council, are left counting the cost financially long after the last bonfire has fizzled out.

Of course, this is money that if it were redirected towards providing local amenities, would benefit the entire community all year round.

At this time of year, spare a thought too for the excellent work carried out by our emergency services that are on standby to deal with every eventuality on their busiest night of the year.

Despite these warnings, don’t lose sight of the fact that Halloween is meant to be a special time in which to have fun. Stay safe and enjoy all the events that are happening in the community.

Let’s hope the locals in Balbriggan have a great time and provide the wow factor with their range of costumes!

At Wooly Ward’s Farm, they’re getting ready for the 2016 Halloween Experience.

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Halloween Experience at Wooly Ward’s Farm

FEARLESS: Locals enjoying a previous Halloween Experience on Wooly Ward’s Farm.

The little monsters and ghouls will all be arriving at Wooly Ward’s Farm again this year for another bumper Halloween Experience.

Pumpkins galore for everyone and of course the favourite chocolate apples will be on offer. The new panto this year, ‘The not so scary BOO’, should prove to give lots of laughs and is suitable for all ages.

Birds of Prey, the Fuinneamh Drum and The House of Horrors will all be at the farm for everyone to enjoy.

The Halloween Experience will take place on Saturday, October 22, Sunday, October 23, Saturday, October 29, Sunday, October 30 and Bank Holiday Monday, October 31 from 2pm to 5pm.

Tickets are on sale at www. woolywardsfarm.com. Prebooking essential to ensure you get your pumpkin!

Visit the old haunts on a Ghostbus Tour Step inside the world’s first and Original Ghostbus and be transported into a world of ghostly happenings, dark humour and terrifying tales.

Visit the haunted museum and play cards with the devil himself, then take your place in the Victorian theatre above and get set for a thrilling ride.

Your sinister storyteller and guide will bring you to visit the scenes of the most despicable acts in Dublin’s history.

Hear the grisly tales of Dr Clossy, learn of the instruments of torture once used on unfortunate Dubliners, visit the crypt at Dublin Castle, and take a crash course in bodysnatching at a hidden Dublin cemetery.

The Ghostbus Tour promises to be a journey of terror and fun you’ll never forget.

“A fantastic experience of real and haunted Dublin.” Newstalk “This tour is steeped in intriguing and fascinating history” Evening Herald Tours depart nightly except Sunday from Dublin Bus Head Office, 59 Upper O’Connell Street. Tickets are €28 with a 15% discount if you buy online at www. dublinsightseeing.ie. Phone 01-8444265.

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Recipe for Halloween Bat Wings Parents might think it a bit disgusting because of the colour but it’s healthy and really appeals to kids! By: Minichefs Fifteen chicken wings; one large clove of garlic; three tablespoons of Muscovado Sugar; three tablespoons of light Soy Sauce or Worcester Sauce; three tablespoons of Tomato Puree; two tablespoons of Runny Honey; Black, Blue and Green Food Colouring Instructions Preheat oven to 109C/375F/ Gas 5. Put wings in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil.

Cook for about 20 minutes. While waiting for the wings to cook prepare the sauce. Crush the clove of garlic then add sugar, soy sauce, tomato puree & honey and mix really well together.

Add the food colouring about three drops at a time for each colour until the sauce looks black in colour. Pour into an oven proof dish (large enough for the wings). Drain the wings thoroughly then carefully add them to the sauce and coat evenly.

Bake in the oven for a further 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and turn the wings over again. Leave to cool slightly before serving as they will be eaten by hand!

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Big interest in Balbriggan shop front scheme At the September meeting of Fingal County Council, chief executive Paul Reid reported that over 50 retailers in Balbriggan have expressed an interest in the new shop front retail scheme which the council is running in collaboration with Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce.

The scheme will be rolled out between September and December and follows the publishing by the council of a document setting out the range of economic stimulus initiatives underway and planned for the town.

The council, in conjunction with Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce and local councillors, recently launched a plan aimed at boosting the local economy. ‘Stimulating the Balbriggan Economy’ will comprise shortterm initiatives and medium term proposals aimed at reinvigorating the town centre, promoting tourism and fostering long-term prosperity.

The first element of the plan is a pilot initiative, the Balbriggan Town Shop Front Enhancement Grant

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Pictured at the recent launch in Balbriggan were Ed Hearne, Director Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development, Fingal County Council; Luke Moriarty, President, Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce; Cllr Grainne Maguire (Ind); Cllr Tony Murphy (Ind); Paul Reid, chief executive of Fingal County Council; and Sean Corrigan, chief executive of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce. PHOTO: ORLA MURRAY/ARK PHOTOGRAPHY

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Grant funding of up to 75 per cent of eligible costs is available to replace and renovate shop fronts or to paint shop fronts in the town centre.

Mr Reid said the actions are designed to give a short-term boost to local economic prospects in Balbriggan and establish the conditions for longer-term growth.

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Amanda Clarke, Joanne Fetherston and Angie McEvoy, from the Andy Morgan Foundation, pictured after picking up the keys to their new Linders Renault van.

A local charity received a brand new van recently after its message of hope won over the heart of Linders Motors Fleet Manager Ciaran Curran.

The Andy Morgan Foundation have been donating ‘Buddy Benches’ to schools with the aim of allowing children, who may be feeling under pressure, to take time out and sit quietly.

The benches are built by local Men’s Sheds and prisoners in Wheatfield Prison. However, the Foundation found that it was unable to deliver the benches because it didn’t have the necessary transport.

Joanne Fetherston, partner of the late Andy Morgan, said they just took it upon themselves to ask for a van as they had nothing to lose.

They hoped they might get a van that had been traded in. However, their plight plucked the heartstrings of Mr Curran.

Mr Curran took the story to the company’s bosses and they were only too delighted to help such a wonderful bunch of selfless people.

Mr Curran called the Foundation’s Angie McEvoy in for a meeting to see what could be done to help. Linders’ bosses were blown away at the meeting by the Foundation’s work.

Mr Curran said they knew they had to lend their support.

“The concept of the Buddy Bench and the Foundation itself do so much great work and they are local to us here in North Dublin,” he said.

Ms Fetherston said: “We have lots of schools waiting and now that we have the very generous gift of the van we can get things moving.”

The Andy Morgan Foundation was set up in 2011. Its aim is to spread the message of HOPE to everyone who has lost someone to suicide and those suffering with depression, and to help children and teenagers.

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Andy Morgan was a popular and outgoing local man who took his own life on New Year’s Eve 2010 to the utter devastation and shock of his partner Joanne, his three children and many friends.

In the years since his death, Joanne and Andy’s friends have focused their efforts on ensuring others don’t have to go through what they’ve experienced.

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What the banks don’t want you to know

By Dave Kavanagh Most people use banks for a variety of services and products for convenience. In many cases, people assume that their bank is giving them the most suitable products for the best value but is that really the case?

Quite often, a bank is limited in the range of options it has to offer but won’t necessarily tell you this because they want you to buy their products and make them more profit.

Some of the most common areas where we see this being the case, include mortgage protection, life & serious illness cover, home insurance, personal loans and current accounts.

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Even if you did so some years back, you can still compare today and if you can get mortgage protection that is sufficient to cover your remaining balance and term and it is cheaper than what you are paying, you are quite entitled to replace it. This is usually more noticeable with personal life or serious illness cover, as the premium will usually be higher, leading to a larger saving.

The same is often the case with home insurance where we see people who have their home insurance premium deducted with their mortgage payment so just leave it as it is, when in fact, they can be paying close to double what they could be insuring their home by shopping around each year.

With competition in banking meaning that options constantly change, it is well worth researching alternatives to make sure you are getting the best value.

The charges on current accounts can be quite excessive when closely examined and it may be that your particular pattern of use with your current account would incur much lower charges elsewhere.

The same can be said when applying for personal loans or car loans. Check the interest rate

and the repayments. Are there any additional fees with the application? Is the interest rate fixed or variable? Are there penalties for early repayment?

Does your credit union have a better option?

Yes, there is a little bit of extra work involved but the savings can make it very worthwhile. A €20 per month saving on a mortgage protection plan with 20 years remaining, is €4,800 in total.

People will often take the time to compare products in a supermarket to see if one option is a few cents cheaper than another but yet not take the time to compare things that are deducted by direct debit despite the potential of much larger savings.

It really is worth taking a little time to make sure you are getting the best value for your hardearned money. It’s far better in your pocket!

•Dave Kavanagh QFA has been a Financial Advisor for over 20 years (and a Gym Instructor/ Nutrition Advisor before that) He has done advice slots on RTE 2FM and on TV3 and does the ‘Ask the Expert’ Financial Advice section on Mumstown.ie For more information on this topic, email info@financialcompanion.ie and remember, with Financial Companion, there is no cost and no obligation to arrange a review. Contact 0876414570 to find out how simple it is.

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Council selected for Housing Agency project Fingal County Council has been invited to work with the Housing Agency on a vacant properties project.

The pilot research project will explore ways in which local authorities can precisely identify vacant properties and the reasons for the vacancies with the objective of acquiring properties for social housing.

In his report to the September meeting of the council, chief executive Paul Reid said that the recent Preliminary Census of Population report revealed that the vacant dwellings rate fell from seven per cent in 2011, to 5.5 per cent in 2016 which was considerably lower than the national average of 12.8 per cent and the regional average of 6.9 per cent.

Mr Reid also reported that there were 40 void social housing units at the end of August and explained to councillors that it was virtually impossible to return a lower figure of voids from a housing stock of over 5,000 homes.

“That is the lowest percentage of voids of stock,” said Mr Reid. “We would all like it to be zero but it will never be. That is normal stock churn and we have less than one per cent of our stock in voids.”

He added that the council places voids in two categories depending on the level of

repairs required and the turnaround times range from eight to 12 weeks for category one voids and eight to 16 weeks for category two.

“We have pretty good processes,” he said.

Mr Reid revealed that 60 per cent of applicants for Housing Support within Fingal have responded to letters sent out by the council’s housing department as part of the preparation of a Summary of Social Housing Need Assessment under the 2009 Housing Act. The preliminary closing date was August 19 and reminder letters have been issued to those applicants who have not yet responded.

“The onus is on the resident to advise us if they have moved. We are doing everything in our power to make contact with people,” said Mr Reid.

He also stated that the council is currently in the process of identifying suitable qualifying projects as part of the €200 million Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund which was recently established under Rebuilding Ireland, the Government’s Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness.

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Therefore, it comes as no surprise that we’re already thinking of the Christmas Party season and we haven’t even got to Halloween yet.

There is nothing like being prepared though and sure before you know it, the last Halloween bonfire will have been extinguished and the countdown to Christmas will begin in earnest.

Already Christmas Party nights have been booked and in the coming weeks hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues will be receiving calls (if they haven’t already) to cater for yet another party.

There was a time not long ago when the sacred Christmas Party was under threat due to the recession, with many workplaces deciding against the annual splurge but thankfully that’s all behind us now. The economy is finally on an upward curve and the purse strings can be loosened a little.

While organising the Christmas Party is great fun caution must be exercised when choosing the right venue.

How many times has there been a row in the office when deciding where to go, and the more staff there is, the more potential for a dispute.

Inevitably the venue will not suit everybody as it will be closer in proximity to some people’s homes but for others it will be miles away hence the chance for acrimony.

However, with a bit of diplomacy added to the mix, a venue can be chosen with transport organised for those who live further away.

Anyway it wouldn’t be good for staff morale to have a row over Christmas before the run up to the festive season has a chance to get off the ground.

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However, the Christmas Party must also be approached with caution. If you’re up dancing on tables after becoming a bit inebriated, remember, you will have to face the boss the following Monday morning.

Also, if you fancy one of your work colleagues, the Christmas Party may not be the right time to make your move, especially if you’ve had a few drinks too many. So it might be better to steer clear of that piece of mistletoe which caught your eye as soon as you walked in the door.

Remember at all times that your reputation is on the line and one wrong move could have diastrous consequences and ruin your career prospects.

Although the Christmas Party is a time to be merry and have a few drinks, it’s important not to go overboard. Your liver and your head won’t thank you for it the following day.

Another important thing to remember is the impact of Social Media.

Somebody somewhere in the room will be recording what’s going on. So if you think you’re Shakin’ Stevens or Mariah Carey, there will be plenty of evidence to either back up your claim or disprove it out of hand.

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Parties were invented for people to have a fun-filled night and you have every right to enjoy yourself but make sure it’s in moderation.

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Red Kites programme a success

The successful fledging of young red kites in Fingal has been confirmed.

This summer the Golden Eagle Trust was overjoyed to announce the confirmed successful fledging of young red kites in Fingal.

Two nests are now confirmed to have fledged a total of three chicks in 2016 in the county.

The Golden Eagle Trust (GET), along with project partners National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Welsh Kite Trust, brought back red kites to Ireland between 2007 and 2011.

The Fingal Red Kite release programme was part of the final and fifth year of an ambitious project to re-establish Red Kites in Ireland.

The GET managed the Fingal Red Kite project, which was funded by Fingal LEADER Partnership through the Rural Development Programme 2007- 2013 and NPWS. Fingal County Council and a private landowner hosted and facilitated the two separate release cages.

In 2011 the final batch of 53 red kites were released and saw these graceful raptors released including at these strategic locations in Fingal.

The Fingal sites were located half way between the initial red kite release locations in County Wicklow and County Down.

Dr Marc Ruddock, Red Kite Project Manager for GET, said the project was aimed to maximise the final year of the reintroduction and to help establish a contiguous east coast All-Ireland red kite population.

“We know this year that there are now Fingal kites known to be breeding in County Down and County Wicklow and both Northern Ireland and Wicklow kites are also recorded in Fingal so we are buoyant that the reintroduction can be considered a remarkable success in Ireland,” he said.

Monitoring of the red kites has been undertaken since kites were released in July 2011 but unfortunately the project was beset with unexpected losses in the first 12 months with 10 kites confirmed dead during radio-tracking.

These deaths were not considered in vain as it allowed the project team to identify a previously unknown threat to kites and other raptors in this area from second generation rodenticides and these deaths contributed to the formation of the national Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) to raise awareness and understanding of these important chemicals.

Hans Visser, Biodiversity Officer for Fingal County Council, said: “The last time we had red kites breeding in North County Dublin would have been more than a century ago, so this is a pretty amazing result.”

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TRICK OR TREAT ‘Fangtastic’ recipes for Halloween

It’s that time of year again. But we don’t have to wait until October 31 to sink our teeth into some ‘Fangtastic’ foods.

Try out these WICKED ideas to ‘creep’ the fun into every bloody meal!

CREEPY CARROT FINGERS Peel raw carrots. tip of the Cut a flat, shallow notch in the carrots. the tip and Dab some hummus/dip into nail! er fing the as stick on an almond

GHOSTBUSTERS PEASY POTATO Cook and mash potatoes with a drop of milk.

Cook peas. Keep a few for eyes aside and blitz the rest in a blender. Add a few drops of water to make a thick green paste.

Melt in some cheddar cheese to make tasty cheezy peas.

Spoon a puddle of the blended peas onto a plate.

Assemble a tablespoon of potato into a mountain shape and place on top of the green pea slop!

Add two peas as eyes onto the potato stacks.

SPOOKY ‘SANDWITCH’ SNAKE: Chop a cheese string into even sized round chunks.

Place cherr y tomatoes in between cheese chunks.

Chop top and tail off cucumber and use as the head and tail of snake.

Place a pea on top of a piece of sweetcorn and use cream cheese/hummus to make them stick to each other and to the cucumber head as eyes.

Chop a carrot into the shape of a tongue and place sticking out of the cucumber head.

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Balbriggan company wins award at Ploughing Championships

Cathy Coglan of Celtic Gent, third left, receiving her award from Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

Celtic Gent, who specialise in the design of heritage tweed garments for both men and women, added the ‘Vision’ award to their already impressive list of achievements, at the National Ploughing Championships.

Celtic Gent was among the Fingal business showcasing their products and services at the Local Enterprise Office Village. Periwinkle Design of Malahide, the Giftcentre of Swords and 65 Hurls of Castleknock, were also showcasing.

Organised by the Local Enterprise Offices and

Balbriggan Roadrunners set the pace Balbriggan Roadrunners is a local running group set up over four years ago with the aim of helping people interested in running at whatever level, meet similar people and provide motivation and support within the community.

Balbriggan Roadrunners’ aim is to get people together for the health, social and motivational benefits of running in a group.

There are no membership fees as the club is non-profit and is run totally on a voluntary basis.

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judged by Enterprise Ireland, the six winners of the inaugural Local Enterprise Village Awards included small businesses and start-ups from Fingal, Galway, Cavan and Sligo.

Presenting the awards on a visit to officially open the Local Enterprise Village, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor said: “It is a great honour to be asked by the Local Enterprise Offices to present the inaugural ‘Local Enterprise Village Awards’ to

highlight the achievements of small businesses across the country, who contribute to Ireland’s rural economy.

“I want to congratulate this year’s winners and I want to encourage more people to start their own business and become entrepreneurs, just like these winners have done.

“More entrepreneurs and start-ups will lead to more quality jobs right across Ireland and support is available from your Local Enterprise Office.”

It is an inclusive club and all the members are representative of the diversity of Balbriggan. There are runners from all parts of this community as well as surrounding communities. Balbriggan Roadrunners is registered as a club with the Fingal Sports Council.

Runners range from beginners to very experienced, running various distances from 5km, 10km and upwards - many having also progressed to running marathons.

Balbriggan Roadrunners also have a sister club called Balbriggan and District Athletics (Senior) which is registered with Athletics Ireland and takes the opportunity to enter national championships and progress runners interested in entering competitive events.

They meet four times a week and have over 800 members with over 100 who turn up for their scheduled runs.

The scheduled runs take place every Monday and Friday at 7.30pm from the car park at St Peter and Paul’s Church.

The ‘beginners’ or ‘Couch to Roadrunners’ group meet every Tuesday and Thursday, also at 7.30pm from the car park at St Peter and Paul’s Church.

Members can also post to the club’s Facebook group page if they want to make their own running arrangement with other members.

You can join on Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/709549165800439/ or just show up to any of our scheduled runs.

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Noticeboard & Parish News

Noticeboard & Parish News CRAFT AND FOOD MARKET:

The Coterie Craft and Food Market is looking forward to seeing the local community out to support this little band of crafters and food producers.

They really need your support to make it a successful market which will be held on the first Friday of every month in the Combined Clubs, Balbriggan from 10am till 2pm. There will be everything from eggs, cakes, to candle holders, to knitwear. All are welcome.

CARE AND REPAIR: Do you have a small repair job that you would like to have done? North County Dublin Care and Repair Service carry out minor repairs and odd jobs for older people who find it difficult to do these jobs themselves. Some of the jobs include Changing light bulbs, minor decorating and gardening, hanging curtains, installing smoke alarms and minor DIY. There is no charge for this service. You only pay for the materials used. No job is too small.

Phone 0818 919 411. Calls are charged at the national rate.

Email: CareandRepair@ fingalleaderpartnership.ie ART EXHIBITION: Dorota Kowalczyk is an interior designer, originally from Poland, and now living in Balbriggan. She is holding an Art Exhibition at Ardgillan Castle from November 2.

PARKRUN: The Parkrun takes

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GUIDE DOGS: The Balbriggan/ North County Dublin branch of Irish Guide Dogs is holding a Coffee Morning and Dog Walk at Ardgillan Castle on Friday, October 14. The meeting point is at the Upper Car Park at Ardgillan Castle where there will be free parking.

The registration time is 10am. The registration fee is €5 per person and €10 for a family. The walk will commence at 10.30am and the coffee and chat will take place at PAWS café at 11.30am. Phone 0857663107 for more information.

INFORMATION MEETING:

HADD, in association with the UCD Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, is hosting an information evening on Thursday, October 13 entitled ‘ADHD: What works in school’. This event is part of International Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Week and takes place from 6pm to 8pm at the E114 Newman Building, UCD. It is free to attend but you must register.

Contact the HADD office on 018748349 or email info@hadd.ie

consider giving any unwanted gifts to its shop at 1 Castle Shopping Centre, Swords, phone 01-8400752.

All donations greatly received and turned into much needed funds.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5.30pm. Free parking is available.

BEREAVEMENT: Swords Bethany Bereavement Support Group trained members provide support to those grieving after the loss of a loved one. The group meet on the second and last Monday of every month from 7.30pm at the Parish Office, Parochial House, Seatown Road, Swords. This is a free, confidential service that is open to all Fingal residents. Contact Terri on 8403243, Brid on 086-6006397 or Mary on 8402652 for more information.

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national organisation providing support and information to individuals and families impacted by depression and bipolar disorder, is recruiting volunteers. Visit www. aware.ie for information and requirements for all volunteering opportunities. Minimum commitment is 18 months.

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Down

1. Not present, missing. (6)

2. Army encampment for the night.

(7) 3. The Greek god of love. (4) 4. Little bits of useless information.

(6) 5. Bent out of shape usually by moisture. (6) 6. The villain in William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello.’ (4) 7. The funny Marx! (7) 8. External layers of breads. (6) 9. Playing cards for shovels. (6) 14. Resembling (7) 16. Overwhelming feeling of fear.

(5) 18. North African country, capital Khartoum. (5) 20. Item(s) for sale at an auction. (3) 21. The starting place for a round of golf. (3) 23. Slangy prison wardens. (6) 24. Not animal or vegetable. (7) 26. Swift birds of prey. (7) 27. Weapons for jousting knights.

(6) 28. Pagers are edible. (6) 29. A wrapped container. (6) 33. A case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time. (4) 34. Leave it out. (4)

5. Complain in an annoying or persistent manner. (6)

10. Square filled pasta parcels. (7) 11. Get organised before trying again. (7)

12. Deliberately avoid Huns. (4) 13. Vertical part of a stair. (5)

15. Sour or biting to the taste. (4) 17. Give help and assistance. (3) 19. A festive gathering to foster introductions. (6)

21. English dynasty from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. (6)

22. Perceived, observed. (7)

23. The very top of a mountain. (6) 25. A severe scolding. (6)

28. A narrow opening. (3)

30. One of the crosspieces that form a ladder. (4)

31. An impressive display. (5)

32. Scale drawing of a building. (4) 35. Show religious devotion to a deity. (7)

36. Write music. (7)

37. Occupants of UFOs. (6)

38. Most recent or up to date. (6)

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Down: 2. Bivouac, 3. Eros, 4. Trivia, 5. Warped, 6. Iago, 7. Groucho, 8.

Crusts, 9. Spades, 14. Similar, 16. Panic, 18. Sudan, 20. Lot, 21. Tee, 23.

Screws, 24. Mineral, 26. Falcons, 27. Lances, 28. Grapes, 29. Parcel, 33.

Shoe, 34. Omit.

Across: 1. Absent, 5. Whinge, 10. Ravioli, 11. Regroup, 12. Shun, 13.

Riser, 15. Acid, 17. Aid, 19. Social, 21. Tudors, 22. Noticed, 23. Summit, 25. Earful, 28. Gap, 30. Rung, 31. Array, 32. Plan, 35. Worship, 36.

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