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Summer heat and smiling faces at last

Having been through the most frightening, boring, and completely frustrating couple of years in our lives, it is wonderful to feel the summer heat, with ice cream and smiling faces at last. A lot of our editorials have predominatly warned of the dangers of letting down our guard and rightly so. However, while all the advice is still very necessary, as variants of Covid are on the rise again, lets enjoy what is left of our summer while keeping the families happy and healthy. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the recent spell of sunshine and the doom and gloom of Covid banished from their thoughts. Summer may be here but even though it seems we may be able to mix more and enjoy it, we still have to be very careful . We must continue to practise constant handwashing, using the hand sanitiser, wearing masks in public, and social distancing in order to keep ourselves and others safe. We must also protect our mental and physical health as well and let the sunshine into our lives once again. This should also mean supporting those who have supported us over the past 15 months. This means appreciating our wonderful health care workers whether they are Doctors, Nurses or Health Service Ancillary staff, they have all played and are playing their part in keeping us safe and healthy. It also means shopping locally supporting our local businesses and securing local employment. We at Local magazines really value the essence of community, we are a community based magazine and love promoting local community based sporting and voluntary organisations. We value the loyalty of you, our readership, our contributors and our advertisers. We hope you have a healthy and happy August with your smile, and the smiles of your family and friends brightening your days. Oh and don’t forget enjoy the ice cream and shop locally.

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Balbriggan/North County Dublin Guide Dogs Branch update Are you looking for ways to support our Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch but have missed some of our recent merchandise stands?

Well, we are happy to announce that a new type of counter box has been placed in Oakes Pharmacy in Skerries, which allows for a donation of €2 minimum by a tap of a phone, this then prompts you to open an app and you can select an amount to donate through this. Another way you can support us is by donating any used postage stamps or old coins no longer in circulation to our Balbriggan Branch. You can contact us on 085 766 3107 to arrange to hand them over and we can then turn them into Euros and lodge them to the Guide Dogs account. We are happy to provide an update on puppy in training, Adel. Adel is doing well in her training as an Assistance Dog and has moved from the highly skilled, wonderful Assistance Dog training Centre to a temporary home for the duration of her training. Each morning she is brought to the Centre for training and then returns home in the evening.We’ll continue to share updates as we get them on Adel but we are delighted to hear she is doing so well. At the end of June last, Tom O’Neill of our Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch joined the Phoenix Branch who hold a monthly walk in Phoenix Park on the last Sunday of every month. The group meet at the Hole in the Wall Pub at 11am and loop back, where the Hole in the Wall are kind enough to provide free teas and coffees for everyone. It is a lovely walk, with very happy Guidedogs and it is a great chance to catch up and meet new people. If you are interested, please contact John Mitchell of the Phoenix Branch for more information Johnamitchell.home@gmail.comWould you like to Volunteer for your local branch for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind? You can contact our Balbriggan/North County Dublin branch on Facebook, by email at GuideDogsBalbriggan@gmail.com or by mobile on 085 766 3107.

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Local News

Public views requested on major redevelopment plans for Balbriggan

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Fingal County Council has recently launched a public consultation on plans to transform the centre of Balbriggan as part of a €10 million redevelopment which will deliver a unique sustainable public open space in the heart of Ireland’s youngest town. Subject to planning permission, the redevelopment of the 19,300 square metres site is expected to commence in late 2023, with works being completed in five phases between early 2024 and Q1 2025. Under the plans, the existing playground, green spaces and planting zones will nearly double in size, with play equipment for all ages integrated into the flowing design of the public space. Enhancing the appeal of the location, a new commercial building 6

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Balbriggan Harbour

and two new kiosks will be built on the site of a former nightclub in the harbour area in order to accommodate visitor and leisure activities. To help with the transformation of the area into a people-oriented public space, the plans outline the removal of 175 car parking spaces.. Extensive surveying of the town’s car parking spaces has been carried out which has indicated that there is more than sufficient car parking capacity at all times around the town to facilitate the removal of these car parking spaces in this area.The Council is keen to gain further views on the proposals which have been developed thanks to the ongoing input from the community at various information meetings held over the last 12 months. This

feedback and local insight have been key to helping progress the ongoing work in Balbriggan and is reflected in the current proposal. The public consultation process will commenced on Thursday, July 7 with plans on public display at Balbriggan Library and County Hall, Swords until August 5.

They will also be available online at consult.fingal. ie/en/browse. Scheduled open days, advertised in advance, will take place in August at the Our Balbriggan Hub in George’s Square where people can discuss the plans with relevant Council officials for more information.Submissions about the redevelopment plans will be accepted until 5pm on August 19.

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Bremore Castle Market returns as a monthly fixture!

Bremore Castle at Sunset, credit Gerry Canning.

Bremore Castle Food & Craft Village returned as a monthly fixture, from Sunday May 1st when the gates opened from 11am until 4pm. Based on the grounds of the magnificent Bremore Castle at the heart of the Balbriggan community in North County Dublin. The market brings together local businesses & artists to showcase a variety of local produce, artisan food and handmade crafts in an open-air family and pet friendly environment. The market will be running on the first weekend of every month (subject to planning and permission), and dates will be posted well

in advance on all social media channels. With work nearing completion on Bremore Castle restoration, it is also an opportunity for the public to get a closer view of the incredible work that has been done on this amazing structure.

Bremore Castle is a large tower house located in Balbriggan, County Dublin. Estimated to have been built in the 14th century, the Norman Barnewalls family held it from the time of construction till 1727, the year in which it was sold. However, the first mention of this castle or its location was in reference to William Rosel De

Brimor, who held land in England and Ireland at the end of the 13th century. Its deterioration began much before the sale, and by 1783, it was termed as “not many years ago inhabited” by Austin Cooper, a prominent antiquarian of that time. For any enquiries regarding the market, please contact our email bremorecastlefcv@gmail. com or visit us on Instagram by contacting us at instagram.com/bremorecastlefoodcraftvillage) or you could Facebook us at facebook.com/ BremoreCastleFoodCraftVillage.

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St Marys Young Twirlers success at ABTI Championships

St. Mary’s Baton Twirlers who train weekly and have athletes from

Balbriggan, Skerries, Bellewstown and Drogheda and they recently took to

the competition floor after an absence of 28 months. Indoor sports suffered greatly due to not being able to train during the pandemic, but the club are working on rebuilding the squad. It was a young squad who entered the

ABTI Championships in Crumlin at the end of June 2022 and they took

home many of the top awards. Baton twirling is often seen as a sport for girls but across Europe, USA and Japan its equally popular with boys and girls, and for the first time in over 35 years, we had boys from St. Mary’s Baton

Twirlers perform. Luke McKnight and Zach Bergin won the under 10 pairs competition. It would be great to see as many boys as girls at the club in

the future. Plans for 2023 are in the final stages which will include ABTI

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Finance

Plan This Early in Your Mortgage Application

By Dave Kavanagh Every year, I see examples of people who have done all the right things in preparing to apply for a home loan to purchase their new home. They have saved regularly to build a deposit, maintained stable employment, avoided taking out new loans (and made sure any existing or previous loan obligations were paid in full and on time), conducted their current accounts efficiently, etc. but sadly, they don’t get to proceed with their house/apartment purchase (certainly not in the time frame they wanted to) because they cannot get their mortgage protection life cover accepted.

This can be for a number of reasons but primarily it comes down to this.When you apply for any form of life cover, it is underwritten based on your current and past medical history. If someone has had any adverse medical conditions, if deemed serious enough, it could prevent cover being granted. More commonly, someone may have been recommended by their GP or consultant to have certain tests done, but they never got around to it. This would usually prompt a life company to postpone a decision until the tests are done and satisfactory results are available. Depending on the type of tests, this could take months to get sorted.

For these reasons, anybody planning to apply for a mortgage should research how they will be underwritten for mortgage protection at an early

stage, particularly if they are concerned that a past medical issue could be a problem. In the current climate regarding Covid-19, many are even getting their mortgage protection in place early and extending the term so that they are certain of having cover in place, when it is time to draw down the home loan. Once cover is in place, any new medical issues that arise will not be relevant.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing info@financialcompanion.ie or use the contact form on financialcompanion.i or @Davekav_advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM , LMFM and TV3.

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Eoghan recognised for a lifetime of Community Work!

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels surprised Eoghan ó Ceallacháin on the day by announcing that the Outdoor Area was to be dedicated to him in recognition of his tremendous work for the Balbriggan community over the years. This is a short background to all his involvements over the years but by no means a complete list: Balbriggan Meals on Wheels: Eoghan is one of the founder members of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels. He, along with a number of volunteers, helped build the first kitchen, following the death of a woman in Quay Street from malnutrition in 1975. The first kitchen had to be rebuilt and the sum of €120,000 was raised in order to do that. Eoghan has always put the community first, and particularly those who are most vulnerable. St. Peter and Paul’s Parish: Eoghan is very committed to the work of the Parish.

Over the years he has worked hard to have laity involvement in the Church.

In 1971 he established pilgrimages to Lourdes with his brother Tommy. He was also instrumental in establishing the readers for Masses. During this time he started to visit local people in hospitals. He gave much needed support to patients and families. Order of Malta: During his years with the Order of Malta, Eoghan fundraised and refurbished this building. The Day Care Centre was opened in 1977 as Thomas ó Ceallacháin Centre. The Day Care Centre provides activities for people with disabilities from North Fingal (Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk). It hosts training for young people in First Aid, monthly parties for the elderly and other events for people with disabilities. During these years he also worked extremely hard to raise funds to purchase an ambulance, which collected people

for the Day Care Centre. Also he established the Summer Camp which enabled People with disabilities to go on a camping holiday. Balbriggan Breakaway Festival: In 1975 Eoghan had the vision to establish a festival in the town. He and other members of the community, including businesses agreed that it was time to promote the town and its natural beauty as a coastal town. It was a great family affair, and with the inclusion of M’Lady Erin the festival had an international flavour.

Town Commissioner: A bit frustrated at the lack of development for the town, Eoghan stood for election for the Town Commissioners as a Community Representative. He was a Commissioner from 1979 to 1985.

During this time he argued for the health and welfare of the community.

He particularly raised the need for sewerage treatment plant. It is now being built. Citizens Information Centre: With a growing Community he saw the need to establish a community based information centre.

With other local people who worked hard the Citizens Information Centre was established in 1993. Balbriggan Youth Development: Again identifying a growing need in the Community, he worked for many years trying to establish a service for young people, with a view to helping them with employment and training. And again enlisting the support of local people this service was established in 1991.

Irish Language and Culture: His personal passion is the Irish Language and Gaelic. He was a prominent member of O’Dwyers GAA and played at one time for Dalcais Hurling.

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels wish to thank Eoghan for all his dedication and service to the community.

Eoghan Ó’Ceallacháin cutting the ribbon to launch the new Outdoor area at Balbriggan Meals on Wheels, pictured with Alice Davis of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

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Launch of the Outdoor Area at Balbriggan Meals on Wheels

Some of the Directors of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels pictured with Angela Manoli of Dublin Rural Leader

On Saturday 18th June, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels held a get together to celebrate the launch of their newly developed Outdoor Area.

The occasion was also used to dedicate the new Outdoor Area to Eoghan ó Ceallacháin, in recognition of his tireless work over the years, not only for Balbriggan Meals on Wheels, but also for the whole Balbriggan community.

Balbriggan Meals on Wheels would like to acknowledge Dublin Rural Leader for grant funding of €24,063.75 towards this project. They are also grateful to their Fundraising Committee and those who supported them in raising the balance of €10,000. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels would also like to thank Christopher White for the donation of flowers and shrubs. The support of St Peter & Paul’s Parish is also acknowledged.The Outdoor Area is a great additional space for those who use the services of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels, Order of Malta and many other community groups. It will be a space where people can sit outside and Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

have a cup of tea, a chat and enjoy the art work provided by Youthreach, Foroige and Fingal Lighthouse Art Group. It is also used as a lovely area for serving teas & coffees at the Pop-up-Shop, currently hosted by Balbriggan Meals on Wheels on Friday mornings. All in all the Outdoor Area is a very beautiful space. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels prepare and deliver meals to the most vulnerable people in the local community who for whatever reason are unable to provide meals for themselves; they are people who are referred by Public Health Nurses and Social Workers. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels operates six days per week and currently provides in the region of 80-100 meals per day in the wider Balbriggan Community. They also host a Dinner Club three days per week which provides a meal and an important social outlet to members. Balbriggan Meals on Wheels can be contacted during business hours at 14 Hampton Street, Balbriggan, K32 P793. Tel : 01 8416743. Email: mealsonwheelsbalbriggan@gmail.com

Enjoying the launch of Balbriggan Meals on Wheels Outdoor Area

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Feature

Tips for keeping down the back to school costs!

By Siobhan O’Neill White (mams.ie) As parents know, getting children back to school is stressful and expensive. On mams.ie, we have some tips which may help reduce that stress.The Back to school clothing and footwear allowance is a payment made to parents to help with the cost of schooling. Many most parents will have received it by now. However, if you are on a low income, social welfare payment or are struggling due to the rising cost of living you can and should apply for this payment. In cases where both parents are working, you may still qualify. Applications are open until September. Uniforms are a big expense, especially when schools have a ‘recommended supplier’. A crested jumper or cardigan can be €30-40 and jacket €50-60. Instead of buying from these shops, you can buy generic uniform items and have the school crest added. Look for places like Bestwear in Drogheda, who will embroider school crests on for €3-5. We were able to pick up a plain wool cardigan for €10 and plain PE jumper for €8 in Dunnes Stores at the Ilac SC this week and will have the crests added for €10. This is a significant saving. You can also request crests from your school and sew them on yourself. When buying primary school books, look for offers on places like Book Haven and Schoolbooks.ie Many secondary schools have moved to ipads which are great for kids. Everything is up to date and they are easier to carry than heavy books. If your child has an ipad, it is very important to protect it with a cover, so it doesn’t break if (when) they drop it. Hoco in he Ilac SC has a great range of ipad covers. For personalised stick on and iron on label, for uniforms, technology, books etc mynametags. ie labels are excellent. They have a clever coating meaning viruses like Covid cannot stick to them.

You will need a sturdy schoolbag for your child and Smiggle have colourful bundles starting at €30. Ideal for primary school kids, the quality is excellent. For stationery, pencils, pens, maths sets and all the accessories your child needs, The Works stores are excellent value. Much cheaper for Sharpies and Bic than many other stores. For more tips on reducing Back to school costs, visit mams. ie and follow us on our socials FB Twitter and Instagram.

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Only €997 for a fully fitted electric door.

APPROVED

Gotta get a Garolla.

NOW ONLY

€997

WAS €1,504 INC VAT

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR:

Offer valid for openings up to 2.6m wide & inc: 2 remote controls, 55mm white slats, internal manual override.

FREE EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING TWO REMOTE CONTROLS ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR

Garolla garage doors are strong and solidly built. They’re made to measure in our own factories. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically taking up only 8 inches inside your garage.

Our expert installers will fit your new door and take away the old one so there’s no mess.

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely Free.

GOTTA GET A GAROLLA

CALL US TODAY

019 061 634

www.garolla.ie

Large choice of Dog and Cat Beds, treats and toys for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs, Aquariums and all Reptile Accessories Whiskas 2kg Reduced to €6.00

Simpson’s Kitten Food 300gr 25% Off

Royal Canin Sensory Cat Pouches 35% Off

Catit Divine Shreds 25% Off a All New Sheb Mega Packs ys 32 x 85gr Tra Price Introductory €16.99

Pedigree Dentastix Mega Packs Reduced to €13.00 James Wellbelov ed 2kg Dog F ood Reduced t o €10.00

Selected Royal Can in Cat Food 1.5kg-2kg 30% Off

Unit C1 Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, Co Dublin Tel: 01 6904422, Email: cuddlespetstore@gmail.com web: www.cuddlespetstore.com