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Goodbye January Blues and Hello February.

The 1st traditionally marks the beginning of spring though the local temperatures would not have you assuming that in many cases. We have a lot to celebrate this month being the month of Love February 14th - Saint Valentine’s Day make sure to make it special with your loved ones. Also not forgetting Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake Tuesday) on the 28th February. We would like to thank all you readers who have got in touch with your positive views and comments and welcome more to do the same.

Any local clubs, Schools or Committees we have not yet heard from please get in touch and tell us your news so we can spread your good stories to all of the community. Thanks to all the businesses who support us, and we ask all our readers as always to please support them too. Let’s work together!

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Month of Goodbye to miserable, dreary January.

Hello February; month of romance! But, if like us, you have children and limited access to babysitters for Valentine’s day you may not be able to get out for a night on the town. Don’t worry, with a little planning you can have a romantic night at home. First tip is to feed the children separately. Give them dinner early and set them up in front of a movie with popcorn and the promise of an ice-pop if they are quiet for a while. Then set the table with candles, linens and wine and enjoy a quiet dinner for two with dimmed lights and soft music. Why not play a special song after dinner and have a dance around the kitchen? Last year we waltzed to the first dance song from our wedding! You don’t have to go out for romance, you just need to set the atmosphere with a little imagination. And if you are on a budget, you can pick up Valentine’s cards, candles and heart shaped decorations in Dealz for 1.50. If you need special dinner inspiration, we have recipes for fancy dinners on Mumstown.ie, just go to the

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recipe section at www.mumstown.ie/ recipes. My favourite is Beef Bourgignon, its easy to make, slow cooks over a few hours, giving you time to get ready and it tastes great with a glass of red. If you are lucky enough to get out, there are loads of offers for romantic dinners. The Waterside House Hotel, Twisted Olive, Bracken Court and Brick Room are all great on a budget. If you really want a wow factor and a fabulous night out, check out Scholars TownHouse Hotel in Drogheda. They give gorgeous goody bags to the ladies on Valentine’s night, making it that little bit more special. And their cocktails are divine. Whatever you get up to, remember it’s not about big cards and expensive presents. It’s the thought that counts. For me, I am happiest if my husband runs me a bubble bath, gives me a glass of wine and magazine and keeps the children downstairs for an hour, so I can have some peace and quiet! For more parenting advice and tips, log on to free parenting website www.mumstown.ie

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REMEMBER US ARE SEEKING THE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT TO HELP THEM GET OVER THE LINE THIS YEAR!!!

The Remember Us team would like to thank you all for your generous support in 2016. We have been busy in the office over the last few weeks organising our activity programme for the coming weeks and our first family respite of 2017. You can view our activities schedule on our website www.rememberus.ie. Our Family respite break is to the Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford this February.

2017 is a very exciting year for our members and their families as we anticipate moving into our new base later in the year. We still continue to look to the community, companies and businesses to support us in raising the final funds for the fit out. No matter how big or small the donations are we really appreciate them. This new base will create more opportunities to develop more activities for our special members.

Look where the local communities support over the past few years has got us ... it has enabled us to buy the fantastic new base centre we will move into this year. So if you also would like to offer your support to this vital service you can do so by hitting the donate button on our website or by contacting Nora/Anne on 0860457003 or emailing them on hello@rememberus.ie to help them over the line!

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Fingal dealer unveils fertiliser spreader offer Mindful that fertiliser is one of the most expensive commodities a farmer must buy, and that much of it is lost in hedges and ditches when spread by machines that are overdue for replacement, Skerries farm machinery dealer Leinster Hydraulics has announced details of a finance offer designed to help farmers trade up to a top end machine without putting pressure on tight budgets. In conjunction with farm machinery distributor Farmhand, the Fingal dealership has launched an offer available until mid-February that sees an Amazone ZAM 1201 model being marketed, complete with folding cover and lights, for an initial deposit of €775, the balance to be paid in nine halfyearly amounts of €775, inclusive of VAT. Renowned for its build quality and durability, the Amazone slowturning, high-capacity agitation system and reduced disc speeds is said to ensure an even, granuleprotecting fertiliser flow – resulting in less dust and waste, coupled with better spread.

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The final Battle takes place!

Reuben, Nora Finnegan Fingal Libraries, Grainne Noone teacher St. Margaret’s, Maura Cassidy DAA and winning Team St. Margaret’s

The Battle of the Book is a reading programme that ran from September 2016 to January 2017 between Fingal Libraries and six primary schools within the Fingal area and is kindly supported by the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA). The aim of the programme is to get children reading, by using a multi-disciplinary interactive approach with art, an author visit and an active competition element between the different schools and their local library. The programme is designed to encourage the children to read and gain confidence, to discuss a common book providing a shared experience of reading to ignite a reading for life culture. As well as reading the book “The Ghosts of Magnificent Children” by Caroline Busher the children participate in different activities organised by Fingal Libraries surrounding the themes presented in the book.

Two hundred school children from six Fingal schools descended on the Draíocht theatre in Blanchardstown last month, to battle it out in the final of the Battle of the Book. All of the children read The Ghosts of the Magnificent Children by first time author Caroline Busher, who visited each of the schools involved. The schools partaking in the competition were St. Margaret’s National School, Mary Queen of Ireland National School Rivermead, Old Borough Swords, St. Nicholas of Myra Kinsealy, St. Marnock’s Portmarnock and St. Patrick’s in Skerries.

The children gathered to take part in a quiz to see which school knew the book and its author best. Ghosts.. is a spooky tale of an evil circus ringmaster, undead children, a blood curse and plenty of weird and wonderful twists and plots. RTE Junior presenter Reuben said when reading the questions out ‘only with this book could I possibly utter the following sentence...what is the name of the man with a duck’s head for a face...!’ It was a very close competition but St Margaret’s National School came out as victors in a highly contested final. The project is jointly funded by the Dublin Airport Authority DAA and Fingal Libraries. Maura Cassidy of the DAA was on hand to present the St Margaret’s team with their certificate.

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Plan for Thomas Ashe Tourism Centre in Lusk

Lusk Community Council launches its plans for major tourism hub in Lusk which would provide a permanent exhibition on the life and times of Thomas Ashe. 2017 is the Centenary of the death of Ashe and the new Thomas Ashe Tourism Centre situated in the heart of medieval Lusk will be a centre piece of the Centenary programme for Lusk. Ashe died on 25 April 1917 when on hunger strike in Mount-joy Gaol. Thomas Ashe was a man of many parts, a teacher in Corduff National School; the Commandant of the Fingal 5th Battalion that led the successful Battle of

Ashbourne in the Easter Rising; sportsman that established the Round Towers Lusk GAA in 1906; a musician who with John Rooney founded the Black Raven Pipe Band in Lusk. His legacy has been rich and proud in our community and one that deserves a permanent home in Lusk. The site of the proposed tourism centre is a derelict cottage, known as Katie Hunts Cottage, situated in the centre of Lusk and strategically located adjoining the Round Tower national monument.

Lusk Community Council encouraged Fingal County Council to acquire the site over 10 years

ago due to its strategic location in the future cultural quarter of Lusk. The Community Council have been working on plans for this site for many years and are delighted to bring an amazing new design for the site. The design recognises the strategic and sensitive location of the medieval heart of Lusk in combination with the significance of a major historical figure, Thomas Ashe, as well as the need for a tourism focal point in Lusk. The Community Council plans to seek funding for the project from the Fingal Leader Partnership.

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Grand Re-opening of Pals & Buddies Lusk We are delighted to announce the reopening of Pals and Buddies Montessori School and After-school Care in September 2017. We first opened in September 2011 and had many great times over the years with our little ones and not so little kids in the after school club.

Unfortunately the hard decision to close last year was made due to ill health but we are happy to say that this has all been resolved now. We have lots of plans already to ensure that the children’s time with us is a happy and fun place to learn while making new friends. Learning new skills is an important step before children go to big school but play and socialising with their pals is equally as important for them. We achieve this by introducing different themes and topics each week. Some examples of this would be the Seasons, road safety and animals and their babies. Our songs, arts and crafts and activities surround each theme meaning lots of fun for each child.

Of course there will be work to be done to make sure that the children are ready for their transition in to their primary school. This includes age appropriate writing, reading and maths skills which are taught individually according to each child’s developmental stage and ability.

We will be hosting open days each Saturday in February from 2-4 pm. Everyone is welcome to come over for a chat and to have a look around. We would like to thank all of the parents for their support over the years and hope to see some of you back soon. Any enquiries for Montessori or After School are welcome by phone at 0868582119 or on Facebook. Our Facebook page has lots of photos for you to look at and get an idea of what we do at Pals And Buddies.

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January, Never A Dull Month!

By Darren Aragones, LCC January in Transition Year is no less of a frantic month than any other. Ten Transition Years went to represent Lusk Community College at the ComputeTY course in DCU, for three different topics; App Design, Programming and Web Design.

They also went to Trinity College to partake in fencing and rock climbing in the gymnasium, each offering a strong challenge to the students.

Finally, science week rounded out this month with a multitude of interesting events for the student body as a whole. 4th Years, did their own exclusive workshop with Dave’s Jungle, being able to touch and learn about exotic animals like komodo dragons and pythons. A rocket workshop was held for all years that allowed students to create and launch their own rocket into the sky, using Physics principles to make it fly high in the air. And finally, SciFest took place which was a science contest similar to Young Scientist where budding students from 4th and 2nd year presented projects they had made.

Never a single dull month at Lusk Community College!

Another Visitor From Afar with the Name of Lusk

Jack Lusk from Tucson, Arizona, USA travelled to London, Scotland and wales where he climbed the Snowdonian Mountain before crossing over to Dublin and Lusk itself. He was warmly welcomed by Pat & John Kelly before visiting the Lusk

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Heritage Centre. He also called upon our local Top shop and was wowed by the Irish welcome he received there too.

He returned home happy after his visit to our humble town.

Jack left with lots of photos and of course a copy of our very own Lusk Local.

Lusk Tidy Towns Keeps Working Hard

Lusk Tidy Town Members have been out picking up litter over the last few months despite the cold weather. Please help us keep litter at bay and keep Lusk a Tidy Town in 2017.

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Dave’s Jungle Comes to Lusk CC

By Amy Penrose, LCC This week in Lusk Community College we were joined by some very strange visitors! On Tuesday the 24th of January, all transition year students packed into the woodwork room, patiently waiting to meet our guests. Our TY coordinator, Ms Mc Nerney, did an amazing job at surprising the TY students by inviting Dave’s jungle to the school. The afternoon was filled with many strange animals including; snakes, legless lizards, crocodiles, bearded dragons, tarantulas, scorpions, crocodiles and even a snapping turtle. The TY students had an amazing time wrapping snakes around their neck, putting a tarantula on their head and learning all about the animal world. It was a great day as some TY students conquered their fears and held some animals that they would normally not be able to even look at.

They did all this while posing for photos throughout the afternoon. I think it is safe to say that the excitement was out of this world as all the transition year students had an amazing time meeting their visitors.

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Science Week 2017 at Lusk CC

By Megan Lenehan, Dana Aragones, Tara Slevin and Zoe Cooney. LCC A very successful Science Week ran in Lusk Community College, from the 23rd to the 27th of January. Many events took place during it, including a daily science fact being read over the intercom, which was both interesting and informative. A Rocket Workshop, took place, with David Holmes, a physicist coming in to visit us from Science Ireland. The workshop was for

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3rd Years and TYs. We learned some interesting facts about space travel and teamed up into groups to create our own rockets made from recycled plastic bottles, duct tape, and tennis balls.

The 9 rockets were then launched into the sky with a bicycle pump, going a stunning 30 metres into the air.

On the 26th of January, Lusk Community College held their very first Scifest. Students from 2nd year and TY researched science topics and made displays to be judged upon. There were many entries options to display of many different topics and these topics included: biology, physics and chemistry. One of the projects was - The

study of the teenage brain: Dara and Sarah from 4th year studied the teenage brain and compared it to adults’ brains. It involved looking at someone’s eyes and they then asked students to tell them what emotion the person had.

Another Project was - How random is random?

Conor in 2nd year did a study on randomness, for example: is flipping a coin really random? Conor found out that flipping a coin is not actually random if the coin flipper actually knows the wind speed and the force of the flip!

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Ingredients • 200g Kale • 1/2 tablespoon rapeseed/olive/coconut oil • Juice from 1/2 lemon/ lime 1/2 teaspoon each of a mix of herbs and spices such as chilli powder/cayenne pepper/smoked paprika....

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Home Cook Recipes

Method “Kale....many of us consume it in juices, salads or the traditional Irish ‘colcannon’.

But do you know just how nutritionally good kale is and how it can be eaten as a much healthier alternative to standard potato crisps? Kale has a rich iron and vitamin B12 content, both really essential for our energy, alertness, drive and focus in daily tasks. Kale contains several different flavonoids so it is boasting with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Not to mention its high calcium, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin A content. It is heart healthy, high in fibre and health promoting. Indeed with all these nutrients we could refer to it as the ‘50 shades of kale’!!!

To maximise the nutritional benefits of kale such as the absorption of its calcium and iron content, try combine it with a food rich in vitamin C such as other vegetables like peppers, potatoes, other leafy greens or fruit such as oranges, kiwi or a squeeze of lemon/lime juice.

Research also shows that absorption of fat soluble vitamins- A, D, E and K can be aided by combining foods rich in these vitamins with a small amount of healthy fats such as rapeseed or olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds, oily fish.

In my recipe below I use a splendid mix of healthy fats and vitamin C to make my kale crisps CRAZILY NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS!!. ENJOY!

50 Shades of Kale coming your way: 1. Preheat oven to 150’c.

2. Rip the kale up into large leaves with your hands by removing the stalks. (Throw the stalks into a juice or other recipe. DO NOT WASTE OR YOU WONT BE GETTING YOUR 50 SHADES OF KALE!!)

3. Make the dressing by mixing your chosen oil with juice and herbs/spices.

4. Toss the kale in a large mixing bowl with your dressing. It is important to do this in a mixing bowl rather than on the baking tray to ensure the leaves get covered evenly.

5. Spread the kale pieces onto a baking tray (use a baking sheet/parchment paper to prevent burning). Ensure the kale pieces are not overcrowding so that they all get a fair share of crisping!

6. Bake at 120’c for 15 minutes. Turn them over and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crisp! They will shrink and shrivel and the sooner they are eaten the crispier they will be...SO CRUNCH THE KALE AWAY!!!!

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Local Businesses Working together to Give Something Back!

Country Crest Farm Shop Team: Elaine, Brendan, Jim, Michael, Malachy, John with Neven Maguire

By Rachel Reilly December just gone, Irish celebrity chef, Neven Maguire demonstrated the best way to cook the perfect festive dinner.

Hosted by Country Crest, in Jones Garden Centre, in aid of the Saint Vincent de Paul. The event was a roaring success as the hall filled out, and people enjoyed canapés and mulled wine as they arrived.

A fascinated silence fell as Neven talked the audience through his method of cooking a delicious Christmas dinner. For starters he cooked up some deep fried prawns from Dublin Bay. The main course was ‘Roast Turkey with Chestnut & Cranberry Stuffing’, and ‘Ham with Sticky Apricot & Ginger Glaze’, followed by a ‘Lemon Posset with Berries. Neven also cooked up a mouth watering rib eye steak that he sourced from the Country Crest Farm Shop, with a side of beautiful buttery mash potatoes.

Throughout the evening, Neven answered lots of questions so the

audience could get the most out of the cookery demonstration, as well as giving high praise for the Country Crest beef, saying it is the most flavoursome beef they have ever used at his restaurant. Neven was charming and humorous in his answers as he gave out advice about his cooking. At the end of the demonstration, when all the questions had been answered, a raffle took place with very generous prizes such as hampers and vouchers from the Country Crest Farm Shop, Jones Garden Centre, and Newgrange Gold. On top of this, Maguire also added a fabulous prize, a voucher including dinner, and bed and breakfast at his own restaurant, MacNean House. Country Crest had goody bags for everyone in the audience, with potatoes and onions from their farm and a printed booklet with all the recipes from the evening. A hundred per cent of the proceeds raised that evening went to the Saint Vincent de Paul.

Overall this event raised a whopping €3,706, which was presented to a representative of the SVP on the night.

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NOTICE: Temporary Road Closure in Rush, Co. Dublin Phase 2: South Shore Road between Channel Road and Links Road/Crescent Road, specifically between the dwelling “The Admiral” and the dwelling “Anchorage”. This closure will be from 10:00am Saturday 25th February 2017 until 6.00pm Saturday 25th March 2017.

Phase 3: South Shore Road between Channel Road and Links Road/Crescent Road, specifically between the dwelling “Anchorage” and the dwelling “Pier View”. This closure will be from 10:00am Saturday 25th March 2017 until 6:00pm Saturday 15th April 2017.

Alternative routes available for vehicular traffic are as follows: The roads will be closed on a phased basis from 10.00am Monday 23rd January 2017 until 6.00pm Saturday 15th April 2017.

The roads in question are: Phase 1: The Channel Road intersection with South Shore Road and Spout Road. This closure will be from 10:00am Monday 23rd January 2017 to 6:00pm Saturday 25th February 2017.

Phase 1: The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Lusk to Channel Road is the Whitestown Road (R128), and Chapel Green Road, onto Channel Road.

The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Lusk to South Shore Road is the Whitestown Road (R128), Chapel Green Road, Sandy Road, Corrs Lane, and Golf Road onto South Shore Road.

The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Skerries to Channel Road is Rush Main

Street, and Sandy Road, onto Channel Road.

The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Skerries to South Shore Road is Rush Main Street, Sandy Road, Corrs Lane and Golf Road onto South Shore Road.

Phases 2 and 3: The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Lusk to South Shore Road and Link Road/Crescent Road is via the Whitestown Road (R128), Chapel Green Road, Sandy Road, Corrs Lane and Golf Road onto South Shore Road. The main diversion route for vehicles travelling from Skerries to South Shore Road and Link Road/Crescent Road is via Rush Main Street, Sandy Road, Corrs Lane and Golf Road onto South Shore Road.

Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained at all times.

Fingal County Council regrets any inconvenience caused in relation to this matter.

If you have any queries in relation to this or any other issue please do not hesitate to contact: Darragh O'Brien TD TEL: 01 618 3802

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Donabate Portrane Tennis Club Seeks New Members

Donabate Portrane Tennis Club which opened only six months ago is currently a very active and vibrant club with over 300 members.

Located on the grounds of Donabate Golf Club, the tennis club have four all -weather flood lit courts and full use of the clubhouse facilities for all members. Open for play daily from 8am-10pm members can use the online booking system to book a court. To celebrate the new year and for people wishing to take up the sport, the club has a new six month offers for interested people to sign up to June. The club welcomes members of all abilities including beginners, and coaching, social tennis and competitions are

organised for both experiences players and those new to the sport.

Tennis is a fantastic sport for all ages, improving health and mood, and a great opportunity to socialise and make new friends.

Recent successful events include a New Year’s Adults Tournament, hosting an interclub junior tournament with Swords Lawn Tennis Club and a charity parent and child tournament.

For junior members the club offers camps during the school holidays, social tennis on Saturday afternoons; tournaments; Junior Club championships and Junior Leagues while for

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adults, the club offers social tennis on Friday evenings, for ladies on Tuesday mornings, and for men on Thursday evenings. Club competitions, championships and Round Robin leagues are on offer. Coaching programmes have started just last month for both adults and juniors.

For anyone interested in becoming a member they can contact membership@donabatetennis. com. Or For further information on our membership, coaching and upcoming events visit www.donabatetennis.com and like us on facebookDonabatePortraneTennisClub. Get fit the fun way, take up Tennis!

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Sports

Junsa keeps on training hard Junsa’s peewee team in Tallaght

Junsa’s Shauna Farrell in action in Tallaght

Cillian Boylan in action in training.

While other clubs take two weeks off over the Christmas period Junsa Taekwondo keeps on training to keep its athletes in top condition.

We were joined by members from other clubs for the Christmas training sessions, Baldoyle tkd, South Dublin tkd, champion tkd and One Taekwondo Australia.

January kicked off with a development competition in Tallaght where junsa’s younger members got their first chance to display their skills.

Head instructor Master Stuart Russell will be visiting Lusk National school in the coming weeks to teach the children new skills and that Taekwondo is for everyone.

Junsa Taekwondo holds its classes in the Round Towers GAA club and is always taking on new members of all ages.

Contact Master Stuart Russell on 087 777 5202 or follow us on Facebook @ Junsa Taekwondo.

Conor Deery from Junsa Tkd as national team player was on the RTÉ News recently for his part in the Paralympic Expo held in their head quarters in Blancherstown .

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Sports

Latest news from Lusk Athletics Club FIT4LIFE Springs into Action A fantastic new group of Fit4Life started with over 15 newcomers to the club. On behalf of everyone in the club you are very welcome. There is a great support structure in the club so you won’t be without encouragement.

We have a full 6-month plan in place for you. All we ask of you is to commit to the first 5 weeks and be at training. After that it gets easier.

Training takes place on Tuesday and Thursdays at 7pm from Lusk NS. Welcome and good luck!

Leinster Cross Country Relay, Dunboyne

Dublin Masters Cross Country Championships On January 8th Lusk AC entered a ladies and gents team in the Dublin Masters Cross Country Championships. This is the third year we entered teams in the event that has seen a huge revival recently.

No prizes were won by any of the team though it was tough and enjoyable. For a lot of the team it was a first experience racing on grass and muck so huge congratulations. Thanks to all the supporters who lined the route, cheered and made it a great day out.

On Sunday 15th January Lusk AC was represented in Leinster Cross Country Relay, Dunboyne by Daniel O’Brien, Oisín McEvoy, DJ Reilly and Thomas Lara in the U16 Boys’ cross country event. The four boys had a great start to the year, each running 500m to complete the 2km course and enjoying one last cross country event before the indoors season starts next week.

Club Membership Fees Due A reminder this year’s membership fees are due. All fees are to be paid on-line through our membership portal on our website.

Please note if you are not a current paid-up member you are not insured to train with the club.

Please contact us with any queries.

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Noticeboard & Parish News

Noticeboard & Parish News Friends of Autism & ADHD ASSESSMENTS Friends of Autism & ADHD are delighted to be in a position to be able to fund a number of assessments for young people with possible Autism and or ADD/ ADHD. These assessments will consist of an educational assessment by Clinical Educational Psychologist.

Dr Ann Prosser, Psy.D. ,a licensed Certified Clinical Psychologist.

Applications from schools are not accepted without written parental consent. Along with the assessment there will be the support of our Advocacy worker, Ms.Bernie Hagan.

Bernie will be able to meet with parents/carers to discuss the reports and will assist in any way she can in sourcing the necessary supports required for the child. These assessments will be fully funded

by Friends of Autism/ADHD..

Please note we do not receive any state funding whatsoever. These assessments are a direct result of the amazing work of the staff and volunteers of Friends Of Autism & ADHD and to those who donate to Friends Of Autism &ADHD. We are so grateful to all for their generosity. It is regrettable but places for these assessments are limited. First preference will be given to young people who have not already received an assessment from any other source. All enquiries regarding these assessments can be made by contacting Bernie Hagan or Sonya Mc Garry on 01-8495670, or by email to bernie@adhd.ie or adhdfingal@gmail.com 24 LUSK LOCAL-FEBRUARY

Assessments will take place May 2017 in our new Skerries premises.

SENSORY STRATEGIES FOR YOUR CHILD A Talk for Parents presented by Deanna Dix-Peek, Occupational Therapists Understanding the terminology and concepts of Sensory Processing Offering a different perspective of possible reason for your child’s behaviour Ideas on how to use sensory input to enhance yours child’s performance/ manage their behaviour HELD IN OUR NEW OFFICE\ TRAINING CENTRE @102 STRAND ST SKERRIES ON THURSDAY 23RDFEBRUARY 2017 FROM 6PM-8PM FUNDED BY FRIENDS OF AUTISM AND ADHD Please contact Sonya McGarry, Administrator to confirm your place or for any further information on 01 8495670 or at adhdfingal@gmail. com.

WHIST CARD GAME LUSK Whist is an old card game played since the 18th century. Whist is the direct forerunner to the game of Bridge. It is a simple trick taking game played by four players who play in two partnerships. A standard 52 card pack is used each player gets 13 cards each. Card rank highest to lowest. In each round there is a special trump suit whose cards are

considered higher than all the other suits. Whist has been played in Lusk since the early 1970s. Its a great social evening friendly atmosphere and new friendships can be formed.

New members are welcome.

Knowledge and experience of playing the game are not necessary as the members will assist you to learn the game It take about 2 hours to play.

Whist takes place every Wednesday night @ 8.30pm sharp in the Parish Hall Cost is 6 euro.

MASS TIMES LUSK Saturday Evening Vigil 19:30 Sunday Morning 08:30, 10:00, 11:30 Holy Day Vigil 19:30 Holy Day 09:00, 11:00 Monday - Saturday 09:00am Bank Holidays 10:00am Confessions Saturday Evenings at 6:50pm to 7:20pm or by Appointment Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena Exposition & Benediction Monday Evenings 20:00 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament - Friday Mornings 09:30 am - 12.00 noon

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ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FEBRUARY: Super Bowl Sunday – 5th Feb

Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday on our big screens in Babylon Event hosted by North Dublin Pirates €2 admission with all funds going to North Dublin Pirates Sponsors: Budweiser and Captain Morgans Captain Morgan will be here on the night with the morganettes giving out some great prizes!

Smash Hits at Babylon

Smash Hits (90’s tribute band) return to Babylon at Empire on Friday 17th of Feb, doors open 8pm, band starts at 10pm.

Tickets €10* and available on Eventbrite.ie

Weekend Brunch at Empire

New brunch menu just launched Brunch served Sat from 10am – 2pm , Sunday from 11am – 2pm You can see our menu on www. empirebars.ie Kids under 8 eat free on Sundays!

Complimentary Mimosa for everyone that enjoys brunch at Empire.

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HEALING CLOUD NINE HEALING LUSK Therapy’s Include: Reiki, Seichem, IET, Rahanni and Spiritual Healing Member of the ARCHTI Morning and Evening Appointments available Contact Yvonne Bates 0876788937

**Spring Special 20% off all decorating ** Interior & Exterior & Wallpapering Please call anytime for a quote or check my Facebook page O’Connor House and Home for more info. Call Greg on 0871386010

LUSK CLOTHING ALTERATIONS All types of clothes altered and repaired.

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Nifti operate as a Local Link office under direct funding from the National Transport Authority for the management and delivery of Rural and Local Transport in Fingal. We offer public and community bus transport to everyone in the community including young people, senior citizens, families, those with disabilities and community groups.

Nifti mission statement; “North Fingal Rural Transport Ltd will develop and operate a local public transport network of transport services to meet the needs of the community, particularly those that are disadvantaged in the Fingal area.” For further information please call us on.

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Crossword & Sudoku

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1. Vegetable from Brussels. (6) 5. No Java for me, I’m a Native American. (6) 10. Keep a computer screen under review. (7) 11. Not well, can’t talk about it!

(4-3) 12. Adds up to small children. (4) 13. A convicted criminal. (5) 15. Move an implement through with a circular motion. (4) 17. Woman belonging to a religious order. (3) 19. Those who look after others.

(6) 21. Euclid becomes a Fascist dictator. (2 4) 22. A small Hawaiian fourstringed guitar. (7) 23. Highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried. (6) 25. Shelter for a dog. (6) 28. The outward flow of the tide.

(3) 30. Feeling of marital discontent after seven years. (4) 31. An appliance that removes moisture. (5) 32. Folklore giant who likes to eat humans. (4) 35. The drink for Mr. Bond. (7) 36. Indecent, repugnant to morality. (7) 37. Conduct oneself well or properly. (6) 38. Not the sheriff but the next in line. (6)

2. One who makes jokes based on words with more than one meaning.

(7) 3. A solemn promise. (4) 4. Deep covered dish for soup. (6) 5. The missing man in O’Connell Street. (6) 6. A moral depravity, corruption or weakness. (4) 7. Traditional Japanese form of self defence. (2-5) 8. Any substance administered to induce vomiting. (6) 9. An erratic deflection from an intended course. (6) 14. A song to lull a child to sleep. (7) 16. Small piece of bread or cake. (5) 18. Drain a radiator of water. (5) 20. Glide over snow for recreation or sport. (3) 21. “The cow is of the bovine ...”

(Ogden Nash) (3) 23. A mark of shame or discredit. (6) 24. “John ...” author of “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold.” (2, 5) 26. Lack of attention and due care.

(7) 27. Suggestively looked or grinned.

(6) 28. The stoat during winter, when its coat becomes white. (6) 29. Archaic “see”, as in “lo and ...” (6) 33. Type of credit card or entry permit. (4) 34. Used on an invitation to request a response. (4)

ANSWERS Across: 1. Sprout, 5. Navajo, 10. Monitor, 11. Lock-jaw, 12. Tots, 13.

Felon, 15. Stir, 17. Nun, 19. Carers, 21. Il Duce, 22. Ukulele, 23. Salami, 25. Kennel, 28. Ebb, 30. Itch, 31. Dryer, 32. Ogre, 35. Martini, 36.

Obscene, 37. Behave, 38. Deputy.

Down: 2. Punster, 3. Oath, 4. Tureen, 5. Nelson, 6. Vice, 7. Ju-jitsu, 8. Emetic, 9. Swerve, 14. Lullaby, 16. Crumb, 18. Bleed, 20. Ski, 21.

Ilk, 23. Stigma, 24. Le Carre, 26. Neglect, 27. Leered, 28. Ermine, 29.

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