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Share the love by not sharing Covid 19 Well what can we say,tighter Covid 19 restrictions have come into force in Dublin City and county in an effort to stem rising levels of the virus.The new rules came into force in the city and the surrounding county recently and all because some of us became too far too complacent about following the HSE advice. For the next few weeks, people will be discouraged from leaving the city and county unless for essential reasons.The one plus in all this is we should shop locally and ensure local jobs. However we need to strictly following the Government rules.

Once again we are being asked to work from home where possible and only to make essential journeys on public transport. In Dublin city visitors to private homes and gardens should be limited to a maximum number of six from one other household.There are to be no organised indoor gatherings and outdoor gatherings are to be up to a maximum of 15. Restaurants and pubs that had been serving food will only be allowed to cater outdoors, to a maximum of 14 people, or provide a take-away service. Maybe this is the sharp shock we all needed to remind us about the dangers of not wearing face coverings, not regularly washing our hands thoroughly and not keep our distance when meeting others. So, lets all pull together now as we did before and turn this around quickly, get back to as near normal a society as possible and stay safe. We all have mothers, children, spouses, partners and family we love and do not want to see ill, so please, please lets share the love by not sharing the Covid 19 virus and hopefully we can flatten the curve again soon. That way we can have a quality of life once again.Stay Safe and keep supporting our HSE workers, our local shopping outlets and most of all each other.

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Lusk Action Group submit concerns about developments We hope that you and yours are keeping well and safe, and that the children are adjusting to school life and new challenges.There are two important developments in the pipeline in Lusk.

As you may be aware, Fingal County Council has proposed a development for the site on Barrack Lane/Dublin Road, which was Eric Leonard’s garage. The proposed plan has 10 units, including a live-in artist’s studio. We generally welcome the project, as it is planned with the elderly in mind. However, we are very concerned about the design. Although the tower would still be in view, the proposed building would completely obscure the vista of the Church. We submitted observations, including concerns of the community which were voiced to us. The second proposed development is on Church Road, beside “Katie Hunt’s Cottage”, coming towards the Round tower. This is a proposed development of 5 houses. See Fingal County Council website for more information and keep an eye on our Facebook page for any updates. Many thanks to those of you who contributed so generously to our online fundraiser for our proposed Lusk Library. As you may be aware, we are aiming to submit our proposal in November, and needed funds for professional services, as part of this. Our sincerest thanks to Patrick Boardman, the Lusk first responders group, and to Lusk community council and Fingal county council, for organising the new cabinet and AED machine, which is now

installed at the Cottage Community Centre. It is such an important thing to have centrally located.

We would also like to thank the Lusk Text Alert team, and an Garda Siochana for all their hard work getting this off the ground. Have a look at their Facebook page for more information on how

to sign up. Finally, we are delighted to see that the plans, which include the development of the Lidl supermarket, have gotten the green light from An Bord Pleanala. All going according to plan, it should be ready for business in Autumn 2021.

Keep well! All in Lusk Action Group

Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021.

Applications will be accepted for existing and/or new events or festivals which animate public spaces in creative and innovative ways and which are focused on developing measurable tourism impacts in the County.

All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines.

For more information and an application form, please email events@fingal.ie or http://fingal.ie/events The deadline for completed applications is 3pm on Tuesday 15th December 2020

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Lusk Tidy Towns appreciates your help this autumn

by P Kelly As autumn is fast approaching Lusk Tidy Towns committee wish to thank everyone who made an effort in keeping Lusk Tidy and presentable during these difficult times.

A special thankyou to those people who are picking up litter in their areas. Everyone is responsible in keeping a tidy place.

Seven Fingal recipients of the Green Flag Award 2020

Councillors approve €260,000 in grants to community groups in Fingal

The Green Flag Award is an international benchmark standard for parks and green spaces.

The Green Flag Award scheme is also operating across Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.The green Flag Award scheme aims to encourage the provision of good quality public parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.The Green Flag Award Scheme encourages high environmental performance and good management. Parks and green spaces are judged against eight key criteria. Where certain criteria are not met, applicants can provide justifications that may be taken into account. What’s more, if management practice changes are in progress but not yet fully implemented, transitional phases

Councillors voted to approve substantial funding grants of just over €260,000 to 218 community groups and projects in Fingal at the monthly meeting of Fingal County Council on Monday. The grants will support communities in restarting activities and events that had been delayed due to COVID-19.This funding is set to go to groups and projects as follows:Covid-19 Grants: €74,424 granted to 76 groups, Youth Sports Grants: €115,200 granted to 96 groups, Summer Projects: €32,300 granted to 18 projects and Community Activity & Arts Grants: €38,331granted to 28 groups.The money will support specific groups and projects in Fingal communities in responding to the specific challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and will help them to hold events safely.Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. David Healy said after the approval: “It was important that this funding was approved as it provides the necessary supports for many community groups and projects across Fingal that have been hit hard by Covid-19. AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, said: “The funding that was approved on Monday night will help community groups to start to organise holding events and activities again, which had been postponed or cancelled over the past few months due to Covid-19 restrictions.This funding will go towards planning these activities in a safe way to continue to adhere to the guidelines while allowing the communities to restart their lives..”Margaret Geraghty, Director of Housing and Community for Fingal County Council said: “The past few months have been difficult times for communities and helping our citizens, young and old, to get involved in activities and events again is very important for overall mental health especially as we are facing into the winter months. This funding will provide the support that communities need to get out and be active again through activities and projects in the county.“ Each community group is advised that they are responsible for ensuring all volunteers and participants follow public health guidance in relation to the Covid-19 crisis www.hse.ie

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will be acknowledged and viewed positively.The judging criteria also considers the fact that each park/ green space will offer different kinds of facilities and will be managed and developed to varying opportunities and constraints. Innovation and the way facilities offered are tailored to the needs of the community will also be taken into account.

Fingal County Council greeen flag recipients were Ardgillan Demesne, Malahide Demesne, Millennium Park, Newbridge House and Farm, Santry Demesne, and Saint Catherine’s Park. Congratulations also to Swords Tidy Towns who were awarded a Community Green Flag for their Rock Garden Project on the Rathbeale Road, the first time a Green Flag has been awarded in Fingal for a Community Project.

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Rogerstown Estuary: what’s the big deal?

by Tom McCloughlin, DCU Water Institute.

For those of us living in east Fingal, there is an issue with transport. We live near the coast, but to travel north or south we have to go around the estuaries of Rogerstown-Turvey (and Broadmeadow, and Baldoyle) and they, because they are protected areas for wildlife, appear to be black holes in our local geography.

We go around them but never to them. When you do they can appear empty and devoid of any life. At high tide, they have a uniform skin of water, and at low tide fine deep mud and deeper channels of the various streams entering them. However they are the powerhouses of life here and elsewhere.If you are a fisherman you may wonder where your catch comes from, where do the fish reproduce and if you are a birdwatcher, you might wonder what do all the birds eat? The estuaries are where many fish species caught at sea come here to reproduce because the estuaries are sheltered but also because they provide food for the young, just enough to keep them going until they get out to sea. The estuaries are where birds from Canada and the Arctic in general come in our winter to breed and feed - where it is too cold, and where birds from Africa come in their summer to do likewise - when it

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is too warm. It’s hard to think of Rogerstown as this great ‘transport hub’ of life. The birds come to feed on a variety of animals living in the mud, and each species has its preference (but like us, they’ll try different flavours!).

The picture shows the ‘favourite’ food for each bird.The little mud animals depend on clean water entering the estuary, so if pollution enters a stream at Ballough, it has an effect at Rogerstown. Too much phosphate and the water is starved of oxygen because certain algae go mad. The mud animals die, and the birds arrive to find less food than before.

Breeding fails, the birds move on to other already cramped areas, and the breeding cycle is interrupted reducing the population of birds who keep the fish and mud animals in check. Without them, the mud animals in turn over populate for the available nutrients and space, and they in turn crash. But all is not lost. If we keep our litter, rubbish, pollution, and dumping to ourselves, the estuaries will thrive and become the glory of Fingal, as great international hubs of life and biodiversity and a source of pride to show the rest of the country how to work for the environment.

Rogerstown estuary has suffered a lot due to humans. The railway (1843) split the estuary in two, making the inner estuary become salt

marsh higher up (instead of mudflat) and reducing the flow of water around the inner estuary. The landfill (1984-2012) reduced the area of the inner estuary, buried a stream, and remains a stockpile of unknown levels of pollution. Fortunately, no elevated levels of radiation nor dissolved pollution appear to be leaching into the surrounding areas to date, but we have to keep monitoring the situation, and we are. Fly-tipping particularly on the medieval tidal road joining Ballealy Lane to the Channel Road releases physically dangerous substances (sharp metal, broken glass, wire, plastic cord, etc.) to wildlife and humans alike. Occasionally cars were burnt out there too releasing toxic fuel, oil and lubricant liquids into the mud - it’s never all burned away. And water entering the estuary at times has high levels of phosphate from domestic outflows. But all is not lost nor beyond repair.

Fingal CC has turned the landfill into a park, and students and staff from DCU have assisted in ongoing beach cleaning, and a number of individuals have tried to encourage ethical walking (without disturbing wildlife) around the estuary. So rather than places of exclusion, estuaries can become places where humans and wildlife can live in harmony as good neighbours once we understand their needs.

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O’Donoghue raises dangerous Blakes Cross junction At the September Area meeting Cllr Rob O’Donoghue tabled a motion regarding the dangers at the junction at Blakes Cross. The motion asked the Chief Executive to provide a comprehensive detailed redesign of the Blakes Cross junction to enhance road safety at the intersection.The response from the Council stated as follows that ‘the upgrade of Blakes Cross is included in the Fingal Capital Programme 2020-2022 and that initial feasibility and design works are planned to commence in 2020’.

Cllr O’Donoghue welcome the reporting and during the discussion where he was supported by other local Councillors he highlighted the serious traffic hazards that exist at this very busy junction. He outlined that immediate action should be taken and that he would be continuing to put pressure on the Council to commence these works in the very near future.He stated ‘The traffic volume at this junction which serves the towns of Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Loughshinny and environs is increasing with new developments in the towns and it is now imperative that this junction be brought up to standard to alleviate the serious traffic hazards that exist at this location’.

“The Cove” at Maydenhayes Are you looking for more space for your family to live in? Would a top floor working space in your home make your life more productive?Would you love a better quality of life, living 5minutes from beautiful Mornington Bay Beach and its beautiful environs?If this has tweaked your interest, then prepare to be wowed by an exquisite new house in Maydenhayes Cove, Mornington, County Meath, a private enclave of 6 gorgeous new family homes at a very affordable/reasonable price. These new large 5-bedroom detached houses are laid out over 3 levels, maximising space for comfortable living; with a bespoke comfortable airy space at the top-floor level presenting the opportunity for a fantastic space to work from home.

Other features in these spacious A-rated homes include five comfortably sized bedrooms and family bathroom, generous ensuites, walk in wardrobes, an unusually spacious landing at first floor level, underfloor heating and high-quality sanitary fittings. On approach to the house, the stained glass in the front door sets the tone for a chique new house that manages to combine the cosy feeling of home with being comfortable, modern and on trend. The front door opens into a charming and stylish entrance hallway filled with a happy and homely personality that permeates the whole house.

The hall leads into a wonderful airy, spacious, and light-filled living/dining/ kitchen area featuring high ceilings at this level. Patio doors lead out into a generous garden with its favourable south westerly aspect to the rear.

The house also comprises a good-sized boot/laundry room kitted out with plenty of storage for buckets and spades… and also features a smart guest cloakroom.A visit to the show house is strongly recommended if only to see how efficient living and working in a spacious, tranquil and beautiful setting could be. The Maydenhayes Cove show house is on view each Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12pm and 4pm, or by private appointment – prospective purchasers can feel free to call to make an appointment and/or to get help with any questions.

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Local History

Lusk Heritage Group reruns iconic history books

Lusk Heritage Group have recently produced a rerun of The Story of Lusk.This beautiful little booklet was originally compiled in 1998 by the Heritage Group but has been out of print for some time. Articles in it range from the Ancient History of Lusk to the Reformation in Fingal, the 1798 rebellion, Passing the Baton from 1798 to 1921 and Lusk stories up to the 1950s.This rerun ofThe Story of Lusk was made possible with the generous support of local sponsorship and from Fingal County Council.

The Lusk Heritage Group also has a second booklet available entitled Lusk Through the Ages. This dates back to 1995 when it was written by their Chairman Aidan Arnold. It is a fascinating compilation of local history and reminiscences about local people including Katie Hunt, Sean McDonnell, Aidan Corr, Henry Maxwell, Dan Sherry, Eilish Hand and many more.

Twenty five years ago Aidan wrote in his introduction “History is not a precise art. We depend on past recorders and inevitably biased reminiscences.

Despite that is a fascinating art which flows through time like a river. I have allowed my stories to flow from the Stone Age to the present day. Anecdotes about some of the inhabitants of Lusk are included, as I believe that history is happening around us every day. It is people, not dates and places, who shape that history.”Both books are beautifully illustrated and should bring back lots of memories to Lusk families new and old. People new to the area will find a treasure trove of fascinating information as well as gaining a lovely addition to their bookshelves.An amazing collection of videos, stories and local heritage about Lusk and Fingal can also be found on the Lusk Heritage Group website at http://luskheritage.com/The Story of Lusk and Lusk Through the Ages are available from Pat Kelly of Kelly’s Garage. They cost €6.00 each or €10.00 for both books.

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Applications now open for financial assistance for Festivals in 2021 Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021.

Applications from groups and organisations seeking financial assistance from Fingal County Council’s Events Section for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021 will close on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, at 3pm. All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines.

Applications will be accepted for existing and/or new events or festivals which animate public spaces in creative and innovative ways, and which are focused on developing measurable tourism impacts in the County.

Interested parties must meet several other eligibility criteria including:Have a Covid-19 compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines.Have a general audience appeal and be socially

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inclusive.Clearly demonstrate potential to generate economic, social and/or cultural benefits.

Complement the County’s calendar of events in relation to attracting overseas’ visitors.Meet the Events Unit’s objective of compiling a varied programme of events throughout the year including content, seasonal and geographical spread.

Demonstrate financial sustainability and the capacity to develop the event,Have a clear PR and marketing plan including a social media strategy to actively promote the event.

Fingal County Council’s Events Unit supports tourism through the Fingal Statement of Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2022 and businesses in our towns through a wide-ranging programme of events.The closing date for applications for funding is on Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 3pm for events taking place in 2021 .For more information and an application form, please email events@fingal.ie .

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Finance

To qualify for a mortgage, you must also qualify for cover

By Dave Kavanagh Every year, I see examples of people who have done all the right things in preparing for a mort-gage application, saved regularly to build a deposit, maintained stable employment, avoided tak-ing out new loans, conduct their current accounts efficiently etc. but sadly, 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. So what would cause this to happen? When you apply for any form of life cover, it is underwritten based on your current and past medi-cal 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 pro-tection 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 protec-tion 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 www. financialcompanion.ie or phone 0876414570 and on Twitter @Davekav_ advice. 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 and TV3.

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We are celebrating our Ruby Anniversary by giving back

Thank you to a very special young man, Oisín Russell; who thought of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as his chosen charity when he wanted to make a donation from his 1st Holy Communion. Our puppy raiser Anne Mulligan, and 11 month old puppy in training Yarrow were honoured to meet him. Maith thú Oisín, agus go raibh míle maith agat.

From Tom and Breege O’Neill Tom and Breege O’Neill, guide dog owners from Balbriggan, are a unique couple who on the 6th of September celebrated their 40th Ruby wedding anniversary.In lieu of presents they decided they wanted to give back to 3 charities that mean a lot to them.Balbriggan Cancer Care - As many of you know Breege has been battling cancer since March 2016 and the support she has got from the team there has been invaluable.

Meeting ‘the Monday girls’ through Balbriggan cancer care has helped the difficult journey by bringing ina lovely social side. Cancer has touched many of our lives if not directly, indirectly through family and friends. To have a local group of cancer battlers to make you feel welcome and loved when you need it most is vital and this is what Balbriggan Cancer Care have done for Breege.

For more information contact Balbriggan Cancer SupportSt. Francis Hospice Raheny have been a fantastic support in the background to Tom and Breege but especially to Tom in his caring role with Breege and their compassion, understanding and overwhelming support is insurmountable.

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Congratulations Tom and Breege O’Neill on your Ruby Anniversary.

and calling to the house to answer all and any questions to help with changes of medication, to assist with getting support in the community.

This has meant for Tom he always has a dedicated person/team behind him guiding his way and backing him up. For more informationcontact sfh.ie/Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind - Tom and Breege couldn’t do a fundraiser without including Guide Dogs in the mix. Tom got his

first guide dog Frank in April 1985 and Breege Gypsy in 1991 and between them have worked with 10 guide dogs during this time. Tom and Breege founded the Balbriggan Branch of guide dogs in 1987 and the branch in its new form of Balbriggan/North County Dublin Branch has raised in excess of €4m for Guide dogs.For more information contact Balbriggan branch of Guide dogs on facebook.

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HALLOWEEN RECIPE

Halloween on track with Niamh’s Coco Locomotive!

I thought that with all the different treats at Halloween, this might be a useful way

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to use them up! I often make birthday cakes for my nieces and nephews and

2 large white marshmallows (for

the train’s engine.

assortment of colourful or chocolatey

into a total of 4 pieces; 1 small slice to go

steam coming out of the train!) - An sweets to decorate the train

this was one creation which ended up

Method:

being devoured after a lot of playing, a

lot of chocolatey faces and a lot of sticky

fingers! It is quite simple to assemble but

1. Assemble the train track with the

buy Swiss roll cakes in advance.

fingers opposite each other and 1 chocolate

looks very effective! To save time, you can Even get help from other members of the family as it can be great fun creating.... although you may end up with no

ingredients left to make the cake!

Ingredients: •

2 chocolate Swiss roll cakes

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1 pack ‘Jammy Dodger’ type biscuits

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1 pack chocolate finger biscuits (around 8 individual)

1 pack mini chocolate rolls (about 12 individual)

1 chocolate teacake

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chocolate finger biscuits by placing 2

finger at both ends. Use as many chocolate finger biscuits as you like depending on

5. Slice the other chocolate Swiss roll cake on top of the main train and 3 larger slices for the train carriages.

6. For the train’s carriages, cut a small

slice of each piece of Swiss roll cake and

place these on top of the remaining mini chocolate rolls with the filling facing

upwards. The exposed Swiss roll cake filling helps the decorations to stick on top!

how long/short you would like the train

7. Place whatever sweets, chocolates or

2. Place x2 mini chocolate rolls within each

Enjoy!!!!

3. Sit 1 of the chocolate Swiss roll cakes on

Please see my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums

that you would like the top of the train to

For school, workplace, sportsor community

track to be!

square of the chocolate finger biscuits.

top of the mini chocolate rolls at the end be.

4. Use toothpicks to hold the Jammy

Dodger biscuits in place as wheels on

the Swiss roll cake and for the chocolate teacake and marshmallows at the top of

decorations you like onto the carriages.

on ‘Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas. group nutrition talks/workshops please email:niamh@biabites.net Niamh Arthurs BSc, MSc Registered Dietitian

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Teen and Tween working together through Covid

The past few months have been so difficult for all of us and one group who have really struggled are our tween and teens. My own children struggled with their mental health with now, as cases grow and restrictions are being increased for Dublin again, who knows what lies ahead. We decided to give each of our children projects, to give them a sense of control in this unsettling time.For our son, who just started fifth year, a place to study and do homework is important. With 3 sisters to annoy him, his bedroom was the obvious choice. He picked a black grain wood desk and matching wardrobe from lovefurniture.ie. Due to Covid, we had to assemble it ourselves and this took him and his Dad 2 days which was great, because it gave him a sense of achievement when it was finished! Our 15yr old daughter really missed her friends and playing sports. We allowed her a TV and said she could redesign her bedroom, to give her a boost.

She went with a mix of Rose Gold

metallic paint and pale pink from Murtaghs of Drogheda. For the bed, she wanted a grown-up room. She helped put the bed together and made up her bed with accessories she picked herself. If we do have more restrictions coming, she will have a nice bedroom to be cooped up in! With our two youngest, 8 & 12yrs, we decided to let them loose on the garden furniture! We had some shabby patio furniture that really needed a lick of paint and we said they could pick the colour paint from Arro Balbriggan (who had a brilliant delivery service during lockdown!) and that’s how we ended up with a Cherry Blossom & Bright Pink table & chairs!

They were delighted with the end result and in fairness, it does look a lot better now! Already we are working on the living room and the youngest are heavily involved!

There are lots of other little home dĂŠcor recommendations on our mams.ie website so hop on over for inspiration and ideas!

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News & Events Lusk AC excel at National events recently

Lusk AC athletes were delighted to be in competitive action over two weekends at Morton Stadium, Santry. There were some great performances and lots of medals as our Junior and Masters competed at the National Championships and the National Combined Events. Well done to all their coaches. We were to delighted to have Little Athletics back training and we would like to offer a big welcome to all of our new members. Our latest Fit4Life group commenced on September 15th. Well done on taking the first step and thanks to club members for coming on board to coach this group. Best of luck to all members who are taking part in the Virtual Dublin City Marathon and Half Marathon on the October Bank holiday weekend.

First night on a gorgeous September evening for the Fit4Life group

Lusk AC Juniors athletes who competed in the National Championships

Lusk AC Masters athletes who competed in the National Championships

Colin Browne taking part in the Shot Putt

Cara McNally on the way to Gold in the 3,000m Steeplechase

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Daniel O’Brien ran a fine 3,000m race in the Junior Nationals

Colm Donoghue and Aidan McKenna were in Hammer action

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Junsa Taekwondo Club News A Big Thank You from Junsa Taekwondo.

Junsa would like to take this opportunity to thank its members for their support either by making it to our limited classes or by just staying in touch and training at home with our Taekwondo training programs .We would also like to thank the Lusk Local for the coverage they give our Club. Our classes are going well and are hoping to add another day to our program so we can accommodate all our students.Junsa Taekwondo train in the Round Towers GAA Hall on hands Lane and are always taking on new members, but we have to do it a bit different these days, if anyone is interested in taking up our unique Olympic Sport, please call ahead first and speak to Master Stuart Russell on 087 7775202.

Here is a pictorial look at what we are doing in training. Stay Safe everyone.

Ben encouraging his team mate Leon in the Advanced class.

Ellen and Ryan from our intermediate class

Our class set-up for our beginner group.Sean in the foreground.

Ryan from our advanced class

Patrick’s turning kick on the bag , great technique.

Ethan demonstrates his kicking skills in the bigger class.

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Ryan and Amelia.

Hope and Georgia in action in our beginners class. Junsa recently purchased 5 new kicking bags which are working out great and are a great help for social distancing.

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1. Felt a powerful desire for something. (6) 5. The world’s second largest country by area. (6) 10. Capable of resuming original shape after stretching. (7) 11. Pedal driven vehicle. (7) 12. Thin and fit. (4) 13. Sweet food from nectar. (5) 15. Send via the postal service. (4) 17. Scrape as if to relieve itching. (3) 19. A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations.

(6) 21. Not often. (6) 22. Previously, before now. (7) 23. Country which achieved independence from Sweden in 1905.

(6) 25. Ancient Greek oracle. (6) 28. A short day! (3) 30. Youthful males. (4) 31. Take a husband or a wife. (5) 32. An inclined surface connecting two levels. (4) 35. Bring something to a destination.

(7) 36. Relating to an area beside the sea. (7) 37. Produced by crossbreeding. (6) 38. Delivered a sharp blow. (6)

2. The state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be. (7) 3. Express one’s preference for a candidate in an election. (4) 4. A licensed medical practitioner. (6) 5. Evidence of a spider. (6) 6. Long part of a guitar or banjo. (4) 7. State emphatically and authoritatively. (7) 8. Beds on a ship or train; usually in tiers. (6) 9. Expression of doubtful interest or surprise. (6) 14. Questionable energy source. (7) 16. A person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive. (5) 18. Challenged to do something. (5) 20. Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer. (3) 21. The colour of the Left. (3) 23. A person of little influence. (6) 24. Payment to a copyright holder for use of their work. (7) 26. Generic name for a credit card.

(7) 27. African antelope with ridged curved horns. (6) 28. The opposite of profane and ungodly. (6) 29. Rough paths and roads. (6) 33. Finished in cricket. (4) 34. A poker hand with two cards of the same value. (4)

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