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Christmastime is traditionally a time to enjoy with family and those we love so lets make this one extra special. Lets all pull together like we did at Christmas last year and lets all obey the Government rules and continue to flatten the Covid 19 curve again. We should also all shop locally and ensure the local jobs of our neighbours and friends. We all know the dangers of not wearing face coverings, not regularly washing our hands thoroughly and not keeping our distance when meeting others. Community transfer of the virus seems to be the problem so lets not go back to meeting numbers of people and avoid Christmas parties for one year. Simply put, we all want this to decrease again as soon as possible. We all want to reduce the number of people in hospital and worse, so lets all pull together now as we did before and turn this around quickly, get back to as near normal a society as soon as possible and stay safe and enjoy the Christmas season. We need to protect ourselves, our mothers, fathers, children, spouses, partners and the family we love and give each other the best Christmas present ever by flattening the curve again. That way we can have as near a normal Christmas once again. If we do, the smiles on all our faces as we sit down to our Christmas dinners will be something special. So please, obey the rules, stay safe, lets pull together and keep supporting our HSE workers, our local shopping outlets and most of all our families and those we love and lets make it a happy Christmas for everyone. Please stay safe and we wish a happy Christmas to you our wonderful readers, contributors, and advertisers and your families from all of us in the Locals team.

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Lusk Action Group working hard for the community At the time of writing, we are in the process of fundraising for and organising Christmas lights for the Main Street. We would like to thank our Electrical contractors who very generously volunteered their time and expertise to get these up and running. We could not have done without you! Mark Kenny of TMA Electrical Ltd, Gary of SAGAR Electrical and Eamonn of Eamonn Walsh Building and Electrical Contractors. Huge thanks to Bentley Steel and Larry Kane who produced our beautiful Christmas trees on the main street at no cost. And to all our volunteers who helped get the lights up and running. We would like to thank our businesses and all our community for their huge generosity. We were very limited by regulations, but we made the most of what we were allowed to do! Next year we will have more time to plan and add to the lights. We are please to note that Fingal County Council have altered the plans for the housing development on Barrack Lane/Dublin Road, which includes a substantial lowering of the roof height and pitch.Planning Permission is being sought on the Rathmore Road. We would encourage everyone to view the plans online and take the time to submit an observation. We will be strongly advocating amenity and infrastructure before housing development, and it would help if this was echoed by the community. Visit fingal. ie The Reference Number is: F20A/0523. Works have commenced on Lidl in the Lusk Village

Quarter. It should be completed by the end of Summer 2021. The Lusk Text Alert System has been up and running since the Summer, organised by the Text Alert committee. This needs support from the community, so we would encourage everyone to sign up. There is a cost of â‚Ź20.

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O’Donoghue Calls for Traffic Management on Ministers Road, Lusk At the November Area meeting Cllr Rob O’Donoghue tabled a motion regarding the dangers of traffic on the Ministers Road between Dun Emer Estate and the R132 junction. The motion asked the Chief Executive to provide a traffic calming measures and pedestrian works.Cllr O’Donoghue stated that ‘The area is being used by more pedestrians since the covid crisis has developed, as a walkway and this is likely to continue in a post covid world with the ever growing nature of Lusk. There is no footpath on the road or even areas that where pedestrians can stand-in to avoid traffic in both directions’.The response from the Council stated that the road had been inspected and that traffic calming measures would be considered in the 2021 programme of works. Cllr O’Donoghue welcomed the reporting and during the discussion where he was supported by other local Councillors he highlighted the serious traffic hazards that exist for pedestrians in the area.

He outlined that immediate action should be taken before a serious accident occurs on the road.

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Finance

Making time for the important financial stuff

By Dave Kavanagh Why is it that when the topic of planning your finances comes up, many people cite not having enough time? There are reasons for this - Firstly, it’s not considered a “fun” activity. Compared to going for a meal, walking on the beach, watching a movie etc., it doesn’t have the same enjoyment factor. Secondly, there is a subconscious negativity regarding financial planning, for reasons including, having to face possibly not being as efficient as you could have been, having to consider poten-tial financial loss in the event of a fatality, or not being able to work due to illness or injury, and hav-ing to plan your income for what will probably be the last third of your adult life. (Fun, right?) So people make all kinds of excuses to avoid dealing with it.The question therefore is burying your head in the sand wise? Many life events can happen, whether you have planned for them or not. One hour is 4% of your day, spending this once or twice per year can be hugely beneficial. The dif-ference in dealing with, lets face it, one of the most important aspects of your life, is that it will put you in control of your finances rather than your finances being in control of you, reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with “money worries”. I often see those that keep control of their budgeting having more disposable income than people earning 50% more than them who do not make

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the time to plan. As a starting point, take out 3 month’s bank statements and make sure you can account for every transaction. Next, Make a list of what you think you spend every month, then keep a detailed diary of one month’s spending and compare. Then, arrange a phone or video review with your financial advisor from the comfort of your home. It’s never been easier. Make the time.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or infor-mation (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 087-6414570, 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 depart-ments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

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Lusk Tidy Towns Christmas Cards now on sale

Lusk Tidy Towns Christmas Card will be in the local shops selling at 1.0EUR each. A beautiful card to send to people home and away, especially to those who can’t get home for Christmas. Happy Christmas and all Good Wishes for 2021 from Lusk Tidy Towns Committee. Pat Kelly

“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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The National Framework for Living with COVID-19

Taking Care of our Wellbeing & Resilience in Dublin COVID-19 has turned 2020 into a year like no other.

The National Plan for Living with COVID-19 is fundamentally about our personal and collective resilience and wellbeing. So, let’s start with ourselves — keeping well individually will help us support one another and our communities.

We all need a little help at times – Healthy Ireland is building a programme of activities around five simple actions that we can all take to keep well.

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Keeping active

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Keeping in contact

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Getting creative

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Eating well

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Minding your mood

Outdoor activity is important for physical and mental health. Sport Ireland will support people to stay active through the winter. Look out for online activities you can join.

Person-to-person connection is vital to our wellbeing. Don’t let isolation become a problem — ask for help if you need it, offer help if you can.

The Dublin City and County Councils will provide a helpline and support services as part of The Community Call.

Learn something new, get back to nature, find ways to relax, rediscover your own locality. Engage creatively with local historical spaces and places. The Dublin City and County Councils and the Creative Ireland Programme will provide initiatives in the arts, crafting, culture and heritage.

Make the connection between the food you eat and how you feel, mentally and physically. Bord Bia will support healthy eating this winter.

Libraries will promote a grow your own food initiative for spring.

Safefood’s START campaign will help parents to introduce healthier habits with their kids.

Anxiety is a real problem – do not ignore it. Find out where to go if you or someone you know needs support. The HSE’s yourmentalhealth.ie website has useful information and look out for the upcoming HSE online Minding Your Wellbeing programme.

Make a daily plan to do at least one thing every day that will keep you well.

There is an abundance of things to do and to discover in Dublin.

Find what’s available at gov.ie/HealthyIreland or at the Dublin City and County Councils’ websites and Community Call website.

The National Framework for Living with COVID-19 will help us to manage the risk associated with the virus.

However, we also need to focus on wellbeing — the wellbeing of our country and the personal wellbeing of every one of us. That requires three things: healthy people, strong businesses and resilient communities.

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Loughshinny Artist awarded the FCC Studio Award

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James English RHA, an artist from Loughshinny was the awarded the 2020 Fingal County Council Graphic Studio Award. James is renowned for still life and landscape paintings which respond to his interest in nature and ornithology, often capturing shadow patterns, abstract forms and reflections in water.James is a member of The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) and his work regularly features in the RHA annual exhibition as well as numerous galleries in Ireland. His work is represented in the public art collections of; The Royal Hibernian Academy, Allied Irish Bank, The Office of Public Works, Dun Laoghaire - Rathdown County Council, the National Library, Leinster House, along with many private collections both in Ireland and abroad. The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr.

David Healy said: “I congratulate James English on being awarded the 2020 Fingal County Council Graphic Studio Award. Fingal County Council has always supported artists and now more than ever it is important that we continue this support as artists face a difficult period during the pandemic.” As part of an on-going commitment to professional artists, Fingal County Council offers a fine art print residency at Graphic Studio Dublin. This residency provides an emerging or established artist with the opportunity to make a fine art print with the master printer Robert Russell at Graphic Studio Dublin. During his residency at Graphic Studio Dublin in October, James created a limited edition of prints, the artists proof will enter the Fingal County Council Municipal Art Collection.

Speaking about the residency, James said: “The residency at Graphic Studio Dublin has been an exciting and uplifting experience for me. I have no doubt that it will enrich my own practice of painting. I am also looking forward to the time when I can return to make another print with them.” James also added his “thanks to Fingal County Council Arts Office and Graphic Studio Dublin for the privilege of the residency.”Emer O’Gorman Director of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism & Culture Development added: “Now more than ever it is important to support our artists and creative industries through continuing to create opportunities such as the Graphic Studio Award.”

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Fingal Co Co co-hosted (CCAT) online conference on coastal management

Fingal County Council partnered with Cardiff University hosted Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT), a free online conference which shared knowledge and best practice in coastal management recently.The conference facilitated sharing of knowledge and experience between policy makers, local authorities, academics and communities from Ireland, Wales and England, building on existing best practice in coastal management, climate change adaptation and mitigation. The (CCAT) project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Ireland Wales Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 with partners in Ireland (Fingal County Council, University College Dublin and MaREI/University College Cork) and in Wales (Cardiff University, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and the Port of Milford Haven).

CCAT aims to support coastal communities in

Fingal and Pembrokeshire to understand climate change in their local area and how to adapt.The project is engaging communities using augmented and virtual reality, games such as Minecraft and online learning resources to help communities better understand how climate change is affecting their local area, supporting communities in becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change. Mayor of Fingal Cllr David Healy said: “ I am pleased that Fingal is continuing its climate action efforts by partnering with Cardiff University to share knowledge and best practice so that coastal communities can adapt to climate change and protect their environment.” Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly said: “Fingal is uniquely placed both to contribute to and benefit from expertise and best practice in coastal management, as coastal environments are a major feature of our landscape.

Senior Responsible Officer with CCAT and Head of Landscape Architecture, UCD Karen Foley said: “While many countries have strategies for coastal management, Ireland has yet to create such policies.Ireland’s programme for government commits to progressing a national policy on coastal erosion and flooding in relation to climate change.This will be vital for our coastal communities who are already experiencing serious erosion and flooding issues.” Wales Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I am pleased to hear that despite the difficulties posed by the ongoing pandemic, experts and specialists from across Wales, Ireland and England met for the CCAT conference, and can look at how the impact of climate change on our coasts can be managed and responded to collaboratively.”

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Tis the season to be jolly!

Just a few interesting and imaginative food ideas for Christmas...These ideas can also be a crea tive way to ensure fruit and vegetables are served, even as tippets or snacks! Wishing you all a ‘veggie’ goo d Christmas agus athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh.

Fruit Angel Ingredients:-5 Slices of melon-1 grape-2 mandarin orange segments Instructions!

1.Place melon slices on the serving plate/dish for the angel’s body as shown in the image.

2.Place the 2 mandarin orange segments either side of the melon as wings.

3.Slice the bottom off a grape and pace at the top of the melon slices as the angel’s head.

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foods that you/the family likes for can really use your imagination and you al, ion opt are ng owi foll The -x6 Baby bell peppers stuffed with Ingredients: h as Salami, Prosciutto,Pepperoni suc ts mea cold of es Slic ge:ima ge pepper as in the image this.I used as in the m cheese-Slices of yellow and oran crea or ese che age cott ese, che sticks of celery (for a soft cheese such as Ricotta chunks cucumber (for the eyes)-2 ks-2 stic rrot -Ca ! too per pep s, salsa or sour (You could use any other coloured t flavoured and coloured hummu eren diff as h suc s dip )-2 feet the half (for the legs!)-2 green olives sliced in cream and chive the Instructions! meats as in the image. I layered ing plate first such as slices of cold serv the o ont bird the of y bod n 1.Place the mai 4 rows across. ther and in x4 rows down and x3nks into the 2 dips (the skin slices of cold meats over one ano in step 1. Place the cucumber chu ted crea as y bod ’s bird the of 2.Place the 2 dips at the top side facing out for more colour). ’s body (for feathers!). pepper around the sides of the bird 3.Add the cur ved strips of yellow serving dish . side at the top of the dips on the nose as in the image.

4.Place the carrot sticks side by top of the carrot sticks and as the on per pep ge oran ped sha ngle the serving plate.

5.Add in the rounded tria bird’s body and the lower end of the of tom bot the at legs the 6.Place the 2 sticks of celery for . end of the celery sticks for the feet 7.Add in the sliced olives at the , amusez-vous bien !! pers to the bird’s body and.....Voilà 8.Add in the stuffed baby bell pep

Please follow’Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas especially in the ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums.

Please follow @BiaBites on twitter.For nutrition talks/workshops at events or in schools/workplaces/ community groups= please email:niamh@biabites.net.Niamh Arthurs BSc, MSc Registered Dietitian

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Buy Local and buy Irish online this Christmas

by Siobhan O’Neill White There’s no doubt that Christmas 2020 will be very different but there are ways we can still try to make it special. Baking Christmas cookies, making decorations and solving Christmas jigsaws with the little ones can help set the mood. Wondering how your child can visit Santa? There’s www.driveinsanta. ie at the RDS, a safe and fun drive through with gifts and Santa! And www.santassnowglobe.com is a Santa visit at home. The child receives a parcel of gifts including a snowglobe and time capsule bauble before their Zoom call with Santa! We’ve done this in PJ’s, by the fire, sipping hot chocolate, whilst chatting to Santa. Shops may be closed but many are online so please, buy Irish instead of Amazon. There’s a jam-packed Christmas gift guide on mams.ie to help with ideas. For my sporty sister who lives in Jersey; a snuggly fleece and sporty leggings from Regatta.ie, shipped straight to her door. For my Dad, a delicious coffee hamper from Artisan roasters, JavaTheHut.ie in Balbriggan. Books from Easons for our children and for anyone who has trouble reading, see scanningpens.co.uk for their clever reader pens.Patricia O’Toole has gorgeous clothing and accessories for glam ladies. Ekotreeknitwear.store hand-

make cashmere wraps and mini travel-size hot water bottles; perfect for frosty mornings!

For skincare & make-up giftsets, we love award winning BiofreshSkincare.ie and HolosSkincareTipperaryCrystal.ie has loads of gorgeous gifts online, their Birdy collection is beautiful.Teenagers are never without earbuds or headphones and cool Irish company OneSonic.com is superb for these. More affordable than bigger brands and excellent quality. TheGiftShop.ie has funky gifts, our favourites are the Bog Buddies.

Glamdoll.ie have clever make-up organisers and Hollywood mirrors. Perfect for make-up lovers.Gosk8.ie has roller skates, skateboards, scooters. Shipped nationwide from the Dublin store.For mams-to-be, BabyZone.ie have cute hampers. Knight & Day in Mayo and OneDameLane.ie in Dublin have bang on trend jewellery. DSSports.ie is a new sports retailer, with affordable GAA and Hurling gear. Balbriggan based Celtictweed. ie have snazzy tweed clothing and gifts. Áine Chocolate hampers are scrumptious for chocolate lovers, see chocolates.ie There are so many wonderful Irish businesses who need your support now more than ever, so please shop local. Above all, stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas. Follow us at www. mams.ie for more gifting ideas!

The Intimate Express in such a beautiful place

Some of the Chinkwell Writers - back row, left to right; Leo Breslin, Emma Hughes. front row, left to right; Marion Lynders, Miriam Scully, Nancy Dempsey, Eilish McDermott, Peig McManus, Carol Hayden Valerie Henderson.

By Cliona O’Reilly (A Chinkwell Writer) It’s a four minute walk from my house to the train station, so I figured I’d be fine for the 8.14. The sky brightened over the Newbridge treetops in shades of pink and purple, promising a beautiful day. My pace quickened as I looked forward to a spectacular sunrise over the railway bridge.Then suddenly in the distance the announcement of the train approaching!

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my back and mustered all my energy to run up that hill, willing my legs to run faster. A fleeting moment to savor the huge orange sun on the horizon at the brow of the hill before charging down to the station. “Don’t fall flat on your face!”

I tell myself, slowing my pace. Fumbling for my Leap card I’m alarmed by the sound of the doors closing and the roar of the engine as the train prepares to leave.I race onto the platform, pressing the door button while desperately glancing down to the first carriage. The driver’s cheeky grin as he leans out the window gives me hope. I press my

hands together, pleading and give him the thumbs up as the door opens to the huddle of Donabaters standing in the middle, packed like sardines on the ‘Intimate Express’. “Those Drogheda drivers are decent” I say before joining them. I move down the carriage to de-layer as the heat rises.

The train crosses the estuary and the carriage lights up, transformed by the warm glow of the sunrise on the glistening water. I take a moment to store it in my memory to sustain me for the rest of the day and acknowledge my gratitude for living in such a beautiful place.

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Guide Dogs Christmas Cards now on sale!

Back in early September I put out a mail and a whats app to promote a fundraiser that Breege and I wanted to do to mark our Ruby Wedding Anniversary instead of getting presents that in all fairness at this stage in our lives we didn’t really need. The fundraiser with the go fund me page and donations that came directly to the house made the incredible sum of €4,680 which allowed us to donate €1,560 to each of these charities; Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, St Francis Hospice Raheny and Balbriggan Cancer Care. We also filled out the revenue form that will allow each charity to get another small donation in lieu of paying tax in January 2021 because the donation was above €250 for each charity. We had a lovely evening in the City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co Meath about 20 minutes north of Balbriggan on the night of our anniversary, 5th September. All ten of us, 4 grandchildren and 6 adults, stayed over and marked the occasion as a family group in the really difficult world we are now living in.Thanks for your support and friendship, 14 LUSK LOCAL-DECEMBER 2020

Thank you from Tom and Breege O’Neill. Pipers for Paws -a joint fundraiser between Balbriggan/ North County Dublin branch and Dublin City Centre branch with support from Na Píobairí Uilleann.

We are excited to have a fantastic array of talent taking part, singers, dancers, pipers, and even some of our Guide Dogs will feature alongside their talented owners.

Our own Andrew Green with his guide dog Nico takes part in the concert, which will be streamed to your home from Facebook live on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm.Please support our event, to donate visit our JustGiving page at Yarrow sends a big ‘thank you’ to his neighbours Dara, justgiving. com/fundraising/pipersforpaws Aiden, Julie and Emmet Fitzpatrick who made a donation to IGDB to celebrate his 1st birthday. Dara and Aiden wrote in a birthday card and gave Yarrow some yummy treats. Woof Woof.You can contact us by phone or text 085 7663107 or email Guide Dogs at guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com

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News & Events Lusk AC membership now open again

Thanks to our members for their continued cooperation in following the Covid-19 health procedures. 2021 club membership fees will open in December via our website. We encourage all members to register early as a waiting list will be in operation for some groups. The club AGM was held recently. The club would like to congratulate and thank the new committee acknowledging that it takes a hard working, dedicated committee, often working in the background, to successfully run a large athletics club. The club annual Christmas raffle will take place on Friday 18th December. We have some great prizes and tickets are available online via our website.

Many of our club members recently took part in the Virtual Dublin City Marathon and Race series. Distances from 4 miles up to Marathon were completed in what was a very different but enjoyable weekend. There were some fantastic times recorded with many achieving personal bests. Well done to everyone who took part and to all who provided brilliant support.Stay safe and a Happy Christmas to you all!

Dwain Moore paced Eamon Caffrey and Richie Foy to fabulous Marathon times.

Mark Dunne, Neal Hogan and Keith Greene all set new PB’s for the Half Marathon

Sheila Bourke on her way to the fastest 4 mile time in Newbridge House

Clive Cleary and Eamonn Phelan ran their Half Marathons in Swords

Kevin Powderly and Eddie Hamilton during their Marathon

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Alex Bell on her way to a big Marathon PB in Donabate with Sean Greensit

Una Caffrey and Kathy McNamara on their way to Half Marathon Personal Best’s

Anthony Sharkey ran a brilliant Half Marathon in Donabate

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Junsa Taekwondo Club News Junsa Taekwondo fights through tough year.

It’s been a tough year but we fought our way through it.We overcame lockdowns , trained in the sun, the rain , and the wind and we survived.

Bring on 2021 ! We are very thankful to everyone for their support through these times.Here’s a look at our training sessions over the year.We would like to wish the all our members, friends and Taekwondo family a very Happy and Healthy Christmas and a great New year.

Adam in action before we had to move our training outdoors

Tosia training , balance kicking.

Our last tournament abroad, Dutch Open Conor , coach Stuart and Robbie

First training back after the first lockdown Robbie on the bag Ryan and Amelia HIT training

Ciarán and Ben advanced kicking drills

Advanced class response kicking on the bags.

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Ethan in action

Before Covid ! Nicole takes gold in Scotland.

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This is easy… we are offering you the chance to win €50. All you have to do is correctly fill in the crossword and discover the name of an area in Fingal spelt out in the coloured squares. Then send the completed crossword and your answer by email, with your name, address and telephone number to communitylocals@ gmail.com before 5pm on December 16. The first correct entry to be drawnwill win €50..Good luck

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1. A place of refuge from danger or hardship. (6) 5. A poor densely populated city district. (6) 10. Landlocked Central European country. (7) 11. Even more absurd. (7) 12. A metal piece of money. (4) 13. North and South country. (5) 15. Oven for a potter. (4) 17. A short day to be married. (3) 19. Substance which separates milk into solids and liquids. (6) 21. Great birds of prey. (6) 22. Quickly, speedily. (7) 23. Woven container with handles.

(6) 25. Lacking physical strength or vitality. (6) 28. A state of matter. (3) 30. Dry like a desert. (4) 31. Slippers with no fitting around the heel. (5) 32. Popular Indonesian island. (4) 35. Just the place for sport and concerts. (7) 36. Trace the shape, as of bodies at crime scenes. (7) 37. No longer frozen solid. (6) 38. Change for the worse. (6)

2. A meeting of musicians. (7) 3. Boisterous songbird. (4) 4. A field where grass is grown to be made into hay. (6) 5. Breathed noisily, as if exhausted.

(6) 6. Long fish. (4) 7. A pursuit of little importance. (7) 8. Craned at the performer. (6) 9. Swimwear for men. (6) 14. A performance of music especially by a soloist. (7) 16. A cap for the French. (5) 18. A hen kept for her eggs. (5) 20. A cheap and vulgar item. (3) 21. A mischievous fairy. (3) 23. Slowly cook food with a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan. (6) 24. Vegetable mistakenly known for iron content. (7) 26. The sort of exercise that sets you up for the day. (7) 27. Expelled from your own country.

(6) 28. Treated with adhesive, like an envelope. (6) 29. A good with faults, usually sold at a reduced price. (6) 33. A personal belief not based on proof. (4) 34. Flower supporter. (4)

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