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culture vultures: Annual extravaganza will have the city buzzing with events P17
Great Skillz: Having fun at a soccer camp All-Ireland: Flynn set for Donegal test in semi-final Page 32
THESE two girls were very much on the ball when it came to showing their soccer skills at Swords Pavilions recently. The centre’s director, Ian Hunter, looked on as Katie Lovely and Ciana Down demonstrated some headers. The youngsters were among 100 boys and girls who took part in a Street Skillz fun day, held in association with Fingal County Council Sports Office, the FAI and the shopping centre, introducing children to a wide range of football-based skills. Picture: Orla Murray/Ark Photography
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Fingal Ravens clinch AFL2 title with home win Page 31
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Slow down, be safe – Ridgewood residents Safety concerns at estate prompt proposal to help reduce speeding
keith bellew
TRAFFIC safety concerns among Ridgewood residents have increased in recent weeks. They are now seeking the provision of a new access point to offset construction
traffic in the area and speed ramps to prevent speeding. Fingal County Council has prepared a scheme for the provision of traffic-calming measures at Ridgewood Avenue, which includes speed ramps and double yel-
low lines. Many residents are unhappy with the proposal and have made a counter proposal of their own. Their proposal states: “We object strongly to double yellow lines and any new
crossing point on the avenue. Both would force cars to park in other areas where there is no capacity. What is needed is slower traffic, and a different route for construction traffic.” Full Story on Page 2