13.12.2011
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Inside the issue End of Year Business Briefing
On Thursday last, the much anticipated McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants ‘End of Year Business Briefing’ took place in Movies@Swords at the Pavilions Shopping Centre. See pictures on page 8 and full report on page 11 >
Sewage Plant Protest Meeting In Malahide The controversy over the proposed Monster Sewage Plant being located in the North County moved south to Malahide on Thursday last.
Award Ceremony In Balbriggan Friends of Autism and ADHD held their fund raising Awards Ceremony on the 8th of December last. The ceremony held in The Town Hall Balbriggan was opened by the showing of the film Black Balloon at 6.30pm, followed by the ceremony. An impressive amount of almost €30,000 was raised and given to over 13 different
By Roxana Neag community groups and individuals around Balbriggan. Every group or individual received a cheque of varied value that will go towards several worthwhile causes, such as Balbriggan Cancer Support Group, Balbriggan Senior Citizens Group and
Balbriggan Youth Service. The Friends of A u t i s m / A D H D Balbriggan shop opened its doors three years ago and since then proceeds from their sales fund various different projects. The larger portion of their funds goes towards the position of Advocacy workers. They help and advise families of children and adults who suffer from Autism. /ADHD and any other disability. At present they have approximately 60 volunteers.
Pictured here are Cathy Gaffney, Marie Dunne, Beverly Grimes and Peggy Pic:RN Quinlan at the recent Friends of Autism & ADHD Awards Ceremony.
Forty Years For Swords Bridge Club
See report on page 14 >
Dismay At Cut To Training Courses In Balbriggan
By Derry-Ann Morgan
There was a blow for unemployed people in Balbriggan recently, when the town was not included in the first round of tenders as a location for the delivery of FAS training courses. See details on page 14 >
Swords Electoral Boundary Controversy Rages On Swords residents, displaced from their Dublin-North constituency following a boundary review in 2007 are stepping up the campaign to have the community 'isolating' decision reversed. See page 16 >
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Pictured here at the 40th celebrations of Swords Bridge Club are front row: L-R: Joe and Ailish Bishop, Nora Broodrick and Leopold Batt (Founder members). Middle Row: L-R: Frank O'Brien (Club's Vice President), Anne Harrington (Club's President), Myra Goslin, Carmel Bradley and Margaret Coyle. Back Row: Padraig Maloney, Michael Beirne, Ann McNally, Pic: DM Pat Sheridan and Margaret Kilbride.
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Swords Bridge Club celebrateed 40 years in existence in style recently. Celebrations were held in the Senior Citizens Centre in Swords. The club was founded in 1971 and although the club only secured a premises twenty years ago, the determination and dedication of the club’s members kept the club running. It was truly a great achievement and credit is certainly due to everyone who has enabled the successful running of the club. This special anniversary shows us the continuing strength of local groups around the area. The celebrations included a four course meal, refreshments followed by entertainment. The event was attended by four founder members along with the current President, Vice President and committee members and club members. A wonderful evening was had by all who attended and we wish the club continuing success in the future.
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