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Lusk Targeted For Monster Sewage Plant A new groundswell of anger has emerged in the North County, with the naming of the three sites, which are shortlisted for the proposed new Monster Sewage Plant. The proposed sites are at Newtowncorduff, 1km west of Lusk; Annsbrook, 2.7km west of Lusk; and Clonshaugh, 2.2km east of Dublin airport. Local resident and Minister for Health, James Reilly was unavailable for comment, despite promises to facilitate the meeting late last year. The news comes as a particular disappointment to locals, many of whom believed from the outset that ‘their man’ Reilly would come to the rescue and they would not have to endure the misery of having such a monster plant being located in their backyard. They find this particularly hard to understand, particularly as the minister himself is resident in this area. Local coucillor and prominent anti-sewage plant

Ugly End Of Term Scenes At Skerries School By Peter Kearney End of term celebrations at Skerries Community College turned ugly last Tuesday morning, when it was reported a group of 6th year students went on a rampage and damaged school and private property. The so called “celebrations”, which necessitated the calling of the Gardai to the school, resulted in students being sent home and the school graduation being cancelled. End of years celebrations are quite the norm at the Skerries school. The celebrations mark the end of year for sixthyear students, due to sit Leaving Certificate examinations. Students typically engage in the odd prank at this time of year, which always passes in great spirits. For some unknown reason, this year’s celebrations passed with an ugly twist. One of the students, who did not wish to be named told the County Leader, “Students were asked to leave the school at 11.30am on Tuesday, to avoid any further incident in the school, as there had been minor disruptions in previous weeks. A text message was

By Kieran Dunne campaigner, Ken Farrell (Lab), was furious when he told the County Leader, “It was always the policy of the Council to divide and conquer the community in regard to the sewage plant. I believe that this is the very ground that will win this fight for the people of the northern part of the county. There is more determination now than ever, to mobilise and be motivated to resist any attempt to have this massive sewage plant here. This proposal has the effect of uniting the people in all of the towns and villages in the area,” he said. Lusk Waste Watchers Group spokesperson, Lorcan O’Toole told the County Leader, “The County Council seem to think that they can use and abuse the locality of Lusk. This area has suffered more than most at the hands of this sent to parents, informing them of this. This is usual for each year, as the school attempts to avoid disruption as much as possible. Students left the school and returned home.” “A number of students then returned to the school, armed with eggs and water balloons, some of which were masked or disguised. These were then thrown at school property, cars and other students as they were leaving during their lunch break. The Gardai were called by a concerned neighbour, as the school is in a residential area. Egg-throwing has resulted in a requirement for an industrial cleaning of the school. The result was that the graduation was cancelled,” the source concluded. Unfortunately a small group of students returned on Wednesday night to inflict further damage on the school. Students not involved in the events are understandably upset, as a lot of work was put into the ceremony, though there seems to be a general consensus of understanding. An alternative ceremony, completely independent of the school, was arranged and held at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan. Those connected with the school are shocked at what happened and disappointed that the graduation was cancelled. When the County Leader contacted Skerries Community School they said they had “no comment” to make on the matter. The Parents Association were unavailable for comment and attempts to contact the Students Council were unsuccessful. It is hoped that this matter will be closed shortly and to everybody’s satisfaction.

Michael Savage of JC’s Supermarket, Swords is pictured with Liam Fletcher, the winner of the Renault Fluence in last Saturday’s car draw at JC’s. Also in the picture are his wife Viola and baby daughter Amelia. See our picture special of the draw day on page 6

council. This latest plan will be too much for many of us to bear and there is going to be a very strong reaction. The local authority continues to ignore the legitimate concerns of the people they are supposed to serve,” he said. Two of the three shortlisted sites are within a short distance of the village. Either of these would require a massive pipeline connecting the plant to the sewage network of Dublin city and onward to a coastal outfall near Loughshinny. O’Toole continued, “The pipeline alone will create a massive scar the length of the North County and cost a fortune. Pumping millions of litres of sewage this distance and then into the sea at Loughshinny is possibly the most inefficient solution possible. This plant is not even intended to process our sewage; it’s sewage from outside the area that will be dumped on us. This is a disgrace.” The decision to develop a huge industrial plant to handle sewage from outside the North County area and site it in prime agricultural land has dismayed local residents, many of whom have been unable to obtain planning permission for houses on their own land. “They have consis-

tently refused permission for any form of development in the area, due it’s sensitive rural nature. This proposal is a real slap in the face for us all. Despite 10,000 objections, they are carrying on regardless. They just don’t listen,” concluded O’Toole. Meanwhile, the County Leader contacted the office of the Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, seeking his comments on the shortlisting. A spokesperson for the Minister said, “It would be inappropriate for the Minister to involve himself in these statutory functions of the local authorities. There is no role for the Minister in these proceedings, until such time time as the local authority has concluded the site and route selection processes and then gone through the statutory processes under the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Act, 2006 ,” the statement concluded. The County Council will accept submissions on the sites until 6th July and will host information meetings in County Hall, Swords, on 30th May and 14th June – from 2pm to 8pm and on 16th June from 11am to 4pm.

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Inside the issue Guichen Way Opens In Skerries

Sunday 13th May last was a great day for Skerries Town Twinning Association. They officially opened Guichen Way at Red Island, near the harbour.

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Compelling Argument For Children’s Hospital In Swords The Pat Kenny radio show recently reported on the viability of building the new National Paediatric Hospital at Lissenhall in Swords.

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went on hunger strike, such was the strength of her beliefs. Her far reaching efforts in this regard have been felt countrywide. Eamonn Tierney, Chairman of St Joseph’s Association spoke glowingly about Annie and her achievements. He told the County Leader, “We all, not It was a red letter day for only in the Mental Health field parents and friends of St Ita’s owe Annie a huge dept of gratiHospital in Portrane last week, tude for her fight for people when Annie Ryan had a seat with an intellectual disability. It dedicated in her honour at is through her efforts, and of St Knockamann. Joseph’s Association, that we are here in this beautiful new By Patrick Finnegan facility, Knockamann as seen The cutting of the ribbon was only last year by our former attended by County Mayor, Cllr President, Mary McAleese.” Gerry McGuire, who is very He continued, “Annie has familiar with the work Annie has played a huge part in the lifting carried out during his years A delighted Annie Ryan shares the seat that has of the stigma that has attached working at the hospital. been dedicated to her for her outstanding work to St Ita’s, with the continuing Annie Ryan has been a fearless for people with a disability, with County Mayor, progress, with management, campaigner for the rights of resi- Cllr Gerry McGuire at Knockamann Centre. the reconfiguration of the dents {patients) at St Ita’s service and a full multi-disciplinary team in place. Hospital in Portrane for many years now. She has Things have improved and will continue to do so in St worked tirelessly to have the awful conditions that Joseph’s Service, in St Ita’s Hospital and much of it is patients have had to endure over the years, come to due to the efforts of Annie Ryan,” he concluded. the attention of people at the highest level. She even

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Local woman Stephanie Troy from Donabate has has been picked on the 2012 Irish Ladies Flyfishing team. This is her 1st cap for the team which this year will travel to Scotland to take part in the International Ladies Flyfishing Championships being held on the Lake of Menteith 21st – 24th May. This is a fantastic achievement for the local lady. Stephanie is very new to fly fishing having only taken it up a year ago, however she is an experienced sea angler having

helped to crew boats for a number of years. The 2012 team will be captained by Pictured here are members of the Irish Fly Fishing team at Julie Gerry who a recent team session. L-R: local woman Stephanie Troy achieved that from Donabate with Captain Julie Gerry and Jenny Casey. accolade by Association runs each year in winning the ‘Lady Angler of the order to select their team. We Year’ title and trophy for 2011. wish Stephanie all the best in the This trophy is presented to the upcoming championships and outright winner of the league have no doubts that she’ll which the Irish Ladies fly fishing achieve great things.

Balbriggan Steps Are ‘Safety Hazard’ The steps at a laneway in Balbriggan have been deemed to be a Health and Safety hazard. According to local councillor, Ken Farrell (Lab), the steps at the top of the laneway, which connects Clonard Rise, Clonard Street and Tara Court, with the graveyard and Millfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan, are now unsafe to use.

By Patrick Finnegan Farrell, who tabled a motion at the last Council meeting to have the steps replaced with a ramp, is confident that the motion will be viewed favourably by the County Manager. The County Leader paid a visit to the area and witnessed, at first hand, the difficulty experienced by mothers trying to manoeuvre prams and buggies up and down the steps. People regularly use this to visit loved ones in the nearby graveyard and to the shops. Local resident, Yvonne Horan uses the steps on a regular basis, told the County Leader, “Many people who use this route every day find difficulty with bikes, buggies and prams. In fact, only last week, a lady in a wheelchair was unable to get up the steps, as the wheelchair got stuck and couldn’t be freed. She had to wait there for her husband to return from work to free her. It’s a disgrace. Many people who are struggling with prams, can momentarily lose concentration and another child in their care, can wander on to Harry Reynolds Road and into speeding traffic,” she said. Councillor Farrell is confident of a positive response to his motion and local deputy Brendan Ryan (Lab), who also visited the area gave an assurance that if a positive result to replacing the steps with a ramp was not forthcoming, he would “bring the matter up on the floor of the Oireachtas.”

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Pictured here, just after making her first Holy Communion at St. Finian's Church in Swords is Alison Hyland from Holy Family JNS with parents Mark and Geraldine.

Pictured here is Josh Fagan with his Godparents. Josh, who attends Holy Family JNS in Swords, recently made his first Holy Communion in St. Finian's Church in River Valley.

Polina Kinsella from Pope John Paul II school in Malahide made her Holy Communion at the Sacred Heart Church in Seabury. She is pictured here with her aunt, Sasha Kinsella and her father, Kevin Kinsella.

Pictured here after making their first Holy Communion in St. Finian's Church in River Vallley are twins Emma and Laura Cronin with Mum Fiona. The girls both attend Holy Family JNS in Swords.

Twins, Zahra Hanson and Devon Hanson and Molly Nugent from Pope John Paul II school in Malahide.

Pictured at Alannah McBride's First Communion party at the Harp Bar in Swords recently are Elaine, Aidan and Alannah McBride.

Tiernan Spain from Pope John Paul II school in Malahide recently made her Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Church, Seabury. He is pictured with his sister Alannah, mother Sinead, and father Karl. Alex Greene from Pope John Paul II school in Malahide recently made his Holy Communion and is pictured here with Joseph and Pauline Greene.

Pictured here is Callum and Nicky Gray. Callum, who attends Holy Family JNS in Swords, recently made his first Holy Communion in St. Finan's Church in River Valley.

Annabelle Timothy, from Holy Family JNS recently made her first Holy Communion at St. Finian's Church in River Valley. She is pictured here with Paul,Madeline and Aimee Timothy and Dennis O'Rourke.

Jade Moore from Holy Family JNS in Swords is pictured here with her parents Debbie and Lee Moore after making her first Holy Communion in St. Finian's Church in River Valley recently.

Amy Shivnen from Holy Family JNS is pictured here after making her first Holy Communion with her family Ed, Anne, Ronan and Katie Shivnen at St Finian's Church in River Valley recently.

Sean Downey from Pope John Paul II school, Malahide made his First Holy Communion at the Sacred Heart Church in Seabury. He is pictured here with his mother Sheila, father Colm, brothers Paul and Michael and sister Maria.

Jonathan Onyeabor recently made his first Holy Communion in St. Finian's Church in River Valley. He attends Holy Family JNS in Swords and is pictured here with with Terry, Paul, Angela and Nicholas Onyeabor and Bernie Brennan.

Patsy Higgins from Pope John Paul II school in Malahide recently made her Holy Communion at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Seabury. Patsy is pictured here with her grandparents, Mark Grant and Kirsty Grant.

Jamie O'Shea from from Pope John Paul II National School, Malahide made his First Holy Communion recently. He is pictured here with parents, Karl O'Shea, Gillian O'Shea and sponsor, Aaron O'Reilly.

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Guichen Way Opens In Skerries

Pictured a the official opening of Guichen Way in Skerries on Sunday, 13th May last are, Jean-Paul Gachot (President of Town Twinning Association, Guichen), County Mayor Gerry McGuire and Geraldine McQuillan (Chairperson, Skerries Town Twinning Association).

new library is bringing the joy of reading to students at the school and giving them access to a range of books they are really interested in. The response from students has been

Fingal Community College, Swords held an Art Exhibition at the Pavilions Shopping Centre frm Thursday 17th May until Monday, 21st May. Well known local author Derek Landy paid a visit to the exhibition. Pictured are Deirdre King (Commercial and Advertising Manager, Pavilions). Ian Hunter (Pavilions Centre Director), Samantha Burovska, Rebecca Carrick, author Derek Landy, Paul Yeates, Monica Biskup and Annija Rozite.

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A Hedgerow walk will take place in Ballyboughal on Saturday, May 26th starting at 3pm. The group will meet at O’Connor’s Pub in Ballyboughal. The walk will be approximately three to four kilometres in length, passing by Grace Dieu hedge-lined medieval network of roads and crossing five medieval bridges, following tracks leading to Lusk and Swords.

Simon O'Connor won a hamper last Saturday.

A Farewell Party was organised in the Harp in Swords recently for Ciaran M. Farrell who is heading off to Oz. He is pictured here with Elaine Clements.

Rolestown Parish Pilgrimage To Knock

Young Alan Byrne with his mother Dorothy are pictured with Barry Savage and Rose Ryan after winning a hamper.

ast Saturday was truly a memorable day in the history of JCs Supermarket on Rathbeale Road in Swords. It was the day they gave away a Renault Fluence, worth over €20,000 in their Car Draw. From early in the day, there was an atmosphere of anticipation, as shoppers feverishly filled in their coupons, hoping that they would be declared winners of the car. MC for the day was Barry Savage, who kept the gathered shoppers entertained with some witty banter. Prizes of hampers and other goodies were given away, as shoppers were invited to Spin the Wheel. This attracted a large expectant crowd in an effort to be selected to spin and win. All of the tickets were put into a Plexiglas container, which showed the vast amount of tickets, demonstrating the popularity of the draw. Then at 4pm, with excitement reaching fever pitch, the draw was made and the lucky ticket was drawn out. The winner was Liam Fletcher, who comes from St Columba's Heights in Swords, but now resides in Sutton. Liam was not in the shop at the time, but was contacted by phone by Michael Savage. Many special offers were available on the day and most people left with a bargain or two. The children were also catered for, with face painting and sweets to keep them happy. The day ended with a lot of happy faces, happy in the knowledge that they had secured some exceptional bargains on this Savage Saturday.

Alice Delaney won a fruit hamper last Saturday, She is pictured here with Emma Delaney and Niall Savage.

Shoppers Anne Brady, Fran O'Kane, Alice O'Kane and Sophie O'Kane enjoying the atmosphere at JCs on Saturday last.

Rolestown Parish’s pilgrimage to Knock will take place next month. The pilgrims are to travel to the shrine on Saturday, 2nd June. A coach will pick up those attending outside JC’s Supermarket in Rolestown at 7.45am; the Civic Offices on Main Street, Swords, at 8.05am; and Malahide at 8.15am. For more information on bookings contact Parochial House or Rolestown Church.

Pictured celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary at Raffs on the Corner in Skerries are Fred and Sharon Archbold.

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Eileen Doyle won a hamper in Spin the Wheel. She is pictured here with Rose Ryan.

Mai Gargan is pictured with Anne Vaughan.

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Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), is calling on the Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, to consider the launch of a public campaign to encourage parents to address issues around bullying with their children. This is part of National AntiBullying week and in the run up to the Department’s National Bullying forum this month. “I welcome the Department of Education’s upcoming forum on bullying in schools to be held this month. I would strongly urge that, as part of this campaign, we encourage parents to engage with their children about the issue of bullying. Parents are uniquely positioned to identify signs of bullying in their children, be they the victim or the perpetrator,” he said. He continued: “I would urge the Minister for Education to launch a national campaign, consistent with expert guidelines, which would encourage parents to address the issue of bullying with their children of all ages. It is an informal and personal way to educate children on what bullying actually involves, and how it can impact the children around them.” “I am confident that participation in the upcoming national anti-bullying forum is embraced by teachers and parents across the country and I hope that it will result in a successful approach to making school life significantly easier for our students.”

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Swords Policing Forum Meeting Swords Community Policing Forum will hold a Public Meeting tomorrow, May 23rd at 7.30pm in the Applewood Community Centre. In attendance at the meeting will be Swords Gardai. Members of the public are invited to the Public Meeting to address concerns that they may have in their community. All are welcome.

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Pictured at Country Crest in Lusk for the visit of the King and Queen of Lesotho are Fingal Dublin Chamber members, Dave Donnelly (Bank of Ireland), Siobhan Kinsella (Nifast), King Letsie 111, Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Michael Hoey (MD, Country Crest). The King and Queen were on a three day visit to Ireland and visited Portmarnock Community School, some of whose students visited Lesotho last February as part of the Action Ireland Trust. The students helped in construction, health and education programmes in the country. Dublin Fire Brigade sent members to train the local fire service. Country Crest provided the expertise for a horticultural project to teach students how to plan, grow and produce sustainable crops.

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Compelling Argument For Children’s Hospital In Swords Francis Whelan, CEO, Broadmeadow Healthcare Group, spoke on the Pat Kenny radio show recently about the viability of building the new National Paediatric Hospital at Lissenhall in Swords.

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He stated that a 25,000 sq.metres Maternity Hospital and High Risk Pregnancy Unit could be included for even less than the cost of the proposed Mater Project.

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When asked by Pat Kenny, if we get Maternity and Paediatric hospitals for the price of €600 million, which is less than the proposed €650 million for the Mater site, Whelan confirmed that not only could it be built for €600 million, but this would include all new Diagnostic, Scanning, X Ray and Theatre equipment. Whelan went on to say that the Broadmeadow Healthcare Group’s vision right from the outset of the submission to the Review Group was for a Paediatric Hospital to be linked to a Maternity Hospital with High Risk Pregnancy Unit included, as the most appropriate co-location with long-term potential to grow. On the same show, retired Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Fin Breathnach of the New Children’s Hospital Alliance, spoke of how he believed that the Children’s Hospital should not co-locate with an adult hospital at this stage. He believed that the Children’s Hospital must, critically and importantly, be firstly linked to a Maternity Hospital, on a Greenfield site of sufficient size to grow and accommodate a large adult hospital in time. The Broadmeadow Healthcare Group would create a truly tri-located facility, claims Whelan, which he believes can be fully accommodated at Lissenhall, Swords. Whelan emphasised “that the site had excellent access to the M1 which is currently being upgraded to 3 lanes with new slip roads, cycle and pedestrian routes.”

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Naul Flower Club To Exhibit At Chelsea The Naul Gardening and Flower Club are delighted to have been accepted to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. Theirs will be a Floral Art exhibit in the Floral Art Marque. It will be on display until tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd of May. The title of the exhibit is “I Dream a Dream of Forty Shades of Green”. Flowers will be Shamrock Chrysanthemums, green Singapore Orchids, green Carnations, Moluccella, green Roses, baby-green Anthuriums, green Love-Lies-Bleeding, green Dianthus, green Parrot Tulips, green Calla lilies. Foliage will be varied. A final selection has not yet been made but it will include different garden foliage from a number of gardens in North County Dublin, Snippet including Ardgillan Demesne Fun Table Quiz The aim is that the and foliage At Balcarrick flowers together will create the Golf Club forty shades of green. Fingal Bereaved By The club has put great Suicide Support Service effort into this venture are holding a fundraiser and hope to do the Naul table quiz in Balcarrick club, Dublin and Ireland Golf Club, Donabate on proud. It is believed that Friday, 25th May at Naul is the first flower 7.30pm. The quiz will club in Ireland to create comprise tables of four a club floral art exhibit at at €40 per table. There Chelsea Flower Show. will be a raffle for a The exhibit has received signed Dublin football sponsorship from the Leader jersey, among other Fingal prizes. This sounds like Partnership through the Development a fun night out for a very Rural Programme. We wish worthy cause. them well.

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In providing residential care, Kilbrew Recuperation and Nursing Care offer long term care for residents in private accommodation with special attention paid, where possible, to a continuation of previous lifestyle choices of each individual. The facility also caters for patients with specific psychological and physical needs such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia and physical rehabilitation. In addition to 24 hour GP cover, professional registered nurses are on duty 24 hours a day, giving families and residents the assurance that help is always at hand. K i l b r e w Recuperation and Nursing Care also offers an unequalled degree of

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Polish Festival In Balbriggan A Summer Family Festival was held in St. Mologa’s National School Balbriggan recently. The event was organised by Lokomotywa Polska Szkola w Balbriggan. It was held in association with Fingal Ireland/Poland InterCultural Association (FIPICA). The festival was an integration inter-cultural event to celebrate the Polish Constitution Day, which was on earlier this month. “The Polish Constitution Day has the same importance for Polish people like St. Patrick’s Day has for Ireland. This is why we wanted to celebrate it and also to let more people know about our supplementary school.

There was a mixture of learning and fun elements,” said school, principal Olaf Berthold. “We got good feedback from people. There were attractions for all ages. Everyone was

happy to be here and all of them are already looking for our next event, which we are planning to organise in September,” said Alicja Laska from FIPICA. Activities on the day

Pictured here are L-R: Maja Nowicka, Anna Nowicka, Olaf Berthold, Chairman of FIPICA and Principal of Lokomotywa Polska Szkola w Balbriggan, Alicja Laska from FIPICA, Helena Kulecka and Roza Sharku at the recent Polish Summer Festival in Balbriggan.

Moving Tribute In Swords On the 25th of March, Alan Leetch known fondly as Screech to many in Swords and beyond died tragically. With a gift of the gab, Alan was known to his friends and family as a charismatic and outgoing guy with a great sense of humour. In the weeks after Alan’s death, a group of Alan’s close friends gathered together and formed The Alan Leetch Memorial with the aim of raising funds and awareness for the problem of Suicide in Ireland. Alan was a keen pool player so it seemed only fitting that the first event was a

pool tournament. The inaugural Alan Leetch Pool Tournament took place on Saturday 12th of May last upstairs in the Star Pool lounge in Swords. On the night 64 hardy competitors gathered together to battle for the first title and trophy. There was also a raffle on the night, with Barney Cantwell winning the grand prize of a Dublin Jersey donated by Paul Flynn and signed by the All Ireland winning team. The Alan Leetch Memorial committee would like to thank the Management and Staff of The Star for their support and generosity, particularly to Lorcan Tindley for his help in making it a very successful night. Also thanks to all who donated spot prizes and who helped out on the night. A very special thank you goes to Alan’s mother Colette and sister Fiona for their support.

Faulty Water Mains Overhauled In Swords The County Council will commence construction work on a faulty water mains connection in the Forrest Road area in Swords. This follows significant leaks in the area and reports of surface water at the junction of Cooks Road and Forrest Road. Fractured water mains and connection pipes have been repaired temporarily by the Water Services Department and will be rehabilitated fully in early 2014. Investigations by the local area engineer found that water mains nearby, and a branch connection, had fractured needing immediate repair. Both mains were taken out of action by the Council on 17th April and remained out of service for three days causing an

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included a photo exhibition and a slide-show on the 17th-18th Centuries Polish history, a demonstration and tuition of Polonaise, a traditional Polish dance.

influx of reported water outages in Swords. In responding to a request from Cllr Darragh Butler (FF), the Council said “These water mains serve a significant portion of the North County and especially SouthWest Swords”. They added: “while it was possible to provide alternative supply arrangements for many consumers, a loss of service was unavoidable in some areas in the vicinity of Boroimhe, Ridgewood and River Valley.” The Council claim that the public were notified and updated of the unscheduled works. Plans to rehabilitate the branch connection mains are underway and construction is expected to begin in early 2014.

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AUSTRIA Goat Hijacks Car An Austrian motorist felt a real silly-billy when he had to call police to report his car had been hijacked - by a goat. Gunther Hauser had been forced to brake as he drove trough the countryside in Radkersburg, Austria, when he came face to face with the escaped beast on a remote road. But as Mr Hauser, 45, tried to chase the goat away it doubled back, jumped into the car and refused to budge as it began eating his seats.

Doing Their Bit. As part of the An Taisce National Spring Clean, Ms Lynch's First Year CSPE class from Fingal Community College, Swords took part in a spring clean on Friday, 20th April last around the Seatown Road and North Street area of Swords.

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HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

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This is a week when it would be better to do something than suffer from uncertainty. Once you take action, all changes; as all the indications are that before the week is out you’ll be wondering what all the worry was about.

PISCES

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In the process of satisfying others’ concerns, will you resolve a few of your own. However straightforward things seem, only after exciting developments around Friday will the picture - and your future - be clear.

ARIES

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The highlight is on business. Tiresome as this is, particularly during the week’s first half, you’ll soon be thankful for what you’ve learned. In fact, you’ll be calling on facts that, only recently, were boring numbers.

TAURUS

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However cautious you are, you’re still likely to be blamed for whatever arises. While this is partly unfair, defending yourself achieves little. Biding your time does, however, as, before long, truth will win out.

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Open Day For Skerries Tennis Club Skerries Lawn Tennis Club recently celebrated their official Open Day to commemorate the new club makeover. There was a fun tournament on the day and County Mayor, Cllr Gerry McGuire was on hand to launch the proceedings and it is now all systems go for the popular sporting organisation. The club, which celebrated its 25th anniversary just two years ago, has replaced the surface on all five courts, erected new fencing and now all courts have floodlights. The facilities had been sorely missed while under refurbishment and the tennis

committee would like to thank Balrothery Tennis Club for kindly allowing Skerries members to use their facilities during this time. Since the courts’ refurbishment, the club has been a hive of activity, with many members availing of activities. During the summer months there

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The accent this week is on life’s loves and pleasures; and your bubbly attitude will spark the entusiasm of others, who then join you into turning previously dull activities into something more exciting and enjoyable.

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You finally concentrate on what’s important. This, you’ll find, is easier than you expected. So much so, that you’ll be discussing ideas that, only a few days previously, simply wouldn’t have been possible.

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will be supervised tennis for Junior members mid week and on Saturday mornings. New members are always welcome and it could not be a better time to join with the stretch in the evenings. The club would like to thank all who attended and enjoyed the Open Day.

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With a business or financial matter you’ll want to study all the facts. But others are facing facts, too. Enough that, by next week, they’re likely to have changed their restrictive attitudes for a far more flexible approach.

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recorded on the morning. Many thanks to Noreen Bennett for sponsoring her dad’s cup. The winner of the Charlie Mulvaney Cup was Ronnie Delaney with a net 48. The runner up was Mary Terry with a net 50. Nearest the Pin on the 7th hole was won by Vince Walker and congratulations to Gabriel Bergan with a hole in one on the 3rd. The Wednesday Scramble continues at 7pm.

Skerries Lawn Tennis Club held an Open Day at the club on Sunday 13th May last. It also coincided with the relaunch of the new tennis courts in time for start of the Summer League. Pictured are Eddie Fynes (Men’s captain), Ciara Kingsnorth (Club secretary), Shay Fanning (Club chairman) and Ciara Conlon (Ladies captain).

Rowan Cahill was the lucky winner of the recent Clarion Colouring Competition, which entitled the winner to a complimentary Communion Dinner for family and 20 friends. Rowan is pictured at Kudos Restaurant in the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport, with his mother Suzanne, father Alan and his friends.

Snippet Art In Malahide Art Alley Malahide is on every Sunday in St. Sylvester’s GAA Hall and the Alley beside it from 12pm to 6pm. Featuring Brand new work for 2012 with some talented new members. Art Alley is a group of local artists who exhibit every Sunday in the GAA Hall on Church Road and daily in Cafe Provence.

Mark Archer scored a hole in one at Rush Golf Club on 6th May last. Mark was presented with his cheque for €1500 in his home golf club, Rush, on Saturday 12th May last. In so doing, he becomes the first person in Ireland to benefit from the R&A Amateur Status rule change that allows an amateur golfer to receive a greater prize amount for a hole In one. Forty two year old Mark has been playing golf for 30 years. Mark (in the centre) is pictured receiving his cheque from Paul O’Loughlin (Managing Director of Holeinoneclub.ie), with Shay Keller (Captain, Rush Golf Club).

Sep 23 - Oct 22

You worry about hurting others; if not causing a rift. The irony is that discussion of issues engenders the reverse. Suddenly those you’d thought simply wouldn’t listen are being both more communicative and more considerate.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

Your initial reaction to ideas or offers is unlikely to be positive. However, reject nothing now. Ideally, you’ll make no decisions until next Monday’s powerful planetary change, when things suddenly fall into place.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

You begin to be more assertive in all aspects of your life. Your timings good, too, as others will be delighted with your new clarity. You’re going to be standing up for a lot: your ideas, for others and, most of all, for yourself.

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Dublin Rose Finalists visit Ardgillan Castle

Pictured at Hollywood Lakes Golf club were Kathy Murphy, Honorary Secretary and Des Connolly, Chairman Marketing Committee (right) with Dublin Rose fianalists Sinead O’Callaghan, Aimee Doyle, Eaine O’Dwyer, and Dublin Rose 2011 Siobheal NicEochaidh

Arlene O’Neill is crowned Dublin Rose 2012, at the Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown on Sunday night. Donal Killian of Killian’s Pub in Naul teaches Dublin Rose finalists the art of pulling the perfect pint

The Dublin Rose finalists paid a visit to Swords Castle

he contestants in the Dublin Rose of Tralee festival went on a whistle stop tour of the North County last Saturday, prior to the crowning of the new Dublin Rose on Sunday. They started off with a tour of Swords Castle and were impressed with the beautifully restored chapel there. Then it was off to Hollywood Lakes Golf Club, where they were greeted by the management team. They then went the short journey to the picturesque village of Naul to visit the Seamus Ennis Centre. They then went across the road to Killian’s pub,

Dublin Rose finalists Suzanne Ní Dálaigh and Marjika Bardin at Newbridge Farm

Pictured at the final were Dublin Rose Committee members Brendan Galvin and Steve Cronly with Dublin Rose 2012 Arlene O’Neill and Dublin Rose 2011 Siobheal Nic Eochaidh

Dublin Rose 2011 Siobheal Nic Eochaidh and some of the Dublin Rose Finalists pet the lambs at Newbridge Farm in Donabate

where the genial host, Donal Killian provided the Roses with some very welcome sustenance in the form of a champagne reception. It was then time to head to Skerries for a tour of Skerries Mills and to Ollies Bar in the town. After their visit here, they headed off to Newbridge House Animal Farm, where they were charmed by the appealing farm animals. It was then time to head back to the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown. On Sunday they rounded of their tour of the North County with a visit to the beautiful Ardgillan Castle.

The Dublin Rose fianlists visited the Seamus Ennis Centre in Naul

Dublin Rose finalists Suzanne Ní Dálaigh and Aimee Doyle with a baby goat at Newbridge Farm

Dublin Rose Finalists take in some putting practice at Hollywood Lakes Golf Club

Dublin Rose 2011 Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh and Dublin Rose finalist Suzanne Ní Dálaigh warm themselves by the Fire in Killian’s of Naul

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Ladies Club In Swords Members of the Swords Ladies Club meet every Tuesday upstairs in the Senior Citizens Centre at 8.30 pm. Come along for a chat and a bit of fun. New members are always welcome.

Swords Tidy Towns Needs You Fed up with rubbish? Do you despair over litter and graffiti? If the answer is yes and you’re tired of moaning about untidiness in any part of your town, then you need to join the Swords Tidy Town Committee. The group are looking for people who are willing to give up an hour or so every so often to help clean up the town. The committee have done extremely well in the competition in previous years and hope to do just as well this time around. If you’re interested in volunteering please contact: swordstidytowns@gmail.com or phone: 0872598190. Take pride in your town and volunteer now.

Snippet Donations Needed Mrs Quin’s Charity Shop, located at River Mall (opposite Wise Owl), is gratefully accepting all donations of clothes, bric-a-brac, books and so on. All proceeds are in aid of National Council for the Blind. So, come on and help this very worthwhile charity.

Growing A New Trend In Skerries

Esquires Coffee, a North American coffee franchise, has just opened its doors in Airside Retail Park, Swords. Following the success of their Longford and Carrick-on-Shannon stores, franchise owners, Fergal McGovern and Rhona O’Sullivan are delighted to open their new Flagship store with plush seating for over 100 people and ample free parking for all customers. Fergal explained, “Because our offering in Carrick and Longford has proved so popular, we felt we needed to go for a store of this size which is over 5000 sq. feet. We are now open and we are very excited at the prospect and we look forward to offering the same level of service and comfort to patrons in the general Swords/ Malahide area.” Rhona said, “At Esquires, our main aim is serving that perfect cup of gourmet coffee. Another important feature of our new coffee house is a dedicated area we have earmarked for young children, where parents can relax and soak up the coffee house atmosphere while their children engage themselves in the Kids Zone play area,” “At Esquires we always strive to provide our customers, ‘young and not so young’ with excellent customer service and we invite readers of the North County Leader to come in and experience this for themselves.” says Fergal.

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out the allotments and the pathways. We had a lot of ‘Meithil” days. That camaraderie has continued throughout the year and a half the allotments have been ‘bedding in’. “There’s a great community spirit there,” Mary says of the people found in the Skerries allotment. “People will help you out, you’ll always get suggestions and advice. The gardeners themselves range from a 17-year-old to an 83-year-old and they mainly grow vegetables. “We have a few community areas where we’ve planted willow and fruit trees to encourage wildlife into it, we’ve put down some apple trees as well; and we’re hoping to develop a few other areas with perennial flowers. “It’s very diverse, I started off not knowing very much and through trial and error have reached the level I’m at. I’ve been about 10 years at it and am still learning, still making mistakes,” she said. Now she spends her gardening time between the allotment and her own garden. “I spend a few hours on the allotment and then spend maybe two hours on my own garden. I’ve put the onions, garlic, and especially the asparagus (‘it’s tricky,’ she explains, ‘so, I don’t want to be looking at it growing outside my own window’), raspberries and strawberries on the allotment.” During the winter she covered it with compost and manure, and added some green manure, which is a growing red clover that you dig back into the soil. Mary and husband, Cathal have found that there’s a side benefit to escaping to the allotment. “My husband loves spending time up there too, escaping from teenagers at home,” she laughs. “As much as they want to escape from us we want to escape from them too.” Her mind obviously flicks back to the Leitrim introduction she had to growing food: “I know myself as a child I’d no interest, but it grows on you. It’s a very sociable pastime”, she adds. “We’d have monthly Grow It Yourself meetings where we’d organise talks or garden visits, seed and seedling swaps, it’s usually about 30 people and they’re free and we learn from each other.” Management of the Skerries allotments is still a voluntary effort: “We have a committee set up and I’m chair person, there are six of us on the committee, and some of the tasks we take on would be in bulk-buying communal seeds, plants or equipment that attract a discount. “Because of the diversity of the gardeners, we’d have locally produced food rather than organic. There are people who grow organically who don’t use pesticides or fertiliser. “The first year we didn’t have very many slugs but they’ve all come in with different manures and composts, and of course, the vegetables are luring them.” Gardeners interested in joining Grow It Yourself will find the established crew In Joe Mays for the monthly meetings, which are usually on the second Monday of the month. And anyone hoping to avail of the County Council administered allotments, such as the Skerries, Donabate or Blanchardstown allotments should contact the Council’s Parks and Heritage division on 01-8905000.

Grow It Yourself is literally a growing trend throughout Ireland. It is renewing the skill base for another generation of plants men and women and is offering a forum for gardeners of every hue on the proverbial scale of ‘40 shades of green’. Mary Marsden runs the Skerries GIY group and her commitment as a voluntary local organiser has grown organically alongside her skills as a plants woman. “I like growing my own food,” she tells the County Leader. “My parents would have grown vegetables when we were younger,” she recalls of her childhood in Leitrim. “I suppose their having five children, it was easier to grow your own then. I started in our garden here in Skerries with flowers and vegetables, I enjoyed the aspect of growing and began with potatoes, carrots and onions – the basics – and a few herbs. It was relatively easy to get started and quickly found that I didn’t have enough room.” Her initial success in growing vegetables sprung from a font of knowledge she had already acquired as a coordinator of green schools in the Holmpatrick National School. Having moved on from the basics in her own garden, she began to look into the idea of allotment gardening. “Barry Brady, another local gardener, and I spent a lot of time finding out about the interest there would be in Skerries in allotments, I was always interested in green gardening, and Barry is very knowledgeable on growing.” They put up notices in local shops, did a mailshot and got 150 responses. With that figure in mind they contacted the County Council. Liaising with the council, Mary and Barry knew they had the makings of steering committee that could transform the idea into a working group. Now we’ve 220 allotments on the Golf Links road and they’re a mixture between conventional gardening and organic gardening. We’ve been a year up and running since March,” she says. From the initial responses of 150 people it has gained popularity with like-minded gardeners who enjoying growing their own food. There’s still more people looking for allotments now they know they’re there. The allotments are five by ten metres square, which is €50 a year, and 10x10sqm, for €100. “The Council are in charge,” she explains of the process of allocating the land, setting the fees, and being the first point of contact for anyone interested in taking on community allotments. In the case of the Skerries group, the types of growers range from conventional gardeners to organic gardeners and there are ‘transitional’ allotments too depending on your skills. Barry was interested in organic growing too, and the allotments are ‘green’ to the extent that they have a solarpowered pump that feeds water from the stream on the site to communal troughs for irrigation. And they encourage people to have water butts too. “Our gardeners would be about two thirds conventional to about a third of the allotments having skilled organic gardeners. “It did take a year and a half between getting the land and it being ready for uptake of the allotments. A lot of it was done voluntarily in marking

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Fingal County Enterprise Board has released details of the next eagerly anticipated Fingal Business Network Event: “Build Your Business: Increase Sales and Profits,” which is being held at Kettles Country House Hotel, Swords on Tuesday 29th May. Guest speaker Ahmad Rajab, the award winning Action business coach, will look at the fundamentals of driving business success in tough economic times, in addition to sharing insights and strategies from one of the world’s leading business coaching firms. Speaking ahead of the forthcoming event, Oisin Geoghegan, CEO of Fingal County Enterprise Board said “The Fingal Business Network provides business owners with a great opportunity to network with one another and Network events are free to attend for all North County based businesses.” He added: “This event is focussed specifically on assisting small businesses in difficult times.”

Volunteers Needed For Meals On Wheels Swords Meals on Wheels are looking to recruit two voluntary co-ordinators. Working alongside the existing co-ordinator, this is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a vital community based support system. As co-ordinator you will help to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities and associated tasks. Generally the time requirement would be three hours per day for two days. Training will be given. The role is purely voluntary, unpaid. Please contact Paul Mc Cormack on 085-7232825 if you wish to get involved.

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Fingal County Council Application for Full Planning Permission for conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with consequential alterations to existing hip roof to accommodate attic stairs at 13 The Rise, Skerries Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed Lars Anderson This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council I Margaret Grogan intend to apply for Permission permission for development at Radcliffe Cottage, Milview Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the removel of a section of the existing front garden wall and the dishing of the footpath to provide for off road parking at this private dwelling. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council I, Ruth Chillingworth, apply for Planning permission for a storey and a half detached house with BAF treatment plant and raised percolation area at Knightstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee(€20) within the period of 5 weeks begining on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for conversion of existing attic space to storage Room with new dormer window to side and two number roof lights to rear Of existing dwelling at No. 5 the Nurseries Forest road Swords Co. Dublin For a Mr. J Farrell The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euros)within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by the Board of Management of St Oliver Plunkett N. S for development at St Oliver Plunkett N. S., Grove Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin consisting of; (A) demolish existing split level single storey 16 classroom school building, existing 2 storey 8 classroom school building and all the existing prefabricated classroom buildings on site, (B) construct new part 2 storey/part 3 storey (with water storage room at attic level) primary school building to the front (north) portion of the site incorporating 35 mainstream classrooms and ancillary support facilities, (C) new treatment to site boundaries, (D) new on-site car parking facilities to accommodate 60 cars, new hard and soft play areas and wheelchair accessible ramps, (E) new single storey electrical sub station building to north east corner of site and (F) all associated site development works. The planning application will also include the erection of single and two storey temporary school facilities which will be required at different times and locations within the site during construction of the new school. The existing single storey “Boyd Barrett” building to the front (north) of the site is to remain and is unaffected by this application. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, C. Walsh intend to apply for planning permission for development at 8 Talbot Road, Malahide, County Dublin. The development will consist of a two storey extension to the rear, provision of attic store, alterations to existing roof profile and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Patrick Grimes seeks retention of planning permission for the completion of the partially constructed new single storey pigeon loft to replace existing pigeon loft to be dismantled with access from Hoar Rock Road and located in rear garden of 24 Hoar Rock Hill ,Balbriggan Road ,Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20 euros) within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council The Chairman and Committee of Fingal Ravens G.F.C. wishes to apply for planning permission to demolish the existing dressing room facility and construct a new single storey building to

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accommodate 6no. dressing rooms each with ensuite showers and w.c, 75.5sqmt gym, club office, treatment room, toilets, boiler room and switch room, along with new waste water treatment unit, 26no. car parking spaces, and all associated site works at Fingal Ravens G.F.C., Rolestown, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). A submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for concrete screen wall to rear and side boundary of residential property at Rogerstown, Rush, Co. Dublin for Geraldine Carthy. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee 20 euro within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission for extension and alterations to include for (a) a new entrance canopy to front door and (b) a ground-floor extension to side (west) and rear (north) and first-floor (dormertype) extension over to (west) side of existing dormer bungalow and for all associated alterations and siteworks at ‘Creag Na Gaoithe’, Hoar Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: C. Simpson. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours of 09.30 -16.30 Mon.-Fri. at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin . A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Retention is sought for (i) new wider front door, (ii) roller shutter to front door & (iii) new advertising sign over front door @ 13 Quay Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for Aidan Bissett. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council We PJ’s Playcentre Ltd, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site at Unit 4, Balbriggan Business Park, Dublin Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of (52.513sq.m.) of 1st floor area for use as School aged childcare and sessional montessori,

additional windows to the south elevation at 1st floor and change of use of (31.4 sq.m.) at ground floor from childrens playcentre to school aged childcare and sessional Montessori. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council I Carina Archbald intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: 3 The Old Stables, East Commons, Drynam Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the change of use of part of the existing house to a playschool, removal of gates, widening of entrance, make provision for footpath access to Drynam Road and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Ronan Lady to construct a new agricultural site entrance onto the R129 at Grace Dieu, Ballyboghal, Co Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning Permission for two storey detached, domestic double garage/workshop on site to rear of existing dormer bungalow on South Shore Road, Rush, Co Dublin for Mr. Alan Archer. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a prescribed fee (20 euro) within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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22.05.2012

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With the Irish Traditional Italian Chippers Association (ITICA) National Fish and Chips Day happening on May 30th, it’s the perfect chance for all you Fish and Chips (or chipper) lovers to get your hands on prizes and that yummy grub for half price all on the day. It is a well known fact in Ireland that the majority of chippers are run not by the Irish but by Italians! The history of the Irish Italian community goes back to origins when Italians arrived in Ireland in the 1880’s. All members of this community come from the villages in Val Di Comino in Southern Italy. These families bore the names well-known at the local chipper today. The Irish Traditional Italian

Chipper Association was formed to celebrate the unique identity of these chippers in Ireland and to mark the contribution they have made to the community. Most residents here in the North County strive at one point or another to get that undeniable taste of fish and chips from the chipper in their own homes, but this task will prove very difficult! The chippers

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located in our local areas all serve high quality, tasty food that will seldom be matched elsewhere. The national Fish and Chips day will provide a perfect platform for these businesses to really show off their skills, give the customer the best fish and chips they can offer and all at half price too. If you’re not a fish fan, don’t worry. You can still enjoy the chips and your local chipper has a host of alternatives on offer, from burgers, chicken and those all important battered sausages. Should you purchase your portion of Fish and Chips from any of your local ITICA chippers, you will receive a scratch card which will give you a chance to win a host of instant prizes, such as two trips to the European Championships (Including flights, accommodation and tickets to 2 matches) and thousands of other instant scratch card prizes. So go and get your half price fish and chips on May 30th and you could be one of the lucky winners. All ITICA outlets are owned by Irish Italians who are as proud of their heritage as they are committed to preserving the hard earned reputation for serving the best fast food in Ireland.

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‘Contrary to the view held in some quarters, fish and chips are actually one of the healthiest takeaway food options available to customers’