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After 19 years serving the localcommunity, local councillor PeterCoyle (Lab), has told the CountyLeader that he will not be runningin next year’s local elections. The well known local representa-tive, who currently servesthe Malahide/HowthWard says that there wasno particular reason thathe is choosing to retirefrom his council dutiesother than his feeling thatit was simply time tomove on and “let othershave a go.”He said: “There’s alwaysa time to move on and I just feltthat now was right. I don’t haveany health issues or anything likethat, I just thought that after 19years, it was best to let someone

else have a go.” Cllr Coyle, whowas co-opted to the CountyCouncil in 1994, has a vast andextremely varied political career: in

1999, he was elected as amember of the Councilafter topping the poll inthe Malahide Ward, from2002 to 2003 he wasChairperson for theMalahide/Howth AreaCommittee, then in June2004 to June 2005 he wasCathaoirleach of theCouncil (something he

describes as a career highlight),and in June 2010 he was electedLeas Cathaoirleach.Coyle is keen to emphasise that hewill still be available to the public

with any queries they may have,once his current term in office isfinished. “There’s been a lot ofmany great moments through theyears and one thing that stillstands is that I’ve always lovedhelping people, so I’ll still be thereafter my term if anyone has anypersonal queries.”“I’ve never thought it wise to lingertoo long in politics,” he continued.“I’ll be kept going as I’ve threegrandchildren to keep me busyand I’ll still be purusing manyother activities.” After 19 yearsserving the local community, CllrCoyle will no doubt be missed, butit will comfort local residents toknow that he is still as active asever and will continue to serve hisarea until May 2014, at the veryleast.

Coyle To Retire After 19 Years Serving CommunityBy Jennifer McShane

Cllr. Peter Coyle

The decision by the Health Service Executive (HSE) tomove Curam Adult Mental Health Clinic from it’s base atTown Mall in Swords to the nearby Health Centre onBridge Street in the town, has mystified and angeredstaff.Curam, which catered for the adult mental healthrequirements for Swords, has now been relocated towhat has been descibed as “a vastly inferior facility inSwords Health Centre.” The reason given by the HSE forthe closure was that the Town Mall premises consti-tuted a fire hazard. However, when the landlord offeredto fix the problem free of charge, the HSE would havenothing to do with it. Speaking exclusively to theCounty Leader, Curam’s consultant psychiatrist, Dr.Declan Murray, was outraged at the decision, which heclaims has seriously impacted on him and his teambeing able to provide a proper service for people withmental health issues. “There is no way we can providefor the needs of our clients in the same way as before.We cater for a catchment area of 78,000 people, thelargest in the country, by far.” “At Curam clinic, we hadregular out-patients and a home care team who wouldgo and visit people in their homes and in Swords Health

Centre, we had a day hospital where patients could goin the daytime. They are part of the same team, but aretwo separate elements to the service. This arrangementworked very well. Now everyone is shoe horned intoone smaller location. I just can’t make any sense of it,”he said. Worst of all, the HSE did not have the decencyto inform patients of the closure of Curam. “Many ofthem found out from a shopkeeper in the area, who wasable to tell them of the closure. This is no way to treatthe most vulnerable people in our society.”A spokesperson for the HSE told the County Leader,“Patients were not notified in advance because this wasan unplanned closure.” Dr. Murray thought he hadfound a solution to the problem. “While I was on myway to a meeting in St Ita’s, I got a call from the landlordto say that he would pay for the fire upgrade. To me,that would have solved the problem once and for all.The HSE manager washed his hands of the problem andsaid it was a matter for HSE Estates, who manage thebuildings.”

Dr. Murray confirmed that the HSE asked thelandlord why he was willing to waste hismoney on such a project. “It appears they werewilling to let the lease run it’s course until 2015,while paying for a vacant building. “Why couldthey not have left us there until then, at least,”pleaded a bemused Dr Murray.He continued, “We have nurses treatingpatients here in Swords, who worked in Curamand are now based in

Balbriggan, so a nurse whois doing a home visit inSwords now has to drivefrom Balbriggan. The staff

no longer have offices wherethey can see a patient forcounselling or therapy. Nowthey have to look for roomsand there simply isn’t enoughspace to complete our workas before.” Local senatorDarragh O’Brien (FF) washorrified at the way the HSE istreating it’s patients. He toldthe County Leader, that hehas demanded a specialdebate in the Seanad on a developing crisis in adultmental health services across north Dublin. “The situa-tion in north Dublin is at crisis point. I have met Dr.Declan Murray and his team at Curam twice. They areproviding essential services to more than 500 patientsin the north Dublin area, but they are not being giventhe tools to do their job.”

He continued, “There is insufficient space to hold aday-care centre. I raised this directly with the HealthMinister in the Seanad as an example of what ishappening to our adult mental health services underhis leadership,” he said. “If this Government is serious about tackling mentalhealth, we should not only fund our adult mentalhealth services appropriately, butensure that our patients, such asthose served by Curam, have the

proper facilities to be treated withdignity and respect. These arespecific examples which, fivemonths ago, Minister Reilly statedhe would look into, but there hasbeen no response from him. Hissilence on this is not acceptable,” heconcluded.

By Patrick Finnegan

Sen. O’Brien

HSE SlammedCounty Leader

EXCLUSIVE

Dr Declan Murray

The Health Centre in Swords, where staff from Curam arecrammed into a small section.

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Pictured at the first meeting of the new Foroige Youth Club at the Little Theatre inSkerries are volunteers, Peter Carroll, Rebecca O'Reilly, with Foroige members, EmmaCruise, Kate Murphy, Eimear Kenneely, Sam Jones, James Mullen, Sean Hoffman, EimhinO'Connor, Ava Markham, Jamie O'Reilly, Leah Coleman and Kaylagh Bailey.

A new Foróige club for youngpeople in Skerries opened itsdoors on Wednesday, 24th Aprillast. This club (one of over 600Foróige clubs throughout the NorthCounty), will serve as a fantasticamenity for the youth in the area.Youth Development officer BryanGavin, told the County Leader thatthere was great demand for theclub in the area. “It has gotten offto a great start, which we’rethrilled about. We had about 30youngsters attend the openingwho are all full of energy andenthusiasm.”“The club is specifically aimed atyoung people, so we want those

involved in the group to take thelead in terms of the activitiesplanned,” he continued. “Foróigeclubs enable young people toexperience a fun environment andwe wanted the youth in Skerries tobe able to participate in this.” He went on to praise the tremen-dous efforts of all the volunteersinvolved: “Without our local volun-teers, there would essentially beno club at all, so we really can’tpraise them enough for theirefforts.” Anyone who wishes to bea volunteer can get in touch withthe club. The club will be heldevery Wednesday evening from7.30-9.00pm in Skerries LittleTheatre. It is aimed at boys andgirls aged 12 and over. The clubwill provide young people in thearea with a safe place to socialise,meet their friends and get involvedin lots of different activities.

New Foróige ClubOpens In Skerries

By Eric Grundy

Local River Val ley communitya c t i v i s t , J o e N e w m a n h a swelcomed new signage, whichhas become evident on the RiverVal ley/Rathingle Road in thea r e a , b u t i s c o n c e r n e d t h a tspeed ramps, where the signsa r e l o c a t e d , a r e i n e f f e c t i v e .These new signs replace brokenones in the area. Newman toldthe County Leader, “I’m happythat eventually, some measuresh a v e b e e n t a k e n t o r e p l a c ed a m a g e d s i g n a g e a n d i t i sc e r t a i n l y a n i m p r o v e m e n t o nwhat was there originally.”Newman, however feels that thisw i l l n o t s o l v e t h e a g e o l dp r o b l e m o f s p e e d i n g i n t h eestate. “As the traffic calmingm e a s u r e s i n t h e e s t a t e a r etotally ineffective, upgrading of

s i g n a g e , n o m a t t e r h o wwelcome, wil l not slow traff icdown. Buses and cars just f lypast the traffic calming areas,without reducing speed. They’rea joke,” he sa id . They’ re toonarrow and have no impact ontraffic. They simply don’t havethe desi red ef fect of s lowingt r a f f i c d o w n a n d s o m e t h i n gn e e d s t o b e d o n e , ” h econcluded.

River Valley SpeedRamps Criticised

Local community activist, Joe Newman ispictured beside one of the new signs at aspeed ramp in River Valley.

Exciting Trip For ArdgillanStudents

Recently, theTransition YearStudents of ArdgillanCollege in Balbrigganwent on an exciting tripto London. There theysoaked up the culture,the atmosphere andthe sights and scenesof the city. Highlightsof the week includedattending the award

winning musical‘Wicked’ in the ApolloVictoria Theatre. Thestudents went aroundthe London Eye, wherethey saw the sightsfrom the height!Another highlight forthe students included avisit to MadameTussauds where theysaw famous people inwax. On the final daythe students and staffwoke up to snow andfreezing temperatureswhich was going tomake their day atThorpe Park even moreexciting (and quite

cold, it has to be said).Once at the park, theymade their way toroller-coasters, cup andsaucers, water slides(yes- even though itwas freezing) andenjoyed a brilliant day.This was the very firstoverseas trip from thenewest second levelschool in Balbriggan,and according to theteachers involved, MrMcLoughlin, MsConnolly and MsBrennan, the trip“couldn’t have beenmore successful.” Welldone to all involved;the students arealready looking forwardto the next one.

Things Are Looking UpFor Swords Group A group of determined mothers in the Swords Manorand Applewood areas of Swords who are lobbying toget two funds together for two playgrounds in the area,are having great success with their fundraisingcampaign. Spokesperson for the Swords Needs Playgroundsgroup, Marica Killi, who lives in Lioscian got back intouch with the County Leader to give us an update ontheir progress: “We need two playgrounds, one atBroadmeadow Linear Park in Thornleigh and the otheron waste ground, opposite Swords Manor ShoppingCentre. The local authority initially said they had nofunds available for such projects, but we were givengreat news recently when they came back to us and saidthat they could commit to paying 25 per cent of thefunding, so we’re starting a big push to get the other 75per cent.” The total amount needed is €300,000 forboth playgrounds and the all weather pitch, but thecommittee, who have raised over €1,000 in the lastmonth alone, are already planning more and looking atdifferent fundraising options too (they hope to get helpfrom the National Lottery among others).“We’ve made great progress so far,” she continued.“Next up we’re looking for all the community supportwe can as we hold a ‘clean out’ event. If you can fill alarge refuse sack with old clothes, shoes or bags, pleasebring them along to Swords Manor Car Park, next to thepub on Friday 3rd May between 2.30pm – 3pm. Wehave a clothing company coming to collect each bagand all money made is going towards our playgroundcampaign.”The group have many other activities planned over thecoming months and are thoroughly grateful for all thecommunity support they have received so far. “We’regetting there bit by bit. It will be a happy day when wecan sit on the swings in the new playgrounds,” Marciaconcluded.

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Local councillor, Tom O’Leary(FG) wants Failte Ireland to turnits attention to the east coastand in particular tothe North County toproduce a newcohesive touringplan/ tourismpackage for coun-ties along the eastcoast.O’Leary makes hiscall after attendinga National Tourismconference in Clarerecently, where the WesternWay, which is a 43 km off-road

cycle and walking route fromWestport to Belmullet, costingapprox €7m, was praised. It

produced €7m inlocal revenue in itsfirst year in 2011 andin 2012, it produceddouble that at ¤14m. He told the CountyLeader, “We have toinvest in tourism inthe North County. Itwill pay for andbring jobs andrevenue into our

local communites, like Skerries,Rush, Balbriggan, Swords,

Malahide and our rural villages.”“The North County has an abun-dance of cultural and historicalheritage. We are not marketing itstrongly enough to the touristsand tour operators. Its our bestkept secret, but its also ouropportunity to grasp now inthese difficult economictimes.”O’Leary has contacted theCounty Manager, who he says“is proactive on this issue. He isassessing our natural amenityassets to see how we can makebetter use of them, like castlesand demesnes at Ardgillan,Newbridge House, MalahideCastle, Bremore Castle andSwords Castle could bemarketed to the tourist as apackage,” he concluded.

O’Leary Calls For TourismInitiative For North County

Cllr. Tom O’Leary

Ballyboughal sisters, Amy and Lara McEvoy are picturedwith their gold medals at the Dublin Community GamesSwimming Finals. Amy won gold in the U8 Freestyle,while Lara took gold in the U12 Freestyle.

Golf Classic In MalahideThe fundraising committee for the newMalahide Parish Centre are hosting a GolfClassic on Friday, 10th of May in Malahide GolfClub. There is a 9am and 2pm shotgun start, amorning 4 ball €240, and an afternoon 4 ball€300. There will be food, prizes and music at7.30pm. If you’re interested, please contactTom Larkin on 086 2587711.

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A group of eleven teenagers aged between 15 and17 from Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service, took partin a youth exchange with a group from WestBelfast recently. Ten teens of a similar age fromthe ‘Colin Development’ in West Belfast travelledto Dublin to meet the youths. Both groups together visited a number of sights inthe city centre including a guided tour of Áras anUachtaráin, a trip toTrinity College, bowling,and an evening of dinnerand entertainment in theSwords Baldoyle YouthService. The followingday, both groups trav-elled to the Petersburgoutdoor adventurecentre in Galway, forthree days of outdooractivities including rockclimbing, gorge walking,abseiling and obstaclecourses. The exchangeproved to be extremelysuccessful, with many of

the young people forming new friendships. Plansare now underway for part two of the exchange,set to take place in October in Belfast.This project was fully organised by the Swordsyoung people along with assistance from twoyouth workers, Shona Whelan and Aisling Farrelly.The project is part funded by Leargas, the ColinDevelopment, Swords Baldoyle Youth Service andthrough the fundraising efforts of all the youngpeople involved. Christopher Murray, Youth Leader with SwordsBaldoyle Youth Service told the County Leader:“As the week progressed, right before my eyes Isaw young people connecting with each other andworking together, which was fantastic. ”

Pictured here are members of Swords/Baldoyle Youth Service with a group from WestBelfast having fun on their youth exchange recently.

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North County Livingby Jennifer McShane

Doing It For The Kids

Fiona Broderick has wanted to teach and helpchildren since she was four years old. The 23year old who currently teaches at BalbrigganCommunity College, says that this is no joke:“My most vivid memory of first wanting toteach is when I was around four and I wouldplay make believe with my brother. I wouldalways be the teacher, and a very strict one atthat!” she says, laughing. Fiona, who is originally from Galway, movedto Skerries in 2011 and got her post as aHome Economics teacher in BalbrigganCommunity College soon after. Fionaembodies all of the ideal characteristics of ateacher: she is bright, bubbly and lovesmeeting and interacting with people. “I justthink my job is fantastic. I know I’m so luckyto have a job doing what I love the most.” Shetrained in Home Economics and Religion (shesays she would have always had a very strongfaith, which grew stronger after her granny’sdeath), but currently just teaches HomeEconomics.“I had a brilliant Home Economics teacherwhen I was in school, who inspired me towant to teach that subject.”She says it's the little thingsthat she finds mostrewarding every day, andloves to see her studentsembrace their creative side.“It can be the smallestthings such as one of thestudents saying ‘thank you’to watching them prepare athree course meal by them-selves - it’s very rewarding.Students would even comeup to me from time to timeand tell me that I inspirethem in some way, which asa teacher is exactly what youlove to here.”As we’re speaking about her job (which sheclearly adores), it’s then that she brings upher recent life changing trip volunteering inUganda. “It was something that I knew Ialways wanted to do. I went for 10 days andassisted in the building of a new healthcarecentre as well as teaching the local childrenEnglish and practical things like how to givefirst aid. It was really incredible, most of thechildren had never seen any practical aspectsof a subject, (they were unable to make theconnection between theory and practical) soto see them become so fascinated by some-thing as small as a first aid kit for example,and know you were teaching something newwas just brilliant.”She says she knew straight off the mark that

things were going to be tough, but she says,despite her positive mentality she had noidea how difficult it would be when her groupvisited the local orphanage. “I’m luckyenough to have quite a strong and positivementality, but very little prepared me for howtough I was going to find it. It was bothwonderful and heartbreaking at the sametime to play with the babies - they were fasci-nated by everything, even my shoelaces! - butthen at the end of it you knew you were goingto have to leave them behind. It was difficultfor everyone, no one said a word on the busjourney home.”She says a particular highlight (asides fromworking with the children), was having thelocal workmen compliment her on herbuilding skills. "My dad works on the farm athome and taught me a thing or two, so I knewI'd be well able for the building side of things,but the workmen were really surprised andsaid I was really strong, which was a greatcompliment to receive!"Fiona returned home with a fresh perspectiveon her life and was thrilled with what she had

achieved on her trip. She iseager to thank and praise theschool and the local commu-nity for their support as sheworked to get the €1,500raised before she left forUganda. "It would not havebeen possible for me to go inthe first place without theamazing support of the staff,students, my family and thelocal community; everyonewas just fantastic and I got atrue sense of what it was liketo see the community grouptogether for a good cause.Everyone's enthusiasm and

support really inspired me to go over and giveit 100 per cent."Fiona describes herself as a social butterflyand enthusiastically chats to me about howmuch she loves Dublin and all aspects of thecity, and indeed community life. "I definitelylove to go out and be sociable." She is veryclose to her family; her mam, dad and twobrothers and is a keen jet setter. "I've alwaysloved travelling (she has recently returnedfrom Asia) and I love to meet new people fromdifferent cultures and cities." In terms of herfuture plans she is about to start preparationfor a Masters degree and is eyeing moretravel on the horizon. "I really love my life atthe moment, and as long as I get to teach andsee more of the world, I'll be very happy,"she concluded.

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O’Brien Aims To Bring Bus ServiceBack To Garristown

Malahide Yacht ClubAppoints New SailingManagerMalahide Yacht Club recently announced theappointment of Brian McDowell as SailingDevelopment Manager for the club.This newly created position will be acritical element in an ambitiousdevelopment strategy for the club tomake sailing more accessible toNorth County residents, to betterutilise its modern Dinghy SailingCentre facilities, and provide moresail training courses.Among his responsibilities will bethe organisation of junior and adultdinghy sailing and training on theBroadmeadows, and keelboatsailing from the Lower Estuary.A highly experienced sailor and long-time member of the club, Brian wasalso the Project Manager in theconstruction of the new DinghySailing Centre, opened a year ago.This post of Sailing DevelopmentManager is an unusual step for aclub the size of Malahide, but the

MYC Executive Committee felt it was needed if itwas to properly fulfill its commitment to open thesport up to a wider audience around the NorthCounty. Commodore Bob Sugrue told the CountyLeader: “Brian’s experience, his vision for the futureand his enthusiasm marked him out as the rightperson for the task and we are pleased to have himon board as we go forward.”

Pictured here is MalahideYacht Club Commodore BobSugrue congratulatingBrian McDowell on hisappointment as the club'snew Sailing DevelopmentManager.

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Ahead of a publicmeeting in GarristownCommunity Centre on

Wednesday May 1st,O’Brien told the CountyLeader: “Last year after Iwas selected as GreenParty representative forthe Balbriggan Ward, Iwanted to see what couldbe done to improve localcommunities. It was clearthat the people ofGarristown need a betterpublic transport connec-tion with Ashbourne andDublin city.” Hecontinued: “I thencontacted Bus Eireannand the County Council tosee what could be done.After some negotiations, Iam glad to report thatboth parties are inter-ested in bringing back aBus Eireann service toGarristown. In the publicmeeting on Wednesday, Iwill be making acontinued effort to buildlocal momentum on this,as there are still someissues to be workedthrough in order to makethis a reality.”

Red Cross InMalahideThe Malahide branchof the Red Cross meetsevery Thursday at 8pmin St Sylvester’s GAAClub, Church Street ,Malahide, for first aidtra in ing. This is afantastic, l i fe savingskill to have. If you’reinterested in attendingor learning more,please contact 086-2372906.

Pictured at last weekend's Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis at theRDS are local councillors, David McGuinness and DarraghButler.

Classes In MalahidePregnancy yoga classes are starting again inMalahide Tennis Club, on Thursdays from 7 to8pm; Baby Massage and Baby Yoga classes arestarting on Saturday mornings St. AndrewsParish Centre. Visit www.mumandbaby.ie forfurther details, and to book your place.

Play Bingo In BalbrigganThere is Bingo every Wednesday Night at 8.45p.m. in O’Dwyers GAA Clubhouse, Bremore,Balbriggan, where Great Prizes can be won.Everyone is welcome to come along. This is agreat social opportunity to meet new people andhave some good old fashioned fun.



Club president Dave Murray with golf winner Cora KeeGolf competition organiser Robert Sinnott with one of thefun prizes

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Gerry McInerney holds the Wanamaker Trophy at Hollywood Golf Club andDavid Galvin holds a replica of the US Open Trophy. Hollywood is the homecourse of Rory McIlroy, who is the present holder of the Wanamaker trophyafter his victory in the US PGA Championship last year.

Brian Murray holds a replica of the USPGA Trophy at Hollywood Golf Club.


Balbr iggan Cr icketClub recent lyunveiled a memorialplaque in honour ofJack Harper and toraise money for the club.The Balbriggan TownCouncil kindly spon-sored the Cricket Cluband presented themwith a memorialplaque in honour ofJack Harper, whoestabl ished theBalbr iggan Cr icketClub over 50 yearsago. All Jack’s hardwork was completelyvoluntary and for thegood of Balbriggan

Town. The club is stillsuccessfully run bymembers of theHarper family todayand the cr icketgrounds were inaugurated inmemory of Jack. The Fun Day featureda var iety of eventsthroughout the day,including the local

Garda Pipe Band whoopened the event, amatch betweenBalbr iggan Cr icketClub and Dublin FireBr igade, face-paint ing, bal loon-making and other funactivities. Attendeeson the day also got toenjoy a BBQ, variousgames and a raffle.

Even the sun made abr ief appearance! The day was enjoyedby all.On behalf ofBalbr iggan Cr icketClub, the organisersand members wouldl ike to thankeveryone who cameout and supportedthem on the day.

Family DayAtBalbrigganCricket Club

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Malahide Choir ToPerform At Riasc CentreEnchiriadis Treis, the acclaimed community choirbased in Malahide, will perform Mozart’sCoronation Mass and Vivaldi’s Gloria, withorchestral and solo accompaniment at The RiascCentre, Swords on Saturday May 11th at 8pm.Soloists for the evening are Mary Callen Clarke(soprano), Eoin Conway (alto), Eoin Murphy(tenor) and Brian Kelly (bass)The Choir, which celebrates its 20th anniversarynext year, has performed many other well knownworks in The National Concert Hall, The Helix atDCU and The National Convention Centre, as

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Art Exhibition In MalahideArtist Ronan Goti has a new exhibi-tion entitled ‘Reflecting onOurselves’ which will be held inAvoca at Malahide Castle onSaturday, 4th May with a welcomereception at 6pm. The exhibition willmainly consist of paintings commis-sioned over the previous 12 monthsand all are welcome to attend.

Free Recycle Days InBalbriggan And Rush The European Recycling Platform(ERP) in association with theCounty Council will host two freeelectrical recycling days at Tescocar park, Rush on 10th May andTesco carpark, Balbriggan on 11thMay from 10:00am to 4:00pm.Householders are encouraged tobring along their electrical waste –any unwanted electrical items witha plug or a battery – where theywill be recycled free of charge.ERP Recycling Officers will be onhand to help with the unloading ofitems.

Folk Group In SwordsThe Swords Folk group sing at the newSaturday evening 6.30pm Vigil Mass in StColmcille’s Church (three Saturdays amonth). They are eagerly recruiting musi-cians and singers to come and join in song.

There has been a wide welcomethat funding for Fingal LEADERPartnership can now be accessedfor rural economic development viaa €90 million fund, announced byMinister for the Environment PhilHogan. Local deputy, Alan Farrell(FG) told the CountyLeader, “I am delightedthat the result of thisreview has led to acentralised significantfund of €90 mill ion forLEADER programmes, ofwhich Fingal LEADER willnow be able to access in order tocontinue its role in communityeconomic development.”“There have been many worthyprojects waiting in the pipelinethat had been approved aspart of this programmebut unable to get off theground due to a freeze infunding after a decision bythe European Commissionto change co-fundingpolicy which resulted in anationwide review of theentire structure,” he said.Outlining the plan for the 90million fund, Deputy Farrell statedthat almost half of this 90 millionfund is earmarked for projects that

have already been approvednationwide. The remainder will beallocated to programmes, such asthe Fingal LEADER over the nexttwo years in order to continue tofund local enterprise in rural

communities. Local coun-cil lor, Tom O’Leary wasalso full of praise for thenews. He said, “I recentlyraised the issue of LEADERfunding on foot of tworepresentations I receivedfrom community organisa-tions, who are anxious tohave their applications for

community projects processed assoon as possible.”“The Skerries Community grouppromoting the new communitygarden on a site known as

Floraville and are anxiousto the have their applica-tion processed so thatthey can complete thiscommunity project whichhas great support from thepeople of Skerries. “Also,the Flavour of FingalFestival held annually inNewbridge Desmesne

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Parkinson’s GroupIn PortmarnockThe Parkinson’s Group inPortmarnock has established itselfas a useful forum to help thosesuffering from Parkinson’s Diseaseand their carers and families. It is

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Needle CraftersA Knit ‘n’ Natter groupmeet every Tuesday in theDonabate PortraneCommunity Centre from10 am to 12 noon. A fee of€5 is charged to covercosts. Everyone welcometo knit and have a natter!

Daly Plans Gathering At Rush Library Following a lively and determined meeting of Rush resi-dents on Thursday, April 25th last convened by local TDClare Daly, residents have resolved to campaign to savetheir library hours from being cut. Residents and otherlocal councillors alike have spoken to the County Leaderover the past few weeks, protesting the cuts to thisvaluable community amenity. Daly told the CountyLeader: “the range of groups and individuals whoattended the meeting and explained what the librarymeans to them was truly striking. We had schoolstudents, members of chess clubs, art clubs, Irishclasses and many others outlining the range of activi-ties that are now under threat as a result of CountyCouncil’s decision to slash library hours.” “Residents inRush fought so hard for this facility and it was of suchuse in the area that there was no way they were goingto sit back and allow this to happen.” A committee wasset up and residents have decided to organise a NovelGathering at Rush Library for Saturday, May 11th at2pm. “We are calling on all clubs, societies, commu-nity groups, school students and others to come alongwith an outline of what the library means to them,” shecontinued. We will also be protesting outside the nextcouncil meeting and intend to link up with the othercommunities affected in order to have this cut reversed.I would ask all local residents to come out and ensurethat this cutback is stopped.”

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County Clubbers was inPortmarnock last weekendat Tamangos nightclub. Thesharp sea air wasn’t goingto stop these revellershaving a good night! Thecrowd at the well knownseaside nightspot were infull swing when CountyClubbers arrived, hope youall had a great night!


For the first time ever, live on stage, TheMickey Mouse Clubhouse Tribute brings audiences into the colourful worlds of MickeyMouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck,Goofy, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy, Dora theExplorer, Boots the Monkey and Peppa Pig, liveon stage in an unforgettable celebration of theMagic that is Disney. Mickey Mouse hosts the show and with participation from the audience and help fromMickey’s friends on stage, everyone joins in asing song with all the gang.

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If you would like to enter this year’s Dublin Rose of Tralee fill out this form and return it toNORTH COUNTY LEADER, LEADER HOUSE, NORTH STREET, SWORDS

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Marie Cummins -RolestownMarie Cummins from Rolestown is next up as aDublin Rose of Tralee candidate. The 26 year old hasovercome huge hurdles in her life to get to where sheis today. Marie discovered she had a very serioustumour in her ear and after battling for two years withthe illness, she was finally given the all clear just overa year ago. Marie says despite the struggles shewent through, she came out the other side with a

renewed optimism and apprecia-tion for life which not only influ-

enced her career, but restoredher religious faith as well. “It

was a scary time,” she toldthe County Leader. “Therewas a 50/50 chance that Iwould live or die, so when Irecovered, I made aconscious decision tonever take things forgranted again and made a‘bucket list’ of everything

I wanted to achieve.Participating in the

Rose of Traleewas one ofthose goals.I’ve tickedabout five orsix boxes offthe list so far,which isn’tbad.”Marie is asecondarys c h o o lteacher inDroghedaa n dteaches a

variety of different subjects including: English, FilmStudies and History. “I absolutely love teaching andthe school has a very holistic approach to educationwith a terrific atmosphere, so I’m lucky to be there.”Before her teaching started Marie was involved withvarious charities which centred bringing a religiousmessage to the youth in our communities, one ofwhich was Pure In Heart. “I worked with Pure InHeart for quite a few months. It’s a Catholic charity,so we would go around various schools and teach them about things like relationships, selfimage and modesty.”Marie says her faith is very important to her, and itplays a huge part in her life. I’m very passionateabout my faith and teachings. I come from a veryCatholic family (my brother is studying to become aseminarian). I had turned away from my faith butcame back to it after my illness as I’m certain thatGod was the reason I recovered.” Marie is spon-soring herself, but will be raising awareness forTrocaire through the Rose festivities. “I just thinkthey’re an incredible charity and I’m happy to offerthem my support.”She says that having recovered from her illnessgave her a more positive mentality and taught herto take every day as a gift. “It was a very personaljourney for me and I’m so glad I’m over the otherside.” She is extremely close to her family and inher spare time she loves to keep fit and stay active.She is about to take part in the Samsung Night Run,which she has been busy training for. “I was alwaysvery into sport and fitness and would play a lot ofhockey and other sports in school.” Marie is alsointo some calmer activities such as knitting. She finishes off by saying it would be incrediblyspecial to be crowned the Dublin Rose and if shewere crowned she would hope to inspire others tobe the best they can be, simply by being them-selves. “I really believe that every person is uniqueand special in their own way and through the Rose Iwant to convey that message to all the girls that aretaking part or thinking of taking part in the future,”she concluded.

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Ballyboughal ChoirNeeds New MembersThe Ballyboughal Church Choir rehearseevery Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Churchof the Assumption, Ballyboughal and theyare looking for new members to join.The choir sings at the Sunday vigil mass,which is held on Saturdays at 7pm.Additional singers, both ladies and gents are encouraged to come along and can contact Ronnie 085-1743748 formore details.

Dillon Ryan and Louise Barnett from Loughshinny arepictured enjoying the Fashion Show at the PavilionsShopping Centre, Swords on Saturday, 27th April last.


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Fun Times Ahead For MalahideMusical Society

Following on from their great success of thisyear’s musical ‘Crazy For You’ next up forMalahide Musical and Dramatic Society is a funtable quiz, followed by a karaoke night. This willtake place at 8pm in St. Sylvester’s GAA club inMalahide on Friday 3rd May. All are welcome.Teams of four, with bonus points if your team areprepared to sing some karaoke tunes! Soundslike a great night’s fun. The group are alsodelighted to confirm that their next production

will be Neil Simon’s‘The Odd Couple’( thefemale version).Directed by Lynda O’Neill , this will takeplace in thePortmarnock Sportsand Leisure Club at8pm on 5th, 6th, 7thJune. This hilariouscomedy tells the taleof the neat anduptight Florence andher room mate theslovenly , easygoingOlive. Tickets cost €12and are available byemailing [email protected].

Busy Month Ahead At EmmausThe month of May will see anexciting range of programmes andworkshops taking place at theEmmaus Retreat Centre, Swords.The month begins with a one dayworkshop on 12th May, entitled De-Stress Your Heart and Soul withEmotional Freedom Technique. On18th and 19th May, there will be aweekend programme entitled ADown to Earth Introduction toDreams. On 18th May, John Dohertywill present a one day workshopentitled Sacred Stillness, part of theArt of stillness programme. Thiscourse looks at the practices of a sixfold path in the context of mindful-ness, meditation and contempla-tion, while on 19th May, Maria Lynchwill facilitate a one day workshop,

entitled Confidence andAssertiveness. At the end of May,from 24th to 26th, there will beanother weekend programme facili-tated by Carmel Wynne. It is entitledFind your Super-Vision; Unlock YourPotential and is available on a resi-dential and non residential basis.Finally on Saturday 24th May, theyhave a programme entitled ‘A DayFor You - A Day Of Reflection AndMeditation. “Give Your Mind aBreak” This one day offers you achance to take time out for yourself.The cost of all of the one day work-shops includes a lovely lunch, aswell as tea/coffee breaks. If youwish to book a place on one of theprogrammes, call Emmaus on 01-8700050.

Holy Family Senior Nat ionalSchool in Rivervalley Swordswill be staging their brand newmusical production “The BestFinds A Lamp,” until Thursday,May 2nd in their school hall.This incredible musical is acombinat ion of Aladdin andBeauty and the Beast, and itwas written and produced byone of the school teachers, Ms.Louise Halpin. I t is a bigproduction; over 100 studentsare taking part and filling thevar ious roles, and areperforming each night .

Audit ions for the show tookplace back in September lastyear, and rehearsals have beengoing strong ever s ince. Anumber of teachers have beeninvolved in prepar ing thestudents in song and dance, andvarious set design activities.There has been a great spirit ofenthusiasm by students andteachers alike. The school aredelighted to be able to sharethe fruits of all their hard workand labour with the localcommunity, so do go along andsee this wonderful performance.

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The senior rugby team fromBalbriggan Community Collegemade history when they beat StKevin’s, Finglas to win the FingalCounty Council North Dublin Cup forthe first time ever. This made it adouble, with their junior school-mates winning the Junior NorthDublin Cup four weeks ago.Balbriggan controlled the game interms of territory and possessionand dominated the game for longperiods. Scorers on the dayincluded, Padraig Hickey, with two

tries, with tries also from EssieBodurri, Tosin Toki, JamouAkamtoye and Victor Alkmin, but itwas a team effort that won the day.In the end, they ran out 32-0winners, thus making history as theschool’s first senior team to win aLeinster Branch competition.Despite an outstanding display fromall 21 squad members, man of thematch would have to go to StephenO’Byrne whose tackling and tenacityat the breakdown was a major factorin this win for the Balbriggan boys.

Historic Win For Balbriggan Community College

The senior rugby team from Balbriggan Community College made history when they beatSt Kevin's to win the Fingal County Council North Dublin Cup for the first time ever. Thevictorious team are pictured with the trophy after the game.

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2nd AprilDEADLINE FOR PLANNING : 28TH MARCHAPPLICATIONSFingal County Council We Winsac Limited, Intend to apply forPlanning Permission on a sitecomprising Barnageeragh Cove,Skerries, Co.Dublin. The Development will consist of : Modifications to House type ( HouseType D only ) and associated numberof dwellings ( 26 No. House Type D )contained within Sectors Two andThree of the Residential Development“Barnageeragh Cove” granted plan-ning permission under Reg. Ref. No.F12A/0245 and previously grantedplanning permission under Reg. Ref.No. F11A/0264. The Dwelling as approved under Reg.

Ref. No. F12A/0245 comprised of: (i) 26 no. House Type D, four bedroomthree storey to front and two storey torear detached houses @ 154sq.meach. The Dwelling proposed comprises of : (i i) 26 no. House Type D, fourbedroom three storey to front and twostorey to rear detached houses withtwo storey bay window to front @155sq.m each. Modifications include:Bay Window increased in size, ExtraLiving space on first floor, New Atticstorage space and Internal layoutamendments through-out. The planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to theauthority in writing on payment of theprescribed fee (20Euros) within theperiod of 5 weeks beginning on thedate of receipt by the authority of thisapplication

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought forconstruction of new detached garageto side of existing dwelling atFeatherbed Lane, Ballykea, Lusk, Co.Dublin, for Mark Costigan. The planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to theauthority in writing on payment of theprescribed fee (20Euros) within theperiod of 5 weeks beginning on thedate of receipt by the authority of thisapplication.

Fingal County Council I Melissa Kiernan, intend to apply forRetention and Completion Permissionfor development at this address:Grougha, Ringcommons, Balbriggan,Co. Dublin. The development consists of:Retention and completion permissionis sought for the partly complete twostorey detached dwelling, on-sitetreatment plant and percolation area,new entrance and all associated siteworks as previously approved underF06A/1609 and Appeal PL06F.221605and for retention and completion ofthe partly complete new separate twostorey garage and stores. The planning application maybeinspected or purchased at a fee not

exceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy, at the offices of thePlanning Authority during the publicopening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday– Friday at: Fingal County Council,Fingal County Hall, Main Street,Swords, Fingal County Council A submission or observation in rela-tion to the Application may be made inwriting to the Planning Authority onpayment of a fee of €20, within theperiod of 5 weeks beginning on thedate of receipt by Fingal CountyCouncil of the Application, and suchsubmissions or observations will beconsidered by the Planning Authorityin making a decision on the applica-tion. The Planning Authority may grantpermission subject to or withoutconditions, or may refuse to grantpermission.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought forpreviously approved dormerbungalow on approved site (PlanningRef: F11A/0343) located to rear ofNo.1 Feltrim Road, Streamstown,Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: L.Donnelly. This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation in relation to the applica-tion may be made to the authority inwriting on payment of the prescribedfee (€20.00) within the period of fiveweeks beginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of this appli-cation.

Fingal County Council Retention Planning permission issought for temporary use of mobilehome located on site at rear of No.1Feltrim Road, Streamstown, MalahideCo. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee not

exceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation in relation to the applica-tion may be made to the authority inwriting on payment of the prescribedfee (€20.00) within the period of fiveweeks beginning on the date of receiptby the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought forrevised planning (F11A/0432) forsingle storey extensions to side andrear, including external and internalalterations at Tanglewood, Broomfield,Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicants: J.Henry & T.Mulcahy This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation in relation to the applica-tion may be made to the authority inwriting on payment of the prescribedfee (€20.00) within the period of fiveweeks beginning on the date of receiptby the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought forpreviously approved dormer bungalowon approved site (Planning Ref:F11A/0343) located to rear of No.1Feltrim Road, Streamstown, MalahideCo. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation in relation to the applica-tion may be made to the authority inwriting on payment of the prescribedfee (€20.00) within the period of fiveweeks beginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of this appli-cation.

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are happy to announce that we are now accepting Planning Application Adverts for the following areas:

Balbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny,Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy,

Malahide and Portmarnock

Adverts must be supplied by email [email protected] by visiting:www.northcountyleader.ie/planningyou can also post your advert on a disk toNorth County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

[email protected]@northcountyleader.iePlease submit your planning notices to:

before 5.30pm every Thursday, in order for the application toappear in the following issue of North County Leader.A receipt will be issued when your planning notice is received.Please retain this receipt as proof of submission.

(Never known to fail)Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful

vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the sonof God ; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my neces-sity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you

are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God,Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech youfrom the bottom of my heart to succour me in mynecessity. (Mention your request here). There are

none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary,concieved without sin, pray for us who have

recourse to thee. (3 times) Holy Mary, I place thisprayer in your hands. (3 times) Amen. (SMC) Say

this prayer for three consecutive days and then youmust publish it and it will be granted to you. (SW)

Novena to theBlessed Virgin Mary

Recent published deathsfrom the North County

BERTRAM (nee Fanning) (Ring Commons, Naul, Co.Dublin) – April 21, 2013, (peacefully), at BeaumontHospital, Julia, wife of the late James Bertram ; deeplyregretted by her loving children Thomas, Tina, Valarie,Eithne, Noel, Marguerite, brothers Tom and John, grand-children, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews,relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

HALPIN (nee Curran) (Gibbons Terrace, Balbriggan, Co.Dublin) – April 22, 2013, (peacefully), at her home,Sheila, wife of the late Nick Halpin; deeply regretted byher loving sons Nicholas, Gerard and Paul, sister Tina,grandchildren, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces,nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in Peace.

KILLIAN, James (Portmarnock and late of Aer Lingus) –April 24, 2013, (peacefully), surrounded by his lovingfamily at Bon Secours Hospital, beloved husband ofMaire ; he will be very sadly missed by his loving family,his son Eamonn and daughter Deirdre, daughter-ilaw Jo,his six grand-children Neill, Amy, Morgan, Isobella, Erynand Ethan, Neill’s partner Claire, his sister Molly,sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighboursand friends. Rest in Peace.

KEANE (nee Coleman) (Donabate) – April 25, 2013,(peacefully), at home, Dolly (Bridget), beloved wife ofthe late Joe and dear mother of Joe and Helen ; sadlymissed by her loving son, daughter, daughter-in-lawAileen, granchildren David and Anna, relatives andfriends. Rest in Peace.

PORTUGAL, Alvor, 2bed/2 bath, f/e kit,lounge/din area,pools, residential area,10in walk to the beach.Phone: 0862537747.SWAP: Detached 5bedroom spaciousfamily residence. 3bedrooms en suite,main bathroom,Jacuzzi, utility, creamwooden blinds,balcony, fittings andfixtures, all in immacu-late condition in Co.Leitrim. Will swap for 3bedroom house orapartment in NorthCounty Dublin. Phone:0879698599SITE WANTED inMalahide to build ahouse, 2,000-2,500 sq.feet. Phone:0862263561

WIRELESS keyboardand wireless mouse,new in box. Batteriesincluded. X20. Phone:0879029886GYM Equipment –manual treadmill withmonitor and mini tram-poline all for X80worth X180. Good asnew. Swords area.Phone: 0857616035GLASS black triangledining table along with

Property For Sale

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three black leatherdining chair. Suitapartment or smallkitchen. Will sell for€60. Currently sellingfor €140. Swords Area.Phone: 0857616035.DELL D505 Laptop,windows xp and office2007, 1.25gb memory,internet ready, greatworking order. €110.Phone: 0879029886.

HOSPITAL and nursingbadges wanted fromany hospital. Fair pricepaid. Ring04890826683.

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O Sacred Heart of Jesus in the past I have askedyou for many favours. This time I ask you for a

very special one (mention request). Take it dearJesus and place it in your broken Heart where

your father sees it and then in his merciful eyesit will become your favour and not mine. Amen.Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication

and favours will be granted. Never known to fail.Thank you. (TBP)

Miracle Prayer


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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought forrevised planning (F11A/0432) forsingle storey extensions to side andrear, including external and internalalterations at Tanglewood,Broomfield, Malahide Co. Dublin.Applicants: J. Henry & T.Mulcahy This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation in relation to the appli-cation may be made to theauthority in writing on payment ofthe prescribed fee (€20.00) withinthe period of five weeks beginningon the date of receipt by theauthority of this application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a singlestorey extension to side of existingdwelling @ 76 Craoibhin Park,Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for MichaelReid. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a feenot exceeding the reasonable costof making a copy at the offices ofthe planning authority during thepublic opening hours and a submis-sion or observation in relation tothe application may be made inwriting to the planning authority onpayment of the prescribed fee (20euros), within the period of 5weeks, beginning on the date ofreceipt by Fingal County Council ofthe application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requestedfor a new single-storey building–total floor area-177sq/mcontaining 20no. boarding kennels,

reception area, grooming room &storage rooms along with newwastewater holding tank and allassociated siteworks includingdrop-off & staff parking spaces.At:- Greatcommon, Lusk, , Co.Dublin.. Signed:- Joe KellyThis planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy, at the offices ofFingal County Council, County Hall,Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublinbetween the hours of 9.30am –16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submis-sion or observation in relation tothe application may be made inwriting to Fingal County Council onpayment of a fee of €20 within theperiod of five weeks beginning onthe date of receipt of the applica-tion by Fingal County Council.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requestedfor a new single-storey extension tothe side of existing single-storeydwellinghouse to accommodate a‘self-contained family-flat’ alongwith all associated siteworks. At:-Killalane, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin..Signed:- Albert & Kathleen Nugent.This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy, at the offices ofFingal County Council, County Hall,Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublinbetween the hours of 9.30am –16.30pm Monday-Friday. A submis-sion or observation in relation tothe application may be made inwriting to Fingal County Council onpayment of a fee of €20 within theperiod of five weeks beginning onthe date of receipt of the applica-tion by Fingal County Council.


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North County Leader 30th April 2013

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