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Pictured at the official opening of the new Local Enterprise Office at County Hall inSwords on Tuesday, 13th May last are: Oisín Geoghegan (Head of Local EnterpriseOffice Fingal), Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton T.D andCounty Manager, Paul Reid. See our picture special on page 6

Rush School Awarded Green Travel AwardRush Lusk EducateTogether NationalSchool (ETNS), wererecently namedIreland’s CombinedMode Travel School ofthe Year 2014 at thisyear’s Green-SchoolsTravel CompetitionAwards.An Taisce, in partnershipwith the Department ofTransport and theNational TransportAuthority, weredelighted to host thisyear’s Green-SchoolsTravel CompetitionAwards. The award cere-mony took place as partof ongoing celebrationsto mark National Walkto School Week whichtook place last week,from Monday May 12thto Friday, May 16th.According to the organ-isers, there was an over-whelming response to

the competition thisyear, which called forschools to explain whythey deserved the title ofIreland’s Travel Schoolof the Year 2014, a claimthey were asked to backup with statisticsshowing their school’s

shift from non-sustain-able to sustainablemodes of transport.Rush Lusk EducateTogether were awardedthe Green Flag for Travelby An Taisce in May2012 and has sinceContinued on page 8

Fingal Dublin Chamber cele-brated the anniversary ofit’s first meeting, 20 yearsago, with a ceremony at theMaldron Hotel, DublinAirport, on Thursday last15th May, which was a re-enactment of i t ’s f irstmeeting in 1994.Swords & District Chamberof Commerce held its firstBusiness & SocialNetworking event on 4th

May 1994, in the Forte CrestHotel Dublin Airport (nowthe Maldron Hotel DublinAirport). Over 150 peoplefrom the business and polit-ical communities attendedthe evening back then,which wasaddressed byBernie Cahil l ,E x e c u t i v e

Chairman, Aer Lingus. Tocommemorate this specialevent, the Chamber ofCommerce hosted anetwork evening lastThursday, with guestspeaker, Christoph Mueller,Chief Executive, Aer Lingus.Other speakers included,

Paul Reid, Fingal CountyManager, Stephen McNally,President of the Irish HotelsFederation SiobhanKinsella, President of theChamber, as well as TonyLambert, Chamber CEO.Lambert said, “Our celebra-tion of 20 years of theChamber in the MaldronHotel was a reallywonderful occasion. Toshare our story with somany members who turnedup, and with our specialguests was great. Theyexpressed great positivityfor the future of Fingal andfor the country. We will beworking very closely withAer Lingus at the airport,and the hotel sector, todrive more tourists, andhence more jobs for theregion. We are very fortu-nate to have Dublin Airportin the heart of the region, Continued on page 14

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Coxswain OfHowth RNLIRetiresAfter 39 years of tireless dedicationto Howth RNLI, 27 years as lifeboatcoxswain, Robert Duffy has retired.Thanks to his bravery and determi-nation, he helped to save hundredsof lives at sea during his time as avolunteer crew member. A nativeof Howth, Robert, as a child, used toscamper to the top of the pier withhis friends to watch as the lifeboatwas launched and sped out ofHowth harbour to rescue marinersin distress. When he was oldenough, he joined his brothersGeorge, Jim and Michael on thelifeboat crew. His skills and exper-tise as a seafarer were invaluable in

his role as coxswain; he was lookedup to and respected by all the crew.“Robert was an extremely skilledcoxswain and gave remarkableservice to Howth Lifeboat foralmost forty years. He deserves along and healthy retirement fromthe lifeboat service,” said RupertJeffares the Lifeboat OperationsManager with Howth RNLI. RussellRafter, Chairman Howth RNLIcommented, ‘On behalf of everyoneat Howth RNLI, I’d like to acknowl-edge the selfless dedication andpersonal sacrifices made by RobertDuffy during his time as a crewmember with the lifeboat in Howth.Many people owe their lives to him.He will be sorely missed and wewish him and his wife, Margaret allthe best for the future.’Fred Connolly, a crew member oflong standing will be taking over asHowth RNLI’s new coxswain.

Pictured is Robert Duffy, who hasretired from Howth RNLI after 39years service.

Councillor Criticises Lack Of Items On Council AgendaSwords councillor,Darragh Butler (FF) hasexpressed his surprise

at the lack of questionsbeing presented by hisfellow councillors at theLocal Area meetings. Hetold the County Leader,“I have to say that,considering that we areall out knocking ondoors at the moment, Iam very surprised thatso few councillors have

taken the time to listagenda items for theCouncil to resolve.What is the pointin having thesemeetings if localcouncillors arenot raising localissues. It isvitally impor-tant at the endof May, that voters re-elect the hard workerswith a strong trackrecord and ask seriousquestions of theothers,” he said.“Most months I amactually over the quota

limit in terms ofagenda items that Iattempt to list, and

again thismonth, I havehad to hold afew items backto our nextmeeting, if I amre-elected at theend of May. It is

the same councillorslisting agenda itemsagain and again eachmonth and it is disap-pointing that others donot bother to use uptheir quotas in thisregard,” he concluded.

Cllr. Butler

Group SayThank YouThe Remember Us groupwould like to thank allthose who supportedtheir fundraising dognight in Sherbourne Parkrecently, especiallythose who took time outof their busy schedulesto attend. They wouldparticularly like toexpress their sinceregratitude to all the spon-sors, advertisers, prizegivers and donaters whomade the night such agreat success.

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Cllr Gerry McGuire is committed to:• Control the price of building land to make housing

affordable for everyone• Greater security of tenure for people renting in the private

sector• Increase Social Housing to provide homes for those on

housing lists• End the 8 year waiting list for housing applicants• Provide for private housing at a reasonable cost• Legislate to protect the consumer rights of home buyers• Make Management Companies accountable• Introduce a Code of Conduct for private landlords

Gerry’s Priorities:• Job Creation & Protection of Jobs in Fingal• Resources for Education Support Services• Disability & Mental Health Services• Supply of Community Sports Facilities• Youth & Senior Citizens Facilities• Provision of Social & Affordable Housing• Sustainable Planning of the Fingal Area• Adequate Public Transport Provision• Enhanced Community Policing in Fingal• Support an Independent Policing Authority• Greater Community Participation in Decision Making• Protection of the Fingal coastline• Improvement of the pedestrian/cyclist network throughout Fingal

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Swords StudentsAre F1 ChampionsA range of events took place recently forTechnology Week 2014, with the focus of theevents being the F1 in Schools competition. TheNorth County was wellrepresented at theevent (with studentsfrom Rush and Swordscompeting at the final),however it was thenewcomers to the showfrom Loreto College inSwords who stole theshow on the day.Their entry, TeamAccelerate, mentoredby their TechnicalGraphics teacher AoifeWhelan, consisted ofsix second yearstudents: Leah Fagan(team manager), EmilyHarford (marketing andc o m m u n i c a t i o n smanager), EmilyHannigan (graphics designer), Lucy Daly, Emma-Louise Steele and Megan McDermott (designand manufacturing engineers). Team Accelerate utilised numerous technologies

to engineer and manufacture their car. Some ofthese included: Solidworks & Cosmos Flow (toengineer their car), CNC Routers (to manufacturetheir car), Weebly (to design their website) andAugmented Reality (to place their car in a virtualreality). At the event, the girls raced their caralong a twenty five meter race track, andprovided verbal presentations to a series of

adjudicators. Their team received two presti-gious awards on the day, including bestnewcomer and third place overall in the juniorcategory.

Team Accelerate members from Loreto College, Swords performed outstandingly at theF1 in Schools competition, which was held on 2nd May last. Pictured are the six teammembers, Emily Harford, Lucy Daly, Leah Fagan, Emily Harford, Emma-Louise Steele andMegan McDermott, with sponsors Darren O'Reilly, left (Swords Credit Union), Sean Lillis,right (Lillis O'Donnell Motors) and teachers, Aoife Whelan, Michael Behan (Vice-Principal) and Peter McNamara (Principal)

Sod Turned On All Weather Pitch In Balbriggan Last week saw the turning of the firsts o d o n t h e s i t e o f t h e n e w A l lW e a t h e r P i t c h a t B r e m o r e P a r k ,Balbriggan. The County Mayor, Cllr.Kieran Dennison, Minister for HealthJames Reilly, County Manager PaulReid, local councillors, public repre-sentatives, local club and school andrepresentatives and council staffw e r e i n a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e d a y sevent.T h i s p r o j e c t w a s f u n d e d b y t h eCounty Council, along with a SportsCapital Grant of €120,000 from theDepartment of Transport, Tourismand Sport, and wil l include a fullsized playing surface for soccer orGAA games, with the option to dividet h e s u r f a c e i n t o s e v e r a l s m a l l e rplaying areas. The facility will beavailable for use by the many sportsclubs in the town and surroundingareas as well as providing a veryvaluable resource for the many localschools.The Mayor told the County Leader:“This facility will be of tremendousbenefit to the people of Balbrigganfor years to come. All local clubs aswell as schools will be welcome toavail of the state of the art al l weatherpitch.”County Manager Paul Reid also said “Weare delighted to be involved in the provisionof this state of the art facility for the people

of Balbriggan, which follows on from thes u c c e s s o f t h e F l e m i n g t o n C o m m u n i t yCentre in 2013, and community faci l i typroject at Ardgil lan Community Collegewhich is also nearing completion.”

Pictured at the turning of the sod at the new artificial pitch atBremore, Balbriggan are: County Manager, Paul Reid,Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Peadar O'Kelly,Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, Cllr Tom O'Leary and CllrCiaran Byrne.

New Fitness Trail For River ValleyThere is good news forall fitness lovers inRiver Valley andSwords, as the CountyCouncil have releaseddetails of a newproposed fitness trailfor the Ward RiverValley, to be set up over

the coming months.A Council spokespersonconfirmed to the CountyLeader, that the loopedpath is to be approxi-mately 1km in length,and it is intended toprovide two clusters ofoutdoor fitness equip-

ment to be located onthe loop. The clusternearest the communitycentre is to consist offour pieces of equip-ment, focusing onstretching and flexi-bility suitable for usersof all abilities, but

particularly popularwith older users. Theseniors group, based inthe community centre,previously requestedthat such equipment beinstalled. The secondcluster of equipmentconsists of four pieces

that focus on strengthand power exercises.Also, at the site of theold playground, anoutdoor gym area willbe installed consisting

of 11 exercise pieces,such as chin up bars,steps, hurdles and soon. “Discussions wereheld with theRivervalley and

Rathingle residentsregarding theproposals and theywere very supportive.Further discussions willbe required to ensure

there are no majorobjections locally to theproposed location ofthe equipment,” thes p o k e s p e r s o nconcluded.


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SWORDS• To enhance the appearance of Main

Street and provide a centralised Swordsbus service for the outskirts

• To enhance mental health provision and services

• To establish a third level institution in the town

• To ensure planning promotes community, educational and social provision

DONABATE• Demanding a greater police presence on the peninsula• To continue to enhance community and school facilities• To insist the Coastal Walkway connects directly

to Donabate Village and to protect our beaches against coastal erosion

• To provide badly needed youth facilities locally

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Official Opening Of Local Enterprise OfficeThe new LocalEnterprise Office wasofficially opened byMinister for Jobs,

Enterprise andInnovation, RichardBruton T.D. at CountyHall, Swords on

Tuesday, 13th Maylast, with the news thatmore small businessesin the North County are

in line for a financialboost, to help themstart trading on-line. Anew ‘Online TradingVoucher’ scheme wasannounced, to markthe visit of MinisterBruton to Swords.Under the ‘On-lineTrading Voucher’scheme, 25 small busi-nesses will be able tospend up to €2,500 onthis voucher, or up to amaximum of 50 percent of the relevantcosts, to develop orupgrade their websitesor to roll out theirdigital marketingstrategies. TheMinister waswelcomed to CountyHall by the CountyMayor, Cllr. KieranDennison, the CountyManager, Paul Reid,and the Head LocalEnterprise Office, OisínGeoghegan andmembers of the localbusiness community.As key element in theGovernment’s ActionPlan for Jobs, the newLocal Enterprise Officeis now the “one stopshop” for all start-upsand businesses,seeking supports fromstate agencies andsignals the start of a

new era in supports forSMEs, according toMinister Bruton.Welcoming the officialopening of the LocalEnterprise Office,County Manager, PaulReid, said: “Fingal LEOwill be at the front lineassisting businessgrowth and jobs,providing direct supportand pulling together allthe players – agencies,this Council and theprivate sector – tosupport everyone with agood business idea andstrengthen the enter-prise sector in theregion. By bringing thefunctions of FingalCounty EnterpriseBoard into the CountyCouncil, I know we canoffer a more stream-lined service forclients,” he said.Oisín Geoghegan, newHead of the Fingal LocalEnterprise, said, “Theneeds of small busi-nesses and start-upsare ever-changing andthe range of supportservices availablelocally is also changing,to meet those needs.Through the LocalEnterprise Office, we’rehelping to create a posi-tive entrepreneurialenvironment, wheresmall businesses can

succeed and employ-ment will be created.Research shows thatsmall to medium sizedbusinesses with astronger internet pres-ence, can grow fasterand export more goodsand services,” he said.

Duffy ConcernedWith ElectionVoter ApathyLocal candidate for the SwordsWard in the upcoming local elec-tions, Ken Duffy (GP), has toldthe County Leader that he isconcerned about the voterapathy he has witnessedin the run up to the elec-t i o n s i n l e s s t h a n t w oweeks time. “Talking with people onthe doorsteps or on thestreets I am very mucha w a r e o f t h e a p a t h ypeople are feeling in thiscurrent climate towardsp o l i t i c i a n s a n d p o l i t i c s i ngeneral. Promise after promisehas been broken, while familiesacross the North County andbeyond, live hand to mouth eachweek to make ends meet. So, itis no surprise that people area s k i n g t h e q u e s t i o n s , w h yw o u l d I w a n t t o v o t e , w h ys h o u l d I b o t h e r t o m a k e t h eeffort , a l l pol i t ic ians are thesame, out for themselves and so

on,” Duffy explained. As an exself employed person I too feelangry and frustrated, and noth a v i n g a c c e s s t o f i n a n c i a lsupport for your own family isthe cause of much worry andstress, I know,” he continued. However, Duffy urged residentsin Swords and beyond not to letthese frustrations result in alack of voting: “Don’t allow your

u n d e r s t a n d a b l e a n g e rand frustration with poli-tics stop you from castingy o u r v o t e . T h e r e a r esome very good candi-d a t e s r u n n i n g i n t h eu p c o m i n g L o c a l a n dEuropean elections, sod o n ’ t d e p r i v e t h e m o fyour vote.”“Change will only come if

the right people sit at the nego-tiating table, this is an opportu-nity for you to put them there.Not everybody wishing to putt h e i r h e a d s o n t h e p o l i t i c a lblock are looking to line theirpockets. There are st i l l gooddecent, honourable people outthere who only want to do theirbest for you and Swords, givethem that chance, g ive themyour vote,” Duffy concluded.

Ken Duffy

Kinsealy Club To Host Soccer CampLocal football club,Kinsealy Boys FootballClub., are delighted toannounce that they willhost a Summer SoccerCamp for the very firsttime. The week-longcamp will take place inColaiste Choilm inSwords, from Monday30th June to Friday 4thJuly, beginning each dayat 10.30am andfinishing at 3pm. Thevenue is located on theDublin Road, Swordsand has ample carparking space available.Each child will receive afootball, kit and back-pack. The first 5,000online bookings willreceive a free adult andchild ticket to a seniorinternational game atAviva Stadium.The camp is running aspart of the eFlow FAISummer Schoolsprogramme, and willcater for boys and girlsof all abilities from 6 –14 years of age.Beginners will learn thefundamental footballskills needed to be aplayer and receive a fun

and dynamic introduc-tion to playing soccer.More seasoned playerswill focus on more tech-nical and skill-specifictraining and everyonewill come together inthe afternoon to partici-pate in mini-leaguesand small-sided games.

War Talk InSwordsA talk entitled, ‘Was theGreat War a Good War’?will be presented byauthor and historian,Pádraig Yeates in FingalLocal Studies andArchives, Clonmel House,Forster Way, Swords onTuesday 27th May at7.30pm. All are welcometo attend.


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Swords Girl Is All-IrelandBake-Off ChampionLoreto College Swordsstudent, Chloe Markshas won the initial All-Ireland Loreto SchoolsBake Off competitionlast week, beating offstiff opposition on theway to her triumph.This is the first time thatsuch a bake-off hastaken place, and a totalof 22 Loreto schoolsparticipated in the final,which was held inLoreto Milford in CoDonegal. Loreto Swordsprincipal, PeterMcNamara explained tothe County Leaderabout the pride felt bythe school in Chloe’sachievement. “We hadto have three rounds in

our own school to iden-tify a winner. We chosea winner from the seniorand junior categories.Michael Behan, RobbieGlynn, Miss O’Leary andMiss McGrath were thefour judges. ChloeMarks won the overallSenior prize and LucyDaly, who was ourrepresentative in theJunior categoryperformed exceptionallywell also,” he said. “We are very proud ofall of the girls whoparticipated at the localschool level, and ofcourse, the two girlswho represented us inDonegal. It’s a greathonour for the school. In

fact the girls in theschool are asking Chloeif she will bake a cakefor the upcoming gradu-ation,” he said.Chloe and Lucy bothspoke about the cakesthey baked. Lucy bakedan Orange cake in theshape of a heart, withchocolate on top and awhite chocolate lid,”said Lucy. Chloe then described herwinning entry: “My cakewas a Lemon Drizzlewhich I decorated withcolourful daisies and theLoreto crest. I couldn’tbelieve it when I wonand I hope to studyCulinary Arts in DIT,”said a delighted Chloe.

Dowling Delighted WithProgress Of DonabateTennis ClubNews that Donabate and Portrane Tennis club isprogressing satisfactorily, will come as goodnews for residents of the peninsula.Chairperson and Secretary of the Board ofManagement of the club, Robbie Harrold, ispleased with the progress of the club. Harroldhas just returned from a successful tennis eventin Florida, where he represented Ireland in ainternational over 55 tournament. Local electioncandidate for Swords, Bob Dowling (FG), is alsoactively involved in the development of the club,spoke to the County Leader and explained thatthe club should be up and running at DonabateGolf Club, by this time next year. He said,“Robbie approached me and asked if I wouldhelp him to set up a tennis club. He had theexperience of Malahide Tennis Club, and beingan active tennis player in the area, it was some-thing that we could work on. We knew eachother through teaching circles for a while. Westarted putting a plan together about a yearago. We met Anna Kiernan through theCommunity Council and she showed an interestin setting up a club. Robbie and I met Anna andshe was very supportive of our efforts to put aclub together. Robbie Harrold explained, “We put a committeetogether and worked very hard. We put an appli-cation in for Sports Capital funding and we thenwent into negotiations with Donabate Golf Clubto lease land from them. We had to generate€30,000 for our application. We offered 10 yearmemberships to 30 people putting in €1,000each. There was immediate interest and ourapplication was a very good one,” he said.Dowling said that the tennis/golf combination isproving to be a successful partnership and wefeel that one code will help the other. Planningpermission is being sought for six courts whichwill be floodlit,” he concluded.

Pictured are Robbie Harrold, Chairperson and Secretary ofthe Board of Management of Donabate Portrane TennisClub, with local election candidate and Project Managerfor the development of the club, Bob Dowling.

Pictured are Loreto College Swords students, Lucy Daly, who competed in the Junior BakeOff and Chloe Marks, who won the Senior All-Ireland Bake Off title for Loreto schools.

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O’Leary WelcomesNew ConstructionStrategyLocal election candidate for theBalbriggan Ward, Cllr Tom O’Leary (FG),has welcomed the launch of Construction2020, the Government’s ConstructionStrategy, by the Taoiseach, Enda KennyTD, and the Tánaiste, Eamon Gilmore TD. “I strongly welcome the announcementof a strategy to boost the constructionindustry across the North County and beyond,”he told the County Leader. “This is a concrete

measure designed to create jobs for highlyskilled construction workers. I know in the NorthCounty, many hundreds of jobs were lost in theconstruction industry when the property marketcollapsed.“Crucially, the strategy is not about returning tothe unregulated, speculator and developer-

driven overheated property market.Rather, this strategy is about meeting thehousing demand that currently existsacross the country and ensuring that fami-lies and first-time buyers across the NorthCounty have access to quality affordablehomes.”“There was a 91 per cent reduction in thenumbers of housing units completed

between 2006-2013. This strategy aims toaddress housing need by tripling housing outputby 2020 and add 60,000 jobs to the constructionsector over the same period,” he explained. “I strongly welcome this positive step towards amuch needed rejuvenation of our constructionsector, in the locality and beyond,” O’Learyconcluded.

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Charity Breakfast MorningIn MalahideThere will be aCharity BreakfastMorning in aid of theLaura BrennanCharitable Trust onFriday, 30th May from10am to 1pm inMalahide Rugby Club. “Laura was fromMalahide and was avery good friend of mydaughter. She died at16 years old herparents Nuala andPat set up the trust,”said Denise Boyne,who is organising theevent. “We held abreakfast last year andwe had 150 people atit, It was a great

success and all themoney went to thecharity, so we’rehoping for the samesuccess this year.”The charity event iscalled the Rat PackBreakfast Morning,and it’s all in aid ofThe Laura BrennanCharitable Trust. Thecost is €25 for aChampagne Breakfastand there will beentertainment as wellas plenty of Spotprizes also. Pleasecontact Denise on 086207 9640 if you wouldlike further informa-tion, and all arewelcome to attend.

MusicalEvening WithLocal Choir Christ Church Cathedralwill host an evening ofchoral music with FingalChamber Choir andspecial guests,Enchiriadis ChamberChoir, on Saturday, May24th at 7.30pm. Theevening will includeVivaldi’s Gloria and otherfavourite choral piecesunder conductor DavidMaxwell and organistAndrew Johnstone.Tickets are availablefrom Christ ChurchCathedral or at the door.All proceeds will go toSt. Columba’sRestoration Fund inSwords. All are welcometo attend.

Black RavenPipe Band InLuskThe Black Raven PipeBand, based in Lusk,would like to thankeveryone whocontributed to the recentChurch Gate collection.They held a uniformappeal event recently,and the donations werea great help towards thepurchase of newuniforms for their newmembers.

Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Local Enterprise Office, Michael DawsonOne4All and John Short, Alimax

Kevin Tolan, Balbriggan Chamber and Gilbert PowerFingal County Council

Emilie, Suling and Cllr. Tom O'Leary with Peter Caulfield, Fingal County Council

Peter Coyle, Peter Caulfield, Fingal County Council and Joe Harford

Rachel Lindsey and Olive Black, FingalCounty Council

Jackie Fowler, Drinan Enterprise Centre and Declan Ryan,Fingal Leader Partnership

Ciaran Staunton, Fingal County Council with Leo Gibson ofMentor Consultants

Councillors Darragh Butler and Ann Devitt Paula Hatton and Sharon Farrell, Fun Galaxy

County Manager Paul Reid and Neal Morrison, McInerneySaunders

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Sinnott Critices Duffy OverAddress CommentsIndependent candidatefor Swords, Justin Sinnotthas reacted to the GreenParty’s call for Swordsvoters to vote for Swordsbased candidatesHe said, “In last Monday’sCounty Leader, GreenParty candidate, KenDuffy called for Swordsvoters to give their vote tocandidates based inSwords. Duffy claims thatthis is necessary, so as to

change the Council’snegative attitude toSwords. Duffy believesthat it is the lack ofSwords based councillorsthat has contributed tothe town’s decline.”Sinnott continued: “WhatSwords needs are ninecouncillors who have avision for the town, and towork for five years tomake that happen. I feelKen’s comments are disin-

genuous and disparagingof candidates who do notlive in Swords.” Sinnott has also pointedto the size of the Wardand that the Green candi-date has himself beencampaigning throughoutthe area: “Like all candi-dates running, Ken hashad a presencethroughout the Ward. Hehas posters in Donabateand Santry for example,

and therefore is clearlysoliciting votes from thoseoutside of Swords. If he iscalling for Swords resi-dents to vote for Swords-based candi-dates, why is henot applying thesame standardo u t s i d eSwords?”He pointed to thework he hasdone in Swordsand his plans, ifelected: “I have beenworking in Swords formonths now and meetingresidents and discussingtheir concerns. Only this

week I met with residentsin Forest Walk anddiscussed the provisionof speed ramps in theirestate. If elected I will be

meeting thesame residentsagain in June towork towardsgetting this done.For me actionsspeak louderthan words and Iwould urgevoters to

consider each candidateon their merits and ontheir policies, and not ontheir address,” heconcluded.

Justin Sinnott

Rush SchoolAwarded GreenTravel AwardContinued from page 1maintained their work onthe Travel theme, andhence were awarded thetitle of Combined TravelSchool of the Year 2014.Initiatives at the schoolincluded The Around theWorld in 70 Days Projectwhich motivated largenumbers of the parentsand children in the schoolto re-consider how theytravelled to and fromschool. Their initialsurvey indicated that only25 per cent of the chil-dren were walking orcycling, despite the factthat 80 per cent of themlived within 3km of theschool. The practice oflogging their journeys,the ‘entertainment’provided by their mascot‘Sillias Sock’ and thecompetitive edge whichthey introduced, allcombined helped turnthis statistic around.

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Independent local electioncandidate for Swords, JoeNewman, is calling on theCounty Council to sort outthe chaotic traffic situationthat occurs at peak timesadjacent to the LordMayor’s pub in Swords.He told the County Leader,“At most times, but partic-ularly at evening peaktimes, drivers accessingRiver Valley from Swordstown centre, are engagedin a free for all at the junc-tion of Main Street andChurch Road right besidethe Lord Mayor’s pub. Anumber of residents fromRiver Valley havecomplained to me aboutthe situation. They do notknow which lane to getinto, as they wait for the

lights to go red at the turnonto Forest Road. Sometake the left lane, in thehope of being able toaccess the right handlane, but this can meanblocking traffic goingstraight. This is causingirate drivers to honk theirhorns, adding to the angerand confusion. If they takethe right hand lane, theyare blocking traffic tryingto access Church Road, on

their way toBrackenstown. It’s a nowin situation for thesedrivers,” said Newman.“Drivers are utterlyconfused as to what to dohere, and I’m now callingon the Council to put atraffic management planin place, to sort out thisproblem for once and forall, before there is aserious incident here,” hesaid.

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SwordsStudentsComplete TAGInitiative Last week, the Garda band paid avisit to St. Finian’s CommunityCollege in Swords. SuperintendentNoel Carolan of Balbriggan GardaStation, Garda Valerie Brennan,Community Garda Tom Murphyand Garda Rebecca McGowanaccompanied them to congratu-late and present certificates to thefifth year students ,who success-fully completed the TAGprogramme. The TAG (Teenagers and Gardaí)programme is run over six weeksand facilitates discussionsbetween teenagers and gardaí ontopics selected by the youngpeople prior to the programme. It

also involves a visit to the localGarda Station. This was the firstTAG programme in the NorthCounty. Principal PatriciaKnightly, Deputy Principal AdrianFlynn and year head DonalGarrigan formally welcomed theSuperintendent, the Gardaí andthe Garda band to the school.Bandmaster, Sergeant Sean Harrisand all the members of the Gardaband played some fantastic musicfor the staff and students andafterwards, Superintendent NoelCarolan presented certificates tothe fifth year students who tookpart in the initiative. The studentsreally benefited from the experi-ence and Superintendent Carolanpraised their enthusiastic partici-pation. St. Finian’s wishes tothank Superintendent Carolan,Sergeant Harris and the GardaBand, Garda Tom Murphy, GardaRebecca McGowan and ValerieBrennan, Co-ordinator of the TAGprogramme.

Students from St Finian's Community College in Swords were presented with certifi-cates for their participation in the TAG programme, at a ceremony at the school onThursday last, 15th May. Pictured are students, Noel Loftus, Saoirse Carroll, ClaireBrennan, Sean Griffin, Megan Wilson, Daniel Mythen and Nicole de Silva, with SwordsGardai, Tom Murphy and Rebecca McGowan.

McGuire Optimistic About Donabate PitchCouncillor Gerry McGuire(Lab) is confident that theproblems associated withthe all-weather pitch inDonabate, are set to beresolved in the nearfuture. The pitch has beena source of controversy,since it was closed, due toflooding problems.McGuire told the CountyLeader, “There’s been aproblem with this pitchfrom day one. Just twodays after the pitch washanded over, there was aserious flooding problemhere, which has not beenresolved since. We havebeen painstakinglyfighting this at Counciland VEC level. It has beendiscovered that the pitchwas built a metre and-a-quarter lower than wasspecified in the planning,and the developer hasrefused to enter intonegotiations, or arbitra-tion on the issue.

However, both the localauthority and theEducation and TrainingBoard are pursuing a legalavenue to bring the devel-oper to court, and havethis problem sorted,” hesaid.“This pitch initially cost€1.2 million to build,which was funded by thelocal authority, wasintended for use byDonabate CommunityCollege, DonabatePortrane EducateTogether School, ScoilPhadraig na Cailini and StPatrick’s Boys Schoolduring school periods,and would revert tocommunity use in theevenings and at week-ends,” he said.McGuire spoke about howthis all weather pitchwould benefit the localcommunity. “There are anumber of sports clubs in

the area, includinghockey, soccer, GAA andathletics, who all have totravel outside the penin-sula to avail of all-weatherfacilities. I have been

arguing and fighting forthis at all levels for thepast while, and it nowseems there may be anend in sight. It is intendedthat, in September,without prejudice to thelegal case going on, that

Councillor Gerry McGuire is pictured on the all-weatherpitch in Donabate.

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we may be able to bring itinto use, even though itwill not have any flood riskinsurance on it. There’s awhole generation ofschool going children whohave missed on on thisfacility,” he concluded.


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The election of Dublin’s MEPstakes place this Friday. There islittle or no appreciation of whatpeople are now asked to voteo n , o t h e r t h a n e l e c t t h r e emembers to attend a distantand perceived irrelevant parlia-ment.Those elected will decide thenext President of the EUCommission and shouldt h e r e f o r e b e c h o s e nwisely. The position iscentral to the directionwhich the EU takes overthe coming five years. ThePresident will assign the port-f o l i o s t o t h e n e wCommissioners nominated byt h e G o v e r n m e n t s o f t h e 2 8member states. Their decisionwill impact on the social andeconomic policy of the union. The two leading contenders areevenly matched. It would seemon the face of it that Junker ofthe EPP (Fine Gael) or Schulzt h e S o c i a l i s t ( L a b ) w i l lcommand in or about the samenumber of MEPS. In which case,w i l l e i t h e r b e c a p a b l e o f

reaching a coalition agreementwith enough of the other MEPsto form a majority. Or will thet w o g r o u p s a g a i n f i n d acommon understanding to alloweither candidate assume theo f f i c e o f P r e s i d e n t w i t h k e y

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coalition style agreement. We,the voters, can on Friday haveo u r s a y , b u t i t i s s t i l l q u i t eunclear what we are asked tovote on. So most people willignore the bigger EU pictureand those who cast their votew i l l , i t s e e m s , v o t e f o r t h ecandidate who is best known tothem here at home. But if youdon’t vote, somebody else willelect your representatives inthe parliament. So do take thetime to go out and vote nextFriday.

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Fingal Community College, Swords held a fundraising Duck Race on the Ward River,beside Balheary Skakepark recently. Schoolchildren and their parents sold “Ducks” andvarious heats were held before the Grand Final. Although a few tried, no Ducks escapedto the Estuary and all were account for at the end of the day. Pictured enjoying the funare, Caroline McFadden, Aaron McFadden and Ciaran Duffy.

Hennessy Calls For Arts Centre In Swords Local F ianna Fa i lcandidate for theSwords Ward, JohnHennessy has sa idthat Swords needs itsown Performing Arts

Centre. He pointedout that the CountyCouncil had ensuredthat other areasaround the NorthCounty, had thei r

own suitable venues,inc luding theDraoicht inBlanchardstown andThe Seamus EnnisCentre in The Naul,yet Swords has beenleft in the lurch. “The Swords area hasa populat ion inexcess of 45,000. Ithas no theatre. It hasno dedicated perfor-mance s p a c e . T h en e a r e s t t h e a t r e i sDraoicht - one of thet w o f u n d e d A r t sCentre - which is 12m i l e s a w a y a n dc a n n o t e a s i l y b e

r e a c h e d b yp u b l i c t r a n s -p o r t , ” h ee x p l a i n e d t ot h e C o u n t yL e a d e r .“ I n h a b i t a n t so f S w o r d sshould be ablet o g o t otheatre, dance andmusic performanceslocally. They shouldbe able to experiencet h e s e e v e n t s i n av e n u e d e s i g n e d t os h o w c a s e t a l e n t ,b o t h a m a t e u r a n dp r o f e s s i o n a l .D r a o i c h t d o e s t h i sa d m i r a b l y b u t i t ’ sl o c a t i o n m a k e s i ti m p o s s i b l e f o r t h ea v e r a g e S w o r d sfamily to visit.”H e c o n t i n u e d :“ S w o r d s n e e d s ad e d i c a t e d A r t sC e n t r e . I t needs aperformance spacecapable of presentingprofess ional andamateur per for -mances. I t needs a

v e n u ecapable ofh o s t i n gclasses andworkshops forlocal theatre,dance andmusic groups.It needs avenue which

wil l enable localpeople to experiencequality theatre, danceand music perfor-mance, withouthaving to travel intothe city centre.”“Using Draoicht as anexample of theCounty Counci l ’scommitment toperforming arts devel-opment in Swords isnot valid,” Hennessysaid. “The substantialspare capacity withinthe industrial estatessurrounding the townis a resource whichshould be explored inthe short term, butSwords deserves andneeds i ts owntheatre.”

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Continued from page 1which is the single largestcontributor to thenational economy. Welook forward to ourcontinuing associationwith this growth,” hesaid. The originalChamber started life asSwords and DistrictChamber, at a time whenthe business scene wasfar removed from where itis now. Tony Lambertspoke about how thisorganisation developedfrom humble beginnings,to becoming the commer-cial powerhouse that it istoday.“In 1994, it becameobvious that businesspeople in Swords neededa strong organisation topromote the area - notalone Swords town, butthe whole region. The

result was that 35 busi-ness people cametogether in March 1994to form the Swords andDistrict Chamber ofCommerce. The districtpart refers to DublinAirport, as well as otheroutlying areas ofSwords,’ he said.In the early 2000’s, thename changed to SwordsFingal Chamber, to betterreflect the wider repre-sentation of businessesthat were members ofthe Chamber. Thiscontinued for a numberof years, until the FingalDublin Chamber and,with the merger with theD15 Chamber, it becamea stronger, more repre-sentative organisation,with companies fromthroughout Fingal andthe greater Dublinregion.”It is generally acceptedthat Fingal DublinChamber is viewed as aparticularly successfulmodel, which has incor-porated the D15 Chamberinto the fold, to produceone powerful, cohesivebusiness entity. Guestsat the Maldron Hotel onThursday came from awide spectrum of busi-ness people from theregion, and it was abun-

Chamber Celebrates 20 Yearsdantly clear that therewas a great sense ofpride and respect in theroom, for the success that

the Chamber hasachieved in helping toattract much neededbusiness into the area.

Swords councillor, Darragh Butler (FF), hasexpressed his extreme frustration that the south-side of Dublin, is once again receiving priority fortransport funding, at the expense of provi-sion of a proper transport infrastructurefor the North County.His comments come on foot of theannouncement that Irish Rail have puttheir €2 billion Dart Underground plansback on track. He told the County Leader:“Whilst we continue to fight for theGovernment to keep their pre-electionpromises in relation to Metro North, wesee progress being made with regard to aDART Underground line that will run fromthe Docklands to Inchicore, to a part of Dublin thatis already well served by the LUAS. Funnilyenough, we don’t hear the largely southsidemedia and commentators coming out to say thatthis is a waste of money,” he said. Butler, whoalong with other local councillors, has been anadvocate of Metro North serving Swords and theairport, continued: “Whilst we continue to fight to

keep Metro North alive, the Fine Gael / LabourGovernment continues to prioritise the southsideof Dublin and try to pawn us off with bendy busesinstead. As per my motion at our last full Councilmeeting, we will not accept the Swiftway bendybuses as a consolation prize for Metro North.”“We want Metro North delivered as promised.This issue comes up every evening and weekendwhen I am out knocking on doors. I am the onlyone continuing to raise this at Swords Area and

full Fingal County Council meetings. Withthe Dublin West by-election alsoimpacting Swords, I would call on allvoters to remind Minister for Transport,Leo Varadkar of his broken promiseswith regard to Metro North when he comesknocking on doors in Swords, looking forvotes again in the coming days andweeks,” he blasted. “This DARTUnderground project was put on hold in2011, along with Metro North and we nowsee it getting the go ahead, with no light at

the end of the tunnel for Metro North. Surelylinking the airport, Swords and North Dublin to theCity Centre would have much more impact and ismore important than this project. Two Fine GaelMinisters, who won votes in Swords in the lastGeneral Election, continue to break their own pre-election Metro North promises and this is simplynot acceptable,” concluded a furious Butler.

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Newman SupportsRidgewood Residents’Traffic PetitionA major problem is in the pipeline for residents ofRidgewood estate in Swords, who are set to facehazardous conditions, due to an excess of constructiontraffic in the estate. Residents in the area are in theprocess of putting a petition together to oppose thedevelopment.Independent candidate for Swords, Joe Newmancontacted the County Leader to highlight the concernsof residents on Ridgewood Avenue, and said, “I wascontacted by a number of residents, who expressedtheir concerns for the safety of children playing in thearea at Ridgewood Avenue. There’s a lot of heavyconstruction traffic passing the area, with a lot of youngchildren here. There is permission for a total of 44houses near the new football pitches, with potentialapplication for a further 170 homes. There are also anumber of football pitches in the area, withoutadequate parking facilities, which is adding to theproblem,” he said.Suzanne Gorman, who is on the Residents Association,is very concerned about the situation. She told theCounty Leader, “We have two main objections. The firstand most important is that this road here is not suitablefor construction traffic for another 170 houses. It is fullof families, with children and cars, which is already

under pressure, due to the pitches in the area. There isoutline planning permission for a further 170 homes,which will take two years to build, and this area cannottake this. Our children are at risk,” she said. “The otherreason is that this is not a through road - it was a cul desac and is inappropriate area for this kind of develop-ment. Newman said, “This is another example of badplanning, and if I am elected, I will make this an issue atCouncil level. I also had contact with another resident inthe area, regarding a traffic impact assessment, whichhas been carried out by a firm. There’s concern thatthere may be a conflict of interest with regards to thisand we’re investigation this at the moment,” concludedNewman.

Independent local election candidate, Joe Newman ispictured with Ridgewood resident, Suzanne Gorman at thenew construction site at the end of Ridgewood Avenue.

Devitt Calls For BMX Track In SwordsSwords councillor, AnneDevitt (NP) is convincedthat she has uneartheda suitable location tolocate a BMX track inSwords. The site is adja-cent to the newBrackenstown play-ground.Speaking to the CountyLeader, Devitt said,“Five years ago, theBrackenstown commu-nity almost reached anagreement withthe Councilabout buildinga CommunityC e n t r e .Unfortunatelythe recessionintervened andthe childrenthat were to be cateredfor, have now grown toteenagers. There is aneed, not only inBrackenstown, but inthe whole of Swords, fora good facility forteenagers. BMX bikingis becoming an increas-ingly popular sport, andwe have some excellententhusiasts here inSwords. This venue,beside the playgroundis perfect for a BMX

track and the Councilalready have experienceof a project like this,having already built oneat St Catherine’s Park inLucan,” she said.“What is needed is aBMX club, and then theCouncil will apply for thegrant and then they can build it.Unfortunately, it hasbeen slow enough toget the club off the

ground. I havespoken todeputy ClareDaly TD during acanvass and sheand I agree that,to put thiswithin theBrackenstown

community, would giveboth the community andSwords itself, a greatboost. I just hope thatthe group trying to setup the club, will widentheir support area, toinclude all of the Swordselected councillors andwe will ensure that, aslong as they have theclub in place, we willprovide the facilities. i

believe that, getting aBMX club here withfacilities will be the keyin delivering a fit forpurpose Brackenstown

Community Centre,because it will give thecritical mass of leisureuses to have changingrooms etc. This is a vitalfirst stepping stone onthis journey,” sheconcluded.

Cllr. Devitt

Smith Calls For ‘New Generation’ Of Local RepresentativesDuncan Smith, LabourParty Candidate forSwords, has called onthe electorate to move

on from the traditionalmodel of local repre-sentation, and to votefor real change by

electing a NewGeneration of publicrepresentatives ontothe CountyCouncil. Hetold theCounty Leader:“This is thefirst electionsince thee c o n o m i ccrash thatgives the localelectorate the oppor-tunity to vote for menand women that werepoliticised by theevents of the banking

bailout and to vote forpeople living incommunities that were

the victims ofdeveloper ledplanning,” hesaid. I hope that myhonest work inthe communityand positivecampaign willbe recognised

and rewarded by thepeople, and if elected Iwill not let them downor disappear betweenelections.

Duncan Smith

Dunne Criticises Lightweight Polling CardsLocal Councillor JudyDunne (Lab), who isseeking re-elec-tion in theupcoming localelections hascriticised thel i g h t w e i g h tnature of thepaper in theP o l l i n gI n f o r m a t i o ncards which wererecently issued to

households. Manycouples complained to

Dunne at doorslast week inPortmarnockand Malahidethat only onecard wasr e c e i v e d ,whereas twowere expected.On closer exam-

ination, many reportedthat the cards were

literally stuck togetherdue to the inferiorquality of the materialused. “This is takingausterity to ridiculouslevels, why could theDepartment not havestuck to the usual card-board weight?” shesaid. She has appealedto the media to remindpeople, in the absenceof a Polling InformationCard that they can stillvote if they present ausual form of identifica-tion.“Older people witharthritic fingers espe-cially are disadvan-taged by this move,”Councillor Dunnecontinued (who is achampion of SeniorCitizens rights and hasheld Senior Forumsthroughout theH o w t h / M a l a h i d econstituency over thelast few months).

Judy Dunne

Plant Sale Rush and DistrictHorticultural societyare holding a PlantSale in Rush on 24thMay outside theRush CommunityCentre 8am to 2pm.

Boxing InSwordsThe local based, FingalBoxing Club is offeringtraining on Thursdaysfrom 7pm until 8pm atRiver Valley CommunityCentre, Swords. If youare interested in joining,contact the club.

[email protected]

087 750 5749

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RE-ELECT CLLR. ANNE

DEVITTFor further information contactCllr. Anne DevittLispopple, Swords, Co. DublinTel: 086-8123435Email: [email protected]

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BOLANDCathalNON-PARTY

Cathal Boland, who isstanding as an Independentcandidate for Balbrigganelectoral area, is the mostexperienced candidate in thefield, with 21 years electedservice to the community.Boland was first elected in1983, and he retired in 2004.He served as Chairperson/County Mayor for two terms,from 1998-2000 and from2001 to 2002.Boland brings a wealth ofexperience to the electorate,and among the othernotable positions he hasheld, include being AreaCommittee Chairperson onnumerous occasions. Otherpositions he has heldinclude, Director of FingalCounty Enterprise Board,former member and Chair ofCounty Dublin VocationalEducational Committee andof the Local Voluntary YouthCouncil.Boland is also a former Chairof the Strategic PlanningCommittee for the GreaterDublin area. The develop-ment of the region as atourist destination is high onhis priority list. He lives atDrishoge Lane in Oldtown.

KELLEHERTerryAAA

Terry Kelleher, who iscampaigning as an AntiAusterity Alliance (AAA)candidate for Balbriggan,lives with his wife and son inSkerries. He was elected tothe Balbriggan Town Councilin 2009, due to hiscampaigning work on unfairestate management fees,the rights of householderswith pyrite, and proper plan-ning/housing. He was anactivist of the successfulcampaign against the watercharges in the 1990s. Thislead him to set up, withothers, the nationalcampaign against the house-hold charge locally, and hasbeen a leading advocate ofthe campaign ever since.Kelleher also helped set thepyrite action group that wenton to successfully lobby theGovernment for a fund toredress the problem. He works for An Post and isan active trade unionist, andis a member of the nationalexecutive committee of theCivil, Public and ServicesUnion (CPSU). He spent fiveyears on the company boardof An Post as a workerdirector.

MARTINBarryPEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT

Barry Martin is the PeopleBefore Profit Alliancecandidate for theBalbriggan ward. At 25years of age, he is theyoungest candidate in theBalbriggan area. He holdsa degree in History andPhilosophy from NUIMaynooth. He has workedin Rush, Lusk andLoughshinny as a teacherand retail worker. A lifetime resident of Rush,Martin is heavily involvedin sport in the area. He hasplayed senior football forRush Athletic,Loughshinny United,Skerries Town and GlebeNorth. For four years hehas coached football tochildren in the area.

MOONEYDarrellFIANNA FAIL

Darrell Mooney is standingas a Fianna Fail candidate inthe Balbriggan ElectoralArea. He is 37 years old andhas lived in the Balbrigganarea all his life. He lives withhis partner, Caroline andtheir two year old sonMichael, in Hastings Court,Balbriggan. He is Chairmanof the Residents Associationthere. Mooney is asecondary school teacher inBalbriggan CommunityCollege, where he hasworked for the last sevenyears. He is Director ofFootball in the school and isalso on the Parents Council.During the summer, heworks on the FAI SummerCamps in Glebe North,Balbriggan FC, SkerriesTown, Rush and Lusk.Mooney also co-ordinatesthe Late Night SoccerLeagues in Balbriggan andis also Chairman of NorthCounty Football Club forover 35s. He has coachedand managed withO’Dwyers and Glebe North.He is a qualified PhysicalTherapist and his hobbiesinclude Soccer, GAA,Swimming, Golf and Music.

MULLANGarrettNON-PARTY

Garrett Mullan, who livesat Cardy Rock inBalbriggan, is anIndependent candidate forthe Balbriggan electoralarea. He is a full-timefounding Co-ordinator of‘Show Racism the RedCard’, an education charitywith a nationwide impact.Previously, he worked inProbation services, socialcare, with young peopleand those with disabilities,and outreach work withDublin Simon Community.He promises not to takeexpenses for conferencesand/ or training, as coun-cillors and to call on othercouncillors to do the same.Currently this allowance isup to €4,000 per year percouncillor, and if 40 coun-cillors took the samestand, then we couldcreate a community fundto benefit voluntary organ-isations.

MURPHYTonyNON-PARTY

Tony Murphy is standing asan Independent candidate inthe Balbriggan ElectoralArea. A native ofGormanston, Murphy hasworked and lived inBalbriggan for the past 35years. Together with hiswife, Geraldine, a native ofBalbriggan, he owns andoperates GoldsmithJewellers on DroghedaStreet. He has been involvedin local sports clubs -O’Dwyers and Glebe North,and is very prominent in thebusiness world inBalbriggan. He is a memberof Balbriggan Chamber ofCommerce, where he wasPresident in 2013. He is alsoinvolved with many commu-nity organisations, includingBalbriggan EnterpriseDevelopment Group,Balbriggan Creative Quarterand Balbriggan Public RealmCommittee.Murphy has a passion for hiscommunity and has workedquietly over many years withlocal charitable organisa-tions to address socialissues in Balbriggan.

O’BRIENJoeGREEN PARTY

Joe O’Brien is the GreenParty’s candidate in theBalbriggan ward. He is 36and is married to his wife,Sheenagh and has twoyoung children. He works forCrosscare and has over 10years experiencecampaigning nationally forhuman rights and socialjustice. He has a provenrecord of dealing withcentral government, devel-oping new and innovativeprojects, and will bring thisexperience and commitmentto local level.He promises to provide vigi-lant oversight to the busi-ness of the Council and howour local money is spent andto push for greater trans-parency in how politicsoperates, including publica-tion of Councillor’s financialinterests. So many decisionsby the Council that affect usare made without consulta-tion with the people. Hewants to change this and toshake things up and bring afresh way of doing things toa more inclusive andresponsive Council.

MCNAMARAJanetteFINE GAEL

Janette McNamara is avery well known woman inRush, having lived all ofher life there. She is amember of a long estab-lished local family busi-ness. Coming from over 12years senior managementin the telecommunicationsindustry, she is an experi-enced and articulate nego-tiator, with the enthusiasmand skills to represent herarea on Fingal CountyCouncil. She is particularlypassionate aboutsupporting local enter-prise and job develop-ment, and is giving priorityto bringing immediatesupport and investment tothe many voluntary groupsin the community, forsocial, economic andcultural development. Ifelected, she has vowed todo all in her power todeliver this and more forthe people in the area.

MAGUIREGrainneNON-PARTY

Gráinne Maguire is asitting County Councillorand is seeking re-electionin the Balbriggan Electoralarea. She lives and works inBalbriggan, where she ismarried to John and theyhave two school-goingchildren. She was electedas an Independent candi-date to Balbriggan TownCouncil in 2009 and wasco-opted to Fingal CountyCouncil in December 2013.She cites the reason forgetting involved in politicsstems from her communityinvolvement over manyyears, and a genuinedesire to make a differ-ence. Over the last fiveyears she has worked hardwith local clubs, voluntaryorganisations, residentassociations and individ-uals addressing theirneeds and concerns. Shehas learned a lot over thisperiod and is committed tocontinue to work hard onthe issues that matter, toachieve the very best forthe area.

BROWNEJPFINE GAEL

JP Browne has lived inSkerries all of his life andhas close family living inBalbriggan, Lusk and Rush.He is married and has twoyoung daughters and hasworked as a barrister since2006, specialising in criminallaw. He has been involvedwith SABI (Skerries Anti-Bullying Initiative), an organ-isation which aims to reduceand prevent cases ofbullying within the localcommunity. He is a memberof Skerries Rugby Club andhas served on the board ofdirectors of Skerries CreditUnion. He is also on theParents’ Association of St.Patrick’s Junior School andhas a keen interest in localpolicing issues, youth facili-ties and adult educationfacilities. One of his toppriorities would be to ensurethat the people of the areaare satisfied that theirconcerns and contributionsare heard and recognisedand to ensure that Councilfunds are spent effectively,providing maximum benefitto the community.

BYRNECiaranLABOUR

Cllr. Ciaran Byrne has been amember of Fingal CountyCouncil since 2001. He wasCounty Mayor in 2009 to2010, and from 2005-2009he was Chairman of theStrategic Planning andDevelopment Committee,which set up the DublinAirport Stakeholders Forum.He is currently a member ofthe Council’s AuditCommittee, of the GoverningAuthority of Dublin CityUniversity and is a Directorof the Fingal LeaderPartnership. He chairs theSkerries Town LiaisonCommittee, and is a memberof the Board of Managementof Skerries CommunityCollege. He is a foundingDirector of the BalbrigganEnterprise and Training(BEaT) Centre and a memberof the Balbriggan PublicRealm Committee.Previously, he was amember of the BalbrigganChamber of Commerce, theBalbriggan Special OlympicsHost Town Committee, ofBEDG, and the Board ofManagement of BalbrigganCommunity College. Byrne iscampaigning for the rein-statement of the Council’sRush Town LiaisonCommittee.

DAVISRichardNON-PARTY

Richard Davis is contestingthe election as anIndependent candidate inthe Balbriggan ward. He is27 years old and comesfrom Balbriggan, althoughhe now lives in Naulvillage with his wife,Sinead.He is currently employedby the Dublin AirportAuthority, as part of theairport search unit. He hasbeen involved with anumber of clubs and youthwelfare organisations inBalbriggan and Skerriesover the past number ofyears. If elected, he islooking forward to repre-senting the broad range ofviews within the commu-nity.

DENNEHYBrianFIANNA FAIL

Brian Dennehy is standingin Balbriggan ElectoralArea as a Fianna Failcandidate. He lives on theChannel Road in Rush, andis married to Anita Bollard,from a family of severalgenerations in Rush. He isfather of two boys, both inRush National School.Dennehy was born in Cork,and moved to Dublin 25years ago, with his job and15 years ago, he moved toRush. He works as a SalesExecutive and studied inDIT and was awarded aDiploma in Marketing. Hecomes from a familysteeped in communityservice, where his fatherserved as a TD for fourterms. He is currentlyChairman of Rush FiannaFail Cumann, Chairman ofNifti Bus, PRO of St.Maur’s GAA Club,Chairman of St. Maur’sDevelopment Committee.He is also a member ofReclaim Fingal Allianceand Director of Rush &Loughshinny CombinedClubs.

FARRELLKenLABOUR

Cllr Ken Farrell is seekingre-election as a Labourcandidate in theBalbriggan Electoral ward.Farrell is one of the mostexperienced candidates inthe race, and is a wellknown person in the area.He has been a resident ofLusk for the last 30 years.He was first elected toDublin County Council in1985 and he served oneterm as Mayor of Fingal.Farrell is also a formerChairman of County DublinVEC and is a member ofPlanning andTransportation SPC. He isa sports enthusiast andplayed football with RoundTowers GAA Club and LuskAthletic FCHe is a full-time PublicRepresentative.

FAY BRADYJeanFINE GAEL

Jean Fay-Brady has lived inBalbriggan for 16 years withher husband, three sons andtwo grandchildren. Sheworks in An Post at the G.P.Oand has a strong track recordin the CPSU. Having beeninvolved in many differentnegotiations, representingCPSU members at LRC andLabour Court. She is theChairperson of Balbriggan ArAghaidh. FlemingtonCommunity Centre is the firstcentre to be open as a resultof this group’s campaigning,as well as being a member ofFlemington DevelopmentGroup, Chairperson andDirector of BalbrigganCommunity Childcare Group,which offers affordablechildcare for parents. She isalso an avid supporter of aunique women’s charity inIreland called Nurture, whichoffers supports and coun-selling surrounding preg-nancy and childbirth. She isalso on the boards of. FingalCounty ChildcareCommittee, FingalCommunity and VoluntaryForum, Fingal County CouncilTransportation StrategicPolicy Committee, FingalLeader Partnership Boardand the Combined ResidentsAssociation.

KEADYNiallNON-PARTY

Niall Keady is running as anIndependent candidate forBalbriggan because he issick and tired of hearing thesame lies and falsepromises from candidates.He feels there should be noparty politics in localgovernment, and he vows tomake a stand for Balbrigganand surrounding areas.Projects like getting theDart to Balbriggan, makeNorth Fingal the best poten-tial location to accommo-date large enterprise.Development of the publicgrounds from the CardyMarina to the Boat House atthe Back Strand, to includepathways, playgrounds,and cleaner safer beachesare high on his priority list,as well as building a largemodern playground atBalbriggan Beach. If funding really is availableto develop a swimming pooland facilities in Balbriggan,ensuring this is delivered inthe immediate future, not tobecome another electionpromise in 2016, is anotherpriority of his.

BalbrigganAAAFianna FailFine GaelGreen PartyLabourNon-PartyPeople Before ProfitSinn FeinULA

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DUNNEJudyLABOUR

Judy Dunne is seeking tobe elected as a Labourcandidate in the HowthMalahide electoral area,having been selected toreplace Peter Coyle onFingal County Council. Shewas raised and lives inPortmarnock, and sheattended St. Mary’sPrimary and SecondarySchool, Baldoyle.Her work experience hasinvolved working, lobbyingand advocating on behalfof others. Prior tobecoming a full time coun-cillor, she worked for theConsumers Association ofIreland and before that, forMichael D Higgins.She is active locally and isa member of thePortmarnock CommunityAssociation, Tidy TownsCommittee and theBaldoyle PortmarnockCredit Union.She is also a volunteerwith the National Galleryand is a member of theIrish Association of ArtHistorians and the IrishMuseums Association.

O’CALLAGHANCianNON-PARTY

Cian O’Callaghan, who isstanding as an Independentin the Howth Malahide ward,is a former Labour councillorand County Mayor. He waselected to the Council for thefirst time in 2009, and servedas Mayor from June 2102 toJune 2013.He is currently Chair of theFingal Pyrite Panel, whichbrings residents, councillorsand County Council together.He is an active member oflocal community organisa-tions and Tidy Towns groupand has an MA in Politicsand Higher Diploma in SocialPolicy, which includedsustainable development,housing, health, evaluationsand economicsHe is a member of DublinNorth East Drugs Task Forceand is on the board of theNational LGBT federation.As a councillor, he has votedconsistently to protect highamenity zoned land and toprotect green belt lands.Outside of politics, his inter-ests include walking, cycling,supporting League of Irelandchampions, St. PatricksAthletic.FC He is also an avidfan of singer, DamienDempsey

GUERINJimmyNON-PARTY

J immy Guerin, who iscampaigning as anIndependent candidate inthe Howth Malahide ward,lives in Howth and haslived in this electoral areafor the last thirty years. Hehas operated his businessfrom Baldoyle IndustrialEstate for the last 10 yearsHe stood in the last localelections and narrowlymissed being elected.Guerin has been involvedwith many sports organi-sations locally down theyears, as both a parentand at committee level. Heis a former chairperson ofthe PortmarnockSwimming Club, Managerof Howth Celtic Boysteams for four years,served as board memberin Sutton Park School forseven years, and has beeninvolved with many chari-ties.He is married to Louann,and they have three sons.

HEALYDavidGREEN PARTY

David Healy is the GreenParty candidate for HowthMalahide ward and he is anenvironmental professional,with a degree in Law and aMasters degree inEnvironmental Science. Helives in Howth and works asPolicy and Advocacy Officerwith Oxfam Ireland,focusing in particular on theimpact of climate changeand biofuels on developingcountries.He has served as aCouncillor for two periods.During the 1990s, hecampaigned against therezonings, later investi-gated by the Mahon/FloodTribunal and promoted theHowth Special Amenity AreaOrder. From 2004 to 2009,he was successful inachieving strong energyefficiency standards for newdevelopments andpromoting the provision ofchildren’s playgrounds. He is active in HowthPathways and Friends ofBalscadden Bay, as well asin Friends of the IrishEnvironment and Feasta,the Foundation for theEconomics of Sustainability.

LAVINAnthonyFINE GAEL

Councillor Anthony Lavin, isseeking re-election forFianna Gael in the HowthMalahide Electoral Area inthe upcoming local elec-tions. Originally from Mayo,he has been involved in thecommunity life in Malahidefor many years. He currentlylives there with his wife andhas two adult children. Heworks with AXA Insuranceoutside of council dutiesand was co-opted to theCouncil in March 2011. He has been involved with anumber of communitygroups in Malahide over theyears including the SeaburyResidents Association,Malahide CommunityCouncil and MalahideCommunity Forum. He hasalso been actively involvedwith the local Tidy Townsand was chairperson of thegroup previously. He alsoenjoys sport and was amember of Malahide CricketClub and St. Sylvester’s GAAClub.

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O’CONNORDavidNON-PARTY

David O’Connor is anIndependent candidate inthe Balbriggan Electoralarea. He has been anIndependent member ofFingal County Council for15 years and was never amember of a politicalparty. In this time, he hasalways fought for a Budgetthat will benefit all ofFingal, and not just vestedinterests. He is currentlyChair of the Fingal JointPolicing Commission andthe Community/CultureSpecial Policy Committee.A native of Garristown,now living inBallyboughal, he cameinto politics from aCommunity backgroundand is a board member ofFingal Tourism and TheSeamus Ennis Centre inNaul. He has been astaunch defender oflibrary hours not beingreduced.

QUINNMalachySINN FEIN

Malachy Quinn is standingfor Sinn Fein in theBalbriggan Electoral area.He is married to Ashling andthey have two young chil-dren. He is fully aware ofthe challenges faced on adaily basis by Austerity. Working closely with theTown and CommunityPolicing Forum, FingalCounty Council and others,he has brought to the foreissues of concern on behalfof the community. Due tothe cutbacks in publicservices over the last sixyears by successiveGovernments, communitiesin the Balbriggan Ward havesuffered more than most.The reduction in Gardahours and station openingtimes, cuts to library hoursand slashing of home helpprovision have had a drasticeffect on the lives of thepeople in the locality. Hehas worked to oppose thesemeasures, and is opposedthe unfair household taxand water charges and he iscommitted to a fairer Fingalfor all.

SWEENEYMauriceAAA

Maurice Sweeney, who isstanding as an AAA (AntiAusterity Alliance) candidatein Balbriggan, is a native ofListowel, Co. Kerry. He livesin Balbriggan with his fiancé,Niamh and daughter, Emily.he is an environmental engi-neer, having graduated fromUCC in 2004. He currently works in thearea of Hazardous WasteManagement, with experi-ence working in majorprojects around Ireland andin the Middle East. He is acommunity activist and amember of the SocialistParty that has campaignedon numerous national andlocal issues including issuesrelating to estate manage-ment fees and cuts to localservices. Most recently hewas a founding member inestablishing the CampaignAgainst Household andWater Taxes in north countyDublin. He was elected tothe national committee ofthe campaign, and was alsoa co-ordinator of “Love yourLibrary” that campaigned toresist cuts to the library inBalbriggan.

SNOWEFrankNON-PARTY

Frank Snowe is running asan Independent candidatefor Balbriggan electoral area.He has served for five yearsas Town Councillor inBalbriggan, bringing muchexperience of issues in thearea. He has worked in FASBalbriggan for 14 years, withresponsibility for bringingFAS training courses toBalbriggan Town. Otherduties included sourcingemployment and training forthe people of the town.He is currently working as aRecruitment Officer inBaldoyle Training Centre. Heis a founder member of TheBalbriggan Allotments andhelped to end years of anti-social behaviour, with laneclosures at Pinewood Estateand Hampton Woods. He also cites the ending oftraffic chaos on Naul Roadand introducing ChapelStreet parking bays, as wellas achieving repairs to theroof of the lighthouse storeroof, and the enforcement ofHarbour Bye Laws, amonghis finest achievements.He also claims credit as theperson who made it publicknowledge that FingalCounty Council secretlyplanned to relocateBalbriggan Library.

O’KELLYPeadarLABOUR

Peadar O’Kelly (Lab), is thecurrent and lastCathaoirleach of BalbrigganTown Council, where he hasserved as a councillor formany years. He is married toAngela is very well knownlocally, having worked as ateacher in BalbrigganCommunity College. As aCouncillor, he has workedwith Residents Associations,the Balbriggan AreaPartnership, CommunityPolicing Forum and JointPolice Committee. He is alsoa committee member of theLions Club and is on theBoard of Management of theCommunity College and SSPeter and Paul Junior N.S. O’Kelly is also a member ofthe local Baptism team andis involved with BalbrigganIntegration Forum andCairde and is dedicated tounderstanding and meetingthe needs of the community.His priority, if elected, is tosupport local organisationsand ensure that the Councilalways has communityconcerns at the heart of itswork.

O’LEARYTomFINE GAEL

Cllr Tom OLeary is seekingre-election as a Fine Gaelcouncillor in the BalbrigganElectoral Area. He ismarried and has three chil-dren and lives in Skerries.He is a full time CountyCouncillor, having beenelected in 2009. He is amember of Skerries HarpsGAA Club, Skerries TourismGroup and is also aDirector of Fingal Tourism,and is a member of theTransport and PlanningStrategic PolicyCommittees of FingalCounty Council.He has been instrumentalin Skerries Harps GAAgetting a €550k grantapproved new clubhouse,as well as €1.3m biggest allweather pitch for O’DwyersGAA and Balbriggan FCand 25 acres of new foot-ball pitches in Balbriggan. His priorities, if elected,include cutting localProperty Tax by 15 per cent,as well as a 50 per cent cutin fares on buses and trainsbetween the hours of 10amand 4pm

PARKERDeniseAAA

Denise Parker, who isrunning as an AAA (AntiAusterity Alliance) candi-date in the BalbrigganElectoral Area, is aworking mother of twoyoung boys, and is anative of Rush, now livingin Balbriggan. A newcomerto political l ife, shedecided to stand in theelections after seeing firsthand, how austerity isdestroying the lives ofher family and friends. Herbelief that austerity isdestroying towns likeBalbriggan, Rush,Skerries and Lusk, leadher to make a concretestand against austerity.Last year she launched the“Love your Library”campaign, after thecouncil threatened to cutthe opening hours of theBalbriggan library. Shefeels passionately aboutcommunity services.

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MCDONAGHBrianLABOUR

Brian McDonagh is a LabourParty candidate in the HowthMalahide Electoral area. Helives in St Samson’s Court inBalgriffin, and is originallyfrom Portmarnock. LastSeptember, he got marriedto Aoife, who is also fromPortmarnock. His first jobafter leaving school was as aLifeguard and Swimmingteacher in PortmarnockSports and Leisure Centre.He has over 15 years experi-ence in IT and software, andhe is a member of AmnestyInternational and has beeninvolved in community Artsand fundraising for over 10years. McDonagh iscurrently in his third year of aBusiness degree at night. Hesays that Peter Coyle’ssupport was pivotal in hisdecision to stand for elec-tion, and he has campaignedon promoting local invest-ment and jobs, child welfare,flood defences and supportfor unfinished estates. Hecurrently works as acommercial manager for anindependent TV and webproduction company.

NI LAOIDaireSINN FEIN

Daire Ní Laoi is standing as aSinn Fein candidate in theHowth Malahide Electoralarea. She was born inHowth, where she still liveswith her husband, JuergenSkwirbat and their two chil-dren, Róisín and Colm. Shewent to school in SantaSabina, Sutton and studiedIrish and German in Trinity.She has always been activein the community, helpingout in many local organisa-tions, including HowthSutton Community Council,Howth Sutton Credit Union,Conradh na Gaeilge, and theHowth Peninsula HeritageSociety. She served on the Parents’Support Group and Board ofManagement of ScoilMhuire in Howth. She is adirector of the Howth Sutton& District CommunityCentre, which is attemptingto provide a communitycentre in the area. She isvery interested in environ-mental issues, in particularthe need to protect tradi-tional rights of ways, and isa volunteer with HowthPathways and Friends ofBalscadden Bay.

O’BRIENEoghanFIANNA FAIL

Eoghan O’Brien is seekingre-election as a Fianna Failcandidate in the HowthMalahide Electoral Area. Heis 33 years of age and hewas born and raised inMalahide, where he stilllives. He is engaged to LynnWalsh. He was educated inScoil Iosa and graduated atDIT Aungier Street. Heworks as a BusinessDevelopment representa-tive in the Pharmacy Tradethroughout North Dublinand the Leinster region.He has served on FingalCounty Council since 2007and is currently Chairpersonof the Howth - MalahideArea Committee, and of theFingal Sports PartnershipCommittee. In his time onthe council, he has alsoserved on the EnvironmentStrategic Policy Committeeand the TransportationStrategic Policy Committee.He has a keen interest insports and works closelywith a number of sportsclubs and communitygroups in the area.


BROWNEDuaneNON-PARTY

Duane Browne is standingas an Independent candi-date in the SwordsElectoral Area. He is a life-long Swords resident –living in Park Avenue,Brackenstown for manyyears, and currently livingin Pine Grove Park offRathbeale Road. Heattended primary school atSt. Cronan’s inBrackenstown. Browne isan Accounting and FinanceGraduate from DCU andworks in accounts andadministration. He is amember of the St.Cronan’s BrackenstownParish Finance Committee,and Treasurer of BlindFootball Ireland. He is alsoa former community repre-sentative for the SwordsCommunity PolicingForum, and is currentlyTreasurer of the Board ofManagement of St. Mary’sNational School, Oldtown.

DUFFYKenGREEN PARTY

Ken Duffy is from FinglasWest and has lived inSwords for 30 years, and ismarried to Francesca, andhas a son called Alan.He has been a communityactivist for over 20 years,and is a founder memberof the Swords CommunityCouncil, as well as SwordsTidy Towns, where is is thecurrent Chairperson. He isvery passionate when itcomes to Swords andfirmly believes that thecompletion of SwordsCastle is tantamount to thetown centre’s recovery,and to its repackaging as atourist destination. He is also an avidcampaigner for the lightrail service that waspromised for Swords. Hesays Swords is always thebridesmaid and never thebride, the capital town inname only, and that mustchange. No matter theoutcome of the 2013 localelections, he will continueto work hard for the recog-nition that Swordsdeserves.

HENCHYAdrianFIANNA FAIL

Adrian Henchy is standingas a Fianna Fail candidatein Swords. His connectionsin Donabate, Portraneand Swords are long-established. He was bornand raised in Portrane andboth his parents werenurses in St Ita’s hospital.He was educated inPortrane and later,Colaiste Choilm, Swords. Henchy works as aCommunity Health nurse,specialising in care of theelderly. Living inDonabate, he is married toCaitriona, and he isactively involved in hiscommunity, serving as adirector in DonabatePortrane Communitycentre, and he coaches St.Patrick’s Senior footballteam, bringing them fromDivision 4 to Division 1 injust 4 years. A regularvolunteer at GAA Skillscamps, he coaches juve-nile hockey and footballteams, working with localsports clubs to promotethe benefits of sport toyoung people. He recentlyhosted a mental healthawareness evening inRolestown and is involvedwith local Senior Citizensgroups.

BUTLERDarraghFIANNA FAIL

Councillor Darragh Butler isrunning for re-election as acouncillor for the SwordsWard. He lives in Highfields,married to Niamh Murphy(from Windmill Avenue) andthey have one four year oldson, Adam. Butler joinedMichael Kennedy’scanvassing team in 2002and replaced him on theCounty Council in 2007. Hehas a Business StudiesDegree from DublinBusiness School and aDiploma in Marketing fromthe College of Marketing andDesign.He worked in the I.F.S.C. for19 years and served 12 yearson the Irish Fund IndustryAssociation - TransferAgency Committee. He alsoserved on the Fingal CountyEnterprise Board from 2007to 2010. Interested in allsports, he attends football,G.A.A. and rugby gameswhenever possible,including most Republic ofIreland home games alongwith Irish Rugby and Leinsterfixtures. He is also a longsuffering Nottingham Forestfan! Over his seven yearson the County Council hascampaigned strongly formany local issues.

COLLINSMichaelNON-PARTY

Michael Collins is standingas an Independent candi-date in Swords ward. Collins,from Corballis, manages hisown milk distribution busi-ness in theDonabate/Swords area, isaware of the many localissues requiring urgentattention in the Swords,Donabate and Portraneareas and says he will worktirelessly to resolve these.He is married to Betty, anurse and they have twosons, Joseph and Niall, bothof whom play for St Patrick’sGAA club. He also has twodaughters, Mary, a schoolteacher and Claire, a nurse.He has a long history ofinvolvement in the localcommunity, which includesbeing on Donabate ParishCouncil for many years, is aformer parent nominee onthe Board of Management atSt Patrick’s Boys NationalSchool, a former player andnow active supporter of StPatrick’s GAA club. He is alsoa member of theDonabate/Portrane FestivalCommittee and a member ofthe current Tidy Townscommittee.

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Eugene Coppinger, who isstanding as an AAA (AntiAusterity Alliance) candi-date, comes from a family of13. Having growing up inRathfarnham, he moved toRiver Valley, Swords, afterhis marriage to Gina in 1983.He has two children, Sarah,who is a primary schoolteacher in Donaghmede, andGerard, who is a soccercoach in Missouri, USA.Both Sarah and Ger went toHoly Family National Schooland then on to FingalCommunity College.Coppinger comes from asporting background. He isa former winner of theClonliffe 20 and FinglasMarathon, and has wonsilver and bronze medals inthe National MarathonChampionship. He also wonfour inter county goldmedals with the Dublinsenior cross country team inJuly 2012, he was respon-sible for bringing the verysuccessful Fingal 10K toSwords with over 4000participants. He currentlyworks part time forShamrock Rovers FootballClub as their Event Controllerand coaches a group atClonliffe Harriers.

CROFTIanNON-PARTY

Ian Croft is standing as anIndependent candidate forSwords Electoral Area. He is29 years old and lives inTurnapin Cottages, Santry,with his girlfriend and histhree rescue dogs. He is theyounger of two children andhas been living in Santry allof his life. After completingthe Leaving Cert in 2003, hestarted working in DublinAirport, where he served asan apprentice Fitter andTurner. Now he is employedin the maintenance sectionin Terminal 2.Since 2007, Croft has metnew people from all walksof life through his involve-ment with several commu-nity groups. His friends andfamily are living throughoutthis area, and he says he isaware of the differentissues people in thecommunity are faced with.He supports a clean envi-ronment and he hasdecided to refrain fromusing lamp posts forhanging election posters.

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SZCZECINSKILechNON- PARTY

Lech Szczecinski (58) hasbeen living in Ireland foreight years. He has made theunusual decision to stand inboth Swords and HowthMalahide wards, as anIndependent candidate.In the 2009 local elections,as the only foreigner, he ranfor election in Dublin CityCouncil’s South West InnerCity constituency (NowCrumlin-Kimmage ElectoralArea).Before moving to Ireland, heran his own publishinghouse, specialising in acad-emic publications, for fifteenyears. He has a good knowl-edge of financial markets,having working in globalfinancial institutions, such asZurich and Generali, andBelgian Fortis Bank. He is a member of two PolishDublin-based organisations:the Irish-Polish Society (IPS),and the Polish Social andCultural Centre (POSK)where he engaged as avolunteer member ofmanagement organisingvarious meetings. He is fullof energy and creativity, andis an active participant ofPolish and Irish cultural life. He is married with two chil-dren and two grandchildren.

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Aileen Woods, who isstanding for Fianna Fail inthe Howth MalahideElectoral Area, was born andraised in the area. Sheattended Scoil Íosagáin andGreendale CommunitySchool, before going on toUCD, where she obtained anArts degree in Politics andEconomics, and a MastersDegree in Economics. Shelives in Baldoyle with herhusband, and son.She has been involved inlocal politics from a youngage. Through the years, shehas campaigned for herfather, Michael Woods andother Fianna Fáil candidates.As an active and involvedmember of her community,she has co-ordinated herlocal Neighbourhood Watch,been a committee memberof Mid-Sutton BadmintonClub, is a trained LiteracyTutor, and a volunteer withthe Society of St Vincent DePaul. She has had a variedcareer, that has taken herfrom Financial Services,through sales, customerservice and Education.

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DEVITTAnneNON-PARTY

Anne Devitt is seeking re-election as an Independentcandidate in the SwordsElectoral Area. She is one ofthe most experienced candi-dates in the field, havingserved as a councillor, sincebeing elected in 1985 toDublin County Council, andlater with Fingal CountyCouncil. Devitt is a strongadvocate for the ruralcommunity and is a memberof the Fingal Leader board,the Dublin RegionalAuthority and the SouthEastern Regional Assemblyand also served as Chairmanof Fingal County Council.Devitt also formed andserved on local schoolboards as parent, teacherand councillor and alsocontributed to the develop-ment of community recre-ation and sports facilities.She also helped establish amedical centre in Swordsand Donabate in the late 80sand was chairman of theNorthern Area Health Board.She still serves on the HSEhealth committee. She alsoserved for nine years asPresident of the Committeefor International AirportRegions.

DOWLINGBobFINE GAEL

Bob Dowling has been aFine Gael area representa-tive for the last 10 years inthe Swords/ Donabateward. A school teacher by profes-sion, he has proven himselfto be a tireless communityadvocate and campaigner.He founded and chaired thecommittee that deliveredDonabate CommunityCollege and led theCommunity Councilcampaign to rid Portrane ofthe Giant Sewage Plant. Hehas chaired the communitycouncil, the local school’sboard of management,Educate Together’snational board and was adirector of the NationalEducation Welfare Board.Equally adept with potholepolitics and senior board-room decisions, Dowlinghas a unique skill set drawnfrom many years ofmanagement experience.He is passionate aboutreturning democracy tolocal politics. If elected, he says he willcommit himself with energyand enthusiasm to bringgenuine community leader-ship and honest represen-tation to the electorate ofSwords and Donabate.

DOYLEKenULA

Ken Doyle is standing as aULA candidate in Swords.He has lived in Glen EllanGreen for the last eightyears, with his wifeAnnette and their four chil-dren. They have ninegrandchildren, five ofwhom go to school in theSwords area. Doyle spent over 30 yearsworking in the clothingbusiness. He is currently aresearcher with theWoodland League, avoluntary organisation,which is determined toprotect our naturalresources. He was to theforefront of their recentcampaign to protect Irishforests from privatisation. He was the Chairperson ofthe local CampaignAgainst the Householdand Water Taxes, whichbrought him in to contactwith many in the commu-nity. He is involved with agroup to build a BMX trackin Swords.

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O’TOOLEMarieFINE GAEL

Marie O’Toole is standingfor Fine Gael in HowthMalahide ward. She has onedaughter, Caragh who ismarried with a daughter,Hannah.She is Honorary Secretary ofPortmarnock ICA Guild andDublin Federation ICA VicePresident. She is alsoAmbassador for theCommunity Foundation forIreland (The Women’s Fund)and a committee memberand volunteer with MalahideCitizens Information Centre.She has worked withIndependent Pictures on ICABootcamp and hasconsiderable communica-tions and media experience,having worked on manylocal projects and as avolunteer for a number ofcharities. She has lived inPortmarnock all her life andsays her aim is to makePortmarnock a safe, friendlyplace for families to live inpeace with due regard forthe environment, olderpeople, and those experi-encing hardship in thesedifficult times.

REDMONDKeithFINE GAEL

Keith Redmond is a FineGael candidate in theHowth Malahide Ward andis well known through hisdental practice on SuttonCross, where he has had apractise for over fourteenyears. He is also residentin the constituency. Over those years of boomand bust, he has met somany wonderful peoplelocally, as patientsbecame friends, sharing intheir celebrations andchallenges. As a CountyCouncillor, he feels he canhelp them even more. Inaddition, as a local smallbusiness owner andemployer, he is intimatelyaware of the need tosupport, what is collec-tively, the largestemployer in the country.He says his focus, as aCouncillor, will be to helppeople enjoy more of thefruits of their own labourin an area they can beproud of.

O’CONNORDavidNON-PARTY

David O’Connor is running asan independent candidatefor the Howth/ MalahideWard in the upcoming localelections. He lives inBayside, Sutton,and haslived there for most of hislife. He went to school locallyin Bayside junior school andSt Fintan’s Secondary schoolin Sutton. He studiedMarketing In DublinBusiness School and hasspent most of his workinglife working for his family inRocca Tiles and Rocca Stonein between a stint workingfor Bank Of Ireland. Since1999 he has been Chairmanof Frankfort Football Club,Ireland’s oldest amateurFootball Club, He wasappointed a PeaceCommissioner two years agoand has been working hardlocally in job creation andpromoting the local busi-nesses in his area. This bodyof work has helped close to adozen people back to work.Having just turned 40, hedecided to change the waythings are done locally, If heis selected as a councillor hewon’t be taking any salarynor will he be taking anyunvouched expenses,instead he will donate salaryback to the community.


MULVILLEPaulNON-PARTY

Paul Mulville is standing asan Independent candidatefor Swords. He is 31 yearsold and lives in the Burrow,Portrane. He studiedGerman and Modern Irish inTrinity College Dublin, andworked for many years as asecretarial assistant withSenators and TDs in LeinsterHouse. Here he worked on adaily basis, dealing with awide range of constituencyqueries, from planningpermissions and socialwelfare queries, to healthcare and environmentalcomplaints across Fingal.Mulville served as Secretaryand Planning Officer toDonabate Parish Council,now Donabate PortraneCommunity Council, wherehe was involved incampaigns for sustainableplanning and development,for school provision, andagainst plans to site amonster sewage plant inPortrane. He has long beeninvolved with the BurrowResidents campaign toprotect Portrane Beach anddunes, as well as localmusical and Irish languageinitiatives.

SAVAGEMarkNON-PARTY

Mark Savage is standing asan Independent candidate inthe Swords Electoral Area.Originally of No.1 MainStreet, Swords besidesSwords Castle, he is a son ofthe late Jack Savage, a well-known character and a shop-keeping grocer on MainStreet in Swords at one time.He started school in St.Colmcille’s National School,then attended ColaisteChoilm, in Swords.In 1985, after working in JC’sSupermarket packinggroceries, he went to NewYork and he lived there forten years, working inconstruction and studyingArchitecture. Upon returningto Swords in 1995, heworked in construction, ITand security and entered afloat in Swords St. Partrick’sDay Parade. He is a regis-tered Organ and BloodDonor who is pro-life andbelieves marriage isbetween one man and onewoman. He also sits on theboard of Swords Castle Ltd.which promotes SwordsCastle for tourism.

SINNOTTJustinNON-PARTY

Justin Sinnott is running asan Independent candidate inthe Swords electoral area.He is from the Northwoodestate in Santry and this isthe first election he hascontested. He works with theHigher Education Authority,as one of the national co-ordinators for theSpringboard initiative, whichprovides training and jobopportunities for peoplewho lost their jobs as aresult of the recession. Sinnott has previouslyworked in industrial rela-tions, public policy andpublic finance. He is alsocurrently completing a PhDin nationalism. He is active inthe local community and isChairperson of the ParklandsResidents Committee,founding member of theNorthwood ApartmentOwners Alliance and a volun-teer in the SantryCommunity Garden. He alsois a keen sportsperson,having taken on numeroustriathlon and marathon chal-lenges for various charitiesover the last ten years. Hehas also taken on a whitecollar boxing charity chal-lenge, and is also qualifiedas an FAI referee.

SZCZECINSKILechNON-PARTY

Lech Szczecinski (58) hasbeen living in Ireland foreight years. He has made theunusual decision to stand inboth Swords and HowthMalahide wards, as anIndependent candidate.In the 2009 local elections,as the only foreigner, he ranfor election in Dublin CityCouncil’s South West InnerCity constituency (NowCrumlin-Kimmage ElectoralArea).Before moving to Ireland, heran his own publishinghouse, specialising in acad-emic publications, for fifteenyears. He has a good knowl-edge of financial markets,having working in globalfinancial institutions, such asZurich and Generali, andBelgian Fortis Bank. He is a member of two PolishDublin-based organisations:the Irish-Polish Society (IPS),and the Polish Social andCultural Centre (POSK)where he engaged as avolunteer member ofmanagement organisingvarious meetings. He is fullof energy and creativity, andis an active participant ofPolish and Irish cultural life. He is married with two chil-dren and two grandchildren.

SMITHDuncanLABOUR

Duncan Smith (30) isseeking election as a Labourcandidate in Swords. He hasbeen an activist, organiserand member of the LabourParty since 2008, the sameyear he settled in Swords,with his long term partner,just before the economybust and the propertymarket crashed. Smith worked in financialservices when he left collegein 2004, but switchedcareers and is workingtowards a role as a Lecturerin International Relations. Hecurrently splits his timebetween finalising his PhDand working as aParliamentary Assistant forBrendan Ryan TD. A committed communityactivist, he is a member ofthe Castleview ResidentsAssociation, FingalCommunity and VoluntaryForum, Swords CommunityPolicing Forum,Broadmeadows CommunityGarden and the North DublinRegional Drugs Task Force.

SEXTONDianneFINE GAEL

Dianne Sexton is running asa Fine Gael candidate in theSwords Electoral Area. Shehas a background in busi-ness management, andcurrently works as personalsecretary to Dr James ReillyTD, Minister for Health. Sheis a native of West Clare andhas been living in Swords forthe past decade. As a working mother withtwo young children, she iskeenly aware of the difficul-ties families are currentlyexperiencing in Swords andDonabate. She has always been inter-ested in politics and hasworked closely with her FineGael colleagues on manyissues, both locally inSwords and throughout theconstituency. Through her work in MinisterReilly’s constituency office,she has acted as a confidantand advocate for a hugenumber of individuals andorganisations. She iscommitted to assisting thosewho otherwise may not havea voice.

NEWMANJoeNON-PARTY

Joe Newman (NP) has livedin River Valley for the past38 years and he has servedthe Swords communityduring that period. He hasserved on various commit-tees, including River ValleyResidents Association, aswell as Swords CommunityCouncil. He is currently amember of theEnvironmental Group withthe River Valley andRathingle ResidentsAssociation. He has beenvery active in helping tokeep Swords Town andsurrounding areas tidy,which he feels helps tobuild community spiritwithin the Swords area.He is also a foundermember of River ValleyRangers FC, where heserved as Chairman, aswell as being a player. Heis well known through hisplumbing business, whichhe has operated for manyyears, serving the peopleof Swords and surroundingareas and he is passionateabout local communityissues at all levels.

O’BYRNETonyNON-PARTY

Tony O’Byrne is standing asan Independent candidatein Swords. He is an unem-ployed dancing instructor,and had his own dancingschools. He worked in theUK as a Tendering Engineerand has taught construc-tion and Engineeringtrades, in the DIT , FAS,SOLAS and DDLETB. He set up The DonabateNeedle Crafters and ThePositive Parents Group,which meets everyWednesday at theWaterside Hotel, Donabate.He also has a Bsc. and GradCert Telcom.Eng.He hopes to make librariesaccessible to our senior citi-zens, having a properreception, not just self-service area. He alsosupports the conversion ofNewbridge Demesne into afolk park, thus creating athousand jobs and toconvert Portrane Hospitalinto an Institute ofTechnology, and to Councilto provide offices and build-ings, for start up busi-nesses.

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O’NEILLJoeNON-PARTY

Joe O’Neill is standing as anIndependent candidate forSwords. He previously stoodin the 2009 local election. He has worked in thecommunity for over 27 years,starting with FingalliansAthletic Cub. He was theninvolved with RivervalleyRangers soccer club, as wellas St Finian’s GAA club. Healso served with SwordsBoxing Club as PR, andDublin Boxing County Boardrepresentative. He was alsoon the committee of SwordsCommunity Council for twoyears, and also worked inSwords Credit Union, wherehe served as Chairman of theCredit Committee for twoyears. O’Neill has worked forSwords Laboratories for thepast 32 years, and washighly respected for his loyalservice to the company. Heretired this year. His familycomes originally fromCastlecomer, Co Kilkenny,who have a a long traditionin the local coal miningindustry, which is nowclosed. O’Neill’s wife, Marydied in 2002 after a shortillness, and they have fourchildren, who all live locally.He sees that we must investmore in our young people,as they are our future.

MCCOOLDeclanULA

Declan McCool is standingas a ULA candidate inSwords. He is a 23 yearold, who has lived all ofhis life in Swords Manor.McCool has two brothersand one sister. His motheris a local nurse, and hisfather an engineer withAer Lingus and formerSIPTU shop steward.He went to school at StOliver Plunketts inMalahide and RosminiSecondary School inDrumcondra. He recentlycompleted his third leveleducation in DCU, wherehe studied InternationalRelations. He was active instudent politics andhuman rights issues atDCU and is a member ofAmnesty International. McCool is a first timecandidate with an ener-getic and determinedapproach. He is staying inIreland to fight for a betterfuture and real jobs foryoung people.

MCGUIREGerryLABOUR

Cllr Gerry McGuire (Lab) isstanding for re-election inSwords Electoral Area. He isa full time public representa-tive and lives in Donabate.He is married to Mary andthey have four children.McGuire is a nurse byprofession, and became aCounty Councillor in 2003.He has served as CountyMayor (2011-2012). He was aformer National Secretary ofthe Psychiatric NursesAssociation, Chairman of CoDublin VEC, Member ofFingal Enterprise Board andDrinan Enterprise Board,Chairman of the EducationalTraining Board, a member ofBoard of ManagementD o n a b a t e / S k e r r i e sCommunity Colleges,Chairman of HousingStrategic Policy Committee,a member of Environment &Transportation StrategicPolicy Committees,Chairman Acute HospitalsCare committee and amember of Dublin North eastHSE Forum.A keen sportsman, he hasplayed for St Patrick’s GFCand St Ita’s AFC, as well asfor St Ita’s Football, Hurlingand Basketball teams and heis a member of BeaverstownGolf Club.

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HENNESSYJohnFIANNA FAIL

John Hennessy is a FiannaFail candidate for Swords.He was born in Dublin,lives in Ridgewood,Swords, is married toKarina, and is theManaging Partner ofHennessy & PerrozziSolicitors in Swords TownCentre.He practices as a solicitorand specialises in theareas of Consumer,Criminal and MedicalNegligence law. Hennessy has been anactive campaigner formany years againstGangland Ireland, and hehelped promote in 2009,the new gangland legisla-tion that has resulted in amarked reduction in gang-land crime.As an expert on legalmatters, he has appearedas a guest speaker onseveral television andradio programmes and hasoften written for nationalpapers. In 2007, he waspresented with the DublinSolicitors Bar AssociationAward for Excellence.

LYNAMPhilipSINN FEIN

Philip Lynam is the Sinn Féincandidate in the Swordsarea. He has been a SinnFéin activist for a number ofyears and is a 33 year oldfather with one young child. He was employed as anOperations Manager with aconstruction company, butthe government enforcedausterity hit him and hisfamily, which left him unem-ployed. Rather than donothing, he decided to workfull-time with the communityand assist people with theirproblems and to fight injus-tices.He took on the voluntaryposition of ConstituencyAffairs Officer with FingalSinn Féin. Since beingappointed, he has beenworking with many Swordsfamilies, and has alsohelped with fundraising forvarious charities over anumber of years.In addition, he is also acommunity representativefor the WEB/ORG youthproject and he sits on theBoard of Management of aCommunity Centre for thelast two years, where he wasvoted in as Chairperson ofthe Board this year.

KELLEHERTomLABOUR

Cllr Tom Kelleher is standingfor re-election as a Labourcouncillor in Swords ward.He has been a councillor formany years, and has alsoserved a stint as CountyMayor.He is Principal of RolestownNational School and ismarried to Emer. They havethree children. He hasserved as Chairperson of theBoard of Management of St.Finian’s Community Collegefor twenty years. Other posi-tions he has held include,Chairperson of the Board ofManagement of DonabateCommunity College, and Chairperson of the StrategicPlanning Committee onFingal County Council, takingthe veil off planning, to makeit transparent and open topublic scrutiny.He has worked to improvethe appearance of Swords,the historic buildings andthe public spaces, in partic-ular, Swords Castle. Hisinterests include sport andmusic. He is also Presidentof the Association of Countyand City Councils and hasserved on the Board of theNational Economic andSocial Forum.


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County Clubbers visited Ollie’sin the seaside town of

Skerries this week. As usualthe clientele were in great

form and enjoying thewonderful ambience. A

special shout goes to GemmaBoylan who was celebratingher birthday on the night.

Aisling O'Keefe & Georgina Moore

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Mulville Calls For Lighting OnSwords Pedestrian BridgeIndependent candidatefor Swords, PaulMulville has high-lighted a potentialsafety hazard forpeople from theDrynam Road area ofSwords, who need totravel on foot toSwords and thePavilions ShoppingCentre. Mulville spoketo the County Leader,and relayed an issuethat keeps cropping upon doorsteps in thearea. He said, “Thepedestrian foot bridge,which connects theDrynam Road area,

with Swords, is afrequently used foot-path, but in theevening time, it can be

very dark and may be alikely venue for antisocial behaviour, dueto it’s dark aspect.

People are concernedabout the lack ofpublic lighting on thispedestrian overpass.People trying to travelon foot at night time,are fearful for theirsafety, due to the lackof floodlighting on thepedestrian bridge. Theproblem which the lackof adequate lightingcan cause, is to forcepedestrians to try toaccess the Pavilionsarea, by crossing thevery busy anddangerous road here,with potentially fatalconsequences,” hesaid. “This area ishome to a lot of elderlypeople and children,and on dark evenings,they are concerned fortheir safety. I amcalling on the Councilto make sure thatadequate lighting isput in place, as soonas possible, and defi-nitely before thedarker evenings comein,” he said.

Independent election candidate for Swords, Paul Mulvilleis pictured at the pedestrian foot bridge, connecting thePavilions area with Drynam Road in Swords. He is callingfor floodlighting here.

Are You North County’s Best Young Entrepreneur?The Taoiseach andthe Minister for Jobs,Enterprise andInnovation recentlylaunched a newcompetit ion to f indIreland’s Best YoungEntrepreneur. In theNorth County, thecompetit ion to f indFingal’s Best YoungEntrepreneur will berun by the new LocalEnterprise Off ice.Winners wil l benamed in three cate-gories, as well as anoveral l winner whowill be Fingal’s BestYoung Entrepreneur.The newly openedLocal EnterpriseOffice (LEO) in Swordswill have a total fundof €50,000 to investin the three winningbusinesses, includingthe prospects andinvestment needs ofeach business. Theoveral l winner ofFingal’s Best YoungEntrepreneur canreceive an investmentof up to €25,000.Mentoring, marketingand other supportswill also be availableto participating busi-nesses at variousstages of the competi-tion. The competition

is open to individualsaged 30 and underand wil l be judgedunder three distinct

categories: Best NewIdea, Best Start-UpBusiness and Best

Established BusinessWith New Add-On.The first stage will bea county-based

competition leadingto the naming of theBest Young

Entrepreneur in eachcounty . This s tagewi l l inc lude bootcamps and mentoringprogrammes. Thiswil l be fol lowed byregional f inals andult imately nat ionalfinals with one busi-ness-person beingcrowned I re land’sBest YoungEntrepreneur beforethe end of the year.This project is anintegral part of theAction Plan for Jobs2014 and issupported by theDepartment of Jobs,Enterpr ise andInnovation throughthe Local EnterpriseOffices.Go to www.ibye.ie toapply, and the dead-line is 30th June.

Whist DriveIn Lusk Fundraising continuesevery Wednesday eveningat the weekly Whist Drivein the Parish Centre inLusk, commencing at8.00pm. So please jointhe group for an enjoyableevening and help themwith their fundraising.

Paul Mulville

Please contact me on any matter,local or national:Tel: 086 378 7395

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Swords Scouts held a fundraiser on Sunday, 11th May lastoutside their Scout Den on Balheary Road. Scouts TheaClerkin, Ava Byrne, Sinead Clerkin, Mary Jane Clerkin andDeclan Judd are pictured with some of the items on saleon the day.


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Successful ProductionBy Donabate DramaticSocietyDonabate Portrane DramaticSociety recently held theirsuccessful production of ‘Lovers’(by Brian Friel) for four nights inDonabate Community College(DCC). Lovers was broken into twoparts - Winners and LosersTwo Donabate Community College5th years, Rosie Mc Sharry andSean Farrelly made their debut astwo 17 year-olds, energetic Magand studious JoeIn the second part of the produc-tion, Andy (Paul Keogh) and Hanna

(Louise Healy) played the roles of acouple both in their 40’s andcourting. Most of their problemsarose from Hanna’s bed bound,trouble making mother Mrs. Wilson(played by Denise Wilson). The committee wishes to thankstudents from DonabateCommunity College for all theirhelp on the Production, in partic-ular: Gavin Halpin, Sam Ellwood,Megan Kelly, Roisin Darby, JenniferO Donoghue, Síofra Murphy andthe debuting actors, Rosie andSean. They would also like to thankDCC Principal Mr A Creevey, andMargaret O’Neill of Scoil PhadraigCailini, for their invaluable supportto the society.

Pictured here are 6th year students Ciara Buchannon, Emma Louise Curran, AoibheannMaddy, Jill Kane and Niamh Duffy from Loreto College in Swords dressed as Minnionsfrom D’espicable Me,’ all as part of the fun on the school’s recent Sports Day.

Summer Season AtFingal Folk Club The Fingal Folk Club isnow starting its summerseason with severaltheme nights plannedover the comingmonths. The concertstake place on the firstand last Friday of eachmonth in St Patrick’sHall in Ballyboughalfrom 8pm to 10pm. Their

next theme night is acomedy song/storynight.All the performers areencouraged to sing orplay some music tomake attendees have alittle laugh. This nightwas a huge successwhen it was introducedlast year and the group

are so looking forwardto hearing all the perfor-mances this timearound. There will besongs from PaddyMcGinty’s Goat, LittleWillie Wagger, Roosterand many more. The show starts at 8pmon the first and lastFriday of each month,and new performers cancontact the the folk clubthrough their website orby calling 085-1743748.


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Balbriggan TidyTowns CommemorateIconic RaceSeveral months backwhen Balbriggan TidyTowns heard that theGiro d’Italia cycle race was going to visitBalbriggan, the group was very excited, just likethe rest of the community, and wanted to markthe event in a special way. Balbriggan TidyTowns member Zoe Nelson, spoke to the CountyLeader about the special way the group decidedto commemorate the event: “During a site visit to Balbriggan by AileenO‘Connor from the County Council, we started totalk about the fact the race would pass throughthe town at a phenomenal pace and the eventwould be over in a matter of hours. We began tothink how fitting it would be to plant a commem-orative tree to remind the community of the daythe Giro came to town,” Zoe explained.“We were on the Harry Reynolds road at the timeand it was just so clear this was the correct loca-tion for a tree commemorating a world classcycling event. As Harry Reynolds fromBalbriggan was the first Irish World CyclingChampion, a title he achieved way back in 1896,he was known as the ‘Balbriggan Flyer,’ so weknew it was the perfect location.”

“After some planning and preparation, the treewas sourced and planted at the junction of HarryReynolds Rd and the R122 Naul Road oppositethe graveyard. Local residents from ChapelStreet offered to prepare a flower bed at thebase of the tree and the whole project wascompleted on Saturday the 10th of May, the daybefore the Giro came to town,” she continued. The Giro did prove to be a spectacular sight, andas Tidy Towns members watched as the lastcyclist disappeared towards to the finish line, weknew Balbriggan had a lasting memory, a publicdeclaration of our Giro delight and experience,”Zoe concluded, happily.

Pictured here are some members of Balbriggan TidyTowns beside their commemorative tree, which theyplanted in aid of the recent Giro d’Italia.

By Jennifer McShane@TheCountyLeader

O’Neill Wants Tax Cuts For Struggling FamiliesLocal independent candidate forthe Swords Ward in theupcoming local elections, JoeO’Neill (NP), is calling on theFianna Gael and LabourGovernment to drop theUniversal Social Charge (USC)completely, and impose tax cutsfor all to help struggling families

around the locality.O’Neill says he has met manyresidents in various housingestates all over the SwordsWard area, who are all strug-gling because of these chargesand taxes. He is also calling forincreases in Social Welfarepayments. “Those on Social

W e l f a r epayments arestruggling very,very badly, andmany of themjust cannotmake endsmeet,” O’Neilltold the County Leader.

Joe O’Neill

Skerries author, ShaneHegarty headed up thepanel of judges in the“2014 John WestFantasy WritingCompetition,” andrecently he presenteda transition yearstudent from Killarneywith his winning prize.Liam Stein beat offnearly 10,000 entrantsto take the title.Commenting on Liam’sstory, Shane said, “Anairship, a war and ahero. From theseingredients, come aclever, inventive andexpert story thatcreates a whole worldin only a few pages -and gives us awonderful twist.”

The Skerries judge isthe author of the forth-coming Darkmouthseries for young adultswhich will bepublished this year.He says, “The booksare about the lastchild of the lastLegend Hunter in thelast town on Earthplagued by legends ofmyth,” he explained tothe County Leader .His books, TheDarkmouth Series willbe translated into 12languages includingHebrew and Korean.Having begun a jour-nalism career in maga-zines where “I madetea for the editors”, hemoved into the music

business where “Imade tea for somefamous people, somepeople who thoughtthey were famous, andoccasionally formyself.” Returning to

journalism, he was areporter, columnistand editor at The IrishTimes for 13 years. Heis also the author oftwo history books.

Pictured here is Skerries author Shane Hegarty, with thewinner of the 2014 John West Fantasy WritingCompetition, Liam Stein.

Skerries Author Judges National Writing Awards

Loads Of Welly Given To Skerries RNLI EventSkerries RNLI heldtheir second annualYel low Welly dayrecently, and it wasonce again a hugesuccess with greatfun had by all.Skerries RNLI wouldlike to thank all thosewho worked so hard

to make the day asuccess. In particular,Tesco distr ibutioncentre Donabate whoprovided the treatsfor the children. HXbrass band forproviding the l ivemusic. RachelClifford, Roisin Coffey

Patterson and all theface painters andWarren Conway forrefereeing the Tug OfWar. A specialmention goes out tothe Skerr ies RNLIf u n d r a i s i n gcommittee and al ltheir volunteers, but

most importantly theywish to thankeveryone who camealong on the day andsupported their locall i f e b o a t .Congratulations alsoto Well F i t gym onretaining their Tug OfWar title.

Pairs scramble winners were Tommy McCannand Irene Parkinson, with a net 42. Runners-upwere Billy O’Brien and Sue Browne, with net 43.

Congratulations to Martin Cullen with a hole inone on the 6th.Wednesday three ball scramble winners wereJimmy Browne, Martin Cullen and Joan Homan,with a gross 44. Membership renewals now due,new members are welcome. Contact the secre-tary for further details.

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Notice of PollLocal Authority: Fingal County Council

Local Electoral Area: Balbriggan

1 A poll for the election of members for this local electoral area will be taken on Friday, 23rd of May 2014, between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m..2 The following are particulars of the candidates, whose names will appear on the ballot papers in the order shown:-

DescriptionSurname Other name(s) Address Occupation NameofPoliticalParty, if any Name and address of proposer, if anyBOLAND CATHAL Stone Cottage, Drishoge Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. BusinessManager / CompanyDirector Non Party Cathal Boland, Stone Cottage, Drishoge Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin.BROWNE J. P. 36 Hillside Gardens, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Barrister Fine Gael J.P. Browne, 36 Hillside Gardens, Skerries, Co. Dublin.BYRNE CIARAN 41 South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Ciaran Byrne, 41 South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin.DAVIS RICHARD 8 Weston Avenue, Naul, Co. Dublin. A S U Officer Non Party Richard Davis, 8 Weston Avenue, Naul, Co. Dublin.DENNEHY BRIAN 85 Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Sales Executive Fianna Fáil Brian Dennehy, 85 Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin.FARRELL KEN 4 The Drive, Orlynn Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Ken Farrell, 4 The Drive, Orlynn Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin.FAY BRADY JEAN 29 Chapel Grove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Business Support Officer Fine Gael Jean Fay Brady, 29 Chapel Grove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.KEADY NIALL 56BalrudderyWood, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Sales Manager Non Party Niall Keady, 56 Balruddery Wood, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.KELLEHER TERRY 9 Hillside Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Clerical Worker Anti Austerity Alliance Terry Kelleher, 9 Hillside Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin.MAGUIRE GRÁINNE 90 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Representative Non Party May Mc Keon, 1 Market Green, Balbriggan, Co Dublin.MARTIN BARRY 15 Kenure Lawns, Rush, Co. Dublin. Unemployed PeopleBefore Profit Alliance Barry Martin, 15 Kenure Lawns, Rush, Co. Dublin.MC NAMARA JANETTE Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Sales & Marketing Fine Gael Janette Mc Namara, Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin.MOONEY DARRELL 19 Hastings Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Secondary School Teacher Fianna Fáil Darrell Mooney, 19 Hastings Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.MULLAN GARRETT 3 Cardy Rock Close, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Manager Non Party Garrett Mullan, 3 Cardy Rock Close, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.MURPHY TONY 30 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Jeweller Non Party Tony Murphy, 30 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.O’BRIEN JOE 63 Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Policy Officer GreenParty/ComhaontasGlas Joe O’Brien, 63 Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin.O’CONNOR DAVID “Meadowlands”, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Non Party David O’Connor, “Meadowlands”, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin.O’KELLY PEADER 22 Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Peadar O’Kelly, 22 Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.O’LEARY TOM Apartment 4 Haven House, Public Representative Fine Gael Tom O’Leary, Apartment 4 Haven House,

Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin.PARKER DENISE 16 Ashfield Rise, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Customer Service Anti Austerity Alliance Denise Parker, 16 Ashfield Rise, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.QUINN MALACHY 44Castleland, Parkview, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Catering Manager Sinn Féin Malachy Quinn, 44 Castleland, Parkview, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.SNOWE FRANK 10 Chapel Gate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Servant Non Party Frank Snowe, 10 Chapel Gate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.SWEENEY MAURICE 40 Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Environmental Engineer Anti Austerity Alliance Maurice Sweeney, 40 Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin,

Returning Officer: Stephen Peppard

Address: Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Date: 13th May 2014

Fógra na Vótaíochta

Údarás Áitiúil: Fingal County Council

Toghlimistéar Áitiúil: Balbriggan

1 Reáchtálfar vótaíocht chun comhaltaí a thoghadh don toghlimistéar áitiúil seo an 23 lá deBealtaine 2014, idir uaire 7 ar maidin agus 10 san oíche.2 Seo leanas sonraí na n-iarrthóirí a mbeidh a gcuid ainmneacha san ord atá léirithe ar napáipéir bhallóide:-

TuairiscSloinne Ainm/ Seoladh Slí Bheatha Ainm an Pháirtí Polaitíochta, Ainm agus seoladh an mholtóra, más ann dó

ainmneacha eile más ann dóBOLAND CATHAL Stone Cottage, Drishoge Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. BusinessManager / CompanyDirector Non Party Cathal Boland, Stone Cottage, Drishoge Lane, Oldtown, Co. Dublin.BROWNE J. P. 36 Hillside Gardens, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Barrister Fine Gael J.P. Browne, 36 Hillside Gardens, Skerries, Co. Dublin.BYRNE CIARAN 41 South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Ciaran Byrne, 41 South Strand, Skerries, Co. Dublin.DAVIS RICHARD 8 Weston Avenue, Naul, Co. Dublin. A S U Officer Non Party Richard Davis, 8 Weston Avenue, Naul, Co. Dublin.DENNEHY BRIAN 85 Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Sales Executive Fianna Fáil Brian Dennehy, 85 Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin.FARRELL KEN 4 The Drive, Orlynn Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Ken Farrell, 4 The Drive, Orlynn Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin.FAY BRADY JEAN 29 Chapel Grove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Business Support Officer Fine Gael Jean Fay Brady, 29 Chapel Grove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.KEADY NIALL 56 Balruddery Wood, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Sales Manager Non Party Niall Keady, 56 Balruddery Wood, Balrothery, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.KELLEHER TERRY 9 Hillside Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Clerical Worker Anti Austerity Alliance Terry Kelleher, 9 Hillside Close, Skerries, Co. Dublin.MAGUIRE GRÁINNE 90 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Representative Non Party May Mc Keon, 1 Market Green, Balbriggan, Co Dublin.MARTIN BARRY 15 Kenure Lawns, Rush, Co. Dublin. Unemployed People Before Profit Alliance Barry Martin, 15 Kenure Lawns, Rush, Co. Dublin.MC NAMARA JANETTE Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Sales & Marketing Fine Gael Janette Mc Namara, Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin.MOONEY DARRELL 19 Hastings Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Secondary School Teacher Fianna Fáil Darrell Mooney, 19 Hastings Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.MULLAN GARRETT 3 Cardy Rock Close, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Manager Non Party Garrett Mullan, 3 Cardy Rock Close, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.MURPHY TONY 30 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Jeweller Non Party Tony Murphy, 30 Drogheda Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.O’BRIEN JOE 63 Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Policy Officer Green Party/Comhaontas Glas Joe O’Brien, 63 Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin.O’CONNOR DAVID “Meadowlands”, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Non Party David O’Connor, “Meadowlands”, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin.O’KELLY PEADER 22 Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Peadar O’Kelly, 22 Hampton Cove, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.O’LEARY TOM Apartment 4 Haven House, Public Representative Fine Gael Tom O’Leary, Apartment 4 Haven House,

Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin.PARKER DENISE 16 Ashfield Rise, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Customer Service Anti Austerity Alliance Denise Parker, 16 Ashfield Rise, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.QUINN MALACHY 44 Castleland, Parkview, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Catering Manager Sinn Féin Malachy Quinn, 44 Castleland, Parkview, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.SNOWE FRANK 10 Chapel Gate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Public Servant Non Party Frank Snowe, 10 Chapel Gate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.SWEENEY MAURICE 40 Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Environmental Engineer Anti Austerity Alliance Maurice Sweeney, 40 Trimleston, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin,

An Ceann Comhairimh: Stephen Peppard

Seoladh: Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Dáta: 13th May 2014


Notice of PollLocal Authority: Fingal County Council

Local Electoral Area: Swords

1 A poll for the election of members for this local electoral area will be taken on Friday, 23rdof May 2014, between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m..2 The following are particulars of the candidates, whose names will appear on the ballot

DescriptionSurname Other name(s) Address Occupation Name of Political Party, if any Name and address of proposer, if anyBROWNE DUANEMICHAEL 49 Pine Grove Park, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. Accounts Administrator Non Party DuaneMichael Browne, 49PineGrovePark, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.BUTLER DARRAGH 17 Highfield Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Fianna Fáil Darragh Butler, 17 Highfield Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.COLLINS MICHAEL Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Milk Distributor Non Party Michael Collins, Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin.COPPINGER EUGENE 46 Forest Walk, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin. Event Manager Anti Austerity Alliance Eugene Coppinger, 46 Forest Walk, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin.CROFT IAN 17 Turnapin Cottages, Santry, Dublin 17. Maintenance Non Party Ian Croft, 17 Turnapin Cottages, Santry, Dublin 17.DEVITT ANNE Balcultry Road, Rolestown, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Non Party Anne Devitt, Balcultry Road, Rolestown, Swords, Co. Dublin.DOWLING BOB 42 The Links, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Teacher Fine Gael Bob Dowling, 42 The Links, Donabate, Co. Dublin.DOYLE KEN 46 Glen Ellan Green, Swords, Co. Dublin. Sales United Left Ken Doyle, 46 Glen Ellan Green, Swords, Co. Dublin.DUFFY KEN 39 Ashley Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. Lollipopman Green Party/Comhaontas Glas Ken Duffy, 39 Ashley Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin.HENCHY ADRIAN 3 Somerton, Portrane Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Community Mental Health Nurse Fianna Fáil Adrian Henchy, 3 Somerton, Portrane Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin.HENNESSY JOHN 66 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Solicitor Fianna Fáil John Hennessy, 66 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.KELLEHER TOM Fieldstown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. School Principal The Labour Party Tom Kelleher, Fieldstown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin.LYNAM PHILIP 2 Rynella, Weavers Row, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. Security Manager Sinn Féin Philip Lynam, 2 Rynella, Weavers Row, Clonsilla, Dublin 15.MC COOL DECLAN 1 Swords Manor Crescent, Swords, Co. Dublin. Student United Left Declan Mc Cool, 1 Swords Manor Crescent, Swords, Co. Dublin.MC GUIRE GERRY 1 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Gerry Mc Guire, 1 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Dublin.MOORE ANTHONY Lazi Acres, Cobbe’s Lane, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Local Authority Ganger NonParty AnthonyMoore, Lazi Acres, Cobbe’s Lane, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin.MULVILLE PAUL The Burrow, Portrane, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Unemployed Non Party Frank Mulville, Everest, Healy’s Lane, Burrow, Portrane, Co. Dublin.NEWMAN JOE 21 Hilltown Close, River Valley, Swords. Co. Dublin. Plumber Non Party Joe Newman, 21 Hilltown Close, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin.O’BYRNE TONY 49 Somerton, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Unemployed Instructor Non Party Tony O’Byrne, 49 Somerton, Donabate, Co. Dublin.O’CONNELL FERGAL 7 Barnewall Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Explosives Supervisor Non Party Fergal O’Connell, 7 Barnewall Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin.O’NEILL JOSEPH 66 River Valley Grove, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fulltime Community Worker Non Party Joseph O’Neill, 66 River Valley Grove, Swords, Co. Dublin.SAVAGE MARK 97 Lioscian, Swords, Co. Dublin. Carpenter (presently unemployed) Non Party Mark Savage, 97 Lioscian, Swords, Co. Dublin.SEXTON DIANNE 14 Castlegrange Way, Swords, Co. Dublin. Personal Secretary Fine Gael Dianne Sexton, 14 Castlegrange Way, Swords, Co. Dublin.SINNOTT JUSTIN 256 Parklands, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9 SEO Higher Education Authority Non Party Valerie Harvey, 256 Parklands, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9.SMITH DUNCAN 8 Castleview Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Researcher The Labour Party Duncan Smith, 8 Castleview Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.SZCZECINSKI LECH 23 Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. Student Non Party Lech Szczecinski, 23 Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9.

Returning Officer: Stephen Peppard

Address: Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Date: 13th May 2014Fógra na VótaíochtaÚdarás Áitiúil: Fingal County CouncilToghlimistéar Áitiúil: Swords

1 Reáchtálfar vótaíocht chun comhaltaí a thoghadh don toghlimistéar áitiúil seo an 23 lá deBealtaine 2014, idir uaire 7 ar maidin agus 10 san oíche.2 Seo leanas sonraí na n-iarrthóirí a mbeidh a gcuid ainmneacha san ord atá léirithe ar napáipéir bhallóide:-Sloinne Ainm Seoladh Slí Bheatha Ainm an Pháirtí Polaitíochta, más ann dó Ainm agus seoladh an mholtóra, más ann dó

/ainmneacha eileBROWNE DUANEMICHAEL 49 Pine Grove Park, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. Accounts Administrator Non Party DuaneMichael Browne, 49PineGrovePark, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin.BUTLER DARRAGH 17 Highfield Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Fianna Fáil Darragh Butler, 17 Highfield Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.COLLINS MICHAEL Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Milk Distributor Non Party Michael Collins, Corballis, Donabate, Co. Dublin.COPPINGER EUGENE 46 Forest Walk, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin. Event Manager Anti Austerity Alliance Eugene Coppinger, 46 Forest Walk, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin.CROFT IAN 17 Turnapin Cottages, Santry, Dublin 17. Maintenance Non Party Ian Croft, 17 Turnapin Cottages, Santry, Dublin 17.DEVITT ANNE Balcultry Road, Rolestown, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fingal County Council Councillor Non Party Anne Devitt, Balcultry Road, Rolestown, Swords, Co. Dublin.DOWLING BOB 42 The Links, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Teacher Fine Gael Bob Dowling, 42 The Links, Donabate, Co. Dublin.DOYLE KEN 46 Glen Ellan Green, Swords, Co. Dublin. Sales United Left Ken Doyle, 46 Glen Ellan Green, Swords, Co. Dublin.DUFFY KEN 39 Ashley Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. Lollipopman Green Party/Comhaontas Glas Ken Duffy, 39 Ashley Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin.HENCHY ADRIAN 3 Somerton, Portrane Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Community Mental Health Nurse Fianna Fáil Adrian Henchy, 3 Somerton, Portrane Road, Donabate, Co. Dublin.HENNESSY JOHN 66 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Solicitor Fianna Fáil John Hennessy, 66 Ridgewood Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.KELLEHER TOM Fieldstown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin. School Principal The Labour Party Tom Kelleher, Fieldstown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin.LYNAM PHILIP 2 Rynella, Weavers Row, Clonsilla, Dublin 15. Security Manager Sinn Féin Philip Lynam, 2 Rynella, Weavers Row, Clonsilla, Dublin 15.MC COOL DECLAN 1 Swords Manor Crescent, Swords, Co. Dublin. Student United Left Declan Mc Cool, 1 Swords Manor Crescent, Swords, Co. Dublin.MC GUIRE GERRY 1 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Public Representative The Labour Party Gerry Mc Guire, 1 The Strand, Donabate, Co. Dublin.MOORE ANTHONY Lazi Acres, Cobbe’s Lane, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Local Authority Ganger NonParty AnthonyMoore, Lazi Acres, Cobbe’s Lane, Turvey Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin.MULVILLE PAUL The Burrow, Portrane, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Unemployed Non Party Frank Mulville, Everest, Healy’s Lane, Burrow, Portrane, Co. Dublin.NEWMAN JOE 21 Hilltown Close, River Valley, Swords. Co. Dublin. Plumber Non Party Joe Newman, 21 Hilltown Close, River Valley, Swords, Co. Dublin.O’BYRNE TONY 49 Somerton, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Unemployed Instructor Non Party Tony O’Byrne, 49 Somerton, Donabate, Co. Dublin.O’CONNELL FERGAL 7 Barnewall Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Explosives Supervisor Non Party Fergal O’Connell, 7 Barnewall Avenue, Donabate, Co. Dublin.O’NEILL JOSEPH 66 River Valley Grove, Swords, Co. Dublin. Fulltime Community Worker Non Party Joseph O’Neill, 66 River Valley Grove, Swords, Co. Dublin.SAVAGE MARK 97 Lioscian, Swords, Co. Dublin. Carpenter (presently unemployed) Non Party Mark Savage, 97 Lioscian, Swords, Co. Dublin.SEXTON DIANNE 14 Castlegrange Way, Swords, Co. Dublin. Personal Secretary Fine Gael Dianne Sexton, 14 Castlegrange Way, Swords, Co. Dublin.SINNOTT JUSTIN 256 Parklands, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9 SEO Higher Education Authority Non Party Valerie Harvey, 256 Parklands, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9.SMITH DUNCAN 8 Castleview Close, Swords, Co. Dublin. Researcher The Labour Party Duncan Smith, 8 Castleview Close, Swords, Co. Dublin.SZCZECINSKI LECH 23 Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. Student Non Party Lech Szczecinski, 23 Iveragh Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9.

An Ceann Comhairimh: Stephen Peppard

Seoladh: Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Dáta: 13th May 2014


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Fingal County CouncilApplication for full Planning Permission fordemolition of existing bungalow and garageand construction of three number newdetached two storey houses and ancillariesat Kinseally Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Signed Melanie JermynThis application may beinspected/purchased at a fee not exceedingthe reasonable cost of making a copybetween 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, atthe offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall,Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submissionor observation in relation to the applicationmay be made in writing on payment of theprescribed fee within the period of 5 weeksbeginning on the date of receipt by FingalCo.Co. of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for renova-tions and extensions to house consisting ofreplacement two storey extension to sideand rear, single storey extension to rear,internal alterations to semi-detached house“Hillcrest”, Church Road, Malahide, Co.Dublin. Applicants: Ian & Deirdre Carr. The planning application may be inspected,or purchased at a fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making a copy, at theoffices of the planning authority during itspublic opening hours. A submission orobservation in relation to the applicationmay be made in writing to the planningauthority on payment of the prescribed fee,€20, within the period of 5 weeks beginningon the date of receipt by the authority ofthe application, and such submissions orobservations will be considered by theplanning authority in making a decision onthe application. The planning authority maygrant permission subject to or withoutconditions, or may refuse to grant permis-sion.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by Dominicand Elizabeth Byrne for single storey exten-sion to rear of house at bettyville, bally-boughal. Co. Dublin. This planning applica-tion may be inspected or purchased at a feenot exceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of the planningauthority during its public opening hoursand a submission or observation may bemade to the authority in writing on paymentof the prescribed fee 20 euro within theperiod of 5 weeks beginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by MaryLynch on lands at the Former Mantua ParkSite, Seatown West, Swords, Co. Dublin.The proposed development will provide for28 no. residential units comprising 4 no.duplex units (1 no. apartment on groundfloor and 2 no. duplexes on first and secondfloor providing for a total of 12 no. units), 8no. two storey semi-detached units and 8no. two storey terraced units, all with asso-ciated car parking spaces. Permission isalso sought for widening and utilisation ofexisting entrance, upgrades to existingaccess road and footpath to include 1 no.new pedestrian crossing, removal of thesite’s existing palisade boundary fence,landscaping and all ancillary works neces-sary to facilitate the development. The plan-ning application may be inspected orpurchased at a fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making a copy at theoffices of the planning authority during itspublic opening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to the authorityin writing on payment of the prescribed fee

(€20) within the period of 5 weeks begin-ning on the date of receipt by the authorityof this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to convertattic space to new bedroom and also forchange of roof type from hip to Dutch-mansard style, with new window to sideand new dormer window to rear togetherwith ridge roof light and 2no. roof lightboxes to front at 9 Beverton Meadows,Donabate, Co. Dublin for Lisa WattersThe application may be inspected orpurchased at a fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making a copy at theoffices of the Planning Authority during its'public opening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to the PlanningAuthority in writing on payment of theprescribed fee within the period of 5 weeksbeginning on the date of receipt by theauthority of the application.

Fingal County Council Retention planning permission sought byCarmel Ennis for single storey extension torear and garage conversion at 25 Mill HillPark, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planningapplication may be inspected or purchasedat a fee not exceeding the reasonable costof making a copy at the offices of the plan-ning authority during its public openinghours and submission or observation maybe made to the authority in writing onpayment of the prescribed fee (20Euros)within the period 5 weeks beginning on thedate of receipt by the authority of this appli-cation.

Fingal County Council Retention Planning Permission andPlanning permission sought by AndrewFrazer for construction of a one and twostorey extension to rear, conversion of atticto a bedroom and retention of a rooflight tofront at 7 The Green, Skerriers Rock,Skerries , Co. Dublin. The planning applica-tion may be inspected or purchased at a feenot exceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of the planningauthority during its public opening hoursand submission or observation may bemade to the authority in writing on paymentof the prescribed fee (20Euros) within theperiod 5 weeks beginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Jim, Michael & Peter Browne intend toapply for planning permission at Unit 1, 69Main Street, Lusk, Co. Dublin for a changeof use from approved Class 1 retail use(Reg. Ref. F06A/0300) to coffeeshop/cafe/deli use with opening hours of8am to 11pm, internal alterations (includingW.C. facilities, seating area/food displayand preparation areas), extraction flue torear and all ancillary works to facilitate thedevelopment. This development is locatedin an Architectural Conservation Area. Theplanning application may be inspected orpurchased a fee not exceeding the reason-able cost of making a copy at the offices ofthe planning authority (County Hall, MainStreet, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its publicopening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday toFriday). A submission or observation in rela-tion to the application may be made inwriting to the Planning authority onpayment of the prescribed fee (€20) withinthe period of 5 weeks beginning on the dateof receipt by the authority of the applica-tion. The Planning Authority may grantpermission subject to or without conditions,or may refuse to grant permission.

BURKE, (Skerries, Co. Dublin) 12th May2014, peacefully at Lusk Community unit,surrounded by his loving family, John(Johnny) sadly missed by his loving wife,Lucy, daughter, Marguerite, son, Martin,grandson, Shane, great-grandson, Ryan,extended family and many friends. Rest inpeace.

FOLEY, (Sandy Road, Rush, Co. Dublin)Kathleen, deeply regretted by her lovingsister Margaret, sisters-in-law, nieces,nephews, relatives and friends. Rest inpeace.

HUNT (nee Grehan) (Swords, Co. Dublin) -May 12, 2014, (peacefully), at St. FrancisHospice, Raheny, Joan, beloved wife ofTony and dear mother of Kevin and Linda;she will be sadly missed by her lovingf a m i l y , s o n - i n - l a w , g r a n d c h i l d r e n ,brother, sisters, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.Rest in peace.

KELLY (Hayestown, Rush, Co. Dublin) May12, 2014 (peacefully) Patrick (Paddy);sadly missed by his brothers, sisters,fiance Sheila, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended familyand friends. May he Rest in Peace.

NOLAN, Brendan Michael (Knockamann,St. Ita’s Hospital, Portrane and formerlyof Zimbabwe) - May 11, 2014 at St. Ita’sHospital after a brave fight with cancer,beloved son of teh late Kevin and Sheila,and brother of the late Patrick, Maeve andMary-Grace; sadly missed by his lovingbrothers Austin, (Perth, Australia) andBrian (Capetown, South Africa) sistersMarjorie Brooker and Joyce Loughnan(Skerries), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law,nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.Rest in Peace.

BUTLER (Ballykea, Loughshinny, Skerries,Co. Dublin) May 11th 2014, after a longillness, (peacefully) at the Mater PrivateBrendan, darling husband of Lorraine andbeloved father of Sinead, Paul and Philip;sadly missed by his loving family, grand-children, son-in-law, daughters-in-law,brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended familyand a wide circle of friends. May he rest inpeace.

TEELING (nee McGee) (Balgeen House,Julianstown, Co. Meath and formerly TheCommons, Lusk), May 10th 2014. Bridget,wife of the late Peter Teeling. Deeplyregretted by her loving children Margaret,Mary, Bernard, Peter, Theresa, Imelda,Paddy, Gerry, Bridget and Frank, sisterMolly, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law,g r a n d c h i l d r e n , g r e a t - g r a n d c h i l d r e n ,nieces, nephews, extended family andfriends. May she rest in peace.

TONER , (Nee Needham) (Skerries, Co.Dublin and late of Sutton, Co. Dublin)10th May 2014, peacefully at BeaumontHospital, in the wonderful care of thestaf f in Hardwick Ward, af ter a shortillness, and a very long and happy life inher 92nd year, Kathleen, beloved wife andfriend of the late Jack, sadly missed byher children, Mary, (Boley), Catherine,(Noone), Anne, (Griffin), Helen, (Carroll),John and Sheila (Dawson), grandchildren,great grandchildren, extended family andfriends. Rest in Peace.

Recent published deathsfrom the North County

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