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Now that the Christmas rush is a thing of the past, NorthCounty shoppers can’t wait to avail of some of the bestbargains to be had anywhere. The January Sales signs are nowup in shops across the North County and people looking forthat fabulous bargain are encouraged to support local jobs andshop local. As we all know, economically, many people found2011 to have been a very challenging year. Our country is goingthrough the most trying and difficult economic times imagin-able, with austerity everywhere. We’ve endured a very harshbudgets, but Irish people are resilient and optimistic and bysupporting each other, we can overcome these difficulties. All across the North County there is an array of top classshops in every town, with some excellent bargains thatwon’t be beaten anywhere. By supporting our local shops,we are using a powerful tool in winning this battle. In thisSales Issue of the County Leader, you will find some of the

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I would like to send my best wishes for the NewYear to everyone in the North County and to ourextended global family across the world. I amconscious that, for some of you, this year will onewhere unemployment, financial insecurity or theabsence of a loved one now living abroad will cast adark shadow. So these are troubling and testing times for somany but while acknowledging the hurt inflicted,the dismay caused, by the mistakes that weremade, I also believe that the Irish people have theresilience, the fortitude and the wisdom to movebeyond any destructive cynicism and recriminationand have the capacity and determination to moveon and craft a new positive form of their Irishness. It has been truly inspiring for me to witness theinnovation and the resourcefulness that have cometo the fore in our time of economic need and to see,across this island, communities renewing them-

selves in social solidarity throughco-operation and togethershowing practical concern foreach other and particularly for theless fortunate in this country and,indeed, throughout the world. While the wider global environ-ment is worrying, we are seeingsome positive results in oureconomic affairs. Our exportscontinue to grow; many of ourcompanies have become moreinnovative and competitive; anddirect inward investment is robustbut the great challenge of creatingjobs, reducing unemployment remains. We Irish also remain a nation of great cultural andsporting achievement, and this continues to enrichour society and enhance our reputation abroad.There is also widespread support for a post-reces-sion future driven by our people’s creativity andgrounded in a real economy that harnesses ourindigenous strengths and adds lasting value to oursociety. I am confident that, drawing on our sharedstrengths and our ethical values, we will rebuild a

sustainable and strong economywhile also at the same timebuilding a just and inclusivesociety that ensures the participa-tion of all its citizens. Ireland is a country and a peoplemoving forward with a commonpurpose and a shared Aisling ofhope and courage; a country thatwill marry the best of its oldwisdom with the new foundlearning wrought from the chas-tening experience of recent trou-bled times. We are a country of which there is

much to be proud; whose possibilities are still to befully imagined and realised; and whose people I amhonoured to serve. I wish you all a Peaceful and a Happy New Year.

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MAYOR OF FINGAL


GERRY MCGUIRE

TANAISTE & LEADER OF THE LABOUR PARTY


EAMON GILMORE TD

As Mayor of Fingal, I would like to wish everyone aHappy New Year. 2011 was a difficult year, but despitemonetary constraints a lot of good things havehappened in the North County. During difficult economic times such as at present, it’soften easy to forget the importance of community andfamily, the backbone of our society and the hugelyimportant work carried out by many agencies, voluntarygroups, sporting clubs and bodies supported by theCounty Council in ensuring that our communitiescontinue to develop. It is very heartening having trav-elled the length and breadth of the county and to havemet so many of these groups and to witness first handthe enthusiasm, dedication, commitment andherculean efforts they are making together with theCouncil to make Fingal a better place to live.Now more than ever, there is a need for cohesion and asense of community spirit and pride. Both the County

Council and I have been and continue to be committedto engendering this community spirit through the provi-sion of staff resources and funding to community facili-ties/activities, even with limited resources.I was delighted as Mayor to represent the county and itscitizens at a variety of events, particularly the launch ofAge Friendly Fingal and the signing of ‘The DublinDeclaration’ endorsing the Age Friendly Cities andCommunities last September. 2012 is going to beanother challenging year in maintaining and creating

employment, but I amlooking forward to workingwith the Chambers ofCommerce, Fingal Tourism,Farming community,Industrialist, Hospitalitysector, Fingal DevelopmentBoard, Enterprise Board etcin devising strategies thatwill best generate economicactivity and ensure the

future for our population. The reduction in the commer-cial rates for this year is a major plank in this strategywhich I am pleased to have supported. The Irish Spirit is‘Endure and Succeed’ and we in the North County,together as a team can live up to that motto.I look forward to representing you again in 2012 andmeeting many of the groups and individuals across thecounty whom I am privileged to represent.

I know this Christmas and New Year period willbe a tough one for our people. We are livingthrough a period of great difficulty, far too manypeople are out of work and many families areexperiencing anxious times. Too many dinnertables will have empty chairs because so manyof our young people have left Ireland to findwork and Christmas and New Year wishes willbe expressed over the phone or on Skype. That’s why, this Christmas and New Year period,I want to reassure you that your government isdoing everything we can to turn aroundIreland’s fortunes and bring our children home. Faced with unpalatable choices, we have had tomake decisions no Irish government ever imag-ined itself having to make. But we’re doing it

because we’re deter-mined to get back oureconomic sovereignty,to get Ireland back onits feet, to get ouryoung people backhome, where they wantto be and where youwish they were at thistime of year. I am confident that,working together, wecan do this. Recoverywill not be easy and itwill take time, but Ibelieve that the

courage and character of the Irish people willrestore our country. To all the readers of the North County Leader, Iwish you and yours a happy, peaceful andhopeful New Year. Nollaig Shona Daoibh go léir.

AN TAOISEACH


ENDA KENNY TD

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny

I am delighted to havethis opportunity to wishthe readers of the NorthCounty Leader the verybest for the New Year.Looking forward to 2012 Ican assure you that mycolleagues in the LabourParty and in Governmentwill continue to worktowards the rescue of oureconomy, the creation ofjobs and the restorationof our economic sover-eignty.My Labour colleaguesand I entered Governmentin difficult times with a

clear mandate to sort outIreland’s economic crisis.When we took up officenine months ago, thiscountry was on the edgeof an economic cliff. Since

then we have graduallyworked our way back,and we are continuingevery day to improve oureconomy and to strive forthe creation of new jobs.The recent Budget was anecessary part of thisjourney. In difficult timesthe Government has keptits commitment not toincrease income tax forworking people and tomaintain core socialwelfare paymentsincluding jobseekers,state pensions and thestandard rate of childbenefit. We have taken330,000 people on lowincomes out of the reachof the Universal SocialCharge and maintainedthe number of special

needs assistants in ourschools and thepupil/teacher ratio in theprimary sector.I know how difficult it isfor families to make endsmeet and I understandthat for many of you it ishard sometimes toremain optimistic. Pleasebe confident that while itwon’t happen overnight,we will recover as acountry, we will getpeople back to work andthat we will make surethat our children have agood future, here in ourown country.Warmest wishes,Eamon Gilmore TDLeader, The Labour PartyTánaiste and Minister forForeign Affairs & Trade

Eamon Gilmore TD

MINISTER FOR HEALTH


DR. JAMES REILLY TD

For very many people, this Christmas hasbeen a challenging one and many families are facing a difficult New Year.I know that the character and heart of thepeople of the North County will see themcome together tocelebrate the NewYear with their fami-lies and friends in aspirit of community. The government that Iam a member of aredetermined to turnthis country around.It’s going to take allour energies and hardwork to fix the messleft to us all by the previous Government. AsMinister for Health, I am determined toreform our health service and it will be chal-lenging with a shrinking budget. We have nochoice, we must do it. It’s a challenge, butit’s also an opportunity to do things betterand I and the hard working members of thehealth service will rise to that challenge.The National Children’s Hospital will be builtby th is Government at the Mater s i te .Locally, the people of the North County havemy support. I am opposed to the currentproposal for a Monster Sewage plant in theNorth County, especia l ly in rura lBallyboughal, Skerries, Rush and Lusk. Inthe New Year, we must turn our attention toattracting inward investment and jobs intothe North County, a region with many posi-tive advantages for such investment. I wishall my constituents a Healthy and HappyNew Year.

James Reilly TD

Host Of Activities AtBalbriggan LibraryThere will be a number of exciting events atBalbriggan Library in January. The Story Queenwill feature on Wednesday, 4th January at11.00am. There will be a storytelling session forchildren aged 2-7 years where you can meetthe queen in her royal crown and gown andenjoy her wonderful stories. What a great wayto start the New Year events for January 2012.All Events are free, but numbers are limited, sobook your place at the Junior Desk in thelibrary.Other events taking place include, Paper/SilkFlower making workshop,Knitting & Crochet classes and ComputerClasses. Balbriggan library will reopen at 10amon Tuesday, 3rd January 2012.

MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT,TOURISM & SPORT


LEO VARADKAR TDI would like to extend the warmest New Year greetingsto all readers of the North County Leader. We are livingin difficult times, and it has been a tough year foreveryone. However, there is good reason to hope that2012 will see Ireland firmlyon the road to recovery.Although the Budget hadsome tough measures,there was also good news,with no income taxincreases, no cut to theState pension, no UniversalSocial Charge for incomesunder €10,000, andincreased mortgageinterest relief for first time buyers who bought between2004-2008. Swords, in particular, will benefit from sometransport improvements. Money is being provided in theCapital Investment Plan to build new bus lanes,including a new bus lane on the North Quays. This willknock another few minutes off journeys on buses thatuse the Port Tunnel, such as the Swords Express. I havealso made sure that the road maintenance budgets willbe protected.There will also be a multi-million euro investment towiden the road near the ‘Cat and Cage’ in Drumcondrain order to provide a new bus lane by 2014. I hope nextyear will be a good one for all readers, and would like toextend Season’s greetings to all of you.

Leo Varadkar TD

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MINISTER FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION


JOAN BURTON TDThere is no doubt thatIreland has experi-enced a tough fewyears as the economyhas fallen into one ofthe deepest recessionswe have ever seen.We are facing an unem-

ployment cr is is withwell over 430,000 indi-viduals on the LiveRegister.As the New Yearbegins, my thoughtsare with al l of thosepeople.I can assure you that mycolleagues in govern-ment and I are deter-mined to make sure thatthose people are in aposition to take up jobswhen the economyimproves.We are proposing moreregular contact withunemployed people, sothat they can pursueopportunities for work,education or training.Last year, theDepartment of SocialProtection announcedthe establishment of anew NationalEmployment andEntitlements Service(NEES), as provided forin the Programme forGovernment. The aim isto integrate the provisionof employment servicesand benefit paymentservices in to one-stop-shops. We will open fournew one-stop-shopsunder a new brand nameby May of next year.These shops will bethere to help the unem-ployed get back to work,education or training.The government will besetting out in greaterdetail its plans for thisnew service in January.

We will also continuewith our efforts to getthe country workingagain by makingIreland a great countryin which to set up abusiness.In the meantime, may Itake this opportunity towish you al l a veryHappy New Year.

Joan Burton TD

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MICHEAL MARTIN TDI want to take thisopportunity to wishthe residents of theNorth County a happyNew Year and bestwishes for 2012. The Christmas andNew Year break is atime of reflection formany families and atime to make plans forthe year ahead. I amvery aware that 2011has been a diff icultyear for a lot ofpeople; people whoare out of work and

those struggling withpersonal debt andmortgages. Despitethe difficulties facingthe country the Irishpeople continue to

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Fingal Dublin Chamber prides itself on itssupport and encouragement for businesspeople and in representing the many companieswho do business in theregion. It has been a very chal-lenging year for localbusinesses with manycompanies facing diffi-cult financial andtrading situations. TheChamber recognisesand congratulates themany companies in thearea on their skill anddetermination inseeking new opportu-nities and being innov-ative in retaining theirmarkets in a really difficult business environ-ment. The commitment of the retail sector in theNorth County region to excellence and a qualitycustomer care service is renowned and theChamber would ask all consumers to focus on

quality and service and support the many busi-nesses who are providing the jobs for localpeople. The Chamber continues to expand its member-ship and has now joined forces with the D15Chamber to form a larger and more representa-tive Chamber which is ranked among the topchambers in the country. With over 330 Chamber members across a widesectoral base, the Chamber now represents SoleTraders, SMEs, Multinational and IndigenousCorporate Companies, Semi-State and PublicBodies and is the largest and most influentialbusiness organisation in the Fingal/NorthCounty area.In the coming year the Chamber will be focusingon providing support to the many business menand women who are facing into another toughyear. Being in business is often a very lonelyplace and the business community needs towork closer together to support each otherthrough networking and business briefingevents. On behalf of Chamber President, Siobhan Mooreand the Board of Fingal Dublin Chamber, I canthink of nothing better at the close of a toughand challenging year than to wish all theChamber members and indeed all the busi-nesses in the area a Prosperous and ProductiveNew Year.

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SENATOR DARRAGH O’BRIEN

economy and help peoplein difficulty with personaldebt and mortgages. Like many in the area Ihave a young family and Iwant the best for them.There are significant chal-lenges in our communi-ties but despite this thereare many reasons to bepositive for our future. Ireland remains a strong

country with a great spiritand can recovery fromdifficulties we face. Therehas been huge progressin terms of education inNorth Dublin over manyyears and we continue tohave a young age profileand one of the fastestgrowing populations inthe country. Fianna Fáil has a role toplay in bringing forwardnew ideas and reformingand renewing our party.While I am working toplay a role in that inSeanad Éireann, I am alsocontinuing to work withcommunity groups andresidents in the NorthCounty on importantissues such as theproposed MonsterSewage Plant. I amheartened by the sense of

community that exists inthe North County. If weplay to our strengths andmaintain a sense ofcommunity I know we willrecover a stronger and

better society from thiscrisis. Again, I want to wish youand your family a HappyNew Year.

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As 2011 draws to aclose and 2012 isdawning, we theSkerries Chamber ofCommerce have anumber of newprojects in thepipeline. Theseprojects will bring newvibrancy and dynamicsto the town. Skerrieswas touched bysadness during eventsin April, however thecamaraderie andcompassion of all thecommunity and thesurrounding neigh-bourhood brought aunity never seenbefore. The town ofSkerries did excep-tionally well in theTidy Towns competi-tion for 2011, showing

PRESIDENT SKERRIES CHAMBER


MARTIN SCULLY

The Rush Chamberhad a very successfulyear in 2011. Manygoals were reachedsuch as the HarbourFestival, which tookplace over the AugustBank Holidayweekend and provedto be a greatfundraiser for the

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2011 was a year of polit-ical change in Ireland,with the elections of botha new Government and anew President. It was alsoa year of personal changefor me as I was elected asTD for Dublin North forthe first time. It is a greathonour to be elected and Iam very aware that I waselected to bring a strongvoice for the people of ourarea into government. This government is faced withthe difficult task of turning our current situationaround but I am confident that the coalition can getIreland onto a more solid footing.

Locally, it was welcome news to hear that 14 years ofuncertainty and worry has ended for many people inthe North County with the decision by the CountyCouncil not to proceed with the Nevitt Super dump.However it is difficult to celebrate such a decision witha new proposal for a monster sewage plant nowthreatening the environment and tourist industry ofour area. The issue of the proposed monster wastewater treatment plant earmarked for one of nine loca-tions in the North County has galvanised the localcommunities like no other in recent years. The lastthree months of 2011 has seen widespread publicopposition to this proposal. I am sure this issue willcontinue to play into 2012 and I look forward tostanding with the people in opposition to this ludi-crous proposal. I wish to take this opportunity to wishall in North County a prosperous New Year and to statethat I will continue to represent the needs and inter-ests of each and every constituent in Dublin North,especially those most vulnerable and hard pressed inthis difficult time.

I would like to wishyou all a happy andpeaceful New Year.2011 was a difficultyear for most, if not allfamilies throughoutthis country.December’s budgetsaw a reduction of upto €4 billion inspending, the first of afour step programmeto regain our economicsovereignty, which welost just over a yearago. It was a difficultbudget, however withit came the Jobs ActionPlan to attract invest-ment, an increase inmortgage interestrelief for those whoneed it most, and areduction in the USCcharge for low incomeearners, thusremoving 320,000


ALAN FARRELL TDto the readers of North County Leader

BRENDAN RYAN TD

people from thecharge. I believe 2011 was theyear that Ireland beganits fight back for itseconomic sovereignty.In February, the peoplevoted for a newgovernment to leadthis country out of thiscrisis. Within the firstfew months of thisgovernment, theEU/IMF interest ratewas reduced andbanks were fully capi-talised, Irish tourismfigures increased, theminimum wage wasrestored and our repu-tation abroad hasbegun to recover. Dublin North, despitethe economicrestraints, has hadsome good news. Wehave secured three

new schools for theregion, investment insmarter transport andupgrades according tothe capital transportbudget, and further

investment in FingalEnterprise Board, theFingal communitysector, increased localroad and floodingmaintenance funding,as well as the appoint-ment of the PyritePanel whose findingswill be of greatinterest to manyhomeowners in theNorth County.

With this New Yearcomes new opportuni-ties to tackle the chal-lenges that we face asa nation with renewedoptimism and vigour.As a community, weneed to cometogether to ensurethat we restore ournational pride thathas taken a beatingover the past fewyears. We are workingharder than ever toensure the financialstability of our fami-lies; I can assure youthat each member ofgovernment is doingthe same on behalf oftheir constituents. Ilook forward to repre-senting you, thepeople of DublinNorth in 2012, and toengaging at govern-ment level to ensurethat North CountyDublin is given everypossible resource tothrive.”

Alan Farrell TD

Brendan Ryan TD

yet again the dedica-tion and hard work ofits committeemembers. The

Christmas lights havebeen switched onbringing with them afestive spirit to beenjoyed by young andold. I would like totake this opportunityto thank the Chamber

crew without theirhard work and dedica-tion, nothing wouldhappen. We arelooking forward to2012 with great enthu-siasm and this enthu-siasm shines on everyfootball field or in

every meeting room,where we see peopleall working voluntarilyto make our town thewonderful place it isand with new projectscoming on line, theflag will certainly flyhigh.

Martin Scully

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The Stepping Out ZumbaNew Year Shape UpAs you relax in front of the fire over Christmas, spare a thought for theStepping Out teachers who, through December and over Christmas, are to befound spending long days in the Stepping Out studio perfecting theStepping Out Zumba Fitness New Year Shape Up Course.Stepping Out founder Sharon Tinkler tells us, “We put a huge amount ofwork into our course to make sure it’s just right. Customers probably haveno idea of what goes on behind the scenes, but let me assure you the dedi-cation and professionalism of our teachers is amazing.”And if you have been over doing it on the plum pudding, don’t stress, thiscourse gets results. Sharon continues, “One of our current teacher traineesstarted out this time last year as a customer on our New Year Shape UpCourse. Over the year attending our Zumba classes in Mallow she has lostthree and a half stone and is now training to become a Stepping Out teacher.When you see that kind of turnaround in peoples’ lives its really all you everneed to motivate you and keep you going.In Stepping Out, we have always believed that fitness should be fun and allthe classes reflect that ethos, but w also know that people want results andwe must deliver what people want. For over six years, Stepping Out has beenthe largest dance fitness company on the market and we have done that bydelivering the highest quality classes consistently. This January, we arerunning our New Year Shape up course in 72 venues all over Ireland. Thelocal venues are Dublin Airport Sports Complex, The Bracken CourtBalbriggan, Skerries Community Centre, The Boyne Valley Hotel Drogheda,St Kevin’s Junior School Donaghmede, Clontarf Rugby and Cricket Club, StGabriel’s Parish Hall Clontarf, Carlton Hotel Tyrrelstown, St Francis XavierSenior School Castleknock and Na Fianna GAA, Glasnevin.”

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I would like to send very sincere NewYear wishes to all our members andtheir customers. 2011 has been a verytough year for business in Balbriggan,but by pulling together we are provingthat we can ride out the currentdifficult business climate. An example ofthis teamwork has been the opening of apermanent Chamber of Commerce officeat 1 Quay Street, Balbriggan and theemployment of an office Manager. Theoffice will provide support to all in thebusiness community and work as aconjugate between the County Council

and Balbriggan Town Council toensure Balbriggan is a wonderfulplace to live, work and visit. 2011also saw the culmination of muchhard work on the Public RealmPlan for Balbriggan

and the final proposal waslaunched in September ofthis year. This plan willprovide a blueprint for thedevelopment of the townfor years to come. It willensure that Balbriggandevelops in a cohesivemanner that facilitates localtrade and ensures anenhanced and safe environ-ment for residents and visi-tors. The Chamber members supportedand participated in many community

events this year, such as the SummerFest in June, the Formula Fun day in Julyand the Food Fest in August. The yearwas finished by a wonderful Gala Ballheld at the beginning of December in the

Bracken Court Hotel. Wehave already started workingon a Strategic Plan for ouractivities in 2012 and haveproposed 12 events and 19projects. It is envisaged thatthe Chamber will be busierthan ever in 2012 and so wewould encourage any localbusinesses that are not yetmembers to [email protected] enquire about become

members of this active and successfulChamber.

PRESIDENT BALBRIGGAN CHAMBER


JOE ENGLISH

PRESIDENT MALAHIDE CHAMBER


AL RYAN

Joe English

The traders andservice providers ofMalahide wish tothank all theircustomers for theirsupport in 2011. Neverbefore has it beenmore important tosupport your localbusinesses in order tosecure jobs, servicesand the economicvitality of our commu-nity. In turn, our busi-nesses are offeringvalue and the kind ofservice you only getfrom people who know

you and your needs.We are lucky to have agreat reputation for

retail, entertainmentand leisure services inthe town but we also

offer a wonderfulrange of other profes-sional services. Tohighlight all thatMalahide has to offer,we have just updatedour website with alisting of all busi-nesses. Additionally,we are distributing aDirectory to allMalahide homes thatcontains useful infor-mation, town map anda l ist of servicesoffered by Chambermembers.This year, theChamber and busi-nesses put resourcesback into the commu-nity by running theMalahide Festival inJuly and our annual

Santa event inNovember. Our focusfor both events was toprovide free activitiesfor the communitythat supports us allyear through. Eachevent attracted thou-sands of people intothe town to enjoy boththe events and thegreat range of serviceswe provide in ourtown every day.

Al Ryan

Swords ToastmastersSwords Toastmasters meet at the CarnegieHotel, Swords, at 8pm on the second andfourth Monday of the month. Visitwww.swordstoastmasters.com for moreinformation. Perfect for those who may havetrouble with public speaking, all arewelcome to attend.

In 2012, we willcontinue to work forthe businesses andcommunity inMalahide, remem-bering that we are allin this together. Wealso take this opportu-nity to thank the NorthCounty Leader fortheir continuingsupport of all thecommunities of NorthCounty Dublin.

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18th January - LOSS & RECOVERY - One day WorkshopFacilitator: Father Jim Cogley Cost €55.00 Light Lunch Included

25th January - TAI CHI CLASSES - Eight Wednesday MorningsFacilitator: Mary Hayes – Cost: €80 for 8 Week.

12th February - EMOTIONAL TRANSFORMATION - One Day Workshop

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- Five Monday EveningsFacilitator: Denis Gleeson – Cost: €50.00 in total

15th February - HEALING OUR FAMILY TREE - One Day WorkshopFacilitator: Father Jim Cogley Cost €55.00 Light Lunch Included

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SSt. SSylvester’sInfant School

Yellow Walls Road, MalahideCo. Dublin.

Enrolling for Junior Infants September 2012

Application forms must be returned on or before31st January 2012

County Dublin Vocational Education Committee

SKERRIES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

EVENING CLASSESSpring 2012

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CHAIRPERSON SKERRIESTIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE


ANNE DOYLE

CHAIRPERSON MALAHIDETIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE


GERRY RAFFERTY

Skerries Tidy Townstake this opportunityto thank all oursupporters andhelpers over the pastyear. It was anothervery successful one forthe town. We are onlysix points behind the

etc. It was never moreimportant than now topresent the town to itshighest standard tohelp business, tourismand the morale of theresidents. We wouldlike to thank the NorthCounty Leader fortheir coverage of ourevents. We wish all aHappy and HealthyNew Year.

Anne Doyle

overall winner,Killarney in theNational Tidy Townsand although this is amountain to climb, weare very happy to besharing the stage withthe best in the country,i.e Westport, Killkenny

On behalf of the MalahideTidy Towns group, I wouldlike to say a big thank youto those who supported usin in this year’s Tidy Townscompetition. Thanks to thehard work of all involvedwe improved our positionand hope to do just as wellin 2012. I’d like to saycongratulations to all theparticipants, they really did a fantastic job. I thinkeveryone who was involved and participated in the TidyTowns competition around the North Country deservesa big thanks as everyone really pulled together and thisshows in the great results that were achieved. The TidyTowns committee are really looking forward to 2012 andwe hope to see new volunteers join us, we always aredelighted to have more involved in the work we do. Iwish all North County Leader readers a happy and pros-perous New Year.

Gerry Rafferty

Weather Leaflet Launched In SwordsThe Fingal Community &Voluntary Forum (FCVF)decided to put some-thing together to helpour communities withsome practical informa-tion and tips in case weget the same severewinter weather as lastyear. The FCVF launched their‘Severe WeatherInformation’ Leafletrecently in the CountyHall in Swords. Theleaflet provides tips onensuring your home isready for winter, andadvice on how to be safeon the roads. Alsocovered are variousways to keep warm andsafe during extremelycold weather. Included with each

leaflet is a handy roomtemperature guide.Thisleaflet and room temper-ature guide will bedistributed to the FCVF’smember groups over thenext few weeks, and isavailable to NorthCounty residents bycontacting the FCVF on

8905618. The FCVFwould like to wish alltheir members a happyand prosperous NewYear and remind NorthCounty residents thatadvance preparation isthe key to gettingthrough the winterperiod safely.

B.A.S.E have vacancies for the following classes from January to

the Easter Term 2012

For Further information please call 01 8902593

Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 1.00pmwww.base-swords.ie

Enrolling on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th 9am - 11am

B.A.S.EBrackenstown Road, Swords, Co. Dublin

BEGINNERS COMPUTERS Monday 12pm-2pmBEADING Monday 10am-12pmCREATIVE WRITING Monday 12pm-2pmSUGARCRAFT & BAKING Tuesday 10am-12pmCROCKET & KNITTING Wednesday 11.45am-1.45pmART Wednesday 9.30am-11.30amFLOWER ARRANGING Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm

coverage that theNorth County LeaderNewspaper providesfor the activities of ourorganisations. We wisheveryone the very bestwishes and goodhealth for the NewYear.

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There are 3 ways to enrol for classes:1. At enrolment night on 24-1-12 in the school from 7.30 to 9.00p.m.

2. By post with the postal form which is on the inside cover of the brochure3. Online enrolment at www.feepay.ie from 14-12-11. To apply online: 1. go towww.easypaymentsplus.ie 2. On the top right hand corner click on: Login to

Make a Payment 3. In the panel on the right click New User 4. Look for MalahideCommunity School in the drop down list under Oranisation Name 5. Select

Malahide Community School. 6. Enter Registration Details 7. Click Register 8.Click To go to a secure site 9.Choose the course you want 10. Proceed to pay

Further details are available in our new brochure which can be obtained, freeof charge, in Malahide, Raheny and Swords libraries and from local super-

markets and newsagents from 21-12-11.

For enquiries please phone: 8460949 or E-mail: [email protected]

Director of Adult Education: Robbie Harrold

1. Creative Writing2. Computers for Beginners3. Meditation4. Bridge Term 25. Spanish for Beginners 6. Spanish for Improvers 7. Spanish for Advanced8. Italian for Beginners9. Ballroom Dancing10. Bellydancing11. Computers ECDL12. Yoga13. German for Improvers14. Adult Literacy15. Digital Camera16. French for Beginners

17. Pottery18. Continuing Art History19. Jewellery Making20. Astronomy Stage 221. Studio Photography22. Enjoying Opera23. Art24. An Introduction toPhotoshop25. Make Up Artistry forBeginners26. An Intoduction to FilmAppreciation and ScriptWriting27. Payroll Technician28. Design Your Own Garden

29. Philosophy30. Interior Design31. Irish Genealogy32. Website Design33. An Introduction to theLegal System34. Radio Presenters Course35. Photoshop for Improvers36. French for Improvers37. Woodcarving38. Public Relations39. Introduction to PCMaintenance40. Pilates41. Zumba42. Personal Image and Style

Malahide Community School Adult Education Programme - January 2012

St. Colmcille’sGirls’ N.S.Chapel Lane, Swords

www.stcolmcillesgns.scoilnet.ieJanuary 23rd -27th

Enrolment Week forJunior Infants

(Sept. 2012)

OPEN DAY Wednesday 18th January 2012

10.30am- 12.30pm

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New Junior Infants Enrolments for September 2012

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Telephone enquiries: 8404394/8404446

CHAIRPERSON SWORDSTIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE


DES BECTON

CHAIRPERSON BALBRIGGANTIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE


JOE TROY

I would like to thankthe Tidy TownsCommittee for all thehard work they carriedout over the last yearand the volunteers whoassisted us. I wouldalso like to thank themanagement and staffof the new OperationsDepartment of theCounty Council for all their assistance and lookforward to working with them even more closelythis coming year. The renewed effort of the new operations staffwith assistance of the Tidy Towns committee,schools, residents and businesses was rewarded

Des Becton

by our improvement in the IBAL litter league.Swords went from 32nd position in 2010 to 4ththis year out of 53 towns that are surveyed in thecountry. The judges gave Swords an A rating(Clean to European Norm) on the 10 sites thatwhere inspected.Our objective for the New Year is to work with theCouncil and the land owner to open up an entranceto the Ward River Valley at Church Road. I wouldlike to thank Cllr Tom Kelleher for the hard work heis putting into bringing this about. Because of theemphasis been put on Nature, Biodiversity,Heritage and Sustainable Development in theNational Tidy Towns competition for the New Year,we need to draw up a new three to five year plan.To do this we will need the assistance of peoplewith more expertise, along with funds if we hopeto make any achievements in the competition. So Iwould like to appeal to the people and all organi-sations in Sword to take more pride in our town bycoming forward and volunteering to help.I would like to wish the people of Swords and allthe readers of the North County Leader goodhealth and a Very Peaceful, Prosperous and HappyNew Year.

CHAIRPERSON LUSKTIDY TOWNS COMMITTEE


PAT KELLY

On behalf of the LuskTidy TownsAssociation, thePhotographic Groupand the Lusk HeritageGroup, it has been agood year with a fullrange of activities andthe local support levelhas been maintained.When one considers

Pat Kelly

Tidy Towns have had a very successful year andachieved ten extra points in the national competi-tion. It is so difficult to increase that many pointsthat the national team that run the Tidy TownsCompetition gave us a special Endeavour Award.The award waspresented in Septemberto the committee at aceremony by Ministerfor Tourism. LeoVaradkar. The TidyTowns team were chal-lenged by two thefts oftheir equipment thisyear and were devas-tated in May when thethieves got away with substantial pieces of equip-ment. However, the pupils of BalbrigganCommunity College came to the rescue bydonating proceeds from their school play. Thiswas such a kind act that the Tidy Towns teamhonoured the school with an award at the TownCouncil annual awards in October. I would also like to thank the Balbriggan ADHDgroup who recently donated funds to help with our2012 activities. I would like to send New Yeargreetings to all the residents of Balbriggan and themembers of the surrounding Tidy Towns groups inSkerries, Lusk, Balscadden, Balrothery and Rush. Iwould also like to specifically thank all our volun-teers who give so generously of their time andenergy for the benefit of the whole community.The Tidy Towns team have gained a number ofnew members this year, but are always looking fornew members, so if anyone would like to join inwhen the weather warms up a bit then they will bevery welcome.

Malahide Hockey SeasonTraining for Malahide Fingal Hockey Club takes placeevery Monday and Thursday from 7.30pm to 9pm atthe Broomfield all-weather training facility. The clubplans to field four teams this season in the LeinsterLeague and welcomes all new members. If you haveany queries email [email protected]

Joe Troy

the national problems,it is increasingly diffi-cult for voluntarybodies to raise fundsfor their endeavours.The tenacity and enthu-siasm of these groupsprovide an example inovercoming adversity.We very much appre-ciate the contact and

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SPRING 2012 PROGRAMME OF MORNING COURSES & CLASSESLanguages- French

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Tailoring & Sewing

Understand Architectural Designand Planning Permission

Languages – Spanish(Basic knowledge required)

Bridge Game

Art Workshops

Flower Arranging

Spanish(For Intermediate Level)

Yoga

Photography-Intermediate Classes

Self Discovery Meditation &Awareness

With Justine McGrath. Tuesday 17th January 2012 From 10.30–12.30 For 10 weeks Fee €100.00

With Maura O’Rourke Tuesday 31st Jan ‘12 Time 10.30 -12.30Machines and equip supplied for use 8 weeks Fee €160

With John Flynn Architect BAarc MRIAI Sat 14th Jan’12 from10.30-12.30 Fee €180 for 8 weeks

With Justine McGrath. Wednesday 18th Jan 2012 From 10.30–12.30 For 10 weeks Fee €100.00

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With Christopher White. Starting 23rd February’12 Time10.30-12.30 For 6 Weeks Fee €90.00

With Justine McGrath. Starting Thursday 19th January 2012 Time 10.30 am – 12.30 For 10 weeks – Fee €100.00

2 Classes With Nadia Y.T.T.C. Friday 13th January 2012 From10.30 to 11.50 a.m. and 12.00 – 13.20 pm 6 weeks Fee €80.00

With Eamon O’Daly Starting Sat 28th Jan’12 from 10.30-12.45pmFee €100 for 6 Weeks. Another Class starting Sat April 21st ‘12

With Tara Killeen For 6 weeks. Time 10.30-12.30 Fee €90.00. Dates to be decided

Balbriggan PhotographicGroup

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10 28.12.2011North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper Sales Issue 2012The Rolestown Theatre Group Proudly Presents

The show dates are: Friday 13th Jan - 8pm Saturday 14th Jan -3pm Sunday 15th Jan -3pm Friday 20th Jan - 8pm Saturday 21st Jan -3pmSunday 22nd Jan - 3pm

Once again the group areinviting all the OAPs in the

area to a free show onThursday 12th January at

8pm.All shows will start at the

advertised time.

I t’s that time of the yearagain and the RolestownTheatre Group have

come up with anothersuperb pantomime. This istheir 27th year of producingpanto and it is the best andmost entertaining panto inFingal. This year’s Panto isthe classic story of the Babesin the Wood with RobinHood & his Merry Menalso involved and once againthe group have acquired the

services of thebest professionalpeople for theirmusic, sound,lights, costumes,production etc.,The Panto guar-antees a great

show for every age group fromyoung to old with plenty ofgreat songs, superb dancingand of course lots and lots oflaughter. Booking is advisable to ensurethe best seats and you can bookby telephone at: 086 8780890between 9am and 5pm eachday or you can [email protected] Tickets can then becollected at the Golf Shop,Roganstown Golf and CountryClub. Booked tickets must be

collected within 2 days ofbooking or the booking will becancelled. Ticket holders willthen be admittedwithout the hassle ofwaiting at the door.Tickets Prices are: Adults€12.00 andChildren/OAPs €10.00Rolestown Hall is situ-ated on theSwords/Ashbourne Roadand will be well sign

posted and of course there isplenty of parking. Don’t missthis spectacular show – Book today.

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DEIRDRE MCMENAMIN

In this festive season weare pleased to look backover the followingachievements during2011. We entered ourtown in the Tidy Townscompetition after beingabsent for a number ofyears. Our efforts wererewarded with arespectable score, thanksto the spirit and the involvement of the people ofRush. Our regular cleanups, hanging baskets andfundraising events were all commented uponfavourably by the judges as they reported on ourbeautiful seaside town. Our very own committee member, Peter Smullen wasvoted Rush Man of the Year, and I think we’ll allagree very deserved. Our success last year has

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spurred us on to ambitious yet realistic ambitions for2012. We will continue to involve the local schoolsand youth clubs with the cleanups of the town andbeaches. Landscaping and planting will be extendedto include the junction of Hands Lane/Main Street,Harbour Park and variousother sites around thetown. Our “Welcome toRush” signs will finally bein place as will ourhanging flower baskets,only this year they will belarger. We will participatein An Taisce’s NationalSpring Clean Day in Apriland be launching a BestKept Garden Competition.We thank all our spon-sors for their continuesupport. We also thankall the local volunteerswho have given up theirtime in making Rush sucha beautiful place to live.Im the meantime, wewish you all all a Peacefuland Happy New Year. CHAIRPERSON DONABATE

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BLAITHIN O’DONNELL

2011 was a busy one, which saw a lot of changein Donabate with a lot of building and roadworks happening. As those projects are nowcomplete, we hope that we can concentrate onthe aesthetic aspects of Donabate in 2012.There was a fantastic project completed thisyear at the St. Ita’s wetlands with the help ofSt Patrick’s Boys School, Hans Visser of FingalCounty Council biodiversity dept and fundingfrom the LEADER organisation. This winter,the County Council will have to fell 50 or sopoplar trees on the Portrane Road, as they

have reached their lifespan and are nowdangerous on thisbusy road, so we willbe working with themto f ind a suitablereplacement in Spring2012. New tree andperennial planting willbe put in around thenew water pumping

station at “The Hand” and we are hoping toimprove the state of our grass verges nextyear. New volunteers are always welcome and you can contact us at [email protected] We would like to wish all of ourvolunteers and supporters a very happy, cleanand tidy 2012 and say thank you for makingDonabate a better place in which to live, workand play.

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New TrafficManagementAt MillfieldWelcomedCllr Ciaran Byrne has toldthe County Leader thathe is delighted with thepositive response he hasreceived from theCouncil’s TransportDepartment to hismotion for trafficmanagement work at theMillfield Shopping Centrein Balbriggan.Byrne said that there wasalso concern for schoolchildren crossing theroad near the busyroundabout. He tabledhis motion after meetingwith residents’ represen-tatives in September.“People in theWestbrook Estate havebeen trying for years toget some relief from thetraffic volumes at theentrance to the estate,”he said. “The opening ofthe Millfield ShoppingCentre, while being avery welcome develop-ment for the town,created even greatertraffic problems withheavier volumes at thebusy roundabout. TheCouncil has now indi-cated that a new pedes-trian crossing and afurther traffic controlsystem(possibly a yellow box)will be build in the NewYear.”

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As 2012 beckons usforward into a New Year,my hope is that wedevelop a deeper senseof community in theeveryday things of life.So much of what we arepromised these days isausterity and moreausterity. Such anapproach brings in itstrain a sense of fragility

and insecurity. The mostvulnerable in contempo-rary Ireland feel the painmost acutely in so manycorners of life. We needto take the opportunityto rejoice once again inhuman companionship,new friendships and thesharing which is thelifeblood of giving andreceiving. May you allhave a safe and peacefulNew Year as new dayslead us into new experi-ences of community andof loyalty to one another.

Dr. Michael Jackson

ARCHBISHOP OF DUBLIN


MOST REV. DR. DIARMUID MARTIN

The past number of years has been very difficult formany Dublin families and unfortunately, 2012 may seeeven more people in our communities affected. Nextyear, we must all continue to remember the mostvulnerable in our society - older people, who struggledthrough hard times before and who now face suchuncertainty again; people who have lost their jobs andfallen into debt, children whose parents will struggle toprovide not only the extra luxuries, but even some basicnecessities. We are seeing the harsh realities of theeconomic downturn through our Crosscare services;greater demands on our food banks and in our home-

less services. The Societyof St. Vincent de Paul isalso dealing each weekwith calls and demandsfrom families who neverimagined they would haveto turn to them for help. And I must acknowledgethe concern of people inour parishes; just lastweek, we saw people give

as generously as they could to the annual DublinDiocesan Vincent de Paul Collection. The true sense ofChristianity can at times be best recognised by what ourchildren teach us. In their values we can discover some-thing of what God was telling us on that first Christmaswhen he appeared as a child. I pray the readers of theNorth County Leader and their families will find thatpeace and hope this New Year ahead.

Dr. Diarmuid Martin

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AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18The trick to dealing with perplexing situations isto act swiftly and decisively, yet to expect littlein the way of response. By all indications takecareful note of this advice - and act on it - forwhat takes place this week.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20You frequently spoil those you care about andoften find it difficult to be tough with them. Butas events transpire this week, certain issuessimply cannot be ignored. Also, in all matters,the faster you act the better.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20As the week begins and you face unpleasant -and in some cases unfair - power struggles, youbecome dispirited about getting issuesresolved. In every case, persistance, combinedwith patience, wins the day.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 20However time-consuming difficulties with othersare, you must explore your options. Initially, thisprovides intriguing insights, but towards theend of the week you will be putting into practisewhat you learnt in the past.

Gemini May 21 - Jun 20Few things are more frustrating than having todeal with unfairly rigid circumstances or inflex-ible individuals. But you soon begin to see thatchange could help you take advantage of as yetundiscovered possibilities.

Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 22Difficult as it may be, try not to take personallywhatever happens earlier in the week. This willenable you to focus on the far more intriguingdevelopments that are indicated in your signs asthe week comes to an end.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 23You’ve known for some time that you were goingto have to confront certain individuals or situa-tions, but the time never seemed right. Now, notonly is it ideal, but your hand will be forced asthe week progresses.

Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 22If you come to feel this is a week to tidy upmatters from the past, then you won’t minddealing with the issues you face. In fact, you’llbe revealed once circumstances force you toconfront certain situations.

Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22For weeks now you’ve been trying to get closeties or associates to agree to certain plans, butyou’ve been frustrated. Try to be patient, indica-tions are that events later in the week will playright into your hands.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 22You’ve been cornered into making decisions thatreally aren’t your responsibility. And, whateveryou do this week, someone will object. Thatbeing the case, the solution lies in being tough,and call it as you see it.

Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21You’ve been ignoring all doubts or anxieties forsome time. Initially, you hoped you could side-step them. But evasion becomes increasinglydifficult when faced with developments as theweek takes hold.

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19You want time to become comfortable with thepotentially life-changing offers that arise aroundThursday, but you’ll have to move swiftly. Anydelay with such decisions, and they could bemade on your behalf.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission sought forConstruction of a new extension toside of existing house. Extension is toconsist of a single storey extensionat ground floor level with NewPlayroom, WC and Utility Room. All at 35 Turvey Drive, Donabate, Co.Dublin. Signed Mr. & Mrs. D. Stanley This planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of theplanning authority during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to theauthority in writing on payment ofthe prescribed fee (20Euros) withinthe period of 5 weeks beginning onthe date of receipt by the authority ofthis application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought by L & MRudding to construct a Single storeyextension to rear together with asso-ciated site works at Camelot, TheHopyard, Ballyboughal, Co DublinThe planning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy, at the offices of FingalCounty Council (Swords) during itspublic opening hours. A submissionor observation in relation to theapplication may be made in writing tothe planning authority on payment ofthe prescribed fee within a period of5 weeks beginning on the date ofreceipt by the authority of the appli-cation, and such submissions orobservations will be considered bythe planning authority in making adecision on the application. The plan-ning authority may grant permissionsubject to or without conditions, ormay refuse to grant permission.

Fingal County Council Bristol-Myers Squibb SwordsLaboratories intend to apply forpermission for development at a siteat Watery Lane, Swords, Co. Dublin.The development will consist of: a)installation of a new cryogeniccondensation unit; b) construction ofa bund wall around the proposed

cryogenic condensation unit; c)construction of an access stair andplatforms surrounding the unit; and,d) all associated site developmentworks, ancillary items of equipmentand plant to support the cryogenicunit. The proposed developmentinvolves the modification of an estab-lishment within the meaning of Part11 of the Planning Regulations towhich the European Communities(Control of Major Accident HazardsInvolving Dangerous Substances)Regulations 2000 (SI 476 of 2000)apply and which is subject to IPPCLicence P0014-04. The planningapplication may be inspected orpurchased at a fee not exceeding thereasonable cost of making a copy, atthe offices of the Planning Authority,Fingal County Council, County Hall,Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin 9.30am –3.30pm Monday – Friday during itspublic opening hours and a submis-sion or observation in relation to theapplication may be made to theauthority in writing on payment ofthe prescribed fee (20 euros) withinthe period of 5 weeks beginning onthe date of receipt by the Authority ofthe application.

Fingal County Council I Mr Gerard Byrne wish to apply forplanning permission for a side exten-sion at 24 Gainsborough courtStreamstown, Malahide, Co. Dublin.The development will consist of thefollowing, a new garage and utilityroom at ground floor level to the rearand two new bedrooms, one at thefront and one at the rear at first floorlevel. Works will also include a newroof at first floor level with roof lightson the north and west elevation. Theplanning application may beinspected or purchased at a fee notexceeding the reasonable cost ofmaking a copy at the offices of Fingalcounty council, county hall,Swords,Co Dublin during its publicopening hours and a submission orobservation may be made to theauthority in writing on payment ofthe prescribed fee (20Euros) withinthe period of 5 weeks beginning onthe date of receipt by the authority ofthis application.

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Contact Peter on:086 8486273 • 01 4423459

Member of the NationalGuild of Master Craftsmen

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Swords BuildingContractors Ltd

• Extensions10x20 - €22,000 +VAT10x12 - €14,000 +VAT

• Renovations • Sunrooms• One Off Housing• Garage Conversions• Conservatory Conversions• Full Architectural Service• Planning Applications

SPECIAL OFFER ON PORCHESWe will pay your VAT on extensions*

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Electric ShowersSupplied and fitted

Contact Ronan for free quotation:

085 1424306

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No Fuss, No MessSpecialist

in:

In the business for over 20 years

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086 2673070

Kevin McGillThe Burrow, Portrane, Co Dublin

Phone: 086-8146641

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• Moving House• Furniture • Warehouse Collections• Covering All Area’s• Available 24hrs• Reasonable Rates For A Friendly Fast ServiceCall Ross: 086 846 8322

Tony: 086 6670597

Carpenter/Handyman

Small Job SpecialistFull List of Services availablefrom attic removals to repairs

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087 933 6629

Mooney Maintenance & Building Services• Painting• Plastering• Tiling• Flooring• Carpentry• Extensions• Attic Conversions• Brick / Block Laying

Call Edward on: 089 456 4223

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Duffy Plumbing& Heating Ltd.

* grants available

Registered Gas Installer

01- 8071354 • [email protected]

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The Automated

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Interior / ExteriorHouse, Apartmentand Office Painters

Car Park Line Marking Available

086 4042839www.paintersdecoratersdublin.com

Ph: 046 9025630Des: 0862441970

Keith: 0868219246

Kilmessan, Co.Meath.

[email protected]

www.desmaguireconstruction.ie

DesMaguireConstruction Ltd• Specialists in Sun Rooms• Extensions• Garage Conversions• Decking & patios• Full electrical service• Fully Insured• One off housing• Registered Contractor

Michael Patterson’sUpholstery Service

Craftmanship GuaranteedFull range of Contemporary &

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FREE ESTIMATESCOLLECTION & DELIVERY

“Old Recovered Like New”

National Guildof Master Craftsmen

www.mpattersonupholstery.ieTel: 086 2773705 / 01 8411983

Clonard St. Balbriggan

MINORMAINTENANCE

Household Maintenance Repairs From €10

Change your Kitchen Taps:Supplied & Fitted €85

All kitchen repairs

All Household Maintenancedone including:

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No Job Too SmallContact Noel:

086 2637299

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