The news that the new Lusk Town Centre proposal, scheduled for the heart of Lusk has been given approved by Bord Pleanala, has been given an enthusiastic welcome by a local county councillor. Cllr. Tom O’Leary (FG) said that the new development has the potential to create over 200 local…
A very hazardous situation for pedestrians to the north of Swords, has been highlighted recently. It involves a potentially dangerous footpath running from the Lissenhall Industrial Park, where the HSE Ambulance is located, as well as other businesses. This pathway, as it approaches the Estuary Roundabout beside Fingallians GAA grounds,…
Local Fianna Fáil TD, Darragh O’Brien has welcomed the expansion of the Beach Wheelchair initiative, which has been rolled out across beaches in the North County. Specially adapted wheelchairs, which have wheels designed for sand, will be available at a number of popular beaches across the North County this summer….
Recent proposals to build more houses in Donabate has caused concern amongst many residents. The crux of the concern for many is the potential overcrowding of the limited road space, schools and youth facilities. Traffic congestion has always been a problem but this has been accentuated by the a large…
Donabate lady, Alice Nimmo has had a lifetime’s ambition realised when she met her long time pen pal, Christine Hardisty for the first time recently. Christine who travelled all the way from New Zealand to meet Alice, was overjoyed when they came face to face for the first time. The…
Last Friday, Anthony Walsh of no fixed abode, the 29 year old who was originally arrested and released in relation to the murder of Swords man, Dermot Byrne was re-arrested and charged with his murder. Last week, a vigil was held on North Street, Swords, at the spot where Dermot…
On Saturday, 15th July, Balbriggan & District Historical Society hosted a Commemoration in honour of Pte. Terence Mc Mahon from Balbriggan, who took part in the Siege of Jadotville in the Congo in 1961 at the age of just 16. The heroic efforts of the 155 soldiers of A Company…
Hard work between local residents, councillors and the County Council’s ‘Special Works Programme’, has helped towards securing pedestrian lights at a busy junction on the Brackenstown Road in Swords. Cllr Philip Lynam (SF), who worked tirelessly alongside local resident Paul Madden, spoke to the County Leader on the issue and…