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  • Landfill Licence Granted To Council

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 15:07
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a licence to the County Council for the development of an engineered landfill and public recycling facility at Nevitt, near Lusk. The licence contains more than 250 individual conditions relating to th...

  • Metro North - A Vital Cog In Development Plan

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 15:04
    A very innovative and uplifting business seminar, hosted by Fingal Dublin Chamber, took place last Tuesday, 25th May at the Pavilions Shopping Centre about the crucial role the Fingal Development Plan 2011-2017 and Metro North will have in the economic re...

  • Great Celebrations Planned For Balbriggan

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 15:03
    On 4th June, Balbriggan Town Council will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a number of events planned for the day. As part of the celebrations, an official road naming ceremony will take place. Hamilton Road will become the official name of the road r...

  • Malahide Mum’s Green Endeavour

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 15:01
    Malahide mum of three and eco warrior Angie Davey has taken brave steps and decided to swap the disposable nappy for the sake of the environment and her son Liam by using cloth nappies rather than disposables. She has recently become a real nappy advisor,...

  • Selfless Volunteers Provide Youth Club In Balbriggan

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:58
    The selfless actions of a group of volunteers in Balbriggan has ensured that kids from north Balbriggan can enjoy the activities and fun associated with being in a youth club. The volunteers have come together to provide the service in Balbriggan North fo...

  • Balbriggan Lighthouse To Get Major Overhaul

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:44
    Balbriggan Town Council have warmly welcomed the news that the  County Council have been awarded a grant of €15,310 towards phase one of the restoration of Balbriggan lighthouse. This will consist of opening up blocked up windows, general repairs and h...

  • Malahide Yacht Club Unveils Roll Of Honour Boards

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:36
    Malahide Yacht Club has unveiled two Roll of Honour Boards in its clubhouse to mark the achievements of its six Olympians who competed at nine Olympic Games - including David Wilkins' Silver Medal in 1980 - and nineteen members who won 27 National Champio...

  • Sunshine Still Reigns 75 Years On In Balbriggan

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:16
    On Saturday, May 22nd in glorious weather, Sunshine House celebrated it’s 75th anniversary in Balbriggan. Volunteers, both past and present, attended the celebrations. Sunshine House, which is funded by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, has been provi...

  • New Balbriggan School Principal Appointed

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:13
    Ms. Deirdre Corcoran has been appointed as principal of the new Scoil Chormaic National School in Balbriggan. The school is situated on the same site as Ardgillan Community College, with a separate playground and entrance. Ms. Corcoran, originally from Ca...

  • Rush Native Achieves Top Grade

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:11
    Hugh Weldon, who emigrated from Rush during the last recession in the mid-1980’s has recently received his Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture from the School of Environmental Design at Temple University, Ambler, Philadelphia.His sister, Marcia Weldon t...

  • Saint Cronan’s Welcomes Garda Band

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:09
    Celebrations took place at Saint Cronan’s National School, Swords, last Friday May 28th when the Garda Band came to the school to entertain the pupils to celebrate the end of year.Pictured At Saint Cronan’s National School are Back row from left, Prin...

  • Biodiversity Weekend At Newbridge Demesne

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:08
    With its wildflower meadows, Newbridge Demesne in Donabate was a suitable setting for the North County’s biodiversity weekend, held on 22nd and 23rd May to celebrate International Biodiversity Day. There were stalls from the Irish Wildlife Trust, Birdwa...

  • Exciting New Initiative For Swords

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 14:02
    Swords residents can expect to see more entertainment on their streets in the near future, if a new high powered committee has its way. In an exciting new initiative to stimulate enthusiasm and excitement in Swords, a group of people have come together to...

  • Boi 3

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 13:55
    Bank of Ireland held a National Enterprise Week from 24th to 28th May last. The idea is to provide new business opportunities and a chance to meet like minded local business owners and entrepreneurs. Bank of Ireland, Swords held their Enterprise Day las...

  • Coffee Morning

    Created: Monday, 31 May 2010 13:48
    M.S.Ireland held a coffee morning around the country last Wednesday, 26th May. The Balbriggan branch held their coffee morning in the Bagel Bar, Balbriggan, Pictured is L-R, Olivia Kirwan, member of M.S.Ireland, Lisa O'Driscoll and her baby daughter, Da...

  • Skerries Wedding Showcase

    Created: Monday, 17 May 2010 16:14
    Pictured at the Wedding Showcase in Skerries were Lynette Kelly of Little Daisy Floral Designs, Denise Cannon, Joe Malone and Bronagh Cannon all of DesignWorks with Kay Coleman of The Wedding Centre....

  • Local Hair Salon Back To Full Strength!

    Created: Monday, 17 May 2010 15:57
    Popular local businesswoman, Sharon Argue from Kieran James Hair Salon in Swords recently gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Nathan. The birth took place in January last and Sharon, whose salon is based in North Street, is now back at work and is looking ...

  • Local Chamber Greets Lesotho Dignitaries

    Created: Monday, 17 May 2010 15:52
    The Fingal Dublin Chamber Of Commerce recently held a reception for Dr Timothy Thahane, Lesotho’s Minister for Finance. The event took place in the Clarion Hotel at Dublin Airport and was a huge success for the Chamber. Dr Thahane was accompanied by Her...

  • New Chamber Of Commerce For Rush

    Created: Monday, 17 May 2010 15:20
    After many years with no Chamber of Commerce in Rush, the local businesses have come together to put Rush back on the map. The aim is to make Rush the attractive and appealing seaside town it once was, and more.Led by Chairman, Michael Coffey, the chamb...

  • Guinness World Record Set In Estuary

    Created: Monday, 17 May 2010 15:19
    A local 16 year old sailor, Colum McCaffrey attempted a new world record by sailing continuously around the estuary in Malahide for 48 hours in a dinghy recently. He was challenged by Rob Dowling, of Donabate, who was also attempting to create this new wo...