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Minister takes tumble during hospital visit
IT'S been another terrible week for Health Minister Dr. James Reilly.
All aboard for road train test
THE campaign to bring a 'road train' to Malahide has gathered pace in the last week with a road test of the proposed train that would take tourists around the historic village of Malahide and provide a new link from the village to Malahide Castle.
Motorists asked to be patient with the M1 upgrade at Lissenhall
THE council has called for patience among motorists on the ongoing upgrade of the M1 at Lissenhall which it says will deliver huge benefits to motorists when it is completed.
Lifeboat rescues two yachts in an afternoon
THE brave volunteers on the Skerries RNLI lifeboat were called into action not once but twice in a single afternoon as two yachts got into difficulty.
Plan for link road set to be finalised
CONSULTANTS working on a crucial road project aimed at taking heavy traffic from outside the front doors of long-suffering residents of a Balbriggan estate will finish the design for the long-awaited scheme this month.
Bankruptcy proceedings leaving estate in limbo
THE bankruptcy proceedings of the developer behind the controversial development at Priory Hall is getting in the way of finishing an estate in Balrothery, it has emerged.
County council rubbishes 'most dangerous roundabout' claims
FINGAL County Council has flatly denied that Swords has the 'most dangerous roundabout in Ireland' after a storm of local controversy that led to three local councillors raising their concerns about the safety of the site last week.
Ton-up McAllister gives Malahide a big lift
FINTAN McAllister was on song with the bat as Malahide bounced back from their opening-day defeat in Division 2 with a whopping 166-run victory over Merrion's second string at Anglesea Road on Saturday.
Martin Finnegan stand voted 'Best in Show'
THE third Annual Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Show took place last Sunday in the Show Centre in Cloghran, and it was very well attended and had plenty to excite the vintage and modern bike fan.
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All Rose-y after gameshow success
A SWORDS woman, who turned 90 last month, has scooped a whopping €37,800 on the Winning Streak TV game show.
Lifeboat rescues two yachts in an afternoon
THE brave volunteers on the Skerries RNLI lifeboat were called into action not once but twice in a single afternoon as two yachts got into difficulty.
All aboard for road train test
THE campaign to bring a 'road train' to Malahide has gathered pace in the last week with a road test of the proposed train that would take tourists around the historic village.
Minister takes tumble during hospital visit
IT'S been another terrible week for Health Minister Dr. James Reilly.
Motorists asked to be patient with the M1 upgrade at Lissenhall
THE council has called for patience among motorists on the ongoing upgrade of the M1 at Lissenhall which it says will deliver huge benefits to motorists when it is completed.
Plan for link road set to be finalised
CONSULTANTS working on a crucial road project aimed at taking heavy traffic from outside the front doors of long-suffering residents of a Balbriggan estate will finish the design for the long-awaited scheme this month.
County council rubbishes 'most dangerous roundabout' claims
FINGAL County Council has flatly denied that Swords has the 'most dangerous roundabout in Ireland'.
Schoolchildren join fight to reverse library cuts
SEPARATE protests in Rush and Balbriggan this week kept up the pressure on Fingal County Council to reverse cuts to library opening hours in both towns.
Skerries gearing up for Rás stage
PREPARATIONS are gathering pace in Skerries as the seaside town once again hosts the final stage of the An Post Ras, which will roll into town at the end of the month.
Huge crowd takes part in special walk
MORE than 2,500 people dressed in yellow t-shirts watched the dawn break over Newbridge House as part of Fingal's first Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House in Dublin.
Schoolchildren join fight to reverse library cuts
SEPARATE protests in Rush and Balbriggan this week kept up the pressure on Fingal County Council to reverse cuts to library opening hours in both towns.
€10m Balbriggan primary care centre gets green light
PERMISSION has been granted for the construction of a massive €10 million primary care centre in Balbriggan that will create 100 jobs in the building phase and 80 jobs when it opens next year.
Huge crowd takes part in special walk
MORE than 2,500 people dressed in yellow t-shirts watched the dawn break over Newbridge House as part of Fingal's first Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House in Dublin.
Skerries gearing up for Rás stage
PREPARATIONS are gathering pace in Skerries as the seaside town once again hosts the final stage of the An Post Ras, which will roll into town at the end of the month.
Rush-based charity to expand its service
A RUSH-based charity which offers supports and counselling surrounding pregnancy and childbirth is to expand its service.
Remember Us hits 15 year milestone
ONE of Fingal's favourite charities has celebrated 15 years of bringing fun and confidence into the lives of people with special needs as Remember Us cut its well-earned birthday cake.
Murray's eyeing final spot
MALAHIDE GC's John Murray is aiming to rekindle his Glenmuir PGA Professional Championship form this year.
Aoife is first lady home at night run
A LUSK athlete was first female past the post as thousands turned out to compete in the Samsung Night Run around the streets of Dublin.
Max power proves decisive as The Hills cruise home
TIPPED as joint favourites to lift the Leinster Senior League title this year, Merrion travelled to Milverton to face The Hills last Saturday as strong favourites, having demolished Leinster by 179 runs the previous weekend.
Aoife is first lady home at night run
A LUSK athlete was first female past the post as thousands turned out to compete in the Samsung Night Run around the streets of Dublin.
Ton-up McAllister gives Malahide a big lift
FINTAN McAllister was on song with the bat as Malahide bounced back from their opening-day defeat in Division 2 with a whopping 166-run victory over Merrion's second string at Anglesea Road on Saturday.
Max power proves decisive as The Hills cruise home
TIPPED as joint favourites to lift the Leinster Senior League title this year, Merrion travelled to Milverton to face The Hills last Saturday as strong favourites, having demolished Leinster by 179 runs the previous weekend.
Young boffins serve up a scientific feast at Scifest
SCIFEST was pretty much what it says on the tin – a festival celebrating the sciences, and all they contribute to our lives.
One of the oldest streets in the town
ONE of the oldest streets in Balbriggan is Railway Street, also known as Station Street and formerly, as Freemans Row.
Industrial past continues to dominate the skyline
THE street itself is currently dominated by two tall brick buildings.
Passers-by get chance to have their say
HOW do people use Railway Street and what do they think of it? That is what those preparing a plan for its future wanted to find out when they conducted a survey under a gazebo on the street.
Schoolkids bring two great stories together
TWO great stories were brought together in the staging of a new musical at a Swords primary school last week.
Funding boost for Dyslexia Workshop
A GROUP established in Balbriggan to help children affected by dyslexia has been given a generous donation from Balbriggan Credit Union's Community and Social Responsibility Fund.
Loreto girls' 'One Good Idea' is best in Ireland
STUDENTS from Loreto in Balbriggan and one good reason to celebrate last week after scooping the top prize in the national final of the One Good Idea project.
Lions to put on 'grand' display of vintage motors
THE Grand Hotel in Malahide is to play host to a dazzling display of vintage and classic cars later this month with the oldest petrol driven car surviving in Ireland set to be the centre of attraction.
Green Heroes
THERE were some pint-sized superheroes doing their bit to keep the planet green in Donabate last Friday as the children from Beverton Preschool took part in a huge clean up.
Clevamama wins top business accolade
A SWORDS-based business has been judged to be the best 'woman-led' business in Leinster in the provincial finals of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards.
Local guide dogs team celebrates a great year with €68,000 donation
THE Balbriggan and North County Dublin branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind has celebrated another great year of fundraising for the cause and handed over a massive cheque worth €68,000 to the organisation.
The thrill of the hunt
THERE was a fantastic turnout for this year's Ward Union Hunt Hunter Trials at Malahow House, North County Dublin.
Ahern TV series begins filming
MALAHIDE author, Cecilia Ahern has opened another chapter in her burgeoning career as shooting begins around Fingal for episodes of a German television series she has penned.
Canine star taking centre stage
A TALL, grey and quite hairy superstar has made his home in Ballyboughal in the shape of Aramis the Irish Wolfhound, arguably the most famous canine of his type in the world.
Trad talent is heading for Skerries
A DAZZLING array of talent will be converging in Skerries next week for the 12th Trad Music Weekend, which once again has attracted some of the biggest and best known names in the business to the town.
Budding artists display their work
MANY TALENTED artists of the future were on show in the hall of Swords Loreto school last week at a very special exhibition.
Tubridy enjoys 'sweet' Skerries visit
2FM PRESENTER Ryan Tubridy got a sweet treat when he brought his 'Greet on the Street' to Skerries last week!
Dylan inspired by Jessie J to shave his head
A ten-year-old from Portmarnock has been inspired to shave his head for charity by his pop hero, Jessie J.
