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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.
Health Service Horror
TWO years after he was left sitting on a chair in accident and emergency for 24 hours, an 86-year-old Skerries man has suffered more horror at the hands of the health service.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Health Service Horror
TWO years after he was left sitting on a chair in accident and emergency for 24 hours, an 86-year-old Skerries man has suffered more horror at the hands of the health service.
Trio celebrated by Swim Ireland
THREE members of the Aer Lingus Swim Club have been honoured for their achievements in 2012 at the annual Swim Ireland Awards held in Galway recently.
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.
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.
Mayowa plays the Star role
Rory Kerr
Mayowa plays the Star role
Rory Kerr
Soul searching
CURVES of Malahide hosted a very unusual charity fundraiser recently where participants were invited to learn about the ancient art of 'soul contract reading'.
Stolen camera case adjourned
A MAN who is alleged to have stolen a digital camera had his case adjourned at Balbriggan District Court.
Helping hands needed during Volunteer Week
A MAJOR drive to recruit volunteers for various organisations across Fingal to do all sorts of important work has been set in train for National Volunteering Week.
Bench warrant issued
A SWORDS resident found guilty in his absence of motoring offences had a bench warrant issued against him for his arrest for the purpose of sentencing.
Ollie's is the Place to be
DON'T forget the fund-raising night in Ollie's Place in Skerries on Saturday next to help the Southern riders who are competing at this year's TT.
Family hoping to repay kindness
A LUSK family who have experienced great support and kindness from the Irish Kidney Association over the past two years are set to give something back next week and have appealed to the local community to get behind their efforts.
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.
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.
Library buzzing during centenary celebration
THE centenary of Garristown Library has been marked with a week-long programme of events that caught the attention of the entire commununity
Kolkata kids bowled over by cricket star
THE most successful cricketing export from Rush has taken time out from his England career to visit some of the world's poorest children in India.
Teenage group take part in Causeway Youth Exchange
IT was a case of hands across the border recently when a group of eleven teenagers from Swords Baldoyle Youth Service took part in a youth exchange with a group from West Belfast.
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.
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.
Ryan Sheridan to be joined by Pat Byrne on line-up
THE line-up for Malahide's newest music festival pencilled in for Bridgefield at the end of May has been confirmed by Fingal County Council who are promoting the festival under the name of 'Malahide's Uberfest'.
Council goes it alone for Malahide festival
FINGAL County Council has worked hand-in-hand with local traders through the Malahide Chamber of Commerce to cut greedy concert promoters out of the picture for the upcoming Malahide Uberfest.
