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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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Enchiriadis Treis to perform Mozart at homecoming concert
ACCLAIMED acclaimed community choir Enchiriadis Treis is promising a night to remember when it takes to the stage at one of Fingal's newest venues.
Dance fundraiser is Strictly sensational
APPROXIMATELY 400 people turned out to support the 'Strictly Come Dancing evening' in aid of the Sunflower Chernobyl Children's Project last Friday evening – the 27th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
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!
Students scoop awards for Les Mis production
TALENTED students from Malahide Community School who staged a magical five-night run of the worldwide phenomen Les Miserables earlier in the year have achieved recognition at a national level.
Crowds fill the berths at 'Port Authority'
AN exciting new production has opened at the Millbank Theatre in Rush and in its first week has already played to a packed house.
Fundraiser is fitting tribute for mum-of-two
A POIGNANT fundraiser in memory of a local mother-of-two who sadly passed away last year was held in Portmarnock at the weekend.
Lots of family fun planned for Fleadh
ONE of the most popular events on the calendar, the Dublin Fleadh, is returning once again to Malahide next week.
St Cronan's makes history at Feis Ceoil
PUPILS from a Swords primary school have made history at the 2013 Feis Ceoil.
Sci-fi man to see his work screened at London festival
A RUSH-born screenwriter and director will see his latest big screen effort get its world premiere in London at a sci-fi festival in the city in May.
Fingal Film Festival puts final touches to line-up
THE second Fingal Film Festival is coming to a screen near you with an exciting line-up of movies and film workshops on offer this year.
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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 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.
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.
€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.
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.
Plans for new bus service to Beaumont
MOVES are afoot to deliver a new direct community bus service to Beaumont Hospital from Skerries via Lusk and Swords.
Airport nominated for Social Media awards
DUBLIN Airport has been nominated for five categories in the 2013 Bord Gais Energy Social Media Awards.
Further CCTV for Malahide Demesne after spate of thefts
CCTV surveillance in Malahide Demesne is to be extended to ward off thieves from the Castle's car parks.
Solution found to meet pupil demand at St Sylvester's JNS
SOME 30 children who faced being on a waiting list for entry to a primary school in Malahide will now be accommodated in the school after the Department of Education and the school's patrons came to an agreement.
