http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/ http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/clonshaugh-chosen-for-sewage-facility-29335205.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/clonshaugh-chosen-for-sewage-facility-29335205.html THE project team tasked with finding the most suitable site for a monster sewage plant in Fingal has chosen Clonshaugh, saying the site offered the lowest cost option and the cleanest environmental option. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/decision-will-not-be-taken-lying-down-29335267.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/decision-will-not-be-taken-lying-down-29335267.html RESIDENTS in Portmarnock and Malahide will be concerned that the outfall from the controversial giant regional sewage plant bound for Clonshaugh will pour into the sea off their coastline, north of Ireland's Eye. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/relief-over-sewage-plant-29335168.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/relief-over-sewage-plant-29335168.html THE community group set up to oppose the siting of Fingal's planned giant sewage plant in Lusk says it is 'feeling a great sense of relief' that its community has been spared the development but says no community should have to 'suffer' the project. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/dpp-considers-jury-issues-in-anglo-trial-29335216.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/dpp-considers-jury-issues-in-anglo-trial-29335216.html The prospect of a jury 'coming apart at the seams' during the upcoming lengthy trial of former Anglo Irish Bank executives is being considered by the Director of Public Prosecutions. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/grieving-family-reaches-out-to-help-sick-children-29335157.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/grieving-family-reaches-out-to-help-sick-children-29335157.html IF a life is measured not in years but in its impact, then Laura Brennan's life was immense and her legacy is an extraordinary one that continues to make important changes to the lives of sick children from her native Malahide and beyond. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/double-delight-29335199.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/double-delight-29335199.html IT'S been a busy time over at Holywell Educate Together National School where two important events took place within days of each other. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/slimmers-donate-700-to-cancer-support-group-29335215.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/slimmers-donate-700-to-cancer-support-group-29335215.html A BALBRIGGAN weight loss group, who have lost a staggering 73 stone in just six weeks, have raised the sum of €700 for a local cancer support group. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/woman-claimed-15k-using-cousins-identity-29335165.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/woman-claimed-15k-using-cousins-identity-29335165.html A mother of four who defrauded the State out of over €15,000 in order to pay off her husband's drug debt has been sentenced to two years with the final 15 months suspended. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/garda-commended-for-efforts-to-curb-crime-29335175.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/garda-commended-for-efforts-to-curb-crime-29335175.html GENERAL crime levels across Fingal are falling with significant drops in the scourge of burglaries across the region, according to latest figures released by Gardai. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/30-drop-in-burglaries-in-swords-and-malahide-29335176.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/30-drop-in-burglaries-in-swords-and-malahide-29335176.html BURGLARIES are significantly down in the Swords and Malahide areas with Gardai recording a 30% drop in the first quarter of this year, according to new figures just released. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/entertainment/lingerie-show-to-help-bid-for-playgrounds-29335202.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/entertainment/lingerie-show-to-help-bid-for-playgrounds-29335202.html INTERNATIONAL lingerie brand Change is holding its first lingerie show in Ireland and it's all taking place in Swords. Entertainment Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/students-beat-exam-stress-with-exercise-29335189.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/students-beat-exam-stress-with-exercise-29335189.html STUDENTS at Balbriggan Community College battled against exam stress by getting fit in an eight-week 'bootcamp'. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/big-day-for-little-minds-29335257.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/big-day-for-little-minds-29335257.html THERE are new beginnings ahead for the children from Little Millers Creche in Donabate, who graduated last Friday. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/hannahs-made-of-the-write-stuff-29335160.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/hannahs-made-of-the-write-stuff-29335160.html A YOUNG Loughshinny student has claimed a top prize at the prestigious Listowel Writers Competition. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/a-prayer-for-safety-amid-burst-of-summertime-fun-29335191.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/a-prayer-for-safety-amid-burst-of-summertime-fun-29335191.html ALTHOUGH Balbriggan Summerfest is full of fun each year, at the centre of events is a more solemn ceremony that means a lot to this harbour community. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/clever-mums-at-clevamama-29335212.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/clever-mums-at-clevamama-29335212.html LIKE most working mothers, more flexibility and a better work life balance was the aim of the game when sisters Martina Craine and Suzanne Browne first established Clevamama from a box room in Suzanne's home in Swords. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/pavilions-recycling-award-29335201.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/pavilions-recycling-award-29335201.html Peter Mark received the quarterly recycling award for the way they have adopted to recycle their empty hair products into the correct waste streams which assists in the waste recycling methods at the Pavilions Shopping Centre. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/breakfast-with-a-touch-of-bling-29335227.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/localnotes/breakfast-with-a-touch-of-bling-29335227.html A BREAKFAST with a touch of bling was on offer at Malahide Rugby Club recently when a large crowd gathered for a Breakfast at Tiffany's fundraiser in aid of local charity, the Laura Brennan Charitable Trust. Local Notes Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/increase-in-aer-lingus-passengers-29335231.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/increase-in-aer-lingus-passengers-29335231.html Aer Lingus has reported that its total flown passenger numbers, including its Aer Lingus Regional operations, increased by 5.3 per cent to 1.02 million in May from the previous year. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/man-accused-of-animal-cruelty-29335166.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/man-accused-of-animal-cruelty-29335166.html A MAN has been charged with animal crueltyafter he allegedly neglected a cat, resulting in it being put down, Swords District Court has heard. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/system-left-wide-open-to-abuse-29335161.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/system-left-wide-open-to-abuse-29335161.html A DISTRICT COURT judge has stated when cases are delayed, adjourned or remanded the court system can be 'left wide open to abuse'. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/accused-of-kicking-man-in-the-groin-29335162.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/accused-of-kicking-man-in-the-groin-29335162.html A MAN may lose the function of his testicle after he was allegedly kicked in the groin by another man Balbriggan District Court has heard. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/motorist-charged-with-driving-without-insurance-29335181.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/motorist-charged-with-driving-without-insurance-29335181.html A MAN who is alleged to have driven without insurance had his case adjourned at Swords District Court as more clarification is required to ascertain whether he was actually covered by his insurance company. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/almost-50000-missing-at-malahide-garda-station-29335152.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/almost-50000-missing-at-malahide-garda-station-29335152.html A THIRD sum of money has gone missing from a Fingal Garda Station, this time in Malahide where close to €50,000 has disappeared. News Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/another-massive-blooming-success-29335210.html http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/lifestyle/another-massive-blooming-success-29335210.html A RECORD 110,000 visitors attended this year's four-day Bloom Festival at the Phoenix Park with the creative juices of horticultralsts and garden designs rewarded. Lifestyle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:32:01 +0100