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Christmastime is for family so lets stay safe! Christmastime is traditionally a time to enjoy with family and those we love so lets make this one extra special. Lets all pull together like we did at Christmas last year and lets all obey the Government rules and continue to flatten the Covid 19 curve again. We should also all shop locally and ensure the local jobs of our neighbours and friends. We all know the dangers of not wearing face coverings, not regularly washing our hands thoroughly and not keeping our distance when meeting others. Community transfer of the virus seems to be the problem so lets not go back to meeting numbers of people and avoid Christmas parties for one year. Simply put, we all want this to decrease again as soon as possible. We all want to reduce the number of people in hospital and worse, so lets all pull together now as we did before and turn this around quickly, get back to as near normal a society as soon as possible and stay safe and enjoy the Christmas season. We need to protect ourselves, our mothers, fathers, children, spouses, partners and the family we love and give each other the best Christmas present ever by flattening the curve again. That way we can have as near a normal Christmas once again. If we do, the smiles on all our faces as we sit down to our Christmas dinners will be something special. So please, obey the rules, stay safe, lets pull together and keep supporting our HSE workers, our local shopping outlets and most of all our families and those we love and lets make it a happy Christmas for everyone. Please stay safe and we wish a happy Christmas to you our wonderful readers, contributors, and advertisers and your families from all of us in the Locals team. The Locals team.

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News from Balbriggan Meals on Wheels As we approach year end, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels would like to thank, most sincerely, all those who supported the service throughout a very difficult year in 2020. Huge thanks go to all the volunteers and staff who enabled Meals on Wheels to continue providing meals despite the challenges of Covid 19. Thank you to the local Balbriggan community, local businesses, community organisations who have continued to support the organisation throughout 2020. Recently, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels held a competition for members of the local community to design a new logo. The winner was Liam Daly and you can look out for the new Balbriggan Meals on Wheels logo!In the run up to Christmas Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is seeking donations for the annual Food Drive in order to prepare hampers of food and essential items for distribution within the wider Balbriggan community. All donations of non perishable foods and essential hygiene items can be brought to 14 Hampton Street from Monday to Saturday from 9am to 1pm. You may also choose to assist Balbriggan Meals on Wheels by making a monetary donation directly on their Facebook page. If anyone last year had told us that we’d all be wearing facemasks, who would have believed it! But given the year that’s in it, Balbriggan Meals on Wheels is selling some lovely festive facemasks which you may purchase from 14

Hampton Street, priced at €4 each. (again Mon – Sat 9am to 1pm). Thank you to Alice Crowe, Angela Bissett, Catriona White, Julie O’Brien and Pauleen Dunne who made these masks and donated them to Balbriggan Meals on Wheels to help with fundraising.Balbriggan Meals on

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Wheels is looking forward to continuing to provide meals for those in need in our community throughout 2021. We would like to wish all our service users and supporters all the very best wishes for Christmas and hopefully 2021 will be an easier year. Stay safe everyone!

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Redevelopment of areas in Balbriggan given major boost

The re-development of key areas of Balbriggan has been given a recent major boost with the acquisition of several buildings in the town by Fingal County Council.The buildings in question are a group of derelict buildings on Bridge Street, known locally as DeBruns and the Home Nightclub also known as O’Sheas at the Harbour. The redevelopment of the Main Street and the Harbour area were identified as being key priorities for the development of the town by many of the 4,000 + local people who took part inthe Our Balbriggan survey. The acquisition of O’Shea’s will kick-start the re-imagination of the harbour area to create a lively pier and waterfront, incorporating numerous leisure and tourism opportunities.The purchase of

the buildings on Bridge Street will pave the way for the redevelopment of the Main Street and the opening up of the centre of the town to Millpond Park and the Bracken River with new landscaped amenities.The news of the acquisitions was welcomed by the Mayor of Fingal David Healy who believes that the redevelopment will help usher in an exciting new life and prosperity for Balbriggan, Ireland’s youngest town,“These acquisitions will allow the Council to establish a new green corridor at the heart of the town following the River Bracken through Millpond Park, through a transformed Quay Street to a reimagined Harbour, greatly enhancing the public space for locals and visitors .”

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Buy Local and buy Irish online this Christmas by Siobhan O’Neill White There’s no doubt that Christmas 2020 will be very different but there are ways we can still try to make it special. Baking Christmas cookies, making decorations and solving Christmas jigsaws with the little ones can help set the mood. Wondering how your child can visit Santa? There’s www.driveinsanta. ie at the RDS, a safe and fun drive through with gifts and Santa! And www.santassnowglobe.com is a Santa visit at home. The child receives a parcel of gifts including a snowglobe and time capsule bauble before their Zoom call with Santa! We’ve done this in PJ’s, by the fire, sipping hot chocolate, whilst chatting to Santa. Shops may be closed but many are online so please, buy Irish instead of Amazon. There’s a jam-packed Christmas gift guide on mams.ie to help with ideas. For my sporty sister who lives in Jersey; a snuggly fleece and sporty leggings from Regatta.ie, shipped straight to her door. For my Dad, a delicious coffee hamper from Artisan roasters, JavaTheHut.ie in Balbriggan. Books from Easons for our children and for anyone who has trouble reading, see scanningpens.co.uk for their clever reader pens.Patricia O’Toole has gorgeous clothing and accessories for glam ladies. Ekotreeknitwear.store hand-

make cashmere wraps and mini travel-size hot water bottles; perfect for frosty mornings! For skincare & make-up giftsets, we love award winning BiofreshSkincare.ie and HolosSkincareTipperaryCrystal.ie has loads of gorgeous gifts online, their Birdy collection is beautiful.Teenagers are never without earbuds or headphones and cool Irish company OneSonic.com is superb for these. More affordable than bigger brands and excellent quality. TheGiftShop.ie has funky gifts, our favourites are the Bog Buddies. Glamdoll.ie have clever make-up organisers and Hollywood mirrors. Perfect for make-up lovers.Gosk8.ie has roller skates, skateboards, scooters. Shipped nationwide from the Dublin store.For mams-to-be, BabyZone.ie have cute hampers. Knight & Day in Mayo and OneDameLane.ie in Dublin have bang on trend jewellery. DSSports.ie is a new sports retailer, with affordable GAA and Hurling gear. Balbriggan based Celtictweed. ie have snazzy tweed clothing and gifts. Áine Chocolate hampers are scrumptious for chocolate lovers, see chocolates.ie There are so many wonderful Irish businesses who need your support now more than ever, so please shop local. Above all, stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas. Follow us at www. mams.ie for more gifting ideas!

“The Cove” at Maydenhayes Are you looking for more space for your family to live in? Would a top floor working space in your home make your life more productive?Would you love a better quality of life, living 5minutes from beautiful Mornington Bay Beach and its beautiful environs?If this has tweaked your interest, then prepare to be wowed by an exquisite new house in Maydenhayes Cove, Mornington, County Meath, a private enclave of 6 gorgeous new family homes at a very affordable/reasonable price. These new large 5-bedroom detached houses are laid out over 3 levels, maximising space for comfortable living; with a bespoke comfortable airy space at the top-floor level presenting the opportunity for a fantastic space to work from home. Other features in these spacious A-rated homes include five comfortably sized bedrooms and family bathroom, generous ensuites, walk in wardrobes, an unusually spacious landing at first floor level, underfloor heating and high-quality sanitary fittings. On approach to the house, the stained glass in the front door sets the tone for a chique new house that manages to combine the cosy feeling of home with being comfortable, modern and on trend. The front door opens into a charming and stylish entrance hallway filled with a happy and homely personality that permeates the whole house. The hall leads into a wonderful airy, spacious, and light-filled living/dining/ kitchen area featuring high ceilings at this level. Patio doors lead out into a generous garden with its favourable south westerly aspect to the rear. The house also comprises a good-sized boot/laundry room kitted out with plenty of storage for buckets and spades… and also features a smart guest cloakroom.A visit to the show house is strongly recommended if only to see how efficient living and working in a spacious, tranquil and beautiful setting could be. The Maydenhayes Cove show house is on view each Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm and on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 12pm and 4pm, or by private appointment – prospective purchasers can feel free to call to make an appointment and/or to get help with any questions. Enquiries to: Pivotal Construction Limited (01) 4732473 Knight Frank New Homes (01) 6342466 or Sherry Properties (041) 9841149 6

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Finance

Making time for the important financial stuff By Dave Kavanagh Why is it that when the topic of planning your finances comes up, many people cite not having enough time? There are reasons for this - Firstly, it’s not considered a “fun” activity. Compared to going for a meal, walking on the beach, watching a movie etc., it doesn’t have the same enjoyment factor. Secondly, there is a subconscious negativity regarding financial planning, for reasons including, having to face possibly not being as efficient as you could have been, having to consider poten-tial financial loss in the event of a fatality, or not being able to work due to illness or injury, and hav-ing to plan your income for what will probably be the last third of your adult life. (Fun, right?) So people make all kinds of excuses to avoid dealing with it.The question therefore is burying your head in the sand wise? Many life events can happen, whether you have planned for them or not. One hour is 4% of your day, spending this once or twice per year can be hugely beneficial. The dif-ference in dealing with, lets face it, one of the most important aspects of your life, is that it will put you in control of your finances rather than your finances being in control of you, reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with “money worries”. I often see those that keep control of their budgeting having more disposable income than people earning 50% more than them who do not make

the time to plan. As a starting point, take out 3 month’s bank statements and make sure you can account for every transaction. Next, Make a list of what you think you spend every month, then keep a detailed diary of one month’s spending and compare. Then, arrange a phone or video review with your financial advisor from the comfort of your home. It’s never been easier. Make the time. Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or infor-mation (with no cost or obligation) he can be contacted by emailing info@financialcompanion. ie or use the contact form on www. financialcompanion.ie or phone 087-6414570, or @Davekav_advice on Twitter and Instagram. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government depart-ments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

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Guide Dogs Christmas Cards now on sale!

Back in early September I put out a mail and a whats app to promote a fundraiser that Breege and I wanted to do to mark our Ruby Wedding Anniversary instead of getting presents that in all fairness at this stage in our lives we didn’t really need. The fundraiser with the go fund me page and donations that came directly to the house made the incredible sum of €4,680 which allowed us to donate €1,560 to each of these charities; Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, St Francis Hospice Raheny and Balbriggan Cancer Care. We also filled out the revenue form that will allow each charity to get another small donation in lieu of paying tax in January 2021 because the donation was above €250 for each charity. We had a lovely evening in the City North Hotel, Gormanstown, Co Meath about 20 minutes north of Balbriggan on the night of our anniversary, 5th September. All ten of us, 4 grandchildren and 6 adults, stayed over and marked the occasion as a family group in the really difficult world we are now living in.Thanks for your support and friendship, 8

Thank you from Tom and Breege O’Neill. Pipers for Paws -a joint fundraiser between Balbriggan/ North County Dublin branch and Dublin City Centre branch with support from Na Píobairí Uilleann. We are excited to have a fantastic array of talent taking part, singers, dancers, pipers, and even some of our Guide Dogs will feature alongside their talented owners. Our own Andrew Green with his guide dog Nico takes part in the concert, which will be streamed to your home from Facebook live on Tuesday 8th December at 7pm.Please support our event, to donate visit our JustGiving page at Yarrow sends a big ‘thank you’ to his neighbours Dara, justgiving. com/fundraising/pipersforpaws Aiden, Julie and Emmet Fitzpatrick who made a donation to IGDB to celebrate his 1st birthday. Dara and Aiden wrote in a birthday card and gave Yarrow some yummy treats. Woof Woof.You can contact us by phone or text 085 7663107 or email Guide Dogs at guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com

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Balbriggan Cricket Club launch Christmas Gift Card

Balbriggan Cricket Club are delighted to launch their very own Gift Card.With Christmas fast approaching , If you are struggling for ideas for an Xmas present for the Young (or Older cricketer in your life then this could be the solution! The cards are available to purchase online through the link below (nb: not accessible through here) or through any Committee Member and can be posted out to you or collected at an agreed time. Gift Cards can be used for : Professional 1-1 or Small Group Coaching with Club Head Coach Andre Botha, Club Playing Gear, Club Casual and Training Clothing, Club Caps and Club Ties:www.balbriggancricketclub. com/product/gift-cards/ Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

The National Framework for Living with COVID-19

Taking Care of our Wellbeing & Resilience in Dublin COVID-19 has turned 2020 into a year like no other. The National Plan for Living with COVID-19 is fundamentally about our personal and collective resilience and wellbeing. So, let’s start with ourselves — keeping well individually will help us support one another and our communities.

We all need a little help at times – Healthy Ireland is building a programme of activities around ﬁve simple actions that we can all take to keep well.

Keeping active

Keeping in contact

Getting creative

Eating well

Minding your mood

Outdoor activity is important for physical and mental health. Sport Ireland will support people to stay active through the winter. Look out for online activities you can join.

Person-to-person connection is vital to our wellbeing. Don’t let isolation become a problem — ask for help if you need it, oﬀer help if you can. The Dublin City and County Councils will provide a helpline and support services as part of The Community Call.

Learn something new, get back to nature, ﬁnd ways to relax, rediscover your own locality. Engage creatively with local historical spaces and places. The Dublin City and County Councils and the Creative Ireland Programme will provide initiatives in the arts, crafting, culture and heritage. Make the connection between the food you eat and how you feel, mentally and physically. Bord Bia will support healthy eating this winter. Libraries will promote a grow your own food initiative for spring. Safefood’s START campaign will help parents to introduce healthier habits with their kids. Anxiety is a real problem – do not ignore it. Find out where to go if you or someone you know needs support. The HSE’s yourmentalhealth.ie website has useful information and look out for the upcoming HSE online Minding Your Wellbeing programme.

Make a daily plan to do at least one thing every day that will keep you well. There is an abundance of things to do and to discover in Dublin. Find what’s available at gov.ie/HealthyIreland or at the Dublin City and County Councils’ websites and Community Call website.

The National Framework for Living with COVID-19 will help us to manage the risk associated with the virus. However, we also need to focus on wellbeing — the wellbeing of our country and the personal wellbeing of every one of us. That requires three things: healthy people, strong businesses and resilient communities.

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Fingal Co Co co-hosted (CCAT) online conference on coastal management

Fingal County Council partnered with Cardiff University hosted Coastal Communities Adapting Together (CCAT), a free online conference which shared knowledge and best practice in coastal management recently.The conference facilitated sharing of knowledge and experience between policy makers, local authorities, academics and communities from Ireland, Wales and England, building on existing best practice in coastal management, climate change adaptation and mitigation. The (CCAT) project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Ireland Wales Cooperation Programme 2014-2020 with partners in Ireland (Fingal County Council, University College Dublin and MaREI/University College Cork) and in Wales (Cardiff University, Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum and the Port of Milford Haven). CCAT aims to support coastal communities in

Fingal and Pembrokeshire to understand climate change in their local area and how to adapt.The project is engaging communities using augmented and virtual reality, games such as Minecraft and online learning resources to help communities better understand how climate change is affecting their local area, supporting communities in becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change. Mayor of Fingal Cllr David Healy said: “ I am pleased that Fingal is continuing its climate action efforts by partnering with Cardiff University to share knowledge and best practice so that coastal communities can adapt to climate change and protect their environment.” Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly said: “Fingal is uniquely placed both to contribute to and benefit from expertise and best practice in coastal management, as coastal environments are a major feature of our landscape.

Senior Responsible Officer with CCAT and Head of Landscape Architecture, UCD Karen Foley said: “While many countries have strategies for coastal management, Ireland has yet to create such policies.Ireland’s programme for government commits to progressing a national policy on coastal erosion and flooding in relation to climate change.This will be vital for our coastal communities who are already experiencing serious erosion and flooding issues.” Wales Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths said: “I am pleased to hear that despite the difficulties posed by the ongoing pandemic, experts and specialists from across Wales, Ireland and England met for the CCAT conference, and can look at how the impact of climate change on our coasts can be managed and responded to collaboratively.”

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New Public Art Commission Assemble: A Film Trilogy Fingal County Council is delighted to present a film trilogy by artist Anthony Haughey and The Global Migration Collective. The trilogy of short films This is What We Call Progress, Can you Hear us Now? and Waiting for Tomorrow reflect on the impact of global migration from the viewpoint of youth living in Fingal with a particular focus on Balbriggan. The films were developed by an array of young people from Fingal and commissioned under the Infrastructure Fingal County Council’s Public Art programme.A series of Film Posters advertising the films will celebrate the local participants at prominent billboard sites in Balbriggan. The films can be viewed on http:// www.globalmigrationcollective.com/recommends/ film-trilogy (not accessible through this medium). The films explore concerns expressed by these multi-ethnic youth who are growing up in a time of rapid change in Ireland and Internationally. In Can you Hear us now? A group of students from Lusk Community College calls for equality in the context of a xenophobic Europe. The second film This is What We Call Progress takes the audience to the beautiful red room of the 18th Century, Newbridge House. In this sequence, a group of young local women activists from a collective called My Sisters Keeper articulate and assert the positive role that African women have played in feminist discourse and human rights. The last film sees a group of young men engage

A scene in Newbridge House from the film ‘This is what we call progress’

in conversation about what is at stake for their generation where they discuss historical speeches and claims for civil rights and equality espoused by Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and others. This film Waiting for Tomorrow, set in Balbriggan references Beckett’s seminal play, Waiting for Godot. The waiting, in this case, points to the

existence of a permanent state of crisis where fear and division are continuing to test the patience of so many generations of multi-ethnic communities especially in light of recent Black Lives Matter global protests.The Film Poster Schedule is: 30th Nov – 11th December – Main Street Balbriggan 12th – 25th December – Main Street Balbriggan

The Intimate Express in such a beautiful place

Some of the Chinkwell Writers - back row, left to right; Leo Breslin, Emma Hughes. front row, left to right; Marion Lynders, Miriam Scully, Nancy Dempsey, Eilish McDermott, Peig McManus, Carol Hayden Valerie Henderson.

By Cliona O’Reilly (A Chinkwell Writer) It’s a four minute walk from my house to the train station, so I figured I’d be fine for the 8.14. The sky brightened over the Newbridge treetops in shades of pink and purple, promising a beautiful day. My pace quickened as I looked forward to a spectacular sunrise over the railway bridge.Then suddenly in the distance the announcement of the train approaching! An adrenalin rush as I clutched my rucksack to 12 BALBRIGGAN LOCAL-DECEMBER 2020

my back and mustered all my energy to run up that hill, willing my legs to run faster. A fleeting moment to savor the huge orange sun on the horizon at the brow of the hill before charging down to the station. “Don’t fall flat on your face!” I tell myself, slowing my pace. Fumbling for my Leap card I’m alarmed by the sound of the doors closing and the roar of the engine as the train prepares to leave.I race onto the platform, pressing the door button while desperately glancing down to the first carriage. The driver’s cheeky grin as he leans out the window gives me hope. I press my

hands together, pleading and give him the thumbs up as the door opens to the huddle of Donabaters standing in the middle, packed like sardines on the ‘Intimate Express’. “Those Drogheda drivers are decent” I say before joining them. I move down the carriage to de-layer as the heat rises. The train crosses the estuary and the carriage lights up, transformed by the warm glow of the sunrise on the glistening water. I take a moment to store it in my memory to sustain me for the rest of the day and acknowledge my gratitude for living in such a beautiful place. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Sack of Balbriggan Commemorative Medals now on sale!

The aftermath of the Sack of Balbriggan.

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Balbriggan and District Hisorical Society are delighted to let you know that we have got a second delivery of our beautiful Sack of Balbriggan Commemorative Medal. It is available to purchase by Paypal on our Website at https:// balbrigganhistory. com/.../sack-ofbalbriggan.../ . If you are local or have any queries ring the Society at 083 0269848 after 7pm Monday-Friday. The medal depicts a scene from the Sack of Balbriggan and comes with a booklet containing a short history. We anticipate that this medal will be in huge demand as a memento of this important commemoration so be sure to order soon.

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Tis the season to be jolly! Just a few interesting and imaginative food ideas for Christmas...These ideas can also be a crea tive way to ensure fruit and vegetables are served, even as tippets or snacks! Wishing you all a ‘veggie’ goo d Christmas agus athbhliain faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh.

Fruit Angel Ingredients:-5 Slices of melon-1 grape-2 mandarin orange segments Instructions! 1.Place melon slices on the serving plate/dish for the angel’s body as shown in the image. 2.Place the 2 mandarin orange segments either side of the melon as wings.

3.Slice the bottom off a grape and pace at the top of the melon slices as the angel’s head. Sin é, bain sult as!

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Please follow’Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas especially in the ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums. Please follow @BiaBites on twitter.For nutrition talks/workshops at events or in schools/workplaces/ community groups= please email:niamh@biabites.net.Niamh Arthurs BSc, MSc Registered Dietitian

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Local Sports

Balbriggan Golf Club launch 75th Anniversary Book To mark the 75th Anniversary of Balbriggan Golf Club a magnificent 75th Anniversary Book was published. It was researched & edited by Brian Flynn with storyboard collections from Sean O’Connor. There were many contributors from Club Members & Balbriggan. info allowed the Club to use some of their fantastic photographs. There are a limited number of Books available to purchase for only €10.00 each. Please contact Frances on 0876388631 for more details.

Girls - Balbriggan Rugby needs you!

Balbriggan Rugby Club Girl’s training continues at Balbriggan RFC. New players always welcome. Please contact Emma O’Kennedy on 086 360 0303 for more information. Youth girl’s training (U14, U16 & U18) this Wednesday at 7.30pm.U12’s girl’s training this Thursday at 7.00pm.

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WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! WIN €50 !!! This is easy… we are offering you the chance to win €50. All you have to do is correctly fill in the crossword and discover the name of an area in Fingal spelt out in the coloured squares. Then send the completed crossword and your answer by email, with your name, address and telephone number to communitylocals@ gmail.com before 5pm on December 16. The first correct entry to be drawnwill win €50..Good luck

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2. A meeting of musicians. (7) 3. Boisterous songbird. (4) 4. A field where grass is grown to be made into hay. (6) 5. Breathed noisily, as if exhausted. (6) 6. Long fish. (4) 7. A pursuit of little importance. (7) 8. Craned at the performer. (6) 9. Swimwear for men. (6) 14. A performance of music especially by a soloist. (7) 16. A cap for the French. (5) 18. A hen kept for her eggs. (5) 20. A cheap and vulgar item. (3) 21. A mischievous fairy. (3) 23. Slowly cook food with a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan. (6) 24. Vegetable mistakenly known for iron content. (7) 26. The sort of exercise that sets you up for the day. (7) 27. Expelled from your own country. (6) 28. Treated with adhesive, like an envelope. (6) 29. A good with faults, usually sold at a reduced price. (6) 33. A personal belief not based on proof. (4) 34. Flower supporter. (4)

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