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Deputy O’Brien welcomes commencement of work at College Deputy Darragh O’Brien has welcomed news from the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton that work has finally commenced on phase 2 of the school building project for Lusk Community College. The Fianna Fail TD had asked the Minister in a Dail Question when the next phase of the school building project for Lusk Community College would commence; the status of this project; and if he would make a statement on the matter. The Minister replied that he was pleased to inform the Deputy that initial construction had commenced on January 3, He said subject to no issues arising it is envisaged that the construction will take approximately 18 months. Speaking after the reply, Deputy O’Brien paid tribute to those involved in the proposal saying, “I would like to take this opportunity to commend both Principal Orla Forde and the Lusk Community College Parents Association, without whom I am certain this work would not yet have commenced.”

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Rerouting of Xpresso Services using College Street We wish to advise customers that from Monday 29 January 2018, Routes 25x, 27x, 32x, 33x, 39x, 41x, 51x, 66x and 67x will be rerouted in the City Centre and will no longer serve stops on Dâ€™Olier Street, Nassau Street, Kildare Street and Merrion Row.

Routes 25x towards UCD

Normal route to Bachelors Walk, divert to Eden Quay, right via Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion Square, Merrion Street Upper, left on to Baggot Street and back on to normal route. Route 25x will now serve stop 4495 Hawkins Street, stop 2809 Westland Row and 2810 Merrion Square. Please see map below for stop locations.

Route 27x towards UCD

Normal route to Eden Quay, left via Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion Square and back on to normal route. Route 27x will now serve stop 4495 Hawkins Street, stop 2809 Westland Row and 2810 Merrion Square. Please see map below for stop locations.

Route 32x towards UCD

Normal route to Oâ€™Connell Street, left on to Abbey Street, Marlborough Street, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion Square, Merrion Street Upper, Ely Place, Hume Street, St. Stephens Green and back on to normal route. Route 32x will now serve stop 4495 Hawkins Street, stop 2809 Westland Row and 2810 Merrion Square. Please see map below for stop locations.

Route 33x towards St. Stephens Green

Normal route to Eden Quay, left via Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion Square, Merrion Street Upper, Ely Place, Hume Street, St. Stephens Green and back on to normal route. Route 33x will now serve stop 4495 Hawkins Street, stop 2809 Westland Row and 2810 Merrion Square. Please see map below for stop locations.

Route 39x towards Burlington Road

Normal route to Bachelors Walk, divert to Eden Quay, right via Rosie Hackett Bridge, Hawkins Street, Townsend Street, Lombard Street, Westland Row, Merrion Square, Merrion Street Upper, left on to Baggot Street and back on to normal route. Route 39x will now serve stop 4495 Hawkins Street, stop 2809 Westland Row and 2810 Merrion Square. Please see map below for stop locations.

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Route 51x towards UCD

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Route 66x and 67x towards UCD

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St Valentine’s relics are in Dublin

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Hidden away in a beautiful church with a drab, grey exterior in the heart of Dublin are the remains of Valentinus, (St Valentine) patron saint of love. As you pass through the main entrance of the Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church, on the right hand side lies The Shrine to St Valentine. The statue above the casket, of St. Valentine dressed in red, was carved in the 1960s by Dublin sculptor Irene Broe (1923 - 1992), who also carved the statue of St. Clare in the Church of St. Adam and Eve, Dublin. In the mid 19th century, Irish Carmelite Father John Spratt was gaining much admiration in the Church for his work among the poor and less fortunate people of Dublin. Between December 1835 and April 1836, Fr. Pratt visited Rome, for both health and business reasons. During his stay he was invited to preach in the principal church of the Jesuits, as a guest of Cardinal Weld. Weld was Pope Gregory XVI’s adviser on affairs in Ireland and England. The Pope was so taken with Fr. Pratt’s oration that he sent him a token of his esteem -- the remains of Saint Valentine. On the morning of November 10, 1836, the remains arrived in Dublin in a container for relics, known as a reliquary. They were received at Whitefriar street by Archbishop Murray of Dublin, who said a special High Mass, at which Fr. Spratt preached. The reliquary came with a letter from the Pope, outlining its contents. The outer casket, which has only been opened a few times, houses a container. Inside the container is a small wooden box, covered in painted paper, tied with a red silk ribbon and sealed with wax seals. This box has never been opened. According to the papal letter that came with the reliquary, the inner box contains: ... “the blessed body of St Valentine, martyr, which we ourselves by the command of the most Holy Father Pope Gregory XVI on the 27th day of December 1835, have taken out of the cemetery of St Hippolytus in the Tibur tine Way, together with a small vessel tinged with his blood”. “The blessed body” is believed to refer to the remains -- presumably some bones -- of St Valentine. On Valentine’s Day each year, the reliquary is placed on the main altar for a special mass. However, this is also the busiest day of the year to visit the church. Please be respectful. If you notice that mass is ongoing, and you don’t want to partake, wait until it is finished before visiting the relic. Mass usually lasts an hour or so. LUSK LOCAL-FEBRUARY 2018

By Fashion Editor - Carina Cunningham

Dress to impress on your Valentine’s date As we approach Valentine’s Day this 14th of February 2018, how does it make you feel? If you’re not a fashion addict like myself, that’s okay. Maybe you have your own style. It certainly doesn’t have to be magazine current trends. You match your look to suit your personality. And inner happiness really is the answer. There are no rules. You are individual. And cool to quirky is all okay!

The Girls. For the girls, what we all love is any reason to glam up; get the hair done, makeup, lippy (as in lipstick, not liposuction... although if that was on offer I would be the first in the queue), shellac nails, stockings, stilettos, over the knee boots.. the lot! Looking good really does make you feel good. And if you feel bad about your image, don’t despair please. Very little changes, one by one, really help with self- confidence building. I will be working and helping you all in the future as Fashion Editor to look and feel happy, when you just follow my monthly articles. For some inspiration, this month’s fashion shoot is all about love. We have the runner up of Top Model Ireland, Oana Covasa who is wearing the most stunning Audrey Hepburn black lace dress with red underskirt. Truly romantic, with a vintage twist. Colours are so important, as this is the one day of the year that you really can impress your lover/ partner and look like a vogue model. Our photoshoot is here to inspire you all to get into action. It’s been a long cold winter, but spring is on the way. Dress up! Get rid of the chunky jumper, and fleecy tracksuits that we have all been hibernating in. And bag them or bin them or donate to your favourite charity ASAP. Every January, I try to reinvent my look, following the festive season, as I look forward to a New Year, you should too.

The Guys. Somehow I feel the balance for the guys is a little bit unfair. It’s so quick and instant for the boys. You’re talking the slick hair, the trendy treads, the facial grooming and now luckily ladies 10 LUSK LOCAL-FEBRUARY 2018

some guys do body grooming! A bit of deodorant and aftershave and they are finished. Gents please don’t be upstaged by your supermodel girlfriend. Guys come on and put a bit of thought on

coordinating your appearance! You also need to dress to impress. Your lady or your partner will really appreciate this effort however small or big that is. Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

The Date So where are you going on your Valentine’s date? Here are some ideas for your romantic evening. Eating out romantically is always a winner and there are some fantastic restaurants in the Fingal area. So, book as soon as you can to avoid disappointment as demand will be great. A good music gig in any of the great local venues puts anyone in a happy mood and is a very acceptable and fun way to get close to your lover/partner. The movies is still a great date, once the film is agreed upon before. Or simply stay at home. A romantic homemade meal and Netflix and chill! Alternatively, you can cuddle up and listen to the music you used to listen to when you first met. Music is such an inexpensive way to change your moods, no doubt it can change you instantly just after listening to a few songs.

The Gifts Of course gifts for Valentine’s Day can range from as little as a red rose, to jewellery, perfume, champagne, chocolate and flowers. Oh and do not forget the cards! For the guys it’s nice to get them something funny or interesting. A photo on a mug, underwear, tickets to a gig or sports event, or for the dreaded golf addicts- a lesson or two. However, if you are minted, sure guys always love sport cars! Gifts are not really essential, but they do help to set the scene however you in close contact is. Hugs, kisses and holding hands are worth more than anything money can buy. If you have lost a little of that, due to demands of your hectic lifestyles, try to reap that back again this Valentine’s Day. Make a change, change is good. Try it, you might just even like yourself more for it. Oh and have a wonderfully romantic Valentine’s Day!

Credits: Styling: Carina Cunningham Photography: Taz Smith Photography Makeup: by Momi Kay Female runner up Top Model Ireland: Oana Covasa Dress: from ‘Coco Belle’, Donabate, Town Centre 0876600268 Male model winner Top Model Ireland: Sebastian Pawlik Jacket and jeans: from ‘Sensational Clothing’ (unisex shop) unit 10, Swords, town centre 0870613590 Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

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Style Warriors show for Cancer Charity

By Fashion Editor - Carina Cunningham Hi readers. I would like to introduce myself to you all. My name is Carina Cunningham and I am the new Fashion Editor of Community Locals Magazines. In the time ahead, I hope to bring you something interesting to look at and read each month. I am teaming up with well know photographer Taz Smith and wonderful make up artist Momi Kay to get the perfect shots for your enjoyment. I style and co-ordinate shoots, pick a theme, location, and models then make it all happen with the team assisting me. I design my own clothing vintage gothic burlesque style. However, the articles I will feature here will be clothing from local shops and boutiques. I also produce my own fashion show -Style Warriors Fashion and Entertainment Show. This has proved a great success with two very successful shows already and I am currently working in my third. I produce the shows to raise funds for different charities and this year’s show will take place on Saturday 6th October in Wrights Venue, thanks to owner Michael Wright. This year’s charity of choice to benefit from the show is NECRET (North East Cancer Research and Education Trust). So I will be looking for young girls and guys who would like to try out

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Rebecca Tallon De Havilland

modelling and I will have two casting dates to be confirmed at a later date. Mr Ray Quinn Owner of Bathstore and More Metro Point BusIness Park has kindly sponsored my last two shows and once again is our main sponsor. However, I will also be looking for local businesses to sponsor

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some of the production costs. Any young aspiring sponsors or models can contact me on Facebook. Contact me at carinacunningham@gmail.com. NECRET are delighted with the opportunity to fundraise and said, “We in NECRET would like to thank Carina Cunningham for kindly offering to run this show as a fundraising event for our cause. Thanks you also to the show’s co-hosts Noel Cunningham and Rebecca Tallon De Havilland who along with photographer Taz Smith have offered their services without charge. And finally a Message from Noel Cunningham:.. “ I am so excited to be part of Style Warriors … What to wear! A huge amount of work goes into this massive amazing production spearheaded by the wonderful Carina Cunningham … and several most gifted talented individuals. I am also delighted that cancer … a cause close to me heart will benefit through NECRET .. a greatorganisation doing fabulous work. Roll on October … now I must call Claire Garvey ..because the style will be amazing and I need to be noticed !! That’s it for now. Next month I will be adding to this information as the show progresses. in the meantime thanks for your time. Carina Cunningham –Cherie Styling Studio. Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

Local News

Minister Moran addresses coastal erosion Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, Mr Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, TD, visited Portrane to meet with local residents concerned about coastal erosion and flooding in their area on Friday January 26. The Minister and senior officials from the OPW met with Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid as well as senior staff from the Council’s Planning Department. During the visit, the Minister expressed his Department’s support of the approach adopted by Fingal County Council to deal with the very difficult and complex problems of coastal erosion and flooding in the area. Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid welcomed the Minister’s visit and said: “The Fingal Coastal Liaison Group comprises Elected Councillors and Community Representatives from Fingal’s coastal areas. We have worked closely with them to devise a targeted plan to address coastal

flooding concerns around Portrane and Rush. I’m delighted to meet Minister Moran here today and welcome his support.” While visiting Portrane, Minister Moran met with residents including members of the Fingal Coastal Liaison Group as well as several local representatives. Raymond Brett of the Liaison Group explained the concerns of the residents particularly around the issue of erosion and emphasised the urgent need for coherent national policies and initiatives to assist the Council and other agencies to deal with coastal erosion. Welcoming the Minister’s visit, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley said: “The Minister’s visit is significant as it helps to raise awareness of the problems caused by coastal erosion. It also assists Fingal County Council and the Liaison Group in their efforts to adopt a policy to resolve the issue and I look forward to seeing the progress that will be made.”

How to avoid a potential tax liability for unmarried couples Considering that the 2016 Census showed that there are over 152,000 cohabiting, unmarried couples in Ireland, it’s worth making sure that any cover is set up correctly to avoid potentially large tax liabilities. Let’s take “John” & “Mary” who live together but are not married. If they have a life policy that covers both of them for €300,000, in the event of a claim, depending on how the premiums were paid, there could be a sizeable tax liability. If John passes away and the premiums were paid from a joint account that both contributed to, then Mary is deemed to have inherited 50% of the proceeds (€150,000). Not being married, she is only entitled to the “Stranger’s” tax-free threshold of €16,250, so she is liable to pay tax on the balance (€133,750 x 33% = €44,137.50 tax bill!) If John paid the premiums, Mary is deemed to have inherited all of the proceeds, leaving her with a tax bill of €93,637.50. If Mary paid all of the premiums herself, then there is no tax liability. It is important that couples in this situation set up their cover accordingly, by doing 2 x “life of another” plans. This way, each pays for the cover on their partner and then there would not be a tax liability in the event of a claim. This can often be done at no more cost than they pay for a joint plan. Taking a few minutes to review what you have in place for something as important as this can make a huge difference. If you have friends or family that this may apply to, make a suggestion for them to read this to see if there is anything that needs adjusting. For similar information regarding joint ownership of a house, read the “Unfair tax treatment of Cohabiting Couples” blog on www. financialcompanion.ie Dave Kavanagh QFA from Financialcompanion.ie has been a Financial Advisor for over 20 years (and a Gym Instructor/Nutrition Advisor before that!) He has done advice slots on on RTE 2FM and on TV3 and does the “Ask the Expert” Financial Advice section on Mumstown.ie.

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Local Sports

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Round Towers GFC Development Squad 2018/2019 In 2014 our club ran a Football Player Development Programme aimed at U14 â€“ U18. The main objective was to introduce the players to good training habits and build on their skill levels, providing a pathway through Juvenile and Minor football whilst preparing them to be our future Adult footballers. The current Adult football panels have 26 players from the 2014 programme including All Ireland Under 21 Winners Aaron Duffy and Cormac Howley.Building on the success of our 2014 programme a new two year plan was developed and kicked off in early December 2017 with over 60 players including a few new faces. This time around we have six certified coaches, two of which have achieved Award 2 Youth Adult level. Identifying the importance of coaching and the need to upskill, a number of new coaches have

begun on the coaching pathway with the support and guidance of our GPO James Costello. These coaches have been invited along to shadow the sessions and hopefully deliver some as they gain experience and progress through Foundation and Award 1 level certification. We are delighted to announce OLIVER as our main sponsor for our 2018/2019 Development Squad. OLIVER has continuously supported the development of Round Towers Lusk throughout the years and we thank them sincerely for their belief in our club. A massive big thanks to all our young players who turned up on dark, cold and wet nights to get some serious training in, for the Saturday afternoons spent in the gym, for the enthusiasm with which you threw yourselves into the training sessions and for the encouragement and support you gave each other, well done to you all. The work done here will have you ready for the new season with your respective teams and we wish you all the best of luck in your competitions.

Lusk Round Towers U 17 girls Our Under 17 Girls are looking for new players born in 2001/2002 to join their team. A great opportunity to get fit, make new friends, learn a new sport or if you have played in the past and would like to return please contact Vivienne 0863791756 or Claire 0877536244 for further information. Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

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Fit4Life Well done to all our our new Fit4Life members; you’re well on your way to completing your 5k parkrun. It’s not too late to join up if you haven’t yet. Tuesdays and Thursday at 7pm from Rathmore Road. Please register at www. luskathleticclub.ie

Kildare Half Marathon Well done to Sean Greensit 1:40:55 and Olivier Ansaldi 1:47:56 who were in action recently in the Kildare Half Marathon in Donadea Forest. It was Olivier’s first race since joining the club and he smashed his PB by over 10 minutes. Well done Olivier.

Northern Athletics Championships Congratulations to Sarah Derham who took 3rd place in the pole vault with a height of 3m 10 at the Northern Athletics Championships in Sheffield, UK recently.

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St Anne’s Cross Country On a very cold January afternoon a group of Lusk AC members took part in the Dublin Masters Cross Country in St Anne’s in Raheny. Well done to you all.

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Sweetheart Torte

What better way to show someone how much you appreciate them than by making and in this case baking for them! This delicious decadent and rich torte has a nice health twist with no refined sugar and instead gets a natural sweetness from the raspberries and dates. Dark chocolate, almonds and eggs are also nutritious ingredients and it is so simples to create so even if you say you can’t bake, give this recipe a go and you’re putting in spoonfuls more effort than if you bought one! “It doesn’t have to be a romantic partner that you make the effort for; a parent, sibling, grandparent or friend would all delight in receiving something thoughtful like this. It makes 8 slices and stores for up to 1 week in an airtight container or can be frozen so savour it! And: “Workplace Well-being week is coming up in April and having a nutrition talk/workshop is an ideal way to mark the week and learn something that can benefit you and your families health and help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance 1. Preheat oven to 180’c and line an 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or use a Tupperware mould for the oven. A heart shape mould/pan would be ideal, otherwise you can just cut the heart shape after the torte is baked. 2. Blitz up the dates in a blender/bullet. 3. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the almonds and dates. 4. Melt dark chocolate and add to the other ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix together. 5. Add the raspberries to the mixture and gently fold the mixture over itself so that the raspberries are spread throughout. 6. Pour the mixture into a pre-lined baking tray/mould and place in oven at 180’c for 25 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160’c for another 10 minutes (total baking time in oven is 35 minutes). 7. Allow the torte to cool and cut into a heart shape using a sharp knife. The texture will be soft and moist inside and it will look quite dark due to the dark chocolate and dates. Perhaps crush and sprinkle some frozen raspberries over the top to brighten it up....after all red is the colour of love! Workplace Well-being week is coming up next month in March and having a nutrition talk/workshop is an ideal way to mark the week and learn something that can benefit you and your families health and help you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. For information on the talks and workshops that I provide, please contact me: niamh@biabites.net and follow me on Twitter/Facebook: Biabites

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