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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ‘LOCAL ‘TEAM! All of us her at the ‘Community Local’ Team hope you had a wonderful, happy Christmas and Santa brought you all you wished for. As we look forward to the coming year it is of course time to make resolutions and we are sure many of you have done so by now. We have made a few too but ours is simple, all we want is to hear more from you and help our community. This coming year we intend to continue to improve our magazine both in content and style, keeping up to date with the current trends in magazine presentation and production. Having said that we also hope to extend our community reach and wish to advise all of you involved in any community organistaion that we are here for you. We are here to give you the space and publicity your organisation wants and needs and all you have to do is contact us with your club/organisation news or notices of events. All community and sporting organisations, charities and pastime clubs in this area are welcome and the best thing of all is we will give you the space to publicise your organisation absolutely free. So in 2019 we hope to hear from our friends in the area who are continuing to publicise their grouping and we also hope to hear from new friends who have not used our medium before. We look forward to hearing from you, thank you for your support in the past and wish you every sucess in the year ahead. So go on, make 2019 a success for all of us, contact us at communitylocalseditor@gmail.com.

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Kitchen debut for Lusk United Soccer Bar

By Rebecca Daly Lusk United Soccer Bar have officially opened their kitchen for business. The menu is made up of gastro, or pub grub, with some dishes for the kids too. Any meal that can be reduced to a child’s portion will be if requested. The club’s chairperson Emmet Burke explained, “Not every child wants to have a sausage or burger every time. Maybe some kids love curry, so we’ll do a half portion if we can.” The price range is extremely affordable, with no meals “over the top”. The food is mostly locally sourced. The meat comes from Howley’s Butchers on the Main Street and they also use Carrols, Keelings and Country Crest. “As many as we possibly can locally we use. That was pretty important from the offset.” The food is available on Friday from 5-9, on Saturday from 2-8 and on

Sunday from 1-7 from the clubhouse. The current plan is just the starting point for the bar, but Emmet mentioned that they have plans to start opening in the mornings for coffees and pastries or for lunch. “Its right on the Ring Road so it has potential to offer something slightly different to the community.” Emmet thinks that it is exactly what the town needs. “I think Lusk is crying out for somewhere to get a bit of food.”Many of the other clubs in the town and some interested individuals came to taste the menu on November 30th, which Emmet said went very well. Lusk United Soccer Bar are interested in getting more events on in the club to get people involved in Lusk. They are looking at doing some quiz nights, having bands, DJs and disco nights. On Sunday, December 9th a two-piece band named the Turncoats took to the stage. “In January when things get quiet we’ll have a couple more events on.”

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Works to commence at Rush Garda station -Dowling Fine Gael Local Area Representative for Rush and Lusk Bob Dowling has welcomed the news from the Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan T.D. that refurbishment works will soon commence in Rush Garda Station, which will begin the process of formally re-opening the station. Mr Dowling, who has recently met with Minister Flanagan and raised this issue directly with him, said he was delighted with this progress. “This is really positive news for the people of Rush. Since being appointed as a Local Area Representative for the area I have been constantly raising this issue, and I am thrilled to see that action in now being taken”, he said. It is expected that these works will begin in Q1 of 2019, which will give a re-opening date of the station for some time in 2019. This is really fantastic news for the area”, he stated. Although this news is welcome, Mr Dowling stressed the need for campaigning to continue on the Garda resources that will be needed at the station when it re-opens, and he urged there to not be any further delays in re-opening the station. “Unfortunately crime has increased in Rush and throughout the North County in recent times and this simply means that the Garda Station will require various resources in order to deal with the increasing demand for Garda services. In light of this, I will be writing to the Minister for Justice and asking him to ensure that Rush Garda Station will be allocated additional resources, including an additional patrol car in order to assist the Gardaí in their work”. Finally, Mr Dowling thanked both Senator James Reilly and Alan Farrell TD for raising these issues on his behalf . He said, “Praise must also be given to the people of Rush and Rush Community Council for constantly raising this issue and for their patience during a process which has been incredibly frustrating at times. I am certain the fighting spirit of the people of Rush will continue in the coming months when pressing for further Garda resources at the Station”, Mr Dowling concluded.

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Lusk girl wins at Best British Awards in London

By Rebecca Daly Saoirse Suvari, who recently graduated from National College of Art and Design, won the Best Student Book Award at the 2018 British Book Design and Production Awards in November for her book “Kurdish Freedom Fighter”. Saoirse, who is half Kurdish-half Irish, recently graduated from NCAD with a degree in Visual Communications, which essentially is graphic design. As part of her final year, she was required to create a book. She choose to base hers on her background - the history of Kurdish people. Her tutor approached her after the project was complete and asked if she would be interested in entering, along with some other students in the course. Saoirse said that she “never thought anything of it” and just sent it off. However, she then received an email from the competition organisers

with the news that she was one of four people from Ireland, eight in total, to be shortlisted. The awards ceremony was held in the Montcalm London Marble Arch Hotel on November 22nd, 2018. When they came to her category, Saoirse admitted that she thought it was a joke at first because the host couldn’t pronounce her name. Her tutor had to tell her that she had won! Saoirse received a glass book with her name and the name of her book engraved into it, along with a certificate and a cash prize. She hopes to do an internship in London but is not too sure yet of her plans. “It would be amazing to do that. I would love to go to London for a while.” She plans to job hunt next year but she would like to “test the waters” first in terms of what sector she wants to work in as she is not only interested in producing books but also in motion graphics.

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Fingal LCDC funding 123 community and voluntary groups Fingal’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has approved the allocation of almost €500,000 to community and voluntary groups across the region under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP). Some €326,668 was allocated by the Department of Rural & Community Development to Fingal County Council in September in addition to the sum of €150,521 received in May. Some 123 groups across the region will receive funding under (CEP), which supports disadvantaged communities throughout the country by providing capital grants to community groups. A total of 174 applications were received. The successful applicants were located across the county with Balbriggan and Blanchardstown in particular approved for substantial funding reflecting applications received from groups dealing with disadvantage in these areas. The application process for the CEP is administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area. There was an open application process when the CEP was originally launched in May, and the additional funding secured in the second allocation will be used to fund applications that were made under the original call, but which were not funded or not fully funded. The CEP provides a flexible and targeted approach to funding those communities most

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Fingal’s Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has approved funding for 123 community and voluntary groups across the region under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP).

in need and is aimed at addressing disadvantage as identified in the Fingal Local Economic and Community Plan. Emer O’Gorman, Fingal County Council’s Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development said: “We are delighted with this additional funding which will allow investment in communities across Fingal. We look forward to working with the many community and voluntary groups to bring their projects to fruition.” Fingal LCDC Chairperson Pat O’Connor said: “I welcome the approval by the LCDC of this funding which will greatly assist community groups in delivering their projects. The level of funding made available recognises the important role played by community and voluntary groups in addressing disadvantage in our communities.”

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring said: “The Community Enhancement Programme supports a range of investment in all areas of communities, such as childcare groups, playgrounds, recreational groups, sports grounds, landscaping, and the elderly. “The additional funding has been allocated in a way that takes deprivation levels into account and I am confident that those communities who need it most, whether in cities, towns or rural areas, will benefit.” €16,000 was also provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development to support the work of Men’s Sheds through the Community Enhancement Programme this year, which benefitted nine local groups in Fingal.

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Busy year ahead for Balbriggan/North Dublin Guide Dogs Balbriggan\North County Dublin Branch of guide dogs nominated Andrew Green guide dog owner Balbriggan under the category of music and Zenon Debny and family under the category of integration for the Balbriggan Community awards that took place on Thursday 6th of December in the Bracken Court hotel. The Debny family have puppy walked 7 puppies for guide dogs and some have gone on to be assistance dogs for families who have a child with Autism, one has gone on to be a guide dog and another has gone on for breeding with another guide dog center in Europe. Zenon and family are from Poland and are very much at home in balbriggan. Andrew Green is a tenor and enjoys singing with choirs, weddings and funerals as a profession.Tom O’Neill Co-Chair of the branch and Andrew Green are known in many schools throughout the north county area for giving talks on guide dogs and visual impairment. Our East Region office is now open!!!We are delighted to announce that the doors of the new guide dogs offices in Dublin to be known as the East Region office are now open and everyone is welcome!The office is located at 48 upper Mount Street, Dublin 2. We are going to the Dublin Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball - The Lord Mayor of Dublin Niall Ring is hosting the Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball on Saturday 26th January 2019 in the Round Room at the Mansion House.He will host the Ball for three charities, with monies raised being split between them. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is one of these charities! The Conference & Events Venue at the Mansion House (The Round Room and Fire Restaurant) and the Lord Mayor’s Office sponsor the Ball meaning that all monies raised go directly to the three charities.The branch would like to sincerely thank everybody who supported us in the past year by donating money, by buying our merchandise or as this magazine does promoting the work of the branch in the pages of the magazine in print and on line.We wish everybody a safe, successful and happy year ahead.

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Fingal and South Dublin County Councils Launch Bike Safety Campaign

The Mayors of South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council Cllr Mark Ward and Cllr. Anthony Lavin, along with Garda representatives, council officials, road safety officers and members of Motor Cycling Ireland.

Fingal County Council and South Dublin County Council have launched a joint public awareness campaign, highlighting the dangers quad bikes and scramblers pose to children, and to urge parents not to gift them this Christmas.

The campaign supports the recent initiative by the Road Safety Authority, which includes an advert featuring motocross rider Stuart Edmonds.The advert outlines the correct environment, and care to be taken when riding these

vehicles, and will be shown in cinemas throughout Fingal and South Dublin. In the last number of years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of quads and scrambler bikes being used in an inappropriate manner in urban

towns and cities. Unless the bike has been registered, taxed, insured and brought up to the correct standard it is illegal for it to be used on the public road. It is illegal to use these bikes in public parks and open spaces. President of Motorcycling Ireland Sean Bissett said: “There are affiliated clubs all over Ireland who can provide guidance and advice for beginners. The resources are there for people to enter this sport in a safe and responsible way and we encourage all riders to contact their club and learn how to partake in this sport correctly.”Three of the four people who died in Ireland as a result of an incident involving a quad bike or scrambler were aged 18 or under, in the period 2014 to 2017, according to provisional statistics published by The Road Safety Authority (RSA).The casualty figures also show that between 2014 and 2017, there were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quadbike or scrambler on a public road. 16 or 41% were 18 years of age or under.

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Fingal County Council on track for social housing target

Fingal County Council, which has one of the highest delivery rates of new builds in the country last year, remained on track to deliver

over 1,600 social housing homes in 2018 as set down by Government in December. Fingal County Council has a

target of 1,637 homes for the whole year and with significant delivery expected in the final quarter of 2018, the local authority was on track

to meet that target.Latest figures from the Department of Housing show that Fingal County Council has delivered 1,019 homes, almost two-thirds of its annual target, in the first nine months of 2018. They are across the range of housing mechanisms, including new builds, acquisitions and leasing. During Quarter Four, Fingal County Council was expecting to deliver more than 600 homes across the county.Director of Housing Margaret Geraghty said: “Fingal County Council remains on track to reach our delivery target of 1,637 in 2018 as set down by the Department. Up to the end of September, we have achieved two-thirds of this target and have delivered one of the highest number of new builds in the country. “During the final quarter of 2018, we saw further homes come on stream across the country, and we are confident that we will reach the target. Fingal County Council is working tirelessly to ensure that we deliver our target and meet the needs of families and individuals who are on the housing list.”

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Lusk Community Council Diary for January 2019

In The Cottage Community Centre: As usual our classes and groups include: • Yoga Pilates Lusk • Senior Citizens Group • Guitar Classes • Irish Dancing with Scoil Rince • Tina Mation Art Academy • Prosper Fingal • Lusk Youth Club • Lusk Quilting Group • Brendan Ryan TD advice clinic • Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee clinic Lusk Parent & Toddler Group continues every

Monday morning and is proving very popular. With plenty of toys and interaction, plus arts & crafts, story time and sing songs. A big thank you to our Transition Year Students who volunteer their time and are great with the children. If anyone would like to volunteer some of their time to entertain the little ones please get in touch with us here at The Cottage. On Saturday January 26th The Cottage shall host an exhibition of artwork by Orla LanganJones. 10am – 6pm.

In St Macullins Centre: • Windy Castle After School Club • Power Drama • Tai Chi • Kundalini Yoga with Conor Crotty • ICA Monthly meetings For all information regarding either The Cottage Community Centre or Saint Macullins Centre please contact The Cottage on 01 895 4180 or cottagecommunitycentre@yahoo.com

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Public Consultation for Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy

The Mayor, Councillors, Gardai and other interested parties at the Launch

Fingal is one of the most diverse counties in Ireland and to ensure the needs of all citizens are met Fingal County Council has begun the process of developing their Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy. A Community Integration Advisory Council comprising members of the public has been established with support from the Public Participation Network (PPN) and the Fingal Ethnic Network. While this group represents the voice of residents in Fingal, the experience of the public engaging with Fingal County Council services is necessary to inform the strategy. The public are invited to have their say by completing the survey on: https://consult.fingal.ie/surveys. Welcoming the launch of the survey, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Anthony

Lavin said: “Fingal’s communities are rich in diversity and it is vital that we implement an Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy that reflects and supports this diversity in order to further develop inclusivity and equality across the County.”Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid said: “Fingal County Council’s Community, Culture & Sports Division is actively engaged with representatives from diverse groups of Fingal’s population. The Consultation for our Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy allow members from migrant communities to engage with the Council and contribute to a strategy that benefits their wellbeing and quality of life in Fingal.” It is anticipated that the consultation process will conclude in early January 2019.

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Home Cook Recipes

Gorgeous Granola Granola can be full of fibre from oats, nuts, seeds and dried fruit in addition to lots of vitamins and minerals. However it can also be full of sugar and a lot of granola in Irish supermarkets are quite high in sugar. This homemade recipe for granola below is simple to make. Wholesome and satisfying to have. And it is scrumptious with fresh fruit and natural yogurt or milk for breakfast, supper or as a snack!

Ingredients • 350g oats • 100g chopped pecan nuts • 150g other chopped nuts (such as hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews or flaked almonds) • 150g mixed seeds (such as pumpkin, chia, sunflower, flaxseed/linseed) • 130ml maple syrup/honey • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract/essence • 40ml melted coconut oil or rapeseed oil

• 150g dried fruit of your desire (such as raisins, sultanas, cranberries, chopped dates, chopped apricots)

Method 1.Preheat the oven to 160’c. 2.Place a baking sheet or a piece of parchment paper onto a baking tray. (This is to prevent the granola mixture from sticking to the baking tray). 3.Add the melted coconut oil/rapeseed oil, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. 4.Add the remaining ingredients (EXCEPT the dried fruit) into the mixing bowl and coat the dry ingredients with the moist ingredients. Use your hands to really bind the mixture well together into small clumps/clusters. 5.Spread this mixture as an even layer on the lined baking tray. Use a second lined baking tray if needed. 6.Bake in the oven at 150’c for 35-40

minutes until the granola is golden. Keep an eye on the granola and turn the tray half-way through baking to ensure all the granola is baked evenly. Avoid stirring the granola as this will reduce the granola clumps/clusters. 7.Make sure the granola is completely cool (this will ensure you get nice crunchy clusters!). Then add the dried fruit and store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 month.

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Fingal Enterprising Women are Making it Happen

L to R: Sharon Rossignuolo, Mayor of Fingal Cllr. Anthony Lavin, Helen Dunne and Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise Fingal.

Over 100 Fingal female entrepreneurs joined the Local Enterprise Office Fingal to celebrate the start to the festive season at the annual Fingal Enterprising Women Network (FEWN) Christmas Lunch recently at the Roganstown Hotel and Country Club.The theme and keynote of the event were forward-looking: â€œConfidence in Action - Empowering Your Success in 2019â€?. Special guest speaker, Sharon Rossignuolo is a dynamic Business and Leadership Coach who loves nothing more than to see female entrepreneurs soar to their potential and thrive! As well as delivering an uplifting and motivating talk to attendees, Sharon ensured that everyone present takes full advantage of the wonderful networking opportunity. Addressing the gathering of female entrepreneurs, the Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin reported that female entrepreneurship is alive and thriving in Fingal. Commenting that, of the 31 businesses approved for business priming and expansion grant funding in Fingal in 2018, 14 of these businesses are led by women, with a further three led jointly by female/male directors, so over 50% are led solely or jointly by women entrepreneurs. Our Local Enterprise Office also reports that of the 151 people that have so far this year completed the Start Your Own Business programme, more than half (52%) are female entrepreneurs, and of the 526 candidates that participated in management development workshops this year, 69% are women entrepreneurs demonstrating strong female enterprise activity within Fingal. The Local Enterprise Office in Fingal runs the Fingal Enterprising Women Network. It provides networking and learning opportunities for women in business and enterprise in the region. The Network meets up every quarter and provides a platform to female entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs), to network, build useful local business contacts and keep up to speed with critical issues affecting businesses. Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

L to R: Tracey Rogers, Ulster Bank, guest speaker Sharon Rossignuolo and Nicola Tevlin, Ulster Bank.

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Exhibition commemorating Volunteer Richard Coleman

Richard Coleman Exhibition

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As part of the Decade of Centenaries commemorations, Fingal Libraries have mounted an exhibition to mark the centenary of the death of Richard Coleman, a native of Swords, who died in Usk prison, Wales, on the night of December 7th, 1918. The exhibition, which is on display in County Hall, Swords, tells the story of Richard’s short life, and includes many original documents and items, donated to Fingal County Council by his nephew, Risteárd Coleman (R.I.P.). Richard ‘Dick’ Coleman (1890-1918), was one of eleven children living in Main St. Swords, his father a teacher in the Swords New Borough Male School on Seatown Road. He played a major part in the fight for Irish freedom, as outlined in the exhibition, and spent time in many different jails and prisons, in Britain and Ireland, including Dartmoor, Lewes, Cork, Dundalk, and Mountjoy, where he joined Ashe on his ill-fated and ultimately fatal hunger strike. His final destination after arrest for his part in the so-called ‘German Plot’, was Usk Prison, Wales, where the harsh conditions, a severe winter, and the ‘flu epidemic, led to his death from pneumonia. He was 28 years old. His funeral in Dublin City was attended by massive crowds, who followed his cortege to Glasnevin, where he is buried beside many of his comradesin-arms. Commenting on the exhibition Betty Boardman, County Librarian said “Fingal Libraries are pleased to present this poignant exhibition of Richard Coleman’s short but eventful life as part of our Decade of Centenaries commemorations and I know the many original documents and items donated by his nephew will prove of huge interest.” The exhibition runs from Monday to Friday during normal opening hours from December 3rdto 21st in the Atrium, County Hall, Fingal County Council, Main St. Swords.

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Finance

How To Improve Your Chances of Mortgage Approval By Dave Kavanagh When you make the decision to purchase your own home, it’s usually done by getting a mortgage from a lender. Strictly speaking, the word “mortgage” refers to the legal agreement to hold title as security for a home loan, but these days, most people use it to refer to the home loan itself. The right preparation can make a huge difference in whether or not an application is successful. Lenders have an obligation to make sure they have assessed the affordability of the loan, and how you prepare can be crucial. There are a number of factors to the criteria used to assess your borrowing potential. These include the Central Bank guidelines of only lending (in the majority of cases) 3.5 x gross annual salaries, and not exceeding 90% of the purchase price (for first time buyers). Also, the lenders have their own formulas based on your NDI (net disposable income) to make sure that you can still afford to live comfortably on what remains after you have paid your monthly instalment. Probably the most important factor after taking these into account, is how you display a “proven ability to repay”. By this, I mean that when a lender considers your application, which will normally include things like payslips, P-60s, salary certificates and bank statements, how evident is it that you can afford the monthly repayment? For example, supposing

the monthly cost of the loan you are applying for is €1,400 per month. A lender will “stress test” this figure (to allow for a possible increase in interest rate during the term of the loan) and look to see affordability of perhaps, €1,550. So if you are evidently paying €1,750 rent every month, this shows affordability. Or you could be paying €1,000 in rent and also showing that you save €800 per month. If this is not evident over a regular period of time, it can, combined with other factors, lead to an application being declined. Another important aspect, is how you conduct your bank statements. If your statements show that you reach a nil balance every month before pay day, or worse, go into overdraft, this will not instil confidence in your ability to repay. Just as important is clear evidence of savings for your deposit. Even when these things are in order, something that can hugely affect the amount you qualify for, is any short term lending, whether it’s credit card bills, car or personal loans. Best to have none at the time of application, and also important to make sure any short term lending is paid timely as a credit report showing your history of paying such things will also be viewed. Buying a home is usually the single, biggest financial transaction your will make in your lifetime. Make sure you plan in advance to get it right.

Dave Kavanagh QFA has been advising people financially for over 25 years. For quotes or information (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. Combined with his previous role of gym/nutrition

adviser, he regularly gives talks and workshops at seminars and events for groups, companies and government departments on financial wellbeing, positivity and motivation. He has spoken at all of The Full 360 events with Alison Canavan around the country. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

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Dublin’s All-Ireland stars honoured at County Hall

Fingal County Council has honoured three Dublin All-Ireland winning teams at a special reception at a trophy-filled County Hall in Swords.It was a wonderful evening at County Hall as members of the Dublin senior men’s and ladies All-Ireland winning teams, as well as the Dublin Junior Camogie team were honoured for their sporting exploits during the summer. The cups were paraded proudly into the Council Chamber on Monday evening as Fingal County Council paid tribute to the four-in-a-row Dublin men’s winning team and the two-in-a-row ladies team. Also joining the reception was the Junior Camogie team who were also crowned AllContact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

Ireland champions in 2018. Welcoming the teams to County Hall, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Anthony Lavin said: ‘The dedication that sportsmen and women display is an inspiration to all in their community. The GAA and LGFA bring people of all backgrounds and ages together in an inclusive and exciting way.“It allows those who take part in playing or running the clubs to connect with their community, make friends and learn a fantastic skill. Thank you all for your contribution and for joining us to celebrate this evening.” Cllr Lavin added: “With 24 clubs across Fingal, the communities have very proactive players,

managers and volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to running the facilities needed for these teams to train, compete and represent their clubs and county at all levels. As Mayor of Fingal, I would like to thank you all for your hard-work which benefits so many people across the county.” Fingal County Council Chief Executive Paul Reid also paid tribute to the winning teams, describing them as role models to young people across the county.Sport plays an important role, not just in terms of physical health but mental health for our young people. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to meet you all here this evening.”

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Round Towers Development Squad 2018/2019

Round Towers Development squad

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 21Winners 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. 20 LUSK LOCAL-JANUARY 2019

Round Towers u 15 Development squad

Junsa Taekwondo Club News Junsa Taekwondo at World Olympic Championships Junsa Taekwondo recently took part in one of Irelandâ€™s biggest World Taekwondo Olympic championships held in Gormanston College and hosted by the Korean Ambassador and Taekwondo Ireland.

Conor (in blue) in the senior division takes the gold.

Nicole from Junsa and the newest young athlete to our team winning Gold.

In the cadet Division, Ben (L) and Matthew (R) take home Gold medals in their respective weight divisions.

Laila, Patricia and Jack were representing the club as corner judges on the day.

In blue Ryan fought his way to the final in some very tough matches and took home another Gold for the club with some excellent performances.

Overall the team won second place team out of all the teams in attendance. A huge thank you to the athletes, the coaching team, our officials and of course the parents and guardians. LUSK LOCAL-JANUARY 2019

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Lusk Tidy Towns receives presentation in Longford A trophy and certificate for Lusk Tidy Town was presented at a ceremony in Longford recently. Communities in a Ireland are defined by their people not their geography. The award is in recognition of the people and businesses who have collaborated as a community to work to improve their environment, foster civic pride and make their town a better place. The certificate was signed by Michael Ring, Minister for Rural and Community Department and by Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu. A Happy New Year from Lusk Tidy Towns. We value your support.

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