Lusk Local V5I12-JULY 2020 by Irish Media Group

LUSKLOCAL

THINK PROPERTY

Your Community News

FREE

01 840 4075 SWORDS

think 01 840 4075 T: 01 8491510 | E: SKERRIES@DNG.IE | PSA:002128 SWORDS

T: 01 8491510 | e: skerries@dng.ie | psl: 002128

time Diplomas 01 840 4075 SWORDS

Volume 5 Issue 12 - July 2020

€50 crosswor d competiti on inside

e f a S y a t S o t e u in t Con ! n w a D w e N e h T in

etary 01 840 4075 oll Full-time & Part-time Diplomas SWORDS e Full-time & Part-time Diplomas

& Medical Secretary Legal• &Legal Medical Secretary Book-keeping & Payroll • Book-keeping & Payroll Microsoft Office Suite • Microsoft Office Suite IT Technical Courses Web •Design & Photoshop IT Technical Courses Full-time & Part-time Diplomas Digital Marketing

shop

• Web Design & Photoshop •• Digital LegalMarketing & Medical Secretary

Pitman Training Swords Chamber Buildings North St., Swords, Co. Dublin ww.pitmantrainingswords.ie

ds gs n e

• Book-keeping & Payroll Pitman Training SwordsSuite • Microsoft Office Chamber Buildings • IT Technical North St., Swords, Co.Courses Dublin • Web Design & Photoshop www.pitmantrainingswords.ie • Digital Marketing Pitman Training Swords Chamber Buildings North St., Swords, Co. Dublin www.pitmantrainingswords.ie

01-8438225

087 229 6194

• • • • • • • •

Services Sales Tyres Pre NCT Crash Repairs Diagnostics Valets Car Wash

DEAL OF THE MONTH Opening 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel

Only €11,500

Year 2013, 80,723 Miles

Times

Mon – Fri 9.00am – 6.00pm Saturday 10.00am – 3.00pm

Our Team

Please Stay Safe In Our New Dawn

Local News

Editor E. communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

With lots of the restrictions regarding Covid 19 now reviewed and relaxed, we at Locals Magazine are like you, hoping we are begining to see a new dawn for us all. Like our front page we hope that this new dawn will bring sunshine into all our lives and the past few months while never forgotten will serve to remind us all to stay safe and be careful in the future. We at the magazines really value the loyalty of you, our readership, our contributors and our advertisers without whom it would not have been possible to publish the magazine online. Thankfully at this time we are back publishing the print version and we hope if we are all careful and the outlets stay open we will continue to do so. The days and months ahead will be crucial to the survival of each and every one of us. Crucial to all of us workers and business owners and the survival of those of us who have health problems and those children who have their whole lives ahead of them. In other words all of you our readership. During the worst of this pandemic we were constantly reminded of the indomitable spirit of our people and with some experts predicting a second phase we must all continue to grasp this new era and continue to pull together. This means supporting our local businesses, supporting our carers and HSE frontline staff and supporting each other and all in our locality who need our help. Let us all stay safe, obey the regulations and enjoy the sunshine and remember shop local!

Advertising

Sean Maguire T. 087 915 9052 E. seanmaguire@irishmediagroup.ie

Production

Tim Evans E. communitylocalsdesigner@gmail.com

Lusk Local Magazine Email: communitylocalseditor @gmail.com www.facebook.com/LuskLocal

Designated Pick up Points: Supervalu Lusk Costcutters (The Village Store) Tesco, Rush

The Locals Team. Lusk Local Disclaimer

Published by

Every effort is made by Lusk Local Magazine to ensure that the information is correct and will not be held responsible for any advertisement errors. Lusk Local reserves the right to decline, suspend or omit any advertisement or article submitted. No liability can be accepted by Lusk Local for any printing errors in advertisements or otherwise.

IRISHMEDIAGROUP publishing | design | print | web

STRICT DEADLINE FOR AUGUST EDITION: 15th July for inclusion in our August edition.

www.irishmediagroup.ie

01-8438225

087 229 6194

• • • • • • • •

DEAL OF THE MONT

Services Sales LIAM R. TyresFITZGERALD 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 dies SOLICITOR Pre NCT Year Crash Repairs 2013 Diagnostics General Practice Law Office dealing 80,72 Valets with conveyances, family law, probate, civil litigation and Insolvency Car Wash Miles

Only €11,500

SERVICES INCLUDE • Conveyancing • Bankruptcies • Probate and Wills • Personal Injuries COSTCUTTER EXPRESS STORE, THE VILLAGE STORE, MAIN STREET, LUSK. 01 531 0111 • Employment Law • Family Law • Litigation EPIC COMBO DEAL We would like to thank our supporters who are very ----generous in helping us ----to continue to put this community Local Magazine together this month under PIzzA CALLthe IN FOR A FREE 14” tremendous strain and allow us to offer community a voice. CONSULTATION TODAY!

LUSKLOCAL

THANK YOU

Liam Fitzgerald Solicitors-Full Page-07-12-19.indd 1

WITH 4 TOPPINGS

Your Community SIDES News + 2 REGULAR

Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin. e: liam@lrf.ie p: 01 8071957 w: www.lrf.ie

ONLy €15.95 07/12/2019 13:46:50

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Local News

Granny (77) raises thousands for healthcare workers Joan O’Callaghan is 77 years old, lives in Donabate and is a cancer survivor. However this story is not about cancer but about her determined effort to raise money for frontline healthcare workers during this Covid crisis. The mother of three and grandmother of two had been trying to keep fit since three operations on her back and shoulder last year. Joan said “In an effort to keep fit I had been going up and down 24 stairs in my apartment block daily. Having read what Captain Tom did in the U.K. I realised I could probably raise some funds for our frontline healthcare workers here. I liked what Tom Keogh from Keogh Crisps and www.irelandthanksyou.ie was doing to say thank you to our wonderful frontline health careworkers so I contacted him. To date with my “one woman challenge” I have gone up and down 29,464 stairs and have raised € 4300.” Joan says she now has a link on that site and can gauge who has donated because all such people have to do is put the word steps after there name ie: joebloggssteps, then she can see how much has been donated because of her efforts. Meantime the former principal of St Andrews School in Malahide will continue to walk up and down the steps in her apartment block to raise money for those who are putting themselves at risk every day to ensure the health and well being of us all. Well done Jane, keep up the good work and remember go to www.irelandthanksyou.ie and give what you can in support of Jane’s efforts for those who are caring for us all.

Lets keep Lusk Clean and Tidy by Conor Doyle With the return to outdoor activities since the relaxing of the covid-19 restrictions the recreational hub has been buzzing with activity. This is great as children need to play, exercise, socialise, etc. However, since the reopening, the amount of casually discarded rubbish has really increased. Every single day last week I picked up a bag full of bottles, sweet and bar wrappers, pizza and chip boxes, etc. The image below of several bags grouped together is what I alone collected last week. This week I have also collected several bags, with usually one bag per day being filled. That is just what I have picked up and bagged. I have also picked up and binned other rubbish in the hub when I didn’t have a bag with me. I’m sure that other people also collect some rubbish from there too. It can’t just be me. The complete lack of thought, care and responsibility on display by those who discard their rubbish in the hub is deeply upsetting. While there are probably some adults directly responsible for dropping rubbish, the vast majority of it is without any doubt from teens / other children.Parents - please please please discuss littering with your children. I have picked up rubbish at the hub and there are kids just sitting there ignoring it right beside them. It’s totally unacceptable and must stop. Please educate your children as to their civic duty, environmental responsibility, and a basic understanding of how this is wrong. Love Lusk. Keep it clean and safe.

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Local News

Lusk Foroige plan super Summer Programme Fantastic Summer Programme planned for Lusk by Forรณige beginning the week of 29th June. Social distancing and Covid 19 Guidelines do apply. STAY SAFE and PROTECT EACH OTHER.

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

LIAM R. FITZGERALD SOLICITOR

General Practice Law Office dealing with conveyances, family law, probate, civil litigation and Insolvency

SERVICES INCLUDE • Conveyancing • Bankruptcies • Probate and Wills • Personal Injuries • Employment Law • Family Law • Litigation CALL IN FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY! Main Street, Lusk, County Dublin. e: liam@lrf.ie p: 01 8071957 w: www.lrf.ie

Local News

Round Towers appeal for consideration from recyclers We are happy to facilitate Fingal County Council by hosting glass, can and clothing

recycling banks. However, unfortunately some individuals dont seem to share our civic

commitment. Some people dump cardboard, timber, and other items around the bins.To the gentleman in the Silver C4 Picasso - we dont want all the timber you dumped, thanks. But

judging by the speed you moved once the coast was clear, I’m sure there is a place for you at corner-forward on one of our teams. To the lady in the Black BMW 3 Series, we dont take

foam filled pillows and duvets. That’s why it says no pillows, no duvets on the front of the bin. You left yours beside the clothing bank in the black bag. Oops! We have CCTV on the bins and will pass on footage to the relevant authorities.

Lusk Community Volunteers – still here for you Lusk community volunteers are still here Anyone cocooning or finding it tough please remember your community is still here to help even as we phase out of lockdown. Those who are in the cocooning category are still advised

to avoid shops if they can or chose not to. www. citizensinformation.ie/…/…/cocooning_during_ covid19.htmlLusk community volunteers are garda vetted, registered with volunteer Ireland & FCC community call scheme - Here to help with

shopping, prescriptions pick up’s etc. Supervalu will process your shopping & we will drop to you, no contact & the same for all local pharmacies. Get in touch for any questions.

COSTCUTTER EXPRESS STORE, THE VILLAGE STORE, MAIN STREET, LUSK. 01 531 0111

----- EPIC COMBO DEAL -----

14” PIzzA WITH 4 TOPPINGS + 2 REGULAR SIDES

ONLy €15.95

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Local News

Tributes paid to former Mayor Mags Murray It is with deep regret that we learned of the recent death of the former Mayor of Fingal, Margaret (Mags) Murray (née O’Keeffe) (Clonsilla, Dublin 15 and formerly of Cregane, Charlevile, Co. Cork .Mags passed away peacefully on June 13th 2020 in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. She was the beloved wife of Gary and dear mother of Niall, Aoife and Amy and is sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandson Alex, father Connie, brother Neilus, sisters Ita and Noreen, Niall’s partner Natalie, Amy’s partner Bruno, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Due to Government advice regarding public gatherings, a private family funeral took place in St Mochtas Church Porterstown Road Clonsilla , Dublint on Tuesday 16th. June with many sympathisers watching the service on webcam. In keeping with her caring nature Mags family requested that there should be family flowers only, with donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. The current Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien led the tributes to his former colleague Mags, saying “I am greatly saddened to hear of the untimely passing of my former colleague and party member Mags Murray. She was an outstanding public representative who worked tirelessly on behalf of her constituents. Mags was a wonderful Ambassador for the County during her term as Mayor. She made an enormous contribution during her time as an elected representative and she will be greatly missed. Mags had a deep love of her community and a great deal of respect for local government. She was a proud Corkonian and an accomplished sportsperson, holding All Ireland medals for Camogie and Gaelic football. On behalf of myself, my fellow Councillors, party members and Fingal County Council, I would like to express my sincere condolences to Mags’ family, relatives and friends at this difficult time.” Fingal Council Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly said: “Mags was a deeply committed public representative who served her constituents in the Castleknock area with dedication and commitment during her time on Fingal County Council. She was unwavering in her dedication to serve the people she represented, and she made a significant and telling contribution to the lives of many.” Mags was first elected as a Fingal County Councillor in the Castleknock Local Electoral Area at the 2004 elections as a member of the Progressive Democrats. She was subsequently an unsuccessful candidate for the party in the 2007 General election in the Dublin West constituency. As the Progressive Democrats became defunct she joined Fianna Fáil in February 2008. In June 2014 Mags was elected Mayor of Fingal County Council due to the support of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Labour and a number of Independents.. She served until 2015 and in 2015 she hosted the Annual Mayor’s Conference. She was also the Chairperson of LAMA, the Local Authority Members Association.during her term on the Council. She lost her seat in the 2019 local elections.A digital book of condolences was opened following the death of the long-standing former Mayor and Councillor who gave so much to this community and who will be sorely missed but long remembered by those who knew her.

www.facebook.com/LuskLocal www.facebook.com/BalbrigganLocal

10 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Finance

Increased awareness of mortality and morbidity due to COVID-19 By Dave Kavanagh Understandably, during these restrictive times when new deaths are a daily feature on the news, as well as much talk about access to regular hospital services, people have given more consideration to the impact that serious illness or a fatality would have on their financial security. The sudden impact that many experienced just by suddenly being off work and having their income impacted, certainly gave food for thought. The most common plans that people can commence to protect against some of these events, are life cover, serious illness cover and income protection. Life cover can pay out a lump sum (or the option of regular payments) to cover the financial loss suffered from a fatality, This may include protecting a mortgage and also having personal cover. Serious illness cover (aka critical illness cover or specified illness cover) also pays out a tax free lump sum on diagnosis of any of the specified illnesses. While there are a multitude of illnesses covered, 5 account for about 95% of claims - Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis and Loss of Independence. In Ireland there are approximately 40,000 new cancer cases

every year. Income protection will pay a portion of someone’s income if they cannot work due to illness or injury after a short deferred period. We often see that people may have their home and contents insured, their pets insured, their mobile phones insured, their travel plans insured and their laptops insured, without giving proper consideration to how appropriately they insure themselves. As with any important decisions (that may not be considered “fun” activities!) it is crucial that you make the time to consider the properly. 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. As heard on RTE 2FM and TV3.

Guide Dogs planning for the future after Covid The Balbriggan\North County Dublin branch of Irish guide dogs for the blind hope to be back fundraising and doing our normal awareness talks when it is safe to do so and cleared by government for us to do.In the meantime small things you can do for us is hold onto your used postage stamps, old Irish-sterling or foreign coins and notes. All of these we can turn into real money in time.Drop us an email or a text to say you have some and we will arrange to get them from you when it suits everybody.Over the past couple of months as well guide and assistance dogs would not be working in the normal daily way they used to be so down time was had by some guide dogs at least. I am attaching a picture of my guide dog Gatsby who had more than one day off this past couple of months and you can see the joy in his face.During lock down a number of ladies offered to walk our two guide dogs and without hesitation we took up the offer. So thanks to the two Gillian’s, Peggy and to Maebh and her daughter Ruby. Ladies wooffee wooffee on behalf of Gatsby and Qeb.Thank you from Tom and Breege Guide dog owners. Details below on how to contact us and we will be back as we need the money to train more guide dogs for blind people and more assistance dogs for family’s who have a child with Autism. To contact the Balbriggan\ncd branch of guide dogs Tel 085 7663107, email:guidedogsbalbriggan@gmail.com

12 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Healt

Home Cook Recipes

Niamh’s Luscious Nutella Cheesecake Although most of my recipes take more of a healthy approach, it is important to understand thattreats can be part of a healthy diet, just once they don’t become too often! I had a lot of chocolatey fun making this recipe with my niece and nephews as a treat! Quite simple but involves biscuit bashing, melting, stirring, mixing, spooning, patience and sticky chocolatey fingers and faces! I hope you enjoy as much as we did making it!

Ingredients: • • • •

300g dark chocolate digestive biscuits 120g butter 250g mascarpone 400g nutella

14 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

You can use a greased/non-stick springform based tin or simply a plate.

Method: 1.Place the biscuits in a strong bag that can be tied and can withstand the force of a rolling pin!(I use an empty breakfast cereal bag). Bash the biscuits using a rolling pin or other utensils until they form fine crumbs.Alternatively you could blitz the biscuits in a food processor/ blender. 2.Melt the butter in a saucepan. Take off the heat and stir in the biscuit crumbs until well mixed. 3.Tip the biscuit mixture into the tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to make a smooth and even surface.

Place in the fridge to chill while making the filling. 4.Place the nutella and mascarpone in a mixing bowl and combine well together. It helps if the nutella has been heated gently beforehand. 5. Spoon the nutella/mascarpone mixture on top of the biscuit base and place back in the fridge to chill for a 2-3hours or overnight. 6. Eat as it is or decorate as you like! In the past while I have been keeping busy doing online nutrition and healthy eating webinars. If interested please email: niamh@biabites.

net See my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on

‘Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas.Niamh Arthurs BSc, Msc, Registered Dietitian

Local News

Council elects new Mayor and Deputy Mayor

L-R: New Deputy Mayor Cllr Robert O’Donoghue. and new Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David Healy .

Councillor David Healy of the Green Party was elected as Mayor of Fingal at the annual meeting of Fingal County Council which was held today at the National Show Centre in Cloghran. Cllr Robert O’Donoghue of the Labour Party was elected as Deputy Mayor. Cllr Healy defeated Cllr Joan Hopkins (Social Democrats) and Cllr Punam Rane (Fine Gael) in the election for Mayor while Cllr O’Donoghue defeated Cllr Natalie Treacy (Sinn Fein) and Cllr Rane in the election for Deputy Mayor. Cllr Healy, who represents the Howth-Malahide Electoral Area, was first elected as a councillor in 1991. Based in Howth, he works as a climate change policy researcher.Cllr O’Donoghue, who

represents the Rush-Lusk Electoral Area, has been an elected member since 2018 when he was co-opted to replace retiring councillor, Ken Farrell.Tributes were paid to the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien by councillors and Fingal County Council Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly who also presented Cllr O’Brien with a Commemorative Medal and a Photograph Album recording his year in office. Cllr O’Brien thanked Cllr Tom Kitt for his support as Deputy Mayor during the year and paid tribute to everybody who had contributed to making his year in office a success.A minute’s silence was observed before the Annual General Meeting for former Mayor

and councillor Mags Murray who passed away last Saturday. Cllr O’Donoghue was also elected as Chairman of the Balbriggan / Rush-Lusk / Swords Area Committee defeating Cllr Dean Mulligan (Independents4Change).Cllr Brian McDonagh (Labour) was elected as Chairman of the Howth Malahide Area Committee defeating Cllr Joan Hopkins (Social Democrats).Cllr John Walsh (Labour) was elected as Chairman of the Blanchardstown / Mulhuddart / Castleknock / Ongar Area Committee after defeating Cllr Tania Doyle (Independent).Cllrs O’Donoghue, McDonagh and Walsh will take up their positions in September.

CommunityLocals.ie 16 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Finance

Managing school fees without bankruptcy or stress

by Siobhán O’Neill White On top of the stress of Covid-19, parents now have the pressure of hefty back to school costs to deal with. For years, politicians have promised parents that crested uniforms would be done away with but, as the new term approaches - and despite the financial strain on many families right now - parents are still being forced to fork out big money for bad quality, crested polyester uniforms. As well as expensive uniforms, parents have to buy books, PE kits, school recommended shoes and school fees. For secondary school, many children now use ipads, which can cost between €400-€900. As if parents have not been wrung out to dry enough by this stage, many schools ask for a voluntary contribution, which averages around €250 per family.So, as a parent, how can you manage all this without going bankrupt and causing yourself untold stress? First off, you do not have to go to the ‘recommended’ school supplier. We have shopped around and found a 100% polyester crested jumper from a school ‘recommended 18 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

supplier’ at €40, whereas Schoolbox.ie has the same jumper (in better quality with a wool/ poly mix) for €29. For crested tracksuits you can save more than €10 by shopping around. Bestwear shop in Drogheda are very competitively priced and have become so popular with parents that they now supply uniforms for schools in Dublin, Louth & Meath. To make the whole experience of school shopping easier and more cost effective, Schoolbox.ie have a box of school supplies, including crested uniform, schoolbag, shoes, stationery etc in one box for a competitive price. It cuts down on expense and is less stressful than shopping in lots of different places for school essentials. With social distancing rules, this is a safe way to shop now. We got one of these boxes for our daughter for secondary school last year and it was excellent – even her locker lock was included! If you are worried about school costs, you can apply for the Back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) from Welfare. ie and there are money saving tips on www. mams.ie too. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

Gretch Evans Floral Design Specialising in Bespoke Weddings

Contact Gretchen to Book your Consultation 086 856 8181| info@gretchevansfloraldesign.ie

www.GretchEvansFloralDesign.ie

News & Events Lusk AC staying fit through the Covid crisis. The club thanks members for following our safety measures allowing the club to return to limited training. The guidance and support from our Safety Officer and Covid-19 coordinators ensures safety measures are in place. We welcome all members aged 13 and over to return to training. Despite there being no actual events on the horizon members continued to remain active by entering ‘virtual’ races where athletes complete their run individually and send in their times. One such race was the Michelle McKiernan 5k normally held in Stamullen. A large Lusk AC contingent were among the 500 entries and with 4 to count for the team event, the male team coming third and the females first with all prize money donated to charity. There have also been weekly challenges for Juveniles and a competition to find ‘the fastest miler in the village’. The Hodson family on the track at the Sports Hub, Rathmore Road

Lisa Donoghue & Annette Foy ensuring that safety measures are in place for training.

Club members delighted to be back training at Rathmore Road.

The McNally family on the track at the Sports Hub, Rathmore Road

20 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Junsa Taekwondo Club News Junsa Taekwondo - itâ€™s been a long road. It has been a long road but finally we can start to train again together in small groups outdoors , well done to everyone.In the first few weeks in July, Junsa will have set up an outdoor training area for all to train in safely. In the meantime the guys are still training hard. Junsa Taekwondo would like to thank all the students and their parents/ guardians for their continued support over the last few months. Thank you.We are nearly there guys! Follow Us on Facebook @ Junsa Taekwondo.

Junsa Taekwondo students and students from all around Ireland took part in a Zoom training session organised by Junsa and Taekwondo Ireland and was a great success.

Nicole has been keeping her kicking legs going.

Noah in action at home practicing his kicking and punching.

Head instructor at Junsa Taekwondo Master Stuart Russell has been making Taekwondo videos for Lusk National Schools wellness week. Hope to see you all soon!!

Nikas hard at work keeping up his poomsae skills.

Dyrail working hard on his poomsae. Dyrail is two belts away from his Black belt, so the hard work starts now.

LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

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 July 16. The first correct entry to be drawnwill win €50..Good luck

22 LUSK LOCAL-JULY 2020

Down

1. People who act for others. (6) 5. A person’s partner in marriage. (6) 10. American state, capital is Montgomery. (7) 11. Prescribed identical clothing for a group. (7) 12. Hard or exhausting work. (4) 13. The subject or theme of a speech. (5) 15. Human outer covering. (4) 17. Doctor? (3) 19. A building whose components are made off-site. (6) 21. Passages between rows of seats or shelves. (6) 22. Cut up for examination. (7) 23. Keep possession of. (6) 25. Relating to race or culture. (6) 28. Something done, a deed. (3) 30. Polish and in the nude. (4) 31. Excessively sentimental. (5) 32. Propel oneself in water naturally. (4) 35. Bomber obsessed with secrecy. (7) 36. Set apart from others. (7) 37. Barged into the beast. (6) 38. What you aim at. (6)

2. Hard rock. (7) 3. Either of the two tides at the first or last quarter of the moon. (4) 4. It’s always with you and shortest at noon. (6) 5. Work room for an artist. (6) 6. Leave out. (4) 7. Device for breathing while face down in the water. (7) 8. Portable computer. (6) 9. Improves, corrects. (6) 14. The science of matter and energy and their interactions. (7) 16. The lowest point of anything. (5) 18. Hollow type of Middle Eastern bread. (5) 20. Receptacle for rubbish. (3) 21. Playing card with one spot. (3) 23. Strong in constitution, hardy. (6) 24. A crisp smooth lustrous fabric. (7) 26. A style of rock music popular in the 1970s. (3,4) 27. Make someone do something. (6) 28. A writer of books. (6) 29. The practice of being careful with money. (6) 33. Online journal. (4) 34. Severe, stern, or sullenly obstinate. (4)

SUDOKU ANSWERS

www.facebook.com/LuskLocal

Across

5 4 3 2 1

HAVE

LIFT OFF!

NEW

WEBSITE

NOW

LIVE

CommunityLocals.ie