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Stay home and still enjoy St Patricks Day! Its a strange time, the pubs, restaurants and hotels closed on Paddy’s Day and no real sign of a let up in the restrictions that have governed our lives for the past 12 months. However all of these restrictions have been imposed in a loving way by our Government to try and keep us safe and healthy. To try and keep our loved ones safe and healthy and to try and safeguard our elderly and our future generations. This St Patrick’s Day will once again be one like no other any of us have ever experienced. The traditional parades will be virtual as will our messages of greetings to our relatives and friends throughout the world. However that does not mean that we cannot show love to those who mean the most to us. Unlike any other period on history we have the means to stay in touch and communicate without meeting in person, whether that be through a mobile phone call or Facetime or Zoom or whatever technology we have at hand. The worldwide communications structure is so vast now that we need never feel alone and can send messages of love and support to those we care most about. At this stage we do not have a choice we must all obey the Government rules and continue to flatten the Covid 19 curve again. We must shop locally and ensure the local jobs of our neighbours and friends. We must wear face coverings, regularly wash our hands thoroughly and keep our distance when meeting others. We at ‘Locals ‘ magazines feel the pain as do all of you. We hate not meeting our friends or loved ones, we hate not being able to go for a meal or a pint down the local or a drive in the country, But we as a nation can show the world on St Patrick’s Day that we are the best wee country in the world by flattening the curve and safe guarding each other. 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.

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Malahide village green over the years by Malahide Historical Society Fingal County Council have recently done a splendid job on the landscaping of the Green which has a long history in Malahide.Thanks to Michael Ingoldsby who grew up in a house facing the Green we have a picture of what it used be like in the last century. It was, for a very long time, part of the Malahide Estate with Lord Talbot de Malahide as the freehold owner. It was usual, deep into the winter for horses and carts to be sent down by Lord Talbot at the Castle laden with logs and branches of trees and kindling. This was all dumped onto the Green and was for the people to take and to use for their fires. At Christmas, carts of holly and mistletoe were unloaded onto the Green to be taken by anyone who wanted it for Christmas decoration.When the coastguard were in operation (up until about 1922) there was a flagpole on the Green on which the Union Jack was flown daily. The Green was somewhat smaller and a slightly different shape then, before reclamation in the latter part of the 20th century. The side by the water was used by fishermen to dry and mend their nets and there were houses on the other three sides. A low bank ran between the grass and road on the Townyard Lane side. Sailing boats and small coasters carrying coal came up the estuary on the high flooding tide and sat on the hard sand off

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the Green when the tide later ran out. The coal was unloaded over the side into horse-drawn carts and taken over the hard sand, on to the Green and into Flower & McDonald’s coalyard which was on Strand Street or to the gasworks in Gasyard Lane. There was a small cinema “The Gem” roughly where Tesco Express is today. Michael relates that a Mr. Dunne, an old man of small stature, in leather boots and leather leggings used to herd a flock of geese down from his yard in the centre of New Street onto The Green.

They spent the day there feeding and then in the evening he came and walked them back up New Street for the night. There was a water pump at the corner of the Green near the end of New Street surrounded by four stone posts which were known as the “chatting pillars”, indicating how the water pump was central to the social life of the village. In the evening the local men used to stand under the adjoining lamp standard to play “Pitch and Toss”.

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New programme for Fingal HomeFit Yoga Fingal County Council Sports Office will be adding to the Fingal HomeFit live series by facilitating a free yoga programme. Erica from Yoga Sanctuary will be teaching a 4-week online yoga course aimed at beginners, but all are welcome. She will guide you through a 1-hour class each week aimed at introducing you to the benefits of yoga through breathwork, yoga postures and relaxation. If you are interested in starting something new for yourself or would like to join in to stretch out and feel good in your body, then join Erica from Wednesday, March 3rd at 6 pm.The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David Healy said: “Another excellent online programme from Fingal County Council Sports Office. The Fingal HomeFit programme has been an important exercise option for many people during the current government restrictions. The inclusion of a 4-week Yoga programme is fantastic news and will give people an extra activity to participate in the evenings.” Margaret Geraghty, Director of Housing and Community Development for Fingal County Council said: “The Fingal Sports Office HomeFit live sessions have been a great success. Adding a new class to the already popular programme will give participants the chance to try a new physical activity from the comfort of their home.” For more information contact Noel McManus, Fingal County Council Community Sports Development Officer

Move your body and move it often With our fitness Guru Ciaran Russell Being physically active is important. Not only does being active have physical benefits for your body but also has positive mental health benefits.People that are more physically active tend to have fewer illnesses, get sick less, have more energy, feel better about themselves and others, and contribute more to their community. But with such a range of positive benefits, why do so many people stay inactive or sedentary? Simple, because it’s easier! It’s easier to jump in the car to go to the shop. It’s easier to sit on the sofa instead of going for a walk. It’s easier to take the lift instead of the stairs. It’s easier drop the kids to school instead of walking, cycling or scooting. But it’s different for me; I’m tired, I don’t have the energy, I had a tough day or week. Sound familiar? If this was your response ask yourself why. So then ask yourself who would you be without 6

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that story, or those excuses.To be an active person you don’t have to go running the roads every day of the week, you don’t even need a gym membership or be a member of a sports club.The best part? You get to decide how you become more active, you get to figure out what you love to do to be a healthy person. It’s your choice.Maybe you love walking at sunrise listening to your favourite podcast. Maybe you really enjoy doing yoga when the kids are gone to bed.However you like to stay active, do that! Physical activity isn’t just about taking part in organised sport or exercise. It’s about being an active person as often as you can. Organise a walk with a friend. Take the stairs. Park further away. Walk to the shop. Clean the house.Every time you choose to move your body is a positive step towards becoming more active. Your health is important so why not start prioritising it today while you have the choice before it becomes necessary to prioritise it later in life. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Women are still being undervalued in society By Dave Kavanagh I wrote a piece a couple of years ago following a series of interactive talks I had given to a number of groups. I had broken each group into small working groups and set them a task, to work out ap-propriate levels of life cover for a 35 year old couple with 2 young children, where “John” was in full time employment and “Mary” was a homemaker with no source of income. I gave a few basic details such as income, mortgage balance, loans and savings etc. and although there were varying levels of cover suggested (ranging from €150,000 to €2,000,000 life cover) in the vast majority of cases, the groups suggested that John needs approximately double the level of cover that Mary does, being the sole income earner. Cover should be based on the financial loss that would be suffered, so once I explained that although John passing away would remove his income, if Mary passed away, John would have to either give up work (also removing his income) or have very high costs for the minding of 2 young children, as well as additional, potential costs associated with running the house, the groups then realised that the appropriate levels of cover should be about the same. So is that the reality for most couples?Obviously, there are many different family unit dynamics, one or both in paid employment, more or no children, one or both with pension and death benefits etc., and

the important factor when arranging cover is to calculate the potential financial loss that could occur for your own specific circumstances. But I still see many examples that are still placing too low a value on a homemaker by not considering the financial loss that would occur in the event of that homemaker passing away. Have a look at your own levels of cover and see if this is something you need to review.

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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 0876414570, 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 departments on financial

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Fingal receives €14 million funding for Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Fingal County Council is delighted to have received almost €15 million in funding from the National Transport Authority for sustainable transport projects announced this week. As part of a total of €240 million investment for all local authorities across the country, this funding will support many projects in development. There are a mix of continuing, new and older projects in the list to support sustainable transport projects across the county €14,870,000 provided from the NTA will help progress 23 projects over the county such as the Royal Canal Cycle Route, Harry Reynolds Road Cycle Track, Donabate Estuary walking and cycling route and the Broadmeadow Way. These projects are part of a wider sustainable transport infrastructure programme to tackle climate change. Providing safe and sustainable infrastructure will undoubtedly assist the growing numbers of cyclists who are now using the roads in towns and villages across Fingal over the past years. As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to Climate Action, these projects are to help promote Active Travel in the county with the objective to build active travel into everyday life as part of normal daily routines.The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. David Healy welcomed the announcement: “This is wonderful news. We are seeing many more people in Fingal walking and cycling due to the pandemic, so it is crucial that we develop quality routes for walking and cycling to allow greater movement within our communities. These projects will improve safety for people walking and cycling through the provision of segregated facilities either onroad or off-road. The walking and cycling projects that will benefit from this funding will help Fingal to achieve our Climate Action targets. However, the biggest benefit will be to public health from the combination of reduced air pollution exposure and increased physical activity.” AnnMarie Farrelly,

Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: “Fingal County Council welcomes this announcement from the National Transport Authority. This funding will allow us to continue many projects that will showcase our commitment to providing excellent walking and cycling infrastructure across the county. We want to improve connectivity between our towns and villages, for pedestrians and cyclists while providing sustainable modes of transport as part of our actions against climate change.”David Storey, Director of Environment, Climate Action and Active Travel Department in Fingal County Council, said: “The announcement today from the National Transport Authority of additional funding being provided is a welcomed one. This additional funding will allow the Council to build on the actions we have taken to provide safe and clean travel options as well as supporting active travel in the county.” The projects in this general area which are set to receive funding are: Swords Cycle Network which receives €100,000 and Swords Estuary to Rathbeale Road bicycle parking which receives €100,000 funding and Malahide (Main St) to Swords (Brackenstown Road) Safe to Schools Programme Infrastructure which receives €100,000 and Forest Road to Swords Main St 2020 Stimulus Programme which receives €100,000.

“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 8

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Puppy raising for Irish Guide Dogs My name is Anne Mulligan and I am

Yarrow, a golden Lab/Retriever who arrived

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late November 2019 when he was 8 weeks

the Blind. I also volunteer with the local

old. My role has been to help Yarrow become

Balbriggan/North Co Dublin branch. I’ve

well-mannered and socialised. The early

been a Puppy Raiser since March 2011 and

training team from Cork provided support

have taken care of a number of puppies. In

throughout the time Yarrow has been with

no particular order I have looked after Zack,

me. All veterinary fees and feeding costs are

Cinders, Gabby, Oscar, William, Genna,

covered by IGDB. Now at 14 months old

Zabbie and Coby. All were Labradors except

Yarrow will shortly go to Cork for his formal

Oscar who was a Retriever. Zabbie was part

training where he will hopefully become a

of the breeding programme and Mother to

Guide Dog or Assistance Dog. I will miss

the “G” litter. All pups born are named using

Yarrow but I know that he has the potential

a letter from the alphabet. Cinders, Gabby,

to change the life of a person who is visually

Oscar and Genna all qualified as Assistance

impaired or the life of a family of a child with

Dogs. Unfortunately, not all pups make

autism. I will follow Yarrow’s progress in Cork

the grade required to become a Guide Dog

with interest.I have something to look forward

or Assistance Dog. In such cases they can

to in 2021 as I am on the waiting list for

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Fingal Couch to 3K – Walk to Jog Programme Fingal County Council Sports Office is delighted to launch the Fingal Couch to 3K – Walk to Jog Programme which started 22nd of February. As part of the FCC sports strategy to get more people active, the Sports Office is offering people the opportunity to take part in this free 6-week virtual programme.Whether you have never jogged before or if you just want to get more active, Couch to 3K is an easy way of getting more energy and feeling healthier. This programme is aimed at beginners who would like to get from walking to jogging but might be a little unsure of how to get started.The Mayor of Fingal County, Cllr David Healy said: “It’s very important to give people as many options as possible to participate in physical activity especially while sport and exercise facilities are closed. This is another fantastic online programme facilitated by Fingal County Council Sports Office. This programme will help people improve their fitness and as we’ve all learned during the COVID-19 pandemic contributes greatly to positive mental health.”Margaret Geraghty, Director of Housing and Community Development for Fingal County Council said: “Another excellent virtual programme on offer from our Sports Office. In a time when being active could not be more important this Couch to 3K programme will give people the support they need to get up, get out and get active.”For more information contact Noel McManus, Fingal County Council Community Sports Development Officer. 12

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A different kind of Mother’s Day- try the web! by Siobhán O’Neill White Whether you live with her, haven’t seen her in a while due to lockdown or if she has sadly passed away, March is a time for remembering and thanking our wonderful Mammies for everything they have done for us.When we asked the Mammies on mams.ie what gift they would like this year, the most suggested was hampers! Between homeschooling, keeping the family fed and safe - with all the cooking and cleaning that entails, Mammies just want a break! Whether it’s skincare, bath products, yummy food, sparkly drinks – hampers are a fabulous way to treat your Mammy this Mother’s day and here are some of our favourites. The breakfast hamper from GiftsandTreats. ie is a super treat. Fresh bread, zesty orange juice, scones, tea, coffee, cake, chocolate and flowers. The perfect breakfast in bed! There are also lots of great websites yuu should check out. The Love = Love hamper from the GreenGrocersDaughters website comes with chocolates, cheese, wine, prosecco, onion jam, candles and beautiful bunting, which can be hung up after all the wine and chocolates are devoured! The ‘Days Out’ hamper from the hampersandco website is perfect for a picnic! Set out a blanket and enjoy some outdoor family time with yummy food! The website YourSurprise. has clever gifting ideas, from champagne glasses to teddybears. We love their personalised Toberlones! The website GreenAngel make beautiful skincare gift sets. These Irish made products feel gorgeous and smell amazing! On a budget? Check out the sweetliving website for luxury chocolate bars, which can be personalised. But as any Irish Mammy will tell you, we don’t care about the cost of the gift. You could make a hamper with budget items from your local supermarket. Or simply do something nice, like vacuum the house and run her a bath to ensure she has a relaxing day. One of my favourite Mother’s day gifts was a salad sandwich my children made me for breakfast in bed. The butter was an inch thick, the tomato slices huge and the bread tasted of ‘hands’ (parents of young children will understand!) It was inedible but so thoughtful and is a treasured Mother’s day memory. If you would like to enter some competitions to try and win something fabulous for your Mammy or you want more gifting ideas, go to mams.ie.

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Easy Peasy Dark Chocolatey Bark Some of you may have given up sweet foods for lent. Some of you may be trying to cut back on sweet foods as part of healthy eating plans or goals or new year’s resolutions.Or some of you may just like trying out new food ideas and recipes!!! This recipe is super quick, easy and you can tailor it to your taste preferences or to whatever is in your kitchen cupboards!! I love the crunch that the dried edamame beans or nuts provide in this recipe and the richness of the dark chocolate. It is also very satisfying and filling. Edamame Beans are green soya beans which have become very popular due to their nutritious properties including high levels of protein and fibre which can help to keep us fuller for longer. Edamame Beans also contain vitamins A, K and folate, and are good sources of calcium, manganese and iron. If you don’t have or like edamame beans, you could use nuts or seeds or dried fruit instead in this recipe! Ingredients: • •

200g Dried Edamame Beans OR nuts OR seeds OR a combination with some dried fruit!!! 200g GOOD Quality dark chocolate (Please Note: When I state good quality dark chocolate, it does not need

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to be expensive. Most supermarkets have good quality dark chocolate at reasonable prices. The difference is how the chocolate melts and reforms. Good quality dark chocolate will melt smoothly and reform into a smooth bark. The not so good quality chocolate may turn lumpy and crumbled!) Tip: I love the bright green colour of the dried edamame beans which makes them stand out against the dark chocolate but for a variety of colours, use a mixture of different coloured dried fruits, nuts, seeds etc. You could even do an Irish flag theme for St Patrick’s Day with green pistachios or pumpkin seeds, orange apricots and white coconut chips or flakes! Method: 1. Spread out a sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray or lunchbox. 2. Melt the dark chocolate either: in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water and stir intermittently until just about all the chocolate is melted, OR in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each one.

Please stand by the chocolate whichever way you melt it, have patience, don’t forget to stir and be careful not to overdo it! 3. Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the pre-lined tray/lunchbox and spread it into a rectangle. Do not let any condensation or water droplets fall onto the melted dark chocolate as they do not mix well! 4. Scatter over the dried edamame beans OR nuts OR seeds or fruit. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for a few hours. 5. When hardened, break up the bark into pieces or use a sharp knife to cut it neatly into squares, triangles or however you like!! Store within an airtight container and use within 2 weeks. Bain sult as (=Enjoy)!!!! Please follow ‘Biabites’ on 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 and Researcher. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Malahide RFC aiming to create ‘A Club for Everyone’

(This article first appeared in the Official Matchday Programme for Leinster Rugby’s Heineken Champions Cup clash with Northampton Saints on 19 December.) ‘One club for everyone’ - could be the motto for Malahide rugby club as it strives to become more deeply embedded in the community from which it derives its name.In September 2006, the club relocated to Estuary Road, leaving behind their old home on the Castle grounds. The move away from the picturesque village to the exposed coastline setting meant the club became a magnet as a home to players from the north Fingal area. “The demographic of the club is really interesting. We only have between 45-50 per cent of our members from Malahide,” said Paul Donegan, the Chairman of the club’s Business Committee.“The rest are drawn from areas of north Dublin and south Fingal such as Swords, Donabate, Portrane, Kinsealy, Portmarnock. If we weren’t coming up to the centenary of the club in 2022, we would be probably seen more as a Fingal rugby club. The history of the club, that connection to Malahide and our initial patron Lord Talbot, is very important and it is up to us to not only keep it but to build on it into the future.“Where we are, we compete with Gaelic clubs, like St Sylvester’s, Naomh Mearnóg, Fingallians, and the soccer clubs in the area as well as the rugby clubs, Skerries, Balbriggan and Suttonians.“Before we moved down into the estuary, we spent so many years beside Malahide Castle where it was seen as a closed club,” issued Donegan.“We have great numbers at mini and youths level. There would be 600 kids playing on a Sunday morning, benchmarked against 1,000 at St Sylvester’s and Naomh Mearnóg. As our kids grow into their teenage years, they tend to specialise in fewer sports and we lose others to rugby schools, like Belvedere and CUS. “The whole area around Swords, Donabate and Malahide is growing so much and we want to make the rugby club a stronger draw for all those places. We needed to be seen as more open, a more active part of the surrounding communities.” 16

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Competition has bred creativity. Malahide has not been slow to welcome initiatives devised by the IRFU and even come up with some of their own ideas.Last year, the club embraced the IRFU-driven ‘Give It A Try’ programme, designed to attract girls from ages 8-14 to learn how to play rugby in a safe and fun environment over the summer. Of course, this was compromised by the onset of Covid-19.There was nothing that could be done about that. There was so much uncertainty. That is when they came up with the ‘Safe Place Scheme’. “We had a call among the executive of the club to see if there was any way we could offer club services to help out within the local community. The local GAA club was offering a delivery service for the older people and vulnerable in our society, who could not get out as they felt unsafe in public.“As we were not located close to Malahide village, on the estuary between Malahide and Swords, we wanted to see what we could do to help

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“Following conversations with the then Lord Mayor of Fingal, Eoghan O’Brien, and also members of An Garda Síochána in Malahide, we came up with the idea of a ‘Safe Place Scheme’.“We offered our grounds as a safe location for older people and those who feel vulnerable in the community to come out and walk. The parking available made it the perfect location that they could drive to and feel safe while they made use of the space.“Initially, we thought this was a great idea and wanted to publicise it on social media. However, due to Covid, we decided that the best way to help was to offer the club grounds to a closed list of local older people and vulnerable as well as the members of the club that fell into that bracket.“The lower pitch area of the club was made available and would be reserved for those who were cocooning and/or would like a safe outdoor space.“This area was initially made available to them between 8am and 1pm on a daily basis during the first lockdown and we extended it to 9am to 5pm during the summer months and into the current lockdown. “When the scheme began, the club Contact us:communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

built paths, upgraded entrances from the Seabury estate, re-doing a bridge, laying down tarmacadam where there previously could have been mud paths to ensure people could come in and walk safely around the grounds.”It has not only had a positive impact on allowing vulnerable people to park and walk around the grounds. It also gave some members a purpose to get out of the house and, within the guidelines, come down to prepare the ground for our walkers.“We want to keep that as a place to walk, long after Covid has been contained,” stated Donegan.“We have to think on our feet. We are getting more volunteers in, more people stepping up to help out. The energy from that is helping us to drive the club on.“It is not a huge club. We have 350-400 members. But, we have aspirations to double, even triple that over the next five years.”It is the commitment to growing those numbers and community-service action like the ‘Safe Place Scheme’ that may well make that achievable. MALAHIDE LOCAL-MARCH 2021

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