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Spring has sprung and Summer is on the way ! May is here, flowers are blooming and Spring is passing into Summer. So, despite all we have been through with the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns we have a lot to look forward to. Things like the heat of the sun, long balmy summer evenings and the joy that comes with rising temperatures. For the sports lovers among us it means competition time either watching or participating in. Our friends in community/voluntary/sporting and charitable organisations who regularly contribute to this magazine will be actively engaging in all sorts of fundraising activities. Every year we are asked to either partake in or donate to these activities and now because of the current europeanwide inflation these good cases need our help more than in recent years. Also this Summer, a lot of us are really hoping to put the last 2+ years behind us and strive for a far healthier lifestyle than in the past. Then there are some of us who just want to chill and catch some rays. Nowadays we live a faster lifestyle than previous generations.We are also more aware than any generation in the past of of our need not only to live a healthier lifestyle, but also of our need to protect those less fortunate than ourselves. Currently there is also an emphasis on protecting our environment for our children and their children and we have an absolute duty to do so. There seems to be a greater onus put on promoting all these issues in the summer season than any other time of the year and we are sure this year will be no different. However having said all that, lets not forget or take for granted the traders and amenities in our local area, especially the retailers and services that were there for us in the dark days of the pandemic but who will now open their doors to the summer sun. So please remember to support or advertisers, support our local community groups and voluntary/sporting and charitable organisations. Oh and stay healthy and don’t forget the sun block! The Locals Team.

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Local News

Malahide Classic Car Show returns with new sponsor! Malahide Lions Club, the Organisers of the

Malahide Classic and Vintage Motor Show, are delighted to announce their new sponsorship partner Carole Nash Insurance Consultants (Ireland) one of Ireland’s largest motorcycle

insurance specialists – now offering insurance

cover for not just motorcycles but classic cars too. Carole Nash’s support will help ensure a quality

event while raising funds for worthy causes. The

Malahide Classic and Vintage Motor Show will take place at the Grand Hotel in Malahide on

Sunday 22 May and will feature some rare and

expensive cars. This will be the ninth running of the event which attracts car lovers and families

from across Leinster and is likely to be the only show of its kind in the Dublin region this year. Expect to see up to 100 beautiful old cars on display ranging from old British classics like Austins, Triumphs and Jaguars to American

Carole Nash Ireland, said “We’re really proud to

the event going to two very worthy causes!” The

Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen… the list goes

Motor Show. It’s a great event for the local

cost €5 per adult, no charge for children, with the

featured vehicles as well as ice cream and games

Car enthusiasts. There’ll be a fantastic range of

brands and continental marques like Mercedes,

be supporting The Malahide Classic and Vintage

on…. There will also be one or two special

community and one not to be missed for Classic

for children. Colm Tully, Managing Director of

vehicles on display, with all of the proceeds from

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Show will open at 11.00am and admission will

entire proceeds going to two important causes Ukraine humanitarian relief and Family Carers Ireland.

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Guide Dog Day 27th May – All donations are appreciated

Adel, golden Labrador puppy, enjoying the sun, lying on the grass looking at the camera with some daffodils nearby

It’s that time of year again, our national fundraiser for ‘Guide Dog Day’ is on the 27th May and since last years ‘#100K4GDD’ was such a success, it is going ahead again. You can sign up as an individual or as part of a team by visiting GuideDogs.ie or if you would like a sponsorship card you can contact us by email at GuideDogsBalbriggan@gmail.com or phone/text 0857663107. You can walk, run, swim or cycle your way through the month of May or why not change it up and do 100 dances for Guide Dog Day or bake 100 cakes? Whatever you decide to do, do please make sure to tag us on our new Instagram @BalbrigganBranchGuide and Twitter @BranchGuide page so we can share and get the word out. If you would like to support us in person or purchase any of our merchandise you can find us in SuperValu Balbriggan on Friday 6th May and in Millfield Shopping Centre the following Friday on the 13th May. You might even meet one of our lovely assistance dogs or puppies in training. We also have our Tap to Donate machine in Specsavers in Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, where a single tap donates €3. It was just over a year ago on 13th April 2021 that Yarrow left puppy raiser Anne Mulligan and went to Cork HQ for training to become an Assistance Dog. Yarrow’s family keeps in contact with Anne and have been sharing updates. We’re delighted to hear that he is settling in very well and is already making a huge difference. In May 2021 Anne welcomed another puppy into her home, golden Labrador Adel who is now 14 months old and went to Cork HQ on 20th April to start training on the Guide Dog Programme. Would you like to become a Puppy raiser or volunteer with your local branch of Guide Dogs? Further information is available from the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind website guidedogs.ie or by email support@guidedogs.ie . You can also find out how to contact your local Guide Dogs support branch on Facebook at facebook.com/Balbriggan.Branch.of.Guide. Dogs/

The Parents Association of Malahide Community School Plant Sale The Parents Association of Malahide Community School is holding a Plant Sale on Friday May 6th from 3pm to 6pm and on Saturday May 7th from 10.30am to 5pm. It takes place in the school canteen and there will be lots of colourful flowers window boxes, hanging baskets and more for sale. Everyone is welcome so please come along and support our first fundraising event in over 2 years. 6

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History

Launch of new website and easy membership application Malahide Historical Society are pleased to announce the launch of our new website at malahideheritage. ie. The new, more modern format, as well as being easier to navigate, will facilitate the addition of more content as the Society plans to share more from its extensive archive of material on the history and heritage of Malahide, Portmarnock and surrounds. Click on the link above and save us to your Favourites. The Society is open to new membership. For an annual fee of only €15 members will get priority access to our winter/spring series of monthly talks on local and national historical topics (shortly to recommence in person) - receive three issues per year of our Newsletter - get opportunity to take part in occasional field trips - support the society in its work of promoting interest in local history, carrying out historical research, running talks, maintaining the website and running a museum in the Steward’s House, Malahide Castle Courtyard (due to reopen this summer). Come join us - email us at malahidehistoricalsociety2@gmail.com PADDY RYAN, President.

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Communion season with proper family get-togethers again!

By Siobhan O’Neill White Whether you have a small budget or a bit more to spend there are so many options. Charity shops are amazing, with almost new Communion dresses for around €15 - €20. Mr. Price has Communion dresses from €17.99 which are lovely. Watch out for sales; we picked up our daughters Communion dress for €50 in the sale at Alexander Bridal Parnell St. Dublin. For boys, Bestwear in Drogheda has 3 piece suits for boys for €69.99, they are so smart! For girls and boys, Fields Jewellers have a beautiful range of Communion jewellery such as holy cross pendants, bracelets, necklaces, watches, earrings and tie pins. One of our favourites is the watch and necklace set for only €50. *Top Tip* Jewellery makes a memorable gift from a

Grandparent or Godparent! Hosting a party at home can be overwhelming so getting food from your local deli takes the pressure off. We love the catering options from Relish cafes. From savoury foods like lasagne, chicken & broccoli bake, beef bourguignon (my favourite) with creamy mash, savoury tarts and curries to divine desserts. Check their menu out! We got our daughters personalised Communion personalised cake here for only €30.A Pinata is great fun for the kids. Check out Pinatas Pinatas colourful and personalised Communion Pinatas for only €30. For Mums: On Communion days, us Mammies want to look our best! We adore the dresses, blazers, skirts, trousers, tops & jumpsuits from Ontrend.eu They currently have a huge sale (prices start at €5!) with many ideal pieces for dressing up! For the Daddies: Best Menswear

is a great spot for smart/casual wear. They have nice suits but also, other options like chinos & shirts, while smart, are a little less formal. They often have sales on so watch out for deals! For siblings: You can’t go wrong with Penneys. They have wonderfully priced special occasion wear like pretty dresses, fancy shoes and hair accessories for girls and chinos, shirts, braces and bow ties for boys. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get the siblings looking their best for the special day!Siobhán O’Neill White tel: 087-9978418 siobhan@mumstown.ie - web: www.mams.ie Shortlisted for Golden Spider Award & Infant & Maternity Award - As seen on RTE and Virgin Media Ireland & Weekend AM As heard on : Today FM’s Ian Dempsey & Dermot & Dave; RTE’s Ray D’Arcy Show, 98FM, LMFM Late Lunch, WLRFM & Shannonside FM

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Fingal County Council Scoops Four LAMA Awards

L to R: Brian O’Connor, Duncan Henderson, Cllr Adrian Henchy, Cllr Eoghan O’Brien, Joanne Daly, Cllr Mary McCamley, Ethna Felten, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, Cllr Robert O’Donoghue, Cllr JK Onwumereh, Cllr Cathal Boland, Kevin Vallely.

The All Ireland Community & Council Awards 2021 presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA took place on Saturday 9th April 2022. The event, which was rescheduled from November 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was held at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport and was hosted by RTÉ broadcaster Marty Morrissey. For the past fifteen years, these awards have celebrated the valuable collaboration between councils and communities and are seen as a benchmark of excellence. Over 160 nominations were received for the awards and following an in-depth judging process, over 100 projects nationwide from 30 counties were shortlisted across 24 categories. Ten Fingal projects were nominated for awards in nine categories including ‘Best Business Working with the Community’, ‘Best Public Park’ and ‘Best CSR Community Programme’. Fingal County Council has had considerable success at the LAMA awards in previous years and this year is no exception as four of our initiatives were recognised with awards in their categories. The Fingal County Council winners on the night were: Best Business Working with the Community (Sponsored by An Post) Silver Award:

Fingal County Council Public Wi-Fi Roadmap - Best CSR Community Programme. Bronze Award: Weather Station for Schools-Climate Change Best Heritage Project Winner: Swords Castle Conservation Project – Preserving a National Monument and Heritage Facility for present and future citizens to enjoy Bronze Award: Clean Up! - Best Waste Management Programme (Sponsored by Eastern-midlands Waste Region). Speaking on the awards, Mayor of Fingal Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh said: “On behalf of myself and the Elected Members, I wish to congratulate the nominees and those who accepted awards on behalf of Fingal County Council. It is a source of great satisfaction and pleasure to see so many of our initiatives acknowledged for the value and importance they represent for us all. In Fingal, we pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation, best practice and collaboration and these awards are a testament to our ongoing work to support and enhance communities across the county.”

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Style Warriors

Ardgillan Artists Collective Studios: Nicola Weldon by Carina Cnnningham Did you know that our fabulous Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan has opened its doors to a collection of artists? Welcome to “Ardgillan Artists Collective Studios”. All crafts and artists candidates had to go through a rigorous application and interview, to be awarded a designated studio. The board of management at Ardgillan Castle made the decision on who could join the castle in this new venture. This month we would like to introduce you to the lovely artist Nicola Weldon. Nicola works mostly with clay and plaster as mediums. The unique process that she uses with clay captures impressions of wild meadows, flowers, foliage, and seaweeds. By working in monochrome or by creating contrast through the delicate use of colour, together with her attention to detail, Nicola’s aim is to reproduce the wildness of nature in each image. Nicola said. “I love being based at the Castle, together with 10 other artists and the fact that each artist’s work is so different. Having access to the extraordinary selection of flowers and plants from the grounds at Ardgillan for my work, makes it even more enjoyable. Recently, I have been enjoying exploring plaster and how it lends itself to the relief effect. I believe my framed plaster reliefs are a good contrast to my other work.” You can find Nicola’s pieces on display at Ardgillan Castle Arts and Crafts Shop , as well as in her studio in the castle. Nicola currently has a small exhibition at the La La Café, which is a part of the Irish Institute of Music on Church Street, Balbriggan. To see some of Nicola’s work, check out her Instagram. Nicola added, “I really enjoy welcoming people at my studio, where they can see me at work. I also enjoy creating bespoke pieces, so if you wish to have a particular piece designed using your favourite flower, plant or seaweed please call in and have a chat.” If you are interested in contacting Nicola Weldon please do so at : Mob: 086 8198337, Email: nicolaweldon10@gmail.com or Instagram: @ nicola_weldon10

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Fitness

What matters most when it comes to losing weight?

By Ciaran Russell It can be hard to know where to start if you want to lose weight, let alone what’s important. Let me introduce The Hierarchy of Weight Loss as I see it. First and foremost you can create a calorie deficit, have the best training plan, spend lots of money on supplements and still not see any results. Why? Because doing all those things may every so often but if there is no conistsncy over a long period of time results will be hard to obtain. Adherence to a plan is the key component to long term success with losing weight and improving fitness.Energy balance is the driving force of weight loss. This is calories in versus

calories out, which means the amount of calories you eat and drink versus the amount of calories you burn.Daily movement is essentially moving your body everyday and finding more ways to do that. This is not exercise. It’s what you do during work hours, it’s taking the stairs instead of the lift, it’s walking to the shops rather than driving. Increasing your general physical activity can have a huge impact on your weight. One of the most underrated components of life is sleep. The importance of sleep is massively overlooked in relation to health, not least weight loss. If you’re tired, it means energy may be impacted which can result in reaching for quick snacks to give you an energy boost during the day. If you truly

want to get a handle on weight loss for good, start taking better care of your sleep.While training is not solely important for weight loss, at least not as much as people think it is, exercising regularly has massive benefits to your health and body compostition. Finding exercise you enjoy is the key to particiapting for a long time. Keep things simple for weight loss; adhere to a plan for a few months at least, ensure you are in a calorie deficit, move your body daily, improve your sleep, do exercise you like and only take supplements if you are deficient.Follow me on Instagram for more tips for simplifying weight loss. Go to this link instagram.com/ciaranrussellcoaching/

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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

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.

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Finance

Can Clever Planning Prevent Paying Tax? By Dave Kavanagh A tax that is often not considered and doesn’t usually make the Budget headlines each year is Capital Acquisition Tax. In 2019 in Ireland, there was €455 million collected in Capital Acquisition Tax. This covers both inheritance tax and gift tax. It also includes estates that may have been taxed in previous generations. For example, if someone left an estate worth €2,000,000 to an only daughter, she would (in the current tax year) have a tax bill of almost €550,000. After she pays the bill and puts what’s left in the bank, any interest is taxed (DIRT). Guess what happens when she passes and leaves her estate behind? It’s taxed again! Spouses can leave any amount to each other tax free. After that, the three thresholds are, a) Children - €335,000, b) Other close relatives €32,500 and c) All others (including cohabiting partners) - €16,250. Everything received above these is taxed at 33%. So, is there any way to prevent it? There are two main actions that can either reduce or eradicate such a tax bill. The first is to take the time to plan when making a will. Let’s say a value of €750,000 was being left to 2 adult children. (Not a big estate if you combine a house, savings and a life policy). This would create a tax bill of over €25,000. Instead, if €670,000 of it was left to the 2 children and the balance between a few grandchildren, there is no tax bill.

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1. Colossal Greek island. (6) 5. Scottish pattern. (6) 10. Not easy to see or understand. (7) 11. Stands firm against. (7) 12. The trunk of a tree. (4) 13. Ancient Celtic writing system. (5) 15. Folklore giant with a taste for human flesh. (4) 17. A short day. (3) 19. A small restaurant. (6) 21. Developmental disorder. (6) 22. Arctic water hazard. (7) 23. Popular edible root. (6) 25. A place of worship. (6) 28. A vehicle for many passengers. (3) 30. Popular Asian food. (4) 31. A statement of what is required as part of an agreement. (5) 32. An expression of some desire or inclination. (4) 35. Clear to the vision or understanding. (7) 36. Exercising caution in spending money. (7) 37. Refuse to take notice of. (6) 38. Takes without consent. (6)

2. Interrupts a speaker repeatedly. (7) 3. Musical composition for two. (4) 4. Shoulders gestures indicating indifference or ignorance. (6) 5. A declaration of intention to inflict harm. (6) 6. Coating found on exposed iron. (4) 7. A sharp light African spear. (7) 8. A confused noise of many voices. (6) 9. To have great respect or high regard for. (6) 14. A place of sanctuary for ships. (7) 16. Previous. (5) 18. A German semiautomatic pistol. (5) 20. A short month. (3) 21. The products of human creativity. (3) 23. Lines which deviates from straight without a sharp angle. (6) 24. Moving back and forth in an unstable manner. (7) 26. Causing physical discomfort. (7) 27. Breathe out. (6) 28. Slang term for an old Volks. (6) 29. Loose frocks reaching down to the ankles. (6) 33. Japanese WWII fighter plane. (4) 34. In accordance with fact or reality. (4)

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Councillor Jimmy Guerin

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MALAHIDE LOCAL-APRIL 2022