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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE ‘LOCAL’ TEAM! All of us here at the ‘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 organisation 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 particular grouping absolutely free.So in 2020 we hope to hear from our friends in the area who are continuing to publicise their groupings and we also hope to hear from new friends who have not used our medium before. We really 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 2020 a success for all of us, contact us at communitylocalseditor@ gmail.com Happy New Year!

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Swords Tidy Towns-Thanks and Good Wishes Swords Tidy Towns would like to wish A Very Happy New Year to their many followers and to local business for their financial support over the past year and more. Not forgetting the wonderful support we have received over many years from Fingal County Council, in particular the management and staff of the Operations Dept. Thank you one and all, we look forward to your continued support in 2020.

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Launch of Fingal CC’s Arts Plan 2019 – 2025

Left to Right ...Caroline Cowley, Rory O’Bryne , Sarah O’Neill, Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien Mayor of Fingal, Julie Clarke, AnnMarie Farrelly C E of F C C, Art O’Leary Secretary General to the President, and Margaret Geraghty.

Left to Right Caroline Cowley , Margaret Geraghty , AnnMarie Farrelly Chief Executive FCC , Rory O’Bryne, Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien Mayor of Fingal, Sarah O’Neill , Julie Clarke , Art O’Leary, and Artist Alan James Burns.

Swords Castle was the venue for the launch of the new Fingal County Council’s Arts Plan 2019-2025 which will set out the strategy for arts in the county for the next seven years. Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Eoghan O’Brien was joined by AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Rory O’Byrne, County Arts Officer and special guest speaker Art O’Leary, Secretary-General to the President, in welcoming an audience of artists, cultural policymakers, educators, families and the general public. The content of the plan was informed by a process of public consultation that took place over six weeks from May to June 2018. The first stage of public consultation took the form of an online survey. The second stage of the consultation employed the ‘World Café’ methodology, whereby the Arts Office hosted two half-day workshops with invited stakeholders. Guests were invited to experience two special exhibitions programmed for the occasion, which align with the planning and vision for Swords as a site for contemporary art in the context of the proposed new Cultural Masterplan.

Artist Michele Hetherington presented Talk softly, new site-specific work at Swords Castle. Hetherington is a local Fingal artist and was the recipient of the Fingal Arts Graduate Award in 2018.Alan James Burns presented Silicon Synapse, a Virtual Reality and psycho-acoustic installation in the historic Carnegie Library, Swords. This artwork is jointly commissioned by Fingal County Council and the European Commission’s SciArt programme and is funded by Arts Council of Ireland Open Call Award. The arts plan also features the artwork of photographer Rich Gilligan. Originally a native of Fingal, Gilligan has been commissioned by Fingal Arts Office to document and capture the cultural landscape of the county. This process began in August 2019 and will continue through 2020.Rory O’Byrne concluded that, ‘The arts plan is a celebration of the people and places that define our great county, and we look forward to working with as many people as possible over the coming years to realise our purpose - to bring the arts to life in Fingal and Fingal to life through the Arts’.

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Councillors meet with Irish Water Fingal County Councillors have met with representatives from Irish Water following the two recent Boiled Water Notices that affected water supply in the Greater Dublin region.Irish Water’s National Head of Asset Operations Michael O’Leary attended a meeting of the Organisation and Procedure Committee at County Hall in Swords.Mr O’Leary briefed councillors on the up-to-date position following the incidents that occurred at the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant in October and November. Since 2014 Fingal County Council has operated Leixlip Water Treatment Plant under a Service Level Agreement with Irish Water. Under the Agreement, Fingal County Council’s Water Services Department provides staffing on a 24-hour basis, Irish Water is responsible for all costs incurred. Any decisions regarding capital refurbishment and replacement at the Plant are made by Irish Water and paid for by Irish Water.Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien said: ‘I am pleased that Irish Water attended the meeting where councillors had the opportunity to hear directly from them about the recent Boil Water Notices. The two incidents had a significant impact on Fingal residents and it was important that councillors were able to outline their concerns and seek answers on behalf of their constituents.”

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Wonderful Dublin County Scór Final Hosted in Swords

Set Dancing Winners

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The Dublin county final of Scór na nÓg hosted on 1st Dec by Dublin GAA. Some 150 people were in attendance at the venue in Fingallians GAA, Swords.The Scór competitions are to promote other areas of Irish culture apart from our ball games. They are aimed to give club members a competition during the off-season when weather is bad and pitches often closed. The categories are: céilí dance, solo singing, recitation/ storytelling, Ballad group, Novelty act, trad music group, set dancing and table quiz. A strong emphasis is placed on the Irish language.The competition can offer an opportunity to club members to shine in other areas away from the playing pitch.Participating clubs this year were: Fingallians, Garda Westmantown Gaels, O’Dwyers, Shankill, St. Sylvesters, St. Olafs, Raheny and Kevins Hurling & Camogie. The Fear an Tí was Fins man Liam Ó Culbáird who carried out the duties in front of a full house. The universal consensus was that the occasion was a great success and bodes well for the future of Scór i mBaile Átha Cliath.Go raibh míle maith ag ár moltóirí Michael McCabe (Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann) agus Cóilín Ó Cearbhaill (CLG Átha Cliath). Bhí ról fíor-dheacair ag na leaids. Bhí caighdeán den scoth ar taispeáint i ngach roinn. Thanks also to our Griangrafadóir Róisín Ní Mhóráin who managed to capture the entire event with a great eye for action and style. Thanks also to new Fingallians Cathaoirleach Colin Foley who presented the prizes and Aoife Ní Laoire (CLG Rath Éanna) who helped with... well...everything. 8

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Local News Bhí na buaiteoirí mar seo a leanas:Rince Foirne:- St.Sylvesters GAA, Amhránaíocht Aonair:- Fingallians ,Aithriseoireacht/ Scéalaíocht:- Fingallians GAA,Bailéad-Ghrúpa:Kevins Hurling & Camogie Club,Nuachleas:Gan iontráilCeol Uirlise:- Fingallians GAA,

Rince Seit :- O’Dwyers GAA,Tráth na gCeisteanna:- O’Dwyers GAA, Club na mBliana:- Fingallians GAA.The winning clubs will represent Dublin in the Leinster semi-final on Sunday 8th December in Oldcastle, Co.

Meath at 2pm.Thanks to all the mentors, parents and clubs that participated but the biggest thanks must go to the competitors themselves who represented their clubs with great style, confidence and pride. Maith sibh!

Tráth na gCeisteanna winners, O’Dwyers GAA

Mentors at the Scor Finals

Dancing at the Scor Finals

Winners at the Scor Finals

Swords Christmas Market was a Cracker Fingal County Council and Urban Markets helped shoppers get in seasonal mood last month with the Swords Castle Christmas Market.The event took place in the 800-year-old castle, located on Swords’ Main Street between November 30 and December 1. There were over 45 traders within the castle walls, with an emphasis on local producers, artists, crafters, makers and collectors.Highlights included Kokoman Krafts, a Mallow-based business selling leather satchels and handbags, as well as pashminas and shawls; Jings Crivens Industries, located in Harold’s Cross in Dublin, offering unusual, vintage handcrafted household ornaments; and Kildare’s Coolree Design specialising in contemporary furniture. Organisers say the Swords Castle Christmas Market was a fantastic opportunity for people to pick up their loved ones presents, stocking fillers and

Christmas decorations – all while

the classic Christmas carols.There

the event, witnessed the turning

feasted on delicious food, artisan

supporting the community.During on of Christmas lights in Swords

Castle, as well as at the town’s Main Street on the Friday evening. There was also live music throughout the event with local choirs singing all

was plenty for children too. Kids

baked goods (including the gorgeous and Irish Mr Donut), fresh local

Meanwhile, Santa flew in from the North Pole for a special appearance in the castle over the two days. On top of all this, there was face

produce and hot chocolate with

painting for kids, along with many

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Home Cook Recipes

New Year Super Fish Supper Following the festive period, some of us may not want to see turkey or ham on the menu for quite a while! With the new year comes new years resolutions and a lot of people make goals to enhance their health. Fish is full of lots of nutritional goodness. Yet, despite being an island, our intakes of fish in Ireland are quite low. Some people say it’s the smell that fish may leave in the kitchen that turns them off or that they’re just not sure how to make it tasty. But the great news is that fish is quite easy and quick to cook. And a top tip to get rid of any unwanted odours is to place 1/2 lemon in water in a cup (cut side up) and heat in the oven/microwave for 4-6minutes. Burning a nice scented candle also helps! Ingredients: Serves 2 • • • • • 10

2 Salmon fillets 200g Tenderstem broccoli 250g Asparagus 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil

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2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves Juice of 1/2 of a lemon Sweet potato chips:

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260g sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil 1 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon black pepper Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200’c. 2.The sweet potato chips take longer to cook, so do these first. Wash, peel and slice the sweet potato into chips. 3. Place the remaining ingredients for the sweet potato chips in a large bowl and stir well to combine. Then add the sliced sweet potatoes and coat in this mixture. 4. Place the sweet potato onto a baking tray and bake in the oven for 40-45minutes at 180’c. Turn them halfway through baking to

ensure they cook evenly. 5. Place the salmon onto a baking tray that is pre-greased or lined with parchment paper. 6. Mix the lemon juice, parsley leaves, oil and garlic together and brush the top and sides of the salmon with this mixture. Bake in the oven at 180’c for 12-15minutes (depending on the thickness of the salmon). When cooked through, the salmon will look opaque and flake easily with a fork. 7.Brush the remainder of the mixture from step 6 onto the broccoli and asparagus on a foil lined baking tray and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake in the oven at 180’c for 10-15minutes or until tender. 8.Serve up with a lemon wedge. For workplace, preschool, primary and secondary school or community group talks and workshops, please email: niamh@ biabites.net See my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums on ‘Biabites’ Facebook for other food ideas. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Fingallians club notes Fingallians Pictorial Review of 2019

Saturday Morning Academy with the Sam Maguire Cup

Gaelic 4 Mothers and Others

Girl Power

Paul Flyn retires

What a year it was for Fingallians GAC with everyone from Mums and kids to our wondeful ladies teams, our hurlers and our boys/girls and mens football and Scór teams competing with pride for us. Here is our pictorial review of 2019 as we prepare for continued success in 2020. Guímid ath-bhliain den scoth ar ár mbaill agus ár gcairde.Bródúil le bheith i Sord Cholm Cille le breis is 136 bliain. Ag súil le cairde nua a dhéanamh i 2020. We wish our members and friends a fantastic new year. Proud to be Swords for more than 136 years. Looking forward to making new friends in 2020.

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