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What does Swords means to you?

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For several years Swords Heritage group have been running a competition ‘What Swords Means to Me’, which encourages people to tell their story about Swords. Your family may have lived here for generations, you may have settled here, gone to school or worked in the area. Why not tell us about it? Winning entries are published in the annual Swords Voices series which is launched September; the winner hold the Bridget Browne Trophy for a year and receives a cash prize. Since the early 20th century the population of the town has increased from 2.000 people to the Swords of today day. People settled here during ‘The Famine’ and from then on Dublin Airport was commercialised in 1940s , factories were built bringing much employment and people to the area. It is good to record the stories for posterity. There are people in Active Retirement Groups, Men’s Sheds who might like to try their hand at writing. For information and form please email: swordsmuseum@gmail.com or phone (01) 8400088. For inspiration you could visit Swords Museum at the Carnegie Library, North Street where there is a display of old photos of Swords. Open weekdays from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. - Swords Historical Society Ltd.

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By Dave Kavanagh

There is a tendency to place values on all kinds of things, from property to cars, from jewellery to smart phones. When it comes to protecting against the loss of these things, itâ€™s then a straightforward calculation. However, when it comes to valuing people and protecting against potential loss, there seems to be a large imbalance in how men and women are valued. In a series of recent interactive group talks, I set a task for the participants (who, as it happened, were about 75% women). I gave them a typical family scenario of a couple, John & Mary, with 2 children aged 2 and 4, with John in full time employment and Mary being a stay at home mum, not in paid employment. There were various other details but the task was to agree how much personal life cover they should both have (outside of their mortgage protection). Out of 9 different groups, all but one decided on Mary needing far less cover than John (on average, about 50% less). I then explained how to calculate the financial loss that would be suffered in the event of either of their deaths. Even though John had the only income, if Mary passed away, John would have to either give up work to care for the two young children or else pay for all of the minding that would be required, as well as possibly other tasks that Mary may have looked after. In short,

in this example (with children that young) the same level of life cover would be appropriate for both of them, as the financial loss that would be suffered in the event of either fatality would be very similar. Once a detailed explanation of how we arrived at these calculations was given, everybody completely agreed that this was the case but it certainly illustrated how in general, there was an under valuing of Maryâ€™s role and therefore an under valuing of the financial loss that would be suffered. This is also evident both in the levels of cover that we see that people have and also in the claim statistics that are published by the life companies each year. The number of life claims for women is far less that those of men (even allowing for the naturally higher proportion of males dying younger) and the amounts of the claims is also much lower for women on average. The same is the case for serious illness claims, far less and far lower for females. With many campaigns and much publicity around the imbalance of wages and opportunities between genders, it is worth considering how we value ourselves and how we also value the potential loss of ourselves. Take a few minutes and look at your own situation to see if youâ€™ve done anything similar.

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Temporary roadworks at Rathbeale Road Fingal County Council has advised of upcoming temporary road closures and traffic diversions on the Rathbeale Road in Swords as part of the major upgrade project over the next 12 months. Fingal County Council is now informing residents and the local business community of the proposals as required under its statutory obligations. The Rathbeale Road Upgrade Scheme is a major infrastructural development and will require a number temporary road closures and traffic diversions (including one-way stop/go systems) at various times.An alternative route for traffic via a temporary link road to Castleview in both directions is planned. Local access for residents and businesses within the closure area will be maintained at all times. Pedestrians will use the footpaths provided along the vehicle diversion route. Footpaths within the Rathbeale Road Closure area will be closed.Residents and local businesses should be aware of these works and associated traffic disruption over the coming months and should take note of diversions and plan their journeys accordingly. Each proposed temporary road closure will be advertised in both local and national press, as well as online through Council social media accounts.

The statutory requirements for a temporary road closure includes an opportunity for members of the public to comment on the proposed closures and raise any pertinent matters which they feel may impact on local residents.The standard procedure for this public consultation is

Fingal Co Co to carry out substantial investment in regional roads

Fingal County Council plans to carry out a multi-million euro investment in regional roads across Fingal, which will include the provision of extensive cycling infrastructure as part of the upgrade works.An extensive examination of the regional road network was carried out across the County, and has prompted a two-phase approach to improving the network for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists.Work is set to begin shortly on the first project under this programme on carriageway works and lining for cycle facilities from Blake’s Cross to Minister’s Road on the R132 in Lusk.A further upgrade from Hedgestown to the Applegreen Service Station, which will also improve the cycling network, has also been identified under phase one and will commence later this year. Other projects identified in phase one include investment in carriageway works and lining for cycle facilities on the R135 North Road, as well as the provision of structural upgrade drainage works on the R127 Blake’s Cross to Lusk Road and upgrading the carriageway and off-road cycle tracks on the Ballycoolin Road. In terms of phase two, further improvements of the R132 Swords to Balbriggan road, including upgrades of the Swords by-pass as well as the construction of a new junction at Blake’s Cross have also been identified.Mayor of Fingal Cllr Eoghan O’Brien said: “This is a substantial investment by Fingal County Council in the road network across the county, which will see significant improvements not only for motorists but for cyclists and pedestrians too. I am particularly pleased to see that the improvement works will include extensive upgrades of the cycle network.” 6

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This is the story of guide dog owner Breege O’Neill Guide and how a Guide Dog charged her life. Dog Owner Breege and her husband Tom, also a Guide Dog Owner, are a well-known and a much-respected couple in the Balbriggan area of Co. Dublin. Here Breege relates in her own words how owning a Guide dog has impacted on her life. “I got my first Guide Dog in the early 90’s after dealing with low vision for most of my life.By this time, I was married to Tom who is blind and also had a Guide Dog. We had 2 children and I was ready to go back to work but would not have been able to do so without Gypsy, who was my first Guide Dog. The difference having a Guide Dog made to my life was immediate. I had greater independence and freedom. Having Gypsy gave me the confidence to return to work.Gypsy was a black lab and retired to a good friend Margaret Whitney who gave her a great retirement. My second dog was Abby who, when she retired, went to another friend Vivi Gorman where she also had a great retirement.Between my third dog, who was called Unice, and now I had a 2-and-a-half-year break; I was diagnosed with cancer and was on treatment and I knew I would not be able to use Unice who by this time was 11 and was due for retirement. She went to a great family who were very good friends of mine. Gillian, Donal and their lovely little boy Bryan looked after Unice until she passed away in October 2018. She had a great retirement with the Fitzpatrick family. Strangely, she passed away on the day that I first met Qeb, who is my current dog.Qeb is a lovely black Lab Retriever, he is a lively 2-year-old who is a great worker and is not fazed by anything andloves a good challenge.I really missed my independence for the 2 and a half years while I was sickand am delighted to be back in harness again; it is a great confidenceboost.I am looking forward to a long working life with Qeb.Understanding how a Guide Dog can transform the life of a person who has impaired vision, Tom and I co-founded the Balbriggan\ North County Dublin Branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind which actively fundraises.” On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of September Irish Guide dogs for the blind Balbriggan\North County Dublin branch will be taking up their annual church gate collection all over North County Dublin.The collection will be taken up outside of the following churches on public ground: Balbriggan, St Georges Balbriggan, Skerries, Balscadden, Skerries C.O.I., Rush, Lusk, Garristown, Ballamadun, Oldtown, Rolestown, Naul, Damastown and Ballyboughal. Now that school is out for the summer, we would love to get your help in understanding your child’s own experience at school.Has your child been excluded from school or given shorter hours? Parents plus is a practical and positive course, delivered by a professional team led by Parents Plus professional trainer Úna O’Brien.For parents of children aged 5-12 years living with the challenging behaviour of ADHD. Using ideas and footage from the Parents Plus programme.It offers parents of children with ADHD the opportunity to meet and support each other in enhancing their relationship with their child:Preventing and dealing with the behavioural difficulties which so often accompany ADHD. This is a 6 Week Course starting 18th September 2019 each Wednesday until 23rd October 2019.Date And Time:Wed 18 Sep 2019, 7pm – 9pm. Where:Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Registration through Eventbrite using this link Please Contact Tricia in ADHD Ireland for further information on any of the three messages: Contact us: communitylocals@gmail.com

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Councils take a look at the impact of the Arts

A new report developed by Fingal Arts Office, along with three other arts offices, outlines the value and impact of local authority arts programmes and advises on what the sector can achieve and the measures required to support further success. The particular focus of the Fingal element of the study was on what can be achieved in the area of young people and the arts. The report was launched this week by Jackie Maguire, Chair of the County and City Management Association (CCMA) and Chief Executive of Meath County Council at an event attended by Rory O’Byrne Fingal Arts Officer and AnnMarie Farrelly, Interim Chief Executive Fingal County Council. Indecon Consulting compiled the report, developed as part of the Arts Council funded ‘Invitation to Collaboration’ programme by the arts offices of Fingal, Kildare, Leitrim and Limerick local authorities.Since the first Arts Office was established in 1985, local authorities have grown to become the most significant network of

agents for arts development in Ireland today, with a vast knowledge base and depth of experience and expertise. Launching the report, Jackie Maguire thanked The Arts Council

for their continued partnership and support and welcomed the commitment by government as part of Project Ireland 2040 to double spending on arts, culture and heritage over the next seven

years. She commended the four local authorities on the report and noted the invaluable arts development work carried out by each local authority and how that work enriches the lives of all our citizens.

How Treats Affect Your Dog’s Diet

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type of treats you give your dog also makes a difference in your dog’s diet. Rawhides are an area of controversy. Some pet owners and vets feel they do not make a good treat for your pet. Others feel that rawhides provide entertainment and good dental health for your dog. The truth is they are both right, it all depends on the quality of hide chew you chose and avoid them in excess. Today there is so many alternatives such

a Vegetable fibre chews with chicken which even look like rawhide chews! Your dog views a treat as just that, a special treat between meals. Consider altering your dog’s diet by giving him or her less treats. Instead of a large Milk Bone, for example, break the treat into several smaller pieces and distribute them one at a time. This will have your dog eating less between meals. There are a number of small high value and light dog treats on the market today, and are terrific healthy treats to consider when choosing a healthy diet for your dog. Such treats make little difference overall and make monitoring your dog’s daily intake much easier for you. This way, you can focus solely on the food consumed during mealtime. A dog’s diet needs to be healthy to ensure a long and happy life for your pet.If you have any queries, or wish to discuss and stock up on some of these treats don’t hesitate to pop into us and we can show you a treat or two.

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Planning for Back to School and staggering the cost

We may be slap bang in the middle of the summer but parents know, it’s time to start planning for Back to school! Between uniforms, bags, shoes, coats and all the other expenses, if you start buying now, you can stagger the cost (and stress!) First off uniforms. Despite the governments repeated promises to do away with crested uniforms, they are still a requirement at many schools and are very costly. A jumper can be €30-40, a jacket €60 etc. We found a way to do this cheaper! Buy uniform items like jumpers, cardigans, tracksuits from Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Lidl, M&S and have the crest sewn or embroidered on. Bestwear in Drogheda provides this service, or you could ask the school for the crest and sew it on yourself. Shoes can be expensive, especially for teenagers. Kildare Village is good for bargains brands. Lifestyle Sports has a range of low-cost trainers. We picked up some Nike black trainers for PE for only €35 there. Skechers has a shoe for boys

which doubles as a trainer and shoe and saves parents from buying 2 pairs of shoes. Korky’s have a shoe for girls that is almost identical to the ‘branded’ shoe some schools insist on and its half the price so that’s worth a look. For books, check out offers, like Easons 10% off. They also have a drop off/pick up s service. Drop in your school list, come back after a few hours to have it bagged and ready to go! Schoolbooks.ie is great for Gaelscoil books, they have a dedicated section on their site for these. Ipads are becoming more and more popular for schools now – our own teens both have them – and at €500 a pop, parents need to make sure that they have a schoolbag to protect the ipad. Totto brand in Bag City Ilac SC has a compartment to protect technology. These bags are very sturdy, we bought one for our son last year and it’s in such good condition, we do not need to buy him a bag this year. For smaller kids, Smiggle, in Pavilions, has ‘Bag bundles’ which are good value. They are colourful,

scented and brilliant for kids; making BTS shopping fun!Make sure to label everything your child wears and brings to school. Stuckonyou.eu has a range of labels for books, shoes, uniforms, lumchboxes to make sure if your child does leave something behind, it can be returned to them. Labelling clothes and school items is much cheaper than replacing them. Regatta has good sales and offers on kids wear like raincoats, water bottles and fleeces. Flying Tiger has funky yet practical stationery and is very well priced.The Works is excellent for art supplies – you can save a lot by buying there, it’s very good for college students. If you are struggling with back to school costs, see if you can apply for the BSCFA at welfare.ie – this is helpful to parents. Also, keep an eye out for offers and competitions (there are lots of school related competitions on mams.ie for lunchboxes, schoolbags etc). Enjoy the rest of the holidays!

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Irish Special Olympic Golf Team at Forrest Little

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putting green. Our International representatives were very proud to show off the medals won at the World Games and National Championships and pride of place in this regard went to John Keating who won a Gold Medal at the World Games in Dubai earlier this year.All the athletes then played golf on our course, with participants playing 18, 9 and 3 holes in the company of their coaches and some family members. The outing was organised by Peter Knight of Elm Eagles Club and the Lady Captain of Forrest Little Golf Club Imelda

John Keating proudly showing off his medals from the World Games.

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DESSERT WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE With chocolate sauce (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)

SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS (3, 7)

MINI DONUTS

With chocolate sauce (1, 3, 7)

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