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Share the love by not sharing Covid 19 Well what can we say,tighter Covid 19 restrictions have come into force in Dublin City and county in an effort to stem rising levels of the virus.The new rules came into force in the city and the surrounding county recently and all because some of us became too far too complacent about following the HSE advice. For the next few weeks, people will be discouraged from leaving the city and county unless for essential reasons.The one plus in all this is we should shop locally and ensure local jobs. However we need to strictly following the Government rules. Once again we are being asked to work from home where possible and only to make essential journeys on public transport. In Dublin city visitors to private homes and gardens should be limited to a maximum number of six from one other household.There are to be no organised indoor gatherings and outdoor gatherings are to be up to a maximum of 15. Restaurants and pubs that had been serving food will only be allowed to cater outdoors, to a maximum of 14 people, or provide a take-away service. Maybe this is the sharp shock we all needed to remind us about the dangers of not wearing face coverings, not regularly washing our hands thoroughly and not keep our distance when meeting others. So, lets all pull together now as we did before and turn this around quickly, get back to as near normal a society as possible and stay safe. We all have mothers, children, spouses, partners and family we love and do not want to see ill, so please, please lets share the love by not sharing the Covid 19 virus and hopefully we can flatten the curve again soon. That way we can have a quality of life once again.Stay Safe and keep supporting our HSE workers, our local shopping outlets and most of all each other. The Locals team.

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Fingal Festival of History 2020 launched in Swords Castle

Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. David Healy and County Librarian, Betty Boardman

The fourth annual Fingal Festival of History was launched by the Mayor of Fingal Cllr. David Healy recentlyThis year’s festival took place online with all talks being made available on the Fingal Libraries YouTube channel and social media platforms throughout the week of the festival. The centenary of the Sack of Balbriggan takes place this year and provides the main theme for our Festival.This year’s programme again featured the History at the Castle day with a variety of speakers presenting on topics relating to the Sack of Balbriggan, the War of Independence and other political conditions relevant during this period of Ireland’s history.The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. David Healy said: “With everything that

has happened so far this year it is important to have a perspective on things. It is important that we take time to look back on our history, and it is fantastic that this year’s Festival of History will still be taking place. Like most events these days it will be done differently with all the history talks being recorded in the Chapel at Swords Castle. I would like to thank all of the Library staff of Fingal County Council who have made these talks possible.” Talks which were recorded in the Chapel at Swords Castle included a retrospective view of the Sack of Balbriggan from local historian and former Senior Librarian, Fingal libraries, Jim Walsh, events interlinked to

the Sack of Balbriggan by Cllr. Cathal Boland, how the Sack of Balbriggan inspired Brian Gallagher’s successful children’s novel Pawns and the life of Molly Adrian by Lou Boland. Declan Brady examined Local Government and the War of Independence in Fingal; historian Brian Hanley will discuss the role of the Tans and Auxiliary forces during the War of Independence and Brian Dorney will discuss how the War of Independence unfolded in Dublin.To conclude David O’Connor accompanied by Aidan and Helen Lawlor performed a selection of music and songs relating to the period and songs will include ‘The Bold Black and Tan’ and ‘Kevin Barry’.

Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021. Applications will be accepted for existing and/or new events or festivals which animate public spaces in creative and innovative ways and which are focused on developing measurable tourism impacts in the County. All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines. For more information and an application form, please email events@fingal.ie or http://fingal.ie/events The deadline for completed applications is 3pm on Tuesday 15th December 2020

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Finance

To qualify for a mortgage, you must also qualify for cover By Dave Kavanagh Every year, I see examples of people who have done all the right things in preparing for a mort-gage application, saved regularly to build a deposit, maintained stable employment, avoided tak-ing out new loans, conduct their current accounts efficiently etc. but sadly, donâ€™t get to proceed with their house/apartment purchase (certainly not in the time frame they wanted to) because they cannot get their mortgage protection life cover accepted. So what would cause this to happen? When you apply for any form of life cover, it is underwritten based on your current and past medi-cal history. If someone has had any adverse medical conditions, if deemed serious enough, it could prevent cover being granted. More commonly, someone may have been recommended by their GP or consultant to have certain tests done, but they never got around to it. This would usually prompt a life company to postpone a decision until the tests are done and satisfactory results are available. Depending on the type of tests, this could take months to get sorted. For these reasons, anybody planning to apply for a mortgage should research how they

will be underwritten for mortgage pro-tection at an early stage, particularly if they are concerned that a past medical issue could be a problem. In the current climate regarding Covid-19, many are even getting their mortgage protec-tion in place early and extending the term so that they are certain of having cover in place, when it is time to draw down the home loan. Once cover is in place, any new medical issues that arise will not be relevant.

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 and on Twitter @Davekav_ advice. 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.

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Swords Tidy Towns receive Community Green Flag award

Swords Tidy Towns have been awarded a Community Green Flag for their Rock Garden Project on the Rathbeale Road. The project took seed when our Chairperson Ken Duffy approached the head of Fingal County Councils Operations Department Colm Rigney with the idea of converting the old derelict playground into a community space.Our Chairperson was told if he got permission from the houses in the immediate area for the project that it would be a runner. To this end our Chairperson and Secretary Teresa Cosgrave called to each house

to garnish support for the project, it was given overwhelming support from the residence.The playground was once a Local Rock Quarry that closed in the 1940â€™s, it was then converted into a playground for the local children put fell into disrepair in the 1980â€™s.STT worked very closely with FCC throughout the whole process in particular with the Operations Dept, there was great cooperation and collaboration. FCC also worked closely with two of our members Matt Cullen and Mary Maxwell on the design of the Rock Garden, their design contributions and

suggestions were very much taken on board and incorporated into the final design by FCC.It is the first time a Green Flag has been awarded in Fingal for a Community Project which makes the award that much more special to our dedicated volunteers.We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to FCC from the top down for their unwavering support of this project. In particular a special mention must be given to the wonderful crew of the Operations Dept whose hard work helped to create this wonderful amenity.

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Applications now open for financial assistance for Festivals in 2021 Fingal County Council’s Events Unit is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for financial assistance for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021. Applications from groups and organisations seeking financial assistance from Fingal County Council’s Events Section for Festivals and Events taking place in 2021 will close on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, at 3pm. All applications should include a Covid compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines. Applications will be accepted for existing and/or new events or festivals which animate public spaces in creative and innovative ways, and which are focused on developing measurable tourism impacts in the County. Interested parties must meet several other eligibility criteria including:Have a Covid-19 compliance plan in adherence with current government guidelines.Have a general audience appeal and be socially

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inclusive.Clearly demonstrate potential to generate economic, social and/or cultural benefits. Complement the County’s calendar of events in relation to attracting overseas’ visitors.Meet the Events Unit’s objective of compiling a varied programme of events throughout the year including content, seasonal and geographical spread. Demonstrate financial sustainability and the capacity to develop the event,Have a clear PR and marketing plan including a social media strategy to actively promote the event. Fingal County Council’s Events Unit supports tourism through the Fingal Statement of Tourism Strategy 2017 - 2022 and businesses in our towns through a wide-ranging programme of events.The closing date for applications for funding is on Tuesday 15 December 2020 at 3pm for events taking place in 2021 .For more information and an application form, please email events@fingal.ie .

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Local News

We are celebrating our Ruby Anniversary by giving back

Thank you to a very special young man, Oisín Russell; who thought of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as his chosen charity when he wanted to make a donation from his 1st Holy Communion. Our puppy raiser Anne Mulligan, and 11 month old puppy in training Yarrow were honoured to meet him. Maith thú Oisín, agus go raibh míle maith agat.

From Tom and Breege O’Neill Tom and Breege O’Neill, guide dog owners from Balbriggan, are a unique couple who on the 6th of September celebrated their 40th Ruby wedding anniversary.In lieu of presents they decided they wanted to give back to 3 charities that mean a lot to them.Balbriggan Cancer Care - As many of you know Breege has been battling cancer since March 2016 and the support she has got from the team there has been invaluable. Meeting ‘the Monday girls’ through Balbriggan cancer care has helped the difficult journey by bringing ina lovely social side. Cancer has touched many of our lives if not directly, indirectly through family and friends. To have a local group of cancer battlers to make you feel welcome and loved when you need it most is vital and this is what Balbriggan Cancer Care have done for Breege. For more information contact Balbriggan Cancer SupportSt. Francis Hospice Raheny have been a fantastic support in the background to Tom and Breege but especially to Tom in his caring role with Breege and their compassion, understanding and overwhelming support is insurmountable. The hospice team have been available by phone 10

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Congratulations Tom and Breege O’Neill on your Ruby Anniversary.

and calling to the house to answer all and any questions to help with changes of medication, to assist with getting support in the community. This has meant for Tom he always has a dedicated person/team behind him guiding his way and backing him up. For more informationcontact sfh.ie/Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind - Tom and Breege couldn’t do a fundraiser without including Guide Dogs in the mix. Tom got his

first guide dog Frank in April 1985 and Breege Gypsy in 1991 and between them have worked with 10 guide dogs during this time. Tom and Breege founded the Balbriggan Branch of guide dogs in 1987 and the branch in its new form of Balbriggan/North County Dublin Branch has raised in excess of €4m for Guide dogs.For more information contact Balbriggan branch of Guide dogs on facebook. Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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Teen and Tween working together through Covid

The past few months have been so difficult for all of us and one group who have really struggled are our tween and teens. My own children struggled with their mental health with now, as cases grow and restrictions are being increased for Dublin again, who knows what lies ahead. We decided to give each of our children projects, to give them a sense of control in this unsettling time.For our son, who just started fifth year, a place to study and do homework is important. With 3 sisters to annoy him, his bedroom was the obvious choice. He picked a black grain wood desk and matching wardrobe from lovefurniture.ie. Due to Covid, we had to assemble it ourselves and this took him and his Dad 2 days which was great, because it gave him a sense of achievement when it was finished! Our 15yr old daughter really missed her friends and playing sports. We allowed her a TV and said she could redesign her bedroom, to give her a boost. She went with a mix of Rose Gold

metallic paint and pale pink from Murtaghs of Drogheda. For the bed, she wanted a grown-up room. She helped put the bed together and made up her bed with accessories she picked herself. If we do have more restrictions coming, she will have a nice bedroom to be cooped up in! With our two youngest, 8 & 12yrs, we decided to let them loose on the garden furniture! We had some shabby patio furniture that really needed a lick of paint and we said they could pick the colour paint from Arro Balbriggan (who had a brilliant delivery service during lockdown!) and thatâ€™s how we ended up with a Cherry Blossom & Bright Pink table & chairs! They were delighted with the end result and in fairness, it does look a lot better now! Already we are working on the living room and the youngest are heavily involved! There are lots of other little home dĂŠcor recommendations on our mams.ie website so hop on over for inspiration and ideas!

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Tour Guides tour of Swords Castle and town

Gerard Quinlan

By Gerard Quinlan It was decided that we would as a group of tour guides run some walks to engage ourselves with the business of tour guiding. ‘If you don’t use it you lose it’ and so it was that my turn to guide came around and I was proud to put together a tour of the capital of Fingal: Swords.I engaged with Fingal County Council and officials in the castle as to the feasibility of doing this tour. Anyway, the appointed day the 16 of July duly arrived and all eight of us met up on the Main Street. Withthe expressed wishes to keep a safe distance in mind we meandered through some narrow

streets and observed the health yielding distance throughout. I had three readings which my female colleagues delivered with aplomb. Nicola Carroll of Artful Tours, Adrienne McEnally and finally Odette Gormley delivered extracts and poetry to enliven the experience.But first the plight of the Lord Mayor’s was aired and the source of the name Swords was made clear. Francis Johnson’s architecture was delved and the beauty of the town commented on while we saunteredin the wonderful afternoon July sunshine. The monastic richness of Swords echoed in the giant round tower that pierced a blue sky.The castle was toured and Adrienne McEnally read: A song of Swords by G.K. Chesterton. The iconic park area called Rock Garden proved of major interest to the

“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.

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tree loving Matt Nolan who came all the way from Mullingar to hear about Swords. Ger Healy and Conor Hegarty whose photo enhances this article came on bicycles from Ashbourne and Howth respectively. John O’Connor hailed from Kilbarrack. The group gathered in the Gourmet Food Parlour before the walk. On completion we enjoyedthe outside evening sunshine with pints in the magical courtyard of the Carnegie Court Hotel.As a group of people in the tourist industry we have enjoyed the Irish summer constructively with our tours of Howth, Mullingar, Tara and Dublin City. If you need a tour of the city, north county or further afield you can catch us at tourlekela.gmail.com

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

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Councillors approve €260,000 in grants to community groups in Fingal

Seven Fingal recipients of the Green Flag Award 2020

Councillors voted to approve substantial funding grants of just over €260,000 to 218 community groups and projects in Fingal at the monthly meeting of Fingal County Council on Monday. The grants will support communities in restarting activities and events that had been delayed due to COVID-19.This funding is set to go to groups and projects as follows:Covid-19 Grants: €74,424 granted to 76 groups, Youth Sports Grants: €115,200 granted to 96 groups, Summer Projects: €32,300 granted to 18 projects and Community Activity & Arts Grants: €38,331granted to 28 groups.The money will support specific groups and projects in Fingal communities in responding to the specific challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and will help them to hold events safely.Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. David Healy said after the approval: “It was important that this funding was approved as it provides the necessary supports for many community groups and projects across Fingal that have been hit hard by Covid-19. AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, said: “The funding that was approved on Monday night will help community groups to start to organise holding events and activities again, which had been postponed or cancelled over the past few months due to Covid-19 restrictions.This funding will go towards planning these activities in a safe way to continue to adhere to the guidelines while allowing the communities to restart their lives..”Margaret Geraghty, Director of Housing and Community for Fingal County Council said: “The past few months have been difficult times for communities and helping our citizens, young and old, to get involved in activities and events again is very important for overall mental health especially as we are facing into the winter months. This funding will provide the support that communities need to get out and be active again through activities and projects in the county.“ Each community group is advised that they are responsible for ensuring all volunteers and participants follow public health guidance in relation to the Covid-19 crisis www.hse.ie

The Green Flag Award is an international benchmark standard for parks and green spaces. The Green Flag Award scheme is also operating across Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.The green Flag Award scheme aims to encourage the provision of good quality public parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.The Green Flag Award Scheme encourages high environmental performance and good management. Parks and green spaces are judged against eight key criteria. Where certain criteria are not met, applicants can provide justifications that may be taken into account. What’s more, if management practice changes are in progress but not yet fully implemented, transitional phases

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will be acknowledged and viewed positively.The judging criteria also considers the fact that each park/ green space will offer different kinds of facilities and will be managed and developed to varying opportunities and constraints. Innovation and the way facilities offered are tailored to the needs of the community will also be taken into account. Fingal County Council greeen flag recipients were Ardgillan Demesne, Malahide Demesne, Millennium Park, Newbridge House and Farm, Santry Demesne, and Saint Catherine’s Park. Congratulations also to Swords Tidy Towns who were awarded a Community Green Flag for their Rock Garden Project on the Rathbeale Road, the first time a Green Flag has been awarded in Fingal for a Community Project.

HALLOWEEN RECIPE

Halloween on track with Niamh’s Coco Locomotive! I thought that with all the different treats at Halloween, this might be a useful way

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to use them up! I often make birthday cakes for my nieces and nephews and

2 large white marshmallows (for

the train’s engine.

assortment of colourful or chocolatey

into a total of 4 pieces; 1 small slice to go

steam coming out of the train!) - An sweets to decorate the train

this was one creation which ended up

Method:

being devoured after a lot of playing, a

lot of chocolatey faces and a lot of sticky

fingers! It is quite simple to assemble but

1. Assemble the train track with the

buy Swiss roll cakes in advance.

fingers opposite each other and 1 chocolate

looks very effective! To save time, you can Even get help from other members of the family as it can be great fun creating.... although you may end up with no

ingredients left to make the cake!

Ingredients: •

2 chocolate Swiss roll cakes

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1 pack ‘Jammy Dodger’ type biscuits

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1 pack chocolate finger biscuits (around 8 individual)

1 pack mini chocolate rolls (about 12 individual)

1 chocolate teacake

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chocolate finger biscuits by placing 2

finger at both ends. Use as many chocolate finger biscuits as you like depending on

5. Slice the other chocolate Swiss roll cake on top of the main train and 3 larger slices for the train carriages.

6. For the train’s carriages, cut a small

slice of each piece of Swiss roll cake and

place these on top of the remaining mini chocolate rolls with the filling facing

upwards. The exposed Swiss roll cake filling helps the decorations to stick on top!

how long/short you would like the train

7. Place whatever sweets, chocolates or

2. Place x2 mini chocolate rolls within each

Enjoy!!!!

3. Sit 1 of the chocolate Swiss roll cakes on

Please see my ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums

that you would like the top of the train to

For school, workplace, sportsor community

track to be!

square of the chocolate finger biscuits.

top of the mini chocolate rolls at the end be.

4. Use toothpicks to hold the Jammy

Dodger biscuits in place as wheels on

the Swiss roll cake and for the chocolate teacake and marshmallows at the top of

decorations you like onto the carriages.

on ‘Biabites’Facebook for other food ideas. group nutrition talks/workshops please email:niamh@biabites.net Niamh Arthurs BSc, MSc Registered Dietitian

Local Sports

St Colmcilles GFC is recruiting for members St Colmcilles GFC is based near the village of Applewood in Swords, we host a number of teams of various ages.We have taken every measure to ensure that all our coaches and mentors have all updated coaching courses along with being Garda vetted and First Aid training. We aim to be compliant in all aspects related to Covid -19.Training for our under 8’s and 9’s is every Saturday at 11am and Wednesday at 7pm and for the CUBS (under 6’s) Saturday at 12 noon. All training is outdoors.The Men’s Junior team train each Tuesday and Thursday at 7.15, contact Mark (0864086120) if you are looking to get involved.Gaelic for Mother’s and Others - open to all women aged over 25, even if you’ve never played, this is a great opportunity to get to know ladies from the area and have a bit of fun along the way. Club lotto, the club lotto has not started back yet, as soon as the current restrictions are lifted we will be resuming the weekly club lottery.We hope to see you all very soon when the Club house is fully opened!

Share your sporting memorabilia for a major Europe-Wide project EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum asks Irish people at home and abroad to dig out their sporting memorabilia and contribute to Europeana Sport, a European project on the culture and history of sport.People can share their stories and memorabilia online or work with a volunteer via the phone or email to tell their stories and send in their photos of past medals, jerseys, triumphs, programmes, hurley sticks, rugby boots, trophies, diaries etc. Those playing GAA abroad are particularly invited to participate, submitting photos of their teams, strips, community events and inter-country games.EPIC would particularly welcome hearing from anyone who has represented their parish, county or country abroad. Europeana Sport – Ireland’s Stories will show the richness and diversity of sporting history in Ireland and amongst the Irish overseas through the collection of stories and memorabilia from fans, players, enthusiasts, past sporting heroes and heroines.These memories will be juxtaposed with those of other countries across Europe showing our similarities and differences but through the decades our mutual love of sport in all its forms.Under the common banner of Europeana Sport - Ireland’s Stories, six coordinating partners from across Ireland - EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI), European Expo2020, Hunt Museum, University of Limerick Conference & Sports Campus and Fethard Horse Country Experience (FHCE) - are each undertaking campaigns focusing on specific sports including camogie, Gaelic football, horse-racing, fishing, martial arts, tag rugby, rowing. The campaigns will engage with local communities and enhance local archives, at the same time as helping to improve the mental health of all involved. Those interested can visit the Europeana Sport Contribution Form on https:// contribute.europeana.eu/sport/ to upload their stories online. Organisations interested in participating should contact the coordinators via .https://tinyurl. com/IrelandSportingStories Contact us: communitylocalseditor@gmail.com

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