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Policing cuts are slammed
CUTS TO policing in north Fingal have come under attack at Balbriggan Town Council where the Minister for Justice was the target of an angry outburst calling him 'arrogant' and 'aloof '.
Daughter (14) must attend school or dad will be jailed
THE father of a 14-year-old girl who attended just eight days of school during her first year at secondary school has been told he will face a custodial sentence if his daughter does not attend school for the remainder of the year.
Sarah is a future media star
SWORDS student Sarah Harrington has claimed an award at the 12th annual National Student Media Awards.
Parents should tackle bullying
A LOCAL TD has called on the Minister for Education to launch a public campaign against bullying to encourage parents to engage with their children on the issue.
Former army officer jailed for sexual assault
A FORMER army officer, originally from North county Dublin, who sexually abused his teenage sister-in-law a number of times, and once while in the presence of his toddler son, has been sentenced to three years.
Drink driver put off the road for a year and fined
A MOTORIST who drove his car while under the influence of alcohol has been disqualified from driving for one year and fined €400.
Swords strikes it lucky with casino
THE JOB market in Swords has had a high stakes win with news that 50 jobs will be created with the opening of a new luxury casino at Airside.
Meeting Master Trapattoni
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni pictured with little Charleigh Kavanagh at the Swords Celtic FC 50th anniversary celebrations at the club.
Kevin dedicates All-ireland victory to former team mate
VICTORIOUS Dublin U-21 captain, Kevin O'brien, dedicated Sunday's emphatic All-ireland victory over Roscommon to former team mate Ciaran Carr, who passed away in a suspected case of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) earlier this year.
Autism drama group busy raising funds
A UNIQUE drama group in Swords bringing joy, confidence and essential social skills to children with autism and asperger's has been busy raising funds to continue its important work.
In Pictures
A selection of pictures from the Fingal Independent: 20th March 2012
