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Gardai launch man hunt for the killer of Marioara

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

GARDAI HAVE launched a man hunt for the killer of young Marioara Rostas who lived in a derelict house in Donabate before going missing in 2008.

New co-op hopes to prove that showing off the best of Balrothery is as easy as ABCD

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

AS FAR as Gary Rutherford is concerned, marketing his hometown of Balrothery as a tourism location is as simple as ABCD - the Association of Balrothery Community Development, that is!

Fás tells trainees to take the train

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

SOME 5,000 unemployed people in Balbriggan have been told by Fás they must hop the train to Baldoyle if they want any training after the State body confirmed it would offer no courses in the unemployment black spot this year.

Councillors 'basic salary' costs come close to €500,000

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

ALMOST HALF a million euro was paid out to councillors last year in what is called 'representative payments' which, in effect, are the basic salaries of councillors and provide their base income from the job before expenses.

Provision of social housing for non-EU nationals queried

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

A REPORT that reveals 70 different nationalities on Fingal's social housing lists has led one councillor to question why the local authority offers housing support to non-EU citizens.

Suspected abduction reported in Skerries

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

A SUSPECTED abduction of a teenage girl has been reported in Skerries after three local teens spotted a young black girl being 'dragged' by an adult male into a white van.

'I make no apologies for legitimate expenses' says table-topping Mayor

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

THE COUNTY'S most expensive councillor is its current Mayor, who has said his expenses are ' totally legitimate' and in fact, are not enough to compensate for the huge demands placed on the Fingal Mayor's time.

Oliver Plunkett's bids a fond farewelll to 'quiet man' Tony

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

OLIVER PLUNKETT School will miss their 'quiet man' at the helm of the school as he heads off into the sunset this week after 32 years working at the Malahide school. Principal of the school, Tony Healy has taken the difficult decision to step down after what he described as '32 glorious years' at the school.

Senator appeals to Minister to reverse unfair cuts that target minority schools

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:34:00 +0000

THE looming crisis for a small Church of Ireland Swords school which is set to lose a vital learning support teacher has made it to the floor of the Seanad with a local senator arguing the move unfairly targets minority faith schools.

Claims 'bolt-on bakery' will be a traffic hazard

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

JC'S Supermarket has appealed against Fingal County Council's decision to grant permission for a bakery to be added on to the Lidl store due to open this summer on the Rathbeale Road.

Insurer condemned for committee snub

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

HOME INSURER, Homebond has been sharply criticised for its failure to appear in front of an Oireachtas committee investigating the pyrite crisis which affects hundreds of homes in Fingal.

Malahide too good for Cork giants in Cup clash

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

MALAHIDE United marched through to the FAI Intermediate Cup quarter-finals after this impressive victory over Cork high-flyers Douglas Hall at Gannon Park last Saturday.

Irvine's stunning display keeps Olympic dream firmly in sight

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

WALSHESTOWN-BASED cycling star Martyn Irvine has been reflecting on his latest success in his pursuit of Olympic qualification - finishing a stunning fifth in the latest World Cup event in Beijing.

Balbriggan Under-17s continue winning ways

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

BALBRIGGAN UNDER-17S continued their fine run of form on Saturday last with a good win at home to Ratoath in the North East League.

Rivals on course to meet in final

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

NEIGHBOURS Naomh Mearnóg and St Sylvester's are on course to meet in what could prove to be an intriguing decider after coming through their respective quarter-final fixtures in the Under-21c Hurling Championship on Saturday.

Mixed feelings for Mulligan as he lands title after mistake

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

LAST November Shane Mulligan reflected on his season with me, and we chatted about his success during the year.

Michael to lead cycle in aid of Haiti

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

A SWORDS businessman will lead a group of 500 cyclists who will traverse the country in May as part of a major charity drive to raise money for the Soul of Haiti Foundation.

Work begins on M1 roadworks

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

WORK HAS begun on constructing an additional lane on the M1 in each direction between junctions three and four from Drinan to Lisenhall.

Residents tackle litter problem in their estate

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

A SMALL group of residents in a Swords estate have ' litterally' taken matters into their hands to deal with the dreadful litter problem that is plaguing where they live.

School welcomes prospective pupils

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

IT WAS something of a girls day out in Swords last week when one of the local national schools threw open its doors to prospective junior infants.

Course aimed at acting for TV

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:04 +0000

ASPRIRING ACTORS in Swords who dream of acting on the big screen have a chance to gain invaluable advice at the Acting for Film and Television course to be held in the town next month.