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Editors NoteWe hope that you are enjoying the summer. Its hard to

believe that were almost half way through this very special year already.

Hope you got to enjoy some of the many 1916 centenary events that were organised by Fingal County Council, local community groups and societies.

It proved that our communities will never lose touch with the past and a new generation has learned much about our local history.

We finally have a new Government in place but nobody can guarantee that it will last. What our team can guarantee though is another quality edition of Balbriggan Local.

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Balbriggan Guide Dogs branch leads the wayThe Balbriggan/North County Dublin

branch of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is celebrating its 31st year in existence this year.

The branch has had many highlights and the first one has to be the arrival to Balbriggan of the first guide dog ever, Frank, a black Labrador. He worked with Balbriggan man Tom ONeill, his owner, until he retired in the early 90s. On his retirement the then Town Commissioners gave Frank The freedom of the lampposts of Balbriggan.

Tom had a further four guide dogs to follow, Bruce, Kola, Sarge and his current working guide Gatsby.

Toms wife Breege got her first guide dog Gypsie in 1991 and Breeges employer gave Gypsie a silver drinking bowl on retirement. Breege has since had Abby and her current guide dog is Unice.

Some of the other highlights through the years include 2007 when the branch raised 127,000 and the following year again broke 100,000 with their fundraising.

Bringing groups to visit the National HQ in Cork on two separate occasions have been major weekends for the branch.

The first visit was by train and on arrival at the centre they were told by CEO Padraig Mallen that this was the biggest single group ever to visit the centre with a full coach of 54.

The centre organised the coach from Kent Station Cork to Ballincollig where the centre is located. The second trip was with a smaller coach load from Balbriggan and on the road home a pellet gun was fired at the coach and broke the drivers window. Was this a highlight? Well if not it was certainly a moment to remember.

The school talks that the branch continues to do are now showing the awareness of guide dogs throughout the North County because back in those early days those children that attended the school talks have now grown into the adults who support the branch financially and by volunteering for its current fundraising events.

Long before there was Facebook or texting there was Mire and Ned Maguire from just outside Balbriggan. This couple year after year went to pretty much every house in the area seeking sponsorship for the annual dog walk. Tom ONeills current dog Gatsby.

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Each year people saw Mire and Ned arriving at the door to collect the sponsorship money which was ready. This couple were truly exceptional volunteers and spread the word throughout the North County.

In recent years the branch have recreated the annual dog walk and it now runs as part of the Balbriggan Summer Festival.

This worked really well as everybody supported each other, a real community venture. The new starting point of Supervalu car park worked well. The branch would like to say thank you to Supervalu for their amazing support since coming to the town.

In the early days and right up to today, the Balbriggan Scouts have been friends to the

branch and have remained supporters. People like Eddie Darcy, the late Michael

Rooney, Angela Morgan and Donal Warded did amazing work for the branch including making a Papier Machier guide dog that Breen Goff put on wheels. That Papier Mashier dog was towards the front of St Patrick Days parades and festival parades. It also created awareness of the branch.

Currently in Balbriggan there is a total of five people with guide dogs plus a number of families who have a child with autism and have been given an Assistance Dog from Guide Dogs, Cork. There are also several puppy walkers in Balbriggan all of whom are volunteers and supporters.

The strength of the branch is the friendships within it. Each person who becomes involved says they feel they have become part of a family and love the volunteering work they do.

If you would like to volunteer with the branch, contact them on their Balbriggan branch Facebook page, email [email protected] or phone 085-7663107.

Everyone in the branch is a volunteer and all money they raise goes to HQ Guide Dogs, Cork (www.guidedogs.ie) to be spent training more guide and assistance dogs.

On Sunday, June 5 the branch will be in Quay Street car park, Balbriggan with a merchandise stall and a Ford car which they are raffling. This is part of the Summer Festival. Then it will be collections on public footpaths outside venues like churches in July and mid-September.

Tom ONeill (left) with local supporters of the branch.

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Balbriggan Historical Societys events are a major success

Balbriggan & District Historical Society held its Commemorative Seminar ir amach na Csca Is Cuimhin Linn on May 7. President of the society Tony McNamara welcomed everyone to the event which was then launched by Mayor of Fingal Cllr David OConnor, a long-term supporter of the society.Bernie Kelly, PRO for Balbriggan & District Historical Society, said: We then enjoyed five brilliant talks both on the local and national experience in 1916. Bairbre Curtis spoke about the 1916 Rising in Fingal, the Fingal Brigade and the employment and military situation in Balbriggan at the time which would have discouraged people from getting involved, at least publicly. Liz DArcy took us through the painstaking skilled process in conserving an original copy of the Proclamation. The results of her work on the Proclamation donated by the family

of Elizabeth OFarrell to Dublin City Archives is on display in City Hall at present. Jimmy Wren, author of The GPO Garrison Easter Week 1916, told the story of many of these men in his talk, including Mayo-born Charles McMahon who served in the GPO aged 11, was shot in the head in 1921 during the War of Independence, then went on to win an All Ireland Hurling Medal with Dublin in 1938.The afternoon began with excellent speaker Sean Collins on the topic of the Easter Rising in Louth and Meath, and the Francis Ledwidge poem about it which he wrote while serving with the British Army in WW1. As with everywhere else difficulties in communication and confusion over countermanding orders played a huge part in the story. The last talk was Sinad N Fhlannagin (BeanDeValera), daughter of Balbriggan and 1916 by

Michel MacMathna. Michel has done comprehensive research on her life, her devotion to the Irish Language, and her writings but in this talk he concentrated on what her life was like in the 1916 period, when her husband was fighting or in jail or in America, which he was for much of the time. Three of her children were sent to live with their aunt in Balbriggan for a year from 1916 to 1917. A brilliant day concluded with the reading of the Proclamation from local students Ruth Guildea and Daniel ODriscoll. A busy weekend continued with a 1916 Commemorative Mass, Procession and unveiling of the Plaque to Sinad N Fhlannagin deValera in Quay Street on Sunday. Historical Society committee members Jim Walsh, Anne Collins, Bernie Kelly and May McKeon were delighted to be part of the Balbriggan Liaison Commemorative Committee along with Cllr Malachy

Quinn and Cllr Grinne Maguire, involved with planning this and other events during the week. Ms Kelly thanked Michel MacMathna for his assistance with the wording of the plaque and Patrick Hickey for its design. May performed the duty of MC on the day, Grinne Maguire read the Proclamation, and speakers included Mayor of Fingal Cllr David OConnor, Mchel MacMahna, and amon Cuv TD, grandson of Sinad. The plaque was unveiled by Nora N Chuv, granddaughter. It was a great day thanks to Fr Eugene, St Patricks Brass and Reed Band, Fingal Old IRA, local Scouts and girl guides and brigns and most importantly the people of Balbriggan, added Ms Kelly. It was great to see so many of the DeValera and Flanagan family members there who were delighted to share with us their personal memories of Balbriggan.

Jim Walsh, Chairman Balbriggan & District Historical Society with Liz Darcy, Mayor Cllr David OConnor, Michael McMahon, Sean Collins, and Bairbre Curtis. Ruth Guildea and Daniel ODriscoll

Committee members Kilian Harford, Caitriona Chuinneagain, Bernie Kelly, Anne Collins, Jim Walsh, Brian Howley, Denise Richardson.

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Bremore Castle garden set to Bloom

Fingal County Council employees at the Medieval Garden.

Bord Bias Bloom, Irelands largest gardening, food and family festival will take place in the Phoenix Park from Thursday to Monday, June 2-6.And this years festival will feature a re-constructed Medieval Garden from Bremore Castle, Balbriggan. The Medieval Garden is a collaboration project initiated by Fingal County Council in conjunction with the lecturers and students of the Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown (ITB).The medieval theme takes inspiration from the history of Bremore Castle, the areas association with St Mologa, a seventh century Irish saint long renowned for beekeeping, and highlights the skills (in particular aspects of wood carving and stone building) which are the focus of the Local Training Initiative based here. The design includes the use of recycled stone from the Bremore Castle site, local willow from

Skerries for edges of raised beds, and Irish handmade straw bee hives (skeps). Having won a Silver Gilt medal and the Best in Show Award at last years Bloom, Fingal County Council is moving up in size by entering the Medium Gardens category this year.After Bloom, the Medieval Garden will be reassembled in Bremore Castle. Garden designer, Jane McCorkell, lecturer in horticulture at ITB and a seven times Gold medal winner at Bloom, has worked with her students on the design of the Medieval Garden for Bloom 2016, while the show garden plants have been cultivated in the colleges urban horticulture facility.Fingal County Council chief executive Paul Reid wished the Medieval Garden project well at the festival. This is a fantastic example of the great work that has been ongoing in Bremore Castle for the last number of years and Im delighted we can

showcase these skills to Bloom visitors, he said. I am also pleased that the partnership that we have enjoyed with IT Blanchardstown is continuing on this joint initiative.Mayor of Fingal, Cllr David OConnor said: Im really looking forward to seeing the Bremore Medieval Garden at Bloom. Huge credit is due to the staff of Fingal County Council and IT Blanchardstown on this collaborative project which will put Bremore on the map.Now a key feature of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Bloom attracted more than 100,000 people last year. Bord Bias annual showcase of the best of Irelands horticulture and food industry will once again feature a range of impressive show gardens, food features and family entertainment.

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Remember Us seeks more supportWould you like to be part of something magical and help to improve the lives of some very special people in your community?Phase 2 of the Remember Us Fundraising Campaign is aiming to raise the funds needed to fit out the groups recently purchased base at Unit 5 Balbriggan Retail Park. Nora Roban of Remember Us told Balbriggan Local: Phase 1, the purchase of this unit, was made possible by the generous support of our patrons, fundraising partners, businesses, local groups and the community at large.Remember Us was set up 18 years ago and now has a membership of over 250 families (750+ people).It is a local based charity offering a unique social outlet for children from four-years-old through to adults with special needs and their families and friends from all over North County Dublin and surrounding areas. Although based in Balbriggan the members come from areas such as Santry, Clontarf, Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock, Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Balbriggan, Bettystown, Ashbourne,

Drogheda etc.Through social inclusion, our charity is all about empowering our members to live independent lives and integrate into their local community. Having our own home in the community would further help our members to be accepted and participate in the community. It would allow us to further develop our range of programmes and increase our membership.Ms Roban is urging people to visit www.rememberus.ie and hit the Give Now button and make a donation. Every cent makes a real difference, she said. We have already raised nearly half the amount needed for the fit-out of our new home. Now we are asking the local community, as well as local companies and business across North Fingal and surrounding areas, to help us raise the other half so that our members can be in by Christmas. TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT!Remember Us would like to say a massive THANK YOU to all those who have supported them to date. Visit their website for details of all their latest activities.

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You are not alone with Nurture

Recently I found myself in a meeting with a fascinating lady, Irene Lowry. As a life coach, I have an inquisitive nature and I wanted to know what Irenes local charity, Nurture, was all about. I knew it was something to do with childbirth and post-natal aftercare, but having never taken on a maternal role myself, I wasnt at all familiar with this support network within the community.

On entering the Nurture office on Thomas Hand Street, that purple place that used to be the carpet shop as its affectionately known, you immediately enter a little oasis of calm. Essential oil burners exude an aroma of peace and harmony, almost like when you walk into a massage therapy room, candles gently flickering, I felt I was in for a treat. Over a cup of coffee I chatted with Irene and asked outright, what is this place all about?

Irene is chief executive of Nurture, an Irish registered charity she set up in 2011. In July 2015, Irene set up the Nurture head office on Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, as she wanted to set up her head office in a local, tight-knit community.

Nurture offers counselling nationwide for maternal mental health which includes

issues surrounding conception, pregnancy and childbirth.

Mental health in general is a term that is becoming more and more acceptable in our society, which is no bad thing.

We offer supports in areas such as post and pre-natal depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, miscarriage, loss of a baby, stillbirth, failed IVF and much more, says Irene.

Those who turn to Nurture in need of help will secure a counselling appointment under two weeks of contacting the charity. We operate a No Wait List policy, so our supports are immediate and affordable to women, partners and family members, as issues relating to maternal mental health affect all the family.

Our area of maternal mental health in Ireland is massively stigmatised and somewhat taboo. People need to know it really is okay to talk about it. Nurtures message is You Are Not Alone.

I ask more about the No Wait List policy; it seems to me that is where a lot of the problems exacebate, when those suffering are made wait on a list for months.

We offer critical intervention supports within 24/48 hours for women who are feeling suicidal or simply not coping, says Irene.

This avoids a woman having to attend Accident and Emergency departments. Nurture also runs facilitated eight-week support groups for women and their babies who may be experiencing

post-natal depression or traumatic birth. There are also grief support groups for mothers who have suffered miscarriage or lost a baby.

How do people make contact with Nurture?We work alongside GPs, health professionals,

maternity hospitals, holistic therapy centres, local HSE primary care teams, adult mental health services, public health nurses and child services, says Irene.

We advise any woman who feels she is struggling to contact her GP or Public Health Nurse and Nurture on 01-8430930. Nurtures counselling fee is 40 per session but for those who cannot afford this it will be subsidised by the charity so this can be reduced.

To subsidise these supports, fundraising is vital. On May 3, Irene brought Nurture outdoors and turned Red Island purple with a photoshoot in the playground on Red Island, Skerries, featuring local volunteers, mothers and babies all sporting their Nurture t-shirts. Following the photoshoot, everyone warmed up at the Nurture coffee morning in Ollies Place, New Street, Skerries, cakes, bakes and delights aplenty! The next fundraiser is the VHI Womens Mini Marathon on June 6.

For more information on Nurture, phone 01-8430930, email [email protected] or visit www.nurturecharity.org

PURPLE REIGN: Supporters of Nuture pictured at the event in Skerries.

By Edel Fitzgerald

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The Balbriggan branch of Murdock Builders Merchants celebrated a decade of success with a number of events and promotions last month. One of their two branches in Dublin - the other opened recently at Ballymount marked the 10 -year milestone on May 27 with a breakfast morning at the busy trade counter after a week of in-store offers on a range of products in branch, on their website and on social media. The celebrations were rounded off with a free prize draw for a host of prizes including three sports jerseys, an iPad, a Makita Radio and 250 worth of free paint. Murdock Builders Merchants have built their reputation as a leading independent builders providers by supplying the complete range of timber and building materials to the construction industry for over 30 years. With 11 branches across Northern Ireland and

Dublin, they also cater for the public and DIY customer with landscaping and outdoor living, floors and doors, and machined timber moulding displays in all branches. Through sister company Murdock Trusses and Space Joists, Murdocks Balbriggan, as well as all 11 branches, can provide a full roof truss design and production service, giving you the complete solution for your build, from foundations to finish.Murdock Builders Merchants are based at Unit 4, M1 Business Park, Balbriggan. For more information, phone 01-6904300 or email [email protected]

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How quickly we can teach our dog to walk at heel in street traffic?Some dog owners could say this is impossible to do with their dogs. This is not true. We can do it with any dog of any age within one month. Of course we have to fulfill some conditions. The most important condition is not systematic but SATISFACTION. People usually have this feeling if their dogs are well turned-out, obedient or more agile compared to other dogs. The first incentive is the most common but not permanent, but the second one is more durable, stable and long-lasting.

Dogs are very empathic animals and the thing they most desire is our SATISFACTION. When they sense this, they work better. Now, lets start.

If our dog likes our company it is enough to use the motto of Happy Paw Training: Everything we do with our dog becomes a habit, and after years each habit becomes a pure happiness.:

Before the walk with our dog we need to plan a route. It is important to incorporate places where the dog can easily and safely run and sniff to go into its world.

In such places we can call commands such as break run (or similar). Dogs also use such places for toileting and to mark their terrain. It is an important signal to other dogs.

Initially our chosen location should be close to home and the time for play no longer than five minutes. It is recommended to play with a small ball.

Exiting from the home should be calm and quiet, with the dog walking on our left side and his chest positioned roughly in line with our leg.The lead need not be tight. We can use the command heel. We should avoid walking close to walls, corners, posts and trees.

These places are marked by other dogs and distract our dog. They are a treasure trove of information for all the local canines. Which female is in heat who is the top dog in the area what is the news generally in the local dog world. In such situations our position as leader diminishes and our ability to steer and command the distracted dog is at its minimum.

These walks dont need to be long. But they should be well thought out and active. It is important to change the pace of the walk or run. We should use three types of march: funeral, natural and military. The same with running.

If you follow these guidelines above I can guarantee full success. In other cases I will train your dog free of charge. Ror more information, email [email protected] or call 087-6883900.

Friends of autism course

An Aspergers Teacher Training Course will be held on September 17 and 24 from 10am to 4pm, both days, at Flemington Community Centre, Balbriggan.This training is open to all teachers, special needs assistants (SNA), childcare workers, carers and parents. Limited places are available. The themes to be covered are:History of Aspergers SyndromeAspergers Syndrome as a medical conditionRecognising Aspergers Syndrome in the classroomProblems in the areas of English, Maths, History, Geography and Religion.Using SPHE in the education of pupils with Aspergers SyndromeStrategies to use in the classroomGeneral problems in social situationsGeneral provision in education for pupils with Aspergers SyndromeUnderstanding and working with parents of a child with Aspergers SyndromeRecent legislationPhone Sonya McGarry or Bernie Hagan to reserve a place on 01-8495670 or email [email protected] or [email protected] The fee is 60 for professionals, 30 for parents for two-day course.

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A POPULAR show is returning to North County Dublin this month.Flavours of Fingal, now in its fifth year, will take place on the weekend of June 25 and 26 at Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate. Supported by Fingal County Council, this years Flavours of Fingal will be another action packed two-day event, combining the sights and sounds of a traditional agricultural show with an unforgettable food and family fun experience.

Just a stones throw from city life, the event offers real value for money, unbeatable food and the ultimate farming experience for the whole family to Flavours of Fingal will again host a mix of foodie and farming attractions including food stalls boasting locally produced delicacies, craft and cooking demos, Babe style sheepdog trials and a range of livestock shows.

There is so much for the kids to do, bouncy castles, face painting, archaeological digs, the Spybus, cycle obstacle courses, kids golf and lots more. With attractions including equestrian showjumping, a mobile petting farm and animal theatre, magic shows, biodiversity programmes and a dog agility show, theres something on offer for everyone to enjoy.

Just off the M1 and offering free parking, direct pedestrian access from Donabate train station and bike parking facilities, theres no excuse for not getting to this years Flavours of Fingal. Plan your day trip to experience country living at its very best.

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A wide variety of activities await visitors.

Locals enjoying a previous Flavours of Fingal event.

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