The idea is to promote healthy and active living, so green spaces and safe pedestrianised areas are to the forefront of the design. In Lusk, cars are channelled out to the ring road, with pedestrians and cyclists using the paths into the village, and the results are clear to see. Even though the town has seen a lot of development in the last couple of decades, it retains a village feel. New housing schemes here have been designed with homes that are different shapes and sizes in an effort to keep the landscape interesting. The latest one to come on the market in Lusk by Dwyer Nolan has managed to continue with this trend by building homes of different elevations and facades. On offer in this first release at Regles is a mix of 41 three- and four-bedroom houses. The Rockabill is the three-bedroom midterrace and end-terrace house type with a floor area of 108sq m-113sq m (1,165sq ft–1,215sq ft) and is priced from €485,000. The three-bedroom semidetached unit, known as The Saltee, measures 121sq m–124sq m (1,307sq ft – 1,333sq ft) with prices from €525,000. The Shenick is the three-bedroom semidetached/detached house priced from €500,000 and measuring from 128sq m–130sq m (1,377sq ft-1,395sq ft). And lastly, the four-bed mid/end-terrace house type called the Lambay is the largest at approximately 149sq m (1,601sq ft), with prices starting at €550,000. All homes are A-rated and come with high levels of insulation, an air-source heat pump and triple-glazed windows. They are fitted with contemporary kitchens and painted throughout. Bathrooms have high-quality sanitary ware and tiling on floors and walls. Each home comes with two parking spaces and a 10-year structural guarantee. The snagging on this phase is expected to begin at the end of March, with the hope that new owners would be in situ by the summer. Some of the house types in this phase of Regles will qualify for the Help to Buy scheme as they are priced at €500,000 or less. The next phase of the development is due before Easter, and will have apartments and duplexes that will all qualify for the Help to Buy and First Home schemes. When complete, there will be approximately 200 units in total at Regles. Buyers who have been priced out of Swords tend to look towards Lusk for more affordability. The commute into the city is less than 10 minutes longer on the M1 so those struggling to find a home elsewhere in north county Dublin may consider looking at Regles as an alternative. A regular commuter train from Rush/Lusk into the city takes about 30 minutes and departs every half-hour. The station is 2.8km from the development and has 100 parking spaces. Lusk is also served by the 33, 33X and Fingal Express bus services. Developer Dwyer Nolan has decades of experience in building new homes with a portfolio full of projects like Hampton Wood in Dublin 11, Santry Place in Dublin 9 and Elmfield in Leopardstown. Viewings at Regles can be arranged through selling agent Sherry FitzGerald. 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Proposed development of 69 no. dwellings & associated site works at Cappaghfinn, Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 Annual Reports Budgets, Expenditure and Financial Statements Data Protection Council Meetings Two new housing developments have been officially opened in Fingal Brian McDonagh welcomed Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien TD to Lusk to celebrate the delivery of new homes in the area Kilhedge Gardens is an age-friendly scheme providing 31 new single-story homes The development – delivered through direct build by Tuath on land owned by Fingal County Council – consists of 18 two-bedroom and 13 one-bedroom homes with an additional communal facility area for residents The new homes were funded by the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage via the Capital Assistance Scheme a funding mechanism for the delivery of homes for priority groups such as older persons The architects for the project were Walsh Associates and the main contractor was M.L Quinn Construction.  Tuath delivered its first homes in partnership with Fingal County Council at Garristown Northwest Fingal and has since delivered over a 1000 homes in the County With over 1,200 homes currently in the pipeline for the Council area Tuath continues to work closely with the local authority Tuath currently manages over 14,000 homes nationwide in every local authority area Cllr Brian McDonagh said: “It gives me great pleasure to see this top-notch development from Tuath being opened to help deliver much needed age-appropriate homes for older people in our community This is a superb new build in the heart of Lusk and I wish the residents all the very best in their new homes.” Local Government & Heritage Darragh O’Brien who turned the sod on the development in February 2023 commented: ‘’Today’s launch of 31 safe and secure homes for older persons is most welcome here in Fingal Kilhedge Gardens includes both a communal facility for residents and close proximity to Lusk town centre – this scheme lives up to the ambition of Housing for All by successfully delivering high-quality well-located homes that prioritise not only the safety and comfort of older persons but also economic noted: “We are delighted to partner with Tuath and the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage on these new homes and associated facilities for older people to accommodation that is more appropriate to their current needs.” Chair of Tuath’s Voluntary Board of Directors said: “The provision of age-appropriate housing is an important aspect of Tuath’s delivery programme we are delighted to work in partnership with Fingal County Council on these 31 homes for older persons and the 1,200 homes in the development pipeline for the area I would also like to thank the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage for their support with funding provided through the Capital Assistance Scheme.” the ribbon was also cut on a new social housing development in Monastery Court This comprises five high-quality apartments with a communal landscaped courtyard and close to all local amenities As part of its commitment to encourage sustainable construction and minimise environmental impact this is Fingal's first Passive House development Passive House standards ensure these homes are low-energy leading to reduced energy bills for residents whilst providing significant environmental advantages All Rights Reserved © Fingal County Council 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of He will be sadly missed by his loving and heartbroken wife Freda Reposing at his home on Monday 24th February from 3pm to 8pm (Eircode K45E422) car parking will be limited so carpool where possible Funeral mass on Wednesday 26th February at 11am in St Lusk followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice https://www.sfh.ie/ and/or Irish Cancer Society https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV who supported our family during Michael's short illness. For those unable to attend the funeral mass, a link to the live mass can be accessed below. If you wish to add your condolence please click on the condolence button below. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one Four retail units and four apartments in two blocks at 69 Main St Dublin with the prospect of an 8.3pc return has come to the market with a €2.25m guide price Located at 69 Main Street in the burgeoning coastal town the property comprises four retail units and four apartments in two blocks with a small car park and service area to the rear The fully-let properties are let at a contracted annual income of €186,564 Their established commercial tenants include a pharmacy a barber and two takeaway restaurants with Wault (lease lengths to expiry) averaging 9.5 years Ross Fogarty of selling agent Knight Frank says that the “income profile is very attractive for private investors/ personal pensions” given its well-established He also points to its “strong reversionary” potential to increase rental income Two retail units are located at ground floor in each block and these range in size from about 784 sqft to 981 sqft All units benefit from traditional fitted shop fonts All of the apartments are located at first-floor level and comprise three one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom apartment Each is fitted with two bathrooms and well-appointed kitchens and double-glazed windows Each unit also benefits from their own private terrace to the rear of each apartment With rear access provided between the blocks there is parking for about seven cars Heating is provided by way of gas-fired central heating throughout the scheme and there are some ancillary air-handling units in sections of the retail premises Lusk is located in an area of natural beauty about 20km northeast of Dublin city centre with numerous recent large residential developments both completed and under construction to include Lusk Village Quarter the town has also seen the expansion of commercial activity within its core and the delivery of new schools and educational facilities It also benefits hugely from its proximity and accessibility to Dublin Airport and Swords with their surrounding industries providing an easy commute for the very many who are employed there Rush/Lusk train station also provides ease of access into the city centre and there is good arterial road connectivity to the M1 and onwards to the M50 Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel in the care of Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family Lindsey will be very sadly missed by her adored children Daniel and Ava Portmarnock on Monday 13th January from 3pm to 5pm Malahide on Tuesday morning for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown crematorium A live stream of Lindsey’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide The above links are provided and managed by an independent Media provider. The Funeral Home accepts no responsibility for their functionality, the timing of a live broadcast or any interruption to a live broadcast. Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development Joe O’Brien last Friday joined the Mayor of Fingal Download Lusk for Life Plan Download Screening for Strategic Environmental Assessment Report Development of Lusk for Life was supported by Fingal County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development under The Town Centre First national policy.  Town Centre First aims to create town centres that function as viable vibrant and attractive locations for people to live cultural and recreational hub for the local community Town Centre First lays the foundation for each town to develop their own path forward expressed through a tailored town plan which is underpinned by a clear diagnosis of local strengths and challenges.  Lusk was one of twenty-six pilot Irish towns awarded funding to prepare a Town Centre First Plan under this national policy Lusk for Life builds on the work of ‘Lusk Vision 2030’ which included an extensive and in-depth community engagement process This included a public survey with over 750 respondents and multiple community workshops the consultants worked closely with the Local Authority the local Community and local Businesses.  Lusk for Life aims to make Lusk town centre a more attractive place to live It has a focus on developing local community amenities The plan meets wider aims to help re-imagine and revitalise Lusk housing and businesses within the confines of the ring road Lusk for Life includes actions to ensure Lusk town centre thrives Actions include a wayfinding strategy connected to the historical past of Lusk active travel plans and upgraded public realm to ensure a town centre that can serve the needs of future generations Lusk for Life proposes to reinvigorate the town centre and the green areas within a short walking distance of the town core.  Mayor of Fingal said that ‘Lusk for Life aims to build community pride and cohesion alongside improvements in facilities and public amenities to ensure Lusk is a town where all ages are proud to live I welcome this plan as a significant step forward in the future development of Lusk’.  Chief Executive of Fingal County Council AnnMarie Farrelly commented that ‘this is an ambitious plan for the future development of Lusk and which aims to create a more attractive and connected place where people want to live Implementing this plan will build pride of place through streetscape enhancement ambitious proposals for new community facilities and green amenities Funding streams are suggested for all actions.’  Minister Joe O’Brien said that ‘the projects in Lusk for Life include actions to build cross-generational community cohesion. Many of these actions can be supported through funding available in my department aimed at helping towns to deliver the interventions identified in their bespoke Town Centre First Plans I look forward to seeing the plan implemented in Lusk in the years ahead.’  The town plan Lusk for Life was completed by an experienced team of urban design and community development consultants headed by AP+E which worked with the Council’s Town Regeneration Office and Lusk Town Team Lusk For Life Town Centre First Plan  Reposing at her daughter Deirdre's home on Wednesday 26th February 2025 from 5pm - 8pm Caulderwood, Quickpenny Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin (K45F685). Tuesday Family Only. Funeral mass Thursday 27th February at 11:00 am in St MacCullins Church, Lusk, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Olive Fitzgibbon Deeply regretted by his loving nephews and nieces Ballyfermot and also Peamount Hospital and the Daughters of Charity Archbishop Dermot Farrell and his brother priests of the Diocese of Dublin Lusk on Friday (13th Dec.) evening from 4 p.m Canon John's Concelebrated Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday (Dec followed by burial afterwards in Kilcornan Cemetery 3.30 p.m.) You can view the Requiem Mass live on the church webcam through the following link Please leave your personal messages of condolence for Canon. John's family in the section below. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It's with deep sadness that we announce the death of Helen Barry peacefully under the wonderful care of the ICU department at Beaumont Hospital Predeceased by her father James and mother Anne extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours Reposing at her residence Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm MacCullins church Lusk for 11am funeral mass donations if desired to Beaumont Foundation https://www.beaumontfundraising.ie/donate surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Beneavin Nursing Home Predeceased by her loving granddaughter Emily Jane Cross Mary will be very sadly missed by her daughter Dolores and son-in-law Derek Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St followed by Burial in Lusk Church Cemetery The Alzheimer Society of Ireland The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Saturday morning www.churchservices.tv/lusk Christopher will be deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret granddaughter Sarah Louise and her wife Lynette Reposing in McNally’s Funeral Home on Saturday followed by burial in the adjoining Lusk Church Cemetery Christopher’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Monday 23rd December at 11am https://www.churchservices.tv/lusk Frank will be missed by his wide circle of friends, the Vintage Motorcycle Community and colleagues at Dublin City University. Special thanks to Fr. Bruce Bradley.S.J. and Jim O'Higgins. Thanks also to the staff at CKB Unit and the Community Care Team. We will be forever grateful to the wonderful staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, who supported Frank during his illness. Reposing at Fitzgerald Funeral Directors, Rush, on Friday (29th) evening from 5pm-7pm. A funeral service to celebrate Frank’s life will take place on Saturday morning at 10:30am in Dardistown Crematorium, (K67HP26). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny. The below link is provided and managed by an independent media provider. The funeral home accepts no responsibility for its functionality, the timing of a live broadcast or any interruption to a live broadcast. Forbes (Lusk, Co. Dublin) - December 25, 2024, Douglas (Dougie), passed peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Carina, loving children Annabell and Alastair, daughter-in-law Theresa and his grandson baby Ben. As well as extended family, friends and neighbours. The Town Centre First Policy launched on 4 February 2022 It is a major cross-government policy that aims to tackle vacancy combat dereliction and breathe new life into our town centres place-based approach to sustainable rural development Irish towns are facing significant challenges and opportunities that require a coordinated and comprehensive response Town Centre First (TCF) recognises that every town is unique and the policy will facilitate the response by towns of all sizes across the country so that their centres can function as the sustainable and vibrant heart of the communities they serve in ways that are adaptable and appropriate to 21st century needs The policy was jointly created by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Housing It contains 33 actions which will give towns the tools and resources they need to become more viable and attractive places in which to live This will focus on charting the future direction of their towns address issues of vacancy and dereliction and add vibrancy to the town centre The policy is underpinned by multi-billion euro investment spread across major Government schemes such as the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) Croí Conaithe (Towns) Fund and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme The actions also support the protection of our environment as well as the heritage and culture of our towns You can read the Town Centre First policy here Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien TD joined the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Adrian Henchy, to launch Lusk for Life Fingal’s first Town Centre First Plan in May 2024 Development of Lusk for Life was supported by Fingal County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development under The Town Centre First national policy.  Lusk was one of twenty-six pilot Irish towns awarded funding to prepare a Town Centre First Plan under this national policy. Lusk for Life builds on the work of ‘Lusk Vision 2030’ which included an extensive and in-depth community engagement process Lusk for Life aims to make Lusk town centre a more attractive place to live making it easily navigable on foot. Lusk for Life includes actions to ensure Lusk town centre thrives active travel plans and upgraded public realm to ensure a town centre that can serve the needs of future generations. Lusk for Life proposes to reinvigorate the town centre and the green areas within a short walking distance of the town core The town plan Lusk for Life was completed by an experienced team of urban design and community development consultants headed by AP+E which worked with the Council’s Town Regeneration Office and Lusk Town Team At the National Town Centre First Day held 28th February 2024 in Limerick the Minister for Rural and Community Development announced that Rush had been selected as Fingal’s second Town Centre First Town The Town Regeneration Office welcomes the selection of Rush as a Town Centre First Town and will be engaging with the Local Elected Members the Community and the Business Sector in Rush to establish a new Rush Town Team This new Town Team will prepare a new Town Centre First Plan for Rush A father of one stole clothes belonging to his ex-partner and burned them after they had an argument while at a children’s hospital with their sick baby Kevin Harford (20) took the clothes from Temple Street brought them home and set fire to them after something his ex said “triggered” him Adjourning the case at Dublin District Court Judge Michael Connellan said he would strike the charges out if Mr Harford paid compensation for the €200 damage a takeaway worker with an address at Rathmore Green pleaded guilty to theft of clothing and criminal damage Garda Sergeant Tony Flanagan said Mr Harford attended Temple Street Children’s Hospital with his ex-partner and their child on February 25 They had an argument and Mr Harford was asked to leave by nursing staff Mr Harford took €200 worth of clothing items belonging to his ex-partner and her new boyfriend without their permission then returned home to set fire to the clothing The accused and his ex-partner had a baby who was sick on the day and they were attending the hospital The accused had been very depressed and when he told his ex-partner about this she said something that was “very triggering for him” Mr Harford was suffering severely with his mental health at the time He was sorry for what happened and was seeking time to get the money to compensate the victims Judge Connellan remanded the accused on continuing bail to appear in court again on a date in September He said if the compensation was paid he would strike the charges out leaving Mr Harford without a criminal record he would be convicted and fined €500 in default he won’t get the same response again from the court,” the judge warned Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the 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Available on Apple and Android devices Published in Obituaries is owned by local businessman Gerry Butterly is popular as an airport stopover and also as a spa Local authorities have agreed terms to use a 40-bed hotel in north Dublin to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families Dublin City Council led the negotiations to secure the use of the Airport View Hotel at Blakes Cross close to Lusk in north Dublin on behalf of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE) the body responsible for sourcing emergency accommodation on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities which was previously owned by local businessman Gerry Butterly before he sold it was popular as an airport stopover and also as a spa Sources said there had been some concern from local residents but that the local authority was due to meet them to update them on the plans for the premises We will continue to work with a wide variety of stakeholders regarding out primary focus “As you are aware there have been requests from elected members over some time in relation to the provision of additional emergency accommodation in the county to facilitate families in need of temporary accommodation in order to allow them to remain closer to their family and local supports rather than having to travel to other areas outside the county for accommodation,” he wrote DRHE had agreed terms with the operator to provide beds for over 200 people “The primary focus for Fingal County Council continues to be on the provision of new social and affordable housing; the implementation of homelessness preventative measures; and exiting families from emergency accommodation; and we will continue to work with a wide variety of stakeholders in this regard.” said a briefing note to local councillors from Fingal This article was amended on 28th May 2024 to reflect the fact that the Airport View Hotel had been sold by Gerry Butterly prior to the agreement that it would be used for emergency accommodation Councillor Adrian Henchy today officially opened Rathmore Park Mayor Henchy was joined at the opening by Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly local Councillors Paul Mulville and Robert O’Donoghue Charles and Sean Reilly from developer McGarrell Reilly and representatives of the local community The 7.5 Hectare (20 Acre) Town Park is located on the Rathmore Road and within easy walking and cycling reach of the centre of Lusk and close to residential areas and local schools making it very accessible to the local community The park has been carefully planned in collaboration with Fingal County Council and developed in combination with equally high-quality housing and related community infrastructure It showcases good “green Infrastructure planning” and development management by the Council and is located to take advantage of public transport and active travel links It benefits from specially planned sustainable urban drainage SuDS areas and climate resilient design.  The park features a high-quality playground as well as a play trail extensive areas of tree planting and wildflower meadows.  It has amenities attractive to all ages and will appeal to local sports clubs and people involved in both formal and informal outdoor activities Rathmore Park has been provided by the developer McGarrell Reilly to meet open space requirements of new residential developments and the recreational needs of a vibrant local community.  Ownership of the site has recently transferred to the Council as a public park Mayor of Fingal Councillor Adrian Henchy commented: “I’m delighted to open Rathmore Park as the new Town Park for Lusk.  The completed park clearly demonstrates Fingal’s continuing commitment to the provision of high-quality open space amenities I can see this becoming a hub of activity for the local community of all ages.”  Fingal Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly said: “I’d like to commend all involved in the delivery of this park and playground it is a wonderful amenity for the community of Lusk.” While today represents a major milestone in the development of this park the Council is continuing to work in collaboration with the Lusk Community Sport Group (LCSG) towards the provision of the Rathmore Recreational Hub which the Council is aiming to bring through the statutory planning process in the coming months Five things I always take with me on the course I normally have about five golf balls in my bag a handful of plastic tees that last longer than wood tees on a road trip two Sharpies and one of those little plastic cups to help put a straight line on a golf ball There’s an ancient rangefinder that’s on about its 20th battery The heaviest part of my bag is the bouquet of headcovers that have sprung up as I’ve gotten older – Fred Couples is on to something with all his hybrids But there are a few things I take along on any trip that always bring a smile to my face and a few other items that I won’t leave home without that help me deal with any weather I used foreign coins as ball markers for decades but in recent years I have kept this touristy Irish coin in my pocket It has part of a traditional Irish blessing on the back – the way I putt My favorite part: This coin is dense and easy to grab in my pocket no fiddling around in a rain suit to find what I need My young daughter bought it for me in a Galway shop and I bought three backups on my most recent trip to the Emerald Isle It’s about the same size as an American quarter Play St. Andrews in 2026 it’s all smiles for me on even the most blustery days on any links course The brand makes several models with various temperature ratings for men and women Shop Little Donkey Andy golf pants I’ve used my blue 2.5 for more than 300 rounds and have taken it on at least 100 flights – all the zippers still work the legs still pop out and it still weighs next to nothing Save 20% on Sun Mountain 2.5 golf bag I wear contacts, and breezes can dry out my eyes to the point of distraction. I’ve used non-polarized Oakleys for years on the course, ever since my eye doctor told me to avoid polarization that can effect a player’s greens reading. I bought this latest model last year and have worn them for some 100 rounds never too dark but still providing dry-eye relief Shop Oakley Radar EV Path sunglasses In accordance with Section 179A of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Fingal County Council hereby gives notice of the proposed works to be carried out on c of land zoned for residential development and open space at Rathmore Road The proposed development seeks the construction of: The plans and particulars of the housing development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Wednesday 14th February 2024 up to and including Tuesday 16th April 2024 during office opening hours (Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm) at the following locations:   The plans and particulars of the proposed development can also be inspected online at Consultations | Fingal County Council Online Consultation Portal Investors seeking a fully-let mixed-use development the Dublin area may be keen for one such opportunity in Lusk in north Dublin Oak Marsh Golf Course at Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa in Florida will fully reopen May 16 after a Beau Welling renovation to the Pete Dye original design. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Robert spent his life serving and loving his family and community Robert dedicated himself to a career in law enforcement with the City of Little Rock serving in various roles including patrolman His commitment to justice and public service earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the community he protected Robert was more than just a dedicated public servant - he was a loving and devoted husband He was affectionately known as "Grumps" to his grandchildren a nickname that was coined with the birth of his first grandchild This nickname was a testament to his playful and loving nature cheering on his beloved Arkansas Razorbacks and New York Yankees with unwavering enthusiasm A graduate of Parkview High School in Little Rock he went on to become an alumnus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville Robert devoted his life to his grandchildren and he took great pride in watching them grow and thrive Arkansas; his granddaughter Hannah Maria Wiley and great-grandson Cole Austin Wiley of Ward Arkansas; his grandson Corbin Miles Hagar and wife Maddi Watts Hagar of Cabot Arkansas; his granddaughters Madalynn Grace Teague and Mary Addyson Teague and grandson Gabriel Malachi Anders of Shirley He is also survived by his fur children Lexi and many family and friends who will deeply miss him Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father Evelyn Ely Bates Lusk and George Elmo Lusk Jr; his sister Janet Lusk; his daughter Courtney Larissa Hagar; his grandson-in-law Charles Corey Wiley; and his beloved fur children Bubba Robert will be deeply missed by all who knew him and devotion will live on through the countless lives he touched Smith Family Funeral Home - North Little Rock Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A council spokesperson said that Fingal County Council has reached out to representatives of recent protests “so that a solution can be found” On the outskirts of Lusk on the morning of 26 January more than 50 people stood to protest along a wine-coloured cycle lane that ran up the R132 They were gathered around a green and white combine harvester and a red self-propelled harvester A chilly wind blew and the winter sun whitened the tarmac on the regional road traffic was starting to build on the busy road Then a lorry approached a slight bend which many of the protestors had congregated beside It wasn’t going to be able to stay within the vehicle lane “The design’s so bad that a normal truck will not fit.” The lorry’s hind wheels veered across a buffer zone there were two flexible bollards on small concrete islands The vehicle’s rear narrowly avoided the bollards In September, contractors for Fingal County Council began to add these bollards, at 150 metre intervals, and cycle lanes on a 2.7 kilometre stretch of the R132 between Blake’s Cross and Minister’s Road to help those using more sustainable ways to get around But some local residents feel the layout isn’t right yet while the vehicle lanes are now too narrow for the agricultural machinery and trucks that rely on this route And at the centre of the complaint are the new bollards Local farmers and truckers argue that they have made the route unsafe A council spokesperson said that Fingal County Council has reached out to representatives of protestors “so that a solution can be found” Fingal County Council’s Department of Environment Climate Action and Active Travel first proposed adding protected cycling lanes along both sides of the R132 outside Lusk in October 2022 It was one of its active-travel projects funded by the National Transport Authority Its outline said that building out 2.7 km of cycle lanes in existing hard shoulders would foster closer connections between Lusk and the surrounding area It would also link more people into local public transport as Bus Eireann’s 101 service stops along the route Another of the aims of the project is to provide safer cycle access from local areas around Lusk to Corduff National School The scheme’s plans included measures to slow traffic down more bus stops and traffic islands – with these built along the hard shoulder every 150 metres A council spokesperson said it carried out extensive consultation, receiving 50 submissions including some contributions questioning whether it was a good idea to focus on developing a cycle lane on this thoroughfare leafleted homes and businesses and held face-to-face meetings with key players like the local school in Corduff traffic islands were put in the middle of the road but removed while works were still ongoing “These concrete islands proved difficult for some larger agricultural vehicles to manoeuvre through.” But the flexible bollards between the painted cycle lanes and the road were always a part of the plan senior executive engineer Breen Doris explained that they had considered various cycle-lane designs But they settled on this design in part because they felt it would be suitable “considering large agricultural vehicles and machinery along the route” Asked about the issue later in the webinar Breen said that they believed the design would accommodate wide vehicles which could move towards the centre of the road as needed “We can understand if a fella’s coming down there with a combine harvester it’s an awful lot wider than a normal” car “So that will be facilitated and is facilitated within the design.” a Fine Gael local area representative in Swords says the new side bollards are what prompted the protest in late January “A lot of people got in touch saying these things are dangerous They become less visible the dirtier they get and they are hard to see at night,” he said has been driving her kids to school on the R132 since 2006 “Thank God this is my last year doing that.” The new bollards on the raised concrete islands are difficult to see when she is driving “What they’ve done is absolutely not safe for me on my journey to school.” Buses used to be able to pull in at the hard shoulders on the road “That’s now the cycle lane and the buses now can’t pull in They have to stop in the middle of the road to have passengers get on and off.” A council spokesperson said on Tuesday that where there is available road space said farmers were concerned about the coming harvesting season this autumn and at harvest time this road is crazy busy.” Trucks used to be able to pull in at the hard shoulder to let vehicles pass Fine Gael Councillor Tom O’Leary said the cycle lane is too wide and the carriageway just too narrow for lorries broken wheels and also hitting the bollards.” A council spokesperson said the bollards are in line with national design standards and are needed to control traffic speed “It provides separation between motor traffic and vulnerable road users for maximum safety,” they said The lanes don’t need to go but getting rid of the bollards would help We just want these concrete bollards removed.” The council is reviewing the inclusion of traffic islands with the designers at present “We will establish the best solution to manage traffic speeds while maintaining accessibility for all vehicles.” decided to measure the widths of the cycle and vehicle lanes He got an approximate length using his feet counting out eight small steps for cyclists “A lorry has two more feet than a bicycle has.” the farm manager at Country Crest Farming which is north of Lusk said he worried about where big vehicles: “They’re forcing big machines onto smaller roads the chairperson of the Lusk Freewheelers Cycling Club says the cycling lanes are surprisingly spacious “You could almost fit the agricultural equipment down those A drawing in the 2022 council webinar on the scheme shows the designs include a buffer zone a 0.5m wide “buffer zone” and a 3.25m wide vehicle lane “This is a combined walking and cycling path.” The protected bike lanes are there to help connect Lusk with its neighbouring areas, and to help support a cleaner climate, said the original proposal from Fingal County Council forms part of the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network which identified the R132 as a primary route for vulnerable road users Byrne of the Lusk Freewheelers Cycling Club says if improving connectivity is the objective then putting the lanes on the R132 seems an odd choice “It starts in the middle of nowhere and pretty much ends in the middle of nowhere.” Getting from Lusk village to the lanes on the R132 isn’t safe “You have to cycle the dangerous roads to get onto it.” The lanes should have been put on that route instead Byrne says as a cyclist he is happy that there is this route A National Transport Authority map from 2022 detailing what is planned in the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network shows that the R132 lanes are to link in with Lusk and Rush via Minister’s Road The council has flagged the R132 as a primary route for vulnerable road users Thomas Murphy said it’s not a particularly busy stretch for cyclists From about 20 metres away came the voice of Dermot Bentley “How’d you like your new lane?” he said to the man cycling along in a hi-vis jacket Michael Lanigan is a reporter at Dublin Inquirer You can reach him at michael@dublininquirer.com You've successfully subscribed to Dublin InQuirer Check your email for magic link to sign-in by Brianna Boecker | September 27 A Perth father-of-two has been found guilty of drugging and raping multiple women and girls over an almost two-year period with the youngest victim-survivor being only 16-years-old.  where jurors found him guilty of drugging and raping 12 women between April 2020 and January 2022 These women were unconscious or unable to consent Lusk was charged with 97 of the 100 charges he faced with many of the victim-survivors giving evidence As reported by the ABC the women described being offered strongly flavoured drinks made by Lusk at his home before waking up naked and in pain the next morning without any recollection of the previous night With many of the women not having memories of the assaults Lusk was only caught after police seized his phone and found dozens of recordings in a folder marked “secret”.  the jury were played graphic videos of the sexual assaults made by Lusk.  Prosecutor Elizabeth Noonan described the women pictured as immobile Some had “floppy” arms and legs and fell “head first” or rolled off Lusk’s bed and couches during the assaults there was a 19-minute video of a woman who didn’t move while Lusk repeatedly sexually assaulted her pulling her hair and prying her eyelid open Prosecutor Noonan suggested Lusk made the videos because he wanted to watch them later alone and that he got “sexual gratification from having sex with unconscious women”.  Lusk drugged and raped two 17-year-old girls on the same occasion after he invited them to his home “to party” Lusk found many of the other victims through a “sugar daddy” dating site.  Lusk repeatedly denied drugging the women and describe the inactivity of his victims as them being tired or on recreational drugs Evidence was given in court showing copies of messages on an encrypted messaging app of Lusk seeking to buy strong sedative-style drugs in the lead up to his many assaults.  The court heard that Lusk would urge the women to finish strongly-flavoured alcohol shots with some only remembering taking a few sips before “everything went black” Judge Alan Troy thanked them while saying he regretted they had to watch such “confronting” videos Troy urged the jurors to seek counselling through the service provided by the court.  Lusk’s defence lawyer was granted leave to apply for a psychiatric report prior to sentencing Lusk is due to be sentenced in December.  If you or someone you know is experiencing text 0458 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au for online chat and video call services If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit http://www.ntv.org.au by Brianna Boecker Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Gina Rinehart has released a statement blaming “the left media” for the Liberal party’s election loss over the weekend but a new study reveals factors contributing to women adjusting well A man who groped 18 women at a Melbourne nightclub has been given a two-year community corrections order & 180 hours of unpaid community work New research has revealed that women who out-earn their male partners in heterosexual households report lower relationship satisfaction They are important opportunities for women to reclaim public spaces at night step (or run) into their physical power and lift each other up in the process The uselessness of most DEI measures may be a feature Women’s Agenda is published by the 100% women owned and run Agenda Media Advertising and partnerships support our independent journalism We acknowledge and pay respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" A 47-year-old Wyoming woman is dead after rolling her SUV in Goshen County, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says about three miles south of the Goshen-Niobrara County line or 13 miles south of Lusk According to a fatality crash summary Heidi Borton was behind the wheel of a northbound GMC Yukon when she failed to negotiate a slight left-hand curve causing the SUV to enter the west ditch and roll several times before coming to a rest on its roof Borton was not wearing her seat belt and died from her injuries The summary says it was raining and foggy and the highway was wet at the time of the crash and texting while driving are listed as possible contributing factors Borton is the 31st reported person to die on Wyoming's highways this year Gallery Credit: Emily Claire Gallery Credit: Scott Clow Speed, driver inattention, driver fatigue/asleep, and texting while driving are listed as possible contributing factors.\nRead More A 47-year-old Wyoming woman is dead after rolling her SUV in Goshen County, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says According to a fatality crash summary But she hasn’t been able to overcome the hurdle of finding a full-day creche with space for her two daughters in the Rush-Lusk area but I had to leave because my two were too small for me to work.” while the youngest will be starting there in September “But it’s from a quarter to nine until a quarter to eleven.” She would need a childminder for the rest of the day and for school breaks “But a creche could be looking after them all day Her girls were only able to get onto one waiting list for Butterflies and wait until they get into primary school.” There are 15 childcare facilities in the Lusk area and that figure hasn’t changed in recent years at the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee on 11 April Yet demand for those 15 is already considerable Lusk and Rush have been promised spaces for creches by housing developers as part of large housing estates whether by selling off land or revising planning permissions sits a vacant site within the housing estate known as The Forge neighbours a series of new red-brick semi-detached houses and a small green with a playground with the gate leading out onto the footpath by the R127 locked and covered in construction work materials When Dwyer Nolan Developments Limited set out its plans for The Forge housing estate in 2006 Fingal County Council granted Dwyer Nolan permission to build the estate Eight years later, in June 2015, Dwyer Nolan submitted a new application detailing a residential development of 50 two-storey houses The original 2007 planning permission had expired But most of the houses had already been built under different planning permissions with this new application intended to complete the development But a creche wasn’t going to be delivered as part of this phase Dwyer Nolan had delivered two childcare facilities nearby in the Dun Emer residential estate and there were two existing facilities in Orlynn Park There was a lack of demand for more childcare facilities so it wasn’t sustainable to provide a creche to cater for the existing and proposed houses in The Forge The council approved that application in July 2015 and the developer ploughed ahead with its work By June 2019, houses in The Forge were occupied, images from Google Street view show The 364 square metre commercial site has been listed for sale on the property website Daft.ie. Practices like this have been an issue for years at the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee Some developers will get their planning permissions for housing estates approved with an attached childcare facility and then move heaven and earth to get out of providing the childcare facilities.” “Real hallucino-gymnastics can go on through the likes of revised planning permissions usually to put a house or two instead of the childcare facility,” said O’Donoghue at the area meeting tabling a motion that asked what the council could do to guarantee the delivery of the promised creches it never comes back in again for revised planning permission He pointed to a two-story creche on the Skerries Road, in Lusk Village, which Charles Reilly of the McGarrell Reilly Group was denied permission by the council to develop in June 2007 due to inadequate parking facilities a lack of information on its sewerage plan and because the building would overshadow neighbouring residencies McGarrell Reilly was also due to deliver a creche as part of the final phase of its Lusk Village Quarter It wasn’t possible to build that final phase they are working on a redesign with the council the planning for which they expect to lodge in the coming months O’Donoghue says that Lusk is the second youngest town in the county “you’re looking at a crisis turning into a disaster” Deirdre Fallon, a senior planner in the council’s Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Division, said in a report responding to O’Donoghue’s motion that under Fingal’s Development Plan for 2023 to 2029 new residential and mixed-use developments require the provision of appropriate childcare facilities Residential schemes with 50 or more homes require a developer to submit a community and social infrastructure audit to the Planning Authority Fallon said the council is checking that that happens The council’s approach to making sure childcare facilities are delivered is via planning conditions “requiring that the facility is constructed and ready for operation prior to a certain number of units” it’s up to the Planning Department to liaise with the Enforcement Section if the developer is not delivering the facilities we can’t stop developers making applications for change-of-use from creche facilities.” But Fingal County Council is aware of the need for creches “And we’re certainly doing all that we can in the application process to make sure that they’re included and delivered in part of applications and new residential areas.” O’Donoghue said one difficulty developers can have is in finding a provider to run the planned facilities “I’ve been told that there is no interest from providers there’s no facility for them to operate through,” he said The council has approved sites for creches a Fine Gael local area representative in Rush who manages the Woodlands Creche and Montessori on Dun Emer Rise in Lusk had looked into opening a second service in the area She had looked into the possibility of developing an afterschool service or creche on the site in The Forge and she has actively sought to expand childcare services in the Rush-Lusk area The dearth of childcare facilities doesn’t stop at creches After-school services are a real problem too explaining this effort and the lack of viable options the mother of two children currently in the creche and her kids are super happy at the creche and there are very few childcare or aftercare services around here.” is dealing with a surge in demand for spaces in Woodland she has had to close the waiting list for spaces in the creche “I have about 280 expressions of interest forms.” four times the amount are on my waiting list.” including three teenagersEmily MoultonThe Nightly4 Min Read31 Jan 2025Updated01 Feb 2025Adam Charles Lusk has been given what is believed to be the second longest jail term for a WA rapist Credit: Instagram/SuppliedAdam Lusk — the vile serial rapist who drugged and raped multiple women including three teenage girls — has been handed 28 years behind bars believed to be the second longest jail term for a WA rapist In locking up the former Australian soldier Judge Alan Troy described the 46-year-old’s offending as not only “calculated and predatory” but depraved adding he had shown no mercy for his any of victims even when some had pleaded for him to stop Lusk drugged and/or raped 12 women he met either socially or through dating apps such as Sugar Daddy Meets or Tinder over an almost two-year period between April 2020 and January 2022 Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.At his trial last year the father-of-two denied he spiked their drinks so he could carry out the sick acts — claiming what took place was consensual He also claimed all were happy to be filmed But Judge Troy said it was clear from the footage that none of the women were conscious let alone consenting adding that he could not work out if the civil engineer was so “self-deluded that he truly believed the denials he gave in evidence” Credit: Instagram/SuppliedJudge Troy told the court he had not watched the videos — which he deemed too disturbing for the public to view so closed to court when they were shown — before the trial began and that his first impression of what was contained in the first video would have been the same as the jury’s he said he asked Lusk’s lawyers if their client had actually seen the material because he found it “inexplicable” he was maintaining a not guilty plea “I have no doubt he was given the correct advice at many stages (of the trial),” Judge Troy said you can see she was completely unconscious.” That footage related to Lusk’s first victim a 19-year-old woman he drugged and raped at his Ascot home in April 2020 Lusk had claimed in his police interview the woman was “role playing” and acting out a fantasy they had discussed prior he claimed he made the video to “tease her” about being “lazy” during sex Judge Troy said dismissed his explanation as “another lie” He said Lusk knowingly raped an unconscious woman adding the crime was the beginning of a “depraved cycle” in which he preferred to drug his dates to take advantage of them despite knowing some would have had consensual sex Credit: Instagram/SuppliedJudge Troy said he was satisfied the primary driver behind Lusk’s offending was a deviant sexual interest in sexual activity with either heavily sedated or incapable of consenting women He also said it was “abundantly clear” had police not arrested him in January 2022 he would “have continued to offend against new victims and possibly repeat his offending against existing victims.” The hearing was told some of his most depraved acts were carried out on a 16-year-old girl who he first met on Sugar Daddy Meet in 2020 when she was 15 the court was told a psychiatrist who examined Lusk concluded he was not a psychopath but had diagnosed him with post traumatic stress disorder from his time serving with the Australian Army in East Timor Judge Troy said he accepted Lusk he was stationed in the territory at the time of the unrest in 1999 but “in the absence” of any independent detail he was not prepared to accept what he said he may have witnessed He said at the highest his PTSD could have a causal link to his high-risk taking lifestyle he had at the time of the offences but there was no material to conclude it contributed to it Judge Troy said his crimes were comparable to those of sadist ex-cop Adrian Moore who was handed 30 years for drugging and raping 13 different women over 12 years Lusk’s crimes had a high level of depravity both had recorded the rapes for their own sexual gratification and nothing any of their victims said deterred them from continuing But he said Lusk’s offending lacked the same level of brutality as Moore was far more profound and brazen and over a much shorter period,” he said adding that Lusk rendered his victims completely unconscious for extended periods of time and that his victims were all much younger than him backdated his sentence and made him eligible for parole Originally published as Adam Charles Lusk: Serial rapist jailed 28 years for drugging and raping 12 women, including three teenagers Latest EditionEdition Edition 6 May 20256 May 2025Will the last person to leave the Liberals please turn out the lights Stay up to date on exclusive content from CBT News by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Don’t miss out! 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