IF there was any doubt that the closure of SR Technics at Dublin Airport would mean a loss of important skills in the aviation industry then the case of one Swords man confirms it.

O'DWYER'S GAA Club is holding a céilí in the clubhouse, Bremore, Balbriggan on St Patrick's night.

FÁILTE Isteach, the community based project which operates in Swords and Balbriggan and sees older volunteers teach conversational English to new migrants, has been lauded by President Mary McAleese. Over 300 people, including volunteer tutors and students from Fingal attended the launch by the President at the Mountview Youth and Community Centre in Blanchardstown. The opening of these three centres brings to 17 the number of Fáilte Isteach projects currently operating throughout the country. Each week, 194 volunteer tutors teach basic conversational English to over 400 migrants from 53 different countries at classes held nationwide.

SKERRIES Harps is once again running its tipster competition on the Cheltenham Festival.