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Baiba Saulite who was shot dead in 2006.

No charges for murder suspects

NO charges will be brought against those suspected of murdering Latvian motherof-two Baiba Saulite, the Fingal Independent can reveal. Despite a file on the case being with the Director of Public Prosecutions for over 18 months and exhaustive investigations, the DPP will not be pressing charges. It's a major blow to gardaí who were said to be 'hopeful' of a successful prosecution, more than three years after the 28-year-old was killed.

The new internal road network opens today (Tuesday).

Significant day in ongoing airport works

By John MANNING

TODAY ( Tuesday, January 25th) marks another significant day in the ongoing works to transform Dublin Airport as passengers get the opportunity to literally drive through the middle of the new terminal building.

Man dies in tragic road accident

By Robin KIELY

TRIBUTES have been paid to an elderly Donabate man who was tragically killed in a traffic accident last Thursday night. Ben Brady was struck by a car on the Portrane Road near his home, at around 7.50pm, and was rushed to Beaumont Hospital.

Water message finally hits home

By John MANNING

HAVING hit a record high just before Fingal County Council began throttling back the water supply to the county, demand for water fell by 100 mega litres in just a few days as the water conservation message finally hit home.

Chance of a lifetime

By Marcus CAVAROLI

AT 36 most sportsmen are past their sell-by date and ready for retirement – but not so Malahide ski sensation Shane O'Connor who is set to race in next month's Winter Olympics!

Claims council is forcing barber out

By Robin KIELY

A SWORDS barber has accused Fingal County Council of attempting to force him out of his premises.

Ryanair cuts not due to charges

By John Manning

CUTS announced to services from Dublin Airport by Ryanair are not because of airport charges, according to the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) who said the airline made the decision 'for its own reasons'. The DAA said it was 'disappointed that Ryanair, for its own reasons, has announced that it intends to reduce passenger choice by cutting some services from D u b l i n Airport'.

Kids forced to endure 'appalling' conditions

SOME 300 pupils at a Malahide primary school are being forced to endure 'appalling' conditions, taking classes in 12-year old temporary buildings, which have been blighted by problems.

Celebrations for Paul's birthday

PARTYING was very much on the agenda at Swords' Old Schoolhouse last week, with birthday boys ruling the roost. Each weekend the venue is packed with Fingal's finest, eager to start their weekend on a high by paying a visit to the newly revamped restaurant. The cosy lounge supplies its loyal customers with a sitting room vibe, which instantly makes it feel like a second home and the ideal spot to play host to the numerous birthdays that are frequently being celebrated there.

Extra-time fails to separate old rivals in titanic struggle

THE more things change the more they remain the same. Not even the humble O'Byrne Cup could escape the spell that these counties cast whenever they meet each other on the intercounty scene. The personnel may have been unfamiliar but the end result was predictable as Meath and Dublin drew for the umpteenth time, and they were still locked together at the end of extra-time at Parnell Park last Sunday.