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Gardai winning the war on drugs

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were also seized as part of the against drugs that Dundalk and which began following

By Paul Byrne operation. According to Chief has seen to date. concerns raised to us by vari“This was a very significant ous communities in town Dundalk Gardai have Superintendent Sean Ward, made a hugely significant step this was one of the most sig- operation which is the culmi- who are fed up with the forward in the war against nificant victories in the war nation of ten months work See page 2 drugs following a ten-month operation which targeted thirty drug dealers in the town.

At a press conference held in Dundalk Garda station on Tuesday afternoon Chief superintendent Sean Ward, Superintendent Gerry Curley and Detective Inspector Pat Marry said that 13 people had been arrested on Tuesday morning while they are confident that another 17 people will also be arrested in the coming days. The arrests were part of ‘Operation Varlet’ which targeted street dealers as well as their suppliers.

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Wednesday, 1st March, 2017. Vol. 10, Issue 9 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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March Madness

Mary enters Hall of Fame

Local school in beef final

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Award for local film maker

By Paul Byrne Local film-maker Ian Hunt-Duffy has been recognised for his ‘Captain’s Armband’ video at the Young Director Awards with a runner up award in the commercials category.

The Blackrock man has been riding the crest of a wave in recent months with his short film ‘Gridlock’ winning best Irish short award at both the Cork and Foyle film festivals. Those awards put him on the long list for next year’s academy awards. Ian’s ‘Captain’s Armband’ video was produced for Dundalk FC sponsors Fyffes.

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Storm Doris battered Dundalk in the early hours of last Thursday morning causing a number of power out-

ages around the town as well as causing structural damage to a number of buildings.

A total of 1676 houses were without power for a period last Thursday as winds of almost 100km/h swept through Dundalk early on Thursday morning.

Dundalk Fire Brigade were called to the Market Square at approximately 9am when they

received a call notifying them of damage to the roof of the iconic Elgee Building at the corner of Market Square.

The roof was leaning forwards and was deemed a danger to the public with the fire crew cordoning off an area surrounding the building and diverting traffic away from Market Square.

Elsewhere a tree fell

over on to a local primary school causing damage to the fence around the school.

The tree which was in the Friary field fell on to the roof of a building in St Malachy’s girl school and lay resting against the fence until it was taken away by local services.

Luckily the school was closed due to pupils being off for mid-

term break last week.

Local commuters who travel northbound by train had to find alternative arrangements with all northbound services cancelled due to a fallen tree on the line.

A less powerful storm over the weekend caused a tree on the Dublin Road to fall from Priorland Grove onto the main road.

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From page 1 scourge of drugs ruining their areas. With the support of the regional support units and the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau we targeted these dealers and suppliers both overtly through a greater presence in the streets and covertly through undercover operations,” explained the Chief Superintendent.

“Out of the 30 drug dealers we targeted, we have so far arrested thirteen and we are confident the majority of the remaining 17 people will be arrested in the next couple of days.

“The 13 who were arrested today will appear in court next Wednesday (March 8). This is only the start of things.

This is phase 1 and this is an ongoing operation

which we are confident will bring about more arrests.

“I want to thank everybody in Dundalk Garda station as well as all the local representatives and local communities who have assisted us in this operation and helped to make it such a success,” he added.

Superintendent Gerry Curley promised that there would be more arrests to come and that this was only the start of operation Varlet.

“Thirteen people have been arrested today and that will rise to 30 in the coming days but we will continue until we get them all.

Drug dealers wreak havoc on communities and they trigger incidents such as shootings and pipe bombs being thrown which affect innocent bystanders who

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Chief Superintendent Sean Ward, Supt Gerry Curley are caught in the cross- er for giving us extra fire. These communities manpower as we simply have said enough is could not have taken on enough and with their an operation of this help we are going to scale without extra rekeep on arresting those sources. involved in the sale and “There are both males supply of illegal drugs. and females arrested so Without the people of far and some of them Dundalk we could not have connections with have done this so thank various crime gangs you to them. around the country and “We also have to cross border,” concludthank the commission- ed the Superintendent.

Concern over road signs

By Paul Byrne Green Party councillor Mark Dearey has asked the operations section of Louth County Council to correct a mistake regarding the spelling of Gyles Quay. A signpost close to Gyles Quay reads ‘Giles Quay’ which has been causing consternation for locals since it was erected.

According to the Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula facebook page there is no doubt that the sign should read Gyles Quay as it was named after Ross Gyles. Ross Gyles built a wood structure there in 1780. It was later rebuilt in stone in 1824 and survives to this day.

According to Mark Dearey the mistake took place due to an online system used by Louth County Council which fed back the wrong information.

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The sign for ‘Castleblaney’ on Bridge St while it has our own one spelt as Giles Quay. This is wrong and I have asked for the matter to be corrected by Louth County Council,” explained Mark.

This is not the only case of mis-spelt signposts around the county with a number of other cases to be seen around the area. The sign for Castleblayney on Bridge Street reads ‘Castleblaney’ and has done for a number of years. There is also a signpost for Knockbridge opposite the Garda Station which states the Irish for Knockbridge is ‘Droichead an Chnoic’ rather than ‘Cnoc Bhride’.

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Students through to ‘Irish Angus Beef’ final

St Vincents students have made it through to the Irish Angus Beef final

ning five beef calves to help rear over the next two years. This is an amazing opportunity and the girls are loving finding out about agriculture, the beef industry and the Irish Angus beef breed.

Teacher Sarah Hunt explained, ‘So far the girls have been promoting the bread via social media and can be found on Facebook and Instagram by looking up

Five St. Vincent’s students Aine McDonnell, Katie Quinn, Emma Gartlan, Aisling Gamble and Lucy Reidy are currently through to the finals of The Certified Irish Angus Beef Schools Competition to be held in Croke Park in March.

The aim of the competition is to promote The Irish Angus Beef breed and the girls are in with a chance of win-

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The Angus beef also offers a more succulent and tender cut, a quality looked for by many consumers’.

Recently the girls have been busy by visiting a local farmer, Mr. Andy Boylan; in nearby Co. Monaghan who rears Certified Irish Angus beef. Here they were able to see

some Irish Angus cattle and learn about how the beef cattle are reared before it comes to the supermarket shelves.

They thoroughly enjoyed this experience as many of the girls had never been to a farm.

Another great experience for the students.

Also the girls have been working with Tesco Extra Dundalk and one of the managers Mr. David D’arcy.

Tesco Ireland is a massive retailer of Certified Irish Angus beef.

Their fresh meat counter is all Certified Irish Angus as well as

many of the packed meats. Recently the students were allowed to visit Tesco Extra Dundalk to conduct some surveys of consumers.

They are hoping to use their findings to help promote the Irish Angus Beef brand further within the store.

Sarah went on to say, ‘Keep an eye out on the girls Facebook and Instagram pages “Taste of Angus” for more information and in your local Tesco Extra Dundalk to see the girls in action.

We wish them the best of luck with the rest of the competition’.

Dundalk woman raises €1,300 for SBHI’s ‘Sunflower Week’ Dundalk woman Jane McDermott organised a table quiz in her local pub, Kennedy’s Bar last Friday night (17th April) to raise funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland’s (SBHI) summer respite programme which she has volunteered on for the past five years.

Having set herself a fundraising target of €1,000, Jane, from the Carrick Road in Dundalk, was overwhelmed with the support she received from her local community in exceeding her goal by raising a total of €1,300.

17 groups of four people paid €20 a team to enter the quiz and vied with each other to correctly answer all the questions posed by quizmaster, Jane’s dad, Peter McDermott.

Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses donating raffle and spot prizes, including local artist Geraldine Leonard who donated a painting of local scenery, almost €1,000 was raised from the raffle.

Jane was assisted on the night by her friends Lorraine Tinnelly, Chelcy Sharkey, Roisin McDermott and Kevin Adams who sold the raffle tickets. And she was also supported in the fundraiser by her mother and brother Deirdre and Peter McDermott.

“When anyone is organising a fundraiser,

Jane McDermott with SBHI member Garry Walsh at last year’s Sunflower Week.

without the support of the local community, they have nothing,” said Jane.

“I am so lucky to have such a wonderfully supportive community here in Dundalk. People were so brilliant, kind, and generous.

“People really rallied to the call and I am so delighted to have such a wonderful support system and to have raised so much money.

“The staff of Kennedy’s were so kind, they went out of their way to help us on the night. People have even suggested that I make it an annual night!”

Jane, who lives with Spina Bifida, first experienced SBHI’s SHINE (Spina Bifida • Hydrocephalus • Ireland • Nurturing • Empowerment) summer programme as a participant. It was such a positive, enjoyable, and fulfilling experience for her, she decided to become a volunteer to

ensure that many other people living with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus could enjoy SHINE. “There are five different SHINE weeks each summer to cater for children and young adults, including an Independence Week and a Special Care Week, called Sunflower Week,” explained Jane.

“All the SHINE weeks are so important to the participants for different reasons, and while no one week is more important than the other, I love volunteering on Sunflower Week.

“There is something very special about Sunflower Week which is a respite week mainly. It is hard to explain why it is so special, I just love being part of it and seeing how much each participant gets out of the week – they enjoy themselves so much, they are sad to go home”, she said.

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Mary enters the Black Belt Hall of Fame

Grand Master John McGrane proudly inducts local Sensei Mary Marcus 2nd of Dundalk Karate - CIKA Dundalk into the Black Belt Hall of Fame at a recent presentation held during a seminar in Dublin.

McGrane said afterwards, “Mary has achieved so much and has done great things for all the kids in Dundalk Karate and its great to see and hear of all her achievements from friends within Martial Arts.”

Having only started training in martial arts just over 12 years ago, Sensei Marcus has not let age get in the way of her achievements to date. Sensei Marcus currently is a 2nd Dan in Wadokai and a 1st Dan in Shotokan and upon setting up Dundalk Karate in the Redeemer Family Resource Centre over four years ago, Dundalk Karate - CIKA Dundalk has certainly achieved

Sensei John McGrane presenting Sensei Mary Marcus of Dundalk Karate with a Black Belt Hall of Fame Certificate

a great deal since its establishment.

With Sensei Marcus at the helm, members have not only trained with numerous national coaches and national champions, but have also competed at National and International level, have travelled abroad to train and compete with European and World Champions and have also graded

under the likes of Sensei Lefevre 6th Dan and Sensei Nangle 7th Dan. After the presentation Sensei Marcus stated that her induction into the hall of fame was a huge honour for herself and her family.

“It is a great honor to be inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame, and to be presented with the Certificate by Grand Master

McGrane is a privilege.

“To be surrounded by members, family and friends of Dundalk Karate - CIKA Dundalk at this presentation, was just icing on the cake, as without the continued support and encouragement from everyone within Dundalk Karate - CIKA Dundalk we as a club would not have achieved so much,” she added.

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Threw water at neighbour

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A man who caused a neighbour distress when he threw a bucket of water at her in an unprovoked attack was told that his case would be dealt with leniently if he paid compensation.

James Doyle of Willistown, Drumcar, Dunleer,

was told to come up with €750 by March 1 when he appeared at Dundalk District Court.

The court heard that on April 2 last year at 9am a woman was walking past Mr Doyle’s house when he threw the water at her and wet her track-

suit bottoms. The woman was very distressed as she didn’t know what was in the bucket.

Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that there were ongoing issues between families but accepted that this was no an excuse. She added that the 65-year-

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One of Louth’s most successful companies, Image IT, has merged with leading Web Design and E-commerce company Innov8t to create a one stop shop for the IT needs of small and medium sized businesses.

Established more than 20 years ago in Drogheda, County Louth, Image IT provides tailored technical support to clients primarily based in the North East and North County Dublin.

Peter Durnin, managing director of Image IT, revealed that this is the second time in three years they have expanded services and increased staff.

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He was a builder who was now on a CE scheme.

Judge Flann Brennan stated that this must have been a very frightening matter but said he would deal with it leniently if the compensation was paid.

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Weekly Quiz

1 Celebrity Before marrying Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt was married to what other famous actress?

2 Sport Where are the headquarters of the All England Croquet and Tennis Club?

3 Showbiz In the 1970s, Uri Geller claimed he could bend what objects with his mind?

4 Fashion Winkle Pickers were worn on what part of the body?

5 Ireland Which major Munster town stands on the River Fergus?

6 Rock and Pop Which punk band featured so called brothers Joey, Tommy, Dee Dee and Johnny?

7 Dublin The tower within

Glasnevin cemetery is dedicated to what Irish patriot?

8 Food Which soup is traditionally eaten by Scotsmen on Burns Night?

9 Local Before moving to the Mill Road, where in town did Dundalk Rugby Football Club play their home matches?

10 Movie Stars Which Irish film star had the middle name St John’s?

The Stinker Which inventor used a ventriloquists dummy called Stookie Bill to demonstrate his work?

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A man who denied assaulting two boys who were trying to retrieve a football from his garden was sentenced to two months in prison at Dundalk District Court.

The 49-year-old man had been convicted at a previous sitting in November and adjourned for a Probation Report.

In passing the sentence, Judge Flann Brennan stated that the two young boys had been assaulted and on the basis of the evidence had been injured. He added that the most pertinent thing was that the defendant continued to claim his innocence.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill stated that his client had taken a certain view of what had occurred and hadn’t changed that belief, and he asked the court not to hold it against him that he contested the case.

He added that he was a good family man who works and is also a religious man, while he was considered to be at a low risk of reoffending. The previous sitting of the court heard that on May 11, 2015, two young boys who went into a neighbour’s garden to retrieve a football suffered injuries after being struck with a stick by the owner of the house.

Young man dies in traffic accident A 23-year-old man has died following a road accident in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Andrew “Andy” Smith died in the single vehicle collision which occurred close to the border at Ballybinaby, Hackballscross around 2.20am.

The 23-year-old of Shrewsbury Manor, Greenhills, Drogheda and originally from Hackballscross, was pronounced dead at

Giving evidence by videolink, the boys stated that they had been playing football against a gate on the defendant’s property. When the ball went over the fence they went into the garden to retrieve it.

The gate was open but they admitted they hadn’t been given permission.

The boys stated that the man came out and struck one on the back with a stick and the other on the back of his left leg. Both boys stated they were sore for a number of days.

The parents of the victims took photos of the injuries which were handed into court.

The mother of one of the boys went to the man’s house to ask him about the incident but said he denied hitting them.

In a statement to Gardai, the defendant said he didn’t strike them but asked what they were doing in his garden, and warned them not to come back.

In convicting, Judge Flann Brennan, stated that it was a nasty, unpleasant and upsetting experience for the two boys, who showed great courage to come to court and give evidence in a truthful way. Although it was at the lower end of the scale, it was a serious matter.

the scene a short time later with his remains removed to the Louth County Hospital.

The road between Hackballscross and Shelagh was closed for most of the day while examinations are carried out at the scene.

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Playground Fundraiser A race night to raise funds for the Cooley Community Playground will be held in the Cooley Kickhams GFC complex on Saturday March 4 at 8.30pm.

The night will also feature raffle and refreshments.

For further details contact Eavan Brady 0878070696 or Patricia Bolton 0879344163.

Ecology Talk An illustrated talk entitled ‘Cetaceans in Irish Waters – Evolution, Ecology and How and Where to See and Hear Them’ by Rasmus Sloth Pederson, will take place in The Spirit Store on Monday March 6 at 8pm.

Rasmus, who hails from Denmark, is an expert in dolphins and whales and marine bio-acoustics which he has researched and taught for many years.

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Anton Savage.

Head of Enterprise explains: “Anton will interview our special guests Niamh and Oisin Barry from The Irish Fairy Door Company.

As two self-employed

business owners, they lost everything in the recession. No one would have blamed them for walking away in defeat.

But they developed a new business, and they focussed on how they and their audience could “Believe” in their product and they turned their fortunes around. It’s a story of real highs and real lows, a story that you really have to hear for yourself.”

The event will also celebrate the achievements of local entrepreneurs. The Louth winners of the National Enterprise Awards will be announced at this event. Anton will inter-

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Local Enterprise Week Louth takes place from March 6 to 10. It’s jam packed with free educational and networking events and just a little magic.

The highlight of Local Enterprise Week is the “#Believe” event which takes place on Thursday March 9 in the County Museum.

This free evening time networking event is a great opportunity to meet new people and expand your business network.

The evening will be hosted by broadcaster and writer Anton Savage.

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view them about their business and plans for the future so that the audience can get to know them.

Thomas concluded “The event will start and finish with drinks and light refreshments and plenty of opportunities for networking.

But places are limited and will book out fast.

Register now by visiting www.LocalEnterprise. ie/Louth or call us 042 9324185.” #Believe is just one of the 12 free business events during Local Enterprise Week. Check out the full schedule on www.LocalEnterprise. ie/Louth.

Darren O’Brien (SANDA MMA) defeated Drogheda’s Daryl Clarke (SBGi) via TKO stoppage in the first round of their Bantamweight contender bout at Cage Legacy Fighting Championship. This is a huge victory for the Dundalk man. The crowd were on their feet throughout in a battle of these two exciting prospects. Darren turned up the heat late in the first round and finished his opponent by TKO stoppage.

This victory will give Darren the opportunity to fight for the CLFC Bantamweight title later this year. The next challenge is the IMMAF European MMA Championships in Bulgaria in April.

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Dorothy Macardle weekend A weekend of words, music and drama celebrating the life, works and values of Dorothy Macardle (1889-1958) will take place from Friday March 3 to Sunday March 5 in the Oriel Gaol Centre on the Carrick Road.

The programme of events over the weekend will focus on the life, work and values of this suffragette, playwright historian, author and Irish republican. The programme of events will include a lecture at

11am entitled “Revolutionary Jailbird” given by PhD student Ailbhe Rogers which outlines the story of Dorothy and other Louth women interned during the Irish Civil war.

The Macardle award winners recital will take place at Noon.

This will be followed by Joan Wilson’s ‘Giving Dorothy the last word’.

This great morning will be followed by a hot lunch about 1pm for all, and a large cake

with candles celebrating Dorothy’s birthday.

The attendees will watch The Uninvited, the 1944 Hollywood film of Dorothy’s book “Uneasy Freehold” published in the USA as “The Uninvited” starring Ray Milland and Gail Russell.

Admission is €20 or discount €15, available from Venue Oriel Centre Dundalk Gaol, 9328887 also from Constance Short Blackrock, 9322172 and 0879847797.

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SOSAD Fundraiser SOSAD are holding a fundraising event on March 8 from 8pm to Midnight in An Tain Arts Centre in conjunction with the Late Night Café event.

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Prestigious award for local film maker Continues From Page 1 and was the third part of a trilogy produced by the company. According to Ian he jumped at the chance to put his name forward when he found out that a third video was in the pipeline.

“It’s always great to get recognition for your work, so I was delighted with the win at the Young Directors Awards. I had seen the two previous Dundalk FC videos that Fyffes produced and thought they were great. So when I heard that they were looking to do a third video, I jumped

at the chance. We sent in our proposal for the video, along with some other agencies, and thankfully ours was the one that got chosen,” stated Ian. “I didn’t know what kind of views it would get to be honest, but you always hope it will reach as wide an audience as possible and be well received. The third part of any trilogy is often the least successful, so personally I wanted to break that tradition and attempt to get even more views than the second video!

Luckily the fans all got behind it, and between Facebook and YouTube,

thousands of people watched our video and responded really positively towards it.

“The video took about two months to complete, as we needed to attend a number of Dundalk FC matches and training sessions to capture the right footage, along with working around Stephen and the team’s schedule outside of that. Stephen O’Donnell was a great actor. He was very natural and comfortable on camera and took direction extremely well. It also helps that he’s in great physical condition, as we had to do a lot of takes with

him running around the town, and he never once complained or got tired. Who knows, this could be the start of a successful acting career once he hangs up the boots!,” laughed Ian. Explaining the idea behind the video Ian says he wanted to convey the importance of leadership and making your mark in the history books.

“I would be a fan of Dundalk FC, and a fan of the atmosphere it creates around the town. The club is the true centre of Dundalk and everyone is so passionate about it. Last year was a particularly

special one because Dundalk FC was attempting to achieve something historic- that magical 3 in a row. So there was a palpable sense of excitement and nervous energy in the air from both the fans and the players that I wanted to portray in the video- the importance of legacy and making your mark in the history books.

“Business has been busier than ever this year, and hopefully it will continue that way. The wins with ‘Gridlock’ obviously help, but you have to keep pushing yourself and striving to keep up

Top acts at the TLT

Some great shows are making their way to the North East over the coming weeks with the TLT continuing to attract the big events.

The Royal Moscow Ballet production of “Sleeping Beauty”

is coming to the TLT stage on Thursday March 9 at 8pm. Tickets are €25 for children, €40 for adults, €120 family ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children), plus booking fee.

Meanwhile the venue will host

Tommy Fleming’s 25th Anniversary Tour on Saturday March 11, aptly described as The “Voice of Ireland”.

Tommy’s unique talent has brought him worldwide recognition with several sell-out tours in Ireland, the UK,

the US, Australia and Japan and he is now critically acclaimed to be one of the worlds’ finest singers of his generation. He also toured with the great Elaine Paige and Kenny Rogers in recent years. Tickets €30 + booking fee.

On Sunday March

the quality of work with each new project. The longterm goal is to be making feature films.

It’s the reason I got into filmmaking in the first place. Short films are great, and I will no doubt direct another one or two over the

next few years, but they are essentially stepping stones towards doing a feature film, and that’s where I’m headed next.

I’ve got my first feature in development at the moment with the writer of ‘Gridlock’, so watch this space!,” teased Ian.

Ian Duffy-Hunt

Available at: Carroll’s Bookshop, Park Street, Dundalk 042 9334359; The Sound Shop Drogheda 041 9831078; The TLT Tel: 041 9878560; The D Hotel Tel: 041 9877700; Also available online at www.thetlt.ie

The Showband Sat 4th Show March €25 Royal Moscow Ballet presents

Sleeping Beauty 19, Mike Denver is coming to the TLT. Known as “The Galway Boy”, Mike is one of Ireland’s top entertainers, having this year celebrated 13 years in the entertainment scene. Special guests Ray Lynam & Gerry Guthrie. Tickets €30.

Thursday 9th March €25/€40/€120

25th Anniversary Tour of

Tommy Fleming Sat 11th March, Tickets €30

Mike Denver

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American Legends Friday 7th April Tickets €18

Goldilocks Friday 3rd March - Live Music with

decky

Sunday 9th April @ 3pm Tickets €10/€35 (family of 4)

The Royal Moscow Ballet production of “Sleeping Beauty” is coming to the TLT stage on Thursday March 9.

Saturday 15th April Tickets €25

Saturday 4th March - Live Music with

asbury gents All Premiership Live Games Shown on our Big Screens, Tuborg & Fosters Pints 3 For €10 during Premiership Games and Rugby.

The King Is Back

Ben Portsmouth is ELVIS Tue 18th April Tickets €27.50/€25

Left: Tommy Fleming’s 25th Anniversary Tour is on Saturday March 11 and Mike Denver is in concert on March 19.

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. thanksgiving

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Our Lady’s message for the World Given to Mirjan a Soldo February 2, 2017

novena to the sacred heart

novena to the sacred heart

“Dear children, you who are striving to offer every day of your life to my Son, you who are trying to live with Him, you who are praying and sacrificing - you are hope in this peaceless world. You are rays of the light of my Son, a living gospel, and you are my beloved apostles of love. My Son is with you. He is with those who think of Him - those who pray.

But in the same way, He is patiently waiting for those who do not know Him. Therefore, you, apostles of my love, pray with the heart and with your works show the love of my Son. This is the only hope for you, and this is also the only way to eternal life. I, as a mother, I am here with you.

Your prayers directed to me are the most beautiful roses of love for me. I cannot but be where I sense the scent of roses. There is hope. Thank you.”

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). S.C. novena to the sacred heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). K.S.

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This Hailie Heaney, Maryan Moyo, Eman Derouiche, Seynab Ahmed and Elshedaui Banda at the Pantime, I ask for this special favour cake Morning in Castletown Girls School. (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciA man who admitted pid mistake in driving ful eyes, it will become your fadriving without a li- without a licence or invour, not mine. Amen. Say this cence or insurance was surance. prayer for 3 days. Promise publibanned from the road The defendant had cation and favours will be grantfor eight years at Dun- no reason for driving ed. (Never known to fail). M.McD. dalk District Court. on the date in question John Gray of 20 and apologised for his Castleross, Castle- actions. town Road, Dundalk, The court heard that was given the chance Mr Gray had been disto avoid a prison term qualified for five years after his case was put in 2014 and had 31 preback for a Community vious convictions.

Service Report.

She asked that the deThe court heard that fendant be considered on January 13 the defendant was stopped for Community Service while driving on Linen- and Judge Flann Brenhall St but failed to pro- nan adjourned the case to May 10 for a report duce documents.

Barrister, Sarah as he recommended Jane Judge, stated that 200 hours in lieu of six her client made a stu- months.

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Man given six months for stealing a wallet A man who admitted stealing a wallet containing €900 from a shop was sentenced to six months in prison when he appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Luke Wall of with an address at Garracloon, Cloghans, Ballina, Co Mayo pleaded guilty to the offence on January 17 at Bridge St along with Agnes McGee, of the same address. Ms McGee was given a nine-month suspended sentence after she also admitted the offence.

The court heard that a wallet was stolen from under the counter of a shop and Gardai discovered that a couple matching their description had been trying to sell a guitar at the Glen Gat B&B. When they searched their

room they found the wallet and a quantity of cannabis. A total of €375 of the money stolen was recovered.

Solicitor, Dermot Monahan, stated that Mr Wall, who had 104 previous convictions, had a disadvantaged upbringing. He

had been in care most of his life and was addicted to heroin for a considerable period.

Despite this he had completed his A Level exams and obtained a degree in music. He has been free of heroin and methadone for the past two months.

Taking into account the fact that he had been in custody for two months, Judge Flann Brennan imposed a six-month sentence.

Mr Monahan explained that Ms McGee was also addicted to heroin and had been in care as a child before leaving home at 15.

The defendant had two previous convictions.

Judge Brennan imposed a nine-month sentence which he suspended for nine months.

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recent Death Notices Elizabeth Boland (née Crossan), St Nicholas Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully in the Mater Hospital Dublin, on Sunday February 26.

Elizabeth (Dundalk Credit Union) beloved wife of Pat and dear mother of Alison McFadden (Letterkenny) and Michael and grandmother of Taylor Beth and Flynn and sister of Pat (England), Briege Quigley, Joseph and the late Kathleen. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, son, grandchildren, son-in-law, sister, brothers, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Nollaig Callan 7 Cnoc Na Greine, Tullyallen and late of Church View, Dunleer, suddenly at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, on Friday November 24. Nollaig, beloved daughter of the late Harry and Maisie. Predeceased by her sister Brenda, loving sister of Carol, Kate, Maria and PJ. Sadly missed by her heartbroken sisters and brother, sister-in-law Mary, brother-in-law Terry, nephews, nieces, community and staff Saint Mary’s Drumcar, relatives and friends.

Mary McPeake (née McCambridge) St. Martin’s, Dublin Road, Dundalk, peacefully in the Beacon Hospital, after a short illness, on Friday February 24. Mary, beloved wife of the late Henry and dear mother of Siobhan, Conor and Eamon. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, son-inlaw, daughters-in-law, brother JJ, sisters Ena, Sr Annie, and Gemma, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Margaret (Rita) Flanagan (née Freeman) Willow Grove, Carrick Road, Dundalk, Louth and formerly Roscommon, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph’s, Ardee. Beloved wife of the late Enda and dear mother of Joe, Marty, Enda, Gerard and Gabriel. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughtersin-law, grandchildren, greatgrandson Mossy, sisters Maureen and Angela, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Paddy, Seán and Mattie.

Esther Lawlor (née Clarke) Dunbin Little, Knockbridge and formerly of Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, suddenly at her home, on Wednesday February 22. Predeceased by her husband Eddie and

daughter Aideen, Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Eamon, Peter, Eric, Edward and Clinton, daughter Lorraine Cassidy, brother Henry, sister Ann Clarke, son and daughters in-law, grand-children, great-grand-children and greatgreat- grand-daughter, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sonya McDonagh Bessbrook, Co Armagh, and formerly of Ashling Park, Coxes Demesne, Dundalk, peacefully at home on Tuesday February 21. Sonya much loved mother of Dean, Shannon and Morgan and grandmother, Amelia, Erika and Eoin, and dear daughter of Marie and the late Patrick and dear sister of Patrick, Sabrina, Gemma and the late Sean. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, mother, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Conor Breen Carn Road, Killeavy, Armagh and formerly of Avenue Road, Dundalk, peacefully in Craigavon Area Hospital surrounded by his family, on Wednesday February 22. Conor (McDonough and Breen Solicitors Dundalk), much loved husband of Mary (née O’Malley), and dear father of Niall, Cliodhna, Mollie, Lucy, Jack, and Harry. Son of Patrick and the late Cecelia, and brother of Miriam Meagher, (Bettystown), Susan Moore (Drogheda), Gerard, Paul (Drogheda),and David (Galway).

Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, father, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Briege Doyle (née McEneaney) Drive One, Muirhevnamor and formerly of Rathmore Cottages, Kilkerley, suddenly at her residence, on Wednesday February 22. Predeceased by her parents Brian and Maura and sister Catherine (in infancy). Very deeply regretted by her loving sons Martin, Garrett and John, daughters Bernie Rice, Catherine Mullen and Aileen Doyle, former husband Gary, brothers Tommy, Paddy, Johnny, Brian and Jim, sisters Loyola Bellew and Bernie Cunningham, sons and daughters in-law, brothers and sisters in-law, 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, uncle Sean Greene, cousins, nephews, nieces, her dedicated carers Imelda and Theresa, extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and

friends.

Joseph (Joe) Hunt, Knocknagoran, Omeath, and formerly Phibsborough, Dublin 7, peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Wednesday February 22.

Very deeply regretted by his beloved wife Winnie, daughter Pauline, sons David and Ray, sonin-law James and grandsons Luke and Danny. Also by his loving sister Carmel and brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives and friends.

Kevin Murray Coolcreedan, Louth Village, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of Margaret and father of Tricia and Harry. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughter, son, son-inlaw Seán, daughter-in-law Bernie, grandchildren Kevin, Imogen, Shóna, Declan, Yseult and Che, brothers Danny, Gerard and John, sisters Tricia and Susie, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Henry and Pat. Rita McGeough 23 Fairview, Forkhill, (formerly Kieran of Brook Street, Dundalk), on Tuesday February 21. Loving wife of the late Jim McGeough, much adored mother of Ann, Pauline, Rita, Pat, Nuala, Jim, Peter, Niall, Fiona and Ciara, and treasured Granny and Great-Granny.

Margaret (Peggy) McKeever (née Malone), Carrickbaggot, Grangebellew and late of Togher Road, Salterstown, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in her 90th year on Tuesday February 21. Peggy, beloved wife of the late Tom and loving mother of Marion (McCullough). Predeceased by her sister Ann (Nano), brothers Tom and Benny. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren Roseanne and Joanne, greatgrandchildren Chloe, TJ, and Katie, brothers Poppy and Joe, sisters Jenny (Clarke) and Katsy (O’Reilly), great-grandsons-in-law Tommy and Salem, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.

Thomas Daniel (Dan) Costello Ealing, London and formerly of Louth Village, peacefully at Charing Cross Hospital on Wednesday February 1. Deeply loved and missed by his wife Margaret, chil-

dren, Karen, Debbie and Peter, his sister Stella, all his nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews extended family and friends.

Ted Corcoran Ashgrove, Bay Estate, Dundalk. peacefully in the Beacon Hospital on Sunday February 19. Ted, beloved husband of Bridie and much loved father of Bridget Lowndes, Annie Carr, Caroline Moran, Colleen, Farnon, Ted and the late Kathy, Kelly-Ann, baby Peter. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sons in law, brothers Pat and Sean, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Joe McNamee Drumbilla Cross, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Thursday February 16. Husband of the late Margaret and beloved father of Martin, Joe Jr, Seamus, Mary and Angela. Brother of Brendan and Patricia O’Dempsey.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing sons, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren and entire family circle.

Philomena Nolan (née McGivern) Ard Easmuinn and formerly of Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, peacefully in Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee, on Saturday February 18. Predeceased by her husband John. Very deeply regretted by her loving family, son Paddy, sister Betty McGivern, daughter in-law Kathy, grandchildren Mark, Jeremy, Triona, Anna and David, great-grandchildren Ellen, Eiljah, Kayla, Elahla, Sahila, Zariah, Naveen, Shay, Jediah, and Josiah, nephews, nieces extended family relatives, nieghbours and friends.

Lily Corrigan (née McGrory) Kilsaran, Louth, peacefully in her 96th year, surrounded by her loving family, in Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee, on Thursday February 16. Lily, beloved wife of the late Jim, mother of the late Margaret, grandmother of the late Jonathan and mother-in-law of the late Tony. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Lillian (McEvoy) and Bernadette (Mullarkey), sonsin-law Joseph and Eamon, grandsons Stephen and James, granddaughters Nicola, Joanne and Margaret, great-grandsons, greatgranddaughters, brothers Tommy and Mickey, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

ONE IN FIVE ADMIT TO SPEEDING More than a fifth of Irish motorists have broken the speed limit within the past month, according to recent research from AA Ireland.

21.07% of more than 7,000 respondents to an AA survey admitted that they had broken the speed limit within the past month. Meanwhile, a further 8.76% and 10.13% admitted to speeding within the past 6 months and within the last year respectively.

Despite the increase in traffic on Irish roads, there was some positive news as the survey found that over a third of motorists, 35.06%, have never broken the speed limit. However, male drivers were significantly more likely to have broken the speed limit while driving, with just 28.11% stating they had never sped compared to 40.08% of women. Meanwhile, over a quarter of male drivers surveyed admitted to breaking the limit within the past month, almost 8% higher than the number of female motorists who had sped within the same time frame “When it comes to road safety there is no doubt that speeding kills and puts the driver, their passengers and all other road users in unnecessary risk. While these findings did contain some positive news, it appears that many motorists still hold the perception that

speeding is, for some reason acceptable,” AA Director of Consumer Affairs, Conor Faughnan stated. “Last year represented a step backwards in terms of road safety as we saw road deaths increase year-on-year and as part of ensuring that 2016 doesn’t represent a new trend is making simple changes to our own driving behaviours.”

According to the research drivers aged 36-45 were the most likely to have broken the speed limit within the past month, with 26.30% of drivers in this age bracket admitting to speeding. Meanwhile, older drivers were the least likely to have recently broken the speed limit, with just 14.45% of those over 65 admitting to having broken the speed limit in the month preceding the survey.

“We do have an issue in this

country where we see irresponsibly high speed limits on narrow, winding roads and to a similar extent needlessly low limits in certain areas. Improperly set speed limits only serve to undermine the confidence motorists have in the system and lead to people doubting speed limits even where they are correct and opting to speed,” Faughnan added. “Rectifying this issue and ensuring that we see suitable speed limits on all Irish roads will only help to reduce the instances of speeding we see on our roads.”

The survey also found that drivers in Cork and Dublin were amongst the most likely to have broken the speed limit within the past month, with over 23% of Cork-based motorists admitting to speeding within this time-frame.

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Dundalk Leader 1st March 2017