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Success for local athletes Page 6
Fundraiser for Lourdes group Page 14
Man is charged after fatal crash
Wednesday, 4th March, 2020. Vol. 13, Issue 10 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Paul Byrne
A 20-year-old man has appeared before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court charged in connection with last Saturday’s fatal road crash on the N1 at Carrickarnan. Three people died and a fourth person was injured in the two car collision on the northbound carriageway, close to the border. Keith Lennon of Forest Park, Dromintee, Co. Armagh was remanded in custody and will appear before Cloverhill District Court tomorrow. At the special sitting of Dundalk District Court Keith Lennon was charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of Mary and Kevin Faxton and Bryan Magill on the N1 in the early hours of last Continued on Page 2
Wonder goal is the talk of the football world
A wonder goal from Jordan Flores was the talk of the football world over the weekend as the Dundalk players superb strike against Shamrock Rovers went viral on Friday evening. See Page 2
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Patsy Kelly 5K
The ninth annual Patsy Kelly 5K run will once again take place this April and registration is now open for the event. The race which begins in Ard Easmuinn before finishing at the Clans pitch on the Ecco Road will take place on Saturday April 4 at 6.30pm. The race which is held in memory of former Clans groundsman Patsy Kelly attracts in the region of 900 runners each year. You can register online for the event at https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/ PK5K2020. This is an AAI licensed event with chip timing as well as age category and team prizes.
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Merger Plans underway between Dundalk Credit Union and Cuchullain Credit Union The Boards of Directors of Dundalk Credit Union and Cuchullain Credit Union have announced that they are planning to merge both Credit Unions. The proposed merger would create one of the largest community credit unions in the country. A statement released jointly by Dundalk Credit Union and Cuchullain Credit Union said that while the success and growth achieved by both credit Mickey Rafferty, Chair, Cuchullain Credit Union, Billy Doyle, CEO, Dununions to date is well dalk Credit Union, Brigene Litchfield, CEO, Cuchullain Credit Union and documented, the land- Paddy Donnelly, Chair, Dundalk Credit Union scape for all credit unions in Ireland has been Dundalk Credit Union, long-term provision of changing and will con- both Dundalk Credit services for their memFéile Scoil Union and Cuchul- bers and the wider comtinue to change. According to Paddy lain Credit Union are munity. Drámaíochta “While there have Beidh Féile Scoil Donnelly, Chairman of mindful of ensuring the Drámaíochta Dhún Dealgan ar siúl in Amharclann Halla an Bhaile (an Táin) ar an gCéadaoin an 11ú Márta 2020. Cuirfimid tús leis an ócáid ag a deich a chlog ar maidin, le gearrdhrámaí á léiriú ó mheascán de bhunscoileanna agus mheánscoileanna áítiúil. Beidh ceol traidisiúnta á seinnt ann ar an lá chomh maith. Is deis iontach é Gaeilge na ceantair a spreagadh agus muid ag druidim le tús Seachtain na Gaeilge 2020. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh chách.
been other credit union mergers across the country, the scale of this proposal promises to be truly transformational for the delivery of credit union services in Dundalk and the surrounding areas.” Reinforcing those sentiments, Michael Rafferty, Chairman of Cuchullain Credit Union, said the proposed merged credit union will have assets approaching €300m, reserves of €50m and funds approaching €200m available for lending. “We will be in a position to broaden our personal, mortgage and business lending offerings to support all of
our members and the local community.” Brigene Litchfield, CEO Cuchullain Credit Union added, that the merged credit union will provide the scale and capacity for investment in new products, services and ICT to meet current and future member needs. Billy Doyle, CEO Dundalk Credit Union, explained that members of both credit unions will be asked to approve the proposed merger at Special General Meetings later in the summer. The process will also require confirmation by the Central Bank in line with regulatory and legislative requirements.
of players and former players including Peter Crouch, Charlie Nicholas and Jonathan Walters. Spanish sports newspaper AS declared the race for the Puskas award over insisting that Flores goal will not be beaten. The 24-yearold joined Dundalk just over a year ago from Wigan and following a frustrating debut season where he was hampered
by various injuries he has started the 2020 season on fire scoring two wonder goals in successive weeks against Cork and Shamrock Rovers. Unfortunately for Dundalk that strike against Rovers couldn’t prevent the Lilywhites from avoiding defeat with the Hoops clinching a pulsating game thanks to Jack Byrne’s late strike.
Wonder goal is the talk of the football world A wonder goal from Jordan Flores was the talk of the football world over the weekend as the Dundalk players superb strike against Shamrock Rovers went viral on Friday evening. The Dundalk midfielder has a habit of scoring special goals but he will do well to top this one as he met Michael Duffy’s perfect corner with a superbly athletic left footed shoulder high volley which flew into the top corner of Alan Mannus’s goal. Within minutes the goal was being shared all over various social media platforms and by Monday it had been watched over five million times online. The goal has caught the attention of football fans worldwide with the official FIFA account sharing it on their twitter page while marking it down
Jordan Flores
as a potential nominee for the Puskas Award (The Puskas award is an award given to the player judged to have scored the best goal of the calendar year). The goal was also played on BBC’s flagship soccer show Match of the Day on Sunday evening drawing gasps of amazement from former Arsenal star Ian Wright. Sky Sports
News replayed the goal regularly throughout the weekend with Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson describing the goal as ‘one of the best goals I’ve seen’. Former Liverpool and Germany midfielder Didi Hamann went even further describing the strike as ‘Goal of the century, best I’ve ever seen’. The goal was also praised by a number
Man charged after horror crash From on Page 1
Saturday February 29. He was also charged with failing to report the collision to Gardaí. Following the sitting, Judge Deirdre Gearty refused bail while expressing the court’s sympathy to the families involved. At approximately 2.15am on February 29 Gardaí and
emergency services were called to the scene of a twocar collision on the N1 at Carrickarnan. The occupants of one of the cars, a male (50s) and a female (80s), were pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 20s travelling in the second car was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-
threatening, while a second male (20s) also in this car was pronounced dead at the scene. All three deceased have since been removed to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where post-mortem examinations took place. The crash site and cars involved were examined by Garda forensic collision investigators
and local scenes of crime officers. Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information and particularly to road users who may have camera footage to make it available to them. Anyone with information should contact Dundalk Garda Station 042-9388400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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Junior Tidy Towns Initiative in Blackrock A generation of young environmentally aware volunteers is being encouraged and supported by the Blackrock Tidy Towns. The multi award winning volunteer organisation has launched their 2020 Junior Tidy Towns programme as a means of involving schoolchildren in Blackrock in becoming more aware of the environment around them. There has been considerable interest and support for the initiative from the schools, parents and the pupils themselves resulting in this group of young volunteers attending the launch of the 2020 Junior Tidy Towns Programme at Blackrock Community Centre last week. Marie McCallion of Blackrock Tidy Towns explained that as well as taking part in Tidy Towns events the group will carry out Bee & Butterfly Counts in Blackrock Community
The younger generation getting involved in the Tidy Towns initiative
Park during the summer months. The count information will be linked into the Biodiversity Ireland National Database in Waterford who record the bee, butterfly and general pollinator numbers for the whole island. All of these species play a centrally important role in natures eco system and are an indicator of shifts in climate changes. The count the junior
volunteers will be taking part aims to record the number and type of bees, butterflies and other pollinators in the Blackrock Park. Its importance is highlighted by the recent report from the National Biodiversity Centre which warned of a declining Irish bee population and long-term fall in butterfly numbers. Following an approach from members of the Dundalk branch of Fridays for Future
Blackrock Tidy Towns welcomed the Beach Clean carried out by their members over the recent mid-term break. Fridays for Future is an international movement of school pupils, started by global climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg, which sees students participate in initiatives, demonstrations and public events demanding action from political leaders on tackling climate change. Blackrock student Eve Brosnan of the Dundalk branch explained that after the tragic wild-fires in Australia the movement felt it should respond in a practical way and so they undertook a sponsored clean-up of the north section of Blackrock beach. Among the items collected were plastic bags, cans, glass bottles, nappies and baby wipes, batteries, remains of fireworks, pipes, wires, bits of furniture and a cooking pot, many of which were brought ashore by recent storms.
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North East Runners continue their impressive displays It proved to be another successful spell for North East Runners with a series of fine performances resulting in another impressive medal haul.
Hunterstown Rovers who represented Louth at the PaidĂ Ă“ SĂŠ tournament in Kerry
‘CĂşpla focal’ with Gaeil LĂş Following the success of the most recent event in late December, Gaeil LĂş will be hosting another event in Russell’s Gin Emporium on March 7 at 7pm. The event is open to everyone no matter what level of Irish you have, from cĂşpla focal to fluency. The event takes place during Seachtain na Gaeilge, which runs for the first two weeks in March each year. The December event attracted a
large crowd of local Gaeilgoeirs and Irish language enthusiasts and it is hoped this event will prove equally popular. Gaeil LĂş is a volunteer group who are working with Conradh na Gaeilge to promote and spread the use of Irish in Co Louth. These events are an important element in the promotion of Irish in Co. Louth and is part of a wider plan to promote Irish in Louth. The group has re-
cently opened a local Irish speaking Youth Club, Ă“gras DhĂşn Dealgan, which operates from the Conradh na Gaeilge building in Seatown place and is open to children from 5th class to 3rd year. Ogra’s provides the children the opportunity to meet friends and play as Gaeilge and encourages them to use Irish in everyday life. Kayleigh Mulligan, of Gaeil LĂş said: “We are delighted to see the level of positivity
toward the events we have been holding here in Dundalk. We are working on a number of initiatives to create the space for everyone to use the language, have fun with it and be comfortable in doing so.� As well as the PopUp Gaeltacht/Ciorcal Comhrå agus Cocktails in Russells Gin Emporium on March 7, there will be a Youth CÊilà in the Conradh na Gaeilge building on Monday March 16 at 8.30pm.
Last weekend saw NER athlete Laura Matthews retain her National 50km title when she competed at the Donedea 50km trail run. The annual event sees competitors tackle ten 5km loops Colm Fergus, Michael Jordan, Laura Mathews, Brian Lynch through the forest paths in one of testing course in Rathdrum in a huge personal best time of 9.31 the toughest events on the NaWicklow. European aand World minutes in the 3km open event tional Championships list. Record holder on the track, with Cliodhna Daly also recordLaura set off on a steady pace Brian Lynch, led a hopeful trio ing her best time of 11.04 mins hitting the first lap in 20.17 mins of NER athletes in the Over 65 to mark her return from injury. and kept her laps consistently age race. Laura Mathews was having her around the 20-21-22minute mark second race of the week and finBrian led from the start to take to finish in 3 hours and 32.19 ished the 3km in 10.41 mins. minutes which means passing the gold medal and had the added NER and Clan na Gael are the Marathon distance in 2 hours satisfaction of leading the NER 55 mins which is a remarkable trio to team Gold with Michael now in full preparation mood for the second last PK5K on April feat in itself but then to keep go- Jordan and Colm Fergus. ing for another five miles is truly However, Brian’s gold rush 4. The event is once again spona sign of her toughness. Laura didn’t stop as along with Droghe- sored by FloGas and this will be finished eighth overall from the da and District’s Conor Cooney, the ninth running of the event. 223 finishers. Full details on the event Facethey claimed first County to give It turned out to be a Louth Brian his third gold of the day. book page with online entry now double as Gary O’Hanlon from Gerry Kenny also competed in open at Kilkerley also retained his title the over 55 age group event and https://register.primoevents. with a finishing time of 2 hours Laura Mathews competed on the com/ps/event/PK5K2020. There Louth team in the Ladies event. are T-shirts for the first 800 reg49 minutes. Meanwhile on the roads, the istrations but you’re only gauThe National Masters cross country championships were Armagh International Road Rac- ranteed correct size the sooner also held on Sunday last over a es festival saw Paul Hyland run you enter.
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Campaign for gaelcholáiste continues
1 Colours What two colours are mixed to create the colour pink? 2 Fairytales What was Cinderella’s coach made from? 3 Food What bean is chocolate made from? 4 Geography What is the name of Moscow’s main square? 5 Ireland What is the largest Irish island off the coast of Ireland? 6 Nature How many points does a Sycamore leaf have? 7 Fungus What fungus is used to make bread, beer and wine? 8 Sport How many minutes are there per round in men’s professional boxing?
A series of presentations were given in mid and north Louth by Caoimhín Ó hEaghra, General Secretary of An Foras Pátrúnachta (AFP) on Wednesday February 26, in which he updated parents on the current campaign by AFP to open a gaelcholáiste in Co. Louth. AFP intend to open and operate a full immersion school in Dundalk where the full range of all curricu-
lum subjects will be taught through Irish. Initially, to satisfy Dept. of Education requirements, AFP plan to open a school operating as a satellite of their gaelcholáiste in Balbriggan. This means that management and admin would be provided by the parent school and the timetable and curriculum would be planned so that some teachers would be shared to complement the permanent
teachers based in the satellite. The objective is to grow the numbers attending the satellite so that it can operate as a standalone school as soon as possible, providing top class education through Irish to the children of Louth, under the patronage and management of An Foras Pátrúnachta. The Department of Education has asked for further in-
formation, including details of the number of parents in Louth who want the option for their children to study in an Irish immersion environment. A substantial number of parents turned out to listen to AFP and to register their interest to ensure that their desire for a gaelcholáiste in Dundalk is heard by the Department and to ensure that in the future Louth parents have the guaranteed option
of access to post primary Irish medium education. A number of parents have asked that this form be made publicly available. Any parent of a primary school pupil, or indeed already at secondary school, who have an interest in potentially sending their child/children to a secondary school with an Irish medium ethos at its core are urged complete a form and return it to AFP.
St Vincents in Junk Kouture Final 9 Flowers What colour are cornflowers? 10 Religion What does the Jewish Passover commemorate? Stinker What was unusual about the legendry Greek warriors The Amazons?
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St Vincent’s Transition Year students have been busy preparing for the Junk Kouture national competition, with three lucky teams reaching the Eastern Regional Final in the prestigious event. Green Christmas, Keep Me Posted and Burst of Colour were chosen from thousands of entries to take part in the hugely popular event and will take to the stage in The Helix Theatre in DCU this week. Art teacher Carmel Clyne explained, ‘We are thrilled to have three teams through to the Eastern final this year. The teams involved have worked very hard this year to create innovative and creative designs. The standard each year is incredible, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to travel to Dublin and see the other competitors and their creations. It never fails to amaze me how varied and original the costumes are and the atmosphere during the show is electric.’
News Trevor follows in dad’s footsteps at Dundalk GC
in Brief Arthritis Ireland Walking Group
Arthritis Ireland Louth Branch are running a free walking group in Dundalk beginning this Saturday at 11am. Anybody interested is asked to meet in the car park of the Lisdoo Bar. All abilities welcome. Tea/Coffee after the walk in the Lisdoo. For further information call Deirdre 087 2845260
St Joseph’s GFC Lotto
There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €10,800. The numbers drawn were 14, 23, 31, 32. Prizewinners were 1. Louth County Board Ticket for Houses: Aaron Smyth c/o Josie Smyth 2. €50 Sinead Vaughan c/o Centra 3. €50 Rory and Michelle Campbell c/o Kevin Kerr.
Trevor Giff, has created a little bit of history in following in his father’s footsteps by becoming Captain of Dundalk Golf Club. His father Bert held the captaincy in 1998 having joined Dundalk Golf Club in 1981. He had previously been a member in Coolatin GC and Bodenstown GC and moved to Dundalk, with his family, through work. He became a Council member in 1988. Sons following fathers as Captains of Dundalk Golf Club is very rare but it is unlikely any family will match the Carrolls whose father Vincent was the Club’s first captain in 1905 and three of his sons - Vincent, Walter and Charles all subsequently held the role. Last week’s drivein was a very special occasion for the Giff family and Bert was on hand to watch his son and Lady Captain Pauline Campbell perform the traditional Captain’s Drive-In in
front of a large crowd of Club members. Trevor, who played hockey for Newry Olympic and soccer for Quay Celtic, took up golf on his arrival in Dundalk as a 16-yearold and now plays off eight. He has been a committee member at Quay Celtic since 2005 and club secretary since 2010. He joined the Council of Dundalk Golf Club in 2008 and served a six-year term before returning in 2017. He has served on the Tournament, Membership and Course Committee and chaired both the Membership and Course Committees. “It was a special moment and I was delighted that my father was there to see it. I hope that I get as much out of my year as Captain as he did. I am really looking forward to it and to working alongside our Lady Captain Pauline. “Dundalk is one of the best clubs in the country with a fantastic
Bert and Trevor Giff
course in a great location. We have excellent facilities and our membership is a great com-
munity of people who come together to play golf and enjoy each other’s company.”
1. Red & white 2. Pumpkin 3. Cocoa Beans 4. Red Square 5. Achill Island 6. Five 7. Yeast 8. Three 9. Blue 10. The escape from Egypt under Moses. Stinker - They were all women.
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Louth Comhairle na nOg Civic Leadership Research
Louth Comhairle na nOg took part in a focus group consultation with a research team from Queens University. The purpose of the study is to examine the ongoing impact of the Conflict/ Troubles for children and young people and parents. This part of the project involves seeking the views of children on issues that are affecting them and their
community, gaps in services and what type of support they think would be appropriate. The young people from Louth Comhairle na nOg are currently engaged in a two year Civic Leadership and Peace Building project which is funded by the EU PEACE IV Programme. This project will help young people develop their skills knowl-
edge and attitudes in the area of conflict resolution and Peace Building. To date the group has completed training, organised study visits and facilitated dissemination events. It is hoped by getting involved in this study with Queens the reality of life for young people in the border region will be included in the research
which will have policy and programme implications for the future. Many thanks to all the young people who get involved and to Dr. Mary-Louise Corr from Queens who facilitated the session. The Civic Leadership and Peace Building Project is part of Louth County Council’s €3.5m Local Authority Action Plan.
This action plan has received funding from the EU’s PEACE IV Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Match-funding for the project has been provided by the Executive Office in Northern Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development in Ireland.
De La Salle student, Donnchadh Hughes, pictured with his trophy for achieving the highest result nationally in Junior Certificate Music.
Louth Comhairle na nÓg Civic Leadership Group
Lions Club Annual Poker Classic Dundalk Lions Club and Drogheda Lions Club together will be holding a Poker Classic in the Lisdoo Arms, Newry Road, Dundalk on Sunday the 29th of March 2020. The proceeds will go towards the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. The Poker Classic begins at 5 pm on the 29th of March and 12500 euro will be paid out in prizes on the night. Tickets are 100 euro which will include a light meal. The Lions Clubs always get great support for this event with players travelling from far and wide.’ Attractive Prize Funds for the Winning Players. Details on Dundalk Lions Facebook. To purchase a ticket and reserve a place please contact: lionspoker2020@ gmail.com or phone 087 256 8895.
Pancake Tuesday at Castletown Girls School
Chef Gerry Higgins with Castletow n Girls Principal, Marian McNally
Jowita Stahl and Aine Conachy
Daniy Khan, Vanessa Davrezibala and Whitney Nwobu
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DkIT form new partnership Peter impresses at
Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) and leading Irish building contractor, Walls Construction have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to further develop the relationship between both organisations. The new corporate partnership reflects the institute’s on-going commitment to industry engagement for the purposes of research, innovation, graduate employment and education. The agreement with the Dublin headquartered company will focus on four principal areas: 1. Wo r k f o r c e Training and Education including bespoke course development and delivery in areas such as engineering and construction management, BIM (Building Information Modelling), Lean Construction and management skills. The agreement will also enable closer collaboration through participation on academic-industry programme boards and focus groups.
Adrian Corcoran, Construction Director, Walls Construction and Michael Mulvey, DkIT President at signing of MOU 2. Access to DkIT Graduates & Student Talent through student project work, participation at on-campus careers events and the joint development of graduate programmes. 3. Access to Research & Innovation Collaboration through applied research opportunities, leveraged funding for R&D and developing a Centre of
Excellence for Walls Construction at the Regional Development Centre at DkIT. 4. Sponsorship opportunities in the areas of academic prizes and local corporate social responsibility initiatives. The official announcement took place in DkIT on Thursday February 20 and was attended by members
of the senior leadership from Walls including Adrian Corcoran, Construction Director and Niamh Barry, Training & Development Manager, along with DkIT President, Michael Mulvey, PhD, Head of Business Development & Innovation at DKiT, Aidan Browne and Head of School of Engineering at DkIT, Dr Tom Dooley. Speaking at the event Mr Mulvey said that in today’s uncertain economic environment, collaboration between academic institutions and industry can provide businesses with a vital competitive advantage to help them to grow, diversify and navigate changing market needs. “We are delighted to welcome Walls Construction as our first official corporate partner from within the Built Environment sector. Our School of Engineering is deeply committed to the sustained growth and professionalism of this construction sector and we are confident that closer collaboration
will enable us to provide more focused upskilling opportunities to Walls Construction staff, as well as assisting the organisation to embrace new technologies and to unlock new business opportunities in the future,” he stated. Adrian Corcoran, Construction Director at Walls is a graduate of Civil Engineering at DkIT sated: “Aided by industry engagement, the education sector can make a major contribution, including research and development, incubation space and the design and delivery of programmes, that will benefit productivity, affordability, quality and health and safety in construction.” DkIT has a growing portfolio of corporate partnerships with organisations located across the North Leinster South Ulster region including manufacturing multinational, Cargotec, sports technology firm, STATSports, Dundalk’s Creative Spark and one of Europe’s leading food processors, ABP Food Group.
Dundalk Golf Club Peter McCaughey, who was the form player at Dundalk Golf Club heading into Christmas, notched up his first win of 2020 on Sunday when he won the 14 Hole Singles Stableford competition. He won by five points after shooting an impressive 38pts over the 14 Holes with Charlie Monahan (10) edging out Anthony McGuinness (20) for second place after both had finished on 33pts. Storm Jorge may have swept across the course the previous day but it was nothing compared to the whirlwind start that McCaughey, playing off 20, had. He had three successive three-point pars at the first, second and fifth before a birdie at the par five sixth gave him a four-point return and left him on 13pts after playing his opening
four holes. Three two-point returns saw him finish the outward journey on 19pts before he unleashed another whirlwind start to the final seven holes. He had a three-point par at the 10th and then a four-point par at the index one 11th followed by a three-point par at the par five 12th. That 10pt haul was followed by two-point bogey on 13 before he fired in back to back three-point pars on the 14th and 17th. He finished with a two-point bogey five on the last for an overall return of 39pts which was reduced to 38pts when some of his pre-Christmas exploits were factored in. Paul O’Callaghan (10), Austin Carroll (12) and John Farrell (22) won the category prizes while Peter Rogers (2) returned the day’s best gross score of 27pts.
New Irish medium Youth Club As part of a campaign to have a full immersion Gaelcholáiste open in Dundalk under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta, parents are also looking at how to promote Irish with the next generation. The first step of this is to open a Youth Club ‘as Gaeilge’ supported by Ógras of Conradh na Gaeilge, with a maiden Registration Night for interested children which took place on February 13 in the Dundalk Conradh
na Gaeilge building, at 5 Seatown Place. The club is open to children ranging from 5th class to 3rd year and all the games, activities and crafts will be conducted ‘as Gaeilge’. This is an important element in the promotion of Irish in Co. Louth and the organisers believe that it needs as much support from all interested people as possible if it is to be a successful project.
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Family Notices in memoriam
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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). M.W. 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). P.M.
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). M.S. 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). T.McD.
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Na Piarsaigh represented Louth at the Paidí Ó Sé tournament
LOUTH’S Na Piarsiagh and Hunterstown Rovers lined out for Louth in the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidi Ó Sé 2020, with 36 adult men’s and ladies club teams descending on Kerry’s Dingle Peninsula last weekend. In the round robin competition first round, Na Piarsaigh lost 2-11 to 0-6 to West Kerry side Castlegregory who are under the management of former Offaly senior football manager Stephen Wallace.
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They fared better in the second round, beating Cork’s Boherbue 1-8 to 1-6 but failed to progress because of the earlier loss. Hunterstown Rovers were up against Kerry division two side Listry in their first round match, losing 1-11 to 0-4. Cavan’s Knockbride, managed by former Cavan star Larry O’Reilly, provided the opposition in the second round and the Louth men rallied to win by 1-5 to
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The local branch of the Irish Association of Lourdes Volunteers (IALV) were the beneficiaries of two successful fundraisers recently. On Saturday in the Imperial Hotel one of the world’s leading darts players, Gary Anderson, took on a number of local players with the proceeds of the night going to the IALV. The event was organised by Finbarr Kelly, Mary Justine Gray and Marie Kindlon. On the same night a cheque was presented in Byrnes Pub by Tony McComish and Patrick McEvoy of the Dundalk & District Game Protection Association following a recent fundraiser to the IALV following a nomination by Patsy Halpenny. All proceeds will go towards funding 40 local John Toal and Tony McComish (Dundalk & District Game Protection Association) making a presentation to Beverley Carolan (IALV volunteer) children and adults on their trip to Lourdes.
St Patrick’s Day festival launch Patsy Halpenny, Declan McEneaney, Gary Anderson and Beverley Carolan
The ‘Urban Green’ theme of the Dundalk St Patrick’s Day festival was evident at the launch of the event at Dundalk Gaol on Thursday evening when Trashion Fashion students attended in their creative outfits. Secondary school students involved in Trashion Fashion have been chosen to be the grand marshalls of the green-themed parade. The large number of people who attended the launch were treated to performances from the Men’s Shed Choir, McGee School of Dance and Dundalk Brass Band, all of whom are involved in the St Patrick’s Day festival in Dundalk this year. Cllr. Maeve Yore, who is a member of the organising committee, explained that, in a break from tradition, the parade will take place on the evening of Monday March 16, starting at 7pm and using the original route from Patrick Street, through Church Street, Clanbrassil Street, Park Street and ending at Tesco Extra. PayPal is the main sponsor of the parade and the company was represented by Margaret Ward, Senior Director and Site Lead, and a number of senior staff at the launch. Cllr. Yore said the following day, March 17, will build on the success of the 2019 family fun day with two stages – at Market Square and the newly revamped St Nicholas Quarter and a family fun zone at Market Square. There will also be a St Patrick. Wristbands, for access to the family fun zone, sponsored by Pelican Promotions, are now available for sale at Stitchcraft, Earl Street. Chairperson of the organising committee, Cllr. Conor Keelan, told the audience he wanted to acknowledge the hard work and assistance of the committee members, Dundalk councillors, community representatives and business people ‘who contributed to ensuring that we followed through
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on our commitment to having a festival for 2020’. He said it was the aim of the organisers to try to make the St Patrick’s Day festival in Dundalk in 2020 the ‘greenest ever public event in the town’. Cllr. Keelan said: ‘Last year’s cultural and music event in Dundalk proved to be a success and it was important to build on this theme. ‘While retaining this music and cultural day for March 17, we took the decision to move the parade to the night of March 16. This is a new departure for Dundalk but there is nothing to fear from innovation in any field of work or enterprise as we can celebrate the theme of Urban Green over the course of two days’. Cllr. Keelan also paid tribute to the assistance given to the committee by operations staff at Louth County Council – represented by Director of Service Frank Pentony, the emergency services – represented by Chief Fire Officer Eamon Woulfe – and Dundalk Gardaí - represented by Sgt. Barry Byrne. PayPal’s Margaret Ward said: ‘As soon as we heard the Urban Green theme we knew straight away this was something we wanted to support. Community involvement is something that is very important to everyone in PayPal.
‘We have an exciting few weeks ahead of us in advance of the parade. We have partnered with local schools and are sponsoring a green themed colouring and poster competition. We are also working with the local schools to share our knowledge and experience of green Initiatives. ‘We are hosting a ‘kids to work’ green workshop where we reduce and recycle materials for children to create with. You will see the fruits of our work and creativity on March 16’. Dundalk Chamber of Commerce President Pat McCormick said he was pleased the chamber was able to financially support this year’s events. In addition, the huge effort made by Dundalk Tidy Towns in the organising of the events was recognised by Cllr. Keelan. Chairperson of Dundalk Tidy Towns, Helen Byrne, said: ‘Reflecting on the theme of this year’s festival, urban green, Dundalk Tidy Towns is aware of the importance of biodiversity in our local community. ‘We are delighted to be able to contribute to enhancing biodiversity by donating 500 seed bombs of native Irish wild flowers, which will be handed out to the public. ‘We are delighted to be part of this festival and hope that it is successful in promoting the positive aspects of our community and bringing people together’. The organising committee is grateful for the support of sponsors Dundalk BIDS, Louth County Council, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, PayPal, the Longwalk Shopping Centre, Stage and Lighting, Louth Volunteer Centre, Pelican Promotions, Wuxi, Louth Leader Partnership, Last Lap Café, Cuchullainn Credit Union and AIB’.
More Laughter from Spacers Drama Group Following their very successful run of comedies including ‘The Space’ by Grainne Jordan and ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ by Tommy Marren, Spacers Drama group are returning to the Friary Hall, Anne Street on Thursday March 19 for three nights with another hilarious comedy - ‘I’m the One for You’, by Irish Playwright Jimmy Keary. This three-act comedy will be performed by a cast of locals which include some familiar faces and also some actors making their stage debut under the direction of Blackrock thespian Mary Reilly. ‘I’m the One for You’ is a rip roaring comedy centred on widower Gerry O’Malley (played by Brendan Walsh), a farmer living alone. Dorrie Sinnott (Joanne Dalton) is a widow, who comes in to clean for
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him once a week. Dorrie has her eye on Gerry and has high hopes that wedding bells will ring for them someday. However, local bachelor farmer Jack O’Dowd (David Lennon) fancies Dorrie, having courted her some years previously before she was married. Dorrie has little time for Jack and dismisses his advances at every chance she gets.
Then Gerry meets Ruth Hickey (Joan Wilson), a newly-arrived divorcee in the area, when she approaches him to hire his lorry for a forthcoming ICA event. There is an instant rapport between them. Matters are further complicated by Gerry’s son-in-law, Hugo Carter (David McArdle), who helps in the theft of Gerry’s farm machinery to pay off his debts
to some very unsavoury characters. As Dorrie’s advances become more amorous and Jack becomes more jealous, Gerry realises that he will have to do something about the situation, but unfortunately his colour-blindness and some mixed-up invitations only make matters ten times worse. Who will end up with the partner of their dreams? Don’t miss this hilarious comedy which is packed with craic and confusion and will have you in stitches from start to finish. Cast: Joanne Dalton, Brendan Walsh, David Lennon, Joan Wilson, Stephanie Rocks, David ‘Dathi’ McArdle, Martina Clerkin, Yvonne Laurence and John Farrell. Tickets €12 - available in Grant’s Newsagents Dublin Street and from all the cast. Further info: Tel. Amy at 086 2268606.
Psychic Sally—10 years and counting
Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show “10 Years and Counting”. Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over 10 years, Sally’s show will have you on the edge of your
seat, as she brings mediumship into the 21st century. “My ability allows me to harness the energy around individuals in the audience and pass on messages from their loved ones who have passed with incredible accuracy. I call every message validated a wonder moment. So take your seats relax, be open minded and ready to come forward if you think the message is for you,” explained Sally.
With her love, laughter and warmth, this show is a unique evening not to be missed. Book your tickets now to see this phenomenal psychic in action. This show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment. Sunday 29th March 8pm, the TLT Drogheda. Tickets €25 plus booking fee https://thetlt.ie/js_events/ psychic-sally/ Box Office 0419878560.
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Family Matters, a new comedy show with Baz Ashmawy (50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy) comes to An Táin Arts Centre on Saturday
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er who then found fame at the age of 73, success and its benefits and losses, and of course, raising six children. Tickets are €25 (+
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Call to support Addiction Support Network
Sinn Féin TD for Louth Ruairí Ó Murchú has said that the work of the Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) must be adequately resourced by the next government. Teachta Ó Murchú made the following comments at an event hosted by the Family Addiction Support Network to mark International Family Drug Support Day. “I have been working with the FASN for a number of years and the work they do with families is incredible.
“Unfortunately previous governments have underfunded this service and curtailed its excellent work. “In fact this is the only voluntary service in Louth which works with the family members of people suffering addiction, rather than the person in addiction. “Not only do these families endure the chaos of their loved one’s addiction and manage the effects of that on the extended family, they are often the subject of intimidation by drug dealers
themselves. “Currently FASN provides the following services: 24/7 Out of Hours Telephone Helpline; One-to-one support; Peer Group Support; Access to Counselling; Access to Respite; Educational Programme; Assistance with Drugs Intimidation Reporting. “The Family Addiction Support Network have prepared a budget which indicates that all of their services across 4 counties can be provided for little over €100,000 per year,” stated Mr Ó Murchú.
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recent deaths Maureen Maguire (née Conlon), Gaultrimsland, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in Carlingford Nursing Home on Friday February 28. Beloved wife of the late John and dear mother of Seán, Eugene, Mark, Therese, Niamh, Conor and the late Margaret Mary. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Bridie, Ann and Cathleen, son-in-law Adrian, grandchildren Megan, Jack, Holly, Leah, Thomas, John, Caitlyn, Maeve, Cònal and Oran, sister Phyllis, brothers Noel, Paddy and Kevin, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Muriel Clarke (née Roddy), Ashling Park and late of Fr. Murray Park, Dundalk, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Thursday February 27. Loving mother of Sarah and Michael. Predeceased by her parents Sean and Frances and her sister Marie. Muriel will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter, son, doting grandchildren Lauren and Amy, daughter-in-law Yvonne, brother Sean, sister Olivia, brother-in-law Paddy, sister-in-law Brenda, nieces Melissa and Niamh, nephew Alex, Nanny Moo to her adoring grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and by all who knew and loved her. Caroline McArdle (née Brennan), Chestnut Grove, Tallanstown, peacefully at the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, on Wednesday February 26. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Teresa, brothers Nicky, Michael and Aiden. Sadly missed by her loving family, husband Micheal, daughter Michelle (McMahon), sons Kevin, David, Martin and Paul, son-in-law David, grandchildren, Dylan, Jordan, Ava, Ella and Maisiegrace, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Michael (Mickey) Murphy Mountain View, Dunleer, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Tuesday February 25. Mickey, beloved husband of Margaret (née Callaghan) and loving father of Thomas and Alan. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Letitia, daughter Sarah-Anne, brother Tommy and sister Florrie. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Samantha and Mags, grandsons Finn, Dylan and Dáire, brother Martin, sisters Gretta, Philomena, Frances, Martina, Pauline, Patricia, Bernie, Anne and Loretta, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and a large circle of friends. Marie Kampes (née Byrne), Cherryvale, Bay Estate and formerly of Mary St, North, Dundalk, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the Louth County Hospital on Thursday February 27. Beloved wife of Heinz and dear mum of Or-
lágh and Franz. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, son, brother Noel, daughter-in-law Cora, grandchildren Marianne, Laura, Nicole, Naomi, Killian, Caoimhe and Enya, great-grandchildren Lochlain, Matthew and Callum, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Richard Nugent Edenkell, Hackballscross, Dundalk, and late of Old Bawn, Tallaght, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday February 25. Beloved husband of Pauline and dear dad of Andrew and Caroline, He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, brother Jim, sisters Kathleen, Eileen and Sheila, son-in-law James Flanagan, daughter-in-law Trisha, grandchildren Sarah, Samuel, Killian, Hannah, Éabha, Michael, Fiachra, Danial and James, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Leo O’Callaghan Chapel Road, Haggardstown, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday February 26. Leo, cherished husband and best friend of Clodagh (née Crummie) and dear father of Caeva, Sinead and Aveen and beloved grandfather of Jack, Timmy, Theo, Rebecca, Poppy and Zoe. Leo will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, sons-inlaw Conor, Dave, and Michael, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Anne O’Driscoll (née McKeown), Doylesfort Grove, Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, suddenly on Tuesday February 25. Beloved wife of Michael, dear mother of Kate and Laura and daughter of the late Brian and Kathleen. She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughters, grandchildren Dany and Ryan, brother John, sisters Mary and Verona, son-in-law Sal, brothers-in-law, sister-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Kevin Burns Garrybawn, Tom Bellew Avenue, Dundalk, suddenly at his residence on Sunday February 23. Predeceased by his daughter Nicola, parents Michael and Mary-Ann, sister Moya Byrne, He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter Clodagh, son-in-law Michael Lennon, grandchildren Sean, Ryan and Cian, brothers Brendan and Johnny, sisters Joan Mc Court and Ann Doran, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. Harry Martin Avenue Road., Dundalk, suddenly, on Monday February 24. Harry, beloved father of Niall and Ronan, dear son of Ena and the late Jimmy and brother of Mairead, Miriam, Valerie. Harry will be sadly missed by his sons, mother, sisters, his sons mother Kay, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Maureen Eilish Purcell Bannon’s Cross, Louth Village, peacefully at Moorehall Lodge, Ardee, on Tuesday February 25. Maureen will be sadly missed by her husband Joseph, children Dominic, Jaime, Damian, Marie-Therésé and Patrick, nine grandchildren, brothers and sister Anthony, Therésé and Paul, daughters-in-law, son-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Seamus Ward Knocknagoran, Omeath and Blackpool, England,, peacefully on Tuesday February 18. Predeceased by his father Jimmy. Very deeply regretted by his son Shay and daughter Erin, his mother Kathleen brother Pat, sister Mary, sister-in-law Jacqueline and brother-in-law Gary. Also by Mandy and all his uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives & friends. Morgan Fitzpatrick Dundalk and late of Leixlip, Co Kildare, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Sunday February 23. Devoted father and husband. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eimear, son Reuben, daughter Luna, his parents, sister Saragh, brother Luke, sisters in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, extended family and friends. Tom McGahan Prospect, Maree, Oranmore, and formerly of Reaghstown, suddenly at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 22. Beloved partner of Sharon and loving father of Thomas and Alan. Sadly missed by his sister Mary and brother Jim. Dearly missed by Sharon’s daughters Kiara and Louise and his grandchildren Eva, Bill and Freya. Fondly remembered by his neighbours and large circle of friends. Frank Boland late of Marian Park, Dundalk, on Monday 2nd March 2020, peacefully, surrounded by his family, in the love and tender care of the Louth Co. Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Anna (née Loughlin) and grandson Stephen. Frank will be sadly missed by his loving family, son Brendan, daughters Anne, Moira and Eilish, sons in-law Jimmy Flynn, David Sally and Trevor Giff, daughter in-law Martina, grandchildren Conor, David, Orlagh, Niall and Lisa, great-grandchildren Hannah, Frankie, Alanna, Noah, Elsie and Ella, sister in-law Kitty, brother in law Joe Maguire, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at the home of his daughter Eilish and Trevor Giff, Suil Na Mara, Point Road, (eircode) A91C6H2, from Tuesday evening 5pm to 8pm and Wednesday 11am to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning to Saint Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk. ‘’House Private on Thursday morning, please.’’
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