Dundalk Leader 5th May 2016
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News Think Twice Campaign launched by DKIT students Mad Youth
in Brief
Mental Health funds
Fine Gael TD for Louth, Peter Fitzpatrick, while speaking on the issue of mental health in Dáil Éireann, said that he will be seeking parity for mental health funding in Co Louth. “At present the Louth Meath area receives €104 per head of population for mental health whilst the national average is €152. “It is simply not right that the people of Louth and Meath do not have the same level of funding for mental health services as the rest of the country. “I believe that each and every citizen should have access to local, specialised and comprehensive mental health service provision that is of the highest standard”, he stated.
St Bride’s Lotto
The Following numbers were drawn for the St Brides lotto jackpot of €7,800: 9, 17, 22, 28. There was no winner and no Match 3 winner.
A group of fourth year Creative Media students in DKIT have chosen the area of disability and independence as their fourth year group project. The trio is made up of Jean Creegan, Paul Grant and Stephen Trappe and their mission is to create an awareness campaign around able bodied people using disabled toilets and how this is affecting disabled people’s independence. The campaign is called ‘Think Twice’ and according to Jean their research found that disabled people in Co. Louth faced a whole range of problems in everyday life but for the purpose of
this project they focused on the area of misuse of disabled toilets. “We asked members of the Irish Wheelchair Association what their understanding of independence was and what if any barriers they face on a daily basis and we were given a whole range of answers which gave us an idea of the daily struggles they face that some people may take for granted. “The main issues was accessibility whether it be accessing disabled parking spaces, disabled toilets, struggling to get on footpaths which aren’t wheelchair friendly it was clear that there is
a problem in society today and it is affecting people with disabilities independence,” explained Jean. From conducting primary research, a problem that we encountered on a number of occasions was able bodied people taking advantage of disabled toilets. After speaking to members of the Irish Wheelchair Association, they clarified that yes this is an ongoing problem for them. As a group, we hope to create an awareness campaign around able bodied people using disabled toilets and how this is affecting disabled people’s In-
dependence. We hope by using real people real stories that we can influence people’s opinions and stop them from using these facilities. We are going to create different aspects of the campaign including, viral videos, poster campaign, hashtags, and a radio advertisement. We are going to launch these different aspects of the campaign at different stages, to get maximum coverage. Using different social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram we hope that our awareness campaign will reach many people and make a difference,” stated Jean.
Colours Day in aid of Aware
A Colours Day event was held in Ardee Community School on Wednesday April 27 in aid of AWARE, a voluntary organisation which helps people to cope with depression. The students on the Amber Flag Committee (a group promoting positive mental health) and the Student Council came together to support this worthy cause. A no uniform colours day was held whereby certain year groups were asked to wear red and others asked to wear blue. The splash of colour in the classrooms was vibrant and attractive. Students paid €2 for the privilege and a total of €1,125 was raised on the day. Congratulations to the organisers and thank you to all who Ciara Callaghan,Tara McGuinness,Sean Sweeney and Cillian Keenan. contributed.
Sylvester Agnew Clontygora Court, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, and formerly of Ardee, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Monday April 25. Sylvester predeceased by his wife Julia,v deeply regretted by his sons Frank, Jimmy and Paul, daughter Sylvia Halpenny, sisters Theresa, Nancy, Delia and Lily, son in-law Tommy, daughters in-law Marie and Irena, Briege, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. Bridget Meegan (née McGeough), Killanny, Louth, aged 94, peacefully at The Louth County Hospital on Monday April 25. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters Marion (Sharkey) and Maeve (Byrne), sons John and Eugene, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-inlaw, nieces, relatives and friends. Margaret (Peggy) McManus (née Mc Cann), Anne Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Beaumont Hospital on Tuesday April 26. Peggy beloved wife of the late Eugene and dear mother of Michael, Pauline and Eugene. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughtersin-law, son-in-law, sister Columba O’Shea and brother Frank McCann, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. John McCoy Moorehall Lodge, Ardee, peacefully at Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, on Tuesday April 26. John sadly missed by his devoted and loving wife Vera, sons Peter, Martin, Michael, Sean, Paul, Seamus and Ger-
Death Notices ard, surviving brothers Patsy and Eugene, grandchildren, great grandchild, daughtersin-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Iveta Petersone (née Saulevica), Great Northern Haven, Barrack Street, Dundalk, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday April 26. Mother of Mareks and dear grandmother of Daniela, Milana and Marsels. She will be sadly missed by her loving son, his girlfriend Natalja, grandchildren, sister Tatjana, relatives and friends. Nuala Martin (nee Mc Ardle), 69 Grange Drive, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk and formerly of 22 Feran Drive, Louth Village, peacefully at her home, on Wednesday April 27. Nuala, beloved wife of the late Patrick Martin and dear mother of Karen and Michael. Deeply regretted by her daughter, son, daughter-inlaw Alice grandchildren Kim, David, Michael, Patrick, Craig, Chelsea, Anthony, Ryan Stefon and Gino, great-grandchildren, Carlie, Hannah, Kelsie and Gerard, sisters Maureen, Kathleen and Anne, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Francis (Fra) Brady Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock, suddenly, at home on Tuesday April 26. Fra, much loved husband of Mary (nee Mc Gee) and dear father of Katie and John and brother of Joseph, Seamus, Michael and Tom. Deeply regretted by his
wife, son, daughter, brothers, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Rosie Jameson Main Street, Castlebellingham, (Retired Post Mistress) peacefully on peacefully in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Thursday April 28. Rosie beloved sister of Annie Conlon and dear aunt of Ronnie, Margaret, Dorothy, Brendan, Aidan, Catriona, Sean and the late David, niece in law Marion, and great aunt of Alan, Jonathan, Andrea, Claire, Derina, Niall, Ronan, Michael, Andrew, Robert, Jerome, Shannon, Ciara, and TJ Deeply regretted by her sister, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews, greatgrandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Michael Murphy Redcow, Dundalk, peacefully in the Mater Private Hospital on Sunday May 1. Michael (Retired Department of Agriculture), beloved son of the late John and Bridget and brother of the late JJ. Deeply regretted by his relatives and many friends. Andrew (Andy) Brown 43 Hawthorn Crescent, Bay Estate, Dundalk, peacefully, at Louth Co. Hospital, surrounded by his family on Sunday May 1. Andrew (Retired Member of The Defence Forces). Beloved husband of Margaret and dear father of Alan and Barbara. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Linda, grandchildren Megan and Piers, brothers Jimmy and
Theatre in Spirit Store MAD Youth Theatre prepares for their play ‘Be Mine’, a play about finding true love and consent. The play will have its Irish debut on the Thursday May 12 in the Spirit Store. The cast Clodagh Griffin, Jessica Woodlock, Lauren Alice MacAleavy, Ferdia O’Malley, Georgia Cooney, Catriona Quigley, Hilary Mullen, Cathu O’Malley, Shaun McCarthy and Ross Halpenny have been rehearsing the past two weeks. Be Mine was first performed in earlier this year in February at the Class in Action International Youth Theatre Festival in the Prague Czech Republic where Clodagh Griffin won best actress for her role as Amy. It became a topic of conversation over the weekend of the festival. People spoke about the importance of the content in the play and the thought provoking message in it. You can buy tickets at the door for €8. Doors open at 730pm show starts 8pm. More information visit M.A.D Youth Theatre Facebook page or call 0860457026 for group deals.
Liam, sisters-in-law, brothersin-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Kathleen Rogan (née Pepper), Pearse Park, Dundalk, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 30. Beloved wife of Thomas and devoted mother of Majella, Lorraine, Fionnuala, Angelique, Dermot, and Richard. Kathleen will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren, brothers Martin and Matthew, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Edward Oakes Ard na Mara, Wallace’s Road, Blackrock, and London, peacefully in St. Vincent’s Private Hospital surrounded by his family on Monday May 2. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents John and Finola, sisters Rachel and Katie, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and wide circle of friends. Charlie Dullaghan Upper Merches, Hoeys Lane and late of Jenkinstown, Dundalk, peacefully at home in the care of his loving family on Monday May 2. Pre-deceased by his dear wife Theresa, son Patrick (USA) son-in-law Eddie McMahon (USA), much loved father of John, Terry, Jimmy, Pauline, Briege, Kate, Jean and Bernadine. Charlie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sons, daughters, sisters Tina Burke, Doreen Byrne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Christina Roe, Hannah Callan, Aisling McBride and Ciara Mooney at the Colours Day in Ardee Community School
Tesco raise funds OVER €4,750 was raised by Tesco stores across Louth last Friday in support of Temple Street’s Great Irish Bake. Between 11am and 6pm, Tesco colleagues and customers baked, bought, ate and sold an
abundance of culinary creations to help raise some much-needed dough for the children’s hospital. All 148 stores countrywide took part to host Ireland’s Largest Bake Sale and together raised over €155,000 in just
seven hours. All of the money raised in stores on the day will be used to buy Pump Systems for the wards at Temple Street Hospital which make giving fluids and medicine to patients that little bit easier.
Launch of seaside development This weekend Shannon Homes will launch their stunning development at “Cnoc na Mara”, Blackrock in a fabulous seaside setting with the Cooley mountains in the backdrop. The development is situated on the Golf links Road and surrounded by Dundalk Golf Club. Keith Duffy of DNG Dundalk
has been appointed to handle the sales. This is a development that you must see to appreciate the views and setting and indeed the standard and fit out of the new show house is stunning and like the previous development some years ago it had a huge appeal to many Dublin commuters