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Wednesday, 6th March, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 10 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

A scout leader in Dundalk has stated that he and his colleagues have received nothing but support from parents around Dundalk in the wake of the recent scandal which has cast a shadow over the organisation nationwide. Tusla, the agency responsible for the wellbeing of children in Ireland, recently sent a letter to Scouting Ireland calling for an “urgent review” into the manner in which the organisation manages child protection

concerns and disclosures and questioned the current viability of overnight trips. Those comments followed a review which revealed that there have been as many as 71 alleged abusers and 108 alleged victims in the Scouting Ireland organisation with most cases taking place between the 1960’s and 1980’s. Gerry Byrne, a leader at the St Patrick’s Scout group on the Castletown Road says he was shocked and saddened by the allegations of abuse which emerged recently but insisted Continued on Page 2

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Local dancers to appear on tv this weekend By Paul Byrne Three local dancers will appear on Ireland’s Got Talent this weekend as they look to progress to the next stage of the competition. Teenagers Caitlin Rooney, Lonan Murphy and Nicole Ellis are part of the ‘Fly Youth’ dance crew who are a 23 strong team of dancers who are based and train in Dublin. Full Story Page 2.

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Continued from Page 1 that he believes that current safeguarding procedures are stringent and fully protective of children. “Like everyone, I was shocked and saddened at the things that have happened in the past, but Scouting Ireland now

has what I believe to be the most stringent rules and regulations around safeguarding. “All parents that I have spoken to since this scandal first arose have complete support for our group and acknowledge what we do for their children. I’m hopeful

that Scouting Ireland can recover from this scandal and continue to grow and provide the wonderful scouting experiences that I know it can. “Scouting in Dundalk has been going for over 65 years and during that time we have had thousands

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pioneering structures, from boiling water to cooking for a patrol of eight on an open fire on camp, from basic maps reading to navigation a 30km overnight hike, from basic first aid to Learning to be competent in CPR, and much more. “All our leaders have been

Garda Vetted, done on line E-Learning Safeguarding Training & Child Protection Training, (Currently a twoday course which must be done before any contact with youth members) and we do regular Safeguarding refresher training,” stated Gerry.

Local dancers to appear on tv this weekend By Paul Byrne

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of youth members who experienced what scouting has to offer. We have quite a large group with over 200 members. In recent years we have camped in Finland, Japan, France all over the UK and Ireland and most recently our Venturer’s Section spent New

Three local dancers will appear on Ireland’s Got Talent this weekend as they look to progress to the next stage of the competition. Teenagers Caitlin Rooney, Lonan Murphy and Nicole Ellis are part of the ‘Fly Youth’ dance crew who are a 23 strong team of dancers who are based and train in Dublin. This innovative group of young dancers train up to three days a week at Fly Dance Studio in Glasnevin run by Kerrie and Zacc Milne who took part in Season 1 of Ireland’s Got Talent. The Dundalk trio are extremely excited to showcase their talent on such a big platform and are looking forward to being on the show. According to Caitlin’s

mother Debbie this weekend’s appearance on Ireland’s Got Talent is just the beginning of a busy few months for the talented dancers. “Caitlin, Lonan and Nicole are very excited about their performance going on TV this weekend and they are hoping that the town can get behind them. It’s great to see a positive news story about the kids in Dundalk and I for one know how much hard work they have put into their performance. They are currently working hard ahead of the World Invitational Dance Championships which take place in LA this May so it’s been a very busy few months for the three of them,” stated Debbie. Fly Youth can be seen performing this weekend on Virgin Media One on Ireland’s Got Talent at 7:30pm. Caitlin Rooney, Lonan Murphy and Nicole Ellis

Garda Round Up Gardaí are investigating a report of criminal damage following an incident inside a taxi on February 26. At approximately 9:30pm a taximan picked up seven or eight highly intoxicated males at an unknown location in Dundalk. One of the group sat in the front seat beside the taxi driver and became abusive and aggressive before punching and smashing the passenger door window. xThe taximan immediately stopped the car and asked the group to leave his

vehicle. Gardaí are continuing investigations with regards to this incident. An assault causing harm took place on Clanbrassil street on February 28 at 4:30pm. A male was approached by a second male who struck him on the back of the head before thumping him continuously in the face. The injured party who was in his 30s received cuts to the face during the attack. Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Gardaí.

WANTED There was also an assault causing harm on March 1 again on Clanbrassil Street at approximately 3:30pm. Two males who were known to each other got into an altercation which resulted in one of the men receiving a cut to his hand which required five stitches. There was another incident in River Lane on March 2 at approximately 3am when two males in their 20s were attacked by a male who caused bruising and swelling to the duo.

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in Brief St Joseph’s GFC Lotto

St Josephs Lotto There was no winner of the St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €5,800 The numbers drawn were 8, 22, 29, 32 The €50 winners were as follows: 1 Bob Dunne c/o Mulligan’s PO 2 Noel McCartney c/o Gerry Kinahan 3 St Peter’s a/c c/o Paddy Bell.

Young Priests’ Society

St Josephs Young Priests’ Society are holding an afternoon of prayer at Synod Hall, Armagh, on Sunday March 10. Mass at 2.30am with celebrant Fr Colm Mannion of the Dominican Order, Dundalk. Refreshments afterwards.

Drink driving

A man who pleaded guilty to a drink driving charge at Dundalk District Court was banned from the road for three years. Ciaran Halligan (38) of 78 Castleross, Castletown Road, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai at Meeting House Lane, Linenhall St, on June 4 last year. In convicting, Judge John Coughlan also imposed a €75 fine.

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Countdown is on to St Patrick’s Day events The countdown is on for St Patrick’s Day in Dundalk and the newly-formed organising committee are busy putting the finishing touches to what they hope is a day of fun, entertainment and surprises for the whole family. Cllr. Conor Keelan said he was very pleased with the way the plans are coming together and thanked all the Dundalk councillors who have helped with the costs of the event thanks to their donations from their

council allocations. Musical and dance acts, which showcase some of the huge range of talent Dundalk has to offer, will be on stage at the Courthouse Square and at Earl Street and include Long Time Coming, Crystal Ice, McGee School of Dance, Faoi Gheasa, Orwells 84, Cuchulainn Celtic Strings, Cobra Kan and Dundalk Brass Band. Cllr. Keelan, who is on the committee with fellow Dundalk

councillors Maeve Yore, Ruairí Ó Murchú and Anne Campbell, said all local councillors have been quick to allocate money to help cover the costs of the event. He said: ‘I am grateful for the speedy response from councillors to our call for donations and this has helped ensure that we have some really great entertainment for all the family lined up’. In addition to the exciting list of acts, a family fun zone, run by

Pelican, will be set up at the Market Square, with plenty to keep children entertained. Access to the area is by wristbands, which can be purchased in advance at Stitchcraft, Earl Street. The cost is €6 or €20 for four. The event, which runs from 2pm to 5pm around the Market Square, is supported by Louth County Council, Dundalk BIDS, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, Stage and Lighting, Pelican Promotions,

Long Walk Shopping Centre, PayPal, Volunteer Centre Louth and Digiweb. It is also supported by Recruitment Plus Dundalk, Morgan Fuels – Home Heat, LMFM, Permanent TSB, Dundalk Credit Union, Louth Leader Partnershup, Cuchullain Credit Union, Fyffes and Panama Coffee. For more information follow the event on Facebook at St Patrick’s Day Dundalk or email: stpatsdundalk@gmail.com.

Swimmers make waves at international open Success for Louth

Dundalk Swimming Club faced a tough test last week as its swimmers took on the best in Ireland and overseas at the prestigious Dave McCullagh International Open in Bangor. Representing Dundalk, Evelyn Donnelly competed in 50m events across all four strokes, in the 14 And Over Age Group, putting in strong performances that see her continue her solid preparation for the Irish Open Swimming Championship in Dublin at the end of March. Rebekah Friel achieved Personal Bests in both the 200m Breaststroke and 200m Freestyle (1213 Age Group) in what

sional 2 National Finals this year but they are also on the look out for the next generation of young Dundalk swimmers to join its various squads catering for all levels and abilities.

Swimmers. Rebekah Friel, Eliza Logan, Colette Donnelly and Evelyn Donnelly.

continues to be an impressive second season with the Club. Finally Eliza Logan, under the watchful eye of Coach Colette Donnelly, put in

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The Club are particularly interested in hearing from parents of swimmers in the 7-12 age group who can comfortably swim 25 meters (one length of Dundalk’s pool) Front, Back and Breast stroke and those aged over 12 who may have some club swimming experience. For further information contact Paul at swimclub.dundalk@ gmail.com.

at awards night

On Saturday February 9 the All - Ireland winners for the 2019 Community & Council awards were announced at a glittering ceremony in Croke Park, Dublin. The event is jointly hosted by Irish Public Bodies (IPB) and the Local Authority Members Association (LAMA). It was an extraordinary night for Louth who took home the top award in three categories having competed against over 100 projects nationwide from 22 counties. Larry Magnier of Louth won the much prized ‘Community Volunteer of the year’ award for his work with Blackrock tidy towns. The Sports unit of Louth County Council took home the first of their awards in the ‘Best Disability access and inclusion’ category. The highlight of the evening was the Sports Unit winning the coveted Grand Prix award which is awarded to the entry receiving the highest score from the judges across all categories.

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Taoiseach Visits Dundalk Outcomers

Host Families Wanted High Schools International is recruiting families to host international students attending Irish secondary schools in Dundalk. Students require a single room and full board. Accommodation could be required for the full academic year or part thereof. Ideal candidates would be families with children living in Dundalk or with good access to Dundalk Grammar by foot or by bus.

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An Taosieach Leo Varadkar Visited Outcomers last Friday to meet with Bernardine Quinn, Manager of Outcomers LGBT Support Service in Dundalk and service users. During their presentation to the Tasoieach, Bernardine provided a brief history of the centre and they work they do for the LGBT Community in Louth. She outlined how “Outcomers” has transformed into a resource for the wider community providing support and information on inclusion of and diversity within the LGBT community. It provides training and awareness-raising sessions to a range of

Cllr. John McGahon, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Bernardine Quinn.

regional and national stakeholders; it provides crucial and timely accompaniment to young LGBT people and their families on their journey to acceptance and

celebration of who they are. The Taoiseach also heard from Camille, a teenage service user who highlighted her experience of the cen-

tre and how it has positively impacted her. The presentation was then concluded by Paula Fagan, CEO of LGBT Ireland and she discussed LGBT Family Rights.

recent deaths Gráinne White (née McMahon) Whitestown, Greenore, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday March 3. Beloved wife of Oisín, adored mum of Gerard and Tara and dear sister of Paul, Kevin, Niall and Liam. Predeceased by her parents Gerard and Margaret and parents-in-law Pete and Teasie. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, Oisín’s family Mary, Betty, Bernie, Geraldine, Doreen, Pat and Peter, Gráinne’s brothers wives Helen, Deborah and Michelle, her sistersin-law, brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Tom (Tommy) O’Donnell Old Golf Links Road, Blackrock and late of Athenry, Galway, former inspector with The Great Northern Railway and stalwart supporter of Geraldines GFC, peacefully, in his 92nd year, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, on Sunday March 3. Beloved husband of Margaret (Maxie) (née Cully) and cherished father of Annemarie. Tommy will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, daughter, son-in-law Terry Kenna, granddaughter Aoibhinn, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Alan Kelly Ladywell Lodge, Saint Mary’s, Drumcar, Dunleer, on Saturday March 2. Alan, beloved son of the late Clare and Pat. Sadly missed by his brother Brian, sister-in-law Sheila, sister Linda, brother-inlaw Joe, nephews Darragh, Conor, Sean and Alan and all his friends and staff in Ladywell Lodge and Saint Mary’s, Drumcar. Maureen Mackin (née Cassidy) Castle Road, Dundalk, peacefully surrounded by her family in The Louth Co. Hospital, on Friday March 1. Beloved wife of Noel and dear mum of Peadar, Verona, Jimmy, Anthony and Gearóid. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Nellie and brother Paul. Maureen will be sadly missed with love by her husband, daughter and sons, sister Carmel, brother Jimmy, daughters in-law Breda, Mary, Michelle and Helen, son inlaw Michéal, grandchildren, brothers and sisters in-law, aunts Brigid and Josie, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Patricia McDonald (née McGahon) Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 2. Predeceassed by her beloved husband Dan and granddaughter Niamh. Very deeply regretted by her daughter Mary, sons Michael, Pat, John, Jim, Donal, Christopher and Martin. Also by her sonin-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, niece, relatives and friends. Tom (Thomas) Moore Drogheda, and formerly of Point Road, Dundalk, peacefully in his 92nd year at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Saturday March 2. Tom (Thomas), beloved husband of Marie Anne and loving dad of the late Carol. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, brother, sisters and his wider extended family. Margaret Rust (née Martin) Kilkerley, Dundalk, peacefully, in St Oliver Plunkett Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Satuday March 2. Margaret, beloved wife of the late Christopher and dear mother of John, Christopher, Bernadette, Fiona and Evelyn, loving nana of Alan, Fiona, Kevin, Ruth, Alison, Brian, Mary and Anna, great-

nana of Liam, Sarah, Béibhinn, Éanna, Martha, and Reuben and sister of Briege Goodman and Evelyn McParland. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, sons-in-law Pat Mullen, Philip Jacob and Tom Sloane, daughters-in-law Jennifer and Holly, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Kathleen Kelly (née McGeough), Dromiskin, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Friday March 1. Kathleen beloved wife of the late Paddy and dear mother of Dolores, Anne, Margaret, Martha, Elizabeth, Rosemary, nana of Tommy, Sonya, Mark, Yvonne, Aideen, Lilly, Deirdre, Siobhan, Patrick, Jason, Brandon, Seán, Darren, Sarah, and Ian, great gran nanny of Colin, Clodagh, Saoirse, Aaron, Louis, Ollie, Adam, Kayley, Aoibhín, Nicholas, Liam and Jacob, and Billy, and sister of Terry Tierney, and the late Dolly and Mairead Clarke, mother-in-law, Aidan O’Connor, Mike Kennelly, Shane Walsh, Ollie Corrigan, Donal Carey and the late Billy O’Connell and Cecil Delaney. Deeply regretted by her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Anne Matthews (née Bartley) Stabannon, Castlebellingham, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday March 1. Anne is predeceased by her husband Joe and will be sadly missed by her loving family; daughter Eileen, sons Ray and Terry, grand-children Mark, Paul, Gráinne, Sinéad, Sonia, Louise, Ruth, Emer, Luke, Adam, Ellen and Niamh, three great-grandchildren Conor, Beibhinn and Teddy, son-in-law Frank, daughtersin-law Bernie and Geraldine, sisters Madge and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Daniel (Danny) Hollywood Drumsilla, Ravensdale, Dundalk, and Down / Armagh, peacefully in the loving care of Craigavon Area Hospital on Tuesday February 26. Beloved husband of Delia (née Byrne) and dear dad of Fran, Stephen and Rosie, He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Orla and Anke, grandchildren Danille and Luke, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours. Seamus Lynch Stabannon, Castlebellingham, unexpectedly on Tuesday February 26. Sadly missed by his mother Gretta and father Barney, brothers (twin) Bernard, Daniel, Ruari and sister Ailbhe (Ward), grandmother Bernadette, uncles Nicholas, Jack, Jim, Peter, Johnny and Des, aunts Trina, Olive and Fiona. Brother-in-law Dermot, his Godchild Tara, nephews Harry and Billy, niece Kayleigh, relatives and a large circle of friends. Kathleen Mulholland (née Savage), Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully in St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital on Tuesday February 26. Predeceased by her husband Peter. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Geraldine, Marie and Rose, sons Jack and David, daughter in-law Kathleen, sons in-law Clement and Pat, grandchildren Lisa, Jonathan, John, Suzanne, and Daniel, nieces, nephews extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends. Martyn Smith “Rushmere”, Louth Hall, Tallanstown, peacefully in St. James’ Hospital. Martyn, beloved husband of Rachel and dear brother of Duncan. Deeply regretted by his wife, brother,

parents-in-law John and Maureen, sister-in-law Caroline, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Jim (Jimmy) Kennedy Oaklawns, Dundalk, formerly of Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin, peacefully in the Louth, Co. Hospital, on Monday February 25. Jim, beloved husband of Maureen (née Townsend) and dearly loved dad of Margaret, Predeceased by his parents James and Kathleen, sister Kathleen. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, brothers Paschal, Bill and Joe, sisters Anne, Bernie and Marie the entire Keane family, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and neighbours. Brian Lynch Doylesfort Road, Dundalk, peacefully, in the tender and dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved husband of the late Patricia and loving father of Rosemarie. Predeceased by his brothers Peter, Pat and Harry and sisters Nan, Maureen and Betty. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughter and her partner Pat, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Patrick (Paddy) Mullen Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of St. Anne’s Street, Dundalk and former Sergeant, peacefully in St. Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park and surrounded by his family on Monday February 25. Patrick (Paddy), beloved husband of Kathleen and the late Winifred, dear step-father of Natasha, Derek and Jonathan, brother of Margaret, Ann, Carmel and the late Bernard and a devoted step-grandfather. Sadly missed by his loving family, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Therése Bellew Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully at her residence following an illness bravely borne on Monday February 25. Beloved daughter of Theresa and the late Jimmy. Predeceased by her brother Seamus and sister in-law Sarah. She will be sadly missed by her loving mother, sisters Briege Devoy and Maisie McGuinness, brothers Martin and Gerard, her partner John, brothers and sisters in-law, nephews, nieces extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. John Flanagan Barn Road, Dunleer, peacefully after a short illness at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Sunday February 24. John beloved husband of Dolly and loving father of Seán. Predeceased by his brother Peter, twin sister Peggy (Carroll) and Celia (Alcott). Sadly missed by his wife, son, daughter-in-law Wendy (née Fay), grandsons Donal and Cormac, sister Mary (Grimes), brothers Tom, Joe, Mickey, Tony and Oliver, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Josephine Toner (née Killeen) Marsh Road, Bellurgan, Dundalk, peacefully, in St. Francis’ Nursing Home, Mount Oliver, on Monday February 25. Beloved wife of the late Larry and cherished mother of Cora, Noel, Ann (Mulligan), Helena (Toner McCauley) and the late Geraldine (McCormack), Brendan, Miriam, Declan and Lorcan. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, son, daughters-in-law Ann and Aveen, sons-in-law John, Tommy and Liam, grandchildren Valerie, Kevin, Seán, Brian, Fiona, Colin, Shannagh and Simon, great-grandchildren Jack, Ruby, Senan, Maisie and Thalia, Brian’s wife Lauren, Kevin’s wife Trish, Gerry, her relatives and friends.

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8 Transition Year students in Coláiste Chú Chulainn were involved in raising funds and awareness for Oesophageal Cancer in the Marshes and Aldi on Friday March 1. Jamie McCourt, one of the students explained: “Oesophageal Cancer is 100% curable if detected early, however, the sad fact is that the majority of oesophageal cancer patients wait three months before contacting their GP. Students sold lollipops and provided the public with information about the illness in order to help combat the disease.”

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Leah qualifies for speech writing final Leah O’Shaughnessy from St Vincent’s Secondary School stood out from over 150 entries to reach the Final of the national ActionAid Speech Writing Competition. The increasingly popular competition, now in its fifth year, received entries from students aged 14 to 17, from almost 50 schools across the country. This was the highest number of entries to date. Leah is one of ten Finalists selected to deliver their speech at the Final in Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy March 20. ActionAid provides long term support to the poorest and most marginalised women and children in developing countries, so they can overcome the obstacles holding them back. Their Women’s Rights programme, funded by Irish Aid, works to eliminate violence against women and girls by engaging with women, men and girls. The programme has been very successful to date, for example in communities in Kenya, female genital mutilation amongst girls has decreased by almost

Leah O’Shaughnessy

a third. CEO of ActionAid Ireland Siobhán McGee said: “The competition is an exciting way for young people to voice their opinion on issues that matter to them. Each year we have been greatly impressed by the quality of speeches we receive from Co Louth, and this year was no exception. It is clear that an awful lot of time and effort has gone into each speech, and it was very

difficult to choose our finalists. We’re looking forward to hearing Leah’s speech at the Final.” The two winning students will travel with their teachers to Greece this summer, where they will have the unique opportunity to see ActionAid’s work first hand. In Greece, ActionAid’s work focuses on economic empowerment of women refugees and migrants.

Ó Fiaich Open Day Ó Fiaich Institute welcomes applications from all prospective students, from those completing the Leaving Certificate (including LCVP & LCA) or equivalent (A Levels, GCSEs etc.) to mature learners returning to education. OFI also encourage QQI Level 4 graduates or those currently unemployed to further their career prospects through a programme of study. There are many reasons to study at Ó Fiaich Institute, including having over 40 pre-university

courses, and 12 new programmes being launched in September, along with low course fees and strong links with employers locally, regionally and nationally All are invited to come along and see for yourself at the Open Day on Friday March 15, 9am to 3.30pm. Speak to teachers, talk to students, take part in practical demonstrations, listen to guest speakers and apply for courses on the day. Apply online for 2019/20 at: www.ofi.ie.

Roche Emmets quiz

The Roche Emmets GFC annual Refreshments will be served and there table quiz will take place on Friday will be music after the quiz. Prizes for March, 15 9pm in the club bar. winning teams.

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Dundalk Deaf Group raise concerns regarding potential closure of Irish Deaf Society By Paul Byrne

Deaf people in Dundalk have raised concerns about the possible closure of the Irish Deaf Society. The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) revealed recently that they face permanent closure by the end of next month if government funding is not secured. The Irish Deaf Society led the campaign for Irish Sign Language recognition which resulted in the Irish Sign Language Act being passed last year. They recently released a statement stating that they had enough finances to last just two months. “We recently had a meeting with officials from Minister Finian McGrath’s office and the Dept. of An Taoiseach. We had hoped that we would have good news about funding at that meeting, but Government has not found a way to fund IDS yet. We are working with officials to try and extend our deadline longer than the end of March so that we can delay issuing redundancy notification. At the moment it is not clear if there is a way forward, we are providing officials with financial information about our require-

ments. We are hoping to have further news next week. “As it stands today, Government is working with us to see if we can create a little more time for discussions and extend that deadline into April, but we still have no positive developments in terms of finding a State body that will work with us. Government has not said “no” to our funding, but they have not said “yes” either.” A statement from Dundalk Deaf Group outlined their worries regarding the potential closure of the IDS. “The recent news which revealed that the Irish Deaf Society is in danger of closing is a huge worry to all deaf people in Ireland including Dundalk Deaf Group. The Irish Deaf Society is a very important organisation as it provides advocacy, support and information for deaf who found themselves in many situations with no-one to turn to for clear instruction in deaf language of ISL (Irish Sign Language). IDS played a crucial role in ISL gaining official recognition in December 2017 and for that the deaf community is very thankful,” read the statement.

DkIT host successful series of entrepreneurial lectures The School of Business & Humanities at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has launched its Entrepreneurial Lecture Series 2018/19. The lecture series forms an important part of DkIT’s continued strategy to introduce students from all backgrounds to enterprise learning environments, to help nurture desirable graduate attributes such as creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and entrepreneurship. Speaking of this year’s series, Angela Hamouda, DkIT lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation, commented: “Leading on from the success of last year’s series, we are delighted to welcome a vibrant programme of speakers from a variety of backgrounds and wide ranging topics within the entrepreneurship field. I am confident that our students will be inspired and learn from these shared experiences as

Eric Clinton [Centre], Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship at DCU Business School pictured with DkIT lecturers and students from the MBS Marketing and Entrepreneurship as part of the institute’s Entrepreneurial Lecture Series 2018/19. they plan and consider their future careers.” Launching the lecture series, practitioner and academic, Simon Bridge, joined DkIT lecturers and students on Thursday October 18, presenting the subject of ‘The Changing Views of Entrepreneurship and Implications for policy and practice’. Attended by Masters Level students who are completing the MBS in Entrepreneurship and

Marketing course at DkIT. The series continued with a lecture from Eric Clinton, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship at DCU Business School and Director of the DCU Centre for Family Business. Eric spoke to students about ‘Entrepreneurship in Multi-Generational Family Firms: How family businesses have embraced entrepreneurship and innovation

across multiple generations’. The talk was attended by students from an array of disciplines ranging from 1st year to Masters level students. Chris Gordon, CEO of the Irish Social Enterprise Network and BCorp Ireland was the third guest welcomed to the DkIT campus, on 14th November, delivering his lecture on ‘Social Enterprise’ to students from an array of disciplines and year groups

Little Monsters at The Marshes

Troy and Hannah Quinn

Rachel Barry

Rosie, Emily and Anna May Hargadon

r Conor McHugh and Adam McGrode

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(1st year to master’s). Closing the winter semester at DkIT, students were visited by Professor Tom Cooney on 29th November. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Centre of Minority Entrepreneurship at DIT, Prof. Cooney delivered his lecture to students in the School of Business and Humanities on ‘Offering Disadvantaged Communities Career Options Through Entrepreneurship’.

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Family Notices

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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). J.C.

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AN CHUIRT DUICHE (THE DISTRICT COURT) DISTRICT No. 6 DISTRICT COURT AREA OF DUNDALK LICENSING ACTS 1833 TO 2011 PUBLIC HOUSE (IRELAND) ACT, 1855 SECTION 1 THE DISTRICT COURT RULES 1997, ORDER 77 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AD INTERIM TRANSFER OF A SPECIAL RESTAURANT LICENCE John Kenwright as Nominee for ENO by JK Limited - APPLICANT TAKE NOTICE that ENO by JK Limited whose registered address is at 8 Boyle O’Reilly Terrace, Dundalk, County Louth intends to apply to the District Court on Tuesday the 9th day of April, 2019 at 10.30am for an Order pursuant to the Statute and Order mentioned above Temporarily Transferring to the Applicant the Special Restaurant Licence in respect of the premises known as “The Townhouse” and situate at 5 Roden Place, Dundalk in the Court Area and District aforesaid which licence is presently held in the name of Eno’s Bar and Grill Limited, Nominee Victor Graham by endorsement on the Licence. Dated the 5th day of March 2019 Solicitors for the Applicant Catherine Allison and Co. Solicitors 6 Roden Place Dundalk County Louth TO: The Superintendent, Dundalk Garda Siochana, The Crescent, Dundalk, County Louth. AND: The District Court Clerk, District Court Office, The Courtshouse, Dundalk, County Louth.

Ambulance service in real crisis Sinn Féin Louth representative Cllr Anne Campbell has expressed her concerns at reports that the ambulance service in the north-east, including Louth, is “significantly understaffed and having serious difficulties in providing a fit-for-purpose service.” Cllr Campbell said: “I attended the recent strike action at Dundalk Ambulance Station and the staff there told me that the service is in disarray. “Their reports of a skeleton service echo media reports today which state that new rostering arrangements at ambulance stations in Monaghan and Castleblayney have had a negative impact on Dundalk, Drogheda and Ardee. “According to media reports new rosters were imposed by management without the necessary additional staff to fulfil re-

Sarah Garvey and Kevin Adams of National Pen presenting a cheque for €5,011 to Ann McMahon of the North Louth Hospice the money was raised by functions run by the Mail Room team in National Pen for the Charity.

quirements. “My Sinn Féin colleague Gerry Adams TD spoke with the National Ambulance Service Representative Association (NASRA) representative Tony Gregg who confirmed to him that on the night of Wednesday 20th February only 12 out of 24 rostered staff were working across the North East Region, which includes Louth. “In addition staff who are not on the roster for a particular day have told me that they are receiving up to ten texts a day offering overtime at different stations. “I have also heard worrying reports regarding the failure of the National Ambulance Service to recruit new staff in the event of retirements. “I intend raising this matter at the Regional Health Forum and I will be seeking information

regarding ambulance response times also Gerry Adams said: “I have written to the Minister for Health seeking urgent information about these new rostering arrangements and their impacts on my constituency. “I also raised with him reports that in Drogheda there is only one ambulance after 4pm Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s until the following morning. If there is a call outside the area Drogheda might be left with no cover. “On Friday’s there is one ambulance after 4pm until 7pm on Saturday “The Sinn Féin Alternative Health budget delivered two additional ambulances per region in its first year. This service can be properly resourced, if the political will is there,” stated Mr Adams.

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St Vincent’s girls ready for debating final St. Vincent’s debating and public speaking team are set to bring their rhetorical prowess to the stage yet again with their forthcoming performance in the Leinster final of the Knights of St Columbanus public speaking competition. The culmination of several months hard work, the girls clinched their place at the event in Dublin after a rousing speech on the abolition of the death penalty. Under the guidance of their teacher Victoria O’Hagan, the students Leah O’Shaughnessy, Gillian Fearon and Doireann Minford hope that their powerful message calling for the execution of justice, not people, will see them bring home the gold. This is the second time this year that St Vincent’s have reached such lofty heights, with Emma Connolly being selected from hundreds nationally to

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perform at the Mansion House to commemorate 100 years since the sitting of the revolutionary first Dail in January 1919. Adding to an impressive haul of awards that over the years have included several national titles in the European Commission Soap Box competition, the Action Aid public speaking competition and three natoinal Debating Science awards. This year St. Vincent’s have also seen Queensley Odidi take home the Soroptimist perpetual trophy for excellence in communication and public speaking. On the forthcoming final in which the students demonstrate how they have found a language for their faith, Victoria added “The girls have worked tirelessly in their preparation on this complex and emotive topic and I want to wish them the very best of luck in the final”.

John Moore delivers Masterclass at DkIT Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker and Dundalk native, John Moore recently visited Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) to deliver an intensive masterclass with students on the BA (Hons) in Film and TV Production students. Originally from St Clement’s Park, Point Road, and a past-pupil of Dundalk CBS, John Moore is a strong supporter of DkIT’s School of Informatics & Creative Arts. He regularly visits the campus when he returns to Ireland and each year he presents the annual John Moore Film Award to the best films created by third and fourth year students at the Institute. The purpose of John’s masterclass was to provide the students with expert feedback on the scripts they have written for their Film Project Module, which they will subsequently develop into industry standard short films. John spoke

John Moore (centre) pictured with DkIT President, Michael Mulvey, and Lorcan Dunne, Programme Director openly to students and staff about his experiences in the film industry both as a director and a writer. He provided some advice to students on how to prepare for a career in film. “Students entering this industry need to be ruthless in educating

themselves with the latest technology that is out there. What is needed is hard work. A lot of offcampus hard work, volunteering, side jobs all of that stuff that helps develop you as a person and enhance your skills and your knowledge is key.”

In preparation for the workshop, John spends time reading through all of the scripts provided by third and fourth year students and provided an honest critique on their work. Later in the year he will present the Annual John Moore Film Award via video link to the winning short film. During his visit John spoke about why he continues to support DkIT. Speaking during John’s visit, Lorcan Dunne, Programme Director on the BA (Hons) in Film & Television Production also added, “It is an honour and pleasure to welcome John Moore to our campus. The masterclass provides a valuable learning experience for our students to receive feedback and guidance from a film-maker with such a wealth of global experience. John is a fantastic Ambassador for our region and for Irish film-making today.”

St Louis present ‘All Shook Up’

Anneke Wisniewska who plays Mia Bellew who plays Dennis and Miss Sandra.

Devils Robyn Woods, Kayla Byrne, Aisling Onwo.

prisoners Ellen Hodgers, Shauna Kerley, Aliya Sanusi, Grace Kenny, Ciara Callan.

Angels May Kerr Sherry, Nicole Watters, Aisling Kirk McCabe.

News

in Brief St Oliver’s 5k Fun Run

Friends of St Oliver’s 5K run Registration is well underway for the annual Friends of St Oliver’s 5K run and walk, supported by Dundalk Credit Union, which takes place on Saturday March 23. Cllr Anne Campbell, chairperson of the Friends of St Oliver’s, said she was delighted that Dundalk Credit Union has generously given their support to the event, which helps raise vital funds for the comfort of the residents of St Oliver’s Community Hospital at the Louth County campus. She said: ‘The committee is very grateful for the kind support from Dundalk Credit Union, which will make a real difference to the event. We are able to provide a beautifully designed finisher medal for the first 200 entrants . There will be cash prizes for first, second and third male and female. The 5K starts from Dowdallshill GAA hall, at 11am on Saturday March 23. Registration can be done online at myrunresults.com, on the evening before the race at Dowdallshill GAA hall from 6pm to 8pm and on race day from 9am. Online registration is €15.

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St Louis students take to the stage

It’s show time once more in St Louis Dundalk. The current TY Class of 2019 have been treading the boards, dancing their socks off and singing sweet tunes since just after Mid-Term last November

in order to wow audiences with their performance of “All Shook Up” due to take place over three nights in March – Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 at 7:30pm. Directors of the

production this year, Ms Elaine Byrne, Ms Siobhán Higgins and Ms Kate O’ Byrne are delighted with the efforts made by the girls and looking forward to the final product. “Although “All Shook Up” has been done locally

by others in recent times we still chose it as we think we put an individual slant on all of our shows here at St Louis. The audition process is very protracted so that we give every girl a chance to shine. Each

year we find new stars, people who have never before been on a stage, and that lengthy audition process is what makes the production so effective,” said Elaine Byrne. “All 85 girls in TY are in the show, even if they have other roles in costume, props and sets. It is an essential part of the experience that every girl is part of our cast, so they can all experience the joy of performance,” she added According to Kate O’ Byrne the choreography is a joint effort between students and teachers. “We look to the girls for inspiration with dance moves. So many of them have a huge wealth of experience in this area so we like to give them the chance to use it and take part ownership of the process of staging a musical” Fifth years play a vital role in the production too. They are the stage managers, help on sound and lighting and also with makeup and hair.

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Lynne Rice is a new addition to the team this year and has been looking after the admin side of things for the show. The tickets are available from the school office priced at a very reasonable €10.

Éadaoin Cowan, Emma Havekost, Shauna Devlin and Sianna Flynn will be performing in ‘All Shook Up’.

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Little Red Riding Hood

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DkIT students up for television award

1 Nursery Rhymes In the nursery rhyme, what was Little Miss Muffet eating? 2 Clothing Which item of clothing is named after its Scottish inventor? 3 Games Which chess piece can only move diagonally? 4 Geography Brazil was previously a colony of which European country? 5 Human Body What is the technical name for the windpipe? 6 History Inside what did ancient Greek soldiers hide to gain access to the city of Troy? 7 Sport Two Irish athletes won Bronze medals at the recent European Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Name either one.

8 Leaders Who is the current leader of the Irish Labour Party? 9 Television In the sitcom, Only Fools and Horses, what was Trigger’s occupation? 10 Politics The Khmer Rouge was the name given to the followers of the Communist Party in which country? Stinker What club is the last to field an all-English team in the Premier League?

—this week’s answers—

Four Film & TV Productions by students at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) have been nominated for the upcoming Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards 2019. The selected projects are comprised work by third and fourth year students on the BA (Hons) in Film & Television Production and span a variety of genres including shorts, documentary and comedy and entertainment. This is the third time that work by DkIT has been recognised by the RTS awards. Previous winners are the music video, My Red Hot Car and documentary, Pixel Value.

DkIT students are up for an award

DkIT RTS Award 2019 finalists include: ‘Escort’, Undergraduate Short Form Film category; ‘The Time I Shook Sinatra’s Hand’, Undergraduate Factual Film category; ‘Wind

Turbine’, Comedy and Entertainment Film category; ‘The College Comedy Roadshow’, Comedy and Entertainment Film category. Speaking about the news, Dr Helen Lawlor,

Acting Head of Department of Creative Arts, Media & Music said, “We are thrilled that work by DkIT film students has been recognised again this year. The Royal Television Society Awards is one of the gold standard awards for the industry and is an important platform for our students to showcase their extraordinary talent as the next generation of film and television professionals. I would like to congratulate all our students involved in producing this work and I wish them the best of luck for the final.” Also speaking today, Lorcan Dunne, Programme Director of the

BA (Hons) in Film & Television Production added: “The institute has an impressive track record of awards success in film and television and I am delighted that the high calibre of our students’ work has been acknowledged once again. Our hand-on approach to teaching and learning means that our students have the opportunity to create and produce content from the moment they arrive at DkIT. The presentation of this work at awards and festivals is an important learning experience which will prepare them for entering the industry following graduation.’

Blood Red Lines comes to An Tain Theatre

Playhouse Theatre, Derry, brings its powerful new production, Blood Red Lines, to An Táin Arts Centre for one night only on Saturday March 9. In this new production, those with lived experience of the tragedies of South Armagh and Border counties in the darkest days of The Troubles has shared their stories for a new truth recovery arts initiative. In the play, survivors and former combatants wrestle with the complexity of how and what to tell the next

generation, their individual rights set against the refusal of the state to share the truth, growing anxiety about the effect Brexit will have on peace… and the impact upon their own lives of the events they endured. Blood Red Lines is part of a wider ‘Border Stories’ programme, delivered by the Theatre and Peacebuilding Academy in Spring 2019, to foreground stories related to The Troubles in the South Armagh and Border Counties region.

Director of An Táin Arts Centre, Paul Hayes says “Coming mere weeks before Brexit, the programming of this production couldn’t be more timely. Playhouse are a wonderful company and this is sure to be a thought provoking piece of theatre”. Blood Red Lines comes to An Táin Arts Centre on Saturday 9th March at 8pm. Tickets are FREE but booking is required. You can book at the box office on Crowe Street, over the phone on 042 9332332 or online www.antain.ie

News

in Brief

Irelands’ Presentation

Treble winners Dundalk Young Irelands are hosting their 135th year anniversary celebration and Presentation Dinner Dance in The Bernish Suite, Carrickdale Hotel on Saturday March 9 with music by The Urge. Tickets available at The Pet Centre Linenhall Street and Tony Hand Barbers Chapel Street.

Tree Of Remembrance

The Tree of Remembrance which was lit at Carols by Candlelight and carries names and prayers of loved ones has been open to all visitors to St Nicholas (Green) Church and the Ashes of the Tags will be scattered in the graveyard at the service on Ash Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Drama Group

Spacers Drama Group present ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ from Thursday March 7 to Saturday 9, at 8pm each night at the Friary Hall, Anne St. Tickets for this hilarious comedy by Tony Marren are €10 and available at Grant’s Newsagents or by contacting Amy on 086 2268606.

1. Curds and whey 2. Mackintosh 3. A bishop 4. Portugal 5. Trachea 6. A wooden horse 7. Mark English or Ciara McGeean 8. Brendan Howlin 9. A roadsweeper 10. Cambodia. Stinker – Aston Villa against Coventry on February 27, 1999.

St Louis present ‘All Shook Up’

Éabha Nugent who plays Jim and Naoise Hughes who plays Sylvia

Anneke Wisniewska who plays Mia Bellew who plays Dennis and Miss Sandra

Mary Gorman playing Lorraine and Hermione Aisling Mc Creesh who plays Earl and Naoise Morgan CorMcAleer who plays Dean rigan who is Mayor Mathilda

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Street Collection For Special Olympics

Dundalk Special Olympics Club is gearing up for their street collection in aid of their club with athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers alike taking to the streets of Dundalk this Friday March 8. The club is responsible for the expenses of their 32 athletes - general costs like attending events, transport, courses, training and the general welfare of the athletes on a sustainable basis. Collection points will be at, Marshes Shopping Centre, Tesco Extra Store, Long walk Shopping Centre, Dunnes Stores and various locations on the streets of Dundalk. For more information contact: Ailish McArdle on 087 677 9089.

Michael comes out on top at Dundalk

Michael Browne took full advantage of an early start and dry round as he led the field home in Sunday’s latest round of the Winter Series sponsored by Tiernan’s Centra Blackrock. The first 18 hole competition of the year produced some hot scoring on a day when those still on the course after midday had to contend with a constant downpour to the finish. The winner had no such problems as he teed off bright and early at 7.30am and had returned an impressive gross score of 45pts long before the first drops of rain fell from the grey sky. Browne, who plays off 22, was deducted one point for a previous Winter Series prize but his nett score of 44pts was good enough to take top prize from 17 handicapper Fergal McKen-

na who finished on 43pts after also receiving a one point deduction but managed to hold off Anthony O’Donoghue (13) on countback thanks to an impressive 24pts over the back nine. Brian Renaghan (5) came next on 42pts with Sean Quigley (18) taking fifth on 41pts as his back nine score of 23pts proved decisive on countback. Caolan Rafferty has moved up to 38th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings following his semi-final finish at the South African Amateur Championship. Caolan was in action last week at the South African Strokeplay Championship where he finished joint 11th. Congratulations to Ciaran Johnston and Zara Wadding who have been selected as Boys and Girls Captains respectively for the coming year.

Dundalk Library Events Dundalk Library is hosting a number of events over the coming days which include: Storytelling:

World Book Day storytelling & fancy dress on Thursday March 7 at 3.30pm. Suitable for ages three to seven. Bilingual Baby

Book Club: An Irish-English bilingual baby book club as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge on Wednesday March 13 at 11am.

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AA’S PROS AND CONS OF AN ELECTRIC VAN

Pros of Electric Vans 1.—Financial Assistance: In order to help people who may be considering going electric, a number of grants are available. Firstly, you may be eligible for a purchase grant of up to €3,800, as well as VRT relief of anywhere up to €5,000. If you go one step further and choose to install a fast-charge point in your home or place of work, you may also be eligible for an additional grant of €600. 2.—Cut Down Running Costs: Most vans in Ireland are dieselpowered, but on a cost-per-mile basis electric vans are significantly cheaper to run. According to the ESB’s calculator, a van-owner driving 650km a week would spend just €8 on running costs per week. This compares to weekly running costs of €51 for a diesel-powered vehicle and €70 for a petrol-powered vehicle. While you need to bear in mind that the ESB’s calculator is for cars as opposed to vans, going electric would likely lower your weekly running costs significantly. 3.—Improved Performance… And Improving Further: In a short space of time, electric vans have improved significantly and further improvements can only be expected in the future. Particularly for those driving primarily in urban areas, electric vans are more capable of generating instant torque, which allows for smoother acceleration and gear changes, making getting form job to job much easier.

If you’re considering a switch away from your diesel van you need to weigh up the pros and cons carefully.

YOUR NEW BABY IS READY FOR DELIVERY. ŠKODA KODIAQ available now from €339 per month.

Potential Cons 1.—Range Anxiety: One of the big drawbacks where electric vehicles are concerned, they are still not capable of travelling as far on a single charger as a diesel van could travel on a full tank. While the technology is continually improving, for now electric vans remain more suited to those working primarily in urban areas. 2.—Charging Time Vs. A Fill-up: While charging points are becoming more readily available in Ireland, even the fastest charging units would take on average 30 minutes to bring an electric car to 80% power and longer where a van is concerned. While this is less of a concern if you’re primarily driving short distances and likely to mostly charge your van at home, if you cover greater distances during your working day then electric may not be for you just yet. 3.—Weight: One of the main drawbacks with electric vans is the size and weight of the battery required to power them. While a traditional van will normally have a payload limit of 3,500kg, due to the space taken up by the battery an electric van will likely only have a payload limit of 2,500kg. Is An Electric Van Right For Me? If you’re considering a switch away from your diesel van, then you need to weigh up the above pros and cons carefully. An electric van may be a viable option for you if and of the following apply to you: 1.—You’re based in an urban area and most of your work is carried out in the city. 2.—You generally don’t cover more than approximately 130km on a daily basis. For example, you primarily work on a site close to your home. 3.—The load than you carry in your van does not exceed 2,500kg.

Introducing the New KODIAQ, it’s not only ŠKODA’s largest SUV but its ﬁrst car with 7 seats. It delivers on ŠKODA’s usual qualities of practicality, thoughtful design, as well as innovative connectivity solutions that are sure to make family life that little bit sweeter. Available now with 2.9% ﬁnance.

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Typical Example: KODIAQ 7 Seater 1.5 TSI 150 BHP Active OTRP €34,245. Deposit €10,599.51. 36 monthly payments of €339 including service plan of €12.99 per month. Optional final Payment of €13,398. Total hire purchase price €35,883.87. APR 2.9%. Total cost of credit €1,638.87. Minimum deposit is 10%. Subject to lending criteria. This offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Volkswagen Bank GMBH branch Ireland is authorised by the federal financial Supervisory authority (BaFIN) in Germany and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Offer available on all orders taken before 28th February 2019 and registered before the 31st of March 2019. Picture for illustrative purposes only. Price includes delivery and related charges. WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) combined fuel consumption for KODIAQ in l/100km range from 5.3 to 9.2. WLTP combined CO2 emissions in g/km range from 128 to 217.

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7 seaters

182 PEUGEOT 5008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6BHDi AUTOMATIC CHOICE.......................................... €31,500 152 CITROEN C4 GRAND PICASSO VTR+ 5DR 1.6HDi GREY 43,700MLS.............................. €16,250

DIESEL MODELS

181 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6BHDi CUMULUS GREY 4,700MLS................................ €18,495 171 FORD KUGA ZTEC 5DR 1.5TDCi ELECTRIC BLUE 22,000MLS........................................... P.O.A. 171 RENAULT KADJAR DYNAMIQUE NAV 5DR 1.500 RED 15,200MLS................................. €20,750 162 VW PASSAT SE BUSINESS 4DR 2.OTDi SILVER 36,000MLS.......................................... €21,875 161 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6 HDI 100BHP BLACK 33,100MLS................................... €14,950 161 PEUGEOT 308 ALLURE 5DR 1.6BHDi RED 43,400MLS................................................ €14,595 152 RENAULT CAPTUR DYNAMIQUE NAV 5DR 1.5DCi ELECTRIC BLUE 40,700MLS............... €13,250 151 TOYOTA RAV 4 SOL LEATHER 2.0 D4D 5DR 24,000MLS............................................... €21,750 151 PEUGEOT 3008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6 HDI SILVER 58,100MLS............................................. €14,350 151 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 5DR 1.4HDI SHARK GREY 46.300MLS......................................... €9,250 141 KIA SPORTAGE LX ES 5DR 1.7CRDi SAND BEIGE 55,700MLS....................................... €15,450 2012 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi BLACK ONLY 49,000MLS........................................ €7,950 2011 CITROEN BERLINGO MULTISPACE 5DR 1.6HDi RED 156,000MLS................................. €6,850

petrol MODELS

181 SUZUKI SWIFT SZ3 DUALJET 5DR 1.2 RED 9,600MLS................................................. €14,750 171 NISSAN JUKE SV RED PACK 5DR 1.2 WHITE 17,100MLS............................................. €17,250 171 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 SHARK GREY 12,100MLS............................................ €12,995 162 PEUGEOT 208 ACCESS 5DR 1.2 WHITE 40,300MLS..................................................... €10,295 161 RENAULT CLIO DYNAMIQUE NAV 5DR1.2 RED 14,700MLS.......................................... €11,695 161 peugeot 108 access 3dr 1.0 white 30,900mls....................................................... €7,950 152 VW POLO SE 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC GREY 23,400MLS................................................... €13,995 152 NISSAN NOTE ACENTA 5DR 1.2 AUTOMATIC SILVER 15,400MLS.................................. €13,695 151 OPEL ASTRA SRi 5DR 1.4 SILVER 48,400MLS............................................................ €12,195 151 NISSAN QASHQAI ACENT SMARTVIEW 5DR 1.2 RED 31,000MLS................................. €17,695 142 RENAULT CLIO DYNAMIQUE NAV 5DR 1.2 SILVER 42,600MLS....................................... €9,750 141 VW GOLF TRENDLINE 5DR 1.2 RED 39,360MLS......................................................... €14,250 141 PEUGEOT 208 ACTIVE 5DR 1.2 BLACK 47,300MLS....................................................... €8,895

COMMERCIALS

171 TOYOTA PROACE GL MWB 1.6HDi RED 32,005MLS.................................................... €14,850 171 PEUGEOT PARTNER ACTIVE (3 SEATS) 1.6BHDi WHITE 40,400MLS............................. €11,750 STRAIGHT DEAL PRICES QUOTED TRADE IN’S WELCOME - EVERYTHING CONSIDERED

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