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Home for Christmas in Woodland Park

Wednesday, 7th December, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 49 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

Residents of Woodland Park will celebrate the festive period in their refurbished homes after being given the news that they will return to the site in time for Christmas.

Almost a year on from their controversial eviction from the site and following a spend of almost €700,000 on upgrading the area, members of the Travelling Community will begin the process of moving into the refurbished Woodland Park from next Monday.

In January Louth County Council removed 23 families from the halting site as it was not considered safe.

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Over the last number of months the council have received funding to refurbish the site which will cost in the region of €681,000 when completed.

Two weeks ago an arson attack in Woodland Park threatened to delay the commencement of families moving back into the refurbished site but on Monday Louth County Council released a statement confirming that they will begin the process of accommodating families from Monday December 12.

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Daniel is a national champion

By Rebecca Moffitt McGinn Daniel Nordon from Haggardstown won the Junior Category of the tenth annual Poetry Aloud competition on Friday December 2, in the National Library of Ireland with his poems “On Raglan Road” by Patrick Kavanagh and “The Long Vacation” by Katherine Tynan.

Daniel is a second year student at Coláiste Lú, Dundalk.

He has a keen interest in drama

Daniel Nordon receives his prize from Director of Poetry Ireland, Maureen Kennelly and football, and has been doing drama since he was four years old, as his mother Sharon Lynch is a drama teacher.

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By Paul Byrne

Members of the Travelling Community will begin the process of moving into the refurbished Woodland Park from next Monday. Last January Louth County Council removed 23 families from the halting site because it was not considered safe.

Over the last number of months the council have received funding to refurbish the site which will cost in the region of €681,000 when completed.

Two weeks ago an arson attack in Wood-

land Park threatened to delay the commencement of families moving back into the refurbished site but on Monday Louth County Council released a statement confirming that they will begin the process of accommodating families from Monday December 12.

“Louth County Council has said that the refurbished Traveller halting site at Woodland Park will begin to accommodate families from the week commencing December 12.

Woodland Park had been operated as a

serviced halting site by Louth County Council until 2008, when it closed due to a lack of interest among the Traveller community in utilising the site. It has been refurbished in light of renewed interest among the Traveller community for such accommodation.

When works are complete, the site will comprise 14 caravan bays and will be fully compliant with fire and safety; electrical, and sanitary facility requirements.

The cost of refurbishment is in the region of €450,000, and

additional monies were mittee, and will feed This will be published used to clear the site of into a new Traveller in 2017,” concluded a build-up of waste that Accommodation Plan. the statement. occurred when the site was closed.

In the meantime, Louth County Council has completed an intensive consultation process with members of the Traveller community in the county on their future and deNewry Rd, Dundalk sired accommodation (Behind Kia Dealership) needs.

This consultation – coupled with a wider public consultation – has now been completed. The results will be considered by the Traveller Accommodation Consultative Com- Open Mon-Sat 9-6pm; Ph 042-93-38312

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The fourth annual ‘Sleepout for Simon’ took place in Market Square last Friday night as hardy volunteers braved the cold December evening to raise funds for the Simon Community in Dundalk.

The annual event which sees volunteers sleeping rough at Market Square was the most successful sleepout yet with over €5000 raised for what is a very worthy cause.

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“We went out about 8pm on Friday evening and the weather wasn’t actually too bad this year. Last year we were out in the middle of Storm Desmond so anything after that was always going to be a bit easier,” laughed Terry.

Again we were overwhelmed with the generosity of everybody in town on Friday evening.

Cars stopped for us to give us money, people walking by especially the young people gave very generously and it ended up being our most successful sleepout to date” ,stated a delighted Terry.

“I would say there was about 40 people who stayed out all night

and there were plenty more who sat with us for a while including plenty of young people which was great to see.

“This is our fourth year doing it and to date we have raised over €20,000 which is a testament to the generosity of the people in Dundalk. We raised €1900 from a bucket collection in the Marshes last week and then another €3492 from the sleepout. We still have sponsorship cards coming in so we should have a nice cheque to hand over to the Simon by the time everything comes in,” added Terry.

“This was only one night of hardship for us but it is nothing compared to what the homeless people in Dundalk have to do all through the year. They are the invisible people and they need help which is exactly what

the Simon are in town for.

“They do great work and give the homeless a sense of belonging and a sense of community”, stated Terry.

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Young woman punched News Brief Garda after night out in Carlingford

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A woman who punched a Garda after she got drunk on a night out escaped a conviction when she appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Emily Carolan of Irishgrange, Carlingford, was given the benefit of the Probation Act but warned to mind her temper in future as she wouldn’t be given a second chance.

The court heard that in the early hours of March 18 this year, Park St was busy with people who had been out celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Gardai were attempting to deal with a man who was unconscious on the footpath while also escorting a woman to the patrol car. The defendant then punched a Garda twice on the face and continued to punch him on the chin. He was uninjured and didn’t

require medical attention.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his 24-year-old client was very drunk on the night but hadn’t taken a drink since. She has since moved out of Dundalk as she felt she was mixing in the wrong circles.

He added that Ms Carolan was very embarrassed by her actions and apologised to the Garda, which he accepted. She thought her friend was being restrained by Gardai and was coming to her aid, but it was a foolish thing to do. Mr Lavery pointed out that she didn’t strike the officer with any great force.

In finding the facts proven and dismissing the case, Judge Flann Brennan told the defendant to make sure she didn’t get into any more trouble.

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St Marys Church Ballymascanlan extend a warm welcome to everybody to join them at their annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight in the church on Sunday December 11 at 3pm. So come along and listen, or sing along, with Accolade Choir from Banbridge and their Director Vessy Ivanov.

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2 History Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour were both married to what English king?

3 Sport What is the name of the main test cricket ground in Manchester?

4 Europe The river Rhine enters the sea in what country?

5 Legends and Myths In Celtic mythology Mannán Mac Lir was the god of what?

6 Children’s Books What colour is Thomas the Tank Engine?

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9 Media: The week wouldn’t be the same without it’ is the slogan of which long running Irish magazine?

10 Local Story Which former manager of Dundalk FC claimed after a humiliating defeat ‘Liverpool didn’t play fair, they wouldn’t give us the ball?

The Stinker Which actor made the most appearances as the title character in BBC TV’s Doctor Who?

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Creative students from St Brigid’s School

By Eunan Whyte

As the elves at the North Pole are busy preparing for Christmas, so too are the enterprising senior students at St Brigid’s School as they are getting ready to launch their Christmas trade fair.

The students are currently putting the finishing touches to their locally hand-crafted creations, ahead of their pop up stand on Wednesday December 14 from 10am to 2pm.

The 12 students, aged between 17 and 18, have spent weeks working on their designs which will make wonderfully unique Christmas gifts. Following excellent feedback from their first ever public sale, the students are excited to be selling their creations again and urge the public to come along to view their unique Christmas gifts.

Under the watchful eye of teacher, Majella McAteer, the students learned a lot over the past few weeks, and in particular the value of teamwork.

“The school community is very proud of the pupils and all the hard work they have put in to the four different companies and they are really looking forward to getting to the Marshes to sell the products”, explained Majella.

The ‘Bookworms’ company is run by Jessica McCartney, Carrie Sellick and Amy Byrne, revealed that although there was a lot of work involved they were very proud of what they had achieved. The ‘Crisscross’ team of Naoise Waring, Alison Kieran and Bobbie Johnston have created framed quotes and eventually mastered the art of making sure the lines were straight.

The ‘Authentic Wood Company’ of Seamus Clarke, Ryan Hilliard and Dean Reenan, were delighted to have done all the work themselves from cutting the wood to painting the Christmas figures, while the ‘Greenfingers’ company of Ronan Cooney, Shauna Devlin and Roisin Dodsworth learned about caring for the environment while creating a business.

The initiative is carried out in conjunction with the WALK PEER programme which helps develop senior student’s Employability and Entrepreneurial skills and maximise their career prospects by getting into work or starting their own businesses. Products include scrabble picture frames, herbal wood spoons, utensil holders, bird feeders, handmade penguins, snowmen, nativity sets, decorative notebooks and diaries.

Jessica McCartney, Carrie Sellick and Roisin Dodsworth

Ronan Cooney at the Greenfingers stand

Woman admitted driving while disqualified A woman who admitted driving while disqualified was given a seven year ban when she appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Milana Zitineyiciote of Bawn House, Mansfield-

stown, Castlebellingham, was involved in a minor traffic accident on September 24 last year.

An insurance policy was produced but it was discovered that she was serving a

disqualification at the time.

Evidence was given that Ms Zitineyiciote had 3 previous drink driving convictions and had been banned for ten years in 2008 and for six years on another occasion.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client suffered from mental difficulties and thought she was no longer disqualified.

He added that she hadn’t taken a drink in five years

and was very sorry for her actions.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a one-month sentence, suspended for one month, and disqualified for seven years.

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Dundalk Leader 7th December 2016 The Annual Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Geraldine’s GFC Hall, Haggardstown on Sunday December 11 from Noon to 5pm. Entry to the Fair on the day is free.

There will be a wide variety of crafts available on the day.

This year the proceeds from teas, refreshments and raffle will be donated to the local Birches Day Centre.

Many families rely on this centre for much needed respite and support. There will be lots of festive gifts and ideas for

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everyone on the day so please come along to support this worthy cause. All stalls must be pre booked by crafters as no entries will be accepted on the day. To book a stall or for further information contact 0862268606.

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Wants to take active part in son’s life F A man who pleaded guilty to a number of offences at Dundalk District Court was sentenced to a total of two years in prison.

Michael Murden of 529 Ashling Park was caught on camera stealing a bicycle and smashing the window of a car, while he also stole a digital camera and assaulted prison officers after a court appearance.

Sgt Fintan McGroder told the court that on September 30 Gardai received a report of a robbery and when they viewed CCTV they saw a youth being approached by three males. One punched the youth before Mr Murden picked up his bicycle and left the scene.

A short time later a burglary was re-

ported at the Long Walk and the defendant was found in possession of a digital camera which was taken from a shop.

On May 31 last year a woman parked her car in O’Hanlon Park and when she returned almost two hours later the driver’s window had been smashed. A security camera captured Mr Murden kicking the window three times causing damage valued at €150 before running away.

Evidence was also given that on March 2 this year the defendant was in court and after the case something was handed to him by a female. When prison officers asked him to hand it over, he became violent and lashed out at them resulting in two officers requiring medical treatment.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that theR defendant, who had 42 previous convic-S tions, had been out of control for somei time. He had been addicted to alcohola and tablets but was getting help for thatw in prison where he is currently serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence. s He added that his 22-year-old cli-t ent apologised to the prison officers ast he didn’t mean to cause them injury. Hee wasn’t in a position to offer compensation I and asked that his time in jail would not be extended as he wanted to take an activeM o part in his five-year-old child’s life.

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Leanne honoured with National Gallery award There were celebrations last week for local artist Leanne Mullen when her painting ‘Someone’s Mother’ was Highly Commended in the prestigious Hennessy Portrait Prize.

Leanne is a professional artist and produces work for exhibition and commission.

She has also been teaching Art for a number of years in St.Vincent’s Secondary School.

She enjoyed huge success recently when she took part in a joint exhibition in the local Basement Gallery. “It is such an honour to have received this prize. The portrait has always been important in my work and I spend a lot of time documenting the incidental or

Leanne Mullen with her award-winning portrait

unaware expressions of the face”, Leanne explained.

“It is wonderful to have a piece exhibited in the National

Gallery and the standard of the other short-listed entries was very high. To have my work recognised on a national

North Louth to benefit from CLÁR programme The re-introduction of a developmental aid programme for rural areas which have experienced significant depopulation has benefitted various areas in North Louth to the tune of €173,520.

Cooley Kickhams GAA club were the biggest beneficiaries from the programme with the club receiving €79,920 towards the provision of playground facilities at Fr McEvoy

Park. The local authority have agreed to contribute €19980 (20% of the cost) bringing the total cost of the project to €99900.

Carlingford village will also be allocated funds with €50000 being earmarked to improve drainage in the community playing pitch as well as the installation of lighting to extend its operating hours.

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i platform such as the Hennessyv Portrait Prize is very gratifyf ing”. The exhibition is open l to the public and will continue h until March 2017.

Launched in 2014 and joint-u ly organised by the Nationalt Gallery of Ireland and Moët Hennessy, the prize aims toa showcase contemporary por-w traiture. The judges were pho-b tographic artist Jackie Nick-c erson, arts journalist Gemmat Tipton, the director of Cork’sS Crawford Art Gallery Peterm Murray and the National Gal-1 lery’s head curator AdriaanRBS Waiboer. t The 14-person shortlist was chosen from nearly 400 enl tries and their various works are currently being exhibited in the National Gallery.

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Naoise Waring and Alidon Kieran at the Crisscross company stand getting ready for the St Brigid’s School trade fair

The following numbers were drawn on Monday November 28 for the St Brides lotto jackpot of €16,200 - 3, 9, 21, 23. There was no winner with Tony Hoey and Pauline Reid receiving the Match 3 prize of €100.

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First female principal for Redeemer

Redeemer NS Boys School has appointed its first female principal after Michelle Murray was appointed recently.

A native of Crossaglen, Michelle has taught in the school for the past 13 years. started out teaching Junior Infants but when Frank Mullen took on the role of HSCL teacher in 2007, she took over as 6th Class teacher and remained with this age group until her appointment as principal this year.

Michelle, who studied in St. Mary’s University College, Belfast for both her BEd in Religious Studies and later her MEd in Special Education, was delighted to take up the position.

“It’s a role that I have always aspired to and whilst it has no doubt been a steep learning curve for me since I took over as principal in September, I love every minute of it and I am 100% dedicated to the RBS staff, pupils and the local community.

“I feel very privileged to lead such a

Michelle Murray and Eileen Harte

wonderful school. We have a unique atmosphere here that is the envy of many.

“In my new role as principal, I have been delighted to witness first-hand how visitors to our school pick up on and remark upon the perfect balance that we have achieved combining a strong work ethic in a relaxed setting”,

she stated.

Dublin native Eileen Hart was appointed as Deputy Principal of Redeemer Boys’ School just before the Halloween mid-term break, succeeding Nuala Traynor, who retired with Frank last June.

Eileen has taught in the school for the past 15 years, with a substantial amount of

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Cuchulainn CC annual awards night

Alan Bingham winner of the Road League collecting the Paddy Near y Memorial Trophy form Ray Fedigan watched by Mrs Betty Neary

Robert McCabe collects the late Gerry McCabe’s Louth medal from Club Treasurer Ray Culligan

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Rape Crisis North East (RCNE) will be holding their Christmas Hamper Fundraising Event on Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 and Friday December in the Clanbrassil Centre, Dundalk. All proceeds from this event will go to Rape Crisis North East charity, to provide a much needed counselling and support service to the increased number of Women, Men and Teenagers attending the service. RCNE would be very grateful for your generous support over these three days. For more details contact Rape Crisis North East Centre on 042 – 9339491, email info@ rcne.ie. For counselling and support please contact the Freephone: 1800 21 21 22.

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Coláiste Rís was awash with the black and white last week when the school’s Transition Year students, assisted by teachers Briege Marie Dorrian and Paula Lavin, organised a ‘Black and White’ day on the day that Dundalk FC were to play the Dutch team AZ Alkmaar. The day was part of an ongoing campaign to raise funds for two local charities, the Society of St Vincent de Paul and the Dundalk Soup Kitchen who are actively involved in dealing with the effects of poverty and homelessness in the Dundalk area.

The fundraising activities were aided by the raffle of a signed

Colaiste Rís students at their fundraiser

Dundalk FC jersey, donated by the club as well as two tickets for the game against Alkmaar on that night. Entertainment organised by the students included cake sales and programmes

on the school’s TY Radio. A total of €1100 was raised on the day, the proceeds of which will be divided between the two local charities.

Briege Marie Dorrian, Transition Year

Coordinator in Coláiste Rís, thanked all who supported the day.

This is only the first stage in the school’s anti-poverty campaign in the weeks leading up to Christmas. A Sleep-athon will be held in the school gym on December 21 next. This, according to Ms Dorrian, will give the students a feel for what it’s like for those forced to sleep on the streets, with no warm beds, cooked breakfasts, or Wi-Fi. Ms Dorrian recognised the generosity of the people of Dundalk and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to help the next fundraising event through sponsorship at 0429334336.

Warned to stay clear of cannabis A man who was twice caught with cannabis was warned to have nothing to do with drugs after avoiding a conviction at Dundalk District Court.

Kevin Callan of 6 Mullavalley, Louth Village, was told he was involved in an evil empire when dealing with drugs after having his case dismissed under the Probation Act. The court heard that on

February 2 this year, Gardai stopped a car at a checkpoint on the Blackrock Road when the defendant began acting suspiciously. A search revealed that he had a small grinder and cannabis.

On June 12 this year Gardai in Louth Village observed Mr Callan drop something behind a wall. When they searched him Gardai found cannabis herb

which he admitted owning.

Solicitor, Tara Matthews, stated that the 22-year-old apprentice electrician realised he had issues to deal with and was sorting himself out. He apologised for his actions.

Judge Flann Brennan stated that he didn’t need to tell him about the dangers of drugs as he found the facts proven and dismissed the case.

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Family Notices

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

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KIERANS Patrick (Pat) Mary and the family of the late Patrick (Pat) Kierans, Brookville, Drogheda who passed away peacefully at Gormanston Wood Nursing Home on 12th November, 2016 wish to express their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with them at this very sad time.

A special thank you to Monsignor Jim Carroll for celebrating Pat’s funeral mass. Our thanks to the Drogheda Male Voice Choir for their wonderful singing, and to the Newtown Blues football club for their guard of honour.

We thank those who travelled from near and far to attend the funeral home and Pat’s Mass.

For the Mass cards and donations made to the Drogheda Branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, we thank you.

Our sincere thanks to the Carers and Staff at Gormanston Wood Nursing Home for the kindness and care given to Pat and support given to his family.

A sincere thank you to Paddy, Patricia and all the staff at Townley’s Funeral Directors for the care, kindness and understanding shown to the family.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions.

Pat’s months mind will take place on Saturday the 10th December 2016 in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda at 10am.

St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be Amen; and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants everything before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult. D.C.

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This prestigious award was the highlight of a busy week for PayPal as it secured four awards in total.

Funds for ‘The Birches’

Following their recent Pop Up Shop at the Longwalk Shopping Centre, Catherine Campbell and friends are pleased to announce they raised €3,625 for The Birches Alzheimer’s Day Care Centre in Dundalk.

They would like to thank everyone for their generous donations and all “The Bakers”.

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Eve is nominated for RTE Sports Personality award

By Paul Byrne

It’s been a fantastic sporting year in Dundalk and that has been reflected with the news that two sporting stars from the area have been nominated for this year’s RTE Sports Personality of the Year award.

Olympic hero Eve McCrystal and Dundalk FC’s Daryl Horgan have both made the shortlist for the prestigious award alongside star names such as Conor McGregor, Carl Frampton, Jamie Heaslip and Annalise Murphy to name but a few.

Dundalk FC fans have adopted Galway native Daryl Horgan as their own following a string of hugely impressive performances with the speedy winger helping the Lilywhites become

champions of Ireland for a third successive year.

Horgan was named the player of the year and even made the Irish national squad on the back of what was a sublime season for Stephen Kenny’s team.

Meanwhile Eve McCrystal along with her tandem partner Katie George Dunleavy have also being nominated following their heroics in Rio where they picked up a gold and a silver medal in the Paralympics.

Eve, from Jenkinstown, is well known around town in her own right as one of the top cyclists in the country and earlier this year she took time out from her job as a Garda to focus on being the pilot for Katie-George at this year’s Paralympics in Rio.

Driver thought he would avoid conviction

A driver who was arrested on suspicion of drink driving refused to provide a specimen to Gardai as he believed this would help him avoid a conviction.

However, Martin Lennon of 13 St Malachy’s Villas saw his plan fail to come to fruition after he was banned from driving for four years.

Dundalk District Court heard that on January 1 this year, the defendant was observed driving at the Ramparts. After being stopped he refused a roadside breath test and again refused to provide a sample at the Garda Station.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his 34-year-old client was never in trouble before but had made up for that on this occasion. He stated that he had some idea in his head he could avoid seeing a prosecution come to its conclusion, and added that the ban would be an inconvenience.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a €350 fine and a four-year disqualification from May 22 next year.

Daniel wins award From page 1 of Gael Linn, An Irish language debating competition.

Poetry Aloud is an annual poetry speaking competition for post-primary school students across Ireland, launched in 2006.

Since then, it has grown extraordinarily from just a few hundred entries to more than 1,600 entries in 2016.

The competition has three participant categories: Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

Bríd O’Sullivan, of learning outreach at the national library of

aloud has been a standout event in the library calendar for the past decade.

Year on year we’re astounded by the quality and volume of entrants.

“This goes to prove that the art of poetry speaking is continuing to thrive.”

“We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming students from all corners of Ireland to the National Library Ireland for Poetry Aloud and we hope that all involved have enjoyed themselves too. It is a remarkable achievement to progress through all stages of this

Months and months of hard raining and dedication were rewarded as the duo blitzed their opposition in the Road Time Trial eventually finishing 33 seconds ahead of Japan.

They weren’t finished there though as they went on to add a silver medal to their haul in the Road Race when finishing second. According to Eve (granddaughter of wellknown Dundalk drama teacher Bernie Baldwin)

the nomination is just the cherry on top of what has been a great year for herself and Katie George.

“We were a bit shocked when we heard the news but we are both obviously delighted to be mentioned in the same breath as some of the best sportspeople in the country today.

“It will be nice to go to the ceremony and reflect on what has been a great year for us both. To be honest it is only in recent

weeks I have got a chance to sit back and enjoy our achievements.

“When I got back from Rio I was back training pretty much ten days after landing back in Ireland and I was busy with the kids and everything so you don’t really have time to sit back and relive everything.

“We were both given an award last week by Paralympics Ireland for our achievements in Rio and it was one of the first

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times we both got to sit back and relax and just enjoy the footage. We’ll both go to the awards ceremony and for me personally it’s an honour to be representing Dundalk,” noted Eve. To vote for Eve and Katie for Sportsperson of the year follow the link at www.rte.ie and click Eve’s name. You can also text C to 53125. To vote for Daryl text H to 53125 or click Daryl’s name using the link above.

Eve and Katie George with their gold medals

on Wednesday November 30. Sean, Caroline Breen Cedarwood Park, brother of the late Gerry and Rosaleen Cox’s Demesne, Dundalk, suddenly, at (Sheelan) and much loved uncle of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on SunCatherine and Theresa; deeply regretday December 4. Very deeply regretted ted by his brother-in-law Hugh Sheeby her heartbroken family, daughters Séauna and Aine, parents Gerry and (Kitty), beloved wife of the late Peter ham on Saturday December 3. Marie, retired ticket collector, Clarke Railway lan, nieces, relatives and friends.

Maureen (née Carroll), brother Gerard, and loving mother of Peter and beloved wife of the late Paddy will be Station, Dundalk, peacefully on Thurs- Matt Murphy Mullaharlin Road, Hagsisters Maria, Sinead and Antoinette, Brendan. Sadly missed by her sons, deeply missed by her sons Turlach, day December 1, at home. Sadly missed gardstown, peacefully at home surnephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins daughters-in law Dorothy and Bridie, Pádraig and Neil, daugters-in-law by Kathleen, Veronica and Penny, his rounded by his family, on Tuesday November 29. Matt beloved husband of extended family relatives, neighbours grandchildren Cian, Emer, Nóra, Peter, Jaqueline, Ann, Maria and Olivia, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Roisin and Aisling, brothers Alo and grandchildren Páidí, Meghan, Aaron Peter O’Neill Dawestown, Ravens- Mary-Jane (née Califf) and dear father and friends.

Eamonn McGuirk Nicholas St and Joe, sister Eithne, sisters-in-law, neph- and Elliott, great-grandchild Olly, sis- dale and formerly North Commons, of Mathew, Paul, and Marguerite, dear ters Irene (Farrell) and Bernadette Carlingford, peacefully at St. James’ grandfather of Stephen, Richard, formerly of Hyde Park, Dundalk, sud- ews, nieces, relatives and friends. denly at his residence on Sunday De- Jim McKeever Snr Fatima Park., Dun- (McVeigh), brothers Seán, Oliver, Paddy Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday No- Amanda, Darren, Connor, Adam, Tara, cember 4. Beloved husband of Rosena dalk, peacefully at his residence sur- and Eamonn, brothers-in-law, sisters- vember 30. Very deeply regretted by Cian and Ava. Deeply regretted by his (née Crawley ), very deeply regretted rounded by his loving family on Satur- in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his sister Alice Traynor, brother-in-law wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, by his loving wife, son Eamonn, daugh- day December 3. Jim, predeceased by friends, especially Ann Harrington and Michael and all his nieces, nephews, daughter-in-law Mary, nephews, niecters Carol, Fiona and Siobhan, sister his wife Liza and son Richard. Very the wonderful carers in Saint Peter’s relatives and friends. es, relatives and friends.

Norah Woods Dublin and formerly Dympna Woods (nee McEneaney), Gretta Brannigan, sons in-law John, deeply regretted by his sons Willie, Nursing Home.

Knockabbey, Louth Village, peacefully Kathleen O’Hare (née Boyle) 62 Gerry, Jim and John, daughters KathDavid and Thomas, grand-children “The Bungalow”, Ballyoonan, Omeath, Shane, Nicole, Kerri, Clara, Karli, Lee, leen, Ann, Dolores and Sharon, brother Finnegans Rd, Dromintee, formerly of in Cedar House Nursing Home, Dublin, peacefully at The Mater Private HospiZoe and Cori, great-grandaughter Erin, Willie, sisters Margie Fox, Bernie Broad- Cloughoge and Kilkerley, peacefully at on Thursday December 1. Norah belov- tal, Dublin on Tuesday November 29. nephews, nieces, extended family, rel- hurst, Maura Grimmes, Sheila O’Rourke, Glencarron Home surrounded by her ed sister of Frank (Newry) and Carmel Very deeply regretted by her beloved Kathleen Doyle and Dolores Cassidy, loving family on Saturday December 3. (Hogarth, Glasgow), predeceased by atives, neighbours and friends. husband Peter, son Paul and grandchilGeraldine Burford (McKevitt), Liv- sons in-law, daughters in-law, brothers Beloved wife of Thomas Joeseph her brothers Tommy and MJ, and sisdren. Also by her sisters May Mitchell, erpool and formerly Dundalk Road, and sister in-law, grandchildren, great- O’Hare. Much loved mother of Michelle, ters Sally and Regina. Deeply regretted Bernadette O’Hanlon and Sheila Dawby her brother, sister, brother-in-law, Áine, Colm and Yvonne, sister of Cathgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousCarlingford, suddenly on Friday Deins, extended family relatives, wonder- erine Healy. Sadly missed by son-in- sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand- son, sisters-in-law May McEneaney, cember 2. law Patrick and daughter-in-law Orla, nieces, grandnephews, great- grand- Anne Lambe and Eileen McDonnell, Kathleen (Kitty) Maguire (née Cal- ful neighbours and friends. lan), Harristown, Ardee, peacefully at Marie King (née Faulkner), Dromena loving grandmother to all her grand- nieces, great-grandnephews, relatives brothers-in-law Richard Dawson, Joe O’Hanlon and Leo Lambe, nephews, and friends.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda Road, Castlebellingham, peacefully at children. on Saturday December 3. Kathleen St Peter’s Nursing Home, Castlebelling- George Moore Dowdallshill, Dundalk, Sean Farrelly Dundalk, peacefully nieces, relatives and friends.

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Student entrepreneurs Louth’s Student Enterprise Programme for secondary schools is experiencing record numbers of young entrepreneurs, accoridng to Peggy McGlynn of the Local Enterprise Office who manages the Student Enterprise Programme.

“Numbers participating in the programme this year have increased by over 25%. We now have in excess of 1,000 students in 18 schools in Louth taking part. Through the programme students learn to develop business ideas, conduct market research, source materials and produce their products, design their packaging and marketing literature, sell their product to the public and manage their company finances”, she stated.

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Drogheda Institute of Further Education played host to the Louth and Meath Education and Training Boards (LMETB) 2016 Local Youth Club Grant Presentation Evening On Tuesday November 29.

106 voluntary youth groups were awarded a total in excess of €80,000 to support the activities and running costs of groups such as Scouting Ireland, Irish Girl Guides, Foroige, Youth Work Ireland, Macra Na Feirme, Autism Suuport, Muscular Dystrophy, Community Games, Musical Societies, Girls Friendly Society, Irish Brass and Concert Bands, Irish Dancing, National Association of Youth Drama, Youth Orchestra, Involve, Youth Cafe’s, Order of Malta and Summer Projects. Chairperson of LMETB, Mr Oliver Tully presented groups with their respective awards.

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Aimee and Aaron start Christmas Brother and sister Aimee Collins (11) and her brother Aaron (8) from Ballagan, Greenore had the honour of kick-starting the festive season and switching on the Christmas lights at RTE on Friday afternoon.

The siblings earned

Maxi is the star of new book

the honour by winning a nationwide art competition run by News2day, the children’s news programme on RTE, beating off hundreds of other young artists from all over the country.

The young duo spent weeks creating four Aimee and Aaron at RTE

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Christmas scenes and their efforts certainly wowed the judges.

Aimee and Aaron were treated to a VIP day at the Donnybrook studios. They met many of the RTE personalities before switching on the lights. Ryan Tubridy took time out

of his busy Late Late Toy Show rehearsals to congratulate them and then invited them onto the Toy Show Set. Marty Morrissey asked the children to demonstrate their Kick boxing skills - both are members of the Irish Kickboxing team.

Alan Cole (13) was a clear winner of Sunday’s 13 hole Singles Stableford competition as the Locovore Autumn League reached the halfway stage. He took the overall prize by three points from Noel Reid (18) who finished on 31pts and edged out Liam Mernagh (12) on

countback.

In the Locovore Autumn League Austin Shaw extended his lead in Category 1 to eight points as he produced a third consecutive top ten finish while Eamonn McEneaney has opened up a two point lead in Category 2 from Michael Hamilton.

Golf news

By Paul Byrne Dundalk FC fan Mark ‘Maxi’ Kavanagh has realised a lifelong dream by becoming a football coach for his beloved Lilywhites in a new book which is to be released this week. ‘Maxi’ features as a coach in Oriel Park in the story which is entitled ‘The Successful Coach-The Choice is Yours, Maxi’. The book is a collaboration with his Croatian friend Marijan Hizak, who he met two years ago.

The book follows coach Maxi around Oriel Park giving the reader access to a veritable treasure trove of top tips from successful coaches. Some of the topics discussed in the book include: Players follow the coach out of respect or fear, should players like the coach? The captain understands the game and the coach’s ideas. Team success without prima donnas. How to get players to listen to your advice. How to “strip down” the players as well as information about half-time

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According to Maxi he was honoured and humbled to be named as the main protagonist in the book and even though it only happened in a fictional world he was proud to become a coach of his beloved Dundalk FC.

“The book is based on a true story of a man who got a second chance in life and took it. Just like what happened to Stephen Kenny when he signed for Dundalk FC four years ago.

“As I always say, your greatest glory is not

in ever falling but in rising everytime you fall. My good friend Marijan from Croatia wrote the book and was kind enough to help me fulfil one of my lifelong dreams by becoming manager of my beloved Dundalk FC,” stated Maxi.

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Cycling Club awards

Dundalk’s cyclists descended upon The Spirit Store on Friday last for their annual Awards Night.

New chairman Sé Weston gave an opening address and highlighted the work done by his predecessor Pat O’Shaughnessy who presided over the club during a period of unprecedented growth. A minute silence was held in remembrance of Gerry McCabe and his nephew Robert McCabe collected his Louth Medals.

Male cyclist of the year awarded to Alan Bingham who took a silver medal in the National Road Race Championships as well as winning the FPM Summer Cycling League outright. Long time stalwart of the road, mountain and cyclo cross scene Anne Duffy was voted as the female cyclist of the year.

Brendan Foley managed to win the Mountain Bike League, while being a very active member of the committee and was recognised as such with the Off Road Cyclist of the Year. Veronica Leiva was voted as the Leisure Cyclist of the Year. The Leisure group is the biggest section within the club and Veronica has been active throughout the year at training rides and sportives nationwide.

The most improved female rider was Sandra McKeever Rogers, a relative newcomer to the sport, whom has excelled with the leisure group. Male cyclist of the year was underage rider Conor McKeown, who continued on his steady upwards trajectory with some impressive performances.

The Cuchulainn Spirit Award went to Liam Dolan, who crashed heavily the week before The Rás and went on to successfully compete in the race. The Volunteer of the Year Award went to the league committee.

Ardee Cycling Club had a successful night, winning both the men’s and women’s Louth Hill Climb with Tómas McCabe and Johanna Rogan respectively.

Claire Ludlow also of Ardee took an impressive victory in the Louth Road Race. Cuchulainn claimed Louth Champions in the Time Trial courtesy of Celine McPhilips, and in the mountain bike with Anne Duffy and Ray O`Shaughnessy.

The Bike Station Summer Cycling league saw the overall crown go to Alan Bingham, with Dunleer’s Andrew McAfee of White River Wheelers take Race 2 and Cuchulainn’s Rosena Lynch take Race 1. Alan received the Paddy Neary Memorial Trophy from his widow Mrs Betty Neary. Winners of Groups 1 through 6 were Jason Boyle, Rosemarry Gibson, Barry Meehan, Peter O’Donoghue, Brian Gorgan and Martin Colgan. The impressive Cuchulainn MTB XC Trophy for the off road league went to Brendan Foley, ahead of Jason Malone and Kristaps Pumpurs.

The next event for the club will be the traditional New Year’s Eve Carrick Cycles Time Trial, where Eve McCrystal and Niall Clarke will be looking to defend their titles from 2015.

FOG LIGHTS ARE FOR FOG !!

Improper use of fog lights by other road users is a key concern of motorists during the winter period, with over 80% holding the view that fog lights are under used by other drivers – research carried out by AA Ireland has found.

In an AA Motor Insurance Survey of over 9,000 people, 46.75% of those surveyed agreed completely with the claim that the under-use of fog lights would be a major issue during their daily winter commute. Meanwhile, a further 35.86% of motorists surveyed stated that they were somewhat in agreement with this claim.

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under use of fog lights by other road users as a major issue.

51.51% of women surveyed stated they agreed completely with the claim that other road users under-using their lights would be an issue during their winter driving, compared to 41.55% of men.

“Remarkably, we get more complaints in to AA Roadwatch about fog lights than almost anything else.” Says Director of Consumer Affairs Conor Faughnan. “It really is something that other drivers find annoying. You may be unaware of it while you drive but your rear fog light can be dazzling and distracting for the car behind when foggy conditions improve.”

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On the opposite end of the spectrum, 34.78% of motorists strongly believe that the over use of fog lights by other drivers will be a major issue over the coming months, with a further 33.16% partially agreeing with this claim.

Meanwhile, just over 10% of drivers stated that they at least somewhat disagreed with the over-use of fog lights by other road users being an issue during their winter driving.

“It is not hard to get it right when it comes to fog lights.”

Says Faughnan. “You use them in foggy conditions or in falling snow and they are very helpful.

But afterwards, turn them off.

We have a terrible tendency to be much too casual about that.”

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