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Wednesday, 9th March, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 10 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Woodland Park row rumbles on

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THE row involving Traveller families previously based at Woodland Park continues to rumble on after representatives strongly denied claims made in a statement released by Louth County Council. In January, 23 Traveller families had been moved from the halting site in Woodland Park due to fears over safety and sanitation issues. A spokesperson for those families has reacted to a number of claims in relation to their behaviour made in the County Council statement released on Friday. The statement revealed that it has honoured all aspects of the agreement reached with Traveller representatives on January 15 before claiming See Page 7

St Marys students win top award

THERE was great excitement among the Transition Year students in St Mary’s College this week. One of their mini-companies, UpCycle-Me, won a prestigious National School Entrepreneurship Award, run by the charity Make a Wish Foundation. They were one of only three schools in the country to do so. The Make a Wish charity aims to make the dreams of terminally ill children come true. They receive no Government funding. The Transition Year students attended the awards ceremony in Dublin recently. The Students from St. Mary's College, Dundalk with Nora Casey at the ‘Kids for ceremony was hosted by Wish Kids’ awards, pictured with their award for excellence in ‘Marketing Full Story on Page 7 and Communications’ for their UPCYCLE Trade Fair fundraiser.

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Fresh doubts emerge over Greenore ferry By Paul Byrne

A spokesperson for the Greencastle Area Residents Group (GARG) has strongly rejected claims by Frazer Ferries director Paul O’Sullivan that the Greenore-Greencastle ferry will be up and

running by the summer time. Speaking last month Paul O’Sullivan insisted that the ferry would be up and running sooner rather than later with the company needing to iron out a couple of minor issues with the local councils and planning

authorities. “We had hoped to be up and running by Easter but there are some minor changes to our original proposals that need to be amended. One is simply just a typographical error in the planning permission document. We are also seeking to amend road specification drawings previously approved by Newry, Mourne & Down Council. “We are confident that these issues will be sorted out over the next couple of weeks and we fully intend to be up and running by summer. We are excited that we are

almost ready to go and we are ready and waiting to get started once we get the go ahead from the relevant authorities. The decision to set up a ferry between Greencastle and Greenore has been vigorously opposed by locals who set up the Greencastle Area Residents group (GARG) to try and stop the project getting off the ground. Speaking on Monday a spokesperson for GARG claimed there wasn’t a chance that the ferry would be up and running due to a number of conditions which have yet to be

met by Frazer Ferries. “The proposal is riddled with flaws and despite the fact Frazer Ferries have been handed a set of 25 conditions by Newry Down and Mourne council the applicant has still only submitted a small number of these. One of the main stumbling blocks for Paul O’Sullivan and his people is the width of Greencastle Pier Road. It simply isn’t wide enough and they are not allowed to cut back boundaries without permission from landowners which is not being given to them.

“I cannot see how they think they are close to getting this project of the ground. There are still so many roadblocks they have to negotiate and we here in Greencastle will continue to make sure they do not get this ferry service off the ground. I’ve been fighting this since 1996 and I’m worn out by the whole thing to be honest but we will keep fighting to restore the natural beauty of Greencastle and make sure we protect our wildlife and character of our area. “The road is not suitable for the volume of traffic which it will be

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Seachtain na Gaeilge was celebrated in style by teachers and pupils in Scoil Realt Na Mara last week as all classes embraced our national language through music, song, drama, dance and other fun activities. There was also a new initiative introduced by Irish teacher Sile Ui Chiaráin who invited parents and people from the local community down to the school for a coffee morning to help promote our national language in a fun and relaxed environment. They were treated to song and dance as pupils from the school along with Bn Sile Ui Chiaráin performed a couple of songs as Gaeilge. According to Sile Seachtain na Gaeilge is a very important part of the school year in Realt na Mara and this year it has been extended to two weeks due to the amount of activities planned for the children. “The Irish language is very important to us here in Realt na Mara and we’ve had plenty going on all week as we celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge,” explained Sile. “Each day pupils are encouraged to speak Irish and the cúpla focail can be heard throughout the school each day with pupils getting into the spirit of things. We’ve had Tráth na gCeist, history workshops, a Feis as well as the parent’s morning here today. I think it’s very important that we

keep our language alive and make sure we teach the children in a fun and informative way so that they learn to love the language and not resent it. “Realt na Mara have also been promoting

playing music in the school over the past couple of years and now have a ‘seisiún ceoil’ in the school each week. Teachers and students, including Principal McCaul will take to the stage for a toe tap-

ping exhibition of wonderful music as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. Celebrations continue next week with the rising of the flag next Tuesday as part of the Easter celebrations,” explained Sile.

forced to contend with should the ferry service begin. Paul O’Sullivan may think that he is close to the finishing line with this project but I can guarantee him that there is a long way to go in this race yet,” warned the GARG spokesperson.

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Dundalk Karate Junior members Liam Hoey and Francislek Chmielecki recently showed everyone in attendance at a recent inaugural CIKA Ireland Grading which was held in Dublin, that they were more than ready for their 6th Kyu Grading (Green Belt) as they were awarded their 6th Kyu by Sensei Lefevre. The following two days consisted of Dundalk Karate - CIKA Dundalk, and its members taking full advantage of Sensei Lefevre’s knowledge of both Kumite (fighting) and Kata (form) and with both Liam and Francislek now being joined with fellow member Conor Hamilton for the first Kumite session. Day three saw Junior member, Matthew Burke 1 01/10/2015 took to theJohnLaverty_FL mat for hisadvert.pdf very first seminar. 11:39:36

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Nexus F1 from Dundalk Grammar School are delighted to see their hard work in preparing for the regional finals has paid off as they have managed to qualify for the national finals in the RDS on April 28. The F1 in schools competition is an international event involving teams from 33 different countries, around the world. It involves building a miniature F1 car, powered by CO2. Nexus are Dundalk Grammar School’s only team this year which puts a lot of pressure on their shoulders. Team manager Jakob Kellett describes the work up until the regional finals as hard but rewarding. The whole team worked together well in the weeks leading up to the event and thank-

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Dundalk won two categories, fastest car and best oral presentation. This was enough to fend off the competition and progress to the next round. Nexus looks forward to taking part in the national finals but know they have to

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There was some positive feedback regarding the abandoned Ard Dealgan Complex on Quay Street at yesterday’s Dundalk Municipal District Council meeting. Sinn Féin Councillor Jennifer Green who has been to the forefront of a campaign to deal with the issue had put forward two ‘Notice of Questions’ asking for an update on the situation. Afterwards Cllr Green revealed that there have been several fires at the complex, the latest being last Friday evening and someone is going to be hurt or worse. “There are people living illegally in the complex and creating a nuisance to the residents around the Quay area. This issue is not going away and we will not be ignored. “I have now been told by the council that the Ard Dealgan issue is now a ‘priority’ and that the council has had discussions with a number of approved housing bodies in relation to a redevelopment solution”, she explained. Cllr Green pointed out that the council has also highlighted the site to the Department of Environment as a site that should be re-developed. Discussions are continuing in this regard and when these matters are concluded the members will be advised. “While I give a cautious welcome to this news, what worries me is that there is no time frame in place. Every summer we have problems with fires and at one stage there was a barbeque held on the roof of the complex. The residents have had enough and this matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible. I will continue to keep the pressure on the Council”, she added.

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High quality darts continues The top quality action in the Tubourg Dundalk and District Darts League continued over the weekend. In the Premier Division, Courtneys A enjoyed a 6-0 win over Commerical 1896, with Mickey Kelly and Steve O’Mara turning in impressive displays. Meanwhile The Nest travelled to The Bodhran where they scored a 5-1 win, with Mickey Fee and Darren Ludlow turning in good displays on the night. The Avenue Eagles were 4-2 winners over Stags Green with Alan Rogan catching the eye with a 161 checkout. Action in the First Division saw Fane Bar come out on top against Punters Sharks on a 4-2 scoreline. In the same division, Jackies Army were 4-2 winners against The Stags Head. This game saw Aidan Conroy and Conor McArdle emerge as the top players. Meanwhile, Avenue Celtic record-

ed a 4-2 win at The Windmill where Stephen Connolly, Michael McAlester and Chris Lennon were the most prominent players. Action in the Second Division included a 3-3 draw between Courtneys B and Malthouse Magicians, where Cian McCormak and Ciaran Dunne were impressive on the night. In the top of the table clash, Fergusons maintained their lead with a 4-2 win over Jonny Masons, with the game witnessing good displays from Stephen Finnegan and Joe Roddy. In the same division, Punters Dragons were 6-0 winners over Emerald White. The Third Division saw Stags Blue emerge 6-0 winners over Barleycorn to move ahead of their opponents at the top. Commercial Hawks defeated Callans 4-2 while Emerald Black are still waiting on their first win of the season after going down 5-1 to Punters Dragons.

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Parade is heading towards record entry

Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking Strategic Delivery Partners Co-operative Housing Ireland would like to hear from potential partners across Louth with proven experience and resources, who have sites or other development opportunities that might be suitable for co-operative housing.

Dundalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2016 is hoping this year to have a record number of entries taking part as the number of bookings received so far for this time of year are up. With that being the case we are now looking for 20ft flatbed trucks as our parade participant’s requests for floats are up too. Any businesses who is willing to volunteer their truck and driver for the parade can contact Ann or Kim at 042 9336343 or email certs@dundalk.ie. There is plenty of entertain-

ment and events taking place around the town for the St Patrick’s Day weekend starting on Wednesday evening in An Tain Theatre with the St Patrick’s Eve Concert tickets available at usual outlets. The parade will be followed by a family fun area on the Market Square with lots of activities including carousels, bouncing castles, climbing walls, playtrailers, market stalls and much, much more. A single wristband will cost €6 and a family pass will cost €20

(4 children) these will be on sale before the big day, visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/ paradedundalk for further updates. The parade committee is still accepting parade entrants up until Friday March 11 so if your group or club are interested in taking part contact the parade team at 042 9336343. Application forms available from Dundlak Bids office at the Market Square or at Dundalk Chamber office at Partnership Court.

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Doesn’t understand ‘disqualified’ A MAN who was told he doesn’t understand the meaning of the word disqualified was given the chance to avoid a prison term after his case was put back for a Community Service Report. Oliver Byrne of Strandfield House claimed he was only a passenger in a car and that his brother was driving after being observed by Gardai. However, he was found guilty of driving without insurance or a licence when he appeared at Dundalk District Court. He was warned by Judge Flann Brennan not to drive or he would serve a sentence. “Oliver Byrne’s problem is that he doesn’t understand the meaning of the word disqualified. He has contempt for the road traffic laws and the only way to deal with that is to impose a sentence”, added the judge who said he would consider 120 hours in lieu of four months as he put the case back to March 23. “He is disqualified anyway and he must not drive. If he does, he can forget about Community Service”, warned Judge Brennan. The court heard that the defendant was observed at Carrickaneena on February 27 2014. Gardai identified Mr

Byrne as the driver before he crossed the border. On a later date they encountered the defendant and made a demand to produce his documents, while he failed to do. The defence barrister successfully argued that charges of failing to produce documents should be struck out because it contained the incorrect date. The defendant’s brother, Colin, gave evidence that he was driving the car on the date in question and denied that he was lying. However, Judge Brennan stated he was satisfied by the prosecution evidence in the case. “I have heard the submissions and evidence and I have no doubt in this matter. I am convinced by the evidence of the prosecuting Gardai”, he stated in convicting the defendant. The court heard that the defendant had 24 previous convictions including drink driving and dangerous driving, while he had been disqualified for six years. Defence barrister acknowledged that his 25-year-old client client had a lamentable road traffic record and accepts that he was disqualified at the time. Eamon Durnin Point Road winner of €5000 in the Dundalk Credit Union Cash draw receiving his cheque from Ciara Farrell of Dundalk Credit

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Woodland Park row continues to rumble on

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Castletown Girls Seachtain na Gaeilge In celebration of Seachtain na Gaeilge the girls in Castletown girls school have been making a huge effort to speak Irish this week.

They are using there ‘cúpla focail’ every chance they get. Two competitions running last week and this week are the ‘Irish

From Page 1 that a number of families were asked to leave local B+Bs due to their behaviour. “Recent commentary relates to families not being provided with emergency accommodation by the local authority. It should be pointed out that a number of accommodation providers have asked some of the families to leave the accommodation due to their behaviour. On each occasion the local authority has made alternative arrangements. This, however, will not continue indefinitely and

recurrences will result in no support being provided. lt is hoped all parties will respect this matter.” The statement went on to say that Woodland Park is currently in the process of being refurbished with work last week seeing 600 tonnes of domestic waste being removed as well as trying to address a major issue with rodent infestation. Speaking on Tuesday, Woodland Park resident and spokesperson Rebecca Quinn strongly denied the claims made by Louth County Council branding them as ‘absolutely ridic-

ulous’. “We have read the statement released by Louth County Council and we find much of it absolutely ridiculous. We have sent Louth County Council a letter asking them for proof. We will release a full statement tomorrow (Wednesday) outlining our issues with the statement. However, this is a legal matter and it needs to be treated as such. We do not plan on having a public war of words with the council going back and forth with claims and counterclaims. We are meeting

with our legal team in Dublin this week and we will decide where we go next from there” stated Rebecca. Louth County Council stated that they have already spent €100,000 cleaning up the site and they plan to spend a further €250,000 to refurbish the site “The Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee has endorsed the refurbishment proposal, which will cost a further €250,000, and has also approved the commencement of a review of the

Traveller Accommodation Programme to support this proposal. “As part of this review, all Traveller households in County Louth will be interviewed over the coming weeks with regard to their accommodation needs. “This will result in the development of a detailed accommodation programme to address all identified need. Any amendment arising from the review will go before the elected members of Louth County Council for approval.” concluded the statement.

Poetry Feis’ being adjudicated by Mrs Phil Quigley the school’s former principal and a ‘Seachtain na Gaeilge’ poster competition. Ainnle Kinney, Megan Clarke and novelty creatures such as senses of vision, touch, smell and From Page 1 hearing for children with learnthe CEO of Make A Wish and Caoimhe Bailey from St. Frogs and Ladybirds.

First Class pupils who took part in the Irish Feis, Niamh McCague, Kayla Dunne, Niamh Brady, Kaitlin Williams, Anna Mae McEneaney and Aobha Jane Davies

Marist students win top national award Foundation, Susan O’ Dwyer, Jenny Murray of Peter Marks and Linda O’Shea, National Parents Council. The prizes were presented by the inspirational entrepreneur Norah Casey, TV and publishing personality, and formerly of Dragons Den. On receipt of their award the students had to explain how their ideas came about. This group of socially aware Transition Year students established their mini –company UpCycle –Me in September 2016. The Company was formed and is managed by Kerry Lawless,

Mary’s College. They didn’t envisage the road to success they were about to venture down. Their empathy for the environment and the well-being of our community members inspired the students to pursue a number of different avenues. Firstly the company, after a thorough brainstorming and a feasibility study, decided to develop and produce garden ornaments with a sensory aspect from completely recyclable materials. Such products included Wind Shakers, Decorative jars, Angels

Their interest and enthusiasm flourished, which led the students to work closely with the Maria Goretti Respite Centre for children in Lordship. This project saw the students help design and create a sensory garden for the Centre, featuring giant minions, caterpillars and ladybirds made from recycled tyres. The students embraced this challenge and identified a further product idea in the form of sensory boards. These are visual boards that predominantly aim to arouse the

ing requirements which places them on the spectrum. The boards are made from various materials, images and functions. The aim is to teach students some important skills such as fastening buttons, zipping a garment, tying a shoe lace and locking/unlocking a door. They are also filled with attractive images, smells and textures. The students in their development of these boards decided to donate them to the various schools in the locality on their completion.

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Alan’s short film screened on RTE By Paul Byrne

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There was good news for local filmmaker Alan Markey this week as one of his short films was selected for broadcast by RTE on Monday evening. Alan, who hails from Dowdallshill submitted his debut short film ‘Fat Freddie’s Drop’ into the national broadcaster and it was selected to air on Monday last (March 7th) as part of RTE’s ‘Short Screen’ season. Alan began his creative career as a musician, playing with a wide range of bands and professional music groups. This introduced him to the concept of the creative collaborative workflow from an early age: writing; arranging; performing; recording; touring, promoting. It was during early music video shoots that he started to develop a growing interest in filmmaking. Just last week one of RTE’s short films from last season ‘Stutterer’ picked up an Oscar for ‘Best Short Film’ and Alan is delighted that his debut film will get the chance to be seen by a wider audience.

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“It’s great news for everybody involved in the film that RTE agreed to screen it and we’re delighted that it will be exposed to a wider audience. I had been working on a number of scripts and various ideas for my debut film but none of them really worked. “Eventually I came up with an idea which revolved around the question ‘Would you kill your pet if it meant you were accepted into a group of friends or a gang?’. I worked around this idea and it eventu-

ally turned into ‘Fat Freddie’s Drop’. It’s basically about a teenager who moves to a new estate who faces a tough choice if he wants to be accepted by the local gang - kill his pet goldfish in front of everyone or else be barred from the street for life,” explains Alan. “Because I’m from Dundalk it was important for me to film all the outdoor scenes in Dundalk and capture the look of the streets where I myself played football as a kid. Although I’m

from Dowdallshill I often played football in the streets of Ashbrook when I was young. We went to film in Mountain Court which has a very similar look to Ashbrook and I want to thank the Residents Association up there for putting up with us for two days. “We actually finished shooting this film two years ago but because the film industry can be very slow and also because we had just finished a bit late to be eligible for festival season we held it back a bit and it was released last year and entered into Galway Film Festival where it was very well received. “There is also a local presence on screen with Dundalk man Peter Johnson starring in the film along with his son Luca and friend Ciaran. We’re all delighted with how the film turned out and hopefully anybody who catches it on RTE will enjoy it too,” concluded Alan. Fat Freddie’s Drop screened on RTE on Monday night but is available to watch on the RTE Player as well as the RTE international player for those living abroad.

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Students from St Vincent’s Secondary School in Dundalk played the part of Ireland while St Louis Secondry school played the role of Lithuania at the 9th Model EU Council in Dublin today. The topic was EU migration policy. Secondary school students from around Ireland confronted Europe’s number one challenge, as they role-played being the Council of the European Un-

ion in Dublin Castle on Tuesday 1st March. They debatee the EU’s response to the largest flood of refugees since the Second World War at the ninth annual Model Council of the European Union. Each of the twenty-eight schools took the part of a different EU Member State in what was an intense and well-informed discussion.

Musical Society back on stage with Showtime Dundalk Musical Society will take to the stage on Friday April 8 with their latest presentation “Showtime”. This Cabaret style concert will take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 8pm. This format has been a very successful venture

for the society and has been a sell out event for the last number of years, according to PRO of the society Paudie Breen. Tickets are priced at €15 and are on sale now from News and Deli, Park St, the reception of the Crowne Plaza or any cast member.

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Junk Kouture at St Vincent’s

St.Vincent’s Art students have been strutting their stuff on the catwalk this week as three successful teams made it through to the hugely popular Junk Kouture fashion competition. This is the fifth consecutive year that teams from the school have competed in the national

event which sees creativity, fashion and environmental awareness combined to showcase wearable designs made from predominantly recycled materials. The Eastern Regional final took place on Monday in the Helix theatre in DCU and fea-

tured over 80 creations from Dublin and surrounding counties. As always the standard was outstanding and models Aoife Copas, Megan Keane and Clodagh Roe gave great performances, much to the delight of art teachers Caoimhe Woods and Carmel Clyne.

Campaign against DkIT cuts Students and staff at Dundalk IT staged a demonstration this week as part of their continued campaign against the funding crisis in the Institute due to Government cutbacks. In addition to a 36% cut in funding since 2008 the Government and Higher Education Authority also imposed

in January a further cut of 3% on DkIT. This most recent cut has prompted DkIT management to consider further reductions to staff numbers, courses offered and support services for students. A joint campaign to reverse the cuts has been organised by the Teachers’ Union of Ireland and Union

of Students in Ireland which represent the Institutes 5000 students and 260 Lecturers and researchers. TUI Branch Chair Dr Tom Dooley stated ‘prior to the election we called upon the Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan, to reverse the decision to impose additional cutbacks on

DkIT. Regardless of who occupies that position in the incoming Government we will continue to make that demand until the Government comes to its senses and realises that the Institute of Technology has been chronically under-funded for years and cannot endure more Austerity policies.’

Great drama at Dundalk Golf Club league final TEAM Ceann Scribe won the Tiernan’s Centra Blackrock Winter League when they defeated Team Deer Park 5-3 in Sunday’s Matchplay Final. After winning the qualifying league by a massive 39pts from Ceann Scribe, Deer Park were odds-on favourites to take the 2016 title but the unavailability of three players meant they were forced to concede walkovers to their opponents and they were three matches down before a ball was struck. Despite this disadvantage, they went agonisingly close to a memorable victory as the five remaining players battled valiantly to defy the odds in the 14-hole event.

Team captain Christy Ward led the way with an emphatic 36pts to 28pts victory over Turlough King during which he reeled off four birdies while Eamonn McEneaney produced three birdies on his way to pipping Eugene Hanratty 36-35 in pulsating battling and Kevin Carthy also came out on top by a single point as he beat Joe Flanagan 36-35 in another gripping contest. That left it 3-3 but Ceann Scribe captain Danny Miele beat David Murden 35-31 to edge his team front and it was left to Len Mullins to get them over the finishing line as he just held off the brave challenge of Mickey Stewart to win 34-33

and secure the title for Ceann Scribe. Eamonn McEnenay’s score was enough to win the Overall Individual Prize for the second time during this year’s Winter’s League as he pipped Kevin Carthy on countback while the Category winners were Christy Ward, Tommy Reneghan and Caoimhan O’Callaghan. When all the individual scores over the duration of the Winter League were totted up the overall category winners were Sean Hession in Category 1, Tom Clarke on Category 2 and Sean Quigley in Category 3. Hession actually tied with Mickey Coburn for the Category 1 prize but won 33-31 in a play-off.

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Pete Treanor’s Three All-Ireland music titles for Coláiste Lú

Weekly Quiz

1 Drink Lynchburg, Tennessee is the home distillery of what American whiskey? 2 Dance In what country did the Tango originate? 3 Local In what Dundalk thoroughfare is Kelso Terrace? 4 TV Soaps In Coronation St., what was the name of Jack and Vera Duckworth’s no good son? 5 Literature In what classic novel do two nations go to war over what way to open an egg? 6 Athletics What nationality was Olympic champion Alberto Juantoreno? 7 Britain The M60 is a ring road surrounding which English city? 8 Comics

Which cartoon strip featured two inept detectives called The Thompson Twins? 9 Crime By what nickname was English pirate Edward Teach famously known? 10 Language What in cockney rhyming slang is your ‘Barnet’? The Stinker In 80’s American television, by what name was the fictional character Templeton Peck known in an adventure series?

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Students from Coláiste Lú in Dundalk claimed three All-Ireland music titles at the annual Scléip competition run by Gael Linn. Scléip is a national talent contest for Irish-medium and Gaeltacht postprimary schools which is organised by Gael Linn and the national finals took place in the Amharclann Chlasaic in Clontarf. The contemporary arts and music competition attracts entrants from across the country and Coláiste Lú were up against schools from Monaghan, Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Kerry. Four groups of students from first, second and third year had entered the regional qual-

Coláiste Lú group “CLÚ” - Justin Ó hÁgáin, Morgan Ní ChalladaRaifeartaigh and Princess Saliu – on stage at the Scléip National Finals

fier in Derry and all four groups made it to the national finals. The students and the Coláiste’s music teacher, Rachel Ní Channan, put in some fantastic performances with three of the four groups claiming

All-Ireland titles. In the group singing section, the Coláiste Lu group, Na Reibiliúnaigh, came out on top with their creative cover of David Guetta’s Titanium. First year student, Rauirí Mac Closcaí, took

Coláiste Lú group, Na Reibiliúnaigh, receiving their Scléip National Award from the judges from Gael Linn

first place with his original and modern interpretation of ACDC’s Thunderstruck on concertina. Finally, the group CLÚ (Justin Ó hÁgáin, Morgan Ní ChalladaRaifeartaigh and Princess Saliu) claimed the

national title in their section with a powerful performance of “Titim Spéire/Skyfall” by Adele as Gaeilge. The final group from the local Colaiste made up of Fírinne Nic an tSaoir, Lauryn Ní Riain

Tried to get lift with Gardai and ambulance A man who failed to persuade Gardai to give him and his friend a lift home from Carlingford, called the ambulance service in an attempt to get back to Dundalk. As a result, Charles McGinley of 97 Riverside Drive, Red Barns Road,

Dundalk, was sentenced to four months in prison when he pleaded guilty to making a hoax telephone call. Insp Martin Beggy stated that the defendant and another man were in Carlingford on September 27, 2014 when they asked Gardai for a lift home but were

declined. A phone call was then made to the ambulance services by a man to say his friend was unwell. There was nothing wrong with either man and it was believed the call had been made in order to get a lift home. Solicitor, Dermot Mona-

han, stated that his client was abusing alcohol and other substances at the time, and was currently serving a three-year sentence. Judge Flann Brennan stated that the ambulance service was already stretched as he imposed a four-month sentence.

and Sionnain Nic Cána composed and arranged an original piece titled “Mo Bhóthar” just lost out on top spot but received a commendation from the judges for the high standard of their composition and lyrics.

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Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort

Alysha Jackson, Anton Donnelly, Shau na Martin and Kian Quinn at the Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort on Friday evening.

Conor Hill and Carly Mackin.

Rachel Costello and Chloe Rafferty.

Shane Lait and Ronan Greene.

Rachel Leddy, Caoimhe Kenny, Clare Gaskin, Evelyn Kane and Catherine Marcus at the Transition Year Ball in the Ram ada Resort on Friday evening.

Owen Henry and Ellie Shevlin.

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Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort

Karen’s fundraiser for Mellon Educate Karen McArdle and Martin McLoughlin are hosting a charity night on Wednesday March 16 in Courtneys Bar to raise funds for their trip to South Africa with Mellon Educate in November. Last year, Karen along with 200 volunteers travelled with Mellon Educate to Capetown and worked in the township of Masiphumelele. She explained that a small school had been built for 600

pupils but was being attended by 1,645 but with only 30 teachers. “In one week we extended and transformed the school with nine extra classrooms, a playground a courtyard toilet blocks and a special needs unit”, explained Karen. “It’s Martin’s first building blitz this year but he did get the opportunity to visit some of Mellon Educate’s results program on South Africa last year

he met some of the students in the townships and was blown away by the pride these children take in their education so he promised to return as a Mellon educate volunteer”, added Karen. The event on Wednesday will see entertainment from Who’s Eddie while there will be a raffle and auction, which includes a signed Arsenal jersey. All are welcome to come and support the event.

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Pilgrimage to San Giovanni Chloe Ryan, Caoimhe O’Kane, Aine McArdle and Sarah Shields.

Chloe McKeown and Shauna Martin.

Local pilgrims are being invited to take part in a pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo from June 20 to 27. The trip will visit the main sights of San Giovanni Rotondo including the Capuchin Friary and the English office. There will be a day tour to Peitrlcina, half to tour to Monte Saint Angela,a nd a half day tour to San Marco in Lamis. Total cost is €869 and this includes flights, transfers, seven nights full board accommodation and luxury air-conditioned coach. Contact 016359300 for details.

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Adam McArdle and Aine Redmond.

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Cumann na mBan Lecture

Local historian Ailbhe Rogers will deliver a lecture on Cumann na mBan in County Louth 1914-1924. This free lecture will take place in Dundalk Library on Saturday, March 12 at 11am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The lecture is being held to celebrate International Women’s Day which falls on March 8 as well as part of the calendar of events in the Louth 1916/2016 Centenary Programme. Contact Dundalk Library. 042-9353190 or email: libraryhelpdesk@ louthcoco.ie

Healing Mass

Divine Mercy Healing Mass will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Louth Village on March 11. Confession 7-7.30pm, followed by Mass, chaplet and anointing. St. Faustina’s relic will be there on the evening. All welcome.

Poker Classic

A Poker Classic in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust is being held in the Lisdoo on Friday March 11 at 7pm. Food will be served and admission is €50.

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Cúchulainn archers on target Teen driver banned It was a great weekend for Cúchulainn Archers of Hale St., Ardee, Co. Louth, with five members of the club competing in Indoor and Outdoor competitions, North and South of the border. On Saturday, Shona Judge competed in the outdoor Double 720 Mad Hatters Competition in Kilmore, Co. Armagh, taking the gold medal in Recurve. Then on Sunday, Shona and the other two member from Cúchulainn Archers competed in the Yew Tree Archers Indoor Double FITA 18 in Newry. Fiachra Mac an Bhreithiún taking the Silver, John Keenan taking the Bronze medal and Shona Judge again

for six months

Cuchulainn Archers celebrate their success

taking gold, making it double gold weekend for her. Then in Greenhills Archers Club, Dublin at the Leinster Open, Cúchulainn Archers Ann Marie Kerin won

the Barebow category and also broke the Irish Record set in Galway and putting an extra 140 points on it and Éamonn Rogers won the Gold and Leinster Open Category Trophy, so all

in all a great weekend for the club. Cúchulainn Archers meet in Ardee and runs regular Beginner Courses. Contact: email cuchulainnnarchers@ hotmail.com

A teenage driver who failed a breath test ended up with a sixmonth disqualification after he failed to pay a fixed penalty charge within the required time. Ryan Hughes of 20 Mountain Park, Drumintee, Co Armagh, was told he would have avoided the ban had he paid the charge when he appeared at Dundalk District Court following an incident on May 21 last year. The court heard that on that date, the defendant initially failed to stop for Gardai at Ravensdale Park. When he subsequently did stop he failed a roadside breath test and a sample taken at Dundalk Garda Station showed that he was over the limit. Insp Martin Beggy stated that the sample level meant he was en-

titled to a fixed charge notice and although he did make an attempt to pay after 29 days, it was outside the time limit. Solicitor, Ciaran Hughes, stated that his client would have been liable for a 200 fine and three penalty points but no disqualification, but was too late in attempting to pay. It was accepted that the dangerous driving charge was not the result of an accident but as a result of Mr Hughes taking corners too quickly. He stated that the 19-year-old defendant had no previous convictions and was a trainee electrician in Dublin who requires a licence. Judge Flann Brennan imposed a €200 fine in respect of the drink driving and imposed a six month ban, while striking out the dangerous driving charge.

Change of venue for talk on revolutionary accounts Newly-available personal accounts of revolutionary events in Louth and south Armagh will provide the focus of an upcoming historical event at Annagassan on Wednesday March 9 at 7.30pm. Due to the huge interest in the event it has moved to Dillonstown

Hall. The hall is located exactly 2km up the L6225 road close by Dillonstown Church on the left hand side. These accounts were recorded by Rev. Louis O’Kane, who served as a priest in Togher from 1936 to 1940, and went all over Ulster and

beyond in the 1960s and 1970s on a mission to preserve the authentic voices of former Irish Volunteers for posterity. This event will first examine the life of Rev. O’Kane (1905-73), his County Derry origins and Louth connections. It will outline how the

presence of a tape-recorder in 1958 kick-started his project to capture the memories of men and women of the Irish revolutionary period. By the time of his death, O’Kane had recorded more than 100 interviews. Admission is free and light re-

freshments will be provided on the night. There is no booking process, though patrons are advised to arrive early. For further information contact 048-37522981 or dmcanallen@ mail.com.

Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort

John McNally, Shannon and Jessica McElroy and Luke O’Brien at the Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort on Friday evening.

Aisling Carthy and Padraig Begley.

Naoise Kirk, Caitlin McGinnity, Orla Murtagh, Jamie Chong and Jewell Rosagaran.

Kerrie McDermott, Anton Donnelly , Shannon and Demi McDonagh and Oshea Lawlor.

Claire McCartney, Lucia Ukpong, Katelin Smith, Georgia Twibill and Simmone Cassidy.

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Calling all Dundalk Vocal Talent to enter Pub Idol The town’s newest entertainment venue and bar, The Talk of Dundalk are looking for the best in local talent to take part in “Pub Idol” which is

auditioning acts on Wedensday March 16 from 10pm. Operations manager David Bell explained that the organisers are looking for local vocal

talent and acts can either be solo, duets or even a band. They have to commit to up to 10 weeks of knock out rounds, where

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judges critique and vote for contestants each week, with the lowest scores from the judges eliminating one contestant. “We are delighted to be teaming up with The Dundalk Leader in promoting this event and the winner will no doubt benefit by raising their profile in the area and also receive a prize valued at around €1000 with

a spot at the venue after the competition ends for a number of weekly appearances”, explained David. Contestants can turn up at the audition at the bar on Wednesday March 16 at 10pm. They must provide their own accompaniment, live or recorded but all vocals must be live. Sound and light are provided at the venue.

Although there is no formal application process, David has asked potential Idols to contact them in advance of the auditions to ensure they are catered for on the auditions night. This can be done on their facebook page. “I ran a similar competition in the UK a few years back and the interest from local talent and audiences

was huge. Hopefully this will be a great showcase for local talent and lead on to bigger things for them” said David. “Also, if any local people in the music business already would like the chance to be the Irish Simon Cowell or dare I even say it Louis Walsh then they can also contact the bar through their facebook page.”

The Leader will keep everyone up to date with how the competition is going and photographs of the contestants, winners and losers will be published each week. Entry at the bar venue is free of charge and supporters of acts are urged to get along for a front row seat every Wednesday from 10pm.

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The Moscow Ballet presents

Swan Lake

Oshea Lawlor and Shannon McDonagh at the Transition Year Ball in the Ramada Resort on Friday evening.

10th March €25, €40, €120

Christy Moore 12th March €40

Mike Denver

13th March Tickets €25

Gary Kelly & Drogheda Abacus School presents

Friday 11th March Karaoke with

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Saturday 12th March Live Music with

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St. Patrick’s Day Live Music with

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Enjoy the Cheltenham Festival live on our 4 big screens

Strictly Come Dancing with an Irish Twist March 16th Tickets€20

Tommy Tiernan “Out of the Whirlwind” 19th March Tickets €28

Macalla 1916

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St Louis Grease Musical

Dun Lughaidh secondary school will present an original production of the hugely popular musical ‘Grease’ next week in what promises to be a treat for young and old.

The musical will be performed by the school’s TY students who have been dusting down their leather jackets and hair gel in preparation for the hit musical. The girls have

Fiona Cosgrove, Caroline Ebbs, Dearbhla Lenehan, and Amy O’Hare. Front: Darina White, Roisin Osborne and Abbie Cunningham

been hard at work preparing for the show since September and are ready to take to the stage in front of a live audience next week. The show takes the audience on a trip back

to a simpler time as “bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again. The musical will run for three nights starting on Monday March 14th until Wednesday March

Back row: Caoimh Mulligan, Alisha Donnelly, Eimear Fealy. Front: Jewell Rosagaran and Aoibhín Connolly.

16th. Kate O’Byrne who is one of the three teachers involved in the creating the musical has promised a brilliant night out for both young and old with a host of classic songs from the 80’s included in the fast moving musical. “We’re currently working very hard on the production and we’re looking forward to taking to the stage for our opening evening on March 14th. There’s a lot of work to be done with costumes and stage design but that’s all part of the fun and we’ll be all ready to go on the night.” ,promised Kate. “Myself, Elaine Byrne, Siobhan Higgins and Aine McEnaney have been directing and guiding the girls and I have to say they’ve been a joy to work with. We’ve all been busy for months rehearsing and putting together a set and everything else that goes along with putting on a show like this. It’s a very lively production with some great music and both funny and touching scenes so hopefully all who attend will enjoy the show” explained Kate. Grease smashed box office records when it was originally released in 1978 and made stars of the shows two leads John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. Set in 1958 Grease tells the story of two love-struck high school seniors, Sandy Olsen and Danny Zuko who lead a cast which includes the always popular ‘Pink Ladies’ and ‘T-Birds’. Admission to what promises to be a fantastic show is €10 with tickets available from the school or by ringing 042-9334474. The curtain will open on Monday 1th March at 7:30 and will run for three consecutive nights. All are welcome to attend.

Isobel Reilly, Brea Coburn, Natasha Wisnieswska, Nicole Agnew and Chloe McArdle

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Family Notices Birthday remembrance Birthday remembrance

Students from St Vincent’s Secondary School who played the part of Ireland at the 9th Model EU Council in Dublin. The topic was EU migration policy with teacher Victoria O’Hagan; Brian Killoran, CEO of the Immigrant Council of Ireland; Teacher Kay O’Shea; Noelle O’Connell, of the European Movement.

novena

Until we meet again. novena to the sacred heart —Deeply missed and loved always, your loving wife Sheena, Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I daughter Taragh and all the asked you for many favours This McKenna family. time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart in memoriam of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your McKenna Father sees it. Then in his merciThird birthday remembrance of ful eyes, it will become your faPearse McKenna, late of Rockvour, not mine. Amen. Say this field Court, whose birthday ocprayer for 3 days. Promise publicurs on Thursday, 17th March. cation and favours will be grantThey say there is a reason, ed. (Never known to fail). A.K. They say that time will heal, Casey But neither time nor reason, novena to the 10th ANNIVERSARY Will change the way we feel. sacred heart For no one knows the heartache, In loving memory of our dear mother, Margaret Casey, whose Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, 10th anniversary occurs on the asked you for many favours This We’ve broken down and cried. 13th March. time, I ask for this special favour You left behind some aching (mention it). Take it, dear Heart We want to tell you something, hearts, So there won’t be any doubt, of Jesus and place it within your That loved you most sincere, You’re so wonderful to think of, own broken heart, where your We never shall and never will, But so hard to be without. Father sees it. Then in his merciWe hold you close within Forget you, Mother dear. ful eyes, it will become your faour hearts, vour, not mine. Amen. Say this —Miss you loads from Lorraine, prayer for 3 days. Promise publiAnd there you shall remain, Sharon and Kevin, grandchil- cation and favours will be grantTo walk with us throughout dren and great-grandchildren. ed. (Never known to fail). P.J.C. our lives,

Disagreement A 47-year-old man who got into a disagreement at the local Social Welfare office was fined €100 when he pleaded guilty to a public order charge at Dundalk District Court. Michael O’Hagan of 48 Mary St North, Dundalk, was asked to leave the social welfare office on July 9 last year but when he refused, Gardai were called. He was escorted out of the building and became

abusive to Gardai, before running from the scene and continuing to be threatening and abusive to members of the public and Gardai. Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client shouldn’t have behaved in the manner in which he did. He had a disagreement in the office and was under considerable stress, but apologised for his actions.

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TIME-2-SHINE—Cleaning Services, Commercial and Domestic Cleaning for Windows, Fascia & Soffit, Gutter Clearing, House & Office Cleaning, Chimney & Stove Cleaning, Oil burner service. General Maintenance Tel 085 145 9854 or www. time2shine.ie ALL ROOFING REPAIRS—All roofing repairs, we fix gutters, fascia & soffit, all broken tiles, slates, ridge and banger blue and torch –on. We fit Crow Guards for chimney pots. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience, free quotations Tel Paul 086 818 4827 BUILDER & HOME MAINTAINENCE— Building, Woodwork, Painting, Plumbing, Tiling, Kitchen Refurbishments, Lawn Cutting, Paving & Fencing. No job to big or too small. Tel. Brian 087 295 2529 CARPENTER AVAILABLE—29 years experience. Doors, floors, skirting, shelving, flat packs, side gates, fencing, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering. Quality finish. For a free quote call Des 087 618 0150. FORTUNE TELLER—Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229 GARDEN & HOUSE MAINTENANCE— Strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, also garden clearance, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, fencing. Have all the equipment. Contact Brian 086-109-7358 PAINTER & HANDYMAN—Local painter and handyman. Painting, wall papering, wooden floors, tiling, odd jobs. Reliable, efficient, very tidy. Competitive rates. No job too small. Call 086-876-0272 GERRY’S UPHOLSTERY SERVICE— Suites/Antique furniture repaired and recovered. Better than new. 086-080-0788

special services CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING— Inspection and repair. Tel Paul McArdle 0429332491 / 0876660094. Email tribalky@yahoo.com DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE—Best Rates Guaranteed. No Commission. We Buy and Sell All Major Currencies; Electronic Bank Transfers; US and Australian Dollars. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat) - Call 042 933-9922/937-0101; www. dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards. PERFECT FIT ALTERATIONS—For all your sewing needs. Curtains, Hems, Zips & Repairs. 10% off for Slimming World members. Castletown Road. Tel 042 932 7837. RING-A-DRINK—Northend Bar 933 7229 drinks delivery service daily 5pm10pm prompt and efficient service All major cards accepted. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, carpentry. Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-858-8090

situations wanted LADY AVAILABLE—Lady available for looking after children from 3pm Monday Friday. Non-Driver. Ph 086-157-2654.

situations vacant

GRAFTON BARBERS—The Grafton Barbers, Marshes Shopping Centre, Under New Management requires Experienced Barbers, full and part-time positions available, Telephone Monika 085 193 5068.

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GRINDS—Experienced PHD student available to give grinds in Junior Cert Maths and Science and Leaving Cert Biology, Chemistry and Maths. Covering all levels. Call 089 477 2568. MATH GRINDS—Artisanal, hand-crafted maths grinds, packed with whole numbers and finest natural logarithms. Leaving & Junior certificate levels. Contact: 083-196-9431.

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Alarms

Computers Service & Repair

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Blinds

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Building Contractors

Conservatories/Windows/Sunrooms

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Bathroom Refurbishment completed in 5 Days, Painting, Decorating, Wall & Floor Tiling, For a competitive quote for All Home Improvements, Extensions, Sunrooms and Conservatories. All P.V.C. products Supplied and Fitted, Fascia, Soffit and Guttering. We also have a Complete Range of P.V.C. Doors & Windows. Protect your property from heavy rain All Types of Roof Repairs and Maintenance.

Telephone: 087 260 2501 anytime

Carpet Cleaning

Gardening

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Gardening

We Specialise in All Garden Work • • • •

Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting Tree Topping & Felling Power Washing

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Free estimates Tel Frank 087 6928327

Top Soil 1 to 20 Tons in 1 Ton Bag or Loose Sand, Gravel, Blocks, Crushed Stone Site Clearance, Mini Digger For Hire

Locksmiths

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Side Gates

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19 Castletown

Wheelie Bins

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teachers Grainne

Pub Quiz

Woods and Donna Kirk held

Bi-Weekly General & Recycling Waste Bin Collection

a very successful Pyjama Day on

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Windows

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Autism Action

Events for Enterprise Week The social highpoint of Local Enterprise Week Louth is taking place on Thursday March 10 at the Town Hall Theatre in Dundalk when Karl Henry and Brent Pope join a panel of business people to talk about competing in sport and winning in business. Comedian Patrick McDonnell will also take an irreverent look at the world of business. This event will be the networking highlight of the week. Local entrepreneurs

Local Enterprise Week started on March 7 and will run to March 11 right across Louth featuring events for pre-start, start up and established companies. Topics that will be addressed include accessing finance, using technology to build a better business, mastering procurement and Local Enterprise Week Louth kicked off on Monday with developments in online a full house at the Tech For Business event at Highlanes payments. Gallery, Drogheda. Check out the full programme of Visit www. free events at www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Louth. Ciaran Herr of Horseware the panel and share a LocalEnterprise.ie/Louth and Sean O’Connor of wealth of stories and today to book your free tickets.” StatSports will complete insights.

Peter Martin Fr Murray Park and formerly of The Upper Marshes, Dundalk, peacefully in the Louth County Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday March 6. Peter beloved husband of Gloria and loving father of Trevor and Natalie. Very deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, brothers Patsy and Stephen, sister Alice, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Kirsty, Tiernath, Carragh and TJ, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Winnifred (Winnie) Shearman (née Kiernan) Stabannon, Castlebellingham peacefully in her 95th year at St Peter’s Nursing Home Castlebellingham on Monday March 7. Winnie beloved wife of the late Denis. Sadly missed by her sister Anna (Sharkey), brother Oliver, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends Rest In Peace. Patrick (Patsy) Goss Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, Dundalk, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Sunday March 6. Beloved husband of Nuala (Nano) and dear father of Kevina, Oran, Patrick and Nuala. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons, sister Dora (New Zealand), brothers John and Jim, grandsons Eamonn, Eoin, Ciarán, Ronan and Andrew, granddaughters Sarah, Aoife, Ciara, Niamh and Aoibheann, daughters-in-law Margaret and Karen, son-in-law Hugh, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tommy Hand Sliabh Breagh, Ardee, peacefully at his residence on Sunday March 6. Sadly missed by his loving wife Maura, his family Liam, Grainne, Niamh, Tomás and Colm, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Sonny (Thomas) McCullagh Littlemills, Kilkerley, Dundalk, peacefully

Death Notices at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday March 6. Sonny, beloved husband of the late Elsie (nee Larkin) and dear father of Geraldine, Thomas, Bernadette and Patrick and much loved grandfather of Patrick and Julieanne. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, daughters in law Carmel and Margaret, brother Peter, sisters Mamie, Tini, and Biddy, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends. Harry Gray Clacton-On-Sea, England and formerly of Hughes Park, Dundalk, peacefully at Colchester Hospital, England, on Friday March 4. Harry, predeceased by his wife Dorothy, parents John and Elizabeth (late of Hughes Park, Dundalk), brother Michael, sisters Josie, Phylis, Eileen and Dorothy. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, son David, daughter Carol, grandchildren, brothers Dessie, Paddy and Peter, sisters Carmel, Maureen, Attracta and Bernadette, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family relatives and friends in England and his home town of Dundalk. Tom O’Callaghan Melbourne, Austraila and formerly of The Demesne, Dundalk, peacefully at his residence in Melbourne Austraila, on Saturday March 5. Tom predeceased by his parents Seamus and Kitty late of The Demesne Dundalk. Very deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Margaret (nee) Metcalf, sons Ian and Stuart, daughter Sarah, grandson Aidan, brother Jim, sisters Mary Berkery, Frances Marren, Eileen Lynott (USA), and Joan Mc Adam, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family relatives and friends in both Melbourne and his home town of Dundalk. Lily Callan (née Carpenter), Tierney Street, Ardee, and late of Glenki-

eran, Smarmore, peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday March 4. Beloved wife of the late Val. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Rosemary, Elizabeth, Ann, Martina and son Val, daughterin-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends. Angela Nordon (née McCabe) Shore Road, Dundalk, suddenly at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Wednesday March 2. Beloved wife of Bruno and cherished mother of Alex, Robert and Sophie. Angela will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, fatherin-law, mother-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Tommy Reilly Milltown Grange, Dromiskin, former Cathaoirleach, Louth County Council, peacefully, at St. Oliver Plunkett Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Friday March 4. Beloved husband of Madge and dear father of Siobhán, Roisín, Damian, Liam and Tomás. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons, brother Willie (London), daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, niece, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Thomas, brother Kevin and nephew Kevin. May (Mary) Smyth (nee Coburn), The Bungalow, Culhane Street, Dundalk, peacefully in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Friday March 4. May, beloved wife of the late Jimmy. Deeply regretted by her children Jimmy, Brenda, Nadia, Stacey, son-inlaw, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers Patsy and Gerry, sister-inlaw Betty, nieces Margaret, and Briege, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

An individual fun pub quiz in aid of the Post Polio Support Group will take place in Hamill’s Bar Bridge St, Ardee on Thursday March 10 at 9pm. Admission is only €5

Memory Loss Cafe

Friday March

All Areas covered

News

who with their

Girls Pre-School

Netwell Memory Loss Cafe host their next meeting in the RIver Cafe, Marshes, on Wednesday March 16 from 6pm to 8pm. Guest speaker is Dr Lucia Carragher. On Wednesday April 20 Amanda Cowan, senior speech and language therapist Adult SLT Network will be the guest speaker. On Wednesday May 18, Ann Marron of the Netwell Centre will give a talk in ‘The Behavioural Stages of Dementia’.

1916 concert

The children of Scoil Naomh Lorcan Omeath will be performing songs commemorating the 1916 Rising in a free concert in the Dolmen Centre on Sunday March 13 at 5pm. The children will also host a coffee morning on Tuesday March 15 at 10am to mark Proclamation Day.

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Carolan (née Wallace) Knockbridge, peacefully, at home surrounded by her family on Thursday March 3, in her 91st year. Lizzy, beloved wife of the late James and dear mother of Ronan and Una. Deeply regretted by her son, daughter, seven grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, son-in-law Paddy, daughter-in-law Joan, sisters Bridget Reilly (Newry), Frances Murphy, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends. Dympna Malone (née Boylan), Beechwood Drive, Dunleer, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday March 3. Dympna (Dimp), beloved wife of the late Pat. Sadly missed by her sons John, Patrick, Teddy and Nicky, daughters Susan (Butterly) and Tara (Fleming), brother Shay (Dublin), sisters Kay McAuley (Dundrum), Patricia Dunne (Balbriggan), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Patrick (Paddy) Mulligan Marian Park and formerly Hyde Park, Dundalk, suddenly, at home on Wednesday March 2. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Margaret. Predeceased by his parents, sisters Kitty, Peggy, Mary and Anna and brothers Georgie, Tommy and John. Deeply and sincerely regretted by his sons Patrick, John, Gerard, Paul, Kieran and Noel, daughters Sarah and Anna, brother Gerard, wife Jenny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mona McDermott (née Shaw) Ballymakellett, Ravensdale, Dundalk, peacefully, in Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ardee, on Wednesday March 2. Beloved wife of the late James and dear sister of Dessie, Billy, Dominic and the late Gerry, Dodo, Austin, Ann, Alfie and Raymond. She will be sadly missed by her brothers, sisters-in-law Mena and Caitlín, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Are you getting value from your tyres? Hill Street, Dublin Rd., Dundalk.

042 9331515/086 2559201

As you drive your kids to school or you are on the motorway in a hurry to make a meeting, all that is between you and the road is 4 tyres. At any one time the area of each tyre making contact with the road is approximatly the size of your hand. So this fact makes it one of the most important things about your car and the safety of you and your passengers. Did you know that on your average family car there are up to 40 moving parts on the front suspension and steering alone ? Any or all these parts will affect the way your tyres wear. Did you know that each wheel on your car rotates over 500 times for every klm travelled? As we are all to aware tyres like everything else have got very expensive, so it is all the more important that you get the maximum amount of wear as possible from them even if you are fitting second hand tyres. The most common problems with uneven tyre wear are: * Incorrect tyre pressure. * Incorrect wheel alignment * Incorrect wheel balancing Tyre Pressure. So How often do you check your tyre pressure? It is recommended to check at least once a month. The correct tyre pressure for you car is listed in the hand book or on the door

pillar or inside petrol/ diesel cap. Wheel Alignment ( tracking). How often should you get wheel alignment checked on your car? It is recommended to check at least once a year. There are several reasons why your wheels may need alignment apart from the uneven tyre wear which can be very visable. The steering may be pulling to one side,there may be worn or damaged steering/ suspension joints. Wheel alignment should be checked immediately after any steering/suspension parts are replaced. Wheel Balancing. How do you know if your wheels need balancing The most common tell tale sign of incorrect wheel balancing is a shake or vibration that comes trough the car at different speeds,you may feel it at 80klm and if you go faster it may seem

to disappear. This vibration from wheels that need balancing can increase ware and tear on your shocks and other componants on your car and you may end replacing parts that would other wise last a lot longer. How long should tyres last? The mileage /kilometers you get from your tyres can very much depend on how well you look after them. Its not uncommon for tyres to last less than 10,000 miles and not uncommon for tyres to last over 50,000,miles It has been proven that keeping all of the above mentioned in check will improve m.p.g. (km/L). The first item on your NCT report refers to side slip which is another term for tracking/wheel alignment. Safe driving. Tom McElarney, Dundalk Wheel Alignment Center, Coes Road Dundalk.

Has your car failed the NCT? We’ll give you €2,500 Scrappage Discount Off a New Fiesta or €4,000 Off a New Focus Offer valid throughout the month of March high spec titanium models with 5 year warranty

byrne & maguire, Dublin Street, Dundalk. Tel: 042 9331171 www.byrneandmaguire.ie Email: sales@byrneandmaguire.ie

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CITROËN AMBASSADOR FAMILY

Meet the Hyde Family from Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, the new Citroën Ambassador Family for 2016. The family recently picked up the keys of their new Grand C4 Picasso and are thrilled at the prospect of getting behind the wheel of Ireland’s most popular seven seater. The family is made of Tracey Hyde (who entered the competition on the Nicky

Byrne Show on 2FM last November), her husband, Tim, and their three children, Harry (4), Lexi (6) and Carly (8). The family also have three dogs so with such a big family are sure to get the most out of their new Grand C4 Picasso! Speaking about becoming the Brand’s Ambassador Family for 2016, Tracey Hyde, commented, "We are really excited to have this opportunity

to become Citroën’s first Irish Ambassador Family. We travel to visit family in Kildare quite a bit so we will definitely put the Grand C4 Picasso through its paces over the course of the coming year. ” The Hyde Family will be sharing their adventures with their Grand C4 Picasso throughout the year via Citroën Ireland’s Facebook page www. facebook.com/citroen.ireland

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All-New

Renault KADJAR Start living

2.9% APR

PLUS UP TO €3,000 DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION

Available until 31st March

2.9% APR

PLUS UP TO €3,000 DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION

Available until 31st March Models shown: Renault KADJAR Signature Nav 1.5 dCi, RRP €30,790; Renault CAPTUR Intense TCe 90, RRP €20,890; Renault CLIO Dynamique S Nav TCe 90, RRP €19,090. Prices exclude metallic paint, delivery and dealer-related charges. Maximum recommended delivery charge €725. Finance example: Renault KADJAR Expression+, RRP €25,190. Deposit €5,585. Deposit contribution up to €3,000. Term 36 monthly payments of €199. APR 2.9%. Total cost of credit €1,088 inc doc & completion fee €75 each. Optional final payment €10,378. Excess mileage plus excess wear-and-tear charges may apply upon return of vehicle. Offer is made under a hire purchase agreement. Subject to lending criteria. Terms and conditions apply. [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

BLACKSTONE MOTORS Newgrange Business Park, Donore Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth Tel 041 9831100 www.blackstonemotors.ie

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Enjoy €2,000*worth of offers as standard on a new Mercedes-Benz this weekend at Gilmores Kingscourt. Order your new Mercedes-Benz between Friday 11th and Sunday 13th March at Gilmores Kingscourt and enjoy €2,000* worth of offers as standard and a 3 year service plan with our compliments. Enjoy €1,000 Trade-In Allowance Voucher, €500 Free Paint Protection and the €500 Gilmores Kingscourt Finance Contribution towards your new car! We have various finance options available to suit all budgets so visit us today in Kingscourt or call 042 9667126 to make your appointment. *T&Cs apply. Offer applies to new vehicle purchases only.

Gilmores Kingscourt Ltd Shercock Road, Kingscourt, Co Cavan E-Mail: sales@giilmores.ie · Tel.: 042 9667126 · Fax: 042 9667329 www.gilmoresmercedes-benz.ie

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