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Wednesday, 9th December, 2015. Vol. 8, Issue 49 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.

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The people of Dundalk have responded with typical generosity to the challenges facing the homeless after giving overwhelming support to the Simon Community Appeal.

The stormy conditions that met the volunteers on their annual ‘Sleep-out for Simon’ highlighted perfectly the difficulties faced by those who are homeless, particularly at this time of the year.

The third annual ‘Sleepout for Simon’ took place in Market Square last Friday night as hardy volunteers braved the worst that Storm Desmond could throw at them as they raised both funds and awareness for Dundalk Simon Community.

The annual event which sees volunteers sleeping rough at

Kay Mullholland, Roisin Curtis, Sammy McDonnell, Rory Grant, Terry Curtis, Garret Weldon, and Maeve Curtis

Market Square was the most tions which swept through the the initiative with her husband Terry three years ago is a successful sleep-out yet de- town over the weekend.

Continued on Page 8 Maeve Curtis who started spite the horrendous condi-

Civic Reception for Dundalk FC

By Paul Byrne It may be a case of ‘better late than never’ for Dundalk FC after Louth County Council confirmed that the club’s magnificent double winning team will receive a civic reception in 2016 but it is still unknown when exactly it will take place.

There had been widespread criticism as it appeared that the club’s efforts in securing a first double since 1988 had been ignored by the local authority but speaking on Friday Louth County Council Senior Executive Officer Mary Murtagh confirmed that it is the intention of Louth County Continued Page 10.

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Dundalk FC celebrate another double

By Paul Byrne

It’s been another good week for Dundalk FC with news that they have linked up with local firm Horseware and their sports brand CX+ Sports to be their official kit supplier from the 2016 season onwards.

This deal will include a new home and away kit for the 2016 season as well as a full new range of club merchandise.

This new range was unveiled last night at the Tain Theatre on Tuesday December 8 and now available on general sale from the new Dundalk FC Marshes Merchandise Store.

The new shop will sell all merchandise except the new home jersey which is planned to arrive on Monday December 14.

Dundalk FC General Manager Martin Connolly said: “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Horse-

ware. It was one of our key objectives following the takeover of the club that we integrate ourselves with the many great companies that form part of our community. With companies such as Fyffes, Total Produce and Fastfix already an important part of our club and having fostered a great relationship with DKIT, to now begin another partnership with another major local business is something we are very proud of. CX+ are new exciting sports brand we are very excited about joining forces with them”.

Managing Director of Horseware, Tom MacGuinness, has also revealed his delight at the announcement of the new deal: “Until very recently 99% of our business was outside of Dundalk and 93% was outside of Ireland. The fun and exciting part about this project is

that it it’s the exact opposite.

We finally have the ability to be vested and invested in the local community, supplying them with what we do best – provide quality and innovative products that work. We are loving it.”

The club received yet another boost with the news they are to receive €38,970 through UEFA’s Financial Fair Play payment system.Ireland’s four European representatives from the 2015 season (Dundalk, Derry City, Sligo Rovers, and St Patrick’s Athletic) will all receive the same amount for complying with UEFA’s strict financial guidelines for the 2014 season.

This is a redistribution of monies withheld from other clubs who competed in European competition in the 2014/15 season and breached the Financial Fair Play rules.

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Students raise money for GOAL—The world was shocked earlier this year when heartbreaking images of drowned Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi who washed up on a Turkish beach were broadcast around the globe. While many people offered condolences and expressed their horror at the appalling loss of life St Vincent’s student Ayumi Catibusic, along with her Transition Year class TY1 decided to do something practical by raising money for Irish charity GOAL. As part of the national Red T-Shirt initiative Ayumi and her classmates asked students to wear a red shirt or accessory to school, while donating money to the refugee appeal. GOAL representative Carmel Drumgoole was delighted to come to the school to receive a cheque for almost €700. Teacher Conor McAteer commended the girls on their efforts for this worthy cause.

Farmer chief wants members to keep faith

By Paul Byrne

Louth IFA co chairman Matthew McGreehan said the revelations over former General Secretary Pat Smith’s high salary and also the resignation of Eddie Downey as president has left IFA in nothing short of a crisis. According to Matthew members are feeling very angry hurt and let down as nobody realised that the general secretary was on such a high salary or indeed that the president was even receiving a salary.

“This comes at a time when farmers in all sectors are seeing their incomes under severe pressure and at the same

time we have learned that our former General Secretary was earning 40 times more than the people he was supposed to be working for”, stated Matthew.

“I welcome the news that Con Lucy former chief economist for IFA has agreed to come back and investigate where the weaknesses in our organisation are.

“Farmers have every right to be annoyed and pull their membership but I would ask members in Louth not to rush into it and wait and see what changes those who sit on national council can bring about to ensure that their is accountability in the

future.

I am of the opinion that any employee of IFA who is earning over €100,000 should be recorded in annual account s and not lumped in as total of all salaries.

“As I come to the end of my four year term as co chairman I want to say that farmers need a strong organisation to represent them and I would ask members who maybe thinking of backing away from the organisation to stick with it and see what changes are brought about in the next few weeks and months”, concluded the Louth IFA chairman.

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A local student will represent St Louis Secondary School and the region in a week-long Leadership Development Programme in January next year after emerging as the winner of the Rotary Club area finals.

Annie McAleer from Castlebellingham picked up the prestigious award at the competition in Portadown on Friday November 20 and is now looking forward to a very busy seven days as part of her prize.

The week will consist of three days in Belfast and Dublin before setting off for the European Parliament in Strasbourg to play a part in the Euroscola Programme. Annie, currently in sixth year, will debate major EU issues in the European Parliament with approximately 600 other students from around the world.

This win is the latest in a long string of achievements for the talented St Louis teen. Annie was awarded the Mary Barrett perpetual trophy for communication and was a speaker at the recent

Anne McAleer with principal Lorraine Quigley

Soroptimist International public speaking competition.

An active member of the St Louis council, she was also a project co-ordinator for the St Vincent de Paul Youth for Justice project and has also taken part in the Pope John Paul II Awards. At local parish level, she is a Minister of the Word and volunteers for the annual St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal.

Annie beat off stiff competition from other students and faced tough

questioning in the interviews. The accomplished 17-year-old remained unfazed: “I was asked questions on everything from who inspired me to the advantages and disadvantages of being in the EU”.

Annie commented on just how worthwhile this “one of a kind” experience was, encouraging as many young people as possible to enter as it hones interview skills and improves self- confidence. This deserving winner is ecstatic to have

progressed to this stage and very grateful to the Dundalk Rotary Club for giving her this opportunity.

Annie is the second student from St Louis to have won this accolade, following in the footsteps of previous winner, Ciara Quigley, in 2013.

Principal Lorraine Quigley added, “Both staff and students here at St Louis wish Annie the very best of luck and we are justifiably proud of her achievements to date.”

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Claire’s delight at release of two books A Louth Village woman has realised a lifelong dream by releasing her first ever books this month.

Claire Byrne who is well known around town for her work in Cara Care Cancer Centre released two books called ‘Mom in a Million’ and ‘Friend in a Million’ which she says were inspired by her mother and her motherin-law. The books are filled with inspirational

quotes which Claire has collected over the years and she is delighted to see the finished.

“It was such a thrill to see the finished product on the shelves and the feedback I have got so far has been fantastic” noted Claire.

“My mother and mother-and-law have been a huge influence in my life and I don’t think we verbalise our feelings to very special people in our lives. As

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I have a great love for writing and quotes I decided to put the two together in the form of these two books.

“It’s probably taken me about six months in total to get the book finished so it’s fantastic to finally have it out there”, added Claire.

‘Mom in a Million’ and ‘Friend in a Million’ are available in shops all around town including Carroll’s Bookshop on Park St.

Red Cross Collection The Dundalk branch of Red Cross will host their annual bucket collection fundraiser in various locations around town on Friday December 18.

This is the main fundraiser of the year for the Red Cross so people are asked to give what they can to those out collecting.

The collection will take place at the Square, the Marshes, post office and retail park between 10am and 6pm.

Some parents from Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan and St Nicholas PS were presented with Fetac Level 3 certificates in Art and Design recently. This course was sponsored by the LMETB. Left to Right:Máire Uí Mhaitiú HSCL Gaelscoil Dhún Dealgan/St Nicholas PS, Paula McArdle, Nguyen Thi Tran,Benita Danileviciute, Michael Beddis, Aileen Conway, Elizabeth Ojo and Enrika Geziene. Unavoidably absent was Marguerite Cooney.

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Continued from Page 1 volunteer for the Simon community and says that up to 30 people young and old gathered at Market Square .

“We went out about 8pm on Friday evening and the weather was awful but despite the wind and rain we were overwhelmed with the generosity of everybody in town that 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 sleep-out to

date”, stated a delighted Maeve.

“We’d like to thank the Market Bar, Tony’s Pizzeria, The Marshes and Sing Li for looking after us on the night with free food and drink and it was heartwarming to see such generosity and it really restored my faith in humanity.

“We are a group of people who volunteer all year around for the Dundalk Simon Community and this was our gesture to them to try and raise money for the organisation.

“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 community”, added Maeve.

Between the sleep out and the collecting in the Marshes last weekend Maeve and her fellow volunteers have raised an impressive €4500 with sponsor cards still coming in.

Haggardstown Ramblers FC pictured with their new jerseys sponsored by Roddy Repairs. Back Row L/R: Colm Connolly, Kevin Soraghan, Joe Breen (manager), Rory Mackin, Paul Mackin, Colin Lynch / Dessie Mackin . Front Row L/R : Olly Carroll, Chris Roddy, Joe Clarke, Martin Brennan .

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Joe McEneaney, Assistant Principal at Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education, was the 2015 recipient of the Victor Graham Award for outstanding contributions to Applied Mathematics.

This prestigious award was presented at the Irish Applied Maths Teachers’ Association (IAMTA) conference in UCD by Dr Maurice O’ Reilly on behalf of the Institute of Numerical and Computational Analysis (INCA).

Joe received this award for delivering workshops to teachers through the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) and at IAMTA conferences and for taking postgraduate studies at master’s level in Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics and Pure Mathematics.

He has also produced a journal for the IAMTA for the past six years and also taken up the role as Chairman of the IAMTA.

DkIT to take part in largest learning event in history

s lDkIT are joining in the largest everelearning event in history when they dtake part in the global Hour of Code initiative. e The event on Saturday December 12 is a one-hour introduction to com-puter science, designed to demystify dcode and show that anybody can learn the basics. The initiative is a global movement reaching tens of millions tof students in over 180 countries. Last -year over 100 million people took npart in the Hour of Code, making it the largest learning event in history.

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Students from the 6u class from St Louis Secondary School presented Peter Lynch from Team Hope with almost 100 Christmas shoeboxes this week.

The girls were delighted with the kindness and generosity shown by other students, parents and staff within the school community in supporting this worthwhile charity.

in the Department of Computing & Mathematics in DkIT in conjunction with CoderDojo and the DkIT ACM Student Chapter. All are welcome to take part and no computing experience is necesary.

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Asgard and the Road to the Rising The Old Dundalk Society is the second lectureof its winter season on the history of the Asgard, the famous yacht which was intertwined with many historical events that were to influence and shape the course of Irish history.

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Civic Reception for Dundalk F.C. Continued from Page 1 Council to grant the team an official civic reception.

“It is the intention of Louth County Council to offer Dundalk FC a civic reception and we are hopeful that it will take place early next year. With the amalgamation of local authorities we are currently in the process of establishing a policy that will inform future protocols and ensure everybody in the County is singing off the same hymn sheet”, stated Mary.

“When the process is completed we will have a seamless system in place which will determine when and where a civic reception will be offered. This will be the same process used right throughout

the county and it will result in a much more efficient system.

But yes I can confirm that with regards to Dundalk FC it is the council’s intention to organise a civic reception in 2016 for the club” ,she added.

Longtime Dundalk FC supporter Nicky McCourt had expressed his anger at what he perceived as a snub to the team asking “What was the difficulty in arranging a civic reception on the Monday after the cup final to allow the team to receive the plaudits of the townspeople, both young and old?”

“It really defies belief especially when you consider that back in 2010 the beaten Down team were afforded a civic reception

by the council on their way back from the All Ireland Final. Now when we have a winning team of our own here in town it seems to be a huge deal to organise a civic reception for the team”, he added.

“I belief that it is the council’s intention to offer a civic reception next year to the team but I really can’t understand why it takes so long. Some of the winning team from 2015 have moved on and will miss out on any future civic reception. This is like getting a birthday present six months after your birthday. The road to hell is paved with good intentions so we’ll wait and see what will happen”, ,added Nicky.

See Nicky’s letter on page 18.

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Olive Bunyan (nee Kieran), bey Nursing Home on Friday relatives and friends.

Blackrock, Dundalk, peacefully, in December 4. Meta beloved wife Niall Connolly Ravensdale Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on of the late Harry and dear sister of Lodge, Ravensdale, Dundalk, sudSaturday December 5. Olive, be- Eileen and the late Frank and Ger- denly, on December 1. Niall, lovloved wife of the late Kevin, and ard. Deeply regretted by her sis- ing husband of Dolores (nee dear sister of Liam, Briege ter, nephews, nieces, relatives and Swan) and devoted father of JasFinnegan, Colette Cunningham, friends. on, Eve and Rosalyn and dear son Mary Rorke, the late Fr. Edward Marie McKeon (née McGrath), of Joan. Deeply regretted by his and Anne Corcoran. Deeply re- Leitrim / Carlingford on Friday De- wife, son, daughters, mother, sisgretted by her brother, sisters, cember 4. Predeceased by her ter Venora, brothers Martin, Davsisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, husband John Myles. Deeply re- id, Patrick and Kevin, brother-innephews, nieces, grandnephews, gretted by her daughter Marie, law, sisters-in-law, nephews, grandnieces, relatives and son Francis, daughter in law Ann nieces, relatives and friends. friends.

Marie, cousins, relatives and Brendan Finnegan, RockmarMaureen Lynch Green Road, friends. shal, Jenkinstown, peacefully at Dunmahon, Dundalk, peacefully Sean Cousins Kildare / Dundalk, home surrounded by his family in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Louth, peacefully, at home on on Tuesday Decmeber 1. Brendan, on Saturday December 5. Mau- Thursday December 3, surround- beloved husband of Joan (nee reen beloved sister of Carmel ed by his loving wife and family. Murphy) and dear father of Derek, McKenna, Briege Breen and the Sadly missed by his loving wife Orla, Lisa and Brenda. Deeply relate Ronan, Roger, Sean, and Phyl- Bernadette, sons Donal, daugh- gretted by his wife, daughters, lis. Deeply regretted by her sisters, ters Michele, Jackie, and Bronagh, son, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, sons-in- law, daughter-in-law, his brothers Seamus and Teddy, sisrelatives and friends. nine much loved grandchildren, ters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relaMary Murphy (née Murphy) of nephews, nieces, extended family tives and friends.

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Peadar Hoey Walterstown, low and formerly of Long Avenue, Patricia (Pattie) Campbell An- Knockbridge, Dundalk, beloved Dundalk, peacefully on Friday De- naloughan, Lordship, Dundalk, husband of Patsy and dear father cember 4 at St Vincent’s Private peacefully on Tuesday December of David, Gareth, Claire, Siobhan Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by 1. Predeceased by her parents and Patricia. He will be sadly her loving family. Beloved wife of Nancy and Robert, brothers Rob- missed by his loving wife, sons, Pat and much loved mother of Ea- ert and George, sister Anne and daughters, sons-in-law Niall, Decmon, Eoin, Patricia and Aidan. brother-in-law Michael. She will lan and Joe, daughters-in-law Sadly missed by her loving hus- be sadly missed by her loving Nuala and Sinead, grandchildren band, sons, daughter, sister-in- family Joan, Larry, Andrew, Ste- Padraig, Conaill, Doireann, Caolaw, brothers-in-law, cousins, rela- ven, Robert and Katie, brothers imhe, Daire, Conor, Ciara, tives and a wide circle of friends.

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A man who became impatient when waiting in the Garda Station struck a window with his fist and called Gardai scumbags.

As a result, Ryan Cooney, of 8 Commons Grove, Dromiskin, appeared at Dundalk District Court where he pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening and abusive behaviour.

The court heard that at 12.40am on September 19 this year, the defendant was in the public office and became impatient when he

wasn’t receiving any service.

When Gardai walked past he became abusive in front of other members of the public and was asked to leave. He then struck a window with his fist, called the officers scumbags and told them to f*** off.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that his client, an unemployed father of two, very much regretted coming to the attention of the court.

He had been brought to the

station by members of his family who were alarmed by his behaviour at home and hoped the Gardai could intervene.

As a result it was slightly peculiar circumstances that brought him to the station.

He pointed out that Mr Cooney, who unreservedly apologised, occasionally struggles with alcohol but has mostly managed to keep that in check.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a fine of €100.

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in Brief

Dundalk FC book on sale

Byrne’s of No 10 Hill Street was packed to the rafters on Saturday night for the launch of Dundalk FC | The Double, a new 280-page book that recalls the Lilywhites’ historic league and FAI Cup winning season.

First-team squad members Stephen O’Donnell, Brian Gartland, Gary Rogers, Shane Grimes, Michael O’Connor and Daryl Horgan were all there on the night to take part in a Q&A session and to pose for pictures with supporters.

The book is priced at just €15 and is now available to buy from Goldstar Jewellers, Pinstripe Punk, Print Express, The Dundalk Democrat, Muckian’s Spar on the Carrick Road and Fatima Stores.

Pop-up shop

A pop-up shop in aid of SVP will be open in Williamson’s Mall on Friday and Saturday December 11 and 12 from 10am to 6pm.

Items €10 or less.

Pre-loved clothes, shoes, vintage dresses, bags and accessories will be on sale, while there will be music and refreshments.

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Men deny being guilty of public order offences Two men who denied a number of public order charges were convicted of intoxication in a public place when they appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Pat Conway of 2 Edenappa Rd, Jonesboro, who had no previous convictions had his case dismissed under the Probation Act, while John Rogers of 91 St Nicholas Ave, Dundalk, who had 11 previous convictions, was fined €300.

The court heard that on January 14 last year, Gardai on patrol were alerted to an incident outside Ridley’s on Park St. They spoke to staff at the door who had told two men they were not welcome. They were causing a nuisance and refused to leave. The incident was captured on CCTV which was shown in court.

When Gardai spoke to the

men, Mr Rogers became abusive and threatening, while he was also intoxicated. He was asked to leave and he went to a takeaway nearby. He returned soon after when they were dealing with Mr Conway and after he continued to be abusive, he was arrested.

The Garda who dealt with Mr Conway stated that he was asked to leave and made a number of attempts to do so over a fiveminute period but returned each time before being arrested.

The Gardai denied that the fact that the defendants videoed the incident caused them to make an arrest.

Barrister David Costello for Mr Rogers and solicitor, Frank McDonnell, for Mr Conway, argued that there was no evidence of failure to comply with the direction of Gardai, threatening and

abusive behaviour or intoxication in a public place.

Judge Flann Brennan agreed in respect of failure to comply and threatening and abusive behaviour, but stated there was a case to answer in relation to intoxication.

Mr Rogers, a 31-year single father of one, stated that he had consumed four or five pints, while 38-year-old Mr Conway had two or three drinks earlier in the night. Both men said they were not drunk.

Mr Costello argued that a charge of intoxication in a public place would require the men to be in a very bad state, and a danger to themselves and others.

However, Juge Brennan stated he was satisfied that the case had been proven against both defendants.

“Taste Of Louth” Competition St Vincent’s student Mikaela Finegan pictured with her wonderful design for the Taste of Louth Cupcake Competition which was held in The Marshes recently.

The talented student was the overall winner in the event along with the prize for Most Inventive Design. Home Economics teacher Dervilia Hargadon guided Mikaela through the decorating process and she spent over two weeks working on the colourful entry.

“I based my idea on the whimsical world of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl” she said, while adding she was delighted to win the competition.

Gardai seize 4,000 bottles of counterfeit vodka In a joint intelligence-led operation Gardai and Customs enforcement officers seized in excess of 4,000 bottles of counterfeit vodka, labels and false UK tax stamps when a large scale, illegal vodka bottle-la-

belling and stamping plant was uncovered in Co Louth late on December 1.

The operation was carried out

by Gardai from Louth Division and officers from Revenue’s Customs service, supported by

Gardai from the Emergency Response Unit and Garda Regional Support Unit.

Seven vehicles (three cars and four trucks) and €7000 in cash were also seized.

The vehicles were seized by

Revenue officers for mineral oil tax offences.

The discovery was made in the course of a joint agency operation focused on combating organised criminality in the Louth area. Seven individuals

(four residents from the North and three Republic of Ireland residents) who were found at the scene were detained and questioned by Gardaai­. There were no arrests and the investigations are ongoing.

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New surface for school yard St Nicholas’ National School (De La Salle) Philip Street, recently celebrated getting a new surface on their school yard by holding a Champions League-style tournament for 5th and 6th Class boys.

Eight teams competed in this very enjoyable event held over two afternoons. Many thanks to Mr Hartigan, Mrs Cosgrove, Miss McNally and Mr M Kevitt for organising this tournament.

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in Brief St Brides club news

Numbers were drawn on Monday November 16 for the lotto jackpot of €2,200: 05, 16, 24, 30. No winner or match 3 winners. The following win €50: Anna Byrne, Ann Byrne, Larry Byrne, Susan Field.

St Brides GFC will hold a Deceased Members Mass in St. Marys Church, Knockbridge on Saturday November 28 at 7.30pm.

St. Brides GFC will hold their AGM in their Clubhouse on Friday November 27 at 8pm.

All Members are urged to attend. Membership payment will be taken at the meeting. New members welcome.

It is proposed to run a Variety Show during the Christmas Period in aid of the combined clubs.

They invite any person with a talent of any kind to contact one of the following to be included in the Extravaganza on Sunday December 20 and Monday 21. Gerry Callan 086 8984707; Rita Sweeney 087 7956391; Anthony Hoey 087 2967448.

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Family Notices in memoriam

in memoriam

Thornton 2nd anniversary In loving memory of Geoff Thornton, whose 2nd anniversary occurs on 12th December.

Memories are something no one can steal, Death is a heartache no one can heal, Deep in our hearts your Thornton memory is kept, 2nd anniversary In loving memory of Geoff To love and cherish and never Thornton, whose 2nd anniver- forget.

—Sadly missed by Amy, Trevor, sary occurs on 12th December.

Lucas and Callum.

Life goes on, we know that’s true, MYERS But it’s not the same since we In loving memory of Aidan Myleft you. ers, late of Farndreg, Dundalk, But it’s not the same since we whose ninth anniversary occurs lost you this Sunday 13th December.

A loving nature, a heart of gold, Remember me now that I am One of the best this world could gone, hold.

Let my memory always live on, —Loved and missed so much Remember the laughs and the from Sharon, Ciara, Shannon, jokes that we shared, Chelsie, Naoise, Ellie and baby Remember too that I always Darcie. cared.

—Sadly missed by Mam and all the family. Anniversary mass Sun, 13th at 6pm in Redeemer Church.

in memoriam McMahon 11th anniversary In loving memory of my Husband Jim who died 12th Dec 2004, late of St Nicholas Avenue, Dundalk.

On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy.

Will those who think of Jim today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

—Missed always by your wife Majella, daughters Janice, Stephanie, Andrea and son Christopher, son-in-law, daughter-inlaw and grand children.

Some of the Team Torres members who competed in DCU

Team Torres impress in Dublin A crew of some experienced and more not so experienced members of Dundalk Team Torres BJJ club recently competed at the DCU Submission Only League in Dublin.

For the majority of the team they were dipping their toes into the competition circuit where they did both themselves and their club proud according to coach, Cormac O’Hanlon. “ Everybody competed well and represented the club perfectly.

Competing is a long road with great rewards and hopefully those who competed for the first time enjoyed the rush.

“All we can ask for in the club is that people enjoy themselves, work

novena

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). J.C.

hard and learn from it all. It was an Inspiring day for the club”.

Some of the younger teenage members of the team, Barry Quaile and Stephen Kilcommins in particular, having built up some experience successfully competing in the teenage bracket have opted to test their abilities even further by competing in the Adult division where they managed to secure some notable victories.

The fact that these young men are beating adults is absolutely inspirational and speaks to their abilities with a bright future awaiting for them on the competition circuit nationally and internationally.

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Dundalk on Ice at Market Square

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Live Music & Trad Sessions Every Weekend • Soup, Sandwiches, Tea & Coffee, Scones Served Daily

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t may have quietly opened its doors in recent weeks but the official unveiling of Eoin’s Bar on Clanbrassil St. (previously known as Benny Brady’s) is set to take place this Friday evening with plenty of fun, food and music promised by bar manager Robin Wilson.

There will be fundraising for the local Simon community on the night to help with their great work over the winter period.

The new watering hole has been taken over by Owen O’Callaghan and will be run by Robin Wilson with both men hoping that the brand new bar will become a regular haunt for pub goers around the town.

Both men have vast experience in the bar game with Owen a former owner of Mark’s on Crowe St. (now Toales) which was one of the premier music venues in the North East in the 80’s. Robin brings a wealth of experience to Eoin’s Bar having previously managed various bars over the years.

The interior of the pub has been fully restored and the spacious function room upstairs has been fully decorated and will be used to host some of the finest traditional, folk, Irish and bluegrass bands around the county and further afield.

A covered and heated smoking area is also available out the back in the town’s newest pub.

The bar also offers a food menu including soup, sandwiches, pies, sausage rolls as well as tea and coffee which have already been well received by local shoppers and work-

Main picture: interior of the newly-renovated Eoin's Bar; inset: a live band performing.

ers popping in for a lunchtime feed.

According to bar manager Robin, Eoin’s will be a music friendly bar with regular sessions planned every weekend.

“We see ourselves as a music friendly bar and we plan to have regular bands as well as trad sessions every Friday night and between 4 and 7 on Sunday’s, although don’t be surprised if they occasionally

last later into the night.” laughs Robin.

“We’re a musician friendly bar so if musicians fancy playing a tune feel free to drop in for a spontaneous music session” ,added Robin.

‘Eoin’s Bar’ has a wide range of drinks available including twelve draught beers which include some craft and speciality brands as well as a cocktail menu available on certain

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nights. The bar itself offers a relaxing space to unwind with a mixture of open seating and private booths and there is also a second bar upstairs in the function room.

With the busy festive season fast approaching experienced barmen Robbie and Jordan have already welcomed many new customers into Eoin’s and are looking forward to meeting many more over the Christmas

period. Eoin’s are busy putting together a busy Christmas schedule with the bar’s Christmas Draw taking place on the 27th with local favourites Binder Twine providing music and craic on the night.

So why not pay a visit to Dundalk’s newest bar this Friday evening for their grand opening where Robin, Robbie and Jordan will look after you in the surroundings of the

newly refurbished bar along with Gerry O’Connor and friends who will provide the music.

Check out ‘Eoin’s Bar’ on facebook to keep up to date with their busy Christmas schedule. If anybody is interested in booking the bar’s function room which is available for birthday parties, christenings, communions etc call 085 7875522.

Restaurant & Take Out 37 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk Tel 042 9328440 Fresh Food Served 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon- Sat Full Irish Breakfasts & Rolls served all day Fresh hand cut Sandwiches, Rolls, Wraps & Paninis Lunchtime Take Away Special – Any sandwich, Roll or Wrap Plus Cookie and Drink Only €4 available 12 noon – 2pm Mon to Fri Outside Catering/ Pub Grub available for all Occasions.

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Official Opening this Friday 11th December

Above: Exterior of the newly-renovated Eoin's Bar; below: a trad session in full swing.

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letters to the editor

Anger over council’s snub of Dundalk FC Dear Editor, Stephen Kenny’s magnificent double-winning team restored honour and pride to Dundalk Football Club. They have rightly received accolades for their achievement, not just from the soccer fraternity but across the wider community. They captured the imagination of the town, boosted morale and led to economic spin-offs for local business.

Stephen Kenny worked a football miracle. The first Dundalk team to win back-to-back league titles (the last provincial club that won back-to-back titles was Waterford in 1973. The club’s third double, was added to by the Leinster Cup, President’s Cup, Malone Cup and, for good measure, the Fair Play Award. They scored the most number of goals (78) ever in the league – a record that stood since 1923 – by playing the most attractive football seen for decades in the League of Ireland.

Rightly, Stephen Kenny was recognised by his peers and was awarded Manager of the Year for the third year in succession, while the brilliant Richie Towell won PFAI Player of the Year.

Sadly, these fantastic accomplishments were blatantly ignored by our local council. There was no civic reception or even an official welcome when the triumphant team came home with the cup and league trophy. Not even a black-and-white flag was flown from the Town Hall to mark the occasion.

What was the difficulty in arranging a civic reception on the Monday after the cup final to allow the team to receive the plaudits of the townspeople, both young and old?

It takes no stretch of the imagination to speculate how Cork Corporation would have honoured Cork City had they matched Dundalk’s achievements.

The City Hall would have been decorated with green and white and the freedom of the city conferred on the manager and team. They would not have used protocol as a flimsy excuse not to honour their sporting heroes. Nor would they gratuitously insult them by offering a shabby gesture that would not equate to a civic reception.

In stark contrast to the intertia afforded to this great Dundalk team, officialdom was not slow to pull out all the stops for Giro d’Italia. The town was awash with pink paint and the populace was exhorted to cheer and get excited by a posse of anonymous, lycra-clad cyclists who sped through the town.

This shameful snub to this record-breaking team will not be easily forgotten by its supporters. The Black-and-White Army will march on regardless of a bureaucratic council display visceral snobbery and disgraceful indifference towards the Double Champions of Ireland.

Yours faithfully, Nicholas McCourt.

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Ardee Christmas Concert

Family to help the needy in Haiti

By Paul Byrne Dundalk student Ciara McCooey has thanked everybody who has helped with her fundraising efforts as she prepares for her April trip to help the needy in Haiti.

Ciara who is in fifth year in Dún Lughaidh will travel to Haiti with her sister Aislinn and father David as they try and help some of the poorest people in the world. The small country was torn apart five years ago when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake ripped through the towns and villages killing an estimated 220,000 people and

leaving a trail of destruction in it’s wake.

This will be Ciara’s first trip to Haiti but she will have plenty of help in finding her way around the country as her father David will be making his fourth trip to the Caribbean country along with Aislinn who is making her second.

According to Ciara they will be among 30 volunteers who will travel to Hope House orphanage close to the Haitian capital where they will help to build classrooms and bedrooms for the children in the area which is close to where the epicentre of the earthquake was believed to have started in 2010.

Hope House Haiti is a home for children operated by Pierre Richar and Yvrose Ismael in tandum with their free school serving 300 students.

Ciara thanked everybody who helped with her fundraising efforts throughout the year and her teachers as well as the school council in Dún Lughaidh who helped organise the bake sale which took place in the school last Friday and managed to raise a very impressive €700..

“All donations are much appreciated and will go towards helping some of the poorest people in the world”, Aislinn, Ciara and David McCooey stated Ciara.

Ardee Concert Band presents its 34th annual Christmas Concert on Friday December 11 in the Bohemain Centre, Ardee, at 8pm, featuring Ardee Concert Band, Ardee Junior Band, Ardee Concert Youth Band, Ardee Recorder Group.

Tickets €10 adult/ €7 child are now available from all band members and payment can also be made at the door on the night, be early to avoid disappointment.

“The Concert has gone from strength to strength over the years not only with the hard work and dedication of the members and committee but with the community itself for their continuous support towards the band at everything we do”, said band PRO Sinead Nutley.

See Brendan Grace on Late Late Show This Friday Dec. 11th

From left Leona Mulvey Leah Arrowsmith, Dearbhla McGrath, Rosie McDonald and Aoibhinn O’Grady patiently waiting for Blackrock lights switch on

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The Christmas season in Blacrock and Haggardstown officially arrived with the switching on of the lights. The event, which began in 2001 saw Santa arrive on an open-top bus and included carol singing, mulled wine mince pies , hot chocolate and cocktail sausages The Christmas tree and new promenade lights were switched on, and this was followed by a spectacular firework display on the beach. The organisers are grateful to all who donated spot prizes and sponsored the event .

CARRICKDALE HOTEL DUNDALK Thursday January 28th 8pm Tickets €30 at hotel Tel.042-9380900 Costcutters Dundalk and Ticketmaster.ie

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Business Excellence Award for Blackstone Motors

In mid-November Blackstone Renault Drogheda the North East Regional Renault and Dacia Dealer was awarded the Drogheda and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Best Customer Service for the second year in a row. This is an incredible achievement for the Blackstone Renault team, who pride themselves on their award winning customer service and strive to make each customers experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.

After winning in February the 2015 SIMI National Franchised Sales Operation of The Year and the 2015 SIMI National Franchised Aftersales Operation of the Year, it seems like Blackstone Motors are on a roll.

Speaking about their recent successes Noel Stewart, Managing Director, said “We’re absolutely delighted to win the Drogheda Chamber Business Excellence

Management and staff at Blackstone Motors with their Business Excellence Award.

Award for Best Customer Service for the second year running.

Both Donal & I are very proud of the efforts of every member of our team in maintaining the high standards we want our customer’s to experience, we really have a great team both in Sales and Aftersales” “We’ve won awards from Independent bodies to prove we can give the best customer service and this is a fantastic result for

our business as we want all of our customers to know we value and respect their business” If you would like to experience award winning customer service, call Blackstone Motors Drogheda today on 041-983-1100 or call in to the dealership, their dedicated team would love to help you find the perfect vehicle for you, or look after your parts/service needs.

Visit www.blackstonemotors.ie for more information.

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Up to €4,250 scrappage and 3.9% APR finance available across the Renault van range Renault Master from €79 per week with 5 year’s warranty and roadside assistance Finance Example: Renault Master MM35, RRP €24,300 less scrappage and cash deposit €5,665. Term 60 months, €339 per month. APR 3.9%, weekly equivalent €79. Payments will be drawn monthly. Total cost of credit €1,855 inc doc and completion fee €75. Offer is made under hire purchase agreement, subject to lending criteria, available on all orders before 31st December 2015. The value of scrappage allowance is up to €4,250 on the Renault van range. Vans offered for scrappage must be no older than 8 years with a maximum of 200,000 miles and must have a current DOE. Terms and conditions apply. [Warning: You will not own these goods until the final payment is made].

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