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By Paul Byrne

AN ongoing feud between two families in Rockfield Manor escalated in the early hours of Monday morning when shots were fired at a house in the Hoeys Lane estate just off the Dublin Road.

Nobody was injured during the shooting which occurred at 3:40am where a number of gunshots were discharged. Windows and doors were damaged during the incident which has been linked to a feud between two families in the area. According to Sergeant John Fahy in Dundalk Garda Station four men were arrested on Monday morning at Hoeys Lane following the incident.

“We arrested four men in a car after it was stopped and

searched on Monday morning. They were charged under the provisions of the firearms and offensive weapons act and they are due to appear in court”, explained Sgt Fahy.

“We are currently carrying out an investigation to see if the incident in Rockfield Manor in the early hours of Monday morning is linked with the arrest of these men.

We are aware that there have been a number of incidents in Rockfield Manor in recent months which revolve around a feud between two families and we are hopeful that we can satisfactory resolve any problems that are occurring in that estate”, he added.

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Majella’s passion for animals earns her top award

Majella McCafferty Carmody accepts her award from Joe Campbell of Allianz

By Paul Byrne DkIT student Majella McCafferty Carmody has become the winner of the Irish Veterinary

Nursing Association, (IVNA) Student Veterinary Nurse of the year 2015. The award was presented at the IVNA Congress gala dinner in Mullingar on May

23rd at which Majella become the overall winner.

Originally from Leitrim, Majella now lives in Louth Village Full Story on Page 6

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New chamber president aims to help continue recovery

By Caoimhe Lynch

Michael Gaynor, the newly elected president of the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, has expressed some of his hopes and plans for the town and its local businesses.

In light of his recent appointment, Michael is keen to create new relationships with local businesses and encourage more youth involvement within the chamber.

Michael expressed confidence in the direction Dundalk is going in and said he

was hoping to continue the positive momentum of recovery for the rest of 2015: “As a chamber, I think we are one of the most active in the country. Like any new president, the first thing to do is to review how we do our business and see how we can improve. We are hoping to make the chamber a lot more inclusive and a lot less exclusive to encourage greater membership.

We want to be more proactive rather than reactive towards business in Dundalk.

There are a number of new retail businesses coming to the town and it shows confidence in where Dundalk is going” Michael was full of praise for his fellow chamber members, describing them as very forward thinking: “A chamber isn’t about the president or vice president, it’s about the chamber as a whole and we are very lucky to have such an active council and management team” Michael is extremely keen to attract

more membership from the local industry. He also expressed his desire for greater youth involvement within the chamber: “We are looking to encourage youth involvement, I am very anxious to promote that. They are after all the next generation. They are the building blocks locally and as we saw from the recent referendum, their voice is hugely important in forming and developing policy”.

Michael also spoke of his delight at the success of the recent

“It was great to give something back to the local clubs who do so much. They do a marvellous job and we were delighted to come on board and help them in a real way by raising funds on their behalf” The aim of the fundraiser was to raise awareness of youth sports in disadvantaged areas in the North East and was attended by several well-known faces including All Ireland Michael Gaynor Hurler Sean Og O Sporting lunch held hAilpin, Armagh All in the Crowne Plaza Ireland Manager Joe last Friday.

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Dean Gray of 45 Mullaharlin Park, Dundalk, admitted taking the television valued at €400 from his own home on November 19 last year.

The set was sold and was not recovered.

The defence solicitor stated that his 21-yearold client lives with his mother and sold the television to feed his drug habit. However, he revealed that the defendant is now clean and has replaced the TV. Judge Flann Brennan stated that he would give

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Maria Doyle looking forward to role as council chairperson

By Paul Byrne

Fine Gael councillor Maria Doyle is the new chair of the Dundalk Municipal District after she was elected into the position last week.

She succeeds Fianna Fáil’s Cllr Declan Breathnach in the role, becoming the first female to hold the position since the abolition of Dundalk Town Council in May 2014. The Municipal District was formed in the aftermath of the abolition of the old Dundalk Town Council and is made up of those elected in the Dundalk South and Dundalk Carlingford constituencies.

Maria, from Lis na Dara has been a public representative for four years having first entered politics when she took over the Dundalk Town Council seat vacated by Jim D’Arcy who became a senator.

According to Maria she is looking forward to her new role as chair and will continue to

Cllr Maria Doyle

work hard for the regeneration of Dundalk and help restore the town to its former glory.

“For me it’s a new thing being chair and it’s something

that I’m looking forward to.

The Municipal District Council is there help improve our town and this is a major focus for me. The regeneration of our town is something that has been spoken of a lot recently and I’m determined to help restore Dundalk to its former glory and make it the very best we can”, promised Maria.

“I’m currently a teacher in the CBS primary and I plan on job sharing next year so I’m going to have a bit more time to get stuck into issues around Dundalk and try and help out wherever I can”, she added.

Meanwhile the Fine Gael councillor has been recently encouraging residents associations and community groups to make submissions regarding the adequacy or otherwise of existing speed limits in their area. This follows the release of new guidelines by transport minister Pascal Donohoe which were published in March introducing 30km/h speed restric-

tions for residential areas.

Each local authority has the option of reducing the speed still further to 20km/h and residents had been offered a chance to enter submissions for speeding restrictions in their estates with the deadline closing last Friday.

“I think the issue of speeding restrictions in housing estates should be judged on a case by case basis”, noted Maria. “If a resident’s association feel that there is a need for 20km/h restrictions in their area then they should go for it.

Hopefully we can look after all areas of the town and see what we can do to help people slow down outside schools as well as housing estates. One of the problems with this is that it’s easy to introduce speeding restrictions but it’s another thing altogether to enforce them. If we introduce these measures we have to ensure that the rules are enforced”, concluded Cllr Doyle.

Fun events planned for Bike Week

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National Bike Week takes place from June 13 to 21 and a number of events, which are free of charge, will be held in Louth to mark the occasion.

On Sunday June 14 there will be a Family Fun Day from 3pm to 5pm in Ardee Parish Centre. Events taking place at the fun day include: cycling proficiency, tutor laps, cycle workshop, bouncy castle and refreshments.

So come along with the family and don’t forget to bring your bike and helmets.

Cycle on Wednesday takes place on June 17, with an adult leisure cycle (10km approx) from Ardee Parish Centre at 7pm. Refreshments afterwards.

All welcome.

Cuchulainn Cycling Club will launch the pump track at Bellurgan Park on Monday June 15 at 7pm. On Tuesday 16 there is a mountain bike race across the Poc Fada trail, while on Thursday 18 the Bike Station League Road Race, will leave Ballymac at 7pm, the riders turn at Greenore and race back to Ballymac for the finish.

The following day will see the Louth and Leinster Time Trial Championship. First Rider will depart from Felda at 7.30pm. Saturday 20th – Absolute Beginners Spins (30-40k easy pace) will be held on Saturday, Felda at

Lisa Neary, Celine McPhillips and Annette Dolan at the Louth Championships 2014

9.30pm. All welcome.

Cycle training has been organised by Louth Sports Partnership and Ardee and Cuchulainn Cycling Clubs in a number

of schools across the County to take place during bike week. For further details log onto ardeecyclingclub.com, dundalkcycling.com and www.louthlsp.ie

Ardee Cycling Club before they go out on one of their cycles left to right John Beirne, Cathal McCormack, Sarah Byrne, Peter Taaffe, Paul Barnes, Lynne Woods, Peter Lyons, David Burke, Catherine Clarke, Adrian Crawley, Bogna Sobanska, Mauretta Melia, Tommy Clarke, Linda Martin, Gerry Ward, Francis Byrne, Eugene McCabe and Hugh Scully

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David Durnin, Stephen Arrowsmith and Dillon Curran.

Courtney Boland, Leigh Walsh.

Sebastian Haczela, Cain McKeown, David Burns and Ciaran McLoughlin.

Relief for students as exams get underway

By Caomhe Lynch

Local leaving cert students were an extremely relieved bunch on Monday afternoon following the maths paper two exam which signalled the end of their first four days of the Leaving Cert.

After a tricky paper one, there was a unanimous sense of relief amongst the students who sat the ordinary paper two exam on Monday.

The students described paper two as much easier than paper one and were happy that it held no unex-

pected surprises.

Students from the Marist were feeling confident following the paper. Stephen Arrowsmith from Bay Estate was relieved when everything he studied came up: “It wasn’t too bad at all, everything I expected to come up did. It was nowhere near as hard as people were expecting it to be following paper one. It was definitely a much easier paper”.

Fellow Marist students, Dillon Curran from Lennonstown Manor and David Durnin from the Point

Road were also happy with the paper: “Paper one was very hard but paper two was ok.

Nothing that I hadn’t prepared for came up so I’m happy enough with it”, said Dillon.

His friend David was also pleased with how the exam went: “Paper two went alright.

It was easier than paper one so I’m happy with that.”

Students from the Colaiste Rís secondary school were also pleased with the ordinary paper two maths exam.

Courtney Boland from

Woodview Park described the paper as extremely doable: “It was much easier than the paper one exam. The paper one exam had questions that were also on the higher level paper so it was hard but the paper two exam was far more doable”.

Fellow Colaiste Rís student, Leigh Walsh was also relieved with the paper.

“Like most other people I thought that paper one was very hard but thankfully paper two was easier, everything that I studied came up so I’m happy” Students who took the

higher level paper were also feeling confident with their performance.

Colaiste Rís student, Sebastian Haczela, was pleased with how the higher level exam went: “I thought that the paper was easy enough, apart from one question on probability that was a bit tough, it was fine” His classmate Ciaran McLoughlin from Annagassan was also feeling confident: “Apart from that one tough question on probability it was fairly easy so I’m happy with it”.

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Good week for low handicappers at golf club It was a good week for the very low handicappers with one handicapper Chris Blackmore taking Wednesday’s Open Singles with a superb score of 40pts while on Thursday another of the club’s lowest players, Aaron Grant, who plays off plus two, took top prize with 36pts, winning on countback from Fergal Harte.

Anthony McCrave with an impressive 44pts off 24 was a clear winner of Sunday’s Singles Stableford Competition and also headed the 32 qualifiers for the Harry Walsh Cup which is a matchplay competition for high handicappers.

McCrave finished three points ahead of six handicapper Brian Renaghan to take the overall prize with the categories being won

by John Mulligan, David Brennan and Jimmy Connolly.

Tomas O’Connell, with an impressive 41pts off 16, claimed the juvenile prize. It was his second ju-

venile prize of the week as he also won on Wednesday when he shot 42pts off 17.

Anybody wishing to enter a team in the Irish PGA Championship Pro-Am, which will be held at Dundalk Golf Club on Wednesday, September 30, the day before the Championships tees off, should contact the PGA Irish Region Office at 042-9321193.

The Dundalk Golf Club Classic is on Friday, July 10. This is an Open Four Person Team event (any combination). Full handicaps apply. Entry is €100 from 8am until Noon and €120 from 12.10 until 5pm.

As in previous years there will be burgers on the 9th plus Beat the Pro and Hole in One competitions as well as other activities.

The proceeds will be donated to “The Birches”.

Booking is prepaid only and the timesheet is now available in the Bar. The closing date for the next round of the Gold Medal is June 29.

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Majella’s passion for animals earns her top award

By Paul Byrne

DkIT student Majella McCafferty Carmody has become the winner of the Irish Veterinary Nursing Association, (IVNA) Student Veterinary Nurse of the year 2015. The award was presented at the IVNA Congress gala dinner in Mullingar on May 23rd at which Majella become the overall winner.

Although originally from Leitrim, Majella now lives in Louth Village and is a familiar face on farms the length and breadth of the county. She made it to a shortlist of six veterinary nurses from all over Ireland before scooping the top prize in Mullingar.

According to Majella she was shocked but delighted to have been awarded the prize and put her success down to her passion for animals and a love for what she does.

“I absolutely love being a veterinary nurse and I spent a lot of my time on farms putting into practice everything that I’ve learned in DkIT over the past three years. I work on a dairy farm quite a lot and tend to work with bigger animals

Majella McCafferty Carmody accepts her award from Joe Campbell of Allianz

such as cows and their calves.

I’m really passionate about working with larger animals and I suppose I’m changing perceptions a little bit given that veterinary nurses are usually associated with smaller animals”, explained Majella.

“I think with the advances in veterinary practice over the last number of years veterinary

nurses are well equipped to positively impact and improve a farm and be of great benefit to farmers. It’s been a brilliant three years here in Dundalk and I want to thank all my lecturers and everybody who has helped me win this award”, she added.

Majella was nominated for the prestigious award by her lecturer in DkIT Doireann

Dowling who was in doubt about the suitability of her student for the prize.

“She has introduced, in the best light, veterinary nursing, to the farmers of the locality and beyond. And she has emerged victorious from the muck, dirt and afterbirths to be an inspiration… while never seeking recognition”, she added.

News Marshes give backing to dual race day

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Boher and Grange cemeteries have been surveyed for memorial books. If anybody would like to include family dead not on headstones please phone0851833110. The society are holding talks over the summer in Long’s Pub, Grange and everybody will be made most welcome from the Lordship and Ballymascanlon parish.

Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk has been confirmed as the title sponsor of the popular July 12 Dual Race Day and Ladies Day 2015 at Dundalk Stadium.

This unique racing event commences at 2pm with a seven-race horse card featuring the Marshes Shopping Centre Handicap. The night’s greyhound racing will commence at 7:30pm with the Marshes Shopping Centre Dundalk International.

The Dundalk International is an invitation only race over 550yds with a total prize fund of €37,000 and is the richest one-off greyhound race in Ireland and the UK. The winner will pocket a

grand total of €20,000 whilst the runner-up will receive €6,000. €3,500 is on offer for third place and the remaining entrants win €2,500 each.

The Marshes Shopping Centre Ladies Day will take place in the afternoon with one lucky lady walking away with a stylish Marshes experience worth €5,000.

Centre Manager Harry Traynor expressed delight that Marshes are involved in the event and commented: “I am thrilled that we are the title sponsor of the Race Day and are continuing our sponsorship of Ladies Day at Dundalk Stadium which has become a key date in the calendar for many of

our shoppers. This year promises to be the best yet and is a perfect way to finish up our summer fashion event ‘Dundalk Style Week’ with the ‘Best Dressed Lady’ competition.”

Ladies Day 2015 is set to be the most stylish yet as it marks the finale of ‘Dundalk Style Week’ – a week long, on mall event celebrating all things stylish at Marshes. For more information on the event please visit: www. marshesshopping.com Admission ticket purchase and restaurant bookings can be made directly with the team at Dundalk Stadium on: Tel: +353 (42) 9334438 Ext.1. Email: bookings@dundalkstadium.com

Faith Healer James McCrave and Mary McCarthy make a presentation to faith healer, Janice Carrig, and her husband, Moss, following their recent visit to the Redeemer Church.

Call to recycle more farm plastics IFFPG, The national farm plastics recycling scheme, is providing over 220 bring-centre locations nationwide this year where farmers can recycle the full range of farm plastics.

Farmers are advised to bring their silage plastics in loose as usual to the bring-centres.

The rate this year for silage plastics is €12 per half tonne with the label code. This represents the most cost efficient recycling service.

In county Louth, IFFPG will conduct four bring-centres spread right across the county. These will be operated by new contractor, James Loughran, Leinster Environ-

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In addition to silage plastics, IFFPG in partnership with Farm Plastics Recycling is also collecting fertiliser and feed bags, bulk bag liners, chemical containers (triple rinsed), netting and twine.

Assaulted two women following theft from Slimming World

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A woman who was described as having a physical appearance that you wouldn’t normally expect to see at a Slimming World class turned out to be at the meeting in order to steal money.

Sarah Byrne with an address at Simon Community, 63 Barrack St, Dundalk admitted taking €680 from the meeting at Wellington Hall on May 6, 2014, and also assaulting two women who confronted her about the theft.

As a result, the defendant was given a three month sentence, suspended for three years when she appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Insp Yvonne Murphy revealed that on the date in question, the defendant entered the venue and

took the money from the top table. After she left, Ms Byrne was confronted by two women, one of whom she kicked and the other she headbutted. Both received only minor injuries.

On May 11, last year, the defendant took a taxi from Francis St and after asking the driver to stop at a chemist, she failed to pay the €15 fare.

Conor MacGuill stated that the money was recovered by Slimming World and the taxi fare has since been paid. He pointed out that her presence at the meeting was obvious due to her physical appearance.

He added that the 27-year-old is currently residing at Women’s Aid. Although she previously

had a codeine addiction she has been off it for three months, while also receiving counselling.

Judge Flann Brennan stated that the assaults were serious in the context that she was rightly confronted by the two women, as he imposed a three month suspended sentence, and a similar sentence for theft. For making off without payment, he imposed a €50 fine and ordered that €15 compensation be paid, if it wasn’t already done so.

Judge Brennan warned Ms Byrne not to do anything like this again or the consequences would be serious, with the defendant stating that she was trying to turn her life around.

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€1 The Armagh GAA Race Night at Dundalk Stadium saw a number of local winners including Joe Carroll who is pictured with his family after his race victory

Call to release funds for Marian Park fence

By Paul Byrne

Louth County Council have been urged once again to help out residents in Marian Park by erecting a fence to block a throughway to reduce anti social behaviour in the area.

Earlier this year a concerned resident urged the council to erect a fence to stop drug users gathering beside homes in the estate after a five year old girl found a black box containing used syringes.

There have been issues with drugs in the area for a number of years with

a garden in Marian Park being taken over by drug users on a regular basis.

Since the erection of fencing blocking-off a traditional thoroughfare from the Castletown Road into Marian Park four years ago walkers have diverted their route and are now taking a shortcut through a throughway into the front garden of a gableend house. The once prim garden has been destroyed with tracks beaten into it from the volume of walkers.

Residents have asked for this throughway to be blocked with local

Sinn Fein councillor Edel Corrigan urging the council to release funds to erect a fence. The issue was brought up again at last week’s Municipal Council meeting with Fine Gael councillor John McGahon proposing a motion for a fence to be erected.

“I have met with a number of residents in Marian Park and it is clear that this is an issue that needs resolving.

Anti-social behaviour has had a negative effect on these residents’ quality of life and this has been going on for a number of years. I will

continue to meet up with the residents on an ongoing basis and keep them up to speed with what is going on regarding this issue”, promised Cllr McGahon.

County Council officials are currently drawing up a feasibility study for the project and they have also been in contact with the developer who owns the adjacent lands to discuss what can be done on their property to assist with the erection of a fence between Marian Park and Castle Heights.

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Man fell into bad company

A man who was drinking too much and fell in with bad company was given the chance to keep a clean record when he appeared at Dundalk District Court.

Eamon Sheelan of Rathcor, Riverstown, Dundalk, pleaded guilty to charges of theft and handling stolen property but was told by Judge Flann Brennan not to do anything as foolish again as he found the facts proven and dismissed the case.

Insp Yvonne Murphy stated that on January 22 this year,

Gardai were called to Penneys in the Marshes and were informed by security staff that the defendant had taken a jumper and baseball cap valued at €9.

The property was recovered.

Mr Sheelan was also charged with handling stolen property at Park St on November 11 last year as a result of a bicycle being recovered by Gardai.

Solicitor, Conor MacGuill, stated that the 21-year-old who lives with his parents, had come before the court as a result of a period when he was acting

somewhat immaturely.

“He was enjoying himself too much and not acting wisely.

He was drinking too much and got into bad company”, explained Mr MacGuill.

He stated that in relation to the theft he was obvious to staff and easily identified, while in respect of the bicycle he was in the company of someone with whom he won’t be associating with again.

The solicitor added that the defendant has completed a course as a barber and is now

employed as a trainee. He added that he was never before the court before and doesn’t want to again, as it was a source of great anxiety to him.

Mr MacGuill stated that he apologised for what were silly crimes and not the work of a mastermind.

Judge Brennan stated that in light of his previous good record he would find the facts proven and dismiss the case but warned Mr Sheelan not to do anything as foolish as this again.

Some of those who attended the Good Neighbours Day

News in Brief Louth SPCA Receive Funds

The Louth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Louth SPCA) has been given a funding boost after receiving its share of the €1000 Tesco Community Fund from its local Tesco Dundalk store. Louth SPCA was nominated by customers alongside Post Polio Support Group and Dundalk Men’s Sheds, each of which received their share of the fund following a six week voting period.

Cooley Mountain Trek

Cooley Mountain trek in aid of Fighting Blindness will take place on Sunday July 12 from Lumpers Bar, Ravensdale.

12km walk starts at 11am, 6km walk starts and Noon with free bus leaving from Lisdoo at 10.30am and 11.30am.

Registration is €20. Contact Eric at 086 3193675.

Anam Cara Meeting

Anam Cara is holding its monthly Parent Evening on Wednesday June 17 from 7.30pm to 9pm in Applewood Community Centre, Castleview Lawn/ Bunbury Gate Road, Swords, Co Dublin. Anam Cara Services are available free of charge to all bereaved parents.

Important meeting Neighbours Day in for Louth farmers Great Northern Haven Louth IFA will hold a special meeting in Ballymascanlon Hotel on Monday June 15 at 8pm. This meeting will highlight important information and issues for farmers. On issues such as key taxation and legal issues, with a particular focus on farm transfers , inheritance, long term leasing, wills, new basic payment scheme entitlements, income volatility and the end of milk quota,

There will be presentations taking place on the evening including IFA chief economist Rowena Dwyer, IFAC accountants and IFA solicitor James Staines.

Louth IFA Co Chairman Matthew McGreehan has said “I would encourage all farmers young and old to come to this meeting and to inform themselves on the different aspects of taxation which concerns their business”.

Clúid’s sheltered housing residents in Great Northern Haven, Dundalk were treated to a fantastic afternoon tea as part of European Neighbours’ Day today. There was an overwhelming sense of community spirit as the tenants were joined by their friends, neighbours, family and local representatives.

There were some younger faces in the crowd too as many of the tenants grandchildren arrived to celebrate with their family.

Tenant Vincent Gavin only recently arrived at Clúid’s sheltered housing scheme but this event was a fantastic

opportunity for his grandson Jack to come see his new home.

“I’ve just moved in here and it’s so wonderful. It’s so much more than I had before. I never realised that sheltered housing could be this good. Today was a great day for all the community here.

“Clúid did a fantastic job in bringing us all together and having the grandchildren here made it extra special. It’s really important to have family and friends around you and celebrating European Neighbours’ Day is a great excuse to get everyone together like this”, he stated.

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Gardai investigate ongoing feud following shots fired at house Dundalk Leader 10th June 2015

By Paul Byrne

AN ongoing feud between two families in Rockfield Manor escalated in the early hours of Monday morning when shots were fired at a house in the Hoeys Lane estate just off the Dublin Road.

Nobody was injured during the shooting which occurred at 3:40am where a number of gunshots were discharged. Windows and doors were damaged during the incident which has been linked

to a feud between two families in the area. According to Sergeant John Fahy in Dundalk Garda Station four men were arrested on Monday morning at Hoeys Lane following the incident.

“We arrested four men in a car after it was stopped and searched on Monday morning.

They were charged under the provisions of the firearms and offensive weapons act and they are due to appear in court”, explained Sgt Fahy.

“We are currently carrying out an investigation to see if the incident in Rockfield Manor in the early hours of Monday morning is linked with the arrest of these men. We are aware that there have been a number of incidents in Rockfield Manor in recent months which revolve around a feud between two families and we are hopeful that we can satisfactory resolve any problems that are occurring in that estate”, he added.

Back in April a number of houses had to be evacuated in Rockfield Manor when an explosive device detonated in the garden of a house in the estate. Gardai requested the Army bomb disposal team’s assistance for the incident which caused no injuries..

The Chairperson of the College Manor and Heights Residents’ Association John Temple, explained that he was aware of a number of incidents in Rockfield Manor over the last few

The Armagh GAA Race Night at Dundalk Stadium saw a number of local winners including owners and trainers Declan and John Byrne, pictured receiving the trophy.

New convictions take man beyond 250 mark A MAN brought his record of convictions to a total of 251 after pleading guilty to three charges at Dundalk District Court.

After hearing that Jimmy Connors, with an address at Riverbank, Poachers Gate, Carlow, came to court with 248 previous convictions, Judge Flann Brennan remarked on the total.

“He now has over 250 and I think that is a record in any court I have been in”, before imposing a ten month sentence which he suspended for ten months.

“I can’t ignore his record. That may seem a large sentence for offences that were minor

as thefts go, but he has an appalling record”, he stated.

The court heard that on January 29 this year he entered a filling station, put €10 worth of petrol into his car.

He took €10 worth of goods from the shop and left without paying. He returned the following day and paid the €20.

On June 1 this year, Gardai arrested the defendant after he was seen in an intoxicated state and unsteady on his feet. Mr Connors also faced a charge of failing to appear in court on previous occasion.

Barrister, Irene Sands, stated that in

relation to the theft, her client had returned the following day and paid the money so there was no loss suffered.

In respect of the public order charge, she pointed out that the defendant had been visiting his daughter for a First Holy Communion when he had too much to drink. He had been the one that rang the Gardai after somebody else had been injured.

Ms Sands pointed out that the 57-year-old is currently caring for his son who was injured in a car accident.

Judge Brennan also imposed a €150 fine for the public order offence and a €100 fine for failure to appear.

months and invited residents to engage in the very strong community watch scheme which has been set up in his estate.

“It’s unfortunate these incidents are happening in Rockfield Manor and we’re thankful they haven’t spread over to us in College Heights and College Manor. Generally summer time is a quiet time for us with all the students gone home but we are also fortunate to have a very good community watch scheme

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here and CCTV available in the area.

“I would encourage concerned residents in Rockfield Manor to engage with our residents association and take part in our community watch scheme to hopefully make themselves feel safer and help stop these incidents occurring. I have to say the Gardaí have been proactive in trying to get to the bottom of these incidents and I would commend them for their efforts”, noted Michael Tinnelly at his First Holy Communion in Knockbridge with his Godmother Claire Daly John.

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Weekly Quiz woman visiting shrine

1 Country Music Which classic song begins with the line “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman”?

2 Magazines and Periodicals Miller’s Guide is a price guide to what?

3 Military Affairs What is the motto of Britain’s Special Air Services, the SAS? 4 Legend In Norse mythology, Sleipnir was a horse with how many legs?

5 The Wild West Which outlaw was shot dead by Sheriff Pat Garrett?

6 Sport Which world champion boxer of the 1970s and 80s was nicknamed ‘Hands of Stone’?

7 Movies Which famous monster was captured on Skull Island?

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9 Literature Which Irish woman wrote the romantic novels ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ and ‘A Very Accidental Love Story’?

10 Nature After the emu and ostrich, what is the world’s third largest bird?

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A man who was caught trying to remove a cooker and radiators from a house told Dundalk District Court that although he had no memory of the incident, he accepted the facts as outlined.

At the time of the incident, Niall Toner of 51, Ashbrook, Dundalk, was a heroin addict but has since become free of drugs after undertaking a treatment programme.

In light of his efforts, Judge Flann Brennan, imposed a nine-month sentence which he suspended for nine months.

The court heard that

on January 30, 2012, Gardai were called to Slieve Row Crescent where they discovered the defendant removing a cooker from a kitchen unit, while there were radiators in the garden.

Mr Toner had a hammer, hatchet, crowbar and screwdriver.

The defendant also pleaded guilty to stealing a handbag off a woman who was visiting Ladywell Shrine on August 15, taking €300, a mobile phone and £100stg.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that the offences occurred at a

time when heroin addiction had got the better of him. However, he had since been on a 15-month long treatment programme and is now free of drugs.

“He has little recollection of the events but he accepts that the facts as outlined are correct”, added Mr McDonnell.

In imposing the sentence, Judge Brennan encouraged Mr Toner to maintain the progress.

“It is up to you to continue doing well or you will serve the nine months”, warned the judge.

Haleigh Maughan, Upper Faughart, Dundalk, with her Granny Peggy Myers celebrating Haleigh’s 21st birthday on Friday night.

Ardee Parish host fesival of faith The Parish of Ardee Collon Festival of Faith 2015 would like to thank the teachers, pupils and the choirs of the schools within the parish who took part in a Peace Rosary on Thursday which was a very moving experience. The organisers are

grateful to Fr Anslem and Pat Butterly who helped things run smoothly.

On Friday there was a Holy Hour with the Rosary for the Protection of the Family, and on Saturday a ceremony of the Blessing of the Sick was held.

On Sunday the organisers completed a successful weekend with the annual May Procession, the Procession began at the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady to The Fair Green led by the talented Ardee Band, the ceremony in the green was

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Local snappers claim top awards Dundalk Photographic Society members are celebrating after being recognised at the highest level within their discipline.

Chairman of Dundalk Photographic Society, Tony McDonnell, was awarded the EFIAP Platinum distinction.

Platinum is the highest EFIAP award achievable by a photographer. Tony became the first photographer in Ireland to be presented with an E/FIAP platinum distinction. This is truly a benchmark of photographic excellence for Tony who has experienced a resurgence in recent years winning the DPS annual exhibition two years in a row and featuring in the top three photographers in the end of year competitions for some time now.

Tony was not the only photographer to have an E/FIAP distinction presented with DPS member Gabriel O Shaughnessy also presented with and E/FIAP Silver distinction. DPS are truly honoured to have among its membership platinum and silver E/FIAP distinction holders; there is a trickledown effect from these two members who always have made themselves available regarding their photography, the success of DPS is not by accident.

The Rose bowl is the trophy that is presented to the club who are the National Club Champions. 23 clubs competed this

year for the title with Dundalk having won for the previous four years. Each club presents a panel of ten monochrome images and ten colour images.

As the positions were announced in ascending order of points achieved by category starting with monochrome panels it became known that it was a well respected third place overall for Dundalk Photographic Society. Dundalk member Damien O’Malley’s photograph “Eve” was awarded the gold medal for the best overall colour image of the national club Championship 2015, other DPS images which scored high in their panels were Brendan Tumilty colour image titled “who’s next”, Charlie Flynn’s monochrome titled “School girl” and Arthur Carron’s image titled “Vananasi Grocer”.

There was also success for Arthur Carron who successfully applied for his Irish Photographic Federation fellowship. Arthur Carron presented 20 monochromes which were required to demonstrate distinguished ability and or style in a specialist area of photography and his photo’s of a trip to India wowed the judges sufficiently for him to be given the award.

Damien O’Malley was also successful in seeking his licentiateship distinction from the Irish Photographic Federation.

Paul Stanley, Gabriel O’Shaughnessy with FIAP silver distinction and IPF President Michael O’Sullivan.

Paul Stanley, Tony McDonnell with FIAP Platinmum Distinction and IPF President Michael O’Sullivan.

IPF President Michael O’Sullivan presenting Fellowship to Arthur Carron.

greatly enhanced by the liturgical choir, and was followed by Benediction to close the festival.

A Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all whom in any way helped make the Festival a success.

Dundalk walking tours make a return The popular Dundalk Walking Tours organised by the County Museum are to resume for the Spring/Summer seasons.

Tours will take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11am, with the first tour of the season having taken place on Tuesday, June 9.

The guided walking tours will take in the various historical attractions of Dundalk town centre with tour charge also including admission to the County Museum, featuring Ireland’s first 1916 centenary exhibition ‘Birth of A Nation – The Evolution of Irish Nationhood, 1641-1916’.

The County Museum Dundalk Walking Tours will be dependent on weather and a minimum number of walkers will be required.

Curator Brian Walsh explained that the walking tours have become a part of the Museum’s event calendar.

“We have been organising these Walking Tours for a number of years now

and they continue year after year to be a popular part of our events programme.

“There is a lot of history in and around the Dundalk area, perhaps more than people realise and it is great to get people talking about what they are finding out and sharing their own knowledge.

“Of course, the tours are also very popular with visitors to the area who get to have the guided walking tour but also meet with locals taking the tour and tap into their local knowledge.

Including museum admission makes the tours exceptional value for money, whether for visitors or locals.”

Walking Tours will cost €3 per person with a €1.50 offer for school groups, including summer schools.

Both prices include admission to the County Museum.

For further information, contact the County Museum, Dundalk at info@dundalkmuseum.ie or phone 042 9392999.

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and Cillian O’Neill getting called up for the national team. 18 year old Marvin who was born in France moved to Ireland when he was four and despite only taking up rugby three years ago he has become a star for his club whilst earning the nickname ‘The Demolition Man’. Melvin who lives in Blackrock was understandably delighted with the international call up.

“Myself and Cillian couldn’t believe it when we were told we had made the Irish U19 team. We both play rug-

by union for Ardee but we were asked a while back would be interested in trying out for the national rugby league team and we both jumped at the chance. Thankfully the international selectors liked what they seen and we have both been picked to make our debuts against Northern Ireland in August.,” explains Melvin.

“Our coaches Paddy Malone and Enda Curran as well as our school coach Andy Robb have been brilliant and helped us both improve so much over the last

couple of years. Rugby League isn’t hugely popular at the moment but the people in charge have plans to make it more popular and we’re both delighted to be a part of it.

“Eventually I think I’ll end up playing union rather than league but I’ve enjoyed the challenge of learning the new rules of league over the last few months.” ,added Melvin.

Melvin and Cillian will make their debuts in the Original Series against Northern Ireland this August.

you are taking up a position of responsibility, but where this was concerned you were highly irresponsible and deliberately so. However, you were co-operative and I will find the facts proven and dismiss the case, but you won’t get that chance again. Be careful not to be so irresponsible in future”, he warned.

Insp Yvonne Murphy told the court that on March 18 last year, Ms Rogers attended the Garda station and requested an untaxed

and uninsured vehicle which had been seized the day before, be returned to her.

She then told the Gardai that her house had been burgled and her car taken.

“However, it transpired that no burglary had taken place and she had made up the story to cover up the fact that somebody else had taken her car.

In pleading guilty to a charge of giving false information that an offence had been committed, solicitor, Paula

Tiernan, stated that the 29-year-old mother of one, has undertaken a FETAC course in community care and is working with the elderly in the community.

“She realises that she wasted Garda time and apologises, while she is very anxious about how this will affect her career. She admitted the first statement was incorrect and was co-operative with Gardai afterwards. She has learned from her mistakes”, added Ms Tiernan.

Woman was highly irresponsible A woman who was described as being highly irresponsible for making up a story to Gardai about her car being stolen, avoided a conviction when she appeared at Dundalk Distrtict Court.

Judge Flann Brennan told Sineva Rogers of Bothar na Feirme, Rock Rd, Dundalk, that she would not get a second chance if she acted so irresponsibly in the future.

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Rugby in Louth is booming at the moment following the success of Dundalk this season and two more potential stars have been unearthed with the news that Melvin Smith and Cillian O’Neill have been called up to the Ireland Rugby League U19 squad.

And with Tadgh McElroy and Neill Reilly recently getting called up the the Irish Rugby Union underage squads it seems that schoolboy rugby is flourishing in the county.

Although there is no rugby league teams in Louth there has been a concerted effort in recent years to develop the sport and on the back of this some of the best prospects from rugby union in Louth were asked to attend trials in Dublin for the Irish U19 rugby league team.

Those trials took place in March and resulted in Ardee Rugby Club’s Melvin Smith

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News

in Brief Men’s Shed Coffee Day

The Men’s Shed’s are holding a tea/coffee morning to raise funds for the Cara Cancer Centre on Saturday June 13.

Everybody is welcome to drop down to the sheds and help support what is a very worthy cause. Tea and coffee will be served from 10am to 4pm.

Spirit Store Tea Party

Barbara Gaynor in conjunction with the spirit store is having an afternoon tea party this Saturday, June 20 from 3pm for the Birches Day Care Centre. All welcome.

Awards Treble

There was triple joy for An Stáisiun Sláinte Primary Care Centre at the recent CMG Irish Healthcare Centre Awards in Dublin where they won Primary Healthcare Centre of the year, General Healthcare Centre of the year and where the Occupational Therapy Department won Primary Care Healthcare Department Initiative for Sharing Skills.

Dundalk get ready for Champions League draw Dundalk fans will be getting out the passports and maps next week with the Champions League qualifier draws taking place on June 22.

Because of their seeding Dundalk will enter the competition in the second qualifying round with the first leg taking place on July 14 and 15.

As an unseeded team in the second qualifying draw Dundalk will be drawn against one of the 17 seeds which potentially could include trips to far flung destinations such as Albania, Azerbaijan, Israel, Belarus and Cyprus.

Celtic could also be potential opponents for the Airtricity League Champions in what would really whet the appetite of soccer fans in Dundalk. Last year Dundalk competed in the Europa League beating AS Jeunesse Esch 5-1 on aggregate in the first round before narrowly losing out to Croatian giants Hadjuk Split 3-2 on aggregate. That 3-2 loss included a heroic 2-1 away victory where the

Dundalk manager, Stephen Kenny

home side were living on their nerves for the final 15 minutes as Dundalk pushed forward in search of what would have been the winning third goal.

Dundalk, the current league champions, enter the Champions League in the second round as an unseeded team which brings with it €300,000 prize money. As well as this every team knocked out at this stage will get an extra €250,000 bringing total earnings to €550,000 for just taking part.

And if Dundalk man-

age to get through their opening Champions League qualifier the club’s accountants will have a million good reasons to smile as qualification for the third round ensures a payout of €1.18m.

Even a defeat in the third round sees the club guaranteed two more games as they will be parachuted into the Europa League.

And for all the optimistic Dundalk fans out there who think their team can progress past the Champions League

third round tie this would see the club qualify for the Champions League Play Off Round and guarantee an additional €2.6m plus the fallback of qualifying for the Europa League Group stages should they lose.

Victory in the Champions League play-off round would see Dundalk enter the holy grail that is the Champions League group stages which would be worth just under €15m.

Dundalk’s potential opponents in next week’s Champions League Draw are as follows: Steaua București (Romania), Celtic (Scotland), APOEL (Cyprus), BATE Borisov (Belarus), Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria), Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia), Maribor (Slovenia), Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), Partizan (Serbia), Malmö FF (Sweden), Qarabağ (Azerbaijan), HJK (Finland), Molde (Norway), Denmark Midtjylland (Denmark), Videoton (Hungary), Skënderbeu Korçë (Albania), Lech Poznan (Poland).

Some of the cast of Only An Hour From Dublin: Frank McGrath, Tom Doonan, Eimear Boyle, John Tumilty and Brian McElroy

Another chance to see hilarious comedy NORTH Louth based HaggleRock Theatre Group are making their way to the Droichead Arts Centre for three nights on June 16, 17 and 18 to perform ‘Only an hour from Dublin’ penned by Louth born writer Grainne Jordan.

‘Only an hour from Dublin’ is a hilarious two-act comedy set during the ‘boom and bust’ era of the Celtic Tiger.

Featuring a ‘well to do’ family who live on a country estate in a fictional town only an hour

from the capital.

The father of the house died without leaving a will and due to death duties the family have to lease out their stately home to increase revenue.

A family of ladies from the Liberties in Dublin decide to rent the house and open a B & B, however problems arise when they discover the house is haunted.

The cast includes well known names from Blackrock, Haggardstown and Ardee; Patri-

cia Reynolds, Joan Wilson, Margaret Gamble, Fiona O Murchu, John Tumilty, Brian McElroy, Frank McGrath, Suzanne Kavanagh, Tom Doonan, Eimear Boyle and Anne Donaghy. The play is directed by Pat Cleary and produced by Brigitte Nelson.

Tickets cost €12 or €10 concession, and can be purchase at Stockwell Street Drogheda or via their website www. droichead.com Telephone enquiries 041 98 33946.

Dundalk Garden Centre Celebrates

Leslie and Mary Callan.

Cherie McStravick and Marian Dull aghan.

Meabh Rice.

Rory Maguire, Steven Short and Niamh Jordan. Steven organised the celebration day at Dundalk Garden Centre.

Iris Carr, Ita Connaughton and Bernie Doherty.

memMcCoohey (front right) had family Jacqui Short (front left) and Nicola Caroline Montgomery, John Short and John McNamara. bers helping out for the day.

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Glorious weather greets the Tour of Louth Cuchulainn Cycling Club recently held its annual Tour of Louth and with glorious weather almost 400 riders signed on for the 2015 tour. A new headquarters for the event saw the riders gather at Dowdallshill GAA Club The riders rolled out of Dowdallshill for a neutralised start through the town and up to the Fane Bridge.

Once past the official start point the speed did pick up and the riders settled into a number of different groups. These groups typically stayed intact until Jenkinstown Hill, which saw the riders

coming home in much smaller groups. Back in the club house riders enjoyed a fresh brew and some food. All in all the event was a huge success with excellent sign posting and marshalling throughout.

Many of the club’s leisure cyclists, were not content with just 105km from the Tour of Louth and the following weekend headed off to Wicklow to tackle a leg crippling 200km, with hills that made Jenkinstown look like a speed bump.

Alan Bingham was in racing action on Saturday last on the motor racing circuit at Bishopstown in Co.

Antrim. From the line Alan attached with North Down’s James Ambrose. The pair worked together to hold off the field and in the sprint Alan claimed the runner up spot.

Alan also picked up second position in the most recent round of the league, which was won by Stamullen’s Gary Gorman. Val Gargan continued his good run of form in the Bike Station League taking third position.

In the Section A race it was ‘like father like son’ with Emmet Gorman winning ahead of Lynda Stokes in second and Cyril Sherry in third.

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Members of Cuchulainn CC at the Wicklow 200.

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Matthews break new ground Join the adventure with green tourism award at your local library

Matthews.ie have become the first transport company in the state to secure a prestigious Green Tourism award.

The company has achieved silver status in the Green Tourism Business Scheme after a number of inspections by the Green Tourism Association – the largest certification awarding body in the world Green Tourism conducted a number of visits to Matthews.ie headquarters in Inniskeen and examined all aspects of the company’s performance in the area of sustainability, and the award was met with delight by managing director, Paddy Matthews.

“We are thrilled to attain this standard, which is testament to our commitment to environmental operations”, he stated.

“Matthews.ie specialise in green tourism and tours which concentrate on Ireland’s sustainable

Paddy and Noel Matthews of Matthews.ie

assets such as golf and equestrian tours, walking and hiking packages as well as natural products such as whiskey tours.

“This award will allow us to promote Ireland, and the north east in particular, as a ‘green’ destination, appealing to the new eco-savvy holidaymakers and tour operators.

“We can also rightful-

ly claim to be the cleanest passenger transport company in Ireland.

“In 2013, Matthews Coach Hire became the first public transport company in the UK or Ireland – and only the second in the world – to achieve the new ISO 50001 energy management accreditation.

In 2012 they scooped a second Energy Awareness title in four years at

the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland (SEAI) Sustainable Energy Awards and in 2010 the company became the first transport company to win the SEAI Energy Efficiency Award.

“This award recognised Matthews Coach Hire’s work in the area of continuous EcoDrive training and improved GPS tracking and management systems which

resulted in savings of €49,542 in diesel costs in 2009 (53,504 litres).

This is the equivalent of 142,391kg of CO2 savings.

“The company has also made great advances in the area of rainwater harvesting and induction lighting on the premises, resulting in large savings in costs and to the environment.”

With the school holidays approaching, the summer months provide an ideal opportunity for children to take time to find books they really enjoy and experience reading as an activity which is fun and a source of entertainment. To support children’s reading this summer, Louth County Libraries are running a reading adventure for children from June 12 to the end of August.

The Summer Reading Adventure is a free programme open to all children.

Each child who registers for the adventure at their local library chooses books to read during their summer holidays. They will receive a Summer Reading Card to record their progress along the way and a library reward stamp will be added to their reading card at the library after each book read.

Children will be en-

couraged to continue reading throughout the adventure. The Summer Reading Adventure provides the whole family with an opportunity to explore the full range of events and facilities which are available from their library service: story time sessions, book clubs, children’s activities, access to talking books and games, workshops, computers and internet access, and of course children’s books for all ages.

Children will have access to fun reading activities on the Summer Reading Adventure website at www. librariesireland.ie/summer-reading-adventure.

The online resource includes lots of fun activities, games, Talking Ebooks, reading tips, book suggestions and funny interviews with children’s authors and other celebrities. At the end of the adventure, all children who par-

ticipated are invited to attend an award event at which they will be presented with their award certificate.

Events for children will also be held in Louth Co. Libraries during the summer.

Check out your nearest branch for more information.

Call into your nearest branch to register in Dundalk, Drogheda, Ardee, Dunleer or Carlingford.

The Adventure will be officially launched in Dundalk Branch Library on June 12 by the Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr.

Oliver Tully.

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James McGinley, Derek McDonag h, Hughie McGinley and Femi Akinyele.

Michelle McGivern and Sean Kenny enjoy a coffee at the Insomnia Launch at Heatons on Saturday afternoon.

Alan Cunningham with his grandson Andrew Doyle.

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. in memoriam

Cuthbert 26th/6th Anniversaries of Ellen and Neville In loving memory of my dear Mother (nee McDonnell) and Father, who left this world on 3th June 1989 / 29th June 2009.

Late of Pearse Park, Dromiskin and Brambley, Leeds, England.

Aged 67/86 respectively.

My pen is faulty My ink is pale But my love for you both Will never fail.

—From your son, Eric. (The Bungalows, Pearse Park).

novena NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours.

This time I ask you 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). P.M. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours.

This time I ask you 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). E.C.

Our Weekly Deadline For Family Notices is 4pm Fridays prior to Wednesday Publication.

Aidan Matthews, secretary for St. Patrick Soup Kitchen, is seen here accepting a food donation by Horseware Dundalk, presented by HR manager Anne Newell, assisted by Tracey Gallagher, and chef Alan Joynt.

Aidan said this act of generosity was much appreciated and much needed in continuing the soup kitchen’s vital service for Dundalk.

Going through hard time

A woman who fell in with a bad crowd during a difficult period in her life admitted three charges of theft over a four week period.

Ann Marie Ward with addresses at 55 Drive 1, Muirhevnamor, and 118 Doolargy Ave, Muirhevnamor was observed leaving Penneys, Marshes, on January 25 this year with items valued at €36. She also had €115 worth of goods from another shop. Three days later she tried to take property valued at €32 from Dunnes, Ard Easmuinn, which was recovered. On February 21 at Tesco shopping centre she took alcohol worth €30.

Solicitor, Peter Lavery, stated that his client had never done anything like this before. He pointed out that the 30-year-old mother of four fell in with a bad crowd during a difficult period in her life. She was separated from her husband and finding it difficult to raise a family while not working.

Mr Lavery added that his client advised him that this would not happen again and he asked for Probation Report and time to raise compensation.

Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case to September 9.

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Dundalk Hypnotherapy—Hypnotherapy treatments to quit smoking, weight loss, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, fears and phobias and many more. www.dundalkhypnosis. com. Call 085 119 2854 ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST—Art psychotherapist available in Dundalk Co Louth. Contact Fiona Bishop 087196-2613 KIDS ACROYOGA—Kids Acroyoga (Age 7+) every Thursday @ 4-5pm in Wellington Hall, Dundalk. €8 per class. Contact Nicola 086-209-9915

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE GIFT? Create a personalised newspaper page to celebrate a special occasion - birthday, anniversary, birth, sporting success etc. Contact 086 3238328 www.frontpagenews.ie A VAN & DRIVER available for furniture removal, also single items, 3 piece suites, cookers, fridges, washing machines. Day & night Tel 086 8704908 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building plastering plumbing, painting, tiling, concreting, patios, gardening, PVC facia and soffits, carpentry. Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Tel Michael 085-8588090 DUNDALK COMPUTER REPAIR CENTRE—We fix PCs, laptops, ipads, and iphones. All computer services.

Includes new antivirus and microsoft office. Free callout service. No fix no fee! 9am to 10pm. 7 days a week. Call Gerard 085 128 6436.042 932 8301 BUILDING—McElroy UPVC products. For a competitive quote for all Home Improvements, extensions, sunrooms & conservatories. All PVC products supplies & fitted, fascia, soffit & guttering. We also have a complete range of PVC doors & windows.

Complete bathroom refurbishment, painting, decorating, wall & floor tiling. Contact anytime, on 087 260 2501.

EAMONN COONEY TVs - AERIAL & SATELLITE, T.V, Freeview & Freesat Saorview Service & Repairs. Eamonn Cooney T.V. Phone 087 267 1809 DUNDALK BUREAU DE CHANGE— MoneyGram Money Transfer; Pay Household Bills; Payzone/Postpoint; Buy Stamps; Phone Top-ups; Prepaid Credit Cards; Sterling and Euro Cheques Available; Best Rates Guaranteed; No Commission. 8 Park St (Open 7 Days, 8am -11pm) & 4 Linenhall St (Open Mon-Sat). Call 042 9339922/9370101; www.dundalkbureaudechange.com. Accepting All Major Credit and Debit Cards.

WINDOW CLEANING—Gutter & facia cleaning carried out by professional, fully trained and insured staff. Affordable rates. Domestic & Commercial.

Call our office for a free quotation.

Everkleen 042 935 2717 or 086 829 3585. www.tradead.ie/everkleen.

HOUSE & APARTMENT CLEANING Service. Specializing in Re-Let & Spring Cleaning. Fully insured. For a free quotation contact Everkleen 042 9352717 / 087 6873188, www. tradead.ie/everkleen.

CLEANEST & KEENEST—Have your windows, carpet or suite of furniture cleaned at keenest prices. Also guttering, fascia boards, power hosing. Call Damien 0868469559 or 0879319243 TILER AVAILABLE—Experienced local tiler to carry out all types of tile work - marble, granite, porcelain. Indoors and out. Call 087-387-8995 for free quote.

GRIMLEY’S DUBLIN ST. DUNDALK—TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales & repairs. 042 935 4343.

A ALTERATIONS—For all your tailoring & sewing needs. Zips in Jackets €15, zips in trousers & jeans €10.50.

Dry cleaning service. Long Walk Shopping Centre. Contact 933-3380 / 087-968-8518 RING-A-DRINK—Northend Bar 933 7229 drinks delivery service daily 5pm-10pm prompt and efficient service All major cards accepted.

ACE GARDEN SERVICES—Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming. Rubbish removals, Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact Tom 085-113-3358 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 ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE to over 60,000 readers for only €5 per week up to 20 words Phone Dundalk Leader 042 9320888

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 CARPENTER AVAILABLE—28 years experience. Doors, Floors, Shelving, Flat packs, Side gates, Fencing, Loft ladders, etc. Also tiling, painting, wallpapering, quality finish. For a free quote call Des on 087 618 0150.

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 CONTRACT CLEANERS—Will clean Office’s, Houses, B & B’S, Hairdressers etc. Dundalk area. Competitive rates.

References available. Contact Audrey 087-958-1747 or www.whistlecleandundalk.com PAINTER AND 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 re-covered. Better than new.

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HANDYMAN—Handyman available to do general house work including tree maintenance, cutting grass, trimming hedges, painting indoors and outdoors, unblocking drains etc— Contact Romas 086-228-8444 ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SERVICED—Washing machines, hobs, ovens, tumble driers etc. Phone Gerry 087 463 5427.

GATES & RAILINGS—Made to order gates & railings, rot iron, teak and mahogany. Great prices. Free quotes.

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Contact 087-341-0748 GARDEN & HOUSE MAINTENANCE—Strimming grass, hedge cutting, weeding, concreting, patios, painting, power washing, gutter cleaning, fencing. Have all the equipment. Contact Brian 086-109-7358.

articles for sale BEDS & FURNITURE DIRECT—Beds, mattresses, wardrobes, chests, lockers, pine beds etc., also furniture removals call 086 870 4908 anytime.

DEALGAN FURNITURE Longwalk, Dundalk (inside The Paint Store). For a wide range of Bedroom & Dining room Furniture, Beds & Mattresses made to any size, always a selection of quality second-hand furniture on display. Suite Re-Upholstery and Furniture Repair Service. Tel 042 932 9111 or call Paddy 086 3207383 BEDS BEDS BEDS—For the largest selection of beds in Dundalk at unbeatable prices, beds from €79. The Bed Store Unit 24 Northlink Retail Park, Dundalk Tel 042 9320927

classes & courses Get fit the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive or even your first wedding dance in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes now taking place in the Lisdoo, Tuesday 8-10pm. Also classes in Ardee Community Centre on Tuesday’s morning from 11-30am12-30pm, beginners welcome, Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

BEGINNERS YOGA Course—Beginners Yoga Course, Thursday 11th June @ 7pm in Dundalk Tennis Club. €60 for 6 weeks or €12 drop in. Contact Nicola 086-209-9915

special services CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING Inspection & Repair. Tel Paul McArdle 042-9332491/0876660094 - 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 9339922/9370101; 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 9327837.

CHIMNEY CLEANER—The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact Cathal 087-225-9799 WE CAN DISTRIBUTE your leaflets from €65 + vat per thousand Phone Dundalk Leader 042 932 0888

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Carpenters—General Labourers, Tower Crane Driver, TIG Welders, Groundworker, Machine Drivers S.L.G Operative, Adv/Basic Scaffolder, Civil Engineer, Industrial Electricians/Plumbers, Plasterers, Cherry Picker Operator (MEWP), Foreman required for Drogheda & Dundalk, Co Louth. Pracownicy Budowlani z safe passem potrzebni w Drogheda & Dundalk, Co Louth. Email cv to cv@clsrecruitment.ie

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CHILDMINDER AVAILABLE—Childminder available, flexible hours, own transport, references available. Contact Samantha 086-392-9477

entertainment

TUESDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT—McGuinness’s Bar-The Big House, Anne Street. Every Tuesday night. Bringing back the good times.

Music – Videos – Karaoke – Singalong with Nicky. Also open Mic.

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MOBILE HAIRDRESSER—Mobile hairdresser, Cut €20, Colour €30, Highlights Full Head €55. Half Head €40. Call—Emma 085-156-0788

motors for sale HYUNDAI ACCENT CDX 5dr hb, 1341cc petrol. Tel. 086 8375694.

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Insomnia Launch at Heatons

Dan Murphy’s exhibition will visit Dundalk

The

Jessica and Megan Waters McFall.

Bodhran Bridge Street Dundalk Friday 12th June Live Music with

The Longriders

For Tallanstown Friends of Ardee Hospice

Saturday 13th June Live music with

Double Trouble Sunday 14th June

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Ronan and Ellie Hoey.

Hannah Doyle gets her face painted at the Insomnia opening day.

Holly Dullaghan, Kalea Kinahan and Adam Dullaghan.

Exhibition celebrates children with Down Syndrome

A photographic exhibition of children with Down Syndrome taken by Kerry photographer Dan Murphy will visit Dundalk this month as part of a nationwide tour.

The exhibition is touring the country and is in Dundalk at Market Square from June 18 to 25.

The exhibition seeks to reveal the individuality of each of the children rather than the syndrome they carry.

It is a celebration of childhood and an occasion for friends and families to celebrate those they love, who have Down Syndrome.

The exhibition will be opened by the chairperson of Dundalk Municipal District, Cllr Maria Doyle, Moninna McCarthy and the Chairperson of Comhairle na nOg, Ronan Quigley at 11am on Thursday June 18 and all are welcome to attend.

It will be the first art installation at Market Square since it was redeveloped and event organisers Cllr Maeve Yore and Cllr Mark Dearey, who are both parents of children with Down Syndrome hope that people from across the region will come into town to view this joyful exhibition.

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Quality acts continue at Spirit Store

Friday 12th June - karaoke with

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Saturday 13th June - live music with

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Mama Kasbah will be appearing in the Spirit Store

The impressive line-up of quality acts continues at the Spirit Store this weekend with Mama Kasbah appearing on Friday June 12.

Mixing languages and influences of RumbaReggae, Balkan Punk, Cumbia and Ska in their music, the band produces a global sound that moves beyond the boundaries and sing about social themes such as immigration, cultural diversity or resistance to economic globalization. They bring a communicative energy, which makes this group a real dancing machine and a source of positive vibrations that always turns their live performances into memorable parties.

Doors open at 8pm and tickets are €10.

The following night Andiamo Scooter Club present a night of Ska, Motown, and Northern Soul free downstairs.

All welcome.

Don’t forget that the

Complete Stone Roses will perform in the Spirit Store on Sunday July 5 at 8pm. The band recreate the Madchester atmosphere of one of the most pioneering Rock Bands of all time who have shaped and defined this current generation. There’s nothing quite like a complete stone roses show and as Mani has been famously quoted as saying “the completes play better live than we ever did” although now that “the stone roses” are back on the scene, maybe this will change.Tickets are €13.50.

The Traditional Session will take place on Sunday downstairs in the kitchen, free from 6pm to 9pm.

The session has been going for many years here now and is still going strong. This weekly get together of folk and traditional musicians is a wonderful way to spend your early Sunday evenings.

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First Holy Communion at St Patrick’s

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Tiernan Haughey (front).

Wayne and Calum Rogers.

Kayla McDonnell.

n with Genna McKeown (front).

Michelle Cotter and Wayne McKeow

Jans Timsans and Lubova Andrejeva with Kristofer Timsans.

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Dundalk Chamber Sporting lunch raises €2600 for deserving sports

Michael Gaynor, President of Dundalk Chamber, makes a presentation to various local sporting groups

Dundalk Chamber hosted a very successful Sporting lunch in the Crowne Plaza and the event raised €2600 for various clubs. Sponsored

by Ulster Bank guests turned out to hear Colm Corrigan of LMFM interview some

of our finest stars and managers including all Ireland Hurler Sean Og O’hAilpin, Armagh All Ireland Manager Joe Kernan and Dundalk Manager Stephen Kenny.

This event was a fundraiser for youth sports aware-

ness in disadvantaged areas of the North East. Sponsored

by Ulster Bank it really was a memorable occasion. Local company Horseware gave a gift of their fabulous Horseware Jackets to the speakers.

Money was donated to Louth

GAA, Coiste Iomana, Louth Athletics, Dundalk School Boy’s League, Dundalk & District Junior League, Dealgan Boxing Club, Holy Family Boxing Club and O Hanlon Park Amateur Boxing Club.

Death Notices Bríd Dennedy (née Bridie O’Kane), Ravensdale, Dundalk/ Derry, peacefully at her home in her 95th year in the loving care of family on Sunday June 7. Predeceased by her loving husband Jack and daughter Neasa. Devoted and loving mother of Ronan and wife Joan, Aoife and John Lysaght and Conall. Wonderful grandmother to Cian, Ailbhe and husband Ateş, Sadhbh, Aoife, Sara, Ciana, Barra, and Conall, and great-grandmother of Arda. Admired and deeply missed by beloved sister Maureen Lecky, sister-in-law Tess Dennedy, nephews, nieces, friends and neighbours.

Sr Theodore Lysaght St Louis Convent, Dún Lughaidh, Dundalk, peacefully on Saturday June 6, having ministered in England, Nigeria, Ghana and Ireland. Sadly missed by her St Louis family, brother Micheál, sister Maureen, nephews John, Michael, Mark, Brian, Colm and their families, for whom she was a precious aunt, her relatives and many friends.

Sr Catherine O’Hare Mount Oliver Convent, Dundalk, peacefully at Mount Oliver Nursing Home, Dundalk, on Sunday June 7. Sr Catherine will be sadly missed and remembered with love by the Francisscan Missionary Sisters of Africa, her family, relatives and friends.

John (Sean) Roddy Poppintree, Dublin, formerly of Dundalk and member of IUNVA, Arbour Hill, peacefully at home after a long illness in the loving care of his family and the staff of the St. Francis Hospice Homecare Team, on Friday June 5. Beloved husband of Jean and loving father of Noel, Eva, Ray, Jean, Linda, John and Owen. Sadly missed by his family, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, in-laws and partners, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Joe (Joey) Armstrong London and formerly Sandy Lane, Blackrock, peacefully, in London on Friday March 6. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Pauline, daughters Susie, Pirthi and Omadi, brothers Robert (Bobby) and Tommy, sister Mary, grandchildren, great-grand-

children, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Brigid Muckian (née Nash), Feran Drive, Louth Village, peacefully at her home on Friday June 5. Brigid, beloved wife of Patsy and much-loved mother of Paula, Eamonn, Phillip, Olivia and Gerard. Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandson Alex, sisters, brothers, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Patrick Rogan Monvallet, Louth Village, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Friday June 5. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of PJ, Una, Imelda and Dympna. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, brother Tommy, sister Eileen, sons-in-law Paul (Hilliard) and Ronan (Traynor), grandchildren Jason, Gary, Holly, Mark, Aisling and Rory, his relatives and many friends.

Robert Doherty Glenwood, Dublin Road, Dundalk, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Thursday June 4. Deeply and sincerely regretted by the entire Doherty family.

Thomas (Tommy) Flood Falmore, Brid-aCrin, Dundalk, peacefully, in Louth County Hospital on Wednesday June 3. Beloved husband of Mary. Deeply and sincerely regretted by his sorrowing wife, sister Josie, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Eileen McCann (née McFadden), Muirhevna, Dublin Rd, Dundalk, peacefully in Dealgan House Nursing Home on Wednesday June 3, Predeceaced by her husband Jack, daughter Bernie Boyle and daughter in-law Margaret.

Very deeply regretted by her loving family sons John, Noel, Aidan and Paul, daughters Breda, Stephanie, Maureen and Evelyn, brother Dessie, sister Ita Dullaghan, sons in-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews,

nieces extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jane Dunne (née Coloe), Commons Road, Dromiskin, and formerly of Dublin and Mullingar, peacefully in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Tuesday June 2. Predeceased by her husband William, son Liam, Very deeply regretted by her loving family son Sean (Newbridge), daughters Eilish Kennedy (Enniscorthy), Marie Sheerin (Ashbourne) Lena Langan (Dromiskin), and Janet Dorney (Ratoath) sons in-law, daughter in-law, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends.

Veronica McArdle (née Alexander), St Malachys Villlas, Dundalk. Peacefully in St. Joseph’s Hospital Ardee on Tuesday June 2. Veronica, beloved wife of the late James and much loved mother of Brian, Mary Dooley and Deirdre Cumiskey. Deeply regretted by her son, daughters, grandchildren Peter, Nessa, Patrick, Ian and Roy, sister Patricia Alexander, sons in law P.J. Dooley, and Raymond Cumiskey, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends Patrick Joseph Rochford, Ardpatrick, Louth Village, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Tuesday June 2. Patrick beloved husband of Elizabeth and much loved father of Elaine and Sean. Deeply regretted by his, son, daughter, grandchildren Megan, Michael, Luke and Sarah, sister Vera, daughterin-law Ivell, son-in-law Michael, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Aileen Ryan (née Geraghty) Blackrock, Dublin / Carlingford, peacefully at Ferndene Nursing Home on Monday June 1. Aileen; dearly beloved wife of the late Jimmy and much loved mother of Helena, Anne, Aileen and the late Kieran. Sadly missed by her loving daughters, son-in-law, granddaughter Joanna, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Phyl, brothers Noel and Paddy, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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