ROAD RAGE
Angry McGuinness demands traffic calming measures at accident blackspot
By Paul Byrne
DUNDALK South Councillor Shane McGuinness has called on Louth County Council to stop building houses and to stop giving planning permission until they make a notoriously dangerous stretch of road on the R132 between the Fairways and Jackie Murphy’s safe. Cllr McGuinness was speaking in the wake of a serious accident on Monday morning when a man and a woman were taken to hospital following a collision between a motorbike and a car.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, and the driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following the collision for treatment of non-lifethreatening injuries.
This accident came just eight days after two cars ended up on their roofs in a field narrowly missing a bus stop after colliding on the same stretch of road.
Cllr McGuinness, who has been campaigning for traffic calming measures on that particular stretch of road for a number of years said that it is well beyond time that something was done to make the road safer.
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Bay Estate sisters Anna and Caoimhe Nixon with parents Denice and John. The girls raised just over €2500 for the Cara Cancer Support Centre by donating their hair to the Little Princess Trust.
McGuinness demands traffic calming measures at accident blackspot
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“I have been asking Louth County Council to do something with this dangerous stretch of road for a number of years now even before I became a Councillor for Dundalk South. It is a dereliction of duty to leave the road as it is and there is growing anger in the community that nothing has been done about this.
“We saw the anger locally last week when people came out in their droves to protest about raw sewage being pumped into our waters and I can guarantee you that there will be protests about this dangerous road if something is not done to fix the problem quickly. As everybody knows here has been a population explosion in Haggardstown over the last number of years and these houses have been build without updating the infrastructure in the area.
Our Waste Water Treatments Plants are at full capacity, our roads have got way more care on them now than they had ten years ago and I am calling on Louth County Council to stop giving planning permission for building until they start spending money on getting the infrastructure up to the required standards to cope with so many extra people.
“They are sitting on their hands on this is-
sue. We have a stretch of road which has four junctions in a row which are all blackspots in my opinion. Greengates junction is dangerous, Sextons junction is dangerous, the junction at Supervalu/Fairways is dangerous and the junction at Jackie Murphy’s is dangerous. That’s four dangerous junctions in the space of maybe a kilometre. It’s simply not good enough,” stated Cllr McGuinness.
“The speed limit from the Fane Bridge to Xerox needs to be reduced to 50km/h maximum. The dangerous road is also indirectly causing havoc in the local schools as parents rightfully aren’t allowing their children to walk to school because it’s too dangerous. This means that they are all bringing their cars to
school and it’s clogging the whole place up. I have been told by Louth County Council previously that the Active Travel Programme will solve a lot of these problems but we are talking three years at least before that happens. They are spending millions of Euro on Greenways and they won’t spend a couple of hundred of thousand euro on traffic lights? I just don’t get it. Every single Active Travel Scheme in Dundalk should be stopped until they sort out Sexton’s junction.
“I speak to Gardaí and they tell me there are at least two accidents a week on that stretch of road. And then I’m told by council officials that we can’t use that data due to GDPR. It’s ridiculous. I will be asking for
an emergency meeting between the Inspector at Dundalk Garda Station and the Chief Executive of Louth County Council and any councillors who would like to attend and try and sort this issue out once and for all. Since I have been elected councillor the dangerous roads and the state of the water in Blackrock beach have been the two biggest issues that are being raised with me. People want action now before it’s too late.
“Louth County Council have plenty of rates coming in from that particular area from the likes of Wuxi, Supervalu and the Fairways. Not a penny has been spent on that junction at Sextons in over twenty years and there are an increasing number of cars going down that road as more
Louth County Council calls on voters to Check the Register ahead of Presidential Election
LOUTH County Council is encouraging those aged 18 and above to check the Electoral Register ahead of the upcoming Presidential Election being held on Friday, 24 October 2025.
To vote in this election you must be an Irish citizen, aged 18 or over on polling day, ordinarily resident in the State, and included on the Louth County Council Register of Electors. The deadline to register or update your record to vote in the Presidential Election is Tuesday, 07 October 2025. People who are not registered as electors can apply online at www.checktheregister.ie. Paper application forms can be downloaded from the website or picked up at the Customer Services desk at Louth County Council’s offices in Ardee, Dundalk, and Drogheda. Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathao-
irleach of Louth County Council, called on eligible voters to check they are registered:
“The Presidential Election is taking place on Friday, 24 October. This is your chance to help shape Ireland’s future. But first, you need to be on the Electoral Register. Don’t wait, take five minutes today to check that you are registered to vote at checktheregister.ie.”
Louth County Council have undertaken a significant project in recent years to update the register of electors. David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, urged those who wish to vote in the upcoming election to check their record:
“A recent report by An Coimisiún Toghcháin showed that just over 92% of the estimated population in Louth is registered to vote. The report also stated that Louth County
and more houses are built. I’ve been raising this issue since before I was a councillor when I was chair of Haggardstown Tidy Towns and to be honest I’m angry that nothing is being done. This is an extremely serious issue and we need to fix it now before it costs somebody their life,” concluded Cllr McGuinness.
Prayer Meeting in Bethany House
PRAYER Meeting resumes Monday, 15th September, at 8pm to 9.30pm.
All are welcome each Monday at “Bethany” 34 Point Road, Dundalk A91 WOC9.
For further information Tel. 042-9331602.
Come celebrate Culture Night with Artisans
ONCE again, Artisans welcome you to an evening of fun, craic, music and creativity on Friday the 19th of September 2025. This year we are delighted to be hosting the event in the Louth County Library from 6:30-8:30pm. The theme of the event is SkyLines of Co. Louth.
During the evening we will be encouraging our guests (open to all ages) to participate in painting some of the wonderful and spectacular skies seen in Co. Louth over the past twelve months. The evening will be interspersed with live music while one of the pieces will be specially commissioned for the occasion.
The completed works will be exhibited alongside a number of the Artisans members own works which will also be on display on the night and until Friday September 26th 2025.
For anyone interested in pursuing watercolours further, classes will commence on Friday 10th October 2025. Please contact Colleen on 0863567529 or email hardycmartina@gmail.com for more details
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Council’s Register of Electors was one of the most accurate in the country.
This was achieved through a long-term and ongoing project engaging with registered voters. We encourage everyone, even those who have voted before, to check the register and ensure their records are up to date and accurate on checktheregister.ie.”
Those who wish to apply for postal and special votes must submit a completed paper application form to one of the Council offices in advance of the deadline of 29 September 2025. Applications for postal and special votes cannot be made online.
To register to vote, update your record, or for information on postal and special votes visit www.checktheregister.ie or contact Louth County Council.
COME CELEBRATE CULTURE NIGHT WITH US
ARTISANS welcome you to an evening of fun, craic, music and creativity on Friday 19th September in the Louth County Library from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The theme of the event is Sky-Lines of County Louth. During the evening, we will be encouraging guests (open to all ages) to participate in painting some of the wonderful and spectacular skies seen in County Louth over past twelve months. The evening will be interspersed with live music. One of the pieces being specially commissioned for the occasion. The complete works will be exhibited alongside a number of the Artisans members own works which will also be displayed on the night and until Friday 26th September. For anyone interested in pursuing watercolours further, classes will start on Friday 10th October. Please contact Colleen 086 3567529 or email hardycmartina@gmail.com
The junction at Sexton’s Pub.
School strike action withdrawn as Fórsa secures agreement at WRC to resolve dispute
FÓRSA trade union confirmed over the weekend that agreement has been reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) designed to bring the current strike by school secretaries and caretakers to an end.
Fórsa confirmed that strike action will be withdrawn to allow the implementation of the agreement.
The key element of the agreement is a Government commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements for school secretaries and caretakers. Fórsa said this breakthrough represents the first time the State has formally accepted the principle that these essential staff should not be excluded from pension entitlements comparable to those available to teachers and SNAs.
In addition, the agreement provides for structured discussions on other parts of the union’s claim. This includes the conclusion of a pay framework agreement for caretakers (as agreed in the 2022 WRC process), access to bereavement leave, access to sick leave and acute illness protocols, and the full implementation of payroll arrangements.
Fórsa said these measures reflect long-
standing issues that its members have campaigned to resolve.
Fórsa’s head of education, Andy Pike, said: “Tonight’s agreement at the WRC is a major step forward for school secretaries and caretakers. The commitment to negotiate comparable pension entitlements is a significant advance, and one that our members have fought hard to achieve. Alongside progress on sick pay, leave,
and payroll arrangements, it provides a fair basis for our members to return to their schools and communities.
“This agreement reflects the determination of school secretaries and caretakers, who have stood together over the past week in pursuit of fairness and equal treatment. It is now the responsibility of the State to honour this agreement and deliver on its commitments.”
Better checks needed to protect vulnerable children—Ó Murchú
THE cases of two missing children who are presumed dead will be discussed at a private meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality, Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said.
The Louth deputy, who is a member of the committee, said the cases of Kyran Durnin and the Dublin child, who is currently the subject of a Garda search in Donabate, have ‘raised huge questions about the role that State agencies have played in the early lives of these children’.
The Sinn Féin TD said the committee will meet in private session the week after the Dáil returns on September 17 and it will decided which agencies will be called before the committee. He said it was almost certain that Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, will be asked to attend.
Deputy Ó Murchú said the latest Garda investigation into a missing child in Dublin is ‘deeply worrying and disturbing’, particularly as it was revealed almost a year to the day that the Kyran Durnin probe was launched.
He said: “Similarly to Kyran’s case, the Donabate child was known to Tusla but his case was closed by the agency in during Covid 19.
He said he welcomed the news
last week, following a call from his party colleague Claire Kerrane, that Tusla is to conduct welfare checks on the 38,000 children it had contact with during the Covid 19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.
Deputy Ó Murchú said: “We need to know for certain that no other child has fallen through the system. I think the public needs that certainty.
“Tusla clearly needs to have a look-back mechanism to ensure that, where a case is closed, it can be checked back on at least once –a welfare check to ensure the child concerned is doing well and is being looked after. This should be in place.
“These two cases have shocked the country and we are no closer
to
knowing in detail what happened and what more could have been done by agencies who were involved with the families. While the priority is the locating both children, which the Gardaí are attempting to do, there cannot be a situation where reviews and learnings remain unpublished while Garda work continues.
“We also need to look at better protocols to ensure children under school going age are accounted for. There is a gap here that needs to be addressed.”
Deputy Ó Murchú said he had raised the Kyran Durnin case at the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality before the summer recess and had questioned Tusla CEO Kate Duggan about earlier interventions that could be put in place for vulnerable families, including specialist Public Health Nurses to visit families in the very early stages of a child’s life.
He said: “Not only do we need to know what happened to the two missing children, not only do we need to ensure that there are no more children who have fallen through the cracks at Tusla, we also urgently need to ensure that better checks are put in place so that vulnerable children are protected”.
School secretaries and caretakers on strike in Dundalk last week.
Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú.
MUIRHEVNA MOR COMMUNITY CENTRE
MUIRHEVNAMOR PARK, MUIRHEVNAMOR, DUNDALK, COUNTY LOUTH
Job Opportunity: Local Training Initiative (LTI) Co-ordinator
Location: Muirhevnamor Community Council
Contract Duration: 1-Year Rolling Contract
About Us:
Muirhevnamor Community Council CLG is on the lookout for a Local Training Initiative (LTI) Assistant Coordinator. Our LTI programme, funded by the Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), empowers unemployed young adults aged 18-35 through a range of training and personal development opportunities. The programme is designed to help learners’ transition into employment, further education, or advanced training by providing QQI-accredited training and additional certifications Role Overview:
As the LTI Coordinator, you will lead and manage the delivery of our training programmes, ensuring they meet the needs of our learners and stakeholders. This role involves overseeing daily operations, supporting learners, managing tutors, and ensuring the programme’s quality and success. Facilitate and/or provide basic replacement support sessions for tutors who may be absent.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Leadership:
Provide clear leadership and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements for LMETB, regulators, and the Board of Management.
Develop and implement programme objectives, policies, and procedures in consultation with stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance and engage in curriculum development.
• Financial Management:
• Work closely with LMETB Training Services to manage annual budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure financial compliance.
• Prepare and submit funding claims following LMETB procedures.
• Learner Support:
• Create and maintain individual learner training plans, focusing on person-centred, high-quality training.
Lead and implement policies related to safeguarding, attendance, health and safety, and more. Manage work placements, ensuring alignment with employer needs and skill development for learners.
Strategic Planning:
Ensure the programme remains vibrant and connected to local and regional opportunities, in line with LMETB’s vision.
• Partnerships & Networking:
• Serve as the primary contact for learners, families, staff, and LMETB Training Services.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and national organisations, advocating for learner needs.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with:
• Experience in improving educational outcomes for young adults, especially in disadvantaged settings.
A strong background in designing and delivering QQI-accredited training programmes. Excellent project management skills and the ability to handle a demanding workload. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with multimedia platforms.
A deep understanding of the challenges faced by young adults in education, with a commitment to addressing educational exclusion.
Working Hours:
• 39 hours per week
• 21 days annual leave (pro rata)
Application Deadline:
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV by 4.00pm on 19/09/2025
How to Apply:
Send your Cover Letter and Cv to mmcommunitycentre@gmail.com
Job description on request.
Equal Opportunity:
Muirhevnamor Community Council is an equal opportunities employer.
Man suffers serious injuries in Seatown after alleged assault
GARDAÍ in Co Louth are investigating an alleged assault at Seatown, Dundalk, at approximately 1:20am on 3rd of September 2025.
A man, aged in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was conveyed by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 20s, on 4th of September 2025 and he was subsequently charged to appear before Drogheda District Court on today’s date, Friday 5th of September.
As this matter is before the Courts, An Garda Síochána cannot comment further at this time.
Reunion to mark 50th anniversary of Dundalk Group Players legendary production of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
FIFTY years ago, the Dundalk Group Players drama group, began a legendary run of performances in the Town Hall that would eventually see them tour all across the country as well as a run of shows in Czechoslovakia.
The show, an adaptation of Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was like nothing else seen before in Dundalk at that time and played for an amazing 23 sold out shows under the watchful eye of the late Tommy Clarke who was the Director of the Group Players. Tony O’Kane and Tony Hynes were part of the talented Group Players during that memorable run of shows and now the duo have organised a reunion for anybody who was in any way associated with the show fifty years ago. The reunion will take place on September 27th at 8pm in the Imperial Hotel on Park St. Dundalk. Both men recalled fond memories of traveling across not only Ireland but also to Czechoslovakia during the shows successful run.
“It was a very ambitious undertaken by our group and bigger than anything we’d ever done before,” recalls Tony O’Kane. “It was probably the first rock opera to take place in Dundalk and we had about 70 people involved in putting
it all together including cast and crew. Previously we had only done drama shows but this was breaking new ground as it was our very first musical,” he added.
“To say it was a success would be an understatement,” notes Tony Hynes.
“We got local musician Bernie Bingham to supply musicians and he did that with aplomb assembling a very talented group to work on the show. We staged the show
29 times in the Town Hall before playing it in the old Dundalk Shopping Centre and in front of a big crowd in Oriel Park. We then took it all around the country playing every night to packed houses before the Maytime Festival Committee asked us if we would like to take the show to Czechoslovakia which was under pretty severe communist rule at the time.
“We staged the show
in Prague as well as in Ostrava and it was an unbelievable experience for us all. We had so much fun traveling the country and of course across to Czechoslovakia with that show and there were probably close to 70 people involved.
Given the fact that it is fifty years since we toured that show we thought it would be nice to have some sort of a reunion where we could reminisce and share stories
about a wonderful period in our lives. Sadly some people involved in that production have passed on but we are putting a call out to anybody who was a part of the production or crew or the heavenly choir to come along to our reunion on the 27th of September at 8pm in the Imperial Hotel. If you have any old pics or memorabilia please do bring them along,” concluded Tony.
The Dundalk Group Players will hold a reunion in the Imperial Hotel on September 27th at 8pm. It is 50 years ago since they began a legendary run of performances in the Town Hall of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
Councillor McCann calls for improved traffic management on Dublin Road
SINN Féin Councillor
Sionainn McCann has called for improved traffic management measures to be introduced on the Dublin Road, citing increased congestion and poor infrastructure.
Cllr McCann said “The Dublin Road from the motorway
MUIRHEVNA MOR COMMUNITY CENTRE
MUIRHEVNAMOR PARK, MUIRHEVNAMOR, DUNDALK, COUNTY LOUTH
Job Title: Muirhevnamor Local Training Initiative (LTI) Assistant Co-ordinator
Employer: Muirhevnamor Community Council
About Us:
Muirhevnamor Community Council CLG is on the lookout for a Local Training Initiative (LTI) Assistant Coordinator. Our LTI programme, funded by the Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), empowers unemployed young adults aged 18-35 through a range of training and personal development opportunities. The programme is designed to help learners’ transition into employment, further education, or advanced training by providing QQI-accredited training and additional certifications
Role Overview:
As the LTI Assistant Co-ordinator you will assist the LTI Co-ordinator in managing the day to day running of the programme, ensuring they meet the needs of our learners and stakeholders and ensuring the programmes quality and success. To facilitate and/or provide basic replacement support sessions for tutors who may be absent.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone with: Experience in improving educational outcomes for young adults, especially in disadvantaged settings.
• Minimum QQI Level 6 or above in training/youth/community work.
• Working knowledge of QQI modules/certification procedures and experience of delivery of same.
• Experience in finance, administration and an ability to plan and develop training timetables.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills, with an ability to motivate learners.
• Recognised IT skills – for use within the learning environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the conditions and circumstances that face the long-term unemployed and early school leavers. An understanding of key issues and the role of agencies relating to long term unemployed and young early school leavers. Implement Health & safety and Data Protection procedures as per current legislation.
Working Hours:
• 39 hours per week
• 21 days annual leave (pro rata)
Application Deadline:
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV by 4.00pm on 19/09/2025
How to Apply:
Send your Cover Letter and Cv to mmcommunitycentre@gmail.com
Job description on request.
Equal Opportunity:
Muirhevnamor Community Council is an equal opportunities employer.
exit is the main arterial route for vehicles entering the town. Also along that route we have the DKIT and the hospital not to mention the residential housing estates and various small businesses.
“I have been contacted by a number of residents who are experiencing increased delays since the schools re-opened and the vol-
ume of traffic on the already busy road has intensified causing congestion especially at peak times. That congestion can run right down to Hill Street Bridge where there are always delays around the turn off into Stapleton Place.”
Cllr McCann continued “we need a proper traffic management plan for this whole area and I will be seek-
ing a traffic review as a matter of urgency to look at how we can improve the flow of traffic throughout this area.”
The Sinn Fein Councillor also called for Louth County Council and the HSE to work together to provide better parking solutions at Louth Hospital.
Cllr McCann said “Insufficient parking spaces are putting ad-
ditional pressure on nearby housing estates, like Priorland Grove, whose residents can sometimes find their driveways blocked and a row of parked cars causing the road to narrow down to one lane.
“No matter when you have to visit the hospital, the car park at the back is full to capacity and the paid car park at the front is
QUIZ
1—Where did Rory McIlroy win his second Irish Open title on Sunday last (name of County or course)?
2—What percentage of the total population of the island of Ireland come from Northern Ireland (to within + or – 5%)
3—What vegetable is the national emblem of Wales?
4—Can you name the three oceans that surround Canada?
5—Can you name the Blackrock native who was on the bench for the Republic of Ireland’s soccer team’s World Cup qualifier against Hungary on Saturday evening?
6—Which country celebrated its bicentenary in 1988?
7—What can’t rats do that make them very vulnerable to poison?
8—In the Army, which of these ranks is the highest? Major, Captain or Colonel?
9—What French phrase meaning ‘from the menu’ is often used in the English language?
10—Who was the last Taoiseach not to have children?
The Stinker—If you’d call someone from Scotland a Scot, what would you call somebody from Sardinia?
insufficient to meet the needs of the visitors to the hospital with vehicles often abandoned in yellow boxes so they make their appointments on time.”
Cllr McCann has described the situation as “frustrating to drivers and residents alike. It’s time for a co-ordinated, practical solution and I will be raising this at the next Council meeting.”
Carol Farrelly, Aidan Casey and Aoife Ward. Shamrocks FC Committee members who helped organise the “Forever 11” soccer tournament in memory of their former player Calvin Curley-Grey who tragically passed away when just 11-years ofd.
Cllr Sionainn McCann.
Last ever Inclusion Louth
Family Fun Day a huge success
FURTHER to the success of Inclusion Louth’s previous Family Fun Days, the local support group for families of those with intellectual disabilities held another wonderful Family Fun Day on Sunday last. The event was again held in Blackrock Haggardstown Community Centre where 200 family members, young and old had a wonderful afternoon.
The highlight of the day for the children and adults alike, were the amusements provided by Pelican Promotions, also facepainting for
the young and Tommy Trickster the wonderful magician who entertained all with his magic show. Paul Callan of Louth Disability Cycling Club brought out several Trishaws – and provided wheelchair users with exciting bicycle spins around nearby Blackrock Park.
Marty McGuigan, a Disability Cycling volunteer, did DJ and provided a great atmosphere. Delicious food was supplied by Conlon Food Hall. Ice-cream cones 99’s went down a treat and crisps and minerals also donated by a local sponsor. The Selfie Mirror photographs were a great success and partygoers took home a lovely memento of their enjoyable day. Chairman Eoghan Bailey thanked his committee and the many volunteers including those of Blackrock Haggardstown Community Centre for helping to make the day such a wonderful success.
The last ever Inclusion Louth Family Fun Day took place in the Blackrock/Haggardstown Community Centre where 200 family members had a wonderful afternoon.
New incoming vape laws do not go far enough—Fisher
NEW vape laws which are due to come in early next year will see a big change in the landscape of electronic cigarettes which have become hugely popular over the last number of years.
Independent councillor Ciarán Fisher, believes however that more should be done with regards to the new legislation.
The new vape laws, the ‘Nicotine Inhaling Products Bill’, due in early next year, are a long overdue tightening of legislation on e-Cigarettes, better known as vapes.
Key elements of this incoming law include:
• Banning all e-liquid flavors except tobacco
• Limiting the concentration of nicotine allowed in a cartridge and warning labels appearing on products (like cigarettes currently have)
• Prohibiting disposable (single-use) vapes due to environmental and youth appeal concerns
• Restrictions on packaging, such as banning colors,
imagery, or designs that make products attractive (e.g., resembling toys or sweets).
A full advertising ban in retail premises, including point-ofsale displays (however, dedicate specialty vape shops are exempt and can advertise products)
Potential on-thespot fines for selling to minors or other violations (Across the water, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute reported that 60% of UK shops surveyed sold vapes to minors).
“The aims of these laws are to reduce youth
access, limit environmental waste from disposable devices and bring vape retailing under tighter control.
While Ireland has plenty of people who have quit smoking, there are as many - or more - who have taken up vaping.
I’m surprised and disappointed an explicit aim is not: ‘to stop people, and particularly young people, becoming addicted to a substance’. The issue of addiction is the most serious one in my view,” stated Cllr. Fisher.
“Banning flavors like bubblegum and cola is a wise move, acknowl-
edging that these products were clearly aimed at children. However, we already have a fresh generation addicted to nicotine, with some potentially exposed to other substances like HHC, a synthetic cannabinoid only banned in July 2024 after hospitalizations and links to psychosis (this is basically the synthetic cannabinoid that elicited marches to close the infamous ‘head shops’ of the noughties). The black market has exploited vaping technology, offering substances like HHC or Spice in cartridges, raising concerns about escalation to more dangerous drugs. That’s right, in some cases switching to a more harmful substance is as potentially as easy as changing the ink cartridge on a fountain pen used to be.
“We are playing catch-up with this legislation, and I worry that a quiet epidemic may be unfolding. There could be a creeping societal and healthcare burden from early exposure to addiction.
“This new law is coming from central government. But at a local level, the influx of vape shops have had a noticeable impact on our high street and streetscapes. I hope that there may be scope to limit, or create a separate type of license or planning for vape shops in Dundalk and our other urban areas. Under the new laws, these kinds of shops are the only ones who can continue to openly advertise vapes.
“If the prevalence of these shops on our main streets is something you think is negative, it’s important to reach out to councilors to let them know! With the Special Planning Committee currently looking at Town Centres, and the County Development Plan coming up later this year, there are decisions about to be made which will have a knock on effect on what our towns look like for the next 7 years!
“It’s also worth noting, that Dundalk and other towns in Louth, do have a ‘Shop Front Guide’ for shops. And
a lot of the vape shops and new premises for one reason or the other, have not always complied with this. And this also seems to be a contributing factor to complaints made about the prevalence of these stores: A matter of aesthetics rather than the product being sold, or at least that is the case in representations made to me.
“Given the popularity of vaping, it might be unpopular to criticise their availability. They have played, and likely can continue to play a role in helping people to quit smoking. But it’s important to reflect on the fact that nicotine vapes are still addictive. Would you want your child, the next generation, to have such easy access to vaping? I think the answer is already there in the fact we are banning the flavours that appeal to children.
“When cigarettes first became popular, their side effects were unknown, or at least very disputed. By the time their link to addiction and cancers
was known, it was a worldwide health issue. It’s safe to say if cigarettes were invented today, they would not (or at least should not) be legal. And yet, in a roundabout way, we are doing just that. We have reinvented the cigarette and made it ridiculously easy to become addicted to nicotine and more,
at a time the national trends were showing young people were bucking the trend – in that light we need to really think if these laws go far enough, and if we should be limiting and discouraging the prevalence of these shops in our town!,” concluded Fisher.
Archie’s first day at pre-school
Shamrocks FC ‘Forever 11’ Tournament
Cllr Ciarán Fisher.
April Daly (3rd class in CBS Primary) with brother Archie Daly who started pre-school in Mini-Minds.
Glenmuir U7’s celebrate their Shield victory.
Oisin and Darragh Marmion Shamricks U7’s. Luan Crummy and Oran Gartland.
Rock Celtic U7’s celebrate victory in the Plate.
Shamrocks player Deryn Farrelly.
FAMILY NOTICES
IN MEMORIAM
FINEGAN
Kitty
1st ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of our beautiful mother-in-law and Nanny Kitty Finegan, late of Seatown, Dundalk, whose 1st anniversary occurred yesterday, Tuesday, 9th September, 2025.
When God took you to heaven
I hope he knew how much you were Loved by your loving family
We wanted you to stay
But we know you are in heaven
Where God puts the best
But God must not have realised
The pain and sadness left behind
But each day and night
The heartbreak we feel it is hard to hide
You were loved by your family
And friends and all who knew you
But we have all the memories
Wonderful, kind and true about you.
We hold you close within our hearts
And there you shall remain
To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.
—Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by your beautiful daughter-in-law Melissa and beautiful grandchildren JJ, Cora, Kyle and Michael James and great-granddaughter Annie.
GONNELLY
Michael
25th ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of Michael Gonnelly, late of Hill Street, whose 25th anniversary occurs on 15th September, 2025.
May his soul rest in peace
—From his daughter Mary.
Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at 10am this Saturday, 13th September, in the Friary Church.
Divinity
God the Father is Divine praise him praise him, eternal praise the Lord.
God the Son Jesus Christ is Devine praise him praise him, eternal praise the Lord.
God the Holy Spirit is Divine praise him praise him, eternal praise the Lord.
KIRK Ann 1st ANNIVERSARY
In loving memory of Ann Kirk (nee Clifford), late of Ard Easmuinn, whose first anniversary is 12th September 2025.
Loved with a love beyond all telling.
Missed with a grief beyond all tears.
Ní bhéidh a léithéid arís ann,
Her likes will never be again.
—Loved and missed by her daughters, Úna, Bronagh and Niamh.
Anniversary Mass will be held on 14th September, 11.30am in the Holy Redeemer Church.
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 three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). R.M.D.
LEGAL NOTICES
AN CHUIRT DUICHE
THE DISTRICT COURT No. 86.3
Public Dance Halls Act, 1935 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLIC DANCING LICENCE
District Court Area of Dundalk District No. 6
Francis Lynch as Nominee Applicant
TAKE NOTICE that the above named Applicant
Francis Lynch as nominee of Dundalk PR Limited of Avoca House, 28 Seatown Place, Dundalk, Louth, Ireland intends to apply to the District Court at Dundalk District Court on the 25 Sep 2025 at 10:30 for the grant of an Annual Dance Licence at the Imperial Hotel 96,97 & 98 Park Street, Dundalk, Louth in court area and district aforesaid, for public dancing.
Signed: Adrian Ledwith
Solicitor for Applicant
Solicitors, 9 Crowe Street, Dundalk, Louth
To the Garda Superintendent at LCM. LouthNorth.CE@Garda.ie, Dundalk Garda Station, The Crescent, Dundalk, Louth, A92DK46;
To the Fire Officer, at fireoff@louthcoco.ie, Louth Fire Brigade, Dundalk, Louth;
To the Co Council Official, at corplicencing@ louthcoco.ie
Louth County Council, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Louth;
To the District Court Clerk, Dundalk District Court.
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CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING—10kg bags of Beech and Olive (hardwood) for sale. Tel Paul McArdle 087 6660094 / 042 9332491 Email tribalky@yahoo. com.
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PAINTING SERVICES AVAILABLE— Interior and exterior plus Wallpapering, also sprayed and hand painted kitchens, all work carried out by professional trades men. Tel Brian 087 7558506.
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ALL SEASONS Gardening Services. Gardens cleaned and cleared, tree felling, hedge cutting, stone, gravel, chippings. Steam cleaning roofs & driveways. Roof repairs. Local, professional, fully insured Tel Sean 087 349 5477.
GET FIT the fun way and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the Lisdoo, Dundalk Tuesday’s from 8pm - 10pm, no partner required. First wedding dance lessons and private lessons also available. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.
DRUM LESSONS INCLUDING BODHRAN—For adults & children aged 8 years upwards. One to one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228.
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OF HOUSE for sale. Furniture,
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, Ivan and Paula Bishoff, intend to apply for Retention Permission for development at Green Banks, Blackrock Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 Y6X4. The development will consist of—Retention of boundary wall and associated site development works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council, Town Hall, Crowe Street, Dundalk, from 9. 30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed—P. Herr & Associates, Block 4, Third Floor, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 KA9R. Tel. 042-9330019. E-mail info@pherr.ie.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—FURTHER INFORMATION Tailwind Development Ltd have submitted to the planning authority significant further information in relation to planning application ref. no. 2560184 at Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 X75A. This significant further information in relation to the application has been furnished to the planning authority and is available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the authority during its public opening hours (Monday—Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm). A submission or observation in relation to the further information may be made in writing to the planning authority within 2 weeks of receipt of this newspaper notice and site notice by the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00, except in the case of a person or body who has already made a submission or observation. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission. Signed—P. Herr & Associates, Block 4, Third Floor, Quayside Business Park, Mill Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 KA9R. Tel. 042-9330019. Email info@pherr.ie.
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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—We, Alzach Ltd, intend to apply for Full planning permission for Demolition of an existing commercial building and boundary walls and construction of a multi-storey apartment complex containing 20 dwelling units in a mix of 1no. three bedroom, 15no. two bedroom and 4no. one bedroom units at John Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Full permission includes for waste storage rooms, bicycle storage room and bulky store area, external landscaping, communal garden area, new boundary treatments, connection to public services and all associated site development works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
LOUTH CO. COUNCIL—I, Mark Ronan intend to apply for permission consequent on grant of outline planning permission ref—211216 for new dwellinghouse, effluent treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site works at Loughanmore, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
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NOVENA
New music project launched to connect people of all abilities
AAMP or All Abilities Music Project, is a new local music group like no other.
Created to connect people of all abilities through music, it has become a unique platform for creative expression for those with disabilities, as well as their families and friends.
The group, which is directed by the experienced educator and musician Fionnuala Morgan, is currently preparing to record their first single, which is a cover of a song called ‘Mir-
acle’ by the Louth-based band‘ Makings’.
The project is a part of the Creative Ireland programme, which aims to place creativity at the centre of public life, to foster collaboration, kindness and connection, and, quoting AAMP’s own motto-to ‘’AAMPlify the power of the community spirit’’.
In the coming weeks the town’s folk can expect to see the group pop up in various locations across Dundalk, as they
Gardaí seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 59-year-old Michelle Rogers
GARDAÍ are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 59-year-old Michelle Rogers, who was reported missing from her home in Dundalk, Co. Louth on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.
Michelle is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height, of a medium build, with auburn/grey hair and blue eyes.
Michelle is believed to have travelled to the Dublin city centre area.
Gardaí and Michelle’s family are concerned for her well-being.
Anyone with information on Michelle’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 938 8400, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Dog Rescue Pop-Up Shop
A POP-Up Shop in aid of Dundalk Dog Rescue will take place on Friday and Saturday, 19th and 20th September, from 9am to 6pm. The venue is Dun Dealgan Athletic Club, Seatown, Dundalk, A91 P2FN. Items to purchase include clothing and shoes to home goods and much more so there’s something for everyone. Please come along and support this worthy charity.
work on the music video for their upcoming single.
Aside from their main project the group continues meeting every week to sing a popular repertoire of its members favourite songs, from The Corrs to Keane and from The Beatles to Imagine Dragons.
Plans are also being made for a Christmas concert. AAMP is open to new members and collaborators, for more information please email aamp.ireland@gmail.com.
Encore Productions—Frankenstein
FOR their 2025 show, Encore Productions have stitched together a ‘monster’ piece of theatre. Mary Shelley was only 16 when she wrote her novel ‘Frankenstein’ –a book in which she single handedly invented Science Fiction and created an indestructible story that generations have retold time and time again.
With Radical reformers as parents and romantic poets as lovers and friends, Mary’s young mind was bursting with ideas. Born into an age of revolution in science and society, all the elements were there for an explosive story. Add the spark of her genius and the tale ignited!
Therese Baxter plays Mary Shelley, Rodger Zyro is Victor Von Frankenstein while stage veteran Oliver Hanratty- in his last show with Encore in a dazzling career spanning over 20 years- will bring the role of ‘The Creature’ to life.
The rest of the cast combines experience and enthusiasm in equal measure and features –Dolores McKeever, Christopher McKevitt, Moninna McCarthy, Jamie Linden, Olivia McGinnity, Paddy Durnin, Mary Frances McAteer, Sandra Shields, Anita Guest, Martin Hanley, Nicki Cormican, Brendan O’Shea, David Coyle, Aoife Lawless and Alex Tamuyeye. Stage management is by Rachel Tinniswood and Grainne O Hanlon – both of whom also act in the production. Frankenstein is Directed by Sandy Sneddon.
Frankenstein is the latest in a long line of innovative productions from Encore. Over the last 8 years alone they have tackled Shakespeare twice – The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, brought Brecht’s ‘Mother Courage’ and Durrenmatt’s ‘Visit’ to the Dundalk Stage and explored Greek theatre with their
Kind hearted Eleanor raises €770 for Laura Lynn Hospice
Above: Aoife Lawless Brendan O’Shea and Martin Hanley; right: Oliver Hanratty will the role of ‘the creature’ to life.
own piece ‘Aesop’.
Last year they made a year long journey into the world of Samuel Beckett creating ‘The Beckett List’. The play was toured, culminating in a performance at The Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College Dublin. 2024 also saw the group featured in a special show on RTE’s Nationwide.
Encore actors all use RehabCare ser-
vices in Dundalk and are Community Company in Residence with An Táin Arts Centre in Dundalk. Over the years they have developed a unique process in which they research and explore plays, their authors and styles of theatre then adapt them in a way that both plays to the strengths and adds to the skills of the individual actors within the ensemble.
Working with limited physical re-
sources and aiming to keep their shows light enough to tour they use film, light and atmospheric sound design to create an immersive world in which audiences can best enjoy the actor’s performances. Frankenstein was funded in part by Creative Ireland and the Arts office of Dundalk Town Council. This enabled the actors to participate in workshops in Voice and Movement with Anthony Kinahan and Fiona Keenan O’Brien to further raise the standards of performance. To create the globe trotting canvas of Frankenstein, Dara McKluskey worked with the actors using green screen and CGI techniques to whisk the audience from the drawing rooms of 19th century London, to Geneva and The Orkney Isles via forest and glacier to arrive in flames at the tale’s final showdown at the North Pole. The funding will also enable the ensemble to take their show on tour to The Hawk’s Well theatre in Sligo – sharing this amazing production with as broad an audience as possible – hopefully inspiring other community groups to consider creating their own productions. The show is suitable for all age groups and is guaranteed to educate and entertain. Show venues and times –An Táin Theatre Dundalk www.antain.ie Tel 0429332332
Tuesday 30th September, Thursday
2nd October at 8pm – Tickets €8.50 (plus €1.50 booking fee)
Matinee Wednesday 1st October -11am – Tickets €3.50 (plus €1.50 booking fee)
Hawk’s Well Theatre Sligo boxoffice@hawkswell.ie Tel 0719161518
Tuesday 14th October at 1pm – Tickets €7 (plus booking fee)
FOUR-year-old Eleanor Martin took part in the Laura Lynn Locks for Love fundraiser recently and to date has managed to raise a very impressive €770. The Louth Village native got her long locks shorn the day before starting Junior Infants in St Mochtas National School.
Eleanor and her Mam Samantha went to Tres Belle in Felda, Dundalk where over 14 inches of her hair was plaited and cut before being posted to the Rapunzel Foundaton who provide wigs free to children who have suffered hair loss. All funds raised by Eleanor will go straight to the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice. The link to donate is https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/eleanormartin.
AAMP’s Members- Upper row from left- Brian, Jason, Karina, Jo, Cairon, Alexandra, Munny. Lower row from left- Michael, Emma, Fiadh, Namra, Bethy, Oscar, Leon and Corey.
Eleanor Martin raised €770 for the Laura Lynn Hospice fundraiser. Eleanor after her haircut..
Michelle Rogers.
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Carroll Mead Tea Party
A TEA Party was organised last week for the residents of Carroll Mead by some kind hearted locals. Organisers of the tea party wish to thank John in The Brassil for his kind donation of sandwiches for the event and also to Paul in Tesco for his donation. There was music on the day with ukulele playing and singing and An Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Sean Kelly, also popped in to say hello.
NEWS in Brief
Dundalk Miscarriage Meeting
The next Dundalk Miscarriage meeting is on Tuesday 23rd September 7 to 8.30pm. Outcomers Building, Roden Place, Dundalk.
Culture Night
At Mo Chara
Following last year’s successful Cultured Mo, local creatives Colleen Eilís Murphy, Aoife Edwards, and Sinéad McNally alongside Carlow act SexyTadhg host Culture Night at Mo Chara, Dundalk, on Thursday 19th September with Cultured Mo a Dó—a free evening of art, music, language, and community from 7pm to late.
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Supported by Louth County Council and the Arts Council, the night will feature a collaborative art installation created by Colleen and Aoife, inspired by local flora and biodiversity. They will also lead an interactive pop-up print workshop where guests can make their own hand-printed pieces. Musician and poet Sinéad McNally will host live spoken word and musical performances from 7pm, and invites anyone interested to join in—either on the night or by contacting her by email at nallymusicproduction@gmail.com.
The evening will finish with a headline show by the electrifying SexyTadhg—a show-stopping act guaranteed to bring the house down. SexyTadhg is a Gaeilgeoir, fashion designer, cabaret performer and musician tipped as one of the most thrilling and authentic creative forces in Ireland today.
Residents of Carroll Mead enjoyed a fantastic Tea Party thanks to the efforts of some kind hearted locals. As well as tea and sandwiches there was plenty of entertainment on offer with ukulele playing and singing as well as a visit from An Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Sean Kelly.
