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DUNDALK’S FREE NEWSPAPER Leaving Cert joy at VTOS

Launch of school’s annual 5K run

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Major battle to save Coláiste Lú

Wednesday, 11th September, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 37 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

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By Paul Byrne

Parents and pupils from Coláiste Lú staged a public protest last Thursday as a result of claims that the LMETB are failing to provide provisions for education through Irish in the school.

The Parents Association claim that the school has reneged on commitments and guarantees given to them as recently as June. As a result they state that they no longer have confidence that the school is willing or able to provide and manage Irish medium

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The protest involving Coláiste Lú pupils on Thursday (Colaiste education to a standard was set up to provide school their children deserve. deep immersion Irish ChúChulainn). It is education the only Irish medium Colaiste Lú is an aonad medium (unit) in Dundalk which within

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Caolan’s Walker Cup debut

Although Great Britain & Ireland failed to retain the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake over the weekend, Dundalk’s Caolan Rafferty enjoyed every minute of his debut in amateur golf’s most famous team competition.

On Saturday afternoon he marked his debut with a 2&1 win against America’s Alex Smalley before losing by the same margin to the same player on Sunday afternoon.

Every step of the way on Saturday and a key part of the Irish Sunday he was cheered language infrastructure along by a large band of supporters from See Page 2 Continued on Page 2

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Although Great Britain & Ireland failed to retain the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake over the weekend, Dundalk’s Caolan Rafferty enjoyed every minute of his debut in amateur golf’s most famous team competition.

On Saturday afternoon he marked his debut with a 2&1 win against America’s Alex Smalley before losing by the same margin to the same player on Sunday afternoon.

Every step of the way on Saturday and Sunday he was cheered along by a large band of supporters from Dundalk, Greenore and other golf clubs in the

North East as the region’s golfing community firmly got behind their man.

Not surprisingly, Caolan was thrilled to have that support throughout the weekend.

“The support was unbelievable. They are deadly. The shouting and roaring, which you need, was definitely a big help and I would just like to thank everybody who came over to support me,” said Rafferty as he reflected on the biggest week of his amateur career.

“It’s been a great week. They were a great bunch of lads and it’s a pity the result didn’t go our way but

it was a fantastic experience and I enjoyed every bit of it.”

The 26-year-old only played two singles matches after he and his partner James Sugrue were left out of the foursomes on both days but he had no complaints saying that himself and his partner had been expecting it after not performing well in practice although team captain Craig Watson admitted it was a close call as there was little to choose between the five pairings at his disposal.

Rafferty spent part of Saturday morning on the practice range with his coach Dougie Bell fine-tuning things before his afternoon singles match with Smalley, a 22-year-old from North Carolina, who had partnered Brandon Wu to a 2&1 win over England’s Tom Sloman and Thomas Plumb in the morning foursomes.

The morning foursomes were halved 2-2 leaving it all to play for

in the eight afternoon singles with Rafferty’s match turning out to be absolutely crucial as he delivered the point that allowed GB&I take a 7-5 lead into Sunday.

On day two Rafferty and Sugrue were again left out of the morning foursomes as Watson kept faith with the Saturday pairings.

But they lost by 3.5 to 1.5 to leave the match delicately poised at 8.5 to 7.5 going into the 10 afternoon singles.

Rafferty was selected to go out fourth and, in an ironic twist of fate, his opponent was Smalley once again.

The World No.21 landed on the first tee in a confident mood after partnering Brandon Wu to a 2&1 win over the top GB&I pairing of Alex Fitzpatrick and Conor Purcell in the morning foursomes.

Rafferty was in contention throughout the round but the American just had the edge in the end and he came out on top on a 2&1 score.

However, the Dundalk player’s efforts

were acknowledged as the large crowd of Rafferty supporters lined up alongside the 17th green to shake their man’s hand and congratulate him on a great battling performance on an afternoon when the lack of a significant wind played into the hands of the American team as they won the singles session 8-2 to retain the Walker Cup on a 15.5 to 10.5 scoreline.

Although he had gone around in three shots less than he had on Saturday, Rafferty had come out of the wrong side of the result and was philosophical afterwards.

“It was disappointing but I done as much as I could. He holed a few putts and seven was the killer. He made a putt where I didn’t need him to do it. I didn’t really play great.

“I only hit my first green at the driveable par four so that kind of put me under a lot of pressure.

“Only for my short game I would have

Louth County Council awarded four Green Flags for its parks for the third year in a row.

The Green Flag Award is the benchmark international standard for publicly accessible

parks and green spaces.

The scheme originated from England and Wales. The scheme recognises and rewards well managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces around the world.

The green Flag Award scheme aims to encourage the provision of good quality public parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.

In Ireland the scheme is run by An TaisceThe National Trust of Ireland. A pilot scheme was started in 2015 (Dublin area) and a total of six parks were given awards. Louth County Council participated for the first time in 2016 and achieved one flag that year.

Since 2017 Louth County Council proudly achieved four Flags for its parks. Louth was the only county outside Dublin to achieve four flags.

This year ( 2019) the council managed to retain all four flags for the following parks: Blackrock Park, St Helena Park , St Dominic’s Park and Ice House Hill Park. These parks were recently judged by the national panel of Judges and achieved the awards.

The Green Flag Awards scheme is judged by green space experts, who volun-

Caolan sizes up a putt at Royal Liverpool GC been in a lot of trouble.

I had a few pitch-ins so it was really good in that sense. I knew I would have to play better than I did yesterday.

“I didn’t play well yesterday so I knew

I needed a good day and to a point I did in that I pitched well but it jut wasn’t to be,” he explained.

Rafferty now heads to Lahinch for the Home Internationals which run from

Wednesday until Friday and then has the defence of the Dundalk Scratch Cup on Sunday before a few days rest ahead of Dundalk’s trip to Westport for the All-Ireland Barton Shield finals.

teer their time to visit applicant parks / sites and assess them against eight strict criteria.

These criteria include horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability, health and safety presentation of place, conservation, biodiversity and heritage, and community involvement.

Parks and green spaces are normally judged in May and June

each year and the winners are announced in July. Parks must apply each year to keep their Green Flag Award, and winning sites are eligible to fly a Green Flag in the park for a year.

Flags that are flying this year in Louth parks is testament to the efforts of many staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green

Flag Award.

The often unseen hard work of many park staff over many years has provided Ireland with a wealth of treasured parks, gardens, and green spaces.

The council is proud to have so many wonderful green spaces in Louth for people to experience, and it encourages the public to head outdoors, explore and enjoy their local area.

Four Green Flags for Louth parks

Louth has maintained its good record with another four Green Flags for parks

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St Vincent’s launch annual 5K

1 Food Which traditional Scottish dish is the stuffed stomach of a sheep?

2 Language Stratus and cumulus are types of what?

3 Travel Where in the USA would you find, La Guardia, JFK and Newark airports?

4 Geography What is the capital of Afghanistan?

5 Music According to The Beatles, who ‘Picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been’?

6 Art In which city is the world famous Uffizi art gallery?

7 Sport In the Tour De France, what is the ‘Lanterne Rouge’?

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in Brief St Josephs Lotto

There was no winner of St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot of €8,500 The numbers drawn were 4, 12, 15, 23.

The €50 winners were as follows 1. Gerry Kinahan c/o Self 2. Gerry Gorham c/o Self 3. Niall Culligan c/o Online.

All-Ireland Sevens

8 Spiders The largest known spider in the world is named after which biblical character?

9 Nature The name for which clever and playful mammal stems from the Greek word for womb?

10 History What did Chuck Yeager break on October 14 1947?

—this week’s answers—

Deborah Conlon, Conlons Foodhouse, Margaret Gamble, Chairperson of the Parents Council, Principal Deirdre Matthews, Bernie Kellett, IT Tape, Cheryl Halpenny, Halpenny Travel and Megan Hughes, Dundalk Credit Union

St Vincent’s Secondary School launched their Annual 5k Run on Wednesday September 4 in front of a packed crowd at the school gym.

The event, which is now in its fourth year, is fast becoming one of the most popular events on the local calendar.

The event began with Principal Deirdre Matthews welcoming everyone including teachers, pupils, and sponsors.

She said how great it was to have the whole school there as it is a rare thing to gather everyone together.

Margaret Gamble, Chairperson of the Parent Council, welcomed all major sponsors and thanked them for their generosity, many of which are returning sponsors. She encouraged all the girls to get involved in the run.

There were speeches from students about the benefits of sport, while school Home Economic teacher, Ms Monaghan then spoke about eating wisely.

There were contributions from Francesca and Sowmya about the lunchtime runs,

while Alex Teeling spoke about his triumphs and encouraged the students to do the 5K. The walk/run will take place on Sunday September 29 starting at Noon from the school gym and all proceeds will go towards a multipurpose outdoor sports facility.

Prizes include €200 for the first male and female, three month Felda membership for second male and female, while third place will win a spa voucher for the Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford.

First female and male students under 18 will win €100, there is a Marshes voucher for second and Shop Local voucher for third.

The event is a chipped race, with walkers welcome and this year there’s even a prize for the best dressed dog.

Pre-Registration will take place from 9am to 4pm on Friday September 27 in St Vincent’s and from 11am on the day in the gym.

Entrance is €20 and a limited number of T-shirts will be available to buy for €10.

Cooley Kickhams GFC will take part in the upcoming Chill Insurance All Ireland Ladies 7-A-Side Competition at Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club in Stillorgan, Dublin this weekend. In total, 32 teams from 25 counties will be taking part in the competition on Saturday September 14. Cooley Kickhams will be the only team in Louth taking part in the tournament.

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Alzheimer Café returns Alzheimer Café for people with dementia, their friends, families and carers will be opening at the River Café, Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, on Wednesday, September 18 from 4pm to 6pm.

Dr Atiqa Rafiq (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Dr Alberto Blanco (Psychologist) will present on the awardwinning Memory Clinic in St Bridget’s Complex, Co Louth

which won Midlands Louth Meath Community Healthcare Organisation, ‘Making a Difference Staff Awards 2019’ Value improvement category.

For information please contact the Dementia Adviser Maeve Montgomery at mmontgomery@ alzhiemer.ie or 087 748 9258 This event is open to everyone – people with dementia, carers,

friends and family of people with dementia and members of the public.

Alzheimer Cafes provide a warm and welcoming space for people with dementia, their family and friends and social and health care professionals to meet, exchange ideas and learnings.

The initiative is based on an international model and opens for a few hours on the same evening each month

and some cafes run during the day.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and is an opportunity to build understanding about a health issue that will affect more and more people as the years pass, while encouraging crucial efforts to support those already affected by dementia around the world.

World Alzheimer’s Day is held on Saturday, September 21.

Lasallian Leaders, De La Salle Fifth and Sixth Year students who will mentor First Year students to help them settle into school life.

1. Haggis 2. Cloud 3. New York 4. Kabul 5. Eleanor Rigby 6. Florence 7. The Red Jersey for the last placed rider 8. Goliath 9. Dolphin 10. The Sound Barrier in a plane. Stinker: Canada – Montreal 1976.

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Another busy week for golfers It has been another busy week on the international front for players from Dundalk Golf Club who once again did themselves proud.

Caolan Rafferty became the first player from the club to play in the Walker Cup over the weekend when he was part of the Great Britain & Ireland team that lost to USA in the 47th staging of the event at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake.

He finished with a 50 per cent record after beating Andrew Smalley 2&1 on Saturday and then losing by the same margin to the same player on Sunday.

Josh Mackin finished 13th in his first outing for Maynooth University at the Stirling Inter-

national which was played last week over the Fairmount course in St Andrews. He had followed up an opening round of 76 with a level par 72 in the second round which got him to seventh place heading into the final round.

However, he struggled in the difficult conditions on the final day as he shot an 81 to drop six places down the leaderboard.

Eoin Murphy, who was also making his debut for Maynooth, finished 21st of the 83 man field.

His problems came in the first round where he shot an 83 but he bounced back with rounds of 77 and 73 to finish on +16 and third best of the 13 Irish competitors in the international field.

Alan Hurley (5) was the winner of Sunday’s Singles Stableford competition with a fine score of 40pts which was one better than second placed Stephen Lynch (8).

The next 9 Hole Social Golf competition is on the afternoon of Saturday, September 21. The time sheet is now live on the BRS system.

The Senior Scratch Cup takes place this Sunday and all members are invited to attend and see some of the top amateurs in the country in action including Walker Cup players Caolan Rafferty, James Sugrue and Conor Purcell.

Round 1 has a shortgun start at 9am with Round 2 at 2pm.

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Luxe Spa at the 4 Star Four Seasons Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club based in Carlingford, are proud to announce they have won the prestigious ‘Spa of the Year 2019’ award by Irish Hair & Beauty Awards.

The award was welcomed by Dermot Redmond, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel, Spa & Leisure Club who stated: “It’s an amazing achievement for Luxe Spa and a reflection of the hard work of our wonderful staff led by our Spa Manager Tara O’Hanlon.

Since opening Luxe Spa in June 2017, we have gone from strength to strength and are delighted to inform our clientele that we will soon be launching a new purpose built Thermal and Wellness Suite to complement our existing treatment and relaxation areas.”

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in Brief Camogie Final

In a repeat of this years league final and last years Senior championship final, St Kevins and St Brides find themselves facing each other in another Senior Camogie Championship Decider, which will be take place in Stabannon on Saturday 14 at 6pm. Gate is €5 per person with U-16s going free.

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Dundalk to host conference on presidential change A conference exploring the extension of presidential voting rights to Irish citizens living outside the State will take place in Dundalk later this month.

Three keynote speakers have already been confirmed for the event, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Thursday September 19 at 7.30pm.

Rights activist and Labour Party member, Laura Harmon, will be

joined by barrister Mark Bassett and Colin Harvey, professor of human rights law at Queen’s University Belfast, for the conference, which will be chaired by Dundalk councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú.

Mr Bassett said he hoped the event would attract interest from a wide range of people and there will be an opportunity for questions afterwards.

“The office of the president is

one which links people beyond the boundaries of the State. Everyone in Ireland has someone abroad and it is important that the right to vote in the presidential election is afforded to them.

It is a right, the barrister said, that is afforded to citizens of many other nations who can vote in elections in their own countries.

“Irish electoral law is almost uniquely restrictive in giving

Anam Cara

Anam Cara, the organisation offers information and support to all bereaved parents, will be returning from the Summer Break with a Parent Evening on Wednesday, September 18 from 7:20pm in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords.

Charity Shop

A charity shop in aid of a residential centre which gives help to men coming from a background of addiction and homelessness will have their opening this Tuesday at Noon in the Longwalk Shopping Centre.

New Hope is a charity based in Tallaght which takes referrals from anywhere in the country.

They provide help to men coming from a background of addiction and homelessness.

Scouts Andrew McManus and Yvonne Lawrence pictured at the SOSAD Mass in the Redemptorist

voting rights to citizens who live outside the State. The presidential election is a good place for us to start to further these rights as the president often speaks on behalf of all the Irish people and his or her election should reflect that,” stated Mr Bassett.

Professor Harvey said: ‘This is a relatively modest constitutional reform that would give welcome and meaningful recognition to

Irish citizens outside the State.

The mechanics of how this is done have been worked out in other countries, so it’s not beyond the State to come up with their own process,” he stated.

Mr Bassett, Professor Harvey and Ms Harmon will speak at the event at the Crowne Plaza on Thursday September 19 at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

New Driving Test Centre ready to open The RSA driving test centre is opening on Tuesday September 24 on the Newry Road, replacing the current centre in Na Piarsaigh GAA Club, and it is hoped that this move will help reduce waiting lists.

Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach has said he welcomes the new RSA Driving test centre which is opening on the Newry Road in Dundalk, and hopes the new centre will reduce waiting

times for tests.

“The new RSA Driving Test Centre is a welcome initiative, replacing the current one in Na Piarsaigh GAA Club.

“I know how stressful young people and their families find the long and costly process of doing their theory test, the 12 mandatory lessons and driving test before getting their full licence.

“The RSA states the average waiting time

in the current Dundalk test centre is over 6 and a half weeks; but the forecasted waiting time for the upcoming month increases to seven and a half weeks, which I imagine is due to the changing over of premises. I know people are anxious to attempt or re-attempt their test promptly, and I hope over time the new centre will lead to reduced waiting times,” stated Deputy Breathnach.

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Celebrations for adults returning to education There were lots of celebrations in the Further Education and Training Centre in Chapel St recently when adult learners from the VTOS programme received their Leaving Certificate results.

Celebrating their grades in subjects such as English, Maths, Business, Geography, Accounting, Art and History, many of the learners had never studied the various subjects before, and are now starting on Post Leaving Certificate and Higher Education courses.

One such learner is, Kathleen Walsh who, having completed Leaving Certificate for Adults in VTOS, is soon to start on DkIT’s BA in Arts.

Kathleen spoke of her initial feelings when returning to education: “I had always thought of going back into education but it seemed too scary as I had been out of education since 1986.

I hadn’t even completed my Group Cert but I decided to go ahead and

take that jump and return to do my Leaving Ceritifcate.

“The Leaving Certificate for Adults was definitely challenging, but I felt that if you attended well, were prepared to put in the work and take the tutors’ advice, things were definitely easier.

It takes dedication and persistence, but if you are up for the job, it works out,” added Kathleen who advises people to take the same step she did.

“I really recommend coming back to do your Leaving Certificate- it will open new doors and give you new ideas.

When I started out, I never thought that college would be an option for me, but the supports I received in VTOS were the key to my success. Your confidence will grow over the year and you will meet great people.

“Don’t be afraid also when on the course to ask for help if you are having any problems or difficulties.

Aidan McGee, Kathleen Walsh, Sandra McCague, Amber Conlon and Janine Barnacle, adult learners from the VTOS programme who received their Leaving Certificate results.

Thinking of her next steps, Kathleen said: “I’m really looking forward to starting my Arts degree. And I hope to go on to teach one day in Adult Education. I would like to recreate

the work that helped me.

Without the help and dedication of the VTOS and LMETB staff, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”

Kathleen’s story and that of many others be-

fore her has acted as an inspiration to this year’s Leaving Certificate group, who are just starting their one year course. Places are still available on the Leaving Certificate for Adults

programme and on all VTOS courses, which are offered at various levels. Courses available include Basic Skills in IT QQI Level 3, Return to Learning QQI Level 3, Skills for Retail

QQI Level 4 and Skills for Employment QQI Level 4. If you are over 21, and you, or your dependent spouse, are on a social welfare payment (or signing for credits) for more than 6 months,

then you may be eligible to take part in a VTOS course.

The advantages of taking part in VTOS are many-, not only do you retain Social Welfare benefits but you also avail of free course materials and fees.

A travel allowance and childcare supports may also be available and there is also an increased payment available for learners in 21-25 age group.

Furthermore, for anyone returning to learning, VTOS offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment with supports available in reading, writing, Maths and study skills if needed.

You can make contact with Sinéad, VTOS co-ordinator, on 042 9364647/ 087 7868881, email sfearon@lmetb.ie, or drop into the Further Education and Training (FET) Centre (Former ESB building), LMETB, Chapel St, Dundalk anytime between 9am and 4pm.

Dundalk Swimming Club Awards

Eoin Harmon and Coach Colette Don nelly at Dundalk Swimming Club Awa rds

Caroline Logan presents Skye Kasozi with her Club Youth Award

Head Coach Rafal Rutkowski pres ents Eliza Logan with the Dundalk Swimming Club Swimmer of the Year Perpetual Shield

urke Club Youth Award Winner Sean O’Ro

Club Youth Award Winner Aoibhean Conway

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Conor competes with best in business World Clean-Up Day World Clean-Up Day takes place every September in various locations around the world.

In 2018 millions of people gathered to tidy their communities, beaches, rivers and towns. As part of this initiative, Dundalk Tidy Towns will hold a big litter pick in 15 locations around Dundalk on Friday September at 7pm.

Dundalk Tidy Towns are inviting everyone, individuals, residents’ associations and community groups, to undertake a clean-up of

Dundalk’s Conor Kerley (Setanta Nutrition Science) and Drogheda’s Orla Stafford (Izmoo) this week met Minister Pat Breen and Minister Heather Humphreys at the Dept. of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.

Local entrepreneur, Conor Kerley, will be one of two finalists from Louth in Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition which takes place this weekend.

Conor, of Setanta Nutrition Science, will be joined by Drogheda’s Orla Stafford, of Izmoo, who made it through bootcamp, county finals and regional finals to represent Louth at the national finals in Google on Sunday September 15.

On Tuesday last the two finalists went to the Dept. of Business, Enterprise and Innovation to meet Minister Heather Humphreys and Minister Pat Breen and explain their business. There they met the other 22 competitors and took part in an intensive Pitch Training Day ahead of the judging on Thursday September 12.

Describing the impact IBYE has had on

his developing business, Conor explained that taking part in Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur has been such an inspiration for his business.

“I and my business Setanta Nutrition Science have been supported, guided and mentored from the start by the team in the Local Enterprise Office in Louth.

To be among Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneurs, who display so much passion, energy and drive, is a truly amazing experience. I’ve learned so much through the process and I’ll carry that learning with me forever.”

Orla outlined the difference that IBYE has made to her as an entrepreneur and business person.

“The competition has helped me as an entrepreneur to strive for further success

and growth of my business and helped me to build a network of other like-minded highly motivated young Entrepreneurs,” she explained.

IBYE Co-ordinator for Louth Sarah Mallon concluded “The team at the Local Enterprise Office in Louth are so proud of our two finalists, Conor and Orla. We are one of only three counties in Ireland to have two representatives at the finals.

They are brilliant young entrepreneurs and we’ll be cheering loudly for them on Sunday in Google.”

The Local Enterprise Office in Louth provides support, mentoring, training and, in certain cases grant aid, to businesses and business owners at all ages and stages. To learn more about their services visit: www.localenterprise.ie.

their area from Friday September 20 to Sunday 22. For those unable to organise a big event, the committee asks everyone to give consideration to doing a ‘2 Minute Street Clean’ on that weekend, simply by picking up a few pieces of litter or clearing a few weeds. Every little helps.

On Friday September 20 at 7pm, Tidy Towns volunteers will undertake a litter pick in 15 areas right around the town. Volunteers will spend no more than one

hour collecting litter and attempt to leave the area as clean as possible.

Bags, litter pickers and gloves will be provided.

Organised litter picks take place at the following locations: Coes Road, Quay St, Red Barns Road, Fair Green Road, Castletown Road, Naavy Bank, Carrick Road, Dublin Road, Newry Road, Tom Bellew Avenue, Marshes Road, Avenue Road, Hoeys Lane, Ramparts, Legion Avenue/McSwiney Street. All are welcome to take part.

Photographic society open to new members Dundalk Photographic Society got back to business for their new season on September 5 and will return to a refurbished club room in Conradh Na Gaeilge in Seatown.

The premises was damaged by fire a few years back, so with its shiny floors and period features, the club hopes to get down to business and continue to produce award winning photographs that they have become

known for during their 40 years on the go.

The club is open to new members of all levels, from beginners to advanced at a cost of €100.

DPS will also hold a Six Week Beginners Course commencing on September 18 at a cost of €120 or at €125 to include a year’s membership.

If you wish attend the beginners classes on September 18, please contact Sean 0879040733.

Kids’ Club at Marshes Shopping Centre

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Andrew Oladele at August’s Marshes Little Monsters Kids Club. Back to School was the theme as Dundalk children enjoyed the latest kids club at Marshes Shopping Centre

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Family Notices

ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY

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Dundalk students who sat their Junior Certificate examination in June face a delay of at least two weeks before finding out how they got on.

The results are traditionally issued in mid-September but this year it has been announced that they will not be released until at least the end of September.

The State Examination Comnovena to the sacred heart mission (SEC) confirmed this Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many fa- week that they have yet to set a vours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). definite date for the release of the Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own results. 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). S.F..

novena to the sacred heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it).

Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). B.L..

GERRY BELL Late of Patrick Tierney Crescent (1st Anniversary) I often lie awake at night When the world is fast asleep I think of you Gerry With tears upon my cheek I am not over losing you No matter how I try I will keep you in my heart Until the day I die Love you always From your loving partner Caroline and daughters Paula & Amber

Local students face wait for Junior Cert results

novena to the sacred heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it).

Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). E.M..

Currently the SEC’s main focus is to ensure all Leaving Cert appeals are answered before their deadline of September 20th to give Third Level institutions adequate time to offer places to students who may have missed out on a course due to an incorrect grade.

The Commission were forced to answer appeals more quickly following last year’s High ourt case where Rebecca Carter won her case where she alleged an unreasonable delay in the process-

ing of appeals after she narrowly missed out on her college place.

The delay in the Junior Cert results is seemingly directly related to the commission ensuring that all appeals are answered before the 20th September deadline.

According to the SEC more than 9000 candidates have made applications to check more than 17,000 grades. This is a 74% increase on the number of appeals from last year and goes some way to explaining why the Junior Cert results will be delayed this year.

Kilkerley U16 Girls team who beat Geraldines 1-13 to 1-7 in the Division 1, League Final on Wednesday evening last in Dunleer. Included are: Grainne Cumiskey, Eabha McEneaney, Sinead Kneel, Sophia Stitt, Lucy Litchfield, Emily McElroy, Ciara Sharkey, Enya Kampes, Ella McEnteggart, Abbie McElroy, Ciara Lennon, Katie Clarke, Caoibhean Brady, Kerri Litchfield, Aisling Quigley, Caoimhe Daly, Chloe Conlon, Katie Cotter, Aoife Clarke, Brigh McEnteggart, Clodagh Sharkey, Bronagh Cowan, Sarah Lawrence, Ava Landy, Aoife McGee, Emily Hoey, Niamh Cawley, Grainne Lynch, Zara Dempsey.

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Children’s Yoga Classes starting Mid September in Dundalk and Blackrock Community Centre. 6 week Course 45euro. Suitable for ages 3 -7 years old. Call/text Ciara 0879600475.

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Survey will help improve wastewater network

Aidan Conroy pictured after winning the Bodhran Cup 2019 after defeating Nathan Lambe in an exciting final.

The next big Darts day in The Bodhran is on November 17 when Dundalk’s finest take on champion Steve Beaton and all proceeds will go to The Birches Dundalk

Irish Water, working in partnership with Louth County Council, has carried out surveys of the sewer network in Dundalk and Blackrock.

This is the first time surveys of this scale have been carried out in these locations and will allow Irish Water to assess the capacity, condition and performance level of the sewer network.

The survey results will inform the Drainage Area Plan for Dundalk and Blackrock.

Irish Water is investing over €1.2million to develop this

recent deaths daughter-in-law Anna Faughey, Don- ty Hospital, surrounded son, aghmore, Kilkerley, by her devoted family Frances, grandchildren Alexandria Dundalk, peacefully in on Saturday September Tiarnan, Our Lady of Lourdes 7. Sadly missed and re- and Lauren, brother Hospital after being membered with love Brendan, sisters Valerie, cared for in St. Oliver by her family, her be- Briege, Sabina, Marie Plunkett Hospital, on loved husband Johnny, and Noeleen, brotherssisters-in-law, Caroline, in-law, Sunday September 8. daughters Anna, daughter of the Albina and Tracey, sons nephews, nieces, relalate Bernard and Mary Richard, John and Paul, tives and friends. and sister of Joe and the son-in-law, daughters- Mary Boyle, (née late Brian and Michael. in-law, grandchildren, McEntegart), PortmarDeeply regretted by her sisters Maggie Mackin nock and formerly Arnephews Brian, David, (Mullacrew) and Phylis dee, peacefully in AnoBernard, Michael, John Ruddy (Donaghmoyne) voCare Nursing Home and Declan, niece Clare and brother Hughie on Tuesday September and Deirdre, sister in (Louth Village), broth- 3. Beloved wife of the sisters-in- late Col. Denis Boyle. law Sally, and Maud, ers-in-law, law, nephews, nieces, Deeply missed by her relatives and friends. sisters Breda Mee and Zbigniew Henryk, relatives and friends.

Riverside Drive, Red Anne Cluskey (née Margaret Roche, many Peter’s nieces, nephews, greatBarns Rd, Dundalk, Bromley) St suddenly, at home on Nursing Home, Castle- nephews and greatSaturday September bellingham and for- nieces and extended 7. Beloved husband of merly Lis na Dara, Car- family and friends.

Callan, CalMonika, dear father of rick Road, Dundalk, Jackie Rafal, Lukasz, Jessica peacefully, in St. Peter’s, wood House, Balregan, and Kevin, son of Frank surrounded by her lov- Brid-A-Crin, Dundalk, and Barbara, brother of ing family on Saturday peacefully in Our Lady Aga and Mariusz. Sadly September 7. Beloved of Lourdes Hospital, surmissed by his wife, wife of the late Peter, rounded by his loving sons, daughter, parents, dear mother of Dominic family, on Tuesday Sepsister, brother, relatives and the late Patricia and tember 3. Predeceased Robert and daughter by his parents Peter and and friends.

Jason Murray, Dool- of the late Esther and Molly, brother Vincent argy Avenue, Muir- Matthew Bromley. She and sister Agnes. Belovhevnamor, peacefully, will be sadly missed ed husband of Maura at The Mater Hospital, by her sorrowing son, (née Woods), cherished Dublin, on Saturday Sep- five grandchildren, four father of Celsus, Nairn tember 7. Predeceased great-grandchildren, and Eunan. Jackie will by his father Johnny, sister Patsy, brother be sadly missed and with He will be sadly missed Jimmy, sisters-in-law, remembered by his mother Kathleen, nephews, nieces, rela- love by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Gail, brother Jonathan, sis- tives and friends. ters Pamela Coe (Cana- Sean Dolan, Rockfield, Joanne and Kellie, adorda), Louise Conroy (Wa- Ardee, suddenly at his ing grandchildren Niall, terford), brothers in-law residence on Thursday Ciaran, Conor and Seán, Michael and John, sister September 5. Sean; will sister Maria, brothers in-law Joanne, step-dad be sadly missed by his Jimmy, Eamon, Damian, Peter Hughes, nephews loving wife Jean, son David, Dessie, and Paul, Jayden and Kyran, niec- and daughters Debo- sisters-in-law, brotherses Holly and Ella, ex- rah, Dermot and Sarah, in-law, nieces, nephews, tended family, relatives, grandchildren Tommi, extended family and by friends and neighbours. Bronagh, Niamh, Sam, all who knew him.

John Savage, Roos- Isla, Georgia, Aimee, Hayden Dunk, Ghan and Katie, Road, Carlingford, and key Road, Carlingford, Megan Kay, formerly Perth, Australpeacefully, in Our Lady daughter-in-law of Lourdes Hospital, sons-in-law William and ia, on Sunday SeptemDrogheda, on Satur- Brian, brother, sisters, ber 1. Very deeply reday September 7. Very brothers-in-law, sisters- gretted by his beloved deeply regretted by in-law, nieces, nephews, wife Maureen. Also by his beloved wife Mary, relatives, neighbours his daughter Lorissa, sons Anthony and Lar, daughter Christine and and friends. son John. Also by his Eilish Keegan (née daughters-in-law Immy brother Robbie and M a r t i n ) To b e r o n a , and Yvonne, grandchilsister Ann, brothers- Castletown, Dundalk, dren James, Thomas, in-law, sisters-in-law, and formerly Knock, Reef, Indie and Albie, nephews, nieces, rela- Inniskeen, peacefully, sisters Nola & Aileen, Aisling, at home, on Thursday sister-in-law tives and friends.

Bernadette Butler September 5. Beloved brother-in-law Eamonn (née Byrne), Drumard, wife of Gerard and dear and wife Kay, nieces AilKillanny and formerly mother of Barry. She ish & Siobhan and all his Tully, Corcreaghy, sud- will be sadly missed by nephews, nieces reladenly, at Cork Universi- her sorrowing husband, tives and friends.

plan for the North-East Region, which will help to improve the performance of the wastewater network, protect the environment and facilitate social and economic development over the coming years.

The works involved using CCTV to survey over 6km of sewers, mapping and inspecting pumping stations, an estimated 285 manholes, and monitoring the wastewater and rainwater flows in the network.

This work is part of Irish

Water’s commitment to protecting Ireland’s waterways and coastal areas and ensuring that the wastewater infrastructure is in place to support population growth and economic development.

Eunan Canavan, Capital Programmes Regional Lead, commented: “This work is part of Irish Water’s commitment to safeguard Ireland’s waterways and ensuring that the wastewater infrastructure is in place to support population growth and economic devel-

opment.

“Much of the sewer network is in poor condition due to its age. Data gathered from this project will allow us to improve the wastewater treatment network in Dundalk and Blackrock by identifying the areas most urgently in need of upgrading and allowing us to plan our investment so that we can meet the needs of these communities now and into the future,” he stated.

Irish Water is also working in partnership with Clean Coasts to deliver the Think

Before You Flush / Think Before You Pour Campaigns to raise awareness amongst the general public about the problems caused in the marine environment and in our wastewater systems, by flushing wipes down the toilet and by pouring FOGs down the kitchen sink. Approximately 125 blockages caused by wipes and FOGs are cleared every week from the sewer network. To find out more about this campaign please visit www.water.ie/thinkbeforeyoupour

Battle starts to save Coláiste Lú

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The school opened in 2013 and Colaiste Lú Parents Association claim that the school successfully operated a deep immersion ethos until 2018/19 but since then parents and pupils have become concerned over the commitment to deep immersion Irish education.

Following a meeting between the Parents Association and the LMETB at the end of the school year in June 2019 it is claimed by members of the association that commitments were made to maintain and encourage the Irish medium education ethos. Having seen the actions of the school over the first few weeks of the new school term parents have stated that the school has reneged on commitments made to parents and pupils.

The Parents committee decided to send a letter to the CEO of LMETB and also organised last Thursday’s protest to highlight what they perceive as the crisis currently enveloping the school.

A statement from the parents outlined their main grievances that they would like to see resolved.

“We now have a situation where most of the Coláiste Lú pupils are only being taught Irish through the medium of Irish. The 17 new first year pupils are only being taught Irish and Geography through

Irish. Some Coláiste Lú Irish classes are being integrated with Colaiste ChúChulainn pupils which results in completely asymmetrical learning.

All other subjects are being taught through English. There is not even a shred of commitment to the deep immersion ethos, with Coláiste Lú pupils being split from their peers and put into classrooms with other pupils. There has been no communication from the Principal or LMETB official or otherwise on this.

“We now have the situation where students who have studied subjects up to now in Irish and due to take Junior and Leaving certificate exams are forced to study in English with terminology that they do not understand. In a number of instances this difficulty is compounded by the fact English is not spoken at home.”

Secretary for the association Aidan Kinsella pleaded with LMETB officials to sit down and talk about this issue and indicated that there may well be further protests if they continue to be ignored.

“We sat down with officials from the LMETB last May and June and were given assurances which were later reneged on.

Since the school reopened we have been ignored and there has been no consultation whatsoever despite us airing our considerable

list of grievances. We have contacted local TDs and we are willing to wait until later on this week to give the LMETB a chance to meet with us. Should they continue to ignore us we will engage in further protests and we intend to explore all options including legal to have the right of having our children educated through Irish.

The LMETB have released a statement on the matter responding to various queries regarding the current status of Coláiste Lú.

In it they pointed to a shortage of suitably qualified teachers to teach through the medium of Irish as one of the reasons for the lack of teaching through Irish in the school.

“The Aonad at Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Dundalk which was sanctioned by the Department of Education and Skills is being referred to by certain parents as Coláiste Lú. Parents were advised previously that the Department of Education and Skills has not sanctioned a roll number for Coláiste Lú, instead the Department of Education and Skills issued formal recognition for an Aonad within Coláiste Chú Chulainn.

“These details were confirmed in a letter from the Department of Education and Skills to LMETB dated 24 April 2019. A copy of this letter was provided to representatives of the parents of students

attending the Aonad at a meeting in the LMETB offices on 24 April 2019. At this meeting the contents of the Department of Education and Skills letter were discussed in detail. As a follow on to this meeting the representatives of the parents of students attending the Aonad held a meeting for all parents to advise them regarding confirmation of Aonad status.

“There are currently approximately 60 students in the Aonad at Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Dundalk. The Aonad is managed by the principal on behalf of the patron within authorised staffing limits. Similar to other schools nationally, LMETB continue to experience difficulty in securing teachers in certain subject areas including Maths, Sciences, Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Technology subjects, Guidance and SEN to name a few.

“LMETB also report a shortage of suitably qualified teachers to teach through the medium of Irish for the Aonad at Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Dundalk and Coláiste Pobail, Rathcairn.

LMETB are not in a position to commit resources sanctioned for other students to meet certain expectations expressed by parents/ guardians of students attending the Aonad at Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Dundalk,” concluded the statement.

Return of Holistic & Psychic Fair GERALDINE O’Brien welcomes you to her Holistic and Psychic Health Fair in the Carnbeg Hotel in Dundalk on Sunday September 15.

The organisers aim to promote healthy living in the full sense and this Holistic and Psychic Health Fair provides a fantastic opportunity to experience a vast range of holistic therapies and

natural products.

If you are looking for spiritual guidance or are curious about what your future has in store for you, then come visit the psychics, angels and tarot readers.

All are carefully hand picked for their skill, honesty and integrity to ensure they give you an inspirational reading and help guide you through your present

and future life choices.

There will be over 40 exhibitors on Sunday, including holistic healers, psychic and tarot readers, along with crystal and angel shops.

Admission is free to the event which will commence at 11am and continue until 6pm.

For further information call Geraldine on 087 6730717.

Members of the local community taking part of the clean-up in Bay Estate

Bay Estate community clean-up Sinn Féin councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú has commended the residents of Bay Estate who came together on Saturday August 24, for a community clean-up.

The good weather certainly helped attract the crowds and that ensured that plenty of work was carried out over the few hours.

Cllr Ó Murchú explained that people met at the shop in Bay Estate at 11am and then broke into a

number of teams to clean to tidy up and weed a number of parts of the estate. This continued until well after the 1pm cut off time.

“Louth County Council needs to be thanked for supplying the materials and for removing the waste. Initiatives like this are so important for communities and provide a mechanism for people to get to know each other while also enhancing the estate,” stated

Participants in the Bay Estate clean-up

Cllr Ó Murchú.

He also pointed out that this Community Clean-Up was proposed at the last meeting of Bay Estate Neighbourhood Watch and will now become a regular event.

“The committee thanked everyone for taking part and requested that over the next period they try to ensure that the area outside their homes be kept clean and weed free,” he added.

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WILL IRISH MOTORISTS NEED A GREEN CARD TO DRIVE IN THE UK POST-BREXIT? Green Cards will not be required when travelling in Northern Ireland or Britain.

An agreement has been reached with the UK Department of Transport which means that Irish residents holding valid insurance will not have to get a Green Card for travel in Northern Ireland or Britain.

Even if the UK leave the EU without a withdrawal agreement, Irish motorists travelling in Britain or Northern Ireland will not be affected.

DO I STILL NEED TO CONTACT MY INSURER IF I MAY BE DRIVING IN THE UK POST-BREXIT? No, as Green Cards will no longer be needed for Irish residents there is no need to contact your insurer if you are going to be driving in the UK or Northern Ireland. Essentially, the current situ-

ation will remain unchanged for Irish motorists.

WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO USE MY INSURANCE TO DRIVE IN OTHER EU MEMBER STATES AFTER BREXIT? Yes, you will still have motor insurance cover for travel to EEA countries for up to 60 days in any one policy period. You will continue to hold the same cover that you have under your current motor insurance policy. ‘EEA countries’ includes all EU Member States, along with Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway

I AM GOING TO RENT A CAR IN NORTHERN IRELAND/ UK. WILL I NEED A GREEN CARD? No. However, if you plan on driving that car back into the Republic of Ireland or to another EU state then the rental company will need to issue you with a Green Card.

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