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Wednesday, 12th February, 2020. Vol. 13, Issue 7 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

Two days of high drama at the count centre in the Carnbeg hotel ended with four men and one woman still standing as Imelda Munster, Ruairi O Murchú, Ged Nash, Fergus O’Dowd and Peter Fitzpatrick were elected to the 33rd Dáil. The Sinn Fein duo of Imelda Munster and Ruairi O Murchú had the luxury of sitting back and watching the drama unfold from afar after they were both elected on the first count. It was an astonishing result for Sinn Fein locally which reflected their success nationally as Munster topped the poll with a

massive 17,203 first preference votes. Her running mate Ruairí O Murchú who was only co-opted into Louth County Council at the tail end of 2017 was also elected after the first count with a total of 12,491. Both totals comfortably surpassed the quotas of 11,778. The vote for the Sinn Fein pair means that they polled more votes than the next five candidates put together. In complete contrast to the ease in which the Sinn Fein duo gained their seats the race for the remaining three was hugely dramatic with the outcome in the balance right up until 5pm on Monday. Ruairí Ó Murchú and Imelda Munster celebrate their election See pages 2, 9 &16

Storm Ciara wreaks havoc with local sporting fixtures By Paul Byrne

Storm Ciara hit hard in many areas around Louth over the weekend with reports of flooding and storm damage in Blackrock, the Fairgreen Road in Dundalk and coastal areas around Cooley and Carlingford. High winds and heavy rain battered the country with Met Eireann issuing an orange status warning for the whole country between 5am Sunday morning and Midday. Full Story Page 14

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co-opted into Louth also elected after the County Council at the first count with a total tail end of 2017 was of 12,491. Both totals comfortably surpassed the quotas of 11,778. The vote for the Sinn Fein pair means that they polled more votes than the next five candidates put together. In complete contrast to the ease in which the Sinn Fein duo gained their seats the race for the remaining three was hugely dramatic with the

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It’s been somewhat of a meteoric rise for Knockbridge man Ruairí O Murchú who was relatively unknown in local political circles just three years ago. His first taste of local politics arrived at the tail end of 2017 when he was co-opted on to Louth County Council when party colleague Kevin Meenan stepped down. Last year O Murchú successfully contested the local elections where he won a seat on Louth County council for Sinn Fein. He was then selected to try and retain the Dáil seat which was vacated by Gerry Adams following his retirement. His first national campaign couldn’t have gone much better as he got elected after the first count with an impressive 12,491 first preference votes. Speaking after his success Ruairí who is now based in Bay Estate thanked everybody who trusted him with their vote. “The electorate has given us a huge opportunity and it is one which neither myself or my party colleagues will squander. The people have obviously called for change and the onus on us now is to ensure we don’t waste

this huge chance given to us. “I would like to thank every single person who voted for me and I can promise that I will do my very best not to let them down. People probably thought we couldn’t take two seats in Louth/East Meath but we knew we had a chance from the messages we were getting on the doorsteps. It may have been a short campaign with regards to when it was announced but I have been canvassing for months and months now and time and time again I have heard people telling me that they have huge issues with how the government is dealing with health and housing. I had a bit of pressure on my shoulders given that I was entrusted with the task of retaining Gerry Adams seat but thankfully myself and Imelda were given huge endorsements by the electorate and we must now deliver on our promises to those people who voted us in. “I am personally very humbled and I want to give a huge thank you to my family, friends and activists who have been out knocking on doors all around the town. The hard work starts straight away and I promise that I will not let anybody down,” stated Ruairí.

outcome in the balance right up until 5pm on Monday afternoon. The big loser after a day of high tensions was sitting Fianna Fail TD Declan Breathnach who was the odd man out in the fourway race to claim the final three seats. The Green Party’s Mark Dearey was also right in the mix until late in the day when he was eliminated after the ninth count just 141 votes shy

of Ged Nash. Following Mark’s elimination the battle for the final three seats was between Fergus O’Dowd, Ged Nash, Peter Fitzpatrick and Declan Breathnach. As the counting of Mark Dearey’s transfers began the tension in the count centre was palpable as candidates and campaign managers waited nervously for some news. At just after 5pm county registrar Mairead

Ahern took to the stage and revealed that Ged Nash (11,659 votes), Fergus O’Dowd (11,282) and Peter Fitzpatrick (10,779) had prevailed with Declan Breathnach the odd man out with 9,625 votes after the tenth count. For the first time ever, the people of Drogheda and East Meath have three TDs to represent them at Dail Éireann with two in Dundalk.

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News

in Brief St Joseph’s GFC Lotto

There was no winner of the St Joseph’s GFC lotto jackpot of €10,500. The numbers drawn were 10, 12, 17, 23. Prizewinners were 1. County Board Ticket for Houses: Laureen Sweeney c/o Online 2. €50 Oliver Corrigan c/o Oliiver Corrigan 2. €50 Saidhbhin Gorham c/o Aidan Gorham.

Hill Lotto

There was no winner of the Dowdallshill GFC Lotto jackpot of €2,700 with numbers drawn, 2, 8, 11, 21. The €25 winners were, Tommy O’Brien, Una Durnin, Anne Marie Rogers and Angela McShane. From now until May, instead of the 4 x €25 weekly consolation prizes, the club will be giving away one ticket each week, for the Louth Stadium Fundraising Draw, worth €100. The draw for the two houses and the cash prize of €10,000 takes place on Saturday May 16. House Draw tickets are currently available from Club Chairman Seamus Keelan, Secretary Noel Finnegan and Treasurer Pat Toner.

Hole-in-one for Caolan in South Africa

Caolan Rafferty finished sixth in the African Amateur Strokeplay Championship in his first tournament outing of 2020 and also managed to record the second competitive holein-one of his career to date. The ace came on the third day of the tournament at Leopard Creek Golf Club when he holed a pitching wedge from 145 yards at the par three 12th hole, and he explained that it came as somewhat of a surprise. “I got the yardage, picked a club, and tried to hit a shot. It was one of those funny ones. I didn’t really catch it and turned away in a bit of disgust. As I was turning back, I heard my playing partner telling it to go in, and I was like, ‘Sorry, that can’t be right’ And as I turned around, it just disappeared. “It was lovely to get the hole-in-one because it’s been a while since I had one. It wasn’t a pretty shot but that’s golf for you, the bad ones end up being the best sometimes,” he explained. The hole in one helped to propel him into the top ten and into contention for the tournament going into the last round after he had opened with rounds of 74 and 72 to sit on two

Caolan Rafferty made a good start to the year in South Africa

over par and tied 16th at the halfway stage. In addition to the ace, he also recorded two birdies, a bogey and a double-bogey on his way to a one-under par 71 which was one of just seven sub-par totals in the third round. It moved Rafferty up to tied fifth and just four shots off the lead going into the final day. But he was unable to mount a challenge and needed a birdie on the last to join Ireland teammate and British Amateur champion James Sugrue in sixth place on three over, seven shots behind the

winner Martin Vorster, who won the 2019 East of Ireland Championship at Baltray. Nonetheless, Rafferty was very happy with a top ten finish and the opportunity to dust off the cobwebs ahead of what will be another very busy year for him. “It was a funny old week because I didn’t play wonderful at all. I just managed to get it round in a way that kept me ticking over. It was my first tournament of the new year so to finish tied sixth was nice. It leaves me looking forward to next week

and trying to improve on that,” he said. Rafferty’s next assignment in South Africa is the South African Amateur Strokeplay at Rand Park Golf Club which has previously hosted the South African Open. Rafferty wasn’t the only Dundalk player in action abroad last week. Eoin Murphy, who is a student at Maynooth University, was in Portugal for the fourth round of R&A Student Series where he finished tied 27th after rounds of 76, 77 and 79 in the threeround 54 hole event.

Local business Q-kangaroo readies itself for the world By Paul Byrne

The Q-Kangaroo app appeared in businesses in Dundalk for the first time in November 2018. For the past 15 months Dundalk has been a test bed for the creation of an app that can offer a complete tech solution for pre ordering in food retailers of all genres from coffee shops to fine dining Restaurants to your local Fish & chip store. Earlier this month Q-KANGAROO released its totally re designed Pre-order food app with advanced features including an instore loyalty section that make

it ready to take on the world. The app also features a chat function which enables business teams or groups of colleagues to agree group orders from within the functions of the app. The staff of the Bridge Street based operation are readying themselves for an expansion into the UK with the unique feature of instant commission free Currency exchange offered by the in-app wallet allowing seamless international movement. This expansion will begin with Belfast in quarter 1 of this year followed in the Summer with London, Manchester and other major

UK Cities, this expansion should see a doubling of staff numbers in our Dundalk office. The Q-KANGAROO business model allows for very low commission fees which delivers restaurant owners a world class mobile ordering and loyalty platform for their clients whilst not suffering a huge drain on their margin. The team are proud of Dundalk and look forward to being the primary food ordering solution for all in Dundalk so that they can demonstrate to the world the benefit of great design and great functionality at great value.

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Castle Players to perform Sive From 26 to 29 February, the Castle Players will transport their audiences back to North Kerry in 1959, and an era of infamous matchmaking. A young, illegitimate schoolgirl named Sive, much loved by her grandmother and her sweetheart Liam Scuab, has been ‘matched up’ against her will to Sean Dóta, an elderly farmer with a large fortune, by the local matchmaker, Thomasheen Sean Rua. And all this with the connivance of her scheming Aunt Mena and conflicted Uncle Mike. Written by John B. Keane, SIVE is a muchloved classic play. It’s a story of youth, love, tragedy, greed and generational conflict, told through Irish humour and poetic dialogue that will appeal to all ages. The cast includes Rita Roslyn, Eimear Clarke, Niamh Craven, Brian Halpin, Nigel Clinton, Pat Kerley, Gerry Callan, Lynsey O’Neill and The Castle Players are returning to An Tain Sean Roche. Directed The show will run by Pat McKenna, assist- ed by Siobhan Owens, Debbie McKenna, Mar- from 26 to 29 Februion Kieran, Christine ary in An Táin Arts McKee, David McKen- Centre, Dundalk. AdWednesday, na, David M. Kiely and mission: €10 + €1.50 booking Nessa Toale.

fee. Thursday to Saturday: €15 + €1.50 booking fee. Phone +353 (0)42 9332332 or book online at https:// antain.ticketsolve.com/

shows/873611085. Details on the Castle Players’ Facebook www.facebook. com/Castle-Players-421246738024431

Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust host annual general meeting On Monday, February 17th, join us in Carlingford Heritage Centre at 7.30pm for the Annual General Meeting of Carlingford Lough Heritage Trust. The meeting is open to all, members and non-members, Carlingford natives and those who just love the town and wish they could spend more time there. This annual gathering provides the opportunity to review the previous years projects and discuss how we deliver the

town’s heritage offering in the coming year. New faces and ideas are always welcome. Of particular note this year will be the resumption of guided tours to Carlingford Castle which the Trust will be coordinating from mid-March. This project should be of interest to anyone who wants to brush up on their knowledge of Carlingford’s iconic landmark. On the night, we are joined by Darren McGettigan, author of the recently published

book on Viking activity in the north of Ireland, “The Kings of Aileach and the Vikings, AD 800-1060”. He will speak on the significance of Carlingford through this tumultuous period. Copies of his book will be available for purchase on the night. As we embark on a new season, join us for an evenings chat and insightful presentation. Hopefully, it’ll be the first of many visits to the Heritage Centre in 2020.

Monastery National School in Ardee celebrating Grandparents Day

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New youth club through the medium of Irish set to open As part of a campaign to have a full immersion Gaelcholáiste open in Dundalk under the patronage of An Foras Pátrúnachta, parents are also looking at how to promote Irish with the next generation. The first step of this is to open a Youth Club ‘as Gaeilge’ supported by Ógras of Conradh na Gaeilge, with a maiden Registration Night for interested children

on Thurs 13th February @ 19.00 in the Dundalk Conradh na Gaeilge building, at 5 Seatown Place. A number of parents and teenagers from TY upwards have already undergone the necessary garda vetting and youth leadership course in preparation for the opening. Parents and children are invited to drop in on Thursday to meet the leaders and enjoy some

crafts and games with the team. The Club is open to children ranging from 5th class to 3rd year and all the games, activities and crafts will be conducted ‘as Gaeilge’. This is an important element in the promotion of Irish in Co. Louth and the organisers believe that it needs as much support from all interested people as possible if it is to be successful.

Monastery National School in Ardee celebrating Grandparents Day

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1 Deserts Name the small fertile area where you can find water and plants in a desert? 2 Sport Name all three sports that make up a triathlon? 3 Branding CR7 is the brand name of which famous footballer? 4 Oscars Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his role in what film? 5 Geography The Aare River runs through the capital city of which European country? 6 Bible In the Book of Genesis, on which day did God

create light? 7 History What name was given to the soldiers who entertained Romans by fighting in the Colosseum? 8 Language What English word becomes its opposite when the letters FE are in front of it? 9 Mammals Which mammal has the longest gestation period? 10 Ancient Greece Who ran the world’s first marathon? Stinker What well-known phrase is depicted by the monkeys, Mizaru, Kikazaru and Iwazaru don’t do what?

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Monastery National School in Ardee welcomed special visitors to celebrate Grandparents Day

Sports conference at the County Museum

Louth’s County Museum has announced details for a conference in February on the role of women in Irish Sport. Sidelines, tramlines and hemlines – Women in Irish Sport is a day-long conference featuring a host of speakers on the experiences and involvement of women in a variety of sports both today and in the past. According to curator, and conference co-organiser, Brian Walsh, this event will feature a range of speak-

ers who are either active in sport – as players, officials or administrators – as well as researchers looking at both the way in which games have developed over time as well as their future direction. “Sport is an intrinsic part of Irish life, it is a passion that feeds us as individuals and communities; for many it is a major part in a sense of self; it is a way of communicating with others, of facilitating social interaction, of relieving stress and

maintaining our health. In so many ways it is more than merely a game,” he stated. The event will be held at the County Museum in Jocelyn Street Dundalk on Friday February 28. The day will begin with contributions from writer and camogie player, Louise Nealon; Leinster and Ireland rugby star, Sene Naoupu; match official, Michelle O’Neill, who will discuss their experiences of sport in their own lives – both personally and professionally. Mary

O’Connor (CEO, Federation of Irish Sport) and Nora Stapleton (Sport Ireland) will talk about the changing role of sporting organisations in developing women’s involvement over time. The later sessions will focus on a diversity of sports both historic and contemporary ranging from women at the Olympics to Gaelic Games, gymnastics to soccer. Co-organiser Helena Byrne, noted that events such as these reflect the strides that sport has made in

the past number of years. “Many believe women’s sport is a recent phenomena but the variety of speakers at the conference highlight the varied roles women have played in developing Ireland’s sporting culture from the Victorians period to the present day,” she stated. Admission to the conference is free but prior booking is essential. Bookings can be made either by contacting the Museum directly at 042 9392999 or via eventbrite.

1. An Oasis 2. Running, Cycling and Swimming 3. Cristiano Ronaldo 4. The Joker 5. Switzerland 6. The first day 7. Gladiators 8. Male 9. Elephant 10. Pheidippides or Philippides (The Greek is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver the victory news in a war against the Persians). Stinker - The three wise monkeys, sometimes called the three mystic apes, are a pictorial maxim that embodies the proverbial principle to “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”

Busy time at the Marist

Israel Olatunde who received the AD Astra Scholarship as an Elite Athl ete in UCD pictured with his parents

First year students are pictured making St. Brigid’s day Crosses. 2

Oisin Cheshire, Naoise Durnin, Jade Ayres and Rebecca Durnin who took part in the Abair Irish Public Speaking Competition

Astra Scholarship as an Elite AthIsrael Olatunde who received the AD ty principal Ms Brady depu st Mari lete in UCD pictured with

First year students are pictured making St. Brigid’s day Crosses.

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Election 2020

Fitzpatrick’s victory is the best day of his life ‘The best day of my life’ was how independent candidate Peter Fitzpatrick reacted to the news he had claimed the fifth and final seat at the conclusion of Monday’s count in the Carnbeg Hotel. The former Fine Gael TD who quit the party two years ago was elected after the tenth count following a titanic battle on Monday. It’s been a very successful few months for the former Louth GAA manager having also run a successful campaign to become the Louth County GAA Chairman. After news of his re-election was confirmed Peter thanked all of his family and friends for their help throughout the campaign. “I have to say I am truly humbled to be elected for a third time here in County Louth. It’s been a gruelling campaign and I want to first and foremost thank my wonderful family and campaign team for all their hard work. I don’t come from a political background but I do come from

Peter Fitzpatrick pictured with his wife Anne

a team background through competing in sports and I think that team mentality has really helped me in my political life. “You need good people around you to get things done and thankfully I have plenty of them in my life. I run a very busy constituency office in Dundalk and have been doing for the past nine years. The most important thing for me is to try and do my very best to help every single person who comes

into my office with a problem,” he explained. “I would have to say this is probably the happiest day of my life. I’m a grandad now and to have all my family here to share this day with me is hugely special. It was a big decision for me to leave Fine Gael but we went out on our own and although we were probably up against it we managed to get that fifth and final seat and we could not be more happy. “As an Independent TD my aim is to represent people from all political backgrounds and to assure you that I will always act with honesty and integrity in my role as a TD for Louth and East Meath. We are facing into a very challenging period over the coming weeks in the formation of a new Government but I would like to assure you that I will be acting in the best interests of Louth and East Meath during this period,” promised Peter.

Disappointment for Dearey As always in a general election there were highs and lows throughout the course of the count and unfortunately for Green Party candidate he experienced the latter as he narrowly missed out on gaining a seat. Mark, who was contesting his third general election, was in contention right throughout the final day of counting before eventually being eliminated following the ninth count. The Green Party candidate was just 141 votes shy of Ged Nash following the transfer of John McGahon’s votes and that signalled the end for the popular Spirit Store owner. After the result was announced Mark admitted he was disappointed but proud to have ran such a good campaign. “I first of all want to thank every single person who gave me their vote and I also want to express my delight with my own party who have won twelve seats. Obviously I would have loved to have made it thirteen but it wasn’t to be this time around. I was very happy with my cam-

paign and my brilliant team who helped me massively during this short but intensive campaign. I was in the mix all day and when I received almost a thousand transfers from Audrey Fergus we were right up there. However, I probably needed to receive a similar total from John McGahon’s transfers and in the end that was asking a bit too much. “We live to fight another day and for me I am delighted that the Green Party will now make up a significant part of the Dail. I do think that climate emergency has become a part of the national debate and that must continue and we need to introduce good policies to help drive that campaign,” stated Mark.

A dramatic election ended in disappointment for Mark Dearey (top) and Declan Breathnach (below)

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Patrick Feeney to appear at An Tain Arts Centre on Saturday

News

in Brief RCNE Helpline

Rape Crisis North East is offering you the opportunity to attend a Helpline Training Programme which will commence on Wednesday March 4 and finish on Thursday April 2nd. The training is free and in return, RCNE will ask you to commit to four hours of your time per week to provide telephone counselling support to survivors of rape and sexual violence. The training will take place at Cherrywood Counselling Centre, Great Northern Distillery Offices, Carrick Rd, with the 10 day workshops taking place over five weeks (Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 4pm). RCNE Helpline Service is a “lifeline” for many victims of rape and sexual abuse who need to talk to someone who cares. All telephone volunteers are trained to listen, support and offer information and counselling support to callers who use the line. Closing date for accepting applications is Friday February 14. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.

Celebrating Grandparents Day at Monastery National School in Ardee

Sean O’Mahony’s pledge support to Pieta House The Sean O’Mahony’s club have pledged their support to Pieta House and Opt-For-Life via the club’s first-team away jersey for 2020. Pieta House is the national agency, which provides counselling and support to the vulnerable, and will have their name printed across the front of O’Mahonys’ new blue strip, which has been manufactured by O’Neills. Opt-for-Life are promoted on the back of the jersey, with former Derry foot-

baller Joe Brolly having been instrumental in the increased profile of the organ donation charity so we invited Joe down for the presentation of the new jerseys on Thursday night. The home Jersey was kindly sponsored by Ecological Waste Management and the new away strip by an anonymous donor, hence the donor and club opted to promote the two very worthwhile bodies. The club had a very entertaining evening in the new Club Community Room

Hailing from Gurteen in County Sligo, Patrick Feeney is highly regarded as one of Ireland’s finest vocal talents and performers and his forthcoming ‘Country and Gospel’ tour will feature many of his most popular songs like ‘I Believe’, ‘Someone to Love Me’ and his recent smash hit recording ‘Jerusalem’, which received nightly standing ovations on the hugely very successful 3 amigos tour along with his great friends Jimmy Buckley and Robert Mizzell. To coincide with the tour, Patrick recently released a new country and gospel album, which has received high critical acclaim all across Ire-

land and further afield. Patrick is really looking forward to his own tour and it’s a fantastic opportunity for fans to hear a collection of his biggest and most popular songs coupled with some new material selected for this exciting project. Joining Patrick on the tour will be his own band of fantastic musicians and a few of Ireland’s finest session players enhanced by state of the arts sound and lighting. Tickets €23.50 (+ €1.50 booking fee per ticket) and bookings can be made at https://antain.ticketsolve. com/shows/873608203 or at An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Phone: 042 9332332.

on the Point Road, with Eamon Doyle, Pat O’Brien speaking on behalf of the club and Joe Brolly entertaining the crowd with yarns and opinions in his own unique way. The club would like to sincerely thank Joe for his time and we hope the jersey will help someone who’s feeling vulnerable realise that Pieta House is available with assistance, and hopefully everyone in the club will sign up for a donor card at The successful team from De La Salle who took part in the Junior Tráth na gCeist Quiz ika.ie.

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Storm Ciara wreaks havoc with local sporting fixtures By Paul Byrne

morning and Midday. The adverse weather conditions had an affect on sports fans all over the county with both the Presidents Cup Final and Louth’s GAA Division 3 match with Offaly postponed. Dundalk were due to face Shamrock Rovers in Oriel Park on Sunday at 3pm but a statement released by the club stated that the game would be postponed in the interests of safety. “Sunday’s FAI Presi-

dent’s Cup tie between Dundalk FC and Shamrock Rovers, which was due to be played at Oriel Park, has been postponed due to Storm Ciara. Following discussions with all parties on Sunday morning, the FAI, in conjunction with Dundalk FC, has taken the decision to postpone the game in the interest of safety for players, fans and all involved. Discussions on a new date for the fixture will take place in due course.”

Louth’s Division 3 National League game with Offaly also fell foul of the weather after the pitch in the Gaelic Grounds in Drogheda was deemed unplayable. There was a last-ditch attempt to try and move the fixture to Dowdallshill but following a pitch inspection the decision was made to postpone the game. It has since been announced that the game has been rescheduled for this Sunday in Drogheda at 1pm.

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Reeling in the Showband Years is coming to TLT with Ronan Collins The TLT has a number of exciting events coming up over the coming weeks that will appeal to a variety of musical tastes. The shows commence on Friday January 14 with The Ronan Collins Showband Show “Reeling In the Showband Years”. This has been a smash hit for the past 10 years, and the organisers are delighted to say it returns once again to The Helix on Friday March 6 to celebrate it’s amazing 11th year touring and filling theatres all around Ireland. Featuring Red Hurley, Linda Martin, Tommy & Jimmy Swarbrigg, Ronan Collins, Keith & Lorraine McDonald, Shaun O’Dowd and The Conqueror Showband. Tickets are €30. The venue will host Nights On Broadway on Saturday February 15. You can’t see the Bee Gees anymore, but you can see ‘nights on broadway’ and still experience a concert of the

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lery of odd ball characters, bizarre situations and even a song or two. Pat promises a whole raft of new characters and also promises to get “down and dirty with the audience”. Hey delivers a peculiar take on modern life that only the unique imagination of Pat Shortt could conjure up. A show not to be missed. Tickets are €28. The Royal Moscow Ballet Featuring Bolshoi Dancers – The Sleeping Beauty will be hosted on Thursday March 5 at 8pm. The Royal Moscow

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An Tain Arts Centre is hosting a day of family entertainment on Saturday February 22. The line-up will commence at Noon with the film ‘Lady and the Tramp’. You are invited to attend for a free screening of the family classic, where an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady and a streetsmart, stray schnauzer called Tramp embark on many adventures. See the original in all its animated glory. Starring: Barbara Luddy, Bill Baucom and Peggy Lee. Tickets are free and no booking is required. First come first served. At 7pm the venue will host American Wrestling. The Arena

will crumble, as the American Wrestling Superstars get ready to rumble in a one-night, Knockout Championship Tournament to crown a new champion. Cheer the goodies, boo the baddies, and get your tickets today for the family-bonding experience of the year. A sellout crowd is expected, so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are €13.50 / €10.50 (+ €1.50 booking fee per ticket) and bookings can be made at An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk. Phone: 042 9332332 | Online: www.antain. ie. The Super Saturday Family Hangout takes place every

Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Take an hour out of the weekend routine and relax with your family at our weekly Family Hangout. Visit the latest exhibition in the Basement Gallery, enjoy a complimentary tea, coffee or juice, browse the papers and have fun exploring the creative toy box and art cart full of puzzles, colouring activities and games. Make sure to join us on the last Saturday of each month at Noon for storytelling with drama teacher, Karen Shields. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming crafts and activities.

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GSD School of Drama makes dramatic changes Geraldine’s School of Speech & Drama is delighted to announce a range of fun drama workshops, courses and events coming soon to GSD School of Drama. The school made some big changes towards the end of last year according to Geraldine. “We moved from our regular venue in Creative Spark to the Wellington Hall and Pilates Barre Studios. Both of our new locations are in the town centre, it’s been a big change but has been very well received by all,” stated Ms Kieran. GSD School of Drama also plans to move to Blackrock starting in mid-February with a fun Creative Drama and movement course. These

courses will complement the school’s Speech & Drama, elocution and current creative drama courses. At this stage in the year we are very busy preparing for annual competitions, exams and a special theatre production for the class year of 2020. “The school wishes to return to its roots, by focusing on providing courses that will encourage self-confidence, develop imagination and help children to improve their speech and communication skills. We provide an excellent standard in performance for stage and film,” added Geraldine. “We rounded off last year with a fantastic charity event for Temple Street Children Hospital. The students

participated in a fun drama competition called GSD’s Got Talent. Each individual course group competed through a series of recitals in poetry, drama and mime for the top prize of being crowned the best drama group. The winners were decided upon by text vote by parents. “This event was a huge success and we were shocked at the turn out and the standard of acting was excellent. A little bit of healthy competition is really a great way to boost confidence and encourage participation from all drama members,” stated Geraldine. For more information on classes please check out our website www.eloquence.ie or call 0871914076.

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Catherine (Kitty) Doherty (née McElroy), Cortial, Kilkerley, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday February 9. Kitty, beloved wife of Eamon, much loved mother of Sheila (Houston), Brian, Eamon, Martin, Joanne (Duffy), Séan, Siobhán and Shannon. Sadly missed by her adored grandchildren, brothers Pat, Joe and sister Mairead. Deeply regretted by sons-in-law Stephen and Eamonn, daughters-in-law Sinead, Carolyn and Lorraine, and partners Aine and Tom, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Martha McCourt (née Boyle), Bavan, Omeath, peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda on Sunday February 9. Predeceased by her beloved husband Owen. Very deeply regretted by her loving daughters Anne and Eileen, her son Peter, and her sons-in-law Pat and Frank. Also by Maireád (Peter’s partner), her grandchildren Gavin, Kerry, Christopher, Caroline, Leanne, Ryan, Rebecca and Owen and all her nephews, nieces, relatives & friends Willie (William) McKeever O’Hanlon Park, Dundalk, peacefully in his 90th year surrounded by his family in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Saturday February 8. Predeceased by his beloved wife Maisie (née Lee), parents Bill and Susie, brothers Jim and Brendan, sisters Margaret and Sheila. Willie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sisters Kathleen, Bernie, Maura and Dolores (Liverpool), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, staff and friends in St. Oliver’s and by all who knew and loved him. John Copas Snr Rosario, Avenue Road, Dundalk, peacefully, in Blackrock Abbey Nursing Home on Friday February 7. Beloved husband of Briege (née Woods) and dear dad of John and Yvonne. Eldest son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth (late of Ladywell Terrace) and predeceased by his brothers Charlie, Pat and sister Jean. John will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sister Betty Ralph, daughter inlaw Sandra, grandchildren Conor, Keith and Eva, brother and sisters in-law, nephews, nieses, cousins extended family relatives, neighbours and friends. Elizabeth (Lily) McCormack Killencoole, Dundalk, peacefully, in the Louth County Hospital in her 99th year on Friday February 7. Much loved daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine, and sister of the late Mary-Rose (Kerr). Lily will be sadly missed by her cousin, Ann, relatives, neighbours and friends. Patsy McGrath Johnstown, Riverstown, Dundalk, peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by his family, on Thursday February 6. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Hanlon), dear daddy of Gary and Catherine and adored grandad of Lucy, Sophie, Michael, Pearse, Patrick and the late Robert. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law Gerry, daughter-in-law Faith, brothers

Aloysius and Aidan, sisters-in-law Mary and Anne, brothers-in-law Pat and David, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Jack Leonard Rathbrist Cottages., Tallanstown, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family. Jack, beloved husband of the late Patricia (née Carolan) and father of Maureen, Nuala, Gerard, Paula, Francis, Anne and Aidan and grandad of Samantha, Alan, Marie, Donna, Thomas, Aisling, Tina, Michelle, Erin, Gerard, Joseph, Gerard, Susan, Paul, Leila, Aoife and Chloe and 35 greatgrandchildren and brother of Bridget. Jack will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary McEneaney (née McCullagh), Rahanna, Ardee, peacefully at her daughter Marie’s residence on Thursday February 6. Mary, predeceased by her husband Eugene, will be sadly missed by her loving family, seven sons, two daughters, 22 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sister Brigid, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Mary Byrne St Daigs Terrace, Candlefort, Inniskeen, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday February 4. Mary, beloved wife of the late Patrick. Much loved mother of Miriam, Pauline, Barbara and Patricia. Sadly missed by her daughters, sons-in-law Robbie and Ronnie, grandchildren Brian, Alisha, Cameron, Conor, Sarah, Sabriel, great-grandchildren Allannah and Aoibhean, brothersin-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Doris Carron (née McGrath), Ramparts, Greenore, peacefully, in St. Francis’ Nursing Home, Mount Oliver on Monday February 3. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and son Francis. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing family Mary, Patrick, Caroline, Stephanie, Keith and Olivia, sister Kitty, sonsin-law Kevin, Derek and Mark, daughters-in-law Jacqueline and Caroline, sister-in-law Maureen, brothers-in-law Owenie and Peter, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Anne Mee (née Muckian), Lurgankeel, Kilcurry, Dundalk, peacefully, in Dealgan House Nursing Home on Tuesday February 4. Beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Alan, Dara, Joseph and Siobhan. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Judy and Jessica, son-in-law Marc, grandchildren Annabelle, Charlotte, Daisy, Arthur, Emily, brother Peter, sister-in-law Alice, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Sylvia McEneaney Irish Street, Ardee, suddenly at her residence. Sylvia will be sadly missed by her loving parents Gerry and Monica, sisters Jean and Nicola, brothers Brian, Ivan and Gavin, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.

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Election 2020

Declan expresses his gratitude

Away from all the euphoria in the Carnbeg hotel following the tenth and final count there was a quiet corner of the room where Declan Breathnach and his campaign team were digesting the fact that the Fianna Fáil man had failed to retain his seat. It was a harsh ending for Breathnach who was ultimately the odd one out in a four way battle for the last three seats following Sinn Fein’s capture of the first two seats on Sunday. Declan who topped the poll for Fianna Fail in what was his first general election campaign in 2016 was widely tipped by most political observers to retain his seat but after the first count he was back in sixth spot and the alarm bells were beginning to ring for him and his team. The Knockbridge man got himself back into the mix following the distribution of running mate James Byrne’s transfers but his late surge was halted following Mark Dearey’s transfers when he received the lowest of the four candidates vying for those three seats. After it was confirmed he had failed to retain his seat a disappointed Declan spoke to the large crowd in the Carnbeg count centre. “The people have spoken and that’s democracy in action. I ask that those elected here today work in the spirit of co-operation and always put the interests of the people they deserve ahead of everything else. I am very grateful for having served the people of Louth/East Meath for the past four years and I will sit down and speak to my family before deciding what is next,” concluded Declan.

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17203

Ruairí Ó Murchú

12491

Ged NASH

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Fergus O’DOWD*

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Mark DEAREY

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John McGAHON

4442 4516 4544 4549 4560 4606 4642 4738

James BYRNE

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Audrey FERGUS

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Eamon SWEENEY

REN

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Cathal Ó Murchú

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IND

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David Bradley

IND

256

417

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IND

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save €6000 €21900 plus vat or €100pw

191 transit custom swb limited 130ps only 13000 miles top spec van

€21900 plus vat or €100pw

from €12500 plus vat or €57pw

€11800 plus vat or €54pw

162 kuga 2 seat van 2.0 t/d 1 owner full ford service history

162 transit 350 lwb trend 125ps 1 owner driver full ford history

€10500 plus vat or €48pw

162 transit connect swb only 79000 miles 1 owner

€7750 plus vat or €35pw

152 transit connect trend 1.6 t/d 3 seat van low kms

152 citroen berlingo 1.6 t/d very clean 3 seat van fully serviced

151 transit 350 lwb trend 125 ps 2 tonne van very good condition

151 fiesta van 1.5 t/d only 74000 miles mint condition 1 owner van

2013 transit connect 1.6t/d swb new timing belt roof rack 1 owner FSH

2011 transit connect 1.6 t/d lwb new timing belt fitted, spacious van

2011 transit 300lwb 115 ps rwd very clean van 1 tonne van fully serviced

€9750 plus vat or €45pw

€9500 plus vat

€7500 plus vat

€4900 plus vat

161 transit 350 lwb trend 2 tonne van choice of low mileage vans

€6900 plus vat

€3950 plus vat

Finance details 20% deposit reclaimable straight away in vat return ..term 61 months ..typical apr 7.9

162 kuga 2 seat van 2.0 t/d 1 owner only 60000 miles

€5650 plus vat

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€4850 plus vat

Dundalk Leader 12th February 2020

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