12-10-2016

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Joe Ward appears at St Gerard's Novena

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Urgent need of respite care services in Louth

Wednesday, 12th October, 2016. Vol. 9, Issue 41 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com

By Paul Byrne

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A group of parent and support organisations who go under the banner of the Louth Respite Working group are demanding the provision of appropriate respite services in Louth for adults with disabilities.

Many families are fast approaching breaking point as they deal with the challenges of family members with disabilities who have passed the age of 18. Currently there are no respite services available for those over 18 and families are calling for funds to be made available to cater for this urgent need.

During a meeting in Ardee last week members of Autism Support Louth, SNAP, and ABACAS all clearly outlined to the local public representatives of the desperate need for respite

services they face on a daily basis.

Respite does not exist after 18 years of age and only option is residential places which can cost €300k per person instead of providing respite which is economically more viable than residential.

There are no psychological or psychiatric services available in Louth for people with Intellectual Disability.

The meeting was held in advance of Tuesday’s Budget in the hope that provisions would be made to meet the needs of families.

According to David Lally who is a member of the Louth Respite Working Group there are three main groups in desperate need of respite, older adults with a disability living at home with older parents, young adults with challenging behaviour See Page 7

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Students from the Bush PP have released a song for Down Syndrome The music project has its origins from a youtube clip which went viral last Students from Bush Post year which featured a Bush Primary school are aiming primary student singing to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland by releas- with her brother who has ing a song which has already Down Syndrome. Bush Post primary student Leah Kirwan entered the iTunes charts.

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One of the most recognised areas in Dundalk’s Town Centre is about to get a facelift.

The Demesne which is located between Market Square and Park St. has consistently been touted

by Tidy Towns officials as an area which has held Dundalk back due to its drab appearance.

That is all set to change however with the news that work will begin in the new year to give the whole area a much needed revamp.

According to Alan Sherry, Senior Executive Officer, in Louth County Council the work is expected to take eight weeks and the project will go out to tender in the coming weeks.

“The Demesne redevelopment is a public realm enhancement scheme. The public lighting element of the scheme has been completed and tree care work will be carried out this month. Contract

documents for street furniture, surfacing work and other engineering measures have been prepared and the Council will be seeking tenders for this work in the coming weeks.

“The construction phase is expected to last 8 weeks and will commence in the new year in order to minimise disruption in the run up to Christmas. The work has been sponsored by Diageo Ireland,” stated Alan.

The news comes just contract is going out the whole area a much a couple of weeks after to tender very soon. needed lift,” stated WilDundalk were awarded We are going to give lie. their ninth successive gold medal at the Tidy Towns awards. Chairman of Dundalk tidy Towns Willie Duffy welcomed the news that the Demesne was due to get a facelift in the coming months.

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Bush Post Primary release song for Down Syndrome

By Paul Byrne

Students from Bush Post Primary school are aiming to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland by releasing a song which has already entered the iTunes charts.

The music project has its origins from a youtube clip which went viral last year which featured a Bush primary student singing with her brother who has Down Syndrome.

Bush Post primary student Leah Kirwan uploaded a video of herself and her little brother Noah singing the David Guetta song ‘Titanium’ in their kitchen.

The clip immediately became a huge success internationally garnering over four million hits and ended up with Leah and Noah singing the song on the Late Late Toy Show last December.

Following that performance, Kevin Joyce, principal of the Bush Post Primary school contacted Leah and Noah’s dad

Darren and asked would it be possible to do a version of the song with students from the school and maybe raise some money for Down Syndrome.

Kevin set about choosing a number of students in the school to record a traditional version of the song with the aim of releasing the song to raise money for Down Syndrome.

“We picked eleven students in the school who played all kinds of instruments from the harp to the banjo to drums etc. We arranged the track ourselves and had one or two rehearsals before getting it recorded by a friend of mine who is involved in the music industry.

“We are delighted with the finished product and we are all very proud of it. We also shot a video along with the song to verify it really is us playing and that video has already been uploaded almost 5,000 times on youtube”, continued Kevin.

“The song entered the iTunes

charts this week and hopefully we can sell a few more copies to help raise money for a very worthy cause.

We had our launch night last Thursday and we’re hoping people will get behind us and support Down Syndrome Ireland,” added Kevin.

To hear the track go to htt p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=yFJWQM_C27I where there are details on how you can buy the track. Alternatively go to iTunes and type in Bush Post Primary School Titanium to purchase the track which costs just 99c. All proceeds will go to Down Syndrome Ireland.

The students involved are, Rosa Cassidy – Fiddle; Ciarán McGuinness – Banjo; Nicole Forbes – Piano; Elizabeth Shields; Leah Kirwan – Vocals; Megan Roddy – Piano; Manus Cassidy – Banjo; Alex Carr – Drums; Adam Treanor – Dancer; Sean McGrane – Accordion; Cian Connolly – Guitar.

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New wheels for Major the dog

By Paul Byrne

What a difference a couple of months can make. Eight weeks ago a badly disabled 13-year-old German Shepherd was left into the local dog pound with instructions from his owner that he could be put to sleep. As luck would have it the vet had left for the day just five minutes earlier.

Later that morning Katie Morgan and her friend Mags arrived at the pound and instantly fell in love with the old dog with Katie deciding there and then to take him home. Katie and her boyfriend Kenneth are fosters for Dundalk Dog Rescue and already have five dogs at home. Five was about to become six.

The dog was christened Major and his life was about to change forever. According to Katie, Major was severely underweight and was unable to use his back legs due to an old injury which had gone untreated. He was also missing some of his toes and had scarring from his back feet drag-

Katie Morgan playing with Major

ging along the ground.

“Myself and Kenneth brought Major to a vet who said he was actually quite healthy apart from his injuries.

We had spent the week feeding him with good food and he had come on quite a bit. However, it was heartbreaking to see him unable to walk properly so we

decided to set up a gofundme page to raise money to buy him a set of wheels,” explained Katie.

“The wheels are made to measure from a company in America called Eddie’s Wheels.

They cost €500 which we raised overnight.

We got a fantastic response to our plea for

help and ended up raising €1000. The money left over will go towards Major’s medication and vet bills.

“The wheels arrived last week and we put them on Major last weekend. It was such a magical moment to see his little face light up as he ran down the garden on his new

wheels. I have to admit I was crying my eyes out when I saw him. He is doing so well and he loves the new wheels.

Myself and Kenneth just want to thank every single person who donated and sent us good wishes towards Major.

They’ve helped make an old dog very happy,” added Katie.

Dundalk fans come under attack

By Geraldine Kieran

A group of Dundalk fans suffered an ugly attack by a large mob of almost a hundred youths following their team’s game away to Derry City on Tuesday night.

Several members of the group received minor injuries such as cuts and bruises, with considerable damage being caused to their mini-bus.

What has been a fantastic season for Dundalk FC was set to continue following Tuesday night’s 2-1 win over Derry FC. The travelling Dundalk fans once again had plenty to celebrate with Dundalk repeating last season’s victories heading to another FAI Cup Final. However, for one group of fans the night turned extremely nasty while trying to leave Derry City.

The serious incident took place just after the match had finished. As the group of supporters

walked back to their bus that was parked about 500 metres from the stadium grounds and was driven

by Darren Gallagher, when they were set upon by a mob of thugs.

One elderly man was knocked over while two minors were assaulted, and another was attacked with an iron bar.

“The bus was totally destroyed by a group of thugs. It was a scene of total destruction.

They smashed the windscreen and driver’s window. The mob slashed a tyre, they also painted the whole bus with graffiti. The passenger door is broken as they tried to rip it open despite being locked’, stated Micheal McLauglin of Dundalk Cabs, who has filed an official report with the PSNI. “I was here when the bus returned last night. Our driver Darren was really traumatised by the incident. Thank God he hadn’t stayed in the bus during the

match. We were so lucky that no one was seriously injured,” said Micheal.

The small group of supporters who travelled with Dundalk Cabs was a mix of youths and older fans.

While leaving the Brandywell the vicious mob started throwing stones at the group. They had to flee into a nearby bar the Blue Bell pub. The supporters were held up in the pub for their own safety for over an hour and a half.

“We have to give credit to the Derry FC supporters who protected the Dundalk fans. They made sure the fans got to safety in the pub and then they arranged for the tyre to be changed and got some repair work done to the bus.

“They also provided a car escort out of the area, insuring the group got home safely”, added Micheal McLaughlin.

Dundalk Under 13s travelled to Boyne’s Shamrock Lodge pitch on a beautiful October morning to play their first competitive rugby match after six seasons playing mini rugby. After a fine performance Dundalk came out on top on a scoreline of 13-10.

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Junior debating competition On Thursday evening, four second year students represented the St Louis Secondary School in two separate debates hosted by the UCD to give junior

students the chance to hone their debating skills.

Julie Guinan and Fatihat Badmos opposed the motion “This House believes the

voting age should be lowered to 16 years” while Hannah Pheifer and Natasha Kearney proposed the motion “This house would not subsidise the Arts”.

In well-developed debates with students from a number of schools with a proud tradition of debating including: Belvedere College, St Kilian’s German School, Loretto Foxrock and Coláiste Íosagain, the St Louis students taking part in the schools debate girls argued persuasively, offering “points of information” and challenging members of the opposing teams.

Feedback from the chairs of each debate will be used to prepare for round two and the girls expressed their delight after their performances to Ms Dolan and Ms L Gallagher who were there to support the teams at their debating debut.

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Joe Ward visits Novena Members of the Sean O’Mahonys at the Redemptorist Church on Sunday

By Paul Byrne

The Joe Ward cup made its debut appearance at the Novena in the Redemptorist Church last weekend as Fr Michael Cusack invited the victorious Sean O’Mahony’s team to Sunday’s 12:30 Mass in St Joseph’s Redemptorist church.

The Seans had created history a week previously by winning their first ever Senior Championship and Fr Michael Cusack thought it only right that the team should be invited into church to celebrate such a wonderful achievement.

“The team are obviously from the parish and we were at the final last Sunday cheering the boys

on so we thought that it would be wonderful to bring them in to church and help celebrate their achievements with the community,” explained Fr Michael Cusack who wore a Sean O’Mahonys jersey for the duration of the Mass.

“I was down the Quay last week during the team’s celebrations and I asked Eamonn Doyle would the players come along to Mass on Sunday to help mark their achievement and he agreed straight away. We had plenty of people from Ardee at the Mass and we had great banter with them about the match and their team St Mary’s who the O’Mahonys beat in the final. It was all taken in good spirit and it was a fantastic

occasion.

“For those who might feel that this kind of celebration doesn’t belong in the church I’d have to say that the church and liturgy are all about celebrating life and all aspects of our communities. And this famous win by the O’Mahonys was a huge moment in the lives of many of our parishioners. Most of the families involved with the team would be regular mass goers and why wouldn’t we open up our doors and help celebrate such a momentous occasion in our parish.

Once again I’d like to congratulate all involved for what they have achieved this year,” added Fr. Michael.

Call for more respite services

From Page 1 as well as emergencies or crisis situations.

“We outlined all our grievances and the HSE agreed with everything we said but they keep telling us that there are no funds

in the existing plan to meet the needs of those around the county.

There are approximately 60 families in Co. Louth that are in dire need of help and we need the government to help us.

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“A presentation was given by Praxis Care who are leaders in the field of helping people with challenging behaviour. They estimated that it would cost €800,000 to put a plan together to fund staff who could help roughly 35-40 families. This isn’t much money in the grand scheme of things and we are asking for the funds to be released in this budget,” pleaded David.

“So many families around the county are living with constant stress and are fast reaching breaking point. All we are asking is for our government and local representatives to step up to the plate and offer us assistance.

“To be honest I left the meeting cautiously optimistic that something will be done to help us. There were no dissenting voices and everybody was in agreement that help is needed.

“I’ve been going to these meetings for 40 years and this was the first time I left feeling hopeful. But we will wait to see what happens,” stated David.

Local councillor Maeve Yore who was also in attendance at the meeting and called on the government to stop paying lip service to the many families in need of help and to give them something tangible in Budget 2017.

“We need champions for our children and adults with respite needs in Louth and nationally. It is more economical to provide planned, appropriate, regular respite rather than fund full time residential care.

“Residential care can cost €300 per annum per client whereas a 4 bed ‘home from home’ unit supporting up to 30 families which is person centered, has ongoing staff training, behavioural specialists and has a proven track record costs approximately €805k.

Local TDs Peter Fitzpatrick and Fergus O’Dowd were in attendance at the meeting as well as Gerry Adams’ PA. There was also representation from the HSE with disability manager Jackie Barnes, in attendance.

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1 Language A ‘Grease Monkey’ is a slang name for what tradesman?

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3 Song and Dance ‘Start spreading the news’ is the opening line of which of Frank Sinatra’s hits?

4 Local What type of business was carried out by Annie Morgan in Bridge St up until the mid-1970s?

5 Sport In what country did the game of Lacrosse originate?

6 Movie Stars ‘Tall, Dark and Gruesome’ was the autobiography of what English horror star?

7 Literature Who wrote the Adrian

Mole series of books?

8 America Which of the United States takes its name from the French for ‘Green Mountain’?

9 Pot Luck Which was the first country to outlaw milk bottles in favour of the present day carton?

10 Nature Which creature is responsible for more human deaths than any other?

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Annual Open Night at Ardee CS C The annual open night took place in Ardee Community School on Thursday, September 29. Many family groups attended and were greeted at the reception upon arrival by teachers and prefects.

Two information sessions we’re also held in the Dalton room (named after the first school principal, Mr Tomas Dalton, whose tenure lasted from 19741990). Ms Jackson, principal, addressed the audience and encouraged parents to send their children to the school in the ‘community’ which caters for all

opening in late 2016/ early 2017. A development fund is also underway to fund a new sports pitch.

The guests were also introduced to Head Boy, Ben Hannity and Head Girl, Chloe Mant, who spoke about their personal school experiences and how honoured and privileged they both feel to represent their school. Áine Wardle, chairMain photo: Chloe Mant person of the Student (Head Girl), Ms.Jackson Council, spoke of the (Principle), Ben Hannity fundraising activities (Head Boy) and Aine Warwhich the council gets dle; inset: Ms.Scott and involved in, including The Martin Family raising €1400 for the Senan Diamond needs, cultural, aca- pastoral. She also ing project, involving benefit fund €1125 demic, sporting and referred to the build- a school extension, for “Aware”.

A The open night alsoa involved an exhibi-r tion of recent JuniorC Cert projects, includ-v ing art, woodwork, metalwork and homen E economics.

Photographic dis-1 plays provided and insight into the his-i tory of the school, portraying its manyh successes and high-I lights over the pastw t 42 years.

Many stands and exhibitions were ona display, showing thet b wide range of proc grammes, sports f and extra-curricular h activities on offer. m Refreshments were also available in the school canteen.

Work at juvenile level pays off for Dundalk Golf Club The fabulous work being done at juvenile level within the club was recognised last week when two players were selected by the GUI for international panels.

Josh Macken, who won the Leinster Boys U16 title this summer, is one of 12 players named on the U16 international panel for 2016-

17 while Eoin Murphy, who won the Munster Boys U16 Championship, is named on the National Development Panel for the coming year.

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Eighteen handicapper Martin Cairns produced a round that included one birdie and eight pars on his way to posting a score of 43pts in Sunday’s Single Stableford competition.

He could even afford not to score at the par five sev-

enth, where he shot a triple bogey eight, and still have three points to spare over second placed Cathal Muckian (12).

Kieran Arthurs (12), Paul Reilly (17) and Colm O’Hanrahan (25) were the category winners with Reilly also managing to include a hole in one at the par three

17th in his round.

Billy Curran (15) was a clear winner of last Wednesday’s Open Singles when he romped to victory with an impressive 45pts. That was four better than the 41pts recorded by Andrew Brodigan and they were the only two players in the field to break 40pts.

Odour issue back on the agenda The issue of odours emanating from the Oxigen facility on the Coe’s Road is back on the table with the Environmental Protection Agency threatening to suspend the company’s licence if they are found to be non-compliant with the license conditions.

Green Party councillor Mark Dearey had put forward a motion to last week’s Municipal District of Dundalk meeting asking “Could the members be updated on our engagement with Oxigen and the EPA regarding persistent strong odours from the Oxigen facility on Coes Road?”.

In their reply to Cllr Dearey’s question Louth County Council stated that they “do not have any regulatory function in respect of the Oxigen facility on the Coes Road as it is an EPA licenced facility.

All complaints received by the Council regarding this facility are passed on to the EPA for investigation.”

Two years ago the EPA brought Oxigen environmental to court for odour emissions which breached conditions on their licence. Oxigen were fined €1000 following the prosecution and

also were forced to pay the EPA’s legal costs which amounted to €9000.

In a statement the EPA confirmed that there had been a number of complaints since that judgement and following an investigation it has been judged that Oxigen are once again in breach of their licence.

Accordingly the EPA have threatened to remove Oxigen’s licence depending on what assurances representatives from the company can give them with regards to stopping the odours from occurring.

Bring Freddy on an adventure Dundalk-based banana importer Fyffes is inviting children and parents to ‘Bring Freddy On An Adventure’ in a new retailerbased consumer competition just launched.

Running in Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and other leading food outlets until December, the competition forms part of Fyffes recently-introduced ‘Discover More’ brand communica-

tions initiative.

Throughout the period, all ready-packed bags of Freddy Fyffes bananas will carry one of six Freddy Fyffes ‘explorer’ stickers, each one illustrated to show the playful character dressed to go exploring various pursuits from scuba diving to space travel.

Described as yet another initiative to promote healthy eating, the ‘Bring

Freddy On An Adventure’ challenge invites families to show creativity by using the stickers to decorate their bananas before taking and submitting a photograph of their work. Entrants will have a chance to win weekly family adventure trips and an overall prize of a family holiday in Spain at the famed PortAventura resort.

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Christmas Festival in aid of Maria Goretti centre Dundalk Gaels GFC held their U-10 presentation night in the clubrooms on Thursday night. Pictured of the players who received their medals along with club coach, Paddy Hearty.

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Convinced man was telling lies

A man who denied threatening a shop assistant in an attempted robbery, told Dundalk District Court that he was only asking advice on where to eat.

However, Judge Flann Brennan told the defendant, Atis Elksnitis, with an address at Apt 12, 2 Lovers Walk, Cork, that he didn’t believe a word of it as he imposed a six-month sentence.

“I am absolutely satisfied that he is telling complete lies and I don’t believe a word of it. He went into the shop and intended to rob it”, stated the judge.

The court heard from the shop assistant that on July 1 this year the defendant entered Lawless barber shop. After an initial exchange of words, he turned away from the security camera, put his hand inside his jacket, demanded money and said he had a pistol.

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The witness stated that she froze and the man then walked out of the shop.

Under cross-examination from solicitor, Paula Tiernan, the witness didn’t accept that she could have misunderstood what the man was saying despite him having a foreign accent.

Gardai attended the scene and after taking a description and viewing CCTV later observed Mr Elksnitis and arrested him.

He was intoxicated at the time.

When searched he was found with cannabis and €1,530 in cash, but it was stated that this money did not come from Lawless shop.

Ms Tiernan stated that it was not established that her client had any intention to rob the shop and in the CCTV he didn’t act in an aggressive manner, while there

was no clear threat made. However, Judge Brennan stated that there was a case to answer.

In evidence, the defendant stated that he had gone into the shop to ask where he could get food. He added that he didn’t make threats and he didn’t have a pistol. He said the money was for work as a fisherman and he had been drinking as it was his first weekend off in some time.

Ms Tiernan stated that the 43-year-old, who had 56 previous convictions, works on deep sea trawlers and had suffered drug and alcohol addiction following the break-up of his marriage. He had been in custody since July 1.

Judge Brennan imposed a sixmonth sentence in relation to the attempted robbery, taking the other charges into consideration.

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in Brief Matthews Winners

Four local students have won a Ticket To Ride for free on Matthews. ie until Christmas.

The recent Matthews.ie Ticket To Ride competition was aimed at bringing some relief to hard-pressed students and their parents.

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The Dundalk winner was Andrew Califf (studying at DIT).

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Driver is attempting to avoid road ban A man who was over the legal limit for driving will have to wait to see if he can avoid a conviction after making an attempt to have his case dismissed on a technicality.

James O’Connor of Rampark, Jenkinstown, Dundalk, was stopped by Gardai on March 26 this year and a breath test taken at Dundalk Garda Station revealed that he was

over the limit.

However, the defence barrister argued that no evidence was given to illustrate that Mr O’Connor was offered the option of having his details processed

in either Irish or English.

The Garda operating the intoxiliser machine on the night in question stated in evidence that he had provided the defendant with all the required informa-

tion before entering his details.

Insp Brendan Cadden stated that had the defendant requested the information be given in Irish, that would have been provided

Carers Support Group for Mid-Louth

By Paul Byrne

The recent launch and open day of the Louth Family Carers Support Group in the Ardee, Collon and Dunleer area was another great success.

Held in Muldoon’s Restaurant in Ardee, the group were joined by Dolores Minogue, Cathaoirleach of Ardee Mid Louth District Councillor, and Karen Savage. Social Worker for Louth Physical and Sensory Disability Team.

In addition, Margaret Taaffe, a family carer from Ardee, shared her poignant story of the care involved for her daughter with all those who attended.

The Group will hold its meeting on 19th October

Members of the Carers Support Group

at 7:30 pm in a venue to be arranged.

They provide time out for the family carer to receive both emotional and practical support, the opportunity to share their experiences and concerns

and learn about benefits and entitlements, training and educational opportunities and much more and all over a cup of tea and a chat.

The Group is age friendly and is open to those

involved with care of the elderly, adults or children with special needs, disability, family members caring for a family member living with/experiencing Cancer, Dementia, Parkinsons, etc.

The Louth Family Carers Support Group has now established four support groups; one in Clogherhead, Drogheda, Dundalk and more recently Ardee. It is currently looking into whether there is a need for a family carers support group in the North Louth area and Cllr Peter Savage is assisting them on this.

The Group also plans on having an ongoing social aspect with outings and events planned in the run up to Christmas.

They are also busy planning their Christmas Party outing. If you would like to know more about the Group, please call 087 316 1323 or email: louthfamilycarers@ gmail.com or follow us on Facebook.

by Gardai. However, all communication with the defendant was in English.

Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case to October 12 to consult a High Court case.

Nominate your grandparent Grandchildren in Dundalk are being encouraged to nominate their grandparents for the Specsavers Grandparent of the Year Award in association with Third Age. The Award celebrates and recognises the extraordinary contribution that grandparents make to the lives of grandchildren and the community.

Grandchildren of all ages can nominate their grandparents by filling out an entry form in Specsavers Dundalk at Eimear Court or online at www.specsavers.ie/hearing/grandparent. Four regional finalists from Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster will receive a €215 Specsavers voucher, a bottle of champagne and a finalists’ certificate. The overall winner will receive a weekend away in Ireland, a Grandparent of the Year trophy and a €750 voucher for Specsavers while the grandchild who nominated them will win an iPad Air.

St Vincent’s 5k Run A Success

Stella Dearey, Mark Dearey, Eibhlin Dearey and Eamon Dearey

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Rosie Sweeney, Sadbh Kely, Rebecca Sweeney and Calum Sweeney

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Leanne in line for prestigious award

Leanne Mullen pictured with her piece ‘Someone’s Mother’.

Local artist Leanne Mullen has been shortlisted for the prestigious Hennessy Portrait Award. A graduate of both the National College of Art and Design and MA from the University of Ulster Leanne has been working as a painter and sculptor for over 20 years, exhibiting nationwide and regularly works towards commissions and exhibitions.

Many of her pieces are featured in private collections, including public works at Dublin airport and Louth County Council. She enjoyed huge success recently when her work was shown at An Tain Basement Gallery, where she exhibited alongside local artists Declan Honan and Rosie Martin in ‘A Sense Of Place’.

Following on from this success Leanne was encouraged to submit her work to the national competition

by Arts officer Brian Harten and Denis Darcy, Louth County Council.

“Brian and Denis were hugely supportive of my work in the show. As a result of their positivity I submitted my painting ‘Someone’s Mother’.

The painting was part of a larger body of work which was a site-specific response to the holding cell that the gallery once was. I try to capture the incidental expressions of the human face”, explained Leanne.

Leanne has been teaching in St Vincent’s school for a number of years where her enthusiasm has inspired many students to pursue Art and Design at third level.

“We have a very strong Art department in St.Vincent’s, where I work alongside Carmel Clyne and Caoimhe Woods. Our principal Deirdre Matthews has a great understanding and appreciation of the Visual Arts. She is consistently supportive in our endeavours professionally”, continued Leanne.

Her work has been short-listed from a large number of submissions of contemporary portraiture. The finalists work will be shown in the National Gallery in Dublin. The exhibition will be open to the public from November 26th to March 2017.

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TY Trip To Tanagh The TY students in Ardee Community School were taken on a trip to Tanagh Outdoor Adventure Centre as a start to what is hoped to be a very productive year. Ms. Conlon, TY coordinator, accompanied the

students.

This involved an overnight stay with 92 students. Activities included orienteering, slip ‘n slide and canoeing. Walking in the forest also took place followed by

the ghost stories. Teachers and students participated in a karaoke competition into the early hours.

On the second day, the students took part in bog jumping and had great fun.

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It was recently announced The Riptide Movement will perform on Thursday November 24 with tickets priced at €22.50.

The band’s new album “Ghosts” will be released on October 21 and the band are set to tour Ireland in support of the record.‘ Ghosts’ is a journey that began somewhere between the Caragh River and the Seefin mountains of Gleinbeigh, Co Kerry, and came to completion in Tornillo, Texas, thirty miles East of the Rio Grande, under the guidance of Grammy award winning producer, Ted Hutt.

Tonight (Wednesday) at 9pm The Swinehouse will be free downstairs, offering a little bit of rag, a little bit of stride.

Thursday and Friday nights will feature comedian, Al Porter, in two shows that are already sold out, while on Friday October 15 Raglan will perform.

Tickets are €10 and doors open at 8pm.

The four piece band, who have been friends for many years, have taken a unique angle

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On Sunday from 8pm All Folk’d Up will appear having returned from performances in the USA and UK. Tickets €15.

Monday night will see the weekly pub quiz starting at 9pm with entry €4 for team of four.

Wenesday October 19 will feature the Sea Legs Open Mic Collective, downstairs free from 8pm.

The following night will see the return of Kern after a brilliant show in August with the band free downstairs from 9pm, while on Saturday Band of Friends will celebrate the music of Rory Gallagher from 8pm with tickets €15.

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participated in bog-snorkelling, kayaking, cliff jumping, surfing and body-boarding.

Alongside these exciting activities the group also embraced the challenge of a 25km mountain hike as part of their Bronze Gaisce Award.

The Gaisce, or President’s Award is a personal development programme for young people aged 15-25 to dream big and fulfil their potential. The trek encouraged students to step out of their comfort zone and was a positive first step on their Gaisce journey.

Each of the girls will continue to set goals and challenges over the coming months as they pursue the various areas involved in the award.

Trip co-ordinator Edele Smith commended the students on their dedication and good humour throughout the trip, as well as acknowledging the help of the other teachers involved in the endeavour.

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Family Notices

In Memoriam Announcements , Anniversaries, Birthday Remembrances, Thanksgivings & Acknowledgements. novena

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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 grey in his merciful eyes, it will be50th Anniversary come your favour, not mine. In loving memory of Ann Grey, Amen. Say this prayer for 3 late of 51 O'Hanlon Park, days. Promise publication and Dundalk, whose 50th annifavours will be granted. (Never versary occurs on 17th Octoknown to fail). M.S. ber.

The Song of Wandering Aengus NOVENA to the I went out to the hazel wood, sacred heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past Because a fire was in my head, I asked you for many favours And cut and peeled a hazel This time, I ask for this special wand, favour (mention it). Take it, And hooked a berry to a dear Heart of Jesus and place it thread; within your own broken heart, And when white moths were where your Father sees it. Then on the wing, in his merciful eyes, it will be- And moth-like stars were come your favour, not mine. flickering out, Amen. Say this prayer for 3 I dropped the berry in a stream days. Promise publication and And caught a little silver trout. favours will be granted. (Never When I had laid it on the floor I went to blow the fire a-flame, known to fail). P.K.

in memoriam But something rustled on the floor, And someone called me by my name: It had become a glimmering girl With apple blossom in her hair Who called me by my name and ran And faded through the brightening air.

Though I am old with wandering Through hollow lands and hilly lands, I will find out where she has gone, And kiss her lips and take her hands; And walk among long dappled grass, And pluck till time and times are done, The silver apples of the moon, The golden apples of the sun.

—Donny.

Young footballers from St Patrick’s GFC enjoying fruit after training. Over the course of the summer the players took part in the club’s healthy eating programme with fruit being served up every Thursday night. The initiative was kindly supported by local company, Fyffes.

Driving with cannabis

A man who was driving while under the influence of cannabis was disqualified for four years at Dundalk District Court.

Michael Jones of 71 Castlekeele, Newry, was stopped by Gardai on June 9 this year after being observed driving. He was taken to Dundalk Garda Station where a blood test returned nil for alcohol but a urine test illustrated the presence of cannabis.

The defence barrister stated that the 24-yearold father of one is currently unemployed. He regularly drove his grandfather to hospital appointments and apologised for his actions.

Judge Flann Brennan imposed a €300 fine and disqualification for four years.

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Staff in Permanent TSB on Clanbrassil St. continue to keep the memory of their former colleague Linda McDonnell alive thanks to their annual cupcake sale.

Clare Murrihy, Debbie Farrell, Eleanor McSkean and Evonne Harvey were just some of the staff who were in full on baking mode last Thursday evening making hundreds of cupcakes between them to be sold in the Permanent TSB branch on Clanbrassil St. last Friday.

According to Clare the idea of the cupcake sale was to primarily remember their dear friend Linda while also helping to raise money for the Marie KeatPeter Watters, The Bungalows, Pearse Park, Dundalk, / Dunleer, peacefully The Louth County Hospital on Sunday October 9. Peter, formerly of Dunleer, predeceased by his parents John and Rose (nee White), brothers Jim and Peter, sisters Rosealeen, Nan and Peggie, Very deeply regretted by his twin sister Teresa, nephews, neices, extended family relatives, neighbours and friends.

Mala Conlon, Upper Faughart and formerly Ladywell Square, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Briege and loving father of Kevin, Valerie, Carol, Gina, Majella and Martina. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Patsy, John, Brian, Peter and Kevin, sisters Kathleen, Marie and Bernadette, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends Mark Faulkner, Oakland Park and formerly of Marian Park, Dundalk, peacefully, at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday October 9.

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Meanwhile, across town in Colourtrend Paints on the Coes Road, Caroline Lee and her friendly staff were also hosting a coffee morning which was held in aid of Irish Autism

Action. Last year the shop hosted their first ever coffee morning in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and this time around they decided to help out a very worthy cause in Irish Autism Action.

Caroline thanked all those who supported the event.

Death Notices Andrew. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughter, son, mother Margaret, sisters Denise and Geraldine, brothers Eddie and Richard, father-in-law Tommy Downey, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Patrick (Paddy) Gribben, Ballybarrack, Knockbridge, peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday October 8. 2016. Paddy (Retired Customs Officer) beloved husband of Rose (née Clancy) and dear father of Jacqueline Cleary, Patricia Kehoe, Catherine Soraghan, Mary Connolly, Theresa Clarke, Patrick Gribben, Rachel Birch and Ruth Gribben. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Philip Murphy, Hawthorn Crescent, Bay Estate, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Sunday October 9. Philip beloved husband of Breda (nee Healy) and loving father of Elaine, Denise and Eimear. Predeceased by his par-

ents James and Kathleen, sisters Winnie and Kathleen. Very deeply regretted by his wife, daughters, granddaughter Maisie, sister Helen Pepper, brother Michael, son in-law Declan, sister in-law Rose, brothers in law Declan and Fintan, nephews, nieces, cousins extended family relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Brigid Reilly, Kilsaran, Castlebellingham, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday October 8. Pre-deceased by her husband John.

Brigid will be sadly missed by her daughters Rosaleen and Geraldine, son John, sons-in-law Terry and Frank (Rosaleen’s partner), grandchildren Luke, Adam, Ellen and Niamh, brother, sister, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Jim (Jimmy) Kinch, Adelaide, Australia, and formerly Dundalk, on Tuesday October 4. Loved husband of Marie née Clarke. Much loved father and father in law of Carolin and John, Aisling and Wolfgang, Niall and Justine, adored pop of Alena, Annika, Otto, and Jimmy, and bother of Sean, Brian, Brendan, and

Margaret Molloy.

Paddy Clarke Rathfarnham, and formerly of Kilkerley, Dundalk, ex RTÉ and ESB) in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday October 5. Sadly missed by his wife Anne, children Dearbhla, Declan and Niall, grandchildren Tao and Mei-Li, brothers Brian and Owen, sister Sr. Lena and extended family.

Charles Byrne, Mullavalley, Louth Village, peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Tuesday October 5. Charles will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Rosaleen, daughters Clare and Jane, grandchildren, sister and family.

John Duffy, Green Road, Dromiskin, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday October 5. John, beloved brother of the late Paddy, Joe, Mick, Molly Farrelly, Maggie Mulligan, Brigid Gorham, Kitty Ward and Anna Murtagh. Deeply regretted by nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives and friends.

Peter Joseph (Pete Joe) McGeough, Rosslough, Corcreaghy, Dundalk, peacefully, in London on Thurs-

St Mochtas GFC are holding a race nigh in Eamo’s Bar on Saturday October 22.

Anyone wishing to sponsor a race can do so for €100 or you can sponsor half of a race for €50. You can also buy a horse at €10.

For more information on sponsoring a race or buying a ticket for a horse please contact any committee member.

Dyspraxia awareness The Crowne Plaza hotel is the venue for a Dyspraxia awareness evening on Wednesday October 12 from 8pm to 9.30pm to mark Dyspraxia/DCD Awareness Week (9th – 15th October 2016). Guest speaker Victoria Biggs is author of Caged In Chaos: A Dyspraxic Guide to Breaking Free.

This is a free event however booking is advised. For admission call 01 8747085

St Josephs lotto There was no winner of €4,200 St Josephs GFC lotto jackpot. The numbers drawn were 2, 10, 16, 28.

The €50 winners were 1.

Patricia Neary c/o Joey Neary 2. Caroline & Eamonn Neary c/o Noel Neary 3.

Daniel Foley c/o Jim Hoey 4. Finbar Sweeney c/o Stephen Quigley.

day September 29. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Catherine, sisters Rosetta, Peggy, Lucy, Kitty and Nancy and his brother Dominic. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

David McDonagh, Drogheda and formerly Dundalk,peacefully, at home.

Beloved partner of Siobhan, adored daddy of Callum, Lee and John Josie, dear son of Teresa and the late John and much loved brother of John, Kevin, Jamie, Adrianne, Michelle, Donna and Nicole. He will be sadly missed by his loving partner, children, mother, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.

Elizabeth Sloan (née Treanor) Lower Shore, Omeath, and Newry, peacefully at her residence on Tuesday October 4. Elizabeth, cherished wife of Brian and loving mother of Anthony, Bernarde, Margurite, Susan and Judith.

Dearly beloved sister of Margaret Hughes, Josephine Carr, Oliver and the late John, Jim, Michael, Brian, Marion, Ann and Clare.

Brenda Harvey (née Sloan) Lurganreagh, Kilkeel, and formerly of Faughart, on Saturday October 1. Brenda beloved wife of Mike, and loving mother of Michelle and Yvette, much loved grandmother of Talulah, Jameson, Finlay and Zadie.

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Nissan's Micra Gen5 Unveiled

Nissan’s Micra Gen5, unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, is a complete redefinition of what Micra means… and is as audacious as it is revolutionary.

Targeted for Europe, the world’s largest hatchback market, the Micra Gen5 is styled to turn heads, with a dramatic body length-defining character line. It is lower, wider and longer than its predecessors and has more interior space. It also has advanced new downsized turbo drivetrains, an agile chassis and a full complement of innovative safety features.

“When the first Micra appeared more than 30 years ago,

it marked a revolution in the small hatchback segment and opened a new chapter for Nissan. The fifth generation Micra is just as revolutionary, and will raise expectations for what a hatchback can, and should, deliver to its customers,” said Carlos Ghosn, CEO, Nissan Motor Company, “Following in the wheel tracks of distinctive cars like Qashqai and Juke, the latest Micra reinforces Nissan’s position as a leader in automotive design. It also shows our intent to compete right at the top of Europe’s B-segment market – the largest and most competitive B-segment market in the world.”

The Micra Gen5 will revolutionise customer expectations in the B-segment by introducing a unique blend of striking design, new, intuitive technology and confident, agile performance. Its striking design and bold colour options will make it stand out from the crowd, while its interior roominess and advanced features will appeal to buyers looking for more from their B-segment hatchback, or to those downsizing.

The new Nissan Micra will be built in Europe at the Renault plant in Flins, France, as part of the Renault Nissan Alliance.

Sales will start in Europe from March 2017.

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