Dundalk Leader 14th December 2016
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Ardee Credit Union Art Competition
Pete Treanor’s
Weekly Quiz
1 Music in the Movies Follow the Yellow Brick Road is a song from what musical film? 2 Ireland The city of Kilkenny stands on what river? 3 Television Which quiz show host played Mike Baldwin’s nephew Danny in Coronation Street? 4 Soccer John Charles, the star of Juventus in the 1950’s, played international football for what country? 5 Rock and Pop What was Kate Bush’s first number 1 single in Britain and Ireland? 6 Business In what country did the Rolex watch company originate? 7 Comics and Cartoons What was the name of the magazine published by the Irish Christian Brothers until 1990, to counteract British comics like the Victor,
Ardee Community Schools winners pictured with Niall Lambert of Ardee Credit Union
Hotspur etc? 8 Children’s Books In the Winnie the Pooh stories, whose favourite food is thistles? 9 Politics Which Taoiseach was lampooned on Hall’s Pictorial Weekly as ‘The Minister for Hardship’? 10 Sport What nationality was Olympic champion middle distance runner Alberto Juantareno? The Stinker What unique sporting achievement did Dundalk Young Ireland’s man J.J Waller claim in Croke Park in 1907?
Campaign against drink driving
As the festive season approaches An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority and Louth County Council have issued a stark warning to road-users about the consequences of drink-driving. A Pre-Crash Report on Alcohol, which examined Garda forensic investigation files into fatal crashes between 2008 and 2012, showed that alcohol was a factor in 38% of all fatal collisions, claiming the lives of 286 people. 29% of drivers and motorcyclists killed had consumed alcohol. To date this year, 176 people have been killed on Irish roads, an increase of 32 when compared to the same period last year. An Garda Síochána will be increasing the number of Mandatory Alcohol Testing checkpoints in County Louth over the coming weeks on a 24/7 basis.
In a recent Credit Union ‘Budding Artists’ competition, students in ACS came out on top and were awarded prizes by Niall Lambert, manager of Ardee Credit Union. Kelly Callaghan won 1st Prize in the 11 – 13yrs category. Jasmine Carroll won first prize in the 14 – 17yrs category. Annie Carrie was awarded 2nd prize and Naoise McConnon 3rd in the same category. The first prize winners will go forward to the next stage of the competition.
Dundalk FC now turn the attention to future of pitch By Paul Byrne
Dundalk FC have received the results of a feasibility study from pitch specialists and officials will now make a decision on plans for Oriel Park following their exit from the Europa League. but will not make a final decision on what surface to lay down until after their game with Maccabi Tel Aviv tomorrow evening. According to Martin Connolly, general manager of the club, there has been great debate at boardroom level with regards to what course of action to take regarding the pitch. “We have received the re-
sults from the feasibility study and what we will do next is sit down, look at the study and make an informed decision as to what type of pitch is best for the football club. “I know there has been great debate already as to what surface we should go for but we have to be mindful of the fact that the pitch will not only be used by our senior team but also by our U17, U19 and ladies team. And from next August there will also be an U15 team so there is plenty to consider before any decision is made. With regards to ground development it seems that there will take at least a couple of seasons before the Oriel Park meets
UEFA’s strict ground criteria regulations which have so far prevented the club from holding any European games beyond the second qualifying round stage. According to Martin Dundalk will once again be forced to play their European games elsewhere next season should they progress to the third qualifying round or beyond. “I know that the ground will not be ready for next season with regards to hosting big European games. There is a lot of work to do to bring the stadium up to the required standards and it will be at least two seasons before we are in a position to upgrade the facilities to an acceptable level,” stated Martin.
ANSWERS—1 The Wizard of Oz; 2 The Nore; 3 Bradley Walsh; 4 Wales; 5 Wuthering Heights; 6 Switzerland; 7 Our Boys; 8 Eyeore; 9 Liam Cosgrave; 10 Cuban. The Stinker: He played three games for his county on the same day in Croke Park. (Louth Minor footballers, Louth Senior footballers and he came on as a sub for the Louth hurlers).
Dundalk Credit Union AGM
Laura McCartney in centre winner of € 500 at the Dundalk Credit Unio n AGM attendance prize draw with her friends Pauline Crosby Frances Molloy Fuio na Murray and Cina Agnew.
Edward McConville € 1500 and Marie Lynch € 250 winners.
Frances Molloy congratulates Eddi e Kavanagh on his €250 win.
n with Maura Murphy €500 and Frances Molloy Dundalk Credit Unio Lorraine Quigley €750 winners.
Fiona Murray congratulates Paul Mell on
on his €250.
Frances Molloy Dundalk Credit Union with Prize draw winners Nuala Behan €1000 and Siobhan Duffy €250.