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Wednesday, 15th November, 2017. Vol. 10, Issue 46 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Widow wants clarity to prevent tragedy

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The wife of a man who was killed during last month’s ‘Storm Ophelia’ has written a letter to local representatives to ask for clearer guidelines for employers and the self-employed in the event of a status red weather warning.

Pamela Goss wrote to local TDs asking for clarity on the guidelines so that there will not be another incident similar to the one which killed her husband. Fintan Goss was travelling home to Ravensdale on his way back from work on October 16 when a tree fell on top of his vehicle.

In the wake of that tragedy Fintan’s widow is looking for answers to a number of questions about what happened on that day.

“What are the rules or guidelines for employers in terms of the dangers during a Status Red Weather Warning? What guidance was issued to employers, the self-employed and those working in the public sector about turning up for work on Monday October 16?

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Leah claims public speaking win

St Vincents student Leah O’Shaughnessy has emerged triumphant from a field of eight regional finalists at the national final of the prestigious European Commission’s Soapbox public speaking competition which took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Tuesday November 7.

Speaking passionately on the topic of Brexit and its implications for Ireland, Leah won over the panel of esteemed adjudicators including Dr Mary Murphy, acclaimed author and lecturer on politics at UCC. All through the Autumn, contestants have been battling the length and breadth of the country, passionately defending or attacking the idea of whether a Brexit could be considered.

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Clermont Chorale Widow calls for clarity to prevent further tragedy

Clermont Chorale will host a joint concert which will include very special guests in St Oliver’s Church Blackrock on November 19 at 5pm.

Luvian Mieskuoro a hugely talented Finnish choir will be singing along with the

Clermont Chorale on the evening. Tickets will cost €10 and are available at the door.

Clermont Chorale was formed in 2003, has 30 members from Co Louth and performs a wide range of musical repertoire from 16th to 21st Century.

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The wife of a man who was killed during last month’s ‘Storm Ophelia’ has written a letter to local representatives to ask for clearer guidelines for employers and the self-employed in the event of a status red weather warning.

Pamela Goss wrote to local TDs asking for clarity on the guidelines so that there will not be another incident similar to the one which killed her husband. Fintan Goss was travelling home to Ravensdale on his way back from work on October 16 when a tree fell on top of his vehicle.

In the wake of that tragedy Fintan’s widow is looking for answers to a number of questions about what happened on that day.

“What are the rules or guidelines for employers in terms of the dangers during a Status Red Weather Warning? What guidance was issued to employers, the selfemployed and those working in

the public sector about turning up for work on Monday October 16?

Much was made of the correct decision to close every school in the country, in the interest of safety, but there was absolute confusion, before during and after Storm Ophelia as to the situation with regards to private sector employers and indeed other parts of the public sector,” stated Pamela in a letter to local representatives.

The matter was raised in the Dail last week by Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick who also asked for clarity with regards to guidelines for workers during status red weather warnings.

“I received an email this morning from Pamela Goss, the wife of Fintan Goss who left for work on Monday, October 16 last and did not come home. He died on his way from work in Dundalk during Storm Ophelia.

“The Goss family have many

questions about what happened on the day in question. What are the rules or guidance for employers in respect of dangers during a status red weather warning? What guidelines were issued to employers, the self-employed and those working in the public sector for turning up for work on Monday October 16?,” he asked.

Deputy Fitzpatrick stated that An Taoiseach conveyed the condolences of the country and Government to the Goss family and stated the most important issue was to ensure no one else loses his or her life. He also pleaded with people to put safety first.

The Louth TD pointed out that those are fine words but they are of little comfort to the Goss family because putting safety first was interpreted differently by some employers and managers.

“The resulting confusion and lack of clarity are the reasons Fin-

Bridge St will not be included in revised town redevelopment plan

By Paul Byrne

THEY planned €4m upgrade of Clanbrassil St and St Nicholas quarter (an area comprising of Church St, Linenhall St and Bridge Street) has been scaled back and

will not now include Bridge St according to council officials.

Councillors were informed at last week’s Dundalk Municipal District Committee meeting that the work would now stop at St Nicholas Church due to a lack of funding to extend the plans as far as the bridge across the Castletown River.

The €4m rejuvenation scheme was approved for funding last year under the EU Urban Development Fund late last year with €2m coming from an EU fund while the other €2m coming from Louth County Council.

During last week’s Municipal District Meeting councillors were given a presentation by consultants on what they are proposing for the project.

During the meeting councillors were also told that Bridge Street would not be included in these plans.

Many councillors expressed their disappointment at the news including Mark Dearey who had proposed a motion asking for Bridge Street to be redeveloped for new innovative business and residential initiatives.

“His Green Party colleague Marianne Butler suggested that a design be drawn up to include Bridge St which could be used at a later date when funds are available to include it as part of the redevelopment.

“People down that end of town will feel rightly aggrieved at what we’ve been told here tonight,” stated Cllr Dearey.

“Unfortunately I

don’t know if there’s much we can do about it. Can we raise extra capital ourselves to extend the scheme? I think Cllr Butler ‘s idea of at least including the design for Bridge St. in the overall design package was a good suggestion and one that I think the design team bought into tonight.

That way at least we know that Bridge St. will be treated the same way as the rest of town in time,” stated Mark.

Cllr Dearey had proposed: “That this Council initiate a plan and use the CPO process to unlock the development potential of Bridge St. Dundalk, by assembling parcels of idle and derelect properties to allow for innovative new residential and business uses.”

Fintan Goss

tan Goss’s children have no father, his wife Pamela has no husband and the Goss family has lost a son and brother.

I will give the Taoiseach a copy of the email I received. I ask him to answer my questions.” stated Mr Fitzpatrick.

The pupils from the Student Council of St Francis National School, Blackrock recently organised a breakfast event in school to raise money for the ISPCC. Pupils came in early and were treated to cheerios breakfast cereal in the school hall prior to lessons starting. The breakfast event raised €450 for the ISPCC. Pictured are members of the Student Council - Izzy Campbell, Solai Nagappan, Cora English, Anna Johnston, Matty Smith, Saul McArdle, Oscar Smith, Ultan Owens, Sophie English.

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De La Salle TY driving school trip TY students from De La Salle attended the Rosemary Smith “Think Awareness” driving school in Goff’s, Co. Kildare on Tuesday November 7.

Each student had approximately one hour of personal driving tuition behind the wheel of a dual-controlled car in the company of a qualified driving instructor.

As well as that all students learned of the dangers of drinkdriving, experienced simulated inebriation by wearing “beer goggles” had their reaction times tested, did a theory test and so much more.

Rosemary herself

De La Salle students who visited the driving school

was in attendance for part of the day. The students met with her and learned that in May, at the age of 79 years, she became the oldest person ever to have driven a Formula

1 car around a circuit – the Paul Ricard circuit, near Marseilles in France, the circuit that will host the 2018 French Grand Prix.

All-in-all, this was a fantastic opportunity

for the TY students.

Over the course of the next few months, all TY students will have this opportunity to follow on from their Road Safety module in such a practical way.

This event has been a regular feature of the TY calendar in De La Salle, Dundalk, for over ten years and is always one of the most popular TY events of the year.

ley), would become Fr Solanus Casey’s grandmother. Bridget married Michael Timothy Murphy (born in 1794) and they lived in his home village of Camlough.

Michael and Bridget had a daughter, Ellen Elizabeth Murphy (Born in Camlough 1844).

Elizabeth moved to America and she mar-

ried Bernard James Casey from Castleblayney on October 6 1863 at the age of 19. Ellen’s address on the Record of Marriage was Hoistings, Minnesota, while James’ address was Danvers, Minnesota.

Fr Solanus Casey, Capuchin Franciscan, was born Bernard (Barney) Francis Casey on November 25, 1870 on a farm near Oak Grove, Wisconsin.

He was the sixth child in a family of ten boys and six girls born to Irish immigrant parents, Bernard and Ellen Murphy.

The young Barney left the farm to work throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as a logger, hospital orderly, street car operator, and prison guard.

At the age of 21 he entered St. Francis High School Seminary

in Milwaukee to study for the diocesan priesthood. Five years later he contemplated a religious order. Invested in the Capuchin Order at Detroit in 1897, he received the religious name of Solanus.

After his ordination in 1904, Fr Solanus spent 20 years in New York, Harlem, and Yonkers. In 1924 he was assigned to St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit where he worked for a further 20 years. He died at the age of 86 on July 31, 1957.

Many cures from illness have been attributed to Fr Solanus and three years after his death many friends formed the Fr. Solanus Guild to preserve his memory and ideals.

The ceremony can be viewed on the EWTN (Eternal Word Catholic Network) channel or on YouTube on Saturday.

Family travels for Beatification

By Eunan Whyte

Members of a local family are heading to Detroit this week to join in a celebration that will see a relative continue on his journey towards Canonisation.

The travelling party are all related to Fr Solanus Casey who will be Beatified at a special ceremony in Detroit on November 18 at which there is expected to be a huge attendance.

Fr Casey has strong links with the North Louth/South Armagh area through the Sheils, Duffy and Casey families, along with the extended Coburn Clan.

Members of those families will be making the trip to the USA this weekend.

Both of his great great grandfathers, Peter Sheils and James McNance, were born

Fr Solanus

in Dungooley in the 1700s.

Their children, James Sheils (born 1770) and Margaret Mary McNance (born 1779) who were also born in Dungooley, went on to marry near the turn of the century.

Their daughter Bridget Margaret Sheils (born 1807 in Dungoo-

St.Vincent’s Pia Kosmin at the Taste of Louth Cupcake Compeition which was held in The Marshes Shopping Centre.

St.Vincent’s Róisín O’Hanrahan at the Taste of Louth Cupcake Competition.

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Blackrock successful in the ‘Louth Looking Good’ awards News

Blackrock Tidy Towns enjoyed a successful night at the annual ‘Louth Looking Good ‘awards night in the Crowne Plaza Hotel as they picked up the following awards: Overall Award for the best presented town/village in the county for the fourth year running (followed by Tallanstown and Dromiskin).

Best Presented Graveyard in the county once again - Haggardstown Old Graveyard.

Shop Front Awards for The Bayview Inn, The Brake, The Black Wok, The Clermont, and Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

They were also runners-up in Waste Minimisation project - for the shredding and recycling of 2016 Christmas Trees The judges were effusive in their praise for the village stating that the people involved in the Blackrock tidy towns had put their village on the map nationally.

“There are simply no superla-

Students hold art exhibition

The second St Brigid’s Art Exhibition took place this week in An Tain Arts Centre. Following on from last year’s hugely successful exhibition, the creativity and flair of the students was on display again.

Each student in the school exhibited their own individual piece of art, alongside some really interesting group exhibits. There were samples of drawing, painting, silk screen printing, weaving, constructions, clay pieces, papier-mache as well as Junior Certificate

tives to do adequate justice to the environmental presentation of Blackrock. The work of your Tidy Towns Committee, and enthusiastic group of volunteers, is of central importance to the continued economic prosperity of the village and you need and deserve the support of the commercial and residential sectors to assist you in your ambitious and meticulous work programme which has certainly put Blackrock on the map nationally. “Onwards and up-

wards from here but in the meantime you continue to be a leading light in all things Tidy Towns and are deserving winners of Louth Looking Good 2017,” read the comments from the impressed judging panel.

According to John Horan, current chairman of Blackrock Tidy Towns the award is reward for all the hard work put in by a number of volunteers around the village.

“Again, this year our success is down to the huge amount of vol-

and QQI Artwork.

At the official opening night, the buzz and excitement in the basement was palpable. Each child’s piece of art was on sale and there was also a raffle for original artworks by three local artists, Rosemary Warren Aoife Ward and Sarah McKenna.

There was fantastic support from parents and friends of the school and we hope to make this an annual event. All proceeds on the night went to St Brigid’s Diane, Andrew and Kathleen Nairn School.

Funding of €86 for new library strategy

Fianna Fáil TD for Louth and East Meath Declan Breathnach has today welcomes funding of €86,194 for a new library strategy for Louth.

“Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, TD made the announcement today that his Department will provide funding €64,645 and the remaining €21,549 in funding will come from Louth County Council.

“The funding will go towards supporting the introduction of

new technologies to enable more self-service facilities, more hotdesk facilities, on-line resources and printing facilities, and to fund the purchase of more book stock.

“These new facilities hopefully will attract more members to this valuable, free service. It will also provide a comfortable and userfriendly space for research, and for job-seekers to have the use of IT facilities and to interact with others.”

Ollie claims the honours at Dundalk Ollie English (13) was the winner of Sunday’s 14 hole Singles Stableford competition at Dundalk Golf Club as he defeated Peter O’Brien (15) on countback after both had finished on 30pts.

Conor McCaughey (5) took third overall with 29pts and also recorded the best gross score of the day with 25pts.

Pat Donaghy (12), Danny Gallagher (13) and Dermot McKenna (22) took the category prizes.

The annual presentation of prizes will be held on Sunday, December 10, immediately after a shotgun start competition scheduled for that date. All members are invited to attend the presentation.

Congratulations to Eoin Murphy who has retained his place on the Irish Boys U18 international panel for the 2018 season. Eoin made his international debut earlier this year at the Home International Championships in England.

Bright future for camogie

Last Tuesday saw the first secondary schools Camogie blitz in 2017 and also the first for some time. This was a great event which saw almost 90 girls take part, some for the first time, others with club or county experience.

Teams from Ballymakenny - Drogheda, Our Ladys - Drogheda, St Oliver’s Drogheda, Scoil Ui Mhuiri Dunleer, St Louis - Dundalk and St Vincents - Dundalk all took part in a well organised event, hosted at St Fechins in Termonfeckin.

Given all the recent bad weather, the blitz was played in glorious sunshine, which made for excellent conditions for camogie.

The blitz was organised in a round robin format with a final between Ballymakenny and St Vincents, which was won by the Dundalk girls.

Well done to all who helped to make this happen especially Lorraine Young and Orla O’Connor from Louth Camogie who were referees on the day. Thanks to the teachers for taking the time and coaching the girls. Special thanks to Sabrina Larkin from Leinster Camogie, for her assistance with this and other initiatives to help camogie development in Louth.

Another blitz is planned in November so the girls and teachers, are out there practising now.

St Vincents camogie team

St Louis camogie team

Scoil Uí Mhuirí camogie team

unteering that is Blackrock Tidy Towns combined with the support of the village businesses, the CE scheme workers, Tus workers and the local community. Louth Looking Good showcases the amount of work throughout the county carried out by communities who have a pride of place and come out in all weathers and all seasons to look after their local environment and we in Blackrock are proud to be part of that grass roots movement,” stated John.

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Ard Dealgan Update

Sinn Féin Councillor Anne Campbell has welcomed the update on the Ard Dealgan Complex on Quay Street in the town but added that she was disappointed it didn’t come from Louth County Council.

Speaking recently the Councillor said “At the October Municipal District meeting in Dundalk I asked officials for an update on the complex and specifically about a feasibility study that was taking place. My predecessor Cllr Jennifer Green and Sinn Féin have been on this issue now for a number of years.

I was informed that a fuller explanation would not be forthcoming and ‘confidentiality’ was cited as the reason.”

“Cllr Anne Campbell continued “However the update and a fuller explanation was made available to Government TDs last week. I hope that work commences very soon on Ard Dealgan and we can see an end to this nightmare once and for all.

It will be good to see them turned into proper homes for those who need them most.”

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Busy time for Colaiste Chu Chulainn students

By Kene Obiefuna

It’s been almost three months into the school year and the TYs in Colaiste Chu Chulainn have had an exciting and busy year so far with all the posters, presentations and projects they have been tasked to do for their end of year portfolios.

In Art, the TY students were tasked to make an art project of their own choosing. Their options included making a documentary of their own choice, designing an item of clothing or outfit as well as a model of anything they please e.g. dragon, human etc.

“I think they are fun, interesting and for those who never done art for Junior Cert completing a

project is satisfying after it’s all said and done. It also gives a sense of selfconfidence and pride”, said Victor Akinsowon, one of the TY students who will be doing Art this year.

The TYs have 16 weeks to complete their respective projects and have already started making progress with dividing themselves into their fellow groups for the project and collecting materials they would need such as sweet wrappers, car tyres, barks of trees and newspapers for the outfits students are making as well as cameras and costumes for the documentaries being made.

It is important that the TYs work together as they make the projects

as this is being done in groups.

Ideas have to be shared and combined.

Equal effort has to be put in by each member of the group to make sure the final product is as good as it can be.

This project is also a good chance for the students to enter into art competitions as the TYs will have much more time on their hands to do so. Mental Health Art and Photography is one of the art competitions being made available to the TYs throughout the year.

“I’m having a lot of fun taking part in making an art project with my friends”, said Jedi Olagbemiro, another student doing Art this school year.

Local gamer competes at world championships For most people playing video games is nothing more than just

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Some of the students who took part in Maths Week at DkIT recently.

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Jeruslaem 6. The Vietnam War 7. Brendan O’Dowda - an Irish tenor who popularised the songs of Percy French. 8. Three 9.

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News

in Brief Banned For Four Years

A man who failed to provide a specimen for Gardai after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving was banned from the road for four years at Dundalk District Court.

Christopher McLaughlin (33) of 306 Ballycoleman Estate, Strabane, failed to produce either a breath or urine sample at Dundalk Garda Station on June 10 this year. Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client admitted the charge and added that otherwise he had been co-operative.

He revealed that the disqualification will be a big blow as Mr McLaughlin travels for work. Judge John Coughlan imposed €75 fine and a four-year ban which was postponed until May 6 next year.

Pop Up Shop for LSPCC

Louth Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals is having a popup shop in The Longwalk Shopping Centre from Wednesday November 15 until Saturday November 18, between 10am and 5pm to raise much needed funds.

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Leah claims stunning public speaking victory its implications for Ireland, Leah won over the panel of esteemed adjudicators including Dr Mary Murphy, acclaimed author and lecturer on politics at UCC. All through the Autumn, contestants have been battling the length and breadth of the country, passionately defending or attacking the idea of whether a Brexit could be considered Ire-

St Vincents student Leah O’Shaughnessy has emerged triumphant from a field of eight regional finalists at the national final of the prestigious European Commission’s Soapbox public speaking competition which took place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Tuesday November 7.

Speaking passionately on the topic of Brexit and

land’s opportunity in the seventh annual Europe Direct National Soapbox Competition.

Eight Europe Direct Information Centres in public libraries around the country held lively discussions on this topical subject, giving the public the chance to have their say.

The local Europe Direct Centre at Dundalk Library is managed by Sheila Tier-

ney and Mary McHugh whose continued support for the initiative has been enormous.

Leah will now accompany Mairaid McGuinness MEP and President of the European Parliament in Brussels to share her views on this contentious views.

This marks another national success for St. Vincent’s debating team who, under the tutelage of their

coach Victoria O’Hagan have brought home several national titles for the school in recent years.

Leah will keep the flag flying at national level when she moves forward to the next stage of the Votail 100 public speaking competition in the Seanad’s move to commemorate 100 years of women securing the vote in Ireland.

Leah O’Shaughnessy

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Students flock to Dundalk Institute for annual open day Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) opened its doors to more than 1,500 prospective students plus their families as part of its two-day open day event.

The annual open day is a terrific opportunity to see what undergraduate life is like at DkIT with opportunities to meet with lecturers, speak to current DkIT students and take a tour of the Institute’s facilities and campus.

Set across two days, the campus was alive with activities with presentations and showcases taking place across all corners of the campus.

The first day was aimed primarily at school leavers with students arriving from

Students from Bush Post Primary School at DkIT Open Day 2017

counties Armagh, Cavan, Down, Meath, Monaghan, Louth and Dublin.

DkIT’s Falkner Hall was transformed into an exhibition hall to provide information on courses from applied music to applied bio science, early childhood studies to

agriculture, mechanical engineering to accounting, sports and digital marketing. Visitors had the opportunity to take part in Q&A sessions with DkIT student ambassadors and lecturers to help them with their CAO choices.

There was also a workshop for guidance councillors from participating schools which included a welcome address by DkIT President, Dr Michael Mulvey. The primary focus of the session was on careers & employability and included

presentations from Head of Careers & Employability, Catherine Staunton and two DkIT students about their experience on work placement.

DkIT organised a second day for families and mature students which included

more details on CAO applications, fees and supports This year, DkIT introduced 5 new courses as part of its undergraduate offering.

These include: BSc (Hons) in Engineering (Common Entry), BSc. (Hons) in Construction Management, BSc. (Hons) In Architectural Technology, Higher Certificate in Arts in Front Office Management and Business Administration, Higher Certificate in Computing and Business. For details on all DkIT courses from Level 6 to Level 8, visit www.dkit. ie/courses DkIT will organise its next Open Day on Saturday January 20 and invites students of all ages to attend.

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The year ahead promises to be a busy one for Muirhevna Mor Football Club in Dundalk as they prepare to take advantage of winning one of the top prizes in a national competition for sports clubs.

Organised by fruit importers Fyffes in partnership with local sports technology specialist Metrifit, the club fended off competition from

over 200 other entrants and their success saw them win a year-long use of Metrifit’s performance monitoring software.

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Town is gearing up for Frostival celebrations

The two day Frostival winter festival will take place on Friday November 24 and Saturday 25 Dundalk Town Centre and this year’s line-up has some very exciting new features in a jam-packed programme of events including Santa’s Grotto, Little Elves Fun Zone, Dundalk Christmas Market, Great Dundalk Bake Off and Dundalk on Ice. Another first as part of the Frostival festivities is the introduction of Santa’s Grotto which will be located on Earl Street over the two days, while The Little Elves Fun Zone will run from 3-6pm with lots of fun for the little ones including a visit from the Disney Princesses and DJ Christmas will be will be playing all his festive favourites from 3pm on Market Square to get us into the spirit of Christmas.

Dundalk BIDS Manager Martin McElligott is among those looking forward to the event and revealed that the Christmas Market will also be a popular feature.

“We are also delighted to announce our Dundalk Christmas Market will take place on Friday and Saturday. The marquee is located on Earl Street and will host 30 local craft and artisan food producers with their delicious food and

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beautifully handmade gifts.”

On Frostival Friday Mrs. Claus has organised a magical event the whole family can get involved in with the Frostival Treasure Hunt - if your family is up for the challenge sign up from Noon in Dundalk Tourist Office, while Dundalk Men’s Shed Choir who will be entertaining everyone with seasonal melodies and traditional Christmas carols from 4pm in An Táin Arts Niamh Crawley and Ben McDonald at the Ardee CS no uniCentre. form day The last of this year’s exciting new additions is the Great Dundalk Christmas Bake Off – ten local Star Baker have taken up the challenge and will create and present their Signature Bakes to the judges on Frostival Friday at 4.30pm in An Táin Arts Centre.

Meanwhile, Kings Church Gospel Choir will be performing live at 5pm at Market Square ahead of the Christmas lighting ceremony will take place at 5.30pm. It will be officiated by the Cathaoirleach assisted by Kyle Norton and his Special Olympics teammates who will hit the switch and illuminate Dundalk Town Centre.

Finishing off the evening’s events will be the official launch of Dundalk on Ice.

No uniform day

Niamh Crawley and Tadhg Carroll at the Ardee CS no uniform day

Disqualified driver gets five months in prison

A man who was stopped by Gardai when driving while disqualified was sentenced to five years in prison.

Paul Quigley (58) of 7 Gort na Mara, Blackrock, had previously been banned from the

road on a drink driving charge, admitted driving without insurance on April 12 this year at Dublin Road, Haggardstown.

Solicitor, Frank McDonnell, stated that his client was not in good

health but had a strong profile in terms of charity work.

Judge John Coughlan imposed a 10-year ban and five months sentence and warned that he couldn’t drive while disqualified.

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Ms Kavanagh and Ms Scott pictured at the Ardee CS no uniform day

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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.

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AN CHUIRT DUICHE THE DISTRICT COURT District Court Area of Dundalk District No. 6 TERRY BOYLE - APPLICANT (as Nominee of Blue Diamond Sports No. 2 Limited) To: The District Court Clerk, District Court Office, Courthouse, Dundalk; The Superintendent, An Garda Siochana, The Crescent, Dundalk; The Secretary, Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk; The Chief Fire Officer, Louth County Council, County Hall, St. Alphonsus Road, Dundalk.

AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TAKE NOTE that the above named Applicant of 8, Park Street, Dundalk, County Louth, as Nominee of Blue Diamond Sports No. 2 Limited will apply to the District Court sitting at Dundalk on the 7th day of December 2017 at 10.00 a.m. for a Certificate under Section 15 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, 1956, authorising the issue of a Licence permitting Gaming at an Amusement Hall or Funfare, namely Brannigans Gaming situate at Number 8, Park Street, Dundalk in the said Court area.

The number and kind of games proposed to be carried on are as follows: 110 Gaming Machines.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Applicant will rely on the following matters in support of his Application.

1. The Applicant is not disqualified by Section 8 of the said Act from the promotion of Gaming under Section 6 or 7 thereof.

2. Forms of entertainment other than Gaming are also to be provided, to wit, 5 Video Games.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2017 Brian Berrills & Company, Solicitors, 5 Francis Street, Dundalk, County Louth.

Volunteers from Dundalk Men’s Shed who went to Killarney National Park to help tackle the problem of invasive rhododendrons which are a danger to flora and fauna. Left to right: John Casey, Peter Gray, John Freeman, Peter O’Neill, and Paddy McGeeney.

Dundalk men help protect national treasure

Last week, five members of Dundalk Men’s Shed joined men from sheds right across the country and went to Killarney National Park to help tackle the problem of invasive rhododendrons.

The Dundalk volunteers, Paddy McGeeney, John Casey, Peter Gray, John Freeman, and Peter O’Neill, were fully trained in using the approved ‘snip and spray’ method which has proven to be effective at restricting the regrowth of the invasive plants.

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Dunleer Tidy Town Awards After the busiest year yet in Dunleer Tidy Towns we will host the Awards Night in Grove House Dunleer at 8pm on Thursday November 16. The Tidy Towns in Dunleer have succeeded in making more changes for the better in Dunleer in 2017 than any other single year to date thanks to recent funding.

The AGM will recognise the people who give most of their time and energy in the community and group secretary Pat Roche explained all that had been achieved this year.

“This year we had

quite a list of achievements in the town. We built a big welcome sign with mill wheel at the Drogheda entrance to the town from the motorway which is part of our branding strategy.

“All Streets were named with new cast metal name plates and new cameras were installed at the recycle centre to help prevent dumping in this area.

Nine new high capacity litter and recycle bins were placed on the Main Street. New street lights were placed at Mountain Road to connect Mountain View to

Dunleer after dark.

‘Three new information cabinets and lecterns were placed in strategic locations around the town. 7 new tree planter boxes complete with trees were placed on the Main Street at suitable locations. A total of 50 trees were planted earlier in the year along Drogheda and Dundalk Road.

The Murals at the toilet block on Main Street were designed and painted by 17 students from Scoil Ui Mhuiri earlier this year. This will be recognised on the awards night”, explained Pat.

The effect of all this progress is that Dunleer went up by nine points in the Tidy Towns National event this year.

This was highest achievement yet for Dunleer in its 39 years history and it is a cause to celebrate.

Along with a great picture show there will be the Pride of Place pictures from August this year. The result of this competition is not out yet.

The awards on the night will recognise the best Gardens around the town, the best estates, some special awards for well-presented areas.

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News DkIT leads the way in EU research for its

in Brief innovations in smarter living for older people Oxfam Designer Event

The Oxfam Shop on Clanbrassil St is hosting a designer event on December 7 at 2.15pm.

The event will feature designer and premium brand clothing and accessories. There will also be festive treats and all are welcome to attend on the day.

NetwellCASALA, the Research Centre for Ageing at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), has been named as a topfour competitor in the upcoming EU Innovation RADAR Awards 2017.

Technology is set to play a significant part in enhancing the ability of older people to live longer in their own homes and NetwellCASALA is focused on researching and developing technologies that not only enhances this ability, but also empowers older people

Kerri McGuirk who recently Graduated in NUI Maynooth with an Honours Degree in Bachelor Of Education. Kerri is the daughter of Siobhan McGuirk and Thomas Reenan, Granddaughter of Rosena McGuirk and the late Eamonn McGuirk and Tommy and Dympna Reenan.

to be able to take control of their health and wellbeing within their home and communities.

The Innovation RADAR Awards recognises outstanding innovations in research in EU funded projects across Europe and NetwellCASALA is one of only four innovators in the Technology for Society category of this year’s competition. The innovation which has been recognised by the awards body is the SIMS (Subject Information Management System) platform which

was developed in Dundalk and is currently an integral part of the ground-breaking ProACT EC Horizon 2020 project in conjunction with Trinity College. The winner of the awards will be announced in Budapest in November.

The SIMS platform was developed in-house by Dr. Julie Doyle, Senior Researcher at NetwellCASALA and Shane Gavin, Senior Software Developer, which is a fantastic coup for this lo- May Nevin, resident of Blackrock County Louth using SIMS platform on cal team at Dundalk Institute of iPad which was developed by NetwellCASALA as part of the ProACT EC Technology.

Horizon 2020 project.

Busy time for local cyclists As the temperature drops and rain falls the country’s cyclo cross season is in full swing with a number of leagues going on across the country.

Cuchulainn were battling in two provincial leagues over the weekend and claimed podium places both sides of the border.

On Sunday Alan Bingham was racing in Larne in round 7 of the Ulster Cyclocross League. The eight-lap race was a muddy, cold and windy affair. Bingham has been consistently getting top 10 results all season but this was his breakout per-

formance as he claimed third place and he did have the added bonus of claiming the first vet’s prize. David Duffy and Mark Byrne were also in the race and posted solid mid pack finishes.

Meanwhile in the Navan Cyclocross League Cuchulainn had a large turn out, with Ray Fedigan, Karl Dolan, Gerry Kenny, Arron McCann, Stuart Holden andPaul Dagg all involved. In the B race Aaron McCann had a storming race and was leading before disaster struck in the form of a puncture. A bike change

did get him back in the running and he managed to battle his way back up to third position before running out of road. Behind him, Paul Dagg finished in seventh place. In the A Race Ray O’Shaughnessey had a top 10 finish, with PJ Hynes and Johnny McCabe not far behind.

The Bike Station CycloCross league has reached its final two rounds and league leader, junior rider, Lee Harvey of Kinning Cycles, looks all but certain to take the tile. He has a 12 point lead over Cuchulainn’s

Johnny McCabe and if McCabe was to win both remaining rounds and Harvey to pick up no points it would end a draw. The league has been a huge success and has been instrumental in Chuchulainn’s riders developing into a strong force on the off road scene. The track is also being used to develop the next phase of racers with the underage riders taking to the course every Monday night. Close to 30 children have been honing their skills under the guidance of the coaches and the flood lights.

The Earl Street Christmas Market

As part of the Frostival celebrations a Christmas Market has been organised for Earl Street on Friday and Saturday November 24 and 25.

Exhibitors include Urban Indian Foods, Art by Patricia O’Kane, Designs by Susan, Jilly’s Jewels Urban Pixie Creations, Moo Moo Knits & Crafts, The Great Northern Larder and much much more!

Santa’s Grotto will also be located on Earl Street, children can visit him free of charge, where they will also receive a free goodie bag and deliver their letters to him in person.

The two day Christmas Market will take place from 11am to 6pm on Friday 24 and from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 25.

St Brigid’s School Art Exhibition

Aaron Connolly

Jordan Quigley

Ciaran Reenan

David O’Hare and Risa Champion

Olive Byrne and Sinead Murphy

Rosemary Warren

Louise and Shauna Swords with Ann Gallagher.

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Kilkerley Naomh Malachi minor team who won Division 3B Knockout competition after beating O’Connells/Stabannon Parnells/John Mitchels by 2-16 to 0-11 in Darver. Included: Callum Mullholland, Fintan Brady, Jordan Rice, Mark McShane, Ciaran Murtagh, Darren Geoghegan, Aaron McArdle, Tadhg Litchfield, Conor Quigley, Kieran Lennon, Michael Begley, Ewan McEnteggart, Ciaran McGlynn, Craig Murtagh, Patrick Murtagh, Kieran Lennon, Conor Begley, Ultan McEnaney.

Children performing better than the national average ‘How Are They Doing? A Community Perspective on Child Well-Being’ is the first survey of its kind in Ireland and indicates that children from traditionally disadvantaged areas are performing better than expected.

The survey, which was carried out by Clondalkin-based organisation Archways and commissioned by the Blue Skies Initiative and The Genesis Programme in Louth, was conducted in two separate phases and examined the well-being of children aged 7, 10 and 12 years living in Clondalkin, Drogheda and Dundalk.

The children themselves answered questions on their well-being, self-concept, their cognitive abilities and academic performance. Parents

and teachers were also quizzed about their perspective on how well these children were doing.

Some key findings from the report, which will be launched on November 20, show that children locally are performing better than the national norm and are particularly resilient – highly unexpected results given the previous research which indicates that children in marginalised communities are exposed to greater challenges which impact their development.

Alice Malone, Quality Assurance Coordinator with The Genesis Programme said: that this study is the first of its kind to be carried out in Co. Louth in which children from 14 schools from Dundalk and Drogheda participated.

“It gives us a great insight into how parents and teachers view the well-being of our children.

More importantly, it gives children aged 7, 10 and 12 an opportunity to have their voice heard and to tell us how they view themselves. It is very encouraging to hear that the children’s sense of self is up there with children nationally and that they have high levels of resilience and are doing well academically”, she stated.

This research challenges the assumption of poor outcomes for children living in areas that have been typically identified as disadvantaged – with these findings expected to change the current dialogue around education and well-being of children in demographically disadvantaged areas.

Work Matters Man was at the library driving at Dundalk Library will host an open morning on Friday, November 17 showcasing the library online resources and the Work Matters resources.

Work Matters is a national public library initiative, where the local library acts as a rich support network for those seeking employment, a career change or who are budding entrepreneurs.

Dundalk Library Work Matters provides business and employment related information resources, services and a programme of events to support business, enterprise and employment.

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books, newspapers, information, and a jobs board. Users can also avail of a suite of free digital resources including, online courses, eBooks, Ezines, enewspapers and online language learning.

Services include Free WiFi, a designated PC, printing and photocopying.

Career workshop will take place at 10.30am in Dundalk Library on Friday November 17.

These workshops are aimed at job seekers and those seeking a career change. All events are free and open to all.

For further information contact 042 9353190.

180kph on motorway

A man who was driving at 180kph on the motorway was told that he could not have the charge reduced from dangerous driving to careless driving.

As a result, Abbas Ali (22) of 1136 Crumlin Road, Belfast, was disqualified for two months at Dundalk District Court.

Evidence was given that at 9.40pm on June 109 this year the defendant was driving at Drumleck, Castlebellingham at 180kph in a 120kph zone.

Solicitor, Paula Tiernan, stated that her client works in property management and needed his licence for work, as she asked for the charge to be reduced.

Judge John Coughlan stated that it was his decision as he imposed the ban and a €500 fine.

Inspired by the popular baking TV series, The Great Dundalk Bake-off has been organised as part of the Frostival line-up and is attracting lots of attention. Ten local personalities have come together with five local businesses in the first ever competition of its kind to be held in Dundalk.

The Star Bakers and Mentors are; Paddy Mac and Cllr. Anne Campbell who have partnered with Conlon’s Food Hall; Seamus and Christy who have joined forces with The Home Bakery: Cllr. John McGahon and Mandy Fee whoare being mentored by 23 Seats; Brendan and Lisa Marmion who will be getting expert advice from McAteers The Food House, and Elaine McGeough and Michael McLoughlin are partnering with Eskays Bistro.

In the coming weeks

Cllr Anne Cambell, Christopher Conlon, Deborah Conlon, Paddy Mac of Dundalk Fm

the Great Dundalk Bake Off will test every aspect of their baking skills as they battle it out to be crowned ‘Dundalk’s Greatest Baker’ at 4.30pm on Frostival Friday.

The public are invited to vote for their favourite Signature Bake between 11am

and 3.30pm on Friday November 24 in An Táin Arts Centre. Each vote costs 20c with all proceeds going to Dundalk homeless charities the St. Patricks Parish Soup Kitchen and Dundalk Simon Community.

Running alongside this event the organis-

ers are also holding a Charity Cake Sale from 11am to 3.30pm and members of the public are encouraged to get involved by baking and donating their Signature Bake for sale.

Contact Dundalk BIDS Office for further information 0429352842.

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Ardee Concert Band host music festival The Royal Irish Academy of Music Youth Music Festival took place on Sunday October 29. Hosted by Ardee Concert Band in the Bohemian Centre, Ardee.

The event involved a massed ensemble made up of 62 young musicians from four concert bands from across the country in the hall of the centre, group sectional rehearsals and fun activities.

The four bands were Ardee Concert Band, Sandyford Concert Band from Dublin, St Mary’s Brass and Reed Band from Kingscourt and An Lochlainn Linn Band from Carrickmacross.

A performance of the rehearsed music under the musical direction of Brendan Breslin took place in the afternoon.

Members of Ardee Concert

Bands’ Youth Band and Junior Band attended the event from 12.30pm to 4pm where they got professional technique hints and tips and tutoring for the day.

Thirty members of the Ardee Concert Band Recorder Group received tutoring from one of the best and most entertaining recorder tutors in Ireland, Hilda Milner.

A no-uniform and hat day was held in Ardee Community School on Friday October 27. This was organised by student council in aid of Alopecia UK. Students paid €2 each on the day and many wore colourful hats. Even the teachers got involved. It was a major success and €1350 was raised. Left: Mr Corocoran and Caoimhe McCabe.

Above: Niamh Crawley and Tamara Crawley.

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Louth Craftmark Winter Fair Tickets are now available for the first Louth Craftmark Winter Fair on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 17, 18 and 19 next at Bellurgan Park House, Dundalk.

Exhibitors will include Dundalk-based Cathy Prendergast, internationally renowned as a leading designer and maker of fine, high quality leather bags and CarLinda Begley (Board of Management), Alex O’Hagan, Patricia O’Leary (principal), Eamonn O’Boyle lingford based Garret Mallon, an award (Board of Management), Samuel Ogobamidele, and Jennifer McGrane (open day committe) at the winning maker of handmade contempolaunch of the De La Salle College prospectus rary jewellery.

Louth Craftmark is a unique collective of North East-based talented craftspeople, who have come together to provide mutual support. Complementary tickets for the event are available from the Louth Craftmark website, www.louthcraftmark.com.

The Fair takes place from 1pm to 9pm on the Friday, and from 10am to 6pm on the Saturday and Sunday.

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Sherry FitzGerald Carroll The New Peugeot 3008 SUV go for hat-trick of awards is Irish Car of the Year 2018

Staff from Sherry FitzGerald Carroll who are among the shortlist of nominees at the Regional Excellence Awards

Leading local estate agents, Sherry FitzGerald Carroll scooped another awards nomination this week having been shortlisted as nominees for the “Regional Excellence Awards” in the KPMG Irish Independent Property Excellence Awards 2017.

This year’s awards attracted 120 entries across 10 categories, and following the first stage of the online judging process, a 17-strong panel of judges has selected an impres-

sive list of nominees for further consideration. While the winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner at the Convention Centre Dublin on November 23, the shortlist is a testament to the achievements of the industry.

Its been a busy year for the local team in Sherry FitzGerald Carroll who have already received two accolades including the Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide Office of the Year which was awarded

in January and also recently winning the Professional Services Category at the Louth Business Awards.

Brian Carroll, Managing Director of Sherry FitzGerald Carroll commented that it is a great achievement to be nominated.

“We are absolutely delighted to be even nominated as one of the top four regional agents within the country. We have a superb team in Dundalk with immense depth and knowledge

of all aspects of property and we strive every day to provide the best customer service experience for all our buyers and sellers” “The professionalism exhibited in all entries was significant. From long established players through to some very exciting emerging new professional talent, the 2017 shortlisted award nominees are setting a high standard of which we can all be proud,” said Jim Clery of KPMG.

Death Notices Joe Behan Upper Faughart and formerly of Mulholland Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully in the Louth Co. Hospital on Saturday November 11. Joe, beloved husband of Nuala (née Marron) and dear dad of Marc and Bronagh. Very deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughter, son-in-law Darren Mackin, grandchildren Shane, Shannon, Katie, Freya, Susie, Khylen and Lily, extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours and friends.

Kathleen Waters (née Casey), Portmarnock / Mullacrew, peacefully at Nazareth House Nursing Home on Saturday November 11. Beloved wife of the late Frank.

Sadly missed by her brothers Diarmuid and Michael, sisters Bernadette and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Seán McMahon Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital Dublin on Saturday November 11. Seán, beloved husband of Rosaleen (née Murphy) and dear dad of Pauline, Stephen, Tracy, John and Rachel. Very deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, brother Joe, sisters Theresa and May, son-in-law Colin, daughters in-law Kathleen and Jane, grandchildren Carrie, Michele, Andrew, Amy, Dylan and Seán, great-grandson Jayden, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Margaret Rogers (née Hernon), Doonard, Inniskeen, peacefully on Saturday November 11. Margaret beloved wife of Séan much loved mother of Bernie (Bernadette), David, Kevin and Late Shane, sadly

missed by sister Maureen, brothers Jim and Thomas, grandchildren Aoifa and Elizabeth.

Máire Traynor Park Drive, Dundalk, peacefully at Dealgan House Nursing Home, Dundalk, on Wednesday November 8. Pre-deceased by her loving sister Sadie, brother Eugene and his beloved wife Madge. Cherished aunt to Mary-Liz and Eugene.

Olive Lennon (née Kavanagh) Slieve Donard, Point Road, Dundalk, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by her family on Wednesday November 8. Beloved wife of Pat and dear mother of Pauline, Padraig, Christopher. Predeceased by her daughter Shirley and granddaughter Lakeisha. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, sons, grandsons Cayden and Caylem, cousin and best friend Majella, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Stephen Caldwell The Diamond, Raphoe, Donegal and formerly of Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, suddenly at Letterkenny General Hospital on Tuesday November 7.

Predeceased by his partner Amanda and children Stefan and Dimitri, father James, sister Sandra Hickey, step-dad Arthur McArdle. Stephen will be sadly missed by his loving mother Catherine, brothers Andrew, Tony and Alan, sister Caitriona, extended family relatives, friends in Donegal and his home town of Dundalk.

Wilfred Kerr Dublin Road, Mooretown, Dromiskin, and late of Mount Avenue, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Wednesday No-

vember 8. Wilfred, beloved husband of Mary (née Forbes) and loving father of John, Dennis and Olwyn (Cooney). Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Christy, grandchildren Andrea, Stephen, Lorna, Nathanael and Sarah, sisters Joan (Robinson) and Doris (Haig), relatives and friends.

Sean Maguire Medebawn, Avenue Road and formerly of Mary Street North, Dundalk, peacefully in Louth County Hospital, on Monday November 6. Predeceased by his father Johnny and mother Vera in May of this year, nephew James, Sean, beloved partner of Briege Devlin. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by Briege, brothers Dominic, Ciaran and Patrick, sister Una, Carolyn and Jonathan Devlin, (Jonathan) partner Melanie, brothers and sisters-inlaw, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rita Reilly (née Boylan) Seatown Gardens, Dundalk, peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda on Sunday November 5. Rita, beloved wife of Christopher (Christy) and dear mother of Helene, Celine, Christopher Olan, Colm, Marguerite and Fergal. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren Christine, Emma, Louis, Christopher and Harriet, son-in-law Bill, daughters-in-law Naghmeh and Pamela, and her kind carers Lorjie, Ellen, Hazel and Patricia, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

The new Peugeot 3008 SUV was crowned Irish Car of the Year 2018, in association with Continental Tyres, at a gala event in The Gibson Hotel, Dublin, attended by leading figures in the Irish Motor Industry and motoring journalists. Awarded the Irish Compact SUV of the Year 2018 category winner, the 3008 SUV then beat off stiff competition from eight other category winners, to take the overall title crown.

Launched in March in Ireland, demand for the multi-award winning (current European Car Of The Year) Peugeot 3008 SUV has soared to place it as the best-selling Peugeot car model in 2017. The Irish Car of the Year 2018 accolade is the 34th international award bestowed upon the 3008 SUV. Des Cannon, Managing Director of Gowan Distributors, Peugeot Importers in Ireland said: "When we first saw

Irish Car of the Year Awards 2018 in association with Continental.

and drove the new 3008 SUV, we knew it was a very special car. We are simply over the moon with the Irish Car of the Year 2018 title. Huge thanks to the Irish Car of the Year voters for their dedication to the awards and to Continental Tyres for their support."

Irish Car of The Year Committee member, Michael Sheridan, said: "What an achievement for the Peugeot 3008 to come out on top from

a field of some 60 new models launched this year on the Irish market."

Irish Car of The Year Committee member, David Walshe, said: "It was a very tight competition this year with many, many fine vehicles in the running for the Irish Car of the Year accolade, congratulations to a worthy winner."

Tom Dennigan of Continental Tyres said: "The choices of the Irish

Car of the Year jury are a great help in informing Irish consumers as to the bewildering array of high tech vehicles that are launched in Ireland each year. Continental is delighted to be associated with the Irish Car of the Year awards."

The New Peugeot 3008 SUV is available to test drive and order at your local Peugeot Dealer, Lynn Motors, Newry Road, Dundalk. Phone: 042 9326250.

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152 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDi BLUE 40,300MLS................................................ €13,950 151 SUZUKI SX4 SCROSS 5DR 1.6 WHITE 17,400MLS....................................................... €16,150 151 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA DESIGN ECO 5DR 2.OCDTi WHITE 38,600MLS............................. €15,450 151 PEUGEOT 2008 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDi SPIRIT GREY 34,300MLS..................................... €14,595 142 Peugeot 3008 Active 5DR 1.6HDi White 33,100MLS.............................................. €15,195 142 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi RED 40,840MLS.................................................... €13,250 141 peugeot 308 allure 5dr 1.6hdi cumulus grey 45,200mls.................................. €13,250 141 PEUGEOT 508 ACCESS SW ESTATE 5DR 1.6HDi BLACK 70,350MLS............................... €12,450 131 RENAULT MEGANE EXPRESSION 5DR 1.5DCI SILVER 64,000MLS ..................................€9,750 2012 VW PASSAT S BLUEMOTION SALOON 1.6 TDi NAVY 52,367MLS................................. €10,995 2012 PEUGEOT PARTNER TEEPEE 5DR 1.6HDi WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ORANGE 12,300MLS.....€9,995 2012 HYUNDAI iX20 5DR 1.4CRDi RED 45,000MLS............................................................€9,250 2012 PEUGEOT 308 ACTIVE 5DR 1.6HDi CHOICE FROM ONLY..............................................€8,995 2011 PEUGEOT 3008 SX 5DR 1.6HDi SILVER 94,300MLS....................................................€9,395 2011 PEUGEOT 207 ACTIVE 5DR 1.4HDI BLUE 82,500MLS..................................................€6,750 2010 peugeot 3008 sport 5dr 1.6hdi black 61,400mls...............................................€9,350

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162 MITSUBISHI mirage juro 5DR 1.1 RED 4,800MLS................................................... €11,550 161 Peugeot 108 Active 5DR 1L Navy 24,300MLS........................................................ €10,650 151 VAUXHALL CORSA DESIGN 5DR 1.2 GREY 16,000MLS................................................ €11,495 151 FORD KA STUDIO 3DR 1.2 WHITE 22,000MLS.............................................................€9,450 141 RENAULT CAPTUR DYNAMIQUE 1.0 BLUE/CREAM 18,500MLS.................................... €13,895 141 PEUGEOT 2008 ACCESS 5DR 1.2 BLUE 35,300MLS..................................................... €12,650 131 peugeot 208 access 5dr 1.0 silver 38,600mls......................................................€8,995 2012 MITSUBISHI COLT CZ1 5DR 1.1 GREY 50,800MLS.......................................................€6,695 2010 MAZDA 2 TS 5DR 1.3 ICE BLUE 54,600MLS................................................................€6,350 2008 NISSAN NOTE vISIA 5DR 1.4 RED 80,300MLS............................................................€4,250

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