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Wednesday, 16th October, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 42 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth

DkIT reverse move to change graduation

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Students in DkIT were celebrating yesterday morning when the President of the college backed down on plans to bring the graduation ceremony into the town centre. These plans were met with widespread anger from students and following a number of protests and meetings between the Students Union and President Michael Mulvey it was announced that the graduation would take place on campus. The row broke out between students and the President last week when it was announced that a number of con-

ferring ceremonies for graduates would be held at Dundalk Town Hall after plans to stage them in St Patrick’s Cathedral fell through. This decision was immediately questioned by students who demanded that the graduation ceremony take place in the campus. The lack of consultation was a particular bone of contention and they were quickly backed by staff in DkIT who released a statement lending their support to the students. Speaking on Tuesday morning President Michael Mulvey PhD confirmed that conferring and associated Continued on Page 2

Cara Pilbeam has won the 16-18 category in the inaugural Zurich Young Portrait Prize with ‘Eire: Study of a Young Woman, a self-portrait’. The Portrait Prize exhibition, featuring the winning portrait, alongside 25 shortlisted works is now open at the National Gallery of Ireland. See Page 6

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Sensational swims seal Leinster success

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Amy McEvoy (13), Eliza Logan (14), Kate Delany (14) and Rebekah Friel (13) swam a sensational 200m Medley Relay at the Leinster Senior School Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin on Sunday October 13 to secure a Silver medal in a highly competitive contest which was won by a very strong team from St Mary’s New Ross.    The same St Vincent’s quartet also secured Bronze in the 200m Freestyle relay and there were individual successes for Rebekah who landed Silver in the 400m Freestyle and Eliza and Kate who both took Leinster Bronze in the 100m Free and 100m Fly events respectively.   Amy, Eliza and Rebekah Swim for Aura Dundalk Swim Club (ADSC) while Kate swims for the Aer Lingus Team in Dublin. In the Leinster Minor Schools Championship Conor Goss (11) took

over two seconds off his Personal Best time in the 50m Backstroke to also take Silver for St Fursey’s National School in Haggardstown. Conor also recorded a new PB in the 100m Individual Medley. Bronagh Harmon (12) of St Mochta’s Louth Village also posted two PBs in the 50m Free and 50m Fly events while Maebh Mullen (10) of Scoil Dairbhre finished 8th in the 50m Backstroke knocking a second off her PB. There were more impressive displays by Aura Dundalk swimmers throughout the day. Alex Lapko (13) swimming for Ardee Community School secured a top 6 finish in the 100m Fly and was ninth in the 100m Backstroke knocking over four seconds off his Personal Best in both events. Evelyn Donnelly (16) from Bush Secondary School was in the top 10 in her 100m Breast-

Fundraiser for Birches

DkIT reverse decision to move graduation

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Rebekah Friel, Amy McEvoy, Eliza Logan and Kate Delany display their 5 medals for St Vincent’s Secondary School at the Leinster Senior School Swimming Championships stroke event. Patrick Harmon (18) representing Coláiste Ris narrowly missed out on a podium finish when he took fourth in the 100m Breaststroke and was also in the top 10 in the 200m Individual Medley. Eoin Harmon (15),

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events would take place on the DkIT campus. “Having listened to the views of students and their ardent and heartfelt wishes to have conferring 2019 on campus I am pleased to say that their wishes are being acted upon and that conferring and associated events will take place on the DkIT campus this year. “Whilst the idea of bringing the graduation into the heart of the town is a worthy innovation, it will now be considered as part of a consultative forum that will explore how graduation might evolve and innovate in the years ahead,” explained Dr. Mulvey. Welcoming this decision

also representing Coláiste Ris, put in strong performances in the 400m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke. Dundalk Grammar School’s Faye O’Rourke (14) and Sadhbh Mullen (14) also swam superbly in the 100m Freestyle and 100m Back-

Mr. Glenn McCourt, President of DkIT Student Union said “I am delighted, that as a result of engagement with Dr. Mulvey, conferral 2019 will take place on Campus. Going forward, the student body certainly sees merit in exploring and identifying ways in which the Graduation ceremony can promote greater engagement and interaction between the college and the wider community and in this regard the students look forward to fully participating in the proposed consultative forum”. Full details of conferring 2019 will be available on the college website and will be communicated to all graduates over the coming days.

stroke events. There was a strong showing from David Coyle of Belvedere College and formerly of ADSC in his 100 Freestyle, 200 Individual Medley and 400m Freestyle events and more medal success for the town when Dundalk Grammar

School’s Harry Winston took Silver in the 100m Backstroke. Dundalk Swimming Club hold their annual Table Quiz in the Neptune in Blackrock on Thursday October 24 at 7.30pm to raise funds to support local young swimmers.

DkIT President Michael Mulvey with Students Union President Glen McCourt

Warning issued ahead of bonfire season Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach has urged homes and businesses not to leave out materials for bonfires as Halloween approaches. “With Halloween

just over two weeks away, we are well and truly into ‘bonfire season’. “Every year we see pallets, tyres, old furniture dumped on the side of the

road which are then taken to be burned. Without supervision, these bonfires can be a huge safety hazard. The burning of waste can also release toxic pollutants into the air

which are damaging to public health and the environment. “I urge communities contact Louth County Council Waste Enforcement at 042-9324101 to

report stockpiling of bonfire material, as well as contacting an Garda Síochána to report anti-social behaviour in the run in to Halloween”, he stated.

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The 12 Area Based Childhood (ABC) initiatives, including The Genesis Programme based in Co Louth attended a national showcase on what has been achieved to date and to plan for the future. The event enabled all of the initiatives who comprise the ABC Programme to exhibit their work, which is focused on delivering prevention and early intervention programmes to support young families. TDs and Senators were also invited to the event in Dublin, and local representatives, Deputy Gerry Adams, Senator Ged Nash and Councillor Michelle Hall attended. Hugh Doogan, Programme Manager with The Genesis Programme said it was of great value

to present the work delivered in Louth and to learn of the successes of the 11 other initiatives. “Since 2014, The Genesis Programme has delivered evidencebased prevention and early intervention programmes. In excess of 10,400 parents, children and professionals (early years practitioners, teachers, community workers, and nurses) have benefitted from our services. “It has been very valuable to learn what other initiatives have achieved, within their communities, and what has worked best. It is also very important that as colleagues we agree a shared view on how to take this work into the future for the benefit of as many families as possible.” Prevention means developing

strengths, supports and strategies to prevent a problem from arising. Early Intervention means anticipating, identifying and addressing problems as they arise or escalate. Each of the ABCs provide high quality, evidence–based supports, working with statutory and community organisations to achieve better outcomes for children and their families. These include parenting, literacy, health and education programmes. Looking to the future it was discussed that the ABC Programme should have a strong focus on Child Poverty – working together with the DCYA, Tusla and the UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre at NUI Galway.

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Specsavers Dundalk 15 years at the heart of the local community Since opening in 2004 at Market Square in Dundalk Specsavers has become an integral part of the local community whilst striving to provide the best level of service and expertise in hearing and optical care for the locality. The store which is located in the heart of the town provides eye care and hear care seven days a week in their spacious ground floor facilities which are fully wheelchair accessible. Since arriving in Dundalk in 2004, Specsavers along with their loyal customer base have made a huge difference for charitable organisations by organising various fundraisers for a number of different projects. The generosity of staff and customers ensured over €2000 was raised for Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin with all funds going towards the ophthalmology unit. Crumlin are not the only hospital to benefit from Specsavers generosity with funds also raised which went towards a new cochlear unit in Beaumont hospital. Specsavers Dundalk are also big supporters of Vision Aid Overseas, a charity which is dedicated in helping to improve eye care for those less

fortunate in the developing world. Store Director Martina Kelly has been overwhelmed with the response for the call for old unwanted glasses with over 20,000 pairs of glasses from customers and local schools. Martina does voluntary work with Vision Aid Overseas and has travelled to

Zambia and Ethiopia in recent years to improve the eye health of those less fortunate. To date Specsavers Dundalk have raised over €3,500 for Vision Aid Overseas. As well as helping out nationally and internationally Specsavers in Dundalk put huge emphasis on supporting

their local sporting community. They are proud to have sponsored Quay Celtic U10s soccer team and many other sports clubs in the past. They regularly give out ponchos to Dundalk FC supporters and GAA clubs on rainy nights. The staff in Specsavers also offer free talks for all age

friendly groups where they give Goodie bags and valuable information on the problems facing the elderly in relation to eyes and ears when they approach their later years. Talks have been given in various retirement groups in Dundalk, Ardee, Inniskeen and Kilcurry. If any group would like to avail

of this offer they can call the store and set up a meeting. The whole Specsavers team are all trained in Dementia and Autism awareness, and many have done work experience in care homes. Specsavers also offer free hearing screening for everyone. Either drop into the store any day of the week (Specsavers is open seven days a week) or go and meet the team in the hearcare van which provides free hearing tests in various locations throughout the year. Alternatively, Specsavers can bring the screener to your meetings and discuss with your groups how to look after your eye and ear health. Tuesday is a dedicated over 60’s day instore, where appointment times with opticians and audiologists are increased which has proven to be a great service. Throughout the years many potential serious health issues have been caught early by the Specsavers team. This year they have introduced OCT scanning which helps detect treatable eye conditions up to four years earlier than standard tests. Specsavers are also aware of the financial issues facing customers. Most people are entitled to PRSI and Medical Card cover. Also Specsavers have

linked up with Dundalk Credit Union to help provide easy accessible loans to buy hearing aids when needed. Specsavers in Dundalk are proud members of the local community and thankful for their loyal customers who have helped the store grow from a team of seven in 2004 to a team of over thirty today. As well as celebrating their fifteenth birthday later this month the store are also delighted to have been shortlisted for the Louth Business Awards in the ‘Best Customer Service’ section which will take place at the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday 19th October in the Carrickdale Hotel. Customers should watch out for Specsavers anniversary weekend celebrations in the store between the 25th and 27th of October where there will be plenty of goodies and special prizes on offer. They would love you to bring all your friends & family along to celebrate with them and enjoy free ice cream and cupcakes on the square on Saturday 26th.

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Cara Pilbeam a winner in Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery

Cara Pilbeam, from Dundalk, has won the 16-18 category of the inaugural Zurich Young Portrait Prize with Eire: Study of a Young Woman, a self-portrait. In her artists’ statement, 17-year-old Cara said, “This work is inspired by what it means to be a young woman in Ireland today, on the threshold of her future. I am layered with fabric from different countries that represent our modern day,

multi-cultured Ireland. I love traditional aspects of portraiture in works by the artists John Lavery and Johannes Vermeer but I wanted to create a portrait with contemporary elements.” Judges Hetty Lawlor, Perry Ogden and Brendan Rooney selected a winner from each age category (ages 6 and under, ages 7-11, ages 12-15, ages 16-18), in addition to an overall winner. Each category winner is awarded

a personalised box of high quality art materials alongside a cash prize of €250. Sean Rainbird, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, said, “We are thrilled to have received over 600 entries across our two prizes this year, and would like to thank all of the artists who participated, as well as our terrific judges and sponsor Zurich. We look forward to our visitors exploring new portraiture at the Gallery at

these two free exhibitions.” The Zurich Portrait Prize exhibition, featuring the winning portrait alongside 25 other shortlisted works, is now open at the National Gallery of Ireland. It will run until 12 January 2020, as will the Zurich Young Portrait Prize display of 20 shortlisted portraits. Both exhibitions travel to Crawford Art Gallery in Cork in January 2020. For further details, see Cara Pilbeam nationalgallery.ie.

Fionnuala leads the local celebrations for National Harp Day

Fionnuala Donlon

Music Generation Louth, supported by Create Louth, will host an afternoon concert at St. Nicholas’ Church of Ireland, Dundalk from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday October 19 as part of National Harp Day. Music Generation Louth Harp Ensemble will perform along with some special guests including 2019 Senior Harp Champion Fionnuala Donlon. Local harper Fionnuala, from Dundalk, began playing harp at the age of nine and is a former member of the MGL harp ensemble. She is a multi-All-Ireland medallist; in solo, accompaniment, trio and duet competitions. She most recently won the Senior Harp title at Fleadh Cheoil na

hEireann, 2019 in Drogheda. Her music has brought her to places such as France, Germany and Scotland, as both a performer and teacher. She toured Ireland and Britain in the past year with Macalla na hÉireann, Comhaltas Tour group. She is also a member of the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. In the past the MGL Harp Ensemble have delighted in performing for Vice President of USA, Joe Biden and Ambassador Kevin F. O Malley at the ambassador’s residence in 2017. They have also performed at several festivals including Cairde na Cruite’s International Harp Festival in Termonfechin and Féile na Tána

in Carlingford on numerous occasions. Most recently the ensemble performed at the O’Carolan Harp Festival in Nobber and at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann where they supported Garadice. In 2018 they performed on TG4’s Fleadh TV, live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and also on RTÉ televisions Ray D’arcy show. Their music also featured on the National Lottery awards show, on TV3 on behalf of nominee Cairde na Cruite. The ensemble is directed by Deirdre Ní Bhuachalla, who teaches harp with Music Generation Louth and CCÉ Craobh Dhún Dealgan. Membership of the ensemble is open to young harpers living or learning in

Louth and new members are always welcome. Harp Ireland, Cruit Éireann, invites harpers and people interested in the harp to join in celebrating Ireland’s 1,000-year-old tradition on National Harp Day Saturday 19th October. 2019 is the third year that Cruit Éireann, Harp Ireland has coordinated this national event in honour of our national instrument, and this year will feature harps sounding loudly from dawn to dusk throughout the country. From Derry to Dingle, from Belfast to Ballyvourney the wonderful sound of harp playing will resound at concerts, sessions, pop-up sessions, talks and demonstrations of harp making.

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Clem continues his winning run at Dundalk Golf Club The various matchplay competitions are reaching a climax at the moment with some already decided while the rest are at either the semi-final or final stage. Having retained his Golfer of the Year title last weekend, Clem Walshe won his fourth successive Mixed Foursomes title on Saturday when he partnered Siobhan Mulholland to victory over Maurice Soraghan and Elaine Ward. The other matchplay title decided is the Carolan Cup which has been won by Ruairi Gogarty who defeated Richard Copas in the final. The Gold Medal, which is sponsored by Deluxe Bathroom and Tiling, is down to the final two after Aidan Thornton squeezed past Adrian Kenny to set up a showdown with last year’s runner-up, Conall Murdock, who saw off John Morrison in the semi-final.

That was Morrison’s second semi-final defeat as he also reached the last four of the IJM sponsored Minor Scratch Matchplay where he was beaten by Miceal Markey. Markey now faces Conor McClenaghan who beat his regular foursomes partner Sean Gallagher in the other semi-final. In the IJM Intermediate Scratch Matchplay, Eamonn McEneaney is still on course to go one better than last year as he has made it to the semi-final stage where he will face Paul Cheshire in his bid to reach a second successive final. The other side of the draw has seen Anthony O’Donoghue come through to face Kevin Carthy in the second semi-final. The IJM Junior Scratch Matchplay is also at the last four stage with Terry Conlon set to face Niall Martin while Ciaran Traynor and Seamus Bailey will meet for

a place in the final. Last year’s Junior Matchplay winner Neil Mullooly reached the last four of the IJM Senior competition where he was beaten by Billy Cairns. Cairns will now face Brian Og Renaghan in the final after he accounted for Shane Hession in their last four encounter. Last year Oliver McGinnity reached three matchplay finals and won two of them and he is on course to add another matchplay title to his CV having partnered with John MacGuinness to reach the Club Foursomes deciders. There they will face Tommy Renaghan and Maurice Soraghan. Finally, the Harry Walsh Cup will be decided between Sean O’Sullivan and Pat Wadding. In the semi-finals, Wadding saw off the challenge of Larry Curtin while O’Sullivan defeated Sean Gallagher.

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in Brief 1 Nature How do you recognise a Manx cat? 2 Transport What company created the Model-T car? 3 Books In which book by Roald Dahl do the Oompa Loompas appear? 4 Ireland What is the largest lake in Ireland? 5 Entertainment In the recently released film ‘The Joker’ who plays the lead role? 6 Monarchs Who is the wealthiest monarch in the world?

7 Names Name the soft drink that is also a word for a fairy or elf 8 Writing What is the proper name for the lead in a pencil? 9 Geography What is the name of the channel that separates Ireland from Wales? 10 Sport Who is the only tennis player to have won each of the four grand slam events at least 4 times each? Stinker William James Morrison invented the candy floss machine, but what was his unlikely occupation?

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Amazing Lives

Join Harry lee for the official launch of Amazing Lives on Thursday October 24 at 6.30pm in Dundalk Library. Harry, Jason McGee and Larry O Hagan have spent the last six months working on this project which features fascinating clips telling life stories of the people of Louth. These short three-minute clips showcase the series of longer interviews.

Bric-a-Brac

Dundealgan Athletic Club will host a ‘Book and Brica-Brac sale on Saturday October 19 from 11am to 3pm at Dundealgan AC Hall in Seatown. All books €1 (or six for €5). Large selection of Bric-a-Brac. All proceeds will go towards the club.

1. It has no tail 2. Ford 3. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4. Lough Neagh 5. Joaquin Phoenix 6. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Thailand 7. Sprite 8. Graphite 9. St George’s Channel 10. Steffi Graf. Stinker - Dentist.

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Halloween at the County Museum E The County Museum in Dundalk will host a variety of events geared for children during the run-up to Halloween. Between Tuesday October 29 and Friday November 1, the museum is inviting children to a variety of craft-workshops and seasonal film showings.

Tuesday October 29 will see a mask-making workshop at Noon; Wednesday October 30 will offer participants the opportunity to write and illustrate their own Halloween story, with a Halloween card making workshop on Thursday October 31. All sessions are free of charge

but pre-booking is essential. A Halloween film will be screened each afternoon at 1pm. Movies include Hotel Transylvania (Tuesday); theL original Ghostbusters (Wedens-c day); Hocus Pocus (Thursday)h and Corpse Bride (Friday at 11p am). t

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The annual Fianna Fáil President’s dinner was held in Dublin on Saturday. Pictured below with leader Micheál Martin TD is local TD Declan Breathnach along with local councillors Erin McGreehan and John Sheridan.

recent deaths Doris Armstrong Petestown, Carlingford, peacefully in Carlingford Nursing home on Saturday October 12. Doris, beloved daughter of the late Robert and Margaret and dear sister of the late Thomas, Hetty, Lilly and Mae. Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May Mulholland (née McGuinness), Maghereagh, Kilkerley and late of the Fairgreen, Dundalk, peacefully in her 93rd year surrounded by her family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, on Saturday October 12. Predeceased by her husband Matt and daughter-in-law Marie, cherished mother of Anne, Eugene and Paul. May will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her daughter, sons, son-in-law Raymond, daughter-in-law Bernie, her doting grandchildren Kylie, Shauna, Sarah, Rebecca, Natalie, Callum and Luke, nieces, nephews, extended family and all who knew and loved her. Francis (Flossy) O’Brien Oakland Park, Dundalk, suddenly on Sunday October 13. Beloved son of the late Kevin and Anne Nancy, father of Francine (Faith), Nicola, Jennifer, Seán, Kevin and Stephen and dear brother of Brigid, Mary, Charlie, Paddy, Oliver, John and Mark. He will be sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, partner (Philippines), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, uncle, aunt, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Martin Kerr Snr Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, and formerly of Hughes Park, Dundalk, suddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Friday October 11. Martin, beloved husband of Bernadette and loving dad to Robert, Jane, Martin Jnr., Asling and Gary. Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters in law Asling and Fidelma, son in law Alan, grandchildren Ella and Kai, brother Paul, sisters Siobhan, Eileen, Marcella, Anne and Lily, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Siobhan Lawless (née Kellett), Glebe House, Corstown, Togher, peacefully, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Friday October 11. Siobhan, beloved wife of Mark and loving mam to Colm, Tara, Emer and Orla. Sadly missed by her husband and family, mother Lucy (Kellett) and brother Alan, nephews Scott and Byron, niece Katelyn, relatives and friends. Teresa McCreanor (née Grimes), Trean, Dunleer and late of Garlegobban, Killanny, peacefully, surrounded by her family, in Maynooth Community Care Unit, on Saturday October 12. Teresa, beloved wife of the late Sean and loving mother of Marie, Ambrose, John and Jacinta. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law Eamonn and Jim, daughterin-law Sena, sisters-in-law, grandchildren

Shane, Alan, Simone, Damian, Rachel, Kevin, Kate, Shaun and Megan, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Johnny Crawley Whiteriver, Collon, peacefully in the Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, on Friday October 11. Johnny, beloved son of the late John and Brigid Crawley. Predeceased by his brothers Paddy and Eamonn, sisters Peggy and Patsy. Sadly missed by his brother Hal, sister-in-law Bridget, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends. Aileen Kirk (née Breathnach), Drumass, Inniskeen, in her 90th year, peacefully in Castleross Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday October 10. Aileen, beloved wife of late Joseph much loved mother of Ita, Vivian and Paul, grandmother of Aidan, Nicola, Aaron, Lee, Emma, Ryan, Mark, Caragh and great-grandchild Leon, dear sister of Ethna and Colm. Sadly missed by daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends. John (Jackie) Callan Eastbourne, England and formerly of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, suddenly in Spain, on Saturday October 5. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Olive and his beloved wife Penny. Cherished father of Nik and Stephen. Jackie will be sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters-in-law Sue and Naomi, grandchildren Jake, Sam, Katy, Henry and Claudia, brothers Frank and Ray (Canada) Brian (Dundalk), sisters in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. John Michael O’Neill Sydney, Australia and formerly of Ardee, in Sydney on Wednesday October 2. Beloved husband of Cherie and father of Madeline. Deeply mourned by his family and friends, parents David and Patricia, sisters Ruth and Catherine, brothers David, Michael and Joseph parents-in-law, sisters-inlaw, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Stephen A Faul Dalkey and Louth Village peacefully on Tuesday October 8. Beloved husband of the late Rita, devoted father of Margaret (Lynch), Deirdre, Joseph and the late Helen (Neville) and baby Denise. Sadly missed by sons-in-law David Lynch, David Neville, Deirdre’s partner Hamish Barrie, his much loved grandsons Brian, Adam, Ciarán, Stephen, Conor, James, Austin and Denis, brothers Peter, Terence and sister Bid, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Colman Finlay Snr Stonylane, Ardee, suddenly at his home on Monday October 7. Colman, predeceased by his beloved wife Sheila and grandson Robert Colman. Deeply loved and cherished father of Anne, Loretta, Joyce, Pauline, John, Michelle and Colman; sadly missed by his loving daughters, sons, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sisters

Breeda, Cepta, Dolores and Eithne, daughtersin-law Sinead and Claire, sons-in-law, Robert, Dermot, Jim, Raymond and John, relatives, neighbours and friends. Jim McCabe Ardaghy Omeath and formerly of Cluan Enda, Dundalk, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday October 8. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marion (nee McQuaid), sons Peter, Seamus and Mícheál, brothers Christy and Gerry, sister Louise Finnegan, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Kevin Reid 588 Aisling Park, Dundalk, suddenly at home on Tuesday October 8. Predeceased by his father John, brothers John and Gerard, sisters Ursula, Irene and Margaret. Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his mother Margaret, cherished daughter Abbie-Mae, girlfriend Emma, sisters Dina, Annaleen, Francesca, Geri and Deborah, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. Mary Kathleen Wynne (née McLoughlin), Plaster, Kilkerley, Dundalk, peacefully at her home on Wednesday October 9. Mary beloved wife of Gerry and loving mother of Colin and Grainne. Deeply regretted by her husband, daughter, son, sister Pauline, brothers Colm, Niall and Clement, father in law Fintan, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Mary (May) Coan 73 Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, peacefully, in Dealgan House Nursing Home on Monday October 7. Beloved wife of Bob and dear mother of Robert, Rodney and the late Rory. Loving sister of Phylis, Rita, Pat and the late Isobel and Richard. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters-in-law Aoife and Adrienne, grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. John David Lowndes Seatown, Dundalk, and formerly of Mooretown, Dromiskin, peacefully at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, on Monday October 7. John David will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters John, Susan, Raymond and Sally, his extended family. Frederick (Fred) McElroy Kennedy Crescent, Navan and formerly Dundalk, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, on Monday October 7. Predeceased by his wife Tony and granddaughter Susan. Fred will be very sadly missed by his sons Joe and Anthony, daughters Mary, Carmel and Maeve, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters Margot (Dundalk), Deirdre (Holland), brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Eugene makes call to support Shoe Box appeal for homeless

Local man Eugene Garvey is calling for people in Dundalk to help the homeless this year by providing a shoebox of essentials. Mr Garvey, who has worked with a number of homeless support groups in the past, was contacted by friends who work in a local Company who are organising the Shoebox Appeal. “I have arranged two drop-off points in Dundalk and am calling on businesses, schools, colleges, communities and individuals to get involved and support the 10,338 homeless people in our State (of which 3,848 are children). “Does your office do a Kris

Kindle? How about donating a shoebox for the same price and really bring a smile to someone’s face over the festive season? Buy an extra gift this year and donate it, it will make a big difference to someone.” “Dundalk Simon Community and Newry Help the Homeless both operate stalls for the homeless in Dublin on a weekly basis and are happy to accept and distribute the shoeboxes. The Soup Kitchen in Bridge Street has offered to do the same here in Dundalk.” What to do? Get a shoebox, mark it male or female and fill it with items such as: Scarves, Gloves, Underwear,

Socks, Chocolate/Sweets, Roll on Deodorants, Tooth Brush/ Paste, Soap, Gift Vouchers or a Christmas Card. Please leave shoeboxes unwrapped. If you would like to do a Shoebox for a child please mark it Boy/Girl and specify the age group it is for with items such as a soft toy, Cars, Colouring books etc. Shoeboxes will be accepted up until Tuesday 10th December, they can be delivered to Muirhevnamor Community Centre/ Redeemer Community Centre during normal office hours.

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Celebrate International Credit Union Day on Thursday 17th October Dundalk Credit Union together with Credit Unions throughout Ireland and around the world will join in celebrating the spirit of the global Credit Union movement on Thursday 17th October. The day is recognised to reflect upon the important role Credit Unions play in meeting the financial and social needs of people within our community on a local and global level. The theme this year is “Local Service. Global Reach.” which is fitting considering the Credit Union cooperative spirit is embraced by more than 260 million members, served by 75,000 credit unions in 109 countries worldwide. To mark this day, Dundalk Credit Union are delighted to invite you to celebrate our cooperate history and the positive impact that Dundalk Credit Union and indeed all Credit Unions, make in the lives of people

within our communities. There will be tea, coffee and refreshments from 11am until 1pm and Pat O’Shaughnessy will pop in for a chat with the LMFM Road Runner.

Billy Doyle, CEO of Dundalk Credit Union, Market Street, speaking ahead of International Credit Union Day said, “International Credit Union Day is a global cele-

bration of the ethos and roots upon which the Credit Union movement is founded. Credit Unions throughout the world, play an important role in the development of our econ-

omies and the communities we serve, helping people improve their quality of life through access to affordable financial services and supporting community groups and initiatives on a local level. The importance of people and community remains at the heart of everything we do, here at Dundalk Credit Union. “ Billy added that “We are very happy to report that Dundalk Credit Union has had a strong financial performance in 2019 and we’ve welcomed almost 2000 new members to date this year. Our loan applications and loan volumes have grown significantly and we have said yes to 90% of all loan applications. We invite everyone to join us to celebrate International Credit Union Day and the wonderful opportunities Credit Union membership offers the people of Ireland.

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Event on the ‘Mercantile, Industrial and Commercial Heritage’ at the Old Gaol

Many Dundalk natives know the ruined big house on top of Castletown Motte as the Pirate Byrne’s castle. The Byrnes weren’t really pirates but were a rich, Irish Catholic merchant family, spread across Louth with their family seat at Mountbyrne in Allardstown, and spread across other parts of Ireland, England and France. Now a research project, being led by Louth County Council’s Archives and Heritage services, with funding from Creative Ireland, is aiming to bring the story of the Byrnes to the light of day through the rich documentary records of the family. Their house on Castleown motte became a museum and was, sadly, burned during the Troubles of the early 1920s. Dr Áine Foley, who is working for the Louth County Archives and

Louth Heritage Office, has been digging through archive collections in local and national repositories, concentrating mainly on the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. The aim of the project is to gather and highlight many archival and historical gems and to bring the Byrne’s story to life for the modern people of Louth. The research will be developed by Dr Foley with the aim of creating the content for a future online exhibition, which will be built in a second phase of the Project. Over the centuries, important trade took place through Drogheda and Dundalk with England and France as well as further afield. At one time, wine was a regular import while linen and flax were exported. Louth’s thriving industrial and commercial heritage includes engineering, manufacturing and agri-

culture with well-known names such as Grendon’s ironworks in Drogheda, Manisty’s in Dundalk, the Ardee Chair Factory, Rawson’s and Halliday’s shoe factories, in addition to the brewing, cigarette or cement manufacturing industries and the retail heritage throughout the county. County Archivist Lorraine McCann said “County Louth is very fortunate in the richness of its documentary sources. This project will give us an insight into the rich resource that is the archive of the Byrne family. It will also look at the wider industrial and commercial heritage of Louth and I would be delighted to hear from long established businesses around the county who would like to donate their archives and have them cared for in the County Archives. We hope to find interesting histories that we can

share with the people of Louth and the world. These histories can act as a source of inspiration or even entice visitors or potential businesses to the County.” As part of the project, Dr Foley is now calling on local historians and members of historical and heritage societies, members of the community, or members of the local business and arts sector, particularly those with long-established businesses or past businesses to explore and learn more about this aspect of our heritage. Anyone with an interest or willingness to share their knowledge is welcome to attend an information event in Louth County Archives Service, Old Gaol, Ardee Road, Dundalk on Friday October 25th at Noon where they can listen to a short presentation on the project or chat with Dr Foley.

St Vincents TY students during their recent trip to Achill

Football story at museum

At 7.30pm on Thursday October 17 the County Museum, Dundalk will host a reminiscences session looking at the indoor football leagues of the 1960s which started in the north-east and spread to venues throughout Ireland. According to Museum Curator, Brian Walsh, indoor football was very popular with GAA players, who managed to avoid the ban on

foreign sports as it was seen as entertainment and not soccer. Women were encouraged to play indoor football and this was the start of the contemporary women’s soccer and Gaelic football. “This took place during a time of social change in Ireland with the game becoming one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the late 1960s with teams travelling long distances to compete and huge crowds

gathering to view the matches. We’re working with Helena Byrne from Drogheda Local Voices to record and hopefully develop an exhibition around this league,” explained Brian. Helena Byrne, from Drogheda Local Voices, first documented the history of the Abbey Ballroom Indoor Football Leagues. Recently she has uncovered information about similar competitions that ran in the

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encouraged to Local disability activist wants Employers engage with disabled workers tree on footpath removed By Paul Byrne

Local disability activist Brendan Moore has called on Louth County Council to remove a dangerous tree at the Longwalk which is ripping up the footpath and becoming an obstruction for people with mobility issues. The tree which is across the road from the entrance to the Longwalk is on the footpath and its roots are starting to lift the surface causing cracks on the footpath. According to Brendan Moore who is a disability activist and member of Polio Survivors Ireland the tree is causing issues for those with disabilities around the town. “We are calling on Louth County Council to remove this dangerous tree as it is ripping up the footpath as well as blocking the way for people with mobility

Brendan Moore at the Long Walk

problems. Anybody exiting the cinema or exiting the All Day Car Park at the Long Walk who is heading south towards the Clanbrassil Centre or The Square are forced to cross the road to the footpath beside the Long Walk Centre. The roots of the tree has made the footpath unsafe and un-

even and as well as that there is not enough room to get a wheelchair past the tree. “This issue was raised recently during ‘Make Way Day’ which saw councillors and disability activists walk around the town to raise awareness on issues that are causing people with disabili-

ties trouble. Things such as parking on footpaths or in disability spaces. Unfortunately, I counted 120 cars around the town which had two wheels on footpaths which cause an obstruction for wheelchair users. I do think things are improving but we still have a lot of work to do to get the

message out there that this is not ok. “Hopefully Louth County Council are aware of the issue regarding the tree on the footpath as this is something that can be fixed and will help people with disabilities get around our town in a safer manner,” explained Brendan.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (‘the Commission’) has called on Louth employers to think about how they can make access to job recruitments and workplaces across the county fairer for people with disabilities. A core part of this, the Commission advises is to ensure that employers speak directly with people with disabilities to understand what reasonable accommodations related to work can be simply made. The call comes as the latest CSO Census figures show that only 21% of people in Louth who have a disability were at work compared to 51% of the county’s general population. An event this week focused on “Achieving Equality in Workplace: Reasonable accommodation in practice,” was hosted by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, which brought together over 150 public and private sector em-

ployers, trade unions, people with disabilities and civil society organisations from across Ireland to discuss discrimination against people with disabilities in employment. Figures released by the Commission show that contacts to it from members of the public related to disability discrimination in employment, have been the top issue raised over the last four years, and figures for the first half of 2019 have seen a further rise to 36% of all contacts. Chief Commissioner, Emily Logan announced at the meeting that the Commission is to use its statutory powers to prepare and bring forward a new legal code of practice to promote greater employment of people with disabilities. This code once completed will be legally admissible in evidence in court, Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court proceedings. Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of the

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission stated that the recruitment and retention of people with disabilities is an opportunity for businesses large and small across Louth to tap into significant skills and experience. “Employers in Louth need to integrate reasonable accommodation as set out in law for people with disabilities into the routine recruitment, selection and employment processes in order to change negative employment trends we have seen.” Bernie Bradley, Louth based Member of the Commission’s Disability Advisory Committee commented: “People bring about change quicker than policies. We all can work to create a culture of inclusion in our workplaces. Engaging with people from the get-go on their own needs naturally leads to the development of positive sustainable workable arrangements.”

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in Brief Table Quiz For Autism

Following on from the success of the Autism Awareness Day held in August, the organisers of the day are hosting a table quiz in The Bodhran Bar, Bridge Street, Dundalk on Friday October 18 at 7:30pm. Table of 4 is €20. Spot prizes on the night. The funds raised from the Awareness Day and Table Quiz will be donated to the following six units in early November: St Fursey`s National School, Blackrock; St Joseph’s National School, Muirhevnamor; De La Salle Primary School Dundalk (St. Nicholas` Monastery School); Realt Na Mara Primary School, Mill Street, Dundalk; Redeemer Boys and Redeemer Girls School, Árd Easmuinn.

Thanksgiving Ceremony

Ballymascanlan Church, extend a warm welcome to everybody, to take part in their annual Harvest Thanksgiving Service which is taking place in the church on Sunday next at 3pm. The visiting speaker will be Norman Gibson and the hymns will be sung by Kerygma Choir. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

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St Vincent’s TY Achill Island trip Transition Year students from St.Vincent’s took full advantage of the good weather recently on the annual trip to beautiful Achill in County Mayo. Following an early start and a five hour journey the adventurous group met their respective ‘bean an tí’ and settled themselves in for four action packed days in Colaiste Acla. Amongst the activities were kayaking, canoeing, bog snorkeling and surfing, which many girls sighted as their personal highlight. Co-ordinator Ultan Henry explained, ‘The group had the opportunity to undertake a 25km hike while they were in Achill. This forms an important part of the Gaisce Bronze medal, or President’s Award. Many of these students will continue on their Gaisce journey this year, getting involved in personal challenges and volunteer work. Their enthusiasm and determination to complete the hike gives them a very positive start towards attainSt Vincents students in Achill ing the Award.’

New Seafood Trail for County Louth A new tourism initiative is being developed to showcase Louth’s picturesque coastline and local seafood offering in order to increase footfall into restaurants and eateries, and enhance the visitor experience while in the county. This exciting initiative is the first of its kind in the county and provides an excellent opportunity for the food trade and tourism

sector to work together. An information session will take place from 9.45am until 12.30pm on Wednesday October, 30 in the Monasterboice Inn, and restaurateurs, chefs, hoteliers and marketing managers are invited to hear from experts about the development of the trail and its importance for Co. Louth. They will also hear about the benefits for their business of be-

Greenore Golf Club prize night—Jim Sheridan (Captain) presenting Paul Rogan with Greenore Challenge Cup.

ing part of this trail and find out how to get involved. Food Tourism Expert, Burren Food Trail Co-ordinator 2013 – 2016 and Director of The Tourism Space Tina O’Dwyer will be the guest speaker on the day. This initiative is being driven by Louth County Council in partnership with the Boyne Valley Food Development Officer and Dundalk Tourist Officer, and

Jim presenting James O’Hanlon with

Fr. Bob Callan Cup

is supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) under the Fisheries Local Area Development Scheme (FLAG) for the North East Region. If you would like to attend this free event, please RSVP via email to tourism@louthcoco. ie or phone 042 - 9392981with the names of those attending by Thursday October 24. (Max 3 attendees per business).

Welcome for help to buy scheme in Budget Reacting to the measures announced in Budget 2020 Keith Duffy, of DNG Duffy, welcomed the extension of the Help To Buy Scheme for a period of two years until December 31, 2021. Commenting on the announcement, contained within the Minister’s Budget speech this afternoon, he said that was important for first time buyers. “We welcome the announcement that the Help To Buy Scheme has been extended, and in particular, the very sensible decision to extend the scheme for a period of two years, given the importance of the initiative in the current market and its value to first time buyers currently looking for a home. “The decision does provide some much-needed certainty to developers and more importantly their funders, and provides the platform for a further increase in new housing output through 2020 and beyond, as it means that first time buyers will continue to receive real finance assistance when purchasing their new home in the medium term,” he continued.

Jim presenting Michael Green with Newry Challenge Cup

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‘Beneath the Surface’ runs at An Táin Arts Centre ‘Beneath the Surface’, which will run at An Tain Arts Centre until November 2, will bring together new works completed during the residency programme 2018-2019 in the medium of printmaking, animation, mixed media and painting. Inspired by a quote from David Lynch, “I learned that just beneath the surface there’s another world, and still different worlds as you dig deeper. I knew it as a kid, but I couldn’t find the proof. It was just a kind of feeling. There is goodness

in blue skies and flowers, but another force--a wild pain and decay--also accompanies everything.” The artists involved in the 2018 - 2019 Programme at Creative Spark were David Callan (Louth); Alistair Livingstone (Down); Anthony Corrigan (Louth); Antonia Pina (Chile); Ilaria Demonti (Italy) and Eimhín Farrell (Monaghan). A supporting exhibition of work by Creative Spark Print Studio members will also open at the gallery on the same evening.

The exhibition will be opened by Tracy Fahey, Head of Department in Fine Art and Head of Centre of Postgraduate Studies in Limerick School of Art and Design (LIT). Preview reception Wednesday 9th October at 7pm and all are welcome. Booking is not required. For more information contact An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk or Tel: An Táin Arts Centre, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth www.antain.ie Box Office: 042 9332332.

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in Brief Women On Air

Dundalk FM are hosting a 10 week course entitled ‘Women on Air’. This project will involve training 10 female migrant members (refugees/asylum seekers/immigrants) of the local community to become community reporters. On completion of the course it is proposed that the participants will contribute weekly pieces to Dundalk FM’s weekday Drivetime programme, record bilingual Community Notices, and join other members of the station in Programming and Community Development initiatives. The course commences Wednesday October 23 and runs for six consecutive weeks between the hours of 9.30am and 12.30pm. Participation is free and no prior broadcast or radio experience is required.

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Numbers drawn for jackpot of €15,600 - 3, 21, 24, 29. No winner. Match 3 winners of €100 each were, Byrne Family c/o Shop and Eamonn Quigley c/o Shop.

Praise for Council and Coillte following clean-up CLLR Erin McGreehan has commended Louth County Council and Coillte for cleaning up a ‘dumping ground’ at a forest in Cornamucklagh a few hundred metres from the Border. “It is a very isolated location and it is clear that people have just used the area as a refuse facility, but thankfully Louth County Council and Coillte have cleaned it. Four lorry loads of domestic waste, domestic appliances, tyres etc were all cleared and brought away,” she explained. Louth County Council this year received €145,000 funding for projects under the Anti-Dumping Initiative. This funding went towards clean up and surveillance at Cornamucklagh. The North Louth Councillor believes

Fun reason to recycle at Long Walk

Younger customers at Longwalk Shopping Centre have just been given a very fun reason to recycle their empty clean plastic bottles. The shopping centre has launched a super recycling campaign aimed at children. The centre will have a large cube on the mall into which children are asked to throw their empty plastic bottles with their entry forms inside them. The lucky

winner will be contacted on November 4 and will receive an ipad for themselves and €1000 for their school. Manager Elaine McGeough said the centre was very much aware of how important recycling is to customers and for the country “As a result we are delighted to help in any way we can to ensure more plastic is being recycled and not ending up in landfill or in our

oceans. When our cube is full we estimate we will have 10,000 plastic bottles which the shopping centre will recycle at the end of the campaign. “The Longwalk Shopping Centre is committed to supporting its local community with campaigns and initiatives like this. All local schools have been asked to compete and take part in this awareness campaign,” she stated.

Declan Breathnach supports campaign to Save Coláiste Lú

Some of the rubbish dumped in Omeath

it is important that if people see individuals dumping, they should report it to the litter wardens in Louth County Council. “This country spends

millions upon millions of euro each year to remove illegal dumping. These monies could be allocated somewhere else like social housing, sports and com-

munity grants,” she added. The litter warden can be contacted through Louth County Council on 1890 202303 or 042-9335457.

Fianna Fáil TD Declan Breathnach met with the delegation from Coláiste Lú and offered his support for their campaign to reverse what they perceive as a downgrading of the Irish language in the school Breathnach commented “I commend Coláiste Lú for bringing their campaign to Leinster House. A solution needs to be arrived at to ensure an Irish stream is grown not just in Coláiste Lú but across County Louth. I have requested a cross-party meeting with Minister for Education Joe McHugh to Declan Breathnach, TD. resolve this issue.”

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Family Notices 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 in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). M.T. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). P.M. NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). M.M.

Commuters travelling on Matthews.ie will only be able to purchase their popular ten-journey tickets by using a Leap Card from November 1 onwards. In a move that will speed up boarding times on the service, Matthews. ie are changing to a paperless system for their ten-journey tickets, so while passengers can still purchase all tickets for cash, they will need a Leap card for tenjourney tickets. Single and return journeys will continue to be printed as paper tickets, however all Adult, Child and Student 10-journey tickets will now be issued exclusively on the Leap Card. And the company has stressed that all customers travelling to

college must have a Student Leap Card to avail of the further discounted Student ten-journey tickets. Paper ten-journey tickets sold on or before October will be valid for transport only up to January 31, and must be used by then. “Our customers love the Leap Card, and since its introduction it has meant easier and cheaper commuting for those who avail of it,” said Matthews.ie Managing Director Paddy Matthews. “The ten-journey ticket is our most popular ticket and moving to a Leap Card will cut down hugely on our paper usage. “It is important that anyone who commutes using a ten-journey ticket makes the move to a

NOVENA TO THE Saint Martha Novena to Saint Martha St. Martha, I resort to thee and to thy petition and faith, I offer up to thee this light which I shall burn every Tuesday for nine Tuesdays. Comfort me in all my difficulties through the great favour thou didst enjoy when Our Saviour lodged in thy house. I beseech thee to have definite pity in regard to the favour I ask (Mention favour). Intercede for my family that we may always be provided for in all our necessities. I ask thee St. Martha to overcome the dragon which thou didst cast at thy feet. One Our Father and three Hail Marys, and a Glory Be Amen; and a lighted candle every Tuesday and the above prayer made known with the intentions of spreading devotion to St. Martha. This miraculous Saint grants everything before the Tuesdays are ended. No matter how difficult. E.D.

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Impressive first outing for swimming club Old Dundalk Society Lecture

Aura Dundalk Swimming Club swimmers had their first outing of the 2019/2020 season at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin on October 6 with 16 swimmers competing in almost 50 events at the Leinster Development Gala. The racing got underway with the Girls 100 Metre Freestyle as Dundalk trio Amy McEvoy (13), Emilia Rutkowska (12) and Amelie Friel (11) took to the blocks and put in some impressive displays. Adam Laszio Molnar (14) was next up in the 50m Fly securing a top three finish with an impressive time of 35.79 seconds. Sean O’Rourke (12) also knocked over four seconds off his Personal Best in the same event. There were five Dundalk entrants in the Girls 50m Backstroke, Julia Von Coller (12), Amy McEvoy (13), India Steele (13), Maebh Mullen (10) and Amelie Friel (11) and all secured Personal Best times. Not to be outdone by the girls, the Dundalk boys did the club equally proud when Matthew

Training at the Aura swimming pool Messin (12) and Conor Goss (10) both posted Personal Best times in the 100m Breaststroke. Next up, Aoibheann Conway (12) knocked over seven seconds off her PB in the challenging 100m Fly event. Adam Laszio Molnar was top 14 year old in the 50m Free with a very impressive time of 30.78. Cedric Saavedra (13) knocked 2.67 seconds off his PB in the same event while

Matthew Messin (12), Conor Goss (10), Eanna Finnegan (10) and Oisin Finnegan (11) all posted new personal bests. In the 50m Breaststroke, Bronagh Harmon was the fastest 11 year old and the second fastest of any age group, knocking almost 10 seconds off her PB. Meanwhile India Steele, Amelie Friel and Maebh Mullen all improved on their times in the same event. Sean

O’Rourke knocked seven seconds off his PB in the 100m Backstroke while Conor Goss and Matthew Messin also secured PBs. The busy morning session rounded off with more PBs when Julia Von Coller, Bronagh Harmon and Amelie Friel took to the blocks for the 100m Individual Medley. The afternoon session got off to a gutsy start when Sean O’Rourke and Matthew Messin

put in another fine display in the Boys 100m Individual Medley. Julia Von Coller finished in the top three 12 year olds in the 50m Fly. In the Boys 100m Free, Adam Laszio Molnar put in another highly impressive performance finishing the top 14 year old in the event with a time of 1.09.60 while Cedric Saavedra and Conor Goss both posted another PB. In the Girls 50m Freestyle, India Steele secured another personal best time while Julia Von Coller and Emilia Rutkowska did likewise in the 100m Backstroke. The day was rounded off with great celebrations when Adam Laszio Molnar was top 14 year old for the third time in the day when he swam the 50m Breaststroke in a time of 39.83 while Cedric Saavedra was the fastest 13 year old in the same event. Aura Dundalk Swimming Club are always on the look out for new members. For further details contact Paul at SwimClub.Dundalk@ gmail.com.

The Old Dundalk Society is delighted to announce the first of the autumn lecture series of the 2019 season, ‘Two Places, Miles Apart (The Origins and Historical Growth of Newry)’. This lecture will take place in the Louth County Museum, Jocelyn Street, Dundalk on Wednesday 16th October 2019 commencing at 8.00 pm sharp. The lecture will focus on the historic events and personalities that led to the creation of the Town of Newry. Which has in recent years become a vibrant city on Dundalk’s

Michael McKeown doorstep, just 10 miles from Dundalk, and is clouded in a ‘historical mist’ for many of the (Dundalk) townsfolk! It is over 50 years since the Old Dundalk Society has featured a lecture on the history of Newry, so the lecture will be a most memorable and exciting event. The lecture will be

delivered by Michael McKeown, well-known Newry historian and businessman. Michael has published a number of books of Newry interest, including the impressive ‘The Book of Newry’. Michael has lectured on numerous occasions on subject matter concerning the history of Newry and intends to enlighten a ‘Dundalk Audience’ on the origins and growth of ‘two places, miles apart’. Attendees are advised to come early as there is limited capacity at the venue.

Ó Murchú elected as chair of Louth Drug and Alcohol Forum Sinn Féin councillor Ruairí Ó Murchú has been elected to the role of Chairperson of the Louth Drug and Alcohol Forum. The Forum, which last met on 10th October, is made up of elected representatives, an Garda Síochána, the HSE, Tusla, Turas, the Family Addiction Support Network and Louth County Council staff. Following the meeting Councillor Ó Murchú said: “I have been working on the issue of criminality associated with the drugs trade. I have called many times for greater Garda resources for Louth to tackle this

problem effectively. “I recognise that there is also a huge piece of work to be done in educating young people about alcohol and drugs and to develop services to support victims of addiction and their families. “I am delighted to get involved in the Louth Drug and Alcohol Forum and to have been elected chairperson. “I want to work with all members of the Forum to develop proposals to request additional government funding to ensure necessary addiction services are available across county Louth,” added Cllr Ó Murchú.

Greenore Golf Club Prize Night

Jim Sheridan (Captain) presenting Michael Green with the Golfer of the Year Winner Prize

Jim presenting Henry McCrink with the Centenary Trophy

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