17-09-2025 by Peter Kierans

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A DUNDALK DOCTOR is searching for a strip of land in Dundalk or nearby for use in medical emergencies. According to Dr Dilip Mahapatra, Medical Director of Lugh Medical Centre in Dundalk, the installation of an airstrip has the potential not only to save lives around the County but also to ensure much speedier transfer of bio-specimans such as blood and plasma between hospitals.

Dr Dilip who is also a doctor in St Mary’s Hospital in Drumcar ran as an independent in last year’s local elections while calling for an action plan to restore full acute services to Louth County Hospital.

He says he has been campaigning for an airstrip in Louth since 2018 and is appealing once again to any landowners to contact him if they are able to help the local community by offering a strip of land with a minimum length of 1200 ft.

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Scoil Naomh Bríd, Omeath students, Mary Rose O’Sullivan and Ciara Keaveney, with Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council at the Carlingford Lough Greenway celebration event.

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COME CELEBRATE CULTURE NIGHT WITH US

ARTISANS welcome you to an evening of fun, craic, music and creativity on Friday 19th September in the Louth County Library from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The theme of the event is Sky-Lines of County Louth. During the evening, we will be encouraging guests (open to all ages) to participate in painting some of the wonderful and spectacular skies seen in County Louth over past twelve months. The evening will be interspersed with live music. One of the pieces being specially commissioned for the occasion. The complete works will be exhibited alongside a number of the Artisans members own works which will also be displayed on the night and until Friday 26th September.

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“I have been reaching out to farmers and landowners since I started this campaign in 2018 and we have been so close on a number of occasions to securing a strip of land from generous farmowners/ landowners who offered to help us but unfortunately it just hasn’t worked out yet.

“I believe that an airstrip is vital for County Louth and it would let us airlift patients in need of urgent care to Beaumont Hospital for example which would be much quicker than transporting them in ambulances down the M1. We could also use the aircraft to transfer blood samples and lab results to Dublin which would be a much speedier method and much more efficient,” argued Dr Mahapatra.

“We were all set to have the airstrip in Marsh Farm, Dromiskin probably about five years ago now after the landowner, John Lambe offered us a strip of land to be used as an airstrip for light aircraft to land on. John was very generous and accommodating and offered us an east to west section of land which is needed for the aircraft to land on. Unfortunately it was just 150 metres short of the required length and we had to abandon that location.

“I also approached Dundalk Stadium Horse Racing track a couple of years ago asking if it was possible to use land at the back of their stadium and in fairness to them they said they would be open to the suggestion but had to clear it with directors. They came back and told us that there were people on the board worried that the horses could potentially get frightened with the sound of the aircraft and they wouldn’t be able to grant access to us to the field.

“There was also a farmer in Dromiskin who had the space to give to us but unfortunately he couldn’t give us access for all year around which is what is needed. There are a number of us involved in this campaign and some of our members have light aircrafts which they currently have to park in Baldoyle at great expense. Our plan eventually if we get this up and running is to allow people to store their aircrafts ay whatever location we eventually settle on.

“This idea will definitely save lives and in the example of a multo crash on the motorway an aircraft service would prove invaluable saving precious minutes giving the victime of the road accident a better chance of survival. We could also link up with the Coastguard service and allow them use of our land as coastguard goes hand in hand with our medical and rescue services. This would be a not for profit service and would have costs involved which would have to be raised by us but I believe it is possible and we could also link in with local businesses and use aircraft to deliver packages to Dublin or around the country and use that as a means of paying for any costs involved.

“I am appealing to any farmer in County Louth to reach out to me if they have a strip of land at least 1200 ft in length which can be given to us to create a landing strip. This gesture will save lives in our County and I would urge anybody who is a position to help us to contact me and we can get things moving,” stated Dr Dilip.

If any landowner in Co. Louth is in a position to help Dr Dilip they can contact him at dmahapatra@ hotmail.com

Landmark Day as Carlingford Lough Greenway is Completed

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL, in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and East Border Region, is proud to announce the completion of the Carlingford Lough Greenway, a transformative cross-border active travel route connecting Newry in County Down to Carlingford in County Louth.

The Carlingford Lough Greenway is a project supported by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

This newly completed 11.4km section, which was officially celebrated on Friday, 12th September, forms part of a wider 20km greenway stretching from Newry City to Carlingford, offering a world-class facility for commuters, recreational users, and tourists alike.

The celebration event was attended by key project partners and stakeholders, including Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council; David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council; Jerry Buttimer TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development; Liz Kimmins MLA, Minister for Infrastructure; Gina McIntyre, CEO of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB); Cllr

Philip Campbell, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council; Marie Ward, Chief Executive, Newry, Mourne & Down District Council; and Cllr PJ O’Hanlon, Vice Chairman of East Border Region.

The route links with the existing Newry–Portadown Cycleway and Towpath, creating a continuous 52km off-road corridor along the east coast of Ireland. This enables walkers and cyclists to travel off-road between Belfast and Dublin via Sustrans Route 9, also known as the Great Eastern Greenway.

The Carlingford Lough Greenway provides a scenic, safe, and sustainable travel option, enhancing connectivity between communities on both sides of the border. Once the Narrow Water Bridge is completed, it will further strengthen cross-border links, offering direct access from County Louth into the wider County Down area.

Louth County Council, in partnership with Newry Mourne and Down Council and East Border Region, secured funding of €5.14m from the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), to deliver the Carlingford Lough Cross Border Greenway. Matchfunding for the project under the INTERREG VA Programme has

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Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, said: “It’s a real pleasure to see the Carlingford Lough Greenway completed and open for everyone to enjoy. This project is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when communities and councils work together across borders. Whether you’re commuting, out for a walk, or cycling with family, this greenway offers a safe, scenic, and sustainable way to travel.

Louth County Council is proud to have played a part in delivering such a valuable amenity that will benefit locals and visitors for years to come.”

David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said: “The Carlingford Lough Greenway is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision. It brings real benefits to our communities, encouraging healthier lifestyles, supporting local tourism, and providing a vital link between County Louth and County Down. We’re delighted to see this project come to life and look forward to seeing it used and enjoyed by people of all ages.”

For more information, visit www.carlingfordloughgreenway. ie

Dr Dilip Mahapatra.

Unacceptable that families are being left to live in unfinished estates—Butterly

PAULA Butterly TD has proposed to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage about the large number of housing developments that have not completed their agreed facilities and or amenities in County Louth.

Currently, 70 housing estates across the county are still awaiting “Taking in Charge” by Louth County Council. Many of these developments have been left incomplete, with no developer in place or no bond to fund essential works. In some cases, bonds exist, yet vital infrastructure such as public lighting, safe footpaths, crèche facilities and community amenities remain unfinished.

Deputy Butterly said “It is unacceptable that families are being left to live in estates, where they bought on the conditions of having certain amenities and services often with the developers having not completed what was agreed, what they were paid for and what they received planning permission for. Communities should not have to wait years for proper lighting, footpaths, or childcare

facilities. Developers must be required to deliver these essentials before or during construction, not years afterwards, if at all.”

The lack of childcare facilities is a particularly urgent issue in Louth right now, families are crying out for crèche places across

the county, yet many new developments are being built without them. Parents are being forced to travel long distances or go without childcare altogether. Unfortunately, it is women who mainly bear the brunt and are faced with a dilemma on how to maintain their employment, pay their bills and find childcare. It’s simply incompatible and unsustainable in these times. “Every new housing estate should provide for childcare facilities where there is clear need,” said Deputy Butterly. She has called on the Minister to introduce regulations for infrastructure, including childcare, before planning permissions are granted to developers. Deputy Butterly said “We cannot continue to repeat the mistakes of the past. If we want to build sustainable communities, then essential infrastructure must come first. Families in Louth and across the country deserve safe, complete estates from the moment they move in. At the end of the day, councils have to step in and in reality, is an additional burden on taxpayers.”

Paula Butterly, TD.

Dundalk School of Music awards annual scholarships to two promising young musicians

DUNDALK School of Music

(DSM) this week named the recipients of two annual scholarships to support upcoming musicians and vocalists. The Liam Reilly Scholarship in honour of the late Liam Reilly - singer/songwriter of Bagatelle fame – was awarded to 15-year-old Aoibhe McEneaney, who has been studying classical violin in DSM for the past three years. The Eileen McCaffrey-Kirk scholarship was awarded to 11-yr-old Adam Senkus who has been with DSM for six years. Adam plays drums and has also recently taken up piano lessons.

“I’m delighted for Aoibhe and Adam, who are so deserving of this award. We are very lucky to have such a

Eileen Kirk,

Aoibhe McEneaney,

pool of wonderfully talented young musicians attending the school,” said Patricia Duffy, founder and director of DSM.

“I’d also like to thank both the Reilly Family, and the Kirk

Dundalk Sub Aqua Club took part in National Services Day

DUNDALK Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit took part in National Services Day at Merchants Quay Drogheda, on Saturday 6th Sept.

Alongside other National Services such as An Garda Síochána, Army, Custaim, RNLI, Ambulance Service, Boyne River Rescue, Order of Malta, Fire Service & others. Lots of information & recruitment was provided by all participants to the many visitors who came along to view.

Dundalk Sub Aqua Search And Rescue Unit are always on call should our services be required. We work with all the emergency agencies throughout the island of Ireland.

Family once again for their continued generosity in donating these two scholarships.”

For the past 16 years, Dundalk School of Music has been serving the people of Co.

all

for

range of instruments across many

Members of Dundalk Sub Aqua Search and Rescue Unit took part in National Services Day at Merchants Quay in Drogheda last weekend.

Ellis

granddaughter

the late Eileen McCaffrey Kirk with her mum Niamh,

Adam Zenkus and Paula Mullen on behalf of the Reilly family.

Louth as a vibrant, welcoming place

budding musicians of

ages, offering professional one-to-one tuition in a wide

genres.

Setanta Choir looking for new members

THE SETANTA CHOIR has been on the go for almost 50 years and will be looking forward celebrating this milestone in the coming years. In this time the group have performed in venues all over Ireland, Europe and even Carnegie Hall in New York! According to group member Caoimhe O’Malley the group are always open to new members joining and no prior experience is necessary.

“We perform all sorts of music from classical compositions to contemporary pop and everything inbetween. We have been on summer break and will return to begin rehearsals for our Christmas concert on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Rehearsals are every Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm in the Whitaker Theater, DKIT.

“This September sees a new Musi-

cal Director taking over with Setanta Choir, adopted local Julie Shanley, and we are very excited to begin working with her. We are also accompanied by talented local musician Paul Campbell. New members are welcome and encouraged to join us this September.

There is no prior choral experience needed. Singing is wonderful physical and mental exercise and anyone who joins is guaranteed to learn a lot about music and improve their singing and breathing. Joining a choir is also a wonderful social activity and way to meet new people and gain new experiences,” stated Caoimhe.

For more information we are on Facebook and Instagram @setantachoir.

Dundalk Co Louth leading the way with the 1st Community Carers Choir in the North East

Committee members - Anne Gray, Tracey Rafferty, Seamus Laverty, Alan Doherty, Rachel McConnon, Daire Stanley and Maeve Yore

OVER THE last number of months

Dún Croí Carer’s Choir Committee lead by the inspirational Anne Gray have worked in conjunction with the Louth Leader Community and SICAP Programme Teams to bring a new, vibrant, positive, joyful, supportive Carer’s Choir to Dundalk.

If you are a Carer professionally or personally and if you love to sing or can play an instrument get in touch.

Places are limited, rehearsals will begin in October and will be once a month on a Wednesday night for 2 hours, and there is a small subscription per term to cover costs. For further information contact dunchroichoir@gmail.com

Committee members are Anne Gray, Tracey Rafferty, Seamus Laverty, Alan Doherty, Rachel McConnon, Daire Stanley and Maeve Yore.

Seven Louth players make LGFA Junior Team of the Championship

ALL IRELAND JUNIOR Champions

Louth lead the way in the 2025 Teams of the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championships with seven players from the Wee County making the cut. These selections honour outstanding individual displays throughout the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Championships in the Junior grades.

Louth picked up the Junior silverware on August 3rd in Croke Park as the Wee County defeated Antrim. The Teams of the Championships have now been selected by members of the LGFA’s All-Star committee with Louth awarded seven players on the Junior selection.

On the TG4 Junior Team of the Championship, winners Louth are represented by goalkeeper Rebecca Lambe Fagan, defenders Eilís Hand

and Shannen McLaughlin, team captain and midfielder Áine Breen, and forwards Eimear Byrne, Kate Flood and Céire Nolan, who was Player of the Match in the All-Ireland final.

Deirdre Ní Choistín, ArdStiúrthóir TG4, stated: “TG4 is immensely proud of our long standing partnership with the LGFA and of our role in bringing Ladies Gaelic Football to audiences across the country and beyond. As we celebrate the 2025 TG4 Teams of the Championship, we recognise not only the exceptional achievements of the players but also the importance of continuing to showcase and promote this wonderful sport..”

The winners will receive their awards at a Croke Park function on Friday October 24.

Setanta Choir.

Louth Local Sports Partnership

‘Sports Club’ Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025

LOUTH Local Sports Partnership is delighted to launch the 3rd Annual ‘Sports Club’ Volunteer of Year Awards 2025, to recognise and honour the huge community of volunteers across Co. Louth who give their time to provide sport and physical activity opportunities across the County.

More than 450,000 people across Ireland volunteer in sports clubs on a weekly basis ensuring opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity are provided in every community. Without them there would be no teams coached, no pitches lined, no matches played or races run. They are there to support sporting clubs and communities from early morning to late at night without any expectation of

recognition or reward.

Louth Local Sports Partnership is hosting this Awards ceremony to recognise and honour these people. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday November 10th 2025, in the Carrickdale Hotel.

One volunteer from every club in Louth will be honoured at the awards ceremony.

Each sports club in Louth can select their club volunteer of the year from their club who they feel should be recognised and celebrated for their contribution to providing sport-

ing opportunities within their local community. The awards in 2024 recognised volunteers from 110 clubs across Louth.

Application forms can be requested via email by contacting Louth Local Sports Partnership at Louthlsp@ louthcoco.ie or by visiting the website: www.louthlsp. com. Closing date for nominations is Wednesday, 8th October, 2025, at 5pm. Graham Russell, Head of Sport, Louth County Council; Email: Graham.Russell@ louthcoco.ie; Phone: 042-9324318.

Jason’s memories of gentleman Harry Lee

JASON MCGEE has paid tribute to his long time friend and collaborator, Harry Lee who sadly passed away last week in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following a short illness. Jason worked alongside Harry for the Gathering Heritage project which saw the duo interview and record local people to capture their life experiences and memories of growing up in Dundalk.

Harry was well known around town for his love of local history and passion for the arts and was also a popular presenter on local radio. The Oaklawns man also owned a shoe shop beside the Town Hall and remembering his old friend Jason says that Harry ‘packed more into his life in his 70’s and 80’s than most people do in a lifetime’.

“Harry Lee was one of my best friends even though there were 30 years between us in age. He was a good humoured and very knowledgeable about all things Dundalk. We

met nearly 20 years ago and immediately hit it off as we both had a love of heritage, people and radio. Harry and I setup an oral history project called www.gatheringheritage.com and together we collected almost 60 interviews with people from the town.

“Harry was a superb interviewer who was able to make people relaxed and they would

tell him their life story with ease. He was fascinated with the News and Sport and whenever I rang he would say “Did you hear the latest?” even though Harry wasn’t a gossiper.

“Harry just loved talking to people and it would often take us half an hour to get from one end of Clanbrassil Street to the other that many people would stop and

chat to him. In 2013 we setup Louth Internet Radio and Harry loved being on the air. He presented a 2 hour mid morning show for a year with hundreds of guests and Harry was at his best with a memorable interview with Miriam O’Callaghan.

“Harry went on to star in two Hidden Hearing TV Adverts one of which was shown during the ad break on RTE during the Toy Show. Harry also participate in several YouTube broadcasts on the History of Dundalk which can still be found online. He even almost had his own animation series that would have covered “Harrys Adventures.

“Harry packed more into his life in his 70s and 80s than most people do in a lifetime. I will miss him terribly especially on Saturdays when we would always chat just before “Match Of The Day” which was his favourite programme. Rest in Peace Harry,“ concluded Jason.

Ó Murchú blasts governments ‘abject failure’ in key disability areas

THE DÁIL resumes this week with a focus on the ‘abject failure of government to positively improve the lives of people living with disabilities’, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said.

With TDs returning to Leinster House on Wednesday, Sinn Féin held a two day think in at a hotel in Dun Laoghaire last week, with disability issues taking centre stage, the Louth TD revealed.

Deputy Ó Murchú is the party’s disability spokesperson and two major planks of government policy on disability will come under the spotlight immediately, with a debate on the newly launched Disability Strategy and a Sinn Féin motion on special education places on the agenda.

The Dundalk TD said there will be continued emphasis on the ‘abject failure of government’ in key disability areas and said the government’s Disability Strategy contained ideas but absolutely no delivery detail.

He said the party hosted autism campaigners Cara Darmody and Rebecca Meehan and heard powerful and heartbreaking tes-

timony from scoliosis campaigners Gillian Sherratt and Stephen Morrison, the parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt who died earlier this summer.

Deputy Ó Murchú said: “The think in provided an opportunity to hear from autism campaigners about the huge delays there still are for autism assessments and therapies. Currently, people have a right to get an assessment of

need within six months of referral and the government has indicated that it could change the legislation and there is deep concern about the what this would mean for of one of the only rights, unvindicated and all as it is.

“We heard from Rebecca how there are still problems between the Department of Education and schools when it comes to delivering autism classes in a timely way and we heard from Cara about the need for continued pressure to be brought to bear on the government in order to ensure the assessment of needs are done quickly and that the therapies recommended in the reports are provided, whether that’s through the disability network teams or through schools-based therapies”. And said he and all those present at the think in were ‘deeply moved’ by the bravery shown by Harvey’s parents who ‘are advocating for other children at a time of unimaginable grief to get a public inquiry and to ensure there are changes to the system that seems to constantly fail these young patients’.

The late Harry Lee.

Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú.

Acclaimed ‘Bloomsday Belles’ show takes

‘BLOOMSDAY Belles’

is a multidisciplinary performance of original music and song, composed and performed by critically acclaimed musician, Emer Kenny, inspired by the female characters in Ulysses. The performance includes selected excerpts from Ulysses.

In addition to original composition and Ulysses text read by spoken word poet Mikey Cullen the performance includes De Falla’s Spanish Dance representing Molly’s youth and heritage, performed by multi-award winning concert harpist, Rosie Murphy. The music and text will be interpreted and danced by the brilliant Ukrainian contemporary dancer, Polina Skarha. James Joyce was an opera lover, and particularly loved Donizetti’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’.

The performance includes the harp cadenza from Donizetti’s opera ‘Lucia Di Lammermoor’ representing Molly’s classical singing career and echoing James Joyce’s daughter, the dancer Lucia.

Clock chimes and bells feature throughout the work. The Blooms lives are punctuated by St. George’s church bells.

The chiming ‘Heigh Ho’ symbolising the relentless passing of time and the briefness of youth and beauty.

Emer has already performed ‘Bloomsday Belles’ at the James Joyce Centre and The Joyce Tower at the Bloomsday Festival in June, receiving a standing ovation for the performance which was described as having ‘hauntingly beautiful music’.

According to Emer

the performance showcases the complicated relationship between Leopold and Molly, the main characters of Ulysses.

“I read Ulysses and acknowledge that it can be hard work to read and decipher but what I got from it and what I wanted to do with this performance was come at it from a more emotional angle and focus on the female characters in Ulysses.

“The show is about 35 minutes long with maybe 20 minutes of music and 15 minutes of spoken word which is

performed by renowned Dublin spoken word poet Mikey Cullen. My daughter Rosie, a classical concert harpist, is also in the show as well as contemporary Ukrainian dancer Polina Skarha who I worked with before when I put on a show called ‘Bright Star’ which was inspired by the stories of Ukrainian women who fled the war in Ukraine and are now living in Ireland. Polina is like a daughter to me at this stage and she is a wonderful contemporary dancer who brings the music to life on stage.

“I’m the voice of Molly and I sing and speak while Polina physically brings to life what I say on stage. I would say it is poignant as well as funny in places and pretty unique. It got a great reception in Dublin when we performed it in June and hopefully it will be enjoyed this weekend in Dundalk when we will put on two performances of the show on Friday. We are in contact with the French Embassy and hoping to perhaps perform the show in Paris next year. Joyce spent years living in Paris

and there are concerts and exhibitions in his memory over there each year,” explained Emer. ‘Bloomsday Belles’

will be performed by Emer and her cast on Culture Night, 19th September at 4pm in The Still Dundalk Li-

brary Museum Courtyard and at 8pm in An Táin Theatre. Tickets Free. No Booking Required.

‘Bloomsday Belles’ at the Joyce Tower, at The Forty Foot, Sandycove Dublin, during the Bloomsday Festival last June. L-R-Emer Kenny, Mikey Cullen, Rosie Murphy and Polina Skarha.

All Ireland Success For Dundalk Comhaltas

For almost seventy years now members of the Dundalk branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann have featured prominently among the prize winners at the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. This year was no different with young musicians

from Dundalk and surrounding areas taking home first, second and third prizes from the Fleadh in Wexford.

The latest All Ireland Champions from the branch are James White and Ryan Martin.

James from Crossabeigh won the Senior Piano Accordion competition. All Ireland titles are nothing new to James because on four previous occasions he was champion in the Under 12 and 12-15 age groups.

Like James, Ryan Martin from Dromiskin is no stranger to success on the National Stage. This year he won the 12-15 Harp Slow Airs competition. He didn’t compete in the Harp Dance Music competition as he had already won that one last year, and in 2022 he won both harp competitions in the under 12 age group.

The following competitors from the branch were also among the prize winners in Wexford.

15-18 Age Group

Fionn Marron, Monaghan 3rd in Mandolin

Lauren Carr, Armagh 2nd in Flute Slow Airs

Over 18 Age Group

Enda Dooley, Dromiskin 2nd in Mandolin and 3rd in Banjo

Rachel Dooley, Dromiskin 2nd in Harp Dance Music and in Harp Airs

Flute player Donnchadh Mac Aodh from Blackrock was a member of the ‘Colla Céilí Band’ from Armagh placed 2nd in the Senior Céilí Band competition.

Branch classes for the 2025/26 season will com-

mence soon. An information night will be held on Monday night 22nd September.

It is hoped that young children starting classes this Autumn will feature among the All Ireland Fleadh Champions in years to come.

Recently the branch held a very successful flag day and a collection at a recent match in Oriel Park. The branch committee wish to thank all who contributed so generously to these collections and also to Dundalk FC for their consent to collect.

1— Who withdrew his bid to run in the upcoming Presidential Election last Sunday evening?

2—How many hours are Spain ahead of Ireland right now?

3—The Rainbow Warrior was blown up in New Zealand in 1985. What was the Rainbow Warrior?

4—Which country is the largest wine producer in the world?

5—Can you name the Dundalk footballer who played with Everton and Ireland and who was the uncle of the members in the band ‘The Corrs’?

6—The title of which Charles Dickens novel is also the name of a famous American magician?

7—What is cryophobia the fear of?

8—In which country does the wild dog, the dingo,

If all the star signs were written out alphabetically which one would come first? The Stinker—Where is the one place that the American flag flies 24 hours a day, but is never raised or lowered and is never saluted?

Ryan Martin.

James White.

Copperfield,

Aquarius. The Stinker— The Moon.

CAMPBELL

John (Johnny) 13th ANNIVERSARY

Late of Manydown Close, Dundalk whose 13th Anniversary occurs 17th September 2024

An Eternal Memory of a much loved Son.

This is for someone wonderful as loved as one could be for you were everything in life you meant the world, you see. And sometimes life can be unkind when hearts are torn in two but nothing ever could compare to the pain of losing you.

But all the love you left behind, forever will live on and so until we meet again rest peacefully, dear Son. Loved and missed, Mam & Dad XXX

Along the road of suffering

You found a little lane; That took you up to Heaven, And ended all your pain. You may be out of sight, We may be worlds apart; But you are always in our prayers

And forever in our hearts.

Always loved and sadly missed by your sister Siobhan & Family

Our hearts are filled with memories

That we gathered through the years

And all the happy times we shared

Are treasured souvenirs.

Always in our hearts, your sister Tara & Family

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay

No passing of time

Can take them away

This day is remembered And quietly kept

No words are needed

We will never forget Loved and remembered always by your sister Kerri & Family.

Anniversary mass will be celebrated in The Redemptorist this Sunday 21st September at 12.30pm.

FAMILY NOTICES

3rd Anniversary occurs on the 19th of September 2025 of our beautiful son Calvin Curley Gray

Just needed to tell you how much, I miss you, how much I love you.

How much I miss your stories, your laughter, your voice, your presence. Just needed to tell you how lonely and sad, life is without you. You were the heart of our family, and how painful it is to go on, when your heart has been torn out.

Love you loads, Mam and Dad. Xx

Brother

Of all the gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my brother, was the greatest gift of all.

A special time, a special place, a special brother, I can’t replace.

With an aching heart, I whisper low, I miss you brother, and love you so.

Love you loads, Sophie, Evan, Cruz and Frankie. Xxxx

Grandson

Our hearts are filled with memories

That we gathered through the years

And all the happy times We shared are treasured souvenirs.

Always in our hearts.

My beloved grandson Calvin Nanny Jean & Uncle Paul.

Grandson

In loving memory of my Grandson Calvin in Heaven.

If I could write a story

It would be the greatest ever told

Of a sweet and loving Grandson

Who had a heart of gold

I could write a million pages And still be unable to say

Just how much I miss you

Every single day

You’ll always be my wee Calvin with the big smile

Loved and missed Nanny Jella, my wee Dennis the Menace

Godson

In loving memory of Calvin

Of all the gifts in life

However great or small

To have you as a nephew

Was the greatest gift of all Remembering you is easy

But missing you is heartbreaking That never goes away

Missing you loads and loads

Your Godmother Sandra, Tara & Jamie

Nephew

Until we meet again.

We think about you always, We talk about you still

You have never being forgotten, And you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain

To walk and guide us through our lives until we meet again.

Sadly missed by Aunty Maria, Aaron, Ali, Hannah, Bryson and Harlow

Nephew

We miss and love you dearly and we wanted you to know you are not forgotten, your memory lives on.

We celebrate the life you had, even though you’ve gone

If we were given just one wish, We would wish you back with us

Loves always from Aunty Tina and cousin Michael

Nephew

Gone but never forgotten

You will always hold a special place in our hearts

We love and miss you so much

Aunty Stephanie, cousins Lucas, Sienna, Leon & Matilda

Nephew

We hold you close within our hearts.

And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

With love Aunty Victoria, cousins Amelia, Colleen & Caitlinn.

Nephew

Until we meet again. We think about you always

We talk about you still You have never been forgotten And you never will We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain To walk and guide us through our lives

Until we meet again.

Loved and missed always Colin, Sinead, Alannah, Alexa, Aleigha, Natasha and Colin Óg. #Forever 11

Nephew

A picture of you, I carry in my heart, I close my eyes to see it, when the world gets dark.

A memory of you I carry in my soul, I wrap it close around me when the nights get cold.

If you ask how I am, I’d say just fine, But the truth is if you could read my mind Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you..

From Claire and Demileigh

Nephew

Loving memory of my special nephew Calvin

Of all the gifts in life

However great of small To have you as my nephew

Was the greatest gift of all. In my heart you’ll live forever because you are my special nephew.

Love from The Keenan Family.

Nephew

We never knew that morning, The sorrow that day would bring,

When a loving heart stopped beating,

And we couldn’t do a thing… The parting was so sudden, We often wonder why… The saddest part of it all, Not getting to say goodbye.

Sadly missed by your Uncle Barry, Audrey, Lee and Jake.

Nephew

This is for someone wonderful, as loved as one could be, for you were everything in life, you meant the world, you see. and sometimes life can be unkind, when hearts are torn in two, but nothing ever could compare, to the pain of losing you. But all the love you left behind, forever will live on, and so until we meet again, rest peacefully Calvin.

Love, Amanda & Boys

Nephew

Of all the gifts in life, however great or small, To have you as my nephew, was the greatest gift of all. In my heart you’ll live forever because I thought the world of you Buddy.

Love Aunty Lisa, Eain and Demiee

Nephew

As we think about you each day.

Though we cannot touch you

We feel the warmth of your smile.

Auntie Grace and cousins Ava and Delta.

Nephew

3 years have passed, yet you’re still so near,

We think of you daily and wish you were here.

Though the days keep on turning, the seasons still flow, The love that we carry will only still grow.

Missed by your auntie Denise uncle John and cousins Kellie James and John In our hearts, you’ll always stay!

Calvin’s 3rd Anniversary mass will take place in the Redeemer Church this Saturday 20th September at 6pm.

and MACKIN

In loving memory of Anne Hearty and baby Connall Mackin whose anniversary occurs about this time. RIP.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel. For no-one knows the heartache, That lies behind the smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried. We want to tell you something, So there won’t be any doubt. You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to live without.

Always loved and remembered, by the Hearty and Mackin families.

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) MK

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) PD

MESSAGE FROM OUR LADY MEDUGORJE - AUGUST 25TH 2025

Say this prayer for 3 days.

Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail) SK

Dear children, my little children, my beloved ones; you are chosen because you have responded, you have put into practice my instructions and love God above all else. Therefore, little children, pray with all your heart that my words may be realised. Fast, sacrifice yourselves, love out of love for God Who created you, and be, little children, my extended hands to this world that has not come to know the God of love. Thank you for having responded to my call.

NOVENA

CALVIN CURLEY GRAY

HEARTY

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART

Council urged to put signage up in disability parking bays

A LOCAL disability campaigner and spokesperson for the Post Polio Support Group in Louth, Monaghan and Cavan has urged Louth County Council to update a number of disabled parking signs around town to let Brendan broadly welcomed the fact that signage has recently been erected at disability parking bays in St Nicholas Quarter telling motorists that the maximum stay in the bay is two hours at any one time.

“At last, Louth County Council is putting up signage with time limits at disabled parking spots in Dundalk. I have been asking for this to happen for years as unfortunately some people are parking in the bays all day when they are at work. The Road Traffic (Parking in Disabled Person’s Parking Bay) Regulations came in three years ago in 2022 and that act basically gave the local authorities around Ireland permission to introduce a time limit of two hours for disabled bays.

There are nineteen disability parking spots that I have counted around Dundalk and at the moment only six of them have signage up warning motorists that they can only park on them for a maximum of two hours. I am looking for all nineteen to have that signage and while I welcome the fact that the new bay in St Nicholas Quarter has signage up I would call on Louth County Council to put signage on the remaining parking bays around the town that don’t have any signage,” explained Brendan.

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ROOM AVAILABLE to share, single or double, Blackrock (close to Centra Supermarket) Tel 087 1842617

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CHIMNEY & STOVE CLEANING

10kg bags of Beech and Olive (hardwood) for sale. Tel Paul McArdle 087 6660094 / 042 9332491 Email:tribalky@yahoo.com.

CHIMNEY CLEANER - The Clean sweep, clean & tidy, no dust. Brush & Vac. Also gutter cleaning. Contact - Cathal 087-225-9799

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DUNDALK— Televisions, TV aerials, satellite, Freeview & Saorview, new installations, sales, service & repairs. Free estimates 042 935 4343.

DUNDALK GARDEN SERVICES

– Tree topping, felling, hedge trimming, grass cutting & strimming. Rubbish Removals – Garage clearance, House & Garden refuse. Permit holder. Contact : Ben 085-840-7707

FORTUNE TELLER - Available for appointment, private or group bookings. Tel. Alison 042 933 5102 or 087-67-51229

ROOF LEAKS MASTER : We repair all types of roof: tile, slate, bangor blues. Repair torch on roofs, scrape & clean, chimneys & chimney pots, chimney bird guards, gutter facia & soffits. All work guaranteed, 25 years experience. Tel. 086 8184827

CARPENTRY & JOINERY, maintenance and repairs, roofing, 1st & 2nd fix carpentry, sash window repairs. No job too big or small. Contact Seandon Carpentry 087 298 5110

MOBILE HOME TRANSPORT : Transported throughout 32 Counties. Contact : Eugene 086-607-1702

CARPET & OVEN CLEANING : Carpet, upholstery & specialist oven cleaning available. Call MVI Cleaning Dundalk on 042 94 21300 or visit www.mvicleaning.ie

TAKE THE HASSLE out of your garden. I do it all. Grass cutting, Hedge Cutting, Weeding, Strimming, Power washing, Gutter Cleaning, Fence Painting, General DIY, Flat Pack Assembly, Removals. Contact Catriona 087 3172109

ROOFING AND BUILDING contractor available. Repairs and new builds. Fully insured. Contact Mark Carney on 087 1302040 for enquiries.

TREE SERVICES. Tree surgery, stump grinding, wood chipping & pruning. Conifer hedge reduction and ash die back removal. Fully Insured & Certified. Contact Chambers on 087 2750825 Email: rchambers2008@yahoo.ie

FIFI’S ALTERATIONs Longwalk S.C. (formerly A-Alterations) Tel 083 011 8728. Zips, hems, clothes taken in or let out, also Dry Cleaning Service.

Open Mon – Fri 9.30 – 5.30pm & Sat 10-2pm

DMC GARDEN MAINTENANCE services . Hedge, shrub trimming, shaping or removal. Large lawns mowed ride on mower strimming weeding beds, weedkilling, moss removal, control demolition, removal of old sheds fencing etc and more. All works to a very high standard at keen rates. Free quote 0877019178

MAN WITH A VAN. Hedges, tree topping, painting, facia & Soffit, patios, concreting, garage clear-outs, outside taps. Call Kevin for a free & honest quote 089-4016728

PAINTING SERVICES available, interior and exterior plus Wallpapering, also sprayed and hand painted kitchens, all work carried out by professional trades men. Tel Brian 087 7558506

HEALING SUPPORT sessions- One on one, in-person or online consultation. Drawing for you as we talk. Call or message 0879051560

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE—Repairs, building, plumbing, painting, roof repairs, tiling, bathroom refurbishments, plastering, gardening, power washing, PVC facia and soffits, Over 20 yrs experience. References available. Whatsapp or Tel 085-762-3758 for quotation.

ALL IN ONE PROPERTY maintenance, painting & decorating, general building maintenance carried out , domestic or commercial, gutter cleaning , dust free sanding , no job too big or too small , quality but affordable, contact Ian 0874158238

ALL SEASONS GARDENING Services. Gardens cleaned and cleared, tree felling, hedge cutting, stone, gravel, chippings. Steam cleaning roofs & driveways. Roof repairs. Local, professional, fully insured Tel Sean 087 349 5477

CHARA COUNSELLING, 20 years’ experience, currently taking appointments. Supporting you with emotional intelligence for relationship issues, your mental health, grief, all addictions & past traumas.

For a strictly private consultation call Martin today on 083 3402766.

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY

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GAS BOILER SERVICE & Repairs, RGI registered, 20 years’ experience. Contact Brendan, Northeast Gas Services, Tel 086 3919890

WILLS GARDEN SERVICES - power washing, grass cutting & strimming, gardens cleaned & cleared, hedge cutting, painting, van removals/deliveries. Call Will 0858604048.

SEEKING OLD FURNITURE. New York company looking for old country furniture, Old Kitchen dressers, Old presses, Old chest of drawers, Old kitchen tables, Old Enamel signs, Old Creamery cans, Old Shop counters. Contents of houses. Must be old. No Time Wasters. Contact Roger 085 1481222

PAT THE PAINTER. Indoor & outdoor decorating. Wallpapering, Power Washing, Picture, Mirror and Curtain Pole Hanging, Painting Kitchen Units & Furniture, DIY. Free quotations Email patthepainter1@ gmail.com Mob 087 2951047

SPECIAL NOTICES

LEGION OF MARY – Bus to Knock Sunday 28th September. Speaker Fr John Harris OP. An outstanding and Inspiring speaker. For details contact either Katrina 087 9903154 , Gerry 087 6480845, Angela 087 6566892. Cost €30.00

CLASSES & COURSES

GET FIT THE FUN WAY and learn to dance, the Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Jive, now taking place in the Lisdoo, Dundalk Tuesday’s from 8pm –10pm, no partner required. First wedding dance lessons and private lessons also available. Contact 086 357 3271 for further information.

DRUM LESSONS INCLUDING BODHRAN. For adults & children aged 8 years upwards. One to one lessons. Phone 087 414 4228.

LINE DANCING Beginners classes on every Tuesday night at 7pm starting 9th September in Dowdallshill GAA Hall , Newry Rd. Phone 087 2618773

ENHANCE YOUR communication parenting and relationship skills with courses beginning late September. For details phone Maisie 087 2100620

ARE YOU AN INTROVERT or Extrovert, Thinker, Feeler, Leader, Helper, Achiever, Peacemaker? Discover your personality type through courses beginning late September. For details phone Maisie 087 2100620.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER available for private tuition, all levels, also available for study skills, leaving cert English, History and Geography. Contact Padraig 086 3114889

CLEANER REQUIRED for general house cleaning fortnightly in Ravensdale/Mountpleasant area, own transport necessary Tel 086 6062740

PART-TIME MEASURER WANTED. Local company requires a friendly, reliable person to visit customers’ homes and take room measurement. Flexible hours. Training provided. Own car required. Ideal for a retired person seeking extra income. If interested, please call Tom on 042 9320040

OLDER PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP - Can you spare one hour a week to visit or phone an Older Person ? Volunteers are needed in your area. If so, please contact ALONE 0818 222 024 or Fiona 086 1366539 or email fiona.boyle@alone.ie

QUALIFIED CARER with over 20 years experience available for full time caring including weekends. Phone 089 4083699

PLANNING NOTICES

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I Peter Callan intend to apply to Louth County Council for Planning Retention for 8no. detached timber structures, open sided BBQ structure, storage structure, for personnel use and associated site development works at Ravensdale Park, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Hugh Barton intend to apply for Planning Permission for development at Omra Park, Drumullagh, Omeath, Co Louth. Omra Park is identified as a Protected Structure (Protected Structure Ref: LHS002005 & NIAH Ref: 13833005). The development to comprise change of use of Dwelling house and Outbuilding to Guest House accommodation including extensions, alterations, refurbishment, elevational changes of the dwellinghouse and outbuilding and all associated site works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Karl McEvoy, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Dromad, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The development will consist of a change of a redesigned single storey dwelling from that approved under application 22700 and a repositioned rainwater soakaway. All other aspects of the development to remain as previously approved. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Paul McMahon, McMahon McBennettChartered Architectural Consultants | Certified Passive House Designers - 0879970027 / info@mcmahonmcbennett.com

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Mary McArdle intend to apply for Planning Permission for New Dwelling house, effluent treatment plant and percolation area and all associated site works at Courtbane Hackballscross, Co. Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Eoin White intend to apply for Planning Permission for development to comprise a change of house type (previous planning permission reference number 22654) to include revised site boundaries and all associated site works at Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co.Louth. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, James Murnaghan, intend to apply for permission for development at this site at Ardtully More, Carlingford, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The development will consist of a new proposed storey and a half style dwelling, the opening of a new vehicular entrance to the site and new septic tank and percolation area together with all associated site development works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Signed: Paul McMahon, McMahon McBennett - Chartered Architectural Consultants | Certified Passive House Designers - 0879970027 / info@mcmahonmcbennett.com

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, James Lynch, intend to apply for planning permission for alterations to the development as granted under ref. 2360443 in relation to adjustment to site boundaries and elevational changes to the rear of the development at Main Street, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the office of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application.

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Robert Kearney intend to apply for Planning Permission for New Dwelling house and all associated site works at Back Lane, Carlingford, Co. Louth. The development lies within the curtilage of protected structures LHS005-054 and LHS005-055 which are on Newry Street. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.

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Active Retirement back after break

Active Retirement have welcomed back their members following the summer break. The next meeting will take place in the Carroll Meade Community Hall on Monday 22nd of September at 2:30pm where there will be bingo. The following week (29th September) will see the return of Una’s quiz. Pictured above are members at a recent meeting enjoying a performance from the legendary Paddy Mac. All welcome.

Public Notice: Tarmac Contractors Scam Warning

LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL

is urging members of the public to be vigilant of unauthorised individuals falsely claiming to be contractors working on behalf of the council.

In recent days, reports have emerged of workmen calling to homes in Mid-Louth stating they have leftover tarmac from resurfacing jobs allegedly carried out

NEWS in Brief

Dundalk Miscarriage Meeting

The next Dundalk Miscarriage meeting is on Tuesday 23rd September 7 to 8.30pm. Outcomers building, Roden place, Dundalk.

Culture Night

At Mo Chara

Following last year’s successful Cultured Mo, local creatives Colleen Eilís Murphy, Aoife Edwards, and Sinéad McNally alongside Carlow act SexyTadhg host Culture Night at Mo Chara, Dundalk, on Thursday 19th September with Cultured Mo a Dó—a free evening of art, music, language, and community from 7pm to late.

Supported by Louth County Council and the Arts Council, the night will feature a collaborative art installation created by Colleen and Aoife, inspired by local flora and biodiversity. They will also lead an interactive pop-up print workshop where guests can make their own hand-printed pieces. Musician and poet Sinéad McNally will host live spoken word and musical performances from 7pm, and invites anyone interested to join in—either on the night or by contacting her by email at nallymusicproduction@gmail.com.

The evening will finish with a headline show by the electrifying SexyTadhg—a show-stopping act guaranteed to bring the house down. SexyTadhg is a Gaeilgeoir, fashion designer, cabaret performer and musician tipped as one of the most thrilling and authentic creative forces in Ireland today.

by the council. These individuals may offer to carry out private work at a reduced cost.

The public is advised that:

• - Louth County Council does not carry out private works for members of the public.

• - Any such offers are not affiliated with or endorsed by Louth County Council.

• - These individuals are not le-

gitimate Louth County Council contractors.

• We urge the public to remain vigilant. If you are approached by anyone claiming to represent the council in this manner:

• - Do not engage or accept any offers.

• - Report the incident immediately to An Garda Síochána.

• - If possible, take note of vehi-

cle registration numbers or other identifying details.

• - Please share this message with neighbours, especially those who may be more vulnerable to such scams.

For further information or to report suspicious activity, contact your local Garda station or Louth County Council directly.